Co-op City Times 09/15/18

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Vol. 53 No. 37

Saturday, September 15, 2018

President Berk Stresses Uniqueness Of Co-op City At Open Board Meeting

(The following is Board President’s Message tion. Together with President Linda Berk's management, we have reviewed and remarks at the Open Board President deliberated on a Meeting on Wednesday, variety of issues September 12, 2018 in and matters. Tonight, our the Einstein center.) executive general manager Good evening, fellow will give his report which Board directors, managewill bring you up to speed ment, staff, guests, and most on the various projects importantly, fellow sharearound the property. I can’t holders. I am delighted to remember when we have see you here this evening as had so many capital projthe Board resumes its busiects going on at once, howness after an August break. ever, our aging infrastructure requires This Board, your Board, has this and more. worked tirelessly to perform the duties of oversight for the corpora(Continued on page 2)

Linda Berk

Governor and Lt. Governor Win Re-election Progressive Candidates Post Strong Showing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo easily won the Sept. 13 Democratic primary, successfully fending off progressive candidate Cynthia Nixon and leading the way for the rest of his slate, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General candidate Letitia James, to also win their primaries and represent the Democratic Party in the general election on Nov. 6.

Fresh off of a campaign stop on election eve (Wednesday, Sept. 12) in Co-op City where he addressed constituents in the Dreiser auditorium (see article on page 1 of this issue), Gov. Cuomo secured his place on this year’s General Election ballot in November by garnering almost 65.6% or nearly 2/3 of the primary voters to Ms. Nixon’s 34.4% of the vote. (Continued on page 5)

BY ROZAAN BOONE AND BILL STUTTIG

Governor Cuomo Makes Campaign Stop in Co-op City On Primary Eve

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Bronx Democratic Party held a “Get Out the Vote” Rally early Wednesday morning, Sept. 12, one day before Primary Day, in Co-op City’s Dreiser auditorium.

Joining the governor were Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Public Advocate Letitia James.

(L-R) Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Public Many attending the rally com- Advocate Letitia James and Bronx Borough plained that they didn’t know about President Ruben Diaz Jr. join audience in it, but as soon as word got out that applauding Gov. Andrew Cuomo (at Governor Cuomo, Lt. Governor podium) and chanting "Four more years!"

Hochul and Public Advocate James Photo by Brandon Ortiz — all candidates in the upcoming primary election — were in the Dreiser auditorium, the space quickly filled to capacity. Enthusiastic cheers of “four more years; Cuomo, Cuomo!” rang out loudly and clearly.

In the audience also were members of the Riverbay Board of Directors and management; and members of the Bronx Democratic delegation, including other candidates running for office, elected officials (Continued on page 3)

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

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Management Provides Updates, Shareholders Express Concerns At Open Board Meeting Shareholders heard an extensive report on the millions of dollars of improvement projects underway or in the pipeline at Co-op City and expressed their concerns to the Riverbay Board of Directors at an Open Board Meeting held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Einstein Community Center.

The nearly 200 shareholders in attendance had the opportunity to speak during an extensive Gallery Session and covered several areas, most prominently a unanimous expression that the Board allow shareholders to mount Ring Executive GM Bob doorbell systems on their front doors. The systems provide Klehammer adda camera that can be viewed on smart phones via wi-fi to let resses shareholders Photo by Jim Roberts shareholders see who is outside their apartments.

Board President Linda Berk thanked the shareholders for reaching out to the Board and said all their comments would be considered when the entire Board takes up the topic for discussion at their next Board meeting.

Berk said she is spearheading the 50th anniversary commemoration of Co-op City to celebrate the community as a “beacon to the nation and the world” that will include numerous events for all shareholders to participate in during the next year, including a Juneteenth celebration, music performances, oral history programs, a carnival, a parade, a Co-op City mural and an outdoor pioneer’s reunion, all culminating with Co-op City’s biggest fireworks display ever.

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BY JIM ROBERTS

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Banquet Tickets Available Online Shareholders who would like to attend Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance on December 10th at Marina Del Rey can now order tickets online by logging onto www.co-opcitygala.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $125 each with a limited number of discounts available to shareholders qualified under SCRIE and DRIE. For more information, call 347-913-4226.

Riverbay Welcomes New CCPD Chief

Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer announced that Mr. Joseph R. Riley, will begin his tenure as the new Chief of the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) on Monday, September 17.

“Chief Riley comes to us after a distinguished 38year career with the New York City Police Department, where he was most recently the Deputy Chief of Patrol for Manhattan North,” said Mr. Klehammer.

During his career with the New York City Police Department (NYPD), Chief Riley held various executive leadership positions throughout the city. In Chief Joseph R. Riley addition to serving as NYPD’s Operations Commander for Detectives, a position in which he supervised 14 squads with over 350 detectives, he was also Commanding Officer within the department’s Office of Management and Budget and Training Coordinator at the Police Academy.

“I want to thank Captain David Perez for serving as interim Chief these last several months,” said Klehammer. “Together with Chief Riley, I expect that these two law enforcement veterans will increase the professionalism and training of the members of the CCPD.”

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President’s Report

Co-op City Times / September 15, 2018

The one project I have personally spearheaded to date is Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary celebration. When I moved into Co-op City on December 19, 1969, I was in love with this place. Even though I still had to share a bedroom with my sister, we were going to have a home that no one else had ever lived in before.

Like all the other pioneers who moved in back then, I watched them lay, brick by brick, the pathways in the back of the building, construct lamp posts and lights, watched critters run around in the dirt streets, and did our grocery shopping in garage #1. Our neighbors were very friendly, and we built a strong bond on each floor and in each building. So, as I work to celebrate our 50th anniversary, I do it with some nostalgia running through my veins! But I also do it with the inspiration of my community, a community strong, diverse, and determined to be heard and stand strong once again.

As we approach the kick-off celebration of an evening of fine dining and live entertainment, we have so much to celebrate. We made it to fifty years!!!! There have been many challenges along the way that could have prevented this milestone, but we are still here. Co-op City stands as a beacon to our nation and the world, as the largest, affordable, diverse, cooperative housing community. And that is a lot for which to be proud.

The nearly year-long celebration includes community events for all, from a Juneteenth celebration, music performances from the classics, to youth talent shows, cultural art exhibits, oral history programs, a carnival, a parade, a Co-op City mural and an outdoor pioneer’s reunion. There will be music, art, rides, mementos and contests, all culminating with the largest fireworks yet. When we have finished, everyone will know that Co-op City is an incredible community, a successful experiment in cooperative affordable housing.

Voices Heard Loud and Clear As we celebrate these fifty years, we are building on the strength of our past when everyone knew that Co-op City was a community to be recognized. We have come together this past year to insure our voices were heard regarding the outside world’s impact on our homes. Together, we fought back the giant LED billboards being built on the edge of our community. We came together on three occasions to fight for a community center where the city wants to build an animal shelter. We have fought the MTA and will now work with them to redesign bus routes that work for our community. As a community, we still need to come together on the concept of a waterfront park and we will continue to have our voices heard when it comes to the impact on our community. Our voices have been heard and we will continue to keep a watchful (Continued from page 1)

eye on our community. It is in our DNA to protect our homes to impact the destiny of our future. It is how this community has grown and how we will continue to grow.

Ring As I remind us of how we have a history of protecting our community and having a hand in how we grow, I realize there are more issues before us. Most notably tonight, there are many people here to argue for the use of the cameras on the doors of our apartments. This summer, there was a recommendation from management to not allow any cameras on the apartment doors for various reasons.

The Board heard the recommendation and chose not to challenge management on their recommendation. However, with additional information, letters from shareholders and conversations with others, it became clear to me and other Board directors that this issue was not quite so simple, and we needed to revisit the decision. So tonight, as shareholders approach the mic to express their feelings and concerns, we, the Board and management, will listen. We will not answer any questions tonight regarding the cameras on doors. We will record every comment, and reconsider the policy at our next Board meeting.

I am proud of every shareholder who stands up to be heard and get involved. I encourage this same passion and fight for the Board of Directors elections each year. Stand up and show out. Make sure your voices are heard, not just tonight, but in all the other ways you can impact what goes on in your community. That is what makes us a cooperative, it is what makes us unique and, most notably, it is what makes us Co-op City.

Thank you and let’s move on!

ADVISORY NOTICE – Garage #2

Please be advised that during the week of September 17th – September 21st, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., we will begin distribution of the new RFID parking tags for residents who park in Garage #2.

The tag distribution will take place at the front entrance of the garage (facing Building 9).

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the Parking Department at 718-320-3300, option #6.

Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation with this matter.

—Parking Department

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Hispanic Heritage Day, Sept. 30, in Dreiser Hispanic Heritage Day, presented by the Riverbay Fund and the Spanish-American Community Club of Co-op City, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30, in the Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. The event is free.

The afternoon of performances, refreshments, raffles and DJ music will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Performers include Casa Boricua, Bailes FolkLoricos de Puerto Rico, Little Branches, Ramitas de Borinquen, Ray Martinez Legacy Latin Jazz and others.

Free After School Tennis The Co-op City tennis program of New York Junior Tennis and Learning will offer free afterschool tennis instruction and play from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, on the tennis courts behind MS 181. Registration is ongoing and open to all young people between 5 and 18 years old. Racquets and equipment are provided.

The only requirement for players is a good pair of sneakers or tennis shoes.

NYC Disabilities Expo On Sunday, October 14, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church is hosting the NYC Disabilities Expo in the Einstein Community Center located at 135 Einstein Loop. The expo features exhibitors, a speaker series that will touch on mental health and disaster preparedness amongst other topics, clinics and workshops and interactive arts.

For more information, contact the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church at sdacoopcity@gmail.com or disabilitiesministries@gnyc.org.

Bereavement Support Resumes The Bereavement Support Group led by Rev. Dr. Robert Smith and meant to support those trying to recover from the loss of a loved one or friend will resume meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, September 10th, in Dreiser Community Center. For more information, call Dr. Smith at 917-734-4058.

and their supporters.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr, himself a crowd favorite, introduced the governor and his team.“ It matters who is in office,” exclaimed Borough President Diaz. “Just look at who is in the White House. Governor Cuomo has been there for us and for Puerto Rico…nobody has been there more for the Bronx than this team.”

Each candidate then spoke briefly, but forcefully, reminding the audience of the utmost importance and duty as American citizens to cast their ballots on September 13.

Hochul and James, both attorneys, had previously come to Co-op City for the Candidates’ Forum held August 26. Ms. Hochul, the Governor’s running mate, is the Lt. Governor candidate. The team was rounded out by Ms. James, who is running for NYS Attorney General.

For his part, the Governor greeted Co-op City warmly, saying that he was indeed happy to be in the Bronx.

“I remember where the Bronx was, people were leaving,” Governor Cuomo said. “Those days are over. The Bronx is back.”

The governor advised New Yorkers to be selfish on Primary Day – vote in your own interest for the team working for you, he said.

“This administration says we judge people by their religion and by the color of their skin and by how much money they have in their pocket,” the governor said.

He continued: “That is how this administration functions.

This is a bigoted administration, this is a narrow minded administration. This is an exclusive administration and New York is the exact opposite of everything they are…

“They’re saying in Washington we want to take care of the rich. And they did a tax cut where 83% of the benefit goes to the top 1%. And we say in New York, it is not enough to make the rich richer. We believe in opportunity for all, we believe in mobility, we want to take those people, those working families at the bottom, and raise them up and that’s why we passed $15 minimum wage…They want to say healthcare is a luxury, if you can afford it, you have it.

And if you can’t afford it, you don’t have it. We say, ‘no, health care is a human right’.”

Outlining a strategy, Governor Cuomo said, “First, we have to continue to be the government and we have to continue to be the democrats who actually deliver for the people of this state. But for too many years, too many politicians think the job is about talking and doing press releases and showing up at press conferences – that’s not the job. The job is to make a difference – help people. Build a bridge, build a road, pass $15 minimum wage, stand up for human rights.

Keep getting the job done and we will.

On The Loss of a College Fair Volunteer

To the family, friends and neighbors of the late Dorothy Harris you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dorothy was very passionate about lending a hand to efforts to empower students looking to enter the world of college and career admissions. We want to thank her for her community service here in Co-op City.

May precious memories help to comfort her immediate family and all others at this time. She was appreciated and will be missed.

—Evelyn M. Turner

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The second thing we have to do is elect a democratic congress because we have to stop the freight train that this president is driving. The third thing we have to do is elect a democratic state senate because we need a democratic senate to pass laws and stop what they are doing in Washington. And the fourth thing we have to do is we have to fight this president with every fiber in our being.”

Following the governor’s remarks, Riverbay Board president Linda Berk said: “The rally was good and served its purpose. The governor said some poignant things in his message and some I’ve not heard before so we have to corner him on a few things. I have given a package to his staff person that contains a letter to Ms. Hochul who will now pass it on to the governor about the help we need with the MTA and HCR.” “This rally was excellent!” exclaimed Ms. Maxine Sullivan. “He said what needed to be said to get out the vote.”

Another shareholder, Norman J, said, “I give the governor three mulligans.

He is a fighter.”

“This is a game changer. I was not planning to vote for We are so proud of him; he did not all your accomplishcome to our Candiments so far. Stay fodates’ Forum, but cused and success is this morning, I like yours for the taking. what I heard,” said Keep running into K. Blount. “It’s imyour destiny. portant to come out We love you alamong the people. ways, Our votes cannot be Pierce Parker —Mom and Dad taken for granted.”

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Happy 10th Birthday, Pierce!

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Open Board Meeting

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from a shareholder for a bad customer service experience, we can pull the recording and listen to it and take appropriate action if we feel the resident was not dealt with adequately,” he said.

Other projects include removal of steel beams and concrete supports on the garage roofs; waterproofing work in Dreiser and Bartow malls; new fire alarm system in Bartow Community Center; final testing of the new Yardi upgraded operating software system that runs the administrative programs Riverbay Board directors deliberate on resolutions before them at Wednesday's Open Board meeting. throughout Riverbay; and the ongoing replacement of 50Photo by Jim Roberts year-old electrical transformers in the residential buildings.

Over Twenty Shareholders Speak At Gallery Session During the ninety minute Gallery Session, 21 shareholders spoke to the Board Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer provided a compredirectors with their concerns.

The majority of speakers addressed the issue of hensive and detailed update on the numerous projects underway, funded primaRing doorbell systems, explaining how the ability to see who is at their doorrily through Riverbay’s five-year capital projects improvement budget. He provides a needed safety feature.

Lou Waterman told the Board that the ways by stating that Riverbay is in excellent financial condition with $39.9 milbegan 300 shareholders who signed the petition he presented to the Board urge that lion in reserves to help pay for much of the millions of dollars needed to fund the capital work that the 50-year old community’s buildings and facilities require. they be allowed. Several speakers recounted how the Ring system had taken photos of people who they were then able to provide to CCPD for action for Riverbay also has $49 million in operating budget funds. fighting or smoking marijuana. Others said the system provides an additional Regarding Co-op City’s financial status, Klehammer told shareholders the safety feature for elderly and disabled shareholders. company is in excellent condition and that “we have good momentum going into The current Riverbay lease does not allow shareholders to alter their front the future.” He told shareholders that financial reports will be going out to residoors. Board President Berk said the Board will take up the issue at their next dents in the next 30 days.

Board meeting.

The largest capital project that Riverbay will undertake over the next five Shareholder Bruce Gitelson questioned the status of the new boiler that was years, modernizing all 160 elevators in the residential buildings, is set to begin purchased two years ago and has not yet been installed in the power plant. Klelater this year, Klehammer told shareholders. Upgrading all 16 elevators in the hammer said the project, which he inherited, has been “doomed from the begingarages will be part of that work. ning.” He said the vendor on the installation portion was not performing adeWork should begin in November or December and the contractor will conquately and “we threw that vendor off the project. That vendor submitted 52 struct 10 elevators at a time, utilizing 10 work crews. The 16 phases of the projchange orders and we rejected all, but two of them.” Management has submitted ect will take from four to five years to complete. Each elevator will be out of a contract proposal to the Board to have a new vendor finish the installation. service for 11 to 13 weeks during the construction period.

A Riverbay employee and shareholder expressed ongoing concerns about work“As I’ve mentioned many times, there’s a lot of work that has to be done in Co-op City to repair this aging infrastructure,” Klehammer said. “There will be disruptions. ing conditions at the Peartree garbage facility and Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison responded that the facility has been upgraded and will be reviewed further.

“We’ve asked for your patience in the past and we will continue to ask for your Shareholder Cleve Taylor, former Board President of Riverbay, said that the patience in the future. The one thing that we will endeavor to do is to keep you new parking garage access system being implemented by Riverbay will allow informed every step of the way. There will be meetings with the building associcar thieves to drive directly out of the garages. Executive General Manager Kleations, we’ll send out flyers, and every week in the paper, we will give status hammer said that newer cars have security systems that make them almost reports on where we are as we move ahead on this project,” he said. impossible to steal and that any professional car thief that can defeat those sysPorticos, Local Law 11 Repairs To Begin tems isn’t going to be stopped by the garage gate. “We don’t have a problem with Over the next month, work will begin to repair portico areas in tower buildcar thefts out of the garages,” Klehammer said. ings 6, 18, 23 and 25 which were deemed to have the worst conditions with steel rebar being revealed in the basement ceilings because of failing concrete, Klehammer said. Three or four additional building porticos are contained in the capital budget for future repair.

Over the next three to four months, work will start on the lobby modernization, upgrades and replacements for the remaining 19 chevron buildings, as was already completed in Building 15A. Architect drawings will be prepared for the design work in the tower and triple core buildings and work should begin later in 2019 or early 2020, Klehammer said.

Another major project underway is the city-mandated Local Law 11 inspection and repairs of the outside walls and balconies on the residential buildings.

Inspections were conducted in Section 5 last year and three buildings in Section 5 were identified as requiring scaffolding for safety reasons. A report detailing all the repair work needed throughout Section 5 and design plans for the repairs were completed over the past months and the repair work there should begin when the contract is awarded by the Board. The entire Local Law 11 repair work will take approximately two and a half years in Section 5, Klehammer said.

Inspections are being conducted in all the other buildings in Sections 1 through 4 and a report will be filed with the city in February.

Riverbay Vehicle Fleet Management To Be Oursourced Klehammer told shareholders that Management is moving forward with a program to outsource management of the company’s vehicles to Enterprise, pending approval from the Board. “We don’t manage the fleet well, and from what I understand, we put this fleet together by buying a hodge podge of vehicles over the past 20 years. We have 20 year-old vehicles still out there.”

Enterprise would take over management of the company’s trucks and cars and cycle out all of Riverbay’s vehicles over the next five years leasing new vehicles to Riverbay as replacements. “At worst, we project to spend the same amount of money – at best, we’ll save money,” Klehammer said.

The new vehicles will save money on fuel and help to prevent accidents and expenses with new safety features, including backup cameras as part of better management. “I see vehicles that sit for months and don’t look like they’ve ever been taken out,” he said.

Addressing one aspect of the ongoing issue of unsatisfactory customer service, Klehammer told shareholders that upgrades will begin on the outdated existing software that the current Riverbay phone system employs.

“We get a lot of complaints of people whose calls were dropped, who waited on line a long time,” he said. “The new phone system will allow us to record every call that comes in to any phone in Co-op City. When we get a complaint (Continued from page 1)

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Co-op City Times / September 15, 2018 Among Bronx voters, the incumbent governor received overwhelming support – 82% – to Nixon’s 17%, according to the New York State Board of Elections.

Cuomo, who is seeking a third term, will face Republican candidate Marc Molinaro, a Duchess County Executive in the General Election this November. It is also being speculated that Nixon, who has the support of the Working Families Party, may still run in November although her campaign reported that she has not yet made a decision on whether or not she will run.

The primary race for governor was particularly contentious. Cuomo had refused to debate Nixon until agreeing to one debate, and a mailer sent out by the NYS Democratic Party controlled by Cuomo falsely accused Nixon of antiSemitism. Cuomo later disavowed the mailer which the New York Times reported last week was drafted and approved by former Cuomo staff members.

Ms. Nixon visited Co-op City on Aug. 26 as part of a candidates’ forum held here in Bartow Community Center and detailed her progressive platform while charging that the Governor’s campaign claims of progressive ideals did not match his record over the last eight years.

In the Lt. Governor’s race, Brooklyn Council Member Jumaane Williams generated some excitement as early returns showed him in the lead, but that was short lived as he secured 46.7% of the votes, compared to Hochul’s 53.3% statewide. In the Bronx, 50% of Democratic voters gave Hochul their support, while 35% voted for Williams. Hochul will run against Republican Julie Killian in the General Election in November.

Councilman Williams also participated in Co-op City candidates’ forum and explained his platform based on serving as an independent Lt. Governor, not always following the policies of the Governor, but rather serving as another voice of the people in many areas, especially reform of the state’s criminal justice system.

Another hotly contested race in this year’s Democratic Primary was the campaign for state Attorney General in which four individuals participated – Building Each Hudson Valley Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James; attorney Leecia Eve and Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout. The contest was won by James with nearly 40.6% of the vote. If she wins the General Election, James will be the first African-American and the first woman to serve in statewide office in New York.

James ran with the support of Gov. Cuomo. Her victory made the primary election a clean sweep for his slate.

Teachout received 31% of the votes; Maloney, 25%, and Eve, 3.4%. Bronx Democrats threw their support behind James, who garnered 62% of the votes cast in the election, followed by Maloney with 20%; Teachout with 10% and Eve with 3%.

Three of the four Attorney General candidates – James, Eve and Teachout – recently participated in the Candidates’ Forum here which was sponsored by the Co-op City Working Families Party and the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing.

James will run against Republican nominee

Primary Results

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Keith Wolford in November.

Co-op City voters did not have any state senate or assembly contests to decide as both Assemblyman Michael Benedetto in the 82nd A.D. and State Senator Jamaal Bailey in the 36th S.D. are running unopposed.

This year’s Democratic Primary was closely watched as progressive candidates such as Nixon, Williams and Teachout had positioned themselves to challenge the more established party candidates – Cuomo, Hochul and James, all of whom were successful in holding back their opponents. In June, a relatively unknown progressive candidate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, unseated long-time Democratic Congressman Joseph Crowley, the powerful chair of the House Democratic Caucus who was said to be in line to be Speaker of the House. Crowley represented Co-op City before the congressional lines were redrawn in 2012.

Thursday’s primary also resulted in five of the six members of the Independent Democratic Caucus (IDC) who regularly caucused with Senate Republicans being unseated. The losers included Senator Jeff Klein of the 34 S.D., the IDC leader, who lost to Alessandra Biaggi, granddaughter of former Bronx Congressman Mario Biaggi.

Whether the cause was the contentious campaigning or the anti-Donald Trump sentiment among Democratic voters, media outlets reported the morning after the primary that voter turnout in the Democratic primaries doubled the number of voters who cast ballots in the NYS Gubernatorial primary four years ago.

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Co-op City Times / September 15, 2018

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to – the•editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the• writers – and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the author

Letter to the Editor

Board of Directors’ Meeting September 12, 2018

Good Conservation Habits To the Editor: There is no way people here will conserve when they are given the endless pit. Even recycling seems to be a complicated matter. I believe cameras should be installed at dumpster locations for improper dumping. CCPD should be logging those who have excessive lighting especially on their terraces and in apartments that have been vacated. The offenders should be summoned.

Finally, some people here came from a home where meters indicated utility use. I remember growing up and my parents would yell at me for leaving the room with the light on. Nevertheless, it appears that a majority of residents don’t seem to care.

What we need is to have public schools initiate a program to educate youngsters who then go home and teach their parents good conservation habits. In speaking with the majority of adults here, the feeling, evidently, is that it’s free. Well, it’s not!

—Nick Liberati

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Banquet Tickets Available Online Shareholders who would like to attend Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance on December 10th at Marina Del Rey can now order tickets online by logging onto www.co-opcitygala.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $125 each with a limited number of discounts available to share-holders qualified under SCRIE and DRIE. For more information, call 347-913-4226.

First Reading - Resolution #18-32 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Francine Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 12th, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay sent out requests for proposals to eight qualified companies to perform Local 11 façade and balcony restoration work in Section 5 (Buildings 26 through 35); and WHEREAS, Riverbay received three (3) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Engineer and the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Engineer and Project Manager reviewed all the bids and recommend Xinos Construction Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #3292 with Xinos Construction Corp, Inc. for a contract total Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

First Reading - Resolution #18-30 SUBMITTED BY: Junius Williams SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 12th, 2018

WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016 the Board passed Resolution #16-09B which imposed a $300.00 fine for smoking inside buildings and community centers but excluded fines for smoking inside apartments or outside on Riverbay grounds; and WHEREAS, effective July 30, 2018 the New York City Housing Authority went smoke free; and WHEREAS, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death which causes concerns for second hand smoking impacting non-smoking residents with known cancer causing chemicals, especially on seniors and children who are the most vulnerable members of our community; and WHEREAS, the makers of this Resolution propose that Riverbay issue a Smoke-Free Policy prohibiting smoking inside any apartment, inside any Riverbay facility and anywhere outside within Riverbay’s property line; and WHEREAS, for purposes of this policy, smoking shall mean inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, vape device, pipe or other form of lighted object or device which contains tobacco, marijuana or any other material intended to produce smoke.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Management is directed to prepare for the Board’s review and approval of a Smoking Policy that prohibits smoking anywhere inside or outside Riverbay property consistent with this Resolution within sixty (60) days of the passage of this Resolution. of $10,174,810.00 plus 15% contingency ($1,526,221.50) be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

(See page 7 for more Resolutions)

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Urges Drivers And Passengers To Buckle Up For Child Passenger Safety

The week of September 15th to the 23rd, is known as Child Passenger Safety week. During the Back to School season, it may be likely that drivers might be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. Motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of children. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passengers of all ages. Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

Next Saturday, September 22, is National Safety Seat Check Day across the country.

Car Seat inspection check sites are available via www.seatcheck.org or via www.nhtsa.gov. Local sites are as follows:

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Access Safety City 672 W 158th Street, New York, NY 10032 Hours: Car seat checks by appointment. Phone: 212-795-3046

BRONX SAFE CITY (NYC DOT) 837 Brush Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465 Hours: Spanish Speaking Technicians, By appointment only, Phone: 718-822-4116

Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of any auto. Almost every vehicle manufactured today has driver and passenger side airbags. Some cars have manual or weight sensitive disable switches, but mechanical devices can fail in some situations.

The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward.

Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained.

Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more and taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, shorter than 4 feet 9 inches tall regardless of weight should use a booster seat. Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible. Car seats are now made with expiration dates; never use one beyond this date or 5 years after the manufacturing date.

Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another.

The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1(888)DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ It is reported that up to 9 out of 10 car seats are not properly installed. Please have an expert confirm your car seat is correctly installed. Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1 (866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org.

Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives.

Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision.

Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision. Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries.

An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries.

Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver, plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a $5 discount on the National Safety Council’s online 6-hour course. Enter referral code #664 at www.ddcnsc.org/ny to receive your $5 discount off the Online Driving Course. With the discount, the course costs $24.95 per driver. Each driver in the household must have the course for the maximum discount. If you own more than one car and have more than one driver in your household, only one car per driver taking the course will receive the discount. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting September 12, 2018 First Reading — Resolution #18-33 SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Linda Berk BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 12th, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay solicited three bids for Contract #3322 to complete the installation and commissioning of the Power Plant’s High Pressure Boiler #2 from Frank Lill & Sons, Inc., Victory Energy Inc. and Durr Mechanical Construction Inc.; and WHEREAS, the three (3) proposals were reviewed in detail by the Power Plant’s Asset Manager and power plant consultant Bill May and Management recommends that the Board approve Durr Mechanical Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder at a cost of $6,211,944 (Recommendations attached); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #3322 with Durr Mechanical Construction, Inc. for a contract total of $6,211,944 plus 15% contingency ($931,179) be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with Board of Directors’ Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors’ Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

First Reading — Resolution #18-34 SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson SECONDED BY: Sonia Feliciano and Jerome Rice BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 12, 2018

WHEREAS, Sixty-five percent (65%) of the Riverbay’s 117 vehicles are over 10 years old which is leading to increased maintenance, fuel costs and delays in work associated with out-of-service vehicles; and WHEREAS, replacing the old fleet of existing Riverbay vehicles with new vehicles would lead to savings in fuel costs with new fuel efficient vehicles, maintenance costs and the cost of out-of-service vehicles; and WHEREAS, Management recommends a leasing and maintenance agreement with Enterprise/Fleet Management’s for Riverbay to lease, in accordance with the Corporation’s approved budget, approximately 25 new vehicles per year with the goal of leasing all new vehicles within five (5) years in order to reduce maintenance and fuel costs, optimize reliability and performance for all Riverbay departments. See attached Recommendation memo.

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the proposed leasing and maintenance agreement through Enterprise/Fleet Management for leasing and maintaining, in accordance with the Corporation’s approved budget, approximately 25 vehicles per year be approved as recommended

by Management in accordance with Board of Directors’ Resolution #8516 as amended by Board of Directors’ Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the agreements and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

(See page 9 for more Resolutions)

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Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

The history of Co-op City began decades before its groundbreaking in 1966. One could say it was inspired by the “Mini-Me” of co-operative housing: The Amalgamated.

The Amalgamated is a 300-unit building on Van Courtland Park South. It opened in 1927 and was the first of the union-built co-ops to spring up in the Bronx. Eventually, the complex grew to eleven buildings with nearly 1,500 units. The union responsible for making it so was the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (ACWA) and its hero: Abraham Kazan.

Union garment workers didn’t want to raise their children in lower east side tenements built as temporary housing for laborers: tiny, dingy walkthroughs, often with tubs in the kitchens and shared toilets in the hallways.

I have first-hand, up close and personal, intimate knowledge of such buildings. I lived in one in the East Village for a year, maybe two, in the early 70s.

Mine had a shower in the kitchen, (no tub) and a toilet in a closet in the living room. It rented for 75 bucks a month. I’d been offered a shared-toilet apartment for $50, but I decided to spring for the posh one instead. That one was on 11th Street between Avenue A and B. Squalid is too kind a word for it. Yet it was burglarized twice in that short time. The first time, they got everything of any value so the second time, there wasn’t much left to steal. I remember them taking my $10 box fan.

A few apartments later, I returned to the neighborhood and scored a coveted apartment on the corner of 12th and A for a hundred and fifty dollars a month. 501 East 12th St. was far more luxurious. It had an actual bathroom with a tiny tub and a tiny toilet. The room was far too small to fit a tiny sink, but still, it was an actual bathroom. Fifteen years later, an ad for Co-op City wooed us and whisked us away from hipster land.

Williamsbridge Club

Greetings, friends. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., The Williamsbridge Club, which meets on the 2nd Friday of each month in Dreiser Loop Community Center is an organization established in 1935 for the purpose of supporting and encouraging women in business and the professions. We sponsor a Founders’ Luncheon each spring at which we recognize members of the community who have excelled and give scholarships to high school seniors going on to college.

This club year, we will have several forums, free and open to the public – October 11 — A Round Table Discussion of Current Issues [Legislative Politics, Giving Back, Civic Issues, and Literacy] Elder Care and Financial Need, October 13; Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking [TBA]; S.A.F.E. Encounters – Youth and Police; Careers; Technology Workshops. Be on the lookout for more information.

For more information and if you are interested in joining a progressive organization, please contact Joetta Brown, 718.328.2302.

—Joetta Brown

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 3 p.m.

Co-op City Roots

(That apartment now rents for two grand a month.)

Anyway, back in the 1920s, such housing conditions inspired the ACWA workers to join with other unions to lobby for a solution.

They won support of Governor Al Smith and campaigned for the NYS Housing Act of 1926. Its aim was to build housing for people who made too much to qualify for public housing, but not enough to afford the American picket-fence dream.

The Amalgamated was the first Bronx co-op brought to life by Kazan – “The father of cooperative housing in the United States.”

Kazan knew this low interest financing gave the cooperators the opportunity, “…to demonstrate that through cooperative efforts we can better the lot of [working people],” giving them “the privilege to show that where all personal gain and benefit is eliminated, greater good can be accomplished for the benefit of all.”

FDR wrote in 1930 of that community, “These housing undertakings [are] inspired by the splendid ideal of mutual good and reciprocal benefit.”

The Amalgamated’s motto was, and remains: Cooperation - For Service, Not Profit. And its mission remains: To provide quality housing and a strong community for people of moderate income. To operate and live in accordance with the cooperative ideals, including democratic governance, shared responsibility, constant education, and mutual respect.

I’m happy to be able to say: Ditto for Co-op City, because Kazan didn’t stop there. Lobbying brought about Mitchell-Lama in 1955 making it possible for Kazan to realize his vision of a city within a city: Co-op City.

Co-op City is an Amalgamated on steroids, an ideologically designed non-profit, cooperatively owned and resident-run, non-discriminatory community in which shareholders own a piece of the corporation, not their individual apartments.

Co-op City is often described as subsidized housing, but that’s not accurate. By following the middleincome rules of HCR (Homes and Community Renewal), we’re entitled to tax breaks, not subsidies.

Lots of institutions get tax breaks, including sports arenas, religious institutions and several Trump holdings. Just put a public atrium in the lobby to be taxfree for decades, if not forever.

Only market-rate cooperatives are intended to turn a profit.

When the lure of privatization comes up, as it did a few years ago, the temptation to give up the communal ideal for cold hard cash becomes a divisive issue. If I remember correctly, the numbers at the time would have yielded a profit that would have been eaten away in just a few years by the increase in rent one would have to pay to live anywhere else. If one had family or holdings in more affordable places, “take the money and run” might beat out more altruistic tendencies. But if you wanted to stay in New York City, it was just not a sweet enough deal.

In any case, my philosophy is, if you agree to live co-operatively, put a relatively small amount of equity down, then live for decades at a well-below market-level price, having to deal with almost none of the unexpected emergencies that most assuredly arise with private home ownership, you shouldn’t, in all good conscience, try to make a profit when you leave.

As far as I know, we are locked into MitchellLama for the next 30 years or so, so even if gentrification moves in thanks to the Soundview Ferry or Metro North or Jet Packs making our commutes easier and our community more desirable, I won’t have to wrangle over that question. Not at my age, I won’t.

Our multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-religious, middle-income cooperative is still standing and thriving, thanks to Abraham Kazan, and thanks to Bernie Cylich and the other “pioneers.”

As Bernie says and says and writes and writes again, “In spite of hundreds of millions of dollars in costly construction defects, contract overruns, corruption – bribery and kickbacks – mismanagement, faulty designs, installation of faulty equipment, etc., Co-op City remains the best deal in town.”

Thanks for reading. mpearson@riverbayboard.com; 718-219-2211.

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Second Reading Resolution #18-28

Second Reading Resolution #18-29

SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson SECONDED BY: Cheryl Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 12th, 2018

SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 12th, 2018

WHEREAS, So Yun Kim and Kyu Soon Lee has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 177 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, to be used as a nail and body care salon and sale of related items; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 177 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and So Yun Kim and Kyu Soon Lee, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

Yes: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders and Williams PASSED

Second Reading Resolution #18-31

WHEREAS, Benjamin Katayev DDS PC has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 140 DeKruif Place, Unit B, Bronx, New York, to be used for practice of dentistry; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #8516 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 140 DeKruif Place, Unit B, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Benjamin Katayev DDS PC, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #8516 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

Yes: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders and Williams PASSED

SUBMITTED BY: Francine Jones SECONDED BY: Linda Berk BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: September 12th, 2018

WHEREAS, Green Earth Apothecary, has requested a new lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 153 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, to be used as a health food store – apothecary. The sale of any pharmaceutical products by tenant, including medicine (over the counter or prescribed) and/or drugs which are traditionally sold in pharmacies are expressly prohibited under this lease; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 153 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Green Earth Apothecary, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

Yes: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders and Williams PASSED

Building Associations of Section One Fun Day

“Ladies and gentlemen, kids of all ages.” You're invited to Section One's Family Fun Day, today, Sept. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

In the last few months, the Family Fun Day Committee has been working non-stop on this year's event. Today, they're patiently waiting for your arrival, so please don’t disappoint them. Come out to the event and enjoy the many activities that have been planned.

Brush up on your tennis skills at the Tennis Clinic. The clinic is available for ages 5 and up, and it will offer one-on-one tennis lesson to all participants. This event will be hosted by Co-op ‘s Milton Alexander Tennis Club.

"Get your basketball game on at the basketball event." The event is available for ages 9 to 15. Come out early (12:45 p.m.) to the basketball courts by IS 181 (800 Baychester Avenue) to sign-up or to get information. This event will be hosted by JGC/Skills and Drills.

"Run Forrest Run!" Get your run on at the relay races. This event is available to ages 5 to 14 and is hosted by Velocity Track Club.

All participants in sporting events must be in sneakers.

“Not up for all the ripping and running?” Relax and enjoy the many dynamic performances that we have lined up for the event. Larry and Friends will be our entertainment headliner. This is a small band with a big sound.

Kids and teens, make sure you check-out the Fun Time area. This area will feature face painting, a kids’ Hula Hoop contest, a balloon game, Photo Booth, and a Snack Station.

Make sure to check out the various tables that will be showcased at today's event.

There will be a limited number of chairs available at the event. However, it's highly recommended that you bring your own. There will be a chair check available to anyone who wishes to move around without their chair.

Programs will be available to help you map out your Fun Day. The program will list all performances and activities for the day. A program can be picked up at the information table.

There will also be Fun Day Committee members available to assist you.

They can be identified by a gold band around their wrist.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the event today, especially the cooperators in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8; it was your building association that financially supported this event.

What would a celebration be like without a finale? So, make sure you stick around to find out. I can guarantee you that it’s going to end with a big pop.

“See you today at Section One’s Family Fun Day event.”

—Lee Rivers

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Burglars Are Still on The Prowl

instructions will be posted on how to retrieve your packages. Packages that require a signature or are too large will have to be picked up at the post office.

New Elevators in October — Get Ready Now Starting in October, work will begin on replacing ten elevators here. It's going to take about 12 weeks to About a year ago, a thief burglarized three apart- renovate each elevator. So, realistically, do you think ments in building 12 on the same day. Then, those that the one working elevator on your side might be victims filed a police report and the police were able packed out in the mornings? Do you think that you to do their jobs. But, the police can't help you and our and your family might miss your bus and your train? community if you decide to not file a police report.

In both cases, the answers might be yes. So, to Check Your Door avoid problems, please have a conversation with I thought that things had calmed down after sev- your family now about getting up earlier and coopereral burglaries occurred in our community last year. ating with you. Hey, they might not like the converBut, apparently, that doesn't seem to be the case. In sation. But, what you're doing is called love. And, fact, in one recent case, it seems like a burglar unsuc- your positive approach to these matters will always cessfully tried to forcefully open a door. Therefore, be remembered. So, don't give up! Thank you. the following questions can be raised: Did the burglar Great Job on Co-op City Boulevard try to break into other apartments here? Have you I was glad to see our workers putting forth their noticed severe marks or dents near your door locks?

If yes, did you ever file a report with the NYPD or our Public Safety Department? In some cases, the answer might be no. But, I want to encourage everyone to please consider filing a report because the police and our officers have several ways to capture these criminals. And, the only way that they will know if something happened is if you report it.

Thereafter, the burglar can get arrested and then thrown in jail. And, in the case that a resident is committing these crimes, then Riverbay will take an extra step and evict them from this community.

So, I want to encourage everyone to please do your best to greet your neighbors. "Good morning, how are you doing?" is a good approach. Then, please do not let strangers into your building. Also, neighbors should watch out for each other. Additionally, please call Public Safety at 718-671-3050 if someone is trying to break into your neighbor's apartment.

Water and Energy Numbers It's always nice to see letters from cooperators that want to help our community. In this case, a cooperator named Ed Rudyk wrote a letter requesting information on "energy and water consumption."

According to our finance director, our water and sewer charges were $17,518,000 over the past 12 months. So, we can use that figure to basically get an example what each apartment paid for water and sewer charges. We know that we have 72,666 apartment rooms in Co-op City. So, let's divide $17,518,000 by 72,666. The answer comes out to $241.08 per room per year. So, a 3-room apartment basically paid: 3 x $241.08 = $723.24 last year for water and sewer charges.

Now, let's calculate the amount of money that each apartment basically paid for fuel last year. Fuel is used to power our equipment so that we can generate electricity. Last year, we spent $15,208,000 ($10,864,000 for natural gas and $4,344,000 for oil) for fuel. So, we can take $15,208,000 and divide that by our apartment rooms, 72,666. Therefore, the answer is $209.29 per apartment room per year. So, if you have a 4-room apartment, then you paid: 4 x $209.29 = $837.16 for fuel last year.

We paid Con Ed $1,933,000 for electricity between January and August (8 months) of this year.

So, we can find out our monthly electrical costs by dividing $1,933,000 by 8 months = $241,625. Next, we can find out the monthly costs that can be appropriated to each room in our apartments by taking $241,625 and dividing it by 72,666 = $3.33 per room.

Then, we can multiply this monthly cost by 12 to get an annual cost per room: $3.33 x 12 = $39.96. So, if you have a 5-room apartment, then you can multiply 5 x $39.96 = $199.80 to get a basic estimate of how much money you're paying for electricity for this year.

By the way, we sold electricity and made $220,000 between January - August of 2018.

Bottom line: You can easily calculate how much money each apartment is basically paying for water, fuel, and electricity by reviewing the last sentence in each of the above paragraphs.

USPS Parcel Lockers Shortly, we're going to be receiving new parcel lockers from the U.S. Postal Service. The parcel lockers will be placed in the lobby of your building. And,

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

best efforts to cut the overgrown grass and to clean up the debris on the street medians on Labor Day. So, please know that your hard work is appreciated.

Thank you.

Close Some people are considering buying secret cameras, for the interior of their apartment, that will alert them on their phone if someone breaks into their apartment. These video cameras will let you see the burglar in action. Then, you can call the police.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Baychester Visual Arts Association

We hope you are enjoying the summer! All of the beautiful colors and outdoor scenery can be an inspiration to come home and paint a picture.

BVA’s classes began on Tuesday, September 11th, in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1:00 p.m.

– 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

If you would like to take art classes, you can come to rm. 5 on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. or register by mail indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

Building 30 A and B Association

To all our Jewish neighbors, Shanah Tova.

It’s a new season for our building association. We will be officially opened on Wednesday, September 26th, with our first building association meeting in the association room in the lobby of building 30B. The door opens at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30.

Our first crochet meeting will be on September 26th at 1 p.m. in the association meeting room.

Our first PoKeno games will be on Friday, September 21st, with the door opening at 7 p.m., and games starting at 7:30 in the association room.

Look in this paper to find out when we will start collecting for association dues and candy for our Halloween.

—Linda Werner

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Health Program – Today, Saturday, September 15th, is the day for our Health Program. In room 4 of the Dreiser Community Center, from 1 – 4 p.m., we will have an informational Family Caregivers’ Resource Panel discussing Medicaid, Medicare and information about topics such as Alzheimer’s disease, senior housing, elder law and much more. On July 31st, 1965 Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law. Come find out what are the current benefits of both of these programs 53 years later. “Do not wait for a crisis to make major decisions! This is the time and the season to prepare for tomorrow.”

African-American Day Parade – Watch for us tomorrow, September 16th, at the African-American Day Parade. The Co-op City section will be marching with other sections of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. carrying our banner high!

Book Clubs – Calling all book lovers! Join us as we discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Perhaps you saw the movie released April 2017 that starred Oprah Winfrey. We will meet on Saturday, September 29th, in room 11 at the Dreiser Center to share ideas about the book.

Calling all teens! Have you read the book, “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas? The movie is going to hit the theaters soon, so come join other young people in our community on Friday, October 5th, at 7 p.m. in room 11 at the Dreiser Community Center to discuss this fascinating book. Note the date change from our previous date. Bring all your friends! For more information, contact ncnwcoopcitysocial@gmail.com.

NCNW 58th National Convention – The 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9th, to Sunday, November 11th, at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel on 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. The convention opens at 12:00 p.m., on November 9th.

Online registration has already begun and will close once capacity is reached.

All members are strongly encouraged to register and attend the convention and gala. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn, share best practices, ideas and ideals, grow together and have a little fun.

Social Media – Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday – to members and friends who have birthdays in the month of September!

—Joyce Howard

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Drammeh Center

The Oral History Recording Project has officially launched for the community to share their experiences as original cooperators. The timeframe for this project begins with the scheduling of interviews during September – mid-October, followed by audio recording by the end of October.

The first target group to be interviewed will be the first families that moved in. After which we will schedule recording sessions for the other years. If you would like to share your memories and be a part of this historic record, sign up now by sending an

Greetings, neighbors. Summer is almost over already. Kids are returning to school; the association is back to business.

Sorry, but also happy for Bill Stuttig on the occasion of his retirement as associate editor of the Co-op Times. Bill was very approachable and always tried to help and answer one’s questions. Yes, he will be missed. Bill, enjoy your retirement, and the best of health and all that you desire.

General Meeting – Our first meeting back from the summer break will be Friday, September 28, due to the availability of our guest speaker, Bernie Cylich.

Light refreshments will be served and 50/50 raffles.

MTA Fast Forward Redesign Workshops… are scheduled for six locations throughout the borough of the Bronx. Asking the people’s input to help redesign the Bronx bus service for the 21st Century.

October 9 – Mark your calendar, MTA workshop will be here at Bartow, rm. 31, 6 to 8 p.m., so have your suggestions, solutions ready regarding Buses Bx 23, Bx26, Bx28, Bx30 and Express Bus M7 when the Legislative Committee meets with only a few people, Assemblyman Benedetto, Senator Bailey and MTA, Ms. Carter.

We expressed the meeting should have been open to the cooperators so that they could voice their own hardships that the transportation cuts have caused.

Based on these forthcoming workshops, we believed MTA agreed and listened.

Folks, you are going to be there, right? We have to stand together as a community for what we want.

The MTA Public Hearing in 2010 that Co-op City cooperators failed to attend has taught us that when we neglect to attend these public hearings to voice our opinions, how it will and can affect the outcome of a decision. So let’s attend this workshop.

Dog Logo Sign – is eye-catching and positive reminding the owners to clean up after their dogs.

Posted right at the lobby door entrance/can’t miss it.

Section 5 Family Fun Day – (Correction) was rescheduled for Saturday, August 25, due to the inclement weather on August 18th.

Thank You Bldg. 27 Volunteers – Board of Director Mary Pearson, the Vegas’s who did face painting and colorful balloons, Thalia, Sharon and Nelson, the master griller, good job.

The Fundraising Committee… invites you to join us on the Spirit of Philadelphia Scenic Cruise along the Delaware River. Buffet Lunch on cruise; entertainment on Saturday, October 6. Cost: $110.

Leaving from Einstein Loop/Center, Sect. 5, at 8 a.m.

The final payment is Sept. 13. No refunds after Sept. 13. Make checks, money orders to: Building 27 Cooperators Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bx, NY 10475.

Contact phone numbers, Margie at 718-379-4629 and Sharon at 718-671-1905 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

Pray for peace amongst the nations and world leaders. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer genuine kindness and love to your neighbor, life is so short. To get the full value of joy, you must have people to divide it with. –Mark Twain.

—H. Overman

Building 27 Association

email to OralHistory10475@gmail.com, or write to us regular post with your contacts and someone will contact you. You may also nominate individuals who you believe have experiences and perspectives to share.

If you would like us to present a brief demonstrative talk with your organization about what to expect, and what types of memorabilia to bring at these recording sessions, we will be happy to do so and schedule people for interviews on site. Each interviewee will be in full control of their narrative which could last anywhere from five minutes to one hour of sharing! The audio will be deposited at the Bronx Historical Society and submitted to the public library system for historical and genealogical research purposes, as well as other institutions.

Be on the lookout for flyers in your lobbies about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to define your

History Committee members Bernie Cylich and Dorthea Castle at a recent meeting showing old rent receipts.

history and add to the soundtrack of Co-op City!

This activity is an initiative of the Riverbay Fund’s History Committee to commemorate Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary in 2019.

Regular Post: Drammeh Inst. & Center, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475 —Elise Edwards

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Building 9 Association

Greetings. Welcome back, Building 9 family.

Make time to vote, Primary Day, September 13th! Last weekPlease peruse our lobby bulletin boards for information about our monthly meetings, end, Sunday, began the celebration of Jewish high holy days. social events, community and civic engagement.

“L’Shana Tova” to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Next week, Yom Our social event for this month will be Game Night on Saturday, September 29, at 7 p.m.

Kippur, the most holy day in the Jewish calendar, is commemorated Your concerns regarding the warmer convector air output temperatures during the recent from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19. The Day of Atonement gives one an opporheat wave have been addressed at the Building & Grounds Committee meeting. The contunity to atone for mistakes and promise to never again make them.

Broun Place Townhouse Association announces that thanks to cern was that the electricity shedding to Con Edison caused reduced power to our cooling system. As I understand it, the electrical supply system is a gas-turbine engine, while the our state assemblyman, Michael Benedetto, a work order has been cooling system is powered by a water chilling circuit system. Two totally separate systems. confirmed for the creation of the long awaited official NYS street sigAn independent engineer was hired to determine what caused the increased cooling system nage identifying Broun Place and Bellamy Loop corners. When it is erected, it will be a great accomplishment and affirmation. Broun output. The chilled water output temperature was lowered from 51 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit Place will be able to identify the corner of Bellamy and Broun Place! to increase shareholder comfort.

Thanks to our executive board for their support in this pursuit.

Laundry room washer/dryer repair-time concerns. In response to your complaints about slower repair service and the increased number of out-of-service machines at any given Our first meeting for season 2018-2019 is September 19, at 7 p.m. time, you may contact the Riverbay CSO office to report instances of machines requiring Please join us, all Section 4 neighbors are welcome to our home; your flyer has the address. The guest is a representative from Public Safety service in addition to, or in lieu of, contacting Coinmach for better, faster service. The good who will answer questions and give useful information. The invitanews is that the current contract with Coinmach will expire in a few months. We will tion flyer will be distributed to each of our townhouse apartments. receive new high efficiency machines as a term of the new contract.

Annual association dues of $12 can be paid at this or any time.

The current Riverbay telephone system is slated for upgrade in order to improve call response times and to assist with better service to shareholders.

Congratulations to Building 4 on their very successful and fun trips to “Splish Splash Park” and newly renovated “Resorts Casino in We will initiate our Citizens Committee Neighborhood Grant project in October. The Atlantic City.” As a smaller association, Broun Place couldn’t pull this Senior Empowerment project is geared toward our resident nonagenarians, octogenarians off alone, but this will be on our agenda, to discuss as a joint venture and septuagenarians. The project has as its core mission to stroll, with you, down your own adventure possibly. personal memory lane. We will present visual aids to assist you on your journey. Please visit On Sunday, we joined with hundreds of neighbors to pay tribute to our table in the building lobbies, be on the look-out for project flyers under your door, Mrs. Harriet Jeffries, an incredible mother, wife, neighbor, friend and please answer as we go door-to-door to encourage you to participate, or speak with us personally for more details. citizen of Co-op City. Ms. Jeffries’ life was lived in honesty and joy, "Invisible wounds are the hardest to heal. Their closure requires others, patience and, with intelligence and respect. Your Broun Place president, Eva Lazaar, most of all, time." –Jennifer Worth —Linda Collins cherishes her memory.

A neighbor received a phone call, caller ID had a Riverbay number as its ID, but when the speaker began, our neighbor realized it was a scam. A Riverbay number was poached and used as part of this Hello, all. Fall is here, and the Building 29 Association is resuming its schedule, with “phishing” scam. Our neighbor knew, firstly, never give personal inforsome exciting upcoming activities. mation! The neighbor reported this incident to Public Safety whereSept. 21 (Friday) will be our first meeting (Building B association room, first floor). upon it was discovered that although it is a Riverbay number, it isn’t We welcome both newcomers and long-time residents! Elections will be held. Cooperain use. If this happens to you, this scenario, report it to Public Safety. tors will be asked what they would like their association to do. (There is also a suggestion Neighbors, keep your eyes out for two red motor bikes using our box outside the meeting room.)

Broun to Adler Pl. path as their thoroughfare. The bikes are illegally In addition, we are privileged to have an experienced IRS agent, George Adjetey, on our using this private path. Report it, if you witness them! association board, who has generously offered to answer some tax questions from the audiThe overseeing of “pond Broun Place” is an ongoing commitment ence at this first meeting. Light refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle held. here. The Grounds Department is committed to keeping the area clear Dues ($5 annually) can be collected at the meeting OR they can be collected later in the of water in the cul-de-sac. building lobbies in October: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m., lobbies A&C; Wednesday, Oct. 17, Thank you, Mr. Bill Stuttig, for your superior reporting and 5-7 p.m., lobby B. guidance. May your future be filled with making new and good We are planning two festivities for the rest of 2018: an “October Fest” (October 19) and memories. Please write home about them. Neighbors, to gain inforour seasonal Holiday Party (December 21). We will be asking for volunteers to bring a dish mation on Co-op City, read the Co-op City Times! (bought or home-made) to these events, in addition to what the association will supply.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar We want to make these our best parties ever!

Other plans include speakers on subjects that impact cooperators’ lives, maybe someone from JASA, management, restoration, sales, or even one of our politicians. We would love to have cooperators’ input on this, and will ask at the September meeting.

Finally, Senior Exercise will resume on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. sharp, in the association room.

Let’s get fit and have fun! (Limit 16.)

Family Owned and Operated Also, our first Book Club meeting of the season will meet on Sept. 28 (Friday) at 7 p.m. The riveting • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling book to be discussed is NY Times bestseller, “Between on premises the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, of which • Out of town services • Ample Parking Toni Morrisson writes, “This is required reading.” on premises Booklovers from other buildings are also welcome.

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

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Building 13 Association

Our first Building 13 Association, Inc. meeting was held on Thursday, September 13th, and we thank our guest from the Restoration Department for joining us and answering questions about the process regarding painting, plastering and flooring. Check the bulletin board in the lobby frequently to be in the know of what’s happening in our building and throughout Co-op City.

We are a no pet complex, however, exceptions are made for service and comfort pets. With that being said, we ask that you be considerate of your neighbors and curb and pick up after your dog. “Curb” does not mean under the portico or in the grass. Most importantly, your dog should be on a leash at all times, as it is the law.

If your elevator call button in the parking lot or on your floor is not working, please contact the management office and let them know. Please do not assume that when you see something that needs repair someone else will report the item. We must all do our part to maintain the building. Our building is being painted, so let’s strive to keep it fresh and clean.

Women Keeping It Real returns on Saturday, September 29th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. Join us! The atmosphere is fun, the refreshments delectable and the topics varied.

We welcome new guests, but you must be 18 and over to participate. If something’s on your mind…let’s talk.

Rivers Run Community Garden—Creativity is in the air as the community garden is holding a painting workshop on Saturday, September 15th, at 3 p.m. and a Latin/Jazz concert on Sunday, September 16th, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The breeze is nice, the view awesome. Sit back and enjoy the One-Man Band of Juan Ortega, a most entertaining musician. Our activities are sponsored by Councilman Andy King, the Riverbay Community Relations Department, along with the Rivers Run Community Garden. You can also purchase your Bronx Hot Sauce at this event.

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Gala at the Marina del Rey is fast approaching, and you do not want to miss this event. Make sure to purchase your ticket. Shareholders on SCRIE and DRIE get discounted tickets. Call the number on the flyer for additional information.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801, or Leslie Peterson, at 718-320-1370, (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

“Rosa,” our special lobby attendant, has retired and to honor and celebrate her service to this building we all participated in a luncheon on Sat., Sept. 8th. What better way to let her know that we love her and respect her for all of her years of service being our attendant.

It was her eyes and ears throughout these many years that helped to keep our building safe. Her above and beyond approach to help the seniors and others by not only responding to the entry door when Rosa and her husband display she saw them struggling with those a sign that was presented to heavy doors, but bundles in hand her by building association making it difficult just to manage president Robert Hedgepeth. alone. A tribute to her so worthy of a woman who cared to do her job right and better than expected of her. We were all better off knowing she was at our entranceway to the building. Rosa, be happy, stay healthy and enjoy retirement with your husband and the rest of your family.

Notice Our college graduate and scholarship winner, Carlos, will return in October. We will honor him as soon as he gives me an exact date.

Dogs – poop should be picked up. To those owners that walk under the portico and leave poop, you are creating problems for the rest of us and you know who you are. Hopefully, someone will catch you so that you’re fined. It’s not Maintenance’s job to pick up after your dog. Whomever stole RB’s sign regarding dogs from the lobby will be found and ticketed.

Watch for flyer for Sept. meeting.

—Marilyn McDaniel

Building 31 A/B Association

Open Door Ministries Appropriate Anger Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

Anger: A strong feeling of displeasure and/or hostility usually caused by someone or something that offends, threatens, or hurts you in some way. It can be good or bad depending on what you do with it and whether your grievance is real or imagined.

Romans 1:18 God does not overlook sin and the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth.

James 1:19 Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

Ezekiel 3:14 So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went embittered by the sins of Israel in the rage of my spirit; and the hand of the Lord was strong on me.

The prophet is made aware of the sins of the people and his spirit becomes embittered. God sets him up as a watchman, but strengthens his spirit with anger to fulfill his ministry.

Matthew 21:12-13 Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people buying and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves. 13 He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be called a house of prayer,’ but you have turned it into a den of thieves!”

Jesus sees that the profiteers are preventing those seeking God from reaching Him through extortion and

robbery. His spirit is troubled and angered at the false piety and greed.

John 11:38 Jesus deeply moved within to the point of anger, approached the tomb.

Jesus was angry at sin and death.

They cause separation, grief and turmoil in society. Although fully aware that he had power over death, nevertheless, the effects angered him.

Ephesians 4:26 Be angry at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior, yet do not sin; do not let your anger cause you shame, nor allow it to last until the sun goes down.

1 Anger is simply an emotion – neither good nor bad in itself – we can use it for good 2 Appropriate anger can focus you to do what is right – it can drive you to make a change 3 The Lord can cause us to be aware of injustice and help us to channel anger and help 4 We should be angry at those hurting and cheating others – yet seek to bring remediation 5 Injustice, perversion, people harming others should drive us to harness our anger for justice 6 Our anger must be contained – it should impel us to action but not overwhelm us 7 Once we are aware of our anger we should examine the cause of it and release it Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text, 917-3344407, or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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Section 5 Association

The Section 5 Association takes this opportunity to thank the committee of Shante Armstrong, Leo Jonson, Kemisa and Michelle for inviting the Section 5 Association to participate in their Grand Section 5 Reunion that began on Friday, September 7. Members of the Section 5 Association were assigned to register the Adults/Millennials, some from Georgia, Virginia, far and near.

It was a delight and honor to service the younger generation, to watch them greet one another with joy, laughter and just happy to see one another. As they have grown up, some have moved away; some recognized the senior adults from childhood. It was all so wonderful. As they continue to celebrate through Sunday, September 8, we wish them the best in life and safe traveling back home.

Section 5 Family Fun Day was held on Saturday, August 25th. The event was rescheduled from August 18th due to the weather. We celebrated our 5th Annual Family Fun Day with family and friends from Buildings 26 thru 35 and all who joined us in an enjoyable time.

The Splash was replaced by the Bounce House, which our little ones always enjoy.

The kids stood patiently on line to get their favorite face/painting and beautiful and colorful balloons by the Vegas’s, free hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, icings was had by all, DJ Smooth provided the music,and entertainment by Voncile and the Bartow Swingers and the Velocity Track Team.

Shout Out – to our supporters each year, who were unable to make it due to the rescheduled date, especially Ellie and the Marvelous Minors.

Thank you and with much appreciation to…the sponsors and contributions from Assemblyman Benedetto, Congressman Engel, Councilman Andy King, Riverbay Fund, Senator Jamaal Bailey, Apple Bank, HSBC Bank, Allstate, Shredder truck from Comptroller Stringer’s office, Food Universe Supermarket of Einstein, Capri Pizza, Sprinkle Stars Twinkle, College of New Rochelle Representative Errol Bedford, director of Student Success; the Garvey School, Get Covered NYC, and the Boss Movement.

Thank you to the new pharmacy in town, located next to 7-Eleven on Bartow Ave. They offered three awesome raffles prizes, two $100 Gift Cards, and the Grand Winner (large screen TV). Kudos to all winners, also, free t-shirts and pens. The Iglesias Marcos Church provided school supplies, Building 35 Association provided school supplies and raffled off backpacks, and a variety of prizes, and the Section 5 Association provided school supplies.

To The Committee And All Volunteers – We thank our president, Mr. Robert Hedgepeth; chairperson, Ms. Evelyn Turner, who took on the challenge; Bill Gordon, our committed Master of Ceremony; Nelson Sweeting, the grill master, and especially, the volunteers who take on their task each and every year; we could not do this without your help.

We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. Once again, thank you all for your support on behalf of the Section 5 Association and committee.

—H. Overman

Building 10 Association

Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Don’t give up! Each day, we lobby for the food pantry to return. Food is a right, not a privilege. Please continue to lend your voice. Send notes of support to let Riverbay and elected officials know that the Black Forum food pantry needs a viable space to continue serving the community. The note can be as long or as short as you want. It can be a simple sentence that says, “I need the pantry open because I am on a fixed income.” Your submission can be anonymous or you can share your name.

Your messages or notes can be mailed, emailed or dictated over our voicemail. Paper and pens for writing notes are available outside 177 Dreiser Loop, room 20. Please leave your note in the provided envelope. Thank you to all who have shared their moving messages. We’re sharing a few, but have omitted writers’ names for their privacy: “Please bring the pantry back. I have kids and food is expensive. This is where I could get fruits, vegetables and meat to feed my family. Sometimes I didn’t have to buy formula for weeks.”

“Nothing good ever lasts in the Bronx. Even food, which is a basic necessity of life, can be taken away from you if you live in the Bronx…When the powers that be decide to re-open the pantry, they’ll do it…Thanks for trying.”

Defensive Driving Classes Next class is Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room 8. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make checks of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1½ weeks before class. Include name and phone number. Walk-ins are welcomed, but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class - NO checks. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen, (718) 320-8035.

Harrah’s Casino, Chester, PA Saturday, November 10. Cost: $45. Casino rebate: $30 slot play. We’re collecting monies now. NO REFUNDS. Guests receive their seat assignment when we receive their payment. Final payment due October 31. Call 917-2095334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Sugar House Casino, Philadelphia, PA (Sold Out) Saturday, September 22. Casino rebate: $20 slot play. Boarding time: Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:50 a.m.; Section 5, 9:10 a.m. Please be on time because we will not wait.

Contact: (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis Goodbye summer; hope everyone enjoyed their summer despite the rainy days.

We trust that you voted last Thursday. If you are not registered to vote, you would not have been able to vote in the Primary Election; however, if you are registered by November, you will be able to vote in the General Election.

The family of the late Aretha Franklin is trying to get Aretha on a USPS stamp. If you are interested in seeing Aretha on a stamp, please write to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee in Washington, DC and let them know.

Our first Building 25 meeting will be held Tuesday, September 18th, at 7:30 p.m., notices will be posted should this date change.

Inspirational quote: “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” —H. Jackson Brown, Jr. —Wanda Bailey

Building 25 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

Good news for Building 10. The USPS is installing parcel lockers in our lobbies. These lockers are being installed to try and better serve the needs of cooperators who may not be home during business hours. Hopefully, we will make fewer trips to the Connor Street Post Office to retrieve packages.

General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), in the Building 10 association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

Change of date for Election of Officers – Lenise Lee-Streeter is the nomination committee presents chairperson for this election. If you are interested in running for a position on the executive board of the Building 10 Association, please place a note under the association room door. To run, you must meet minimum membership criterion contained in the association by-laws. The election will be held at the general membership meeting in October 2018.

New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting on September 18.

Building 10 Mission Statement – The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and their families. The mission of the Building 10 Association is to be advocates for the Riverbay Corporation and for Building 10 coopBeginning at 3:00 p.m. erators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be useful to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and well-being of all.

Rivers Run is located on Co-op City Blvd, between Bellamy Loop and Pear Tree School is open. Drive carefully.

Have a great week.

Open to public. Events made possible by Funding from Councilman Andy King. In association with the Riverbay Community Relations —Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Rivers Run Community Garden Creativity in the Air Series

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Create Your Masterpiece Free Family Fun Painting Workshop

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African American Association

Salute to Aretha Franklin Out next general meeting will be dedicated to the life of “The Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. There will be a short video presentation, music, refreshments and testimonials.

The meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 17. We will convene in room #15 in Dreiser Center at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend at 7 p.m. There will be announcements and important information available. Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2018/19.

All paid members who attend the meeting will receive a gift valued at $25 so be sure to pay your membership dues at the beginning of the meeting.

It is time for membership dues. It is important that you remember that membership dues are how we are able to run programs and bring you health, education and culture. Support your African-American Association.

New workshops are coming. Most are all based on personal development with professional guest instructors, from money matters and relationship building to character building. These are all amazingly very low cost certification courses. For more information, email us at aaaccpower@gmail.com.

The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at 646-373-4122.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, Dreiser Center, room#15, 7 p.m. Contact Haru Maat, harumaat@msn.com.

Karaoke – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Salsa Class – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Specialized Workshops /Programs – Life Group workshops (Understanding My Money/My Relationships My Politics/My Culture.) For more information, contact Kevin at 646-721-8185.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 10 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Monday, Sept. 17.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

Bronx County Chorus

Bronx County Chorus/Parkchester Chorus Starts 79th Season Monday, September 24, “Bronx County Chorus,” formerly Parkchester Chorus, starts its 79th season with its new name.

“Bronx County Chorus” (B.C.C) represents the fact that now our membership hails from all parts of our Bronx neighborhood. It is our mission to magnet singing citizens of our Bronx borough. If you enjoy singing, come try us out. B.C.C rehearses at First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, 3075 Baisley Avenue, Bronx, New York 10461. Public transportation is available, but we will also set-up “ride-along” where possible and street parking is available.

Bronx County Chorus is celebrating its third winter holiday concert, December 9th, with talented Director Miles Fellenberg. Rehearsals are weekly, on Mondays, from 7:30 – 9:30; once-a-month Sunday afternoon and dress-rehearsal on the Saturday morning before concert. Chorus rehearsals begin at 7:30. If you are auditioning, come earlier. By coming early, you have time to meet assistant director, Christian Aquino, and other chorus members. Your desire to join a chorus, wanting to be part of a chorus family, is the major requirement. That is first and foremost. Vocal experience and the ability to read music is helpful too, but not required.

Bronx County Chorus has a large and diverse repertoire. It includes the classics, Americana, Broadway, folk, December holiday, international selections and more. Proudly, all soloists are chorus members.

First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck is accessible by bus or car.

Semester dues for chorus members are $40 for individuals, $60 for couples.

For more information, please call 718-320-2790, leave a message, visit our Facebook page or our website, http://www.parkchesterchorus.org/, email Bronx County Chorus at: parkchesterchorus.members@gmail.com. The Parkchester Chorus program is made possible with public funds from “The Bronx Council on The Arts Decentralization Program.”

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (Price includes Lorant coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Oct. 10th (Wed.) (the new) Resorts World Catskils, Monticello, NY. Price: $40. ASAP. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • Oct. 24th (Wed.) “Phantom” play, “…a gripping story, richly drawn characters, and music that can break your heart with its beauty.” Showtime: 11:00 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Sold Out! Contact: Marie GreenRyan, 718-671-4949.

• Nov. 14th (Wed.) “Beautiful.” The Carole King musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (Note date change). Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Price: $110.

Deposit $50/Balance $60 due Thurs., Oct. 4th. Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718379-0314.

Remember – Your deposit (and final payment) in the form of a check/money order payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. NO cash accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dorothy Harris who passed away on September 1st. Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Our next Wednesday JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY will be on Wed., Sept. 19th – now closed. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784, or Hattie L, 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us on our next SENIOR SPA DAY. Attention! The RETIREES need experienced part-time freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least three years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as, to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

“When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative: an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It’s all a matter of perspective.” —Harvey Mackay.

—Claudette Davis

Co-op City Working Families Found us at the Fair?

Co-op City Working Families had a table at the Section 5 Community Fair last Saturday. Thanks to all who stopped by to chat about the candidates. By now, we will know who was victorious in the Democratic Primary and what we need to do to gear up for the November 6th general election. Make sure you register to vote ASAP and when November 6th comes around, make sure to vote the Working Families line!

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization) promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Get Involved!

Last we looked, Trump was still wrecking havoc in Washington and beyond.

Stay woke by staying involved. Come join us as we strategize on how to add our few drops to the Blue Wave washing over the land and bolstering our democracy.

Remember, you can be single or retired or unemployed or independently wealthy or broke and still join Working Families. We always need help raising the rent, but we want your presence and your ideas more than we want your dues.

All progressives are welcome.

Special Guest Speaker We met so many interesting and exciting people throughout this campaign season, from campaign managers to media personalities to candidates. Watch this space to see who has accepted our invitation to share behind the scenes stories and information at our upcoming meetings.

Next Meeting Working Families meetings (except for December) will now be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please save the date: Tuesday, September 25th in Section 5, Einstein Center room 35, at 7:00 p.m.

—Mary Pearson

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795. Leave a message, if no answer.

New Schedule for Sundays – Come and Receive a Blessing: On September 16th, we will be having the English service starting at 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The bilingual services with communion will be on the first Sunday of each month will be at 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m., bring your children. They will have a great time while learning God’s word.

Adult: Sunday Bible study in English will be at 8:45 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” —Matthew 18:20. Tuesday afternoon at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. is the Spanish Prayer & Bible Study. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. is the English Prayer Service. Come and bring

your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Night is Fun Night for the Youth (ages 13 – 21): This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word and enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. Start time is at 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be many activities.

Prayer Vigil: There will be a prayer vigil on September 21st at 7:30-12 a.m. to pray for any and all needs or concerns you may have.

Support Group for Caregivers: Are you a caregiver? You are not alone on your journey. This will be a safe place where you can share your personal experience(s). CARE NYC is having support group sessions for caregivers of seniors, etc. Start date was Thursday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This is an eight-session support group. If you are interested, there are still six sessions left, so call or email Bebe Martinez as stated below. Sessions will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 43, on the 2nd floor of the community center. Participation is free, but registration is required. For registration or more information, contact Bebe Martinez at 646-5270055 or bmartinez@scsny.org.

Please keep your eye on the paper for upcoming events.

God bless.

—Barbara Penn

Rivers Run Community Garden

It is a wonderful feeling to walk around the garden and secure the next meal: Sandra gave away purple peppers; Lucy, collard greens; Lois, Japanese eggplant and Laurana, okra. I had some cherry tomatoes and from the community bed, we picked basil, thyme, oregano, chives, sage and mint. Upon arriving home, I opened the bag and the smell instantly filled the house with mouthwatering aromas. We reaped what we sowed and it was a beautiful thing. Hope you can stop for a tour and some fresh herbs.

Please come by today and tomorrow for art and music. Everything is free and fun.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops, including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty

and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Important dates (All are welcome): Today – Members meeting at 1:00 p.m.

Today – Chat and Painting with Lelia and Valerie at 3:00 p.m. Free and fun Tomorrow – Latin and Jazz with Juan Ortega at 3:00 p.m. Free and fun Rivers Run is open: Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds.

Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

We are located on Co-op City Blvd. (between Bellamy Loop and Peartree Ave.), Bronx, NY 10475.

—Gail Sharbaan

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service.

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Join us for a midweek spiritual pick up at our midweek worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Bible Class will also be held on Wednesday, September 19, at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon.

Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected.

Come one, come all and have a ball. The Building Fund Ministry is proud to announce their Gospel Evening of Elegance on Saturday, October 13. The event will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 45, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner, entertainment by The Inspirational Gospel Singers of New Castle, Delaware, per- formance by CCBC Praise Dancers and a Fashion Show. Ticket prices until September 30 are adults (18 and over) $60, Youth (13-17) $20, Children (6-12) $5. After September 30th, tickets will be $65. For tickets or additional information, call 718-515-6090, 646418-7102, 718-862-9243, or 718-320-3774.

Come and find out how you can use your gifts to be the leader God expects you to be wherever He has placed you and however He is using you. Our next Leadership class will be today, Saturday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Classes are open to all church members and to our sister church members.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to mark the date to join them on their upcoming cruise to the Greek Isles and Italy on August 9, 2019. The cost for Inside Cabin/Double Occupancy is $3595. The cost for Ocean View Cabin/Double Occupancy is $3970 for this 11-day cruise and includes port charges, taxes, transfers and airfare. A deposit of $600.00 is required on or before September 30, 2018. Final payment is due on or before Sunday, April 7, 2019.

No refund after Sunday, April 14, 2019. For additional information or reservations, call 718-3790541, 718-320-3240, 718-671-1271or the church at 718-379-3774.

—Hattie L. Lucas

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Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us.

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spiritfilled atmosphere of Christian love… All are welcome.

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Events • Sunday, Sept. 30th, the Pastor’s Aide and Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the 11:00 Service. Guest Speaker will be Rev. Sheldon Williams of Co-op City Baptist Church.

• Youth Retreat, October 25th-27th.

Calling all youths to join us on God’s mountain at the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center for a weekend full of faith, fellowship and fun! Adults (18+) $160/Teens (13-17), $140.00/Children (4-12), $110. Includes 2 nights, 5 meals and transportation. If interested, please see our youth leaders, Rev. Deborah

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule Hodge and Sis. Indria Drayton.

• Save the Date: Saturday, November Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 3rd, is our Annual Building Fund Ban45). Validated parking available in Einquet at the Seashore Restaurant on City stein Garage. Service time: 11 a.m. * Island, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. DonaKidsong available in rm. 49 * Deaf Intertion: Adults $75.00/Youth under 12 years pretation available during adult service. $30.00. See Sis. Sadie James or any of the For more information about NewPastor’s Aide members for tickets. song Church, our beliefs, or our min• July 23rd – 25th, 2019 (Tuesday – istries, please go to our website, www. newsongchurchnyc.org.

Thursday): you are welcome to join us “Have faith in God” on a 3-day trip to the National Museum 12 The next morning as they were of African American History & Culture with the Museum of the Bible. Double leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Occupancy $400 per person, Single He noticed a fig tree in full leaf a little Occupancy $525, Triple and Quad occuway off, so he went over to see if he pancy rate available upon request. could find any figs. But there were only Package Includes: leaves because it was too early in the —Transportation by motor coach season for fruit. 14 Then Jesus said to —2-night hotel stay the tree, “May no one ever eat your —2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner fruit again!” And the disciples heard buffet and 1 dinner at Phillips Seafood him say it… 20 The next morning as Restaurant they passed by the fig tree he had cursed, the disciples noticed it had —2-day passes withered from the roots up. 21 Peter —Discount shopping at Arundel remembered what Jesus had said to the Mills Outlet tree on the previous day and exclaimed, —Taxes and meal gratuities $50 non-refundable deposit is due now “Look, Rabbi! The fig tree you cursed / final payment is due by April 1st, 2019. has withered and died!” 22 Then Jesus Church of the New Vision is located said to the disciples, “Have faith in at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. God. 23 I tell you the truth, you can say Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up 3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, and thrown into the sea,’ and it will Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your page: Church of the New Vision conheart. – Mark 11:12-14; 20-22 (NLT) cerning upcoming events and trips, or At first glance, it seems like Jesus is call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

picking on this poor tree. He was upset that the fig tree didn’t have fruit, even though Mark tells us that it wasn’t the season for fruit. Was this a case of Jesus demanding something impossible? Not at all. You see, many fig trees in the Middle East develop small buds that will become fruit later. These edible buds appear even before the leaves do. A fig tree in full leaf should have at the very least, these buds on them. In other words, the fig tree was pretending to be something it wasn’t. From a distance, it looked fruitful, but after close inspection, it was fruitless.

Sadly, many people’s spiritual lives are like the fig tree. They have a form of religion that looks good on the outside, they attend church, and go through all the motions, but when you get close you see there’s no fruit in their life.

Religion and religious activity cannot save us from the curse of sin. Just like that fig tree, you and I are dead in our trespasses and our sins. Jesus took upon Himself our punishment, redeeming us from the curse of sin and death!

How do we begin to bear fruit?

Jesus said to “have faith in God.” We need to trust that God will remove any mountain in our life that’s keeping us from bearing fruit for God’s glory! It’s time to drop the religion and trust in a relationship with Jesus! He’s the only One who can set us free! Put your faith in God! —Pastor Mike Tolone

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Word Games 9:30 a.m. -11 a.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center, Room 31 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Card Games 2 p.m. -4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 a.m. -11a.m., rm. 45 Artopia w/Ivan 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m. -3 p.m., rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

2nd Monday - 1 p.m.

Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m.-2 p.m., rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga .2 p.m. -3 p.m.

Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv. 9:30 a.m., rm. 34

Word Games 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Bingo 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Grp.

1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m. -2 p.m., rm.

JASA Closed for Yom Kippur Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bartow Main Office Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

(NEW)- Yoga w/Damion 9:45 a.m – 10:45 a.m.

Card Games 2 p.m -4 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Karaoke 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

10 -11 a.m.

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Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45

10:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. -1 p.m., rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

Alert & Alive – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., rm. 7 Computer Class – rm. 13 Beginner 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Cultural Dance 10:30 –11:30 a.m, Aud. B Mind Teasers 12 p.m. -1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1 p.m. -2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee Tues., 1 p.m., rm. 7

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA Welcomes everyone age 60 and older!

Payments for trips can be made at all three centers.

Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation!

All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., 28th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments!

Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

(New) Purple Life Trial Fitness w/Damion, 1-2 p.m. on Thursdays, Section 1 Greenway.

JASA CLOSING 3 p.m. – Tues., Sept. 18th, Erev Yum Kippur JASA CLOSED – Wed., Sept. 19th, Yom Kippur JASA CLOSED – Mon., Sept. 24th, Succoth (Day 1) St. Mary’s Pool – $3; Fri., Sept. 28th. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. –12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility, which can be paid at the pool by check or money order.

IKEA – Tues., Sept. 18th, $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Central Ave. – Sept. 20th – $13. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Sept. 21st; $6. Bartow, 9:30

Non-Kosher

Orange Juice Stuffed cabbage w/beef Kasha w/cous sous Creamy spinach Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Salmon salad

Pork spare ribs Rice w/ vegetables Sautéed spinach

Apple juice Chicken Cacciatore Pasta Green bean & Apple salad Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Italian roast chicken Baby carrots w/ parsley Garlic mashed potatoes

JASA JASA Closed for Closed for Yom Kippur Yom Kippur

JASA Closed for Yom Kippur Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10 a.m. -11a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

(New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Section 1 - Greenway Drama Club

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., rm. 35 Meditative Moments 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., rm. 8 10 -11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes rm. 38, Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

Kosher

Orange juice Breaded Polluck Fish fillet, Yellow rice Cucumber dill salad Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Curried chicken

Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Italian blend vegetables

Apple juice Cod Fillet O Fish Roasted chicken sandwich Mashed sweet Home fries w/peppers potatoes, Cauliflower Kale.

Romaine, Soufflé, Challah Apple, Red cabbage bread, Fresh fruit & Parmesan salad Alt: Gefilte fish

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire – Tues., Sept. 25th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Target Throggsneck Mall – Wed., Sept. 26th, $3.

Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Costco – Wed., Sept. 26th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Walmart – Thurs., Sept. 27th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m.

National Museum of African American History, Washington, DC – Thurs., Oct. 4; $85. Pay-

Upcoming Events/Trips

ment due by Sept. 1st. (No Refunds.) Wait list.

Six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop – Tues., Oct. 9th – Nov. 13th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 13, 1-2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. To register, please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252.

Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Tues., Oct. 16th; Einstein Senior Center, 135 Einstein Loop, rm.

45, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Presentations from survivors and supporters. Free giveaways & light refreshments will be served.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

Special Mass & Memorial — Tomorrow, Sunetc. from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Members may day, September 16th, at 8:30 a.m., Mass at St. bring a friend or two). $1 collected for refreshments.

Michael’s Church for Lydia Ruas, Cancer Care WiFi available.

Fund president, Einstein, presented by Mary Pilla & Karaoke — Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Joyce Wilson. There will be a Memorial for Lydia 1 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. Come sing or listen Ruas after the Mass at the Goose Island Seniors to a free concert. All are welcome.

Club, room #39, at 135 Einstein Loop Center. Time, Run For Your Wife — Thursday, September 27th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. 11 a.m. All are welcome.

Very funny play. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price: $86 for Matinee Movie – Tuesday, September 18th. This lunch and show. Waiting list only. Full payment due Tuesday at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room 45. All are welcome. The movie “Marshall” will be shown. We

by Wednesday, September 5th. show a movie every 3rd Tuesday of the month.

• Those who have not paid will be replaced by Bingo — Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. people on waiting list. Eddie Mekka (Carmine) Time: 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club from “The Big Ragu” and “Laverne & Shirley” take room 39. Members only. Admission, $5.00 for 3 the stage in one of the funniest farces of all time. cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ “Vutually continuous laughter.” —The NY Post Menu: Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimp each. Refreshments available. platter, lemon pepper cod, chicken parmigiana, roast Sunday Bingo – September 30th at 1:30 p.m. There turkey with stuffing, eggplant rollatini, roast vegis no Pokeno this day. etable kabob (gluten free), homemade bread, mixed Game Day — Tuesdays and Thursdays, our club room is set up for our members to play games, garden salad with house dressing, famous unlimited Mahjong, Dominoes, Kalooki, Wii Tennis, Bowling, dessert buffet, coffee and tea.

AARP Chapter #4997

Welcome back! Hope you had a restful summer vacation…and are ready to get back to work.

Remember, if you signed up for a trip, please make payments as soon as possible. In addition, check this article each week for community activities that we will need representation on and you may be asked to represent. We will also be asked to participate in many AARP projects in the New York area.

Reminder: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th, at Marina Del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets.

Heartfelt Condolences to Evelyn Mavins on the loss of her sister, Rebecca Nelson.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2018 Tour Activities October 11 – Legends & Laughter at Resorts Casino (Atlantic City) – A musical journey with impressions of Rod Stewart, The Temptations, Tony Orlando, Prince and others, starring Jimmy Mazz; $25 slot play; deluxe Motorcoach transportation; $79/person due ASAP. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

December 30 – January 1, 2019: Lavish New Year’s Celebration at The Desmond – 2-night stay at the newly renovated Desmond; 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners; 3 shows. Day 1 dinner/show; New Year’s Eve Dinner and show; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/show; trip to Sands Casino ($30 slot play & $5 food voucher); $699/person double; $849/single. Contact Judith, 718- 379-3370 or Jeannie, 718-379-3742.

2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Insurance available; SOLD OUT. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name).

They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam Foxwoods — Thursday, October 18th, at 8:30 a.m.

Price, $35. Rebate: $10 for play, $10 toward food.

Full payment due by October 1st.

Christmas In The Air—Monday, November 5th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Their most popular show of the year. Song, dance, comedy sketches, original songs with a live onstage orchestra. Price, $95, for table served entree, dessert buffet and show. To pay for trip, you may drop off, mail or call for check pick-up.

Payment due by October 19th.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of September: Mary Smith, Alma Alequin, Veratta Rhames, Janice Brown, Beryl Hines, Joyce Wilson and Lillian Hines.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room. 39 (mornings), Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (evenings) Tues. & Thurs., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Mon., Wed. & Fri., 6-8 p.m. Stephen’s cell phone number is 347-847-1941. Please leave a message.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

YOM KIPPUR – September 18 thru 19, 2018.

Therefore, its time for our members to reserve your seats. Please send in your payment for your seat as soon as possible.

For non-members, please call the office at 718379-6920 and leave your name, the number of seats required and a phone number that we can reach you.

We will get back to you with all the information you will need to reserve your seat.

YOM KIPPUR Services will be conducted by Rabbi Daniel Zalman Kronengold and Cantor Joseph Ringel.

YOM KIPPUR – Day of Repentance Erev YOM KIPPUR – Tues., September 18th Light Candles not before 6:41 p.m.

Kol Nidre at 6:50 p.m. (Fast begins before 6:46 p.m.)

YOM KIPPUR Day – Wed., September 19th Morning Services at 8:15 a.m.

Yiskor at 11:00 a.m.

Mincha at 4:00 p.m.

Neila (closing of the gates) at 5:30 p.m.

Maariv at 7:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur ends at 7:39 p.m.

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It’s handicap accessible, no steps.

Chavurah Temple Beth El Yom Kippur - Day of Repentance

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City is having services for the High Holidays this year in Dreiser, rm. 4.

We look forward to seeing you and please bring your friends. Your support is rewarding as we keep Judaism alive in Co-op City Hear the sound of the Shofar.

Bring in the new year 5779 2018 Yom Kippur is Tuesday evening and Wednesday and you are invited to worship with us: Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City.

Services are as follows: Yom Kippur Kol Nidre – Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4.

Yom Kippur Day – Wednesday, Sept. 19, Dreiser, rm. 4.

Morning Service, 10 a.m., Dreiser, rm. 4.

Public Yiskor, 1 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4.

Public Yiskor, 2:30 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4.

Mincha & Neliah, 4 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4.

All services are to be held in Dreiser, rm. 4.

There is no charge for tickets for all services.

Bring your friends. Just come!

Most synagogues require tickets for the High Holidays. Especially during the High Holidays, synagogues want to ensure there are enough seats for everyone who wishes to worship. In many congregations, this means tickets are required – even for members. Congregants generally don’t pay for High Holiday tickets. We are not charging for tickets, so you all can come to services. We will have books for you to use.

Please come and worship with us, as many of you have done in the past.

On Yom Kippur, we will read the list of the departed loved ones who are dear to your hearts, and are on our Temple Yartzeit list, and the names of those who have also been given to us. Please pass this information to your friends.

For further information, please email Rabbi Dennis Tobin at RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com or call him at 973-769-3915.

We look forward to beginning the year of 5779 with you and your families. L’shana Tova U’mtookah. May you have a sweet and healthy New Year.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Phone # 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message. The synagogue has services Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m.

After services, we always have a Kiddush. The synagogue needs donations.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

Sabbath ends on Sat., September 15, at 7:45 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Fri., September 14, 6:48 p.m.

Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue. Gary Schwartz is now at home recuperating and he con-

tinues to improve. Speedy recovery to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus and Marty Linder.

Wishing all our members, and friends, peace, and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Building 22A & B Association

Hi welcome back, hope your summer was fantastic. Our next association meeting is Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side, first floor.

Come and bring your ideas for the new year activities. Belated birthday to all in July and August.

Happy birthday to all in September. Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Get well to the sick and shutins. If you see something, say something.

Thank you.

—Betty Leak

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Co-op City Times / September 15, 2018 “...and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 Word for the Week: Regardless of confusion and chaos around you, take the time to establish yourself in peace; not worldly peace, but the peace that only comes through Jesus Christ. It is a peace that is beyond thought or understanding and only comes by the Holy Spirit. Be still.

After a wonderful summer season full of God’s abundant blessings, we are back! We look forward to finishing strong as we approach the last quarter of 2018. The Greater Love family invites you, friends and family to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red button. Parking is available for a nominal fee in Garage #1 on Darrow Place.

The following is a glimpse of our upcoming schedule: New York State Chaplains Task Force: The next NYSCTF 10-week training session at our Greater Love Church site will begin on Thursday, September 20th (Thursday evenings) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you are interested in attending and want more information, please visit their website at NYSCTF.org or contact Rev. Kim Osorio at 646-265-2173.

All are invited to join us for our Women’s Day celebration sponsored by Greater Love’s MOSAIC Women’s Ministry on Sunday, September 30th at 11:30 a.m. The theme is: “Giving Him the Best that I Got!” 2 Corinthians 6:1.

Our Keynote Speaker for morning worship will be our very own Evangelist Carrie Conyers followed by a special treat: “Sunday Church Hats: A Bold Expression of identity for Women of Faith.” Our hat models will showcase their crowns to the cherished tunes of the late Aretha Franklin. A light lunch will be served.

Come out and, if possible, wear something “pink” as we usher in Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

Children’s Church…is held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday under the leadership of Pastor Carol. Interactive Sunday Bible School is held weekly at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Sis. Alecia Benjamin, followed by a light breakfast.

We welcome your children!

Food Pantry: We are pleased to announce the reopening of our Two Fish and Five Loaves food pantry and Prayer Station on Saturday, October 20th, from 10 a.m. to noon. Please keep the donations coming!

Bible Institute: Training for Service-A Survey of the Bible: Our next 18month Bible course will begin On Tuesday, October 23rd, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required and will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

The course is open to all. However, if you attend another church, we ask that you receive clearance from your pastor so that your participation will be in decency & order. For more information, please call the church at 347-920-5607 and leave a message.

Prayer Line: Thursday evening from 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: Dial in number is 712-770-4010, access code is 527976.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

1. Weekly Schedule: • Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. We look forward to welcoming you to church service tomorrow, Sunday, September 16th, at 9:00 a.m., when we will celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

• Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting 15-minute midday service starting promptly at noon.

• Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

2. Group Activities: The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

3. Fundraising Events • Reminder that our Gospel Cruise on board The Spirit of Philadelphia takes place on Saturday, September 22nd. The motor coach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive no later than 7:30 a.m.

• Saturday, September 29th: Annual Dinner Sale at the church starts at 12 p.m.

Do not cook! Come and enjoy home style dinners.

• Saturday, November 24th: Atlantic City trip to The Resorts Casino. Deluxe motor coach will leave from Dreiser Loop in front of the Rehab Center at 9:00 a.m., $40.00 per person. Please contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

Outreach Program: Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in dire need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on ALL of the foregoing, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

You may also visit our website at https://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion.” —Psalm 116:4 —Merville Chambers

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service – 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service – Every first and third Sunday Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study – Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School is now in session every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us have benefitted from it and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came so that we may have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you

to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours, as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at 12:00 p.m., you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

Save The Date!! On Saturday, October 13th, 3:00 p.m., at the church – The Sepia Players Ministry presents a Religious Comedy, THE DEVIL ON TRIAL, CASE #666, written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. Donation: $20.00.

For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 6557241 or (718) 379-8643.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all, to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell

Community Protestant Church

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

We invite everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held at 7:30 p.m.

Evangelistic service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Jesus Christ Took On The Role Of A Servant And Became Our Example For Ministry.

PHILLIPPIANS 2:2-9 Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory. But in lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, taught it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And been found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and become obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.

Loving others is the beginning of developing a serving mind set.

In Philippians 2:2 Paul provided the foundational attitude for servant hood.

He asked the saints in Philippi to have the same mind set of love Jesus modeled, Such a mind-set led to unity. Loving God and loving others is the key to being in one accord, which makes the ministry of servant hood possible.

Our Willingness To Serve Many people are willing to serve and require only a little guidance to become actively involved in the ministry of serving. Others require more intense teaching.

Most people have natural hindrances to serving because the carnal human nature opposes it. Some common hindrances to serving that spring from the carnal nature are (1) fear of identity loss. (2) uncertainty about what constitutes serving, and (3) prideful attitudes. Fear of losing our identity when serving if we are insecure about what God has called us to do. However, we need to remember that God hath set several workers in the church apostles, prophets, teachers, helps, governments.

However, when we know who we are and what God has called us to do, no task is beneath us. We can make ourselves available to take out the trash, wash the dishes, serving meals.

Pride, thinking too often of oneself and too highly of oneself, hinders many from serving the Lord. But pride has no place in the hearts of God’s children. We should pray for God to help us recognize pride so that we repent of it, and leave it behind.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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Public Safety Report

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

If you consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind cooperators that it is a violation of your lease to place food out for animals to eat. A Community Complaint may be issued for littering to anyone who puts food out for any reason. Well intentioned cooperators may think they are putting food out for stray cats or birds but the food ends up attracting rats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes or other animals which can be a threat to residents.

Feeding wildlife, such as geese, also tends to change the migration pattern of these animals as they end up not flying south for the winter. This was the case last winter in the New York area where many geese were found starved to death when they did not fly south for the winter and their normal food source was covered by deep snow. Food placed out for animals is often lacking in the nutrition needed by the animals and serves to upset their ecological balance. Please resist the urge to place food out for animals in Co-op City or elsewhere.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at

(718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

September is known as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Cholesterol Awareness Month, as well as Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. September 18 is known as National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. September 21 is known as World Alzheimer’s Day. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is also a good opportunity to schedule a full physical examination with screening tests recommended by your physician. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

I would like to wish a Happy Retirement to Co-op City Times Associate Editor Bill Stuttig. The Co-op City Times has been my second Riverbay family since 1980 when I worked for the paper as a freelance photographer while in high school and college. During the 15 years that I have been writing the Public Safety Report, Bill and the staff always treated me like one of their own. I will miss his wit, wisdom and friendship that we developed. Wishing you all the best of health and happiness in your retirement. Be sure to check the website, www.ccpd.us, if you miss my articles.

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Building 21 Association

The Jewish high holy days are underway.

All Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date specified.

For example, the dates for Rosh Hashanah were listed as Sep 10-11. The holiday began at sundown on Sept. 9 and ended at nightfall on Sept. 11. Other notable dates of the Jewish calendar are: Shabbat Shuva, today, Sept. 15; Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19th and Sukkot, Wednesday, September 26th. Those attending synagogue services will hear the sound of a ram’s horn being blown. In all, the ceremonial horn (called a shofar) is blown 100 times. The shofar starts a 10-day period known as the “days of awe” through Yom Kippur, which is the “Day of Atonement.” To our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith, we wish you happiness good health and prosperity. Good yontif!

National Hispanic Heritage Month Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period. The Building 21 Association salutes our brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors of Hispanic descent.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, September 27th.

Mark your calendars and everyone from all buildings, plan to attend. If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are usually held every 4th Thursday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City is planning our 2nd Christmas Caroling Extravaganza and activities for the remainder of 2018. The date is Friday, December 14th. The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday 7:30 8:30 in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). All are welcomed.

“THINK TANK at Building 21” is in session every Friday, 8:30 -10 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B and you are always welcomed. This is where the self-development and empowerment of each CO-Operator is our intention. Your ideas are not only welcomed, but needed, for the progression of this important neighborhood project. Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Cooperators United Of Co-op City

Greetings! We hope you are enjoying the summer. Our sincere thank you to all who attended the proposed animal shelter meeting and spoke on our behalf.

When we meet in February 2018, we overwhelmingly decided that we would file a complaint with the USPS, which we did on March 6, 2018. The letters were mailed to Congressman Engel, NYS Senator Bailey, CCMember King, president of Riverbay Board Berk and various P.O. officials.

Among the complaints regarding the Connor Street Post Office, we stated that we do not want P.O. Mail Boxes in our lobbies.

This is the summer and we tend to relax, as we should. Please remain vigilant. If you are still experiencing problems with the Connor Street Post Office, let me know. You can also file a complaint with the USPS by calling 1-800-275-8777. When filing your complaint, get the name of the person you are speaking to, date and time.

Continue to enjoy the summer. Our thoughts and prayers to all who have suffered a loss or are sick and shut-in. A shoutout to everyone enjoying a special day this month.

We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

American Legion Post 1871

Department Commander Visit Bronx County Legion family hosted Department Commander Schacher, Department Auxiliary President Mock and the Sons Detachment Commander Coates at a dinner on Wednesday, September 12. The event was well attended with members from Co-op City Post 1871 family ably represented. The dinner took place at Morris Yacht Club at 25 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464.

Commander Toba led the delegates of the men while the women in their great number were led by President Cornelius.

Bus Ride To National Museum Of African American History The campaign for our bus tour to Washington, DC, the nation’s capital, for a visit to the National Museum of African American History is in its final stage. Participants are requested to balance up their contributions towards the trip latest by September 20th. Commander Toba will be arranging for room allocations and individuals who have special needs or preferences should reach out to him to ensure that their concerns are discussed. It is very necessary to finalize the whole plan, latest by the end of this month. Nevertheless, there are still few spaces left on the bus as some names were dropped. Details of the itineraries will be provided in future releases.

American Legion Auxiliary Now that summer is over, the Auxiliary’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting for September was held on the first Friday of the month. It was published previously that the swearing in will take place in the first meeting. Unfortunately, that did not happen and it will surely be done in the October meeting on Friday, October 5, in Dreiser, room #0. Let us make sure that we mark our calendar and block that day. If any of the auxiliary members has any question, kindly call the president, Deloris Cornelius, at 718-320-1946. More so, members are encouraged to pay their 2019 dues.

American Legion The Legion’s first board meeting coming back from the summer session was held on Wednesday, September 5, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting, led by Commander Toba who was returned to lead the board for another tenure, was about the new administration projects and the ongoing bus tour to Washington, DC. The first general assembly meeting of the group will be held on the very third Saturday of the month, Saturday, September 15, at 11 a.m. On this day, all moneys for the bus trip would be collected.

Oratorical Speech Contest Commander Toba, who also doubles as the Bronx County Vice Commander of Oratorical Speech Contest, announced to Legionnaires at the first county meeting that this year’s contest will take place in Co-op City on the second Monday in December, i.e., Monday, December 10th by 5 p.m. Participants eligible for this contest are students from grade nine (9) through grade twelve (12). More information will be released on this program in successive publications.

General Membership Meeting Our regularly scheduled monthly meeting is this Saturday after a two-month summer break. Remember that our 2019 dues is ongoing and you can pick up your card.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

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