Co-op City Times 09/23/17 by Co-op City Times

Town Hall Meeting To Discuss Proposed Waterfront Park Today At CCLL Field Vol. 52 No. 38

Saturday, September 23, 2017

The Riverbay Board of Directors will meet with Co-op City shareholders today, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Co-op City Little League baseball field on Co-op City Boulevard to discuss the proposed waterfront park. Board President Linda Berk said this week that after a brief summary of how the proposal materialized, the floor will be open to shareholders so they can ask questions and express their opinions about the donation of approximately two acres of land along the Hutchinson River to the City of New York for the purpose of building a public waterfront park should Co-op City shareholders agree to the park, and also with their input on the design of such a park. “Hear the facts, ask your own questions and be a part of the process,” Board President Berk stated. “Come out to the little league fields on Co-op City Boulevard at 10 a.m. for a light breakfast with a meeting time of 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is your decision to make; do not let someone else make the decision for you.” Ms. Berk said that any questions that cannot (Continued on page 4) BY ROZAAN BOONE

Laundry Rooms Burglarized; Cash From Card Dispensers Stolen

Detectives from the Public Safety Department are working with investigators from other local municipal police departments and precincts in trying to identify and capture individual(s) responsible for breaking into laundry rooms in the overnight hours and stealing cash from the card dispensers in those rooms. Three Co-op City laundry rooms in Buildings 15, 4 and 5 were hit during the overnight hours early Tuesday and Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Co-op City Detective Unit. The spokesperson said that the laundry room burglaries in Co-op City are very similar to laundry room break-ins that have (Continued on page 6) occurred in the cities of Yonkers and New

Facts Matter!

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Come Out And Hear The FACTS For Yourself

restrictions on the use Saturday, September President’s Message of the land if a decision 23, 2017 is made to transfer the 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. land to the City proLittle League Field President hibiting any use other on Co-op City Blvd. than a park. 1) No land has been 7) What crime will 1.5 given away. acres of park attract that our 2) The president CAN330 acres has not done NOT unilaterally give land already? away and the president 8) The Army Core of DID NOT! Engineers has denied any 3) Shareholders will construction on this wetdecide if they want a park. land property, even as Whether Riverbay pays recently as last year when or the City pays, it will be the Power Plant needed to the same park! Either a build an add-on structure. park or no park. 9) The community is being given 4) The land CANNOT be used for an opportunity to choose if they want anything else in the future. 5) The City of New York would a park or not. In the end, it will be a have to go to the state legislature and community decision as stated from the Governor to change the land from a park to ANYTHING else. (Continued on page 2) 6) Riverbay can also put legal

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BY BILL STUTTIG

Pepper Spray Training

Three of Public Safety’s 13 new officers in training get help thoroughly washing their eyes and faces of the OC or Pepper Spray they were exposed to yesterday morning as part of their training. Each of the 13 students were purposely exposed to the painful, but harmless, substance and after the exposure were required to perform standard defensive tactics before being allowed to wash the substance off. The exposure serves two purposes, the training staff explained. The first is to have each officer know how it feels to be pepper sprayed so they will not take using the standard policing tool against another person too lightly. The second purpose is to test the officers’ ability to carry out policing duties under extreme duress. The thirteen new recruits are due to graduate from the ten-week training program on October 13th and become Co-op City police officers immediately thereafter. Photo by Bill Stuttig

First Responders Thanked For Their Service

Riverbay Board President Linda Berk, General Manager Noel Ellison, State Senator Jamaal Bailey and Board director Jerome Rice, chair of the Board’s Security Committee, were some of the featured speakers at the First Responders’ Appreciation Day cookout on Friday, September 15 in the Bartow Courtyard. The event included a fullCCPD Officers joined other first responservice barbeque and a DJ. With the recent catastrophic ders, including Bronx CERT 10 members, at damage left in the wakes of last Friday’s appreciation event held in the

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Bartow courtyard.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

President’s Report

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the start. 10) Fear mongering is unacceptable – EVERY shareholder will have their say! Are we about to make the same mistake we made two years ago when we turned down the $50 a month discount offered by Cablevision because we did not want to put it on our monthly bill? We left over $6 million/year on the table by turning that deal down. Moreover, we lived to regret it! Personally, I believe that it makes sense to let the city build a park for our community; they owe us that much. That is my opinion, but I am only one shareholder. Why should we pay for it? We would control the park as we do the little league field now. The land would be donated, as we did with the little league field, because the City cannot build parks on someone else’s or leased land. They also cannot do anything other than a park with the land without going back to the Governor and state legislature. What else will we do with the land we left abandoned for fifty years? Nothing! We cannot do anything else with it because it is wetland and DEP and the Army Core of Engineers will not let us, has not let us, even as recently as last year. Hear the facts, ask your own questions and be a part of the process. Come out to the little league fields on Co-op City Boulevard at 10 a.m. for a light breakfast with a meeting time of 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is your decision to make, do not let someone else make the decision for you. Draconian Rule? As described by some, to impose some form of consequence for willfully and blatantly missing a Board development session is a form of draconian rule. However, there are by-laws and several resolutions dating as far back as the 1970s that have penalties for Board directors who do not meet the expectation and/or level of commitment shareholders assume when they are elected to the Board. A by-law and resolution requiring an accepted standard of behavior means little if there are no consequences; this is a central aspect of civilization. Because a director may not agree with the requirement, does not mean the penalty is excessively harsh and severe. Resolution 17-58 is compatible with the other resolutions that set standards for Board directors in the past. I believe we have already established that Board Development is important and necessary for a residential board overseeing a quarter of a billion dollar corporation, the homes and investment of over 15,000 families. If this is the case, how do we ensure that all Board directors participate and not blow off the training sessions? How do we insure that the Board Development program does not become a campaign issue? The best answer that goes along with most other expectations of the Board is to make it a requirement; a requirement that benefits all shareholders. To enforce a requirement, there must be consequences. Resolution 17-58 states: “RESOLVED, that if a director misses the annual training without a confirmed conflict or just cause the director’s unexcused absence will be published in the Co-op City Times, will be considered an unexcused absence from a regularly scheduled Board meeting, and the Director may, upon a majority vote of the Board, be subject to additional sanctions, including suspension from the right to publish a viewpoint in the Co-op City Times, or to otherwise participate in Board business for a period not to exceed 30 days.” The only NEW item in this resolve is the director MAY, upon a majority vote of the Board, be subject to additional sanctions, for 30 days. Resolutions and consequences on the books Resolution 97-29 (passed 9/3/97) – provides that a director who publishes a

viewpoint containing personal attacks against another director, or any other member the Co-op City community, may be suspended for up to one month, during which suspension period the director would lose all rights and privileges granted to members of the Board, including the right to coverage under the D&O insurance policy and the right to indemnification by the Corporation. Resolution 87-10/2 (passed 6/24/87) – removes directors from the Board for cause, or for 3 or more consecutive unexcused absences of regularly scheduled meetings, or if they no longer are a resident of Co-op City. Resolution #224 (Passed on 11/2/77) – Resolved that it is improper and contrary to standard business procedure that internal documents such as letters, reports, memos, invoices, bills, files, etc. be made public or exposed by a director, employee, or agent of Riverbay. Further resolved that Board members who cannot be dismissed will be publicly censured or removed, subject to the provisions of the Corporation and the Private Housing Finance Law. Without a doubt, there is a standard of behavior of a Board member that we, as shareholders, should expect and there are consequences if you disregard these standards. It is not draconian to have consequences for Board members who disregard the expected and necessary training of a resident who is now a director over Riverbay Corporation. Consequences are not a problem if we do the expected when we assume the responsibility. Please share with me your thoughts and ideas in writing to Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com. Thank you for your time and attention.

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NCNW’s 8th Annual Health Fair Today

The Co-op City section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will offer its eighth annual Health Fair and free breast cancer screenings today, Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Dreiser Community Center. From 1 to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center’s room 4, the health fair will be offered and information largely focused on healthy living habits and preventative care including maintaining a healthy diet, getting regular beneficial exercise, and having regular health check-ups from a variety of doctors and specialists will be offered. Lori Melton, president of the NCNW Co-op City section, said: “We advocate for healthy families and communities. Our goal is to take action around health and what better way for the Co-op City section to take action than with a community health fair. We want to bring healthcare providers together, as well as other providers to share a wealth of information. Prevention is the key to a pro-active health regimen. As the saying goes, ‘health is wealth.’ Also ‘let your food be your medicine and not your medicine be your food’.” Participants in the 8th Annual Health Fair include: Bronx Oncology Living Daily Knowledge – Gabrielle Milner; Riverbay Public Safety; NYC Department for the Aging – Cirelo Syke; Dreiser Physical Therapy Rehab; Emblem Health; Fire Department – CPR/Safety; Health First – Enrique Mozzo - 2018 Medicare Changes; JASA; Montefiore— flu shots; Geraldine O’Connell, RN – Hypertension and diabetes knowledge; Morris Height Health Center — Martin Bailey Blood Pressure and HIV screening; Mount Sinai — Anjuli Panizzi, RN; Primerica — Hans Ramsey – Financial Planning; Project Renewal — Mammography ScanVan – Mary Solomon; Visiting Nurse — Dierdra Dileo –Mental Health; Ms. Franco – Home Care; Walgreens – flu shot, NYC Administration for Children’s Services NYC - Safe Sleep Team. The Project Renewal Scan Van will offer mammography exams between 9 a.m. and noon today. An appointment might be required. For information, call 1800-564-6868. For more information on the fair and its offerings, call 718-671-4531.

History Committee Meeting

The History Committee, chaired by First Vice President Bernard Cylich, will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in room 28 of the Bartow Center. The proposed agenda includes * a video clip, * Concrete pedestal for Freedomland paddle boat stack and paddles, * Truman HS students to conduct interviews with Co-op City pioneers, * Appeal to pioneers to submit artifacts for exhibition cabinet and * Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary – engaging an event planner/coordinator; assembling a list of noted pioneers as well as public figures and celebrities; schedule of events and funding. All committee members, please mark this date and plan to attend this important meeting.

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Dads Take Your Child To School Day At P.S. 153x In Co-op City

course with flying colors. PS 153x Principal MegMore than a hundred fathers han Kelly thanked the fathers packed the room Tuesday mornin attendance and reminded ing, September 19, in support of them how important their in“Dads Take Your Child to School volvement right now is in Day” at P.S. 153x. helping develop their chilThe theme this year was “Comdren’s intellectual curiosmunity Men of Action” and as ity. She then handed the many of the fathers put it when infloor off to Marlon Willtroducing themselves, the presence than 100 Co-op City fathers brought their chiliams, principal of M.S. 180, of a positive male role model in a More dren to school to promote positive male influence in and he touched on his dechild’s development is invaluable. their lives. Photo by Brandon Ortiz sire to get the same turnout Light breakfast and refreshments were provided, and the event successes,” said Mr. Hartridge. “The from the fathers of his students. According to the National Fatherwas kicked off by a presentation from many hundreds of children who allowed me, in my role as parent coordi- hood Initiative’s website, children the school’s Color Guard. 2017 marks the 9th year this pro- nator at P.S. 153, to assist in their who grow up without a father are gram has been in place. Originally, it growth over the years, along with my more likely to end up in prison and was started by the NYS Office of two key partners from the beginning, twice as likely to drop out of high Children and Family Service (OFCS) Pastor Deborah Jenkins and Rev. Dr. school. Furthermore, according to reand the NYS Office of Temporary Robert A. Smith, with whom I shared search done in 2011 prior to former Disability Assistance (OTDA) in re- in watching the birth of this initiative Mayor Bloom-berg’s launch of the sponse to the first “Million Father with at the state building on 125th “Young Men Initiative,” the problem March” held in Chicago and it is now Street some 10 years ago. And now, of absent fathers “disproportionately with partners like my principal, Meghan impacts New York City’s black and held nationally. Mr. Ronald Hartridge, P.S. 153x Kelly, and M.S. 180 principal Marlon Latino children. 51 percent of black Parent Coordinator and a Co-op City Williams, as well as my awesome col- and 46 percent of Latino children in resident, is the organizer of this local leagues, Parent Coordinator Rita New York City under the age of 18 event and remarked how when the Henry and Guidance Counselor are being raised in fatherless houseprogram was first initiated at the Peggy Allicock, both of M.S. 180, we holds, compared to 11 percent of school, there were more panelists than are all committed to assisting the fa- white children.” thers of our community grow in their The problem of absent fathers is not fathers in attendance. “In this P.S.153x's ninth year of roles and strengthen hope for our a new one, but one that worsens with each passing year as more and more ‘Dads Take Your Child To School’ youth. District 11 rocks!” District 11 Assistant Superintend- Black and Latino men are unfairly inevent, I have to first emphasize the importance of dads being involved in ent, Jeremy Kabinoff, provided a carcerated and lost to the Prison Industheir children's academic pursuits,” touching anecdote about how his own trial Complex for often non-violent said Mr. Hartridge. “I am living proof father’s unwavering support made all drug offenses. Renowned scholar of how involved role models can im- the difference in his success later in Michelle Alexander coined this phelife. Kabinoff recalled a phone call his nomena the “modern day lynching.” pact our youth and their futures.” To bring it all into context, while A devoted father himself, Mr. Har- father had with a middle school bioltridge and his wife, Patty, have one ogy teacher in which the teacher was “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” daughter, also known as Patty, now in trying to convince his father that he is a small local gesture, it is one that needs to be echoed throughout the graduate school and their younger was not cut out for the class. daughter, Yvonne (aka “Bam Bam”), “Ok, now it’s my turn to talk,” Kabi- five boroughs and America because an undergraduate Honor student and a noff said, retelling the words his father fatherless households contribute to used, “he’s not leaving the class.” And the cycle of systematic disenfrannational softball athlete. “Having dad and mom at the wheel with that vote of confidence from his chisement of Latino and Black famiof support, there is no stopping their father, Kabinoff went on to pass the lies. BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 24, the Riverbay Fund and Spanish American Community Club will celebrate Hispanic heritage in the Dreiser Auditorium from 1-6 p.m. Admission is free. The celebration will feature performances from a number of countries, including Mexico (Mariachi Citlalli), Dominican Republic (Grupo Cultural – Ramona Torres), Puerto Rico (Casa Boricua Baile Folklorico de Puerto Rico), Honduras (Garifuna – Ballet Folklorico de Nueva York), Co-op City (Xonia and the Belly Dancers), as well as Dancers Dreamzzz and Cache Boys. There will also be a DJ, refreshments, raffles and much more.

Donation Drive For Hurricane Victims In Virgin Islands & Dominica

City Council member Andy King will be collecting donations for hurricane victims of the US Virgin Islands and Dominica at both his district office on Gun Hill Road and in Co-op City, room 153, Dreiser Loop. The councilman is joined in this effort by other elected officials of the 12th District and local union leaders. Donations of non-perishable goods, canned food, toiletries, school supplies, shoes, sandals, baby formula, baby bottles, baby diapers and wipes, socks, first aid supplies and aspirin, sanitary napkins, water, combs, blankets, batteries, flashlights and radios are being requested. For further information, please call (718) 684-5509/11.

Bereavement Support In Session

The JASA Bereavement Support Group, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., has resumed meeting on Mondays in room 13 of the Dreiser Center at 1 p.m. on a weekly basis. For further information, please contact Dr. Smith at 917-734-4058.

Young Co-op City Resident Gives Back To Others

Not many kids can say they raised over $3,000 to help less fortunate students start their first day of class with all the supplies they need, but 11 year old, P.S. 121 alum and a Section 1 resident, Ra’eesah, can. The project started in 2015. Ra’eesah said: “I was looking through my closet and found several backpacks given to me as gifts from family members. Some of the bags were used and some were not. At that point, I realized that this was a waste and that these bags can benefit less fortunate children in my area.” Since then, she has progressed from 10 bags in 2015 to 30 bags in 2016 to this year with 121 bags. She has donated to P.S.121 Troop School, Senator Jamaal Bailey’s office, Shokotan Karate of America (233rd St.), Astor Family Services (Gun Hill Rd.), USA Martial Arts (Allerton Ave. vicinity) and Masjid Al-Hudson

Co-op City resident Ra’eesah shows off some of the school bags and supplies she was able to donate thanks to kind donors and her drive to help others.

(225th St.) to name a few. Ra’eesah was featured on Channel 12 News on August 30 where Senator Jamaal Bailey presented her with a Proclamation Award for her community service and

a Young Philanthropist Award. Ra’eesah’s goal was to help those who are less fortunate than herself and to inspire other kids her age to help out and give back to the community. She helped raise $3,111 for her project from the kind donations of family, friends, and launchgood.com donators. She was able to fill each backpack with lots of supplies such as: composition books, spiral notebooks, folders, loose leaf, rulers, pens, pencil case, highlighter, sharpeners, eraser tops and wedges, scissors, color pencils, index cards and glue sticks. Often, many public schools in New York City suffer from fairly small budgets and teachers are forced to buy supplies for their students out of their own pocket. Ra’eesah’s project is very important because no student should have to start their school year at a disadvantage because they could not afford the supplies they need.

First Responders

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damage left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and Irma throughout parts of the south and the Caribbean, the message and tone of the event was all-the-more appreciative. Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer thanked the first responders for their professionalism and reminded them just how crucial and important they are in keeping Co-op City safe. Senator Jamaal Bailey read and awarded citations to Commander Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba of the American Legion and finished by presenting one to Chief Frank Apollo for his diligence and commitment to keeping Co-op City safe and up-to-date with its security. The 2nd Annual First Responders Appreciation was sponsored by Riverbay Corporation and hosted by the Board’s Security Committee.

Town Hall

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be answered at the Town Hall will be recorded and the answers printed in the Co-op City Times at a later date. The Riverbay Board passed Resolution 17-33 on May 24, 2017 approving a non-binding Memorandum of Donation (MOD) between New York City and the Riverbay Corporation for a 2.28 acre parcel of land along the Hutchinson River to be developed by the city as a public park. In a Q&A published in the Co-op City Times on June 10, 2017 Riverbay’s General Counsel explained that the MOD is non-binding and represents “an expression of interest” to begin discussion about the proposed park. “It simply begins the process to plan a park for community use,” the Q&A states. In addition to today’s initial Town Hall with the Board on this subject, shareholders will also have the opportunity to officially make their wishes known during the NYC Parks Department’s “scoping sessions,” which will most likely be scheduled once negotiations progress. In the June 10th Q&A, under the heading, “Does the community have a say in the process,” it is stated: “The process envisions a series of public ‘scoping’ sessions which are public hearings. At those hearings, the City Parks Department, local officials, and the Riverbay Board, will receive input from the community on whether it wants a park, and if so, what type of park.” In addition to shareholders, approval to donate Co-op City property to the City of New York has to be secured from the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), Co-op City’s supervisory agency, as well as from the community’s mortgage lender and guarantors, Wells Fargo, US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) and NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The rain date for this meeting with shareholders on the proposed waterfront park is Saturday, September 30 in Dreiser Auditorium B. (Continued from page 1)

“The First Responders event was designed to remember those who answered the call during September 11th and those who go out of their way each and every day to keep us safe and to serve when the call is sounded,” said Director Rice. “Often times, we look at only NYPD and firefighters as first responders when there were so many other unsung heroes, such as social workers, medical staff and psychologists, who help us return to reality, such as the case with the young teenagers who suddenly had to take on a bigger role in the family because one of their parents became victims to that terrorist act. So the First Responders’ event was our effort to remember all who gave, all who survived and all who make an effort to help others. We thank them for ‘answering the call’.”

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Section 1 Fun Day Closes Out Summer Activities

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Last Saturday, Sept. 16, the building associations of Section 1 held their 2nd Annual Fun Day on the greenway behind Buildings 4, 6 and 7. It was a fun-filled day with exciting family-oriented events and activities that were thoroughly enjoyed by all. In addition to ample food and refreshments and vendors and representatives from a variety of service providers, there were free tennis and basketball clinics, thanks to the many volunteers who organize these programs in the community. DJ Ordinary Tee kept everyone entertained as did the Gospel Singers and Praise Dancers from the Church of New Vision. Organizers thank everyone who made the Section 1 Fun Day a success. Photos by Marvin Lowery and Cheryl Martin

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Letter to the Editor

Donald Trump’s Appeal To His Supporters

To the Editor: The Presidential election on November 8, 2016 was a democratic election won by a first-time politician, Donald Trump. Mr. Trump, in his campaign, had something to offer, not only for me, but for the many who voted for him. We liked his plan, from bringing back industry and jobs to the United States to fixing the Affordable Care Act with its premiums many could not afford, to securing our borders and deporting the many who are here illegally and have committed violent crimes; just ask any of the many “angel moms” who have lost loved ones, especially those in Long Island. We liked especially that Donald Trump had respect for those in the armed forces, policemen, and those veterans who depend on VA Hospital services. We liked that Donald

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Trump had respect for G-d, the church, its members and a respect for human life itself, especially the life and dignity of the unborn. For myself and those who did not vote for Hillary Clinton, she had nothing to offer except her attacks on Donald Trump’s character and those “basket of deplorables” who understand and liked his message. She’ll just keep whining about her loss. CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, etc. will continue to ignore any good he has accomplished and continue to whine about him every opportunity they get. Those of us who voted for Trump pay this media no mind for we see them as they are and see how hard-working he is to accomplish his agenda for the benefit of our nation and its members. —Michael Kaplan

Rochelle in recent days. Similar crimes have also occurred recently in Brooklyn, the detective said. It is not known how much cash the burglars got away with, the Public Safety Department said. Images of the suspect were captured on Co-op City surveillance cameras and all information and images are being shared with investigators from the other cities, including NYPD. Co-op City residents who believe they have information about this string of crimes can call (718) 671-3050 or log on to www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. (Continued from page 1)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.

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.

Proper Mattress Disposal

The City of New York requires residents to fully cover all mattresses or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection. This rule was intended to prevent the spread of bed bug activity. Please note that mattresses that are infested by bed bugs must first be exterminated prior to bagging for disposal. You may contact your respective CSO for an appointment with the exterminator. This is a free service provided by Riverbay Corporation. Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 fine imposed by the city. In addition, Co-op City residents who violate this rule may be subject to a Community Complaint with related fines and legal fees. (The City of New York and Riverbay do not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers.) Plastic bags to cover mattresses and box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online. The covered mattress or box spring must then be brought to the basement Ash Cart room where they will be picked up for proper trash collection. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. —CSO

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Public Safety Report

CCPD urges residents to BE PREPARED after Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hurricanes

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO September is known as Emergency Preparedness Month. Be sure you are prepared for whatever weather may be around the corner. We were lucky that Tropical Storms Harvey, Irma and Jose had little effect on the Northeast. Fortunately, we only got a few raindrops, rough swells and some extra wind. Wind always has the potential to cause downed trees and power outages. The month of September generally brings a mixture of weather which can often be very unpredictable. Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weather is often combined with the threat of effects from tropical storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. Last year, we had several storms with thunder, lightning and high winds. There were no injuries or property damage reported in Co-op City as a result of any of these storms. Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies. Being prepared for all types of emergencies will allow residents to feel confident in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. Once an emergency strikes, it becomes too late to prepare. Many supplies become scarce once a storm hits or is predicted. Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential. Children actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites www.fema.gov/kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam.gov.cdc designed for children to help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross.org and www.nyc.gov/html/oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area. Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting place, one local and one regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone outages often only affect local services. Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan. Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days. A three- day supply of non-perishable food (include a can opener for canned foods), plates, cups, utensils and paper towels should be included. Include a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both. Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A well-stocked first aid kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation. Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children. Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies. Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency. It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a Blackout. A Blackout Combined with a severe storm is not a good combination. If everyone takes steps to conserve electricity it decreases the risk of a Blackout. Energy conservation is a good idea year-round. Using energy saving light bulbs is a good place to start. Turning off and unplugging appliances when they are not used is also a good idea.

Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous any time of the year and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only

on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. During warm fall weather it is often tempting to take (Continued on page 31)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract 3199 Environmental Health & Safety Consultant Pre-bid Meeting: September 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. at 98 Co-op City Blvd, Green Trailers, Bronx, NY 10475. Bids Due: October 12, 2017 at 4 p.m. Insurance: Insurance is required from winning bidder.

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Bernard Cylich First Vice President In early 1964, Riverbay Corporation, a subsidiary of United Housing Foundation (UHF) – a New York City coalition of labor unions – negotiated with National Development Corporation to purchase close to 400 acres of undeveloped land, mainly marshland, in the Northeast corner of the Bronx. This was the beginning of the fruition of UHF president and Riverbay Corporation president Abraham Kazan’s 40 year vision – building a city of affordable, roomy, light, airy housing including wooden floors and air conditioning, in parklike setting for his hard working Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union members. The corporation submitted plans for approval to the City Planning Commission that called for constructing a limited-profit cooperative housing project as provided under the MitchellLama law. The plan included 35 high-rise buildings with over 15,000 units, eight garages and 3 shopping/community centers that would occupy only 20% of the land, leaving 80% open space for parks and recreational facilities – a city within a city. They projected carrying charges would be $23/ room/month compared to $100/room/month for rents of new housing built by private developers. The plan received wide public approval, as well as from union leaders and leading politicians including then-New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Bronx Borough President Herman Badillo. Governor Nelson Rockefeller too supported the plan and was instrumental in helping Riverbay obtain a 35 year, $320M fixed low interest rate loan from NYS Housing Finance Agency. Riverbay Cedes Land Free To City Hall On June 4, 1965, Mayor Wagner, Riverbay Corporation President Kazan and Assistant Secretary Harold Ostroff signed a binding agreement regarding that land. Some of the main provisions were as follows: • Riverbay would deed land free to City Hall for miles of streets. And it will install sewer systems, fire hydrants, potable water mains, fire alarm systems, street lighting, etc. • The corporation will, in turn, pay the city a sum of $3M to cover the cost of those facilities. - The “Housing Company will convey, FREE TO THE CITY 43 ACRES for schools, police and fire

Fruition Of A 40-Year Vision department, parks and athletic fields.” • Furthermore, “If the Housing Company … will not grant such areas as above provided ... then the City shall acquire such areas.” Subsequently, the housing company ceded to the City 26 acres to build Northeast Bronx Educational Park, 2.5 acres for PS 160 in Section 5 and to the Fire Department’s Engine Company on Asch Loop, 1/4 of an acre. (The city never did build a police station on our property in spite of ongoing rallies, picketing, and petitions in the 80’s demanding such a station.) In 1979, the Riverbay Board of Directors agreed, pending approval by DHCR and HFA, to cede 3.4 acres to the Parks Department along the Hutchinson River to construct two Little League ballfields. Following the construction of the fields, bleachers, lighting, bathrooms/concession building and fencing by the city, the Parks Department and Riverbay entered into an agreement in which the department designated Riverbay the “Permittee” responsible for cleaning and maintaining the property. In total, Riverbay ceded free to the city 32.2 acres – 11 acres shy of what it pledged to give the city in 1965. In 1970, Riverbay Corporation Vice President George Schecter offered the entire Hutchinson River water front to the city to develop a public park with a pledge that Riverbay would maintain it. However, the city turned down that offer. Except for building the Little League Fields, the Parks Department has neglected us – not invested another dime in our community. City Offers To Build River-Front Park When current Board President Linda Berk met with Mayor de Blasio early this year, she raised a longstanding issue between our community and City Hall: We have been saving the city annually millions of dollars through our central garbage facility and additional millions by deploying more than 100 Public Safety personnel, but the city has refused to waive the expensive asbestos abatement program we are required to undertake. They claimed they could not reverse an EPA order. Instead, they offered to erect a riverfront park south of the baseball fields. (In fact,

Management had made provisions in its January 2017 preliminary 5-year capital budget for Riverbay to develop such a park, at a cost of $7.3 million. Later on, however, the Board deleted the item as too expensive.) To make good on his offer, Mayor de Blasio came to Co-op City on May 25 to announce that the city and Riverbay will collaborate on the creation of a waterfront park along the Hutchinson River. The project would be part of the mayor's commitment to locate open space throughout the city, especially in poorer communities, and develop them into parks. For too many years, the Parks Department has focused on maintaining Central Park while neglecting open spaces in the rest of the city. The mayor has been reversing that policy. After being ignored, Co-op City will be the beneficiary of this sea change when the Parks Department upgrades our small parcel of land unused for 50 years, and finally making a waterfront area dedicated to recreation and to preservation of natural beauty, accessible to cooperators. The mayor’s office stressed that the park will represent the collective effort between cooperators and the Parks Department. The New Park Is Only A Downpayment Although it is a laudable gesture by the city to construct a small public park financed by the city's taxpayers, we continue to insist that Co-op City deserves a community center such as the Department of Parks’ Chelsea Recreation Center on West 28 Street with pools, gyms, event rooms, etc. With an abundance of land available, our community would be an ideal site for such a facility. As a multi-generational community – including a substantial population of seniors and more than 6,000 young people – this small riverfront parcel that the Parks Department will create is, in our view, only a down payment for a state-of-the-art, multi-use community center. Happy and peaceful Rosh Hashanah.

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Coalition To Save Affordable Housing Welcome Back The coalition would like to thank and welcome all members back for another exciting business year. We all look forward to a year of cooperation and advocacy. The organization’s mission always stays the same and that is to keep our community affordable. Elections The CTSAH board positions are all available for October elections. Members current on their dues before elections can both run for any position on the executive board and vote. Positions available are chair, co-chair, secretary and co-secretary, treasurer and co-treasurer, membership director and six mem-

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: We missed sending Rosh Hoshanah greeting for the September 16th issue. We offer sincere apologies to our celebrating neighbors. However this coming week marks Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. It is said to be the most holy day of the Jewish calander, an opportunity to think about deeds, options and starting over. We can all recognize its importance. In our walk through Broun Place, we note the gorgeous gardens and display of floral colors, compliments to our residents and our grounds attendants. But by the way, what happened to the new signage that was to be accomplished for the townhouse clusters and buildings? This week, we attended Bronx Clergy Tast Force opening meeting. It was great to hear plans for the coming year’s events. There is a seminar of services for the disabled coming soon and the interfaith breakfast in early spring and more. The election meeting was held September 21st in Bartow CC, rm. 28, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Its results will be in next week’s press release. Neighbors brought various issues to the attention of the executive board. They, too, will be in next week’s press release. Hurricane Jose has touched us by now. An explosive hurricane season for sure! Harvey and Irma, the monsters, will not be forgotten. Donations are accepted by the Houston Food Bank and Houston SPCA. We gave to the American Red Cross. Beware of anyone coming to your door identifying themselves as “census takers.” Report the incident to Public Safety. Our neighbor reports, people rung the bell in the evening and wanted to come in and investigate the premises. Do not let them in. Litter is burying Co-op City. We have to alert our politicians to take action and have areas under and around I-95, behind Stop and Shop and other bordering streets cleaned up! Phone calls to 3-1-1 don’t seem to help. We have to make an all-out effort, personal and public. Broun Place needs a neighbor to attend the “Section 4 Partnership” meetings. Please let us know if you are interested. Please abide by the rules in the Bartow parking lot. Regarding tot-lots, they are for “lil” people. There are areas for bigger children. We are not going to let our family-friendly community be subject to bullying in the tot-lots. “If you see something, say something;” call Public Safety: 718-671-3050. Phone scams include one representing the Police Officers Benevolent Association; he says, “You don’t have to donate now, we will send you a letter…” The PBA does not do phone solicitations! Then there’s, “You qualify for a reduction in your interest rate, press #2 to speak to a rep.” Don’t do it! Chihuly is at the Botanical Garden till October 30. Don’t miss it, this exhibit is a winner. Please contact us with tidings and issues. Continue to enjoy our beautiful parks and walk areas. —Eva Lazaar

bers at-large positions. If any member would like to join the nomination committee, please come to our executive meeting on September 25 at Bartow community center, 7:30 p.m. Who we are Our organization is the only one of its kind in our community that takes a stand for housing affordability and accountability. It’s important to participate in our organization’s meetings and activities to assure that you have a voice in keeping our community affordable. Our organization fundraises for opera-

tions and activities for housing advocacy. By-law vote Our organization is making an update to one line in our bylaws for membership dues and is required to notify all members at-large to attend our meeting in October to ask questions and vote on amendment. CTSAH Executive Board Meeting Our next board meeting will be on September 25, at Bartow Community Center, 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the community. Come join us. —Bruce Silberman

African-American Association It’s time for another stage play. “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” is coming to Co-op. Shades of Truth Theatre company is bringing this production for one day, Sunday, October 15th. Tickets are available now. Tickets will go fast!! You can get your tickets fast and easy now by going to Eventbrite.com or contact the African American Association. You will be able to pick up tickets Mondays, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. & 4-7:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays, 2-7:30 p.m.in room #15, in Dreiser. Several other organizations are selling tickets as well. Tickets are $25 in advance. If there are any left on the day of the show at the door will be $35. The African American Association is looking for like-minded volunteers to help with some of our programs and committees. If you are interested in the development of your community through a structured organization, please contact us. If you are familiar with the Principles of Kwanzaa, we are looking to implement these principles yearround. It is time we begin to put our words into action. We are currently working on developing the African-American Research Science Center. The seven Principles of Kwanzaa will be a major part of its infrastructure. We will begin to have separate closed meetings for those interested in this development. If you are interested, email us, 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. Children’s Programs – For information about the after school program, call 718-379-5555. 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. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-5616211. 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 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12. 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

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

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Sonia Feliciano Treasurer September 15 thru October 15, 2017 we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, “Dia de la Herencia.” Lyndon Johnson was the first president to make an official government celebration nearly 50 years ago when he started Hispanic Heritage Week. President Ronald Reagan expanded it to be Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration begins in the middle of the month to coincide with the national independence day of Latin American countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, Chile on September 18 and Belize on September 21st, the Caribbean: Cuba, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and also Peru.

Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to generations of Hispanic Americas who have made a positive influence in our nation and have enriched our society. It is a time to explore the richness of our culture, diversity, our language, the food we eat, and the music we dance. We have a deep-rooted commitment to faith, and understanding why family is important to us. It is about instilling pride in our children and making them proud of our contributions in the formation of this nation. The Hispanic culture can be traced back 500 years when California, Florida and the Mississippi River were discovered by Spanish explorers. Culture is a system of knowledge that includes beliefs, values, behaviors and norms that distinguish us and makes America great. In 1972, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta coined the phrase “Si se puede” during the farm workers strike that became a movement in improving the deplorable working conditions of the farm workers, empowering them, treating them with respect in creating better working conditions for

both men and women. The phrase was adopted by our President Barack Obama (“Yes we can”) during his 2004 Senate run and his 2008 Presidential run. Yes we can” – “Si se puede” gives us hope that we can influence change for future generations in the reshaping of our nation together. Join the Riverbay Fund and the Spanish American Community Club on Sunday, September 24 at the Dreiser Loop Auditorium from 1 to 6 p.m. in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Day. There will be performances by a Mariachi band from Mexico, Folkloric dance from Puerto Rico, Cultural group from the Dominican Republic, several dance groups, DJ music and native food. The best part is it is free. Not only will you get a sense of culture, you will have a wonderful time. If you wish to share with me your concerns, you can write me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, you can email me: SFeliciano@riverbayboard.com or you can call me at 917-992-7311. Best wishes to all. Shareholders First – We Matter!

Black Forum Defensive Driving On Hiatus The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on hiatus until Saturday, October 14, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “The Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Trip to Sands Casino Join us on November 18 for a trip to the Sands Casino and shopping at outlets. Reserve your seat ASAP. Cost: $45. Boarding times, 9 a.m. (Dreiser); 9:30 a.m. (Asch Loop) and 9:45 a.m. (Section 5). Please call (917) 209-5334 or (718) 3200033. Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.;

and on Saturdays, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Please call (718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

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Rod Saunders Secretary

Back on Thursday, September 7th, the Bronx County Committee co-sponsored and organized with the Co-op City Democratic Club, and in association with the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, a “Get Out theVote” Primary Rally. The well-attended and inspiring rally was held in Co-op City’s own Dreiser Auditorium and was attended by Bronx County Committee chair, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NYC Councilman Andy King, Fidel Gomez, Co-op City’s Female District Leader and president of the Co-op City Democratic Club, Shirley J. Saunders, and Co-op City’s Male District Leader and president of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, George Clarke. Mayor Bill de Blasio, who was invited but did not attend, came instead to the Bronx County Dems BBQ & Softball Game which was held on Sunday, September 10th out on Co-op City’s Little League fields. Bronx County Committee, under the leadership of Bronx County Committee chair, Marcos Crespo, was the sponsor of this event and Co-op City was the proud host. The BBQ was fantastic, the public turnout was very good, and the softball game was enjoyed by many. Notables playing in the game were: the Speaker

Noteworthy Community Events of the NY State Assembly, Assemblyman Carl Heastie, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Bronx Borough President Rubin Diaz, Jr., NYC Councilman Andy King, and Congressman Jose Serrano. Coming in at the end of the game, the Mayor of the City of New York, Bill de Blasio. Our congressional representative, Congressman Eliot Engel, came straight from a previous engagement where he was the guest speaker, in time to enjoy some of the festivities as well. In the 40+ years that I’ve resided here in Co-op City, I cannot recall having this kind of powerful representation here in our community in one place, at the same time! On Friday, September 15th, the Security Committee, chaired by Riverbay Board Director Jerome Rice, hosted the 2nd annual First Responders Appreciation Day. Co-sponsoring the event with Riverbay Corp. in the lower patio section of the Bartow Mall, was NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey. Also in attendance – NY State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. The Invocation was given by Bishop Angel Rosario, and the Benediction was given by Rev. Dr. Robert Smith. Addresses to the audience were made by committee chair, Jerome Rice; General Manager Noel Ellison, Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer, Riverbay Board President Linda Berk and Chief Frank Apollo. Standing between good times and evil doer’s, being in harm’s way, and being rescued from harm, are the brave men & women in uniform who we know to be our first responders. Whether they serve as our own, or NYC’s finest, the FDNY’s bravest, or the EMS’ & EMT’s, they all go directly to the very thing that everyone else is running from without

regard for their personal safety, and that only touches upon why we stopped to recognize them this way. Later Friday evening, the Riverbay Fund cosponsored with Riverbay Board director Andrea Leslie an evening of Caribbean Culture in the form of hearing from several authors of books written in both story, and poetry, focusing on the Caribbean experiences. A book and poetry event (Poets & Passion), cosponsored by the Caribbean Cultural Theatre (CCT) and the Riverbay Fund, was held in Bartow’s Community Center, room 31. Several women authors/ writers from the Caribbean Islands of Jamaica, St. Kitts, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad & Tobago participated in reading excepts of books that they have written (stories & poems) in a manner that was clearly reflective of Caribbean life, but clearly relational to everyone’s life experiences. I truly enjoyed the evening and Riverbay Board Director Andrea Leslie and I will be reaching out to the CCT to see if we can develop the possibility of bringing a creative writing workshop here to the Co-op City community for our interested students and senior residents. In closing, the Riverbay Fund is proud to announce that we will be co-sponsoring “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till,” performed by the Shades of Truth Theatre ensemble, a production about the 1955 murder of 14-year old Emmett Till, in Mississippi. The production is to be presented here in our Dreiser Auditorium, on Sunday, October 15th, with the price of tickets set at $25. Tickets information will be forthcoming.

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Building Associations Of Section One Family Fun Day Fair 2017 Section One Association of Co-op City would like to extend our sincerest thanks and gratitude to ALL who had a hand in our summer blowout Family Funday Fair 2017. A special thanks to all of the Section One Association committee members, volunteers and participants for making the event a huge success. A wide range of individuals and groups worked together to make the day an enjoyable one. Thanks to Public Safety all of the vendors, DJ, the entertainers, Eddie Diaz, Marvin and Winston Dinkins for their contributions which made this event a flawless and memorable celebration. To those individuals behind the scenes, Michelle Sajous, Joe Boiko, Chief Apollo, Claudia Sampson along with the Riverbay Corporation support staff, stage engineers, ground keepers, porters and other set-up staff, we humbly appreciate all that was done to make this a presentable and safe environment for all who participated in these festivities. To CERT, JASA, FDNY and the 45th Precinct, thank you for your continued loyalty and support within the community. To Congressman Eliot Engel, Mister Softee, Flava Flave (Pedro), CAPPY’S, the Dreiser Loop Liquor store and SACC, thank you for your generous monetary donations. In short, Gracias, Dank U, Merci, Koszi, Grazi, etc; in any language it means “Thank You” from all of us, to all of you. Stay tuned for a 3rd annual extravaganza in 2018. —Adelina Martinez

Velocity Track Club New York

Co-op City Sports

sion. Great job to all who participated! In the Metropolis Cross Country Invitational, they gave trophies to the top three in each event and medals to 4th – 10th place finishers. We had five (5) athletes compete in this event, and all five won awards. Dontae Lindo Velocity Track Club 2017 XC won a trophy by taking (Cross Country) season is looking 1st place in the 11 & 12 better than ever! We competed in age division boy’s 3K two XC meets on Sunday, Sep(1.8 miles) race. In the tember 17, at Van Cortland Park, same division, Jordon Bronx NY. Velocity Track Club athletes award recipients for Ingram earned a medal. We had approximately 17 ath- 2016 – 2017 season! Missing from Academics In the 9 & 10 division, letes compete in the Rising New Recipients’ picture is Pierce Parker. Sachin Ramharak took York Road Runners at Kurt Steiner Cross Country 4th and Pierce Parker took 7th in the 3K race. In the 17 Mile which hosts a 1 and 1.5 mile races. Plus, we & 18 boys division, Darius Gordon also medaled in the competed in the Metropolis Cross Country Invita- 5K (3.1 mile) race. All of these athletes were able to tional, which hosts the traditional XC events, plus earn awards after running in a meet earlier. 800 meters for the non-cross country athletes. We Our next meet will be on Sunday, September 24th, had some great results in both meets. the Rising New York Road Runners at the New BalAt the Kurt Steiner meet, lovely glass trophies ance Bronx 10 Mile and 2017 USATF New York were given to the top three athletes in their Cross Country Series - Meet #1. division/gender who competed in the 1.5 mile run. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 notWe were blessed with four (4) lovely glass trophies, for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will thanks to Darius Gordon taking 1st place in the 17 & go towards helping our children. Support your youth 18 boys division; Hannah Gadpaille taking 1st in the so they can continue to do great things! girls 13 & 14 age division and Dontae Lindo and JorFor additional information, you can go to our don Ingram taking 1st and 2nd in the boys 11 & 12 website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach age division. Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email watIn the 1-mile race, Pierce Parker and Sachin clt@aol.com. Ramharak took 1st & 2nd in the 9 & 10 boy’s divi—Winston Dinkins

American Legion Post 1871 American Legion business resumes accordingly with a general assembly meeting on Saturday, September 16th where almost fifty (50) comrades got together to deliberate on events that went on in the summer while the organization was on recess. One of the main topics of discussion was how to assist the veterans in the areas affected by hurricane. As victims of hurricane devastation continue to count their losses, American Legion of Co-op City is calling on comrades and community dwellers to help support alleviation of stress caused by this tragic natural occurrence. The commander of the organization, Commander Toba, during his Welcome Address to the attendees who had been away on recess for the period of summer, while considering the extent of the havoc caused by both Hurricane Harvey and Irma lamented that it is a colossal loss and indeed a time for veterans from all walks of life to arise and demonstrate their camaraderie and selfless service to reach out to the affected individuals and communities who are victims of these hurricanes. Hurricane Harvey battered Houston with record amounts of rain and flooding during the last week of August, and the following week, Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida and other coastal areas with winds at record speed levels. Commander TOBA acknowledged the efforts by various organizations that are already lending hands of support both spiritually and materially to victims of the catastrophe. He, how-

ever, commend the approval of Post 1871 to send donations to the American Legion National Emergency Fund with the aim of reaching out to veterans who are hurricane victims. To this, he enjoined all veterans and families, including the community to find it fit by joining hands with American Legion here in Co-op City to support fellow veterans in the affected areas. He expressed hope that whatever relief efforts are put together for victims of the hurricane in Texas, Louisiana and parts of Florida should also be extended to those in the hurricane’s pathways and the looming hurricane Jose and the sister, Maria, that are already gaining momentum. We will keep the donation coming until the end of the month when we will send whatever is accrued to the National Emergency Fund of the American Legion who will, in turn, make sure that the money is judiciously spent. Potential donors could walk into our office in 135 Einstein Loop, room 41 in Section Five to give their donation or call 718-320-8165 to reach out to the organization and we will make arrangement for how to pick up your contribution. More so, checks could be mailed to the office, with the inscription “HURRICANE” in the memo. All donations will be collated by the end of this month. Every dollar realized, plus what the POST agreed to donate, will be sent forth in the first week of October. I am counting on the public to make this a laudable effort, so please call or do what is necessary. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

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Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Town Hall Meeting Today

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary Today, Saturday, September 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. at the Little League Field on Co-op City Blvd., is the day when you can voice your opinion regarding our waterfront property. Recently, the Board voted to accept a Memorandum of Donation with the City of NY which would open discussions regarding the development of our land for a public park. No commitment has yet been made and, therefore, this is the reason for the Town Hall meeting. I have heard both pros and cons about the property. The “pros,” who are in favor of this proposal, say that the land has been sitting there, undeveloped, for nearly 50 years and no one has offered a viable idea until Board President Linda Berk proposed to have it developed by the City. Since the City cannot build on private property, the waterfront land must be donated to them in order to get the park built by them. The “cons,” who are against the donation of our land to the City, say that we should not donate the land to the City for a public park. They say that our land is too valuable to give away. They also say that undesirables would come and try to stay. Others say that we could develop it ourselves. This Town Hall meeting should be an interesting one that all shareholders should attend. Looking globally, the United Nations 71st General Assembly is in session. Last Saturday, I participated in a rally to support the Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s land reform and elimination of sanctions. Chants of “Mugabe is Right,” “Africa for the Africans” and “Drop the Sanctions,” were chanted on the streets of midtown Manhattan by the December 12th Movement and supporters. The British continue in their attempts at destabilization over Zimbabwe’s land reform policy. Decades ago, the British reneged on the agreement to return land to Zimbabweans and President Mugabe supporters seized it. The Brits have a country. Why don’t they manage IT rather than intervene in the affairs of oth-

ers. Or, are sanctions another way to wage war on a struggling country? At the age of 93, Mugabe leads the African Union and struggles for the survival of his country and the Motherland. Land ownership is a serious issue. Riverbay land was given up for the erection of the Education Park, the Fire Station and the Little League Field. Although I voted to open discussions with Mayor Bill de Blasio to donate the land for a public park, I am willing to go along with the majority of the shareholders. Washing Machines I received a call for a cooperator who complained about the soap powder that’s left in the washing machine dispenser. Either soap powder or liquid detergent can be used in the dispenser. However, the liquid detergent is better because it will not cake up and get stuck in the dispenser. Sometimes when it remains in the dispenser, it can discolor the clothing of the next person using the machine. Therefore, it is recommended that liquids be used. Captain David Perez Chief Frank Apollo and Management’s Bob Klehammer introduced Captain David Perez to the Board and we welcomed him to Co-op City. Perez comes with 26 years of experience in the Bronx and I trust that he will serve this community well. “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” The African-American Association has partnered with the Riverbay Fund and Shades of Truth Theatre Company to present this play in Dreiser Auditorium on Sunday, October 15th at 7 p.m. You may obtain tickets in Dreiser Center, room 15, on Mondays: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 4:00-7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays: 2:00-7:30 p.m. Contact nos.: 718-379-5555, 646721-8185, and 718-671-5957; or the Community Relations Dept., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ask for Michelle or Leandra at the Reception Desk; or log on to www.eventbrite.com. Poets & Passion – A Caribbean Literary Lime Thanks to the Riverbay Fund for joining other supporters to present the Caribbean Cultural Theatre to our community last Friday evening. Several Caribbean authors read their works, signed and sold

their books and took time to have a dialogue with the audience. Also, the Caribbean refreshments made it special. National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Parents and children should know that children with obesity are at higher risk for having other chronic health conditions and diseases, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes. They also have more risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure and high cholesterol than their normal weight peers, as well as being bullied and teased more than their normal weight peers. Children with obesity are more likely to have obesity as adults. This can lead to lifelong physical and mental health problems. Adult obesity is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many types of cancers. Childhood Obesity is influenced by many factors, such as too much time spent being inactive; lack of sleep; lack of places to go in the community to get physical activity; easy access to inexpensive, high calorie foods and sugary beverages; and lack of access to affordable, healthier foods. What Can Parents Do to Prevent Childhood Obesity? • Be aware of your child’s growth. • Provide nutritious, lower-calorie foods such as fruits and vegetables in place of foods high in added sugars and solid fats. Try serving more fruit and vegetables at meals and as snacks. • Make sure drinking water is always available as a no-calorie alternative to sugary beverages and limit juice intake. • Help children get the recommended amount of physical activity each day. Find age appropriate activities. • Be a role model! Eat healthy meals and snacks, and get the right amount of physical activity every day. Contact Should you wish to share your concerns, you may write to me at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or fjones@ riverbayboard.com.

Baychester Visual Arts Association Our new season began on September 12 and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork. Our 2017-2018 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public. BVA’s classes begin on Tuesday, September 12th 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. Come and join us. 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 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28th and Oct. 29th, we will have an art show and bazaar in our permanent room 5 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Artwork and items will be on display and for sale. Stop by and you’ll be glad you did! 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

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Building 10 Association Welcome back and happy Saturday, neighbors. Our Tuesday, September 12th General Membership Meeting, the first of the Summer/Fall season, was met with record attendance. We hope this is a sign of good things to come. We were graced with the presence of our "regulars" and that of two new shareholders who very recently moved into our building. We heartily welcomed them. We also recapped some old business and focused on a number of upcoming events some of which are as follows: A.) Foxwood Casino/Tanger Outlet Bus Trip on Saturday, November 18. Cost is $45 pp non-refundable (includes gratuity), $10 bonus slot play & $10 food voucher. Government ID of age 21 is required. Bus departs from 140 Debs Place at 8 a.m. sharp. For information, call (718) 320-2366, (718) 671-5485 or (646) 334-3739. B.) Halloween Candy Giveaway on Tuesday, October 31st – Candy donations will be accepted on Thursday, October 5th & October 12th from 5 p.m. to

8 p.m. in the Building 10 association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). C.) Holiday Shelter Donations – Collections will start the week after Thanksgiving (dates, time and other specifics to be determined). D.) Game Night – Date to be determined. E.) Holiday Pot Luck Event on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Please watch for flyers and future articles in this publication detailing particulars on each of these events. We are in dire need of captains for Buildings 10A & 10B and are seeking volunteers for the position. Anyone interested should contact any executive board member or slip a note under the door of the building association room (rear lobby Bldg. 10B) with their contact information. We look forward to having an exciting and productive 2017/2018 year. With your support, we can make it happen. Have a great week. —Carol Campbell

Building 21 Association Please “Place” the CO-OP City Times… Theron Marbury (“Co-Floor Captain” for his floor here in CO-OP) each Saturday, places the CO-OP City Times at each of his neighbor’s door. On Saturdays when he cannot perform this light duty, Ms. Shirley Bethune is at the ready. Remember, a stack of CC Times is delivered to every floor of every building, EVERY WEEK. Now, consider what the action that Mr. Marbury and Ms. Bethune takes, promotes: 1. That they care about what is happening in and around their home and community, and encourage others to do so as well. 2. Respect for the hard work that goes into producing and distributing this periodical for free, so that you can be informed. 3. A spirit of cooperative living; the reason we all share this magnificent property as shareholders… Every Saturday, there are copies of the CO-OP City Times left by the elevators of too many floors in every building here in CO-OP City. You can put a stop to that. It only takes 30 seconds – tops, to place a copy of the CO-OP City Times at each door of your floor. We don’t ask you to cover your entire building; just your floor. Your money pays for the production of this newspaper. Be that “force for good” on your floor. You just might be the inspiration that someone in the community needs to become a real cooperator and an asset to us all. Floor Captains will make CO-OP City Work Better All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE • YOUR NEIGHBORS TO:

Building 13 Association Reminder: Help our community Recycle, Reduce and Re-Use – Earth Day is every day! Reminder: Today, Townhall Meeting to be held on Saturday, September 23, the time stated in the paper last week was 11 a.m. at the Co-op City Little League Field. Please read notices about this meeting to be sure the location and details remain the same. This is your opportunity to voice your opinion about the Waterfront Property and the “Memo of Donation” shareholders have been requesting since the announcement was made. It is important for all to participate in the decision making process in our community and for directors to know what you are thinking. The community will benefit from the professional input from the talented, innovative shareholders who reside in Co-op City. There are several committees that offer you the opportunity to contribute. To join, contact the director chairing the committee that interests you. Make sure you read the bulletin board in the lobby for announcements of upcoming meetings and events. Your community involvement helps improve and ensure your quality of life. If you have not paid the balance for your trip, please do so immediately. Reminder: We will be going to the SUGAR HOUSE CASINO, Philadelphia, Pa. and WARMDADDY’S DINNER, JAZZ and BLUES CLUB. The bus will leave from Casals Place: at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October 21, and depart from WarmDaddys: at 9:p.m. Cost: $105 due now. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (or email daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Again, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 Our next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, September 28. If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. EMAIL: 21association@gmail.com. CALL: 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. We are now accepting annual dues for the new fiscal year September 2017 thru June 2018. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop “each other’s” ideas; in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B Section. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life and preserve this community for all of us and the generations to come. What are you doing for this community to help make it better? Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Black Carpet Fashion Show In Co-op City

This premiere Black Carpet Fashion Show, held on Saturday, September 9 in the Dreiser Center, was sponsored by the African-American Association and featured The Linda Berk Collection. Thanks to the Fashion Show Committee, headed by Deborah C. Nelson, including Iman Drammeh, Xonia Wilson, Iris Steele, Ellen Boone, Ebony RaĂŠ Lambright, Andrea NiBlack and Reva Jones. DJ Ordinary Tee and vocalist Ron Scott provided fantastic entertainment. Photos by Sandra Mitchell

Bronx Dems BBQ & Softball Game Held In Co-op City

On Sunday, Sept. 10, heavy hitters from the Bronx County Democratic Committee, headed by Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, came to Co-op City for a friendly softball game and BBQ to which the public was invited. Among the attendees were Congressman Eliot Engel, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Jamaal Bailey and Congressman Jose Serrano. The event was also attended by many Co-op City shareholders and political leaders, as well as Riverbay Board members, including President Linda Berk. Photos by Jerome Rice

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Serve This Community In A Proper Way

applicants. However, the incoming spouse notices benefits get cut and you fall on your hard times? that a new HCR regulation allows young adults to Would you really want this board to increase your Director’s Viewpoint transfer to apartments without being treated as a carrying charges and then go on a $10,000 retreat? "new outsider applicant." Regardless, can you believe that some board memTherefore, do you think that we're going to have bers wrote a resolution to try to punish board members a problem with this case? If yes, then, how do you for not going on this trip? According to Resolution 17think that the incoming spouse, that wants to get 58, "Resolved, that if a director misses the annual We had a board meeting on Wednesday, Septemaway from their partner, is going to feel about this training without a confirmed conflict or just cause the ber 13. And, unfortunately, we had some sharp difnew HCR regulation? Personally, I don’t think that director's unexcused absence will be published in the ferences over a few matters. So, let's look at a few this matter is going to go over very well. Anyway, do Co-op City Times, will be considered an unexcused things and see what went wrong. I think that HCR will change their regulations in absence from a regularly scheduled board meeting, I Could Not Support These Resolutions accordance with this resolution? Never! and the director may, upon a majority vote of the Although several resolutions were on the table, Board Retreat board, be subject to additional sanctions, including there were two resolutions that caused some controUnfortunately, the majority of the board recently suspension from the right to publish a viewpoint in the versy. voted yes to increase our carrying charges in 2017 Co-op City Times, or to otherwise participate in board The first resolution, 17-55, stated: "Management by 1.9 percent and in 2018 by 1.9 percent. Then, business for a period not to exceed 30 days." shall seek the approval of the NYS Homes and based on the resolution for these increases, it's probTo me, this resolution is just trying to force some of Community Renewal agency in order to accept the able that we will have another increase in 2019. us directors to go against our beliefs. But, I will never application of young adults who have lived in the Additionally, one thousand cooperators are still compromise my beliefs to be on a board or to do anyCo-op City community for two (2) or more years as lining up in Bartow at the end of each month to pay thing that I feel is not right. It's not going to happen. a minor or young adult with their family, to apply for their carrying charges. Compounding this situation, So, with these established points, I'm going to be a Riverbay apartment as a Transfer Applicant as some companies have experienced huge stormbold and state that I will not waste this community's opposed to a new outsider applicant…” related losses. So, it's only a matter of time before money by going on this trip. The NYS Homes and Community Renewal these companies start cutting back on employees Con Ed Electrical Problems (HCR) agency will allow an entire family to transfer and other expenses. The street lights are back on around Benchley to another apartment. However, a young adult that Therefore, with these established points, do you Place. So, I want to thank everyone for their help. wants to move away from their family has to apply honestly think that board members from Co-op City Also, I want to encourage everyone to please speak as a new applicant. Thereafter, they will be placed at should go on a retreat and spend Riverbay's money to up when you see problems in this community. the end of the waiting list. pay for everything? Also, do you honestly think that Close Nevertheless, let's change things around and say we cannot conduct meetings at our community No one in this community can legally make 7 or that HCR acted on this resolution and changed their offices? What about spending the night at a big hotel? more figures on an annual basis. So, in my opinion, regulations. Next, let's say that a person bought an Look, let's get something straight right now. I do it is not appropriate to issue several carrying charge apartment here about 10 years ago. Then, they marnot agree that we should be going on this trip. Neverincreases to our community and then declare that ried someone about 7 years ago and brought their theless, it's amazing that some of our residents are our board members should go on an all-expense new spouse to Co-op City. Then, just recently, things now supporting this trip. But, yes or no, can our board paid $10,000 retreat. just started going south for this couple. Upset, the meet in a variety of rooms here? If yes, then, what is Yes, our board members can receive training on a incoming spouse goes to Riverbay's office to fill out the purpose of spending $10,000 to go on this trip? variety of issues. But, that training should be held in some paperwork to transfer to another apartment. Nevertheless, some residents have said: "Oh, Co-op City. Thank you. Then, Riverbay tells them that they have to fill some board members feel that they know it all." Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: out a new application and wait just like our new Nonsense! No one that Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o lives in Co-op City is Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, rich. Therefore, what are NY 10475. you going to do if someAlso, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you Travel Events: (price includes transfine dining & great entertainment, thing bad happens to would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s portation via Coach bus; located at there’s nothing better than to Celebrate you, or if you lose your it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block) Life with Cabaret Lulu, Harlem, NY. job, or if your pension may God bless you and your family. Thank you. • Oct. 5-7 (Thurs.-Sat.) National Meet/Depart: 10:00/10:15 a.m., Dreiser Museum of African American History Loop, opposite rehab center. Contact: & Culture, Washington, DC. Price: Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861. double, $385 pp; single, $440. Double, • Nov. 15, (Wed.) Price: $75. Radio Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds $140 pp/single, $170; FINAL payment City Christmas Show. Deposit, $40 God has promised to all his children that Come & Visit Us – We welcome due NOW. Sold Out/Wait List. NO ASAP. $35 balance due by Oct. 19. have a personal relationship with Him. you to God’s House – Your House – REFUNDS. Includes: First day - lunch Contact Yvonne Richardson, 718Friday Family Night … starts at One Family in Christ. We are a congreat Phillips (Baltimore Inner Harbor); 671-8815. 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different gation with spirit-filled worship, offertwo Continental breakfasts; dinner at Remember –Your DEPOSIT, along groups for parents, young adults, teens Golden Coral; Maryland Live Casino with your name and telephone number, ing a variety of opportunities for spirand children. Learn the Bible and also itual growth, fellowship and service to and shopping at Arundel Mill Outlets is required to reserve your trip and/or other activities. It’s a fun time for all. God and our community. We are a on 10/7. Contact: Serita G., 347-564theatre seat. ONLY a check or money Crescendo Christian Music multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilin5722; Barbara W., 718-320-0500. order, payable to RETIREES OF DREISER gual congregation and all are welcome. School: Are you interested in learning • Jan. 10-11, 2018 (Wed.-Thurs.) LOOP, will be accepted. Remember, first how to play an instrument or sing, come “FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO.” paid/ confirmed seat on 20 seat VAN. Services are at the church at 2350 join the music school. Piano, guitar, Palmer Avenue, across the street from Price: Double, $130 pp; single, $175. Committee members will be available drums, violin, voice and other instruBuilding 30. Parking is available. Our Deposit Required ASAP: Double, in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) ments. Registration for the fall season is phone number is (718) 320-3795, and $65; single, $90. FINAL Balance on Mondays and/ or Thursdays, 2:30here and cost is very reasonable. Regisleave a message if there is no answer. Due: Double, $65; single, $85 by Mon5:00 p.m. tration is free. Call Maestro Frank Sunday Services – Come and day, Dec. 4. All passengers must have Good And Welfare: Those of you Colon, (917) 753-3644, to set up a time receive a blessing. valid government issued ID. Contact: still under the weather, know that you to come and register. Students range in The first Sunday of the month is a Serita G., 347-564-5722; Barbara W., are thought of warmly and wished age from 5 years to 100. 718-320-0500. brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, bilingual service with communion at Trip to Lancaster, Pa.: Come join 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Theatre Committee: (price includes 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses us on Black Friday (11/24) to see the Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish van transportation from Dreiser Loop and bereavements. “Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Service is at 12:30 p.m. opposite rehab center): Our next October and/or November Theater, shopping at Rockvale Square Children: Sunday School time • Sept. 21, (Thurs.). St. Paul CommuJazz up your health with a Senior SPA Mall and dinner at Miller’s Smorgaswill be at 10:30 a.m. Bring your chilnity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. The Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Octobord. Cost is $160/person and $120/ dren, they will have a great time while ber 11 and/or November 8. Come join MAAFA Suite is a stage presentation child 12 and under. If you are interested learning God’s word. us. Just call Claudette D, 718-379-4784 that takes us on a healing journey comin going with us, call Barbara at 347Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/ and Hattie L., 718-671-8449 and leave memorating the “Great Disaster” that 603-7473. If no answer, leave a mesBible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The was slavery, aka African Holocaust. your name, phone number, and date(s). sage and someone will get back to you. Lord said, “Whenever two or more are HOLD THE DATE!! The RETPrice: $50. Performance: 7 p.m. - 11 Flea Market: To all those who came gathered in my name, I am in the midst IREES’ Holiday Luncheon will be on p.m. A few seats left. Traveling by out on Saturday to our Flea Market to of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday Thursday, December 14 at Marina del Lorant bus, Dreiser Loop across from evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. shop and to all the vendors, we just give Rey. H&R Block. Meet/depart: 5:15/5:30 Thursday mornings at noon to 1 p.m. thanks. It was a fabulous day, the p.m. Contact: JoAnn H., 718-710“Wishing that the Autumn brings weather was great, so again thanks to all Come and bring your prayer needs so 9082/Sandra H., 646-319-4303. Bountiful of Happiness and Joy! who supported the church in this we can pray together. Remember that • Sept. 28, (Thurs.). Cabaret LULU HAPPY FALL!” endeavor. —Barbara Penn prayer brings many blessings, which presents “UPTOWN JAM.” For fun, —Claudette Davis

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites you to join us tomorrow at 9 a.m. for worship service in room 49, Einstein Center (2nd floor). One worship service will be held at 9 a.m. until further notice. Sunday School for children and adults will be held immediately after service in the sanctuary. 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. And be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our pastor and the principles of our church, while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards. Wednesday noon worship service will be held in room 38, Einstein Center (2nd floor). Wednesday Bible study classes are held at 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon. Making use of available technology, we will make use of the conference call line for Friday evening prayer service. 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. Everyone is invited to join us for this hour of prayer. The Building Fund Ministry is having a Bake Sale and Jewelry Showcase on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 135 Ein-

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stein Loop, room 51 (lower level). All are invited to come for homemade cakes and pies and find that perfect piece of jewelry while supporting our Building Fund. Co-op City Baptist Church will be celebrating Rev. Dr. Williams’ 25th Pastoral Anniversary at the Marina Del Ray on Saturday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to join us at this celebratory occasion. Tickets are $125 for adults and $85 for children 3 -12 years old. Please note, no tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-862-9243 or 718-3201825. On Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, the Scholarship Ministry will be going back to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. We will spend two days at the museum. There are a few seats left. For additional information or to make your reservation, you may call 718-3790541 or 917-612-1245. On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel. Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb; all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room an additional $586 for a single room. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately. Final payment is due on or before November 12, 2017. For a flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, please call 718671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 718671-1271 or the church at 718-320-3774. —Hattie L. Lucas

On Friday, Sept 15, the Building 29 Association held its first meeting after the summer break. Overall, we had an excellent attendance and hope this will continue! Election ballots were given out, and an election was held. All previous officers were re-elected, but as Norma Jean Barnes (our previous vice president) has re-located, Marie Smith was elected to be our new VP. Also, taking her place as alternate treasurer is new member George (from 29C). Other results: Marie Standford, president; Valerie McNeil, treasurer; Kathy Wood, secretary; Novella Thomas, alternate secretary. James Estwick, Cynthia Dixon, and Josh Harris are building captains. A handout with executive officers’ contact numbers was given out, but cooperators were advised to call CSO as a first resort. The Flea Market from last June was very successful and, in addition to the vendors’ profits, the building association netted $200. Updates were given concerning the Section 5 Association meeting which focused primarily on the good (Section 5 Fun Day) and the bad (several negative activities occurring in Einstein Loop). Also, it seems that two special officers from CCPD will be assigned to Section 5. A variety of concerns from the cooperators included: illegal parking in “no standing” zones, black mold in the building basement and in apartment convectors, aggressive and barking dogs left tied up in public spaces, the very difficult front lobby door lock that only exists in Building 29. Despite our various concerns, a good atmosphere prevailed. Light refreshments were served and a 50/50 raffle was held. Ideas for future activities (bake sale, game nite, exercise class, crafts, children’s activities, etc.) are welcomed. Hope to see you all at our next meeting on October 20! —Katharine Wood

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Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice Assistant Treasurer I have heard so many discussions on the proposed waterfront park in our community. On September 23rd, you FINALLY get your chance to voice your concerns. I ask that you ask the questions and not get caught up with what others write in the papers for political reasons. You get the chance to make a decision on your community, so come out and let your voices be heard. Victory for Service Dogs The New York City Commission on Human Rights recently won its case in defense of a resident of Parkchester South Condominiums who was threatened with eviction over owning a service dog. Reasonable accommodations are real and in the words of President Linda Berk, “Not all disabilities are visible.” Noise Pollution How many of you experienced the following? • Doors being slammed • Furniture being moved • Loud music being played or • People talking loud outside on the balcony • Dogs Barking constantly The problem is Not that they are doing it, but that it is being done on a consistent basis, sometimes late at night or during Sunday. Let’s learn to respect each other and have some consideration for the next person. Some people have to work the next day, while others are seniors and deserve a peaceful environment. I asked that we show some consideration to our neighbors. Security Committee Selected I want to thank those who came out to my first Security Meeting held on September 14th. I have chosen 12 experienced people to serve on the Security Committee. I remind them that we are not in charge of Public Safety; our role is to bring back any

So what would you do? concerns from the community to the committee for resolution. We are the eyes and ears of this community. We all had a chance to meet and question Captain David Perez on the direction he is heading. That’s His-Story There are those who are trying to give you a Black History class on giving away land as if the waterfront park is a black & white issue. It was already proven that NO land was ever given away, which is the reason why you get to express your opinion on this issue on September 23rd. Come out and voice your concerns; remember your Voice is your Vote. Hail to the King Congratulations to NYC Councilman Andy King on his reelection; your victory shows how much the people of CO-OP City truly appreciate your services. To the other candidates, I ask that you stay in the fight by being visible in our community. Don’t only become visible during election time. I have reached out to King’s office for better lighting for Truman High School’s track and the thoughts of putting a recording studio for young adults in the community. Emotional Wellness Class is back in session and so are the many things that will distract them like gangs, drugs, guns and bullying. All of these can lead to stress and/or suicide. I call on all parents to focus on emotional wellness. Most of us focus on physical wellness and ignore mental wellness. Our children today tend to self-diagnose and self-medicate. This is where they believe that taking someone’s medication is the solution to their problems. School-to-prison pipeline… …is a metaphor used to describe the increasing patterns of contact students have with the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems as a result of the recent practices implemented by educational institutions, zero tolerance policies, and the use of police in schools. The metaphor is currently a hot topic of debate in discussions surrounding educational disciplinary policies as media coverage of youth violence and mass incarceration has grown during the early

21st Century. The solution is staying involved in your child’s school progression. Building Meetings Please invite me to your meeting to discuss Security issues. Contact me at jrice@riverbayboard.com. Old School Trivia Answers Atom Ant Slinky Under Dog Rockem Sockem Robot Courageous Cat Operation El Caban (Horse) Jumping Jacks Mighty Mouse Duncan YoYo Next: Name five Old School candies or name five Bill Cosby movies. Help for Harvey Donation I am still accepting donations, NOT MONEY, for the people in Texas. I am requesting the following: • Non-perishable canned foods (no expire dates) • Water • Clothing (new) • Disposable diapers (all sizes) • Soap, shampoo, brushes, combs, toothbrushes • First aid supplies, analgesic medications • Infant, toddler and children clothing • Underwear (all sizes both gender) • Feminine hygiene products • Socks, knit hats, coats and jackets (all sizes) • Air mattresses / cots • Paper goods (spoons, plates, forks, knives, bowls) • Anything you bring in any size will be donated DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: October 10th. The Co-op City branch NAACP will again be working in conjunction with the NYC Department of Correction for direct delivery. All donations can be dropped off at the branch. For information, please call 718-320-3210; Office hours, M-W-F, 11-4 p.m. A “big thanks” to those who already gave. 3rd Annual Community Service Award Tonight is the night we will be honoring our community’s best & brightest for their services to our community. This event will be held at the Einstein Community Center, room #45, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Come out and be part of the experience.

Co-op City Democratic Club The CCDC wishes to thank everyone who came out to enjoy our first Primary Rally to get out the vote. We thank all of our club members and our cosponsors, Mr. Marcos Crespo, chair of the Bronx Democratic County Committee; and Mr. George Clarke, president of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club. We have worked together to make the Primary Rally of September 7, 2017 a huge success. We also thank all of our guests, Mr. Ruben Diaz, Jr., our Bronx borough president; Marcos Crespo, chair of Bronx County Committee; Letitia James, public advocate; Scott M. Stringer, comptroller; Mr. Andy King, councilman; and Mr. Fidel Gomez, Civil Court judge. All the candidates we supported actually came out in

appreciation of our support and they all won the Democratic Primary, including Mayor Bill De Blasio who was unable to attend our rally, but he did join us on our baseball field on Sunday, October 10th. The refreshments were great although the line was long, the food was plentiful and we all ate well. We all had fun enjoying the candidates, their jokes and what they'd like to do in the future for our city. We also thank the following photographers: Mr. Alfred Lynch, Jr., Mr. Jerome Rice and Mr. Rodney Saunders for an awesome job and a lot of pictures. We also thank our soloist, Mr. Jermaine Antoney from the Co-op City Baptist Church. Thank you to our clergy who opened and closed our program, Rev. Dr. Shel-

don E. Williams and Rev. Dr. Robert Smith. Now we must prepare for our General Election on Tuesday, November 7. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE. Please remember that CCDC is having our fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, at the Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10469, from 12-5 p.m. We will have good folks, great food and hot music. Please join us if you can. For further information, please call June Grimes at (347) 457-8249. If you are interested in joining our club, please contact me, Shirley J. Saunders, Female District Leader, at (646) 245-1795. —Shirley J. Saunders

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Open Door Ministries When God Presses the Reset Button “Moses spent forty years thinking he was somebody; forty years learning he was nobody; and forty years discovering what God can do with a nobody.” –Dwight L. Moody Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man whom You chasten, O LORD, and whom You teach out of Your law; Psalm 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. God is responsible for the consequences of your obedience. You are responsible for the consequences of your disobedience. –Dr. Charles Stanley Galatians 6:7-9 Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside. He deludes himself who attempts to delude God. Whatever a man sows he will reap. 8 For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. Integrity – keeping a commitment after the circumstances that led you to make the commitment have changed. –David Jeremiah Matthew 18 The man who was forgiven much but forgave little – he thought he was out of trouble and returned to his wicked ways – there was no real repentance. Matthew 24 A wicked servant began to do evil because his master was away for long. John 5:14 Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.” The Prodigal son returns with no demands – knowing that he deserves nothing after he wasted everything. Luke 15:17 When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28. Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program will resume in October. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 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. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women 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. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 24, when we will celebrate The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Rev. Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. End of Summer: All groups are back in session. Please be sure to bring or send out your children and grandchildren to Sunday school.

Fundraising Events: 1. Our Annual Home Style Dinner Sale will take place at the church on Saturday, September 30, from noon until sold out. 2. Our Annual Post Thanksgiving Day Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino will be on Saturday, November 25. $40 p.p. Deluxe Motor Coach leaves from Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m. For seating, please contact June Grimes at 347-357-8249 as soon as possible. We are depending on your support for these events. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. Also, per June’s announcement last Sunday, we are doing a special collection of various items for the hurricane victims. Please bring these items to the church no later than the first week in October. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger and of great kindness.” —Psalm 145:8 —Merville Chambers

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Welcome back. Our general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 7 p.m., Bartow, room 31. Topics for discussion are setting our agenda for the coming months, guest speakers, getting out the vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7th, and any other items you would like to add to the agenda. September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s celebrate their contributions to our nation. Town Hall Meeting to discuss proposed Waterfront Park is today, Saturday, 23rd, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Little League Field on Co-op City Boulevard. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

Our first meeting of the new season is scheduled for October 17 at 7:30 p.m. We have a marvelous guest speaker, Mr. Jerome L. Rice. Mr. Rice is a new director on the Riverbay Board. He is knowledgeable, current in his thinking, and has been active in Co-op City for many years. Mr. Rice is also an excellent speaker. This is a meeting you should not miss. Our association room is located in 32B, first floor rear. Our meetings are generally 90 minutes in length. There are door prizes, a fifty-fifty and light refreshments. Mr. Rice will be answering questions, so if you want to find out what is really happening, you owe it to yourself to "come on down." —Lorna Smith

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Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Pre-Brokered Deals Disenfranchise The Community

Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins As I stated in last week's viewpoint, the full Board was not consulted prior to the selection of September 23, 2017 for the Town Hall Meeting. Most are familiar with the Jewish Holidays which fall in September and perhaps had greater thought been given to the scheduling, this wouldn't have been a date chosen as it’s Shabbat Shuvah, the special Shabbat that occurs between Rosh Hashanah, and the Day of Yom Kippur. Incidentally, the rain date selected is September 30, Yom Kippur. In my opinion, there is a pattern of inconsideration that surrounds the selection of these dates and this is really unfortunate for the community. I believe the Memorandum of Donation was prebrokered and my experience on this Board suggests that the 8 votes were secured before the actual vote was taken. This is a great disservice to the community as any opposing views were defeated prior to the vote being taken, though we received two-days notice. It is futile to re-litigate that aspect, but I referred to it so that if you plan to go to the Town Hall you might want to ask questions along these lines: 1. Given the fact that we pay the tab for our security and garbage, why is this Board so eager to give the City of New York yet another free pass? 2. Is this a "benefit" needed at this time? If so, why? There have been numerous cooperators who have offered their professional services to build a waterfront on this same land. Why can't this be brought before the full Board for consideration?

3. Is there truly any gain to now having, in addition to the Little League Field, additional land not controlled by the cooperators of Co-op City? If the citizens of New York in other parts of the Bronx, and the remaining four boroughs knew about this additional space that they can now take full advantage of because it will no longer be private property, but belongs to the City, why wouldn't they? I've seen the homeless on our benches sleeping. CCPD will usher them away. I know that there are those who continuously come back regardless of the trespass danger because they see Co-op City as a safe place to stay overnight. This PUBLIC space will now become open to anyone who is a citizen of New York City, as it should because it's PUBLIC. 4. Why hasn't a feasibility study been done and why are we being told to accept that the cost to us would be so much more prohibitive than if we GIVE the land to the City to develop? 5. This Riverbay Board majority are many of the same ones who for 2 years insisted that the community suffered as a result of the land GIVEN to the City of New York that now houses the Education Park consisting of Truman HS, P.S. 153 and P.S. 178, M.S. 180 and M.S. 181 and that we, the cooperators, (community) no longer have "free" access to the amenities within these schools. What changed? Why is this any different from the previous land giveaways? 6. Finally, ask specifically in regards to this issue for a vote by the majority of shareholders, Section 5 – Voting of the Riverbay Corporation states that "(a) At all meetings of shareholders, all questions which are not specifically regulated by statute or by these By-laws shall be determined by a vote of a majority of shareholders present and voting at the meeting, except that voting for directors shall be plurality of

those voting." To be sure, I believe this question will receive push back which is why I am seeking outside legal counsel as I have in other matters regarding the execution of the By-Laws, in specific cases. If, when asked for a vote by ballot, you, the cooperators, are denied, a huge red flag should be raised. I am against the Memorandum of Donation because, in my opinion, it is without merit. The arguments raised thus far as to why it is necessary are counter to what the majority of the Board decided during the Budget process. However, somehow it worked its way back into discussion after a call from the Mayor requesting that the Board approve and back this proposal, curious at best. I perceive no benefit to this community of hardworking shareholders. I do anticipate an unnecessary cost that will be passed onto us all that is not currently being fully discussed and that's unfortunate. When one doesn't have control I appreciate all who have called and sent emails expressing concerns and I respect those who have expressed that you will not attend. I encourage all to attend. This is our community and we each have one vote! Let your voice be heard and remind this Board that this is a democracy, not a dictatorship. To further that point, regardless of the offensive Resolution that seeks to force Board members to attend an Annual Board Retreat, I am still not attending. So my name is being printed now, by me. If it passes and you still desire to hear from me, your duly elected Board member, feel free to continue to contact me and as usual I will respond, djenkins@riverbayboard.com or (718) 644-0951. If it passes, you will need to reach me by phone as the resolution threatens to disable email contact. I will not be bullied by anyone.

Newsong Church I Love My Church – Part III The core values at Newsong Church are simple. We strive to Love God, Love Others & Serve the World. We didn’t just come up with these values, they come from the words of Jesus Himself. The Greatest Commandment 34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”—Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV) Like many people today, the Sadducees and the Pharisees were religious. They looked down on others who were different from them. They claimed to love God, but they failed to show that love to others around them. It’s possible to know a lot about God, and never really know God. The Sadducees and Pharisees were so busy trying to follow all the rules to prove their love for God, that they failed to

understand the essence of them. That essence is love. Jesus is saying that if you truly love God, then you will prove it by loving others the same way you love yourself. Religion says I will love you if change. Jesus says that God loves you even if you don’t change. Religion says if you change first, you can be part of us. Jesus says come follow Me just as you are, and learn from Me. At Newsong, we take this commandment seriously. We’re all on a journey to love God, and to show that we love God by loving & serving others, no matter what their life is like. God, in His grace and mercy has revealed His amazing love to us through His Son Jesus. None of us deserves it, none of us have earned it. We believe that we love an invisible God by loving and serving visible people! We hope you’ll start your own journey this Sunday at 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. *Please Note: Due to circumstances beyond our control, our September 24th & October 1st services will be relocated to 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31. Come see why we say, “I love my church!” Need more information about Newsong Church? Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org. —Pastor Mike Tolone

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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 44 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian Love. All are welcome. Please keep the hurricane victims in your prayers. Order of Services: Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6 - 9 p.m. Upcoming Events (New time) 1. Women’s Bible Study: held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Next scheduled date is October 14. 2. Join us as we travel to the Blue Mountain Christian Youth Retreat, New Ringgold, PA on Friday, October 27 - Sunday, October 29. Children: $108; youth: $138.80; adults: $158.80. Rates include accommodations, meals, snacks, juice and water. All are welcomed. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact: Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Indria Drayton or Sis. Dominique Hodge.

3. Saturday, November 4th is our Annual Building Fund Banquet at the Seashore Restaurant & Marina on City Island. Come and enjoy a delicious, four-course meal, fellowship and fun. Donation: Adults, $70. Youth, $30. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for tickets. Please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718-6428943 or call the church at 718-671-8746. 4. Next Generation for Christ Ministry YOUTH EXPLOSION on Saturday, November 11 at 2:30 p.m. Theme: “I’m Not Ashamed.” Scripture: Romans 1:16 NIV - “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believed: first to the Jew, them the Gentile. 5. FREE MAMMOGRAMS, the Church of New Vision supports Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday, November 18th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; the Women’s Fellowship will sponsor a St. Barnabas Hospital Mobile Mammography Van which will be stationed outside the church. You may register by contacting Sis. L. Scott at 718.671.2623 or email _JScott2000@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support! Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone (718) 671·8746 or (203) 3743020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church. —Sis. Carol Haque

Community Protestant Church life and have it more abundantly (John On behalf of our pastor, Reverend 10:10). We encourage you to bring Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church your child, children or grandchildren family, welcome to Community Protesto Sunday School and we look fortant Church, a church of love and ward to seeing you. understanding, located at 1659 East Other Scheduled Events Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; teleOn Wednesdays, at 12 p.m., please phone, (718) 862-9172. join Pastor Owens for NOON DAY Regular Church Schedule PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Sunday School - 9 a.m. Prayer, Praise and Testimony. ReWorship Service - 11 a.m. freshments will be served. RSVP, Communion Service - Every first (718) 862-9172. and third Sundays Sunday, October 8 at 6 p.m. – A Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power Very Special Worship Service. The – Wednesday at 12 p.m. community is invited to share in Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – the ORDINATION OF DEACONS Wednesday at 7 p.m. SERVICE at Community Protestant. The following programs are at the Saturday, October 14th, 3 p.m. – Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop The Sepia Players Ministry presents North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services — Tues- “Deacon Willie’s Last Will and Testament,” written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. day, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. - 11 Donation: $20. For tickets, call (718) a.m. 513-3308 or (718) 655-7241. Neighborhood Bible Study — Saturday, October 21st, 9 p.m. – Thursday at 10:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. – CPC presents the South Extension of Prayer and Worship Carolina Dance, “A Denim Affair.” Service – Every first, second and third (No sneakers), Dreiser Auditorium, Fridays at 7:00 p.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Sunday School Is Now In Session Music by DJ Pressley. Tickets: $25 Every Sunday At 9 a.m. in advance. (No tickets sold at Sunday School is really a part of door.) For tickets, call (718) 862our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, 9172, (718) 320-4278 or (917) 9158237. many of us benefitted and know its The doors of Community Protesvalue. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, tant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believan opportunity is provided for chilers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You dren to learn about the Bible, to grow are cordially invited to come in, join in grace, to show love and respect for in and receive your blessing. one another and to live more abundant —Evan G. Mitchell lives. Jesus came that we might have

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church Is doomsday September 23, 2017? Online articles published September 17, 2017 by the Washington Post, Fox News and a host of others reported on the theory of a Christian numerologist that the world as we know it will end on September 23, 2017. While countless prophesies over the years have claimed to be privy to the ‘end’ of the world, truth is, no one will ever know that. These spurious claims only fuel the skeptics and attempts to divert the truth of the gospel—the good news—of salvation, mercy, and reconciliation with God through Jesus. The Bible clearly states that the purpose of Christ coming to earth as a man was to, in part, personally show humankind the principles and lifestyle of Heaven. The promise is that He will offer us the Holy Spirit to teach us individually how to live as ‘Christ-ians,’ and at His return at an appointed time, He will fetch His people and present them to the Father. That time is not known by anyone. The Bible states, “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.” – Matthew 24:36 (NLT) Yes, a lot of the signs of the end are all around us. False religious teachers, mentioned in Matthew 24:5, 6, natural disasters, earthquakes, starvation in parts of the world (also in Matthew 24) and of the perilous times and moral decay that will be evident (2 Timothy 3:1-4). Who have not heard of the rumors of war (Matthew 24), peace talks (1 Thessalonians 5:2, 3), and so on. To learn more on this subject, please

see our contact information below. We have no cause for alarm if we are ready (Matt 24:42-44). No need to have our hearts fail us for fear of what is to come upon the earth (Luke 21:26). In fact, there is a settling of the heart when we consider the word of God to us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” If your heart is troubled, then find rest in Jesus. We welcome you to join us in Bible study and fellowship. All are welcome. Services and Community Outreach Sundays — Self-Defense Classes, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays — Telephone Bible Study, 712-451-0929, Access code 248075#, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesdays – Midafternoon Prayer Service, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday – Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Wednesday – Night Prayer meeting, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday – Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m. Saturday – Divine Worship, 11 a.m. Saturday – Adventist Youth Program, 3:30 p.m. Saturday – Bible Study, 4:30 p.m. Saturday – Vespers @ sunset September 23 – Music Day October 1 – Disabilities EXPO, Dreiser Auditoriums, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventist churchconnect.org/ —Cheryl C. Silvera

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C

4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED

The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES

The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Council Of Negro Women

“Civil Rights Never Sleep”

Health Fair – Today, Saturday, September 23, is our 8th Annual Community Health Fair. The fair will take place in room 4, Dreiser Community Center from 1 – 4 p.m. We are looking forward to once again bringing to our community free health information, free health testing and free healthy snacks. The Mammography ScanVan will be outside the center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. performing free mammograms. You must make an appointment for your free mammogram by calling 1-800-564-6868 in advance. Also, Dr. Viren Patel from Dreiser Physical Therapy will be giving workshops during the afternoon. At our Health Fair, you will again be offered the opportunity to join our organization. If you have a friend or neighbor who is already a member of NCNW, talk with her about our activities. Check us out on Facebook.com/ Ncnwcoopcity Bethune. Connecticut Winery & Foxwoods Casino Trip – On Saturday, November 4, we will be visiting the Stonington Vineyards in Connecticut. They are celebrating their 30th year in business and will give us a guided tour of the vineyard, wine tasting and we’ll receive a souvenir glass. Of course, your favorite wines are available for purchase. Our next stop will be at Foxwoods Resort Casino. We’ll receive a bonus voucher to enjoy all-you-can-eat at the luncheon buffet and a full afternoon of gaming. There’s also shopping at the indoor Tanger outlet stores. Our bus will be leaving from Dreiser Center in front of the Physical Therapy Center at 8:00 a.m. sharp. The price for this exciting day trip is $85 (No refunds). Payments can be mailed to NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For further information, call (718) 655-9034, (718) 379-3788 or (718) 320-2366. National Council of Negro Women, Inc. North East Leadership Training Conference – NCNW alternates years with a biennial National Convention and a regional Leadership Training Conference. This year, our North East Leadership Training Conference (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic States) will be hosted by the NYS Conveners Team on December 1 – 3. The conference will be held at the beautiful Honor’s Haven Resort & Conference Center, 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, NY 12428. The conference theme will be “Fortified by the past … focused on the future.” Members will be receiving registration forms by email and extra forms will be available in room 14 for members who do not have e-mail. The prices quoted on the registration forms include a 2-hour cocktail reception on Friday night, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, plus room and board and all conference materials. Hurricane Devastation – We in Co-op City Section are praying for our sister members and their families in Texas, Louisiana, U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that have been affected by this horrific hurricane season. —Joyce Howard

Contact us: 718-320-3210/naacpc• Air mattresses / cots city2210@gmail.com. • Paper goods (spoons, plates, forks, 3rd Annual Community knives, bowls) Service Award Anything you bring in any size will Tonight is the night we will be honbe donated. oring our community’s best & brightDeadline For Donations: October est for their services to our commu10th nity. This event will be held at the EinThis branch will again be working stein Community Center, room #45, in conjunction with the NYC Departfrom 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Come out and be ment of Correction for direct delivery. part of the experience. All donations can be dropped off at Help for Harvey Donation the branch. For information, please I am still accepting donations, not call 718-320-3210; OFC. HOURS: money, for the people in Texas. I am M-W-FRI., 11-4 p.m. A Big thanks to requesting the following: those who already gave. • Non-perishable canned foods (no On November 7th, vote “NO” to the expired dates) Constitution Convention. Cast your • Water “No” vote on the back of your ballot. It’s • Clothing (new) unfair; DON’T let Private Corporate • Disposable diapers (all sizes) Interests Overshadow YOUR RIGHTS! • Soap, shampoo, brushes, combs, What’s at stake – Don’t Lose: toothbrushes Pensions for State, County and • First aid supplies, analgesic medCity Employees! ications Rights of Union Workers to Negoti• Infant, toddler and children clothate Contracts! ing Healthcare in NYS Would Be Jeop• Underwear (all sizes both gender) ardized! • Feminine hygiene products Millions of Tax Payer Dollars • Socks, knit hats, coats and jackets Being Wasted! (all sizes) —Jerome Rice

Carver Loop Civic Association Welcome back, fellow cooperators! It’s good to gather once again as we begin our journey into Fall. Give thanks to Clara Evans who opened 9/11 meeting with inspirations praising God for our continued health. 50/50 raffle drawn by Jean Mickens was awarded to James Dennis! Magdalen Lewis began: Opened floor: Items of concern – apartment subleasing and dog ownership. “See something, say something.” As cooperators, we must reinforce adherence to rules/regulations regarding these matters. Introduced guest speaker, Reverend Dr. Deborah Jenkins, Riverbay Board of Directors, addressed: elevators, inventory, basketball courts, building improvements, land giveaway, and Board development/team building meeting. Elevators: Reverend Jenkins is very concerned about elevator safety. Our current elevators need new replacement motors to support functionality. This comes at additional costs to cooperators. She explained complexities and time involved in seeking new vendors bids. Inventory: Accountability – an issue continually being addressed. Co-op houses main warehouse, “Central Stores,” and 20 satellites. Unfortunately controls/communications within departments aren’t well integrated. Although Management has taken steps to assess inventory, discrepancies exist. This inefficiency costs cooperators! Bellamy Loop Basketball resolution drawing much attention. Riverbay approved City and County Paving Corporation to reconstruct basketball court. After work began, project costs increased, now a change order requires Board approval. Questions raised; contingencies incorporated into contracts would save Riverbay and obligate service providers accountability/retribution. Building Improvements: Building15A is a prototype of proposed accessibility improvements throughout Co-op. Reverend Jenkins explained project is twofold. 1) Meet ADA federal mandated regulations on doors/intercom systems and 2) lobby entrance beautification. Board currently exploring/investigating options to best implement changes cost effectively. Land Giveaway: Original vote between Riverbay and the City of New York approved a Memorandum of Donation of 2.28 acre parcel of land to be developed by the City of New York as a public waterfront park. Upon further review/consideration, a resolution was submitted to rescind. Topic of much debate within the community and the Board. Questions raised: why give land away vs. leasing for revenue. Board Development/Team Building Meeting: Cost $10,000. Issue: not whether training is necessary, but should meetings be held onsite (nominal) or offsite (exorbitant) cost. We thank Reverend Dr. Deborah Jenkins for her time, honesty and transparency in answering questions and explaining complexities involving various issues/projects. She stressed the importance as cooperators to voice opinions on issues/Management decisions because we’re all affected! 9/23 Town Hall: Not only must we show up, but show out! Riverbay will undertake over $100 million in new capital construction projects. The Board must work to prevent situations of overpayment and negligence in contract negotitations from happening. We must participate/share in ownership of OUR corporation! Our next meeting will be Monday, October 2nd. We welcome all shareholders to attend. —Toni Thomas

Section 5 Association The NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210, tonight, Saturday, September 23, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., the Community Service Award will be presented to Mr. Robert Hedgepeth, Section 5 Association president & Building 31 Association president. Section 5 and neighbors, get your tickets; call 718-320-3210. Let’s show our support. Voter’s Guide – Remember to keep the voter’s guide that you received in the mail for the November election. The voter’s guide provides interesting profiles of the candidates seeking elections for the offices of Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and City Council. It also provides information on who can vote and other important information. Become familiar with the names of your local public officials, as well as what and how they are to serve the community of their constituents. Mission Statement –The mission of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5. To act as a liaison between Management and the building and townhouse associations in all problem areas. To assist maximum participation in each individual association, and to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. —H. Overman

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors. Hope you are enjoying this late summer weather, autumn will begin on September 22. We will have our General Meeting on Tuesday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the association room. Doors open at 6:0 p.m. We will serve refreshments and have a 50/50 drawing, please come down and meet and greet our guest speaker, Officer Pitt from Riverbay Dept. of Public Safety. He is assigned to the Section 3 community and all are encouraged to come; new move-ins and young adults are included. Floor Captains needed; please contact Ms. Kelly at 718-320-030. Thank you. Reminder: General meeting on Tuesday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Stay alert! If you see something, say something! —Gertie Brown

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Building 9 Association

Greetings: Welcome back! Town Hall meeting, today, at the Little League Field from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to discuss the “Memorandum of Donation” of 2.28 acres of Co-op City land. Please attend with your questions and/or comments. We have a busy schedule for the year ahead. Our stated goal is to inform, engage and inspire you. Please check our bulletin boards for the most up-to-date information. As you know, I take participation in our community activities and governance very seriously. For instance, before I became your building president, I already served on various Riverbay Corporation committees and I belong to organizations within and outside this community that have the stated mission of making and keeping our building and our community safe, affordable and clean. It is imperative that engaged and involved shareholders are allowed access to participation in the process. Your community involvement helps improve and ensure your quality of life. Every shareholder with the time and the interest should get involved. I continue to urge you to attend building association meetings, join Riverbay Corporation committees, volunteer at the garden, at the food pantry, at your child’s school, etc. Most importantly, familiarize yourself with the issues. Get involved! “It is when you have done your work honestly, when you have contributed your share to the common fund, that you begin to live.” —E.V. Debs For the record, the former Security Committee chairman invited me, as your building president and former Security committee member, to attend the September 15th FIRST RESPONDERS event, however, that invitation was rescinded by the new committee leadership. Two shareholder families in Building 9-B summoned me to the 12th floor and advised me that the compactor room is dirty, roaches have been sighted in the compactor room, in the corridor and in at least one person’s apartment. It is the responsibility of EVERY shareholder to report conditions that adversely affect their floor to the CSO or relevant Riverbay department for appropriate action. The Building 9B interior exit door was found to be unsecured. Thank you to Ms. English, CSO 1, for responding personally and promptly to the concern. An outside contractor replaced the door and frame on September 15th. Thanks to one of our neighbors being vigilant, the problem could be addressed quickly. This is your home. If you see something, say something. The Section Two Alliance has our classic ‘Straight Out of Co-op City’ t-shirts available for purchase in light blue, purple and black, children and adult sizes. Please join us at the Community Garden on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays while the weather is still nice enough to enjoy the activities. Reminder: The Foxwoods-Patti LaBelle concert is Saturday, October 21st! “Fools create chaos and disharmony, Leaders forge alliances. Perceived power does not change you. It reveals who you really are.” “When they go low, we go high.” –Michelle Obama —Linda Collins

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. The summer is over so soon, hope all enjoyed it. Are you enjoying our beautiful flowers, trees and landscape of nature? Thank our gardeners who do a splendid job of tending to our grounds. Please remember Texas, Florida and all those who have suffered such devastation with our prayers, volunteering and donations Game Night – is Friday, September 29, 7 to 9 p.m. Lite snacks to enjoy. Please join us on a delightful bus outing to the MOHEGAN SUN CASINO in Connecticut on Friday, October 20. Price: $40, $10 slot rebate and $15 meal voucher. NO REFUNDS. Bus will leave 9 a.m. sharp from Einstein Loop Community Center. RETURN DROP-OFF at Dreiser by H&R Block, Asch Loop by library and Einstein Center. Note: Payments will be accepted on Wednesday, September 27, 4 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of Bldg. 27C to hold your seat. Checks or money orders may be mailed to Ms. Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl. Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. If any questions, please contact Margie at 718-379-4629 or Sharon at 718-671-1905 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Happy birthday to all in this month. We extend our sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating a birthday or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association. Please keep our Board and community in prayer. We wish the new directors and the Board well as they continue to move forward and make wise decisions to protect the interest of the people and their homes. Pray for leaders in the world for peace and stability. —H. Overman

Section 4 Partnership

Celebration of Us/Thank you dinner We had a marvelous time and turnout last Friday evening. It was our Celebration of Us/Thank you dinner given by the president of the Section 4 Partnership for all of its members and volunteers to the 1st Annual Ice Cream Social. This was well deserved by a phenomenal team. There was a wonderful hot buffet and for dessert, a delicious cake baked by our own Eleanor Bailey and, of course, it was topped by a choice of three flavors of ice cream! The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in CO-OP City that make up the sectional geographic which is referred to as CO-OP City’s Section 4 (i.e., Building 20 - Asch Loop, Building 21 - Bellamy Loop, Building 22 - CO-OP City Boulevard, Buildings 23, 24, 25 - Benchley Place, the Adler Place Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses). The Partnership meets every Friday, 7:30 - 8:30, in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). Come and get involved. Email: section4patrtnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939. Section 4 Partnership Mission Statement The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come. —Michelle Marbury

Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser). We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful Children Ministry focused on learning God’s word. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama and counseling, among many other activities. Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería y mucho mas. We also have a Food Pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992 in case there is no one in the office. Please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back. Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada. Thought for the week 7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. –Psalm 4: 7-8 Reflexion para la semana 7 Tú diste alegría a mi corazón Mayor que la de ellos cuando abundaba su grano y su mosto. 8 En paz me acostaré, y asimismo dormiré; Porque sólo tú, Jehová, me haces vivir confiado. Salmo 4: 7-8 English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study. Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Event Live entertainment, singing, dance, comedy, skits, poetry. Free admission, October 6 at 7 p.m. —Pastor Sam Colon

Be respectful of your neighbors. Follow the rules of the community.

Fri., Sept. 29

Thurs., Sept. 28 Wed., Sept. 27 Tues., Sept. 26 Mon., Sept. 25

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017

Bartow

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m. Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Weight Management

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Dreiser Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Orange juice Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Stuffed cabbage w/beef Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Mauzone toasted Bartow Center – 10:00 a.m. Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month barley & onion Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Steamed carrots Bingo 1-2 p.m. Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Whole wheat bread Cell Phone & iPad Training (New Basic Card Games 2-4 p.m. Diabetes Support Group 2nd Fresh fruit Time) 11:00-12:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Monday, 1:00 p.m. Alt: Salmon salad Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Apple juice Word Games:9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Lemon chicken Walking Club: 10:30 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m. Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Rice-a-Roni Bingo: 12:30-2:00 p.m. Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m.–11:30 Green beans Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 a.m., Aud. B Whole wheat bread p.m.,1st and 3rd Tues. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Fresh fruit by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45 Karaoke Card Games: 2-4 p.m. Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Alt: Egg salad Dominoes: 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie 1 p.m. Computer Class – Rm. 13; Beginner 10- Orange pineapple juice Blood Pressure: Every 1st and 3rd Wed11 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. nesday 9-10 a.m. Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Southwest turkey Only 6 seats available. Games 9:30-11 a.m. meatloaf Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Kale w/tomato 9:30-10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Spelling Bee 10 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Bingo 1-2 p.m. Mashed potatoes Tai Chi 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Whole wheat bread Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Computer Lab Canned pears African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Alt: Tuna salad Art Class 1-3 p.m. Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Orange juice Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 9:30-10:30 a.m. Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Breaded Pollock fish Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Rm. 8 Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., fillet, Yellow rice Rm. 35, 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m. BarBraised red cabbage Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. tow Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Whole wheat bread Spanish Class 1–2 p.m., Rm. 13 Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Fresh fruit Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Bingo 1- 2 p.m. Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Alt: Curried chicken Card Games 2-4 p.m. 1–2 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 salad Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Drama Club 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Apple juice Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Roasted chicken Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 9:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sweet potato sauté Games 2-4 p.m. Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Spanish Heritage Event Card Cauliflower soufflé Pokeno 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Rm. 8 Challah bread Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th, 10 a.m. No Activities Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Alt: Gefilte Fish 11:30 a.m. Rm. 45 Menu for the Bartow Sr. (New) Free Oil Painting Classes Rm. Bingo Rm. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Card Games, Dominoes 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 38, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Ctr. Is in the Article

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

(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.

Non-Kosher Curried chicken legs Black beans & rice Cabbage w/shredded carrots

Beef meatballs in tomato sauce Pasta Garden salad Mixed vegetables

Homemade roast pork Spanish style Steamed kale Yuca

Teriyaki chicken breast Brown rice Steamed vegetables

Fish w/Creole sauce Baked sweet potato Steamed spinach

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

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. 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., Sept. 29th, Tue., Oct. 17th, Fri., Oct. 20th & 27th, 9 a.m. – 2 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 which will speed up the process. Western Beef Supermarket, Bruckner Boulevard – Mon., Sept. 25th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Tues., Sept. 26th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait List. Falls Prevention workshop – Tues., Sept. 26th, 1 p.m. JASA Bartow Main office. Please sign up in the senior centers. Storm King Art Center, Cornwall, NY – Wed., Sept. 27th, $20 per person (Cash Only, No Checks). Lunch included. Known as one of the world’s leading sculpture parks. Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. Please wear comfortable shoes (Wait list). Medicare Presentation @ Q & A Workshop w/United Healthcare – Thurs., Sept. 28th, 11

a.m.-12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, room 7. St. Mary’s Recreation Center Pool – Fri., Sept. 29th, $3. 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. If you wish to become a member, please come to JASA Bartow office, fill out an application. Membership is non-refundable. Must be a member to participate in the activities. No exceptions. Spanish Heritage Event – Fri., Sept. 29th, $4 in advance and $6 @ the door, Bartow Senior Center or Courtyard, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Menu: Roasted chicken, sweet plantain, rice & beans, pernil (pork), carrots & string beans, dessert. Entertainment to be announced. National Museum of African American History, Washington, DC – Wed., Oct. 18, $85. Dreiser, 7:15 a.m.; Bartow, 7:30 a.m. & Einstein, 7:45 a.m. Payment deadline, Mon., Sept. 18 (Wait list). Stew Leonard’s – Wed., Oct. 4th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. JASA Closed for SUCCOTH, Thurs., Oct. 5th. Closed for Simchat Torah, Fri., Oct. 13th. Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Oct. 6th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wal-Mart – Tues., Oct. 10th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m. Empire – Tues., Oct. 10th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Target Throggsneck Mall, TJ Maxx, Skech-

ers Footwear Outlet – Wed., Oct. 11, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Sands Casino in Pennsylvania – Sat., Nov. 11, $40. Coach bus. Pick-up: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. On-Call driver needed, with CDL Passenger Endorsement License. Applications available at JASA NORC Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9 a.m.3 p.m. Volunteer (will train) to teach Stay Well Exercise Class – Dreiser Senior Center, Mondays, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Contact Dreiser Senior Center, 718-320-1345, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Mon to Fri.

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AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Looking to volunteer in your community. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax-filing help to those who need it most. AARP is looking for compassionate & friendly individuals to join the team of local volunteers for the upcoming tax season. You’ll receive training and continued support in a welcoming environment. This program offers free tax preparation help to anyone, with special attention to older, low-income tax payers. AARP understands that many individuals may miss out on credits and deductions they earned because they can’t afford to pay for professional tax preparation. Sign up to volunteer for the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program. Contact: taxaide@aarp.org. Heartfelt Condolence to the family of our member Shirley Mack. Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, 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. 2017 Tour Activities December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA). Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch; $609/person – double; $798 - single; $50 deposit due with reservation; $150 due 7/30; $150 due 8/30; Balance due 10/31. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. April 10, 2018-April 11, 2018: Sight & Sound Theatre & Sands Casino. Motorcoach trip to Sands Casino with casino bonus and shopping; next day (after breakfast) to Sight & Sound spectacular production of “Jesus” to experience the greatest rescue story of all time (reserved seating); dinner & breakfast coupons. $309/person - double; $395 – single; $295/person triple. $50/per person deposit + optional travel protection due a.s.a.p.; Final payment due February 23, 2018. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Bingo – Sunday, September 24th, at 1:30 p.m., tomorrow with Stephen in our club room #39. All are welcome. Admission, $5 for 3 cards and $1 for Jackpot Sheets. Bring your daubers. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Full Card Jackpot will be played in three parts. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Bingo – Wednesday, September 27th, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served. “Come Blow Your Horn” – Thursday, October 12th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. It’s a very funny play by Neil Simon. Also, you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch and all the desserts you can eat. They are delicious. Price is $79 for show, lunch and transportation. All money must be paid by September 21. All tickets are sold, there are no more seats. There is a waiting list. Starting October 1st, we will be selling the seats of those who have not paid. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Sands Casino, PA – Tuesday, October 24th. Price is $33. Rebate, $20 for play and $5 toward

food. There is a Steelworks Buffet and Grill among other restaurants. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. To all members: Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of September: Mary Smith and Janice Brown. Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ($1 for refreshments and snacks). Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on wonderful trips. Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen, it’s 347-847-1941. Visit Stephen in room 39 every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Welcome back, members. Hoping you had a fantastic summer vacation. Crab Shanty, Tuesday, October 17. Members Luncheon at 1:30 p.m.; $28 per person. Menu choices of shrimp broiled or fried, chicken parmesan, BBQ spare ribs or chicken with ribs, shrimp scampi, Tilapia, all served with baked potato, French fries and dessert. For all of the above agenda, please call Lydia, (718) 671-3005, or Annie Eutsey, (718) 320-1874. Foxwood’s Casino, Tuesday, October 10. Cost is $38 per person. More details to follow. As always, good health and healing are wished to call. Remember to give a call to those who are home-bound or in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and will know that they are in your thoughts and prayers. —Lydia Ruas

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Note: 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, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. Candle Lighting for Friday, September 22, at 6:35 p.m. The Synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a Kiddush. We need a few Jewish men on Saturday morning. If a member can bring a friend to enjoy Services between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Services For Rosh Hashanah: This year, Rabbi Kronengold and Cantor Joseph Ringel will conduct our High Holy Day Services. September 22nd, Friday Services is at 8:15 a.m.; Shofar at 10:30; Sermon by Cantor Ringel, Mincha to be announced. September 23th, Saturday Services at 9:00 a.m. Shabbat ends at 7:31 p.m. Services for Yom Kippur, Friday, September 29; Candle Lighting, 6:22 p.m.; Kol Nidre Services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 30, Services at 8:00 a.m. Yizkor at 11:00 a.m. Mincha at 4:00. Neila (Closing of the Gates) at 5:30 p.m. Maariv at 7:05 p.m., then Shofar Blown, Fast Ends, at 7:20 p.m.

Please come on time so our prayers will not be rushed and we will not be forced to Fast later than required. Saying Yizkor for a loved one requires a pledge of charity. Please support the Synagogue. The Men’s Club is providing a Break the Fast (Cake and Juice) at the end of the Yom Kippur Service. Next year in Jerusalem. 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 a speedy recovery. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for the sick, you should make a donation in that person’s name to the Synagogue. Wishing Steve Bill a belated happy birthday. Bingo: The Synagogue will have a Bingo on Sunday, October15, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which cost $2. This is a 3-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. So if you like to play Bingo, please attend. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace, good health and happy holidays. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club Our next trip is Monday, October 30th, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, have a good time. All men and women over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. The cost of the trip is still $35 per person. This trip, you will receive $30 slot play bonus. You need a Tropicana Casino card or a Government ID, Passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. It’s like costing you only $5 for a round trip to Atlantic City after the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a recent movie on the way home. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop by 8: 25 a.m. For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234. If no

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Yom Kippur among the many titles and names given to this Holy Day, might also be called the great homecoming of the Jewish people. This day is devoted to destiny – to personal and group destiny. This is a day Jews give thought to those issues which are on the agenda of their lives that need looking into; for there is a wide gap between what is and what ought to be in Jewish life. Let us, therefore, in the spirit of this day and season reflect and meditate on these collective problems and issues that are on the agenda of our lives as a Jewish people and as a Jewish nation. It seems to me that the Jew across the many years discovered his essence in three paths he furrowed for himself. The first was the path that led to G-d. To the Jew, G-d was not a removed being. He was his G-d and our G-d. Thus the Jew could and did develop a dialogue with the Eternal. This dialogue we now call prayer. Prayer was the ladder bridging heaven and earth. It strengthened the Jews in the face of great problems. It was a source of hope and faith. The second part of the Jewish essence has been Torah. Whereas in other groups, status was measured by wealth, status to the Jew involved learning. We democratized education. It was not something for a special class or group. Learning and knowledge was the inheritance of the entire household of Israel. This learning was there to be enjoyed and to be studied. The third part of the Jewish essence has been the sense of brotherhood. We have always been a people that has emphasized the need and importance of the group. Because of this appreciation and this sense of interdependence, wherever Jews lived, there always arose a Jewish community to which they identified themselves. What is the status today of these three dimensions that helped to make up Israel’s national purpose? We have in great measure lost the art of prayer; we have too long abandoned the Book; we have failed to identify more closely and more dynamically with the Jewish community. If, therefore, Judaism is to survive – individually and collectively – we must restore our national purpose. We must excel in these three areas and thus achieve a vibrant Jewish existence individually and collectively.

Young Israel of Co-op City Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate and deliver the Holy Day sermons. Yom Kippur Eve – Friday, September 29th Mincha – 3:30 p.m. Kol Nidre – 6:25 p.m. Yom Kippur Day – Saturday, September 30 Morning Service 8:00 a.m.

Public Yizkor – 11:00 a.m. Fast Ends – 7:20 p.m. Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel wish all Co-op City residents a happy new year of good health, good tidings, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come. May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

one is available, please leave a message at either number. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

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Faith at Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. (resumed 9/12); Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. (resumes 9/20). Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children’s Church, 3rd Sundays (K3); Older Children’s Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: “We are Christcentered, family-focused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of

Jesus Christ. Come worship with us— where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible Hurricane Harvey/Irma Relief Effort: We are again partnering with So Send I You to provide relief to the displaced in Houston, TX. We are receiving monetary donations (money orders or checks ONLY) and water and personal hygiene items ONLY). We will be collecting from September 10th-September 24th from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily with the exclusion of Saturdays. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Building 30 A&B Association Our next Game Day will be Sept. 27th at 1 p.m. in the association room. Those who don’t feel like participating in games can come down and practice their crochet. Come October, we’ll put envelopes under the door for payment of your association dues. The association dues help defray cost of all events that we

hold throughout the year. Our first association meeting will be held when Mark Warren from Construction is available. For all those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new arrivals, congratulations. Those who suffered a loss our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

Pentecostal Tabernacle by these ye might be partakers of the

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A (main lobby). Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Midday worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service will be held every Friday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace. Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of ‘great and precious promises.’ Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that

divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-4). At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we would not receive any promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word. Grace allowed us to enjoy God’s unmerited favor, gave us a gift that we did not deserve. This is the true love of God that supersedes the love of human as John 3; 16 stated: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. His love towards us is so strong that He was willing to give up his life for us. 1st Corinthians 13:4 speaks of charity suffers long, and is kind, charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, it not puffed up. It is very important that we try to love one another just as God loves us, love is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. 1st John 4:8 states: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. For further information, please call 718320-4218 o 718-324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Chauvurah Temple Beth-El of Co-op City You heard the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Friday night, September 29, begins the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur. A 25-hour fast will begin at 6:24 p.m., Friday, and run till 7:22 p.m. on Saturday. Come to our services in room 4. There will be PUBLIC YISKOR at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All of the names that we have received will be read aloud. We are the only Temple that recites all of the names of loved ones we have been given. After 7 p.m., you will be able to hear the blast of the Shofar - Tikkah G’Dolah, signifying the end of the Holiday. Our services are as follows: Yom Kippur Kol Nidre – Friday, September 29, 7:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Day – Saturday, September 30 Morning Service, 10 a.m. Public Yiskor, 1:00 p.m. Public Yiskor, 2:30 p.m. Mincha & N’eliah, 4:00 p.m. All services are to be held in Dreiser, room 4. There is no charge for tickets for all services. Just come!!!! 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, as well as the names of those who have also been given to us. Please remember to fulfill your Yom Kippur Pledge to the Chavurah - Temple. 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 5778 with you and your families. —Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Rivers Run Community Garden Here is to hoping you will join us for our Sunday afternoon specials beginning October 1st with a drumming and dance workshop facilitated by Bomba Works and followed by a “Bombazo” (jam session, so bring instruments!). Next, on October 8th and 15th, Rivers Run and the Hutchinson River Restoration Project will combine to bring you the “Just One Piece” program where families will participate in an afternoon of stories and activities on the plants and animals that call our river home. Refreshments and fun will be served. All events are FREE. Coming soon is the annual visit from 4th graders of PS 153. We can always use volunteers and game concepts. If your group is interested in visiting Rivers Run Community Garden, the contact information is included below. 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): • Sunday, October 1st starting at 2 p.m. - Bomba on the River • Sunday, October 8th starting at 1 p.m. – Just One Piece • Sunday, October 15th starting at 1 p.m. – Just One Piece Rivers Run is open: • Tuesdays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (or until dusk) • Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Saturdays & Sundays, 12 p.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. To schedule your volunteer hours for September, please email jam239 @aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com. 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. —Gail Sharbaan

Church of God’s Children Church of God's Children invites you to a free vision screening event on Friday, 9/22. Walk-ins begin at 4:30 p.m. and will continue to 7 p.m. A group presentation will be done by Metro-optics at 6:30 p.m. Screening is for adults and children and you will receive a print-out of results. It is important for you to know about proper eye care practices. A $50 savings card will be given for participating services, plus some nice giveaways for adults and children. Join us at 127 Dreiser Loop, lower level. Schedule: Wednesday prayer, 7 p.m.; Sunday worship in Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; Bible studies, 11:30 a.m.; Sunday worship in English, 1:15 p.m. God bless. —Pastor Nancy Rosario

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Opportunities Mother! BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

So, Mother! was literally the most bizarre and shocking film I have ever seen. I don’t even know how or where to begin. This is going to be completely spoiler-free. First things first, Jennifer Lawrence was absolutely mesmerizing; I think this may be one of her best roles. She gave it her all for sure. It was very visible on screen that it took a toll on her because of the source material she had to work with. Darren Aronofsky is a wildman. This is where movie-going audiences separate themselves because, in my opinion, his films aren’t for the mainstream. He is a very acquired taste. Aronofsky’s films are always very visual, harrowing, captivating and shocking. Mother! is his most shocking yet, no doubt about it. I will be the first one to tell everyone, I am not a big fan of religion in films because I am not a religious person. But this film had me hooked and actually hypnotized by what transpired on screen. When it got heavy, it was unlike anything I’ve seen in a while. The sound design was unbelievable. I always knew Aronofsky loved his sound design, but Mother! was extraordinary in terms of sound. You literally heard a pin drop if that was the case, footsteps in other rooms, conversations upstairs, etc. – that was incredible. The set was amazing. It was like a play; the house was a character in its own way as well. I wouldn’t say this is Aronofsky’s masterpiece, which diehards are saying, but I enjoyed it for sure. I am still thinking about it, trying to dissect the film. It benefits from multiple viewings because when things got nuts, anxiety kicked in and it was hard to follow. I am not even sure who I can recommend this to. If you love the filmmaker of THE WRESTLER and BLACK SWAN, then definitely check it out! I actually think it is a great double feature with one of his best films, THE FOUNTAIN. However, this is not a horror film as it is being billed as, and which, in my opinion, is a self-defeating move by the production company to basically force moviegoers to go see it since it looks like a horror film in the movie trailer. Hence the reason for the negative reviews from movie-goers. Mother! is without a doubt not a film that is for everyone. I would even venture to say that perhaps it got too deep for its own good which is why I don’t consider it the masterpiece it could have been. Nevertheless, even with its share of problems, it is a solid 8 for me. See it, but don’t hate me if you hate it (in which case, maybe you will). Mother! Rated R – 121 Minutes - 2017 Darren Aronofsky – Writer and Director Jennifer Lawrence – Mother Javier Bardem – Him Ed Harris – Man Michelle Pfeiffer – Woman

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us Twitter: @CCPDnyc COMMUNITY NOTICE This notice is to alert the community that a property located at 2208 Boller Avenue, Co-op City Baptist Church, is coming before Bronx Community Board #10 on September 28, 2017 to seek the Board’s support in its application to the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals. Plans can be viewed in the Board Office at 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx NY 10461. A set will be available for viewing at the September 28, 2017 Community Board #10 Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ft. Schuyler House, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465. The proposal seeks to develop the site with a new state-of-the-art Church and community center. The building will rise to three stories and contain 16,643 square feet of floor area with a fellowship hall, sanctuary, meeting rooms, conference rooms, multipurpose rooms, choir rooms, and offices.

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a dip in the ocean. However, lifeguards are no longer on duty at area beaches. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. The absence of lifeguards combined with dangerous conditions can have deadly consequences. Indian summer can last well into October, but avoid the temptation of swimming in unguarded beaches. If your idea of fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. 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. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” 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. 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.

Co-op City Times / September 23, 2017