Co-op City Times 10/17/15

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Vol. 50 No. 41

New power plant boiler has been delivered!

The new, 150-ton high pressure boiler for the Co-op City cogeneration plant, which has spent the last month and a half at sea was finally delivered to the plant on Co-op City Boulevard early Monday morning, October 12, a momentous occasion in the history of the development.

This piece of equipment replaces an original boiler that was installed more than 40 years ago when the plant was first built. Its expected lifespan is another 40 years, according to Riverbay’s power plant consultant, Mr. Bill May. It will produce 300,000 pounds of processed steam per hour to drive the cogeneration plant’s turbines that make electricity for the community.

“Watching the final stages of the delivery was an awesome sight to behold,” said Noel Ellison, Riverbay’s interim General Manager.

“Seeing the barge coming with those large pieces of equipment, to be

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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After a year-long trial by fire, Riverbay’s interim self-management team has made a strong case for its ability to run the $200 million housing company, with a long list of accomplishments and big plans for the immediate future. (See related

The barge carrying the new boiler and steam drum makes its way past Goose Island along the Hutchinson River on route from the Port of New Jersey to the DOT bulkhead behind Peartree.

Photo by John Hunter

Beginning on Tuesday, October 20, the Riverbay Scheduling Office will stay open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to give shareholders who work outside the community the chance to come in with their rental requests outside of normal business hours.

The Scheduling staff has agreed to adjust their hours so this service comes at no additional cost to shareholders.

The Scheduling Office is located in Room S in the Bartow Center (formerly the Window Guard office).

Management reports more than $4.6M in income & cost savings being realized through various programs Riverbay’s interim management team reported to the Board of Directors this week on three areas where significant cost savings and additional income streams are being realized, namely, the power plant’s ability to be independent of Con Ed, energy costs and water savings.

In a memo to the Board dated October 13, 2015, Riverbay interim General Manager Noel Ellison and Director of Finance Peter Merola jointly explained that as a result of the Riverbay power plant’s demonstrated ability this past summer to reduce its reliability on Con Ed’s equipment, Riverbay will most likely receive approximately $66,000 each month for the period starting November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016, based on historical

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BY JIM ROBERTS

Riverbay Scheduling Office to offer extended hours

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Board awaits HUD decision on self-management proposal

Saturday, October 17, 2015

payments, resulting in an additional income stream of $800,000 for the year.

According to the memo, Riverbay’s energy consultants, Energy Spectrum, Inc. & Great Eastern Energy, Inc., worked hard alongside other entities to push the New York Public Service Commission to establish this program whereby cogeneration facilities – such as the Co-op City cogeneration plant – charged with paying exorbitant standby costs to Con Ed, would have the opportunity to reduce those charges if they could demonstrate their equipment’s reliability to stand alone and not have to depend on Con Ed’s equipment for their production of electricity.

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article below.)

Now, the Riverbay Board of Directors, led by Board President Cleve Taylor, awaits a decision by its lenders – HUD, Wells Fargo and HCR – whether or not their proposal (Continued on page 2)

Speaking at the Open Board Meeting on Oct. 14 at Dreiser Auditorium, Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor discusses the self-management proposal that was submitted to HUD, Wells Fargo and the New York State HCR for their review.

Photo by Jim Roberts

Change of venue

Street renaming in honor of Mr. Milton Alexander

The street renaming ceremony in honor of Mr. Milton Alexander, the beloved, late founder of the Co-op City Tennis Club, scheduled for today, Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at the west intersection of Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue, has been moved indoors because of the chilly temperatures.

The ceremony will now be held in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. All are invited to celebrate the rich legacy of Mr. Alexander.

A year of accomplishments, ambitious plans for the future

legionella with no loss of life; settled As the first anniversary of self-man(Continued on page 13) agement approaches, Riverbay’s management team and its more than 1,000 employees can look back on a year of accomplishments, and forward toward a long list of ambitious projects that will continue to improve life for Co-op City’s shareholders and residents.

Interim General Manager Noel Ellison and Director of Finance Peter Merola have led Riverbay through many challenges since taking over from Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. Riverbay construction workers continue to complete at the plaza behind the Bartow Community last November. Over the past repairs Center and Administrative offices. Work is ongoing year, Riverbay has success- at all three community centers and shopping areas.

Photo by Jim Roberts fully handled an outbreak of

BY JIM ROBERTS

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Open Board Meeting

to formally adopt a permanent selfmanagement model will be approved by the bankers that hold Co-op City’s $621 million low-interest mortgage.

Following the first face-to-face meeting between Riverbay and the oversight members from the federal government, the state, city and Wells Fargo on Oct. 2 in Manhattan, Riverbay Board President and River-bay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss presented their written proposal on Oct. 6 for an “Identity of Interest” [IOI] management company that would operate Co-op City on a daily basis, but still be owned by the Riverbay Corp., eliminating the need to hire an outside management company with a projected cost saving of $1 million annually.

At this past Wednesday’s Open Board meeting held on Oct. 14 in the Dreiser Auditorium, Buss said he had spoken with the Commissioner of HCR earlier in the day. The commissioner said his agency has reviewed the proposal and that they have internal comments that he wasn’t prepared to discuss yet. The commissioner also said no one in the regional New York office of

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HUD could respond until they got clearance from Washington.

The IOI form of management is acceptable by HUD if the management company can demonstrate that it has adequate experience, insurance and other requirements set forth in HUD guidelines. New York State’s HCR has similar requirements for management of Mitchell-Lama properties by companies that are affiliated with the owner of the property, according to Buss.

The employees of the management company would be determined in negotiations with the Riverbay Board, HUD and HCR. Employees of the management company would include senior management, such as an Executive Manager and the General Manager. (Buss pointed out that when Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. was Co-op City’s managing agent, they had six employees on their payroll.)

Like any company, the proposed IOI “Riverbay Management Company” must have a board of directors. Since Riverbay would be the sole owner of the IOI, Riverbay would have the right to select 100% of the directors, except for

Re-broadcast of Wednesday’s Open Shareholders’ Meeting

The Open Shareholders’ Meeting held on Wednesday, October 14 in the Dreiser Auditorium to discuss the future direction of Co-op City will be rebroadcast on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 7-9 p.m.

Tune in and be an informed cooperator!

Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 (Cablevision subscribers).

one independent director, selected by HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo.

That one independent director would have the right to approve or veto any change in the senior management staff; to request financial and performance reports, and to compel audits of Riverbay’s finances and management’s performance, according to the proposal from Board President Taylor to HUD. “We think this is something that should give them great comfort and oversight and offer additional protection to the cooperators and allow us to move forward,” said Board President Taylor at the Oct. 14 Open Board Meeting.

According to Buss, HUD and HCR already have this right, so the proposal does not create any shift in power or control. The IOI “Riverbay Management Company” would not have the right to set policy for Riverbay - that would remain the sole province of the Riverbay Board, Buss said at the Riverbay Open Board meeting on Oct. 14.

Riverbay’s proposal to HUD suggests that the Board of the IOI be limited to three people, two from Riverbay (the Board President and Treasurer) and one person selected by the regulatory agencies and Wells Fargo. This is merely a suggestion, Buss said, designed to streamline board meetings. That suggestion, and the entire proposal, is subject to the review and approval of the Riverbay Board. The

Riverbay Board can reject the proposal or they can modify it in any way they wish, for example, they could require that all 15 members of the Riverbay Board are also members of the IOI “Riverbay Management Company” Board, according to Buss.

At the Open Board Meeting on Oct. 14, former Riverbay Board President Othelia Jones said that the proposed changes in Taylor’s letter to HUD will require a twothirds vote by shareholders to amend the Riverbay by-laws.

According to Buss, the proposed management of Riverbay by a management company owned by Riverbay does not require, nor is it dependent upon, a by-law amendment. If the shareholders and Board do not support amendment of the corporation’s by-laws, that portion of the proposal can, and should be deleted, he stated.

Buss stated that Article VIII of the Riverbay by-laws provides that no amendment to the Riverbay by-laws can be made unless it is either adopted by the shareholders, or two-thirds of the Board votes in favor of such an amendment after a determination by the Board that the amendment is “in harmony” with existing by-laws and that it does not repeal any existing by-law adopted by the shareholders. In the latter case, the shareholders have the right to reject the amendment, Buss said. HCR must approve any by-law changes.

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Combing Co-op City

Anthony J. Dixon – Author and Songwriter and Neighbor

Co-op City is home to a great number of talented folks in every conceivable genre. Among them is author, lyricist, musician and composer Anthony J. Dixon.

Recently, I sat down with “Tony,” following a preview of his electric and eclectic musical titled, Futurology the Musical, the story of a young woman grappling with life’s vicissitudes and trying to make the right decisions (with a little help from three space angels) that can change her life forever.

This limited production with music and lyrics by Anthony J. Dixon, produced by Paper to Pen Production, LLC, was staged at the famed Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) in Manhattan and received highly complementary comments.

“I enjoyed the play very much, especially ‘Gravy Train,’ he was funny; I liked the music also,” said Tyler F. Watson, 16.

Another theatre goer said: “I enjoyed it; I could see it again. The music and costumes are awesome.”

All the songs (except one) in this twoact musical were written by Dixon.

When asked him how he became a lyricist, he said that he was “untrained,” but it was something that always came easy for him, even as a youngster, visiting his grandparents in Co-op City, he was rhyming and writing songs. In fact, he said that he thought everyone could do it.

The idea for Futurology actually came

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

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

Annual Friends & Family Day

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

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

Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.

Breast Cancer Walk at Orchard Beach tomorrow

The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held at Orchard Beach tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 18. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Walk starts at 10 a.m.

This year’s walk will feature a Survivors’ Village instead of the customary Survivors’ Tent, where free makeovers, yoga classes and treats will be provided. AQUAhydrate, one of the walk’s in-kind donors, will provide bottles of water to all walkers. Show your pride, wear something “pink and crazy” and come out to Orchard Beach tomorrow.

Halloween Costume Party & Haunted House

The annual Riverbay Fund Halloween Costume Party/Movie will be held on Thursday, October 29, 5-8 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Get your costumes ready and plan to attend. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The always-popular Riverbay Fund Haunted House will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31, respectively, 4-8 p.m. in Room 28 in the Bartow Community Center. If you love a good scare, we’ll see you there!

FRONT PA G E

about while Dixon was riding the NYC subway and overheard three young ladies discussing their lives and relationships.

“They were so negative about them-

Anthony J. Dixon

selves and life, as if it were normal,” he said, adding, “I thought to myself, there has got to be a better way to reach young ladies and tell them ‘you are beautiful’.

To the young boys and men, I want to say, keep pursuing your dreams even with all the ups and downs. I wanted to tell their stories, but from a different and more positive perspective.”

According to Dixon, social media, reality TV and the like, can greatly dis-

tract our youth who follow them causing them to miss their true potentials.

“They forget to take it for what it is...” said Dixon. “We should stay true to ourselves and our loved ones.”

Futurology does have an element of morality to it, however, it is thought-provoking, a great musical entertainment, well casted and performed by a troupe of very talented young actors and actresses who we will certainly continue to hear about in the future.

Initially, and for a period of time, Dixon said that he would invite young ladies to his home where he and Sandra Barnes, co-author, could interview them until he and Barnes got the story right. He said that it was Barnes who gave the story its unique sci-fi theme. These sessions also led to the penning of more than fifteen songs by Dixon, each one telling a deliberate life-tory, from curtain up to curtain down, including a rousing hallelujah, praise song, and “Fight for My People,” which visibly moved the audience.

As far as his future goes, Dixon said that he looks forward to bringing his musical home to Co-op City. “Casts change as they typically do and I would like to do the show here and have an open call,” he said. “There really is a lot of true talent here in Co-op City.”

Dixon said that he hopes to work with Riverbay and others in regional theatre to possibly get a production run here in the community because for him, Futurology the Musical is his future!

Route includes parts of Co-op City

21st Annual Tour de Bronx takes place next Sunday The 21st Annual Tour de Bronx, the largest free cycling event in New York State, will take place next Sunday, October 25, and will include parts of Co-op City on its 40-mile route. The event is expected to attract roughly 6,000 riders.

Presented by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., and Transportation Alternatives, the annual Tour de Bronx is sponsored by the Bronx Tourism Council and promotes bicycling and pedestrian environmentallyfriendly methods of travel, while providing an opportunity for Bronxites and visitors to enjoy a number of interesting sites throughout the borough.

Bike enthusiasts can choose either a 25-mile or a 40-mile route, both of which start at the Bronx County Building on the Grand Concourse and 161st Street.

The 25-mile route is a leisurely ride open to all age groups and skill level, and is a great way to see the Bronx.

This path takes riders through the Bronx Greenway bike paths, parklands, shoreline and other areas. Riders are escorted by marshals and New York City Police Department (NYPD) escorts.

The 40-mile route is a more fastpaced ride recommended for more experienced bikers who are comfortable riding in traffic. There are no safety calls on this route and children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It takes riders through Pelham Bay Park, City Island, Co-op City and the grounds of SUNY Maritime College.

According to Co-op City resident Stephanie Clarke, a member of Trans-

portation Alternatives, as was the case last year, riders will come up the Hutchinson River Greenway ramp to Bartow Avenue and make a right onto Co-op City Boulevard before exiting the neighborhood on Peartree Avenue. Stronger riders will begin to arrive in the Co-op City community around noon, with others trickling in throughout the afternoon.

“Tour de Bronx is a great event for people of all ages, especially for visitors to our vibrant borough,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. “It gives everyone an opportunity to explore historical sites, see beautiful waterfronts, and ride through our amazing local neighborhoods. Once again, we are welcoming riders from across the region and around the globe to see the (Continued on page 30)

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Boiler

picked up by a crane and placed on top of the largest flat-bed truck I’ve seen in my life, gave me a feeling of child-like joy. This project has been a long time in the making and I’m glad we are able to work to get it back on track, and although the residents will not feel much difference in the levels of heat and air conditioning, we will be providing those services in a modern, cost effective and efficient manner.”

For the past 3 weeks, the new boiler and an accompanying steam drum,

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ment of Transportation (DOT), erring on the side of caution, cancelled that delivery.

Last Saturday morning, October 17, the new equipment was transported by barge from the Port of New Jersey to the DOT bulkhead behind the Peartree facility where Bay Crane unloaded the boiler and steam drum from the barge onto a trailer on Saturday morning.

On Monday, October 12, shortly after midnight, Bay Crane, with the assistance of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Co-op City’s own Public Safety Department, transported the boiler and steam drum from the DOT bulkhead to the power plant along Co-op City Boulevard which had to be shut down to traffic.

This trip took about 1¼ hours because the trailer had to travel at a steady pace of 2-3 miles per hour.

On Monday morning, Bay Crane set up mats and stools in the yard of the power plant to facilitate offloading the boiler and steam drum from the trailer to Bay Crane unloads the boiler and steam drum from the barge the location in the yard onto the trailer for transport to the co-gen plant.

Bay Crane Photo where they will remain until Boilermatic is both of which were custom manufacready to install them. tured for Co-op City by Victory Preparation for the installation of Energy at its plant in Oklahoma, have the boiler began last week with been sitting on a barge at the Port of Boilermatic removing electrical and New Jersey. The original delivery was water piping that is currently in the scheduled to take place the weekend way of the boiler’s path into the power prior, Sunday, October 4 into Monday, plant.

October 5, however, because of the Other work that has to be completed impending arrival of Hurricane over the next 3 months will include not Joaquim, the New York City Departonly clearing a path to get the

Building 25 Association

Hi, neighbors of Building 25. As stated in previous articles, I would like our weekly news articles to reflect safety, peace of mind for all of us. This week, I will add also your community involvement.

This week’s discussion is regarding the new proposed 400,000 square foot Shopping Center Mall development that will be named Baychester Square/Gun Hill Square, to be built on the former golf driving range on East Gun Hill Road. If you have not already heard, the City of New York has partnered with EDC (NYC Economic Development Corporation) and MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) and has already selected a developer for the project. The developer is seeking approval from our local elected officials to increase the zoning of the project site.

We all know the nightmare the traffic congestion imposed on our community since the new Mall at Bay Plaza was developed, especially during holiday season. The new Baychester Square/Gun Hill Square Mall will bring additional traffic congestion, with traffic coming into our neighborhood from north and south areas of our community, from nearby highways and diverting traffic through our local streets.

Let the local elected officials that we put in office hear our voices by signing the petition located in the lobby of our building that we do not need another

shopping mall in our community. Let them know they need to concentrate on what we do need in our community, which is, a Metro North station up and running in Co-op City. There will be further discussions during this month’s building association meeting. Please bring your suggestions, questions and concerns and we will try our best to address them.

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

This month’s meeting will be held on October 20, at 7:30 p.m. Look for postings near elevators. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address any or all members of Building 25 Association.

For those of you who have not paid your annual dues, please do so. The funds are used towards, and not limited to, our Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama annual dues, upgrading our lobby appearance, refreshments and door prizes at our monthly meetings, supplies, future building functions and holiday decorations. I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting this month.

I will close with the following quote: “Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.” —Leonard da Vinci.

—Wanda Bailey

The barge arrives at the DOT bulkhead on Saturday morning.

boiler inside the cogen plant, but also setting up temporary rigging and shoring up the smoke stack, as well as removal of existing support beams, and demolition of existing foundation to support the boiler in the space where it will be housed within the plant.

To actually move the boiler into the plant, a rail system will be built that the boiler can be slid along to its final location.

In addition, over the course of the next 4 weeks, 12 truckloads with ancillary equipment are expected to be delivered to the cogeneration plant with the other components necessary to set up and install the boiler and steam drum. These include fuel oil and natural gas trains, the burner assembly, duct work to connect to the existing stack, as well as the forced draft fan and other control items.

“I would like to thank our Public

Safety Department for the assistance with moving this boiler and making the operation a success,” said Brian Reardon, Director of the cogeneration plant.

According to Mr. May, the new boiler is much more environmentally friendly than the 40 year old boiler it replaces in that it is much more efficient and reduces emissions significantly in compliance with more stringent state regulations that were implemented in 2011 and 2012.

“This project is important to Co-op City to replace antiquated equipment, to provide redundant source of thermal and electrical energy for the community and to improve our environmental footprint,” said May. The construction period for the new high pressure boiler is approximately 14 months and it should be up and running by the winter of 2016-2017.

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It’s Happening in Co-op City Seniors celebrate September birthday brunch JASA Senior Services held a birthday brunch in the Bartow Center recently which was attended by dozens of seniors who turned out for the celebration. DJ James not only had the dance floor packed, but he worked the crowd and made sure everyone had a fabulous time. The attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch, birthday cake, raffles and had loads of fun before going about their afternoon. —Photos by Rozaan Boone

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Letters to the Editor

Black lives do matter

To the Editor: In a letter to the Co-op City Times (9/26/15) David Hammer attempts to refute my contention that he (Hammer) in a previous letter “had suggested AfricanAmericans who are subjects of police brutality are responsible for their treatment.” His most recent letter only reinforces my charge.

Let’s examine the three examples he gave answering my charge.

“The Eleanor Bumper case involved police under attack by a woman wielding a knife. “ Eleanor Bumpers, a 67 year old emotionally disturbed and physically sick Black woman was behind on her rent and the city authorities could have offered emergency rent aid, they could have provided psychiatric and medical aid. Instead, they ordered her eviction. A platoon of White armed NYPD

officers broke down her door and an officer with a 12 gauge gun disarmed her by blowing her arm off, reloaded and shot her dead.

The officer was acquitted.

“Michael Brown involved assault on a police officer.”

Michael Brown, an unarmed Black 18 year old was 150 feet away from the White officer who shot him.

The officer was acquitted.

“George Zimmerman, the man who shot Trevon Martin, was a non-uniformed volunteer in a local neighborhood watch.”

On February 26, 2015, Zimmerman stalked and tackled an unarmed Martin, half Zimmerman’s size, to the ground and shot him dead.

Zimmerman was acquitted.

Hammer writes further, “as in the cases of [murdered unarmed] Sean Bell

and Eric Garner jurors found the officers not to be culpable.”

What defense was offered for the killings in all these cases? Although the victims: men, women, seniors, mentally sick, teenagers or youngsters were unarmed, wounded, handcuffed, or even running away, the shooters all claimed they had been AFRAID FOR THEIR LIVES, implying super human power to their victims.

This stereotype has been imbedded in our nation’s psyche since the first Black was dragged here from Africa in chains.

We seldom hear of Whites being gunned down in similar circumstances. Imagine if the victims in the above cases had been White. How would our media, our public or our justice system handle it?

Yes, Black lives do matter.

—Bernard Cylich

summer’s performance (from June 15th through September 15) show that Riverbay was able to generate a minimum of 12.6 MW for this program,” it was stated in the memo.

Based on estimates of historical costs, Riverbay may be credited with approximately $800,000 for the 12month period, it was reported to the Board.

Riverbay currently pays $2.6M in standby charges to Con Ed to ensure redundancy which helps to safeguard shareholders’ homes from a total loss of power, in that, should any part of the power plant equipment experience failure, Riverbay automatically switches over to the Con Ed grid and continues to power its operation.

The second area discussed is energy (electricity and fuel) costs, which has resulted in cost savings for 2 reasons – the significantly lower cost for fuel so far this year compared to last year, and also Riverbay’s energy management company utilizing a practice known as “hedging,” which allows them discretion to lock in prices, or to buy in advance, at fixed cost. For the 6-month period from April through September of this year, the corporation has spent $5.9 million in energy cost versus $9M during this same period last year when prices were much higher, for a savings of $3.1M. “Our energy management company had recommended to be a bit more aggressive in how they purchase our fuel,” the two managers wrote to the Board. “They predicted declining prices and therefore hedged less of our needs and bought more on the ‘cash’ market each day…Allowing our energy management company to exercise more

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once, clusters of buildings are being enrolled as money becomes available.

“A couple of years ago, we had signed up all the townhouses and six high rise buildings, and have reduced costs by $908,000 per year,” it was explained in the memo to the Board.

With the savings that have been realized from the Con Ed program and lower energy costs, two more clusters of high rise buildings will be enrolled and it is estimated that this initiative will result in additional savings of $557,000 annually.

“Once these new buildings are enrolled, our total savings per year will be $1,465,000,” the interim managers reported to the Board this week.

Interim General Manager Ellison expressed his gratitude to the Riverbay staff who have worked diligently to enable the corporation to realize these additional income and cost savings, and keep the corporation moving in a positive direction.

“I am grateful for the efforts of our finance department and Peter Merola for reaching out to our energy experts who monitor the activities in the market and were able to develop a strategy that has resulted in a big win for us,” Ellison said. “This, combined with the efforts of our power plant personnel to meet certain milestones, have all benefitted in our ability to pay off our water and sewer charges. All toll, this collective and wholistic approach to handling these financial issues are indicative of a clear vision to enhance our financial viability as a corporation and to provide services in the most cost effective manner that results in savings for our shareholders.”

Interim Mgt. Report

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.

discretion and accept a bit more risk than in the past has contributed to this very positive performance.”

Earlier this week, Merola told the Co-op City Times: “We are hoping that low energy prices continue through this winter and our energy management company strategy continues to reduce our expenses, and we will have added funds available to sign up additional buildings with the MCP program.”

Riverbay’s water consultant, American Utility, has been doing the required work over the past several years to prepare and enroll Riverbay in the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Multifamily Conservation Program (MCP), which bills for water on a flat rate, rather than on estimated usage.

In order to qualify for MCP, which is intended for densely populated housing, buildings must first show that they are not wasting water, i.e., at least 70% of the toilets must be low flow, and showerheads and faucets must use 2.5 gallons per minute or less, as well as repairing any leaks.

“You will recall that this is where instead of paying for water and sewer charges based on actual usage, invoiced every quarter, you can apply for MCP and, if approved, pay a fixed cost based on the number of apartments,” stated the memo. “The problem with MCP is that the water and sewer charges must be paid one year in advance.”

In Co-op City, that amounts to approximately $15.4M, which the corporation does not have readily available in cash. Therefore, instead of signing up the entire development at

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Halloween Safety Tips

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 Trick or Treaters. 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 in 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. Make-up 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 even though there is no school the next day. 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.

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 non-packaged candy or any candy with a torn wrapper.

On Thursday, October 29, a Halloween Costume and Movie Party will take place in the Dreiser Auditoriums from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This party is recommended for kids of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 5 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., the Haunted House will take place in Bartow Community Center, Room 28. The Haunted House is recommended for children ages 5-12 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

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3024, Architectural Services for Local Law 11-98 Cycle 8: Provide Architectural Services for inspections to the High-Rise building facades.

Pre-Bid: October 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: October 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding is not required. Insurance is required.

Contract 3027 Emergency Plumbing Repairs as needed: Provide emergency plumbing repairs on an as needed basis.

Pre-Bid: October 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: October 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding is not required. Insurance is required.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to: Open to 153 Union Members from October 9, 2015 to October 15, 2015

Open to All applicants from October 16, 2015 to October 22, 2015

Job Reference #: 15-57 Accounts Receivable Senior Bookkeeper Finance Department The Human Resources Department must receive request for transfer/promotion by 10.22.15. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer form and résumé in person to the Human Resources Department.

Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating the daily functions of the accounts receivable area as related to all matters pertaining to residential and commercial tenants. Candidate will be responsible for assisting the rent bookkeepers in resolving outstanding issues regarding cooperator inquiries and/or arrears. Candidate will be responsible for coordinating with rent bookkeepers in set-up of rotating monthly AR window coverage. Selected person will maintain residential receivable accounts by posting payments, and generating daily deposit tickets for direct payments in Yardi system. Applicant will maintain and update status of cooperators who are in arrears to determine when to begin legal action. Candidate will review information presented on 3-day demand notices to ensure that the information therein is valid. Selected person will respond to cooperator inquiries as it relates to their account status (i.e. balances, late fees, community complaints, parking fees, surcharges, deposits of daily bank receipts).

Candidate will need to respond to inquiries from outside agencies (i.e. HRA) as it pertains to cooperator accounts. He/she will be responsible for answering departmental calls, taking of messages and responding to emails as necessary. Selected candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.

• Maintaining residential receivable accounts by posting payments, generating daily deposit tickets in Yardi system for direct payments.

• Maintain and update status of cooperators who are in arrears to determine when to begin legal action or to ensure adherence to court stipulated payment schedule.

• Review information presented on 3-Day Demand Notice to ensure that the information therein is valid.

• Respond to cooperator inquiries as it relates to the status of their accounts (i.e. balances, late fees, community complaints, parking fees, surcharges, deposits of

daily bank receipts).

• Respond to outside agency requests pertaining to shareholder accounts.

• General administrative support.

• Other projects as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus; 3 – 5 years previous accounting/bookkeeping experience; Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills; Knowledge of Yardi system is a plus; Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Knowledge of basic accounting principles; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Arithmetic Test, Problem Solving Test, Accounting Vocabulary Test, Bookkeeping Principles Test, Drug Screening Test, Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

New Job Posting: Open to All applicant

Job Reference #: 15-46 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Restoration Department Painter/Plasterer Riverbay Corporation is seeking qualified plasterers and painters to work within the community’s high rise buildings, townhouses & community centers. He/she will be working in vacant and occupied apartment units conducting restoration work by performing several duties, such as scraping, plastering, priming, painting, spackling, block work and popcorn ceilings along with general maintenance in assigned areas. Selected candidates will be responsible for work minimum of 350 square feet of plastering or 35 walls of painting per work day.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

• Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

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

8 According to the most recent community statistics, Co-op City’s racial composition is as follows: Blacks 53% Hispanics 22 % - White 14% - Other 11%.

Frederick Douglas reminds us that “without struggle there is not progress; for power concedes nothing without demand; it never did and never will.”

Getting approval to utilize the former Bingo Hall as a Youth & Community Enrichment Center has been a struggle for many since 2012. Prior to moving to Co-op City 15 years ago, I developed many community programs that brought about positive changes in the community.

In the state of North Carolina, under my leadership, the first program for infants & toddlers with physical and mental disabilities was started. It was an AfricanAmerican male Board member who eventually caused the demise of funding for the program. The school founded by African-American women, eventually had to close and sell the property.

The story of Shelly School Child Development Center will be documented for historic purposes.

My passion to serve can only be surpassed by my love for all people everywhere, especially survivors of the Middle Passage, my ancestors, who endured centuries of humiliation and deprivation. In spite of it all, they “made a way out of no way.” My crown has been paid for.

The Largest Middle Income Co-op in the World One would think that by this time, 2015, a “state of the art” community center in Co-op City would be up and running, creating and developing future leaders and entrepreneurs.

However, what I have observed and experienced in my 15 years are two major scandals that has landed one

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elected official in jail and another silenced without honor. It’s Co-op City’s clubs and organizations that have stepped up to the plate.

I observed and participated in the struggle to get a Teen Center started in Section 5, the only one standing. The most disheartening experience was observing a few AfricanAmerican elders protesting against their OWN ethnic groups (AfricanAmerican & Hispanic/Latinos youth) having space in one of the buildings in Section 5. I recall vividly commenting that “our kids are not ANIMALS!” The center eventually found a home in the shopping center. I am an Elder Africancentered social worker and understand “post traumatic slavery syndrome” and the role history and the present day “undoing racism initiatives” play across the country as it relates to communities of color in particular.

Most recently, a petition was circulated at 920 Baychester Avenue and a call was received asking that the Riverbay Fund cancel plans to have an “Enrichment Center” in their building that would involve teenagers. This site has been identified as a smaller site for the Riverbay Fund to lease, as well as wait approval for the former “Bingo Hall” by staff at HUD. The teens and protesting elders are predominantly

African-American.

As Italian-Americans celebrated Columbus Day and pride in their culture, one wonders how are their teens? What services are provided in communities where they are in the majority?

One wonders if other communities are experiencing what appears to be a “disconnect” between the generations? It has been documented that Asian-Americans have the highest achievement than any other group in the United States including Whites, which says a lot.

Concede To HUD – Give Up The Former Bingo Hall A majority of powerful AfricanAmerican male Board members have decided that after 3 rejections, we should give up. The “maker” of the resolution was not impressed with my analogy that we, as African people, had to WAIT for over 240 years for slavery to end, etc.

(Sankofa). His concern was the location and public safety challenges that he is not convinced we can handle.

Also, a Hispanic restaurant that management leased next door (former Chinese Buffet) will sell food and alcoholic beverages. Therefore, a Youth and Community Center would not be appropriate.

My argument is that HUD may not be interested at this time due to the Board NOT having an approved General Manager/Management Firm. We have an advocate in Washington, DC. Also, MSI has not been officially terminated.

Are we losing money that would make a difference? NO! That has been documented. The Board allocated $50,000 when the new Board majority approved the site for the Riverbay Fund.

Was the money spent wisely? I SAY YES! At any time, I will share every written document that was developed. We did

not present HUD with a “flip chart.” Also, a power point presentation is available.

A special thanks to cooperators who shared awesome resumes. There is TALENT in all age-groups in Co-op City!

Funding? If you think New Yorkers are broke, pay attention to funds raised by political candidates. Also, many cooperators are NOT financially deprived. Some may be waiting for a “reason” to give.

Nevertheless, if HUD staff decides during the next 6 months that Co-op City’s request for a Youth and Community Center space does not warrant a “wavier,” the advocacy is over for the former Bingo Hall - 10,000 square feet!

In my opinion, it is expected that as a minority community, our advocacy should be that of “consumerism.”

Management has hired KZA Realty as consultants that is assisting with all commercial spaces.

In the meantime, we are reaching out to not-for-profits who may be interested in working in partnership with us. We will resubmit!

Thanks, cooperators, especially supportive elders.

Dr. Asa G. Hillard, III, reminds us that “we cannot and we do not expect anyone else to commit to our (youth) development as their priority.”

The Enemy Called Average “I ask not for divine providence for more riches but for more wisdom for which to accept and use wisely the gifts I received at birth in the form of the power to control and direct my mind to whatever ends I desire.” “Choice, not chance, determines destiny.” —June O’Conner, Founder, The Garvey School.

Contact: Evelyn M. Turner at: eturner @riverbayboard.com or 917-324-1033, or 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, 10475.

Stop MS! I'm looking for anyone interested in helping find a cure to multiple sclerosis!

On Feb. 28th, the National MS Society will be holding a fundraiser event, the Climb to the Top 2016! It’s a climb of 66 floors of stairs to the top of Rockefeller Center. I would love to put together a Bldg. 33 team. I have actually completed the event twice. So, if you are interested in this event, contact us and help with putting an end to MS. Building Association Dues: We have started collecting building dues, we will be in the lobby on Thursday and Friday evenings. So please make sure you stop and see us. EVERY UNIT that pays their building dues will be entered into a raffle for a gift card.

Building association dues are $8/yr. for each apartment.

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

Football Sunday Week 6!

Come on down and hang out, watch the game, tell us what you think about your favorite teams. If you don't "know"

football, come down and learn. We'll be glad to teach you... or if it’s just not your thing, tell someone you know about us.

Residents from other buildings are welcome, so, if you are reading this and would like to join us, come on by; we would love to have you.

Sunday, Oct. 18th, doors opening up at 12:30 p.m. in our association room.

Upcoming meetings Building meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 7 p.m. in association room.

Bingo!

On Thursday, Oct. 29th from 7 p.m.9 p.m., come down and play some Bingo; try your luck! All are welcome to play. So, come on and play, don't be shy.

Bus trip to Mohegan Sun We are putting the final details of a

bus trip to Mohegan Sun together. We are planning it for Saturday, November 7th. Stay tune for more details to come.

Thanksgiving Food Drive: First, I'd like to thank everyone who donated to the food drive last year. We were able to donate over 200 lbs. to P.O.T.S. in the Bronx. We will be starting up the food drive again this year within a week or so.

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

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

—Tobias Garcia

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive next week in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be held Saturday, October 24, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10 a.m. till 4 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 is that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional

method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID 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

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

Building 33 Association

Blood Bank Coming October 24th Please Donate, Blood is Urgently Needed

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Disputes of Interpretation of Co-op City Events

In a recent letter (10/3/15) Mr. Charles Rosen, the former leader of the rentincrease strike and former Executive Director of the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club, disputes my interpretations of some events in Co-op City’s history. One of our disagreements concerns racial discrimination and apartment-sales policies in our community’s early years. The letter contains little documentation. A look at the actual record of that time is useful.

The first paragraph of the letter states: “United Housing Foundation. . .was the developer of most moderate income housing. The work was done by union members. Those unions were, unfortunately, also institutions of racism. . . father-son institutions, denying membership to workers of color.”

UHF, the sponsor of Co-op City, was a coalition of citywide unions led by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, a union that – even a century ago — was integrated. UHF required Co-op City to be built entirely by union labor. Indeed, in the early 1960s, the exclusionary practices, the “father-son institutions,” in construction unions were being dismantled, contributing to the “gains made by people of color in many of the construction trades during the 1960s and 1970s” (Co-op City was being built between 1965-1971), as noted in "Building Barriers Discrimination in New York City's Construction Trades,” a 1993 report released by the New York City Commission on Human Rights.

My own experience provides an example. The son of a garment worker, I was able to become an electrician, along with more than 300 minority candidates, when, in 1962, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3, ended its “father and son” apprenticeship policy.

The process of integration in unions is

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint Treasurer

ongoing. In 2008, AFLCIO president Richard Trumka laun-ched a campaign to combat racial discrimination in the labor movement.

Trumka acknowledged the harm that discrimination inflicts not only on its victims, but on unionism itself. Today, minority workers make up the largest influx of members into unions. Blacks, Latinos, women, and others are among the strongest defenders of organized labor at a time of serious union-busting activity.

Rochdale First Integrated Cooperative The writer asserts, in paragraph 3, that “Rochdale, [the UHF’s] white enclave in the predominately black Jamaica, Queens, community they demolished to construct — their alleged stab at integration—failed miserably.”

In fact, “Rochdale was built on property of the former site of Jamaica Racetrack” (Wikipedia), and not a single home was demolished to build it. In December 2013, Rochdale residents celebrated the 50th anniversary of “the first integrated housing cooperative in the world.”

“White enclave… failed miserably.”

Really?

In the 4th paragraph the writer asserts: “In Co-op City the Urban League threatened to sue UHF for discrimination — 10% of apartments were then set aside. . .

Sections 1-4 had already been built, so 1,537 Section 5 apartments were their

destination.”

However, even before the first building went up and long before the first cooperators moved into Sections 1–4 (in December 1968), the New York Times noted that “13% of the initial 5,000 applicants were minority families” (4/30/1967). Those numbers resulted from efforts by a Bronx community and civil rights organization, Citizens Concerned about Co-op City; input of the Urban League’s Open Housing Center; and a UHF ad campaign in the AfricanAmerican and Spanish press.

Writer Contradicts Himself The letter writer refers, in paragraph 5, to Co-op City’s rent strike, in 1975–76: “Our slogan was to fight for an integrated, moderate income community...To accomplish that, we had to first overthrow Jacob Potofsky” and the UHF, the organization Potofsky led.

An examination of some of his remarks after the strike disputes that.

One month after the rent strike ended and the state’s Housing Finance Agency seated the strike committee as the first interim resident Board of Directors (the UHF-sponsored Board had resigned when the rent strike began, in June 1975), Rosen declared categorically that “the existing residency was already integrated” (Co-op City Times 8/21/76).

And in a New York Times article (9/11/76), he is quoted as saying that “the existing residency was already integrated” and he “estimated that up to 30% of Co-op’s families were nonwhite.”

Reverse Quota Program

By July 1976, he discovered that nine out of ten applicants for apartments were non-white families. To maintain the existing ratio of 30% minorities to 70% white residents, the Riverbay Board, of which Rosen was president, passed Resolution

#131, on August 18, 1976. The measure was characterized as a “racial stabilization program” (NY Times, 9/11/76). The resolution established a new order of priorities in apartment sales circumventing DHCR required waiting list as follows: 1 - internal transfers 2 - family members of residents 3 - recommendations by residents 4 - external applicants It violated state regulations and was actually a reverse quota program. In order to maintain the “racial stabilization program,” the 9 non-white applicants out of the 10 then current on the waiting list would have to wait until 20 white applicants were accepted. No wonder the Urban League’s Open Housing Center accused that Board of “blatant discrimination practices” (NY Times, 9/11/1976).

Later, the resolution was quietly shelved.

The struggle against discrimination in housing – and in general – continues to challenge all Americans. The history of Co-op City and other UHF housing developments represents a significant step—forward, not backward—in the ongoing drive for racial justice.

(On October 5, 2006 Charles Rosen, Executive Director of the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to felony charges of grand larceny and forgery and obstruction of government administration.

(One charge - “Rosen improperly obtained from Gloria Wise more than $290,000” - meant for children, predominantly minorities and seniors, instead went - “for the personal use of the executives [and himself], all untaxed and much of it stolen from the public, on top of their generous salaries.” –NYC DOI 9/2006.)

(This viewpoint represents my opinions and does not express the views of the Riverbay Corporation and/or the Co-op City Times.)

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This Management Plan Might Not Be Approved

Dogs There have been too many complaints about people not picking up after their dogs. "This place looks like a ghetto. People are letting their dogs mess up all over the place. And, they don't clean up after them," are common complaints here. Questions: Are we going to let our community go down?

Of course not. Are we going to follow the law and keep our grounds clean?

Absolutely yes. Therefore, owners can start out by developing good habits of always cleaning up behind their dogs, if they're physically able to do so. Lots of stores sell small doggie bags and other items to make this task easy. So, please, let's do our best to set a good example for everyone and let's keep this community clean. Thank you.

Close HUD, HCR, and Wells Fargo will probably disregard that management proposal from last week's paper and issue a final order for a management company to work here. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message 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, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

It would be great if we could save $1.5 million a year and have a true self-management plan here. But, as you'll see, the stakes are too high for HUD, HCR, and Wells Fargo to approve this plan.

Going to the Top It's amazing how we received a guarantee from HUD on our $621.5 million mortgage. In other words, HUD had never backed a loan of this size for any housing cooperative development. But, on November 28, 2012, an announcement was made from Washington, D.C. that HUD made a "$621 million deal to refinance a previous mortgage at Co-op City … The new mortgage is backed by the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) General Insurance and Special Risk Insurance (GI/SRI) Fund."

Now, let's look at what really happened here. Do you think that a loan for a property in the Bronx would ever get this type of attention? From Washington, D.C.? Never. But, our loan was different. In fact, the person that made the above announcement was the former secretary at HUD, Shaun Donovan. On December 13, 2008, President-elect Barack Obama selected him for this position.

The November 28, 2012 announcement continued: "The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) will provide mortgage insurance and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) will provide a Guaranty for the first $70 million or 11.25 percent of the loan ($55 million and $15 million coverage of the loan, respectively.)"

As you can see, there is a lot of money at risk here. And, this loan was approved by a top official in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the state and

the city jumped in on this deal, risking millions of dollars.

So, can you imagine what would happen if something were to go wrong with this loan? A default?

Think about the political fallout in D.C. and in NY. The media would be all over these agencies and this community.

And, the negative coverage would be outrageous. Therefore, these agencies must cover themselves and the tremendous loan that was issued to our community. So, their opinion is that they can do that if we bring in an outside professional management firm.

Therefore, the concept of self-management might sound good here. But, as you can see, the stakes are way too high for these agencies to approve this plan.

The Riverbay Fund A resolution was approved at our last board meeting, October 7, that will allow the Riverbay Fund to seek approval from HCR and HUD for another six months to rent the former bingo hall. Six months? No income, no listings, no advertisements, no showings, nothing.

This former bingo hall, at 10,310 square feet, has been open since 2012.

And, we could have been making some good money since that time. Therefore, my suggestion is to list this property

immediately. After negotiations, we could have a deal on the table way before six months are up. And, then, we could be bringing in at least $50 per square foot from this property.

But, in my opinion, leaving this property open and in the hands of this Riverbay Fund is a complete waste of time and money. The Riverbay Fund has no money. But, their elaborate plans previously called for cheap rent and an initial investment of well over $4 million to renovate this place. However, HUD rejected their plans – twice. Then, we found out that they blew over $30,000 of our money. And, just recently, a city official stated that funds for youth programs have already been distributed to other groups. So, the president of this Riverbay Fund is thinking about asking our cooperators to support this plan with monthly donations.

Another Area Store in Trouble?

According to several published reports, Kmart has been closing stores across the country. Since late 2014, Kmart has closed approximately 70 stores. And, reports indicate that more stores are being closed. With 2,165 stores back in 2000, Kmart made $37 billion in sales. By 2014, their sales dwindled to $12.1 billion, with 979 stores. Therefore, some analysts are worried that Kmart might disappear.

What about the Kmart in Bay Plaza?

No one can say at this point because Kmart does not publish a list of stores to be closed. But, I'm hoping that this store will stay open.

Auto Parts Store for Peartree?

It's possible that a major auto parts store might move into a space at the Peartree Mall.

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Topping Broun Place news, this week it came to our attention how important it is to share news regarding credit card scams. The caller says, “At this time, there is no trouble with your credit card, but to ensure there is no future problem, please hang up and dial….” This call is a trick, they don’t have your personal information yet, but call them back and then they would! So don’t call them back! AARP magazine of October, 2015 has a great article and notification of workshops on credit card scams, but unfortunately, those workshops are not convenient to us.

Next, it is noticed Public Safety is doing the walk tours again and alerting us of the times they are here by putting

notes in our doors. This is great and it is appreciated.

Did you see the graphic in the Daily News of Monday, October 5, 2015, Pg. 2? The article is “More N.Y.ers feel stuffed.” The background graphic on this article is clearly Co-op City. We are not and cannot be “stuffed.” We are regulated by the state as to the number of people allowed in an apartment. This reference is not “us”!

Broun Place Townhouse Association needs your support and membership.

Dues are in order for this new fiscal year.

The dues are $12 per apartment. Dues are used to support all Broun Place activities and goals determined by the members. A flyer with a tear-off and spaces for name, address, phone and email

address will be distributed. You may also enter issues and suggest guests. Please deposit in the mail slot of any Board member. Our treasurer will provide a receipt. Again, this week, there were several important meetings, Open Board Meeting and Community Planning Board. We hope to attend and report on them and hopefully you watched or attended. This weekend, join in “The Friends and Family Day Event,” and send me your comments.

Following the rain, Sunday, October 4th, I walked around picking up broken umbrellas and blown around branches and trash. If your picnic style umbrella is still open, close it and wrap it. Don’t leave your broken rain umbrella on the sidewalk. Almost every corner has a

garbage can, use it for broken umbrellas and branches, please just pick them up and follow garbage recycling rules. There are huge, conveniently placed dumpster bins and garbage cans throughout Co-op City. Put discarded appliances in a bag, toward the back or in the green bin. Old bread belongs in the green bin, not on the ground. If you witness community abuse, call Public Safety, 718-379-3050 or CSO, let your Broun Place President know.

Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful Columbus Day Weekend weather. Enjoy New York’s season of apple and pumpkin picking as autumn is in full living color. Please share your tidings and Broun Place issues with Eva or a member of our board.

—Eva Lazaar

the city’s history.

Women Keeping It Real is back. It's an inspiring, insightful, informative and often hilarious social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering each other and encouraging community awareness. A variety of issues are addressed along with mystery questions from the “Red Box.” We are always pleased to welcome new members. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the association room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

The Fantastical Side of Being series of

workshop challenges you to go Beyond Fantastic. Using your own face, hand or foot, we will create an impression of you then embellish beyond the ridiculous. All ages are welcome to these free workshops.

The workshops will be featured in an original film. Dates: October 17, (Impressions), October 24, (Designing), October 25, (Designing). The workshops will be held between 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the association room located at Building 13, 100 Casals Place. These workshops are made possible with funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’. It’s a fun filled interesting activity. You’ll want to

share with your friends.

Our next building meeting is scheduled for November 5, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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

As always, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Today: From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Mask Impressions; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Women Keeping It Real.

Rivers Run Community Garden presents THE DAFFODIL PROJECT. Join them and the students of P.S. 153 on October 23, at 10 a.m. planting over 1500 daffodils (weather permitting).

The Daffodil Project was founded in 2001 as a living memorial to September 11. With nearly FIVE MILLION free bulbs planted citywide by more than 100,000 school kids, parks and gardening groups, civic organizations, corporate volunteers and other New Yorkers, it is one of the largest volunteer efforts in

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 13 Association

Accomplishments

and financed a $7 million class-action employment lawsuit by raising carrying charges 4.5%; regained control over a dysfunctional multi-million dollar boiler replacement project; and made changes in leadership, including adding new directors of audit, procurement and human resources.

“Noel Ellison and Peter Merola took the reins over here and quietly held down the fort from November, 2014 to the present and during that time, they attained a record of performance that is undisputable and remarkable,” said Board President Cleve Taylor, speaking at an Open Board Meeting on Oct. 14 at Dreiser Auditorium.

“We’ve dealt with every single emergency here, we now have operating cash, and, working with the 27 department directors, they prepared an alternative [self] management plan based on our staff of 1,075 employees,” Taylor said.

Riverbay’s new Director of Internal Audit, Averil M. James-Bonnette, was introduced to the Co-op City community at Wednesday’s Open Board Meeting and she spoke about the importance of the role of Internal Auditor. (Riverbay has not had an internal auditor since 2010).

“You need somebody in the company who is independent because being independent means you have to be objective,” James-Bonnette said. “You have to seek what is factual.

“We need to establish a very proactive approach and anticipate problems before they happen and then we can put things in place to make us succeed and to protect our assets.

“You, as the shareholders, need to know that the corporation is running efficiently, effectively. My task is to review every single operation of the company and that won’t be done in six months or a year, it’s an ongoing process,” Ms. James-Bonnette said.

Board President Taylor emphasized that an internal auditor is tasked with assuring that the corruption and mismanagement that has harmed Riverbay in past years can be prevented by an independentminded internal auditor.

James-Bonnette told the community on Wednesday: “We need to ensure that all the things that happened in the past don’t happen again. I said to myself this corporation has something called resilience, that is, the ability to weather the storm. It has strength. The staff has been here for a very long time and I look forward to assisting them in improving the organization.”

Ellison and Merola listed many accomplishments achieved already and ambitious plans for changes that Riverbay has in the works or on the drawing board during the Oct. 14 Board meeting.

Riverbay has hired a new outside law firm to manage labor affairs and take a proactive view toward legal issues and a commercial real estate broker to consult on bringing new tenants here. A new urgent care clinic is scheduled to sign a lease soon for the last remaining space in the Bartow Center.

A new Human Resources Director has been hired and will start in early November, joining the recently hired Internal Auditor and Procurement Director in upgrading the management staff of Riverbay.

The community is effectively fully-leased with an occupancy rate of 98.4%, a five-year waiting-list of qualified new applicants and a declining moveout rate. As of Aug. 31, Riverbay has approximately $9 million in free operating cash compared to little more than $1 million just a year ago.

The Riverbay Board is exploring an option of hiring an outside operator to run the Power Plant to improve efficiencies and make the plant more costeffective for shareholders. Riverbay now has the first private police force using body cameras to help ensure the safety of both residents and Public Safety officers.

Design changes to the new lobby entrances are underway following recommendations from shareholders and work on the first lobby should be underway in three months.

Basketball courts in most sections have been upgraded, including state-of-the-art fiberglass backboards, and plans are on the drawing board for Section 4 at Bellamy Loop to have stands for spectators and an electric scoreboard for the courts there.

Upgrades are underway in the commercial shop-

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ping centers, including concrete work and painting in Dreiser, completion of concrete work in Bartow and new glass storefront windows in Einstein at the new pharmacy that will be extended to other stores.

Government officials have committed $1 million to help finance the long-needed renovations at Dreiser Auditorium.

Riverbay departments are being reorganized to improve service to shareholders. The Maintenance, Restoration and Construction departments will be combined and a “one-stop-shopping” call center is being planned so shareholders won’t get bounced from department to department when they call for assistance. Extended service hours during evenings and Saturdays are planned, starting with the Scheduling Department next week.

The new Riverbay website will be launched next month with a goal in the future to allow shareholders to pay their carrying charges and view their account balances online.

13 Other projects include pre-restoring apartments before new shareholders move in so they can see their new homes in advance; exploration of a doggie park; and beautification of the community’s waterfront properties. Painting of public spaces in Building 7 is almost complete with Building 25 next. The work is being done in-house at a significant cost savings.

During the Gallery Session at Wednesday’s Board meeting, several shareholders spoke about the changes that have happened during self-management over the past 12 months.

“This Board, and Mr. Ellison and Mr. Merola, have demonstrated in a relatively short period of time that they are effective,” said shareholder Ulysses Barnes. “I see it, we see it. There was a time, when Marion Scott first got here, I thought they were doing a fabulous job, but over time, my pride in Co-op City started to erode. You all have now restored it and I thank you.”

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“The freedom to express your ideas and opinions in writing is known as freedom of Director’s the press. Because we are free to read a variety of facts and opinions, Americans can become better-informed citizens.”

During the entire summer, the Board of Directors gathered to discuss various items of concern. I am hoping that we can return to a more normal schedule once we get back to deliberating policy. We are a large corporation and receive a great deal of mail from cooperators. My question: How is this correspondence answered and is it done in a timely manner? What prompted this query is my repeated requests for information. If I send an e-mail requesting information, proper protocol dictates at least acknowledgement of receipt or a statement that you are working on retrieving data. Case in point, I sent an email August 27, 2015 and inquired about the performance of the roof fans in a tower building. These buildings have no windows in the bathroom and rely on the fans to minimize the onset of mildew. I mentioned that a couple of shareholders have approached me from different apartment lines in the same building. As of this writing, I have not received a response, consequently I’ve resent the request. This gives me pause and makes me wonder about the response time for shareholders’ inquiries. As of last week, I have also requested information involving hiring and legal items with no response.

I attend meetings because I like to know what is going on in the community and get information first hand. Interestingly, a picture was posted on Facebook showing the conference room where the reported meeting was held with HCR, HUD, Wells Fargo and others.

There were observers seated away from the table so it appears the request by some Board Directors to attend and observe would not have been an issue. We are all elected by Co-op City shareholders and want to represent them to the best of our ability. Our presence during important discussions is the best way to accomplish this.

Historically, this complex was plagued with deteriorating conditions. Over the course of years, the deficiencies resulted in high vacancies. We worked hard to

restore Co-op City via massive repairs and a reduction in vacancy loss. Learning from mistakes is remedied by setting better policy to prevent systemic issues from re-occurring. This is the purpose of the Board, not day-to-day management. Complying with contractual obligations and insisting we comply with rules and regulations is difficult when not enforced by regulatory authority.

Employees and shareholders approach Board members and say we need a management company.

Presumably, three Board members, along with counsel, prepared a proposal and submitted it to HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo without knowledge or input from the entire Board. They suggested a threeperson governing Identity of Interest management team made up of the Riverbay President, Riverbay Treasurer and an Independent Director jointly selected from the regulatory entities (HCR, HUD, Wells Fargo). The proposal further suggests amending the by-laws to establish their authority, proposing moving our existing accounts to Wells Fargo, and, as for the rest of the elected Board, I don’t know.

FYI: Identity of interest means a relationship that must be disclosed and may be prohibited pursuant to the requirements of the Regulatory Agreement.

Examples of a prohibited Identity of Interest relationship are, but are not limited to, a financial or family relationship between the mortgagor (which includes, but is not limited to, an officer, director, or partner of the mortgagor) and general contractor, subcontractor, seller of the land or property, any consultants, or other parties to the transaction.

The e-mail we received four (4) days after the Friday, October 2nd meeting primarily stated wait until that Wednesday’s Board meeting and included none of the details recently printed. We received this proposal the morning of the Board meeting (last Wednesday). The proposal strengthens the authority of the two positions, President and Treasurer. Each year, we elect five (5) Board members and new officers are nominated. There are term limits for certain positions.

Leslie Peterson Viewpoint

How will continuity be maintained with the new structure? Is something missing? The three appear equal on paper, but, in reality, this is rarely the case. Will the voice of those elected be heard, but of no consequence?

Decisions should be based on a well informed and educated community.

Knowing the proper people to hire during urgent situations as they occur is only one aspect of the job.

Management of this complex requires not only experience, but also the ability to anticipate potential problems and make unpopular, difficult decisions. Family and friendship ties should not be the qualifier or concern when seeking the best candidates. Additionally, you must constantly review, question and make appropriate adjustments while also reviewing industry changes and investigating how various ideas will improve the quality of life for shareholders.

I sat through the majority of the pre-interviews with the management companies and they presented innovative ideas and gave a glimpse into some problematic areas of concern based on the limited information they were given.

We recently hired KZA Realty Group specializing in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Consulting.

We have a functioning Commercial Leasing Department with a Director, an Assistant General Manager overseeing the department and now a consultant company negotiating our demands. Is this a necessary expenditure and how can it be remedied?

Were employees re-classified correctly? With the misappropriation, I question the accuracy. Were questions asked before signing incorrect payment checks totaling approximately $100,000? Was the $50,000 dispensed correctly? Who approved and signed these checks? Where was the check and balances and how do we prevent this from happening again? The Co-op City Times is our window to transparency if we give them the information.

I am always interested in hearing your thoughts on various issues. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, telephone at 718-3201370, or e-mail at daddpeterson@aol.com.

National Council of Negro Women

Join the National Council of Negro Women at the 14th Uncommon Height Gala on Friday, November 13, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Uncommon Height Gala is one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere events where many of the country’s leading elected officials, thought-leaders, academicians, business leaders, entertainers and media personalities join the National Council of Negro Women’s members, sections and affiliates in honoring the vision of the organization’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and NCNW’s

President Emerita, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.

This year’s Uncommon Height Gala takes place on November 13, in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Hilton and will recognize NCNW’s 80 years of visionary work in fostering the growth and development of women, children and families throughout the world. Members from across the country have donated $80 to our national organization in celebration of our 80th Anniversary.

In the Northeast Region, we are starting the countdown for our

Regional Leadership Conference on October 30 – November 1. Nineteen members of the Co-op City section will be attending this conference.

Most of our members will be traveling on a bus along with members from Hempstead, Long Island and others will be driving to the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, New Jersey. We are really excited about the new skills and techniques that we will learn as part of this leadership training.

There are still a few seats available for our exciting trip to Italy next year.

You can spend 8 glorious days in Italy

visiting Rome, Florence and Venice, September 11-18, 2016. A perfect one-week vacation seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, private boat ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and much more!

To reserve your space, mail your deposit and trip insurance to: NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For more information, call 718-320-2366 or 718-6559034 or 718-538-8606.

—Joyce Howard

If you weren’t at our general meeting on Thursday, October 15th, you missed an opportunity to express your concerns. Chief Frank Apollo from the Department of Public Safety was our guest speaker. We discussed some concerns relating to the safety of our children after their dismissal from school and the overcrowding of school buses doubled parked on both sides of Donizetti Place. We will be following up with some of the suggestions made.

Committee Needed In order to be successful in our

commitment to the issue of school buses doubled parked, we would like to form a committee that will represent us, the Donizetti residents, in finding a resolution. I would especially like for those who have witnessed and voiced their complaints regarding this matter to be part of this committee.

Building Association Election Our election for officers for the building association was held on 10/15 at our general meeting. The results will be posted on bulletin boards in the lobbies. Thanks to everyone for their participation and support.

Halloween Party There will be no formal Halloween party this year…but, hot dogs, drinks and goodie bags will be given out on Friday, October 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in our meeting room.

Donations If anyone would like to donate to the Halloween giveaways to the children, please do so by calling Yvonne at (718) 691-6922 or Diane at (646) 271-7377.

We will be glad to pick up your donation if you cannot drop it off at bldg. 4B/5C. Reminders • Game Day has begun - Thursdays

from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday or other occasion in October. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in. We send our condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Don’t forget to check on our beloved elderly neighbors. School is open so drive carefully and stay alert.

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

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Our next general membership meeting is November 12th.

We will be hosting another 'Vegas Night' on Saturday, October 17th. Admission will be $2. We also have a Halloween Party scheduled for

Saturday, October 24th, with free admission for members ($10 for nonmembers). Both events will start at 7:00 p.m.

Save the Date: Our Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 12th. The Cultural and Social Committees are combining their efforts to

make this a very special evening. With performances by Johnny Ray 'Salsa Con Clase' and Charlie Donato y Son Ideal and music by DJ Salsero, tickets are $30 in advance. Please contact Alfonso Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403 for more information.

Additional information for all of our

upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 3797017 or email us at SpanAm CCCC@gmail.com.

—Carmen Rodriguez

Donizetti Building Four Association

Spanish-American Community Club

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Community Relations Committee Report

DAAC met on Monday, October 5, 2015 for our second meeting of the year. We had four residents in attendance, along with the Chair and coChair, Andrea Leslie. We reviewed the discussion from the first meeting. We took turns in introducing ourselves and expressed our interest in serving on the committee. The interest ranged from individual needs to personal interest for a family member living in Co-op City. We all agreed that it was imperative for Riverbay to plan and develop systems, programs, facilities and staff training to meet the needs of the disabled living in Co-op City. It is important not to forget their needs.

DAAC developed a list of goals we would like to reach before our next summer break. These issues include: 1. There is an immediate need for the elevator in Bartow. If we cannot afford an elevator, can we consider a lift for individuals? It is becoming a hardship for more people every day to get to the lower level of Bartow Center. It is a long walk around the building to get in from the administrative entrance.

2. We need more issues regarding disabilities in the CC Times. John Rose has volunteered to write weekly generic articles on relevant issues for all the disabilities. This will be discussed with the CC Times.

3. Would like to know how many people living in Co-op City are hearingimpaired.

4. Public Safety needs to advise the hearing impaired who they can call for emergency assistance. The committee will recommend to the Board that this is addressed now.

5. Public Safety should consider distributing a Riverbay ID that the hearingimpaired can present to Public Safety officers or police officers to identify that they cannot hear what the official is saying. This comes as a suggestion after a NYPD officer handcuffed a Co-op City resident in Williamsbridge because they did not answer them when the person was pulled over in traffic. The police officer made a joke, “Oh so are you deaf?” The thought was that if the

“YOUTH LIVES MATTER” was echoed at a Bronx event on Saturday, October 10, 2015 by a 94 year old African American Woman who is very active even after retirement. With that said, she shared that life has treated her well and her mother taught her to give back when you are blessed. She also reminded us how important it is to “pass the torch” to younger leaders volunteering their time to make things better for our youth. With that she presented a check for $4,000 to assist the Lead Organizer with a “Rites of Passage” program for Girls at the Wheeler, Wilson and Johnson Community Projects, Inc. She received a tearful standing ovation!

Our non-profit, The Riverbay Fund, Inc., had a meeting on Wednesday, October 7. Highlights included: Review of a draft Resolution #15 – 49 A - requesting a three year lease for 920 Baychester Avenue with an annual rent of $12,805.00, with a seven month rent concession.

We had a lively discussion on how to use the space. It was suggested that all ideas be crystalized and brought back for approval. Ideas were: 1. Allow the NYC Board of

hard of hearing had an official looking ID from Riverbay that indicated they were deaf, it might prevent future harassing experiences. This idea will be referred to legal counsel for review.

6. DAAC meetings should be listed on the crawler.

7. Those who are hearing-impaired should call CSO and request a light signal when the buzzer is rung from the lobby.

Currently, those who cannot hear sit and watch the lobby on the television when they are expecting deliveries or guest.

This is too much of a hardship as we know deliveries never come when they say they will. I have had committee members miss deliveries because they looked away from the screen.

8. DAAC will be planning a pre-holiday program to combat depression that always hits many people around the holidays.

9. We agreed to follow-up on our successful Disability EXPO for the Second Annual Disability EXPO next spring.

This program requires a lot of planning and hands-on work. DAAC will work together with other volunteers for a successful event.

10. The need for a full-time Social Worker was raised again. This topic has been bantered around recently. DAAC will make a recommendation to the Board for serious review.

11. It was recommended that Riverbay develop a relationship with AHRC. According to the organization’s website, www.AHRCNYC. org, “The aim of AHRC's work has been to offer individuals with disabilities day to day living that is as rich, absorbing and worthwhile as possible, with an emphasis on helping individuals live up to their maximum potential in the community.”

12. Riverbay should establish a relationship with NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Next meeting: Monday, Nov-ember 2, 7 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. New committee members welcomed.

Invited Guests: Hearmore (Services for the hearing impaired) and Chief Apollo of Public Safety.

—Linda Berk, Chair

There were 17 cooperators present at the September meeting of the Community Relations Committee (CRC).

Everyone was welcomed and enjoyed the refreshments. They introduced themselves and informed us of their interest in the CRC. As an update or reminder, a copy of the last CRC Report to the Board of Directors (Board) and the June 6, 2015 Co-op City Times CRC Report were distributed.

The Director of the Community Relations Department, Michelle Sajous, was on vacation, but left instructions for three groups that desire to become certified Co-op City organizations to make their presentations before the CRC on September 15. Also, two additional requests came before the CRC. The following are the decisions of the CRC and the Board: 1. Fountain of Love Fellowship Church, Inc. This church organization was accepted by the CRC and approved by the Board.

2. The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Grace Assembly/RCCG Grace Assembly This church organization was accepted by the CRC and approved by the Board.

3. Felicia Aboagge Employment Services, Inc. The CRC needed more clarity regarding this organization. Therefore, it was not presented to the Board and was referred back to the Community

A note of thanks!

On Oct 19, the pipes in our association room sprung a big leak. Thanks to the team of porters and their supervisor, Ms. Filomena, who came to the rescue for a fine job they did in getting the water up before it caused any damage. Thank you to the plumbers who replaced the pipe, and to the association officers who sat with me for 5 hrs.

Thanks, everyone —Teri-Ann Garcia

Riverbay Fund Update

Education to use and staff the space for a Pre-K and/or After-School Programs for elementary students. This will require conducting research with all Parent Coordinators to assess the need and meeting with DOE staff. Please call to volunteer to develop this idea.

2. Create a Community Mental Health Referral & Resource Center.

The idea proposed by our former “Consultant” was that the Co-op City Youth and Community Enrichment Program seek to offer youth participants with one-on-one and group therapy sessions focusing on topics which are important and relevant to overall youth development and growth. I shared a resource that attended our College Fair, Adrienne E. Cook, LCSW-R, a Clinical Social Worker with a private practice for Families, Children, Adults, Adolescents, Individual Psycho-therapy & Anger Management, Group Therapy & Psychiatric Referrals. Another resource I mentioned was Mary Pender Greene, LCSW-R-CGP who is a career & executive coach, trainer and consultant. Her background includes past executive management roles at The Jewish Board of Family Services in NYC. She con-

Relations Department Director with a request for clarity and additional information, should they wish to try again.

4. Men’s Adult Baseball League New York City A former cooperator requested to use the baseball field on the Section One Greenway on Sundays. This proposal was accepted by the CRC. However, the Board did not approve it, stating that there should be more discussions on scheduling and fees for the use of the field. The Community Relations Department Director was informed of the Board’s decision.

5. Coach Ivor Bascom of Cowboys Football Team The Cowboys Football Team is a Co-op City organization in good standing. Coach Bascom requested additional services. The requests were accepted by the CRC and approved by the Board.

During the interview process, the CRC members suggested the following: 1. That a template should be created in order for the interview process to proceed more smoothly and fairly, in that all applicants would be required to respond to the same questions.

2. That applicants should be required to provide references.

Mission Statement – The Chairperson distributed copies of the proposed Mission Statement for discussion and approval at our next meeting, October 20.

—Francine Reva Jones, Chair

ducts workshops on Depression with another Clinician Terri Williams.

Cooperators with Invisible Disabilities (cognitive dysfunction, brain injuries, mental health disorders, and hearing and vision impairments) would have a place to go for assistance and referrals.

Cooperators should contact me if you want to assist with developing this initiative.

3. Use the space to focus on Workshops/Training that focus on job search, professional development, work/life balance, career development, becoming job ready, proper dress attire, effective writing, returning to work force at middle age and older, getting union apprenticeships’, summer/part time jobs for teens, working from home job opportunities (I personally know a female averaging $20,000 monthly from her home office) etc.

Contact me if this is an initiative you would like to assist developing.

4. Hire a Social Worker to address the needs of the 62 years and under population. Also, assist with advocacy for those with Visible and Invisible Disabilities.

FUNDING: The President was

given the green light to proceed with a cooperator who wants to start a series of “Jazz Events” for a fee. We do have Jazz lovers we think would support this initiative. Call to assist with this exciting idea.

Also presented was a fundraiser that would allow cooperators to deposit $1 or more monthly directly from your bank to a Riverbay Fund account for the Enrichment Center.

This account is now separated from the account used by the Director of Community Relations who also uses the fund for community events. Just think, if the 3,000 plus who voted for me would send $1 monthly, the rent would be paid monthly and we could possibly hire a staff!

We look forward to cooperators calling to volunteer your efforts so that we can finally have a RIVERBAY FUND OFFICE SPACE! A space that belong to the COMMUNITY! I will share College Fair information next week. Please call me again if you asked for scholarship information.

Contact: Evelyn M. Turner: evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-324-1033.

—Evelyn Turner, President

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NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station President: Jerome Rice, Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36, Bronx, NY 10475 Executive Committee Meeting, Wednesday, October 14th at 1 p.m.

Membership Meeting Sunday, October 25th at 3 p.m.

NAACP 106th National Convention theme – “Pursuing Liberty in the Face of Injustice” - President Rice attended this event and has CDs for viewing at the office. If interested, call the office.

The 1st Annual Community Service Awards Dance on September 19th was a success! Congratulations to honorees: Leo Johnson, MMCC Program Director/Consultant Section 5 Teen Center. On April 14, the Section Five Teen Center celebrated 8 years of service to the families of Community District 10 and 12 and has successfully engaged over 900 youth from Co-op City and the surrounding areas; Eugene Hawkins, Family Fitness Center, has been serving the community at large since 2005 and offers tailored programs geared for the senior citizens; Mary Love, founded WFJA— Women for Justice Alliance designed

to uplift and empower women. Also founded MYSON—Mentoring Youth Striving to Overcome Negativity serving at risk youth, gang prevention, avoiding crime and going to college; Colette Mills, Community Public Relations Award, Sgt. Mills' formula for community policing is to treat others the same way you would like to be treated, which is with the utmost respect. All honorees are assets to the Co-op City community. Thank you for your great service.

Save the Dates: October 9th-11th - NAACP 79th NYS Annual Conference, Hilton Long Island/Huntington, Melville, NY. Lun-

cheon speaker, CEO Cornell W. Brooks.

October 2nd - NAACP Co-op City Branch & JASA present Senior Citizen Safety Workshop. 11 a.m. sharp, 2049 Bartow Ave. FREE; all invited.

October 31st - NAACP & 5 On 5 Masters Ent/Bronx Old Timers Foundation Halloween Dance, Dreiser Aud. B, D.J. Kenny, BYOBB Advance $30.

Call the office for limited number of member tickets.

Remember—Every election counts!

Don't complain if you don't vote!

Voter registration is an ongoing activity.

—Jerome Rice

On November 6, The Fabric of Complicity will open as a monthlong program featuring forums and film screenings at the Drammeh Center in the Bronx that focus on the legacy of Black labor and wealth in America. Its cornerstone art exhibition will feature selected works by South Carolina based artist John W. Jones, who created the acclaimed paint series, Confederate Currency: The Color of Money, Images of Slavery in Confederate and Southern States Currency.

This highly colorful exhibit demonstrates Jones’ interpretation of the long forgotten iconography found on paper money issued by the Confederate States of America, featuring vignettes of enslaved men, women and children, smiling contently as they labor and pick cotton.

Jones’ work will be on display as

prints and paired with the original banknotes.

Visitors to the exhibit of all ages will affirm the not-so-commonly known fact that Blacks began appearing on American currency as early as 1820.

Thanks to Jones, who rediscovered these images in the 90’s, and has since, collected and reproduced them into full color paintings. To date, Jones has painted over 90 images and aptly describes his “The Color of Money” series as, “a new light on an old darkness.”

In 2004, the center’s director, Iman Drammeh, had hoped see the travelling exhibit come to New York City when it was scheduled for extended tours. Fast forward a decade later, came a conversation with the artist’s representative, Chuma Nwokike, owner of Gallery Chuma in South Carolina, to discuss partnering for the exhibit.

“We’re honored to work with

Gallery Chuma and John Jones to stage this story for New York audiences, and happy to work once again with the dynamo Stacey Ellis as associate curator,” said Drammeh. “We want people to walk away from the exhibit inspired with new information, and willing to challenge insensitive narratives that contradict our humanity, by creating new ones through art, music, writing or whatever works. Complicity is the reason why these narratives survived. Take the Confederate notes, for example.

They were printed here in New York, and smuggled to the Southern Treasury.

This is not about ‘not moving on,’ it’s about calling things out for legacy’s sake.”

The Fabric of Complicity and its anchor exhibit, Confederate Currency: The Color of Money, are bound to generate discussion among history buffs, art enthusiasts, and collectors.

Activities for students in grades 4 to 12 include designing their own currency, examining live cotton plants, and learning about cotton’s life cycle, from seed to textiles. The program opens on November 6 with a special tribute, and the exhibit will run through November 30, at the Drammeh Center.

The Fabric of Complicity is a program of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015 — 2024). Associate Guest Curator: Stacey Ann Ellis. Partners: Gallery Chuma, Afro-Atlantic Theologies and Treaties Institute (ATI), The Garvey School, Cotton Pickers of America Monument Project, KHAFRE, Inc. Sponsors include: Drew University and New York Council for the Humanities. For more information, contact drammehcenter@gmail. com.

—Elise Edwards

The coalition will be hosting its 20th annual Friends and Family Day event tomorrow, Sunday, October 18th, 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, (Co-op City) Bronx, featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Dena “Sunshine” Robins, President of the Association for the Study of African–American Life and History, and Ms. Ebony Rae Lambright, MC. There will be games with prizes for the children, entertainment, inspirational messages, family reunions, and networking. There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from, and last, but not

least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition.

Free admission.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the coalition. Phone number, (718) 6714506.

The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all coalition members where there are

issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; 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 AfricanAmerican 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

Our meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21, Rm. 31 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Robert Siano, candidate for Bronx DA. All

poll workers are invited to attend, as well as anyone else who may wish to come to the meeting.

—Sandy Krasnove

Drammeh Center

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

Building 22A & B Association

Our next meeting will be held on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. We will have a guest speaker, the new assistant manager CSO II for our Section. Her name is Tanysha Farley. Please come to welcome her and ask questions about your concerns for our building and the surrounding area.

Reminder: Our bus trip to Foxwood Casino on Oct. 24, $35; Give back, $10, free buffet plus shopping at Tangers Outlet. Contact Betty Leak, 718-6710840; Katrina Hines-Shepard, 718-6714953; Joan June, 718-671-7079. Bus leaves from library. Please come and enjoy a day of fun with your neighbors.

—Betty Leak

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We would like to thank everyone who participated on our live committee conference call last week. If you are not on one of our committees, you have the opportunity to join at our next meeting in November. There is something for everyone. If you have an idea for an activity, please don’t be shy. We are always open for positive fun, cultural things to do. Our goal is to support you, not the other way around. That happens by default. We need you to know and understand that just because you are sitting at the table, doesn’t mean you are dining.

We launched our new benefits program free to all members who are looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle. Through our strategic partnership, we will be able to save hundreds and in some cases thousands on purchases and/or leases. That’s for just being a member of this organization. You can email us for more info.

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

Rivers Run Community Garden

Thank you, once again, Bronx Green Up for showing us how to put our beds to sleep for the winter. For those of you who haven’t begun the process, garlic and rye seeds are still available.

On Friday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m., P.S. 153 will be partnering with us to plant daffodil bulbs that will lay dormant for the winter at Rivers Run and be the first flowers to bloom come spring. Join us for this momentous occasion.

Our next meeting will be indoors: Dreiser Loop Community center, Room #9 on Thursday, November 12th beginning at 7 p.m.

RRCG’s end of year celebration will be held on December 10th. Save the date. Details to follow.

The garden will be “officially” closing at the end of the month so if you’d like to get that last minute gardening in, come on by. For now, RRCG is open on Tuesday (4 p.m. – dusk), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), weather permitting. In November, we will have some experimental winter hours for those of you who are interested in continuing the growing season. Details are forthcoming.

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

See you soon.

—Gail Sharbaan

Sorely missed

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Marcia Jackson announces her passing on September 15.

Marcia was a vivacious, energetic woman who was well known in the Co-op City community. Words cannot express the feeling in our hearts to our Co-op City neighbors for being with us during this difficult time.

Thank you for the prayers, floral tributes, cards, calls, food and moral support. You will never be forgotten.

Marcia will forever be missed and loved.

Forever in our hearts, her memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has her in His keeping and we have her in our hearts.

—Family and loved ones of Marcia Jackson

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

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resume on Tuesday, 9/15, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

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

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.,

21 Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please call to confirm, 718-379-5555.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, November 12. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

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Black Forum

Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, November 21, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Trip to Mohegan Sun We will be going to Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. on Saturday, November 14. Cost is $40, no refunds. Pick-ups at Dreiser Center, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop at

8:45, and Einstein at 9 a.m. For reservations, please call (718) 320-0033 or 917-209-5334.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Cooking classes starting soon If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please call (718) 320-8035.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our

community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must

live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 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

Meeting Our first General Membership meeting of the new season is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. Our association room is located in Building 32B, first floor rear. Our special guest will be Ms. Hayes, who is now Director of the Section 5 Cooperator Services Office. There will be sufficient time to have your questions answered and this makes this meeting particularly important for our newer cooperators. Get the

answers to your questions directly from a person who knows, not second-hand from a friend or neighbor.

Bake Sale Our fundraiser Bake Sake is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, starting at 12 p.m. All donations are welcome; both home baked goods if you enjoy baking or want to practice or store baked goods if you want to leave the baking to Entenmann's. Everything is greatly appreciated. For suggestions

or further information, please contact Ms. Brown-Clark at 718-671-1685.

Reminders will be appearing in subsequent articles.

Halloween We will be needing volunteers for decorating our lobbies. The tentative date for Building 32B to decorate was yesterday, Friday, October 16, starting at 10 a.m., but might continue today; 32A will decorate today, Saturday, October 17, also commencing at 10

a.m. All hands are needed and welcome. The more volunteers, the faster work goes. If you can spare 30 minutes, it will be appreciated. The candy giveaway will be on Saturday, October 31, which is officially Halloween.

Please take a moment to read the postings between the elevators on the ground floor, laundry room bulletin board, and by the elevators in the basement.

—Lorna Smith

Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): Wed., Oct. 21st, 2 p.m. show.

Meet/depart: 11:45/12 p.m. Contact: Lois Scott, 347-768-3043.

Fri., Nov. 20th, 11 a.m. show. Price: $69. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. $35 deposit to hold seat. NOTE: A few seats still available traveling by Lorants Coach Bus. FINAL PAYMENT due. Come join in the fun. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718379-7756.

Thurs., March 10, 2016. 7:00 p.m. show. Price: $117. COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. $50 deposit required.

Balance and final payment due Thurs., Oct. 15TH, SIP. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

Good and Welfare Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

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

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

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain —Claudette Davis

Building 32 Association

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

WE ARE ON OUR WAY!! Our very own Club Secretary IRIS SOTO won FIRST PLACE at the Area 21 Humorous Speech Contest that was held at the College of New Rochelle/ School of New Resources on Saturday,

Club Secretary Iris Soto, winner of the Area 21 Humorous Speech Contest.

September 26! YAAAAYYY, IRIS! She now advances to the Division B Speech Contest which will take place on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Thomson Reuters, 195 Broadway (bet. Fulton and Dey Streets) in lower Manhattan. Mark that date & join us as we cheer her on – Iris plans to take us

all the way to the finals being held at the November District Conference.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28 on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over.

SAVE THE DATE – We are having a very special Open House Celebration where the entire family is welcome – JOIN US, Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. for a FUNFILLED CELEBRATION. Bring a friend or neighbor with you! We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Club President Kim Robinson at (646) 996-0121 & Kim.Robinson.TM@gmail.com; our VP of Membership Nicole Howerton at Nicole.Howerton.TM@gmail.com, or contact us on our club website, http://3824.toastmastersclubs.org, and click the Contact Us link on the left.

You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CoOpCity ToastmastersClub, Twitter at @CoOp CityTMC and on Meetup at http:// www.meetup.com/CoOpCityToast mastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, please visit http://www.Toastmasters. com.

—Miniimah Saafir

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Truman Mustangs suffer first loss of the season Co-op City Sports

BY BILL STUTTIG AND BRIAN WILLIAMS All good things must come to an end and for the Truman Mustangs football team, the end of a five game winning streak to open the season came to pass during a 28-14 loss to McKee Tech High School last Saturday.

The two undefeated squared off in what promised to be a competitive, exciting game and it did not disappoint.

After McKee kicked-off, Truman, under the leadership of quarterback Justin Harris, began moving the ball down the field through the air and on the ground.

Ramon Jefferson and Trevor Carson ran the ball and passes were completed to Milton Wilson and Cory Hall. The opening drive stalled, but the good field position allowed punter Damone Bailey to pin McKee deep in its own territory. The two defenses continued to be successful at stalling each other’s drives and the first quarter end in a scoreless deadlock.

At the beginning of the second quarter, McKee broke through, thanks to a 55-yard touchdown run.

The Mustangs were successful at stopping the twopoint conversion however.

Both teams failed on their next possession, but then standout Truman punt returner Imotep Cromer managed to return the McKee punt out of the deep end of the field for several yards and on the next play, Ramon Jefferson took a handoff and ran it 70 yards for a touchdown. Milton Wilson caught a pass for a two-point conversion and Truman had real hope and

an 8 to 6 lead.

But the euphoria was short-lived as on the next possession, the McKee halfback took one 55 yards for a score followed by a two-point conversion and the Staten Island team took a lead they would never give up.

On its next possession, the Mustangs threw an interception giving McKeee possession on the Truman 20. Truman hung tough but McKee converted on a key fourth and short and on the next play ran it in, giving the Staten Island team a 20-8 lead at halftime.

Hope began to fade in the third quarter after a well-executed reverse run by McKee gave them another score and a two-point conversion made the score 28 to 8.

But the Mustangs were not about to lie down just yet and Imotep Cromer stepped in at quarterback and moved the ball down the field through the passing attack which culminated with a touchdown pass to Cory Hall. The score brought the Mustangs to within two touchdowns, but there it would stay as both defenses tightened up in the fourth quarter. The Mustangs did move the ball successfully on two drives, but one ended with a fumble recovered by the McKee defense and the final drive was stopped as time ran out.

Ramon Jefferson was the leading rusher for the Truman offense with 102 yards gained and the defense was led by German Camilo who had nine

tackles.

The loss dropped Truman into third place in the Bowl Conference, a position still strong enough to have the Mustangs easily qualify for the playoffs in November.

The next game for the Mustangs will be the annual homecoming game against Bronx rival Columbus High School beginning at noon today at the Truman Field in Co-op City. All residents are encouraged to come out and cheer on their local high school football team. Small donations to help stop cancer will be requested as is the custom at each home game. After all, life is a lot more than fun and games.

The Junior Varsity Truman Mustangs continued their winning ways last weekend as with a 14 to 0 victory over Mott Haven.

After a scoreless first quarter, Truman took the lead with a 12 yard run by fullback Anfernee Dominguez. Truman completed the two points conversion and took an 8-0 lead into half time. Coming out after the half, the Mustangs got right back to it with a 35-yd. touchdown pass from Abel Zewde to Jabari Anderson. With the Mustangs up 14-0, their strong defense took over the rest of the way led by Shamual Bailey, Jabari Anderson, Derice Tew and Tyrell Foster.

The Junior Varsity mustangs will take on McKee Tech High School today in Staten Island beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, when we will celebrate the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.

During this service, we will also celebrate our Annual Women’s Day. Women: Please remember to wear your black and

white outfit. Rev. Karen Davis-Lawson will be our Guest Preacher and Celebrant.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

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

“Praise the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.” —(Psalm 104:1) —M. Chambers

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m.

Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

DON’T FORGET: Our Bingo Night. Come on down, to our activity room, Saturday, October 17th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, October 24th is Building 12 Halloween event from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in our activity room. Kids wear your costumes and have your picture taken.

We have a new porter in our building for the upper floors. For many, our upper floors have been of concern and with this change, we should see more care given to the upper floors. At our next meeting on Monday, October 26th, is guest speaker Lois English, CSO. We want to hear from you. You are important to us. Share your ideas and suggestions with us.

Make sure that you have supplies on hand in case of a blackout or the loss of heat and water. You should have on hand water, canned goods, batteries, and a hand-operated radio. Make sure your telephone is charged at all times. You should also have battery operated candles only.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick, shut-in and suffered a loss. A hearty welcome to our new neighbors. Join us.

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30am-1pm Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am,

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 12:30-2:00pm Arthritis Exercises

Rm. 45

11am-noon Library 9:30am-1pm Tablet class 1st & 3rd Monday, Bartow Office 12:40-1:40pm

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search

10am-12pm

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

Stay Well Exercise

Diabetes Support Group

Bereavement Counseling

1:00-3:00pm, Rm .35

Room 25 – 2:00pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 pm

3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 35

1:00pm – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm. 2

Diabetes Support Group

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Yoga

2nd Monday - 1:00pm

2-3pm, Rm. 2

Word Games Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Tues., Oct. 20

Dominoes 10am

Walking Club

Matinee Movie

10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B

10:30-11:30am

10am-noon, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

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

Pokeno 1-3pm, Rm. 35

12-1pm, Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A

Wed., Oct. 21

10:30-11:30am

Cultural Dance

Tues

Afternoon Movies

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

1:00-3:00pm w/popcorn

3rd Wednesday 9-10am

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

9:30-10:30am

Sewing 9:30 -11:30am

9:30-11:30am

Stay Well Exercise 10-11am

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

Line Dancing 11am-12pm

11am-12pm

Mind Teasers

Bingo

Zumba 11am-12pm, Rm.

12:30-2:00pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

45

12-1pm, Rm. 4

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

Thurs., Oct. 22

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., Oct. 23

9 -10am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Card Games 2-4pm

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

Rm. 25

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

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

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

1:00pm, Rm. 4

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Card Games, Dominoes

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

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

11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Alt: Veggie burger

Tues, Oct. 20

Orange juice Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Rice-A-Roni Vegetable mix Alt: Egg salad

Asian marinated pork tenderloin Fried brown rice Oriental blend

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Chili con carne Baked potatoes Steamed carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple juice

Wed., Stuffed cabbage w/beef Mashed potatoes Oct. Steamed carrots 21 Alt: Tuna Fish salad

Alert & Alive Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st &

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

9:30-10:30am

10am Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2:00pm

Word Games

Apple juice, Brown gravy

Mon., Chicken stew Turkey meatballs Oct. Mashed sweet potatoes Garlic mashed potatoes Vegetable mix Steamed green beans 19

Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4

Current Events 10am Health Current Events Club

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

10-11am, Rm. 2

Bingo

9:30-11:30am

Non-Kosher

Crochet & Knitting

11am-12pm

Pokeno

Date:

Kosher

10am-12:00pm

2-4:00pm

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

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

Thurs., Oct. 22

Fri., Oct. 23

Orange/pineapple juice Breaded chicken breast Mushroom, red pepper Lemon garlic Tilapia and onion saute Pasta w/sweet peas Stuffing w/apples/ Sauteed spinach walnuts Alt: Baked turkey breast Orange juice Italian roast chicken Kasha varnishkes Cabbage w/shredded carrots, Alt: Gefilte fish

Tomato-fennel glazed Cod Polenta Garden salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance No exceptions. Trip registration policy: You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $10.

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

First come, first served!

LifeTrail fitness w/Damien will meet every Thursday in October, 1-2 p.m. to give instructions in the correct usage of the LifeTrail fitness equipment on the Co-op City Greenway. Please assemble behind Building 10, 100 Debs Place at the purple LifeTrail station.

Bartow-Pell Mansion Tour – Mon., Oct. 19, $8. Tour starts 1:30 p.m. Pickups: 12:30 p.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 1 p.m.

Shoprite – Tuesday, Oct. 20th, $3.

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

Join Naomi Goldberg Haas for Dances for Seniors, Wed., Oct. 21st, 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Senior Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Empire Casino – Thurs., Oct. 22nd, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Wavehill Garden & Cultural Center – Fri., Oct. 23rd, $6. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein, 9:30 a.m. 2½ hour self-guided tour.

Tour time, 10:30 a.m.

Palisades Mall – Mon., Oct. 26th, $12. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 & Dreiser Loop, 10 a.m.

Celebrate with us OctoberFeast/ Dance - $7 at door, Sat., Oct. 24th, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. A, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Live entertainment by: Everything Covered & DJ Woody. Menu: Grilled

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Challah bread Apple sauce unsweetened

chicken avocado salad, rotisserie chicken, pork shoulder (pernil), rice w/pigeon peas, dessert, juices. Pickups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m. and Einstein, 9:45 a.m.

Target @ the Throggsneck Mall – Monday, Oct. 26th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Halloween Party @ the Dreiser Senior Ctr., 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit.

B, Tues., Oct. 27th, $5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Entertainment by DJ James. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory.

Menu: stuffed chicken breast w/gravy, mushrooms & wild rice, green beans & avocado salad, dessert: cake & cupcakes. Tickets are sold at all 3 senior centers.

Super Wal-Mart – Tues., Oct. 27th, $15; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Monthly Birthday Party – Friday, Oct. 30th, 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31.

Tickets: $3, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Menu Kosher: Baked meat and cheese lasagna, baked vegetables, caesar salad, dinner rolls, juice and cake. Live entertainment by: DJ Woody. Pick-ups: Einstein, 11 a.m.; Dreiser, 11:15 a.m.

The Mills @ Jersey Gardens (originally Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall) – Thurs., Oct. 29th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Jersey Boys Broadway Show – Wed., Nov. 4th, $65. Show starts at 2 p.m. sharp! Pick-up times: Bartow, 12 p.m.; Einstein, 12:15 p.m. & Dreiser, 12:30 p.m. Please note: As per the theater rules, tickets are sold as a group and are considered a final sale. There will be no refunds!

The Kedem Winery, Marlboro, NY – Nov. 16th, $6. Come and enjoy different selections of wine and grape juice. (17 seats available). These wines have been produced all over the world.

Lunch included.

Flu Shots with Walgreens – Tues., Oct. 29th, 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 49.

Flu Shots with Walgreens – Tues., Nov. 3rd, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 13.

Co-op City Times / October 17, 2015

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Einstein Cancer Fund

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Tuesday, November 10th – We are going to Foxwoods Casino; $33 per person. You will receive a $10 slot play and a $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8:30 a.m. at the usual three stops.

Tuesday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 11, 2016: A 2-day trip to Sight & Sound theatre for the performance of Samson in Lancaster, Pa. Day one – Leave for Lancaster, lunch on our own at the Hershey Farm Restaurant. Sight and Sound Theater for the performance of Samson. Check into the Hawthorne Inn. Dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord.

Day two – After breakfast, depart to

the Sands Casino and bonus of the day.

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

For all of the above trips, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-671-3005.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

We wish everyone good health and healings, especially for Richard Brown, son of Joan Brown, recuperating from major surgery.

—Lydia Ruas

Showboat was a success! Many audience members singing along with the most famous song “Old Man River,” and other famous tunes from the iconic musical. Lunch choices were delicious.

Our trip to Mohegan Sun Casino is on October 27. We will be given $15 for the wheel and $15 towards food.

Pick-up time 8 a.m. at usual spots: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Remember your picture I.D. Our address is 135 Einstein Loop.

Phone number is 718-379-9613. Open from Mon. – Thurs., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Our heartfelt prayers are for everyone ill, for a quick recovery.

—Ann Schlanger

There are important events planned for Building 10 cooperators!

Our second Foxwood Fundraising bus trip is taking place on Saturday, November 7. Seat availability is dwindling, so don’t miss your chance to join us for a fun-filled day. The next collection of bus fares will be on Friday, October 16, between 7 and 8 p.m. in the association room. The cost of the trip is $45.

Our Next General Membership meeting is scheduled for October 20th with Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor as the special guest speaker for the night.

On Saturday, October 31st, the association will have a Halloween Candy Giveaway in the association room for Building 10 children. We need candy

donations from Building 10 cooperators. Bring your donation of candy to the association room on Friday, October 16th between 7 and 8 p.m. Please volunteer to organize the gift bags at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27th in the association room.

An evening of fun and entertainment is planned for a Ladies & Gents Night on Friday, October 23rd. Come enjoy an evening with your Building 10 cooperators, hosted by Lisa Norman and Donald Fuller. Say hi to longtime friends and make new ones.

Check the lobby bulletin boards for event date and timing updates.

Come out and support our events and meetings. You are our strength and inspiration!

—Ron Campbell

Goose Island Seniors

Building 10 Association

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

Knitting - Monday, October 26, 5 p.m. (All Skill Levels) Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

Kids Program - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. (Halloween Pajama Party!)

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

Tech Connect - Wednesday, Oct. 21 & Oct. 28, 5-6:30, (Excel) Teen Program - Wednesday, Oct. 21, (Play w/Clay); Oct. 28, (Tallest Tower Competition) Tech Connect - Thursday, Oct. 22, (How’d You Do That…iPad Settings); Oct. 29, (App Advice) Teen Program - Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 22, (Fortune Telling); Oct. 29, (Monster Mask Mania) Kids Program - Friday. 11 a.m., Oct. 23, (Crafts for Tots: Mr. Skeleton); 3:30 p.m., (JR Explorers: Candy Science), Oct. 30 (The Halloween Spook-tacular) Click on - Friday, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 16 (Email); Oct. 23 (MS Word), Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m., Oct. 17 (Darkness Falls); Oct. 24, (Dark Skies); Oct. 31 (Cursed)

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish).

HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 107, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Please do not slam your door when entering or exiting your apartment.

Be considerate of your neighbors.

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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.

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

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

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the spiritual 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. List of Events Church of the New Vision Women's Fellowship supports Breast Cancer Awareness. On November 2nd, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Barnabas Hospital Mammography van will be stationed by the church for free mammograms. You may contact Sis. Loretta Scott

Building 2 Association

On September 29, we had the second special meeting in our plans to have a Section 1 block party in August or September of 2016. Section 1 includes buildings one through seven and the townhouses.

There is a lot of work to be done. Planning of events drawing up committees and raising funds. We want all the buildings in Section 1 involved.

What we are doing is having each meeting on a rotation basis. Therefore, the next meeting is going to be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m. in Building 3, which is at 120 Dreiser Loop. You go through the lobby to enter their association meeting room.

Please come and lend your support to this very ambitious undertaking. Other groups in Co-op City have been very successful with these events. We can do it too.

—Carlyn Jones

Community Protestant Church Today, Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.– Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Black and White Affair in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Coop City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

Sunday, October 25th at 3:30 p.m. – Sunday, October 25th at 3:30 p.m. - The Missionaries and Nurses Ministries will be pleased to have you join them as they celebrate their Joint Anniversary.

Please join us in celebrating our Pastor Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens’ 39th Pastoral Anniversary Opening Service - Sunday, November 1st, 3:30 p.m.

Guest Preacher: Rev. Hugh Farrish, Pastor, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Celebration Service - Friday, Nov-ember 6th, 7:30 p.m. Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Paul Allen Weaver, Pastor, Bethesda Baptist Church, New Rochelle, NY. Closing Service - Sunday, November 8th, 3:30 p.m.

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carl Bruce, Pastor, Mt. Carmel Church, Yonkers, NY. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent QUEEN MARY 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

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

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

week worship service on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.

Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Building Fund Ministry will have a boutique, flea market and bake sale. Please join them for shopping for bargains and enjoying homemade baked goods.

For additional information, please 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

at (718) 671-2623 or Kim Canty at (718) 379-6116.

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

The Building Fund Banquet will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant in City Island. Tickets are: adults $55, children 12 and under, $25. You could contact the church for tickets or Sadie James at 718-652-8943 or Marquetta Walker at mquie@msn.com.

Saturday, December 19th - Sight & Sound Theatre

presenting The Miracle of Christmas.

Saturday, April 9, 2016 Sight & Sound Theatre presenting Samson. Adults: $150 and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package includes: round-trip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church at 718-671-8746.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—Carole Haque

Co-op City Baptist Church

Church of the New Vision

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome.

Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 11:30 a.m. Each Sunday,

the English Service is at 11:30 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 1:15 p.m.

Children: Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. for all children ages 4 to 12 years. Bring your children so they may learn what the Bible says and have a good time with all the other activities.

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

Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has prom-

ised to all his children who have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: This Friday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m., we will get back to our family night. We will have Bible study in English and Spanish and other activities. It is truly a joyous time for all.

Women’s Fellowship: is the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.

– 12 noon.

Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.

– 12 noon.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or sing?

Come join the music school. Piano,

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

Trip to see Samson at Sight & Sound: We are going to Lancaster, Pa. to see the new show of Samson on Friday, June 3, 2016. Cost will be $146/person, children 12 & under are $106/child. Please get your $50 deposits in quickly since we expect to have seats go fast. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to let her know that you are interested.

—Barbara Penn

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship and learn God’s Word for instructions in your life. You may visit us and possibly stay, but 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. 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: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for men,

women and children. Separate classes for each. Monday study/prayer: 9:30-11:30 a.m. with Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 78:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry with Inez Bernard at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873, churchofgodschildren@gmail.com.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month.

October is also Men’s Fellowship Month at Church of God’s Children. Sunday, 10/18, we will be at the Jacob Javits Center doing HIV Testing, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

On Sat., 10/24, from 10-4 p.m., we will be at 2049 Bartow Avenue doing HIV testing in partnership with CB10-Health

& Human Services Committee and Riverbay. There will be a blood drive, free flu vaccine and other services.

There are times when we have been on that mountain and seen things from God’s perspective and have wanted to stay there. It is a wonderful thing to be on the mountain with God, but a person only gets there so that he may later go down and lift up the people in the valley. Those moments in the mountain are meant for inspiration, we are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life; that is where we prove our stamina and strength and our faith in God. When Martin Luther King claimed

that ‘he’s been to the mountaintop,’ it was because God prepared him to free the people in the valley. It is important to get involved and help the people around you.

Seats are still available to see Samson on April 23, 2016 at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Bus fare, movie in bus, discount tickets for Tangers Outlet, show-SAMSON, all you can eat at Hershey’s Buffet & drivers tip-all this for $152.50, children $87.50. A $50 deposit required ASAP. All monies due by November 30 to obtain better seating.

Call 718-790-9120 for information or email to above.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Church of God’s Children

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

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue In an interesting comment on the first chapter of Genesis, the rabbis suggest that this was not the first or only world that had been created. G-d, they say, “created many worlds and destroyed them.”

They were, it seems, unsuccessful attempts; they did not measure up to the Divine purpose. It was only after several worlds had crashed in ruins that, at last, the present universe was fashioned and remained in being.

Yet, even this world soon faced a crisis with its own existence threatened.

For after only a few generations, in the time of Noah, there came the Flood that nearly washed the earth away once more.

For the ancient sages, the interest in the account of the Flood was not for its historical authenticity but rather for its moral significance. The Deluge, they explained, was a Divine judgment upon an age in which might was right and corruption degraded and enslaved the children of men. They wrapped covers around their marble statues, says the rabbits, but they neglected to protect the poor who dies of the cold. “And the Earth was corrupt before G-d, and the Earth was filled with violence” – so runs the text. Therefore, G-d decides, “behold I will destroy them with the Earth.”

In other words, the whole point of

this Biblical account is a moral one and its lesson is therefore permanent.

One of the primary basic principles the Bible teaches is the brotherhood of man. It flows from the concept of the one G-d, the Creator of the Universe, the father of all. The Genesis account of the creation of the world hammers home the idea that all nations owe their origin to one common stock descended from the first man, Adam.

Here is the significance of the verse: “This is the Book of the generations of man, in the day that G-d created man, in the likeness of G-d made He him.”‘ The generations and branches of the human family are shown as descended from one common ancestor, and thus the unity of the human family is made clear with all the moral responsibilities and other consequences that follow.

The evil and destruction wrought over and over again in the history of man have been so largely due to the continual and often deliberate forgetfulness of this fundamental principle.

In our time, when barriers of hate and division are raised in so many parts of the world, these early chapters of Genesis should be written large in letters of gold, so that all men may see and be brought closer together in the bond of brotherhood and mutual cooperation and improvement.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

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

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

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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

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

Candle Lighting on Friday, October 23 is at 5:44 p.m.

Shabbat ends on today, Saturday, October 17, at 7:03p.m.

Coming Events Bingo tomorrow, Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 per person.

Refreshments will be served.

On Sunday, November 8, we have scheduled a Chinese luncheon, starting at 12 p.m. Admission is $25. The menu is as follows: egg rolls, chicken wings,

chicken fried rice, chicken lo mein and chicken with mixed vegetables and last of all, pepper steak, coffee, tea, soda and fortune cookies. Seats are going fast.

Reserve as soon as possible. Return the tear off at the bottom of the letter you received along with your payment as soon as possible, or call Mimi. Hope to hear from you very soon.

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

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

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

The cost is $15 per tree.

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

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

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue is running a trip to RESORT'S CASINO in Atlantic City on Monday, November 2. Have a day of fun on the boardwalk, shopping and all the sight and sounds of Atlantic City. This will be our last trip for 2015. Our Synagogue will be having additional functions during the rest of 2015. For details, see the synagogue’s articles. We will resume our trips in the spring of 2016.

The cost: $33 per person with a $25 slot. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a RESORT's Casino Card or government photo ID card (such as a Driver or Non-Driver License) to get your

bonus slot play. Payment is due by October 26.

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

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

For reservations, call: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

Please note pick-up times: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m. by the teen center; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m. by the library; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store.

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

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

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

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Newsong Church

Hey, Co-op City! Do you love to hear a good ghost story? The Bible is full of them! Maybe you've heard about the "Holy Ghost." He flickers in and out of the Old Testament. In the New Testament, He supernaturally gives ordinary people the extraordinary power of God. He appears throughout the Bible as wind, smoke, fire and even a dove, but WHO is He and how does He work in our lives today? Join us this Sunday as we continue our series "Ghost Stories." Here's what you can expect when you come to our Worship Experience!

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life.

We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus 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! Our

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage, just bring your ticket in for validation. 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: 718708-8385. *NEW MINISTRIES: Celebrate Recovery, Thurs., from 7-9, located at the church office & Against the Flow Youth Ministry, Fri., 7-9, located at 2049 Bartow Ave. 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

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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

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

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

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

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Opportunities

• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.

• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

• Erect scaffolding or set up ladders, to work above ground level.

• Prime and Paint walls as required by way of work orders.

• Calculate amounts of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.

• Polish final coats to specified finishes.

• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew

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remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.

• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

• Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.

• Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus; Successful candidate should have 1 to 3 years of experience in painter and/or plastering; Candidate should have a working knowledge of materials, methods, and hand tools in painting and plastering; Valid

NY, NJ, CT, or PA Driver’s license is required; Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Painting and Plastering Test; Drug Screening Test; Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday Days; Hours can vary.

How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Public Safety Report

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. Cooperator may be held responsible for the removal or disposal of any property left in this manner.

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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

American Legion Post 1871

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

Home to all who served

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound, and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all our members who will be celebrating this month.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the community center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41.

Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165; our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

Sad to announce the passing of one of our oldest Post members, Henry Alford, who was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War 2. He was a paid up for life member. Henry was born in 1910. He will be missed by his family and Post friends.

The next GENERAL meeting will be held on October 17 at 11 a.m. sharp! Please try to arrive on time and upon your arrival, turn off your CELL phone, sign in and take a seat.

The computers in our room are to be used for Post business only. Someone has been using this computer for their personnel use which, in turn, has compromised

Tour be Bronx

the computer with a VIRUS, thus delaying Post business. So please stop using the computer for your personnel business; I think you know what I'm talking about. This matter has been brought to the attention of the EXECUTIVE board members at the last meeting, and a vote was taken to disallow personal use of the computer. A vote was also taken to increase the price of sodas and it was passed unanimously. As of November 1, all sodas will cost 75¢. The cost of water will remain the same. Please pass this information on to who might need it.

This year, Halloween will fall on a Saturday, which means trick or treaters will be out day and night. Both pedestrians and motorist must take extra precautions to keep this holiday safe and fun for everyone.

Keep in mind, dinner at the Texas Road House will result in the Post receiving 10% of the cost of each dinner which will help offset our finances.

Happy Hispanic Heritage month to all of our Post members celebrating.

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

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Bronx as they had never seen it before.”

This year’s Tour de Bronx is also supported by Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center and St. Barnabas Health System, as well as The Coca Cola Company, Domino’s Pizza and Clif Bar. The ride will culminate at the New York Botanical Garden with a music festival.

“I hope cooperators will come out to wave and encourage our visitors as they pass and give them a big Co-op City welcome!” said Ms. Clarke. “I know from experience that it can definitely give a rider an extra

push when people lend you their spirit.”

Individuals and families interested in participating in the Tour de Bronx may register online at www.ilovethebronx.com or at www.bikenyc.org/tourdebronx. Onsite registration will also be available on Sunday, Oct. 25, promptly at 9 a.m. at the starting point, Grand Concourse & East 161st Street at the Bronx County Building (near Yankee Stadium). All riders must arrive early and check-in prior to the start of the event. The 40-mile route departs at 10:30 a.m., and the 25-mile route departs at 10:40 a.m.

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 actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Public Safety Blotter: Oct. 7 - Oct. 8

Oct. 7 - 135 Einstein Loop One female was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and was issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.

Oct. 8 - 170 Dreiser Loop One male was arrested for Public Consumption.

The individual was also charged with possession of a weapon. He was issued two Universal Summonses and one Community Complaint.

Oct. 8 - s/o 99 Carver Loop One male was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and was issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.

**PARKING NOTICE GARAGE 6**

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage # 6 are under construction and remain closed as of Monday, September 21st, 2015. The locations are as follows: • The rear entrance will accommodate two-way traffic • Main entrance and the main ramp will be closed • ½ of the A & C sides and the entire D side of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will be closed • The B sides of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will accommodate two-way traffic • The 2nd floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor up ramp will be a dead end Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your own expense.

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

—Parking Facilities Dept.

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