Co-op City Times 10/22/16

Board President Cleve Taylor officially resigns

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Vol. 51 No. 43

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Board to continue with new leadership

Cleve Taylor, serving his third and final consecutive term as president of the Riverbay Board of Directors, officially resigned his post yesterday, October 21, 2016.

The 15-member Riverbay Board is now tasked with choosing a successor who will lead through to next June when a new executive board will be sworn in following the certification of the 2017 annual Riverbay Board of Directors election and swearing in of newly elected board members.

In addition, the seventh place winner in last year’s election will be seated on this current board to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Taylor’s departure. That candidate is Kevin Lambright.

In bidding farewell to the shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation, Mr. Taylor underscored the importance of them staying involved and participating in the oversight of their investment in the Co-op City development. (See Mr. Taylor’s letter to shareholders on page 2.)

“To keep this multi-million dollar operation efficiently running, your continued involvement and support will be necessary,” stated Mr. Taylor. “…The Riverbay Corporation/Co-op City belongs to all of us and we must collectively take responsibility for our property.”

Mr. Taylor also thanked shareholders for their strong support of his current 2½ year tenure as board president and also for the 5 years he previously served on the board. “It was your confidence in me that gave me the strength to lead our housing company to its recent successes and renewed spirit of cooperative living,” he said.

In announcing his decision to resign two weeks ago, Mr. Taylor said that for the most part, he has accomplished the goals he established when he ran for election to the board two and a half years ago. He noted that he was especially proud that his work resulted in restoration of fiscal integrity and transparency, and implementation

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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CCPD seeking information on Dreiser stabbing The Public Safety Detective Unit and the 45th Precinct Detective Unit are seeking the help of residents who might have witnessed or have information regarding the stabbing of a teenaged young man on Monday afternoon, October 17th, in the vicinity of the Dreiser Shopping Mall. Anyone with information can call Public Safety at 718-671-3050 or contact the NYPD tipline at 1-800-577-TIPS. All callers may remain anonymous.

Transformer overhaul A power plant main transformer which weighs approximately 45,000 pounds was hoisted three stories into the air above the power plant grounds on Tuesday afternoon and loaded onto a truck for transport to a facility which will overhaul the 48-year-old piece of equipment and then return it to the power plant after approximately four months. This transformer is the last of the four original transformers to be removed and reconditioned for increased efficiency. The transformers are used to either import power from the grid or export power to generate revenue for the community.

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Board development conference this weekend

The Riverbay Board of Directors will convene this weekend for a two-day development conference led by experts in a variety of fields providing guidance to the community volunteers in their efforts to oversee the world’s largest cooperative development both financially and legally.

Riverbay First Vice President Linda Berk explained this week: “When residents are elected to the Board, they are sworn in to provide fiduciary responsibility and oversight for a $225-million-dollar corporation with a value of $3.5 billion, in many cases with no prior board experience. Board directors volunteer as much as 20 hours a week for the betterment of the corporation, with very serious decisions to make for everyone. I commend my fellow board members for giving so much of themselves and shouldering critical decisions for all shareholders. I believe it is extremely responsible and wise to provide the required training (by HCR) and more, to make them better decision makers and stewards of this valuable property and corporation.

Ms. Berk added: “The development training helps directors fulfill their responsibilities most effectively and efficiently which is essential to the financial viability of the community and to help avoid the mistakes that have plagued the community in the past which likely cost shareholders tens of millions of dollars. Development weekends like this are standard procedures for many corporations much smaller than Riverbay. Programs like this are not at all superfluous—as some contend—but rather essential for the future growth of the community.

BY BILL STUTTIG

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Barnes & Noble announces it is leaving Bay Plaza at year’s end Riverbay offers space in Bartow Mall

Barnes and Noble in Bay Plaza, the Bronx’s only large bookstore and a fixture in the Co-op City area since 1999 will be leaving Bay Plaza at the end of this year, according to a spokesman for the bookselling chain.

David Deason, Vice President of Development at Barnes and Noble, said in a prepared statement: “Our Bay Plaza store in the Bronx will be closing at the end of 2016. We worked hard to extend our lease and had extensive discussions with the property owner in hopes of coming to an agreement. Though we

BY BILL STUTTIG

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State Supreme Court grants Riverbay’s motion to intervene in Article 78 Proceeding in MSI vs. DHCR State Supreme Court Justice Arthur F. Engoron granted Riverbay’s motion to intervene in the Article 78 Proceeding involving MSI vs. NYS DHCR yesterday, Friday, October 21, 2016 which will result in Riverbay joining that lawsuit so that a determination can be made concurrently on the effective date of Riverbay’s termination of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSI).

MSI filed an Article 78 Proceeding against the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) alleging that HCR’s president Mark Colon “…arbitrarily and capriciously retroactively (Continued on page 2)

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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Board Development

“We are fortunate to have outside professionals present to the board their knowledge and the importance of training. Every board member and outside presenter is volunteering their time and services to help guide and direct this volunteer board of the largest affordable housing complex in the country.

“I don’t think any board member realizes just how much they will end up giving of themselves when they join the board,” Ms. Berk said. “Not only do we go for hours into the night, but we take board directors away from their families on a regular basis. Board members shoulder a very large responsibility for the entire community. It is the responsible thing to do to make sure they have all the tools they need to make critical and multi-million dollar decisions. We owe it to the board directors and we owe it to all shareholders.”

Board directors began arriving for the conference last night as they sat down together with some of the presenters for a dinner and reception before the training was to begin at 9 a.m. this morning.

Before the first presentation for the day, new Board director Kevin Lambright was sworn into his position as a Board member. Mr. Lambright, the current president of the community’s African American Association, was the seventh place finisher in last year Board election, and as such, is the next in line to fill an open seat. That seat became vacant upon the resignation of Board President Cleve Taylor effective yesterday, October 21st. Mr. Lambright will have to run again and win election next spring to retain that seat going forward.

With the board restored to full capacity, the first presenter of the day will be Stephen Beer, CPA of the accounting firm C&B Czarnowski and Beer LP, who will give a 90-minute seminar offering a general overview of the role and responsibilities of board directors from an accountant’s point of view.

Mr. Beer specializes in the not-forprofit industry predominately concerning real estate. He regularly offers board members enhanced services, such as accounting issues, refinancing and long term budgeting.

He told the Co-op City Times: “Fraud, scandal, wasted resources, building systems needing replacement before their time all cost huge amounts to American businesses and are at the heart of why

Supreme Court

Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016 board development at Riverbay is so important. This board wants to find the best success it can. The boards of my clients seek education through the Council for New York Cooperatives and Condominiums and the Federation of Housing Cooperatives. As part of my service to the industry, I volunteer to produce informative materials and speak at no charge. Most cooperatives do not have the diversity of operations that Riverbay has. These board directors contribute long hours not to increase the value of their units, but solely to serve the unit owners. I commend the board for their foresight in working on their development by organizing such training sessions. It is an honor for me to participate.”

Mr. Beer added that his goal is to represent to the board directors the importance of their work and their responsibilities as a board director to ensure the cooperative operates under financial practices which brings the best results for the cooperative’s shareholders, the residents of the community.

After Mr. Beer’s presentation, representatives of Riverbay’s legal firm Smith, Buss and Jacobs, LLP will lead a number of seminars on the structure of Riverbay Corporation and the role and responsibilities of board directors within that structure pertaining to a number of areas including the responsibilities of board officers, the role and functioning of board committees and the proper procedures for conducting board meetings and presenting and voting on resolutions which determine the direction and operation of the community’s management and staff.

Nancy Durand, an associate with Smith Buss and Jacobs, will be presenting throughout the day on Saturday, along with Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss.

Ms. Durand explained that one of the purposes of the conference is to update the board on the fiduciary responsibilities of being a board director and the risks and liabilities that that entails under federal, state, and local law and to give advice as to how to mitigate those risks.

She added that the conference will hope to better define the roles and responsibilities of the board in relation to the community’s management so the two connected entities can work together more effectively. She said that the presentations on legal requirements will run throughout much of the day Saturday, but the two distinguished attorneys will be on (Continued from page 1)

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set the non-renewal date of MSI’s managing agent agreement with Riverbay…”

That date was determined by HCR to be May 31, 2015, and is also the subject of a lawsuit that was file on October 7, 2016 by Riverbay against DHCR. In the Riverbay case against the state supervisory agency, Riverbay’s attorneys are asking the court to vacate HCR’s determination that MSI was terminated as of May 31, 2015 as “arbitrary, capricious and contrary to law.” Riverbay is asking that November 19, 2014 – the date that MSI was suspended and stopped providing any services to Riverbay – be designated the legal termination date. The Riverbay lawsuit also names Mark Colon, president of HCR, and MSI. Justice Engoron’s ruling states that Riverbay’s motion is “hereby granted without opposition and on consent. Riverbay’s Verified Petition attached to the moving papers is hereby deemed served upon DHCR and Marion Scott.”

hand throughout the weekend to offer whatever insight is needed on other topics throughout the rest of the conference.

She added that she expects the conference’s results to be enhanced by the remote location, away from normal day-to-day distractions.

On Sunday morning, the sessions will continue and feature a discussion of technology improvements which can improve the efficiency of the Board’s operations and communication. This discussion will be led by

Riverbay Board Liaison Sharan White.

Following that, Riverbay’s Internal Auditor Averil James-Bonnette will update the board on the most recent work and findings of her department.

Following the presentations, the board will meet to conduct official business, including an election of new officers in the wake of the resignation of President Cleve Taylor. The directors will then assess the value of the weekend conference and adjourn by early afternoon.

USPS Mailbox Upgrade Project

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has begun removing the blue mailboxes in Co-op City for upgrade work aimed at making them tamperresistant and will return the boxes within 2-3 weeks.

So far, 19 of the community’s 55 mailboxes have been removed and once they are replaced, another set will be taken out of service for the improvement work until all of the mailboxes have been addressed.

This is a nation-wide initiative aimed at improving the USPS service to its customers.

Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

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Friends & Family Day another successful event Many thanks to everyone who participated in the 21st Annual Friends & Family Day sponsored by the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City last Saturday.

The NAACP President Jerome Rice was a fantastic keynote speaker; the charming Ebony Raé Lambright was MC; Chaplin Clara Evans and Deborah

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Screening of film on Co-op City Monday, Oct. 24

The screening of “City In A City,” a documentary about life in Co-op City, will be held this Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. Admission is free and all are invited.

There will also be a panel discussion and a showcase of rare photos and archival footage, as well as compelling stories about Co-op City.

Co-op City bellydancers

Volunteers wanted for Halloween Haunted House

The Riverbay Community Relations Department is looking for volunteers to help build the Halloween Haunted House and to give the kids a good scare!

If you’re interested in being a builder and/or scarer, you can sign up by calling (718) 320-3300, ext.

3500, or by emailing lpeters@riverbaycorp.com for more information.

The Haunted House will be built on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. in room 28 of the Bartow Community Center. If you have skills and can give a few hours of your time, it would be a long way in helping to make this Halloween special for our young people.

Register for Little League today!

Registration for the Co-op City Little League 2017 Season baseball program is being held today, Saturday, October 22, Dreiser Community Center, LL room #17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sign-up is opened to the community and surrounding neighborhood youth boys, girls, & teens ages four (4) though sixteen (16). Siblings discount is available. New players must bring in a birth certificate copy.

For further information on the Co-op City Little League baseball program, activities, and registration fee, visit the website at www. eteamz.com/coopcityLL/. In the “handouts” page, you’ll find registration forms, general information documents, and the fee chart by age.

Deborah C. Nelson, libation

C. Nelson rendered the Invocation and Libation, respectively; and Charles Oruam made an appeal.

The audience was delighted to hear from NYC Councilman Andy King and Female District Leader Shirley Saunders.

Coalition president Virginia Stewart presented Francine Reva Jones with a plaque for serving the coalition in a leadership Left: Francine Reva Jones receives plaque after resigning as Coalition secretary. Right: Ellie Minor, 84. position since its inception man Michael Benedetto. President in 1996.

Stewart also thanked everyone for comThe entertainment ing out and especially those who helped was amazing, including decorate and serve food, making it Ellie & Her Marvelous another successful event.

Minors; Unity Baptist Tabernacle Praise Dancers; vocalist Ron See page 5 for more pictures.

Scott; Bartow Swingers & Dancing Gents; Xonia Wilson’s Co-op City Belly Dancers; and Keith Witherspoon as the “Obaminator.”

The games and prizes were enjoyed by all the children.

The Riverbay Board of Directors who attended included Andrea Leslie, Rod Saunders, Linda Berk and Junius Williams. All were pleased to see AssemblyBartow Swingers and Dancing Gents

Councilman Andy King Holds Town Hall Meeting In Co-op City

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA Wednesday, September 19, NYC Councilman Andy King returned to the home of his 3rd State of the District message – Co-op City – for a spirited town hall meeting attended by nearly two hundred residents and other interested Bronxites.

The meeting was held in the Dreiser auditorium and when asked why a town hall, he simply replied: “To shoot the breeze; have a conversation with my constituents about us, for us.”

It was a Bronx night of plain talk moderated by Councilman King who opened the door to discussions on topics on the minds of many city residents, while reiterating his pledges and commitment to Co-op City that he made in his State of the District Message, namely, a trolley to offer alternative transportation means to help seniors traverse around the community for shopping and doctors’ appointments and $1 million towards revitalization of the Dreiser auditorium space. He pledged to continue seeking financial assistance to the organizations in Co-op City, such as was done for the Velocity Track Club and Rivers Run Community Garden, both certified Co-op City organizations.

Councilman King gives opening address

representing Congressman Elliott Engel, and State Senator-elect Jamaal Bailey.

Following prayer by Mr. Jerome Rice, president of the Co-op City chapter of the NAACP, panel members made opening statements that offered thanks and support to the community.

Departing somewhat from a more traditional format of a “Town Hall,” Councilman King spoke first highlighting some of his other notable works in the City Council to benefit his constituents, such as what he is doing to raise the legal age requirement for tak-

An expert panel, along with the Councilman’s staff, was also on hand to provide information and assistance.

The included Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison, Co-op City Public Safety Commanding Officer Frank Apollo, HealthFirst representatives Mr. Russell Carter and Jerome Rice (at podium) delivers the prayer to begin the meeting Photos by Lauretta Jaysura Mr. Enrique Tavares, Ms. Sullivan of the Office of ing the Fireman's test to 31 years of age Student Enrollment, NYC Department (Continued on page 16) of Education; Mr. Richard Fedderman

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of best business practices to the Riverbay Corporation which he said were instrumental in achieving the successes of the past two and a half years.

Recognizing that the accomplishments of the past 2½ years are a result of a team effort, Mr. Taylor also thanked his fellow Board colleagues for their support and the diligence with which they oversee their fiduciary responsibilities to the housing corporation and the shareholders of Co-op City.

“Collectively, we have faced many challenges together and have been able to work through them in the best interest of the shareholders. On the big issues that face the corporation and our shareholders, we have consciously brought together the responsible leadership that is expected of us and the company we represent…,” he said, addressing the board.

Some of those “big issues” included removing Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. as managers of Co-op City after it was determined that the company’s business practices had left the Riverbay Corporation open to a major class action employment lawsuit which was eventually settled for $7.3M; shepherding the community through a 4½% carrying charge increase to raise the money to settle that lawsuit; guiding the board, Riverbay Corporation and its more than 1,000 employees through a transitionary period for almost two years during which the feasibility of self-management was explored; taking the supervisory agencies to task for not properly overseeing the former management company; improving the housing corporation’s cash reserves from an estimated $900,000 at the end of 2014 to an almost 338% increase to $18M at the end of the last fiscal year (March 2016). In fact, Riverbay’s external auditor reported to the community at the open board meeting on September 28th that while overall revenues have increased by almost $8M, expenses had decreased by more than $11M, mainly due to a significant decreased in the development’s utility cost, another initiative that Mr. Taylor advanced– enrolling the remainder of the residential buildings into the city’s Multi-Family Conservation Program (MCP) saving the corporation an additional $1.2M and resulting in savings for all cooperators, and a one-time 6% credit for participating shareholders.

Mr. Taylor also said that of all his accomplishments, he is especially proud that during his tenure as board president, morale among Riverbay’s 1,065-member workforce was restored and the spirit of cooperation among shareholders heightened.

Cleve Taylor was elected to the Riverbay board in May, 2014. In June of that year, upon taking the oath of office, he was elected president of the board and is currently serving his final term in that position, as per the corporation’s bylaws.

“It has been a privilege and pleasure to serve as a newly elected member of the Riverbay Board of Directors under the stewardship of President Cleve Taylor,” said Director Claudia Sampson. “Although I have only had the opportunity to work closely with President Taylor since June of this year when I joined the board, I have seen true servant leadership exhibited by Cleve who has performed selflessly without financial rewards by doing a yeoman’s job to help steer our $215Mplus enterprise away from a calamitous demise due to our former managing agent’s improper business practices. This newly constituted board is under enormous pressure to deliver results in record time, and I am proud to say that we’ve all been appropriately prepared to step up and fill whatever positions we’re elected to as a result of his departure to keep this corporation moving in the right direction.

I’ve also personally thanked him for his service and wish him nothing but continued success and peace of mind in all his future business endeavors. Carry on, Cleve, and everyone stay calm. We’ve got this!”

Another new Board director, Marie Smith, said: “It’s been very nice working with Cleve Taylor. I wish him well and hope he is successful in all of his endeavors.”

Director Sonia Feliciano remarked: “It has been a great pleasure working alongside Cleve Taylor during my tenure on the board. The seven years he has spent in various roles with the last three as president clearly exemplify his dedication to the shareholders and his love for Co-op City. He believed that he could make a difference looking for ways to improve the way we do business, and challenged the board to never accept the ‘status quo,’ but think outside of the box…

She continued: “In past years, there has been a lot of discord amongst board members, but I have to say that while we don’t agree on everything, we are a good working board. Through his leadership, we have identified opportunities for change and growth which has mobilized all of us to further the mission to develop a profound understanding that keeping our community beautiful, safe, affordable and rising to shareholder expectations through good governance is our goal. I wish Cleve the very best and I know that he will always be available to provide us with his support and guidance. Thank you, Cleve, for the service you have given to our community.”

First Vice President Linda Berk said recently, “We have a very talented, educated, and experienced board that will continue to bring their dedication and business acumen to the workings of the board. I continue to be excited about the creative changes we will be making, knowing we still have the challenges of legacy issues to address. We had a wonderful leader in Cleve Taylor, but we also have an incredible board of directors who will continue the work that needs to be done.”

This weekend, the board is having a development conference in Rye Brook, NY where they will undergo training from professionals (see related article on page 1).

Public Safety arrests man for breaking into a car Suspect possibly responsible for many others here A man was arrested by Public Safety officers last week after a witness observed him breaking into a car parked on Co-op City Boulevard and responding units quickly spotted and captured him.

According to a Public Safety spokesperson, a call came into the Public Safety dispatcher from a lobby attendant shortly after midnight on October 13th reporting that the attendant observed a man slowly riding a bicycle along Co-op City Blvd. looking into parked vehicles.

There has been a rash of car break-ins in Co-op City over the past several weeks – both in garages and on the street. A numbers of officers and detectives quickly responded. When the suspect saw the officers heading towards him, he attempted to flee on foot into the community in the vicinity of Section 1.

The direction in which the suspect was fleeing was radioed to other responding units and after a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was apprehended behind Building 2.

Upon further investigation, there was an eye witness who came to the scene of the apprehension and said he observed this individual breaking into a vehicle. The witness gave a positive identification of the man as the one he saw breaking into the vehicle. A search of the suspect then revealed that he was in possession of items taken from the vehicle involved in the break-in. The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with criminal mischief, larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.

According to the Public Safety Detective Unit, an investigation by both NYPD and CCPD is continuing into the possibility of this suspect being responsible for all, if not most, of the recent rash of car break-ins in the community. The suspect is also said to be wanted for numerous other auto crimes in another Bronx precinct.

The commander of the Public Safety Department, Chief Frank Apollo, said: “This arrest is the result of not only an observant lobby attendant, but also steadfast officers who pursued the individual and successfully apprehended him. This arrest is the perfect example of every layer of our department working together to capture an individual who was the suspect in an auto crime. I am extremely proud of our Public Safety staff and the work that they perform on a day-to-day basis.”

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Board of Directors’ Meeting - October 19, 2016 First Reading - Resolution #16-63 SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Jenkins SECONDED BY: Bernie Cylich, Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn Turner, Rod Saunders, Marie Smith, Linda Berk BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: October 17, 2016

WHEREAS, On April 4, 2016 the State of New York enacted legislation to increase the minimum wage in the City of New York to $15.00 per hour by December 31, 2018; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation is America’s largest affordable working class housing community and a major Bronx employer and must lead by example by providing a living $15.00 per hour living wage to all Co-op City employees to help them

support their families and to pay for rent, food and transportation; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation has approximately 121 employees earning less than $15.00 per hour and to increase their hourly wages to $15.00 per hour would cost $520,000.00 per year; and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors believes Co-op City should be a leader in providing a minimum $15.00 per wage for all Co-op City workers.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board directs that effective January 1, 2017 the minimum wage to be paid to all Co-op City employees shall be $15.00 per hour; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Management is directed to take all necessary steps to implement this resolution.

Cooperators In Building 35: Notice Of Elevator Shutdown

Please be advised that elevator # 4 will be shut down for routine maintenance and repair: ON: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 STARTING AT 8:00 A.M. FOR 6 HOURS We will be replacing the hoist cables and will make every attempt to have the elevator restored into service as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconveniences caused.

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

Social Security Announces 0.3% Benefit Increase for 2017

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 65 million Americans will increase 0.3% in 2017, the Social Security Administration announced this week.

The 0.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 60 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2017. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2016. The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum.

Information about Medicare changes for 2017, when announced, will be available at www.Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity .gov/cola.

Hurricane relief efforts for Haiti

In the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and its devastating effect on Haiti, Riverbay Corporation, Riverbay Fund and the African American Association will be accepting donations of non-perishable foods, blankets, baby food and children and adult clothing through October 31. Donations may be dropped off at the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue. Collection hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donations are also accepted this Sunday and next from noon until 4 p.m.

Clothing should be gently used and clean.

Volunteers are being sought to assist with this collection effort. Those who wish to volunteer should contact either Pastor Deborah Jenkins at 718-644-0951 or Francine Reva Jones at 718-379-5555. Letters to receive service credit for volunteer students will be provided.

In addition, the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club is also collecting for the hurricane victims in Haiti tomorrow, Sunday, October 23 3-5 p.m.

A collection truck will be in the parking area behind Garage 7 (Einstein Center) from 3-5 p.m.

This collection drive is looking for donations of water purification tablets, Tylenol & Children’s Tylenol, shoes, sneakers, baby clothes, baby items, diapers, baby food, health aids (soap, toothpaste and tooth brushes, lotion, hand sanitizers, diarrhea medication for adults and children, deodorant), first aid kits, dry food items (dried black beans, cans of evaporated milk – no other food items) LED Flashlights, quality batteries and insect repellent.

Please give generously.

If you see something, say something!

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.

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

CCPD Offers Halloween Safety Tips

This year, clown costumes are very popular in the media. It seems like in many cases some of the reports of clown sightings may be an internet hoax, but it is still a good idea to be alert.

Halloween costumes worn by adults or older teens for no legitimate purpose is never a good idea. Obstructing one’s identity can be against the law or against rules in certain areas. This year, the wearing of clown costumes should be avoided other than for infants and toddlers. In some jurisdictions, clown costumes are prohibited this year.

Please notify Public Safety if you observe masked adults acting in a suspicious manner.

Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults alike.

There are a wide range of potential risks on Halloween that could take all the fun away from the day. By being aware of the hazards and taking steps to avoid them, you can have a fun and safe Halloween. The Department of Public Safety has provided these safety tips to keep you safe this Halloween.

Roadways present a serious hazard to 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 darkness, place reflective tape on costumes.

Adults should always accompany young children.

Care should be used when selecting costumes.

Loose costumes or large shoes can present a tripping hazard. Masks can reduce vision. Makeup is much more comfortable and does not obstruct vision. Always remove masks when crossing the street. Consider enlarging eye openings if a mask is worn. Fake swords or other props should be made of a soft material and not contain sharp edges.

Fire presents a serious hazard on Halloween. Candles should never be used to light Jack o’ Lanterns or for any other purpose. Small battery operated L.E.D. lights simulate even the flickering of a real flame with none of the hazard. Flashlights or light sticks can be carried for illumination purposes. These items used to be very expensive, but are now available at discounted prices. Costumes and wigs should be of a flame resistant material. Instruct children to avoid going near flames which could easily ignite costumes.

Halloween costumes provide identity concealment for persons intending to commit a crime. Halloween pranks, such as egg throwing and shaving cream spraying, can often turn to violence. Parents of older children and teens should check on the whereabouts and activities of their children. Early curfews should be put in place.

As the hour grows later, the number of persons with bad intentions using Halloween as a guise increases. Residents are encouraged to call the Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050 or 9-1-1 if they observe any suspicious activity during the Halloween season.

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 27, 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. On Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., the Haunted House (Continued on page 26)

BY LT. PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract #3058 – A/E Services for Buildings 6, 18, 23, & 25 Portico Floor – insurance required.

Pre-bid meeting: October 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Construction Trailers at 98 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475 Bids Due: November 14, 2016 by the end of the business day.

For information, please email dguzman@riverbaycorp.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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were paying substantial rents at this location, the property owner has decided to lease the space to another retailer who was willing to pay more. We’ve announced that we’re opening five new stores around the country and we’ll certainly consider the Bronx as a potential location for a new store in the future.”

A spokesperson for Prestige Properties & Development Company, Inc. said: “Barnes & Noble has been an important and valuable tenant at Bay Plaza for years. Their company has determined that the existing store size and format is no longer feasible to support their business model throughout the U.S. and thus chosen to end their lease here. Bay Plaza has offered Barnes & Noble some very attractive options for a new store location to meet their new smaller format so that we can keep them here as a valuable asset to the Bronx community and Bay Plaza. We stand ready and welcome the opportunity to meet with Barnes & Noble and discuss these options for their continued presence here in the Bronx at Bay Plaza.”

Kim Umstead, Riverbay’s Director of Commercial Leasing, said Thursday that Riverbay knew of Barnes and Noble’s departure from Bay Plaza and recently instructed its rental agent, KZA Reality, to offer space for the giant bookseller to rent within the Bartow Shopping Center complex, across the street from Bay Plaza. Ms. Umstead characterized the

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discussions between Riverbay’s commercial rental representative and Barnes and Noble as being preliminary.

Barnes and Noble has occupied a large section of retail space adjacent to Baychester Avenue on the western edge of the huge shopping development since 1999. The man partially responsible for bringing Barnes and Noble to Bay Plaza then was Steve Kaufman, who, at the time, was Co-op City’s representative in the New York State Assembly. For a period of years before successfully negotiating that deal, Assemblyman Kaufman, along with others, decried the fact that the Bronx was the only borough in New York City without a major bookstore and worked hard to correct that oversight, eventually succeeding in bringing Barnes and Noble and Prestige Properties together to establish a business relationship that lasted for 17 years.

Mr. Kaufman, when reached this week about the news that the Bronx will possibly be losing its only major bookstore, said: “I am very saddened. This is a Manhattan-style bookstore in the Bronx with a tremendous selection of books and other literature along with a high-end coffee shop. It was a great addition to the borough for nearly two decades and I considered it one of my best accomplishments as an elected official serving Co-op City and the other communities of the east Bronx.”

Mr. Kaufman, now an attorney in private practice, went on to lament the

demise of many businesses like booklook at the sales figures and try to find a stores because books, music and other way to keep the book store operating similar items are so easily downloaded that is financially feasible for everyone.” to tablets, phones or other electronic Just two years ago, Barnes and devices without the buyer ever having Noble announced that it would be leavto visit a store. ing the Bay Plaza space at the end of its City Councilman James Vacca said lease in 2014. Thanks largely to a petithat his office will be helpful in any way tion drive started by young Co-op City it can to bring or keep a bookstore in the residents, Bronx Borough President Bronx. While realizing the technology Ruben Diaz, Jr. stepped in and negotihas changed the business over the past ated a two-year extension, which is the decade, Councilman Vacca, who lives lease coming to an end at the close of in the area just south of Co-op City, said this year. he is frequently a customer in this store.

Whether a last minute reprieve can “It always seems busy and there is again be worked out this time either for always a line to check items out so I the current space or another one in the think it is feasible for a bookstore to area remains to be seen in the weeks continue to operate out of Bay Plaza,” ahead. the Councilman said. “Bay Plaza is the Board director Daryl Johnson said: best location for such a business “Barnes & Noble is a wonderful store because of the parking and the easy so I would hate to see them go. I hope access from the highways. I think there that a deal can be made to keep them is a public service obligation to at least in this community.”

TODAY…Women Keeping It Real – Saturday, October 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. We welcome new participants. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

Check the lobby bulletin board for scheduled guest information. Attend your association meeting and stay informed.

Halloween will be here soon. If you would like to assist in distributing treats, let us know. Building 13 Assoc., Inc. would like to wish the former Riverbay Corporation President, D. Cleve Taylor, well and thank him for volunteering his time and talent to the Co-op City community.

Arts and Crafts Workshops – Children of all ages are invited to join our workshops (under 5 must be accompanied by an adult) on the following Sundays: October 16, November 20, and December 18, from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

“Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2017 Summer Fun Day

by Section 2 (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14). If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the president of Building 11 (A, B, C), Deborah Henry, at 718379-6312. The cost is as follows: children (small-xl) $10, adults (small-xl) $12 and adults (2X-3X) $15.

Payment can be made by cash or money order. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F. This message is intended for those who have not applied for STAR already. If you currently receive STAR, no need to do anything at this time. Our goal is to have everyone in the community enrolled in STAR (School Tax Relief). You may qualify for Basic STAR if: you are under 65 and household income is less than $500,000. You may qualify for Enhanced STAR if: you are 65 and your household income is not more than $86,000.

For information, call 518-457-2036 or https://www.tax.ny.gov/star.

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

As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Never Underestimate Our Worth In the movie “The Imitation Game,” there is a line that really stood out to us, which we discussed at last week’s Think Tank. “Sometimes, it’s the people no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine.”

We discussed it as a reminder of two things: One: We should never underestimate people. We should never pre-judge another person’s abilities. So often in life, it is those you might never expect that end up changing the world.

Two: In addition to not discounting the worth of others, we all need to be careful to never discount our own worth. Too often, we underestimate our own abilities. We assume things are too hard, or above our capacity to handle. We stop ourselves from trying new things out of fear that we are not someone who could accomplish it. We don’t give ourselves the credit that we may be, that we are, the people, the community that can, do things that no one can imagine.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday, 8:30 -10 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. This is where we develop each other’s ideas and never underestimate them. We meet in the gathering room in the rear of the B-section.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be October 26…If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information.

EMAIL your Building Association at 21association@gmail.com. CALL your association at 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in the gathering room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. All monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

The Race for the $300 Prize…

Those of you who wish to start earning valuable points and a chance to win $300 have many ways to do so. Refer back to the following issues of the CO-OP City Times for 21 Association Rewards Point Program rules: (September 10th, 17th and 24th).

21 to You! “21 To You” is the Newsletter of Building 21. Each apartment received a copy.

Anyone who comes to the next general meeting/21 Association Gathering on October 26th with your copy of the newsletter will receive a bonus rewards point. Good luck! Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Building 13 Association

Certified Co-op City clubs & organizations, feel free to post your upcoming events!

Building 21 Association

No Co-op City Times? Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Building 32 Association

Meeting Our first meeting of the season, which had to be postponed, is now scheduled for Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Our association room is located in 32B, first floor rear. Everyone is welcomed regardless of membership status. There will be a turkey raffle for association members. Our guest speaker will be announced in the next few weeks.

Game Night The following dates are for the upcoming Game Nights: November 4, November 18, and December 2. Come on down and make Friday night Fun Night. Game Night fun starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 11:00 p.m. Pokeno and dominoes are the favorites, but other card games are played.

Being a cooperator is all about cooperation. Pick up your dryer sheets from the floor in the laundry room, take your used dryer sheets out of the laundry carts, leave the laundry carts in the laundry room where they belong, and watch your children in the laundry room. Bring a book down for your child to read, or a hand-held toy. Bikes, scooters, skates, and doll carriages are not suitable for our laundry room. Clean up after your dog and make sure he/she is leashed. Think about others and remember, children learn by example.

—Lorna Smith

Building 30 A&B Association

Hello, fellow cooperators of Buildings 30A and B. Our Halloween party will be on Monday, Oct. 31st, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. in our association room, Building 30B lobby.

The association is still collecting dues and candy for the Halloween party. You can drop off the candy and give your dues every Wednesday in the association room during crochet classes, 1to 3 p.m.

We’ll also collect dues and candy at PoKeno night, Friday, Oct. 21st, door opening at 7 with the games starting at 7:30. Our Movie night is Friday, Oct. 28th with the door opening at 7 and movie starting at 7:30. Cooperators can also drop off their dues and candy on movie night.

We wish to give congratulations to all celebrating, birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions. Those who are under the weather, get well soon. Those who suffered a loss recently, our condolences go out to you.

—Linda Werner

LUNCH SPECIAL $1.00 off meal

Monday - Friday

Greetings, fellow shareholders. We would like to thank our CSO Manager Lois English for her outstanding presentation at our October 3rd meeting. Please check your bulletin board for Ms. English's response to concerns that were raised by shareholders. I have blacked out apartment numbers for privacy reasons. We need volunteers from each building to give out candy in our lobbies on Halloween. Please contact our VP Mag Lewis if you can help us out.

This November, we will be going to the polls to elect the 45th President of the USA and it's also election time for your civic association executive board. The election will take place at our next meeting at 7 p.m. If you are interested in running for a position (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary or sgt.-at-arms), please place your name with the position you are interested in under the meeting association room door.

You may be eligible for the School Tax Relief Program (STAR). I am urging you to call 518-457-2036, Monday thru Friday, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to see if you qualify for the program. I am also urging our seniors and those with disabilities to call 3-1-1 to assess if the city is accepting applications for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program (SCRIE) and/or the Disability Rent Increase Exemption Program (DRIE).

We are still taking orders for the "Straight Outta Co-op City" tee shirts. If you are interested in ordering one, contact Deborah at 718-379-6312. The cost of the shirts are children (sm., med., lg.) $10, adults (sm - XL) $12 and adults (2x - 3x) $15. Payments must be received before your shirt(s) will be ordered on October 31.

We would like to extend condolences to our neighbor Clara Thompson on the loss of her son DA Kenneth Thompson. Clara, our prayers are with you and your family.

Fellow shareholders, this is our home. We are not tenants; we are owners, please help keep our home clean and safe. Dispose of your garbage properly.

If you hear or see something, report it by calling Public Safety at 718-6713050 or 3-1-1.

Looking forward to seeing you at our meeting on Monday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m.

—Deborah D. Henry/ddh

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

Kevin Lambright, President of the African-American Association, has partnered with Pastor Deborah Jenkins, President of the Riverbay Fund, Inc., for a joint community effort to collect donations from the community for the Haiti victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Among the items being requested are: Baby formula, baby pampers, baby powder, baby food in jars/boxes, Vaseline, baby lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bed sheets, light blankets, Clorox, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, bath soap, band aids, pasta of all kinds, dry beans and peas of all kinds, mashed potatoes in the box, rice, grits, oatmeal, veggies in the can, fruit (dried or canned only), canned fish of all kinds, boxed fruit juices (no glass bottled juices), noodles and noodle soups (all varieties).

Also, childrens’ clothes: underwear, socks, shirts, blouses, pants, light sweaters, light jackets. In addition, shoes for males and females, adults and children.

I trust that the community will donate to this emergency drive from now until October 31st. You may deliver your donation to the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue this week, Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, 12:00-4:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, kindly contact me at 718-671-5957. Appreciation is extended to cooperators who have already donated.

Failed Communications There have been several complaints from cooperators regarding the failure of the Cooperator Services Office (CSO) to answer their calls or to return their calls. There have also been complaints from coopera-

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tors who state that the operator transfers them to the requested department and they are left holding the phone for 10-20 minutes and finally must hang up.

Also happening is that cooperators are told that the requested person is not in and will return the call; but the call is never returned.

What is just as bad is when a Riverbay maintenance worker fails to keep an appointment made with a cooperator. Sometimes, cooperators must wait a month or more to get an appointment. The cooperators who work must take off a day from work in order to be home for the work to be done. And then, no one from maintenance comes to do the job. It is a wasted day for the cooperator. With the economy the way it is today, a worker might be in jeopardy of losing a job when taking time off. Therefore, in my opinion, Management should hold this department responsible for keeping appointments or pay the consequences. A fair rule to abide by to reprimand or discipline an employee is, “retrain,” “relocate,” and “remove.” If the employee fails to get the message within a designated time period, then perhaps the Riverbay Corp. is not the place for him or her to work. Management must take the proper action to improve communications between its staff and the cooperators. The cooperators pay their salaries and should be respected by giving cooperators the proper service that they deserve.

Resolution #16-56 I was disappointed by the reaction of nearly all the Board directors regarding this resolution #16-56, which I proposed. It was for the posting of pictures of all the Board presidents in a prominent place in the community.

I imagined the Riverbay Corp. being similar to the White House where there are pictures of all the U.S. presidents. It would have also been to preserve our history. Regardless of what they did or how they led the

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Please prepare to vote on November 8th. If you are travelling or having surgery, apply for your absentee ballot. It is not too late to apply for the absentee ballot. Don’t let this important vote go by without excercising your rights as a citizen, VOTE – Vote – Vote.

Neighbors, arrangements have been made with a Haitian organization to have a truck come to SECTION 5. The truck will come on Sunday, October 23, between 3 & 6 p.m. The truck will be parked in the lot behind the supermarket in Section 5. The purpose is to collect new and gently used everyday goods for delivery to Haiti. Your generosity is much appreciated.

Broun Place Townhouse Association met Thursday, October 20. Our guest was the CSO Manager, Ms. Vanessa Aldea. In our last meeting, we learned that the flood incidence from convector leaks has been high this year causing a huge delay in appointments and the temporary flooring not lasting to the repair dates.

The agenda was ready. Additional items included processing of getting your front foyer and door evaluated for rust removal and painting and repair of a hole along the path across the greenway. Please deposit dues to anyone on the Executive Committee. That would be Eva Lazaar, Vivian Burrus, Grace Emanuel and Lillian Richardson. Remember to put your name and apartment on the envelope.

The dues are $12 per year. Communication between neighbors, Riverbay departments and to have conversations about Co-op City is vital. To that end, we attended the 2nd “Coffee with a Cop.” We spoke to Public Safety about two of our pet peeves and gave them praise for the great job they are doing.

Sharing community news: We see that Norma and Gwen are healing and gaining their health back, but unfortunately, that Carolyn needs our prayers for her recovery as she is back in the hospital.

Bring a blank check when making a purchase from CSO. Cash is not accepted at CSO offices. If your new towel rack is longer than the towel space, bring it to Dreiser C.C. for cutting to specification. Why can’t this be done in one center?

Please do not litter and pick up what you see littered by others. With all the street garbage, we end up not looking like the beautiful development we are.

Regarding “Service Animals,” Public Safety intervenes when the animal is unleashed, shown to be aggressive, or not cleaned up behind. We have enough dogs to fill a triple-core building. Please act responsibily, clean up behind your service dog. Remember, “If you see something, contact Public Safety.”

To get on the “Do Not Call Registry” phone, “1-888-382-1222.” Call from a phone you want to register. This includes, cell or house phones. Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located at 3165 E.Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; phone: 718-892-1161; email: bx10 @cb.nyc.gov.

—Eva Lazaar

country, their pictures are there. However, my Board colleagues thought differently. They decided that there were certain former Board directors that did not deserve such honorary recognition and the resolution was tabled.

With the assistance of the Board Liaison Sharan White and the Co-op City Times, we framed and posted a picture of our beloved Board President Cleve Taylor.

He will be remembered for forging a new era in the history of this Mitchell-Lama development that we call home. Mr. Taylor has made it possible to rid our community of the backwardness and underhanded dealings and to move forward with transparency, professionalism and progressiveness. By the time the Board meets again, there will be a new Board president. That person will have an awesome responsibility. As Board Secretary, I will do all I can to support that person so that our forward and progressive movement can continue.

Register and Vote The General Election takes place on November 8th, only about two weeks from now. Information about this Presidential Election is constantly in the news. An Absentee Ballot Request should be postmarked by November 1st and presented in person by November 7th. An Absentee Ballot Return must be postmarked by Nov. 7th and received by November 15, 2016. You only have one vote. Use it!

Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts with me, I can be reached at 718-671-5957. Be informed by attending your building association meeting. We, shareholders, must gather and work together in order to maintain a viable and strong community. It is always good to know your neighbors. Call your CSO should you have a problem or need a repair.

Remember to donate to the Haiti Emergency Relief Drive, if you can. Thank you.

Blood Bank Here TODAY, October 22nd Please Donate, Blood is Urgently Needed

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its biannual blood drive TODAY in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be held TODAY, Saturday, October 22, in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible 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.

Registration is now automated and quicker than before; please bring your past donor card which will assist you in the registration process. For those who may not have a past donor card, we will assist you through the registration process. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate, even those on medications may donate with few exceptions.

Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.”

—Joe Boiko

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Cooperators were fired up over not having heat

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Despite chilly outdoor temperatures, Riverbay decided to start the delivery of heat to this community on October 14. Thereafter, several cooperators were fired up over this matter.

A Cold Way to Treat Cooperators In an effort to save fuel, Riverbay decided to turn on the heat in accordance with the exact wording of the law on this matter.

The ‘heat season’ in NYC is from October 1 - May 31.

So, the law states that: “Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., if the outside temperature falls below 55 degrees, the inside temperature is required to be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.” Continuing, the law states that: “Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., if the temperature outside falls below 40 degrees, the inside temperature is required to be at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.”

The outdoor temperature did drop into the forties on some days in October. So, yes, some of our cooperators did find it to be cold in their apartments. But, the question is: Did the temperature in their apartments drop below the above-cited temperatures? In many cases, the answer is no. And, that’s where I have a problem with this matter.

Temperatures can swing high and low during October. So, management needs to consider the law and the feelings of our cooperators in regards to starting our heat season at an earlier time.

Bellamy Basketball Courts Several people have wondered if the basketball courts near Bellamy Loop are going to be rebuilt. And, the answer is yes. Currently, there are drainage issues on some areas of those basketball courts. So, those issues need to get fixed first. Thereafter, management is going to install three full basketball courts in this area that is similar to this diagram, || == ||. Also, there will be areas

for people that just want to relax. Additionally, I’m hoping that we can get restrooms and a water fountain near these courts. This way, people can take care of their business in a lawful and proper manner. It’s hopeful that this entire area will be rebuilt by the spring of 2017.

UPS Locker Program Management is currently considering working with UPS to place lockers in Bartow, Dreiser, and Einstein.

This program will allow UPS drivers to deliver packages to these lockers if cooperators are not home.

UPS has lockers set up at thousands of locations across the U.S. So, customers can pick up their package according to their own schedule. There will be additional information on these UPS program in the near future.

Weekend Board Retreat There are a lot of rumors in the community about several board members that went to an upstate resort in Rye Brook, NY, last night, Friday, until this Sunday, October 23. This trip is supposed to be about learning skills to become a better board member.Here are some of the questions that are being asked in this community. “Did the board go on a weekend retreat? Are you [Daryl] going on this retreat?” As mentioned above, several board members did go on this weekend retreat. But, my personal feelings are that I will not go on a weekend retreat and have this community pay for it.

Bay Plaza Barnes & Noble Closing About two years, Barnes & Noble and their landlord, Prestige Properties, couldn’t agree on a price for their space. So, Barnes & Noble decided to not renew their lease at Bay Plaza. Thereafter, emails flew throughout the Bronx like never before. And, people were furious because they didn’t want to lose this store.

Within a short period of time, meetings were held with some of the highest officials in the Bronx. Then, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. announced that an agreement was made between Barnes & Noble and their landlord to keep this store open for two years.

Lots of people were happy to hear that joyous news.

Additionally, about 50 jobs were saved. But, just a few

days ago, we learned that negotiations for their lease broke down again. And, reportedly, another retailer is willing to pay more money for that space. So, Barnes & Noble issued a statement that they will close their store by the end of this year, 2016.

Will we lose the only Barnes & Noble in the Bronx?

Will our politicians step up again to keep this store open? Will we lose about 50 jobs? I hope that we can keep this store open.

Cooper Place Townhouse Pipe Repair – This is the 15th Time Last weekend, water was still gushing out of those pipes at the rate of 28 gallons per minute at the Cooper Place Townhouses, near Co-op City Boulevard. A notice was sent out to several buildings that stated that the hot water will be shut off from Wednesday, October 19, at 11 p.m., until Friday, October 21, at 7 a.m. An update on Riverbay’s efforts in this regard could not be printed because of editorial deadlines. But, not too long ago, Riverbay spent $250,000 trying to fill those pipes with an epoxy-based solution. So, now, this latest attempt will mark the 15th time that Riverbay has tried to repair those pipes.

Close It’s a shame to see how much money Riverbay has wasted on trying to fix pipes that should have been replaced years ago. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.)

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club

There are 17 days until the November 8th Presidential Election. Voter Registration has ended in New York City. The presidential debates are now over. If you need it, please request an absentee ballot from the Bronx Board of Elections now.

You have 17 days to focus and concentrate on planning how you will get to the polls to vote. Remember to take a friend, neighbor or relative with you when you vote. Make it a fun experience!

Save the Date...On Sunday, October 23, we are asking all Co-op City residents who would like to donate goods to the Haitian survivors of Hurricane Matthew to come to the parking area behind Garage 7 and Einstein Community Center from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a truck there to collect your donations.

Donations can be water purification tablets, Tylenol & Children's Tylenol, shoes, sneakers, baby clothes, baby items, diapers, baby food, health aids (soap, toothpaste and tooth brushes, lotion, hand sanitizers, diarrhea medication for adults and children, deodorant), first aid kits, dry food items (dried black beans, cans of evaporated milk – no other food items) LED flashlights, quality batteries and insect repellent.

Please donate what you can to help the people of Haiti who have been suffering from the effects of Hurricane Matthew.

—Alethea Cherebin

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National Council of Negro Women

45th Anniversary—Next Saturday, October 29th, we will be celebrating our 45th Anniversary as the Co-op City Section of NCNW. Our celebration will take place at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York. Our guest speaker for the occasion will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, the first Black, female district attorney in New York State. We will receive anniversary greetings from Pat Battle of NBC-TV. We will be honoring Roberta Boozé and Olive Glasgow, two of our Charter Members who have been continuously active since 1971.

The Ticket Committee will be distributing tickets and accepting payment for tickets for the last time on Saturday, October 22nd (today) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 14, Dreiser Center. Tickets are $100. Checks should be made payable to NCNW Co-op City Section. Please write your ticket number on the memo line on your check.

Voting – Janice Mathis, Executive Director of NCNW, shared this message on our website: “African American women above the age of 50 vote at rates as high as any other Americans. We have myriad reasons and experiences that have taught us the value of the franchise. Younger people may wonder what difference it makes. Let’s take the issue of police use of force, as so vividly demonstrated by videotaped deaths while in custody of law enforcement officers. I applaud the work of Black Lives Matter for making the issue of use of force central to political discussions across the nation. Police are supervised by Chiefs of Police, who are hired by mayors and City Council members who are ELECTED. When a family attempts to sue a local government for wrongful death, the lawyer who represents the government and decides whether to settle or fight the lawsuit is appointed by the county commission or the city council, who are ELECTED. The district attorney who will decide whether or not to press criminal charges against a police officer is ELECTED. The state court judge who will determine whether to dismiss a lawsuit against

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, rm. 36 Office hours: Monday – Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Theme: Our Lives Matter – Our Votes Count.

Note: General Membership meeting is Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m.

Membership Campaign: Lifeblood of the association. Your membership dollars help lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Voter registration is an ongoing activity, registration forms available in office.

General Election is November 8th. Every election is an important election. Be prepared to VOTE! If you don’t vote, don’t complain.

Save the Dates ANNOUNCEMENT: Notice of September, October Meetings and November Election. Please note the following General Membership meetings of the branch for the purpose of elections of officers as follows: president, vice president, secretary, asst. secretary, treasurer, asst. treasurer and members-at-large. The term of the Executive Committee for officers elected is 2 years, effective January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018. Candidate consent forms available at the office.

• October 23 – Membership meet at 3 p.m. Floor nominations &supervisory committee selections.

November 8 General Election – PLEASE GET OUT & VOTE! November 8 - Dinners *November 27- Membership meet & Election at 2-6 p.m.

December 18 – End of year Membership Meeting & Celebration at 3 p.m.

—Jerome L. Rice

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the city is ELECTED. The state court judge who decides whether or not to dismiss criminal charges against an officer accused of excessive use of force is ELECTED. The federal judge who decides to dismiss a civil case on behalf of the family of the person killed is appointed by the President of the U.S. who is ELECTED. The members of the senate judiciary committee who must approve federal judicial appointments are ELECTED. The same scenario is true for virtually every issue that arises in our communities, from voter suppression, to education, to criminal conduct. I urge my young NCNW sisters to study the functions and functionaries of government. Learn specifically how they implement your rights. Once you are fully aware of the mechanics of government, no one will have to urge you to vote.”

Sympathy — We are sorry to learn of the passing of a former member of NCNW, Anne Campbell. Our condolences go out to her family.

—Joyce Howard

Building 16 United Association

Many thanks to all who attended our first meeting for the new year on Oct. 14.

Our guest speakers were fantastic. Patrolman Correa from Public Safety educated us on many important subjects. The supervisor from the lobby attendant program explained how short we are of attendants and what is being done to enhance the program.

Next meeting in November will be posted. We are planning a Christmas party for members only.

Thank you, new members, for joining our association.

—Teri Ann Garcia

BOTSWANA SAFARI IN STYLE DAY 1: ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: Enjoy a welcome briefing and gourmet dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Limited to 16 people • MAY 2018 • Tour by ABERCROMBIE & KENT

DAY 2: LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA SUNDOWNER RIVER CRUISE: Stay in a luxury tree house built into the riverside canopy. Cruise the Zambezi River.

DAY 3: LIVINGSTONE NAKATINDI VILLAGE VISIT: Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls. Peruse the local crafts on a pleasant market visit. Get a taste of traditional Zambian fare. Gain an understanding of local daily life when you visit a school and clinic.

DAY 4: VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE: Visit awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Enjoy snacks at the famous Victoria Falls Hotel and a historical walk through its halls. Chobe National Park in Botswana and a game drive that includes elephants, impalas, buffalo and possibly lions.

DAY 5: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: Game drive. Chobe River safari cruise.

DAY 6: OKAVANGO DELTA WETLANDS WILDLIFE: Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. A choice of game-viewing activities, such as a seasonal mokoro (dugout canoe) ride on the delta or a nighttime drive.

DAY 7: OKAVANGO DELTA SPECTACULAR SIGHTINGS: Guided game drive in a customized 4x4 vehicle or a bush walk in the company of an armed, expert guide. Be on the lookout for giraffes, hippos, lions and cheetahs.

DAY 8: OKAVANGO DELTA PREDATOR CAPITAL: Fly across the Okavango Delta to the Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best places in Botswana to see the country’s “Big Five” — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo.

DAY 9: OKAVANGO DELTA REMARKABLE GAME DRIVES: Early morning game drive - elephants, buffalo, red lechwes, giraffes and impalas. Mokoro ride across marshlands alive with crocodiles, bathing hippos, birds and tiny red reed frogs. On an afternoon game drive, listen for lions or spy nocturnal animals. Farewell dinner.

DAY 10: DEPART JOHANNESBURG: Fly to Johannesburg, check-in for your international departure flight. Access to the Premier Lounge.

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TO CONTACT MONICA - PLEASE CALL 212-497-7674 or cell 646-515-8702

Meet & Greet Oct. 29, 11 a.m.

St. Michael’s Church.

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African-American Association We had a great inspirational general meeting. That is the best way to describe our cultural/ health invigorating/peer acknowledging gathering of African-American people. If you were not there, you really missed something special.; our next meeting promises to be even better.

A special thanks to our program directors Cynthia Dixon (Soul/Latin Line Dancers), Meena Sharpe Hicks (Yoga and Pilates), and our new Zumba instructor Marie.

Our prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. We are asking everyone to make a humanitarian effort to reach out by donating medical supplies, toiletries and new or like-new clothing that are clean and presentable. This is important and must be said because some people think they can finally go in their closet or storage and be rid of things that they planned on throwing away. I cannot apologize for saying this because it has happened in the past and that is not fair to the proposed recipients. Let’s help them to survive and keep their dignity as well. Keep an eye out in the Co-op City Times for drop off times and locations.

Room #15 in Dreiser is one location on Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. We thank you in advance.

Our next meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., will highlight another special guest. You won’t want to miss this one.

We are missing a key element, one that is crucial to the propulsion of our success – you.

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

Acting Classes – Children’s and adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent for more information.

Call us at: 646-373-4122 Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438 Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555.

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

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

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

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Coop City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

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A lot to be thankful for

Director’s Viewpoint

person has a physical or mental disability they can have a dog. He was also very helpful in sharing many different articles and brochures for our use: car breakin prevention tips; safety tips for cell phones & iPads; child ID kit to fingerprint your child(ren), grandchildren; R.U.O.K. applications; Co-op City JASA information on getting all your benefits; JASA three-day seminar for adults 60 yrs. & over to inform you about powerof-attorney, living wills, health care proxy, which will be held Dec. 6, 8 & 13th in room 13 at the Dreiser Center, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; health bulletin – how to prevent falls; he also supplied was an application for the Co-op City peace officer exam (fee waived for Co-op City residents); and last, but not least, phone numbers for if you see something, say something. All of these articles are available by calling Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

Under the direction of Board director Evelyn Turner, we are going to put together a list of resources and anyone can call for help with many of the following problems: eviction prevention, counseling

Marie Smith

On Oct. 9, I went to The Bardekova Ensemble Concert hosted by the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing at the Dreiser Auditorium. This was a free, excellent concert.

I brought two friends from outside Co-op City who were very impressed with the auditorium, the cleanliness of the building and, of course, the free concert. We have a lot to be thankful for with regard to a wide variety of free events.

Oct. 14, Buildings 29 Association Meeting: We had a very nice turn-out and our guest speaker was Chief Frank Apollo who took time out from his busy schedule to meet with us and answer questions and concerns expressed by our shareholders. The main concern, of course, was dogs. Chief Apollo explained to us that we are being guided by federal law and if a

Town hall

by licensed therapists, individual, family & marriage, trauma counseling, bullying, domestic violence, suicide prevention, etc. As soon as we have compiled this information, we will make it available to everyone.

I will be a co-chair on this committee.

Committees: I have joined several committees: Cooperator Appeals, chaired by Director Junius Williams and co-chaired by Director Sonia Feliciano; Buildings & Ground, chaired by Director Sonia Feliciano and co-chaired by me. I am an alternate treasurer to my building association. I have volunteered at both the 5th Annual College Fair and the 2nd Annual Disability Expo which were held recently.

I am meeting many wonderful resident-shareholders and I can be reached at msmith@riverbayboard.com.

E-mail me your concerns, suggestions after you have first called your C.S.O. and if you need further assistance, write to me, Marie Smith, c/o Riverbay Corp., 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at the Board Liaisons Office at 1-347-913-4224.

Thank you. Be safe and take care.

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and additionally passage of the “⅗ Clause” bill to remove this denigrating language from the United States Constitution.

“It's on it’s way to Congress,” Councilman King said.

He also spoke strongly about the importance of “ getting out the vote” on November 8, as well as supporting the Affordable Care Act that provides medical insurance, which the HealthFirst reps described in detail.

However, the part of the evening most seemed to await was discussion “from the floor.” And it did not disappoint. Any question that anyone wanted to ask was allowed. If King or one of the panelists did not have an immedRich Fedderman addresses the audience iate answer, King's staff was there to take the information and follow up was promised.

As one shareholder who asked not to be identified

Chief Apollo said that he, too, later commented: “I enjoyed the meetwas a Bronx son and was very ing and the questions, too. They were happy to participate in the town right on target.” hall meeting noting that he was The information from Ms. Sullivan proud to be in charge of providof the DOE on admissions and “cursive” ing safety and enforcing quality writing was very informative, especially about the requirements for Gifted of life issues to the over 15,000 Programs for students with special families who reside in Co-op City. needs.

The very popular General Questions of every kind were asked Manager Noel Ellison also comand a response given. For instance, mended Councilman King for cooperator Eva Lazaar’s question was holding such an event in this on the status of bookseller Barnes & community, “the world’s biggest Noble leaving the community. “We cooperative,” where he is proud have to get on this and keep them,” she to serve as GM. Encouraging the said. young Velocity athletes seated in Another resident, Deborah Henry, the audience with Coach Dinkins, Noel Ellison inquired about a city Department of Mr. Ellison said: “Stay in school Transportation request for much needed “speed bumps” and learn. You too can rise to achieve all your dreams.” in the areas of Casals Place and Carver Loop.

Mr. Fedderman said that Congressman Engel’s door “Why don't we have more tech schools? Not everyone is always open to serve the people and he was happy to goes to college,” asked cooperator Joyce Wilson. report that “Maxine [Sullivan] is better and will be back Some also asked, “How can we get more staff in our in the office soon.”

Buildings and Grounds Department?” And, one that Senator-elect Bailey thanked the Co-op City comeveryone related to: “The #38 bus service is horrible. munity for voting overwhelmingly for him in the PriWhat can be done about it?” to cite a few additional mary. As the evening drew nigh and the audience began questions. to leave, Councilman King invited all to remain and The councilman said that he also plans to discuss watch the final Presidential Debate that was about to with DOT, MTA, NYCHA and Harry S Truman HS on take place on national TV. the many issues to see what he can do. He encouraged residents to visit his office in Section 5 and announced that he is opening an office in Dreiser Loop.

NY Common Pantry’s “Nourish” program will visit Co-op City One other important announcement was made by once again on Friday, October 28.

The mobile food pantry will be parked in front of the bingo hall Local 1199 Official Neva Shillingford-King (aka First on Bartow Avenue. Co-op City seniors who are already registered Lady of Council District will be served from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Those who are signing up 12) who noted effective for the first time can do so between 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Seniors who are 60 years and older are eligible to sign up for the December 31, 2016 minimum wage for some NYC NY Common Pantry’s “Nourish” program which provides nutriworkers is raised to $15 per tious, balanced meals. Staff will be onsite to determine eligibility for the program. hour! “The Governor has Seniors interested in signing up must bring photo ID and proof of income, i.e., social passed the bill,” she said. security statement, and paystubs, if they are still working. For seniors living by themThis was good news for selves, the income threshold is $1,287; for households of two, $1,736; households of many in the audience who three, $2,184 and for households consisting of four, the income threshold for eligibilsaid they would be affected ity is $2,633.

Please bring a shopping cart and 2-3 heavy shopping bags. for the better by this increase.

Free Mobile Food Pantry To Visit Co-op City October 28

A constituent asks a question

Kevin Lambright

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York’s (VTC) blessings continue at the USA Track & Field New York Cross Country Meet #4 at Van Cortland Park on Sunday, October 16th. This was a highly competitive XC (cross country) meet with approximately 660 athletes competing. Medals were hard to win, but that didn’t stop VTC athletes. The Top 15 in each age division/gender received medals and in the Novice (1 mile) race, the top 10 received medals.

In the Novice (1 mile) race, Phillip Raseam took 3rd place, Jahzareli DeMore took 5th and Kaseam Shand

Velocity Track Club New York took 8th place overall in the boys’ division to earn medals. In the girls’ novice (1 mile) race, Messiah Jean took 8th place and Arianna Reid took 9th to earn medals. In the 8 & under boys’ 2k (1.2 miles) race, Pierce Parker and Dillon Hampton continue to improve with new PR (personal records), they took 3rd and 4th places and won medals. In the 9 & 10 girls’ 3K (1.8 miles) race, Aysya Brown continues to rack up medals with an 11th place finish. In the 11 & 12 boys’ 3k (1.8 miles) race, Dontae Lindo also continues to rack up the medals with a 6th place finish. In the 15 & 16 girls’ 5K (3.1 miles) race, Jessica Rivera muscled out a medal in her 1st 5K (3.1 miles) race with a 15th place finish. In the boys’ 15 & 16 age division, Darius Gordon continues to rack up 1st place medals and he should be a candidate for USATF New York Athlete of the month of October. VTC brought home 11 medals and many personal records broken! Great job!

After the meet, athletes were able to

Spanish-American Community Club Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting will take place on November 10th in room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center.

The annual Halloween party will take place on October 22nd, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in room #4 of the Dreiser Community Center. Prizes will be handed out for the best costumes. Donations are gratefully accepted. Non-members will be admitted for $10; members are always free. Come join us!

The club is co-sponsoring a dance on Saturday, November 5th in the Dreiser Auditorium, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit our Scholarship Fund. We are extremely pleased to announce that our main performer will be Charlie Aponte, former member of the legendary salsa band, ‘El Gran Combo.’ Additional performers include meringue and bachata star Juancho and DJ Psycho. Tickets are $45 in advance, more at the door, and are available at Havana Café, 3151 East Tremont Avenue, or contact Al Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403. Details can be found on the flyer on our website.

‘Cantares Navideños’ and the Christmas Party will be combined into one festive event on Saturday, December 17th. Live music will be provided by Ocho Y Más and DJ Salsero with ‘música típica.’ Tickets are available for $25. Details can be found on the flyer on our website or contact Al Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403.

Membership renewal dues for the coming year are now being accepted. Dues are $30 per household.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com.

—Carmen Rodriguez

Velocity Track Club athletes and parents canoeing!

go canoeing at Van Cortland Park.

Our next meet will be on Sunday, October 23rd, the Haunted Hills XC Invitation at Van Cortland Park. Come out and see your future Olympians.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred

percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or via email at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Rivers Run Community Garden October is AWESOME, thanks to the 4th graders of P.S. 153 who visited the garden and planted daffodils around the children’s garden fence.

If you haven’t visited the garden yet, now is the time. Gardeners have been happily decorating the place with fun and scary delights.

In addition, we welcome anyone willing to swing a hammer and help build individual fences for the beds.

Important dates (All are welcome): Oct. 23rd — Garden Decorating – Last minute touch-ups Oct. 28th — PS 153 Visiting, 9 a.m. – noon (1st Graders) Oct. 29th — Trolley Day. For further information and to reserve your seat, please call Bronx GreenUp at 718.817.8026 Nov. 17th — Members’ Meeting, 7 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4 Dec. 15th — Holiday Party, 7 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4 Rivers Run hours for October: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – until dusk Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To schedule your volunteer hours for October, please email jam239@aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com.

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds.

Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

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

—Gail Sharbaan

Baychester Visual Arts Association Our 2016-2017 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public.

BVA’s classes began on Tuesday, September 13th in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. The next session of classes begins on Tuesday, November 22nd and continues to Jan. 31st. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201-862-0847 or S.

Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

On Nov. 5th and 6th, BVA will sponsor an art show and bazaar in our permanent room 5 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Artwork will be displayed and for sale as well as gift items.

You can register in room 5 on Tuesdays at the Dreiser Community Center or by mail indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P. O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

Let us know…If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300,Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

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Haiti Hurricane Relief Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Please join members of the Section 5 Association and the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club in helping the people of Haiti. The storm has left hundreds of people dead, tens of thousands homeless, and many unaccounted for. Survivors are faced with burying loved ones and the threat of illness from contaminated water.

Arrangements have been made for a truck to pick up donations in Section 5 on Sunday, October 23, between the hours of 3 & 6 p.m. The truck will be parked in the parking lot behind the supermarket in Section 5.

The following are being accepted: First Aid Supplies – Personal Hygiene Items (brand new underwear: adult (small & medium) and children’s sizes; deodorant, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes; dry foods & other items such as – dried black beans, nutritional bars, cereal bars – tomato paste and cans of evaporated milk; LED flashlights, quality batteries (AA, AAA) and tea light candles; clothing and shoes for men, women, children & babies.

Your support makes a difference and no donation is too small. Call 347-277-5254 or 917-324-1333 if you have questions.

Director’s Concern A concern for this director is what impact will

suing HCR have on our relationship with city and state agencies we so desperately need? How much will it cost? What is the potential benefit to Riverbay?

Lawyers get paid a “professional rate” when they represent us in court. This means more money out of our budget for legal fees.

Lawyers Representing Cooperators During this director’s tenure, that included MSI’s failed leadership, cooperators paid close, if not more than, a million dollars to more than one (1) law firm to represent us. Nonetheless during the same time period, MSI’s failed employment practices led to the $40 million Ramirez v. Riverbay class action lawsuit resulting in the carrying charge and garage rate increase we are all paying.

Renaissance Youth Center Prior to this director’s past position as co-chair of the Youth Committee being totally eliminated, I worked closely with Director Peterson and others in getting Renaissance Youth Center to Co-op City. Mr. Bervin Harris, co-Founder & CEO of Renaissance Youth Center, brings over 30 years of social development experience in the areas of youth service and community development. Mr. Harris also writes and directs a band, performing with them in close to 100 shows a year. He is also the creator, director and host of the TLT squared show (Teens live to tape), a teen television variety show. Other partnerships for Renaissance include: The NYPD (P.O.P. program), Carnegie Hall and Department of Probation (NeON program), NYC Parks Department, Berklee College

of Music (Pulse Program) and many more. Mr. Harris is also an artist on Capital Records where, as an accomplished musician, singer and songwriter, he has produced and written songs for Hip Hop artists like KRS-1 to R&B artists like Mary J. Blige to Jazz artists like Herbie Hancock. This director, along with others, went to see the stage play “Bronxside Story” that Mr. Harris co-wrote and directed.

We all welcome Mr. Harris and his staff to Co-op City and we look forward to some exciting youth programs and an awesome partnership! Stay tuned!

New Committee Most recently, this director was granted permission to establish a new committee called: Social Service Referral Committee. The goal of this committee is to explore having a “Hotline” that cooperator can call for “HELP” and get a professional confidential referral.

Assistance could include counseling, employment, scholarship information, support groups, eviction prevention, help with your teens, etc. The committee, depending on liability insurance and licensing issues, may seek social workers (employed or retired), psychologists, educators, doctors and other helping professionals for this committee.

Please call 917-324-1033 or 718-320-8088. You may email eturner@riverbayboard.com.

P.S. College Fair volunteers will be honored in a special ceremony in December.

I am grateful for your continued support!

I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW 917-324-1033 or eturner@riverbayboard.com.

Ghanaian Association of Co-op City About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community.

Nomination and Vetting of Candidates: The nomination of candidates for the executive positions is still open. Candidates for executive positions will be vetted at the October general meeting. Please submit your name to the Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Peter Lewis Antwi (646-807-7209). We encourage all of you to stand for these elections. Get elected! Make a change! And positively impact the community!

General Meeting: The next general meeting is on Saturday, October 29th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 38. The main agenda is vetting of candidates for executive positions. Please join us and participate in the elections. The people we elect in this election will serve for the

next 3 years, so please get involved!

Christmas Party & Love Fest: This year’s Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday, December 24th from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Invite your family and friends to join us as we celebrate the successes of this year! The Welfare Committee is inviting ideas and suggestions from you all to make it another fantastic Christmas celebration!

Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay using credit card. Pay the entire year’s due by the end of April and get the $20 discount.

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends.

Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347-773-3499. UNITY IS STRENGTH! JOIN US TODAY! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Coop Ghanama OR http://www.facebook .com/gacc2013.

—Seth Osei-Fosu

Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros.

Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio. (Localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser) We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all.

Somos una Iglesia muticultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos.

Thought for the week You are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession.

Reflexion para la semana: Mas vosotros sois

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linaje escogido, real sacerdocio, nacion santa, pueblo adquirido por Dios, para que anuncies las virtudes de aquel que os llamo de las tinieblas a su luz admirable English services Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Eventents/Eventos Especiales Pastor’s Appreciation Day, October 23, at 11 a.m.

All are welcome.

Todos son bienvenidos.

—Rev. Sam Colon

Call 718.320.3300, Ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

Building 17 Association We open up the new season with a stimulating meeting. Our guest speaker, Vanessa Aldea from the CSO Office, attended and answered many questions and provided us with much information.

I would like to remind everyone that your voice and ideas count. We cannot be effective without your help.

We urge everyone to attend our meetings the second Monday of each month (1 hour). We are trying to boost quality of life in and around the building. Everyone needs to take more pride in keeping our laundry room in better shape.

Just a reminder, laundry carts are not toys. Security has been increased in the building by CCPD so be mindful of who you let in the front door and who you buzzing in.

Halloween gifts for children will be handed out.

Flyers will be posted with date and time.

We appreciate your support.

If everyone did a little – no one has to do a lot.

—James Payne

Shareholders, not tenants!

Join your building association today!

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Black Forum Next Defensive Driving Class The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Sat., November 12, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1.

Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen.

Call (718) 320-8035.

Sugar House Casino On Saturday, November 19, we are going to Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia, PA. Cost: $45 per person; casino rebate: $20. No refunds. Cash

preferred. Payment can be made in room 20, Dreiser Center. Otherwise, you may pay by check. Please make check payable to the “Black Forum of Co-op City.” Seats will be assigned when the full amount is paid. For more information, please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033.

Monthly meetings We will be holding monthly meetings. Come and express your opinions and concerns on issues pertinent to the community. Stay tuned for the dates.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday.

Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 3208035. Nominal fee for each class.

Drammeh Center Free scholarship applications for the African mathematical doll structuring program are available for high school girls and those entering in 2017. Seats are limited for this innovative STEAM program, so please apply early. The program will take place during the week that schools will be out on break, April 6th, April 8th thru 16th, 2017. If you would like to volunteer or intern for our opening and closing receptions, or donate to this very important program, we would love your support!

A special thank you to the Ghanaian Association of Co-op City and World Wide Association of Small Churches for partnering with us for this exciting program.

To request applications, email DrammehCenter@gmail.com. LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. You may also send your tax-deductible contributions by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Elise Edwards

Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexibly.

Especially need men who live in close proximity.

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

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center.

Also, due to budget constraints and

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

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

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Cooperators United of Co-op City Our next general membership meeting is Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, room 31. We have tentatively secured two guest speakers for our meeting.

At your building/townhouse meetings, please remind all about the NYS BASIC STAR OR ENHANCED STAR PROGRAM, which is based upon their age and income. They can obtain information by calling 518-457-2036, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Some time ago, we sent an email to Riverbay asking for an updated list of fees.

As of our last conversation with Riverbay, they are still working on it.

If you see something, say something. Congratulations to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 33 Association Last week was a very good week. We collected building dues from 126 apartments. Quite a few of you took advantage of the early bird special; to my surprise, most of you paid the regular $8, which we appreciated very much. The early bird special was to draw the cooperators who never pay their dues.

We have a long way to go in collecting dues, it would be nice to collect from at least 250 apartments. Let's make that number our goal. So Building 33, get on the ball and give.

The Pokeno game will be on Thursday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. in the building meeting room in the back of the building. Come down and enjoy the evening.

I ask for volunteers to help decorate the lobby and no one responded.

Alettiea Cherebin, our secretary of the building, had to do it alone for Halloween. Please respond to do the Christmas tree and lobby for Christmas, we need your help.

The flea market and the bus ride will be on the agenda for 2017.

There is a possibility we will have an Adult Christmas Party. We need to get together and meet our new neighbors.

We will be collecting items to go to Haiti. If you can contribute, bring items down to the lobby, and call me.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in, feel better soon.

—Patricia Bonaparte

MTA Real-Time Service Updates The most up-to-date information on MTA service status is always available at www.mta.info. For immediate notice of service changes, sign up for email or text alerts at www.mymtaalerts.com. For weekend subway service changes, visit web.mta.info/weekender.

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Pentecostal Tabernacle Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334, or church, 718-320-4218.

The pastor and saints welcome everyone to attend services at the above named church on the following days: Sundays – Sunday School will start at 10:30 for all age group. Morning Worship service starts at 11:45.

Wednesdays – Prayer and fasting service will be held every morning starting at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Youth service will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend these services.

Focus: The church is a privileged people who have been buried and risen in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of his love, forgiveness and redemption.

Colossians 2:6 – As ye therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.

In Colossians 2:7 – “Those who live in Christ are “rooted” in him, they are also “built up in him.”

Meaning, it is a continual process where one grows in God’s grace. They are established and strengthened in faith because faith makes things move. The result of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remain true. Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that steer the believer to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognized that God is a reality. Thus now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit-led. In Christ, we have a new birth. The Old Testament’s sign of a new life was the covenant of

circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection.

Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory Christ.

Jesus death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin. If the Son therefore shall set you free, you shall be free indeed. (St. John 8:36) Knowing this that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is free from sin. (Romans 6:6-7) Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him. Wisdom that reigns within us is because we have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. Let us therefore, remain stablished in the faith, as we have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:2-3) —Rev. R. Sibblies

Open Door Ministries C.S. Lewis wrote a book titled Miracles. In the chapter called “The Grand Miracle,” Lewis described the incarnation of Christ: “In the Christian story God descends to re-ascend. He comes down; down from the heights of absolute being into time and space, down into humanity ... down to the very roots and seabed of the Nature He has created.

“But He goes down to come up again and bring the ruined world up with Him. One has the picture of a strong man stooping lower and lower to get himself underneath some great complicated burden. He must stoop in order to lift, he must almost disappear

under the load before he incredibly straightens his back and marches off with the whole mass swaying on his shoulders…

“So it is also in our moral and emotional life. The first innocent and spontaneous desires have to submit to the deathlike process of control or total denial: but from that there is a re-ascent to fully formed character in which the strength of the original material all operates but in a new way. Death and Rebirth—go down to go up—it is a key principle.

Through this bottleneck, this belittlement, the highroad nearly always lies” ([N.Y.: Macmillan, 1960],

pp. 111-12).

Our Therapeutic Mentoring/Counseling Program meets every Monday at 6:30 in Dreiser Loop, rm. 9.

Thank you to all who came out to our Inauguration Celebration on October 9; there was a good representation from the community.

Our regular Sunday services are held at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, rm. 28. Bible studies will also be held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Dreiser Loop, rm. 9. You can contact Pastor Luis through opendoorministries.net or text him at 917-334-4407.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meets immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on

the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 23, when we will celebrate the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

P.S.: All Saints/All Souls’ Day will be celebrated soon. If the names of your departed loved ones are not yet on our list, please print out those names and bring them in for inclusion.

Fundraising Event: Our next fundraiser will be on Saturday, November 26.

It’s a trip to the Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City.

Deluxe motor coach leaves Dreiser Loop (in front of Rehab Center) at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $40 p.p. with bonus slot play of $15. For seating, contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

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

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

“Happy are they who dwell in your house! * they will always be praising you.” Psalm 84:3 —M. Chambers

Greater Love Baptist Church “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”

Galatian 5:25 Spiritual Food for Thought: Live in Jesus Christ! Never depart from His presence. Relationship does not consist of having a brief, one-sided conversation in prayer once a day or once a week and then going about your life in the flesh. You can say that you love Christ and that you belong to Him, but the proof of that declaration is in the depth of your life in the Spirit.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Dar-

row Place – parking passes will be validated at the church. Church telephone: 347-920-5607.

Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: Opens today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On Thursday, November 24th at 1:30 p.m., Greater Love will host a Thanksgiving dinner for the individual/families that visit our pantry. RSVP required. For more information or to RSVP, kindly stop in today during pantry hours or leave a message on the church telephone.

Greater Love’s Youth Movement: Youth meetings are held on Friday at 7 p.m. Please call the church for more information or stop in on Friday evening.

Men’s Fellowship: Please mark your calendar: Greater Love’s Mighty Men of God invite men of all ages to join them for an afternoon of fellowship and spiritual encouragement. The event has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The topic is “Walking With Jesus.” Lunch will be served. This is a free gathering and open to the

community.

Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607 Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday Bible School: 10 a.m.

Children Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting: New schedule – TBA Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets Saturday, Dec. 10th Mighty Men of God: Men’s Ministry meets Saturday, Nov.19th Youth Ministry: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

No Co-op City Times? Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. (begins Sunday, September 18th. Registration on September 11th.)

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every

first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast at 9:00 a.m. before classes begin at 9:30 a.m. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events Tomorrow, Sunday, October 23rd 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’, 40th Pastoral Anniversary Beginning Celebration - Sunday, November 6th 11:00 a.m. — Guest Preacher: Rev. Willie Hairston,

Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack, NY 3:30 p.m. — Guest Preacher: Rev. Hugh Farrish, Pastor, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Ending Celebration Service - Sunday, November 13th 11:00 a.m. — Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson, Pastor, Canaan Baptist Church, NYC 3:30 p.m. — Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carl Bruce, Pastor, Mt. Carmel Church, Yonkers, NY. Save The Date: September 12–15, 2017 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. (More information to come.)

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Mid-day Bible study resumes every Tuesday 12:00 p.m.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday

evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Upcoming Events Senior Ministry Cake Sale, Oct. 22nd, 10-4 p.m.

REVIVAL: Wednesday, October 26th and Thursday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m.

Guest speaker on 10/26, Dr. Laura Gabriele of Restoration Christian Ministries. Guest speaker on 10/27, Rev. Lisa Coleman of Jubilee Baptist Church.

Our annual Building Fund Banquet will be celebrated on Saturday, November 5th from 1 to 5:00 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. Tickets are: adults, $60; children 12 and under, $25. For tickets, you may contact the church at 718-671-8746.

Save the date! Saturday, November 12, at 2:00 p.m.

The Next Generation for Christ presents a Youth

Building 9 Association Greetings.

On Thursday, October 13th, I attended the CCPD ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event. There were coffee, donuts and gift mugs, as well as meaningful dialogue with Public Safety personnel.

Thank you, Chief Apollo, Det. Mahoney and Officer Bernie, for your insight and your professionalism.

On Saturday, October 15th, I attended the Family Day event held at Dreiser Auditorium. NAACP President Jerome Rice and Councilman Andy King, among others, delivered poignantly rousing and relevant orations.

Please read your community periodicals. The information contained therein is for your enlightenment and benefit.

On the morning of Wednesday, October 12th, a trespasser was arrested in our laundry room bathroom. The trespasser is not believed to be the ‘groper’ reported on by CCPD in a prior week’s newspaper article. Please be cognizant of your surroundings and your personal space. Remember, if you see something, say something.

A warm ‘thank you’ to StatCare Urgent Care Director P. Rana and staff for their presentation and screenings on Thursday, October 20th.

Our Paint Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd at 7 p.m.

The Security Committee meeting

and the Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting are scheduled for next week.

I will report back to you on any relevant anomalies.

We are still in the planning stages of a Game Day for November and our 2016 MEMBERS-ONLY year-end celebration in December.

Please remove your clothes from the laundry machines promptly upon completion of their cycle. Do not remove laundry carts from the laundry room.

Please follow the prescribed and preferred Riverbay Corporation format for making complaints and expressing concerns about your apartment, your building and/or your community. Contact the CSO and/or Public Safety with your concerns. It is your responsibility and your right to make your concerns known to management.

Your executive team is working hard on your behalf. Please support us as we strive to provide meaningful experiences for you and your children in the form of meetings and social events. I am so grateful to Gwen Anderson and Shirley Wells for their tireless efforts each month in support of our association goals.

Our stated mission is inclusion and diversity. United, we stand. Until next time, be well and live in peace.

—Linda Collins

Explosion and Building Fund Fundraiser. Adult tickets $10, youth 17 and under, FREE. Church of the New Vision supports Breast Cancer Awareness. Saturday, November 19th from 10:003:00 p.m., the Women’s Fellowship will sponsor a St. Barnabas Hospital mobile mammography van which will be stationed outside of the church conducting free mammograms. Register by contacting Sis. Loretta Scott at 718-671-2623 or by email, LiScott_2000@yahoo.com.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-6746 or (203) 374-3020. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

—Carole Haque

Building 6 Association I want to thank everyone who donated candy for Halloween for the kids of Building 6. We need more.

We are collecting donated candy on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Halloween treats will be given to the kids on Monday, October 31, Halloween night.

I want to thank Chief Frank Apollo, commanding officer of the Deportment of Public Safety, for a great meeting of Coffee with a Cop in Dreiser Center answering a lot of questions people had for him and his officers. They gave out coffee and donuts and a CCPD mug, too.

For our building meeting for November, we will have guest speaker Chief Frank Apollo. We had Frank Apollo speak last night at our building association room and he gave us a lot of information about dogs in Co-op City and this year meeting we all will get a lot of information. Mr. Apollo will answer all your questions and concerns about our building and community, too.

We are going to have a pot luck dinner on Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the building association room right across the back door of Building 6. We are asking everyone to bring your favorite dish and enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving dinner together with all the Building 6 cooperators.

We need to raise money for Christmas for the building to decorate the lobby and develop film for the photos we put in the lobby of the adults and kids with Santa Clause and Andy. Everyone loved it and we want to put the photos up in the lobby this year again. We are going to have a holiday party for the kids and the adults this year too. We have a lot of exciting stuff planned for the building, we just need the cooperators of Building 6 to come to building meetings and support your building with fundraisers.

A lot of cooperators in the building want to go on building trips. We want to get your ideas on where you want to go and when so we can plan it for the building. I am enjoying getting to know all the cooperators in the building and talking with them in the lobby with Andy, our lobby attendant.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Tues., Oct. 25

Mon., Oct. 24

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.12 p.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Adult Coloring Book 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1:00 p.m.

Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 12:30-1:30 p.m., Rm. 7 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

Weight Management Bartow Center – 10 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

Pokeno 3:00-4:00 p.m..

Rm.3

JASA Closed JASA Closed JASA Closed in Observance in Observance in Observance of Simchat of Simchat of Simchat Torah Torah Torah

Wed., Oct. 26

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

Walk Group 9:30 a.m.,

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise

Rm. 40

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Line Dancing 11am-12pm Bingo 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

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

Thurs., Oct. 27

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., African Brazilian Dance

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Rm. 45

Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30

Grandparent Connection

a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-

1st Thursday, Rm. 35, 10:30

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30

11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.,

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

11 a.m., Rm. 45

Aud. A

Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Piano Sing Along

1 p.m.

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

Bingo 1- 2:00 p.m.

Word search 11 a.m.-12 Card Games 2-4 p.m.

p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven

11 a.m. -12 p.m.

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

Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10 a.m.,

Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10

9-10 a.m.

Rm. 45

a.m.-12 p.m.

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

1:00 p.m., Rm. 45

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Meditative Moments

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Bingo 1- 2:00 p.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

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

Mind Teasers Pokeno 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35

12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10 - 11:30 a.m.,

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

Rm. 45

2-4 p.m.

- 12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Oct. 24

Orange juice, chicken meatballs, Mashed sweet potatoes, Steamed red or green cabbage, Whole wheat bread and applesauce Alt: Egg salad

Beef stew (Spanish style) White rice Steamed green beans

Tues, Oct. 25

JASA Closed in Observance of Simchat Torah

JASA Closed in Observance of Simchat Torah

Wed., Oct. 26

Orange pineapple juice, Sheppard’s pie w/beef & turkey, Steamed peas & carrots, Whole wheat bread and Fruit cocktail Alt: Tuna salad

Hawaiian chicken Rice pilaf Italian blend vegetables

Orange juice, Breaded fillet of Sole fish, Yellow rice, California Thurs., blend vegetables, Whole wheat Oct. bread and fresh fruit 27 Alt: Salisbury steak w/mushroom gravy

Baked Flounder Baby carrots w/parsley Baked potatoes

Fri., Oct. 28

Apple juice, Roasted chicken, Spinach noodle pudding, Fresh fruit and Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Arroz con pollo (chicken & rice) Baby spinach salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

Rm. 4 1:00, Rm. 2

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate – 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Bartow Main office

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Fri., Oct. 28

Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Date:

Card Games, Dominoes

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: No refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers.

You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance SNAP (Food stamps) – Friday, Oct. 28th, Nov. 11th & 25th, Dec. 9th & 23rd – 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six month long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices. How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting healthy lifestyle – 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49, Mondays, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th, tentative. Call 718-320-2066 to sign up.

Please sign up for one location only.

JASA will be closed Tues., Oct. 25th in Observance of Simchat Torah.

Empire Casino – Wed., Oct. 26th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. (wait list).

JASA Dreiser Senior Center Open House – Wed., Oct. 26th, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Calling all seniors 60 years and older! If you are not a member of our center yet, come and take a tour and see all that we have to offer. Membership applications will be provided.

Refreshments will be served Wal-Mart – Thurs., Oct. 27th, $15.

Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. WAIT LIST. Ridgehill – Fri., Oct. 28th, $7.

Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. (wait list).

Central Avenue – Mon., Oct. 31st, $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45

a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. 2 hrs. Xmas Tree Store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs.

Amazing Savings Empire Casino – Wed., Nov. 2nd, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Apple Picking - Outhouse Orchard, North Salem, NY, Thurs., Nov. 3rd, $8.

Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Rome, Baldwin & red delicious apples. Wait list.

Woodbury Commons – Mon., Nov. 7th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Shoprite – Tues., Nov. 8th, $3.

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

Frick Museum –Wed., Nov. 9th, $20.

The Frick Collection is known for distinguished Old Master paintings & outstanding examples of European sculpture & decorative arts; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

September 11 Memorial & Museum – New Date: Thurs., Nov. 10th, $20.

Self-guided tour starts at 11:45 a.m. for 2 hrs.; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (wait list).

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Nov. 11th, $3.

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

Tanger Outlet – Wed., Nov. 16th, $18. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Thurs., Nov. 17th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Thanksgiving Party – Fri., Nov. 18th, $5 in advance & $7 at the door, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Menu – fresh carved turkey, bread stuffing w/gravy, sweet potato pudding, green beans, cranberry sauce – calah roll, apple strudel & juice.

Pick-ups: Bartow & Einstein, 10:45 a.m.

Cirque Du Soleil Paramour, Sat., Nov. 19th, $60, lunch included, Lyric Theater, NYC, Orchestra seats. Coach bus. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 12:15 p.m.; Bartow, 12:30 p.m. and Einstein, 12:45 p.m. CASH ONLY – NO CHECKS. Payments due Nov. 9. Wait list.

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: We’re having a Party!!… A Holiday Party is scheduled for Monday, December 12th, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Dreiser auditorium “A,” $45/person. Contact Jean, (718) 379-3742, or the office, (718) 379-1946.

Get-well wishes to Ida Morton.

Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Also, if you have a family member who has passed, please contact Frances.

2016 Tour Activities November 15 (Tuesday): Ace in the Hole @ the Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations w/a family-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

Friday, December 30 – January 1, 2017 – New Year’s Weekend Celebration at the Desmond Hotel; dinner/show the evening we arrive; breakfast buffet; Valley Forge Tour or casino excursion or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall; New Year’s Eve Party and New Year’s Day Brunch and show before leaving for home. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2017 Tour Activities March 17 – 24, 2017: 7-night Cruise to Cuba.

SOLD OUT (wait-list available). Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cienfuigo. Roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Foxwoods Casino, CT. – Tuesday, November 29th.

Price is $33. Rebate is $10 for slots, $10 for food. They have a wonderful buffet. Pick-up: 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (in front of the hardware store). The bus is USA Coach. Bring your Foxwoods ID card with you. See Ann, Mary or Stephen to reserve your seat on the bus.

Bingo – Wednesday, October 26th, at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only.

Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game.

Twelve games will be played. Win up to $7 each game and the full card is $15 or more. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Come early to get your lucky seat.

Bingo – Sunday, October 30th, at 1:30 p.m., the fifth Sunday this month, will be bingo for everyone who would like to join in our game. Admission is $3 for 3 cards, $2 for jackpot round and .25¢ for each extra card.

Twelve games will be played, plus three jackpot games for $10, $15 and $20. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of October:

Miriam Lunenfeld, Lydia Ruas, Marilyn Sherman, Betty Ruiz, Bess Manger, Phyllis Curia, Norma Vigilance, Alberta Green, Joan Rosa, Wilhelmina Thomas, Brenda Johnson and Joyce Stanley.

Trips for 2017 “Mama Mia” – Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and have a wonderful, enjoyable day. Price is $79, includes luncheon, show, and transportation. A small deposit will hold your seat at theatre. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

“Come Blow Your Horn” – Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. It’s a very funny play by Neil Simon. Price is $79 for luncheon, show and transportation. A $5 deposit will hold your reservation. See Ann, Mary, or Stephen for reservations.

A Garage Sale – We are thinking of having one in the near future. More information will follow.

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from l0 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Members only. Join our club for $15 per year. Special for 2016, $5 from now to the end of December.

Our condolences to the members and friends on the passing of our long-time member, Mildred Morgenstern, who filled the hearts with love, joy and Bloomingdale products. Rest in peace, Mildred.

Thursday, Nov. 10 – Sands Casino, $35 per person, and receive the casino bonus of $20 slot play and $5 voucher for food. Pick-up is at 9:30 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Please bring your casino card with a valid photo I.D. Thursday, October 27th – Crab Shanty members’ luncheon, 1:30 p.m. Members can bring their friends.

Members cost is $28 and friends. Your menu choices: lobster (broiled or baked), shrimps (broiled or fried or shrimp scampy), BBQ chicken or ribs, chicken parmesan, snow crab legs or broiled filet of Tilapia.

Soup, salad, vegetables, beverages and desserts will also be served. Payments for the luncheon must be made by October 24th.

“Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, April 26, 2017. Cost per person is $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday. You will enjoy this show as well as those who saw the movie.

For all of the above luncheon shows and all of the agendas listed above, please call Lydia at 718-6713005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 for dues and donations.

As always, remember to give a call to the homebounds and those in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers.

—Lydia Ruas Note: For information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday –Thursday, 10 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number.

Stephen will be there Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

You may call Stephen at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

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Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue As individuals and as a society, we are constantly wrestling with the force for love and construction and the force for death and destruction.

In our own lives, we often experience internal struggles. So many times in our families and our friendships, we meet situations that cause mixed feelings. We don’t know whether to hate or love, to be angry or forgiving, to strike out or to hold back. Perhaps the only helpful thing is to bring this struggle to our attention so that instead of acting instantly and instinctively we pause to be thoughtful and considerate. For the way we act will decide whether we will hurt or we will help.

A judge once told a salesman, “I’m revoking your license for two years.

You are a menace to pedestrians.� “But your Honor,� he replied, “my living depends on my driving.� “So does theirs,� answered the judge.

So it is with us. The lives of those around us depend on where we let our emotions drive. Will it be love or hate, positive or negative?

Let us accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.

Young Israel of Co-op City Schedule of Succos HOLIDAY Services – Concluding Days of Succos Monday, October 24 – 9 a.m.

Tuesday morning, October 25 – 9 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Services Monday – October 24, 10:30 a.m.

Monday evening – October 24, Mincha Service, 6:50 p.m.

Simchas Torah Services – Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m.

Morning – October 25, 9:00 a.m.

Evening – 5:40 p.m.

Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate and deliver the Festival Sermons.

A very delightful and joyous holiday to all!!!

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

The next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the association room. Our guest speaker is Mr. Mark Warren, Assistant General Manager for Construction. Please come and hear Mr. Warren. There will be a 50/50 drawing and refreshments served.

Annual Halloween Costume Contest will be Monday, October 31st at 8:00 p.m.

The judges will choose (4) four costumes (Most Creepy, Most Creative, Most Scary and Most Unique (NO CLOWN COSTUMES, PLEASE), holiday goodie bags will be given to all children until we run out. If you wish to donate treats, please give it to any executive member or bring it to the general meeting on Tuesday, October 25th.

Neighbors, please continue to send your articles to our email address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. You can send your favorite recipes, jokes, tell us about upcoming events, etc. We love hearing from you.

To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery. To the bereaved families, we give our deepest sympathies and to the Campbell family, we offer sincere condolence on the loss of their loved one, Ms. Anne Campbell.

Please stay alert: If you see something, say something, even if it seems small or it’s not your business, report it anyway. Call 718-320-3300 for Public safety and also CALL 9-1-1. —Gertie Brown

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

(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements We honor pre-plan arrangements from other funeral homes.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible.

SHABBAT ends today October 22, at 6:46 p.m.

CANDLE LIGHTING for Friday, October 28th is 5:38 p.m.

The synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. We need all Jewish men. If you can give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Saturday, October 22, Cantor Daniel Sayani will conduct the services. Come listen to his beautiful voice. This Saturday kiddush will be in our Sukkah.

Holiday Schedule October 23rd, Candle Lighting, 5:44 p.m., Hoshanah Rabbah October 24th, Shimini Atzeret; morning service, 9 a.m. Yizkor, 10:45 a.m.; candle light, 6:43 p.m.

October 24th, evening services, 5:54 p.m. (dancing with the Torah) Oct. 25th, Simchat Torah; morning service, 9 a.m.; Holiday ends at 6:42 p.m.

Good And Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. Sending get well wishes to Mr. Hal Satinoff, wishing you a speedy recovery. He would like to hear from his friends. Wishing Rabbi Daniel Kronengold happy birthday. Also, the Traditional Synagogue is wishing Rabbi Berl a very special birthday, many more. Happy 45th Anniversary to Debbie and Gary.

Keep The Date Open – On Sunday, November 20th, we will have a Kosher Italian Feast. The cost is only $18. The menu will include spinach lasagna, eggplant parmesan, ziti, salmon croquettes, salad and garlic bread. Also, there will be mini bingo.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club.

Our final trip of the year we are going to the Tropicana Casino Holiday Jubilee Show on Monday, November 21st. This show compares to Radio City Christmas Spectacular. If you went to the Magic Illusionist, show in August, you’ll enjoy this show.

The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive $15 slot play and a complimentary ticket worth $25. This is a $40 value. I’ve seen the similar show last year; it was very enjoyable. The show is one hour long. If you are requesting a special seat on the bus, make a reservation early, this trip is selling out fast. Payment is due by November 18th.

Everyone in the community can attend our trips. You need a Tropicana Casino card or government picture ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, and a 50/50 raffle. On the way home, we show a movie. We keep you entertained and the ride goes fast.

The bus stops and returns to all 3 shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic.

For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234.

Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475.

Hope to see you on the trip. Wishing everyone good health, and peaceful year. —Gary Schwartz

Newsong Church

Co-op City Times / October 22, 2016

Have you ever wondered about the “Holy Spirit?” We know about God the Father and God the Son, but just who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? This month, we’re talking about the Spirit of life...the essence of truth...The voice of God Himself. He has always been here, and He will always remain. He leads us and guides us down the right path. He comforts and counsels us. He fills us and empowers us. He’s not an “it,” He’s not a “force” and He’s not at all “weird.” He is the Holy Spirit and He wants to know you! This month, join us as we explore the power and comfort of the One who resides in every true follower of Jesus. Join us this Sunday for week four of The Ghost!

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus. 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. 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!

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

We hope that you will join us this Sunday as we continue our teaching series “The Ghost.” Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Our service starts at 11 a.m. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19.

Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385.

For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org.

You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www. facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

TRICK OR TREAT. Our Building 12 Halloween Party is TODAY, Saturday, October 22nd, 4 p.m.–6 p.m. in our Activity Room. Kids, wear your costumes.

Building 12’s next general membership meeting is Monday, October 24th, 7:30 p.m., activity room. Guest Speaker is Chief Apollo of our Co-op City Police Department.

Our building was inspected recently by CSO and issues are being addressed. As a reminder, if you have maintenance issues that were reported and have not been taken care of, let me know.

Just in case you cannot get out and about, check to make sure that you have batteries, flashlights, fully charged cell phone, water and other supplies.

Questions as to whether or not you may be eligible for the NYS BASIC STAR OR ENHANCED STAR PROGRAM, which is based upon your age and income, call 518-457-2036, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To avoid the rush, we suggest that you call before the end of this year.

“Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts are back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2016 Summer Fun Day, Section 2, Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the president of Building 11 (A, B, C), Deborah Henry, 718-379-6312. The cost of the shirts are: children (smallx1) $10; adults (small-x1) $12 and adults (2x-3x) $15. Payment can be made by cash or money order. Send money orders to Deborah Henry, 140 Carver Loop, 24F. Payment for the shirts to be made by October 31.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-6713050.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

Co-op City Baptist Church

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Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, October 26 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

The Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, October 30 at the 11:00 a.m. service. We invite all to attend.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) Senior Program is having a forum on Tuesday, November 1st at 10 a.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, room 51 (lower level). An attorney from Bronx Legal Services will discuss Advance Directives, i.e. Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney and Living Will.

He will also discuss who needs a will.

Often, age or illness can render us unable to make necessary decisions about our financial and medical affairs, friends and family want to help, but they do not have the authority to act on your behalf. Advance directives solve this problem by giving authority ahead of time to those you trust to handle your affairs.

Don’t wait until it’s too late to make sure your affairs will be taken care of.

Plan to attend and bring someone with you. For additional information or to RSVP, call 718-671-8449 or 718-379-5267 by Sunday, October 30th.

Save the Date!!! On March 12 to 20, 2018, the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Join us and worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb – all where Jesus walked!! For additional information, call the church at 718-3203774.

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

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Welcome to the fall. Be careful of the weather, unusally warm weather, it’s called (Indian Summer), hot one day, cool the next. Also, stay aware and alert of your surroundings.

Important information — The Board of Elections in the City of New York sites are located in all 5 boroughs. To find the location nearest to you, call 866868-3692. If you have problems, please do not wait until the date of voting, check on your voting problems Now. If you did not vote last year, check to make sure you are still registered in your district to vote. The Bronx office’s phone number is 718-299-9017.

The general election – is Tuesday, November 8. If there are any graduates or people who need to register, please encourage all to register and vote in this coming presidential election.

Thalia Roach, president of the Bldg. 27 Association, has opened the floor for nomination of officers – president, vice president, secretary, assistant secretary, correspondence secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, sergeant-at-arms. Election of officers will take place January 2017.

Our next meeting is scheduled for November. Thalia also encouraged the cooperators to read the Financial Statement that was placed under our doors.

The board is to be commended for it has been the first time receiving a financial statement, at least in my 18 years living here. We are so sorry to hear of Cleve Taylor’s resignation from the board of directors. We wish him the best and thank him for his tireless service.

There will be Halloween goodies for the children up to the ages of 12 years old accompanied by their parents or an adult. The goodies will be given in the association room, in the rear lobby of Bldg. 27C, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th.

The function of the building association is to keep our cooperators informed of what is happening in their building, as well as the community. On that note, we look forward to seeing you at the meetings which are held every two months.

Happy birthday to all in this month. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association.

Please keep our board of directors in prayer that they will be granted wisdom and harmony to continue moving forward to make the right decisions in protecting our interests and keeping our homes affordable. Please pray for all leaders for PEACE, for there is unrest everywhere.

—H. Overman

PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY IN THE PARKING FACILITIES!!

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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 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.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle.

Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Never get in a vehicle being driven by someone who has consumed alcoholic beverages.

Carry cab fare in case you require a safe ride home. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

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

Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

October is awareness month for AIDS, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Depression, Down Syndrome and Spina Bifida. October 10th is known as World Mental Health Day, October 13th Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and October 22nd is International Stuttering Awareness Day. This is a good opportunity to learn about these diseases and disabilities or others which may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is a good time to learn about your neighbors and celebrate your differences and similarities.

Knowledge is power; the more you learn, the stronger you become.

Public Safety Blotter October 10 – Overnight A Broun Place townhouse resident reported damage done to items on his property.

October 11 - Section 5 A male reported two individuals exited the bus along with him and assaulted him.

October 11 - 140 Donizetti Place A male was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass after he was found sleeping in the stairway on the 14th floor of this location.

October 11 - 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway East A fire broke out in an apartment at this location. Damage was confined mostly to the apartment and there was one reported victim.

October 11 - 99 Carver Loop A cooperator reported their car had been broken into and various items removed.

October 12 – Arrest Trespass One male was found within having no authority to be therein and arrested.

He was issued summonses for trespass and unlawful possession of marijuana.

October 13 - 920 Co-op City Blvd.

A male was observed by two witnesses to smash window on a parked car then enter it to remove items. The witnesses quickly notified CCPD and officers arrived on scene in time to catch the perpetrator. The male was placed under arrest and transported for further processing. This individual is believed to be responsible for numerous auto crimes in and around the community.

October 14 - Baychester Avenue North A male reported to CCPD that unknown person (s) removed his catalytic converter without permission or authority.

Deep Water Horizon is gripping

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

The level of emotion in “DEEPWATER HORIZON” was unbelievable. Peter Berg (Lone Survivor, also an exceptional film) has created his true masterpiece. I knew I was in for something truly gripping when the film started with an audio of the true story trial. Scene after scene right from the beginning you felt like it was heading towards something very tragic and disasterfilled. When it hit, it hit hard! A truly shocking disaster scene. Peter Berg handled it incredibly. Pretty amazing stunt work as well.

The film also has an amazing cast. Mark Wahlberg was exceptional! I think this is his strongest performance since “THE DEPARTED.” He was great as the everyday worker who took it upon himself to be a hero. Really such an uplifting and incredible story. Kurt Russell, once again with the incredible year he has had, brings 100% to his role as the chief. Everything started from him as he sensed something was wrong from the get-go. John Malkovich is pretty much good in everything that he does, and in this once again, he proved that he plays the best snake-like, ego maniacal hater ever. I don’t think I was ever as mad as I was when I saw his character, a BP exec, on screen. What he did to these people on the rig, unbelievable! Gina Rodriguez, Dylan O’Brien and Ethan Suplee also were all incredible and really brought this very gritty tale of heroism to life.

Kudos to everyone while making this film. It really goes from everyone from Peter Berg to his DP, Enrique Chediak (“127 Hours”), to the writers and the authors of the newspaper article from what this film was based on. “DEEPWATER HORIZON” is a rare Hollywood blockbuster that is both action-packed and serves a purpose, which is to show a true sense of heroic act in a time of desperation. From a very underwhelming summer, this film would have been awesome during JuneJuly! “DEEPWATER HORIZON” is without a doubt one of the best film of 2016.

DEEPWATER HORIZON, 2016, 99 mins. Rated PG-13 Peter Berg – Director Matthew Michael Carnahan, Matthew Sand - Writer Mark Wahlberg – Mike Williams Kurt Russell – Jimmy Harrell John Malkovich – Vidrine Gina Rodriguez – Andrea Fleytas Dylan O’Brien – Caleb Holloway

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Hood’s Army of Tennessee had been having a difficult time in the previous months. Hood became commander in July 1864 as the army was pinned inside of Atlanta by Union General William T. Sherman. Hood made a series of desperate attacks to drive the Yankees away, but failed and nearly destroyed his force. After holding Sherman off for a month, Hood was forced to evacuate Atlanta to the south. After Union troops captured the city, Hood moved his force west and attacked Sherman’s supply line, which ran from Chattanooga, Tennessee, 100 miles northwest of Atlanta. On October 5, Union troops held off the Confederates at Allatoona, Georgia. Over the next two weeks, Hoodmanaged tocapture parts of Sherman’s supply line and forced the Union general to move back toward Chattanooga to take on Hood. The Rebel leader hoped to draw Sherman into battle, but his own generals were unanimously opposed to such a move. A shocked Hood consented to their opinion,and headed into Alabama before Sherman arrived.

Hood had no intention of retreating for long.

Although his army was demoralized after Atlanta, he still hoped to draw Sherman from Georgia. He planned an invasion of Union-held Tennessee, where he wanted to recapture Chattanooga and Nashville.

But now Hood, usually confident and determined, began to show signs of confusion and timidity. On October 22, Hood’s army marched from Gadsden to Guntersville to cross the mighty Tennessee River.

However, Hood forgot to retrieve his army’s pontoon bridge, which lay across the Coosa River in eastern Alabama. Hood’s superior officer, General Pierre G.T. Beauregard, sent the bridge to Guntersville but arrived to find that the army was gone. Hood had continued west past Decatur, Alabama, before finally crossing the Tennessee at Courtland. The move took the Rebels more than 50 miles out of their way and made a surprise attack on the state of Tennessee unlikely. When Hood did move into Tennessee, Sherman’s force was ready and waiting. In November and December, Hood nearly destroyed the remnants of his army at the battles of Franklin and Nashville.

Source: history.com

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Be an informed cooperator -- Pick up and read your Co-op City Times Residents are reminded that the Co-op City Times is the official newspaper of the Riverbay Corporation. It is the vehicle through which your Board of Directors and management, and the state supervisory agency, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), communicate with you, the shareholder.

The Co-op City Times is distributed each Saturday to each townhouse door, at the elevators in the high rise buildings, and in the three (3) community centers.

It is very important that you pick up and read your Co-op City Times to ensure you are informed about what is going on in the community, and more importantly, what your Board and management are doing to ensure efficient delivery of services to you, and the proper upkeep of the development.

When you are informed, you can be prepared to discuss issues that are pertinent to you and your household at the community meetings held periodically by the Board of Directors. Be an informed cooperator.

The Co-op City Times can also be read and followed online at ww.issuu.com/cctimes.

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