Co-op City Times 09/26/15

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2015 Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 38

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Riverbay’s Safety Director, Kevin Keenan, retires after 11 years of service to Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG

every year and that is because we have Kevin Keenan, who came to Riverbay taken an active role. We have been in 2004 as its Director proactive as opposed to of Safety charged with reactive.” reducing the number of General Manager Noel workplaces accidents in Ellison said: “Kevin has the community through been one of the most improved employee eduhardworking, diligent and cation, better supervision dedicated employees at and improved practices Riverbay for several years. and standards, is retiring He will be particularly difthis week after more than ficult to replace because of 11 years serving Co-op his extensive knowledge City and more than 40 of the myriad amounts of years in the field of worklabor laws and safety replace safety. quirements involved in all Kevin Keenan “I have met with every facets of government and business law. We wish him and his wife employee at some point, every departall the happiness in the world as they ment head and interacted with them embark on this new and well-deserved regularly, learning from the people who chapter in their lives. My only wish is do the work every day,” Keenan said. that he allows us to call him from time“In my job, we are measured by the to-time just to pick his brain because standards of what they call ‘lost time accidents’ and here the amount of lost (Continued on page 2) time accidents have been going down

SCRIE deadline for retroactive credit is Monday, September 28 SCRIE Reminder

Shareholders who are applying for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) for the first time are reminded that the deadline to apply in order to receive credit retroactive to June 1, 2015 when the last carrying

charge increase went into effect is Monday, September 28, 2015. Applications received after that date will not be eligible for retroactive credit, but will commence on the first day of the month following receipt of your application.

Annual Co-op City College, Career & Resource Fair, Saturday, Oct. 3

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The 4th annual Co-op City College, Career & Resource Fair organized by Riverbay’s Second Vice President Evelyn Turner and co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Dreiser Auditorium, beginning at 10 a.m.

Youth in Grades 3 through high school are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the resources and wealth of information that will be available at the fair from the various representatives who will be in attendance.

“One of the goals of this event is to encourage children to dream, set goals and high expectations for themselves,” Director Turner has told the Co-op City

Times.

Subtitled “It’s Cool to be Smart,” the first session of the College, Career & Resource Fair will commence at 10 a.m. for students in Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. This session will run until 12 p.m. and all attending youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

A special activity has been planned for this session by PepsiCo, the returning corporate co-sponsor of this event.

Students will be challenged to create their own Pepsi Cola commercial. At 12:30 p.m., a raffle drawing will be held for $50 money orders to open a 529 College Savings Plan.

The session for students in Grades 7(Continued on page 4)

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Boiler approaching final stage of journey to Co-op City No parking will be in effect on Co-op City Blvd., Oct. 4-Oct. 5

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Co-op City’s new, 150-ton boiler which started its journey at the manufacturer’s plant in Oklahoma in midAugust is currently birthed at the Port of Newark on an ocean-going barge and will be delivered to the community’s power plant during the overnight hours on Sunday, October 4 into Monday, October 5.

In preparation for the boiler’s delivery to the power plant, there will be no parking on Co-op City Boulevard from 8 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, until 8 a.m. on Monday, October 5, along the south-bound lane from the rear of Building 13 to the rear of Building 12 (right hand side), and on the northbound side (left) of Co-op City Boulevard at the back entrance to the power plant up to Bellamy Loop south.

To ensure the entrance to the Power Plant is clear of vehicles on both sides, there will be no parking within 50 feet on either the right and left side of the plant

entrance in order to accommodate the huge 22 feet wide by 72 feet long trailer that will be transporting the boiler from the Department of Transportation (DOT) bulkhead on Conner Street behind the Peartree complex to the power plant.

For the convenience of those who will be displaced from their street parking from 8 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 to 8 a.m. on Monday, October 5, Riverbay’s Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell said that beginning this Wednesday, September 30, until Monday, October 5, courtesy parking will be provided in Garage 5.

Optimum celebrates Hispanic Heritage in Co-op City

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Cablevision’s Optimum and Music Choice have teamed up with Riverbay Corporation to host La Conexion Latina Concert in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, today, Saturday, September 26, at 3 p.m.

The afternoon of music and fun will be held at the stage area on the Greenway at 140 Benchley Place and features Natti Natasha, J’Martin, 24 Horas, Paola Duarte and Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo, host of 92.3 AMP Radio’s Shoboy in the Morning. Admission is free and all are invited at attend.

Pathmark in Bay Plaza to close

ATTENTION SHOPPERS – Bargains in Aisle 7 and throughout the store are happening now as the Pathmark in Bay Plaza gets ready for its conversion to a Stop & Shop following the bankruptcy filing of A&P, Pathmark’s parent company. An existing Stop & Shop is located at the other end of Co-op City Boulevard in the Peartree Shopping Center. Stop & Shop also put in bids to buy two other Bronx Pathmark locations on E. 174th St. and East Chester Road. A&P filed for bankruptcy in July and has sold many of its A&P, Waldbaum’s and Pathmark locations while others will either head for the auction block or be closed.

Photo by Jim Roberts

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Keenan

his extensive knowledge of the field of workplace safety cannot be matched.”

Keenan, who came to Riverbay from Verizon where he served as a safety director for the communications giant for several decades, saw his responsibilities expand over the years here at Co-op City to also include Director of the Automotive Department and later as Director of Operations with the task of improving communications and coordination between all Riverbay operational departments.

“As the director of the automotive department,” Keenan said, “I brought back all maintenance and repairs to our vehicles in-house. By doing this, we reduced our cost and were able to provide faster service. Over the last 11 years, I have purchased over 100 vehicles for Riverbay ranging from sedans, Public Safety scooters, bob cats, back hoes, a mobile command center, dump trucks, and garbage trucks. Working with our Public Safety Department, we now purchase more fuel efficient vehicles. We currently use smaller patrol vehicles and ESU vehicles and have purchased several scooters. We also installed GPS in our vehicles to better track vehicle speeds and trends, such as idle time.”

Keenan added that among what he feels are many accomplishments is his work to significantly upgrade the community’s and the corporation’s recycling efforts, making Co-op City more environmentally efficient while increasing

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the community’s bottom line at the same time. “Our recycling program became such a success that the New York City Housing Authority came here to study our program and model their program after ours,” he explained.

“Our recycling program now recycles approximately 110 tons of paper, 15 tons of metal, and 55 tons of cardboard monthly. We also sell the old appliances that are removed from apartments and recently started working with New York City on our e-waste recycling program for all electronics.

On our commercial end, we also recycle all the cardboard generated from our commercial tenants,” Keenan explained.

He added that he also led Riverbay in significantly upgrading employee safety education programs. Keenan said: “We provided our employees with on-going training, such as mold awareness and remediation, asbestos awareness, fork lift operation, bob cat training, working aloft in an aerial lift, back hoe operation, defensive driving, passenger van and mobile command center safe driving, first aid, lock out/tag out and all OSHA required training. We also implemented a program where we provide a stipend to our operations employees to purchase safety work boots. By doing this, we have been able to reduce the number of workman’s compensation claims, but more importantly, keep all employees safer and significantly reduce accidents.”

Keenan said that he also has impleyour required government documentations are up to date all the time in mented regular defensive driving classes for employees which more than 300 order to avoid fines. Never put off employees have taken advantage of until tomorrow what can be done over the last several years. The result today.” has been allowing the employees to Kevin said his plan now is to retire reduce their auto insurance premiums with his wife and spend more time by as much as 10%, but also get a together with their grown daughter reduction in the community’s insurance and son, who live in Texas and California, respectively, and eventually premiums because of the significant help raise and/or spoil their first reduction in the amount of workplace grandchild who is on the way. auto accidents which has resulted from the training.

He said that he feels that the secret to his success during his time at Riverbay is his ability to stay on top of everything, and to stay visible each day.

“My advice to my eventual successor is to always be out there, be assertive and set standards,” said Keenan. “Everything is a work in pro- Driver safety … Riverbay Safety Director Kevin Keenan, a gress and in this New York State approved defensive driving instructor, leads more than 30 Riverbay employees who drive as part of their job, you need to job functions in a one-day defensive driving program offered respond to situa- last week in Co-op City. Over the past few years, more than tions quickly. You 300 Riverbay employees have taken the class which has resulted in reduced corporate auto insurance liability premihave to stay ahead ums for Riverbay while allowing employees who successfully of the paperwork complete the class to also qualify for a 10% reduction in their Photo by Bill Stuttig and make sure all personal auto insurance premiums.

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Combing Co-op City

Former Co-op City Times editor, John Roche, returns as acclaimed novelist

BY BILL STUTTIG

Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

NCNW Health Fair today

The NCNW Co-op City Section’s annual Health Fair will take place Saturday, September 26, in the Dreiser Auditorium from 1 – 4 p.m.

There will be exhibitors from AARP, the Council of Senior Centers & Services, Violence Prevention Program and many, many more.

The St. Barnabas Hospital Mobile Mammography van will also be there and pre-registration is highly encouraged for those who would like to be screened. Please contact Chairperson Rev. Lillian Mills at (718) 671-4531 or lillianhmills@aol.com to schedule an appointment or for further info.

Hispanic Heritage celebration tomorrow

The Spanish American Community Club, in conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, will co-host an Hispanic Heritage celebration tomorrow, Sunday, September 27th, in the Dreiser Auditorium, 1-6 p.m. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. There will be several live performances from groups representing Puerto Rico, Honduras, Mexico, Columbia and Latin America. There will also be raffles and refreshments.

October CB 10 meeting to be held in Co-op City

The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium at 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. For more information, please call Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Annual Friends & Family Day

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will host its 20th annual Friends and Family Day celebration on Sunday, October 18th, 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, (Co-op City), Bronx. This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Dena “Sunshine” Robins, President of the Association for the Study of African–American Life and History.

There will be games with prizes for the children, entertainment, inspirational messages, vendors and much more, so come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.

FRONT PA G E

John Roche, who spent six years as a reporter for the Co-op City Times and three years as its editor, published his first novel, Bronx Bound, earlier this year to much acclaim and he is coming to the Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza on Thursday evening to sign copies of the book and hopefully meet up with a few old friends.

“Growing up in the Bronx and working there for most of my newspaper career, including about a decade at the Co-op City Times, I love the place and the people, the unique sense of honor and loyalty and connection being from there breeds in most people,” John explained earlier this week.

John said he drew upon his experience as a reporter and editor with weekly newspapers to create his main character, a reporter who gets caught up in the investigation of a murder of a local criminal, while trying to fulfill the demanding and thankless job of reporting and publishing a weekly community newspaper.

“It always bothered me that in any story about a reporter, be it a movie or TV show or book or whatever, the reporter comes upon a big story and his or her boss says to focus on that and nothing else,” John explained. “That isn’t the case in the real world.

Especially at a weekly paper, like the Co-op City Times and other community newspapers where I spent most of my career. You might be covering a murder

John Roche with his novel Bronx Bound

investigation, but you still have to cover the spelling bee at a local school or some civic meeting or a feature about a guy from your area who makes jewelry from stuff he finds in the trash. So with Bronx Bound, I tried to tell the story of a reporter trying to track down the biggest story of his career while having to keep a million other balls up in the air at the same time.”

In writing his crime novel, John said he tried to focus on the borough where

he grew up and pay homage to the working class heroism that defines the Bronx, all while telling a compelling, entertaining mystery in the tradition of many of the great contemporary mystery writers.

“I always wanted to write a book, and I sort of stumbled on writing a crime novel,” John said. “I started reading mysteries and crime novels— Dennis Lehane, James Patterson, Robert B. Parker and others—and was attracted to the way they could keep you turning the page for more. More than writing a mystery or a crime novel though, what I wanted to write most of all was a story that captured a lot of the Bronx I knew, which was far from the stereotypical concept that jumps to most people’s minds when the borough was mentioned, even more so back in the eighties.”

John added: “ I liked the idea of having a good guy/bad guy story where the lines get blurred a bit, and having that set in a time and place in which blue collar neighborhoods were struggling to stave off crack, crime and other transformative threats sounded like it would make for an interesting book.”

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Amalgamated Bank celebrates renovation of Co-op City location Program included presentation of a $1k check to Helen Keller P.S. 153

Last Saturday, September 19, Amalgamated Bank, the preeminent bank of progressive people, organizations, businesses, and labor, reopened its Co-op City branch after completing a $600,000 renovation.

Council Member Andy King, Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, Community Board 10 District Manager Kenneth Kearns, and Bronx Chamber Membership Director Marques Payne attended the grand opening, demonstrating their support for the bank’s concerted effort to service Co-op City.

Further highlighting this effort, Amalgamated Bank presented a $1,000 check to Helen Keller P.S. 153 at the opening.

The renovation, which boasts a brighter, more modern look and more privacy for customers, was completed entirely through local union labor.

“I am thrilled that after over 40 years of servicing this community, we are now fully renovated with a branch that is bigger and better,” said Amalgamated

Bank CEO Keith Mestrich. “Today, we celebrate a new look and feel while continuing uncompromising customer attention and affordable banking all from a bank they can trust. Co-op City is the largest cooperative housing development in the world, meaning that it is

one of the world’s largest concentration of hard-working, middle-class families.

Amalgamated Bank is proud to be able to serve them.”

Last month, Amalgamated Bank became the first bank to institute a $15 minimum wage for all of its employees.

Samantha Berg, Executive Vice President, Community Banking- Amalgamated Bank (fifth from left) cuts the ribbon at the reopening of Amalgamated Bank in the Bartow Shopping Center. She is joined by (L-R) Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board 10; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto; Reggie Arizmendi, Co-op City Branch Manager; Councilman Andy King, Marques Payne, Membership Director of the Bronx Chamber; branch staff and supporters.

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New boiler

“Shareholders should be aware that we are not closing the entire street, only the designated areas where the trailer will need room to make wide turns, and to be able to navigate getting into the power plant entrance,” said Mitchell.

“Shareholders should be guided by the Public Safety officers who will be on the scene to help direct traffic and ensure safety. We are aware of the parking situation in Co-op City and are doing our best to minimize inconvenience to our shareholders.”

Power Plant officials reported this week that over the last 10 days, the boiler and steam drum have made their way from Louisiana by an ocean-going barge around the tip of Florida to the Port of Newark where the vessel is currently docked. It will be transferred to a river barge for its journey up the Hutchinson River to the DOT facility on Conner Street where it is expected to arrive on Saturday, October 3. Upon its arrival, the boiler and steam drum will be off-loaded

by Bay Crane unto a heavy transport trailer, according to Bill May, Riverbay’s power plant executive.

At about 1 a.m. on Monday morning, October 5, the 25,600 pound trailer carrying the boiler and steam drum will begin its journey to the Co-op City power plant on Co-op City Boulevard, travelling at a rate of 2-3 miles per hour.

Brian Reardon, Riverbay’s power plant Director, said the trailer will travel south on Co-op City Boulevard to

College Fair

12 will commence at 12 p.m. and is expected to last until 6 p.m. During this segment, PepsiCo will present an informational session about careers and internships available at their company.

At 3 p.m., the “Scholarship Lady” will share information about the college financial aid package and internet resources for major financial aid programs.

According to Director Turner, a number of other resources will be available throughout the day, including professionals who students and their parents will be able to speak to about preparation and mentoring opportunities in the fields of medicine, social work and others. An engineer will also be in attendance to give important information about his “Kool Nerd” program and to discuss the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Union representatives will be on hand to share information about apprenticeships, as will a consultant to speak

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Bellamy Loop where it will cross over the northbound side to make its turn into the power plant facility to be offloaded.

“We want to give thanks to Bill May, Rene Hamilton, Rikardo Jakaj, Brian Reardon and the rest of the power plant staff and the engineers we’ve contracted with for coming up with a plan that makes better sense than the one ill-conceived by our previous management which threatened to derail this project by us having to spend a significant amount of money to open up the roof of the power plant to get this boiler into the plant,” said Noel Ellison, interim General Manager. “By us working together with our knowledgeable staff and with the expertise of our consultants, we’ve been able to get this project back on track and it shows what can be accomplished when we work as a team and respect the talents of everyone around the table.”

This new, custom built, high pressure boiler, is one of the largest shop-built boilers ever produced by Victory Energy, its manufacturer in Oklahoma. It replaces one of the power plant’s two original 40 year old boilers. While the life of Boiler #1 was extended and improved by engineers through upgrades that allow it to burn both ultra-low sulfur diesel and natural gas, Boiler #2 needed more extensive repairs and upgrades and was, therefore, demolished and removed from the power plant. Until the new boiler’s arrival, a temporary boiler has been

onsite at the plant serving as a back-up to Boiler #1.

While the boiler and steam drum had to be shipped to Co-op City, another 2030 truckloads of parts and peripherials, piping and trim will be following to be assembled onsite at the plant in the coming weeks.

Mr. May has reported that the new boiler should have an operating life of 40 years or more. He also pointed out

that the new boiler is more efficient and reduces emissions significantly in compliance with tougher state regulations that were implemented in 2011 and 2012.

“This project is important to Co-op City to replace antiquated equipment, to provide redundant source of thermal and electrical energy for the community and to improve our environmental footprint,” May told the Co-op City Times.

There will be no parking on Co-op City Blvd. from 8 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 to 8 a.m. on Monday, October 5 in the designated areas marked above. Courtesy parking will be provided in garage #5.

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with parents interested in getting their children into boarding school.

The Rye Country Day School will present information about opportunities and scholarships at their school.

Director Turner said a number of the schools that have participated in the annual College, Resource and Career Fair in the past will be returning again this year, as will some new ones.

Among those that have confirmed their attendance are Kingsborough College, Monroe College, ASA College, Touro College, Hampton University, North Carolina Central University, Harvard, Morgan State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Shaw University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University, Claflin University, Wesleyan University and many more.

Anyone who would like to volunteer at the annual College, Resource and Career Fair or who would like further information, may contact Director Turner at (917) 324-1033.

Relocation of Riverbay Commercial Leasing and Scheduling Offices

The Riverbay Commercial Leasing Department and Scheduling Office has moved to Room S in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Room S is located down the hall on the right from the Riverbay Administrative Office where Commercial Leasing was previously located.

Anyone conducting commercial business, must continue to first stop at the receptionist in the administrative area prior to going to Room S. Those scheduling rooms, can proceed straight to Room S. Thank you for your attention.

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

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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.

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It’s Happening in Co-op City African American Association Parade

Rivers Run Painting Class

Members of the African-American Association display their banner at the African American Day Parade last Sunday in Harlem, NY. Thousands of people attended the parade and cheered loudly when Co-op City’s name was announced.

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Participants in last Sunday’s “Grow Your Creativity on a Sunday Afternoon� painting workshop at the Rivers Run Community Garden painted veggies into a different kind of masterpiece demonstrating there is a wealth of talent in Co-op City.

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Letters to the Editor

More people should express displeasure with Verizon

To the Editor: On Sept. 21, I attended a meeting as mentioned in the Co-op City Times concerning Verizon FiOs. As the de Blasio administration has said, FiOs has not kept its agreement with the city. The marketing agreement between Riverbay and Cablevision should not be an issue for this company. There are ways around that, such as t.v., internet, and major newspapers Verizon could market their products through.

Their issue lies with other communities and other boroughs where they did not complete wiring in buildings. That

is an issue many face and possibly it amounts to cherry picking who Verizon wishes to wire up. A billion dollar company is shortchanging the city; they made an agreement and the city is going to press them real hard.

As a community, if you want to voice your displeasure about Verizon’s delay in coming to Co-op City and offering their services to provide choice like any other company, for example, as we do with our cell phones, gas and other forms of free enterprise, go online to common cause.org/ny or go to bronxfios@verizon.com as mentioned

in the paper. It will show the agreement with the city that has not been met by FiOs, and the plans ahead. The more people who voice their displeasure, possibly the quicker Verizon will meet the agreement with communities.

On another topic, those walking their dogs is nice, but please be responsible by picking up whether outside or accidently done in the buildings or hallways or elevator. Serious fines will be issued and neighbors are watching that those with dogs pick up after their animals. That would be appreciated.

—David Sanquiche

Police brutality is a loaded charge

To the Editor: In a letter in last week’s Co-op Times, the writer uses loaded terminology when he states that a suggestion was made in a prior letter “that African-Americans who are subjects of police brutality are responsible for their treatment.”

The prior letter, written on 9/12, was not a defense of police brutality. It stated certain specific cases where police officers were attacked and had to defend themselves using deadly force. The Eleanor Bumpers case involved police under attack by a woman wielding a knife. Michael Brown involved an assault on a police officer by a physically imposing male who had just committed

a strong arm larceny of a much smaller man at a convenience store. In both of these cases, as in the cases of Sean Bell and Eric Garner, jurors found the officer not to be culpable.

The case of Trevon Martin did not even involve the police. George Zimmerman, the man who shot Mr. Martin, was a security guard on neighborhood watch. Zimmerman was not a police officer.

The mass media erroneously reported that Zimmerman was White (he was Hispanic), and, in my opinion, concealed the fact that Zimmerman had been brutally assaulted (a fact that was not revealed until much later).

Officers are entitled to a fair trial in America (I know communists or Nazi dictatorship operate differently.)

The police brutality charge is a loaded term. When an officer is killed, it is almost always downplayed by the media. Also ignored are instances of horrific brutality by the feds – such as Waco and Ruby Ridge, where many innocents died at the hands of the FBI and ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.)

We need to stop the movement towards a nationalized police as that is the first step toward a totalitarian dictatorship.

—David Hammer

Second Reading: Resolution # 15-61 SUBMITTED BY: Helen Atkins SECONDED BY: William Gordon BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: September 17th, 2015

WHEREAS, Wantagh Robco Realty, Inc. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 140 Elgar Place, (815 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used for practice of podiatry; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years and annual rental rates are with-

in the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 140 Elgar Place, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Wantagh Robco Realty, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution

#85-16 as amended by Resolution #9544; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Owens, Peterson, Saunders, Taylor, Turner, Williams ABSENT: Leslie PASSED

Second Reading: Resolution # 15-62

SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Calvin Owens SECONDED BY: Cleve Taylor BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: September 17th, 2015

WHEREAS, Marc A Goodman has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 137 Einstein Loop, (258 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used for preparation of tax forms and attorney services; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is

six years with a 6 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 137 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Marc A Goodman, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby

approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Owens, Peterson, Saunders, Taylor, Turner, Williams ABSENT: Leslie PASSED

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 27 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.

Building 27

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100, 120. 140 Erdman Place

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2018

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Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Public Safety Report

CCPD urges residents to BE PREPARED for fall’s unpredictable weather

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

September is known as Emergency Preparedness Month. Be sure you are prepared for whatever weather may be around the corner. The month of September generally brings a mixture of weather which can often be very unpredictable. September’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.

Mother Nature surprised us with an earthquake just over two years ago, a reminder that any weather is possible. Last year, there were no injuries or property damage reported in Co-op City due to weather.

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 3-day supply of non-perishable food, including 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 appli-

ances when they are not used is also a good idea.

During warm fall weather, it is often tempting to take 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) 6713050 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.

(See page 30 for Public Safety blotter)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@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 3018 Engineering Services for Construction Oversight & Administration for Parking Garages 1, 2 & 6: Performing Construction Administration and Construction Observation for the repair of the garages.

Pre-Bid: September 16, 2015 2016 Bids Due: October 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 3018 Engineering Services for Construction Oversight & Administration for Parking Garages 1, 2 & 6: Performing Construction Administration and Construction Observation for the repair of the garages.

Pre-Bid: September 16, 2015 Bids Due: October 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Safety Director Safety Department Under the supervision of the General Manager, the Safety Director will perform the implementation and administration of Riverbay’s safety policies and programs. To identify, analyze and report any deficiencies and exposures which might result in either personal injury and/or property damage. He/she will maintain compliances with all relative federal, state and local standards.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Conduct timely Accident/Incident Investigations • Prepare associated reports • Make appropriate notifications • Develop and implement an effective safety program • Conduct safety inspections/audits • Ensure corporate regulatory compliance with all applicable codes and regulations • Liaison with government agencies, insurance carrier, and claims investigators • Investigate Worker’s Compensation claims • Monitor loss frequency, severity and trends, provide and evaluates corrective action plans and identify future objectives/goals • Develop and conduct safety training programs and new hire orientation • Effectively interface with corporate management, supervisory staff, employees and residents • Manage and oversee Safety Department staff.

• Distribute NYC Regulation Fire Safety Plan annually to all Co-op City residents and employees • Schedule and oversee the performance of annual Fire Extinguisher Inspections throughout Co-op City • Coordinate and monitor Annual Hoist Inspections • Coordinate and monitor Asbestos Abatement and Air Quality testing throughout Co-op City.

• Standardize/enforce PPE (Personal Protective Equip-

ment) e.g., gloves, work boots, safety glasses, hard hats, etc.

• Respond to and address all safety, environmental and hygiene concerns in a timely manner • Set up and administer all driver safety programs for new employees. Verify that all employees are trained on the vehicles that they use, e.g., Hi-low, CDL, 15 passenger vans, air brakes, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the management and administration of corporate health and safety compliance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent • College and Advanced degree(s) are a plus • Ideal candidate should have a NYC/NYS asbestos handler’s and supervisor’s license.

• Must have recent experience directly interfacing with government regulators.

• Worker’s Compensation knowledge.

• Must be computer proficient with all programs in Microsoft Office.

• Must pose a thorough knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, UL and NFPA. • Must pose a thorough knowledge of building trades related to machinery, tools and guarding requirements.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of confined space, Haz-Mat, Haz-Com, right to know, SDS, Lockout/Tagout, trenching and excavation and emergency evacuation.

• Must be 100% familiar with NYS DOL Code Rule 56.

• Have experience in an industrial and union shop.

• Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check Days and hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume, along with the application. Applications are given out at the address below from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all applicants from September 22, 2015 to September 30, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-51

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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Affording College

Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Evelyn Turner

We hope that the entire Co-op City Director’s Viewpoint about apprenticeship oppcommunity is excited about the 4th ortunities.

Annual College, Career and Resource A Social Enterprise ConFair that is rapidly approaching. sultant will be available to Second Vice President When: Saturday, October 3 speak with parents who Where: Dreiser Loop Auditorium, 177 want to get their children in Dreiser Loop. boarding schools.

What Time: For students, Grades 3rd An Engineer will be on-site to share informato 6th: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (accompanied tion about the importance of STEM (Science, by an adult). Activity: Pepsi’s Challenge Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and his – Create Your Own Pepsi Cola “Kool Nerd Program.”

Commercial. At 12:30 p.m., a raffle will Rye Country Day School will be on site to talk be held for $50 money orders to open a to parents about opportunities and scholarships at 529 College Saving Plan. their private school.

Students, Grades 7th – 12th: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – At 3 p.m., the “Scholarship Lady” will share Informational Session: Career & Internships at PepsiCo. information about elements of a college financial aid Speak with colleges representatives from Kingspackage and internet resources for major financial borough College, Monroe College, ASA College, aid programs.

Touro College, Hampton University, North Carolina This is just a snapshot of what will be an ENJOYCentral University, Harvard and Morgan State ABLE, ENRICHING DAY in Co-op City dedicated to University, Johnson C. Smith University, Shaw our YOUNG PEOPLE, and their parents.

University, A&T University, North Carolina State Please call 917-324-1033 for additional informaUniversity, Claflin University, Wesleyan and many tion and/or to volunteer on Saturday, October 3. more. Some questions to ask the colleges are: Which African American Day Parade Thanks to the African-American Association who forms are required to be considered for all forms of has taken the lead in Co-op City to attend this annual aid? What are the requirements for merit aid and for event as an organization. This event was founded in need-based aid? What are the financial aid application the spring of 1968 and two of the founding members deadlines? How will outside scholarships affect my are Social Workers who are very dear to me. Cenie financial aid package? etc.

Jomo Williams has joined the ancestors. However, he Professional resources will be on-site to speak with is honored every year by The National Associations of students about preparation and mentoring opportuniBlack Social Workers for his African-centered nonties in medicine, social work and other fields. Union representative will be on- site to share information yielding advocacy against institutional racism in New

York City. It was Cenie Jomo Williams who was responsible for advocating for African-Americans to have management positions with the Department of Human Resources Administration that many African Americans enjoy today. Brother Abe Snyder is still with us. It has been an honor to have these men as mentors and to march with them and other African Centered Social Workers through the years.

The purpose of the parade is to provide an opportunity for African American people to join together in Harlem, starting at 111th Street, to highlight our history and salute African people throughout America and the world for their outstanding achievements. It is a time to promote the principals of Kwanzaa. Again, thanks to the leadership of the African-American Association for ensuring that Black Culture Matters in Co-op City.

Health News & Events National Diabetes Month is November. Having a network of support can help you better cope with the day-to-day demands of living with diabetes.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Attorney’s office have stopped an illegal land deal in Mills County, Texas that would have prevented over half a million dollars being paid to 32 people with intellectual disabilities. Discrimination based on a person’s disability violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).

Thanks to cooperators who have reached out to offer donations for a Men’s Shelter and to volunteer for the upcoming College Fair. You are appreciated!

I may be reached at: eturner@riverbayboard.com – 917-324-1033 or 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Co-op City Spotlight On September 10, I was honored by the Executive Board of The African-American Association of Co-op City (“Association”) after serving as its President for nine years. I will miss being the leader of this remarkable organization. However, Mr. Kevin Lambright is the new President and I believe the association is in good hands.

As President, I felt that knowledge of culture was a very meaningful part of life and was able to bring more African study sessions to the community. Believing that it was important to speak more than one language, the Association initiated Conversational Spanish and the language of Swahili was also introduced. Additionally, the Employment Assistance Program, the Early Morning Children’s Drop-Off Program, the Computer, Social Media and Digital Technology Class, the Co-op City Spelling Bee, Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair, and Fitness Walks were initiated. The Scholarship Awards Program was revived and the After School Program continued.

In our quest to help others achieve their goals, the Association assisted the instructors of the Yoga & Pilates Class, the Belly Dance Class, the Evening Line Dance Class, the Creative Movement for Children Class and the Salsa/Zumba Class to get established, providing professional recreation for the pleasure of cooperators.

Even before my involvement with the Association, there was the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., formed over 20 years ago to bring together groups to collectively achieve goals that would benefit our community. I served as President for five years and presently, I am the Secretary. The 20th Annual Friends & Family Day Celebration will happen on October 18th at 2:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center and the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration will take place in December. All are welcome and admission is free. —Francine Reva Jones

Councilmember King honors Co-op City resident on her 90th birthday

Longtime friends and family of Co-op City resident Ruth Smith gathered last Saturday at F&J Pine Restaurant on Bronxdale Avenue to celebrate her 90th birthday. At the celebration, Ms. Smith was presented by Councilmember Andy King with a New York City Proclamation.

Ruth Victoria Smith was born on September 16, 1925 in Brodnax, Virginia to the late Robert T. Edmunds and the late Mrs. Coral Watkins Edmonds. Growing up, she had 14 siblings who instilled in her a love for family and community that she has had ever since.

In 1991, Mrs. Smith moved to the Bronx where she has been a proud resident of Co-op City and a dedicated member of the Zion Shiloh Baptist Church and Community Protestant Church.

Photo courtesy of Councilmember King’s Office

A Pleasure to Serve

At right, Francine Reva Jones is presented with a beautiful plaque from the Executive Board of the African-American Association of Co-op City, which states: “Continental Leadership Award presented to Francine Reva Jones in appreciation of your humble ability to bring culture to our community and profound leadership to all who seek your astute guidance. – The Executive Board of the African-American Association of Co-op City, September 10, 2015.” In photo, from L-R are incoming and outgoing officers of the association: Mercedes Terzol, Augusta Terzol, Deborah C. Nelson, Francine Reva Jones, Kevin Lambright, Sandra Mitchell, Iris M. Steele and Ebony Raé Lambright.

Photo by R. McGee

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10 I would like to call readers’ attention to a New York Times editorial “The Architecture of Segregation” of September 5, 2015 which stated that fifty years after the creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and nearly that long after the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, “the fight against the interlinked scourges of housing discrimination and racial segregation in America is far from finished.

Economic isolation is actually growing worse across the country, as more and more minority families find themselves trapped in high-poverty neighborhoods without decent housing, schools or jobs, and with few avenues of escape.”

The editorial demolishes the notion that discrimination is accidental. The essay charges, in fact, that such bias “is a direct consequence of federal, state and local housing policies that encourage — indeed, subsidize — racial and economic segregation.”

Co-op City’s Role In Overcoming Discrimination Photos of the Co-op City groundbreaking ceremony on May 14, 1965, show Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Bronx Borough President Herman Badillo, Parks Commissioner Robert Moses, United Housing Foundation (the sponsor of Co-op City) President, Abraham Kazan and Jacob Potofsky, President of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers (ACW). His union was a driving force in the creation of our community. Barely visible in this group of mostly White labor leaders and political figures are the faces of several Black adults and children, including one with pastor’s collar.

As reported two days later in the New York Times, Potofsky pledged that “all races, creeds and colors would live in Co-op City.” But only 13% of the

“The Architecture of Segregation” Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint Treasurer

first 5,000 accepted applicants were African American —even though ads for Co-op City appeared in Black and Hispanic newspapers, and a Bronx civil rights group urged Black families

to apply.

Discrimination Tolerated, Even Enforced Yet—given the political realities of the time—Potofsky’s pledge and even the relatively few Black applicants were dramatic breakthroughs. It was three years before passage of the Fair Housing Act, which outlawed racial and religious discrimination by landlords and real estate developers. Until 1968, in fact, discrimination was tolerated by elected officials, approved by New York State Supreme Court, and actually encouraged by the Federal Housing Administration.

Met Life Sets A Bad Example— With Court Approval A look at the history of the Peter Cooper/Stuyvesant Town complex on the Lower East Side of Manhattan provides a clear picture of housing discrimination in action.

In the late 1940s, with the backing of Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, Parks Commissioner Robert Moses persuaded Metropolitan Life Insurance to build the Cooper/Stuyvesant Town complex for returning World War II veterans. Not only was Met Life given land obtained by the use of eminent domain, the company was

granted a 25-year tax exemption—and the right to discriminate in selecting tenants. City Council members Stanley M. Isaacs and Adam Clayton Powell protested the permission to discriminate based on race and religion. Their protest was overruled by the Council. Commissioner Moses was worried that Met Life’s profitability would suffer if the firm was not allowed to decide – even on racial grounds – who could, and who could not, live in the complex. Moses charged his opponents with "obviously looking for a political issue and not for results in the form of actual slum clearance."

Discrimination got a further boost when the State Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by three Black veterans trying to rent apartments from Met Life. The court ruled that although the development received tax abatements and had been granted public land, Cooper/Stuyvesant Town remained a private entity. The justices based their ruling on the “well settled [principle] that the landlord of a private apartment or dwelling house may, without violating any provision of the Federal or State Constitutions, select tenants of its own choice because of race, color, creed or religion…Clearly, housing accommodation is not a recognized civil right."

The final punch justifying segregation – eight decades after the emancipation of slaves–was landed by Met Life's president, Frederick H. Ecker, who declared "negroes and whites do not mix."

Met Life Goes To Bat For Discrimination – With A Vengeance When Lee Lorch, an instructor at City College and a resident of Stuyvesant/ Cooper, invited a Black family to stay in his apartment, he was not only evicted.

Met Life pressured his employer, and Lorch was fired from his teaching job.

When Lorch was later hired by Pennsyl-

vania State University, Met Life’s tentacles followed him, and he lost his position at that institution as well. Lorch’s onetime Met Life landlord never quit the pursuit. The next target of Met Life’s pressure tactics was Fisk University. Lorch was dismissed, yet again, this time from the historically Black school in Nashville.

He and his wife eventually found positions in a Canadian university.

In such a political/social environment, Potofsky’s declaration that Co-op City would challenge legally-condoned discriminatory practices was indeed a “breakthrough.”

Bringing the subject of housing discrimination to the present, the Times editorial of September 5 noted, “In June of this year the [US] Supreme Court ruled that state and local governments’ housing discrimination is illegal ... and bars [these jurisdictions] from spending federal money in a manner that perpetuates segregation.”

A month after the High Court ruling in June, the editorial continued, “HUD issued new rules requiring state and local governments to make legitimate efforts to replace ‘segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns’.”

The editorial concluded: “These actions, plus growing concern over racial isolation in places like Ferguson, Mo., and Baltimore, have inspired hope among fair housing advocates. But given the high social costs of entrenched segregation, governments at all levels must do far more.”

Co-op City has fulfilled the vision of Potofsky and of fair housing advocates— a middle-income, integrated, multiethnic, intergenerational – and affordable – community in the nation’s largest housing complex. We can be proud of having set this example.

Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

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12 During the September 17th Board of Director’s Business Meeting, I requested that we have a discussion regarding a campaign proposal that Board Director Rev. Deborah Jenkins, and I both advocated for (Director Junius Williams voiced his support as well), in the 2015 Riverbay Board election.

The proposal recommended special open meetings for shareholders, to be attended by the Riverbay Board of Directors, and which would serve as a direct conduit between cooperators/ shareholders and the Board.

Here at Riverbay Corporation, it has been previously determined (by former Riverbay attorney Matthew Lifflander), that our annual shareholders meeting occurs during our vote for the Riverbay Board of Directors, therefore, rendering any opportunity by shareholders to voice any other corporate matter, highly improbable.

The entire Board (in agreement), voted unanimously to hold a series of “town hall - open mike” type meetings where our cooperators/shareholders will have the opportunity to comment on whatever they feel is relevant to Riverbay business, policy or our quality of life.

The first such meeting should take place in October, and in all probability, will be held in the Dreiser Center auditorium. Confirmation of the day-datetime, will be forthcoming.

Because of recent events in my personal life, the two committees that I

Keeping our promise Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Rod Saunders

Director’s Viewpoint

Assistant Secretary

chair, Education & Legislative, had to have the scheduled September dates cancelled. The new dates are being scheduled for October 5th & 6th. Important documents, and the temporary loss of my personal computer files, were largely the culprit, however, I’m 75% back on track.

The Education Committee will focus on the 6 public schools (the North East Bronx Education Park) serving our Co-op City students. Since mayoral control replaced the Central Board of Education and Community School (District) Boards, more students attend OUR public schools coming from outside of Co-op City than ever before.

Harry S Truman H.S. is not, and has not been, the community school that it once was, from the time it was built in the 70’s up until the swimming pool was closed for structural reasons in the early 1990’s.

It’s way past time we get our schools back, and get programs and resources they need to prepare every child who aspires to get a college edu-

cation, to receive other specific occupational training, or to be prepared to enter the job market directly upon graduation from high school.

We can position ourselves to determine what those resources are and what measures we can take to ensure that our schools become the very best that they can be for our children and community.

The Legislative Committee will focus on identifying how the men and women who make up our current group of elected officials can best advocate for our community, and we can attempt to determine how discretionary funds and available grants can be applied for and best distributed to our community.

Additionally, we should provide talking points for the manner in which our elected officials help Co-op City navigate through asking the City of New York to compensate us for our role in reducing the city’s expenditures in our community by reducing dollars we spend for city services.

Recommendations by all committees are made to the Riverbay Board of Directors for acceptance by resolution as policy, if applicable, or a direction that the Board may desire to aggressively advocate for.

In the coming weeks and months, I’m certain that there will be articles regarding the information that the Board received concerning the current fitness of our elevators, and the events that must follow as a result of the

mechanically flawed 2004 purchase of our entire fleet of elevators.

From any perspective, and specifically in my opinion, there is no doubt that for the past 15 years, this community has been horribly mismanaged, as new deficiencies in purchases and contractual work continue to arise, and that will continue to cost every shareholder hundreds of thousands, to millions of dollars in expenditures to remedy, instead of using our dollars to improve on projects that enhance our quality of life, as well as help us move forward with compliance with upcoming city & state code requirements.

At some point, a group of concerned cooperators may decide to organize and collect several thousand signatures, demanding that the Attorney General of the State of New York investigate whether or not there is sufficient evidence to determine if the actions surrounding the acceptance of any contract (especially NO BID CONTRACTS) here have been: 1. A case of very bad decision making on the part of those responsible for managing Co-op City; 2. Determine if there was collusion involved on any level, and 3. Was there full knowledge of allowing sub-standard work here in Co-op City to go on and on, to break the back & bank of Riverbay Corporation.

Either way, we’ve paid for it in the past, we’re going to pay for it now, and apparently, continue to pay for it in the future as well.

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This Search Didn't Manage to Go So Well Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

There are a few new developments that I need to bring to your attention.

But, first, I must challenge some outrageous comments by a board member of a so-called management search committee.

A True Start? You Decide On June 21, 2014, the Co-op City Times reported that: "At the June 18 meeting, the board voted 11-2…to establish an Ad-hoc Committee with at least three Board members to search for a General Manager or Managing Agent." The article continues: "Bernie Cylich submitted the motion for the resolution. …” Then, Cylich went on to describe the extensive timeline of events that would occur from that June, 2014 date to bring in a managing agent.

Next, he stated: "I'm not sure that we will get there before January [2015.]

Thereafter, he said that "Marion Scott will not be restricted in any way from submitting bids. In fact, we will invite him to bid."

On November 29, 2014, this newspaper reported that "Eight substantial, serious bids were submitted by the Nov. 19 deadline and now the Riverbay Board of Directors Ad Hoc Committee will begin its work to choose three finalists for the position of managing agent of Co-op City. The full Board of Directors will then vote to decide which of these three finalists will be selected…” But, guess who was selected to be the chair of this so-called ad hoc committee? An article dated May 2, 2015, states that the “Board's Ad-Hoc Search Committee, headed by Board Treasurer Bernard Cylich, reviewed the bids in order to narrow the selection to three recommended finalists.”

The three finalists, as written in this same article, were: “Compass Rock, LLC, First Service, Inc., and WB Winn, Inc.” So, honestly, did the full board bring in CompassRock as one of the final candidates or were they brought in by this ad hoc committee? The truth is clear on this matter. Yet, in last week's paper, this same board treasurer wrote: "Do we want to entrust our management to an agent like Compass Rock and its parent company, CW Financial Services, who are motivated to push up vacancy rates and thus increase rents?"

The Board Issues a Decision In an article dated May 30, 2015, this newspaper covered a report from Cylich at an open board meeting: "None of the three final candidates, nor any of the other five managing agents who submitted bids during the eightmonth long process, demonstrated the ability or the experience to manage Co-op City's diverse and complex set of service and facilities…"

Thereafter, the article went on, “the Board did not agree on a final managing agent to recommend to the state and HUD for approval."

A Few Points to Consider This so-called ad hoc committee was

formed on June 18, 2014, well over a year ago. And, now, they're refusing to select a managing agent. So, based on this fact, do you think that this ad hoc committee, chaired by this board treasurer, simply led on the community, HCR, HUD, and Wells Fargo?

The facts are clear, from my point of view. But, I want you to please review these facts and then form an opinion on this ad hoc committee and their socalled search for a managing agent.

Pathmark - Shutting Down Pathmark was one of my favorite stores to shop at in this community.

But, now, two large banners are posted on their front windows: 'Closing. Stop & Shop - Coming Soon.' Faced with increased competition, the A&P, the parent company of Pathmark, has filed for bankruptcy. According to published reports, their assets totaled $1.6 billion and their debts totaled $2.3 billion. So, part of their plan is to sell about 300 stores and close 25 stores. This Pathmark in Bay Plaza was cited on a list to be sold. So, Stop & Shop will now take them over. But, the closing of this store is not going to stop the continuing efforts of developers that want to bring more stores and malls near our community. In fact, plans are on the table for a possible new mall near Home Depot. And, this possible new mall might have six 2- to 3-story buildings. Will that be it for new stores here?

No. According to published reports, several developers feel that more stores should be built near this community and the surrounding areas.

Elevators - Out of Service As reported in last week's paper, the machines within our elevators are fail-

The African-American Association was well received at the African American Day Parade last Sunday.

Thousands of people attended as we marched in the parade. When world renowned Dr. Bob Lee announced that Co-op City was marching in the parade, the crowd cheered and screamed in salute to our participation. Our goal is to include every Co-op City organization so we can all be represented and let the world know that we are a proud community. We would like to thank everyone who came to represent. A special thank you to two of our Board members, Junius Williams and Francine Reva Jones, for representing Co-op City. We were told that we can only have 125 representing

our space so organizations and individuals, put your bids in early so you don’t miss out for next year. You can do so by emailing us at: aaacc power@gmail.com.

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

Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resume on Tuesday, 9/15, 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.

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

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. 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.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00

Welcome back. Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 29th, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31, refreshments will be served. As you can see, not much progress has been done re: the Bay Plaza Traffic mess. We heard a proposed mall is being built near us that will impact our traffic problems. Add to that there is a strip mall that is being built on Baychester Avenue and Bartow Avenue that flows into Co-op City Boulevard. We have also learned that motorists are exiting Bartow Avenue via Asch Loop in order to get on to the highway. What we all have predicted is coming true. We still have an unaddressed/lingering problem with Section 5 and the school signs that we asked for, we have not seen.

To put it bluntly, we are being ignored.

We sent a letter on September 9th to the

DOT asking for information—they have not responded. We sent another letter to the DOT on September 22rd asking for updated information with a cc to our representatives. Let’s see if anyone responds and if they do, their response(s) will be shared at our meeting. Come to the meeting on Tuesday, September 29th. Let’s plan where we go from here.

Are you still having problems with UPS delivery? If so, let us know. I spoke to a gentleman in Atlanta, Georgia where their headquarters is located and he was not aware that deliveries were only made once.

Let’s talk. All of us together can make a difference. We can be reached at 718379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

African-American Association

Cooperators United of Co-op City

ing. Nevertheless, there is a 25-year warranty on these machines. "Elevators in buildings 10B, 16A, 28A, and 29A remain out of service due to vibrating cars," the Co-op City Times reported.

Riverbay previously had to go to court to get the terms of their warranty enforced for several buildings here.

"However, those replaced machines are now failing inspection by the New York City Buildings Department inspectors who cite excessive vibration in the cars," according to last week's article.

Recently, in building 25, an elevator that services the upper floors was out of service on the first day of school. And, several people had a hard time getting to the ground floor. Now, can you believe that we pay $172,000 a month for our elevator service?

Close On Sunday, September 20, HCR sent a response, via email, to have a meeting with the board. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corpora-tion, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please call to confirm 718-379-5555.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, October 8. If you were 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: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed.

Like us on Facebook: Coopcity Africanamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity athletes snatch 6 trophies and 20 medals at Metropolis X-country Invite On Sunday, September 20, Velocity Track Club New York competed in the Metropolis Cross Country Invitational at Van Cortland Park. Besides having events for cross country runners, there were events for mid-distance athletes.

There were 800 meters races for athletes 10 years old and younger and for 11 years old and older, they had the 1 mile run. In addition, there were also the regular cross country races, such as 2K (1.25 miles), 3K (1.8 miles), 4K (2.5 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles).

Trophies were awarded to the top 3 in each event and medals to 4th through 10th place. Metropolis Track Club also gave away running shoes (spikes).

Velocity Track Club was able to muscle up 6 trophies and 20 medals in this highly competitive meet. The following student athletes won awards: Trophies – Jacqueline Kendall, Shantae Leach, Dontae Lindo, Jordan Ingram, Piece

Parker and Marcelino Ducasse. Medals – Adonijah Washington, Allyson Wright, Dakota Hickman, Jaelah Eargle, Nariah Mathis, Novel Howell, Saagi Hemmings, Saniah Caldwell, Jada Clarke, Avery Philip, Daijon James, Darius Gordon, Dillon Hampton, Ethan Mohan, Jordan Samuels, Kristen Cadiz-Domville, Raseam Phillip, Tre’von James, Kabir Gaydarik and Ejirie Igbuya.

Coaches and parents were pleased with the performance of the athletes, especially since this was the 1st race for most of them since their break and 1st race for our new children.

Our next meet will be tomorrow, Sunday, September 27th. We (cross country runners) will be competing in the NYRR Bronx 5K Run. We will start on the Grand Concourse between McClellan Street and 166th Street and head north to a turnaround at East 181st Street. Run back along the Grand

Velocity Track Club sporting their awards at the Metropolis Cross Country Invitational.

Concourse, finishing where you started between McClellan St. and 166th St. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(C) 3 not for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help

our children. For additional information, you can go to our website Velocity track.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Truman Mustangs undefeated after three games

BY BILL STUTTIG

24 to 0. The Mustangs defense yielded only 175 yards of offense to George Washington while earning their second shutout victory in three games. In total, the Mustang defense has only allowed one touchdown and eight points in its first three games.

The dominance of defense began in the first game of the year against Beach Channel High School in Rockaway, Queens on September 5th.

A defensive struggle dominated the first half which was played to a scoreless stand-off.

In the third quarter, following a Far Rockaway turnover, Mustang quarterback Corey Hall, who was replacing the injured Justin Harris, threw a four-yard pass to Trevor Carson for the game’s only touchdown. Carson also scored the two-point conversion to complete the scoring in the 8-0 victory.

According to Assistant Coach Brian Williams, Ramon Jefferson was the standout offensive player of the game with a total of 141 yards rushing on 19 carries.

Elijah Jones led the defense which held Broad Channel to just 80 yards of offense for the entire game, with seven tackles.

September 12th marked the Truman Quarterback Cory Hall with his father home opener for the promising Kenneth Hall. season and according to Assistant The latest impressive showing came Coach Williams, the team came into the this past Saturday on the Co-op City challenging game with lots of positive high school field as the Mustangs shut energy and determination. But through it all, the coaches impressed on the players out George Washington High School, Rebounding from a 2014 football season which saw the Truman Mustangs win only two of 10 games, the local high school team has already exceeded that win total in just three games, going undefeated with defensive dominance as their hallmark.

Star running backs Trevor Carson (5) and Ramon Jefferson (6) with their running back coach Brian Williams.

that the game would be a challenge.

And that is the way it started until Madison’s quarterback Shamar Logan broke free for a 30-yard dash to the end zone, followed by a two-point conversion to give the visitors an 8-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Truman answered in the second quarter as running back Ramon Jefferson broke free for a 59-year run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion failed and Truman went in to half-time trailing by two.

In the third quarter, a number of standout Truman defensive players, including Dayvon Ford, George Obaseki, Jevoy Johnson and Mayon Purser, kept the powerful Madison ground game in check as the game entered the fourth quarter still very much up in the air.

But with a little over five minutes

left in the game, Ramon Jefferson took a handoff and ran 40 yards down to the Madison 8-yard-line. Fullback Trevor Cason then took it into the end zone from the eight for the touchdown and then scored the two-point conversion for the 14-8 victory.

Dayvon Ford, George Obaseki and Mayvon Purser were named the defensive stand-outs of the game, while Ramon Jefferson and Trevor Carson, each with a touchdown, were named offensive standouts.

Truman’s next game will be today at William E. Grady High School in Brooklyn and the next home game will be against Mott Haven Education Campus at noon on October 4th on the Co-op City field. The entire community is encouraged to come out and cheer on their local undefeated high school team.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Welcome to the new season in Broun Place. This week’s meeting election results and the news of the meeting, will be published in next week’s press release. Thanks to everyone, in advance, who came to the meeting. Also as president, I extend my appreciation to Lana, Jesse, Vivian, Lillian and Grace for making the meetings as successful as they are. Our townhouse association needs your support and membership. Dues are in order for this new fiscal year. The dues are $12 per apartment. Dues are used to support all Broun Place activities and goals determined by our active participants.

What did we miss, Pathmark is closing! Our family came home from a trip and saw the signs, “Pathmark Closing –

30% off all stock!” We were shocked. In 1979, Pathmark was the anchor store on Bartow Avenue. On a good day to walk, from Building 4, our first home in Co-op City, to Pathmark, was a challenge. But we did it and split our shopping needs between the Co-op Market, Pathmark and Waldbaums. Perhaps another great supermarket chain will occupy this huge space. It is very important to us and Bay Plaza for that space to be filled by a viable, community-respected entity.

We reported last Saturday that our Broun Place neighbors came together to support Yvonne Trent and her loving family as their daughter, Denise Patricia Maria (Kandy) Tyler, made her transition to heaven. Ms. Tyler led a remarkable life and though she struggled with

her illness, she continued as a social worker, loving mother, grandmother and musician. Again, we send our deepest and very sincere condolences to Yvonne Trent and her family. The life Ms. Tyler led was one we could all learn from.

It is important to acknowledge the responsible reporting of our Co-op City Times and how important it is to respect our freedom of speech. Thank you for keeping watch and insuring that what we read is honorable.

Please follow garbage disposal rules. There are huge, conveniently placed dumpster bins and garbage cans throughout Co-op City. Please if you see something, say something, and don’t leave bread on the ground of our dumpster pad. If you witness comm-

unity abuse, call Public Safety, 718671-3050, or CSO, leave your Broun Place President a note.

The new phone scam, “We are calling homeowners in Broun Place to let you know we are here to clean your roof gutters and drains!” You know this is a SCAM. We are not homeowners! We have our roofs maintained by Riverbay.

Do not give personal information over the phone. Join the “Do Not Call” program that blocks some calls. Going away, tell a trusted neighbor your schedule, ask them to discard your flyers and newspapers. Enjoy New York’s season of apple picking as autumn has begun.

Please share your tidings and Broun Place issues with Eva or a member of our board.

—Eva Lazaar

Hi neighbors of Building 25! I have volunteered and accepted the responsibility of Correspondence Secretary to enter weekly articles in the Co-op City Times for our building.

Our first building association meeting was held on Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. Vanessa Aldea and her assistant, Tanysha Farley, were guest speakers from CSO II. Both can be reached at the Riverbay office to answer your questions or address your concerns. Daryl Johnson, a Riverbay Board member, also dropped in to chime in on questions and concerns from our neighbors. Discussions were touched on exterior building inspec-

tions from the roof to the basement, unexpected elevator outages, water shut down notifications, the effect that Garage 6 project has on neighbors who park in that garage, garbage and other obstacles being thrown from windows, among other topics.

Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month general from September through June.

Attendance at these meetings is very important for the continued quality of life, information, awareness, sharing and support that we need from each other to feel safe and to enjoy our living in Building 25. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other

obstacles in your way, please log on to our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and enter your questions and/or concerns there. If you have trouble logging in, please let Denise Gerald, Dock Harvey, Carol Eilet, Celeste Stokes or Wanda Bailey know; we are all members of the building association and are here to assist you in any way that we can.

If you want to volunteer and get involved in the building association, please contact any association member and let us know; or make your request at the next building association meeting. Please note our building dues are $5 annually per family, and is

currently being collected by Carol Eilet, Treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, Asst. Treasurer.

I plan to use these weekly articles as a tool of encouragement to the neighbors of Building 25 and ask that you please get involved in your building.

Remember, we have ownership and we pay monthly carrying charges, so like it or not, we all have a vested interest.

I will close with the following quote: “It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever, the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it” (Vince Lombardi).

—Wanda Bailey

Greetings from the Building 11 Civic Association.

We would like to extend well wishes to all students and educational staff, may you have a prosperous and blessed school year! Thank you to all cooperators who attended our September association meeting. We hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer.

Thank you, Clara, for extending such inspirational words to open our meeting. President Deborah Henry provided announcements regarding upcoming events, such as the New York City ID Card program and the Safety for Seniors Seminar being sponsored by the Co-op City NAACP Branch on October 23. She also requested volunteers to form the 2nd Building 11 Scholarship Committee for the High School Scholarship awards to be distributed in June, 2016.

Sincere condolences and prayers are extended to our own Magdaline Lewis, Richard Di Pasqual and Lucille

Downes for the passing of their loved ones. May you have comfort in this time of need.

Thank you, Lois English, the new CSO Manager, for attending our September meeting. Ms. English states her goal is to ensure that cooperators are satisfied with services in their apartments. She provided valuable information about maintenance services, important telephone numbers, compactor room issues, hall storage closets and terrace floor care. Ms. English answered many shareholders’ questions regarding wait lists for storage units and other quality of life concerns in our community.

Congratulations to the 50/50 raffle winner, John Levelle.

Our next Building 11 Civic Association Meeting will be held on Monday, October 5th at 7:30 p.m. sharp! We encourage all cooperators to come out and be involved in our community!

—Sheila Richburg

Buildings 30 A and B Association thanks CSO Valerie Hayes for coming to our association meeting and giving us a very informative presentation.

We are collecting dues for the building association. The dues are still only $5. The association is planning a Halloween party for October 31st; volunteers are still needed.

Our next series of planned events besides the Halloween party are as follows: General membership meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 14th; Pokeno – Friday, Oct 16th; and movie night – Friday, Oct 30th. All events are in the buildings association room in the lobby of Building 30B. The door opens at 7 p.m., events starting at 7:30 p.m.

For all who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those who suffered a loss recently, our prayers are with you.

Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Building 25 Association

Building 11 Association

Buildings 30A&B Association

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Rivers Run Community Garden

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Thank you for all of the wonderful participants in the “Grow Your Creativity on a Sunday Afternoon” workshop held on Sunday, September 20th where we painted veggies into a different kind of masterpiece. Speaking of kind, thank you, Board member Junius Williams, for your monetary donation to the garden! Also wanted

to thank Bronx Green Up for their workday on Friday and showing us how to protect our baby fruit trees through the winter.

We will be partnering with local schools and youth groups to plant daffodil bulbs that will sleep for the winter at Rivers Run and be the first flowers to bloom come spring. If you would like

to get involved, stay tuned.

The garden will be cutting back on its hours of operation beginning in October. RRCG is currently open on Tuesday (4 p.m. – dusk), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), weather permitting. There are lots of opportunities

for members and volunteers at the garden, so stop by, grab a tool and get dirty.

Or, just come by and take a stroll.

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

See you soon.

—Gail Sharbaan

Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a group of people, and declined out of fear? Do you hesitate to speak up at a meeting because you think you may sound silly? Do you shudder at the mere thought of having to make presentations at work?

Most people have a fear of public speaking, but fear no more! For 90 years, Toastmasters International has helped millions of people just like you and me to feel confident when speaking

in front of anybody, from 1-on-1 interviews to gatherings of hundreds of people! Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and friendly environment where we encourage and nurture members to conquer their fear of public speaking.

Even if you have no fear of speaking in front of people and you just want practice to improve your skills, our club is the place for you.

As a member, you will also have many opportunities for developing the

leader within you. Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over.

Don’t Miss Our Next Meeting – Co-op City Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28 on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 1st at 7:30 p.m. sharp. For more information, contact Club President Kim Robinson at (646) 996-0121 & Kim.Robinson.TM @gmail.com, our VP of Membership

Nicole Howerton at Nicole.Howerton.

TM@gmail.com, or contact us on our club website, http://3824.toastmastersclubs.org, and click the Contact Us link on the left. You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CoOp CityToastmastersClub and on Meetup at www.meetup.com/CoOpCityToast mastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit www. Toastmasters.com.

—Kim Robinson

Health Fair: Today is the day of our annual Health Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium. This health fair will have exhibitors from AARP, Council of Senior Centers & Services, Jackie Cauthen, RN, an exercise specialist, Poison Prevention Services and Domestic Violence Prevention Program and many, many more. Hopefully, you signed up in advance to schedule a mammogram which will be conducted by the St. Barnabas Hospital Mammography Mobile Van. Vacation in Italy: Did you get your deposit in for our exciting trip to Italy?

It’s not too late! Spend 8 glorious days in Italy visiting Rome, Florence and Venice, September 11-18, 2016. A perfect one week vacation seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, private boat ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and much more! To reserve your space, mail your deposit and trip insurance to: NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For more information, call: 718-320-2366 or 718-655-

9034 or 718-538-8606.

Regional Leadership Conference: October 30 – November 1, are the dates for our NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference. If you have not sent in your deposit for the NCNW Regional Leadership conference, please do so. Remember that final payments must be in by October 1. If you have just decided that you’d like to attend, send in the full registration fee to NYS Convener Team, c/o Johnnie Walker, P.O. Box 166, Baldwin, NY 11510. Get a registration form from Dorcas or Joyce. There will be an additional bus charge ($50-$55 round trip) if you prefer not to drive. The conference will take place at the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, N.J. Please contact our Section President, Dorcas Lay, if you are interested in attending.

Theater Club: Our Theater Club (just for fun) swung into gear at our first meeting in September. This is not an official program committee for the Co-op City Section, but it is an opportunity for those of us who enjoy the arts and entertainment that New York City offers

to get together just for fun. Section members pay $10 per year to cover postage, etc. Members are first offered the tickets, as many as we want to pay for. When there are left-over tickets, Maxine offers them to non-Council members. If you want to be a part of this group, contact Maxine Sullivan.

She has already ordered tickets for the Alvin Ailey holiday performance in December.

Good & Welfare: Our section has a new Good & Welfare chairperson.

Please contact Alma Walther for any news of illness or bereavement in our section.

—Joyce Howard

Co-op City Toastmasters Association

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American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations.

We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our members that will be celebrating their birthday this month. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 3208165, and our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

Sick Call: Post member Robert Thomas is in the Bronx VA Hospital.

Post member Jessie Jackson, we wish

you a speedy recovery.

Richard Arby’s mother passed away in September and Hattie Harris’ daughter passed away in September. We send our condolences to the above members of our Post at a time of sorrow.

On September, we had several new members attend our Post meeting: Samuel Johnson - U.S. Army; Peter Garcia - U.S. Army and Constance Green - USAF. Thanks for attending our general meeting. Peter Garcia lost all of his Army papers and our Post helped him to get all new papers. He thanked the Post for a job well done.

Nathan Artfield, who happens to be in charge of the American Children & Youth Committee, has found a way for our Post to receive 10% refund from a

Football Sunday Week 3!

We will be back at it, again! Week 2 had some late game drama. Come on down and hang out, watch the game, tell us what you think about your fav teams. Residents from other buildings are welcome. So, if you are reading this and would like to join us, come on by; we would love to have you.

Sunday, Sept. 27th; doors opening up at 12:30 p.m.

Building Association Dues: We will begin collecting building dues soon. So please make sure you stop and see us. EVERY UNIT that pays their building dues will be entered into raffle

for a gift card. Building Association dues are $8/yr. for each apartment.

Just a reminder, the bulk of the money fundraised and collected by this association goes to men and women who help maintain this building: the porters, lobby attendant, and USPS mail carrier. The rest of money goes to chipping in with the Section 5 Fun Day, replacement of lobby decorations, and it goes to helping with building parties that we host. In the past, this building used to award a scholarship, but we need more residents to participate and pay association dues in order to get those extra things off the ground.

Building 33 Association

Building 16 Association

We will be having our first meeting for the New Year on October 29th at 7 p.m. on the B side of Building 16. We have invited our newly appointed assistant managers, Ms. Tanysha Farley.

Her office is at Bartow Center, CSO 2.

restaurant that would be sent to our Post after the dinner bill is collected if we eat there. The place is called “Texas Strong House” located in New Rochelle.

All members in the Post must pay their dues by January1st, 2016. The dues are $50 for each person.

On September 26th, in City Island, a street will be named after former Bronx County Commander Bill Clancy, who passed away last year.

Halloween will be here next month and I have a few safety tips for you.

Parents should use reflective tape on costumes and treat bags, plus carry a flash light and glow stickers for extra visibility. Look both ways when crossing the streets and driveways. Younger

Please come down with your concerns and she will address as many as she can with time permitting. We will serve refreshments after the meeting. Please be on time. Thank you.

—Teri Ann Garcia

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety

718-671-3050

Upcoming meetings: General building meeting, Tuesday at 7 p.m. on September 29th. We will be discussing upcoming plans and ideas for the following year. We will also be doing a 50/50 raffle.

If NYC was hit with an emergency and you and your family had to shelter into place for 2-3 days with no power, would you be able to? Make sure you are READY and keep working at being proactive. Don't wait until an emer-

children should be accompanied by an older adult. Older children should be given boundaries and should communicate with their parents throughout the holiday.

Did you know that actor Steve McQueen served in the U.S. Marines for three years?

A good movie to see is "The Perfect Guy;" it's loaded with action and it will have you sitting on the edge of your seat for 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Q: What three letter word will change a girl into a woman? A: Age. Q: Why is it easy to weigh a fish? A: Because a fish has it's own scales.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

gency hits to start getting prepared. Be proactive, not reactive.

Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon.

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, you can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number, 347-746-0608.

–Tobias Garcia

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Welcome back! We hope everyone had a fantastic summer.

We had our first building association meeting on Thursday, September 17th.

Topic of discussion was making tentative plans for 2015/2016. We would have liked to see more of our Building 4 cooperators attend this meeting.

Please attend next month for our formal election (see below).

Election Help, help!! Our building association election of officers will take place at our next meeting on October 8, at 7:30 p.m. We are looking for some young, energetic minds and bodies to

help maintain an active building association. You may nominate yourself or someone else for a position or just become an active supporting member.

Ballots are available and will be distributed this week. A ballot box will be in the B building lobby for your input or you may place the ballot under the meeting room door. Either way, we appreciate your input and interest in this process.

Fundraiser Trip There was positive feedback concerning our trip on Saturday to the Ace-In-The-Hole (Brownstone) in N.J. The show was a tribute to Tina Turner

“What’s Love Got To Do With It.” The show, live band, food and service were excellent. Thanks to all supported this fundraiser.

FYI • Game will begin again on Thursday, October 1st from 1 to 3 p.m.

• A Saturday Night Social is planned for Nov. 7th at 8 p.m.

• Did you get your NY ID card? If not, then call 3-1-1 for information, but remember to request Dreiser Loop as the site for your appointment or go to Room 12.

• Beware…Drive safely and maintain correct speed limit. There have

been traffic cameras installed near our schools along Baychester Ave. • Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep the noise level down; especially during the night.

Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday in September. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in. We send our condolences to those who have lost a love one. Don’t forget to check on our beloved elderly neighbors.

Remember, this is our home; “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Today: Meet and Greet your neighbors and Association Board, Saturday, September 26, between 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the lobby of the building. Learn what we do, give us your suggestions and inquire about the various building events.

Make sure to stop by the table in the lobby on the 26th and sign up for our Yoga classes.

Space is limited, so it will be on a first come basis. The classes will be

held in the association room, so check the bulletin board in the lobby for updates and details.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m., so make plans to attend. Our guest will be Edgar Perez, Director of the Restoration Department. The Restoration Department handles plastering, floors, painting and various other items that must be inspected and repaired after damage to the apartment or when you move out or

transfer. Join us!

We are in the process of planning activities, so if you have any ideas, let us know. Halloween is coming soon.

If you would like to volunteer to bag the goodies or distribute them in the lobby, please let us know.

Many Co-op City Times papers are left by the elevators, so please take a paper and read from the free newspaper stand located in the lobby.

Checks for Building 13 events should

be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www. bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@ yahoo.com.

As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Reminder that our general membership meeting is Monday, September 28th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. Come down early for refreshments and to meet and greet your neighbors. Are you new to our building? Come and join us.

On our agenda is the building’s calendar going forward which include

Halloween, Movie and Bingo Nights (or afternoons), collection of dues, Get-To-Know-Your-Neighbor-Day, and guest speakers. We want to hear from you. You are important to us.

Share your ideas and suggestions with us. Also on our agenda will be Bay Plaza issues and the strip mall that is

being built on Baychester and Bartow Avenues and the exiting of motorists from Asch Loop to get on to the highway. Added to the agenda will be UPS issues.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are

sick, shut-in and suffered a loss.

To contact Maintenance or CSO, call 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts.

To contact Public Safety, call 718-6713050.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

The Building 10 Association Board of Directors hopes everyone has had a wonderful and safe summer!

On September 15, we held our first general Membership Meeting of the 2015/16 fiscal year. It was a successful and productive meeting with plans made for the start of the coming year.

Among the accomplishments was the adoption of a... ....Mission Statement The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and its

families.

The mission of the Building 10 Association Board is to be advocates to the Riverbay Corporation for Building 10 cooperators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be of use to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and wellbeing of all.

A new Foxwood Fundraising Bus Trip was approved by the membership which will take place on Saturday, November 7. The last very successful fun filled trip was sold out, so don’t be left out of what is certain to be an

enjoyable event. The first collection of bus fares will be on Monday, September 28th at 7 p.m. in the association room. The cost of the trip is $45.

On Saturday, October 31st, the association will have a Halloween Candy Giveaway in the association room for Building 10 children. We need candy donations from Building 10 cooperators. Look out for flyers to announce when to bring your candy donations to the association room.

An evening of fun and entertainment is planned for a Ladies & Gents Night on Friday, October 23rd. Come enjoy

an evening with your Building 10 cooperators, hosted by Lisa Norman and Donald Fuller. Say hi to longtime friends and make new ones.

Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for October 20th and Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor has been invited as the special guest speaker for the night.

Come out and support our events and the next meeting. Bring a neighbor because the efforts of the association are for all Building 10 cooperators. You are our strength and inspiration!

—Ron Campbell

Hello, neighbors. It appears the summer is over. The children are back to school, hope all had a wonderful and safe summer. Now, it is time to get back to the business of our building association.

THE ASSOCIATION MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 7 p.m. on the ground floor of 27C. We welcome all shareholders, including men and young adults.

Please come prepared to give opinions, solutions, suggestions, or to

work on projects or committees to enhance the quality of life in our building as well as the community.

COMMITTEES - Sunshine, scholarship, refreshments, etc., we need your help as chairperson, volunteers to get these committees up and running to make a difference. New shareholders, WE NEED YOU. We welcome you one and all to help. Lite refreshments are served and we have 50/50 raffle at each meetings.

JOIN US ON A BUS OUTING -

to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, on Wednesday, September 23, departing 8:00 a.m. sharp at Einstein Loop Center, Section 5. Return drop off in each section.

(A government ID, State ID or driver’s license or passport is required to receive the bonus rebates). Please make checks payable to Building 27 Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter 140 Erdman Pl. Apt 6D, Bronx, NY 10475, also accepting cash or money order.

If any questions, please contact Margie at 718-379-4629 or 718-6711905 (from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Happy birthday to those in the month of September. We wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Please keep our Board members and management in prayer as they lead this great community and pray for this nation.

—H. Overman

Building 13 Association

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Building 10 Association

Building 27 Association

22 Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, October 10, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, 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.

Cooking classes coming in October If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please give contact us at (718) 320-8035.

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, October 6, at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. The coalition will be hosting its 20th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 18th, 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A. The program features Keynote Speaker, Dr. Dena “Sunshine” Robins, President of the Association for the Study of African –American Life and History, and Ms. Ebony Rae Lambright, MC. There will be games with prizes for the children, entertainment, inspirational messages, family reunions, and networking. There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from and, last, but not least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition. Free admission.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506.

The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor the Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa celebrations free for the community. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Black Forum

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming October We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. Tentative start in October. If interested, 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 Building 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. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We are looking for female volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Also, if you are a male 20 years of age and older or retired and live in the Dreiser Loop or DeKruif Place area preferably, and can volunteer with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, also standby and on call, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the 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) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Our General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 1:30 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A. We will have a presentation from JASA on “advance health care planning” and what you need to get prepared.

Theatre Committee: (*price includes transportation): ● Fri., Nov. 20th, 11 a.m. show. SOLD OUT RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. Taveling

by Lorants Coach Bus. FINAL PAYMENT due Thurs., Oct. 7th, SIP. Come join in the fun. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718-379-7756. ● Thurs., March 10, 2016, 7:00 p.m. show. Price: $117. COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. $50 deposit required. Balance and final payment due Thurs., Oct. 15th, SIP. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

Good and Welfare Get well wishes to Claudette Davis, home from her brief hospital stay. Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Remember – A deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No deposit, No seat guarantee.

Check/money order addressed to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

“I’m entering the “Metallic Years”, —Silver in my Hair, Gold in my teeth, and Lead in my Bottom!”

—Delores A. Debnam

Please Refrain From Littering in the Garages. There are several Trash Cans on Every Level For Your Convenience. Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Pentecostal Tabernacle

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The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 646-3456707.

Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

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

Focus: The fruit of the spirit.

If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. Galatians 5:25

Galatians 5:16-23 This I say then, walk in the spirit, and he shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, reveling and such like. Of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is love,

joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance against such there is no law.

The fruit of the spirit will develop to its full potential in a believer’s life only with careful and diligent cultivation.

The Christian must work daily on each aspect of the fruit to see progress. One writer stated that it is significant that the works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit. Without cultivation and effort, the flesh just naturally produces negative traits.

As long as we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works of the flesh will not be able to manifest its self. Galatians 5:24 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. The goal of each Christian should

be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian should never be satisfied with his present states; he should press on to a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit, Goodness is one that speaks of basic character, Paul said, for I know that in me (that is in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing (Romans 7:18.) Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9) The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics. Let us live a clean life.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us 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. Bible study is held each

Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday 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 and dues are $2 per month.

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 27, when we will celebrate the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Fundraising Event: Our Annual Homestyle Dinner Sale will take place at the church TODAY, Saturday, September 26, from noon until sold out.

Please join us for a culinary delight of home cooked dinners.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal

Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) —M. Chambers

The Fabric of Complicity will be New York’s most important exhibit this year to show the cultural context that is generally unknown about images associated with American commerce. Artist John Jones’ painting series, Confederate Currency: “The Color of Money,” explores how perceptions of slavery were reinforced by images engraved on American currency. Throughout the exhibit’s month-long run at the Drammeh Center, discussions and film screenings will be held that examine social histories and the North’s involvement with the institution of slavery.

Other scheduled activities include, financial security and economic empowerment workshops, tips for entrepreneurs and investors, in addition to interactive activities for youth of all ages. To schedule school and group visits, contact drammehcenter@gmail.com.

We are now looking for INTERNS

and VOLUNTEERS for the Fabric of Complicity’s exhibit and programs.

This will be an opportunity to acquire direct exposure to art and history, and is designed to give experience with social media, and organizational management and development. Internship assignments will vary in terms of experience and interests. Effort will be made to match the interests of each intern with the needs of the scheduled event. Please email us for details.

Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/DrammehInstitute Follow our exhibition blog for updates: http://drammehcenter.tumblr. com/ For the latest in training programs and workshops, visit: https://drammehcenter.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ drammehcenter/ —Iman Drammeh

Well, the fall season has officially arrived and hopefully the cold weather is not following too closely.

Unfortunately, the regularly scheduled association meeting was postponed due to a conflict with the holiday weekend and the start of the school year. The re-scheduled meeting is now set for Tuesday, September 29th, 7:30 p.m. in

the association meeting room located at the rear of the vestibule of Building 15B. We look forward to seeing a full house, including those residents who haven’t as yet joined our building association. Try us; you might like us.

To all Jewish residents of Co-op City: L’Shana Tova.

—Dorothea Castle

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Drammeh Institute

Building 15A Shareholders Association

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Notify Public Safety, 718-671-3050, if you observe suspicious activity in the stairwells and hallways.

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Faith in God Church and Bible Institute

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

The love of our Father enables us to be patient and kind. In His Son, He has given us the ultimate example and means of loving one another forever. Let's look at scripture to support this. Ephesians 4:29-5:2 says: 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of

your mouth, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

5:1 Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m., the Co-op

City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) will present a workshop on Advance health care planning.

Advance health care planning can be challenging, but we can give you the tools you need. Come and learn how to get your healthcare wishes respected in New York.

Please join us for an interactive, user friendly workshop led by Compassion and Choices End of Life Care Manager, Pamela Edgar. Advanced Directives forms will be provided.

On Tuesdays, October 13, 20 and 27, the CCIOC will have workshops on “Getting Your Affairs in Order.” Please put all of these dates on your calendar and plan to attend. All workshops will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level) at 10:00 a.m. To

RSVP or for additional information, please call 718671-8449.

On Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Nurses’ Ministry will host a Health Fair at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Blood Pressure screening will be done by Brightpoint Health Center van which will be parked in front of Einstein Center (135 Einstein Loop).

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City.

Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 3798514, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231.

THE WOMEN’S GUILD INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON OUR CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St.

Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

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

CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. (begins Sunday, September 20th. Registration on September 13th.)

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing, Christian educational environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives.

Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS Saturday, October 10th, The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play THE BINGO HALL, written by Roosevelt Wright III, at the church. Donation: $20. For additional information and or tickets, contact (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 671-8691.

Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Black and White Affair

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Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening.

Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. List of Events What's your shoe size? We are having a Building Fund Shoe Rally during the months of July and August. Everyone can participate in this spirit fun-filled event: men, women and children, from the youngest to the oldest. All you have to do to participate is donate an amount equal to your shoe size. (i.e., if you wear a size 5, your donation would be $5, and so on, whatever your shoe size). Cash and check donation are accepted. (Make all checks payable to Church of the New Vision). For more information, see any member on the Pantry Ministry.

Save The Date September 26th – The Men’s Fellowship 4th Annual Concert. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children.

September 27th – The Men’s Fellowship will celebrate their 21st Anniversary during the 11 a.m. service.

All are welcomed to celebrate the Joy of the Lord!

Please join us as we celebrate the Pastor’s birthday and anniversary on Sunday, October 18th during the 11 a.m. service. Lunch will be served immediately after the service.

The Building Fund Banquet will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant in City Island. Tickets are: Adults $55, children 12 and under, $25. You could contact the church for

120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 3465790. Email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children’s Church, 3rd Sundays, (K-3); Older Children’s Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, 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.

Canned Goods Drive: We are so pleased to offer Pantry Ministry to the community. Our pantry has been growing steadily. For the months of October and November, we are doing a canned goods drive. One can, two cans, whatever you want to donate, we will accept.

The church is open Monday-Friday from 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. for drop off. Please support our ongoing efforts to help our neighbors.

HOLD THE DATE: 10th Church Anniversary…We would like to invite you to celebrate the life of our church on October 10 for our Anniversary Luncheon at Maestro’s where Rev. Dr. Demetrius Carolina will be our guest preacher at noon. Adult tickets are $65 and children up to 12, $35. On Sunday, October 11th, at 9:30 a.m., Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Jr. will be our guest preacher. We are so excited with how God has used us in the community! This is our first celebration in 10 years because we wan-ted to actually do work on God’s behalf and the community before celebrating.

2nd Worship Service: POSTPONED!!! We will be adding an additional worship service!! It will be a non-traditional Free 2 Worship Hour of

Have you ever had a question about God, the church, or our culture that you wanted to ask a pastor about or hear addressed in a sermon? Well now is your chance! This month’s teaching series is called "You asked for it!"

Over the past three weeks, we've answered questions like "Can you lose your salvation?” "Are we living in the end times?" and "Can a Christian smoke & drink?" These teachings are available free on our website.

This Sunday, we'll be answering one of the most controversial and asked about questions in our country, "What's the big deal about homosexuality and gay marriage?" God's love and design for our lives are going to lay the foundation for this message. Come see why everyone is welcome at Newsong Church! Here's what you can expect when you attend our

Worship Experience!

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we care about you!

We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-thanthou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does

God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!"

We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday! This Sunday ONLY we will meet at 2049 Bartow Ave. at 11 a.m.

Faith @ Work Christian Church

Newsong Church

25 tickets.

Saturday, December 19th - Sight & Sound Theatre presenting The Miracle of Christmas. Saturday, April 9 - Sight & Sound Theatre presenting Samson.

Adults: $150 and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package includes: Roundtrip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church, 718-671-8746, or B. Brown, 718671-3748.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www. churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque Power!! We are so excited!! Like our current worship service, this will be for everyone!!! If you love Jesus and for whatever reason have felt marginalized and kept from him, this is for you!! If you’re trying to start or grow a business and need Godly encouragement and inspiration, this is for you!! If you are raising a family and want the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this is for you!!

Prepare to join us!! If you are in between churches and want to take an active role in our preparation for this new move of God, please email Pastor Jenkins expressing your interest at fatwcc@aol.com. God will be praised!!

Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins Parking is available in the parking lot.

Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Phone: 718-708-8385.

Website: www.newsongchurchnyc. org Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Tues., Sept. 29

Mon., Sept. 28

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

JASA Closed JASA Closed JASA Closed for Succoth for Succoth for Succoth

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Current Events 10 a.m.

Health Current Events Club 10 a.m., Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club 10:3011:30 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Matinee Movie 10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45 Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Wed., Sept. 30

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10am

Word Games

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

Alert & Alive 10:30– 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Dance 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Afternoon Movies 1:003:00pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

9:30-10:30am

Sewing 9:30 -11:30am

9:30-11:30am

Stay Well Exercise 10-11am

Spelling Bee 10am Tai Chi Tai Chi Spanish Practice Class Computer Lab 10:30am

Line Dancing 11am-12pm

11am-12pm

Mind Teasers

Bingo

Zumba 11am-12pm, Rm.

12:30-2:00pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

45

12-1pm, Rm. 4

Art Class 1-3pm Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Thurs., Oct. 1

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., Oct. 2

9 -10am

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. computer lab, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 1011:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thu., Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30–4 p.m.

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Card Games 2-4pm

9:30-10: 11am-12:00pm

Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 -

Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 noon, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12pm-

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

1:00pm, Rm. 4

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Card Games, Dominoes

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

Chat Session 10am Bingo 12:30-2:30pm

11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

10am-12:00pm

2-4:00pm

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35 (Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

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

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Sept.

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JASA Closed for Succoth

JASA Closed for Succoth

JASA Closed for Succoth

Tues, Sept.

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Orange juice Chicken Francaise Barley California blend vegetables Alt: Egg salad

Italian roast chicken Tomato sauce Whole wheat spaghetti Italian blend vegetables

Whole wheat bread

Wed., Sept.

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Apple juice Beef & vegetable stew Classic salisbury steak Yellow rice, Zucchini Baked potato in skin w/onions & peppers Sautéed spinach Alt: Tuna fish salad

Mauzone orange pineapple juice, Baked fillet Thurs., of Sole fish, Moroccan Oct. fish sauce, Cous cous, 1 Vegetable mix Alt: chopped chicken liver

Fri., Oct. 2

Orange juice Spanish style roast chicken Brown rice w/beans Alt: Gefilte fish

Fresh fruit

Chicken stir fry w/vegetables Brown rice with mushrooms Carrot salad

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Breaded fish fillet Broccoli w/Teriyaki sauce Garlic & rosemary roasted potatoes

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance - No exceptions. Trip registration policy: You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper JASA will be closed Monday, September 28th. Please do not call the office and leave any messages!

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (food stamps) Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid: Friday, October 9th & 23rd. Bring documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, address/affidavit, and total household income (such as 2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & maintenance/carrying charge receipt), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served!

Starting Thursday, October 1st, Damien, the arthritis instructor, will be offering instructions in the correct usage of the LifeTrail fitness equipment on the Co-op City Greenway for 5 Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Meet behind Building 10, 100 Debs Pl., at the purple LifeTrail station.

Angelika Film Center – FREEFriday, October 2nd – 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Houston Street. Movie & pick-up times: TBA. Fairway – Thursday, October – 8th – Bartow: 8:30 a.m., Einstein: 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 9 a.m.

Oktoberfest @ the Brownstone – Friday, October 9th - $70. Fantastic Alex Meixner & his band of Grammy award nominated musicians put on an incomparable display of musical virtuosity.

Combine this with beautiful Alys Schaffer dancers; authentic German bell ringing. 2 complimentary drinks. Menu: warm rolls, fresh garden salad, cream of mushroom soup, knockwurst, roast chicken, roasted potatoes, string beans Almandine, dessert, coffee, tea, decaf & soda. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:15 a.m.; Einstein – 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. Depart Brownstone at 4 p.m.

Transportation: Deluxe 46 seat Coach bus. Boutique shopping all day, door prizes & 50/50 drawing.

Empire Casino –Friday, October 9th, $5. Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45

a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

911 Museum Tour – Monday, October 12th, $20. Self- guided tour starts at 10:30. Bartow – 8 a.m., Einstein – 8:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:30 a.m.

Derfner Judaica Museum-Hebrew Home Riverdale – Tuesday, October 13th, $2. (Box lunch included). Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein - 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser -9:30 a.m.

Aldi – Thursday, October 15th, $2.

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

Super Wal-Mart – Friday, October 16th, $15. Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m.

(FREE) BAM Cinema (B’klyn Academy of Music) – Friday, October 16th. See the movie “BAD Seed.”

10 a.m. showtime. Pick-up times: TBA. Shoprite – Tuesday, October 20th, $3.

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

Kinky Boots Broadway Show – Wednesday, October 21st, $55. Show starts at 2 p.m. sharp! No elevator in the theater, only stairs. Pick-up times: Bartow – 12 p.m., Einstein - 12:15 p.m. & Dreiser – 12:30 p.m. Please note: As per the theater rules, tickets are sold as a group and are considered a final sale. There will be no refunds! (Waiting list only).

Empire Casino – Wednesday, October 22nd, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Celebrate with us October Feast/ Dance - $5 in advance and $7 at door, Saturday, October 24, 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Live entertainment by Everything Covered. Menu: grilled chicken, avocado salad, rotisserie chicken, pork shoulder (pernil), rice w/pigeon peas, dessert, juices. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m. and Einsten - 9:45 a.m.

2nd Kinky Boots Broadway Show – Wednesday, October 28th, $55. Show starts at 2 p.m. sharp! No elevator in the theater, only stairs (Only 17 seats available). Pick-up times: Bartow – 12 p.m., Einstein - 12:15 p.m. & Dreiser – 12:30 p.m. Please Note: As per the theater rules, tickets are sold as a group and are considered a final sale. There will be no refunds!

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP, where “seniors” are reborn…We’re not a “good time” organization, although at times, we do have parties for all to enjoy. We still hold our founders’ motto, “Give help where help is needed,” lobbying for citizens’ rights and getting bills passed through the Assembly and the Congress.

Reminder: The big Raffle Drawing will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 12 p.m. in the AARP Office, Room “O,” Dreiser Community Center. Once again, with the sponsorship of Blue Sky Travel, we will be raffling off an Evening for Two on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train – October 3. Raffle tickets are $5.

Get well wishes to Claudette Davis.

To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493.

2015 Tour Activities October 13 – Share Fall Foliage w/us at Mt. Airy Lodge – Musical group “The Marcels” will perform; all you can eat buffet at the casino; $75/person.

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

October 30-November 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – WAITING LIST ONLY. Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York. Contact Jean, 718379-3742.

December 5 – A Christmas Show at

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the Evangelical Cathedral – w/a visit to Maryland Live Casino and shopping; followed by supper at the Golden Coral. $150/person. Initial deposit of $50 (a.s.a.p.) w/2 additional payments of $50 each. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

December 30 – January 1, 2016 – Royal New Year’s Eve Gala at the Desmond – Stopping at the Sands Casino w/shopping in Bethlehem, PA; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; next day choice of Sightseeing, shopping at King of Prussia Mall or activities at the hotel; New Year’s Eve cocktail party w/5 hour open bar; a show and a Surf & Turf Dinner; midnight Royal Champaign Toast; before leaving next day, a Mimosa Brunch w/a show and dancing. $559/double; $669/single and $549/triple. Trip insurance available. Contact Jean, 718-3793742.

2016 Tour Activities March 28 - 29, 2016 – Sampson: the Strongest Man who ever lived at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple.

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742 for additional information.

May 28 – June 8, 2016 – Alaska Cruise Tour (ISLAND PRINCESS), 11 days/10 nights; Air—Land—Rail—Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC. Book before September 30. $100/ deposit required (price increase after that date). Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Upcoming Events Teen Program - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

Knitting - Monday, 5 p.m.; Every skill level, Sept. 28 Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

Teen Tech Time - Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.

Teen Program - Monday, 3:30 p.m.

Tech Connect - Wednesdays, September 30 (Excel) 5-6:30 p.m.; Music Appreciation - Wednesday, September 30, All Day

** Hotspot event has been cancelled until further notice. **

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 106, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

On Sunday, September 27th, there will be Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Snacks on tables, coffee, tea and cake during intermission.

Everyone is invited.

Tuesday, September 29 is our trip to the Sands Casino. Price is $33, return, $25 slot cash, $5 towards food. Snacks on bus, a film is shown on return. Please bring your government I.D. Film will be shown on return. 8 a.m. pick up.

Wednesday, September 30, Bingo will be played at 1:30 p.m. in Room 39.

October 14, going to Westchester Broadway Theater to see the musical “Showboat.”

Tickets will be given out at the time of pick-up. Only those that are

fully paid will get tickets since all seats are reserved. 9 a.m. pick-up time with a full lunch served before show time. Menus are on each table.

Our phone number is 718-3799613. Our address is Goose Island Seniors, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

When calling us, please leave your name and phone number. We will return your call. Checks are not deposited immediately for your convenience.

Pick-ups for all the trips are Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

The best of health to all.

—Ann Schlanger

Einstein Cancer Fund

Tuesday, October 6th – Membership meeting, Room 38 at 1 p.m. We will be collecting members’ dues which is $12. New members are most welcomed. There will be Bingo; all are welcomed. Refreshments will be served.

Monday, October 12, Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, $33 per person. Casino bonus $15 bets, and $15 food voucher. Time of pick-up: 8:30 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed

by Asch Loop and then Dreiser Loop.

Bring a valid photo I.D. Tuesday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 11, 2016, there will be a 2-day trip to Sight & Sound theatre for the performance of Samson in Lancaster, Pa. Day one – Leave for Lancaster, lunch on our own at the Hershey Farm

Restaurant. Sight and Sound Theater for the performance of Samson. Check into the Hawthorne Inn. Dinner at Miller’s Smorgabord.

Day two – After breakfast, depart to the Sands Casino and bonus of the day.

Room rates per person: Double $245; triple $235; Single, $287. Please send in your deposits for your reservations; balances can be paid off. All balances of full payments must be paid by March 20th, 2016.

For all of the above trips, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-6713005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

We wish everyone good health and healings.

—Lydia Ruas

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue During the week of ‘Succos’ (the Feast of Tabernacle), we obey the Biblical command, “You shall dwell in “Succos” (Booths) for a seven day period. (Leviticus 23:42). This year, the holiday begins on Sunday evening, September 27th.

Thankfulness to the Almighty, along with the conservation of, and the taking of inspiration from the environment, can be characterized as the great themes of the holiday of Sukkos (Festival of Tabernacles) which begins on Sunday evening, September 29th. Sukkos is known also as the Season of our Joy, its rich array of rituals and multiple symbols largely embodied by the Sukkah-Tabernacle itself, single out heaven, nature and humanity for interaction. In combination, these entities in peaceful unity frame Sukkos’ portrait of total life.

But it is in a corner of the holiday, in the nuances of its observances,

that there is a lesson dealing with an immediate issue of our day.

This nagging concern addresses the outrage that in this time of plenty for many in the fruitful land, there is still considerable improvement. Yet some continue to grasp for too much, for everything they can get for themselves.

Counteracting this, the holiday of Sukkos (Festival or Tabernacles) reminds us of the preeminence of taking joy in having the basic needs of secure shelter and nutritious food that sustain life. The kernal of teaching within the celebration then, is the acceptance of the idea that enough to maintain, to grow, and to realize the full potential of each life, is really enough. In the fruitful ambiance of the Sukkah, always allowing for the sight of the mysterious sky above this message of simple satisfaction becomes credo.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader Rabbi Solomon I. Berl offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at l0:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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.

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920.

Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. We’re offering a special incentive for you to join our synagogue’s membership. The cost for 1 year only is $75 in the hopes that you will remain with us. You don’t have to pay this out all at once. You can pay in installments.

Candle Lighting on Friday, October 2 is at 6:17 p.m.

Shabbat ends on today, Saturday, September 26, at 7:37 p.m.

Coming Events Sunday, September 27, Erev Succot.

Light candles at 6:25 p.m.

Monday, September 28, Day 1 of Succot. Services at 9 a.m. Light candles in the evening at 7:33 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29, Day 2 of Succos. Services at 9 a.m. and Yom Tov ends at 7:32 p.m.

Sunday, October 4, Hoshanah Rabbah. Light candles at 6:14 p.m.

Monday, October 5, Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah. Services morning, 9 a.m.

Evening services - Mincha at 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6, Simchat Torah services, 9 a.m. and Yom Tov ends at 7:20 p.m.

We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays.

Bingo on Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. Refreshments will be served.

Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood. Please honor your Yiskor pledges.

Good and Welfare Keep open the date of November 8 for a Kosher Chinese luncheon. More details to follow at a later date.

Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence.

The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

The Men’s Club of the Traditional Synagogue wants to thank all of our friends who attended our August 30th trip to Atlantic City. Everybody had a good time, and the weather was beautiful.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue is running a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, November 2.

Have a day of fun on the Boardwalk, shopping and all the sight and sounds of Atlantic City. This will be our last trip for 2015. Our Synagogue will be having additional functions during the rest of 2015. For details, see the synagogue articles. We will resume our trips in the spring of 2016.

The cost: $33 per person with a $25 slot credit. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a Resort’s Casino Card or government photo ID card (such as a Driver or Non-Driver License) to get

your bonus slot play. Payment is due by October 26.

Please send checks and make it out to the following: Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475.

We provide a free drink and snack free and play Bingo going, and a 50/50 raffle and show a movie on the return trip.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424 or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

PLEASE NOTE PICK UP TIMES: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m. by the teen center; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m. by the library; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

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633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

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718.239.7110

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Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer.

Note the New Changes in Time Come & and receive a Blessing Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 11:30 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 11:30 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 1:30 p.m.

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

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs, so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children who have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night will be announced soon, when we will be starting up again.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or sing? Come join the music school. Piano, guitar, drums,

violin, voice and other instruments.

Registration for the fall season is here and cost is very reasonable. Registration is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon (917) 753-3644 to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 years to 100.

Trip to Lancaster Pa.: On Friday, December 18, we are going to Sight & Sound Theater to see Miracle of Christmas. Sorry to tell everyone who wanted to go, but we have no more seats. You can call Barbara at 347-6037473 if you would like to be put on the waiting list. —Barbara Penn

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) English Church Service Schedule 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 Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación

Jueves, 12 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events/Eventos Especiales Paint Your Art Out! Friday, October 9, at 7 p.m. To reserve your seat, call (203) 391-4818.

All are welcome Todos son bienvenidos —Rev. Sam Colon

Circle of Christ Church

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050

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because of the critical transformation that many neighborhoods were going through at the time in trying to survive in the midst of the crack epidemic, but also because it was a different time for reporters as well, before technology changed the business forever, but not for the good.

“From a journalism standpoint, I knew I wanted the story to take place before technology changed everything, including how you reported a story. Today, you can Google anyone and find out a lot about them.

Bronx Bound captures the time before all that, when you still had to get out and ask around to chase down a story,” John said. “You had to rely on cabbies and cops and neighborhood gossips and bartenders to find out who, what, when, where and why.”

When Bronx Bound was released in the spring, it landed in the top 40 on Barnes and Noble’s bestseller list, a great showing for a first time author. The book also received great reviews from others in the business, including many prominent and established mystery writers.

“It’s clearly fiction, but there are real places and ‘facts’ in the book about the Bronx and other stuff, including from when I was covering Co-op City,” the former Co-op City Times editor said. “The characters

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are in some cases composites of people I’ve known, but they’re all fictional. Having people ask if they’re real after reading the book is a compliment, the way I see it, because that means the characters come across as believable.”

John added that he recalled as a reporter covering the effort to bring a Barnes and Noble to Bay Plaza, led by then-Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman back in the late’90s.

“The signing on Oct. 1 at the Barnes and Noble at Bay Plaza is pretty special to me,” John said, “and I'm hoping to see some old friends that evening from Co-op City and beyond. I was at the Co-op City Times when the community push was on to get a major bookstore to open in the Bronx, and covered the grand opening of the Bay Plaza store and lots of author events there.

To be the writer that's discussing and signing my book there now is kind of cool.”

John will be at the store from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and said he hopes to see many familiar faces from Co-op City that evening.

“You don’t have to buy a book,” John said. “Just come by to say hello if you remember me. I spent nearly a decade covering Co-op City, so it’s going to be great to be back and catch up with some old friends.”

**PARKING NOTICE - GARAGE 1**

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage # 1 will be under construction and closed as of September 23rd, 2015.

The locations are as follows: • The D side of the 2nd floor will be closed • The main ramp will be closed, including reserved spaces 64-102 • The main entrance will be open to INCOMING traffic only All vehicles must EXIT through the REAR of the garage • The 1st floor rear ramp, 2nd floor B Side and the 2nd floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor down ramp will be a dead end Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 a.m., Wednesday, September 23rd. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Dept.

Public Safety Blotter: September 15-19, 2015

September 15 - 100 Darrow Place One male was arrested for Public Consumption and Possession of Marijuana. The male was issued several Universal Summonses and a Community Complaint.

September 15 -100 Darrow Place, 120 Elgar Place One female was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.

The female was issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.

September 19 -100 Darrow Place, R/O 120 Bellamy Loop One male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.

September 22 -100 Darrow Place, 120 Bellamy Loop One male was arrested for Public Consumption.

A warrant check was conducted and the individual had two active warrants returnable to Bronx County Court. He was then transported for further processing.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next week

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, October 1, and again on Thursday, October 15, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes.

Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

**PARKING NOTICE - GARAGE 6**

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage # 6 will be under construction and closed as of Monday, September 21st, 2015.

The locations are as follows: • The rear entrance will accommodate two-way traffic • Main entrance and the main ramp will be closed • ½ of the A & C sides and the entire D side of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will be closed • The B sides of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will accommodate two-way traffic • The 2nd floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor up ramp will be a dead end Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 a.m., Monday, September 21st. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your own expense.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Dept.

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Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

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Co-op City Times / September 26, 2015

La Conexión Latina Concert at Co-op City.

Presented by Optimum and Music Choice.

Join us for a day of music and fun celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. Saturday, September 26th at 3pm.

Free at the Greenway Stage in Co-op City.

Featuring: Natti Natasha, J’Martin and 24 Horas, Paola Dua arte and host Shoboy.

Concert is free and open to the public. It will take place rain or shine and admission is on a first come, first serve basis. Concert is standing room only and there is no seating available. Optimum, the Optimum family of marks and Optimum logos are registered trademarks of CSC Holdings, LLC. ©2015 CSC Holdings, LLC. 0915PRTHHM4