Co-op City Times 10/5/19

Vol. 54 No. 40

Saturday, October 5, 2019

New C8-2 Zoning proposed for 500 Baychester Avenue

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A lot to celebrate in our 50-year history President’s Message

‘Removal of large advertisement fixtures ‘to be determined’

Linda Berk

A change in zoning from C-7 to C8-2 for 500 Baychester Avenue may be on the horizon as Bronx Community Board 10’s Housing and Zoning Committee met with New York City Planning Department on Wednesday, October 2.

The group came together to discuss a new proposal aimed at hopefully addressing Co-op City shareholders’ concerns about the large overhead electronic billboards erected on the property that impact residents’ quality of life.

Members of New York’s City Planning have referred the matter to the local community board as part of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) to have the bit of property that existed during Freedomland rezoned for reuse to “fit more of what the community looks like.” While the erection of the electronic billboard signs is not permitted in residential and most commercial districts, the small tract of land on which the mini-mall sits is zoned as C-7, a special zoning designated for the development of amusement parks – allowing for large, flashy signs.

According to Christine Camilleri, Flood Resiliency Planner of NYC Planning, “The district does not match the uses that are there today and what they are expected to be.” City Planning Deputy Director, Sean Brede, also noted, “We now have an opportunity to rezone that site and put something in place (Continued on page 2)

President

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Power plant readies for heating as new member joins the leadership team Nick Perez was once a machinist’s mate aboard the fast-attack nuclear submarine U.S.S. Dallas.

Yes, the submarine featured in Tom Clancy’s 1984 novel, “The Hunt for Red October,” and the 1990 movie of the same name starring Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin, but we’ve digressed already.

Being a machinist’s mate meant, in short, Mr. Perez was responsible for helping to keep the 362-foot Los Angeles-class submarine and its 6,900 tons of nuclear powered submerged displacement moving and running smoothly. He was in the Navy for four years some 30 years ago.

This past Sept. 13, Mr. Perez joined the Co-op City power plant’s leadership team as the operations and maintenance manager. That means he’s not only one Nick Perez Photo by Jason Chirevas of the main personnel responsible for making sure the plant generates the sufficient power Co-op City’s approximately 55,000 residents need, he also has to help make sure those residents are kept cool in the summer and warm in the winter through the plant’s dual-temp environmental control system. It’s a job that comes with less pressure than helping maintain a nuclear submarine.

Slightly less pressure.

Still, it’s an opportunity Mr. Perez told the Co-op City Times he relishes after 30 years and several owners at the Bowline Power Plant in Rockland County’s West Haverstraw.

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BY JASON CHIREVAS

At the last Board meeting that was open to the community, Riverbay’s Auditor came to present our financial report for the year ending March 31, 2019. The report shows a very solid financial status. The report was printed in the Co-op City Times also, all in an effort to make sure shareholders are aware of where Riverbay is financially.

Anniversary Budget To that end, I want to give the budget report for the 50th anniversary, including the gala and community events. I am pleased to say that we had an incredible series of events for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for shareholders at Co-op City. Fifty years is a milestone not often reached, but most importantly, we reached it at a time when Riverbay is the strongest it (Continued on page 2)

Lead In Co-op City Water Conforms With US EPA Standards

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Analysis of 252 random samples of water taken from residential buildings and townhouses throughout Co-op City in 2018 show none of the results exceeded the standard for lead set by the NYS and US Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA).

The water sampling was undertaken by Riverbay management in October 2018 following a news report on News12 that a September 2018 NYC Office of Independent Budget Office report states, “Based on test data from 2006 through 2016, the highest rates of tap water test levels exceeding the federal threshold were in community districts that included neighborhoods such as Ridgewood and Maspeth in Queens, Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, Co-op City and Riverdale in the Bronx, and South Beach in Staten Island.”

At that time, Riverbay management immediately met with the corporation’s environmental compliance contractor to devise a water sampling plan. This, despite the fact that the communications director for the NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO), the agency that issued the report, admitted to the Co-op City Times when contacted by the newspaper for information on the report, that there were very few tests conducted in the zip code that includes Co-op City buildings, and of the most recent tests conducted – which were done between 2006 and 2016 – “no lead was found.”

“We take our residents’ health and safety very seriously,” (Continued on page 6) The Sept. 28 story, “Changes at the polls in store for this year’s election,” listed Council Towers as a polling place for the 2019 election. Council Towers will not be a polling place for the 2019 election.

Correction - 2019 election update

• Co-op City’s 8th annual College, Career & Resource Fair is today, Saturday, Oct. 5, at M.S. 180, 700 Baychester Ave. Bronx, 10475. Please see page 3 for the schedule of events.

• The NYC Disabilities Expo will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center. Please see the flyer on page 7 for more information.

Reminders!

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that matches what’s there today.”

“We looked at several things in trying to identify an appropriate district and a commercial district that doesn’t allow residential was a part of our consideration – that’s how this district was identified, it matches what’s there now,” said Ms. Camilleri.

The City Planning team has reached out to the Department of Buildings regarding the application for rezoning. Unfortunately, the current tall sign on the property may be “grandfathered” in, even if the rezoning proposal passes. “That’s to be determined by the DOB,” said Ms. Camilleri.

Mr. Brede further explained that “the signs that are built and are in place today, if they are legal, would be grandfathered-in. The intent of the zoning is not to stop something that’s already there or that has already been approved. We do think that this zoning will not allow things that are not appropriate, such as large flashing signs in the future.”

The issue with C-7 zoning dates back more than 50 years ago when Freedomland was developed and operated. Short-lived, by the mid-60s, the amusement park was out of business, and much of the massive area of land where it sat was rezoned appropriate for its new use – Co-op City. Although it was rezoned for residential use, the zoning for the plot at Baychester and Bartow Avenues was never rezoned and never thought of, as it operated for many years as the site of a service station and convenience store. The only other C-7 zoning site in New York City is Coney Island.

In 2018, shareholders expressed their displeasure at the disruptions the lighted signs have been causing in their apartments, especially at night. The lack of sleep and nature of advertisements, including alcohol close to Education Park being influential to young children, were reasons to have the fixtures removed.

Although rezoning is part of the initial process to remove the monopole designed for amusement park-like advertising, the status of the current large display is unclear due to existing legal proceedings. However, what is clear, is that items like the one in question, will not be permitted due to the new code restrictions in the future, once successfully voted on by the New York City Council.

Community Board 10 urges shareholders to attend an upcoming public hearing on October 17 because the community board only has 60 days to respond to the City Planning proposal. The process includes a vote during the public hearing forum where City Planning will present their plan to the community looking to correct and prevent the issue from reoccurring again in the future.

Bronx Community Board 10’s public hearing regarding the City Planning’s proposal for rezoning 500 Baychester Avenue will take place on Thursday, October 17, at 7 p.m., in room 31 of the Bartow Center.

Zoning

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President’s Report

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has been financially in decades, if not ever! There is a lot to celebrate!

The net cost of the events to the Corporation was $294,932.50, which is less than the Board approved budget of $300,000. The total cost of all events was $442,232.50. That expense was offset by $147,300 in revenue obtained by the Corporation from ticket sales, ads and sponsorships. The Gala total, including all costs, was $269,507 and the community events came to a total of $172,725.50.

The History Committee, along with our local event planner, planned a myriad of events that were designed to reach every segment of the community from young to old. The response from the community was overwhelmingly exciting and well attended. The gala itself was over sold with extra tables that needed to be set up that night.

The community events included: • Youth Talent Show • Poster Contest • Shakespeare in the Park “The Temptest” • Broadway in the Boros/Beautiful and Wicked • Pioneer Day • Cross Genre Music Show • Planitarium Show • History Panel of Co-op City at Co-op City Library • FreedomLand Totsie Unveiling • Choral / Gospel Show • A Symphony • Open Mic for Shareholders • Juneteenth (One Man Play) • Pioneer Day There are those who want to debate that we spent too much money. I want shareholders to know that while we did take our celebration to a whole new level, well deserved and a symbol of who we are, there was always attention to the bottom line. When executives and boards review budgets and expenses planning various aspects for a corporation, it is always done within the big picture and the impact on the total budget. It is the only responsible way to handle budgets. With that said, the final impact of this series of events on the total annual budget for Riverbay Corporation was .001 percent.

In my next report, I want to discuss the many changes around our community.

We have opened our new call center, which I understand is making a positive improvement, but with room for growth. There is the phasing out of the third shift in the garages, and there was a lively discussion on this issue at the open Board meeting. And we will be launching our new website soon, with the anticipation that it too will be growing in scope over the next year. Please stay tuned.

In the meantime, I remain interested in your thoughts and ideas. I appreciate all the warm expressions and congratulatory notes for my inclusion in the Bronx Power 100. It was a pleasant surprise and an honor to be recognized. I am a proud representative of Co-op City!

I can be reached at Riverbay Corporation 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475, 347-913-4224 or by email at Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

As always, thank you for taking the time to read our paper.

Committee meeting

Contracts Admin/Purchasing/Inventory

The first meeting of the Riverbay Contracts Admin./Purchasing/ Inventory Committee of which Board Director Bishop Angelo Rosario is the chairperson, will take place on Thurs., Oct. 10, 2019 at 7 p.m. in room 26A in the Bartow Center. All committee members, please mark the date and plan to attend. If you would like to join the committee, please email Director Rosario at arosario @riverbayboard.com.

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2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

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

Today! College, Career and Resource fair Come out to Co-op City’s 8th annual College, Career & Resource Fair today, Saturday, Oct. 5, at M.S. 180, 700 Baychester Ave. Bronx, 10475. The fair will be broken up into three sections catering to various age groups and interests. The schedule is as follows: • 9 a.m. to noon, Students Grades 3 to 7. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities.

• Noon to 5 p.m., Students Grades 8 to 12. Get important college application questions answered and meet school representatives.

• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Scholarship Workshops. Three experts will share information on how to search for free money for college.

For further information please contact Ms. Evelyn Turner at evelyntinez@aol.com.

NCNW Book Club Join NCNW on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at the River’s Run Community Garden at 4 p.m. for a discussion of the book, “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton. This is the story of an African American man wrongfully accused of murder and spends 26 years on death row fighting for his truth to come out. The story touches on how both racism and classism play a large part in court rulings and everyday life in the state of Alabama. How does Ray find “Sun” while on death row?

Stop by the River’s Run Community Garden to be a part of the NCNW Book Club discussion. If inclement weather, the event will move indoors to Dreiser, room 11. For further information, please email ncnw coopcitysocial@gmail.com.

Girl Scouts Breast Cancer Walk Join the Girl Scouts of Co-op City on Friday, October 25 at the Section 1 greenway outdoor stage as they honor the lives of those who have been affected by breast cancer. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30. So wear all your pink and join the Co-op City Girl Scouts to honor breast cancer awareness month.

The Spanish-American Community Club held its annual Hispanic Heritage celebration last Sunday in collaboration with the Riverbay Fund in the Bartow Community Center hosted by Alfonso Gonzalez. There were live performances from Danza y Fiesta, a dance company that performs traditional Puerto Rican folk dancing; Garifuna, a dance company that performs traditional Honduran folk dancing and the dance company Dancer Dreamzzz. In addition to dancing, live music was provided by Mariachi Citlalli and Juan Ortega. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Riverbay Board director Bishop Angelo Rosario were also in attendance. The prize winners were Elsa Quinones, Iris Bunn, Hilary Weber, Mercedes Torres, Ismael Quinones and Lourdes Suarez. (See more pictures on page 5.)

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

Medicare Educational Workshop to be held in Co-op City “Hay Mas Adelante”

Say the word “Medicare” and folks will either shrug or give you a quizzical look. Medicare is a complex government healthcare program that many people find confusing.

Co-op City residents will have the opportunity to learn what they need to know about Medicare and have their Medicare questions answered next Saturday, Oct. 12, at two special events being hosted by the Bronx Clergy Task Force, the Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodations Committee and UnitedHealthcare.

Medicare can be confusing. With many different benefit choices, including Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D, among others, a person can easily throw their hands up in frustration.

Some may say, “Medicare is for our grandparents, right?”

Wrong. With 60 being the new 50, the sooner you know

about Medicare, the better you’ll be able to make the best choices for you and your family. The truth is almost everyone should learn more about Medicare. For many families, especially those in communities where English is a second language, it’s the younger generation who will be navigating the healthcare system for their elder relatives.

Medicare can be complicated. But, like anything complicated, the best way to understand it is to take it one step at a time. And, a Medicare educator will do exactly that.

At the next Saturday, Oct. 12, workshop, Medicare educator (UnitedHealthcare), Maggie Vazquez, will lead Medicare Education Workshops that explain the basics of Medicare including, when to apply, the importance of applying at the (Continued on page 4)

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right time, what Medicare covers, and even more importantly, what Medicare doesn’t cover. Ms. Vasquez will also offer tips and information on how to choose the best Medicare plan for you and your family.

Did you know that not signing up for Medicare at the correct time can cost you to pay a penalty for the rest of your life? You’ll learn this and much more after attending a “Hay Mas Adelante! There’s More Ahead” Medicare Education Workshop.

The workshops are free and open to the public. A continental breakfast will be served at the morning session. Luncheon appetizers will be offered at the early afternoon session. The workshops are free and open to the public.

For the past 10 years, UnitedHealthcare has hosted Medicare events around the country specially geared towards Hispanic Americans, African Americans, and Asian Americans to help them better understand the Medicare program. The Hispanic American initiative is titled “Hay Mas Adelante,” which translates to “There’s More Ahead!” There is more ahead for every person who plans well, who gets the information needed to make the best decision for their healthcare needs.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, Co-op City residents will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with a Medicare educator to have their Medicare questions answered.

The workshop is presented in English, with the award-winning workbook available in English and in Spanish.

The hour-long workshops will be held at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, in room 49. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Join your friends

Perez

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“What I did in the military was basically work on a floating power plant,” he said. “Then I was at the same facility for 30 years. [Co-op City] was a definite change. There’s a lot to do here, it’s diversified. It piqued my interest.”

As the plant’s operations and maintenance manager, Mr. Perez’s duties include making sure the crew of 60 employees perform their work in a safe manner and follow all environmental rules and regulations. Along with Plant Manager Kevin Gaddis, Mr. Perez does not work directly for Riverbay Corporation. Rather, the two power industry and U.S. Navy veterans — Gaddis was also once a machinist’s mate on a series of surface ships — work for NAES, a Washington Statebased power plant management company with which Riverbay has a contract.

NAES used to stand for North American Energy Services but, according to Co-op City power plant Asset Manager Anthony Ligato, who is a Riverbay employee, the company has done away with the trend of wanting to be known only by its initials now.

Attendees look on at a Medicare Education Workshop. There will be two such workshops at the Einstein Community Center in Section 5 on Saturday, Oct. 12.

and neighbors and gain a better understanding of your health care coverage options.

For more information, call Bishop Nancy Rosario at 718-790-9120, or visit the website, HayMasAdelante.com.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario Contributed photo

Founded in 1980, NAES is contracted to operate in more than 170 power plants across North America. Mr. Ligato said Riverbay has had a contract with NAES for about two years now that calls for the operations company to have “care, custody and control” of the Co-op City plant.

Mr. Perez said, when it comes to running a power plant like Co-op City’s, having a military background comes in handy.

“It’s a very heavily procedural driven industry,” he said. “We have numerous pieces of equipment, each with its own idiosyncrasies … What I did [in the Navy] and now is very similar.”

With Perez in place, Messrs. Ligato and Gaddis told the Times the power plant has spent the last couple weeks changing the dual-temp apparatus over from delivering cold water for air conditioning to delivering hot water through the same system for heating.

“It usually takes about seven days,” Mr. Gaddis said. “We have to stop it and let the system normalize before we start heating up the water.”

The process of switching over involves securing the plant’s four 5,500 ton chillers — “They’re enormous and they’re beautiful,” Mr. Gaddis said — from their duties, then transferring all the refrigerant out the system and into storage tanks to keep it from boiling off once the heating starts. Then steam is sent through the hot water elements of the dual-temp system to start heating the water for delivery to the convectors in Co-op City.

Mr. Gaddis said maintenance on the dual-temp system’s cooling equipment takes place during the winter, when the heating equipment is at work, and vice versa when it comes to maintaining the heating equipment.

“It’s a never-ending cycle,” he said.

The entire system, Mr. Ligato said, is a closed-loop in which hot water is sent to Co-op City, cools as it delivers its heat and then circles back to the power plant to be reheated by the boiler.

Finally, with the seasons changing, the power plant’s Standby Credit and Demand Response programs with Con Edison — by which Co-op City sets aside capacity and sometimes provides energy to Con Ed when needed — ended for the year Sept.

30. Mr. Ligato said the plant had “a strong finish” this year and, between the two programs, should deliver about $4 million into Riverbay’s coffers.

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HAPPENING in Co-op City!

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NCNW Health Fair

Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Continued from page 3)

The National Council of Negro Women Health and Wellness Fair took place last Saturday in the Bartow Community Center. The event offered a wide range of activities for those in attendance such as nutritional counseling, holistic health education, vegan food demonstrations, yoga, Zumba and massages, to name a few. In addition, a mammography van and flu shots were available at the fair. The goal of the event was to promote healthy lifestyle alternatives and educate people about the importance of taking personal health seriously.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

Donation for Bahamas

The Co-op City branch of the NAACP received an overwhelming response for its donation drive in support of the hurricane victims in the Bahamas. Nonperishable items such as clothing, toothbrushes, toothpaste, blankets, sheets, socks, baby and adult diapers, rubbing alcohols, baby aspirins, brushes, plastic utensils and feminine hygiene products were among the items collected. In addition, cases of water were donated by the Spanish American Community Club. Most of the donations were from Co-op City residents eager to help. The donations will be delivered with the help of the NYC Department of Corrections. Pictured is president of the Co-op City branch of the NAACP, Jerome Rice, right, and a volunteer who helped with the collection drive.

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

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Letters to the Editor

New speed camera ill-placed

To the Editor: I read with interest about the installation of a speed camera on Co-op City Boulevard in the vicinity of 920. Who decides the locations for these cameras and is there any input by Riverbay? The cameras on Baychester Avenue by the schools is a win-win situation. A camera on Co-op City Boulevard that close to the stoplight at Baychester Avenue is not.

Better placement for a camera would be on Co-op City Boulevard north of the little league fields, where there is approximately a quarter mile between the stoplight at the field and the next light at Peartree Avenue. The temptation to disregard the speed limit along this stretch of roadway is too great.

—Dock Harvey

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Water testing

To the Editor: This past summer, swaths of the lawns around Building 27A were ploughed up and new grass that has pesticide against weeds was put in. The grass grew fast to about 4 inches, then was mowed by hand. Apparently the roots were not strong because that produced railroad tracks of bare earth, that since have not filled in.

Then Local Law work on bricks started and HQ was established at 27A. Many workmen walked thru there but only the area with the new grass got trampled down to topsoil, and nothing has grown there since. The area where the original grass remained has not been disturbed that way and grass is re-growing there. It is also re-growing in the circles around our decorative bushes and trees, which never got the new grass seed.

It seems it is not a good idea to build pesticides into lawn grass. Certain weeds, which we had, protect and condition, mulch and fertilize the topsoil. They attract beneficial insects that help pollination. These main “good” weeds are dandelion, white clover, broadleaf plantain, lambs quarters and chickweed.

I remember years ago we had a strong grass that lasted all through the winter, barring a snowstorm. We should get back to that instead of the lawn we have been given more recently. This one-variety type we have this year is a conceit of those who want front lawns to impress neighbors. It is not going to make Co-op City classier.

—Sally Nussbaum

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Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer told the Co-op City Times in November 2018 when the news reports first surfaced. “While I believe the original news report on Channel 12 was irresponsible and misrepresented the Independent Budget Office’s report that was cited, we still undertook this study to assure our residents that there are no issues with lead in the water at Co-op City, which I think has now been put to rest.”

Nevertheless, this past week, citing the same September 2018 IBO report on lead in tap water in some city dwellings, a Daily News article was published again listing Co-op City and the aforementioned neighborhoods as areas where “up to 8% of sampled homes” show “lead levels above the Environmental Protection Agency limit.”

During the sampling of Co-op City water conducted by Management last year, Riverbay’s environmental contractor, a company licensed by the United States EPA to conduct this type of testing with its professional personnel and using an EPA-approved laboratory, collected random “First Draw” and “Flush Draw” water samples from every high-rise residential building and each of the townhouse clusters. Five samples were drawn from each building and townhouse cluster.

The “First Draw” samples were taken at the first use of the faucet and the “Flush Draw” were taken after the faucet had been running for a while, methods consistent with detecting the presence of lead in drinking water.

The contractor reported that “the samples were collected in accordance with the EPA’s standards developed for proper handling of potable water testing, according to applicable regulations of the State of New York and the rules and regArticle 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.

Grass not providing splendor

ulations of the US EPA Guidance Document.”

After collection, the samples were placed into preservation containers, a chain of custody document was prepared and the samples were then delivered to an independent lab, certified by the New York State Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Approval Program, for analysis.

The US EPA has set the lead action level at 15 parts per billion (ppb). If tests show lead levels in excess of this amount, remediation is required.

The Riverbay contractor’s report, however, states: “All samples were analyzed, and none of the results exceed the 15ppb action level set by the USEPA.”

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Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Since 2014, October has been known as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a multi-faceted problem that takes on many different forms and affects many people. Awareness of the early stages of domestic violence may help people avert a serious problem.

The best thing to do if you suspect domestic violence is to seek assistance. You should notify the authorities if you are the victim of domestic violence or you witness or suspect domestic violence. Immediately call 911 if a violent situation is taking place.

In Co-op City, the Department of Public Safety should also be notified at 718671-3050 if the incident is taking place within the community.

The term domestic violence refers to any situation in which persons are living together in a domestic partnership or have a child/children in common. Domestic violence incidents may be heard in either criminal court, family court or both. In the case where there is violence and the persons are not in a domestic relationship, the cases are heard in criminal court only. Domestic violence and other types of violence against a person are never acceptable, regardless of a person’s sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or any other characteristic. The laws are stricter when injuries are the result of domestic violence.

The good news about domestic violence is there is a lot of help out there.

Remember, if a situation does not feel right, it probably is not. Not every case of domestic abuse or violence is as obvious or as graphic as the incidents portrayed on television. If you feel as though you or a family member or a friend may be the victim of domestic violence, reach out for assistance. It is also wise for the person who has committed some level of abuse to seek help before the situation escalates. The sooner you seek help, the more resources will be available and the fewer penalties an offender may face. If you are in a relationship and you feel like injuring someone, leave the situation and seek help immediately.

The Center Against Domestic Violence is an excellent resource for information and assistance for any type of domestic violence. They can be reached by telephone at 718-439-1000 or online at cadvny.org. According to their mission statement, The Center Against Domestic Violence leads the way to a society free from abuse by offering education and prevention programs and promoting well-being and economic independence for survivors of abuse.

Unfortunately, children can often be innocent victims of domestic abuse. Nearly four children die every day in this country as a result of abuse or neglect. Most of them are under four years old. Almost half will not live to their first birthday. Up to 10 million children in this country are exposed to domestic violence each year. If anyone suspects a child is the victim or neglect or abuse, notify the authorities immediately. Early intervention can easily avert a tragedy. Before striking a child, reach out for help and get someone to watch the child and seek immediate assistance.

In New York City, Get Help Now-Get Safe, call 1-800-942-6906; TTY for the hearing impaired at 1-800-818-0656. The New York City 24-hour domestic violence hotline can be reached at 1-800-621-4673; TTY for hearing impaired at 1-800810-7444. New York City courts general information can be reached by phone at 646-386-4500. Bronx criminal court can be reached at 718-590-2000 and family court at 718-590-3318. Seek outside help if you have any problems or questions regarding a situation you may be encountering. Nationwide, persons can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visit TheHotline.org.

School is open, drive carefully. Never pass a stopped school bus from either side of the street with a stop sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Just a reminder battery or gas power scooters or bicycles are illegal for use within New York City, including Co-op City. In addition to being illegal, they are also dangerous. Avoid the temptation of buying these items for yourself, friends or family members.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

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

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen; notify the authorities.

Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

October is awareness month for AIDS, breast cancer, colon cancer, depression, Down syndrome and spina bifida. This is a good opportunity to learn about

these diseases and disabilities or others which may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is a good time to learn about your neighbors and celebrate your differences and similarities. Knowledge is power,

Public Safety Blotter 09/22/2019 – 09/28/2019

Sept. 22, 2019 – 120 Dreiser Loop One male was issued a Criminal Court Complaint summons for public consumption of alcohol.

Sept. 24, 2019 – 100 Bellamy Loop Reports were filed with CCPD after it was discovered packages delivered via UPS were stolen by unknown persons.

Sept. 25, 2019 – Rear of 120 Elgar Place Two males were observed fighting. Both were issued Criminal Court Complaint summonses for disorderly conduct and Community Complaints for antisocial behavior.

Sept. 26, 2019 – 100 Erdman Place A male resident was issued a Community Complaint for property damage.

the more you learn the stronger you become.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind cooperators the Co-op City Department of Public Safety is on Twitter @CCPDnyc. Our department always appreciates when you reach out to us on social media or by telephone. Please continue to follow our department and communicate with us. Safety savvy, observant cooperators are our best allies; keep up the great job. Stay safe, stay healthy and call us anytime at 718-671-3050 and 911 if something doesn’t seem quite right.

Save the date: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Einstein Community Center. The Riverbay Corporation Disabilities and Accommodations Committee, in conjunction with the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the NYC Disabilities Expo. The title of this year’s expo is “Building Inclusionary Bridges through the Arts.” The expo features exhibitors, speakers, interactive arts, clinics and workshops. This is the fifth annual disabilities expo.

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Improved political capital due to strong leadership Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President President Linda Berk’s financial report of our 50th anniversary Gala celebration on December 10, 2018, is commendable. I am surprised that the event cost Riverbay under $300,000. The Gala that Linda organized and led — she accomplished it within a mere six months when such events take at least three years to organize — was a sold-out success with over 600 paying cooperators and guests in attendance. In fact, additional tables had to be set up that night.

However, as Linda aptly said in her addendum remarks, the commemoration must be viewed as more than a matter of dollars and cents. Our Gala was an historic, once in a lifetime celebration. As Linda noted at the Gala, “We are a success story, not a failed experiment.”

It was just as much a political event as an unforgettable social celebration. It focused a national spotlight on Co-op City, a unique community of predominantly middle-income, working-class families. We are, in fact, the nation’s largest, most diverse cooperative. Our multigenerational community is made up of individuals and families from a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, religious backgrounds. We enjoy luxury-style housing: bright, spacious, well-designed apartments, with air-conditioning and parquet floors.

Some 80 percent of our 320-acre community is set aside for open parkland.

Co-op City is the fruition of a forty year vision by the founder Abraham Kazan and president of United

Housing Foundation, a coalition of New York City labor and civic organization, the sponsor and builder of our community. And it is the crowning achievement of the Mitchell-Lama program, a New York State affordable-housing initiative that provided low interest mortgage loans for more than 140,000 apartments in the state in the postwar decades.

As might be expected, our first half century has not been trouble-free. Over the years, we have faced hundreds of millions of dollars in runaway inflation and strike during construction, construction-defect repairs, contract overruns, corruption—most notably, bribery and kickbacks—mismanagement, faulty design, and installation of faulty equipment, but we have dealt with and overcame those setbacks. Nevertheless, during our 50-year existence, Co-op City, despite not receiving a dime of financial subsidies, has remained the best deal in town, a cooperative whose guiding principle is straightforward: a not-for-profit community; our apartments are our homes, not commodities for speculation.

Co-op City stands as living proof that our country can provide luxury-style housing, free of landlords, to every family that seeks affordable housing in a wellmanaged, livable community. What is needed, of course, is political will.

The second reason to be proud of our anniversary celebration is that Co-op City earned priceless political capital that Gala night. Almost all our elected officials, at the city, state, and federal levels, were there to pay tribute to our community: Congressman Eliot Engel, State Attorney General Letitia James, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., and others too many to mention. Included

among those in attendance were representatives from New York State Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), our state oversight agency; and Cathy Pharis, representing Wells Fargo, our $621.5M mortgage lender.

Everyone expressed nothing but praise for the Gala.

Governor Andrew Cuomo and US Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer were unable to attend.

And the evening led to a third benefit: not long after the Gala, HCR conceded to two of Co-op City’s longoutstanding demands, a zero-equity downsizing proposal and an increase in the amount of expenditure for architect/engineer contracts and capital projects before these items are submitted for HCR approval. Were the agency’s concessions mere coincidences? I don’t believe so.

I believe the political support expressed at our Gala was the deciding factor that persuaded the agency to act on our proposals.

In addition, MTA President Andy Byford agreed recently to requests we initially submitted nine years ago. The transportation agency president green-lighted (yet to be adopted by the full MTA board) the restoration of BX26 and BX28 bus routes, even augmenting two more buses on those routes, dropping proposed transfers for these rides, and a commitment not to reduce any bus stops and more. I believe Byford did so because first, witnessing our community’s unity and resolve on June 27, 2019, when over a thousand cooperators rallied in Bartow Center in opposition to MTA latest onerous proposals and demanding restoration of those cut bus services. And second, in response to the political capital we gained that Gala night.

We cannot overestimate the political impact of our Gala. In my opinion, every dime was well spent.

Kudos to President Linda Berk.

gram needs to be arranged differently and enforced timewise more diligently. Consideration to have a serious sergeant-at-arms is necessary.

Again, welcome to new cooperators in 30A and 4A. New residents, please follow Co-op City rules, especially regarding BBQ; only electric grills are allowed.

And please take your newspapers in from your front door. Please bring your garbage to the main dumpster sites and follow the recycling color chart. Please respect

the hours of using hammers and such equipment. After 9 p.m. and before 8 a.m. is not allowed.

Broun Place sends prayers to all those recovering from illness and those suffering losses.

Birthday greetings to Antonio Evan Miranda, grandson of Dave and Eva Lazaar, and to Bishop Angelo Rosario. Please send us your tidings.

Keep dancing and we guarantee happy days ahead.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Broun Place continues to be very busy. First of all, holiday greetings to all celebrating the Jewish High Holy Days, L’Shana Tova.

The first Broun Place Townhouse Association meeting was held Wednesday, Sept. 25. Gratefully a quorum was present. The Executive Committee consists of Vice President Vivian Burrus, Secretary Reverend Grace Emanuel, Treasurer Lillian Richardson and President Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar. This will be our board for the next two years. Thank you to the residents who attended our meeting. I hope you came and I hope you renewed or joined. We use dues to support meetings, acknowledge personal tragedies or loss to our residents and for occasional participation in community events. The next meeting will be mid-November. Dues are $12 per year, the year is September to September; dues are not pro-rated. We encourage Broun Place neighbors to be vocal, communicate your issues. Thank you to the members for presenting a thank-you award to the president for the years served.

Following election business, local problems and concerns were reviewed. There were many grounds matters, from pruning and mowing to already looking ahead to next spring. Mr. Ambo was called and granted us a walk around to review cooperators’ complaints and, though praises for the beautiful cul-desac centerpiece were heard, the concerns had to be aired. A summation of the results has already been distributed. They include an outline of when pruning will occur, to what work is performed when design rocks or wood chips are used.

Next, there were apartment repair matters that had not been addressed. Some complicated matters and others are simple as supplying a name plate for a new cooperator. Before writing further on these, we are waiting a week to see if action is forthcoming following a meeting with our CSO manager. There seems to be a number of A apartment hall closet leaks that have not been addressed; some leaks from terraces, and others due to cracked pipes. These need to be corrected by winter.

Now regarding the recent open board meeting; as a Broun Place representative observer, clearly the pro-

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Building 13 Association

Happy October. The year is going by fast and there are so many things we still want to accomplish. I want to take a moment and remind you to contact the CSO managers and/or maintenance for our area if there is a problem you feel needs to be addressed. Do not assume someone else has reported a problem. We are currently in the process of having the second hi-rise elevator renovated. I repeat, thank you or your patience.

Kudos to the NCNW and the Spanish American Community Club or the amazing events held last weekend, Health Fair Expo and Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. These two events were well attended. The NCNW provided health, nutrition, relaxation, meditation and a host of lifesaving information. The Spanish American Community Club embraced our cultural connectivity and treated all to food, fun and live entertainment appreciated by all who came to learn and enjoy.

Building 13 Association Inc. presents Button Biz Youth Business Workshops on Sundays, Oct. 6 and 20, 2019, and Nov. 3 and 17, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Building 13 Association room 100, Casals Place. Ages 10 to 17 are invited to attend. We will also receive assistance from the NYC Business Solution Center — date to be announced. It is an opportunity for the youth to give back to the community and for organizations within the community to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit exhibited by the youth. Building 13 Association is a recipient of one of the 2019 Citizen’s Committee for New York City Neighborhood Grants. The Button Biz project will introduce kids to the world of entrepreneurship and pro-

vide skills necessary for success. We will instruct the youth on how to write a business plan, produce a marketable product, advertise and distribute finished goods.

Women Keeping It Real Returns Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. Join us! The atmosphere is fun, the refreshments delectable and the topics varied. We welcome new guests but you must be 18 and over to participate. Something on your mind? Let’s talk.

The Soundview Ferry is operated by the Hornblower Organization. Please Google: “Contact Us – NYC Ferry

by Hornblower” and let them know Co-op City, a community of more than 55,000 residents, would like free shuttle service to the Soundview Ferry.

Rivers Run Community Garden will be hosting the NCNW Book Club, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at 4 p.m.

The club is currently reading “The Sun Does Shine”

by Anthony Ray Hinton.

Events send to: Building 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or president, Leslie Peterson, at 718-320-1370, or daddpeterson@aol.com.

Our website is bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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

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Building 22 A & B Association

Our first meeting for the New Year welcomed new shareholders. The minutes were read and recorded.

New items were addressed concerning the food truck on the corner of Bartow and Co-op City Boulevard, which was reported to 3-1-1 and Public Safety. As of Tuesday afternoon, the food truck was gone.

We welcomed a guest speaker from CSO, Mrs. Farley, section manager. Mrs. Farley answered all our concerns and informed us about the ideas the new call center director, Lutitia Matthias, wants to implement. One shareholder reported the compactor chute door didn’t close. The door war repaired the next day.

On Wednesday, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto visited our building on the B side. He greeted shareholders and heard our concerns. A major topic was the need for a right signal on Bartow Avenue onto Co-op City Boulevard, coming from Section 5, to make a left turn to the garage on Asch Loop safely.

Mr. Benedetto said he would inform the department of transportation about this problem. DOT should notify us when changing any traffic lights, not after.

Laundry room The washing machines that were not working have been replaced. The laundry room is operating at full capacity. Continue to practice courteous behavior by returning in time to remove your clothes.

Compactor room I must remind everyone to follow instructions for maintaining compactor room recycling. We don’t want unwanted visitors, i.e. bugs.

Happy birthday to all in the month of October.

Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Get well greeting to all the sick and shut-ins.

If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

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Common Causes

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

Ballot Proposals Yes, the subject is dry but is also very important.

Last year, both the Mayor and the City Council decided it was time to tinker with the City Charter. The Mayor’s Charter Revision Commission dealt with increasing public campaign financing, encouraging voter turnout (referred to as voter engagement), and limiting community board term limits. Those proposals went to the voters last year and all three proposals passed. You might recall that election matching funds went from a 6—1 to an 8—1 ratio, giving each candidate even more bang for their collective collected bucks. That was 2018 and this year it’s the City Council’s turn to have their many proposals to amend the City Charter put to a vote.

Nineteen prospective changes, packaged in five proposals will appear on our ballots this year in this election season. The first of the charter revision proposals deals with certain changes to NYC’s election methods. The sexiest change proposed would be to give Rank Choice Voting (RCV) a try instead of voting the traditional way. With RCV, the voter could pick their favorite or up to five favorites in selecting a candidate in a race. It’s kind of like choosing up teams in a stick ball game. You don’t get your first draft player, but it won’t kill you to see your second choice get over the 50% finish line first. When number one is unwinnable, number two will do.

The Rank Choice Voting concept has been kicked around for decades and currently, ten cities in three states – Massachusetts, Minnesota, California – employ the method. Many organizations use the method including the people who hand out the Academy Awards!

Whenever there are way too many candidates vying for too few positions, Rank Choice Voting may be the solution. If we learn more about how it works, we might even want to consider it for Riverbay Board elections.

Shouldn’t we know all about Rank Choice Voting before voting yes or no on the question: Shall this proposal be adopted?

Common Cause can help. They’re experts on Rank Choice Voting and they’re sending a speaker to us on October 15 to explain it all. Common Cause is a nonpartisan group that helps educate the voting public on common sense common good issues. Some of their areas of interest are fighting gerrymandering, supporting campaign finance reform, increasing transparency and accountability in our politics and from our politicians, and expanding voting rights. They fought for Early Voting and we can do just that at Truman High School three weeks from now starting on October 26.

That’s the re-recap of Proposal #1’s Rank Choice Voting. Last week, I wrote that Proposal #2 deals with the make-up, size, and power of the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Now let’s look at Proposal #3.

Proposal #3 Under the heading of Ethics and Governance, Proposal #3 deals with lobbying rules, conflict of interest, the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), and the City’s Corporate Counsel.

The lobbying issue is concerned with the length of an “appearance ban” for former employees. Currently, some ex-employees cannot appear before their former agencies for either one year or two for lobbying purposes. If Proposal #3 is passed, a two-year ban across the board will soon be in effect.

Proposal #3 aims to spread some mayoral power around when it comes to Conflict of Interest Board (COIB) appointments. Currently, all five members of the COIB are appointed by the Mayor. The proposal would have the Mayor appoint three board members, the Comptroller would appoint one, the Public Advocate would appoint one, and the City Council would acquire “advice of consent” oversight of the COIB. The proposal would also limit COIB members’

campaign contributions and campaign involvement.

The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program, established in 2005, falls under the Department of Small Business Services umbrella. Proposal #3 aims to bolster that program by making the application process more user-friendly and by strengthening the program administratively and financially in order to come closer to its 30% goal of M/WBE contract awards. Some of the additional funding would go to certified M/WBEs for mentorship and technical assistance.

The City Council wants to reign in the Mayor’s influence over the Corporation Counsel – the City’s law firm. Since the Mayor has hiring and firing authority, the Corporation Counsel may “prioritize the interests of the Mayor,” and not “effectively defend the interests of the City overall,” determined New York City Charter Revision Commission in its 2019 Final Report. If passed, Proposal #3 would give, “the City Council the power to provide advice and consent for the appointment of the Corporation Counsel.”

That’s it for Proposal #3. I’ll summarize the last two proposals to the City Charter next time leaving space for one final recap before early voting starts on October 26. These proposed changes could affect our lives. Back to Proposal # 1 for a bit.

Rank Choice Voting/NYC Proposal Party Some may find the idea of Rank Choice Voting confusing. Have no fear! Common Cause, the aforementioned non–partisan group is sending a speaker to Co-op City on October 15 to explain all about Rank Choice Voting/NYC on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Section 5, in the Einstein Community Center, second floor, room 49, at 7 p.m. Your every question about Rank Choice Voting will be answered. I hear we will have a RCV practice session to boot. We’ll also pass out copies of all these ballot questions to avoid a cold reading on the day you vote. Such fun! Let’s try to make a party of it. We booked a big room. Come fill it up, get informed, and eat cake. October 15!

Maybe Next Year We just couldn’t get it together this year for On the Fence: the Section 5 Outdoor Art Show. But there’s always 2020!

You can reach me by voice or text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / October 5, 2019 Greetings, Building 9 family.

Our September general membership business meeting was held Thursday, Sept.

26. The previous year’s meetings, guest speaker roster, social event calendar and financial reports were presented and approved by the members during our yearin-review portion of the meeting. Projected calendar items for the coming year were discussed and approved.

Our guest speaker was Claudia Valdez, who spoke about the health benefits of juicing and plant-based diets.

Ms. Valdez provided sample juice tastings as well as menus of the full line of juice-bar items. Our refreshments included fresh bananas, apples, pears, plums, nectarines and bottles of water in lieu of our customary sheet cake and cookies. We Claudia Valdez presenting information on juicing and endeavor to support the healthy lifestyle choices of plant-based diets. our members. Thank you to our members in attendance: Mary Walker, Helen Blakes, Wanda Randall, Ellen Wilkins, Karen Blanchette, Janice Rosario, Robert Rosario, Jackie Lattie, Janet Yarrell, Wanda Rodriguez, Theresa Gorden, Jaime Holley, Linda Holley, Daisy McCoy, Barbara Cloud, Lonnie Woods, Shirley McCann, Pamela Bryan, Angel Mangual, Jenny Mangual, Gabriella Concepcion and Camryn, Richard Yarrell, Marva Malone, Sharon Brown, Claudia Valdez and Leslie Peterson.

Building 13 president and former Riverbay Board Director Leslie Peterson presented information on the Soundview Ferry Service operated by Hornblower and answered questions about the status of the Co-op City bus service negotiations with the MTA. The Cooperators United for Co-op City meeting was held Tuesday, Sept.

24. Agenda items included the MTA re-design plan updates from Aaron Carnegie and Leslie Peterson. The MTA Ad Hoc Committee awaits response to the community-based proposal from Andy Byford and MTA management. The proposal, as submitted, requests restoration of all bus lines and their respective bus stops, also, the Q50 during peak hours to replace the previously requested express bus to Wall Street. The Bx29 is slated to be eliminated. Further, discussion included pet rules and regulations, and USPS lock box installation in building lobbies.

The 2019 Summer Fun Day closeout meeting was held Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Our agenda included the recap discussion of the 2019 SFD event, which was followed by NCNW Health Fair with mammography van was held Saturday, Sept.

28th at the Bartow Center.

The Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry, located at 920 Baychester Ave., continues to service and support our community on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring your current food pantry ID or photo ID with your 10475.

Do not react to toxic people. Not giving them the reaction they so desperately seek, is far more powerful.

—Linda Collins

Building 9 Association

Building 21 Association

The Jewish High Holy Days are underway All Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date specified.

For example, the dates for Rosh Hashanah were listed as Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. The holiday began at sundown Sept. 29 and ended at nightfall on Oct 1. Other notable celebrations of the Jewish calendar are: Shabbat Shuva, today Oct. 5, and Yom Kippur, Oct. 8 to Oct. 9. Those attending synagogue services will hear the sound of a ram’s horn being blown. In all, the ceremonial horn, called a Shofar, is blown 100 times. The shofar starts a 10-day period known as the Days of Awe through Yom Kippur, which is the “Day of Atonement. Sukkot begins Oct. 13 to Oct. 20.

To our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith, the 21 Association wishes you happiness good health and prosperity. Good yontif!

National Hispanic Heritage Month Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15. It was enacted into law Aug. 17, 1988. The day of Sept. 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day, or Día de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30 day period. The Building 21 Association salutes our brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors of Hispanic descent.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, Oct. 24 Mark your calendars and everyone from all buildings, plan to attend. If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email 21association@gmail.com; call 347-504-1821 or you can attend the monthly meetings, which are usually held every fourth Thursday in the gathering room in the rear of the B section at 7 p.m.

Third Christmas Caroling Extravaganza … … and activities for the remainder of 2019. The date is Friday Dec. 14. The Section 4 Partnership will meet Friday, Oct. 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gathering room in the rear lobby of Building 21B, 120 Bellamy Loop. All are welcome.

Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Gallery Sessions

O’Connor Davies,” and a representative was present to explain the audit report that was distributed to attenFrancine Reva Jones dees. Several cooperators asked questions, to which the representative responded. It is important for the Assistant Secretary shareholders to be able to gather together to ask questions, get answers and to be aware of the financial staI was surprised to see a total of eight Letters to the tus of the Riverbay Corporation.

Editor in the Sept. 28 edition of the Co-op City Times.

Following these topics, “Leases” was next. I believe One writer wrote concerning the Gallery Session at that the Board president assessed that this would be a the Sept. 18 Open Board meeting. The suggestion was quick resolution to decide before going into a lengthy to “rearrange how the agenda is made so that items “Gallery Session” discussion. I was not keeping time, that take longer are at the beginning and items that but I think the aforementioned items might have taken cooperators cannot participate in are at the end.” This about an hour. Aside for the topic of “Leases,” I believe cooperator should know that the agenda was prepared that the above topics should be discussed in the initial in accordance with this cooperator’s suggestion. The portion of the Open Board meeting so that all shareGallery Session takes place close to the beginning of holders can be aware of what is happening throughthe meeting so that cooperators would not need to out our community. linger late into the night in order to have their say. The The Gallery Session is a time when any cooperaGallery Sessions have been planned this way for the tors may sign up to ask questions or express their views past few years because, previously, the Gallery Ses- and concerns about the community. Taking place near sions were placed at or near the end of the Open Board the beginning of the meeting is important so that coopmeeting agenda. erators will not need to wait until late at night to speak.

The Board president presents a “Proposed Agenda” Previously, the Gallery Session was placed at or near for the Board meetings and Board members have an the end of the Open Board meeting agenda and coopopportunity to amend it before the meeting begins. erators complained.

Following the meeting being called to order, there is In the recent past, the Gallery Sessions were placed “Roll Call,” when members in attendance respond to at or near the end of the Open Board meeting agenda their names being called. This is followed by the so that cooperators could view and experience the “Approval of the Agenda,” at which time the Board full Board meeting in process, including obtaining directors may edit the agenda by adding, deleting, makers for First Readings Resolutions, discussions rearranging, etc., the agenda. Then comes the “Pres- and voting on Second Readings Resolutions, Comident’s Report” followed by the “Management Report.” mittee Reports, etc. By the time the Gallery Session These items are standard for a Board agenda. I believe began, it was so late into the evening that many coopthat the shareholders look forward to hearing from erators went home. There were many complaints that the Riverbay executive manager making the Man- the Gallery Session was happening too late and that it agement Report in order to hear firsthand about the should come first on the agenda. Hence, the reason it status of existing projects and proposed strategies for was rearranged. I believe that the organization of the our future.

Open Board meeting agenda is much better now that At the Sept. 18 meeting, the agenda contained an it was in the past and there is a larger turnout and paritem called “Audit Report from External Auditors PKF ticipation.

Director’s Viewpoint

Rivers Run Community Garden

Glad we have the month of October to show off the changing of the season.

Glad I can still pick some lemon balm for fresh leaf tea, pull tomatoes, jalapeños and eggplants for a parmesan and eat the sweetest watermelon. Winter is coming and the herbs are ready for cooking and making medicine. Stop by while it lasts.

Soon we will be going indoors with our activities. Vivian Burrus and others will be teaching quilting classes to keep us together during the chilly season. Also, the painting workshops and writing will be coming up soon, so be on the lookout.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place, where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement toward improved mental and physical health.

We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools and daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Event Dates - All are welcome: Oct. 15 – Fourth graders of P.S. 153 visits the garden Oct. 19 – Garden member meeting – 1 p.m.

Oct. 27 – Last day garden is open to the public As of May 1, 2019, Rivers Run is open: Tuesday – 4 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays and Fridays – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

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

—Gail Sharbaan

NYC SAFE Event at Orchard Beach TODAY, Oct. 5

The NYC Department of Sanitation invites you to take advantage of this year’s SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammable, Electronics) event being held today, Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Orchard Beach parking lot. This event provides a chance to properly get rid of harmful household products, such as auto fluids, batteries, electronics, strong cleaners, medications, paint, etc. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. so take the opportunity to finally get rid of any harmful materials you may still have at home.

Building Association Meeting On Sept. 26, the Building 21 Association held its monthly meeting and Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, Jamaal Bowman, was the invited guest. Bowman asked that we vote for new leadership. Bowman’s platform: Champion for Children; Restorative Justice; Housing is a Human Right; Green New Deal; Healthcare is a Human Right; Fight for Families; Immigration Reform; Get Big Money Out of Politics. Bowman is an educator.

He stated that he is concerned about children dying due to suicide. He said he takes no contributions from corporations or weapons companies, as others do. In response to many questions, Bowman indicated that he supports background checks before the general public may purchase a gun and is against the general public owning military weapons; that our elected representatives should provide what is needed in terms of public transportation; that grants may be obtained to fix the convectors that cost $250 M to repair, etc. Be sure to vote in the June 2020 Congressional Primary for the candidate of your choice.

Prior to this presentation, there was a report by the MTA Ad Hoc Committee co- chairman, Aaron Carnegie.

He reported that the committee was successful in their negotiations with the MTA meeting by winning: (i) No taking away of bus stops; (ii) No transfers inside Co-op City; (iii) One seat rides. The MTA will add the #25 bus that will circulate CC, except Section 5, which is covered by the #26 bus. They will increase the frequency of the #23 bus. The #28 and #38 buses will remain the same. The #30 will run throughout CC and then onto Boston Road, no longer running on Gun Hill Road. They have been unsuccessful in maintaining buses #29 and #Q50 coming into Co-op City. The committee is negotiating a counter proposal: To reject the Wall Street Express Bus in order to keep the #Q50 coming into CC. The annual cost is $2M, which our politicians should fund. An attendee stated that at 23rd Street, you can get the #55 bus to Wall Street. A desire was also expressed for an express bus to the Bronx ferry going to Wall Street.

Black Forum

Emergency food pantry hours change 920 Baychester Ave., Building 1A. The pantry faces the yellow schoolhouse and basketball court at the back of the building. Hours of operation change beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1. They are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pantry guests do not have to be affiliated with a church or place of worship to receive food support. We are not affiliated with any state agency or program and do not share your personal information with anyone. Guests must live within 10475 due to budget constraints and food shortage. Please bring an up-to-date photo ID when registering or picking up food for the first time. The only accepted IDs are the ID NYC card or a non- or driver’s license. Your ID must show a 10475 address.

Bring three clean, doubled shopping bags and a shopping cart. Guests will be issued a card that must be shown at every visit in order to pick up anything, even nonfood items. Canned food pick-up occurs on a 30-to-31-day rotation, once a month.

Pantry closure The pantry will close from Tuesday, Oct. 29, to Tuesday, Nov. 5. It reopens Thursday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. Guests scheduled to pick up their monthly package during the closure can do so the week of Oct. 22.

Defensive driving Next class is Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, room 4. $35 per person. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10 percent and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. Checks and money orders can be made payable to Black Forum of Co-op City and mailed to 920 Baychester Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least one and a half weeks before class. Please include your name and phone number. Walkins are welcomed but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class, no checks. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating priority. Leave a message at 718-3208035. Kindly leave your name, telephone number and brief message.

Harrah’s Casino trip Join us Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, for a trip to Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania. The cost is $45. Rebate, $30. No refunds. Money is past due. Money can be brought to the pantry during hours of operation listed above. Boarding times are as follows: 920 Baychester Ave., 9 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:15 a.m.; Section 5, 9:30 a.m. Kindly be on time and remember your seat numbers. Call 917-2095334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Contact We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

—D. Illis

After holding our Academic Achievement Awards Dinner this past Saturday at the Dreiser Community Center there is no question the Building 5 Association knows how to celebrate. We awarded six Building 5 students with award certificates and cash awards. The entire event was the effort of planning and execution by the Awards Committee, support of association officers, Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey, Riverbay Corporation and participation of several individuals, inclusive of fundraising efforts and donations.

However, none of this would have been possible without Building 5 Association President Deborah Lowden’s suggestion at the May membership meeting that we provide academic achievement awards to the students. The membership affirmed her academic achievement awards suggestion and, as they say, the rest is history.

An Awards Committee comprised of volunteers was selected back in May, and, working as a cohesive, well organized team, began holding monthly meetings. Thus, the committee planned applicants’ award criteria, selection and review as well as details associated with the awards dinner and program. Notices were displayed in each of the Building 5 lobbies. As the chair of the committee, I commend Joyce Duncan, Deborah Brown, Mary Brown and Ulysses Barnes for their dedication and effort in bringing this event to fruition. Furthermore, we are grateful for Mr. Barnes’ extraordinary fundraising accomplishment as well as several anonymous donations.

First place and second place award certificates and money orders were provided to students in three school grade categories as follows: First place to: Nicholas Crespo (Elementary) Kaila Covington (Middle) Chria Thompson (High)

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Our prayers are extended to Ms. Enriquez and family.

Sen. Bailey was eventually able to attend and addressed us with words of wisdom on the importance of encouraging, supporting and rewarding a child’s educational journey. We thank Sen. Bailey for his participation and support.

Thanks to the association leadership for its support and assistance which helped make the endeavor a success as well as to Sylvester “Butch” Reiford for his opening prayer and Riverbay Corporation for accommodating the event.

—Juan Cruz-Barrios

Award recipients standing, along with state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, back right, and Award Committee members, seated.

Photo by Ruby Cruz

Second place to: Ryan Cruz (Elementary) Sanaya Norment (Middle) Kirkland Creppy (High) Award certificates were provided by Sen. Bailey’s office and presented by his office liaison, Salvatore Morello. The cash awards and committee certificates, in concert with Mr. Morello, were provided by association president, Deborah Lowden, and vice president, Barbara Larkins.

Initial closing comments were provided by association secretary and committee member Joyce Duncan, who spoke about the importance of education and achievement recognition. I had the privilege of delivering the final comments and thanked all involved in the entire organization of this wonderful event.

Madelina Enriquez, educational director of the Learning Ladder Day Care Center, was scheduled to be the keynote speaker. Regrettably, she had a tragic loss of a family member and was unable to attend the event.

Nevertheless, to her credit and commitment, she provided us with a phone message which was amplified through the microphone, and shared with all attendees.

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Debs Place Townhouse Association

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its October meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, in room 1 of Dreiser Center. The meeting is to convene at 7 p.m.

We have invited a speaker from the Riverbay Department of Public Safety so we ask our townhouse residents to bring their security issues to our meeting so they can be addressed and, perhaps, dealt with.

The meeting will begin with the usual report from Treasurer Nadine Thompson. We urge you to bring your $10 cash payment for association family dues for the year to the meeting. Those who cannot attend should drop off their dues payment to Nadine. Our speaker is expected at 7:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing as many of our neighbors as possible, especially those of you who have safety concerns. New move-ins to our townhouse section are encouraged to attend so you can meet your neighbors, if you have not had the opportunity thus far.

—Nels Grumer

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Census Count: What’s really at stake

The decennial census is the primary source of data on the nation’s population and economy. Census data is used to determine our system of political representation, inform business development and investment, and allocate government funds where they are most needed.

So why does the Census collect information about individuals? Well, the information is used to get a broader sense about the population in general. This information then is used to calculate the number of seats that each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. Businesses use Census Bureau data to decide where to build factories, offices and stores, and these create jobs. Local government officials use the Census to ensure public safety and plan new schools and hospitals.

The 2020 Census is important for you and your community, and you can help.

After reviewing the Hard to Count (HTC) map, Co-op City has a lot of work to be done. Stats shows we have 0-60% mail return rate. What does that mean? It means shareholders or occupants are not addressing the information sent to them in the mail regarding the Census.

I must first address some myths that you may have heard: • Census doesn’t work for I.C.E or Immigration Services • They are not concerned if you are subletting, only want to account for everyone • They are not working with Parole or any other law enforcement agency Here is what is really at stake: • Money allocated for your community will be re-directed elsewhere • It determines who represents your concerns in Congress • Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) • Medicare Part B • Section 8 Housing • Special Education Grants • National School Lunch Program • Head Start/Early Head Start • WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program • Foster Care • Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) • Child Care and Development Funds Bronx Borough President Hon. Ruben Diaz Jr. has formed a Census Complete Count Committee to address some of your fears directly. Organizations like the NAACP’s Co-op City Branch, Bronx Branch, Parkchester Branch, Williamsbridge Branch, National Council of Negro Women, Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club and the Co-op City Democratic Club know the importance of gathering both the Census and voting, and are working to eliminate your fears. So when a Census representative comes around, open the door; you need to be in that number.

About early voting Site Location: Truman High School, 750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 Oct. 26-Nov. 3: Early voting in New York State begins; Oct. 11: Deadline to register to vote in NYS; Nov. 5: General Election; April 18-26, 2020: Early voting for Presidential Primary election; April 28, 2020: Presidential Primary Election; June 13-21: Early voting for Primary Election; June 23, 2020: Primary Election Early voting hours Oct. 2019 – Sat., 26: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon., 28: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; Tues., 29: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wed., 30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thurs., 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice

Congratulations to all the honorees during NAACPs 5th Annual Community Service Dance. Pictured (L-R): Lori Melton, Virginia Stewart, Carlton Berkley, Francine Reva Jones, Ronald J. Hartridge, and Leah Richardson (not pictured). Youth honorees included: Stephen Ogunbiyi, RickiLee Riley, and Jean-Pierre Santiago.

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Nov. 2019 – Fri., Nov. 1, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2019 Voting by Absentee Ballot Deadlines For Primary Election: June 18 – Last day to postmark application or letter of application by mail for absentee ballot; June 24 – Last day to apply in-person for absentee ballot, and last day to postmark ballot—must be received by local Board of Elections (BOE) by July 2; June 25 – Last day to deliver ballot in-person to local BOE (by someone other than voter) For General Election: Oct. 29 – Last day to postmark application or letter of application by mail for absentee ballot; Nov. 4 – Last day to apply in-person for absentee ballot and last day to postmark ballot which must be received by local BOE by Nov. 13. Military Voter ballots must be received by Nov. 19; Nov. 5 – Last day to deliver ballot inperson to the local BOR (by someone other than voter) If honorably discharged from the military or have become a naturalized citizen since Oct. 12, you may register in person at the BOE up until Oct. 26.

If you recently moved, you must make the BOE aware of your new location prior to voting or you may end up at the wrong site during the election. Always turn your ballot over and carefully read any and all proposals. Never be discouraged and not vote, a supervisor is always present at each site. Take time out to know who you are voting for and what they stand for. Please share the above information with everyone throughout the surrounding communities.

Poll Pad Poll Pad is a new tablet that is designed to assist you a lot better while at the polls.

Finding your name, site location and other important matters has become a lot easier.

Black Lungz On Sunday, Oct. 27, the NAACP Co-op City Branch will have a special guest attending their meeting to discuss the dangers of vaping. I encourage everyone to come out and be educated on why you should not be vaping. The short movie and discussion will take place at the Einstein Loop Community Center, room #36.

Spanish American Community Club (Enrich culture) As I entered the Spanish American Community Club annual event held at the Bartow Community Center, the music brought back my times growing up in an area in Spanish Harlem called El Barrio. I recalled the times watching people play stickball while the older men played dominos all day long. It also reminded me of my time working in an area called La Marketa (Fish Market). But what really amazed me was the young ladies of all ages embracing their culture through dance. As I scanned the room, I saw the elders deeply engaged and happy that the culture they have passed down to the next generation has not faded away. I think everyone needs to embrace and learn each other’s culture because it was the immigrants who help built America.

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Building 6 Association

Everyone wanted to have fencing on the ramp and make the fencing longer by the big machines in the laundry room (see photo below). Your building president got it done, I also got the walls painted by the elevators on the floors that need it. The stairs have been cleaned and washed and are looking good now.

Your building got it done too.

help make upgrades in the building. But I can’t do it alone.

Last Wednesday morning, both express elevators were shut down and a lot of us had to walk down the stairs. I hope this never happens again.

The Building 6 Association is not collecting candy this year for Halloween. It is canceled for this year. If anyone wants to start a committee and collect candy in the lobby and bag them up and give them out on Halloween, you’re free to do so. I told you without help from people in the building holiday events can’t be done in the building. We will see if people in the building volunteer to help for the holidays in December. If we get no help, those events will be canceled too. It’s really not fair for myself and Marvin to do all the holiday decorations in and outside this building and no one else helps out. Many people in the building saw myself and Marvin in the very cold weather and snow putting up holiday decorations and no one else wanted to help.

There are 384 apartments in the building. If we don’t get the help this holiday season, we will have to cancel that too. We all have things going on in our lives Your building president has been hard at work try- but if you want to see the building look good for the ing to make Building 6 look clean and updated and holidays we all have to help out. If all you want to do enjoyable to live so you can be proud of where you live. is complain and not help with the problem, then you But, like I said, I can’t do it all. I need help. Everyone can’t expect things to be resolved.

A building association should have a president, vice loves Andy Soto, our lobby attendant. Your building president got Andy to be our prominent lobby man and president, treasurer and a secretary. We only have a we are lucky to have him. building president now.

I have done a lot to make this building look good and —Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. Fall is in the air, colorful leaves are falling, and the kids are back to school. We wish them all a safe and educational environment and that all will do well.

Atlantic City trip We had a beautiful day to Tropicana Casino Thursday, Sept. 26. We thank all of our neighbors who ventured out with us. Many places to visit along the boardwalk. The tram car is a plus; pay round trip and ride up and down the boardwalk until 9 p.m. Great bargain. Margie and Sharon, you did a great job as usual.

The man of the house, Nelson, what a help you are; we appreciate it so much. See you all the next trip.

The general meeting was held Thursday, Sept. 19.

We were pleasantly engaged with two guest speakers.

The first speaker, Riverbay General Manager Mr. Noel Ellison, introduced himself and said there is a need to study data and information in order to address the many issues of the community.

Q & A sessions Steve of Building 27B brought up the situation of the cracks in the pavement of the driveway circle and how they are expanding. Mr. Ellison promised to look into it. Steve also mentioned handicap signs are needed for parking and should be in place in the circle. Mr. Ellison explained the lifespan of the elevators should be 30 to 40 years and the old elevators we have are only good for 12 years. The completion of installations of the new elevators will not meet the deadline of January 2020. The city and state are assisting with the elevators situations. The doorbell systems have some issues to work out and study.

Assistant general manager of construction for Riverbay, Mr. Mark Warren, spoke next and introduced himself as being here in Co-op City for three years. He said he is an architect. He explained how Local Law 11 came about in the 80s, providing guidelines for

buildings six floors and above. Over time, the elements take their toll on the building façade. The brick, stone, concrete, etc., deteriorate and can become a hazardous condition. Scaffoldings are placed 150 feet from the building. Engineer is hired to analyze the building safety to determine if the building will be safe with repairs. The Local Law 11 work is required every five years to inspect the high-rise above the sixth floor. Building 27 is expected to be finish June 2020, weather permitting.

The shareholders were engaged with many questions. We thank Mr. Ellison and Mr. Warren for the abundance of information, their patience and time spent in the Q&A sessions.

Ad hoc committee We had a visit from our neighbor from 27A, Aaron Carnegie. He is co-chairman of the MTA ad hoc committee. The committee is still working on a couple of items. He is asking for help and support in requesting a free shuttle to the ferry, etc.

Call center Ms. Lutitia Matthias is the associate director of the Riverbay Call Center. She expressed there is a need for reprogramming. She will be teaching phone ethics, people skills and that one must meet required standards as a customer service representative. Also, the call center will be the lead in distributing data information.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. The best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the death of a neighbor.

Pray for peace among the world leaders, now more than ever.

The community of humanity is actually a support system that secures, reinforces and empowers each person in it. –Andrew Lutts —H. Overman

Building dues for the association have gone up from $5 to $10. This was voted on at our last association meeting. We will continue to collect association dues every time the association door is open.

Our next building association meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 16. in the building association room in 30B. Door opens at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. We will start collecting for Halloween candy at this association meeting.

The next Pokeno game will be Friday, Oct. 18, in the association room with the door opening at 7 p.m.

Crochet will be on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the association room. This was voted on at our last crochet class.

Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and birthdays congratulations. Those who recently suffered a loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Building 30 A & B Association

Building 25 Association

Neighbors with dogs, please be mindful while on walks of little round spikes that may stick to your dog’s paws, face, fur, etc. These little round prickly balls are called burrs, and they appear at the end of summer when seeds are ready to fall off plants, so this is the time to be vigilant. During this time of the season you will want to keep your dog out of weedy or high-grass areas, don’t let your dog run into burr or weed patches.

CCPD Chief Joseph Riley has been invited to attend our October meeting. Please see posting near elevators for confirmation and/or changes.

We wish all neighbors born in October a happy birthday, and for those who have been under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month, generally from September through June. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Please keep an eye out for postings outside your elevators. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@ gmail.com and address your concerns or comments to any or all members of Building 25 Association.

Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

“Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.” –Emily Dickinson —Wanda Bailey

Building 24 Association

We held our first building association meeting after the summer break Thursday, Sept. 26, and announced our plans to celebrate fall’s holidays by first greeting our Halloween trick or treaters in the lobby with treats we’ll prepare for them. Donations of candy for the trick or treaters can be made at our next meeting Oct. 24, or in the association room on the night we’ll prepare the treats, which we’ll announce in a lobby post.

Then, in November, we’ll hold our Thanksgiving raffle in which first prizes will be local market $25 gift certificates and second prizes will be bottles of wine from the Fairway Wine Shop. In December, we’ll celebrate the season and collect donations for our building porters, mailman, lobby attendant and maintenance man to show our appreciation for their work throughout the year.

The conversation then turned to problems people feel need to be addressed. Litter on the lawns outside the building’s rear door was something everyone agreed needs to stop. Despite the porter’s efforts to keep that area clean, some people still drop their litter and worse on the lawns. The buildings and grounds workers have done a beautiful job keeping our gardens and lawns looking great and we want everyone to respect their work and do their part to keep our grounds clean and beautiful. We ask everyone, please put garbage in the barrels there for that purpose and follow the rules for dog owners.

Another concern was replacing the old, worn mats in the elevators so we’ll request new mats for the vestibule and elevators.

The issue that got the most reaction was the new washing machines and dryers. Shareholders complained about less dryer time after the first eight minutes with each additional quarter giving just five minutes, the increased cost for a wash, no more discount days and the dark glass on the washer door preventing users from seeing the actual wash cycle. We’ll invite one of the Board directors to discuss these things at our next meeting.

We hope our meetings and activities help to build a stronger building and community. We invite all cooperators to join us. Your ideas and concerns are welcome. Building association dues are $5 a year.

—Bruce Silberman

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Let’s Work Together – Peacefully

regular cigarettes inside of an apartment. How would you like it if smoke from either substance was to waft into your apartment and affect your children and your family? In other words, would you really want your own children to inhale strong odors of either substance on a daily basis, for several hours a day? Do you think A lot of cooperators are complaining about several that those substances can adversely affect their health? things that are going on this community. So, see if we If yes, then, please try to listen to your neighbors when can make some positive changes here. they complain about these matters. And, then, please Living Together Peacefully make a decision to work with your community so that It’s easy to say “I don’t care” when someone points a peaceful and a positive solution can be achieved. out some things that are negatively affecting them and Thank you. their family. However, we have to remember that we High Apartment Equity Prices live in the largest apartment co-op in the world. So, On September 1, 2019, our prices to buy an apartwe might have cooperators living above, below, and ment jumped from $4,500 per room to $5,500 per room. on both sides of our apartment. And, that’s when prob- So, did you see the new ads for our apartments? Did lems can develop. Therefore, let’s go over a few com- you see the new prices? A one bedroom apartment, plaints. $16,500 - $22,000. Approximate carrying charges, “They take an object and bang on the floor for long $875 - $919. A two bedroom apartment, $24,750 periods of time during the middle of the night. It sounds $27,500. Approximate carrying charges, $1,023 like they have a factory in their apartment. Then, they $1,146. A three bedroom apartment, $33,000 - $35,750. drag their furniture around at night.” This type of com- Approximate carrying charges, $1,355 - $1,457.

I voted against this resolution because I thought that plaint is typical in our community. So, I want to encourage everyone to please care about your neighbors and it might negatively affect our apartment sales. Addinot disturb them. tionally, I voted against increasing our carrying charges Another complaint is that some people are letting by 1.9 percent this year and next year because I want their dog do their business in our buildings and on our us to dramatically reduce our budget. Anyway, let’s grounds. Moreover, there are complaints that some see how these increases will affect our apartment sales. people are not cleaning up after their dog. So, I want Apartment Renovation Prices to caution everyone that our Public Safety officers will If you go online to my viewpoint in the June 1, 2019 be writing some heavy community complaints when edition of the Co-op City Times, you’ll see that I wrote that it used to cost between “$15,000 and $18,000 to they observe these matters.

Also, someone might think that they have the nicest restore a 1-bedroom apartment.” dog in the world. However, other people might have Then, if you go to page 15 in the August 31, 2019 a tremendous fear of dogs. So, they might be scared issue of the Co-op City Times, you’ll see that the board to be near your dog. Therefore, do you think that you approved an emergency resolution, 19-37. This resoshould let your dog roam around outside without a lution was created because “Riverbay has been incurleash? What about inside of your elevator? No! And, ring delays in renovating vacant apartments and incurPublic Safety will take action when they see a dog ring financial losses from not collecting carrying that’s not on a leash. Additionally, Public Safety can charges from such apartments. …” take action when a dog exhibits violent behavior Thereafter, contracts were issued to five contractowards other people. tors to renovate our apartments. So, it now costs about Another issue involves smoking marijuana or even $22,000 on average to restore an apartment. Average?

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club

On Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, Velocity Track Club New York competed in the 2019 AAU Fall Cross Country Classic at Cunningham Park in Queens. There were races from the 800 meters — 6 year old athletes and Masters only — to 5,000 meters as well as the 1mile race for all ages, 2K for 7 and 8 year olds; 3K for 9 to 12 year olds, 4K for 13 and 14 year olds and 5K for 15 and up. Medals were awarded to the top 10 male and female athletes in their event. At last week’s XC meet, we only won four medals. I’m not sure if it was due to our annual banquet the night before, which had our children up late dancing and celebrating, or because it was our first XC meet for the season.

However, Velocity athletes were ready for the AAU Fall Classic. We had 26 athletes compete in this event and all won medals! Three first place medals, six second place, five third place, three fourth place, four fifth place, two sixth place and three eight place medals. This may have been our first time the entire team that competed in a XC meet won medals.

The medalists were: First place in their division, Pierce Parker, Shalom Grant and Bryce Hickman. Second place: Justyce Moore, Malachi Pair, Talia Dixon, Steven Monegro, Adonijah Washington and Ryann Joseph. Third place: Karly Jackson, Julian Caldwell, Tiarra Jackson, Savannah Minter and Saniah Caldwell. Fourth place: Ethan Lee, Royanna Murray and Lyon Achigbu. Fifth place: Khloe Gethers, Messiah Pair Jean, Candice Palmer and Cameron Joseph.

Sixth place: Rakae Thomas and Drea Santiago. Eighth place: Adrianna Schag, Sania Grant and Kaylin Strachin.

Yes, that means it might cost less or even more to restore some apartments now. Incredible, huh?

Bottom line: The previous owners of an apartment will incur charges if they damaged their former apartment. So, think, do you honestly believe that Riverbay should be paying anywhere near $22,000 to restore any apartment here? In my opinion, the answer must be no.

Hiring for the Holidays Lots of stores and companies are hiring for the holidays. So, please go online and start searching for a job right now.

Lobby Doors It has been estimated that the lobby doors in the Chevron buildings will be finished by the end of this year. Thereafter, it is hoped that work can begin on the Tower and Triple-core buildings at some point next year, 2020.

Dreiser Auditorium I voted no on resolution 19-24 to renovate the auditorium in Dreiser “for a not to exceed contract total of $5,662,979 plus [a] 10% contingency ($566,297.90)” fee. Additionally, can you believe that this lovely 8month project is going to start next year? Eight months!

Bottom line: In my opinion, it should not cost anywhere near $6 million to restore this auditorium. Additionally, I cannot see how it can take eight months to do the renovations on this auditorium.

Close What do you think about the equity prices for our apartments? What about the new prices for renovating apartments here? What about that Dreiser auditorium? Do you think that we might have a problem here?

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475/ Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Outstanding job!

Our next meet will be the USATF New York Series #2 at Van Cortland Park on Saturday, Oct. 5. Come out and watch your future Olympians compete.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 not-for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things!

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

—Coach Winston Dinkins

Velocity’s athletes at the 2019 AAU Fall Cross Country Classic.

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

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Standing Committees Then and Now

assigned to the Fund’s jurisdiction — have not been regularly making reports to the full Board of the Fund.

In these Committee Reports, the following items should be included: (1) A description of how the committee undertook its work; The Riverbay Board of Directors passed Resolu(2) The facts uncovered or information obtained; tion #79-16 on March 21, 1979 establishing six (6) (3) The findings or conclusions derived from the standing Committees: (1) Building and Grounds, (2) facts or information; Finance and Budget, (3) Co-op Education and Com(4) Proposed resolutions or recommendations munity Affairs, (4) Executive, (5) Legislative, and Committee on Committees – (6) Audit. Subsequently twenty-five years later, on Roles and Responsibilities September 7, 2005, after a Second Reading of ResoAs chair of the Committee of Committees since lution#05-68, an amendment to Resolution #79-16 2016, I, along with the other two COC members, Bernie was made to establish eleven (11) Committees: (1) Cylich and Sonia Feliciano, are charged as a result of Audit, (2) Budget and Finance, (3) Cooperator Resolution#17-03 with “(1) advising the Board PresAppeals, (4) Construction, Power Plant and Restora- ident on the appointment of chairs of Board Committion, (5) Seniors, Handicapped and Community tees; (2) consulting regularly with the chairperson and Relations, (6) Sales, (7) Security, (8) Inventory/Pur- members of other standing, special, or ad hoc comchasing, (9) Garages, (10) Commercial Leasing, and mittees to ensure that they are operating in accordance (11) Youth. with their established mission and purpose; (3) makWith the exception of the Cooperator Appeals Com- ing recommendations to the Board concerning the mittee, all standing and ad-hoc committees are “autho- responsibilities, structure, size, and scope of commitrized, either as directed by the Board, or on their own tees including proposals to dissolve, create, or merge initiative, to investigate, discuss and report back their committees; (4) informing the Board of any vacancies recommendations to the Board.” All committees, on any committee existing longer than sixty (60) calincluding those established under the aegis of the River- endar days; (5) authorized to propose resolution in bay Fund which include: (1) Community Relations, connection with the creation, merger, or dissolution (2) Education, (3) History and (4) Youth (apparently of any committee, in consultation with the Legal

Director’s Viewpoint

Claudia Sampson

Working Families of Co-op City

Rank Choice Voting Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, for a special meeting to discuss Rank Choice Voting, a voting reform option appearing on the ballot this fall. The nonpartisan group, Common Cause, is sending a speaker to Co-op City — Section 5, Einstein Community Center, room 49, 7 p.m., Oct. 15 — to explain all about it, right in time for early voting 2019. It will be fun. There will be cake. Yes, that’s a bribe.

Save the date.

Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

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

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany and in Washington, D.C. Our elected officials Local issues: NYC District 12 Councilman Andy L. King; Andy.King@council.nyc.gov; 135 Einstein Loop, room 44, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-684-5509 At the state level: Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, benedettom@nyassembly.gov; 177 Dreiser Loop, room 12, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-320-2220, 718 892-2235, 518 455-5296.

Sen. Jamaal Bailey, bailey@nysenate.gov; 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, N.Y. 10466-3207; 718-5478854 And for federal level issues: U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, engel.house.gov/contactme; 177 Dreiser Loop, room 3, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-320-2314 Next meetings We usually meet monthly on third Tuesdays in the Einstein Community Center, room 35, from September to June. However, our Oct. 15 meeting is moving to room 49 to accommodate the Common Cause guest speaker’s demonstration and description of Rank Choice Voting. A very special guest might be dropping by that evening as well. Come for the information and the cake and who knows what else! Details soon but, in the meantime, remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join the Working Families of Co-op City. You can be single or retired and still join WF/Indivisible Co-op City. All progressives are welcome. Text 718 219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Mary Pearson

Department, and (6) meet regularly, as needed, and report regularly to the Board of Directors regarding the execution of its duties and responsibilities.”

This is a very comprehensive yet important distinction of the nature and scope of work being undertaken by the myriad committees operating under the jurisdiction of the Board and Fund. The reason being that the Fund, like the Board, is at an inflection where decisions critical to our sustainability and viability as a robust multi-ethnic, affordable cooperative are being made in real time and weigh heavily in the balance.

Therefore, anyone who wishes to serve on a committee is encouraged to submit an email to the chairs requesting that they be accommodated, space permitting, based not only their interests but also on their ability to add valuable input and make an impact.

As newly elected president of the Riverbay Fund, and recently re-elected director to the Riverbay Board, I am re-doubling my efforts and commitment to carryout my sworn obligations to this community which are Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Obedience, and Duty of Confidentiality. These are sobering responsibilities that should not be taken lightly, and to which I’ve proudly taken on the mantle to carry out fully.

Wishing everyone a productive week and for my colleagues and friends celebrating Yom Kippur 2019, a peaceful ending to the “Days of Awe.” I can be reached at csampson@riverbayboard.com.

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To all our Jewish members and friends, have a good Yom Kippur.

Holiday party Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, for the members of the Goose Island Seniors. Let’s come together for a holiday celebration at noon. It’ll be a covered dish party.

Donate your favorite dish, salad, beverage or dessert. If no food is donated, a donation of $5 will be collected at the door. We had a good year, let’s end it with another day of fun. Members may bring a friend or two.

Wind Creek Casino Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Price, $40. The rebate is $30 for play and $15 for food. Buses will be leaving from our usual stops. Times: 8:30 a.m. from Einstein Loop, 8:40 a.m. from Asch Loop and 8:50 a.m. from Dreiser Loop. Waiting list only. All money due by Oct. 9, 2019.

Bingo Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members only, in our club room 39. Admission, $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Up to three extra cards are 25¢ each. Up to six cards are allowed. Sunday bingo will be Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a member for Sunday bingo.

Karaoke Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. All are welcome.

Our lounge Come sit and relax, read a book from our library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from l0 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members only.

To all members October birthdays include Joan Macafity, Miriam Lunenfeld, Marilyn Shennan, Dorothy Lichtman, Bess Manger, Felicia “Phyllis” Curia, Sandy Roque, Yolanda Osorio, Edward Delgado, Eleanor Alberti and Edith Rosado.

Our sick and shut-ins: Please say a prayer for Mary Pilla and Milton Schlanger.

We miss you.

Note: The dues for the Senior Citizen’s Social Club of Goose Island, Inc. will be raised from $15 to $20. We have not had a raise in many years and we are servicing more members now than the past few years. You may pay your 2020 dues any time between now and Dec. 31, 2019. Those members who have a birthday in January must pay their dues before Dec. 28, 2019, for your name to appear in the Co-op City Times Goose Island Seniors’ article.

Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613. If there is no answer, please leave a message.

Feel free to visit us at the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, or Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stephen cell: 347-847-1941.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

135 Einstein Loop, room 36, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-320-3210; email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

Membership meeting Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. Einstein Center, room 36. All welcome. Bring a guest.

NAACP 83rd NYS annual convention Oct. 11 to 13, to be held in Crowne Plaza, White Plains. Contact office for further information.

The branch is no longer accepting donations for the Bahamas. All donations have been picked up by Department of Corrections/disaster relief. Thanks to the community at-large for the love, overwhelming response and support.

Congratulations to this year’s 2019 Community Service Award Honorees Carlton Berkley, Ronald J. Hartridge, Francine “Reva” Jones, Lori Melton, Leah Richardson, Virginia Stewart and youth honorees Stephen Oyunbiyi, Ricki-Lee Riley and JeanPierre Santiago. Thank you for the great work you are doing and may the tokens of acknowledgements received and the memories of the celebration encourage each of you to continue to lead and do even greater works.

Special thanks to our contributors/sponsors: Amalgamated Bank, Apple Bank, Co-op City Times, Friends of Eliot Engel, Friends of Carl Heastie, Food Universe Section 5, Heavenly Decorators, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Prestige Properties, Riverbay Corporation, Riverbay Fund, Rodman & Campbell Attorneys at Law, Rev. Patricia Silcott, Warren & Rochelle Vincent.

Special thanks and acknowledgement to the elected officials providing citations: U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, state House Speaker Carl E. Heastie, state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, city Councilman Andy King and state Assemblyman Mike Benedetto.

Special thanks too, to Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Errol Alton, and you, the community at-large.

—Jerome Rice

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 5 p.m.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel events Price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block Oct. 14, Monday, MGM Casino, Springfield, Massachusetts. Sold out but there’s a wait list. Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722, or Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee Price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop, front of rehab center Nov. 15, Friday, “Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” showtime 2 p.m. Price, $80. Down payment, $40 ASAP. Balance, $40 due Wednesday, Oct. 2. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861.

Dec. 10, Tuesday, The Edwards Twins, Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price, $80. Down payment, $40 ASAP. Balance, $40 due Oct. 25, 2019. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

We accept checks payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser club room 19, 718-379-0377, on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Good and Welfare To our members and friends on the mend, we hope each new day brings you renewed strength and a little sunshine. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Mark your calendar, our next Jazz Up Your Health With a Senior Spa Day will be in October, date to be determined. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us.

“Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were, tomorrow’s a fresh opportunity to make it better.” – unknown author —Claudette Davis

AARP Chapter #4997

Our membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 1. Looking forward to seeing you and your family member or neighbor.

Heartfelt condolence to Queenie May on the loss of her niece.

Please contact Good and Welfare Coordinator Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 tour activities Dec. 10, 2019, Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theater with lunch at Golden Corral; includes motor coach transportation; 11 a.m. show. Sold out, wait list available. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

2020 tour plans May 1 to 3, 2020; Passport, Washington, D.C. Three days, two nights visiting the various embassies that open their doors to the public. Sample different cultures; taste the foods from around the world. $495/person, double; $634/single; $480/person, triple. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370 or Hannah, 718-379-7962.

July 16 to 19, 2020: Ocean City, Maryland. Four days, three nights; guided tour of Assateague Island; evening entertainment at the Red Rooster Restaurant; sightseeing boat ride; shopping at Tanger outlet; gambling at Ocean Downs Casino. $789/person, double; $1,064/single; $50 non-refundable deposit due when signing up. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370, or Hannah, 718-379-7962 When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0, Dreiser Community Center, is open Monday or Thursday, noon to 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off in an envelope w/group/trip leader name. They may be mailed to the group/trip leader.

—Delores Debnam

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American Legion Post 1871

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

American Legion Centennial Officers The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially During the convention throughout summer, officers to lead invites you and your family to worship with us the organization into another 100 years of sterling record of perin Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. formance were elected. As much as the past 100 years were filled All are welcome. with outstanding engagements and evolutional moments, the Weekly schedule organization felt there is much to be done, especially the fight to Sunday service with Holy Communion and see better benefits for the veterans of today and perfect health Sunday school are both at 9 a.m. Every fourth care for men and women coming out of service. So, from the Sunday, our children participate in the reading of national level all the way to the unit post, officers were elected the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young in summer both in the Legion and the auxiliary. Let’s see them. adults assist in the service. We look forward to National commander welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m. when we will celebrate The SevenJames W. “Bill” Oxford was elected national commander teenth Sunday after Pentecost. Father Simeon of The American Legion Aug. 29, 2019, in Indianapolis durJohnson, our supply priest, will be the preacher ing the organization’s 101st national convention. He has been and celebrant. a member of the nation’s largest veteran’s organization since 1986. He’s a native of Lenoir, North Carolina, and a paid-upPlease join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting for-life member and past commander of Post 29 in Lenoir. He midday service starting promptly at noon. served as department — state — commander of the North CarOn Thursdays, Father Johnson will be availolina American Legion from 2010 to 2011. A veteran of the able for telephone calls and visitations, interacU.S. Marine Corps, Oxford was an aviation electronic technitive discussions on various topics in the Bible from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a short nooncian for the A-6 Intruder and served in Vietnam during his initial enlistment. After being discharged as a sergeant in 1970, day service.

Oxford joined the North Carolina National Guard. He subseChoir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m., and quently attended officer’s candidate school and transferred to we are always looking for new members. the U.S. Army Reserve, where he ultimately retired as a colonel Group activities after more than 34 years of military service. Oxford has served The Episcopal Church Women meet immediat every level of The American Legion. He is also a former ately after service on the first Sunday of each mayor and city councilman in Cajah’s Mountain, N.C. month. All women in the church are invited to Department commander attend and participate in planning the activities Mike McDermott of Homer is the first person from Cortof the church. The men hold their meeting after land County to serve as New York State American Legion comservice on the second Sunday of each month.

Fundraising events mander in the Legion’s 100-year history. The Vietnam War vetOur annual dinner sale at the church Saturday, eran’s election capped the department of New York ConvenSept. 28, went very well. Many thanks to all those tion held in Buffalo July, 18 to 20. McDermott served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967, including a year in Vietnam, who contributed in one way or another. It was where he worked in communication and intelligence with a Marine support battalion. On base, he also served as a rifleman and assistant M60 machine gunner. While in Vietnam, he was promoted to petty officer 2nd class — E-5. Prior to deploying to south Vietnam, he attended jungle warfare school for weapons and survival training and, before that, he served in Germany as a cryptologic technician.

He joined The American Legion in 1980, he noted, after missing the camaraderie with fellow veterans. He has served in leadership roles at various levels of The American Legion, including 13 years as commander of Burns-McCauliffe Post 465 in Homer and four years as commander of Cortland County American Legion. He also served as commander and vice commander of the Legion’s sixth district. In 2010, he was the Sixth District Legionnaire of the Year. He is a former member of the Department Membership Task Force and is a member of the Legion’s national security council. He also is a graduate of American Legion College and a member of the national and New York State American Legion press associations.

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Our next fundraiser will be the annual Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino Saturday, Nov. 30. A day of fun, games and relaxation. Try your luck, go shopping, enjoy sights and stroll the boardwalk. Deluxe motor coach will leave from Dreiser Loop in front of the rehab center at 8:45 a.m. $40 per person. Please contact June Grimes at 347457-8249.

General information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of October, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more.

To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery.

There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

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

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844. You may also visit our website, st.josephsepcbronx.org, for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him, and he will bring it to pass.”

—Psalm 37:5 —Merville Chambers

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National Council of Negro Women

Miracle of Christmas Join Co-op City Section NCNW on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, as we travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Sight & Sound Theatres to see “Miracle of Christmas.”

Our price is $170 per adult and $120 per child under 12 years of age. The ticket price includes admission to Sight & Sound, roundtrip motor coach transportation and lunch at Golden Corral. There are only a few seats still available. Non-refundable checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section may be mailed to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Our bus will depart from 177 Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. sharp.

For more information, contact 718-379-3788, 646-270-1985 or 917-399-2643.

Health fair Our health and wellness fair last Saturday was a resounding success. Not only were women able to have mammograms conveniently done in the mobile van but there was a wealth of health information available. The information included health insurance, toxic household cleaning products, home Mobile mammography van health aides, good nutrition, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. Blood pressures were taken and free massages and acupuncture were performed. Exercise sessions were joined even by guests using walking aids. Healthy snacks were served all afternoon. Raffle prizes, such as cookware and gift certificates, were given away NCNW Health Committee members throughout the afternoon.

Sheila Richardson and the rest of the Health Committee were very pleased the Co-op City community really appreciated the information that was presented.

Book club Our book discussions will resume Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. at Rivers Run Community Garden. We are all reading “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton, an Oprah’s Book Club selection.

NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference Sections from the northeastern United States, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts will attend the NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference Friday to Sunday, Dec. 6 to 8, 2019, at the Westchester Hilton in Rye, New York. We will be discussing topics such as membership, section operations, protocol, programs and finance.

All members of NCNW Co-op City Section are invited to help plan, create, organize and serve as an integral part of the Leadership Steering Committee.

Membership meeting Our next meeting will be Sunday, Oct. 13 in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, at 3 p.m.

—Joyce M. Howard

Building 32 Association

Hello, fellow co-operators.

I would like to thank all of you who came out to our general meeting Sept. 24.

It was a great night with great turnout. If you weren’t there, you missed out on two raffles, one in which someone won a fire extinguisher and in the other someone won $12.50. Attendees munched on some really good refreshments. You also missed out on some important information concerning Building 32 and the Riverbay Corporation.

I went to the Riverbay Open Board Meeting Sept. 18. The previous edition of the CC Times talked about the topics and resolutions discussed and settled on there, so I won’t rehash them here. The main point of concern was the removal of the overnight garage attendants. This is of great concern to all of us because, as we all know, crime seeks out opportunity and a lack of garage attendants just might be that opportunity a criminal is looking. For now, the plan is going forward and is already in effect. I’ve seen a few letters to the editor about bringing the attendants back. If you feel the same, I encourage you to do the same and write a letter to the editor of the CC Times and to Board member Kevin Lambright, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, to voice your opinion.

Along these lines, starting Oct. 5, the Building 32 Association executives will circulate a petition asking co-operators if they would like the return of the overnight garage attendants. If you have alternatives or suggestions, please feel free to voice them to us on the petition. Be on the lookout for this petition in our lobbies.

On Nov. 16, the Building 32 Association will have a holiday market starting at noon. Your friends and neighbors will be in the association room selling their wares and services. If you would like to display your entrepreneurial spirit, then rent a table from us. Small tables are $15 to rent. Long tables are $20 to rent. Rental fees go directly to support future Building 32 Association activities and events. Sellers get to keep 100 percent of the profits they make. What a win-win! If you want to be a seller at the holiday market, please contact Ms. Thomas at 917-406-1304. Supplies are limited, so please get your request in ASAP by Oct. 15.

There are some housekeeping issues I need to pass along from what was discussed at the last Building 32 meeting. It must be stressed cooperators not leave clothes in the washer or dryer for an unreasonable amount of time in the laundry room. It is inconsiderate and wastes everyone’s time. Make sure you are back at your machines before the washing/drying cycles are done, remove your clothes promptly and keep it moving.

Also, please refrain from spraying disinfectant inside the washers and dryers.

It has come to our attention doing so leaves a greasy film inside no one wants on their clothes. It’s a washing machine, it cleans dirty clothes. Let it do its job. No disinfectant necessary.

A cooperator told us they found dog hairs inside an empty washer. Some have suggested a separate machine to clean animal clothing and materials. This would be a great suggestion to send to the CC Times and to be brought up at the next Riverbay open board meeting. Until there is a separate pet materials washer, please ensure that you clean out the washer and dryer after you are done.

Finishing up with the laundry room, if you find the television is out of order, call the CSO office and let them know. If you see the security camera is not broadcasting or has been moved out of position, call Public Safety. Let’s work together to keep up our quality of life here in Co-op City.

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Open Door Ministries

On Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 8 and ending Nov. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Dreiser Loop, room 13, Open Door Ministries will be sponsoring a forum using the book “The PeaceMaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict.” All are welcome. Please confirm attendance by texting 917334-4407.

A Moment of Pleasure; A Lifetime of Pain Full sermon at Open Door Ministries YouTube channel Get into the habit of dealing with God about everything. Unless, in the first waking moment of the day, you learn to fling the door wide back and let God in, you will work on a wrong level all day. But swing the door wide open and pray to your Father in secret, and every public thing will be stamped with the presence of God. –Oswald Chambers With Adam and Eve, the desire for knowledge and the desire for companionship led to worldwide pain and sin. Genesis 3:6 The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful, and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So, she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too.

For Samson, the lust in his heart led to pain and destruction of his loved ones and his eventual death.

Judges 16:19 Delilah lulled Samson to sleep with his head in her lap, and then she called in a man to shave off the seven locks of his hair. In this way

she began to torment, afflict and weaken him, and his strength left him.

As for Judas, monetary gain and friendship with evildoers led to a heart full of betrayal.

Luke 22:4 and he went to the leading priests and captains of the temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them.

John 10:10 A thief comes to steal, kill and destroy.

But I came to give life — life that is full and good.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again, I will say, rejoice!

Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

It’s better to suffer or wait or go without than to give in to something that will eventually destroy your life. The bible says Moses gave up the momentary pleasures of Egypt to do God’s will. Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.

Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Evangelical UM Church Open doors, open hearts and open minds

Come and visit us. You’re always welcome in God’s house, your house. We are a Bible centered 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. All are welcome. Services are held at 2350 Palmer Ave., across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our Pastor is Rev. Arnaldo SánchezOrta. Telephone number: 718-320-3795. Email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays; come and receive a blessing English service, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Spanish service, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; bilingual service, first Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Children’s Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Bring your children; they will have a great time while learning God’s word.

Adult Sunday Bible study, English, 8:45 a.m.; Spanish, 10 a.m.

English prayer/Bible study night and Spanish prayer/Bible study afternoon Monday evening Bible study, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Spanish prayer/Bible study, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday English prayer service, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Young adults Bible study, Tuesday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come, let’s pray together. “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying

in your presence this day.” 1 Kings 8:28b Friday night is Fun Night for youth ages 13 to 21 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word, enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening.

Food Pantry Food Pantry distribution center at our church serves Buildings 26A, B, C; 30 A and B; 31 A and B; 34, 35 and Earhart Townhouses. We are registering and distributing food Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued, up-to-date IDs showing a 10475 zip code: Driver, Non-Driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18 or over can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Health Education Workshop Join us for a Health Education Workshop about HIV/AIDS with free HIV testing Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Einstein Community Center, room 43.

Workshop from 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. HIV testing from 11 a.m. 3 p.m.

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” —Romans 15:7 —Marilyn Méndez-González

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469 REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR CHURCH

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m.

NOON DAY PRAYER - HOUR OF POWER - WEDNESDAY, 12:00 NOON BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Traditional Synagogue

General information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B on the ground floor. It is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone: 718379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The 5780 High Holidays This year, Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and Cantor Joseph Ringel will conduct our High Holy Day Services.

For information about holiday tickets, please call our office at 718-379-6920 and leave your name and phone number and we will get back to you.

The following is the schedule for candle lighting and services.

Night before Yom Kippur, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 Candle lighting at 6:08 p.m. Kol Nidre Services at 6:15 p.m.

Yom Kippur, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 Services at 8:30 a.m.

Yizkor at noon Mincha at 4 p.m.

Neila – Closing of the gates – at 5:15 p.m.

Maariv at 6:50 p.m.

Shofar Blown fast ends at 7:06 p.m.

Please come on time so our prayers will not be rushed and we will not be forced to fast until later than required.

Saying Yizkor for a loved one requires a pledge of Tzedaka, or charity.

Please support our Shul.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help the synagogue’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at 7:22 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at 7:11 p.m.

Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree.

Mazel Tov, to all having Simchas.

If you’re ill, wishing you good health.

If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all members: Happy birthday to all members who will celebrate their birthday in October. For those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in October, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games After services and kiddush, some people play Rummikub.

Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Bruce Gitelson

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Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Beef Brisket w/tomatoes & onions Broccoli & red peppers Instant mashed potatoes

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

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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

New Social Worker, Royvi 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Juice Beef stew, Orzo pasta, California blend vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Baked breaded fish

Baked mushroom chicken Yellow rice Baby carrots w/parsley

JASA Closed in Observance of Yom Kippur

JASA Closed in Observance of Yom Kippur

JASA Closed in Observance of Yom Kippur

Wed., Oct. 9 Fri., Oct. 11

Thu., Oct. 10

Mon., Oct. 7

Juice, Soup Du jour Chicken Fricassee Brown rice Capri blend vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Veggie burger

Tues., Oct. 8

Non-Kosher

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

New Social Worker, Royvi 9 a.m. Health & Wellness Support Group noon 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m. Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 1st & 3rd Tues., JASA main office Card Games 2-4 p.m.

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

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA main office Dancercise w/Damion 1 - 2 p.m., JASA main office Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Word Games 9:30-11a.m.

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

Health & Wellness Support Group 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

YOGA w/Peggy 11a.m.- noon, JASA main office Arthritis Exercises11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

JASA Closed in Observance of Yom Kippur

MENU

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - noon Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Line Dancing 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rm. 45 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. - noon Mind Teasers Noon - 1 p.m., rm. 4 Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Diabetes Support Group 2nd Mon. - Monday of the month 1 p.m., rm. 49 Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 8 Computer Class for Beg. 9:30 a.m., Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., rm. 2 Int. 10:30 a.m. & Adv. 11:30 a.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

JASA Closed in Observance of Yom Kippur

Juice Mediterranean Flounder Curried chicken legs Cous cous Black beans & rice Roasted eggplant Steamed Cauliflower Whole Wheat bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Chicken wrap Juice, Apricot glazed Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session chicken, Toasted egg Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m. Barley w/onions, Baked fish fillets Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 Meditative Moments 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm 8 11:30 a.m.

Normandy blend Rice w/vegetables Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m. vegetables, Whole Sautéed spinach a.m. - 11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Piano Sing-along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free Oil Painting Classes 10 a.m. – Bingo rm. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Wheat bread, Fresh Yoga w/Peggy 11 a.m.

12 p.m., rm.

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

Fruit, Alt: Gefilte fish 11:30 a.m., rm. 38 Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection Meeting & Exercise class 1st Thurs., rm. 40, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

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

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

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation– JASA will not accept checks under $5. All trips must be paid in advance. Drivers will no longer accept money for trips on the bus!

In order to participate in any JASA senior activities or go on any senior trips you must be a member of JASA. You may pick up an application in the main office or at any of the three senior centers.

FREE LiveOn NY-SCRIE/SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Fri., Oct. 11 & 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

Join the Bartow Sr. Ctr in responding to the water crisis in Newark, NJ by donating cases of water.

The water can be dropped off in the Bartow main office, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The water will be delivered to the National Action Network, 400 Hawthorne Ave., Newark, NJ to be distributed to the residents of Newark.

Mary’s Pool – $3, Fri., Oct. 11, 18; Mon., Oct. 21.

Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

JASA office will close at 3 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 8 for Yom Kippur.

Roundtable with Voncile in the Bartow Sr. Ctr. rm. 31, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

JASA office and senior centers will be closed on Wed., Oct. 9 in observance of Yom Kippur.

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

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

Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

Costco – Thurs., Oct. 10, $5. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Oct. 11, $6. Bartow – 9:30 a.m. - Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Shoprite New Rochelle – Mon., Oct. 14, $4. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Oct. 15, $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

IKEA/Christmas Tree Store/Bed, Bath & Beyond – Tues., Oct. 15, $15. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer – JASA Bartow and Einstein Senior Centers recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Tues., Oct. 15, join us in celebrating “A Survivors Story,” Einstein Senior Center, rm. 45, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $4. Tickets available at Bartow and Einstein Senior Centers.

Ridgehill – Wed., Oct. 16, $7. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Central Ave. – Wed., Oct. 16, $13. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s and Amazing Savings. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m. There is a Shoprite right next door to Amazing Savings.

Walmart –Thurs., Oct. 17, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Woodbury Commons Outlet Mall –Thurs., Oct. 17, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

FREE Diabetes Self-Management 7-week Program – Tues., Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29; Nov. 5, 12 & 19,

10 a.m. to noon, with free lunch in the senior center lunchroom, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45. Certificates for the completion of the program will be distributed at the Diabetes Event on Thurs., Nov. 14. Call the Bartow main office to register, 718-320-2066.

Dreiser Sr. Ctr Walk w/Ease – Six weeks, starting Fri., Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Meet in rm. 7.

Walking the greenway, weather permitting; rainy day option will be in the Dreiser Loop Community Center hallway.

Halloween Party – Wed., Oct. 30, $7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Einstein Sr. Ctr., rm. 45, 100 tickets available.

Music by “DJ Woody.” Tickets will be sold in all three senior centers. Menu TBD! Paint & Sip – Thurs., Oct. 31, $5, JASA main office, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Space is limited to only 12 participants. Join us for this painting class, have fun while you paint on canvas. No experience necessary.

Juice will be served. To register, call 718-320-2066.

FREE Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia 4-week Program – Mon., Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7. Participants will receive a free giveaway at the last session. Call the Bartow main office to register, 718-320-2066. Only 12 seats available.

JASA Bartow and Einstein Senior Center Presents “Hope for a Cure” Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Sat., Nov. 9, Einstein Senior Center, rm. 38, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call JASA main office to register for lunch, $2. Please sign up at Bartow or Einstein Senior Center for lunch. Only 50 seats available.

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 Spiritual food for thought An antichrist spirit has been released over the land to bring a new round of condemnation to the people of God. The attack will be against your soul by way of reminder of the things in your life that bring the deepest shame. Do not allow this attack to demoralize you, but remember that you have repented, and you have been forgiven.

Senior Pastor and Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family invite you, friends and family to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love Refuge Ministries is a multigenerational, teaching, preaching faith and Bible way church with an old school flavor and a new school feel. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Building 2A, ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance, red button.

Parking vouchers are available at the church.

We are excited to announce the launch of our Seasoned Saints Ministry on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our invited guest speakers are: Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith Jr., who will share insights from his most recent book, “Thank You Mama.” Limited copies will be available.

Also, Elizabeth Madison, registered dietician, national speaker and author offering a faith based approach to weight loss transformation, will provide an educational workshop on nutrition, diabetes management and emotional eating. We will also be blessed with an inspirational message by our senior pastor, Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, on the thought, “Weathering the Unexpected Storms of Life.” Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP required, call the church.

The purpose for the Seasoned Saints Ministry

Faith at Work Christian Church

is to meet the needs of men and women 55 and over who are growing older in God’s family. It is designed to reach the psychological, social, spiritual, emotional and financial needs seen and unforeseen. God’s plan is for us to utilize the collective strengths, seasonings, testimonies and experiences of our Seasoned Saints to guide our walk through life’s journey.

The Outreach and Missions Ministry, along with the Two Fish & Five Loaves Food Pantry Ministry — Elder William Yancey, Chaplain Gungia Fullwood, Sis. Shanna Chapman and Deacon Stanley Birthwright — will host a friends and family Sunday morning worship Oct. 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m. If you have experienced the love of Jesus Christ through these ministries or simply want fellowship with us, we invite you to join us.

Weekly Schedule Church phone, 347-920-5607 Adult Sunday Bible school: 10 a.m.

Children’s Sunday school: 10 a.m.

Sunday morning worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s church: First, third and fifth Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: First Sunday Bible institute: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Adult Bible study/Discipleship class: Biweekly, Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Prayer line: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dial-in number is 712-775-7031, access code is 578165132# —Pastor Carol Landrum

120 DeKruif Place, street level.

Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: 347-202-7006.

Email: fatwcc@aol.com faithatworkchurch.org Weekly worship experiences Wednesday prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study resumes Saturday, Oct. 19 at noon. Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m.

Church motto: “We are Christ-centered, familyfocused 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.

Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Program is now back in session. We have a few open slots. Stop into the office Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. for an application. You may leave a message in the church office at 347-202-7006.

Join us for our church’s 14th anniversary Oct. 13, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. with our guest preacher, Minister Evangelist Onleilove Chika Alston, author of “Prophetic Whirlwind: Uncovering the Black Biblical Destiny.”

She will have copies of her book to sign if interested.

Light brunch will be served.

The fall study will be “The Names of God, Laws and Commandments.” Please join us.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Building 14 Association

The September building association meeting went as intended; time to crank it up! We got down to business, from planning seasonal activities to planning civic action.

First on the agenda, a continued call to action by Co-op City’s MTA Ad Hoc Committee. Surveys were being accepted through Oct. 1. The responses will be compiled into a database. Thanks to those who completed the survey. Unresolved issues with the Bx23, Q50, Q29 and shuttle service to the Soundview ferry will keep the ad hoc committee and cooperators busy. Stay woke!

Next agenda item, seasonal activities.

Mark your calendar: Oct. 23 – Association meeting Oct. 26 – Halloween decorations Oct. 31 – Candy giveaway in the lobby Nov. 9 – Harvest Feast in the lobby Nov. 21 – Association meeting Dec. 6 to 8 – Collection for building staff Dec. 13 – Christmas tree decorated Dec. 14 – Lobby decorations Ready for the real crank? Let’s talk elevator modernization.

Action is needed immediately to push Building 14 to the top of the list. Cooperators are absolutely flabbergasted our highrise elevators in particular did not warrant priority ranking for replacement. Cooperators felt shortchanged when the elevators only received panels during the last renovation. Again? Let’s crank it up! You’ll learn how this weekend.

Final sound-offs: Expect a flyer about housekeeping issues and other areas in which cooperator responsibility is lacking. Do your part for quality of life. Thank you to Omar DeJesus for pushing to get stairwells painted, floors stripped and walls plastered. Cooperators felt our building and laundry room are not up to par with other buildings. Inquiry is being made as to when our laundry room is scheduled for renovation. Floor Captains needed, just 16 people. Suggestion made for more reserved parking in Garage 3. Reminder, hazardous waste disposal today.

Welcome to new cooperators. Be well.

Questions? 917-612-1951.

—Josie Ferguson

Scheduling Activities Calendar

28 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario invite you with open arms to visit our church or one of the many houses of worship in Co-op City.

COGC schedule Sunday: Worship in Spanish, 9:30 a.m.

Worship in English, 1:15 p.m.

Monday: Bible study and prayer, 9:30 a.m. with Min. Steve Wednesday prayer in sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m. Travis Thomas from Faith Based Cancer Patient Navigation will be the guest speaker. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Saturday, Oct. 19, Women’s Fellowship, noon at 159 Dreiser Loop Saturday, Oct. 26, Spanish “Retiro de Damas,” 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Community Bronx Clergy Task Force Network meeting, Wed.

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Church of God’s Children

Oct. 9, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 2, 11:30 a.m. Guest speakers and community information.

Saturday, Oct. 12, Medicare workshop at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in room 45, Einstein Loop. Make your stop here for Medicare related information. Light breakfast in a.m. session. Light lunch in the p.m. session.

After school program at Ms. Melinda’s Garden. Email: msmelindasgarden@gmail.com or call 718-671-7265 Today’s thought The Work of the Holy Spirit—Brings To Remembrance “...But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you...” John 14:26 The Holy Spirit, whom the Father has given to us, will teach us all things. He not only opens our eyes to spiritual truths, but He also brings to remembrance

Church of the New Vision

what He has taught us in the past. There can be times while reading the Bible we may feel like we’re not really taking it in. We read the words, but it doesn’t seem to come alive for us. This can often make us feel like giving up altogether. But I have found scripture does get in. It could be months later, or even years later, when we are going through difficulties or facing spiritual warfare the Holy Spirit brings previously read scriptures to our remembrance. And He does this to encourage us in God, to build us up in our faith and to remind us of the promises God has already made to us.

There is a wellspring of scripture within us of which we are unaware. The Holy Spirit has stored it there as we have read His Word, so when needed, He can reach down and draw it up to the surface so we can stand firm in the truth of God’s word.

God Bless you. Peace to our nation.

Email cogcministries@aol.com; call 718-790-9120.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for more than 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spiritfilled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of services Sunday worship service: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Adult and youth Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible study: Canceled until further notice Wednesday night prayer and Bible study: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Youth ministry: Fridays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Upcoming events/programs We are having a Revival Wednesday, Oct. 23, with

the theme “For without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5. Come out to praise, worship and pray with us.

Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25, we will fellowship with Jubilee Baptist Church and pastors Johnny and Diane Simmons. All services will begin at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, we are having an evening of praise and worship. Join us as we fellowship here at Church of the New Vision with Co-op City Baptist Church’s Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams and Newsong Church’s Rev. Mike Tolone. Time 7:30 p.m.

Youth retreat, Oct. 25 to 27, 2019. Calling all youth to join us on God’s mountain at the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center for a weekend full of faith, fellowship and fun! Adults, $166/teens 13 to 17, $146/children 4 to 12, $118. Price includes two nights, five meals and transportation. If interested, please see

our youth leaders, Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Indria Drayton or Sis. Dominique Hodge.

Save the Date: Church annual banquet, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. Donation: Adults $75/youth 12 and under $30.

Notice: We are seeking a minister of music who is familiar with hymns and songs of the Baptist Church.

Feel free to contact the church or the pastor.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office: 718-671-8746 or 203-374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Visit our Facebook page, Church of the New Vision, concerning upcoming events and trips, email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for worship service. Sunday school for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m.

We invite you to worship, study and pray with us.

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

You are invited to join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our worship service held Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon.

Co-op City Baptist Church

National Park, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and much more. The cost for double occupancy is $1,145. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due by Oct. 27, 2019. For additional information, call 718379-0541, 718-671-1271, 718-671-1918 or 917612-1245.

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

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, N.Y. 10469. Telephone: 718-862-9172.

Regular church schedule Sunday school, 9 a.m.

Worship service 11 a.m.

Communion service, every first and third Sunday Noon day prayer — Hour of Power — Wednesday at noon Prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North: Neighborhood Bible study, Thursday at 10 a.m.

Sunday school is now in session every Sunday at 9 a.m. In Sunday school, a nurturing, Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to

Prayer service is also held Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090. When asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected. Prayer service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

You are invited to join the scholarship ministry on a trip to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota July 17, 2020. The trip includes motor coach transportation, 10 nights lodging, 18 meals, visits to the spectacular Badlands

Community Protestant Church show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives.

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

Other scheduled events Beautiful 50th anniversary commemorative T-shirts in celebration of Community Protestant’s half century anniversary are being sold by the missionary ministry. Sizes range from small to 2XX. Donation, $20 each. To place an order for T-shirts, please contact Sister Julia Nicholson at 917-836-9701.

Tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 6. at 11 a.m., will be the observance of All Clubs Day, honoring some of the organizations of our church. On these special occa-

sions of the organizations we are celebrating, we extend our prayers and thanks for their continued, loyal support of our church. All are welcome.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. at the church the trustees ministry sponsors a gospel extravaganza, featuring Bishop Mary Freeman, Rev. Dr. Lois Giles, Rev. Audrey Jones and Sister Keisha Washington with Renewed in Christ and the Angels in Christ, Liturgical Dance Ministry. Brother Troy Murray will be the worship leader. Donation: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.

Sunday, Oct, 27 at 3:30 p.m. you are cordially invited to join us in celebration of our Nurses’ Ministry Anniversary.

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

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Chavurah Temple Beth El

You came for Rosh Hashanah. We want you to come back for Yom Kippur. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 8 and 9. Worship with us and your friends. We are in Dreiser, room 1. Hear the sound of the Shofar. Bring in the New Year 5780/2019. Yom Kippur is just around the corner and you are invited to worship with us. There is no cost for tickets. Just come! See your Co-op City friends.

Services are as follows: Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, 7:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur Day Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 Morning Service, 10 a.m.

Public Yiskor, 1 p.m.

Public Yiskor, 2:30 p.m.

Mincha and Neliah, 4 p.m.

All services are held in Dreiser, room 1.

Tickets have been mailed out to all our members along with the form for names to be read or added on our Yartzeit list. If you have names you wish to have read, please fill out the form and mail it back. Please come and worship with us, as many of you have done in the past. We have books for you to use.

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

Chavurah Temple Beth El is dedicated to serving our Jewish community and we are doing this for you and your families. A safe atmosphere to be with friends and worship.

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

We look forward to beginning the year of 5780 with you and your families.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx N.Y.10475. Telephone: 718-324-0334 or 718320-4218. Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day service is from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Youth service every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus God’s blessings are often found where we experience our worst defeat, it is important to take advantage of divine opportunity. Believers should seek the mind of the Lord instead of relying on their own reasoning and abilities.

Our own lives often reveal the desire to avoid problem and provide human solutions rather than trusting the true source of our strength.

In the book of Ruth, we can clearly see problems cannot be avoided but must be faced through the guidance and power of the spirit of God. (Ruth 1:1-5) Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, and there was famine in the land.

And a certain man of Bethlemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife, and his two sons. And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country Moab, and continue

147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, lower level. Come as you are.

Psalm 122:1: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us this Sunday. We are a non-denominational, multicultural, loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our senior pastor, Elisamuel Colón, and the body of Christ are committed to love people into a life changing-liberating relationship with God. We are located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level, in the Dreiser Community Center.

Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English. We have an anointed worship team and dance ministry that minister regularly. The English service has biblecentered nursery program and children’s church, where children are ministered to from the cradle to 12 years of age. Please see our schedule below and followed us on Facebook and our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10, which says: Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

We have a food pantry that serves the community and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at 347-945-1992 or on facebook@Circle of Christ Church.

English Services Tuesday prayer, 9 a.m. to 11a.m.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., prayer/Bible study Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Operation Grace Youth Service, 7 p.m.

Saturday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., young adults Sunday service, 11 a.m.

Servicios en Español Salmos 122:1 Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos.”

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia infantil centrada en la biblia y un progra.m.a de guardería donde se atiende a los niños desde la cuna hasta los 12 años de edad. Tenemos ministerios para todas las edades. Consulte nuestro progra.m.a a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com. Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades. Si está interesado, contáctenos al 347-945-1992 o en Facebook Circle of Christ Church.

Domingo:Culto de Adoración de 9-10:30 a.m.

Jueves Oración y Estudio Bíblico de 12-2 p.m.

—Nancy Rodriguez

there. And Elimelech Naomi’s husband died; and she was left, and her two sons.

And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth, and they dwell there about ten years.

And Malon and Chilion died also both of them; and the women was left of her two sons and her husband.

When this family decided to move out of their own country and sojourn in the country of Moab to dwell there, they failed to rely upon the Lord or trust His provision in the middle of the famine. The moment we run from our problems or circumstances is the moment we lack trust in God and begin to place our faith in our own ingenuity or ability.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Life in Moab, prove to be filled with heartache and despair for this family. Naomi experienced feelings of dissolution for the lost of her husband and felt that was the end of her dreams. But she did not want the same fate for her daughters-in-law.

They lost their husband, but as young widows they had opportunities to remarry and have a full life. Therefore, Naomi decided to give them permission to be freed from any responsibility they felt to care for her and return home to Judah. But Ruth was determined to go with her mother-in-law Naomi, and was married to Boaz Naomi’s kinsman.

—Ellen Sibblies

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Donizetti Building 4 Association

We, the executive association board members, hope everyone had an enjoyable and exciting summer.

Let it be known an emergency election was held and, as result, the following letter was posted, thanking all cooperators: We would like to take the opportunity to thank all the cooperators of Building 4 who attended the emergency election meeting held Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

It was a tremendous effort on everyone’s part to work as a team despite differences. We extend thanks to Steven Vega for his services and his continued support. We would also like to welcome our newly elected officers and look forward to a positive working relationship with them as an integral part of the team. It appears that we have regained our unity as an association and are ready to move forward and work for the betterment of our building and our community.

In conclusion, we would like to give special thanks to Riverbay Board member Bernard Cylich for facilitating the election process and CSO Manager Lois English for monitoring the overall process.

Your association needs your ideas, energy and passion. That is the only way we can bring about change.

Please continue to come out and share your views and suggestions in order to make our building the best it can be.

—Yvonne Burrus, Dawn Mitchell, Diane Windley Let’s keep the momentum going…in a positive direction!

On Thursday, Oct. 10, all Building 4 cooperators are welcomed to join us in our “Get Acquainted” gathering in the association meeting room, located in the rear of Building 4B, at 7:30 p.m. Spend an evening of conversation with your newly elected executive board members and your new and old neighbors while we meet and greet each other. Bring your suggestions, ideas and expectations. Also, enjoy a lavish table of food. Additionally, a surprise raffle drawing will be held. Good luck!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so we will be giving special recognition to cancer survivors present and those we hold dear in memory.

Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or other special occasion in October.

Please check on the elderly and shut-ins, when possible spend a little time with them. Let’s keep our building clean and report loiters in our lobbies and stairwells. Safety first!!

Remember, this is our home. If you see something, say something.

—Yvonne Burrus

Please remember to curb your dog!

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators. Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

Executive Board of the Building 10 Association: During our meeting in September, an election was held for the vacant positions of the executive board of the Building 10 Association. The vacant positions were treasurer and sergeantat-arms. Listed below is the executive board of the Building 10 Association: President — Lisa Norman Vice President — Jewel Crawford-Duncan Secretary — Carol Campbell Treasurer — Phyllis Parker Financial Secretary — Jeannie Kempson Sergeant-at-Arms — Ron Campbell Halloween candy collection: We will be accepting candy donations for Halloween from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room on the following dates: Thursday, Oct. 10; Thursday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 24.

Halloween Candy Giveaway: The Halloween candy giveaway will be held Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room.

NYC Disabilities Expo: The NYC Disabilities Expo will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Ein-

stein Loop. The expo will feature exhibitors, speaker series, interactive arts, clinics and workshops.

Bingo night: On Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, we will be having Bingo Night in the Building 10 Association Room, rear lobby of Building 10B. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Start time 7:15 p.m. Come out for a night of fun and laughter. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 917-488-5237.

NYC ferry: The Soundview Ferry is operated by Hornblower. Other communities have received free shuttle service to the ferry sponsored by Hornblower.

Please contact NYC Ferry by Hornblower and request Co-op City be provided free shuttle service to the Soundview Ferry. We are a community of more than 55,000 residents and we need a shuttle to the Soundview Ferry.

Association dues: Collection of building association dues has begun for the year 2019. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring it to the association meeting or please see any executive board member.

We would like to wish all October babies a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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