Co-op City Times 10/08/16 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 51 No. 41

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Hundreds get assistance and advice at Co-op City’s second ever Disabilities Expo BY BILL STUTTIG

Whether you or one of your loved ones suffer from mobility issues, developmental or cognitive disabilities, hearing loss, vision loss, psychological complexities or any of a number of other conditions, there was something for you Sunday at Co-op City’s second ever Disabilities Expo in the Dreiser Community Center. Cheryl Silvera of the Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church was one of the principal organizers of the daylong event featuring speakers Cheryl Silvera of and dozens of vendors offering a the Co-op City Sevwide range of products, services, enth Day Advencounseling and care covering the tist Church presgamut of conditions that affect ents an award to millions in the New York TriLinda Berk, ChairState area. person of River“We are not only hoping that bay’s Disabilities disabled people walk away from and Accommodathis day with information that will tions Committee help them, we are also hoping that (DAAC), honoring the dignitaries and the elected offiRiverbay Corporacials here will go away from this tion for its role in hosting this second successful Disabilities Expo. Ms. with more knowledge of what is Silvera and Berk, along with the rest of the DAAC, needed in the community and see worked more than six months at planning the hugely popular expo. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Male wanted for lewd behavior near laundry rooms

The Department of Public Safety and NYPD are looking for a suspect wanted for exhibiting lewd behavior in an around basement laundry rooms in Co-op City over the past several days. The suspect is described as a dark skinned male, approximately 5 feet, nine inches tall, with short black hair and last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and white sneakers (see surveillance image at left). He is in his late teens or early 20s. He has been seen either staring inside laundry room windows at senior or older females or sitting down next to them in the laundry rooms and then engaging in indecent, lewd behavior. Public Safety and the NYPD are asked for the help of residents in finding and arresting this individual. If you see anyone loitering or acting inappropriately in or near the laundry rooms matching the above description, call 911 and/or the Public Safety dispatcher at (718) 671-3050.

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President Taylor Announces Resignation From Riverbay Board Effective October 21 BY ROZAAN BOONE

administration over the past two years, Cleve Taylor, president of the Riverbay he is especially proud that during his Corporation for the past two and a half tenure, morale among Riverbay’s 1,065years, announced his resignation from the member workforce was restored and the Board of Directors this week stating that, spirit of cooperativeness among sharefor all intents and purposes, he holders heightened. He is has accomplished the goals he also proud that his work has had established when he ran for resulted in fiscal integrity and election to the board two years transparency being returned ago. to the Riverbay Corporation, His resignation is effective and implementation of best business practices which, he October 21, 2016. said, were instrumental in Mr. Taylor was elected to achieving the successes of the the Riverbay Board in May, past two years. 2014. In June of that year, This emphasis on transupon taking the oath of office, Cleve Taylor parency and implementahe was elected president of the board and is currently serving his tion of proper procedures and controls third consecutive and final term in that in Riverbay’s business model led to position, as per the corporation’s bylaws. another of Mr. Taylor’s priorities, the He said this week that apart from all of the other accomplishments of his (Continued on page 2)

Townhouse registration Shareholders who live in townhouses and who have received a recent mailing from the New York City Housing Preservation Department (HPD) to register their townhouses are asked not to respond to the notice individually, but to forward a copy to their respective CSO. Management files Multiple Dwelling Registrations for all of Co-op City and no individual shareholder needs fill out this form.

Co-op City’s 5th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair Held Last Weekend —Riverbay Management

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

The Fifth Annual Co-op City College, Career and Resource Fair, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and organized by Board director Evelyn Turner, was held in the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, October 1. This event has become a much antici-

pated affair for both parents and students as it showcases advanced educational programs, such as STEM, NASA, other colleges and high schools – near and far – that are available and accessible. “In five years, we have grown and my proudest achievement has been in assem(Continued on page 3)

Screening Of Documentary On Co-op City’s History To Be Held Oct. 24 BY ROZAAN BOONE

The screening of “City In A City,” a short film about life in Co-op City today and the history of the world’s largest housing cooperative – Co-op City – will be held in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and all are invited. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring Ken Wray, former (Continued on page 11)

High school students from throughout the Bronx benefited from the 5th annual Co-op City College, Career and Resource Fair last Saturday by meeting with representatives from various participating colleges. Photo by Lauretta Jaysura

Resignation

hiring of an internal auditor, position that had been vacant for several years prior to him taking office. Since that time, Riverbay Corporation has also hired several executives including a new procurement director, director of human resources, an assistant general manager of construction and an assistant director of risk management. Previous to this stint on the board, Taylor was elected as a board director in 2004 when he was the top vote-getter in that year’s election, an achievement he duplicated in 2007 when he sought reelection. During that period on the board, he also served as board treasurer, and throughout his service, repeatedly warned that the corporation was not headed in the right financial direction. He also spoke out about then-alleged improper business practices, some involving a painting contractor and a former Board president who was later convicted on bribery and kickback charges. In 2009, Mr. Taylor resigned from the board and did not seek re-election until he ran again in May, 2014. Armed with his previous board experience, in June 2014 when he was elected board president, Taylor set the tone of his administration when, in his address to the 2014-2015 board members and the 200 shareholders who had gathered in room 31 of the Bartow Center, he said: “…I sincerely extend my hand out to all the Board members. I don’t want to keep things the way they are. I want to change and that’s okay. But we must work together.” Riverbay’s First Vice President Linda Berk explained that one of the first things Board President Taylor did was to “change the historical environment of two sides on the Board – the philosophy of ‘us against them’.” “For the first time in decades, we worked to unify the Board under his direction,” said Ms. Berk. “We became a Board where every director had access to the information requested; he gave every director the benefit of the doubt. He continuously said, he remembered when he was the odd man out, when the president would silence him when he queried management and decisions; it was important that we move forward and function as one. That was his charge; and although he did not always have everyone’s cooperation, that did not matter – he was resolute in making a difference.” Ms. Berk further said that while Mr. Taylor’s impact on the Co-op City community has been historic, he himself would be the first to remind everyone that he did not do it alone. In his letter of resignation mailed to each member of the board this week, Mr. Taylor emphasized the value of the full board’s contributions to the accomplishments of the past two and a half years: “Collectively, we have faced many challenges together and have been able to work through them in the best interest of the shareholders. On the big issues that face the corporation and our shareholders, we have consciously brought together the responsible leadership that is expected of us and the company we represent….” One of those “big issues” included removing Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSRE) as managers of Co-op City. During MSRE’s management, Co-op City was left open to a major class action employment lawsuit which was eventually settled for $7.3M. This and other charges and counter-charges are currently being litigated and, in the best interest of the Riverbay Corporation, cannot be reported on at this time. In the interim, however, Taylor and the board guided the Riverbay Corporation and its more than 1,000 employees

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through a transitionary period of almost itself. I am asking each board member to that many personal parts of his life were two years. Recognizing the talent pool, remain vigilant in volunteering your skills being sacrificed at the expense of the corhistorical knowledge and skill sets of the and time to continue the successes we poration’s business, and when you underRiverbay staff, the feasibility of self-manhave made over the past 2 ½ years.” stand just how committed Cleve Taylor is agement was explored until the federal Although everyone does not always to the corporation’s well-being, then you Housing and Urban Development (HUD), agree with Mr. Taylor’s managerial style can understand why he felt that it was the agency that guaranteed Riverbay’s or his decisions, he is highly regarded time to say ‘adieu’,” said Saunders. $621 million mortgage with Wells Fargo, among his board colleagues, management Director Daryl Johnson offered: and the state supervisory agency, the NYS personnel, shareholders and Riverbay “For over a year, Cleve said that he was Division Homes & Community Renewal staff members. The news of his resignagoing to leave the board. Plus, accord(HCR) determined that, at this time, selftion, though not altogether unexpected, ing to our bylaws, he cannot continue to management is contrary to the terms of has dampened the spirits of many who be the president after serving in that role the loan documents. In June of this year, feel that his business acumen and strong for three consecutive years. So, I figthe Riverbay Board leadership qualities are ured that this would be his final year on hired a new managestill needed. the board. I send my best wishes to him.” ment company, DouOne of the first board “I was not surprised as he has been “On the big issues that directors to react upon preparing us since the last election,” said glas Elliman Property Management. face the corporation and receiving Taylor’s letter Director Evelyn Turner. “I learned a lot During the transiin the mail on Tuesday, from Mr. Taylor as his style is very unique. tionary period, Mr. our shareholders, we have was the board secretary, In my opinion, he gave one hundred perTaylor also led the Francine Reva Jones. “I cent of his time, talents and energy to our consciously brought charge in laying out to together the responsible was sincerely regretful beloved community.” Co-op City shareholdto learn of Board PresiSince his election to the board in May, ers the need for a 4.5% leadership that is expected dent Cleve Taylor’s res2014, Taylor has remained engaged and carrying charge in- of us and the company we ignation,” she said. “He visible in the Bartow Community Center crease to pay for the was the leader that we which houses both the Riverbay Adminrepresent...” class action employneeded in order to make istrative and Board offices, dedicating ment lawsuit. At the —Cleve Taylor the transformations for countless hours of his time and energy to open board meeting the benefit of our comthe business of the Riverbay Corporation held on Wednesday, munity. His leadership and the shareholders of the community. September 28, Board president Taylor brought professionalism, transparency, Board business meetings have stretched repor-ted to the community that in late new management and much, much more. into the late-night hours as the Board dis2014, Riverbay’s cash reserves, at a best Mr. Taylor sacrificed time and energy cusses and debates issues pertinent to the case estimate, was $900,000. At the end from his own business to lead Co-op community before voting on resolutions. of the corporation’s recently completed City into a new era. Many thanks to you, Director Leslie Peterson, now serving fiscal year ending March 2016, that figMr. Taylor, and all the best for a blessed her fourth term on the Riverbay Board ure had increased by almost 338% to and rewarding future. You will be has served with former board presidents, nearly $18M. Riverbay’s external auditor missed.” as well as Mr. Taylor. Comparing the reported at that meeting that while overall “I really wish he would not have handed revenues have increased by almost $8M, in his resignation, but I clearly understand (Continued on page 20) expenses had decreased by more than $11M due mainly to a significant decrease in the development’s utility costs. Under Taylor’s leadership, the board and management moved forward with a number of cost savings and conservation programs to save shareholders money, such as, enrolling the remainder of Co-op City’s residential buildings into the city’s Multi-Family Conservation Program (MCP) saving the corporation • Practicing in Co-op City since an additional $1.2M and resulting in sav1975 ings for all cooperators, and a one-time 6% credit for participating shareholders. Rod Saunders, who was elected to the • Board Certified in Foot Surgery Riverbay Board in May 2015 and currently serves as Assistant Secretary, said: • ALL conditions of the foot “As a thirty-nine year resident here, I truly admire that Cleve Taylor seized the treated opportunity to create a transitional period in Co-op City’s history, by grabbing the • We accept most health bull by the horns, and putting it back in the corral. Cleve has put his stamp on hisinsurance plans tory as arguably one of the best board presidents this community has ever had. • Participating in the Medicare In my opinion, we were drowning under Diabetic Shoe Program the former management company and about to go under and actions by Cleve Taylor, though seen by some as drastic, • Evening and Saturday literally saved the shareholders from a appointments fate far worse than a 4.5% increase.” Mr. Taylor thanked his fellow board members for their spirit of volunteerism Dr. Lewis Wolstein and commitment, pointing out that the majority of them have faithfully attended board business meetings and debated “the governance issues that face us and often past midnight at great sacrifice to yourselves and family, to see that the stewardship of this multi-million dollar corporation were well tended to.” “It was that cooperative spirit that got me elected onto this Board to rid the company of corruption, poor management and restore fiscal integrity and morale to our shareholders and employees,” Mr. Taylor Building 8 • Ground Floor wrote. “I believe to a greater degree, I have accomplished those goals and as of Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475 this time, the Riverbay Corporation is heading in the right direction to improve

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21st annual Friends & Family Day next Saturday The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will host its 21th annual Friends and Family Day celebration next Saturday, October 15, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op City) Bronx, New York. The Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Jerome Rice. Admission is free and all are invited to attend. There will be games with prizes for the children, entertainment, inspirational messages, family reunions and networking, as well as vendors. Please come out and support this event.

Next CB #10 Meeting to be held in Co-op City The next CB #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, October 20 in the Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please contact CB 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Truman to host open house programs for eighth graders Harry S Truman High School will open its doors to prospective students on three separate dates in the Fall 2016 semester. The dates and times are: October 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; November 9, 5 to 8 p.m. and November 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/trumanhs.

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bling such enthusiastic volunteers and participants who make it possible,” said director Turner, founder of the event. “My vision is to make it larger and bigger with more colleges participating.” Furthermore, she added, “Parents want this and we are organized and prepared to continue in the future.” Ms. Palmera Love, a mom and resCollege reps, students interact. ident, attending with her son, Matthiaus, a 5th grader, said: “I have been Team demonstrated the coming here since it started. There’s robot they built from scratch so much opportunity out there for us and I thank Ms. Turner. This is great. I in six weeks and entered even have friends coming from New into the national competiRochelle and I tell everyone that I see tion this past March. to come to this fair.” Thirteen-year old Nahson Several hundreds came out early Cruz, who lives in Co-op Saturday morning and took advantage Overflow crowd at Scholarship Lady session. City, eagerly represented the of this free event with food, drinks and not-for profit organization games. As in the past, whether you were college- or high PULSE which has a chapter in M.S. 180. Nahson is an aspirschool-bound, there was something at the fair geared for you. ing broadcaster and said that he found out about PULSE from some of his friends in school and decided to see what it was The morning session was devoted to elementary school-age students and middle school and high school in the afternoon. about. Today, he is telling his fellow students to do the same However, because of the large crowd and energy in the room, because it has helped him win many awards for public speakeveryone seemed to be staying beyond their scheduled times. ing. Mr. Vernon Wilson, executive director, said that the proA wide array of 30+ colleges/ associations participated, gram provides many services to schools and other groups coming from up and focusing on raising the level down the eastern seaboard, of expectations for our including Ivy League, youth. Historically Black ColThere were many interleges (HBCU), CUNY & active activities taking place, SUNY, private, parochial, however, the day would not preparatory, technical have been complete without and Allied Services, to a session on “Free Money” list a few. Recruiters were and that important job was on hand to answer quesreserved for two experts in tions, provide first- hand the field of financial aid/stuinformation and even dent loans and scholarships: arrange school tours just Councilman Andy King with volunteers and students. for the asking. Also available was information on safety, finance, insurance, various internships, as well as job/career opportunities. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto stopped by and while chatting with those at the Iona College table said, “Iona was a great school back when I went there and remains the same today. Each year when I come, it is getting bigger and better and so important for students and parents.” NYC Councilman Andy King, enroute to his “kick off” of Breast Cancer Month, came by and thanked the organizers while offering encouraging words to Volunteer table. Photos by Lauretta Jaysura the youth: “You may run into haters, but Pamela Johnson aka “The Scholarship Lady” and Adrienne ignore them. Go to King, CFO, Bank Street College. They provide first-hand, up-to-date information on all aspects of seeking financial aid school. Your job is to focus on learning, for college. In addition, attendees received USB drives that listed over 300 grants/and scholarships which can be perused nothing else; make and shared among family and friends at a later time. yourself extra,” he A plethora of information was on display here at the fair told them. King, and Ms. Turner thanked her many dedicated volunteers and always the dapper everyone for coming and/or helping to make the day a success. dresser, commenting self-effacingly, added, “Men wearing pink. Today is the first day CCPD with members of Pulse. of ‘Real Men Wear Pink,’ an initiative of the American Cancer So-ciety to raise funds in the fight against bre-ast cancer. We can all join in the fight.” Teens from Harry S Truman and Morris H.S., local schools with competitive Robotics programs, proudly showed them off. Mr. Gary Israel, co-founder and coordinator for the past 18 years of 2 Train Robotics Team 395 at Morris, said: “The program is now opened to Manhattan schools. It is exciting and Carsten Cosmetology Institute. provides a lot of job opportunities and internships.” The Morris

Disabilities Expo

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that the community has taken the initiative so they also need to step up with their funding and their presence,” said Silvera. State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto was one of the elected officials who turned out for the expo. “We have so many people with disabilities living here in Co-op City and each one needs these types of events to create an awareness of what is there for them,” he said. “This is a great thing for people to come to and access the many services that are available to them.” Riverbay First Vice President Linda Berk, who chairs Riverbay’s Disabilities and Accommodations Committee (DAAC), accepted an award on behalf of Riverbay, the Riverbay Fund and DAAC for its work in putting the expo together. “We at Riverbay are delighted to be able to join forces with the Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church to make this event happen for the second year in a row,” she said, adding: “We are excited to host this event knowing that nowhere else in the City of New York is there an expo that meets the needs of those living with disabilities. We, at Riverbay, believe that it is very important to make sure that we provide whatever services, resources and accommodations we can to make sure that disabled residents more easily meet the challenges that they live with every day.” Long-time Co-op City disabled advocate John Rose, a founding member of DAAC, thanked everyone who helped by organizing and participating in the expo and called on the disabled and their supporters to continue to come together and fight together for greater political clout in the years ahead by making the rights of the disabled a prominent political platform. Dozens of professionals and volunteers who work regularly to serve the disabled were the real stars of Sunday’s event, providing information about their service to the hundreds in attendance seeking help. Aldis Hunt of JASA North said that she was there to provide information about the wide variety of services available to seniors and their loved ones not only in Co-op City, but throughout the Bronx. “JASA has a good hold on serving the senior population here and in other boroughs as well,” said Jose Lopez of the Co-op City JASA program, noting that many seniors are not aware of the wide variety of services that are available from legal help and case management, to help with a variety of problems that affect the elderly, such as the onset of Alzheimer’s, social isolation, nutritional counseling and cultural enrichment.

Cara Thomas and Ethel Perez of South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers were on hand to distribute information on a wide variety of services from afterschool programs for the young to respite programs. “We service children and adults with developmental disabilities,” they said. “We are here to make sure that people are aware of the services that are available to them regardless of their living conditions.” Thomas and Perez said that emphasis needs to be on the non-English-speaking population who might be unaware of the help that is available for them. The day featured a number of guest speakers, including Edward Padilla of the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman who spoke about opportunities to volunteer to be an ombudsman for people who are long-term caregivers for loved ones. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nathan Lovemore spoke on mental health treatments available in the communities while certified family therapist Dr. Alonzo Smith addressed mental wellness in the 21st Century. Aside from the vendors and presentations, an exhibit of artworks by disabled people was on display, Gospel singers performed during the lunch hour, and the Youth Drum Corps of the Seventh Day Adventist Church began the day with a performance. The Christ Center for Compulsions, Addictions and Disorders was present to offer recovery for substance abuse sufferers or others who suffer from any other kind of compulsive behavior through the traditional 12-step approach to recovery. A number of Riverbay Departments were also there to let people know about services that are geared specifically for disabled and elderly. Chief Frank Apollo of

the Department of Public Safety disseminated information on a number of initiatives, including a child identification program to help law enforcement find a child who might be missing and the “Are You OK” program for the elderly where Co-op City seniors are called each morning to make sure that they are well and have not fallen overnight. Among the products being offered were “Hands Free Shoes,” shoes that are custom-made to be used by people faced with challenges that do not allow them to easily put on or lace shoes. Steven Kaufman, the product’s inventor, said, “People with various physical or cognitive challenges can easily step into the shoes and have them securely fastened without having to bend over.” The National Hispanic Nurses Association gave tips on the importance for good nutrition and dental hygiene for seniors. New York Foundling, along with many other agencies, were there reaching out to parents and caregivers to the developmentally disabled. “We want to let the community know that there is an agency here to provide for their needs and the needs of their loved ones,” said Gilissa Wise. One of the attendees of the expo, Leonard Murrell, said, “I think this is a great idea to help residents in need get whatever assistance they may require regardless of what type of disability they suffer from.” Janice Burton said: “This Photos by Bill Stuttig is my first time attending the expo and I am pleasantly surprised. My questions are being answered.” Board director Daryl Johnson, one of the many Co-op City residents making the rounds on Sunday afternoon, said: “This expo is excellent. I really think it is going to help a lot of people and I am so glad that so many people came out to get the needed information.”

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BY BILL STUTTIG In the continuing effort to give Co-op City residents a chance to speak one-on-one with the officers who patrol their community and express their concerns and suggestions to them and their supervisors, Co-op Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Safety Department will host the second in a series of one-one discussions programs between officers and residents over a cup of coffee this coming Thursday, October 13th. All community members are invited to attend the program entitled, Coffee with a Cop. The event begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday in room 9 of Dreiser Community Center. The informal session will last for approximately 90 minutes. No prior registration is required, but residents with questions about the event can contact Public Safety at (718) 320-3330. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shareholders will be given that chance to hold private conversations with patrol officers or one of their supervisors over a casual cup of coffee,â&#x20AC;? Chief Apollo added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my own personal experience, some of the most meaningful and productive conversations in my life have been over a cup of coffee, so, with that in mind, we are extending an invitation to the community to come and enjoy some coffee with us as we try to get to know each other.â&#x20AC;? A similar session was held in Section 5 in August and more than 100 shareholders turned out for the casual, but worthwhile, session which included free donuts with the coffee. Coffee with a Cop is an initiative that started a few years ago in other communities in this nation, but over the last month months, as relations between the community and police have become strained and adversarial in many cities due to some recent violent and deadly confrontations, many local police departments have been turning towards this program as a way to improve communication, strengthen the necessary partnership between the community and police, and reduce any growing animosity. Chief Apollo explained that officers on patrol often do not have the time or the ability to hold lengthy conversations with members of the community because of their inherent responsibility to be on alert and aware of surrounding conditions at all time. He said that by offering the community this chance to have coffee and pastries in a relaxed setting with the very officers who protect their community daily, he hopes that it can open up a dialogue between those officers on patrol and residents that will be mutually beneficial to both the community and the department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Apollo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.â&#x20AC;? Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by the United States Department of Justiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

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Co-op City resident arrested for stealing from lobby mail boxes A Co-op City man believed to be responsible for at least 14 cases of breaking into and stealing other shareholdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personal mail from lobby mailboxes was arrested on Tuesday morning by Public Safety officers after an investigation jointly conducted by Public Safety, NYPD, U.S. Postal Inspectors, and the Bronx District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. The arrest and its details were reported to the Co-op City Times by the Public Safety Detective Unit. A spokesman for the Public Safety Detectives Unit said that the crimes, most of which involved breaking into lobby mailboxes, occurred after midnight in various buildings throughout Section 1, 2, 3, and 4 over the past few weeks. The spokesperson said lobby surveillance cameras and their reviewable stored images were essential to the investigation positively identifying the male resident responsible for the thefts. He was arrested at his home in Building 3B at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning and charged with numerous counts of mail theft, a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison. According to the Detectives Unit, eviction proceedings against the suspect were also initiated following his arrest. Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo indicated that the suspect was known to the department prior to this latest rash of mailbox break-ins. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bill Stuttig

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Letters to the Editor

Smart Management Now Needed

To the Editor: Shareholders, thank Mr. Cleve Taylor every time you see him because it was his leadership and skills that are responsible for putting the Riverbay Corporation back on track and making this community rise again. Yes, it will take time,

but we will get there with smart management. While some on the Board tend to disagree with some issues, the fact of the matter is that we are rising again, and that is what counts, and will, as long as we do things together. Please, to whom it may concern, let’s

get a dog park here, maybe develop the river area with a nice river park view or make that the dog area, and for heaven’s sakes, let’s get some cable competition in here. Fios has broken it’s city agreement. As far as I’m concerned, that’s consumer discrimination. —David Sanquiche

Where Do We Draw The Line?

To the Editor: I disagree with the part of a director’s viewpoint where she defended President Obama’s restoration of diplomatic relations with communist Cuba. That government has been guilty of suppressing basic human rights for many years. It is a country with no freedom.

Cubans who disagree with their government’s brutal policies have been tortured, imprisoned and murdered. This also includes Cubans of African ancestry. These atrocities are not things that occurred in the distant past – they happened in my lifetime. The Cuban government, it is my

understanding, has helped support terrorism on our shores, as well as the narcotics trade. For these reasons, I believe Congress should retain an embargo against communist Cuba. If we support this evil dictatorship 90 miles off our shores, where will we draw the line? —David Hammer

Taxi Drivers Need To Speak English

To the Editor: Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am the last person in the world to speak out against equal opportunity. However, reality dictates that certain jobs require certain inherent abilities and skills. One example is New York City taxi drivers. They need to be able

to communicate with their passengers in order to deliver them to the intended destination; it’s that simple. New York City, by removing the requirement of taxi drivers to have the ability to speak English, goes against all basic logic. The confusion that will and has ensued especially affects the disabled

Domestic Hot & Cold Water Shut-down – Building 3A, “H” Line

population who depend upon the use of handicapped-accessible cabs to get them to their appointments. I will quote the late great mayor Ed Koch who said, “I might be liberal, but I’m not crazy.” Cab drivers need to be able to speak English. It’s that simple. —John Rose

Domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in Building 3A, “H” line, in order to do restoration work.

Date: Monday, October 10 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

As soon as the work has been completed, the 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)

Notice of Elevator Shutdowns All Garages

Please note that we will be re-locating the HVAC system in each of our elevator motor rooms beginning on: Monday, October 10th and again on Tuesday, October 11th, and, if necessary, we will continue the work on Thursday, October 13th. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m. each day and our vendor will be doing several motor rooms in one day, going from garage to garage. We expect there will be intermittent shut downs as this work is performed. Every attempt will be made to restore the elevators back into service as soon as possible. —Riverbay Management 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.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 27 Building 27

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

Building 27 100, 120, 140 Erdman Place

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2019

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Halloween Safety Tips

This year, clown costumes are very popular in the media. It seems like in many cases, some of the reports of clown sightings may be an internet hoax, but it is still a good idea to be alert. Halloween costumes worn by adults or older teens for no legitimate purpose are never a good idea. Obstructing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity can be against the law or against rules in certain areas. Please notify Public Safety if you observe masked adults acting in a suspicious manner. Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults alike. There are a wide range of potential risks on Halloween that could take all the fun away from the day. By being aware of the hazards and taking steps to avoid them you can have a fun and safe Halloween. The Department of Public Safety has provided these safety tips to keep you safe this Halloween. Roadways present a serious hazard to â&#x20AC;&#x153;trick or treaters.â&#x20AC;? Children may become distracted by all the excitement and run into traffic. Remind children that they should only cross streets at the corners. Motor vehicle drivers should be extra alert to young ghouls and goblins who may dart into traffic. If trick-or-treating at dusk or darkness, place reflective tape on costumes. Adults should always accompany young children. Care should be used when selecting costumes. Loose costumes or large shoes can present a tripping hazard. Masks can reduce vision. Makeup is much more comfortable and does not obstruct vision. Always remove masks when crossing the street. Consider enlarging eye openings if a mask is worn. Fake swords or other props should be made of a soft material and not contain sharp edges. Fire presents a serious hazard on Halloween. Candles should never be used to light Jack-o-Lanterns or for any other purpose. Small battery operated L.E.D. lights simulate even the flickering of a real flame with none of the hazard. Flashlights or light sticks can be carried for illumination purposes. These items used to be very expensive but are now available at discounted prices. Costumes and wigs should be of a flame resistant material. Instruct children to avoid going near flames which could easily ignite costumes. Halloween costumes provide identity concealment for persons intending to commit a crime. Halloween pranks such as egg throwing and shaving cream spraying can often turn to violence. Parents of older children and teens should check on the whereabouts and activities of their children. Early curfews should be put in place. As the hour grows later, the number of persons with bad intentions using Halloween as a guise increases. Residents are encouraged to call the Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050 or 9-1-1 if they observe any suspicious activity during the Halloween season. (Continued on page 30)

BY LT. PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. CONTRACT SUMMARY There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week.

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CO-OP CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

PEACE OFFICER THE CO-OP CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WILL BE OFFERING AN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE ABOVE POSITION Test Date: Saturday December 3, 2016

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Not Be Convicted of any Crime(s) Be 21 Years of Age or older Be a High School Graduate (Diploma or GED) Possess a valid NY State Drivers License AT TIME OF APPLICATION (no restrictions or serious traffic violations within the past 5 years) Be a Citizen of the United States Reside in New York City within the 5 boroughs (NOTE: The address you provide on your application MUST be the address on your NYS Drivers License) Be In good physical condition Qualify for high level security and character clearance Previous applicants for this position will be required to re-file

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Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Farewell to President Cleve Taylor

Linda Berk

First Vice President It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge that President Cleve Taylor will be leaving the Board of Directors as of October 21, 2016; the Board will not be the same without him. Cleve Taylor has been a strong leader, knowledgeable in finance, construction, safety, building codes and an historical perspective on Riverbay Corporation issues. He led the corporation and this current Board into a new era. When Mr. Taylor joined this Board, for his second term in June of 2014, he came with more than a wealth of knowledge; he had the passion and energy to make the changes needed to right the course of this corporation. I am very proud of the accomplishments of the Board under Mr. Taylor’s leadership. One of the first things he did on the Board was to change the historical environment of two sides on the Board, the philosophy of “us against them.” For the first time in decades, we worked to unify the Board under his direction. We became a Board where every director had access to the information requested; he gave every director the benefit of the doubt. He continuously said, he remembered when he was the odd man out, when the President would silence him when he queried management and decisions; it was important that we move forward and function as one. That was his charge; and although he did not always have everyone’s cooperation, that did not matter, he was resolute in making a difference. We were triumphant with so many monumental issues because of the acumen, tenacity and grit of Cleve Taylor. When emails and documents supported

his suspicions of wrongdoings by management, he had the instinct to suspend Marion Scott, Inc. He knew to capture the evidence that would validate our actions. President Taylor also knew that our financial books should not be $900,000 for a corporation our size. He knew we were in no position to face a potential lawsuit that could have cost Riverbay tens of millions of dollars. He had the strength to do what many past presidents would not do; he suggested we raise our carrying charges, and he led that challenge. Because of his actions, we were able to settle a potentially devastating lawsuit and now have the finances to upgrade our property and begin to solve the other mounting legacy issues left by MSI. There are so many examples I can give you that substantiate the value of Cleve Taylor’s presidency. However, I believe it is very important for my fellow Board directors, shareholders and Riverbay Corporation staff to know that we will continue the forward movement of Riverbay started under President Taylor’s leadership. This Board will continue to keep our eye on the prize, stay focused and remember the importance of our fiduciary responsibility. While Mr. Taylor has put us on the right course, there is still more work to be done. This Board will continue to query, vet, and request information to insure we are making good decisions that are intelligent, forward thinking and appropriate for shareholders. We will remain vigilant, astute, clear eyed, informed and transparent as we serve our community. Moreover, we will look to the community to help us build on our recent past. We are not interested in negativity, short sightedness, bitterness or conspiracy theories. We look to continue to be creative and decisive to continue to improve Co-op City. This Board is here to work. We intend to continue

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down the road of progress that Cleve Taylor has set, to continue into the 21st century together. Disability EXPO I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out to the Disability EXPO in Dreiser Auditorium on Sunday, October 2. The Disability and Accommodation Committee (DAAC) worked very hard over the past six months to pull this event together. Cheryl Silvera, John Rose and my co-chair Andrea Leslie met with members of the Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church every week for the past two months. Each of you has my sincere appreciation for your hard work and dedication. On behalf of Riverbay Corporation, I want to thank the Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church for their acknowledgment and appreciation for the partnership we developed for the expo, by presenting Riverbay with a beautiful plaque. Thank you, we will hang it prominently for the community to see. DAAC was founded to meet the needs of Co-op City shareholders who live with a disability every day. It is our desire to do what we can to educate the community to be sensitive and caring about this population, in addition to providing them with the information, resources and necessities to ease the challenges they live with daily. The expo had over 70 vendors, speakers, art exhibit, a children’s activity room and a space to find peace and quiet for those who needed a break. DAAC is very proud of the work we do to fulfill our mission to meet the needs of people living with disabilities. However, we have so much more work to do. I invite you to join our efforts as it works best for you. I remain interested in your thoughts and ideas. You may reach me at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City residents visit Smithsonian African-American Museum Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Co-op City residents were part of the hundreds of thousands of visitors on hand for the opening of the Smithsonian African-American Museum on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Long lines and timed passes prevented the travelers from visiting all the galleries inside, but they were not complaining. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so happy to be in the number of people who came from all around the world to witness this historical moment in time in the life of America, in the life of this African-American woman,â&#x20AC;? said Tyler Watson, 18. Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City will celebrate its 21st Annual Friends & Family Day on Saturday, October 15th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center Auditorium. This year, the theme is “Family Reunion.” You should invite your family and friends for an afternoon of fun and edu-tertainment. Co-op City has residents with outstanding talents. The performances will include vocalist, Ron Scott, who will bring his years of musical entertainment experience. Ellie & Her Marvelous Minors will render some unique line dancing steps. Keith Witherspoon, the “Obaminator,” will debut his original rapper-style rendition of the accomplishments of our first AfricanAmerican President. Xonia Wilson’s Co-op City Belly Dancers will dazzle you with their amazing moves. The praise dancers will inspire you off your feet. You won’t want to miss this event. In addition, Mr. Jerome Rice, President of the Co-op City Branch NAACP and longtime community activist will bring a message of inspiration as our keynote speaker; and the charming Ms. Ebony Raé Lambright will once again delight you with her talents as Mistress of Ceremonies. There will also be games and prizes, vendors, networking, dinner and soft drinks, and much more. This is a FREE event; but donations will be accepted, appreciated and tax deductible. So, gather your family and friends and make this a true “Family Reunion.” College Fair and Disabilities Expo I was able to attend these events last weekend and saw that hundreds of students and parents came out to the College Fair to seek information about education for the success of their children. A friend of mine and former teacher who wrote, “Cash Poor or College,” stated, “Thank you for plugging me in to the Co-op City College Fair. I had rewarding conversations with

Friends & Family Day parents and teens and sold a number of books.” The Disability Expo provided current information of services, technology and equipment to help facilitate those in need. The Riverbay Fund, Inc., co-sponsors these events so that cooperators can be current and informed regarding these important areas of our lives. Thanks to Board Directors Evelyn Turner and Linda Berk. Co-op City Streets Keeping the streets in and around Co-op City clean and in good condition is important for the residents. Curbside appearance goes a long way in attracting new shareholders and satisfying the current ones. Recently, NYC Councilman Andy King and members of the Riverbay Community Relations Department went on a clean-up campaign across the overpass of the Interstate-95 highway. I have driven across 222nd Street and then onto Interstate-95 South and often saw piles of garbage on the grounds and in the grass leading to the entrance of the highway. The King crew did a wonderful clean-up job and, I understand, they intend to select and clean another area very soon. Please note that there are many trash receptacles in our community. If you are walking, please hold your litter until you pass one of the many trash cans that line our streets. If you eat in your car or if you clean your car, deposit the trash in a plastic bag; and after you have parked your car, deposit the bag in the nearest trashcan. Keep a supply of plastic bags in your vehicle for this purpose. Do not deposit your dinner plate and cup on the street or on the garage floor. There is standing water at the curbs in areas of our community. The streets are not level. I have notified management. Also, there is a hole on Co-op City Blvd. near the Rivers Run Community Garden, which is growing larger and appears dangerous for parking. Be aware of your surroundings and, if you see something, say something. Community Board 10 will meet on Thursday, October 20th, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Auditorium A. Cooperators need to make their presence known by showing up in large numbers to this meeting in order to inform them of our issues and concerns regarding our community. They need to know that we care about our

community. Saving Water At the September 28th Board meeting, President Taylor discussed water conservation by installing dishwashers into newly restored apartments and creating a program whereby present cooperators can purchase dishwashers for their apartments at a reasonable cost. Taylor quoted NYC records which report that cooperators use 1,000 gallons of water per week, which is above the average usage of most communities. Water is a natural resource that should not be wasted. Some tips on water conservation: Refrain from taking long showers. Unless you work in an industry where you get filthy, dirty and sweaty, i.e., construction, you don’t need to shower every day. A quick birdbath will suffice or you will wash away your natural body oils. Don’t leave water running while brushing your teeth. Use a cup to rinse. Don’t leave water running while clearing dishes from the table. Turn off the water faucet first. Don’t run water until it is cold enough to drink. Store a bottle of water in your refrigerator; although it is better to drink water at room temperature. Please report all sink leaks and toilet running water to your CSO for repair. Register and Vote The General Election takes place on November 8th. Information about this Presidential Election is constantly in the news. The deadline to register is October 14th. The voter registration form must be postmarked by October 14th and received by Oct. 19th. An Absentee Ballot Request should be postmarked by November 1st and presented in person by November 7th. An Absentee Ballot Return must be postmarked by Nov. 7th and received by November 15, 2016. You have only one vote. Use it! Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts with me, I can be reached at 718-671-5957. Be informed by attending your building association meeting. Many thanks to Board President Cleve Taylor for agreeing to speak at my recent Building 20 Association meeting when I was scheduled to cover the Community Relations Committee meeting. Your kindness was appreciated.

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Documentary

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executive director of United Housing Foundation (UHF), the developer of Co-op City; Susanne Schindler, architect/writer, “Housing and the Co-operative Commonwealth;” and Adam Tanaka, PhD candidate, Harvard University. “City In A City” is directed by Tanaka, and produced by Scott Wagner and Marybeth Allen, professional filmmakers based in Brooklyn, New York.” Adam Tanaka has been a regular presence in the Co-op City development since last year, meeting and interviewing shareholders as he continues work on his thesis. He has also conducted a couple of walking tours of Co-op City, the first of which coincided with the release of a book in November 2015 entitled, “Affordable Housing in New York: The People, Places, and Policies That Transformed a City,” in which Co-op City is featured. He attended the June fair and signed up shareholders and other interested individuals for a subsequent walking tour of the development during which he covered the history of limited equity cooperative housing in New York, such as Co-op City; the rise and fall of the UHF and the rent strike at Co-op City in the mid-1970’s, which, according to Tanaka, remains the longest rent strike in the history of the United States, spanning some 13 months. Tanaka, a PhD candidate in urban planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, is an urban planner, photographer and historian. He has taught both undergraduate and professional students at Harvard. He has been published by the Harvard Kennedy School, Van Alen Institute and Time Out London, among others. In addition, over the course of his doctoral studies, he has worked for the City of New York on both affordable housing and land use-related matters. “City in a City” is an off-shoot of Tanaka’s work on his dissertation, “Private Projects, Public Ambitions: Large-Scale, Middle-Income Housing in New York City.” “While my dissertation research explores the broader history of large-scale, middle-income housing development in New York, including projects like Lefrak City, Parkchester and Stuyvesant Town, Co-op City has always held a special place in my heart,” said Tanaka. “Its peace and quiet, its strong sense of community, its riverside location, its abundance of open space, its social diversity – all these things have struck me from the first time I set foot here. “But to many New Yorkers, Co-op City is just an imposing set of buildings sprawling along the highway. Some people assume it is public housing. Others, that it is a market-rate co-op. Very few people understand the structure of limited-equity, and its potential for creating long-term affordable housing. I think there is a lot of misperception about what it’s like to live here. So I really wanted to show people what

Co-op City looks like from the inside, through the eyes of long-term residents.” Tanaka’s interest in Co-op City came about after visiting the development several years ago with a friend whose mother grew up in Building 8. He explained: “I also wanted to explore the complex history of Co-op City. The role of labor unions in building nonprofit cooperatives across the city in the 1950s and 1960s is a really important story, and one that needs to be shared more widely. At the same time, it’s important not to romanticize the project. Co-op City was the product of ‘white flight,’ a period of high racial tension when many white families were leaving New York City. In some ways, Co-op City contributed to increased racial and economic segregation, a dynamic that continues to affect New York and so many other cities in the United States. “The documentary also tells the story of the Co-op City rent strike in the mid1970s and how it represented both an extraordinary moment of resident activism – and also, sadly, how it contributed to the demise of nonprofit cooperative housing. It’s a really dramatic story.” Tanaka noted that there is a lot of debate currently on how to solve New York City’s affordable housing crisis. “But not that many people are looking backwards, at examples of past successes,” he said. “There’s an assumption among policymakers that large-scale affordable housing projects are bad. I don’t agree. To me, Co-op City represents a very concrete example of a successful, democratic and affordable community, and it’s a model that not enough people know about. A better understanding of how Co-op City was built — and why we don’t have more places like it — could help us to think about how to achieve a more just and equitable city in the future.” The October 24 screening and panel discussion will also include a showcase of rare photos and archival footage, as well as compelling stories, about this unique community, Co-op City. “The film would not have been possible without the close cooperation of many people here: the Riverbay Community Relations Department, the Co-op City Times, the Co-op City historical committee, and all the residents who participated in my walking tours, invited me into their homes and shared their memories with me,” said Tanaka. “In particular, I’d like to thank Dave and Eva Lazaar, Diane Patrick, Alena Powell and Bernie Cylich for their participation in the project. And, Elaine Savlowitz for welcoming me on one of my early visits. Co-op City has been a very welcoming community. I hope that the documentary will capture that sensibility.”

Co-op City Democratic Club The CCDC congratulates Mr. Jamaal Bailey on his win for the New York State Senate Seat for the 36th Senatorial District. Jamaal has expressed his thanks to the club for all of our assistance in the streets, phone banking and utilizing his campaign office in the Dreiser Center. We wish him well and he promises to do his best for the Co-op City community. Our next meeting will be on October 11th in the Bartow Community Center, room 28, at 6:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be the honorable and most highly respected Ms. La Tia Martin, Supreme Court Judge of the 12th Judicial District. Judge Martin is a candidate for another 14 years as Supreme Court Judge. I have

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Riverbay needs to check their business practices

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Daryl Johnson Controversy arose last weekend when Riverbay kept all of the carrying charge boxes closed on the first day of the month. Therefore, cooperators could not deposit their carrying charges. And, with busy schedules, some cooperators may have mailed their carrying charges on the third or fourth day of October. So, what's going to happen if those checks do not make it to Riverbay by the 10th of the month? Pay and Pray Lots of cooperators wanted to deposit their carrying charges into the payment boxes last Saturday, October 1. But, all of the boxes in this community were closed for that entire weekend. This practice is not good because carrying charges are legally due on the first day of the month. But, unfortunately, Riverbay will not open up those boxes if the first day of the month falls on a weekend. This business practice has caused lots of inconvenience for cooperators that have very little time to make a special trip to one of the shopping centers during the week. Moreover, if a cooperator mails their check to Riverbay during a busy season, then it's possible that the check might arrive after the 10th of the month. So, at that point, cooperators will face the possibility of receiving a $50 late fee. Horrible! Also, during the week, there are lots of cooperators that must leave for work before 7 a.m. But, if you go to those same payment boxes on the first business day of the month before 7 a.m., you will notice that they're closed. To avoid these problems, some cooperators have opted to pay online. However, some people have started to tap the brakes on making payments over the internet. And, you can't blame them when a major store chain previously stated that a data breach may have affected over 100 million people. Thereafter, it

was alleged that some of that data was very sensitive. So, lots of people had to get credit monitoring protection and identity theft protection. Nevertheless, think, isn't it amazing how safe and secure some payment systems are until they get hacked? Bottom line: What landlord or housing company in this world will ever close their rent boxes on the first day of any month to avoid receiving payments? Also, what's up with closing the payment boxes on a weekend and then charging cooperators $50 for so-called late fees for checks that arrive late? Should cooperators have to wonder what's going to happen to their checks after they mail it to Riverbay? No! Riverbay needs to clean up their business practices by following the Mitchell-Lama regulations and letting cooperators deposit their payments into the boxes on the first day of the month. Disability Expo The Disability Expo that was held last Sunday in Dreiser was very nice. Lots of vendors and organizations were on hand to give out pamphlets about their services and programs. Plus, lots of people showed up to this event. When I arrived, I was able to meet with our Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell and our Executive CSO Manager Vanessa Aldea. We were able to discuss some of the services that are offered free of charge to our cooperators with disabilities. To start, let's say that a cooperator has a hearing condition. Riverbay can place a free strobe light above their intercom. So, if someone rings their intercom, then that strobe light will flash. Additionally, Riverbay has free light flashers that can be installed on their lamps. So, when someone rings their doorbell, then their lamps will flash. Let's say that a cooperator with disabilities needs grab bars installed in their bathroom. Well, Riverbay will give that cooperator two grab bars for free and install them for free. Thereafter, extra grab bars can be purchased for $100 apiece. And, yes, cooperators can pay for them over a period of time.

If a cooperator uses a wheelchair, then Riverbay can remove the door saddles from their front door, their bathroom door, and their bedroom door. Again, these services will be provided free of charge. Do you need a reasonable accommodation? Do you want your own professional contractors, that you're paying for, to perform work on your apartment? If yes, then Riverbay has forms for you to fill out. So, you need to call the CSO department to get more information. Here is the number for the CSO department in Dreiser Loop: 718-320-3300, press 3, and then 1. Here is the number for the CSO department in Bartow: 718320-3300, press 3, and then 2. And, here is the number for the CSO department in Einstein: 718-320-3300, press 3, and then 3. Now, do you know someone that can benefit from this information? If yes, then, please cut this article out and talk to them about these free services. Finally, I know that a lot of cooperators will be happy to get these free services. Also, I know that a lot of cooperators will have a lot of questions about these free services. So, please call the CSO department at the abovecited numbers to get more information. Thank you. Close I want all of our cooperators to get really good services while living here. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Building 6 Association We had a building meeting on September 28 with a guest speaker, Lois English, the CSO of Section 1. Only four people showed up to the meeting, but I have a lot of people telling me in the lobby that the wash room is dirty and their hallways are dirty. I also have people telling me that dogs are peeing in the elevators and the owners are not cleaning up after their dogs. I also have people telling me a lot of problems in the building, but you don't come to building meetings where Riverbay employees like Lois English, the CSO Manager of Section 1, can try to fix the problem. We have people with problems with the floors

Building 9 Association Greetings! The building association Movie Day was October 1st. To complement “The Jungle Book” movie, we had three varieties of animal cookies. Our movie mascot was a poseable cobra. Thank you to Jerome Rice and to Gerald for stopping in to chat with us. The adult movie selection was "Race" (the Jesse Owens Story). Special thanks to Gwen, Eloise, Mrs. Walker, Cleo, Ruben, Shirley W., Shirley J., Mimi and Mike. At our next building association meeting on Thursday, October 20th, we will host StatCare Urgent Care Center staff who will conduct health screenings for interested members. Also, information on other health care issues will be discussed by a physician. We have a date for our Paint Party: Saturday, October 22nd, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. The cost to participate will be $20 per person (includes art lesson and supplies).

No experience necessary. Join us. Get your creative juices flowing. Our next Game Night social event is being planned for November. The holidays and lobby decorating season are upon us. The association members approved the 2016 building staff holiday collections. We are excited about receiving approval from the association membership to go forward with the preparations for our December 2016 MEMBERS ONLY Year-end Celebration. Our goal is to create an event with a 'Touch of Sophistication' for our members. The Rivers Run Community Garden is still open. Please stop in and enjoy it while you still can. Our stated mission is 'Inclusion and Diversity.' United we stand. Until next time, be well and live in peace. —Linda Collins

in the apartments. They tell us the floor department is back up. We need to fight for what is right. I can’t do it alone, I need the building’s help if we are going to fix the problems in the building, or else the problems will not get fixed. We need to clean up after ourselves and our dogs in the building or things will not get better. People are telling me that they want us to have building meetings on Friday nights. We will try to have building meetings on Friday nights and hope we get a lot more people to the building meetings and people start helping to make this building clean. We will try to have guest speakers to come to our building meeting too. We are going to start collecting candy for Halloween in our building. Please buy candy and bring it down to the lobby so we can have candy for the kids this year. We are going to have a pot luck dinner in November for Thanksgiving in our building room too. We are going to be collecting building dues in January. We are going to try to have fundraisers for the building to raise money for the holidays coming up. We are trying to go on building trips, but we want your input on where you want to go. Let’s enjoy the holidays together and make our building enjoyable to live in. If you see something, say something. —Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 30 A&B Association Our building itinerary for the month of October is as follows: Building meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19th in the association room with the door opening at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30. Our next PoKeno game will be on Friday night, Oct. 21st with the door to the association room opening at 7 p.m. and the games starting at 7:30. Our next movie night will be on Friday night, Oct. 28th, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the movie starting at 7:30. Members of our association will be down in lobbies of Building 30 A and B on Thursday, Oct. 13th and Friday, Oct.

14th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to collect association dues and candy to give out on Halloween. Building 30 A and B dues is still only $5. The association will give out candy on Halloween, Oct. 31st. Don’t forget we have crochet class every Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. in our association room. Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions to the family, congratulations. Those who are under the weather, get well soon. Those who lost a loved one recently, our prayers go out to you. —Linda Werner

Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Connected To Positive People Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Being connected and surrounded by positive people enabled this Director and an awesome team of volunteers to make Co-op City’s 5th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair successful. More than 400 people attended. My heartfelt appreciation and THANKS to all who volunteered, especially our corporate sponsors and vendors who believe in this initiative. Our volunteers did so much to make sure our youth and their parents had a wealth of information to inspire, to learn and know that they can change the world in a positive way. Organizing a College Fair took a great deal of precious time from the Riverbay Corporation staff and we acknowledge with gratitude each and every staff member involved. The elementary students were fascinated with the Morris High School FIRST Robotics Team who demonstrated how the Robots work. For the past 15 years, the NY Yankees have honored the team on the field. Under the leadership of Gary G. Israel, this team is winning competitions all over the state. A student explained that you cannot take a course to build Robots. Robots are built after school by students who love mathematics, science, technology and engineering. The program is funded by Bloomberg, Columbia Secondary School for Math and Engineering, and others. The team is further supported by engineers who donate their time and

expertise. This was their first time visiting Co-op City. “Thank you so much for the invitation to this fair and for the hard work you and your volunteers put into it. It was great to meet with so many students from your area and I look forward to representing Rochester Institute of Technology there again next year,” —from Frank Thomas Rechichi . October & November – Super Busy College Fair Months October 21 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. – The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) 14th Annual College Fair. Open to the public! Location: Central Park West @ 79th Street. No pre-registration required. The Big Apple College Fair – College Access Consortium of New York, Inc. – Saturday, October 22 – The Jacob Javits Center, Hall 1B, 1 – 4 p.m. The college fair will host over 200 colleges and universities. Admission representatives will be there to talk with you. No pre-registration required. 30th Annual New York Urban League Historically Black College And Universities Fair – Saturday, November 12, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @ Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street, New York, NY 10031. Speak to over 50 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) campus representatives with the Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair providing application waivers, scholarship awards, and onsite-admissions. The fair will also host college prep and financial aid workshops for students, parents, teachers, counselors and anyone interested in higher education. High School Seniors, bring your transcript! Check online for the full “to bring list.” Pre-register,

today at www.nyul.org/HBCU - #NYULFair. Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church – Disabilities Expo Thank you, Cheryl Silvera, and church members for working with the Riverbay Corporation Disabilities and Accommodation Committee (DAAC) in sponsoring an awesome Disabilities Expo on Sunday, October 2. The resources provided will certainly change the life of many with disabilities who now know who to call. Your commitment to offer services to promote a healthier lifestyle for all and to meet the needs of persons living with disabilities is appreciated. A special thanks to Board committee members, Linda Berk, Andrea Leslie and Marie Smith and community cochair, John Rose, for the countless volunteer hours to ensure this community event was successful. In case you missed the Co-op City’s College Fair, I will be providing some very important resources with you next week. Also, if interested in a bus tour to the new African American Museum in Washington, DC in 2017, please call 718-320-8088 and leave contact information. Again, to all those who surrounded me with love, support and positive energy to ensure a successful community event, “thank you!” Together, we ALL helped somebody! Happy holidays to our Jewish cooperators! “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” (Lord Chesterfield) I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW, 917-324-1033 – evelyntinez@aol.com or write me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 21 Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: L’Shanah Tovah to all who celebrated the Jewish New Year. We send get well wishes to our friend and neighbor, Carolyn Nathaniel. Our first meeting of this season was held. It was an opening of the year, “Hot Topic” party. Thank you to the great group of neighbors that who attended. We talked about the summer, positives and negatives. Some neighbors think the grounds are prepared well and others not so much. We learned that the flood incidence from convector leaks has been high this year causing a huge delay in appointments and the temporary flooring not lasting to the repair dates. Our Thursday, October 20th (corrected date), meeting will have a CSO representative. The agenda is ready. Dues are in order and they are $12 per year. Communication between neighbors, Riverbay departments and to have conversations about Co-op City and what is ahead, “down the pike” is vital. Thank you, Garage Department, for repairing the cable box on G.6. You know, the national election is coming up. Get out there for the national election. We encourage all eligible citizens to register to vote. This is your responsibility as a U.S. citizen. Your vote counts. Be ready to vote in the November election. Thank you, Bernie Cylich, for chairing the Construction/Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Lots of lighting issues in the community and hi-rise foyer renovations. Mr. Cylich announced that the committee will be split and Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith will be chairing. Hopefully, this will be more practical. Thank you for trying it this way. Reminder, making a purchase from CSO? Bring a blank check! Riverbay does not accept cash for items purchased from CSO. A neighbor was told, if your new towel rack is longer than the towel space, bring it to Dreiser C.C. for cutting to specification. To me, this should all be done in one center. Buy it at Dreiser and get it cut there. Is this possible? Regarding garbage in the streets, please do not litter and if you can, pick up what is there. With all the street garbage, we do end up not looking like the beautiful development we are. Congratulations to Mr. Adam Tanaka on completing his film project. We look forward to a Co-op City screening. Regarding “Service Animals,” Public Safety intervenes when the animal is unleashed, shown to be aggressive, or not cleaned up behind. We now have a triple core building, worth of dogs. Please act responsibly and clean up behind your service dog. Remember, “If you see something, contact Public Safety.” Get on the “Do Not Call Registry” by phoning “1-888-382-1222.” Call from a phone that you want to register. This includes, cell or house phones. Ask a neighbor to pick up newspapers and flyers if you are going away. Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located 3165 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. —Eva Lazaar

See you at the Bardekova Ensemble Concert tomorrow…The concerts performed by the Bardekova Ensemble are always delightful. Kudos to our own Coalition to Save Affordable Housing’s Yolanda Schumann, Riverbay Board Director Andrea Leslie, the Bronx Council on the Arts and other private and city donors for bringing this talented group of artists and culture to CO-OP City once again. Special Recognition…was given to the Building 21 Association for relocating our general meeting to the Open Board Meeting on September 28th. We, the Executive Board of the 21 Association, and all of the members who were present would like to thank Riverbay Board Director and First Vice President, Linda Berk, for so graciously recognizing our presence. The Race for Rewards Points is off to a rousing start…Those members of the Building 21 Association who came out to the Open Board Meeting will each receive 1 Rewards Point at our next general meeting which will be held on Wednesday, October 26th at 7 p.m., in the gathering room in the rear of the B-Section. Those of you who wish to start earning valuable points and a chance to win $300 have many ways to do so. Refer back to the following issues of the CO-OP City Times for 21 Association Rewards Point Program rules (September 10th, 17th and 24th). “Think Tank at Building 21” is in session every Friday, 8:30 -10 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B and YOU, are always welcomed. Your ideas are not only welcomed, but needed, for the progression of this important neighborhood project. Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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Building 13 Association

Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Building 13 Assoc., Inc. would like to thank the director of the Parking Facility Department for attending our meeting and answering questions, concerns and listening to shareholders’ suggestions. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Check the lobby bulletin board for scheduled guest information. Attend your association meeting and stay informed. Halloween will be here soon. If you would like to assist in distributing treats, let us know. There have been complaints about dog owners not following NYC laws. If you have a dog, we ask that you abide by the rules. Please be mindful of your neighbors and Riverbay employees and pick up after your pet (pooper scooper law) and remember dogs should always be on a leash. Women Keeping It Real – returns Saturday, October 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 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 welcome new participants. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. Arts and Crafts Workshops – Children of all ages are invited to join our workshops (under 5 must be accompanied by an adult) on the following Sundays, October 16, November 20 and December 18 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. “Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2017 Summer Fun Day by Section 2 (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14). If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the president of Building 11 (A, B, C), Deborah Henry, at 718379-6312. 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. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F. One of our goals is to have 100% of our neighbors (throughout the community) enrolled in STAR (School Tax Relief). You may qualify for Basic STAR if: you are under 65 and household income is less than $500,000. You may qualify for Enhanced STAR if: you are 65 and your household income is not more than $86,000. For information, call 518-457-2036 or https://www.tax.ny.gov/star. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Our next general membership meeting is Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, room 31. We are in the process of obtaining a guest speaker for our meeting. I was asked, “What Is Cooperators United of Co-op City?” We are an organization of building/townhouse presidents and/or their representatives who have come together to ensure that Co-op City remains an affordable, desirable, friendly and safe community. We strive to maintain and improve our quality of life. In order for the above goals to be met, we meet to exchange ideas and work toward solutions. We have established a working relationship with the Riverbay Corpora-

tion along with outreach to our community board and our legislators. Separate and apart from our role as building/townhouse presidents, we represent you as members of Riverbay’s committees. In addition, two members of our board sit on the Board of the 45th Precinct Council. If you “See Something, Say Something.” Congratulations to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in. Have a blessed Yom Kippur. We can be reached at MLSAH@ aol.com, 718-379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its October meeting on Thursday evening, October 13, at 7 p.m., in room 1 of the Dreiser Center. The speaker for the evening will be a representative of Co-op City’s Department of Public Safety. Members of the association will have the opportunity to express their concerns about safety and security and to learn more about how to help raise the level of our security. The meeting will begin with a business portion, including a financial report by our Treasurer, Nadine Thompson. Debs Place

Townhouse dwellers will have the opportunity to pay their $10 per family yearly dues (in cash). We will also get a chance to decide on some of topics and speakers for future meetings. Our guest speaker will begin at 7:30 with a discussion of safety and security in our townhouse cluster and in the rest of our community. We hope to see a good turnout of our old members and for more new neighbors to join us. The Debs Place Townhouse Association meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. —Nels Grumer

Debs Place Townhouse Association

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Our next general membership meeting is Monday, October 24th, 7:30 p.m., activity room. Guest Speaker is Chief Apollo of our Co-op City Police Department. At our last meeting, we discussed establishing a Hobby Day (Arts and Crafts). The idea was met with enthusiasm. If you would like to participate, come to our next meeting. We also set the date for our Building 12 Halloween Party and its Saturday, October 22. More details to follow. I attended the Building & Grounds Committee Meeting this past Thursday, and requested that they replace the bricks that are falling from the columns in the back of the building and they are looking into widening the back dumpster door. Neighbors, if you have issues on your floors, please let me know. We now have music in our lobby. Some of you may be eligible for the NYS STAR Program that is based upon your age and income. To find out whether or not you are eligible for the Basic Star or Enhanced Star Program, call 516-457-2036, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We suggest that you call before the end of this year to avoid the rush of individuals applying for the STAR Program. “Straight Outta Co-op City,” shirts are back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2016 Summer Fun Day, Section 2, Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the President of Building 11 (A, B, C) Deborah Henry, 718-379-6312. The cost of the shirts are: children (small-x1) $10, adults (small-x1) $12 and adults (2x-3x) $15. Payment can be made by cash or money order. Send money orders to Deborah Henry, 140 Carver Loop, 24F. Payment for the shirts to be made by October 31. 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. Have a blessed Yom Kippur. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

Blood Bank Coming Saturday, October 22nd Please Donate, Blood is Urgently Needed

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in three weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, October 22, in room 31 of the Bartow Center, 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 do so. 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 as to 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. Registration is now automated and quicker than before. Please bring your past donor card which will assist you in the registration process. For those who may not have a past donor card, we will assist you through the registration process. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. 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. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, ext. 3409. “Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better” —Joe Boiko

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Director’s Viewpoint

Enlightening Community Events

We’ve had several contracts pending that required addressing. At the open Board meeting, the Executive General Manager from DE, Robert “Bob” Klehammer, provided a report to the community. He advised us on the steps taken to provide movement with various contracts The ten days starting with Rosh Hashanah and end- that were stalled. With his guidance and decision making, ing with Yom Kippur are commonly known as the Days projects once stagnant have begun to move along. of Awe or the Days of Repentance. It will culminate on Observing and learning a development, especially the most solemn and important day of the Jewish calen- one of this size, is a tremendous undertaking. There are dar, Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement. Rosh many items that need to be addressed, but prioritizing Hashanah and the Ten Days of Repentance provide and focusing are key. The emphasis on abiding with God's people with a time for reflection, turning away local laws, building codes and safety is primary and from sin, and doing good deeds, allowing them a more being addressed. I am hopeful that we will finish some favorable chance of having their names sealed in the of the projects we have started. Before we embark on Book of Life for another year. L'shanah tovah tikatev new ventures, we must concentrate on issues that directly affect not only the management of the corporav'taihatem and have an easy fast. I want to congratulate Director Evelyn Turner for the tion, but also items that affect our quality of life. There’s been a great deal of conversation and opinoutstanding job she, along with volunteers and the Riverbay Fund, did putting together the College, Career ion about the power plant and the infamous “boiler and Resource Fair held last weekend. The information installation.” In hind sight, we can say or point to many and service this provides to parents and youth are things that could have been done better. The fact invaluable. Along with college information, other remains that the boiler is here and I am sure everyone was pleased to hear Mr. Klehammer report that as a first careers and resources were available. The Disability Expo was also held last weekend. step towards completion, the foundation was poured. I Congratulations to Director Linda Berk, who chairs the will reiterate, the installation process may require addicommittee, and the volunteers who provided informa- tional modifications. Design errors, omissions and tion to shareholders. I received contact information unknown conditions are often the problems that result from the 7th Day Adventist Church participants that in change orders. In our case, design errors and unanticmight be important to shareholders. I will follow up ipated conditions were the culprit. I attended a committee meeting last week and a with the contacts and share in the future. Both events shareholder presented an ongoing issue relating to were well attended and enlightening. Shareholders have asked, “How is the new manage- townhouses. Instead of hearing only an explanation, it ment company, Douglas Elliman (DE), doing?” and my was refreshing to hear Mr. Klehammer suggest a solureply has been, “Give them an opportunity to report to us.” tion, a means towards resolve.

Leslie Peterson

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors, welcome to the fall. The days are getting shorter, so stay aware and alert of your surroundings. The Building 27 Association’s general meeting was held on Thursday, September 29. It was good to see the committed, the ones we see every once in a while, even a shareholder came for the first time. Thank you all for your support of the association. Actually, if all who do attend come at the same time, there would not be enough room. The young adult who came for the first time came with a purpose, to volunteer, and kudos to Ms. Linda Tillman of Building 27C who agreed to chair our youth committee. We even recruited a couple of men to volunteer and help out in the association. We were delighted to have as our speaker, Ms. Linda Berk, who serves as First Vice President of the Board of Directors. We thank Ms. Berk for agreeing to speak with the association at a last minute notice. Ms. Berk shared information regarding the boiler, and concerns about change orders, she expressed that a price can be given via a contract, however, unexpected things can happen that may result in a cause for a change order. Ms. Berk covered a lot of issues with the shareholders. I am sure the shareholders went away with a better understanding that decisions made by the Board can be difficult or unpopular choices that the directors have to make on a daily basis. Thalia Roach, president of the Building 27 Association, opened the floor for nomination of officers – President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assit. Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms. Election of officers will take place January 2017. Our next meeting is scheduled for November. Thalia also encouraged the cooperators to read the Financial Statement that was placed under our doors. The Board is to be commended, for it has been the first time receiving a financial statement, at least in my 18 years living here.

Many shareholders have inquired about the new lobby entrance doors and in the same breath, question the lobby area. The doors must be ADA compliant (Americans with Disabilities Act). First and foremost, the design for the entrance doors to the chevron buildings is completed. Often, there are “punch list” items that must be addressed. These can consist of items not completed to satisfaction that was in the contract or a minor change that must be addressed usually before signing off on the contract. That being said, the nuts and bolts of the design of the chevron doors are ready to move forward. The chevron, tower and triple core building entrances are different so first to be completed will be the chevron entrances while the design will be prepared for the other buildings. Becoming ADA compliant does not include changing the lobbies. I would like to again congratulate Section 1 for a fantastically awesome and diverse Family Fun Day. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and from the smiles and conversations I had with attending shareholders, they did also. Kudos to the awesome building leaders and volunteers for an amazing day. On another note, we usually wait until the last minute to remind people about STAR (School Tax Relief) so let’s start early. They have made it easier for you to apply. It takes a couple of minutes. For more information about the STAR credit, call 518-457-2036 or https://www.tax.ny.gov/star. Tell your friends and neighbors, don’t miss out. 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. at 718-320-1370, or e-mail at lpeterson@riverbayboard.com or daddpeterson@aol.com.

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Game Night – Friday, October 14th, 7 to 9 p.m., POKENO in the house. There will be light refreshment. There will be Halloween goodies for the children up to the ages of 12 years old accompanied by their parents or an adult. The goodies will be given in the association room, in the rear lobby of Bldg. 27C, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th. 50/50 winner, Ms. Barbara of Bldg. 27C. Light refreshments were served. The function of the building association is to keep our cooperators informed of what is happening in their building, as well as the community. On that note, we look forward to seeing you at the meetings which are held every two months. Happy birthday to all in this month. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, home-bound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association. Please keep our Board of Directors in prayer that they will be granted wisdom and harmony to continue moving forward, to make the right decisions in protecting our interest and keeping our homes affordable. Please pray for all leaders for PEACE, for there is unrest everywhere. —H. Overman

Hi, neighbors. A hearty “thank you” to all who attended our General Meeting on September 27th. We were quite pleased with the turnout, however, we look forward to having a greater attendance at our next meeting on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Mark Warren, Assistant General Manager of Construction, is our guest speaker. Come and voice your concerns, questions and compliments about the completion of the shopping centers, etc. After all, guest speakers are invited with you in mind; a 50/50 drawing will be held and refreshments will be served. Movie Matinee: There will be a movie on Wednesday, October 19th in the meeting room at 3:30 p.m. Please join us, refreshments will be served. Annual Halloween Costume Contest will be Monday, October 31st at 8:00 p.m. If you wish to donate treats, please give it to any executive member before Monday, October 24th or bring it to the General Meeting on Tuesday, October 25th. Details will be posted. Neighbors, please continue to send your news articles to our e-mail address: BLDG18newsletter @aol.com. We love hearing from you. Happy birthday to all with that special day this month, enjoy and be safe. To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families we give our deepest sympathies. Please STAY alert! If you SEE something, SAY something! —Gertie Brown

Building 22 A&B Association Our first meeting for the new year was Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. Association dues are $5 per apartment. We will post times and dates when we will be collecting. We had a guest speaker, Mr. Rice, president of Co-op City chapter of NAACP. He gave instructions about the importance of registering to vote. Also, some safety tips. Thank you to Mr. Rice. We got a lot of ideas for next year’s events. Speedy recovery to our sick and home-bound. Sympathies to our bereaved families. If you see something, say something; call CCPD (Public Safety) 718-671-3050 or 9-1-1. —Betty Leak

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African-American Association Great news!!!! Our meetings are moving to Tuesdays in order to accommodate those of you who have had challenges on Thursdays. We think it is only fair to make it more convenient for our members mutually, so it was voted on and accepted by the attendees of our last meeting. At our next meeting, our special guest will be our very own Cynthia Dixon, choreographer and director of the Latin /Soul Line Dancers. She will be explaining the benefits of movement for better health and more. There will also be a demonstration from our acting class Director Georgette Moye from Meca Talent. We will also have a brief open discussion on current political issues that affect us directly. We are missing a key element. One that is crucial to the propulsion of our success and that is you. Be sure to join us at our next official African-American Association meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #15. Become a member and be part of our progressively growing community. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Acting Classes – Children’s and adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent, and for more information, call us at: 646-373-4122 Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 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 early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, 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. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. #15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-5616211. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. #2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room #15. 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

Black Forum Defensive Driving returns September 24 The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Sat., November 12, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035. Sugar House Casino On Saturday, November 19, we are going to Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia, PA. Cost: $45 per person; casino rebate: $20. No refunds. Cash preferred. Payment can be made in room 20, Dreiser Center. Otherwise, you may pay by check. Please make check payable to the “Black Forum of Co-op City.” Seats will be assigned when the full amount is paid. For more information, please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033. Monthly meetings We will be holding monthly meetings. Come and express your opinions and concerns on issues pertinent to the community. Stay tuned for the dates. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to 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.

Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexibly. Especially need men who live in close proximity. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. 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. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Building 33 Association Building 33 Association will have a building meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 7 p.m. I noticed we have quite a few new families who moved into the building recently, you are welcome to attend the building meetings. This is a building with so many different nationalities we all need to come together and express our concerns.

We all live together, let's talk together. Come down to the meetings, everyone is welcome. I would like to have a flea market soon. I need help in getting the room together. Anyone interested in helping, let me know. Help is needed for the lobby decorations for the holidays. If you have any ideas, please let me know. Let's talk

Building 10 Association We are off to Mohegan Sun on Saturday, November 5. Join us for fun and great camaraderie! The cost of the trip is $45. Here’s what’s included: round-trip transportation, $10 in slot play and $15 in food. For more information, please call 718.671.5485 or 646.334.3739. Different casino with the same Building 10 Association, fun times. We will post fare collection days/evenings in Building 10 lobbies. Halloween is just a month away. We will have our annual candy give-away. Please help us make this a successful event again by donating candy. You can bring your donation to the Building 10 association room on October 14th or October 21st between 7 and 8:30. It’s election time for the 2016/2017 Executive Board.

The election committee is in formation and if you are interested in running, please submit your interest by placing a note under the association room door. To run, you must meet minimum membership criterion contained in the association by-laws. A special election meeting will be held this Tuesday, October 11. Our next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, at 7 p.m. To everyone, remember our challenge to you.If you have attended one of our events, your challenge is to attend this next one and bring a neighbor with you. We believe each individual is the strength of our association. So join us at our next meeting on September, 20th! —Ron Campbell

about it. You can call me (718-3201861) or talk to me when I am in the lobby collecting building dues. I will be collecting on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, weather permitting. If you want to pay your dues and I am not in the lobby, you can leave it in an envelope and put it under my door. The dues are for the porters, lobby attendant and JJ. This year, I want to include the

building maintenance man, Peter. If we all give, we will be able to give them a Christmas gift without a special collection. Remember Friends & Family Day, Saturday, October 15th at 1 p.m., Dreiser Loop Aud. B. Admission is free for the community. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-ins. —Patricia Bonaparte

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be done. In his letter of resignation, he said that while the Riverbay Corporation may immediate past board president and Mr. Taylor, she said: “Under Bill Gordon and Cleve be heading in the right direction, “it is not out of the harbor.” Taylor – two completely different styles of leadership. Being the leader of any organi“So be wary of new and legacy issues that may have long-term structural implicazation can be a trying position since the buck stops with you. While we have agreed on tions both fiscal and physical,” he wrote. “I have hinted over the past several months some things and disagreed on others, Cleve has always given me the opportunity to state that my tenure as president may soon be ending….The demands of the Riverbay presmy belief and/or question a decision. His attention to details in contracts and concern about workers and shareholders is admirable...I believe he has served with conviction, idency requires a lot of time which I have donated over the years. I can no longer afford to do that for free, and not to do it properly is not to do it at all.” passion and courage, paired with an open mind to new and innovative ideas.” Another hallmark of Taylor’s leadership on the Board has been the idea of reform and “What I admire most about Cleve Taylor’s leadership is his better than basic underembracing technology and forward thinking ideas. In a conversation with the Co-op City standing of business, and more specifically, his complete understanding of financial Times this week, he said, “There isn’t another volunteer board that has such a big develmatters,” said director Saunders. “In my opinion, no other Riverbay board president in opment to oversee and I believe that the cooperative model as it the last 40 years has had the ability to look at paperwork and applies to Co-op City and its size needs to be reformed as the dissect the scope of work, and crunch the numbers for the “The Board of Directors property has sixty-five lobbies, over one thousand floors of operboard members quite the way Cleve Taylor has.” ations and three shopping centers. It far exceeds, I think, what the Pastor Deborah Jenkins, who was also elected to the Riverbay Board last year and is the current president of the represent the consciousness original spirit was of a volunteer board particularly with a develthat is fifty years old.” Riverbay Fund, said: “I couldn’t be more proud to have of the shareholders’ values, opment When Cleve Taylor departs on Oct. 21, the remaining direcbegun my service to the community on the Riverbay Board of Directors under the leadership of Cleve! We all come to so we are at the soul of what tors will deliberate and decide who is best suited to provide the necessary leadership to the board. For now, it is anticipated that the table with a bank of knowledge that is beneficial, but when you work with others who both affirm that knowledge the owners want or need...” First Vice President Berk will step in to the position. In addition, the seventh place winner in the 2016 Riverbay and empower you, it propels you towards greatness. That —Cleve Taylor Board of Directors election, Kevin Lambright, will most likely has been my experience serving under Cleve’s leadership be sworn in and serve until next year’s Board election when he and alongside him as a leader. He’s clearly a strong, secure will have to run again to maintain his seat on the board. and committed leader and this type of leadership isn’t afraid To allay any signs of anxiety with the news of Mr. Taylor’s impending deparof what someone else brings to the table. I appreciate these qualities in Cleve as ture, Ms. Berk said that the board will continue on the course charted during Mr. they align with my own. Though he’s making his transition from this space, it is my Taylor’s administration. prayer that his next chapter be one of his best.” “We have a very talented, educated, and experienced board that will continue to In his President’s Report which was published in the Saturday, October 1, 2016 bring their dedication and business acumen to the workings of the board,” Ms. issue of the Co-op City Times, Mr. Taylor credited the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, the sponsor of the slate of candidates with whom he ran for the board in 2014, Berk said. “I continue to be excited about the creative changes we will be making, knowing we still have the challenges of legacy issues to address. We had a wonand its then-president, Bernard Cylich, for encouraging him to seek election to the derful leader in Cleve Taylor, but we also have an incredible board of directors Board both times that he ran, in 2004 and then again in 2014. who will continue the work that needs to be done.” “Cleve Taylor’s resignation will leave a big gap in the leadership of the Board of Stressing the need for this board and successive boards of the Riverbay Corporation Directors and in the entire operation of Co-op City,” said Mr. Cylich. “It will be hard to be vigilant, Mr. Taylor said earnestly: “The Board of Directors represent the conto fill his shoes. I regret his resignation, but cannot expect him to continue neglecting sciousness of the shareholders’ values, so we are at the soul of what the owners want the steep financial toll his Riverbay work exacts on his personnel enterprise.” or need, and therefore, we have to remember that and be conscious that other vendors Cylich added that during Mr. Taylor’s two and a half year tenure, significant milestones were accomplished that helped turn “our giant ship around,” referring may only be here for their own profit and being a board director requires a lot of work.” to the Riverbay Corporation. “First and foremost, it was the uncovering of MSRE’s multiple business irregularities that precipitated their suspension and led ultimately to their termination,” said Cylich. “Among a host of accomplishments, two stand out — televising Board meetings, and instituting the prepay carrying charge program. He is leaving a corporation that is now in a very healthy financial position — $27M in cash. He is leaving a Riverbay operation that has been stabilized with a well-seasoned, skilled and knowledgeable management team. SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C “I wish him and his family the best of luck, and hope that he will, some time in the 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST future, run again for election to the Board he has served so outstandingly.” But as he prepares to leave, Taylor warns the board that there is still much work to

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Williamsbridge Club The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC), the Williamsbridge Club, is an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting women in business and the professions. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Women who are in business and professions are invited to join the club. Welcome to the 2016 – 2017 club year. We’re back with energy and new ideas to share. We’ve met with other clubs in our district which includes Greater New York, Connecticut, Boston and New Jersey. Our theme for this year is Blazing New Pathways with Creativity and Confidence. We will use the theme to fulfill our mission of promoting and protecting the interests of African American business and professional women and in advising young people seeking to enter business and the professions to improve the quality of life in our local and global communities and to foster good fellowship. Congratulations to the Oguntola family, winner of the 529 College Savings Plan Awards given annually at the Co-op City College and Career Fair held on Saturday, October 1 at Dreiser Auditorium. The Oguntola family has 5 children to prepare for college. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; we urge all to follow their health care plan. The 1st Presidential Debate has been held, we urge everyone to VOTE in November. If you are not already registered, please register. If you are interested in serving an Internship or Community Service Project, please contact the club at the address listed. We are looking for young people who want to increase their skills. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18 who would be interested in joining our youth club, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information, and also watch our column in November 2016 for our next Scholarship announcement. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or Facebook: ThewilliamsbridgeBPWC, or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Our phone contacts are 718.328.2302 for Joetta Brown or 917.972.7732, Sandra Hall. —Joetta Brown

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Travel Events: (price includes transportation/Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • Jan. 11&12, 2017 (Wed. &Thurs.) to FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, CT. Price: Double/$130 (deposit $65) & single/$175 (Deposit, $90). Full payment/balance ($65 & $85) due no later than Monday, December 5. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. • Tues., March 14, 2017 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Enjoy luncheon cuisine, full service cocktail bar, onsite lobby bake shop and gift boutique. Price: $75 (deposit, $35/full payment/balance, $40 due Mon. Feb. 6, 2017). Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation via 20 passenger van): Sat., Oct. 29th. Showtime: 3:00 p.m. PARAMOUR, a Cirque du Soleil musical, Lyric Theatre. Price: $75. Contact: Eleanor B, 718-324-7847. Thurs., Nov. 17th. Showtime: 3:00 p.m. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW. Price: $70. Contact: Ione E, 718-379-7756. Sat., Dec. 10th. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Performances are: OPEN DOOR, THE WINTER IN LISBON (new), and REVELATIONS. Price: $52.50. Contact: Eleanor B, 718-324-7847. Members and friends, we do require a deposit/payment along with your name and telephone number when signing up for trips and/or shows. First paid, confirmed seating on 20 seater van. Committee members in Dreiser clubroom 19

(718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. Good and Welfare: We extend heartfelt condolences to Barbara Williams, one of our travel group leaders, whose mother, Mrs. Geraldine Curry, passed away on Friday, September 30th. Also, it was with great sadness that we learned of Mattie Murrell’s passing on Sunday, October 2nd. And to Mattie’s family, please accept our warm and heartfelt sympathy. “As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.” As a group, we are returning to the SPA on Wednesday, Oct. 12th. However, we regret to inform you that our maximum number, 10 participants, signed up at our September 7th General Meeting. Consider joining us at the SPA next time – in two or three months, date to be determined. Call 718-379-4784, leave your name and phone number to be placed on wait list. Attention! The RETIREES need ASAP experienced part-time freelance drivers with a CDL license with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call the RETIREES office, 718-379-0377, and leave your name and telephone number. “Our Lives are Before us, our Pasts are Behind us, but our Memories are Forever with us.” — Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

National Council of Negro Women Membership Meeting – Tomorrow, Sunday, October 9, at 3 p.m. in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, we will have our second meeting of our new season. Please come out and visit us if you’re a little bit curious. All members have been reminded by phone, but perhaps you have always wondered what National Council of Negro Women, Inc. is all about. We are a service organization with the mission to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as we support our families and communities. We meet the second Sunday of each month (except for May when we meet on the third Sunday in deference to Mother’s Day) but not in July or August. Returning members will be paying their dues at our October meeting. Our national dues (Life Members are excluded) are $30 per year. Our local dues are $25 per year. Remember that men may also join NCNW as Associate Members. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we will have a guest speaker, Pamela Howard-Jackson from My Sisters’ Place, to talk to us about this serious issue in our communities.

45th Anniversary – It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to the Bronx to charter our Co-op City Section. We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-op City community on Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NewYork. Our guest speaker for the occasion will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark! We will receive anniversary greetings from Pat Battle of NBCTV! We will be honoring Roberta Boozè and Olive Glasgow, two of our Charter Members, who have been continuously active. The Ticket Committee will be distributing tickets and accepting payment for tickets at our October 9th meeting. The tickets are $100. Also, the Ticket Committee will be available on Saturday, October 15th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 14, Dreiser Center, to pay for tickets. Checks should be made payable to NCNW Co-op City Section. NCNW Community Health Fair – Our annual Community Health Fair on September 24th was a resounding success with over 20 health care vendors supporting our program. The answer to the question asked over and over, “Will you do this again next year?” is “Yes, yes, yes.” —Joyce Howard

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will be hosting its 21th annual Friends and Family Day event on Saturday, October 15, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op City) Bronx, New York, featuring Keynote speaker Mr. Jerome Rice and Ebony Rae Lambright, MC. There will be games with prizes for the children, entertainment, inspirational messages, family reunions and networking. There will be vendors that we hope you will consider purchasing items from and last, but not least, refreshments will be served. So, come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition. Free admissions. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506. The coalition is a non-profit organization 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: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York (VTC) enjoyed running in the NYRR Youth Running Series at Harry Murphy Cross Country on Sunday, October 2. Nicknamed “The Brush,” Harry Murphy (1914–1993) was a founding member of NYRR who painted signs for countless races over the years. In 1970, Murphy founded the Prospect Park Track Club, which is still an active Brooklyn team. We celebrate Murphy’s commitment to running with this NYRR Youth Running Series event in Van Cortlandt Park, the second event in the 2016 fall cross country series. All races in the series were timed and scored, and every child received a souvenir tech T-shirt at bib pick-up on race day. These races were for 7-18 year olds and are suitable for youngsters of all fitness levels. In this 1 mile race, awards were given out to the top three individuals in each race. The age divisions were 7 – 10, 11 – 14 & 15 – 18. The awards were given out onsite as the runners finish. VTC was blessed with some outstanding times and 3 medals in this highly competitive 1 mile race. In the 10 & under boys division, Dontae Lindo took 1st place, earning him a gold medal. In the boys’ 11 – 14 years old division, Kabir Gaydarik took 2nd place earning him a silver medal. In one of the most exciting races of the day, was the boys’ 15 – 18 years old race. Darius Gordon took 2nd in a photo finish to earn him a silver medal. All of VTC’s athletes ran well and they all are winners!!! After the 1 mile race Darius, Dontae and Julian Caldwell ran the 5K (3.1 mile) race. I was surprise how much energy they had left in the tank. All 3 finished with some good times. Awards were given to the top 3 in their age division/gender. Donate took 2nd place in the boys’ 14 years & under division and Darius took 1st in

Velocity Track Club athletes sporting their souvenir tech t-shirt.

the boys 15 – 18 years old division. Great job!!! Our next meet will be on Sunday, October 9th, the 2016 USATF New York Cross Country Series - Meet #3 at Van Cortland Park, Bronx, NY. This will be a Borough/County Challenge. We will find out which borough/county has the best Cross Country athletes. VTC will be there to represent the Bronx! Come out and see your future Olympians. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914441-6196 or via email at watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Little League Season 2017 Elections Result The Co-op City Little League recently held its 2017 Season Board of Directors election, and the result is as follow: President Hector Ayala; Vice President Les Tarlton; Secretary Robert Grant; Treasurer/Concession Stand Estelle (Cookie) Carattini; Safety Officer Anthony Dawson; Information Officer Angelo Deleon and Director Cedric Hawkins. Deep appreciation is extended to the active volunteers who participated in the election process. Kudos to members Alex Lambertus, Andrew Trochez, Brenda Velez, Devon Prioleau, Harry Cintron, Jaime Suero, Joey Roman, John Perez, Keith March, Keith Williams, Maria Baez, Mike Wicks, Nadine Bly, and Richard Velez for supporting the league with their time and service. Acknowledgement is given to former board member Rose Young for her many years of involvement with the league. Rose first started as a team mom and went on to become the league’s treasurer as her son, Joshua, who played with the league, moved up from the Farms to Seniors. Throughout those many years, Rose has been a true devotee to the league. One of the business of the new board is to set up the 2017 season baseball registration dates, and plan for their programs which include finding a site for the winter clinic. The league’s mission this season is to encourage the community and local area youths/teens to participate in its baseball program. With the severe decline in the number of kids signing up to play baseball, the league’s division teams have been reduced alarmingly. According to Patrick Wilson, Little League International president of operations: “We have seen a decline in participation over the past 12 years, 1 or 2 percent every year. There is a generation of parents now that don’t have a connection to the game because they didn’t play it themselves, and if you didn’t play, you’re less likely to go out in the backyard and have a catch.” Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner and former Little League player, stated that promoting the game to kids was going to be one of his top priorities. The sport must address its flagging connection to young people or risk losing a generation of fans. Youth baseball is a community activity. One of the things we’ve found is that baseball provides communities with an opportunity to come together. I’m a real believer in the idea that when you bring a community together, good things start to happen.”

As per a Washington Post article titled “Baseball is struggling to hook kids…,” “Travel teams and yearround academies have had strong growth in recent years. And some travel organizations have had so much demand that they have started teams for less-advanced players. But some coaches, parents and researchers say the trend toward specialization has disproportionately hurt little league baseball.” David Ogden, a University of Nebraska at Omaha researcher who focuses on youth baseball stated: “The high cost — about $2,000 a year in many cases — limits opportunities for lower-income families, and the high level of play leaves more broad-based organizations such as Little League teams with a lot of kids who can’t

get the ball over the plate, so the game is less fun and kids drop out.” With that said, the Co-op City Little League will strive to make its programs better organized and managed. Gone will be the days when during practice there is one coach pitching, two coaches fielding, one player hitting and fourteen players goofing off on the side. Focus will be given to more fundamental baseball skills clinics. It is the hope of the CCLL that more former players and volunteers who know the game will give some of their time to keep our local youth involved in baseball. Please email the league at coopcityll@yahoo.com if you would like to coach or volunteer. —Hector Ayala

Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice. Office telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, room 36. Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Theme: Our Lives Matter – Our Votes Count. Note: General Membership meeting is Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m.

Church of the New Vision Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Upcoming Events Please come out for a discussion of the book, “Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit,” by John Paul Jackson on Saturday, October 15, at 11 a.m. Books can be ordered through Amazon, Christian Books or downloaded through your e-reader. We look forward to an enjoyable afternoon with an enlightening discussion and Christian fellowship. Kindly contact Sis. L. Scott at 718-671-2623 for further information. Our Annual Building Fund Banquet will be celebrated on Saturday, November 5th, from 1 to 5:00 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. Tickets are: adults, $60; children 12 and under, $25. For tickets, you may contact the church at 718-671-8746. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; telephone: 718-6718746 or 203-374-3020. Our mailing address is Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Drammeh Center A very special thanks to Ms. Vivian Campbell for her support for our free traditional African doll sculpturing program for girls next spring. Applications for scholarships for this STEAM program are now available for this high school girls and those entering in 2017. Seats are limited, so please apply early. The program will take place during the week that schools will be out on break, April 6th April 8th thru 16th, 2017. If you would like to volunteer or intern for our opening and closing receptions, or donate to this very important program, we would love your support! A special thank you to the Ghanaian Association for partnering with us on this program. Please consider supporting our multimedia and cultural programs in Co-op City. LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. You may also write to us and send your tax-deductible contribution by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475; email: Drammehcenter@gmail.com. —Elise Edwards

Membership Campaign: Lifeblood of the Association. Your membership dollars help lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY, registration forms available in office. General Election is November 8th. Every election is an important election. Be prepared to VOTE! If you don’t vote, don’t complain. Save the Dates Announcement: Notice of September, October

meetings and November election. Please note the following General Membership meetings of the branch for the purpose of elections of officers as follows: President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer and Members-at-Large. The term of the Executive Committee for officers elected is 2 years, effective January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018. Candidate consent forms available at the office. *October 23 – Membership Meet at 3 p.m. Floor nominations & Supervisory Committee selections. November 8 General Election – PLEASE GET OUT & VOTE! November 8 – Dinners *November 27 – Membership meet & Election at 2-6 p.m. December 18 – End of year Membership Meeting & Celebration at 3 p.m. —Jerome L. Rice

Mon., Oct. 10

Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11am Library 9:30am-1pm Weight Management Bartow Center – 10:00am

Arthritis Exercises 11am-noon Bingo 12:30-2pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 pm

Library 9:30 am-1 pm Dominoes 10am Rm 45 Line Dancing 10-11am Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search 11am -12pm Bingo 1:00-3:00pm, Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00pm

Pokeno

Tues., Oct. 11

3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 3

Crochet & Knitting 10am-12pm Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am Stay Well Exercise10-11am, Rm. 2 Adult Coloring Book 11:00am, Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00pm – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1 pm Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & IPad training 12:30-1:30pm, Rm. 7 Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Word Games 9:30Dominoes 10am Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45 Matinee Movie

1:30am

Walking Club 10:30-11:30am Bingo 12:30-2:00pm

10am, Rm. 45

Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm 1st & 3rd

Karaoke by Steven

Tues.

Green Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1:00-2:00pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

1pm-2pm, Rm. 45

9:30-10:30am

Alert & Alive 10:30-

Date:

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Oct. 10

Orange juice, beef hamburger, plain hamburger bun, Mauzone potato knish, mixed green salad and fresh fruit Alt: Turkey salad

Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Braise collard greens Mashed sweet potatoes

Tues, Oct. 11

Apple juice, Shake & Bake chicken, coleslaw, mashed sweet potatoes, whole wheat bread and fresh fruit Alt: Tuna Nicoise

Pork chops w/oyster sauce Baked macaroni & cheese Red Cabbage salad

Wed., Oct. 12

JASA Closed for Yom Kippur

Thurs., Oct. 13

Orange juice, salisbury steak w/mushroom gravy, fusilli pasta w/parsley, steamed peas & carrots, whole wheat bread and fresh fruit Alt: Grilled chicken breast

Beef pot roast Baby carrots w/parsley Red bliss potatoes

Fri., Oct. 14

Apple juice, baked chicken legs, cous cous, green beans, fresh fruit and Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Lemon pepper fish Rice vegetables Steamed kale

11:30am

Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A Afternoon Movie

Wed., Oct. 12

1:00 w/popcorn

JASA Closed for Yom Kippur

Thurs., Oct. 13

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

JASA Closed for Yom Kippur

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30

Grandparent Connection

a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-

1st Thursday, Rm 35, 10:30

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30

11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise

Line Dancing 10-11

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

11 a.m., Rm. 45

a.m., Aud. A

Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.

Word search 11 a.m.-12

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

1 p.m.

a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8

Bingo 12:30- 2:00 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

-12 p.m. Rm. 4

p.m. 1:00 p.m., Rm. 45

Drama Club 1:30 - 4 p.m. Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2 p.m. Crochet & Knitting

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

Art 10am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven

9-10am

Fri., Oct. 14

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

Meditative Moments

Chat Session 10am Bingo

Card Games 2-4pm

11 am-12 p.m., Rm. 8

12:30-2:30pm, Rm. 25

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

Mind Teasers 12pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 - 11:30am,

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7

Rm. 45

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

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

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

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161 New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made

Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging,

The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: No refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fri., Oct. 14th, 28th, Nov. 11th & 25th, Dec. 9th & 23rd, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Circle of Care Lounge – Please join a FREE six-week support group series meeting once a week for caregivers caring for an older adult. Refreshments will be served. Topics include: Managing Caregiver Stress, Living Your Vision, Connecting with other Caregivers, gifts and much more! Fridays: 10/7 and 10/14, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, room 40, in partnership with PSS. To register, please call or email Diana King at 718-585-1640 or dking@pssusa.org. NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six-month long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices. How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting, healthy lifestyle, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49, Mondays, Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7; Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th, tentative. Call 718-320-2066 to sign up. Please sign up for one location only. Aldi – Thurs., Sept. 29th, $2. Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list. JASA closed – Mon., Oct. 3rd and Tues., Oct. 4th in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

Wal-Mart – Thurs., Oct. 6th, $15. Bartow - 8:30 a.m.; Einstein - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Empire – Fri., Oct. 7th, $5. Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Farmers Market – 168th Street, Manhattan, Tues., Oct. 11th, $2. Pickups: Bartow – 9:40 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 and Dreiser – 10 a.m. Influenza Vaccine Clinic – In Collaboration w/ Stop N Shop, Tues., Oct. 11th, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 40, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Tues., Oct. 18th, 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 31, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Thurs., Oct. 27th, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Woodbury Commons – Thurs., Oct. 13th, $15. Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Empire Casino – Mon., Oct. 24th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Wed., Oct. 26th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wal-Mart – Thurs., Oct. 27th, $15. Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Ridgehill – Fri., Oct. 28th, $7. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Central Avenue – Mon., Oct. 31st, $13. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. 2 hrs. Xmas Tree Store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs. Amazing Savings. Frick Museum – Wed., Nov. 9th, $20. The Frick Collection is known for distinguished Old Master paintings & outstanding examples of European sculpture & decorative arts, Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. (17 seats available). September 11th Memorial & Museum – New Date: Thurs., Nov. 10th, $20. Self-guided tour starts at 11:45 a.m. for 2 hours; Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. Wait list.

Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 10th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Please join us and bring a friend and/or neighbor. FYI-2: We’re having a Party!! A Christmas party is scheduled for Monday, December 12th, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A,” $45/person. Contact Jean, (718) 379-3742 or the office, (718) 379-1946. Our deepest condolences to the family of Mattie Murrell. Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Also, if you have a family member who has passed, please contact Frances. 2016 Tour Activities November 15 (Tuesday): Ace in the Hole @ the Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations w/a family-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. Friday, December 30 – January 1, 2017 – New Year’s Weekend Celebration at the Desmond Hotel; dinner/show the evening we arrive; breakfast buffet; Valley Forge Tour or casino excursion or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall; New Year’s Eve Party and New Year’s Day Brunch and show before leaving for home. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. 2017 Tour Activities March 17 – 24, 2017: 7-night Cruise to Cuba. Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cienfuigo...roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included; please pay your deposit A.S.A.P. as prices will go up if we lose cabins assigned to our group. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Thank you everyone for coming with us to Mohegan Sun Casino. We had a great time. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Trips for 2017 “Mama Mia” — Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and have a great day with us. Price is $79, includes dinner, show and transportation. We only have 40 seats. Only a few seats left. First come, first served. A small deposit will hold your seat at the theatre. See Ann or Mary. “Come Blow Your Horn” – Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Come dine with us and enjoy a play; Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy. Price is $79 for dinner, show, and transportation. See Ann or Mary for reservations. Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our library, play cards every Tuesday and

Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., members only. Join our club for $15 per year. Special for 2016, $5 from now to the end of December. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members that celebrate their day in the month of October: Clydine Hope, Lenore Wittenberg, Miriam Lunenfeld, Lydia Ruas, Marilyn Sherman, Betty Ruiz, Bess Manger, Phyllis Curia, Norma Vigilance, Alberta Green, Joan Rosa, Wilhelmina Thomas, Lucy Rosado, Brenda Johnson and Joyce Stanley. To our Jewish members, happy Rosh Hashanah. Note: For information, call Goose Island Seniors at 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 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

In observance of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah, we wish all our members, friends and family health peace prosperity and many blessings Thursday, Oct. 13th – Sands Casino, $35 per person, and receive the casino bonus of $20 slot play and $5 voucher for food. Pick-up is at 8:30 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card with a valid photo I.D. Thursday, October 27th – Crab Shanty members’ luncheon, 1:30 p.m. Members can bring their friends. Members cost is $28 and friends, $33. Your menu choices: lobster (broiled or baked), shrimps (broiled or fried or shrimp scampy), BBQ chicken or ribs, chicken parmesan, snow crab legs or broiled filet of Tilapia. Soup, salad, vegetables, beverages and desserts will also be served. Payments for the luncheon must be made by October 24th. “Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, April 26, 2017. Cost per person is $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday. You will enjoy this show as well as those who saw the movie. For all of the above luncheon shows and all of the agendas listed above, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 for dues and donations. As always, remember to give a call to the homebounds and those in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers. —Lydia Ruas

Shareholders, “if you see something, SAY SOMETHING!” Contact Public Safety, (718) 671-3050.

Co-op City Times / October 8, 2016

Community Protestant Church

Faith @ Work Christian 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. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. (begins Sunday, September 18th. Registration on September 11th.) Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Other Scheduled Events Celebrating And Thanking God For 50 Years Of Preaching And 40 Years Of Faithful and Spiritual Pastoral Leadership Pastoral Anniversary Gala In observance of his 40th Pastoral Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the community to join us at a Celebratory Banquet in honor of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Saturday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Marina Del Rey, Bronx, NY. Donation: $150/adults; $50/children (under 15 years of age). For tickets and/or additional information, please call the church at (718) 862-9172. Saturday, October 8 – The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play “EVERYBODY TALKING ‘BOUT HEAVEN AIN’T GOING THERE,” written by James Plummer, at the church. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961, (718) 671-8691 or the church at (718) 8629172. Save The Date: September 12–15, 2017 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. (More information to come.) 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

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 Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. 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. Bible Study is underway and we’re excited! Join us for a Mid-Day Study, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., as well as our regular 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study. Please join us as we journey through the book of Revelation. 11th Church Anniversary: Join us on Friday, October 7, at 9 p.m. as we kickoff our weekend celebration of the church’s 11th anniversary with a 12-Hour Prayer Shut-In! We believe that our ministry has been sustained through the power of prayer and believe that lives have been changed also as a result of prayer. The Bible says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16) Dinner and a light breakfast will be served. On Sunday, October 9, Pastor Frank Jenkins will bring the Anniversary Message at 9:30 a.m. We welcome one and all to this great celebration of Christian ministry here in the Co-op City community. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Open Door Ministries Although there are plenty of churches in Co-op City, Open Door Ministries hopes that it can benefit the community not only through sharing the gospel, but also by providing free counseling services to the area’s young people. On October 3, the church held an information session about its mentoring program through which licensed counselors, including Pastor Luis, a licensed clinical social worker, will be available to meet the needs of children and youth. If you would like more information on this program, you are welcome to attend on any Monday at 6:30 in Dreiser Loop, room 9. The community is also welcome to attend Open Door’s Inauguration Celebration on October 9, held at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28 (the same time and place as regular Sunday services). Bible studies will also be held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 9. You can contact Pastor Luis through opendoorministries.net or call him at 917-334-4407. —Pastor Luis Ramos

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to servFamily Owned and Operated ice at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 9, when we will celebrate the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost. • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling on premises Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will • Out of town services be the preacher and celebrant. • Ample Parking Women’s Day: Women’s Day Service will be on on premises A dignified funeral every family can afford. • Cremations Sunday, October 16. We are looking forward to wel• Casket Showroom come our guest speaker, Bishop Nancy Rosario. All areas are handicapped accessible on premises Fundraising Event: Our next fundraiser will be Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community on Saturday, November 26. It’s a trip to the Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City. Deluxe motor coach leaves Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America Dreiser Loop (in front of Rehab Center) at 9:00 a.m. Cost $40 p.p. with bonus slot play of $15. For seating, contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249. Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember Serving all Call to donate. cultures 24 For additional information on all of the above, NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths Hours please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net “Great are the deeds of the Lord! *they are studied 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. by all who delight in them.” —Psalm 111:2 —M. Chambers

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Newsong Church

Greater Love Baptist Church

Hey, Co-op City! I’m so excited about our new teaching series called “The Ghost!” This month, we will be talking about the Spirit of life...the essence of truth...The voice of God Himself. He has always been here, and He will always remain. He leads us and guides us down the right path...He comforts and counsels us...He fills us and empowers us...He’s not an “it,” He’s not a “force” and He’s not at all “weird.” He is the Holy Spirit and He wants to know you! This month, we invite you to join us as we explore the power and comfort of the One who resides in every true follower of Jesus. Join us this Sunday for week two of The Ghost! Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step. That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We’re not concerned about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. You see, we’ve all got a past, we’ve all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won’t find a bunch of “Holier-than-thou” people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you’ll find that we’re all broken people, but we’re allowing God to put us back together. We’re not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we’re realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We’re finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!” We don’t just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called “Kidsong!” At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery! We hope that you will join us this Sunday as we continue our teaching series “The Ghost.” Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Our service starts at 11 a.m. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385. For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org. You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www. facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX; Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

“I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” John 17:14 Spiritual Food for Thought: Surround yourself with good things – good people, good spiritual environment, truth, and faith. There are troubling situations around the world, and evil abounds, but you are not of the world. You belong to God and His kingdom where you can thrive in spite of worldly conditions. Be strong in your convictions and dedication to all that is right and good. Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church. Church telephone: 347-920-5607. MOSAIC Women’s Fellowship: Meets today, Saturday, October 8th at 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The topic for discussion will be the “Fruit of the Spirit,” Scripture reference: Galatians 5:22-23. Our Sisters in Christ will bring the teaching. Not only will they define the Fruit, but identify personal struggles that stunt the growth of sweet fruit. Come out and let’s reason and pray together. Also, we are creating a mural that will capture the essence of MOSAIC women created perfectly in God’s image. Please bring a small photograph that captures your unique essence; we want to add it to the MOSAIC masterpiece! Lunch will be served. Youth Movement: Our goal is to build a dynamic youth ministry. We seek young people with a desire to learn and use their God-given gifts and talents in a way that glorifies God; the Lord has need of you! Our team is recruiting young adults, as well as younger children in the Co-op City community. Youth meetings are held on Friday at 7 p.m. Please call the church for more information. Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: If you would like to donate items, please call the church office or bring them directly (see schedule below). The pantry will reopen on Saturday, October 22nd. Greater Love will host a Thanksgiving dinner for the individual/families that visit the pantry. RSVP will be required. Details to follow in the upcoming weeks. Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607. Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday Bible School 10:00 a.m. Children Sunday School & Mime: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting: New schedule: TBA Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets on the 2nd Saturday Family Movie/Game Night: 3rd Friday – 7 p.m. —Pastor Carol Landrum

Pentecostal Tabernacle 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 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 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 Holy Ghost, according to his own will? Simon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentles, 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 Gods 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 718-3240334 or 718-430-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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Yom Kippur Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Yom Kippur climaxes the Ten Days of Repentance by appealing to the individual. The world becomes better when people improve. Deep down in the heart of every person, no matter how busy he has been all year long, no matter how far he has strayed from the ways of G-d, is the spark of Divine conscience. Each man feels the need for Divine mercy and forgiveness. He may have been the most negligent worshipper all year long; on Yom Kippur, he feels comfortable only in the Synagogue. He returns to his people and to its oldest associations by coming to a House of G-d. The affliction of the soul â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the fasting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which accompanies the ritual of atonement is most emphatically not a voluntary penalty for transgressions the worshipper has been guilty of. Divine forgiveness, it has been pointed out, is not to be purchased for so petty a price as abstention from food and drink. Rather, this moral bloom growing out of physical discipline is what opens the eyes to the existing truth that G-d is the essential fact of life. Why on Yom Kippur does the average modern Jew act this way and â&#x20AC;&#x153;get religion,â&#x20AC;? you ask? Yom Kippur is concerned with the individual, with his stubborn insistence to commit himself to the certain hope that man can create a better world by creating a better person out of himself. Man must begin with himself. Yom Kippurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call for Toshuvah, to return and to repent, has an appeal to the Jew that is timeless simply because the appeal to the spiritual in man is universal. Yom Kippur emphasizes personal concern, personal spirituality, personal righteousness, personal faith, personal Judaism. These concerns with personal life and our personal aspirations suggest we think aloud together about our basic values on this holy of holy days. What does it mean to be alive? What are we seeking in life? What are we searching for and running after so hard? Is it successful? What should we seek, if not money and power and pleasure? What are our chief goals in life? What do the people who share my life mean to me? What is our personal religion, our personal philosophy of life? This is our purpose on Yom Kippur: to seek to return to basic goals of Judaism through repentance and prayer.

Young Israel of Co-op City High Holiday Prayer Schedule Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate and deliver the Holy Day sermons. Sabbath of Repentance As an integral part of this Holy Day period, attendance at the Sabbath of Repentance Service is most important. Service begin Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this service! Yom Kippur â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tues., October 11th Mincha â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:15 p.m. Kol Nidre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:15 p.m.

Yom Kippur Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wed., Oct. 12 Morning Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 a.m. Public Yizkor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 a.m. Fast Ends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:05 p.m. Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel wish all Co-op City residents a happy new year of good health, good tidings, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come. May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

Chavurah Temple Beth El You heard the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Tuesday night begins the Holiest day of the Year, Yom Kippur. A 25-hour fast will begin at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday and run till 7:01 p.m. on Wednesday. Come to our services in room 9. There will be PUBLIC YISKOR at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All of the names that we have received will be read aloud. We are the only Temple that recites all of the names we have been given. , At 7:00, you will be able to hear the blast of the Shofar - tikkah - G'Dolah, signifying the end of the Holiday. Our services are as follows: YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre, Tuesday evening, October 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 Yom Kippur Day, Wednesday, October 12 Morning Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 a.m., Dreiser, room 9 Public Yiskor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m., Dreiser,

room 9 Public Yiskor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 Mincha & Neliah â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 All services are to be held in Dreiser, room 9. There is no charge for tickets for all services. Just come!!!! Please come and worship with us as many of you have done in the past. On Yom Kippur, we will read the list of the departed loved ones who are dear to your hearts, and are on our Temple Yartzeit list, and the names of those who have also been given to us. Please remember to fulfill your Yom Kippur Pledge to the Chavurah - Temple. For further information, please email Rabbi Dennis Tobin at RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com or call him at 973-7693915. We look forward to beginning the year of 5777 with you and your families. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. Shabbat ends today, October 8, at 7:06 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, October 14, is 5:58 p.m. The Synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown, Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddish. We need all Jewish men, if you can give 2 hours on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Saturday, October 8, Rabbi Daniel Kronengold will conduct the services. This is Shabbat Shuvah, the first Shabbat of the New Year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that you attend. Holiday Schedule October 11th, Yom Kippurâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kol Nidre Service at 6:10 p.m. Candle lighting, 6:02 p.m. October 12th, Yom Kippur Day, Morning Service, 8:30 a.m. Yizkor, 11:15 a.m., Shofar will sound after the evening service. Fast Endsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 p.m.; next year in Jerusalem. Yom Kippur Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and Cantor Joseph Ringel will conduct services. October 17th and 18th, Sukkot Holiday, morning service both days at 9 a.m. Oct. 24th, Shimini Atzeret, morning service, 9 a.m. Yizkor, 10:45 a.m.; candle light, 6:43 p.m. Oct. 25th, Simchat Torah, morning service, 9 a.m. Holiday ends at 6:42 p.m. Good And Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. Wishing Marilyn Sherman a very special birthday many more. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated Wishing all our members and friends a very special and sweet New Year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Schwartz

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. We are going to the Tropicana Casino Holiday Jubilee Show on Monday, November 21st. This show compares to Radio City Christmas Spectacular. If you went to the Magic Illusionist Show in August, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy this show. The cost of the trip is $ 35 per person. You will receive $ 15 slot play and a complimentary ticket worth $25. This is a $40 value. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the similar show last year; it was very enjoyable. The show is about one hour long. If you are requesting a special seat on the bus, make a reservation early, this trip will sell out fast. Payment is due by November 18th. This will be our final trip of the year. Everyone in the community can attend our trips. You need a Tropicana Casino Card, or government picture ID, passport, non- or driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, and a 50/50 raffle. On the way home, we show a movie. We keep you entertained, and the ride goes fast. The bus stops and returns to all 3 shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic. For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234. Please make out check or money order to Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475. Hope to see you on the trip. Wishing everyone good health, and peaceful year. To all our Jewish friends of the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, a happy and healthy New Year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Schwartz

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church 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, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Today, Saturday, October 8 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., the Building Fund Ministry is sponsoring a Gospel Explosion featuring Floyd Reid and the Gospel Inspirational Singers of New Castle, Delaware, along with other entertainment at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Donation: Adults: $50, children: $25, ages 6-17. Dinner is included in the donation. For tickets or additional information, call 646-418-7102, 347-290-3081 or the church at 718-320-3774. Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center is pleased to announce that their Second Community Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Manor. Tickets are $75. The distinguished honorees are Colville Ivor Bascomb, President of the North Bronx Youth Sports Association; Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Pastor of Community Protestant Church; Milagrina Nazar, Educator, Co-op City Daycare Center (now closed); Dr. Anderson Torres, CEO of R.A.I.N., Inc and a representative from the legal field. For tickets or additional information, call 917-734-5935, 917-620-2859 or the church at 718-320-3774. The Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, October 30 at the 11:00 a.m. service. We invite all to attend. Save the Date!!! On March 12 to 20, 2018, the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Join us and worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb. All where Jesus walked!! For additional information, call 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

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! I read where Will Durant said, “The mind is formed by what it takes in.” Research shows that what we see can stay in our minds for a long time and influence our behavior. It has a “clingy effect,” sticking to us like that stubborn fat we find so hard to lose. Let’s look at Scripture for encouragement. Phillipians 4:4-9 says: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Church of God’s Children Bishops Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the congregation invite you to worship and to learn God’s Word for a new you in your life. Make today the decision for Christ and let it be the first day of your new life. You may visit us and we hope you’ll stay, however, please visit and become a member at any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. The sheep know their Pastor’s voice. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic), 718-790-9120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets every Monday & Wednesday. Schedule: Monday study/prayer: 9:30-11:30 a.m., with Min. Steve. Wed. Prayer, 78:30 p.m. with Rev. Melinda Medina-Reyes. Sunday Worship in Spanish at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship in English at 1:15 p.m. 12-Step Fellowship Program every Wednesday, 7 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser Loop. (Matthew 5:30 NIV – “And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.) – Strict Discipline: Jesus did not say that everyone must cut off their right hand, but that “if your right hand causes you to sin” in your walk with Him, then it is better to “cut it off.” There are many things that are perfectly legitimate, but if you are going to concentrate on God you cannot do them. Your right hand is one of the best things you have, but Jesus says that if it hinders you in following His precepts, then “cut it off.” The principle thought here is the strictest discipline or lesson that ever hit humankind. When God changes you through Regeneration, giving you new life through spiritual rebirth, your life initially has the characteristic of being maimed. There are things that you dare not do—things that would be sin for you, and would be recognized as sin by those who really know you. But the unspiritual people around you will say, “What’s so wrong with doing that?” “How absurd you are!” There has never yet been a saint who has not lived a maimed life initially. Yet it is better to enter into life maimed but lovely in God’s sight than to appear lovely to man’s eyes, but lame to God’s. At first, Jesus Christ through His spirit has to restrain you from doing a great many things that may be perfectly right for everyone else, but not right for you. Yet, see that you don’t use your restrictions to criticize someone else. The Christian life has a maimed life initially, but in verse 48 Jesus gave us the picture of a perfectly well rounded life—“You shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Amen. Be blessed. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

New York City Speed Limit The speed limit in New York City is unless otherwise posted.

25 MPH

SCHOOL IS OPEN! PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY!!

CCPD Safety report

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Children should never enter anyone’s house or apartment for any reason. All treats should be received at the door. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult or older child. Make sure an adult is aware of the route children intend to follow. Treats received should be checked by an adult before being eaten. Discard any nonpackaged candy or any candy with a torn wrapper. On Thursday, October 27, a Halloween Costume and Movie Party will take place in the Dreiser Auditoriums from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. This party is recommended for kids of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. the Haunted House will take place in Bartow Community Center, room 28. The Haunted House is recommended for children ages 512 accompanied by an adult. All Halloween activities are free, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and offer a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. The Public Safety Department would like to wish all residents a happy and safe Halloween. Please be reminded that no personal property is to be left or stored in any of the public areas of the buildings, including hallways, stairways, compactor rooms, basements, laundry rooms, etc. This includes bicycles, carriages, strollers, scooters, furniture, toys, etc. Leaving or storing property anywhere other than within your apartment presents a fire hazard. The cooperator may be held responsible for the removal or disposal of any property left in this manner. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Never get in a vehicle being driven by someone who has consumed alcoholic beverages. Carry cab fare in case you require a safe ride home. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 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

Public Safety Blotter September 29 - 900 Baychester Ave. One cooperator was issued a community complaint for noise. September 29 - 170 Dreiser Loop One male was arrested for Criminal Trespass. He was transported for further processing and was issued a universal summons and a community complaint. September 30 - Earhart Lane One cooperator was issued a community complaint for Criminal Mischief to Riverbay property. September 30 - 140 Asch Loop One cooperator was issued a community complaint for an unauthorized posting. September 30 - 120 Alcott Place Three males were arrested for Trespass and Unlawful possession of marijuana. They were transported for further processing and were issued universal summonses and community complaints. October 4 - 4160 Hutch. River Pkwy. E. One male was issued a community complaint for Loitering. actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. October is awareness month for AIDS, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Depression, Down Syndrome and Spina Bifida. October 10th is known as World Mental Health Day, October 13th Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and October 15th is Blind Americans’ Equality Day. This is a good opportunity to learn about these diseases and disabilities or others which may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is a good time to learn about your neighbors and celebrate your differences and similarities. Knowledge is power, the more you learn, the stronger you become.

Truman trounces Eagle Academy The Truman Mustangs football team continued its undefeated season with a 44 to 6 drubbing of the Eagle Academy for Young Men at Truman High School Field in Co-op City on Friday afternoon, September 30th. It was the first time that the football team from Eagle Academy played at Truman and right from the start it appeared that Truman gave more than they could handle. The Eagle Academy running attack was stuffed on their first possession and a botched snap on the punt gave Truman great field position on their first possession. On the second play from scrimmage for Truman, star running back Ramon Jefferson ran it in from 35 yards out for a 6 to 0 lead. On the Mustang’s second possession, Jefferson again pounded the ball behind a dominant offensive line and the lead was quickly 12 to 0. The Eagle Academy squad responded on its next possession and cut the Mustangs lead to 12 to 6 but after taking over the ball on their own 15 yard line, the Mustang’s Jefferson took a handoff on the first play and ran 85-yards for a 20 to 6 lead. Just before the end of the first half, Jefferson ran for another touchdown and Trevor Carson converted the two points for a commanding 28 to 6 lead at halftime. In the third quarter, Truman safety Imotep Cromer intercepted an Eagle Academy pass and ran it back close to the end zone. Carson took it in for the score and again scored the two-point conversion for a 36 to 6 lead. Cromer closed out the scoring with an exciting 70-yard punt return for a touchdown and Sadeeq Nathaniel converted the two-points for the final score of the game, 44 to 6. Jefferson ended the game with an astounding 229 yards gained and 4 touchdowns on just 7 carries. Truman plays James Madison High School in Brooklyn today (Sat., Oct. 8) and then returns to Co-op City for the homecoming game on October 15th against Springfield Gardens. The game will raise money for the fight against cancer and all who attend will be asked to wear a little pink and give a little green. The Mustangs are defending their 2015 Bowl Division Championship this season and in doing so have won three games by 26, 40 and 38 points respectively. A fourth game was won by forfeit.

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