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Third Annual Disabilities Expo In Co-op City

Vol. 52 No. 40

Saturday, October 7, 2017

For the third year in a row, the Dreiser Auditorium was transformed for a day into an exposition hall of products and services specifically designed to serve New York City’s large disabled population. A brainchild of the Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodations Committee (DAAC), working together with the Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church and the office of State Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Darinka Vlahek of AHRC, the expo brings a wide variety of companies that make products to serve the disabled, agencies which support the disabled and community leaders who have a passion and knowledge of issues and services which help the city’s disabled population to remain fully functional and a vital, contributing part of the city and community in general. Cheryl Silvera, one of the principal organizers of the day, said that this year’s expo Chair of Riverbay Disabilities Committee Andrea was not as well attended BY BILL STUTTIG

Leslie, left, fields questions at the Disabilities Expo.

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All Hands On Deck During Power Plant Changeover

Twice each year, like clockwork, Co-op City’s Power Plant switches between heat and air conditioning as the seasons change. To shareholders, the transition seems seamless. The air turns off and the heat kicks in as fall arrives. But behind the scenes, there’s a flurry of constant activity at the Power Plant during the critical two-week “outage” period when things have to get done. “We’re working 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, during this outage for two weeks,” said Power Plant Director Brian Reardon. “We need about 10 to 15 days to do all the work to get ready for the winter – to get the chillers configured for the winter, to clean and inspect the cooling tower, to do inspections required by the city of the boilers that run the heat.” Riverbay uses a combination of in-house staff and outside contractors to do the work. Outside vendors come onsite for specialized technical work above the expertise of employees. While the gas turbines and other Power Plant equipment is down to do maintenance work, welding contractors repair valves identified as not working properly while the boilers are off-line. Inspections on some other equipment that can only be done during the October or May outages have to be done by outside third-party certified inspectors. (Continued on page 2) BY JIM ROBERTS

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Annual College and Career Fair Gives Co-op City Youth a Vision for the Future

While most college and career fairs offer high school students a chance to talk to college and job training program representatives about their immediate future, the annual Co-op City College Career and Resource Fair, under the leadership of long-time Board Director Evelyn Turner, takes it a step further. “We want to offer our children – including our elementary school students – a chance to shape a vision about their future,’ said Ms. Turner, “a chance for them and their parents to see a possibility or career path that they might not have considered or thought to be attainable. If you expose young people to the many career opportunities that are out there for them, then they start to have a vision and see a path to a rewarding career and a rewarding life. That can make the difference between a young person who flounders and a young person inspired and motivated.” Today’s College and Career and Resource Fair is the sixth annual fair held each October in the Dreiser auditorium. Scores of college representatives come to the fair each year to meet prospective students from Co-op City. But beyond that, professionals volunteer their (Continued on page 4) BY BILL STUTTIG

Riverbay Corp. Begins Collection Drive For Victims For Hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria Riverbay Corporation began a hurricane relief drive this Wednesday so that Co-op City shareholders can do their part to assist victims of the recent devastating storms that swept through several Caribbean islands and American states and territories. The request to initiate a donation drive came from Riverbay Board President Linda Berk who reported that she had been approached by several shareholders eager to do their part to help the millions of victims of this very active hurricane season which has resulted in three powerful storms thus far – Harvey, Irma and Maria – devastating lives and destroying homes and infrastructures in their paths. "The cooperative spirit in Co-op City is alive and well as we rally around our fellow Americans in dire straights to help with essential supplies in their time of need," said Board President Berk. "I spent several weeks in the Virgin Islands this summer and the islands I left behind, full of lush greenery, flowers, Caribbean blue waters with beautiful yachts is gone. These islands and Puerto Rico have been devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Their needs are so great, we can't do enough! The desire to help is infectious, and we, as a community, have stepped up to meet what needs we can fulfill." The collection drive kicked off this past Wednesday, October 4, and will continue for two weeks until Wednesday, October 18. Three collection boxes have been placed at the Dreiser CSO, room 6, and the Einstein CSO, room 37, each clearly marked and designated for specific items. The CSO boxes are only availRiverbay donation box at Public able during business hours on Monday Safety, filled with donations from through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. caring shareholders. Donations can also be dropped off Photo by Brandon Ortiz around-the-clock at Co-op City Public (Continued on page 4) Safety Department (CCPD) headquarters in BY ROZAAN BOONE

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Gas Interruption in Building 16B, A & D Lines BY JIM ROBERTS

Riverbay is awaiting the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) inspection so that the cooking gas line in Building 16B’s “A” and “D” line apartments can be restored. Repairs have been completed and the lines have passed several integrity tests to assure their safety. However, until the city tests the lines and gives approval for Con Edison to restore service, shareholders in these affected apartments will be without gas service for cooking. Due to a backlog of inspections, the city has informed Riverbay that it could take two to three more weeks before they complete their inspection. Laundry room service in Building 16B has not been affected by the gas line problem. A resident of the building smelled gas on Sept. 27 and called 9-1-1 prompting FDNY to respond. FDNY then called in Con Ed whose workers confirmed a leak in the “D” line pipe within the wall, but mistakenly turned off gas to the “A” line, as well as the “D” line. As a result, both lines had to be tested before being returned to service. If you suspect a gas leak, open nearby windows and doors and leave the building immediately. Do not smoke or turn on or off any electrical appliances, or light matches or lighters. Do not use a house phone or cell phone within the building. Once outside, shareholders who smell gas should immediately call 9-1-1 and then contact Riverbay Maintenance and CCPD so Riverbay workers can meet Con Ed at the site and assist in order to minimize confusion.

Power Plant

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This fall’s outage began on Sept. 30 after Yom Kippur when the air conditioning throughout Co-op City was shut down while still keeping the hot water on. The gas turbines in the plant are taken off-line for maintenance work prior to the winter season while the cooling tower is being cleaned. The heat will be turned on and the plant restored to full operation on Oct. 14 this year. “The main reason we have to come down is for that cooling tower cleaning,” Reardon said. “We also use this time to isolate the chillers from summer mode to winter mode and to get everything ready for going into heating season. “Chillers are what produce the chilled water in the summer, but you can’t run them in the winter so we have to shut them down, isolate them so they are protected and then we do maintenance on them during the winter. In the summer, we work on the heat exchangers. It’s a process that goes back and forth each year,” he said. During the outage, there is also work being done in the buildings that varies each year. This fall, a lot of repair work is being done in shopping centers 1 and 3, as well as in residential buildings. Pumps are being replaced and valves repaired. October and May are the only two times possible to shut the system down allowing the plant staff to complete scheduled maintenance work to be done. Hot water is produced during the outage from Boiler 1 in the plant which can operate without needing the cooling tower and electricity is purchased from Con Edison. “Doing these preventative maintenance jobs during our two regular outages is critical to running an efficient power plant for shareholders,” said Riverbay’s Director of Utility Assets Anthony Ligato. “Coordinating all the work in a constricted time frame presents a challenge that our staff rises to meet with a lot of dedicated effort.”

Elevator Emergencies On Columbus Day

!! NOTICE !! To All Cooperators In Building 6 The “L” Line DOMESTIC HOT & COLD WATER

Monday, October 9, 2017

The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work.

Because of the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 9, UNITEC mechanics will not be onsite and will only be on call to respond to elevator emergencies. Residents are, therefore, urged not to call for key or other retrievals on Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 9) since the holiday rate of $325 will be in effect. Please wait until after the holiday to call.

DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017 TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. As soon as the work has been completed, hot & cold water will be restored. Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains cleared of objects. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —COOPERATOR SERVICES OFFICE (Dreiser Loop, room 6)

Funeral Service Monday For The Late Rabbi Solomon I. Berl It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rabbi Solomon I. Berl on Thursday morning, October 5, 2017 at his home in Co-op City. He was 92. Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 9, 10 a.m. in the Chapel at Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, 1528 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462. Burial will take place afterwards at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Plainview, NJ. The family will be sitting Shiva and those details were being worked out as of press time Friday. As soon as they are available, they will be announced to the community. Rabbi Berl was the beloved long-standing leader of Young Israel of Co-op City, one of the few surviving synagogues in the development. He was also a pioneering shareholder of Co-op City having moved into the development when it was first built. He was well known and loved by all with whom he interacted. His grace, warmth and peaceful manner endeared him to many. The rabbi shared his weekly “Reflections” column in the Co-op City Times for decades, the last of which was submitted last week, explaining the Yom Kippur holiday and its profound significance to those of Jewish faith. Please keep the family of Rabbi Solomon I. Berl in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one. May they know no more sorrow. Rabbi Berl will be sorely missed. May he rest in perfect peace.

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Stage Play Depicting Murder Of Emmett Till Coming To Co-op City October 15 Combing Co-op City Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Next CB #10 Meeting In Co-op The next CB #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19 in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please contact CB 10 at (718) 892-1161.

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

Volunteers For Hurricane Relief Effort Riverbay is looking for community volunteers to assist with sorting, organizing and packing donations received during the collection drive for victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Riverbay Community Relations Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3500 or 3532 or report to the Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue between 11 a.m. – 3p.m. on Monday, October 9.

An Afternoon of Natural, Green Fun Join the Rivers Run Community garden on Sundays, Oct. 8 and 15, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of natural, green fun. Learn about plants and animals that call the Hutchinson River home, discover how everyone has the power to keep nature beautiful. There will be stories and activities for children of all ages. Enjoy snacks, giveaways and much more. This program is held in collaboration with the Hutchinson Restoration Project, and sponsored by the Citizens Committee of NYC. Admission is free.

BY BILL STUTTIG

Emmett Till, a 14-year-old AfricanAmerican from Chicago who was murdered and mutilated while visiting his uncle in rural Mississippi in 1955 for the alleged act of whistling at a white woman at a town store, has had his story told through the stage play “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” in schools and community centers throughout Manhattan over the past several years. For the first time ever, this historical drama, written by Michael Greene and Daniel Carlton, and performed by the Shades of Truth and Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theater Group, will be presented in the borough of the Bronx at 7 p.m. on October 15th in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium B. This first Bronx performance of the groundbreaking educational play is being presented through the Riverbay Fund, in association with the African American Association of Co-op City. Rod Saunders, Riverbay Board secretary and president of the Riverbay Fund, said this week: “Unless you’re in your late sixty’s, or have recently visited the African American Museum in Washington, D.C., you are probably not familiar with the name or the historical significance of the Emmett Till murder. I was six years old in 1955 when 14 year old Emmett Till was murdered, and the

Emmett Till

two most popular periodicals that were most likely to be found in Black homes at that time were “Jet” & “Ebony” magazines. Like so many other youngsters at that particular moment in time, I saw the picture of Emmett in his open coffin in the “Jet” magazine issue, and was terrified. My mother, deeply disturbed that they had printed the picture in the magazine, kept it completely out of my view, but did not destroy the magazine. Many have said that it was his gruesome murder that sparked the civil rights movement in America. If it didn’t, it damned sure should have! I strongly believe that the play, ‘Whistle in Mississippi,’ which is

based around the Emmett Till’s murder, is a must-see. I’m elated that the Riverbay Fund is co-sponsoring this exceptional event with the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City.” Board director and African American Association member Francine Reva Jones said: “Many Americans are unaware of the circumstances surrounding the misfortune of Emmett Till. ‘Whistle in Mississippi – The Lynching of Emmett Till’ is based on a true occurrence that took place in 1955. It brought national attention to the cause of his demise and race relations in America. There is a saying that goes, ‘Those that don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.’ In today’s climate of race relations, it would be wise to know what this era in America was like; so that, if you encounter prejudice situations today, you might be better prepared to handle them and to advise your family. As former president of the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, I am so proud of the fantastic endeavor put forth by the current president and Board director, Kevin Lambright. He has taken the initiative to collaborate with Board Director Rod Saunders, the Riverbay Fund president, (also a former African American Association president) and Michael Green of Shades of Truth Theatre in (Continued on page 12)

Truman Mustangs Pick Up First Win of the Season BY BRIAN WILLIAMS AND BILL STUTTIG

down pass for a 14 to 0 Truman lead. Port Richmond came back with a long touchdown pass of their own and the first Co-op City’s Truman High School varsity football team quarter ended with a 14 to 6 Truman lead. got its first win of the season last Friday, The second quarter began with a long September 29th, beating Port Richdrive stopped by an interception. The demond High School, 30 to 20, is a high fense again forced Port Richmond to scoring game played at Truman’s home punt and the Mustangs returned it for a field in Co-op City. touchdown only to have the score called The Mustangs were the 2015 Bowl back due to a penalty. Division Champions and lost in the diBut on the ensuing Mustang possesvision’s championship game in 2016. sion, Mota took it in on a quarterback All that success caused the Public keep. Javon McDonald scored on the School Athletic League to decide to two-point conversion and the mustangs move the Mustangs up into the PSAL’s were in front 22 to 6. Cup Division against other elite high Port Richmond came right back with school football teams around New another passing touchdown cutting the York City. Mustang lead back down to eight, but anWhile the adjustment to a higher other long drive just before the end of the level of competition has not been easy, first half and a score by Dayvon Rush with three losses to start the season, gave Truman a 28 to 14 halftime lead. last weekend’s victory is a good sign At the start of the second half, Port for the Mustangs team as they strive to German Camilo Richmond again used a mixed passing prove themselves worthy of playing and running attack to cut the lead down to 6, but the Musamongst the city’s best high school football teams. Last Friday’s victory began with a ground and pound tangs came right back with a 65-yard touchdown run by drive behind the running of German Camilo and Tyrell FosFoster and a two-point conversion by Mota. ter. Foster scored the game’s first touchdown and Camilo The Truman defense picked up its game on the next Port scored the two-point conversion for an 8 to 0 lead. Richmond possession and when the offense took over, Mota On the ensuing Port Richmond possession, the Mustang again threw a touchdown pass to Anderson and after a twodefense forced a quick punt and upon the next possession point conversion by Javon McDonald, Truman led 44 to 22 at the end of the third quarter. Quarterback Jordi Mota hit Jabari Anderson with a touch(Continued on page 32)

College Fair

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time to talk to young students, and serve as role models who help young people realize that there are many paths to success open to any young person willing to learn and grow. This is why, Ms. Turner said, she devotes the first half of the fair each year to elementary students and their parents offering them a chance to meet professionals willing to share the experience and offer advice. “Last year we had lawyers and judges who gave their time and taught many young people about possible career paths in the legal profession. At today’s fair, a portion of the morning session for elementary school students, 3rd to 5th grade, and their parents and guardians, will be dedicated to a presentation by airline pilots speaking on opportunities in aeronautics. The young students will get the chance to meet with a Co-op City resident who is one of the last surviving Tuskegee Air Men, an all African-American air squadron who helped turn the tide in World War II. The young students will also meet with contemporary pilots and aeronautic professionals to find out how their careers started. The presentation will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Before that, young students will hear from the award winning robotics team of the Bronx’s Morris High School as they talk and demonstrate their creations and the importance of proficiency in math and science in the future job market. The presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, beginning at 12:30 p.m., middle school and high school students and their parents will have the chance to meet with many colleges about their available courses of study. Colleges expected to participate include: Berkley, Virginia Union, North Carolina Central University, Morgan State University, New York Institute of Technology, NYU, Bank Street College of Education, College of New Rochelle, SUNY Maritime, Wesley, University of Buffalo, SUNY Binghamton, Mercy College, SUNY Cobleskill, Shaw University, ASA College, Boricua College, Monroe College, CUNY College of Technology, Tuskegee University, Manhattan Community College and St. Francis College. Other participating schools include the Carten School of Cosmetology, and the Bella Abzug Leadership institute. Information will also be available on scholarship opportunities, summer internships, college savings plans for parents, and a special presentation on helping young people who have been victimized by sexual abuse. The fair will being at 9 a.m. today and run through 5 p.m. The morning session is dedicated to elementary school students and their parents and the afternoon session to middle and high school students and their parents. All are encouraged to participate.

Donations

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the Bartow Center where one box is currently available for donations, and more will be added as space becomes available. There are also three boxes in each of the community’s eight parking garages, located by the front elevator and inside the clock room. These boxes are also available 24/7. Riverbay is seeking donations of: • Unexpired, non-perishable canned and dried foods – for example, canned vegetables and soups, rice, beans, pasta, canned sauce, dried mashed potatoes, seasonings, salt, powdered milk, baby food, baby formula, crackers and snacks. • Household items – New LED flashlights, batteries (AA, C & D), manual can openers and garbage bags. • Personal hygiene products – Unopened deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine sanitary wipes and pads, baby wipes, diapers, hairbrushes, combs, shampoo and conditioner, soap, shaving razors. • First Aid supplies – Hand sanitizer, hydrogen peroxide, insect repellant, band aids, gauze, bandages, tape, hydrocortisone cream, triple antibiotic cream, gloves, masks, unexpired and unwrapped boxes of pain killers and baby medicine. • Paper Goods – Unopened paper plates, cups, paper towels, toilet paper and unopened plastic cutlery. All donations must be new, unopened, unexpired and only in cans or plastic containers, no glass. “Donation boxes are being checked and cleared at least twice a day by our in-house staff and brought to the Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue where we have set up our central staging area,” said Cary Smith III, Riverbay’s executive general manager. “There, the donations are being organized and readied for transport at the end of the collection drive to the organizations we are partnering with to get the donated items into the hands of those who desperately need them.” Since the collection drive began this Wednesday, Riverbay has already cleared approximately sixteen large bags of donations from the collection boxes. Yesterday, flyers were posted requesting community volunteers to

Donation boxes are available around-the-clock by the front elevator and in the clock room in the eight garages.

Photo by Ralph Henriquez

assist with the sorting and bagging of donations. Those interested in helping out may contact the Riverbay Community Relations Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3500/32 or report directly to the Bingo Hall this Monday, Oct. 9 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please note that donations will not be accepted at the Bingo Hall, they must be dropped in the collection boxes. Last week, Public Safety officers and supervisors delivered more than 100 cases of donated spring water to the NYPD’s Bronx Borough Command who will then deliver the desperately needed items to hurricanestricken Puerto Rico to help some of the island’s more than 3 million residents. The water donation was collected by Public Safety officers working in partnership with Co-op City Spanish American Community Club. In addition, the Co-op City Branch NAACP, in cooperation with the NYC Department of Correction, is also collecting donations for residents in Texas who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. "Joining forces with the Co-op City Chapter of the NAACP and CCPD is a small effort on the part of Co-op City to help our sisters and brothers survive the disaster of the hurricanes. I am happy that Riverbay was able to coordinate this relief as a way of enabling this community to do their part," said Board President Berk.

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It’s

Third Annual Disability Expo in Co-op City

HAPPENING in Co-op City! Expo

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as last year’s, but she said she felt the fair had a more direct impact and benefit for disabled people because many agencies took part and worked directly with those in attendance to get them the help they needed. Special presentations included a speaker from the NewYork State Office on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse who gave an update on the state’s worsening opioid addiction crisis, as well as an art exhibit coordinated by Ms. Vlahek of AHRC consisting of the work of people with and without disabilities and that of a student from a local school. Riverbay participants included DAAC chairperson, Board Director Andrea Leslie, as well as Board President Linda Berk, a past chair of the committee, both of who helped form DAAC three years ago and begin the tradition of holding a disabilities expo each year in Co-op City. “DAAC was pleased to sponsor the third annual Disability Expo presented by the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Co-op City,” said Director Leslie. “This event brings to the disabled community of Co-op City and the Tri-State area resources, services and a great networking opportunity. Special thanks to our collaborators of the event, as well as Senator Jamaal T. Bailey and this staff, and Darinka Vlahek of AHRC and her staff, without whom we would not have had such a successful event. I hope this will be an ongoing collaboration for the growth of this event, and I hope to see everyone there again next year.” Riverbay Board President Berk said: "I am so very proud of the work of the DAAC in their continued endeavor to insure all shareholders, and other city residents, have an opportunity to meet their specific needs. "When we started the Disability Committee a little over four years ago, this expo was just a dream. However, we have had three annual expos with the plans of getting bigger and better in the years to come. "I want to thank Cheryl Silvera and the Seventh-day Adventist Church for their foresight and vision in coming to DAAC to get this, the only NYC disability expo, off the ground."

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Letter to the Editor

Developing Our Own Water Front Parks

To the Editor: I believe waterfront parks (one in Section 1-4 and one in Section 5) are a good idea if, and only if, we build and own the land under them. I think it is bad if the city is given the land and the Parks Department creates a park that we are then required to maintain. To the people who scheduled the town hall meeting between the two most holy holidays on the Jewish calendar, Saturday services are between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why did you pick 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.? Given that Riverbay has a large Grounds Department with the equipment to maintain two large parks (two Greenways), why do we need the city? My suggestion, we build two parks. In Section 1-4, it should be about the size of a ball field and be located south of the little league field. For Park 1: The north side of the new park could use the Little League chain link fence; the Construction Depart-

ment would have to pour a concrete foundation located as close to the water as safety and laws allow and build a railing like the one used in the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center; south chain link fence would have to be created between the railing and Co-op City Boulevard; create four-foot wide asphalt path along the North and East side of the park. A second path half-way between the railing and the Boulevard; we should seek a donation of benches and trees from the NYC Parks Department; Riverbay should provide security cameras and lights. For Park 2: (in Section 5 between Buildings 28 and 35)—create a 20 x 50 park by rearranging the fences. The spot should be near current trees and have a clear view of the water; chain link fence along the north and south and railing with a concrete foundation between. If we use our staff and donations, to the extent possible, I believe the parks should not cost too much money or loss of our land. —Bruce Gitelson

Audacity of Not Caring

To the Editor: This occupant of the White House who I refuse to address as “president” (he has NOT earned that right), has the audacity to question the patriotism of those in this country who exercise their guaranteed rights provided in our Constitution. Those rights include free speech and the right to protest. Whether you agree or disagree, we all have that right. However Mr. Trump drapes himself in the American flag by questioning the patriotism of others. He drapes himself in the flag while those around him may have conducted illegal activities with foreign entities during a presidential campaign. He drapes himself in the American flag while attacking the ethnic heritage of others; the sexual preference of others and those who have been the victims of racial inequality and discrimination.

Trump attacks NFL players, of whom 90% are Black; gives a lame “non-caring” response to White Supremicists and neo-Nazis and reacts pathetically to the hurricane-ravaged island of Puerto Rico. I’m not insinuating anything, but I’m sure you can all read between the lines. His attacks on the mayor of San Juan are despicable and all but proves how unfit he is for the office he holds, as far as I am concerned. Mr. Trump has done all he can to instill division within our nation. He feels he only needs to play to his base because the rest of America doesn’t matter to him. In my opinion, Trump, his family and so many of his cabinet members, many of whom are bilking the American taxpayers are “the swamp.” We, as Americans, are better than this, and in the long run, Mr. Trump will not overshadow the goodness of this nation. —Mark P. Bruh

Philosophy Behind St. Louis Riots

To the Editor: Recent rioting in St. Louis resulted in at least four days of protests, well over 100 arrests, injuries to police and property damage. Once again, we have masked demonstrators fomenting anarchy in the streets. This occurred in spite of the fact that the acquittal of the police officer (which instigated the riot) was a decision by a highly-regarded jurist with 28 years on the bench. These riots don’t happen by accident. There are several steps involved: first, divide the people into quarreling factions. Second, neutralize the opposition. Make it difficult or impossible to educate the public about how and why these riots occur, by smearing the people and organizations that are trying to ‘spread the word’. Next, use the mobs in the streets as a means of increasing the federal government’s control over the people. This is accomplished by making it impossible for local police to control the rioting, eventually resulting in the declaration of martial law. Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

This is what the communists and other left-wing groups are attempting to accomplish, behind the scenes. These actions don’t occur ‘spontaneously.’ —David Hammer

Thank You

To the Editor: Please allow me to express my deep appreciation to Karen Blanchett, Hattie Overman, Wanda Randall, CRJ and others who emailed, texted and offered inperson, heartwarming words of appreciation and encouragement for my comments about the “Memorandum of Donation” at the Town Hall meeting on Saturday, September 23rd. United we stand. Cooperatively yours, —Linda Collins

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Offers Flu Prevention Tips

As we enter the fall the opportunities for exposure to the flu virus and other illnesses increase. Flu shots are readily available this early in the season at medical offices and pharmacies. In most cases, insurance completely covers the cost of a vaccination. By taking a few simple precautions, you can greatly reduce your risk of exposure to flu and other illnesses. The Department of Public Safety offers these tips to keep you safe during the cold and flu season. If you have never gotten a flu shot, this may be a good year to start. The healthier everyone can be, the better. Not since the big “Swine Flu” epidemic a few years ago has the flu received media attention, but flu is still with us. Every year, there is a different strain of flu with scientists coming up with a current vaccination to combat the current disease. Some years vaccines are in short supply after the media creates flu awareness. It is always best to get your vaccine before supplies run low or you actually catch a full blown case of the flu. Although a shortage of flu vaccines is not anticipated this year, it is still a good idea to get your vaccination early to have protection throughout the entire flu season. If you have ever had the flu, you know it is not something you would like to experience again. Fortunately, the large number of people receiving flu vaccinations and public awareness about flu served to limit the spread of flu and other illnesses. The symptoms and degree of illness caused by the flu virus vary for each individual. Some people will become very ill while others sustain only very minor symptoms. Your general health and other risk factors will determine how the flu virus will affect you. Persons with other underlying health problems can face serious complications in connection with this or any other flu. Risk factors include the elderly, young children, pregnant women, obesity, diabetes, asthma and those with compromised immune systems. Those at high risk of complications should see their doctor and consider being vaccinated against this year’s strain of the flu. Vaccination has proved to be highly effective in preventing flu infection. The single most important step everyone can take to prevent contracting this or any other illness is frequent and thorough hand washing. This is especially important for school age children. Children may sneeze or cough and then come in contact with items other children may touch. Children may then touch their face allowing flu germs to enter the eyes, nose or mouth very easily. By washing your hands frequently and thoroughly with warm water and soap, you minimize the risk from this type of exposure. If soap and water is not available, hand sanitizer should be utilized. Hand sanitizer is available in small containers which can easily be carried in a pocket or purse. If you or any member of your family exhibit flu symptoms, be sure to stay home from work or school, get plenty of bed rest and increase fluid consumption. These are very important steps in preventing the spread of the flu virus. This gives the body a chance to rest and recover as rapidly as possible. Any school closings or outbreaks in the New York City schools can be found on the NYC website www.nyc.gov/flu. Be sure to notify your child’s school if your child becomes ill with the flu or any other contagious illness. Follow the advice of your doctor to determine when it is safe for your child to return to school.

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Taking the drug “Tamiflu” or “Relenza” greatly decreases the severity of the flu virus if taken within 24 to 48 hours of exposure to the flu virus. See your doctor, especially if you have other underlying medical conditions or health risks. The Center for Disease Control no longer recommends taking flu medication for exposure to flu. It is only recommended

for persons who actually exhibit flu symptoms. Check their website for more information at www.cdc.gov/flu. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety website will also contain a flu hotline, check for updated information and important links www.ccpd.us. (Continued on page 32)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3199 Environmental Health & Safety Consultant Bids Due: October 12, 2017 at 4 p.m. Insurance: Insurance is required from winning bidder. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President In my opinion, false and misleading information has been spread in viewpoints, political ads, and anonymous flyers regarding the 2.28 unused acres along the Hutchinson River. What is behind this apparent effort to knock down a straw man? Let’s examine two of the false premises. False premise 1: The president of the Riverbay Board gave away land to the city. Fact: The Board president has no authority to give away any land and did not do so. Only the Board of Directors has the authority to donate any Riverbay property, and can do so only with the approval of Wells Fargo, our lender of $546.5 million; NYC and NYS, first loss lender of $75 million; HUD, our loan guarantor; and HCR, our oversight agency. The Board did not approve any land give-away. However, the Board has agreed to negotiate with the city to partner with it to build a public park, at the city’s expense, on the 2.28 acres, which Riverbay would transfer. False premise 2. Transferring this land will cause a major financial loss to our corporation. Fact: The Financial Statement for the fiscal years ending March 31, 2016, and 2017, prepared by Riverbay’s independent accountants O’Connor Davies, lists the Book Value of our 320 acres at $24,121,000 – the price of the property when purchased in 1964. Transferring 2.28 acres to the city would not diminish the Book Value on our statement just as the value was not diminished after Riverbay donated land to the city for streets, schools, athletic fields, fire house. After the last debt service payment is made to Wells Fargo in 2047, Riverbay would assume full possession of the property. It can then place Co-op City on the market to obtain its Fair Market Value, NOT BEFORE. Will transferring 2.28 acres to the city affect our carrying charges? No. Our carrying charges are based on our operating expenses, mortgage debt service, taxes, and other obligations. Will such transfer affect our equity? No. The equity rate is established by the Board independently of the value of our property.

Knocking Down a Straw Man Will such transfer affect our taxes? No. Riverbay pays no federal taxes because it reports income losses. Under the M-L program, Riverbay is exempt from New York City real estate taxes that are based on assessed value of the property. Instead, we pay shelter rent tax at the rate of 10% of total carrying charges, minus utility costs. Could Riverbay sell the riverfront property, zoned for park only with restrictions, to earn additional revenue? Yes, with the approval of our oversight entities. However, who would be looking to purchase parkonly zoned property? As I see it, until a buyer is found, the unused parcel has zero commercial value. How would transferring 2.28 acres affect the value of Co-op City? The value of Co-op City will be enhanced with the creation of a public park. We Contribute $100 Million to City Hall We have often pointed out that our community has not received its fair share of city services — even though we have saved the city millions by providing our own Public Safety unit and by establishing central garbage facilities. In addition, Riverbay has been paying millions annually in sales tax, $10 million in shelter rent tax, and $17 million in water/sewer fees. And our families contribute millions to the city’s coffers in the form of income and sales taxes. In all, Riverbay Corporation and our cooperators probably contribute at least $100 million to the city treasury annually. (The city offers no tax credit for any savings we make possible, nor has the Parks Department spent a dime here.) Partnering for a Public Park Since 2004, the city Environmental Protection Agency has saddled us with an unnecessary (in my opinion) and expensive wood-floor asbestos abatement program. Attempts to obtain judicial or legislative relief from the EPA requirement have been met with failure. F i n a l l y, w e g o t Mayor de Blasio’s ear regarding the asbestos abatement problem. While the Mayor sympathized with us, he admitted that he had no authority to overrule EPA decisions. Instead, he offered to partner

with us in building a waterfront public park along the Hutchinson River, provided that – as required by law – we donate the land to the City. The Board approved (5/24/17) a Memorandum of Donation (not legally binding) authorizing Management to begin negotiations with the city for transferring that property. In exchange, the city would create a public park with a covenant that the park retains its status in perpetuity. The lot has remained unused for 50 years. Now there is an opportunity to upgrade the area, to be dedicated to recreation, preservation of natural beauty, accessible to cooperators. The mayor’s office stressed that the park will represent the collective effort, a partnership between cooperators and the Parks Department. Before any agreement between Riverbay and the city is finalized, the Board will conduct surveys, hold Town Hall meetings, and invite cooperators to ask questions, express opinions, and make suggestions about the project. We are waiting for their proposals. Small Down Payment The city’s offer to create a park, financed by taxpayers, on this parcel, is a laudable gesture, but only a small down payment. We continue to insist that Co-op City deserves a community center, such as the Parks Department’s Chelsea Recreation Center on West 28th Street with a six-lane swimming pool, basketball courts, fitness rooms, dance studios, game rooms, and a computer resource center. It serves as a community center hosting a wide range of classes and events, many of which are free to youths and older adults. We are a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-generational community, including a substantial population of seniors and more than 6,000 young people. As many of us in Co-op City believe, the modest riverfront park that our partnering with the city will create is only the beginning. We look forward to the fulfillment of a larger vision: a state-of-the-art, multi-use community center.

Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Celebration of Life Saturday, October 7, Dreiser, 2 p.m. Doris E. McSee The family, friends and others whose lives were touched by the late Doris E. McSee, are invited to Doris’ Celebration of Life being held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, October 7, in room 10 at the Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York 10475. Doris E. McSee, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born on September 10, 1932, in Baltimore, MD to William and Mary (Watson) Whyte. She was a graduate of Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore, MD and earned three Masters degrees. Doris was married to George D. McSee on June 1st, 1951, a union that spanned more than 50 years. Doris was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Eta Omega Omega Chapter, Bronx, NY. She was an extremely accomplished educator, dedicating more than 40 years of her life to the profession. She was also a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, community volunteer, and person who loved to travel nationally and abroad. Doris had an uncanny way of reaching people in a deep and positive way. Her positive outlook on life always brought peace and happiness to others. Doris is survived by one of her two sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nephew. The family would like to express their gratitude to all for their kind words and condolences. —Christopher Thomas

Memorial Service For The Late Dolores W. Rankin The family of the late Dolores W. Rankin will hold a Memorial Service in Co-op City on Friday, October 13, 6-9 p.m., Einstein Center, room 49. All are welcome to attend. Ms. Rankin, who passed away on June 25, 2017 was a long-time resident of Building 32 and a member of several community organizations, including the Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations, Retirees of Drieser Loop and the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing.

In Memoriam Mitch Berkowitz 1927 – 2017

Mitch passed away quietly on September 17, 2017. A lifetime resident of the Bronx, a World War II Navy veteran, and a printer and longtime member of Lithographers Local 1, Mitch was one of the original shareholders in our community. As an active cooperator, Mitch was involved in numerous Co-op City matters. A socially conscience humanist, he was a vigilant supporter of democracy, freedom, equality and peace. He was concerned that all citizens should be informed and engaged, both at home and abroad. His candor, irreverence, and keen ability to separate fiction from fact left an impression on all who met him. Mitch was a co-founder and chair of the Trade Union Forum; served in several positions, including president, as an officer of the Building 6 Association; and was a dedicated member of a number of other community organizations, including the Coalition of Concerned Organizations, Coalition of Issue-Oriented Democrats, and, most recently, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. What his family, friends, and neighbors are most likely to remember about Mitch is his commitment to an honest, thoughtful analysis of complex local, national, and global concerns. We know that he never wavered from his principles and that his only goal was to contribute to the betterment of society. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 28, in Dreiser Center, room 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. —Ruben Berkowitz

Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary During the last week of September, the residents of Building 20 were able to use their terraces again after they were shut down since 2014. At that time, the Department of Buildings indicated structural repairs that were required to be made. The process was halted due to double the amount of work that was initially budgeted. Thereafter, the Board requested a second opinion as to the scope of work. The architects were replaced with new architects and the work was implemented and completed in accordance with the engineer’s recommendations. Also, the Board was in the process of hiring a new management company, which needed time to become acquainted with everything. Last June, the Riverbay General Manager met with the Building 20 Association to update them on the progress. The weather was sunny and warm on the day of completion and several days thereafter. I sincerely hope that the Building 20 residents are able to enjoy time on their terrace before the cold weather sets in. Your patience was very much appreciated. Remembering Dolores W. Rankin Dolores W. Rankin joined the ancestors on June 25, 2017 and her family has planned a Memorial Service. Ms. Rankin was a long-time resident of Building 32 and a dedicated member of the Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organization of Co-op City, as well as several other Co-op City organizations. The Service will be held on Friday, October 13, 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 49. All are welcome. “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” The African-American Association has partnered with the Riverbay Fund and Shades of Truth Theatre Company to present this play in Dreiser Auditorium on Sunday, October 15th at 7 p.m. You may obtain tickets in Dreiser Center, room 15 on Mondays: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 4:00-7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays: 2:00-7:30 p.m. Contact nos.: 718-379-5555, 646-721-8185, and 718-671-5957. Or, the Riverbay Community Relations Dept., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Ask for Michelle or Leandra at the Recep-

Rebuilding Our Community tion Desk. Or, log on to www.eventbrite.com. The Waterfront Property Several Board directors wrote about the recent Town Hall Meeting of September 23rd. This is a reminder that the Memorandum of Donation is a nonbinding agreement between Co-op City and the City of NY for discussions we intend to have about the creation of a park. If the community agrees that the City, through the Department of Parks and Recreation, should build the park, we would have to donate the land to the City in order for this to happen. The City cannot build on private property. Please note that the City of NY has been beautifying vacant waterfront areas throughout the City. On the other hand, some residents feel that a park is something that the cooperators could create and that the land should not be donated. I think that a referendum on this topic would resolve the issue. However, the Board still awaits a definitive proposal from the City. When it is received, another meeting will be convened. I am so pleased by the cooperators’ enthusiasm on this important matter. Board Training An educated Board of Directors is important for the Riverbay Corporation. President Berk is attempting to create a Board of well-informed directors by designing annual workshops. Many of the directors are receptive to this concept. However, others are against it. Or, if they have attended one, they seem opposed to attending others. Board directors make important decisions for nearly 60,000 residents and they should be as knowledgeable as possible. I understand the directors’ concern about the cost. However, the venue is so close that they can attend the conference, go home, and return the following day. It is not required that they stay overnight. On the other hand, I believe some of the negative responses and refusals to attend are unwarranted and disrespectful, specifically to President Berk and, in general, to the shareholders who they claim to serve. Dollar Tree There had been rumors of excessive stealing at the Dollar Tree store in the Bartow Mall and that the store might shut down. I have checked with the director of Commer-

Association of Building 14 Cooperators The executive committee met in late August to set direction for building association activities through early 2018. Please mark your calendar accordingly for these upcoming events in 2017: October 25th – Monthly Association Meeting; scheduled speaker, Luis Salazar, director of Janitorial and Maintenance Department. October 26th and 27th – Decorate lobby for Halloween October 27th – Fall Fling Building Party November 16th – Monthly Association Meeting; tentatively, workshop on “The W’s of Social Media” November 17th & 18th - Decorate lobby for Thanksgiving/Fall Season December 1st – 3rd – Holiday Collection for Building Staff December 8th – 10th – Hang lights, other dangling decorations (we need a few men to step up and help) December 11th -13th – Decorate lobby for Seasonal Holidays At our September 28th association meeting, we discussed planning a oneday “Drive and Dine” trip and several

excursions were recommended, including Sight & Sound, Woodbury/Ridge Hill Shopping and Dining; Botanical Gardens/Bronx Zoo Holiday Exhibits, to name a few. A few additional items One, if you have exhausted the proper channels for maintenance or other issues with Riverbay, please feel free to contact me. Two, the term “curb your dog” means exactly that, dogs are to be walked along curbs of exterior sidewalks, not on the walkways around and under the building. Someone allowed their mid-large size dog to poop just out of sight of the front door and did not pick it up. Be a responsible pet owner and cooperator! Three, back by popular demand and for purchase, “Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts in black, blue and purple. Shirt sales are a fundraiser for our 2018 Summer Fun Day Block Party. Questions/suggestions? Call 917. 612.1951. New association email account is in the works. Be safe and see you on October 25th! —Josie Ferguson

cial Leasing who has informed me that a limited amount of candy is displayed in order to minimize theft. I await a response from CCPD on whether the store is receiving enough surveillance. In any event, the Dollar Tree store will not be shutting down. They have leased the space until 2027. This was good news to me and good news to the many cooperators who look forward to shopping there. Third Annual Community Service Awards On September 23rd, the NAACP Co-op City Branch hosted its Third Annual Community Service Awards Dance where it honored Victoria Boodie, Robert Hedgepeth, Georgette Moye, Nancy Rodriguez, Jacqueline Williams and Kevin Shaw, Posthumously. I was amazed at the list of accomplishments that they rendered in our community. Congratulations to them all and may they continue contributing to making Co-op City a strong and vital community. Also, thanks to my friends who gave me lovely birthday gifts. Disasters The NAACP is still collecting water, canned foods and supplies for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas until October 10th in Einstein Community Center. Call 718-320-3210 for more information. Councilman Andy King is also collecting water, canned foods, supplies, new and gently used clothing for victims Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria. Please donate, if you can, at 135 Dreiser Loop. For more information, call 718-684-5509 or 5511. September is Hispanic Heritage Month While I could not attend the celebration in Dreiser Center, I attended the JASA celebration last Friday in the Bartow Center Courtyard. The event was well attended, and the food and entertainment were very nice. Contact You may write to me: Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or fjones@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Sometimes, we might think that we have it bad. But, a few glances at the television coverage on the news about the recent hurricanes and the suffering of millions of people might help us to get a better perspective on our overall circumstances. Stormy Times Last week, San Juan’s Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz stated that she was mad as h——. Thereafter, she described the conditions in Puerto Rico. “We are dying here. If we don’t get the food and the water into people’s hands, we’re going to see something close to a genocide.” Residents that had to stand in long lines for basic supplies concurred with the mayor. “Everyone is desperate. Everyone wants water and something to eat,” stated one lady. Reports are indicating that most of the residents don’t have power or cellular service. So, communications is very limited. And, incredibly, some banks are only allowing people to withdraw $60 out of their bank account. Then, unfortunately, lots of homes, businesses, and other places have been completely destroyed by these recent storms in Puerto Rico and in other Caribbean islands. Please Help Out The best thing that we can do as a community is to help out when we hear about these horrific tragedies. Therefore, can we open up our hearts and donate items that will be used to help someone that was affected by these storms? For instance, some families have very little food to eat. So, how would you feel if you were to find out that the food that you donated helped a family that was starving? This is a blessing. So, I would like to encourage everyone to please consider helping the people that were affected by the recent storms. Garage Access System We’re back to square one with an access system

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The Hurricane Crisis Continues the glass on the rear door has been broken five times for our garages. And, an upcoming system is going to cost us almost $900,000. I’m going to publish since January. Five times! On top of that, the locked more information on this garage access system soon. door to the stairwell has been left open on numerous Board Retreat occasions. I want to encourage everyone to call PubThe board is going to consider resolution 17-58 at lic Safety at 718-671-3050 if you see anything susour next meeting. This resolution states: “Resolved, picious in this building and throughout Co-op City. that if a director misses the annual training without a Waterfront Donation? confirmed conflict or just cause the director’s unexRegardless of the explanations, a lot of our resicused absence will be published in the Co-op City dents cannot seem to come to terms with the reasons Times, will be considered an unexcused absence that some of our board members are giving for from a regularly scheduled board meeting, and the wanting to donate our land to the city. Therefore, director may, upon a majority vote of the board, be one of the most popular questions that our residents subject to additional sanctions, including suspenare raising is: “What is the real reason why they sion from the right to publish a viewpoint in the want our land to be donated to the city?” Co-op City Times, or to otherwise participate in Personally, I believe that the land on the water is board business for a period not to exceed 30 days.” very valuable. So, I do not believe that there is a I think that this is one of the worst resolutions that valid reason to donate that land to the city. We can we have on the books. And, I make this statement develop that land and leave it for future generations. because this resolution seeks to punish board memIs a 7-Eleven Coming To Bartow bers that do not want to spend your money to go on and Baychester? a so-called retreat that costs $10,000. About 5 years ago, the Mobil Station at 500 BayAdditionally, I cannot see how the board can chester Avenue was demolished. Thereafter, that issue a 1.9 percent increase in 2017, another one in 2018, and possibly another one in 2019. Then, property sold for $6.3 million. And, now, it’s possible that a 7-Eleven franchise store might move into that immediately afterwards, some board members space. Backing this point up, their website states: declare that we must go out for an entire weekend “Our 7-Eleven Franchise at 500 Baychester Avenue in and spend $10,000 for board training. Personally, I the Bronx, NY is for sale.” Furthermore, they list an think that this resolution is offensive to this commuestimated franchise fee for this store at approxinity. Therefore, I am publicly denouncing this resolution and this so-called weekend training session. mately $410,000. Tremendous signage poles have been erected at this site to get attention from the Additionally, I would like for the other directors that streets and the highway. Let’s see what happens. are against this resolution to stand up and voice their Close opinions about this matter. Just like they want to A lot of food and other items are needed for the publish our names in this paper, I want us to publish all of the results of this resolution in this paper. Plus, victims of the recent hurricanes. So, please consider helping them. Thank you. Questions or comments? some board members want to put us off of the board Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay for 30 days. So, I want us to consider organizing all Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 of our buildings with a massive petition to deal with Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. this nonsense. Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you Breaking and Entering would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s Building 25, 100 Benchley Place, is located it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, across the street from the baseball fields on Co-op City Boulevard. However, it has been reported that may God bless you and your family. Thank you. (Continued from page 3)

order to bring this production to our community. I encourage all cooperators to support the Riverbay Fund and the African-American Association, your community organizations, as well as the meaningful work of producers Michael Green and Daniel Carlton. Please spread the word to your family and friends. Refreshments and souvenirs will be available.” The play’s producer, JB Morgan, said that the production deals mainly with the events leading up to the murder. While the Till murder was technically not a lynching, because the body was not strung up, the horrific mutilation of the young man and his mother’s decision to show the body at his funeral days later in Chicago is what largely sparked the outrage worldwide and finally began to shed light on the horrific murders of innocent people, the vast majority of them African-Americans, in the American south. Mr. Morgan estimated that from the end of the Civil War until the mid20th century, there were approximately 5,000 lynchings or murders of innocent people in the American South. According to accounts of this murder, Emmett was a young teenager from Chicago who took a train to Mississippi in the summer of 1955 to spend time with his uncle. Accounts vary on what exactly took place, but Emmett allegedly began a conversation with a White woman while in a local town store. Some accounts question whether even something as innocent as a whistle ever took place, but nevertheless, because the innocent actions of a young teenager angered White men in the town, Emmett was roused from his bed one night shortly thereafter and taken from his uncle’s home. According to accounts, the uncle and his family were threatened with murder if they said anything about the abduction that night. The family waited for Emmett to return that night, but he never did. His badly beaten and mutilated body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River three days later. According to accounts, the original plan was to bury Emmett quickly in Mississippi, but his mother would have none of that. She ordered the body brought back to Chicago where he was displayed in an open casket. Some accounts say close to 100,000 people viewed the body in Chicago. Others say close to 600,000. Whatever the number, her decision led to many pictures of the body – the same ones that Mr. Saunders remembers seeing as a young man – being published in national magazines. The response was global and swift and a national and international spotlight was finally shown on the murderous abuses going on in some

southern states for close to a century since the end of the Civil War. The producer, Mr. Morgan, said Emmett’s murder was one of the key events that sparked the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks’ refusal to move to the back of the bus and the Montgomery Bus Boycott that followed happened just three months after Emmett’s murder. A full length movie on the events leading up to the murder and its aftermath is now being planned, Mr. Morgan said. The film is not related to the current theater production to be featured in Co-op City on the 15th. Tickets for the Bronx premiere in Co-op City are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets are available in room 15 in the Dreiser Center on Mondays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and on Tuesdays, 2 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the African American Association or log on to www.shadesoftruththeatre.com or www.eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be obtained by calling 718-671-5957, (718) 379-5555 or (646) 721-8185.

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

Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Black Forum Defensive Driving On Hiatus The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on hiatus until Saturday, October 14, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “The Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, however, you must call by Friday evening to register and assure seating. In addition, you must bring $35 in cash to pay for the course, no personal checks accepted on day of the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Trip to Sands Casino Join us on Saturday, November 18 for a trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA, as well as outlet shopping. Cost: $45. Casino rebate, $20; slot play and $5 meal. We are collecting now to secure your seat. Money due by Friday, Nov. 3, no exceptions, no refunds or adjustments. Please call (917) 2095334 or (718) 320-0033. Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.; and on Saturdays, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Please call (718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Building 10 Association Showers of Blessings, neighbors. (A) Back to School Pizza Party – Last Saturday's event was very wellattended and pizza slices disappeared faster than we could serve them. As an added, unexpected surprise, attendees were treated to scrumptious cupcakes and cups of ice cream. Thanks to our ever dependable association vice president and hostess Lisa for another job well done. (B) Foxwood Casino/Tanger Outlet Bus Trip – A few seats remain available for our bus trip on Saturday, November 18th. Cost of the trip is $45 pp nonrefundable (includes gratuity), $10 bonus slot play and $10 food voucher. Gov't ID of age 21 is required. Bus departs from 140 Debs Place at 8 a.m. sharp. For information, call (718) 320-2366, (718) 671-5485 or (646) 334-3739. (C) Halloween Candy Giveaway – Will be held Tuesday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 association room (rear lobby Bldg. 10B). Candy donations will be accepted on Thursday, October 12 & Thursday, October 19th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 association room, rear lobby of Bldg. 10B. (D) Hurricane Relief Donations – In support of the victims of the recent devastating hurricane disasters, we will be accepting donations of the following items to send to those areas affected: Diapers, Baby Food, Batteries, First Aid Supplies, Feminine Hygiene Products, Unused Underwear, Socks, Blankets (all sizes), Baby Wipes and Canned Goods. Please bring your donations to the building association room on Thursday, October 12th & Thursday, October 19th between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. (same dates & times as for candy donations). (E) Condolences go out to Bldg. 10 neighbors the King, Parker and Smith families on the recent loss of their loved ones. We are thinking of you and wish you peace, comfort and healing during this grievous time. Greetings to all the October "babies" celebrating birthdays this month. Here's wishing you many, many more. (F) General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17th at 7 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 association room. Agenda is not yet completed. (G) Building 10 Association Mission Statement – The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and its families. The mission of the Building 10 Association Board is to be advocates to the Riverbay Corporation for Building 10 cooperators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be of utility to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and well-being of all. Have a wonderful week. —Carol Campbell

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Director’s Viewpoint

The Wrong Fight

ment for asbestos that doesn’t exist! This is not an opinion, but a data-proven fact. There is a legal term for forcibly making people pay for something that doesn’t exist. Maybe we should rally in buses to pay our governor a visit and ask him if he happens to There are only a few opinions about the proknow what that legal term is. If he doesn’t, then we posed waterfront park. Whichever you decide to should bring him a dictionary and look up the word straddle is really up to you. Let me first tell you “E-X-T-O-R-T-I-O-N” and see if it applies. mine. We have to stop being afraid of going after the I believe it would be a good thing for this comreal issues and stop blaming each other for minor munity for the mere fact that it would cost us noththings that are irrelevant. Why do we do that? ing. It will also help increase the value of the propMaybe we do it because we feel safer and can look tough attacking one another. Those powers that be erty around it. I am not just talking about money, but outside of us may be laughing at us. We have the value of our quality of life. There would be zero liability which protects us from any and all defects every right to laugh back by a show of unity. That or accidents. This a place where we can put all of the is a force that they never expect us to have. We are activities that we have been afraid to bring to our in a position to win. But we will never win until community because we were afraid of the liability, we recognize that the real power is in us coming such as roller-skating, skateboarding, Golden together. Gloves boxing, etc. Let’s not forget that it can also So I ask you, do you want to continue to fight just be another oasis of serenity that we will control each other over things like swamp land or are you ready to ignore those who will do everything in their forever. For me, this is not rocket science. A small power to make sure there is division and disruption piece of property that has laid dormant for 50 years in our community? Where do you stand? Do you that has not generated any funds, but is part of our stand? Will you stand unified or divided making us tax burden. This property will probably not generate continue to waste time and energy putting out small funds for us for the next 50 years. However, it is a fires while others watch us disintegrate? good distraction and political hot potato to create Youth Committee division in a community that thrives on propaganda. I am so very proud of our Youth Committee. Our It’s an easy mark for those who know how to touch on people’s emotions. first meeting was so inspiring. I will not be making a formal report at this time. As this was our first I believe we are fighting the wrong fight. We need meeting, I will let you get a report from one of our to come together and rally to stop the injustice of youth hopefully in the next issue of the CCtimes. I forcible payouts of millions of dollars for The would like to thank everyone who attended and am Emperor’s new clothes. Specifically, asbestos abate-

Kevin Lambright

Building 9 Association Greetings, Our stated mission is to inform, engage and inspire our neighbors. Our meeting photos are posted on the bulletin boards and the meeting Minutes will be posted on the bulletin boards next week for your perusal as has been my practice. Concerns about inadequate lighting in Garage #2 were brought before the Garage/Parking Committee as per our meeting discussion. Please observe and obey garage safety rules as they pertain to speed and direction of travel. Do not leave food in the garages or elsewhere on Riverbay property for cats. These are just a few of the ongoing issues addressed at the last Parking/Garage Committee meeting I attended. We will discuss some of the other issues at our October membership meeting. Please keep the people devastated by natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, Cuba, Mexico and the Caribbean in your prayers. We are “Stronger Together.” Let’s continue to support one another. Somos unidos! I had the pleasure of attending the 2017 MAAFA celebration. It is truly one of the great inspirational experiences of my life. Please make an effort to experience it for yourselves. Our Foxwoods-PattiLaBelle concert is two weeks away. The bus departs Dreiser Loop near H&R Block at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 21st! Bomba on the River, “El Bombazo”

was even better than last year! Thank you Shirley Wells and “La Dona” Dinora for coming out to join us. Information sharing has been the trademark of my platform as your building president. Part of my role as building president is to share relevant information with shareholders. I am an active building president who shares as much information as I can with my neighbors. Three Board directors reside in Building 9. Not one shared their viewpoint nor their informational flyer with me prior to the membership meeting of which notice was prominently posted one week in advance. Directors get to share their viewpoints and building presidents who, by the way are shareholders, are allowed to share their points of view as well. Riverbay Board President Linda Berk attended our membership meeting held two days prior to last weekend’s Townhall meeting. Ms. Berk spoke and shared her viewpoints on the Waterfront Park at length. Ms. Berk also handed out her flyers to attendees. “If it had not been for the discontent of a few...who had not been satisfied with their conditions, (we) would still be living in caves. Intelligent discontent (and discourse) is the mainspring of civilization. Progress is born of agitation. It is agitation or stagnation.”— E.V. Debs Be well and be safe. —Linda Collins

glad that there was 100% participation by everyone. I look forward to presenting the Board with the proposals that have been put forth by this incredibly amazing group of people. The Play “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” is coming to Co-op. Shades of Truth Theatre company is bringing this production for one day – Sunday, October 15th. Tickets are available now. Tickets will go fast!! You can get your tickets fast and easy now by going to Eventbrite.com or contact the African American Association. You will be able to pick up tickets on Mondays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., in room #15 in Dreiser. Several other organizations are selling tickets as well. Tickets are $25 in advance. If there are any left, on the day of the show at the door, they will be $35. You may also go to the Bartow administration office to see if the Riverbay Fund still has tickets to sell. Check with your local organization to see if they may have tickets. They are going fast so get yours ASAP!!! Keep in Touch These are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it. We must protect and defend one another and our property. Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

Building 13 Association Reminder: Help our community Recycle, Reduce and Re-Use – Earth Day is every day! KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CLEAN! Building 13 Association, Inc. appreciates all of the shareholders who attend our building monthly meetings and the various events we host. We have made so many fantastic friends and acquaintances both within the community and outside and we want to thank you one and all. Special kudos to Director Edgar Perez, Restoration Department, for joining us and answering shareholder questions. Women Keeping It Real – returns Saturday, October 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) 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. We hope you had a fantastic summer and any family members affected by the recent storms are doing well. At our last meeting before the summer break, we had a great discussion. Hopefully, you can join us at the next session on the 14th. We welcome new participants, but you must be 18 and over to participate. “Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2018 Summer Fun Day by the Section 2 Alliance (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) and in additional colors, black, blue and purple. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the president of

Building 11 (A, B, C) Deborah Henry at 718-379-6312 or Section 2 (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) presidents Linda Collins, Maxine Sullivan, Deborah Henry, Sonja Maxwell, Leslie Peterson and Josie Ferguson (read their building articles for contact info). The cost is as follows: Children (small-xl) $10, Adults (small-xl) $12 and Adults (2X-3X) $15. Payment can be made by cash or money order payable to Summer Fun Day. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F, Bronx, NY 10475. We want to thank all who have responded and will be traveling with us to the SUGAR HOUSE CASINO – Philadelphia, Pa. and WARMDADDY’S DINNER, JAZZ and BLUES CLUB. The bus will leave from Casals Place at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October 21, and depart from Warm Daddy’s at 9:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and having a fun filled day. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information re the Nordic Lodge Lobster feast, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13 assoc.com or email us at bthirteen. assoc@yahoo.com. Again, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

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Building 26 Association Happy Fall greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. Take a leisurely walk throughout our beautiful community and enjoy the views. Best wishes to those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrated events during the month of October. We wish a speedy recovery to everyone who is sick, hospitalized, and/or shut in. Our sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. Blessings to you and your family during this difficult time of bereavement. On Tuesday, 9/26, we held our building association meeting and the minutes are as follows: President Cipollaro said she conferred with the commanding officer of the 45th Precinct who said he’ll try to attend our next meeting and crime is very low in Co-op City as compared to other Bronx neighborhoods. Barbara Penn reported that work on the terraces in Buildings 26A & 26C is almost completed. Work is beginning on Building 26B terraces. Local Law 11 work has not begun. Barbara Skinner complained that the fencing constructed due to Local Law 11 prevents access to the sidewalk, the bus stop, and an elderly person was robbed because of the fencing; no means to retreat. Ms. Marie-Ayara complained about marijuana smoking in rear of Building 26. She also complained about an unidentified male trespassing within the building during early hours. President Cipollaro noted the importance of notifying the police (Co-op/NYPD) about minor and serious crimes. And if you lose your keys within close proximity to Co-op, change your residential locks. Ms. Marie-Ayara recommended a collection for the Hurricane Relief Donation. Flyers with information are forthcoming. If you see something, please say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. —YuVonne Lewis

Building 32 Association Meeting Our first meeting of the new season is scheduled for October 17 at 7:30 p.m. We have a marvelous guest speaker, Mr. Jerome L. Rice. This is a meeting you should not miss. Our association room is located in 32B, first floor rear. Our meetings are generally 90 minutes in length. There are door prizes, a fiftyfifty and light refreshments. Mr. Rice will be answering questions, so if you want to find out what is really happening, you owe it to yourself to “Come on down.” Memorial On Friday evening, October 13, the family of the late Dolores Rankin and the Building 32 Association are joining for a “Celebration of Life” for Ms. Rankin. This would have been her birthday. Dolores was the vice president of our association for many years. The event will be held in Einstein Center, room 49, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. As Ms. Rankin was so active in many Co-op City organizations, if any individuals or groups want to participate, please contact Ms. Bailey at (718) 379-7754. Everyone is welcome to attend. In addition, Ms. Bailey is trying to locate the sax player who entertained so marvelously at Ms. Rankin’s birthday party. If you know this man, or how to contact him, please get in touch with Ms. Bailey Halloween Building 32A will be decorating their lobby on Saturday, October 21 starting at 10 a.m.; Building 32B will decorate on Friday, October 20 commencing at 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to assist in making our lobbies as beautiful as they always are. Halloween “goodie bags” will be given to the children on Tuesday, October 31 starting at 3 p.m. —Lorna Smith

Debs Place Townhouse Association The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its October meeting this Thursday evening, October 12th, in room 1 of the Dreiser Community Center. We invite all of our townhouse court residents to attend. We will have as our guest speaker, Riverbay CSO director, Lois English, who will update us on the latest Management procedures. We expect to learn about the progress of projects that have been ongoing in our area over the past year. We will also be able to bring to her attention any problems that we have encountered related to our townhouse cluster and to alert her to any problem areas that we have come across. We also expect a report on the most recent Building and Grounds meeting. Nadine Thompson, our treasurer, will be on hand to collect your $10 cash annual dues at the meeting. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with our preliminary agenda and we expect Ms. English to begin her remarks at approximately 7:30. As usual, refreshments will be available. We look forward to seeing our Debs Place neighbors at the meeting. —Nels Grumer

Building Associations of Section One Fun Day “Final curtain call for 2017 Section One Family Fun Day.” We would like to acknowledge and thank all the people that help make this year’s Family Fun Day event so successful. DJ Ordinary Tee played music with an attitude. This DJ mixed his tail off, but he did it with a style that only he can bring. We are so pleased to announce that DJ Ordinary Tee is the official DJ for Section One Family Fun Day. Sonia Soto did an unbelievable job in running the food area. Despite the many surprises that hit this area, Mrs. Soto did a remarkable job. Thank you, Sonia. • Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo did an outstanding job as the opening Master of Ceremonies. Thank you. • Michelle Sajous gave us excellent direction. She does it in such a modest way that you may not catch it, so you better pay close attention. Michelle is a powerhouse when it comes to planning events in Co-op City. Thanks, Michelle for the direction. Also, we would like to give a big super thanks to Michelle’s staff, who did an extraordinary job with helping us set up and close out the Family Fun Day area. You guys were amazing. • Rozaan Boone from Co-op City Times, thank you for your speedy response to the many emails we sent you. You provided us with the necessary information that we needed to get the word out into the community. • Claudia Sampson…In several of your articles, you mentioned the Family Fun Day Event. Thank you for spreading the word. • Leslie Peterson, although you were out of town for the event, it didn’t stop you from wishing us the best. Thank you for the words of encouragement. To all the people who came out to enjoy the Section One Family Fun Day event, it’s because of you that we continue to move forward and strive to bring you the best. Thank you for your support. Last and most important, the Family Fun Day Committee Members. Building 1: Yvette Livingston Brown, Committee Secretary. Building 2: Adelina Martinez, Committee President, and Joe Garnette. Building 3: Fernando Garcia Building 4: Yvonne Burrus and Diane Windley, Committee treasurer Building 6: Jeff Schwartz Building 7: Jessie Bah Building 8: Lee Rivers, Committee vice president. All the persons listed above made up the Family Fun Day Committee. They all worked hard to make sure that this year’s event was one to remember. The entire Section One area of Co-op City financially supported this year’s Family Fun Day event, except the Defoe Place Townhouses. “If you thought the 2017 Section One Family Fun Day was great, just wait for 2018.” —Lee Rivers

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors. Fall is here; time to look into your fall attire. The holiday season, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa and the New Year 2018 are upon us. There will be lots of eating, partying, decorating and traveling. Whatever your plans are, please be safe and may this holiday season be all you want it to be. We want to thank all who attended our general meeting last Tuesday, September 26th. The guest speaker was Officer Pitt. His presentation was very informative. He handed out booklets on Crime Prevention. A brief guide of safety tips for your personal safety and your property; he read and explained the complete booklet. Very interesting. We all met Officer Pitt and we will see him quite often as he makes his rounds in our building and surroundings. Thank you, Officer Pitt, for an outstanding presentation. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m.; doors open at 6:45 p.m. No guest speaker scheduled as of yet. As always, there will be a 50/50 drawing and refreshments served. Please make all attempts to attend these meetings. After all, they are scheduled with you in mind, you are our priority. Hoping to see you there. Movie Matinee last Wednesday went well; thanks to all who attended. Hope you enjoyed the movie, the refreshments and our service. We enjoyed having you. Our next movie is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18th in the meeting room at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Don’t forget our Building Newsletter. Send your articles to BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. We love hearing from you. Our Annual Halloween Costume Contest will be on October 31st in the lobby. More information will be posted on the bulletin board. Happy birthday to all with that special day this month; may it be all you want it to be, ENJOY! To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we give you our deepest sympathies. Please stay alert! If you see something, say something! —Gertie Brown

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“Bomba On The River” Heats Things Up At The Garden The Rivers Run Community Garden held a celebration of Hispanic Heritage last Sunday by presenting “Bomba on the River,” featuring Bomba Works of which Elena Marrero, Co-op City shareholder, is a member. The celebration also included dancing and drumming workshops which were followed by a “Bombazo,” or community jam session, when things really “turnt up” in the garden causing many to get out of their seats! Special thanks to 2 year old Lucas who couldn’t resist adding his two cents on the drum. It was a festive occasion, filled with good company, food and loads of fun. Photos courtesy of Elena Marrero

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Origins Of Local Co-op City Street Names The following is a listing of local streets created in Co-op City and a description of who they were named for, according to History in Asphalt: • Asch Loop – named for Sholem Asch, a noted Yiddish novelist and playwright. • Adler Place – named for Cyrus Adler, American author and archaeologist. • Alcott Place – named for the Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott, leader in the temperance and women's suffrage movements. • Aldrich Street – named for American author Thomas Bailey. • Bellamy Loop – named for Edward Bellamy, an author and social reformer whose book, Looking Backward, depicted a socialist society. • Benchley Place – named for Robert Benchley, humorist and drama critic for Life and the New Yorker, best known as writer and star of satirical films. • Broun Place – named for Hayward Hale Broun, U.S. war correspondent, NYC labor leader and first president of the American Newspaper Guild. • Carver Loop – named for George Washington Carver, an African-American scientist perhaps best known for his leadership of the Tuskegee Institute and seemingly countless inventive uses of the peanut. • Casals Place – named for Pablo Casals, world-renown cellist, pianist and conductor who refused to live under fascist rule in native Spain. • Cooper Place – named for James Fenimore Cooper, the first American novelist whose works include The Deerslayer, The Last of the Mohicans and The Pioneers. • Dreiser Loop – named for Theodore Dreiser, a respected American author and social commentator, whose works include Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy. • Debs Place – named for Eugene Victor Debs, railroad trade union leader and founder of the American Railway Union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and founder of American Socialist Party. • DeKruif Place – named for Paul DeKruif, scientist and noted author whose books include Microbe Hunters and Hunger Fighters.

• DeFoe Place – named for Daniel DeFoe, British author of Robinson Crusoe, social commentator and reformer. • Darrow Place – named for Clarence Darrow, celebrated American attorney known for his defense of unpopular causes and people. • Donizetti Place – named for Gaetano Donizetti, a celebrated Italian opera composer (Anna Bolena) and a spokesperson for Italian unification. • Einstein Loop – named for Nobel Prize-winning scientist, thinker and humanist, considered the founder of modem physics who revolutionized that science with his theory of relativity. Also a noted pacifist, Zionist and anti-fascist. • Earhart Lane – named for Amelia Earhart, the most famous American female pilot and a leader in the movement to develop commercial aviation. Also a nurse and social worker. • Elgar Place – named for Sir Edward Elgar, modem English composer of classical music. • Erdman Place – named for Loula Grace Erdman, American poet and novelist. • Erskine Place – named for John Erskine, author, educator and pianist and director of Julliard School of Music. History in Asphalt also reported that other streets that pre-date the construction of Co-op City and therefore don't necessarily fit in the alphabetical design of the community include Bartow Ave. (named for the Bartow family, landowners in the area since shortly after Reverend John Bartow arrived in America in 1702. His son, Theopolis, married Bethsheba Pell, and the couple inherited land that is now Pelham Bay Park.), Baychester Ave. (originally named Comfort Ave., renamed Baychester after a real estate venture of that name in 1890s), Hutchinson River Parkway East (named, like the parkway itself, for Anne Hutchinson, the first white settler in this area), and Hunter Ave. (named for John Hunter III, grandson of the owner of Hunter's Island, who moved to the mainland on shore of Eastchester Bay). Co-op City Blvd. was named for the world’s largest cooperative housing complex which it partially encircles.

AMERICAN MADE BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

AMERICAN MADE was a superb film. Acting-wise, I think this was the best film that Tom Cruise has done in years! He was simply incredible in this film, and that is not showing my bias. Truth is the truth. He was amazing. The story of the film is so crazy. Barry Seal’s life was pretty insane, from delivering drugs to guns to money, all for the different cartels in that era. It was so chaotic. At times, he didn’t know how to balance his ‘work life’ and his ‘family life.’ That is what made AMERICAN MADE captivating. Tom Cruise was definitely the actor to portray Barry Seal. You know it was Tom Cruise because of his star power, but he gave Seal the pizazz he needed for his lifestyle in his prime. Doug Liman also made a spectacular looking film. I saw this at the Alamo Theater, but I wonder how it looked in IMAX; probably amazing as per usual. Liman crafted a neat looking film, going back and forth with actual film stock and back. The film itself looked amazing, very vivid and beautiful. Only thing to nitpick really was Tom Cruise’s wife, Sarah Wright. I didn’t really like her too much. But that is neither here nor there. Domhnall Gleeson, again, was a highlight; he is in every film recently. He was really good. AMERICAN MADE was a great film if you love true stories especially the drug running, money laundering stuff. AMERICAN MADE was quite exceptional! 9/10 AMERICAN MADE, 2017, 115 minutes, Rated R Director – Doug Liman Writer – Gary Spinelli Tom Cruise – Barry Seal Domhnall Gleeson – Schafer Sarah Wright – Lucy Seal Jesse Plemons – Sheriff Downing

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6th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair Today

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Parents, guardians and friends are encouraged to visit Dreiser Loop Auditorium today for Co-op City’s stellar educational event. We want to assist youth in preparing for success and to be prepared for college and/or a career. Obtain SCHOLARSHIP information starting at 2 p.m. about the millions of dollars available for college. All you have to do is search, search and search. Schedule For The Day • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Elementary Students (3rd to 5th grades) • 12:30 to 5 p.m. – Middle & High School Students. • SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPS: 2 P.M. & 3 P.M. • LOCATION: DREISER LOOP AUDITORIUM: 177 DRESIER LOOP, BRONX, NY 10475 Invited Guests Include … Airline Pilots and STEM students from Morris High School Robotic Team with a robot they built. You are invited to talk to many college admission counselors and recruitment staff from Berkley, Virginia Union, North Carolina Central University, Morgan State University, New York Institute of Technology, NYU, Bank Street College of Education, College of New Rochelle, SUNY Maritime, Wellesley College, University of Buffalo, Binghamton University, Mercy College, SUNY Cobleskill, Shaw University, ASA College, Boricua College, Monroe College, Manhattanville College, CUNY College of Technology, GRACE Institute, Tuskegee University, Borough of Manhattan Community College, St. Francis College, United States Army, Carsten Institute of Cosmetology, ETL College Tours, NYC GET Covered Healthcare Specialist, HSBC, etc., etc. RESOURCES GALOR: Summer Internships, Beauty School, Bella Abzug Leadership Institute Financial Aid Experts, etc. You will meet Sophie, founder and CEO of “Profess Your Strength.” Her

mission is to help youth heal from sexual abuse and molestation and those who have considered suicide. Free Workbooks/Journals will be distributed to the first 45 young people who visit her table. 4 REDUCE YOUR COLLEGE COSTS. 4 WHO DO YOU CALL? 4 NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? 4 DO YOU WANT A PAID SUMMER INTERSHIP? Free $50 Money Orders To Start A College Saving Plan (LIMITED) FREE REFRESHMENTS! Thank You Group Home Staff In Co-op City Thank you for the work that you do with human beings with various complexities. Many group home residents have physical, as well as mental challenges. They all require 24/7 supervision. Every person with a disability at every age has the potential for growth. Individuals will make poor judgment calls at times like others who don’t require 24/7 supervision. Please know that you have several advocates for your presence and population (human beings with disabilities) in Co-op City. Please continue doing God’s work and caring for our most vulnerable citizens. Any suggestions to cause disabled human beings, residing in group homes to leave Co-op City for less than perfect behavior is, in my opinion, without logic. Again, thank you, group home staff, for the work that you do 24/7. Co-op City is a diverse community with human beings with diverse and unique needs and challenges. You are welcome. Dumping Ground Co-op City has been using our Waterfront Park for a “dumping ground” which includes waste from construction, tools, etc. Dumping grounds are used for things, not people. Cognitive Dissonance & Land Donation Cognitive Dissonance is defined by Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary, PhD as Cognitive — having to do with thinking: Dissonance – meaning discord. It is suggested that the greater the difference between our actions and what we think about ourselves, the greater the cognitive dissonance and so, our discomfort. That said, have you noticed that those who are “pro” donating land to the City are justifying the “MOD” by

giving examples of how and why land was donated in the past. The message appears as, we donated land in the past and here are the examples. Therefore, the message seems to be that the Board is justified in passing a Resolution prior to a Town Hall meeting. The Mayor’s public press release to “develop a Public Waterfront” is evidently now waiting for shareholders and other government oversight agencies. Pro Waterfront Development This director is PRO this development going forward as a Co-op City private project. In my opinion, the Mayor is more than welcome to provide a “grant” from the City’s billion dollar budget for the Riverbay Corporation to develop a private waterfront park. Hopefully, we can have additional Town Hall meetings and address shareholders’ concerns about the City’s fair market value of the land; and 1965 prices verses 2017 prices. Maybe the Mayor should add to the debate by sharing with shareholders how the City’s proposed fair market value will be returned based on the 2017 value of our waterfront property. What is the 2017 value of the land included in the “MOD?” Do we continue proceeding on the premise that “we donated land before, here are the examples?” Yes, the Board always votes on important resolutions without shareholders’ input. Therefore, I believe the Board has voted twice to move forward regardless of unanswered questions. However, there are OPTIONS and shareholders are commended for sharing their opinions. Shareholders will have the last word as without you “paying your carrying charges,” we cannot exist. To be continued. Hope To See The Community Out At The College Fair Today. It’s about sharing knowledge and tools with students and parents to equip our next generation to take on the world’s most exciting opportunities. My prayers and deep regrets to families suffering and traumatized by the senseless American tragedy in Las Vegas. Yours in Truth and Service: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW, 917-324-1033; eturner@riverbayboard.com.

Building 21 Association 21 Association Update We had a record turn-out at our last event. “A Unified Community” was the umbrella topic. Under the umbrella were the following questions: should we journey to the governor’s office in an effort to override DHCR??? How can we avoid higher maintenance fees next year??? The next general gathering of the 21 Association will be Thursday, October 26. EMAIL your building association at 21association@gmail.com. CALL your association at 347.504.1821. BE THE CHANGE you want to see… “You” have chosen to live here in a Cooperative community. Remember that you are a shareholder in a business partnership with your neighbors. We are not tenants. We must coexist and cooperate with each other in order to make and keep our community rated as among the best places to live in New York for its current residents and for the generations to come. 21 Association Rewards Points Program is back Hello, 21’ers!!! Hello, shareholders!!! Want a chance to win valuable prizes? You can win big by simply being involved. We are going above and beyond to make your involvement in the association fun and exciting. Note: Any shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of the Building 21 Association. A member is a shareholder who has paid their annual (once a year) $5 dues to the building association. The rewards points are for all 21 Association members, BUT NOT 21 ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. See the September 2nd edition of the Co-op City Times for a full description of the 21 Association Rewards Points Program. Last season, a shareholder from Building 20 won the $300 grand prize. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop your ideas and turn your dreams into reality. We meet in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B Section. Your community, this community, our community, needs your ideas, your strength and your perseverance. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life and the lives of the people you care about for the better.

Floor Captains are an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY IN EVERY BUILDING… All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE • YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. Come join us at Building 21. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Building 35 Association The Building 35 Association welcomes all cooperators from Building 35 to our next meeting, October 9th, 7 p.m. in our association room opposite the rear entrance to Building 35. Come meet Captain David Perez of CCPD and Officer Espinal, the Community Police Officer from CCPD assigned to Building 35. Dues for the association can be paid, discussion of future speakers and plans for upcoming association activities will also be on the agenda. —Bill Gordon

Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Rivers Run Community Garden

Spanish-American Community Club

We’d like to thank Elena Marrero and Bomba Works for infusing the garden with music, dance and good vibes as we celebrated life and collected supplies for those affected by the hurricane in Puerto Rico. Also want to give a shoutout to Vivian and Kevin Burrus for their part in the Bronx Hot Sauce project. There were two (2) cases to sell at the event, we blinked twice and the hot sauce was sold out. On October 8th and 15th, Rivers Run and the Hutchinson River Restoration Project will combine to bring you the “Just One Piece” program where families will participate in an afternoon of stories and activities on the plants and animals that call our river home. Refreshments and fun will be served. This event is FREE. Rivers Run has two fig trees that are producing the most delicious fruit. Members and volunteers have been lucky to be present at the perfect time of readiness. Thank you, Annice, for plucking that piece of heaven and saving me a piece. We invite schools to reach out and visit the garden before we close for the season. If your group is interested in visiting Rivers Run Community Garden, the contact information is included below. Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us. Important dates (All are welcome): • Sunday, October 8th starting at 1 p.m. – Just One Piece • Sunday, October 15th starting at 1 p.m. – Just One Piece • Friday, October 20th & 27th starting at 10 a.m. – Compost Building • Thursday, October 26 – PS 153 4th graders visiting garden (TB confirmed) Rivers Run is open: • Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) • Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. To schedule your volunteer hours for September, please email jam239@aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com. If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. —Gail Sharbaan

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting will take place on October 12th in room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center. The Cultural Committee and the club’s Board of Directors truly appreciate everyone’s participation in this year’s Hispanic Heritage Day event. A special thanks to our sponsors: BJ’s, Coca-Cola, Corona Beer, Costco, Palace Liquors, Pepsi and Stop & Shop. The raffle winners were David LaPorte (TV) and Mary Buffalo (toaster oven). The club also sponsored a last minute drive for Hurricane Maria relief. We accepted monetary donations and supplies that will be forwarded to our brothers and sisters in need. We received almost $900 that day! Our deepest, heartfelt gratitude to the many generous donors. The club also plans to make its own substantial donation. Upcoming events Halloween Party: The Halloween get-together for the adults will be held on October 21st, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in room #4. Prizes will be handed out for the best costumes. Donations are gratefully accepted. Non-members will be admitted for $10; members are always free. Come join us! ‘Social Friday’: Scheduled for October 27th at 7:00 p.m. Wear your costumes! Members are admitted free; non-members can join us for $10. The Cultural and Social Committees will be co-hosting this year’s Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 16th. We are pleased to announce that live music will be provided by the world famous Orquesta Broadway and former El Gran Combo member Charlie Donato y Son Ideal. DJ Salsero will be spinning tunes and providing ‘música típica.’ Tickets are available for $35 in advance. Contact Al Gonzalez at 347-249-3403. Details can be found on the flyer on our website and on our Facebook page. New Year’s Eve Party: Save the date! Orquesta Canai will be providing the live music. Membership renewal dues for the coming year are now being accepted. Dues are $30 per household. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc. synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017, email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanam cccc’). —Carmen Rodriguez

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Our next general membership meeting is Monday, October 23rd; new time: 7:00 p.m., activity room. Come down to our meeting to discuss the trip to Sight and Sound in March or April to see “Jesus.” We set a date for our Building 12 Kids Halloween Party for Saturday, October 28th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., activity room. We need volunteers to help out at our Halloween Party. Call Sonja at 718-379-7841 to volunteer and let us know the time you would like to volunteer. Let’s celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-Octber 15 and their contributions to our nation. For those of you who have Air Master Windows that need repair, call CSO Lois English, 718-320-3300, and follow the prompts. We are coming into the Fall and Winter months. Please be careful entering and leaving the building. Above all, make sure that your door is locked. Do not open your door unless you know who the person is. School is open, please drive carefully. Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

Building 30 A and B Association Due to circumstances beyond my control, our first meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12th in the association room in Building 30B. We have much to discuss including collection of candy for Halloween. Our guest Speaker will be Assistant CSO for Section 5 Margaret Echevarria. I tried to get someone from Grounds and Construction to explain why we have so much scaffolding and fencing in Section Five but those in charge are busy this month. The door opens at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. Dues: This year, the association will place envelops under you door with your building and apartment on them for the dues which is still only $5. We will start collecting dues at our first building meeting. Activities: Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. till 3 p.m., we have crochet and games in the association room. To all who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those who may have suffered a recent loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

Blood Bank Coming Saturday, October 21st Please Donate; Blood Urgently Needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in two weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, October 21, in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate providing they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate providing they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. Also available will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make – the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have. All donors must be able to show picture ID. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation. Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day. Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. Presently, the NYC blood supply is very low. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-3203300, Ext. 3409. “Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.” —Joe Boiko

Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Will Of Shareholders Must Prevail; Referendum Needed

Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson “You must never be fearful about what you do when it's right.” –Rosa Parks I want to thank all participants of the “Bomba by the River” held at Rivers Run Community Garden for their donations for those affected by the most devastating hurricane to hit Puerto Rico. We collected five boxes of items that were immediately transported by Bomba Works to help our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. The event was well attended and festive. It was truly a celebration of our cultural connectivity. I also want to congratulate the Disability Expo for another fantastic and informative event. Last week, I attended the Community Board Meeting because I received notification that information about the expansion of a church in Section Five (5) was going to be discussed. While there, I picked up the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities for our Community Board No. 10. In this document, there were a list of priorities and several that I found quite interesting. Priority 23 (Parks and Recreation) states: “Enhance park safety through design interventions. The Board (CB10) would like to see a riverfront park created in Co-op City, along the banks of the Hutchinson River, including a skate park.” The document further states that the Parks and Recreation Agency supported this, however, it points out that there are insufficient funds for this project and recommends bringing it to the attention of elected officials. The Board then responded by asking for studies, designs and cost estimates to the planning board of CB10 and they will forward the documents to our elected officials for funding. You can imagine my shock reading this request

because I do not recall shareholders being asked about this or shareholders taking any type of vote regarding what they would want. How or why was this included in their FY 2018 requests? Additionally, in my opinion, the push should be for the city to provide a youth center for the community. Some background information regarding space the city can provide and build. On Bartow Avenue, there are NYPD evidence trailers near Red Lobster. There are currently six locations where the NYPD accepts, catalogs, safeguards and stores property from all NYPD commands, Port Authority Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and they are as follows: Kingsland Avenue Warehouse; Pearson Place Warehouse; Abbott Street Warehouse; Pearson Place Annex, which is city-owned; Bartow Avenue Facility, which is city owned and a temporary location; and Erie Basin Auto Pound, which is a temporary location. The NYPD is planning a massive evidence storage facility in Maspeth, Queens. Reported on July 7, 2016, an NYPD spokesperson told the Queens Chronicle, “The NYPD will be vacating its warehouse facilities at Kingsland Avenue, Pearson Place, Erie Basin, Abbott Street and Bartow Avenue and intends to relocate all operations into the new, consolidated warehouse at 55-15 Grand Avenue.” That being said, the CB document states under Priority 19 (Economic Development, Land re-use) that An Economic Development controlled site on Bartow Avenue in the Bay Plaza Mall is being used to store evidence in trailers by the NYPD. The Board (CB10) asks for the trailers to be moved and the site developed for other purposes. The Agency response is, “Further analysis is likely required by NYPD to determine if they can move these operations off site and where they would place them.” However reading the Queens Community Board 5 minutes, it appears the NYPD et al were present and discussed this proposal at the June CB5 meeting. At a July 2017 CB 5 (Queens) committee

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors. Well, Fall is on its way, so be careful, dress accordingly. Are you enjoying our beautiful flowers, trees and landscape of nature? Thank our gardeners who do a splendid job of tending to them. Please remember all those who have suffered such devastation with your prayers, volunteering and donations. We thank our shareholders for coming out. We welcome you to become involved in your building association. See you at the next meeting in November, stay tuned. Please join us on a delightful bus outing to the MOHEGAN SUN CASINO in Connecticut on Friday, October 20. Price: $40; $10 slot rebate and $15 meal voucher. A few seats available, don’t miss it. Bus will leave 9 at 9 a.m. SHARP from Einstein Loop Community Center. Three return drop-off at Dreiser by H&R Block, Asch Loop by library and Einstein Center. Checks or money orders may be mailed to Ms. Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl. Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. If any questions, please contact Margie at 718-379-4629 or Sharon at 718-671-1905 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Happy birthday to all in this month. We extend our sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating a birthday or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association. Please keep our Board and community in prayer. We wish the new directors and the board well as they continue to move forward and make wise decisions to protect the interest of the people and their homes. Pray for leaders in the world for peace and stability. —H. Overman

meeting, the request was unanimously approved. Remember: Land is not depreciated because land is assumed to have an unlimited useful life. I am concerned when I read statements that the decision on whether to “have a park or not will only be made after input from the community” because this by-passes the real question, “do we want to donate the land or not.” Will the question be accurately phrased to reflect the will of the people or framed toward a desired result? It is my opinion that we can only ask that question again if we rescind the resolution and proceed with a referendum on whether we want to donate the land based on “facts that actually matter” and also in the interest of making informed, educated decisions not based on emotion. Those who voted for the Memo of Donation will only know how you feel if you write, email or call them; they need to know. I haven’t seen movement on some of the suggestions made at the Town Hall meeting. Whichever way we decide to go, the call for those engineers, architects or landscapers residing in the community to come forward cannot be a bad thing. It’s time for us to be pro-active rather than re-active. Let’s get ahead of the questions being posed by shareholders. Recently, I was invited to a building association meeting as a guest. I was pleased to attend and listen as shareholders shared their concerns about the elevators. I am hopeful that a meeting will be held and the elevator consultant who spoke to the Board will be invited to speak to the shareholders. I found him to be knowledgeable with an ability to express the technical aspect of the repairs in a manner that is very understandable. I am always interested in hearing your thoughts. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bx, NY 10475, Tel. @ 718-320-1370, or email at lpeterson@riverbayboard.com.

Metrocard Bus To Visit Co-op City In Two Weeks The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations in two weeks, so customers can sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, October 19, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their ReducedFare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Co-op City Times / October 7, 2017

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club

Velocity Track Club New York is in full swing for the XC (Cross Country) season! On Sunday, October 1st, we competed in the Annual Fall XC Classic in Forest Park, Queens. The meet was host by the Metro Eagles Track Team. The course was different, which gave our athletes a challenge. Medals were given to the top three athletes in their division for the 2k (1.2 miles) race through the 5k (3.1 miles) races. They also had a mix age group for the 800 meters and a mile run. The top three in each of these events also received medals. We were able to bring home 14 medals. The following athletes who medaled were: Aysya Brown, Hannah Deflorimonte, Jenelle Bryan, Saniah Caldwell, Shyenne Blake, Zulai Harris, Adeyemi Senor, Darius Gordon, Dontae Lindo, Ethan Lee, Jordan Ingram, Justice Wellington, Pierce Parker and Sachin Ramharak. Plus, we were able to try some new athletes in their first XC meet and they showed great potential. Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated. You are all winners! Our next meet will be on Sunday, October 8th, at the 2017 USATF New York Cross Country Series - Meet #3 (Borough/County Challenge) at the Historic Van Cortland Park, Bronx, NY. Come out and represent the Bronx and help us bring the Cup to the Bronx! Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards 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 914441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Our new season began on September 12 and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork. Our 2017-2018 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public. BVA’s classes began on Tuesday, September 12th in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Come and join us. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P. O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Mr. Sam Schwartz, one of BVA’s artists, has his work on exhibition in the Bartow center next to room 31. It will be on exhibit for a month. His artwork includes paintings and photography. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28th and Oct. 29th, we will have an art show and bazaar in our permanent room 5 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Artwork and items will be on display and for sale. Stop by and you’ll be glad you did! BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. Science is for the body and art is for the soul —Sylvia Lochansky

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Velocity Track Club athletes and coaches at the Annual Fall XC Classic.

Co-op City Toastmasters Co-op City Toastmasters (CCTM) is open for business and we welcome you to visit us on the first and third Thursday of the month in the Bartow Center, rm. 28, where we gather to improve our speaking and leadership skills. We follow the tried and true communication program of Toastmasters International, a 90year-old organization founded in over 100 countries. Mark your calendars, ladies and gentleman, so you don’t forget the first and third Thursday. You may also check www.Toastmasters.org for more information. CCTM club is here to help you and/or anyone that you might know who wants to speak more confidently in public, or get rid of those darn “ahs, umms, you knows, like,” etc., all filler words that constantly find their way in how we speak. Perhaps you want to be a better leader – whatever it is, CCTM can help you improve, learn new skills and make new friends. October meetings are: Oct. 5 and Oct. 19; however, please note a change in location for our meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19. This meeting will be held in the Dreiser Loop Community Center 1, Auditorium C. In addition, look for our table at the College and Career Fair being held Sat. Oct. 7 in the Dreiser Center. Our members will be there and look forward to speaking with you. Remember the first and third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Community Center at 2049 Bartow Ave. It could be the first day of a “new, confident you!” Contact our VP of Membership, 718-344-6719, for any question you may have. —Marietta Phoenix

Hold The Date!! The RETIREES’ Holiday Luncheon will be on Thursday, December 14th at Marina del Rey. Travel Events: (*price includes transportation via Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block) • Jan. 10-11, 2018 (Wed.-Thurs.) “FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO.” Price: Double $130 pp; Single $175. Deposit required ASAP: Double $65/single $90. FINAL/Balance Due: Double $65/single $85 by Monday, Dec. 4. All passengers must have valid government issued ID. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (*price includes Van transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center) • Nov. 15th (Wed.). Price: $75. Radio City Christmas Show. Deposit, $40 ASAP. $35 balance due by Oct. 19th. Contact: Yvonne Richardson, 718-6718815. Remember – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. ONLY a check or money order, payable to Retirees Of Dreiser Loop, will be accepted. Note: First Paid/Confirmed Seat on 20 seat VAN. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Good And Welfare: Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718- 3200539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Our next October and/or November Jazz up your health with a Senior SPA Day, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th and/or November 8th. Come join us. Just call Claudette D, 718-379-4784 and Hattie L, 718-671-8449 and leave your name, phone number, and preferred date(s). To All Bridge Players: We are still mourning the loss of Alvin Lisle, our Master Bridge Teacher. Alvin was a Bridge teacher with a gift few of us possess. To honor his memory, we must continue to practice the game he loved. To the beginners and intermediate players, we want you to continue playing the game. To the advanced players, we want you to come to love the game as we do. You can only love it if you feel comfortable playing it; you must increase your skills. In order to do that, you must practice regularly. Please join us in the RETIREES’ room 19 in the Dreiser Community Center, 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. You don’t have to bring a partner – we will make sure everyone gets a chance to practice. We do not have Alvin’s skill, but we love the game as much as he did and want you to love it, too (Bill Gates and Isaac Mizrahi do!). We want to see you walking through the door of room 19. Please join us! “Wishing that the Autumn brings Bountiful of Happiness and Joy! HAPPY FALL!” —Claudette Davis Please Refrain From Littering in the Garages. There are Several Trash Cans on Every Level For Your Convenience. Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

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National Council Of Negro Women Membership Meeting – Our second membership meeting of the new season will be TOMORROW, Sunday, October 8, in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop at 3:00 p.m. Please put us on your calendar. Returning members, also remember that October is the beginning of the NCNW fiscal year and come prepared to pay your dues. Prospective members, please come and check us out. Visit us on Facebook.com/Ncnwcoopcity Bethune. Connecticut Winery & Foxwoods Casino Trip – Due to unforeseen circumstances, this trip is being CANCELLED. All payments will be refunded to our guests. We are so sorry to disappoint you, but “sometimes life gets in the way.” National Council of Negro Women, Inc. North

East Leadership Training Conference – NCNW alternates years with a biennial National Convention and a regional Leadership Training Conference. This year, our North East Leadership Training Conference (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic States) will be hosted by the NYS Conveners Team on December 1 – 3, 2017. The conference will be held at the beautiful Honor’s Haven Resort & Conference Center, 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, NY 12428. The conference theme will be “Fortified by the past … focused on the future.” Members will be receiving registration forms by email and extra forms will be available in room 14 for members who do not have email. The prices quoted on the registration forms include a 2hour cocktail reception on Friday night, 2 breakfasts,

2 lunches, 1 dinner, plus room and board and all conference materials Not on My Watch Movement – As Co-op City Section is affiliated with NOMW, please contact our president, Lori Melton, about the next 3-day training session for our members. The 15th Uncommon Height Award Gala will be held on Friday, November 3, at the JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. NCNW’s premier signature fundraising event – hosted to honor an individual or individuals who demonstrate a lifetime of service and achievement as exemplified in the spirit and tradition of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height—one who has the ability to extend far above and beyond oneself to achieve greatness. —Joyce Howard

African-American Association Of Co-op City “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” is coming to Co-op. Shades of Truth Theatre company is bringing this production for one day, Sunday, October 15th. Tickets are available now, but going fast! You can get your tickets now by going to Eventbrite.com or contact the African American Association. Tickets can also be picked up Mondays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m. -7 p.m. in Dreiser, room #15. Several other organizations are also selling tickets. Cost: $25 in advance. If any are available on the day of the show, they will be $35 at the door. You may also check at the Bartow Administrative Office to see if the Riverbay Fund still has tickets, as well as with your local organization. They are going fast so get yours ASAP!!! The African American Association is looking for like-minded volunteers to help with some of our programs and committees. If you are interested in the development of your community through a structured organization, please contact us. If you are familiar with the principles of Kwanzaa, we are looking to implement these principles year round. It is time we begin to put our words into action. We are currently working on developing the African-American Research Science Center. The seven Principles of Kwanzaa will be a major part of its infrastructure. We will begin to have separate closed meetings for those interested in this development. If you are interested, email us aaaccpower@gmail.com. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca

Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Children’s Programs – For information about the after school program, call 718-379-5555. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also, first and third Tuesdays in Einstein, Section 5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 12. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com. —Kevin Lambright

Coalition Of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, October 7, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. It is important that two (2) representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings. We will be hosting a Pre-annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10, at 3.00 p.m. in room 31, 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, NY. All are invited. There will entertainment, Kuumba dancers & drummers, Kwanzaa Ceremony, African dancing and the Karamu Feast, vendors, games, and refreshments will be served. This event is free. You are invited to attend a memorial service for our departed member Dolores Rankin. The service will be held on Friday, October 13, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 49, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January 1) African Celebration of family, community and culture as personified in African “First Fruits” or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit, value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recommitment and Celebration and evolves around seven principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called Nguzo Saba. The Coalition members attending the Kwanzaa Celebration are requested to bring an offering of a large, main dish of food (no pork, please) or dessert, etc. to share with others. Please contact the president to advise her what your food offering will be. Also Traditional African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family cultural festivity a success. Please inform Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa Celebrations free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church . Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization

of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

Faith At Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc @aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (resumed 9/12) Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. (resumed 9/20). Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children’s Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children’s Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. 12th Church Anniversary, October 8, 2017: Please join us in celebrating 12 years of ministry in God’s name and to His people! We are celebrating with two worship services. Our 9:30 a.m. worship service will be led by guest preacher, Rev. Hiriam Ratliff, pastor of New Tabernacle Baptist Church and our 2:00 p.m. worship service will be led by Rev. Kimberly Mabry Wright, pastor of the Church of the Resurrection. This service will be held in the Dreiser Community Center, room 4. We will have a light lunch beginning at 1 p.m., first come, first served. All are welcome, we are so excited about what comes next in serving God and God’s people! Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

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Open Door Ministries Priorities: Who Loves ya, Baby? God loves beyond comprehension, to the giving of His son for man’s redemption and restoration. Unlike God man mostly loves for the benefits even then there are some that die unloved. 2 Chronicles 21:20 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret (no sorrow; without being wanted; no one was sorry he died; he died without joy; lived without being desired; died unmourned; no one regretted his death; departed unloved). They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Unlike Jehoram we have been offered forgiveness from God even in our stubbornness. There is at least one person who loves us and that is God. He keeps no account or record of our sins even when we go back to the same thing multiple times. He is present to forgive and cleanse us. Psalm 130:3-4 (AMP) If You, Lord, should keep an account of our sins and treat us accordingly, O Lord, who could stand before you in judgment and claim innocence? 4 But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared and worshiped with submissive wonder. Day after day and every morning the Lord visits us with compassion. He allows us to go to bed every night in whatever condition we are in. We may not give him a thought as we lay in bed but in the morning, he wakes us up to a new day, a new breath,

a new opportunity to glorify him and demonstrate to the world the changes he has made in us. Lamentations 3:22-23 It is because of the Lord’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, Because His tender compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness.We never lose to sin. Neither Satan nor anyone else has enough power to make us sin – we give in to it. We choose to do right or wrong – no one can drive us to it. God’s expectation is that we would cooperate with His Spirit and manifest how He lives in us every day. The “do nots” of the Old Testament are changed into “do’s” in the New Testament. Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP) But the fruit of the Holy Spirit, the result of His presence within us, is love (unselfish concern for others), joy (gladness), [inner] peace, patience (not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting; an even temper; forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, 23 gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law that can bring a charge. Sunday Services are @ 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28. Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program will resume in October. Contact Pastor Luis by text, 917-334-4407, or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

Evangelical Church Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Sunday Services – Come and Receive a Blessing: The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m., bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible study for adults at 8:45 a.m. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 12 noon to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different

Church Of The New Vision Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 44 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome. Please keep the hurricane victims in your prayers. Order of Services: Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.10:45 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study –Tuesdays 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 9:00p.m. Upcoming Events •REVIVAL – October 25th and 26th. Come out to rejuvenate your faith with two nights of preaching, teaching, singing and praise! •Join us as we travel to the Blue Mountain Christian Youth Retreat, New Ringgold, PA on Friday, October 27Sunday, October 29. Children: $108/Youth: $138.80 /Adults: $158.80. Rates include accommodations, meals, snacks, juice and water. All are welcome! If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Indria Drayton or Sis. Dominique Hodge. • Saturday, November 4 is our Annual Building Fund Banquet at the Seashore Restaurant & Marina on City Island. Come and enjoy a delicious fourcourse meal, fellowship and fun. Donation: Adults, $70; Youth, $30. Time: 1:00- 5:00 p.m. For tickets, please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718-642-8943 or

call the church at 718-671-8746. Final date for ticket purchase is October 22nd. •Next Generation for Christ Ministry YOUTH EXPLOSION on Saturday, Nov-ember 11th at 2:30 p.m. Theme: “I’m Not Ashamed.” Scripture: Romans 1:16 NIV- “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believed: first to the jew, then the Gentile. Donation: $10/ Youth 18 years and under - FREE ADMISSION. • FREE MAMMOGRAMS – The Church of New Visions supports Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.; the Women’s Fellowship will sponsor a St. Barnabas Hospital Mobile Mammography Van which will be stationed outside the church. You may register by contacting Sis. L. Scott at 718-671-2623 or email @ LJScott2000@yahoo.com. • Women’s Bible Study: held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., next scheduled date is December 9. • Cruise with us in 2018 on the Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Sea. Going to Port Canaveral, Fl. Cococay, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas. Interior $1,025 - Ocean View $1,175 - Balcony $1,320. $100 deposit due November 1, 2017. (Includes taxes, fees, transportation to/from cruise ship in NJ). Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church. —Sis. Carol Haque

groups for parents, young adults, teens and children. Learn the Bible and also other activities. It’s a fun time for all. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or sing, come join the music school. Piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the fall season is here and cost is very reasonable. Registration is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon, (917) 753-3644, to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 years to 100. New Trip to Lancaster Pa.: Come join us on March 30, 2018 to see the “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theater (their newest show), shopping at Bird in Hand Farmers Market and dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Cost is $175/person and $120/child 12 and under. If you are interested in going, call Barbara at 347-6037473. If no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you. Hurry to reserve your spot, we expect a great response for this new show. —Barbara Penn

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Regular Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service- 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services -Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study- Thursday at 10 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every

first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School is now in Session Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at 12:00 p.m., please join Pastor Owens for NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172. Tomorrow, Sunday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. – A

Very Special Worship Service. The community is invited to share in the ORDINATION OF DEACONS SERVICE at Community Protestant. Saturday, October 14th, 3:00 p.m. – The Sepia Players Ministry presents “Deacon Willie’s Last Will and Testament,” written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. Donation: $20. For tickets, call (718) 513-3308 or (718) 655-7241. Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – CPC presents the South Carolina Dance, “A Denim Affair.” (No sneakers), Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music by DJ Pressley. Tickets: $25 in advance. (No tickets sold at door.) For tickets, call (718) 862-9172, (718) 320-4278 or (917) 915-8237. 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

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church According to the Substance Abuse and Mental https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suicide. Sorrow, despair and reaching the end of one’s Health Services Alliance (SAMHSA), nearly 40000 people die yearly of suicide, 1 every 13 minutes. This rope is not the inevitable road to suicide. Suicide exceeds the rate of death from homicide and AIDS com- can be prevented. For strategies to prevent suicide bined. More people die by suicide than from automobile please see the partners of SAMHSA, the Action accidents. https://www.samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention. Alliance for Suicide Prevention http://actionalNo group is immune to this epidemic. The Bible, lianceforsuicideprevention.org/ The Bible may be a bit blunt when it states, in its factual reporting, does not gloss over the subject of suicide. There have been several cases of sui- “Don’t be a fool! Why die before your time?” (Ecclecide mentioned din the Bible. Most infamous of siastes 7:17 New Living Translation - NLT). On the them is the account of Sampson’s demise after tear- other hand, the comforting words, “Give all your ing down a party hall full of reveling Philistines. worries and cares to God, for he cares about you,” (Judges 16:30) (1 Peter 5:7) is the balm for a world-weary soul Who could forget Judas as he hung himself after his when we recognize that their bodies are not just betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew housing for skin and bones but is the housing of the 27:5). Or, how about Saul who fell on his sword. (1 indwelling God. “Don’t you realize that your body Samuel 3:4). While not glorifying these acts, the Bible is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you is entirely reflective of psyche of mankind in its rawest and was given to you by God? You do not belong to forms. Seven such self-murder (suicide) is recorded as yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So ever taking place. The Merriam-Webster dictionary lists you must honor God with your body.” (1 Corinthithe definition of suicide as: “to put (oneself) to death.” ans 6:19-20)

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 800273-TALK (8255) should be at the ready for everyone who has a heart for neighbors and friends. When someone is in distress and is talking of suicide, the first thing to do is to get help. Services and Community Outreach Wednesdays — Midafternoon Prayer Service, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday — Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Wednesday — Night Prayer meeting, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday — Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m. Saturday — Divine Worship, 11:00 a.m. Saturday — Adventist Youth Program, 2:30 p.m. Saturday —Bible Study, 4:30 p.m. Saturday — Vespers @ sunset The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl C. Silvera

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no new birth, no way to live a holy life. “Spirit Things” (Part One) The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in all 19 While Apollos was at these things, He’s not an “it”, He’s the Corinth, Paul took the road through the Spirit of God and He wants to be your interior and arrived at Ephesus. There friend. We invite you to join us this Sunhe found some disciples 2 and asked day as we unpack the person of the them, “Did you receive the Holy Holy Spirit in our new teaching series Spirit when[a] you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard “Spirit Things” Already have a home church? We that there is a Holy Spirit.” – Acts 19:1think that’s awesome, and we would 2 (NIV) (emphasis mine) love to invite you and your friends to In this passage of Scripture, we see join us as churches from all around the that the Apostle Paul came across some Tri-State area gather for “Encounter.” followers of Jesus who had no idea Three times a year, Newsong Church about the Holy Spirit. The same is true gathers for a special night of worship. today. Most people that I talk to know Bringing in passionate worship teams, about “God the Father” and they know and speakers, our goal is to “Encounter” about His Son “Jesus,” but when it God in a fresh way! Our Encounter is comes to the Holy Spirit, there seems to tomorrow evening at 6 p.m., don’t miss be a lot of confusion. this free event! Some teach that the Holy Spirit is This Sunday’s Schedule just an impersonal “active force.” For Location: 177 Dreiser Loop, Audiothers, there’s an under emphasis when torium B it comes to the Holy Spirit. They just Sunday Worship Experience: 10 don’t talk about Him at all. Still for otha.m. & 12 p.m. * Kidsong available at ers, there tends to be a weird over both services. *Deaf Interpretation emphasis and the Holy Spirit allows available at the 12 p.m. service you to wear a lot of make up or none at Encounter Night of Worship: 6 all! (Just kidding, but you get my point, p.m. right?) For more information about NewCan I tell you that the Holy Spirit song Church, our beliefs, our ministries, isn’t weird? He’s not spooky. You don’t past messages, or our Encounter, please have to be afraid of Him. In fact, withgo to our website www.newsongchurch out the Holy Spirit there would be no nyc.org. creation, no universe, no Holy Bible, no —Pastor Mike Tolone power to tell others about Jesus, no faith,

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 8, when we will celebrate The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Rev. Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Fundraising Events: Last Saturday, the dinner sale was a success. Many thanks to everyone who contributed and/or supported this event in one form or another.

Our next fundraiser will be the Annual Post Thanksgiving Day Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino on Saturday, November 25. $40 p.p. Deluxe Motor Coach leaves Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m. As soon as possible, please call June Grimes at 347357-8249 to reserve your seat. We are depending on your support. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. At this time of the year, we also collect clean, slightly used warm clothes for St. Margaret’s Church. Please remember to donate.In an effort to help the hurricane victims, we are doing a special collection of various items and supplies, including first aid and personal hygiene products. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.” —Psalm 80:7 —Merville Chambers

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. And, be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our pastor and the principles of our church while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will also be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon. Making use of available technology, we will make use of the conference call line for Friday evening prayer service. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected.

Everyone is invited to join us for this hour of prayer. On Sunday, October 15, at our 11 a.m. service the Care and Support Ministry will celebrate their 10th Anniversary. All are invited to attend. On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel. Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb; all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room, an additional $586 for a single room. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately. Final payment is due on or before November 12. It is recommended that all purchase travel insurance for this trip. All checks/money orders should be made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. A flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, has been placed on the information table. For additional information, you may call 718-6711918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 718-671-1271 or the church at 718-320-3774. 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

Shareholders, not tenants! Become involved in your building association! COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

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 - 1 AND 3 ST

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

Fri., Oct. 13

Thurs., Oct. 12

Wed., Oct. 11

Tues., Oct. 10

Mon., Oct. 9

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

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

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

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Orange Pineapple juice Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Honey mustard chicken Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 breast Bartow Center – 10:00 a.m. Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Jerk chicken Monday of the month Mashed potatoes White rice Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Steamed Kale Cauliflower w/carrots Bingo 1-2 p.m. Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Whole Wheat Bread & parsley Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training (New Card Games 2-4 p.m. Diabetes Support Group 2nd Fresh Fruit Time) 11:00-12:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Monday, 1:00 p.m. Alt: Egg salad Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Orange Juice Word Games:9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Beef brisket Baked fish w/sweet & Walking Club: 10:30 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m. w/tomatoes Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. sour sauce Bingo: 12:30-2:00 p.m. & onions Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m.–11:30 Rice with corn Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Broccoli & a.m., Aud. B Green beans p.m.,1st and 3rd Tues. red peppers Whole wheat bread Karaoke by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Card Games: 2-4 p.m. Homemade mashed Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Fresh fruit potatoes Dominoes: 2:30 p.m. Alt: Chicken salad Afternoon Movie 1 p.m. Computer Class – Rm. 13; Beginner 10Blood Pressure: Every 1st and 3rd Wed11 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. nesday 9-10 a.m. Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Orange Pineapple Only 6 seats available. Games 9:30-11 a.m. Juice Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Grilled chicken breast Beef Moussaka 9:30-10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Spelling Bee 10 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Rice w/vegetables Bingo 1-2 p.m. Garden salad Tai Chi 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Steamed green beans Whole wheat bread Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Computer Lab Fresh Fruit African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Alt: Tuna salad Art Class 1-3 p.m. Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Library 9 a.m.-1p.m. Orange Juice Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 9:30-10:30 a.m. Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Salmon cakes Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Rm. 8 Crochet & Knitting 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Baked Ziti w/meatballs Kasha Varnishkes Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Spanish Class 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Bartow Rm. 35, 10:30 Winter blend vegetables Mixed vegetables Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Healthy strawberry Tossed salad Session: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Spanish Class 1-2 p.m., Rm. 13 Spelling Bee 11 a.m. & Applesauce w/dressing Bingo 1- 2 p.m. Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Whole wheat bread Card Games 2-4 p.m. Karaoke By Steven 1:00 p.m., Rm. 45 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Alt: Grilled Chicken Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Drama Club 1:30-4:00 p.m.

JASA Closed for Simchat Torah

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

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

JASA Closed for Simchat Torah

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance, Tue., Oct. 17th; Fri., Oct. 20th & 27th, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments. Walk-ins. First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office which will speed up the process. Target Throggsneck Mall, TJ Maxx, Skechers Footwear Outlet – Wed., Oct. 11th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Central Avenue – Xmas Tree Store Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings, Thurs., Oct. 12th; $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. JASA Closed for SIMCHAT TORAH, Friday, Oct. 13th. Shoprite – Mon., Oct. 16th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. IKEA/Bed Bath & Beyond & Christmas Tree Store, NJ – Mon., Oct. 16th; $15. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire – Tues., Oct. 17th and Wed., Oct. 18th and Mon., Oct. 23rd; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Flu Clinic – Tues., Oct. 17th; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 177

Dreiser Loop, rm. 7. Please register in the Sr. Center. Crossroads Shopping (Greenburg/Ardsley, NY) – $13. Thurs., Oct. 19th, Kmart, Home Goods, Christmas Tree Shop; Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall – $15. Tues., Oct. 24th; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. & Einstein, 9 a.m. Ridgehill – Tues., Oct. 24th, $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Woodbury Commons Outlet Mall – Wed., Oct. 25th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. ALDI – Wed., Oct. 25th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Recreation Center Pool – Fri., Oct. 20th & 27th, $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. (14 seats available). There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility. On-Call driver needed, with CDL Passenger Endorsement License. Applications available at the JASA NORC Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Senior Volunteer Wanted to teach the Stay Well Exercise Class (will train) – Dreiser Senior Center, Mondays, 10- 11 a.m. Contact Dreiser Senior Center, 718-320-1345, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m., Mon. to Fri. CO-OP CITY NORC Halloween Costume Party – Sat., Oct. 28th, $2; 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Bartow

Senior Center, rm. 31 or courtyard, IF weather permits. Tickets sold at Bartow main office beginning Mon., Oct. 9th. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Music by DJ Woody, Lunch/Costume Contest/50-50 Raffle/Arts & Crafts. Menu: Baked ziti, roasted chicken drum sticks, Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert, water, juice. “Calling All Thespians” … If you love volunteerism and enjoy acting, consider joining the Dreiser Drama Bunch of Co-op City. Schedule can be found on the JASA page of the Co-op City Times or call 718-320-1345.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 Reminder: Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Auditorium “A.” Don’t forget…each one, bring one (or two or three) neighbors, friends or family members. Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home. 2017 Tour Activities December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch. $609/person, double; $798, single; $50 deposit due with reservation; $150 due 7/30; $150 due 8/30; Balance due 10/31. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. April 10, 2018-April 11, 2018: Sight & Sound Theatre & Sands Casino – Motor Coach trip to Sands Casino with casino bonus and shopping; next day (after breakfast) to Sight & Sound spectacular production of “Jesus” to experience the greatest rescue story of all time (reserved seating); dinner & breakfast coupons. $309/person, double; $395, single; $295/person triple. $50/per person deposit + optional travel protection due ASAP. Final payment due February 23, 2018. Contact Judith, 718-3793370. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Happy Holidays to all our Jewish members and friends. “Come Blow Your Horn” – Thursday, October 12th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. It’s here this Thursday. All tickets are sold; there are no more seats. There is a waiting list. Starting October 1st, we will be selling the seats of those who have not paid. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our three usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (in front of the hardware store). The bus is USA Coach, a big white bus. Please be on time. Looking forward to seeing you. To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of October: Miriam Lunenfeld, Lydia Ruas, Marilyn Sherman, Dorothy Lichtman, Yolanda Osorio and Joan Rosa. Bingo – Wednesday, October 11, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room #39. Members only. Admission $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Sunday Bingo, this month will be on October 29.

Sands Casino, PA – Tuesday, October 24th. Price is $33. Rebate $20 for play and $5 towards food. There is a Steelworks Buffet and Grill among other restaurants. If you like to shop, there is an Outlet Mall in the building. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops. All money is due by October 17th. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ($1 for refreshments and snacks). Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on wonderful trips. Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-3794899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen, it’s 347-847-1941. Visit Stephen in room 39 every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Foxwood’s Casino, Tuesday, October 10. Cost is $38 per person, $10 slot play and $10 food. Pickup at 8 a.m. at Einstein Center, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please do not forget your casino card and photo ID. Crab Shanty, Tuesday, October 17. Members Luncheon at 1:30 p.m.; $28 per person. Menu choices of shrimp broiled or fried, chicken parmesan, BBQ spare ribs or chicken with ribs, shrimp scampi, Tilapia, all served with baked potato, French fries and dessert. For all of the above agenda, please call Lydia, (718) 671-3005, or Annie Eutsey, (718) 320-1874. As always, good health and healing are wished to all. Remember to give a call to those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know that they are in your thoughts and prayers. —Lydia Ruas

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

There will be a very important meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Town House restaurant. We will be setting up this year’s agenda so we can join with the newly-merged Bronx-Westchester Counties JWV Posts at functions held for hospitalized veterans of the Bronx Veterans Hospital on West Kingsbridge Road. Do try to attend this meeting. At our last meeting, the officers of Post 500 elected for 2017-18 were: Commander, Marvin Warn; Sr. Vice Commander, Leon Weinstein; Jr. Vice Commander, Alan Kalter; Judge Advocate, Hy Turkin; Officer of the Day, Stewart Koron; and Chaplain, Leon Weinstein. If you are a Jewish veteran and would like to join the only Jewish Post still active in the East Bronx, call Alan Kalter, 718-671-1144, for an application. We would be honored to have you as a member. —Marvin Warm

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920 Note: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. The Synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a Kiddush. We need a few Jewish men on Saturday morning. If a member can bring a friend to enjoy Services between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Sabbath ends on Saturday, October 7, at 7:40 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, October 13, at 6:03 p.m. I want to thank Rabbi Kronengold and Cantor Ringel for the wonderful Services for Yom Kippur. Please honor your donations for the holiday. Please come to the Synagogue, or mail your donations to Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Pl. Building 27B Lobby, Bronx. N.Y. 10475. Remaining Holidays Shemini Atzeret is Thursday, October 12th. Services at 9:30 a.m. Yiskor is 11:00 a.m. Thursday night, we will have a Simchas Torah Service; time to be announced. On Friday, October 13th, is Simchas Torah. Services at 9:30 a.m. Our Services are open to all

Jewish people in the community. 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 a speedy recovery. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for the sick, you should make a donation in that person’s name to the Synagogue. Sorry to report the passing of Mr. Eli Kalman on Sunday, September 24th. Wishing his family no more sorrow. Happy October birthdays to Rabbi Kronengold, Marilyn Sherman, Miriam Lunenfeld, Dorothy Lichtman. Happy anniversary to Debbie and Gary Schwartz. Bingo: The Synagogue will have a Bingo on Sunday, October15, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which costs $2. This is a 3part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three 3 games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. So if you like to play Bingo, please attend. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health, and happy holidays. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club Our next trip is Monday, October 30th, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, have a good time. All men and women over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. The cost of the trip is still $35 per person. This trip, you will receive $30 slot play bonus. This is the best bonus in Co-op City. You need a Tropicana Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. It’s like costing you only $5 for a round trip to Atlantic City after the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a recent movie on the way home. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. See our sign in you lobby for additional information. This trip is selling out fast, so make an early reservation to guarantee a seat. Payment is due by October 27. The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop by 8: 25 a.m. For reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234. If no one is available, please leave a message at either number. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz No Co-op City Times? Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue One of the most basic ways a parent can treasure a child is simply by saying, “I am here,” or “Mother is here,” or “Daddy is here.” The very presence of a loving person is the deepest source of reassurance. The religious equivalent of these sentences is, “G-d is here,” or even “G-d is.” The idea of God as a presence is the most meaningful concept in the entire galaxy of human feelings. When a person accepts this idea in perfect faith, then his tension, anxiety and fear are assuaged. How often have you sat at the bedside or someone in pain, or just emerging from the fog of sedation or anesthesia? You instinctively put your hand on the hand of the patient and the entire being is at ease. G-d is near to us: as close as the whisper of the heart, as omnipresent as the air we breathe. To summon Him, we need not shout; we need only whisper the thought, “G-d is near.”

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader Rabbi Solomon I. Berl offers a brief Bible teaching, is welcome. On Friday evening Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after, the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Working Families Party The Co-op City Working Families Party Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation. As Co-op City WPF members, 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 first meeting of the new season will soon be announced. Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief Donations Of the many ways to donate to hurricane relief, the Working Families Party supports the grassroots efforts of the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD). The CPD has launched the Hurricane Maria Com-

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch 2049 Asch Loop North Bronx, NY 10475

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munity Relief & Recovery Fund. Donating to this fund provides, "immediate relief, recovery, and equitable rebuilding in Puerto Rico for the communities hit hardest by the storm.” However, supporting such an on-the-ground, grassroots relief effort takes a bit of effort itself. Google: PopularDemocracy.org Hurricane Maria Solidarity Fund Launched Once on the CPD page (Hurricane Maria Solidarity Fund Launched to Support Puerto Rico), scroll to: Hurricane Maria Community Relief & Recovery Fund to reach the donation page. Or if you prefer, make checks payable to "Center for Popular Democracy" and write "Maria Fund" in the memo line. Mail to: Center for Popular Democracy, c/o Maria Fund, 449 Troutman Street, Suite A, Brooklyn, NY 11237. —Kelly Canzoneri

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Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser). We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful Children Ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities. Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas. We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992. In case there is no one in the office, please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back. Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un

The Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A (Main Lobby), Bronx, N.Y. 10475 You are invited to attend services on the following days: • Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. each Sunday. • Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held in the morning at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study & prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. • Friday evening Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Miracles are a normal part of revival that includes physical wonders, salvation, and the establishing of the people of truth. And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being cripple from his mother’s womb, who never walked. The same man heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet, and he leaped and walked. And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia. The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. (Acts 14:8-11) The role of signs and wonders in the confirmation of truth is seen in Hebrews 2:3-4 Which states: How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the

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mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada. Thought for the week 7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4: 7-8 • Reflexion para la semana 7 Tú diste alegría a mi corazón Mayor que la de ellos cuando abundaba su grano y su mosto. 8 En paz me acostaré, y asimismo dormiré; Porque sólo tú, Jehová, me haces vivir confiado. —Salmo 4: 7-8 English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study. Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Women’s Fellowship, Saturday, October 14, at 11:00 a.m. —Pastor Sam Colon

Pentecostal Tabernacle Holy Ghost, according to his own will? Simon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name (Acts 15:14) When the first church council met in Jerusalem about A.D. 50 to consider whether it was necessary for Gentiles to keep the Law of Moses, the argument ended when the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.(Acts 15:12) The fact that God worked miracles and wonders among the Gentiles was considered to be proof of God’s approval of the Gentile’s faith. If he honored their faith with miracles and wonders, they must have been acceptable to Him even though they were not keeping the Law of Moses. Miracles, signs, and wonders accompanied the ministry of the early Christians and played an important role in the church. Moreover, the days of miracles are not over. God still works through miracles today and they are still important to the ministry of the church in this world. It is important, however, that we meditate on the word of God daily and we will be able to experience great miracles in our lives. God take great delight in his people when they worship him with all their heart and walk in his way. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. (Psalm 1:1) For more information, call 718324-0334 or 718-430-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! Words of truth spoken in love can guide us all toward maturity in Christ. Let’s look at scripture to support this. Ephesians 4:11-16 says: 11 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Vernon Little just released a new single ‘The Chance To Tell You’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of R&B, Rap and Gospel. https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Tell-You-Vernon-Little/dp/B071ZFJQ29. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Pastor Vernon Little

American Legion Post 1781 American Legion Plans Veterans Appreciation Dinner A whole lot went on in the September meeting that actually indicate the start of business in the Post. Apart from seeing a lot of veterans sharing their wonderful experience coming back from the summer, it is noteworthy to see the spirit of camaraderie in the room. The hurricane saga was uneventful, yet we can only relate because veterans had seen the worst in their lives. It’s a blessing to have another shot at life, commander TOBA echoed. During this initial meeting, TOBA used the occasion to set up a committee to look into the idea of organizing the first Veterans Appreciation Dinner during the forthcoming Veterans’ Day. The date for the event is Sunday, November 12th, the day after the public holiday. The committee comprises of, but is not limited to the commander himself who will chair the committee; Post Adjutant Tony Codrington, who by default is the organization’s secretary; Comrade Richard Lawson, Jr. who is the service officer, Comrade Julius Harrison and Comrade Juice Richardson who will be the anchor of the committee. Also to be co-opted into the committee are the leadership of the Ladies Auxiliaries. Commander TOBA charged the committee to come up with a budget for the implementation of the event and the likelihood for underwriters. Amongst some of the expectations at the dinner will be to honor community members who have gone above and beyond in rendering selfless service through different organizations. Other features will be to recognize our Past Commanders who are still with us. May the souls of the departed leaders who championed the course of this Post continue to rest in perfect peace. As it was reported in the article for our last publication, Post 1871 issued a check to the American Legion National Emergency Fund this Friday in support of the veterans who fell victim of the tragedy of the hurricane disaster. The commander wants to use this opportunity to THANK comrades and individuals who make donations to this course. More so, Post 1871 also made donations to the sister organization, NAACP of Co-op City, that shares office next door in the building by donating packages of water to victims of this hurricane. While the monetary donation will be tailored towards affected veterans in the area, the material donation in collaboration with NAACP will go to anyone who was affected in the areas of the disasters. Nevertheless, I am still using this avenue to appeal to comrades and the public to support our kind gesture by donating to the organization. Call the office at 718320-8165 with your donation. Nothing is too small. Finally, remember that this time calls for caution and the reappraisal of our words, actions and even what we think. Let us continue to be the buddy to one another and see greater things coming out of the fall. Let us find a way to celebrate each other while we are still here rather than buying flowers after the fact. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

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Anonymous calls to Public Safety Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question. Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate, accordingly. If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor. Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well. Thank you very much for your cooperation. —Riverbay Management

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing The Coalition will be meeting on Monday, October 9th at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow, room 28. We invite all interested cooperators to join us in discussion of issues affecting Co-op City. Cooperators who would like to work with the Coalition are most welcome as we work to fill some of our executive positions. We are also considering amending our bylaws which requires a vote by our membership. Our meetings are usually attended by Board directors who can answer any questions you may have about anything of concern to cooperators. Our objectives are: To keep Co-op City affordable and livable within the Mitchell-Lama program; To encourage fuller cooperator participation in activities within Co-op City and to enhance cooperative spirit and fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the cooperative movement. We believe that interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes. So join us in discussion with other cooperators and Board directors on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow, room 28, as we examine community issues and take part in affecting them. Light refreshments will be served. —Bruce Silberman

Building 24 Association At our first meeting of the season, we agreed on celebrating the upcoming holidays. We’ll post lists by the lobby elevators for cooperators who want to welcome Trick or Treaters to write in their apartment numbers and we’ll take part in the holiday by having little bags of wrapped candy for them also in the lobby. In November, we agreed to follow the tradition set by our former association members and have a Thanksgiving raffle. Plans to date are for tickets to be sold for $2 with a $25 gift certificate from a local supermarket, presumably to buy a Thanksgiving turkey as the first prize and a fine bottle of wine as the second prize. We’ll have a table in the lobby in November where we’ll sell raffle tickets. We’ll also be in the lobby during the holiday season to accept association dues from anyone who wants to support the building association. Dues are $5/year. In December, we’ll be collecting again for our great building staff, plus our amiable lobby attendant, Gary, and our fantastic mailman, David. We hope everyone will again contribute to make the holidays happy for all. Stuart Edwards from Building 29 came to our meeting to mention the upcoming production of “Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till” which will be performed by Shades of Truth Theatre Company on Sunday, Oct. 15th in Dreiser auditorium. Tickets are $25 in advance and are available in Dreiser, rm. 15 on Mondays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tickets purchased at the door will be $35. We also discussed the possibility of game nights for children and adults in the community room. Volunteers formed a committee and will present their ideas at future meetings. We also discussed the possibility of sprucing up the laundry room by adding some plants. There appears to be shelving behind the washers where plants not requiring direct sunlight which wouldn’t suffer in that indoor lighted environment could be placed. We would be happy to accept any appropriate plant donations from any cooperator wishing to take part in the project. Anyone interested can come to our next meeting or call me at 718-869-6375. Our effort to get cooperators to please use the garbage cans to drop off litter instead of dropping it on the lawns continues and a notice was issued by Riverbay requesting the cooperator who has been dumping pee pee pads out the window to please observe the Cooperative’s rules and deposit their litter in accordance. We have also spoken with Maintenance about keeping the sprinkler-closet doors in the compactor rooms cleaned and properly closed to prevent dust and dirt from coming into that area. Finally, we have had the couch in the community room removed to make for more room and begin to create a more desirable environment. Hope to see you at our next meeting now scheduled for October 19th. Notices will be posted. —Bruce Silberman

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Do not allow media attention to create panic in regards to the flu virus. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strain of the flu virus is no more serious than previous strains of flu. By taking precautions, you can minimize your risk of exposure to the flu virus. Your health goes handin-hand with your well being and safety. For Indian summer or other beautiful October weather, we remind cooperators of these summer rules. Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zerotolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Have a safe and healthy fall. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous during the month of October due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. After Labor Day, most beaches in New York will not have lifeguards present. These areas should be avoided. No one should ever swim alone. Children should always have adult supervision. If your fall fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus in either direction when it has red lights flashing. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. (See page 31 for Blotter)

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