Co-op City Times 10/28/17

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Audit Department Helps Drive Change At Riverbay

Vol. 52 No. 43

© Copyright 2017 Co-op City Times

Saturday, October 28, 2017

For four years beginning in 2010, the Riverbay Corp. did not staff its internal audit department, leaving the corporation without an independent oversight function within the company.

In the spring of 2014, a new Board of Directors led by former Board President Cleve Taylor made reinstating the audit department a top priority, and in September 2015, Averil M. James-Bonnette was The audit department staff at Riverbay – (l-r) Richard recruited to build an audit Savino, Ronald Smith, Averil M. James-Bonnette, Ambudepartment from scratch. jam Menon and Mohammed Sadi.

Photo by Jim Roberts After two years, the department is now up and running. The staff includes “I was hired by the Board of Directors, so James-Bonnette, a Certified Internal Auditor, functionally, I report to the Board of the two certified public accountants, and two Directors and Audit Committee, chaired by degreed members, one a former employee of Andrea Leslie, and report administratively to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) now work(Continued on page 4) ing on his CPA.

BY JIM ROBERTS

November Carrying Charge Payments

In observance of Veterans’ Day, Riverbay Corporation will be closed for business on Friday, November 10.

The last day to pay your November 2017 carrying charges without incurring a late fee will be Monday, November 13.

Drop boxes located in the three community centers will remain open over the weekend of November 11 and 12, and will be closed on Monday night.

—Riverbay Finance Department

Riverbay And City’s First Responder Agencies Meet To Coordinate Future Emergency Response Procedures

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Board Training Ensures Professional, Productive & Lawful Board Practices Linda Berk

President’s Message President

This past weekend, eleven Board directors attended a board development program in Rye Brook, NY. These Board directors spent all day Saturday and half of Sunday, covering everything from Business Corporate Law, Riverbay Corporation ByLaws, resolutions, appropriate communication rules and techniques, and the four duties of care, loyalty, good faith and disclosure. Some lessons were new, others were a good reinforcement of lessons that are needed.

As a corporation with a quarter of a billion-dollar annual budget, directors who are responsible for the oversight and care of our homes and property should be trained and well versed in the by-laws, rules, laws and resolutions that bind us to effective and legal business. Spending a small amount of money ($.65 per apartment) to ensure that your Board is professional, productive and legal, is the best ROI (return on investment) we can ask for, an excellent insurance policy.

I have included our agenda and a listing of topics covered for your review. I can assure you that this training has given eleven Board directors the confidence to know that they have a handle on the incredible responsibility we provide for this community. Next year’s training will be (Continued on page 2)

Not For The Faint Of Heart

Riverbay’s top management, department heads and Public Safety met with representatives of the city’s first responder agencies to discuss better coordination of response during an emergency.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

To help improve perceived inefficiencies in the coordination of responses to emergency situations between Riverbay and city emergency responders, top commanders from the Department of Public Safety and Riverbay’s executive management sat down with representatives of the city’s emergency response agencies Thursday afternoon in the Bartow Community Center.

The meeting was coordinated through the efforts of Community Board 10 District Manager Matt Cruz at the request of Riverbay.

Outside agencies participating included the city’s Fire Department represented by Bronx Borough Manager Adam Lessuck, (Continued on page 4)

BY BILL STUTTIG

Brave souls who dare take a tour of this year’s Haunted House, designed and built by young Co-op City volunteers, can come to the Bartow Center’s room 28 this afternoon, Saturday, Oct. 28, and tomorrow, Oct. 29, from 4-8 p.m. both days. (See related article on page 3, as well as photos on page 16 from the 2017 Halloween Costume Party held on Thursday, Oct. 26 in the Dreiser Auditorium.)

Photo by Ralph Henriquez

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required, a small ask of a shareholder who is responsible for the oversight of the Riverbay Corporation. The date for next year’s program will be discussed at the next Board meeting. This will give all directors, except newly elected directors next year, a full year to plan.

In the meantime, our Legal Counsel will be going over the self-assessment each Board director has been asked to complete. This is a critical process to give us insight and self-reflection on how we see ourselves and what we may need to do to be better. In a follow-up session, we will review our assessments, establish goals, focus and review vital information again for the benefit of all directors.

While I am very proud of the full Board— shareholders who devote a great deal of their time and energy for the improvement of our community—I am very appreciative of those directors who were able to attend the training weekend.

Thank you for finding a way to be there.

To the shareholders who we represent, thank you for your time and attention.

Please take the time to review the following documents.

As always, I am interested in your thoughts and ideas. I may be reached at lberk@riverbyboard.com or Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you! , BJUSS & J,ACOBS SMITH, SBMITH USS & ACOBS LLP , LLP

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Sangria Café Now Open

The long-anticipated Latin restaurant Sangria Café on Bartow Avenue opened earlier this month. The upscale restaurant is called by its owners “an exciting original alternative to the many franchise restaurants in Bay Plaza across the street.” Sangria Café is open for lunch every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and for dinner every day until 11 p.m., midnight on weekends, with happy hour specials offered from 4 to 8 p.m. each day. The menu offers classic Latin dishes such as Arroz Con Pollo and Churrasco along with weekday lunch specials such as roasted chicken and a traditional Cuban sandwich.

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Front Pa ge Two Young Co-op City Residents Are The Masterminds Again Behind This Year’s Haunted House

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BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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

BVA’s Art Show & Bazaar Today, October 28, and tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 29, the Baychester Visual Arts Association will present an Art Show and Bazaar in room 5 of the Dreiser Center from 1-5 p.m. Artwork and items will be on display and for sale. Please stop in and support local artists.

Questions About Medicare? JASA Can Help If you need information or have questions about Medicare or the Annual Enrollment Period, JASA and United Health Care are collaborating to provide answers and assistance.

Presentations are currently being held at all three JASA Senior Centers in Co-op City.

On Wednesday, November 1, there will be a tabletop kiosk available at the Dreiser Senior Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where you can pick up information about Medicare and the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.

On Tuesday, November 7, there will be a presentation and consultation session held at the Dreiser Senior Center, room 7, from 10:30 a.m.

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On Thursday, November 16, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., there will be a Medicare & Managed Care/Long Term Care Presentation at the Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. For further information, you may call JASA at 718-320-2066.

Turn Your Ballot Over On Nov. 7

Jermaine Antonetty and Jared Penn, both life-long Co-op City residents, have put in a lot of hours to transform room 28 in the Bartow community center into this year’s site for the annual Haunted House. Both Antonetty and Penn have been volunteering and helping with the haunted house for many years and now are in charge of its preparation and design.

Antonetty and Penn emphasize that the event is for the whole family to enjoy, “it may be someone jumping out of a wall to scare you, but it’s still something you get to do with your family,” Penn said.

The theme for this year is “Mr. Riverbay’s mansion.” Participants are led on a tour through the haunted house and learn about Mr. Riverbay’s family and more specifically, his mysterious ghost daughter. “It’s what you would see walking into a Co-op City apartment, but haunted,” said Antonetty describing the layout.

“Our main goal for this year is to not just make it (the haunted house) scary for a 5 year old, but for a 30 year old to get scared too,” Anotonetty said.

“We want it to be piss-your-pants scary,” Penn added.

Last year, the Riverbay Haunted House attracted interest from people outside of Co-op City even so far as Brooklyn. This year, Antonetty expects that to reach even further. “Last year, we had a van full of people from Brooklyn come to see this haunted house, now they’re bringing a bus full,” he said.

Having both worked alongside

Jermaine Antonetty (l) and Jared Penn Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Riverbay Community Relations director, Michelle Sajous, since they were kids, Antonetty and Penn attribute their dedication for giving back to their community to Ms. Sajous’ men-

torship. “Next year is Ms. Michelle’s 15th year as community relations director, so this year we are trying to really surprise her – show her that this is what we can do,” Antonetty said. “Her personal experience has helped grow wisdom within ourselves. Now it’s time to use the wisdom and build something – do something for the community,” Penn said.

The two have their sights already set on next year’s haunted house, which they hope to have on the greenway. Ideally, the two said they’d like to make next year’s haunted house open for a week and possibly even have a haunted hay ride.

The Haunted House is open today and tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hurricane Donations Ready For Transport

Photo by Rozaan Boone This week, volunteers and Riverbay staff completed boxing and wrapping the donations, leaving rows of empty tables once filled with supplies generously donated by Co-op City shareholders for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Over the past two weeks, approximately 73 volunteers worked (Continued on page 22) alongside Riverbay staff members to sort, organize

Truman Culinary Students Host Florence University Of The Arts On Monday, October 23, chefs from Florence University of the Arts (FUA) visited with Chef Jeffrey Brylski and his culinary junior and senior classes at Truman High School.

The chefs donated and demonstrated how to properly make a savory risotto and chocolate ganache dessert.

The students were treated to a tasting and information session after the demonstration.

The Truman culinary program has a partnership with FUA in which Truman juniors and seniors may attend a pre-college program earning actual college credits over the summer in Florence, Italy for a 3- or 4-week program.

—Chef Jeffrey Brylski

New York voters are reminded that there will be three proposals on the November 7th general election ballot. After voting for your representatives, you MUST Turn Your Ballot OVER to vote on the proposals. In addition to voting for your representatives, it is equally important that you vote on the three proposals.

TURN YOUR BALLOT OVER. (L-R) Chef Brylski addressing students; chocolate ganache dessert; student making dessert supervised by Chef Brylski and savory risotto prepared by the students (top, right).

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executive management,” Ms. James-Bonnette said. thing wrong we’re eventually going to find out “That is done to protect the independence of the office.” about it. What we might find out is that there is a “The audit department was sorely needed and it better way to do your job, so look at the audit departhas proven to be very effective for the corporation in ment as an asset and follow up on her recommendahelping to change the culture and turn the corporations to make Riverbay a better place for everyone.” tion around,” Riverbay Board Audit Committee Upon assuming office, Ms. James-Bonnette conchairperson Leslie said. ducted a risk assessment to develop a three-year Ms. James-Bonnette is satisfied with the level of audit plan. The risk assessment entailed meetings cooperation from the majority of Riverbay departwith the various departments to discuss roles, ments that the audit department has worked with over responsibilities and functions, and identify the main the past two years. She updates executive general manrisks that affect the operations of the departments. ager, Bob Klehammer of Douglas Elliman, the managBased on the results of the risk assessment, she ing agent for Riverbay, and Riverbay general manager, developed an audit plan to determine which departNoel Ellison, twice a month on the status of the ongoments to audit over a three-year period. ing audits. Ms. James-Bonnette also meets with the “So far, the audit department has conducted a Riverbay Board Audit Committee on a monthly basis number of audits of the corporation’s departments to update the committee on the work of the department. and made recommendations for improvement to “The audit department helps me focus on points Management,” Ms. James-Bonnette said. where we should develop attention on changing Some departments have implemented the audit recpolicies or processes,” Mr. Klehammer said. “From ommendations and others are currently working the first week I was here, it was clear that Averil and toward implementation of the recommendations.

I have the same vision for improving services for the “There have been some notable changes in some departresidents of Co-op City.” ments because of the audits. The auditors periodically The department did an audit of gasoline purchases follow up with the departments and Management to

by Riverbay employees that Mr. Klehammer find out the status of the recommendations,” she said. requested and discovered general compliance, but did The internal auditors follow a process when peruncover one employee who was making purchases forming audits. Audits can take a long time based on for their own personal use with a Riverbay credit card. the level of testing and analysis that the auditors That employee was terminated, Mr. Klehammer said. have to perform to meet the audit objectives. The “Averil and Anthony Ligato (director of Utility process includes audit planning; audit testing at Assets) did a lot of work on completing the new which time the auditors gather information and energy management services contract we recently identify the control weaknesses and gaps in operaconcluded and she was involved in analyzing how tions and potential risk areas and audit reporting. At we should update our management software,” Mr. the end of the audit, the audit reports containing recKlehammer said. “She’s an asset to the corporation.” ommendations for improvements are distributed to Some staff members in Riverbay may take a the Board of Directors, Management and the head of wary approach when members of the audit team department that was audited. start to examine their departments, but Mr. KlehamThe Board also directs the audit department to mer has a message for them. “If you’re doing somecarry out special assignments.

Emergency Response

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FDNY Emergency Medical Services represented by Deputy Chief Joseph Pataky and Captain Jason Saffon, and the 45th Precinct, New York City’s Office of Emergency Management represented by Duane Ruse and Con Edison.

Aside from Public Safety, Riverbay Departments that took part in the nearly 90-minute discussion included Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer and General Manager Noel Ellison, the Power Plant, Director of Safety Anthony Barzelatto, Risk Management, Cooperator Services, Technical Services, Elevator Services, Information Technology and Maintenance.

Also participating was the Community Board 10 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) represented by Co-op City community leader Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

Chief Frank Apollo, commander of Public Safety, chaired the meeting along with Mr. Klehammer. Chief Apollo said, “We want to come out of this meeting with improved communication and interaction during an emergency.” The chief explained that prior meetings held by Public Safety with the city’s emergency responders led to increased confidence in the potential coordination during emergency situations, but that coordination failed to materialize when the community had an actual emergency last May in the form of a partial power failure. The chief said the result was a redundancy in operations procedures which Riverbay thought was due to less than ideal communication between the agencies and the community.

Chief Apollo, along with Mr. Klehammer, added that the hope is that as a result of this meeting, the outside agencies would have a better idea of the emergency resources already in existence in Co-op City that can assist in providing a more efficient emergency response for the residents.

Chief Apollo and the Riverbay department representatives spent the first half of the meeting reviewing with the city representatives all the surveillance and communication resources that are in place around Co-op City, particularly a state-of-the-art command center in Public Safety headquarters in the Bartow Community Center.

“We understand and respect the fact that every city agency represented here has their own policies and procedures,” Chief Apollo said. “…but we also have policies and procedures and we are hoping that in

some way we can work together in a good way.”

Later in the meeting, Deputy Chief Joseph Pataky of the FDNY responded that while New York City procedure is for the responding agencies to set up their own command center manned by the top commanders from each agency, liaisons from the responding agencies can be sent to the Riverbay Command Center during emergencies to better coordinate communications between Riverbay and the first responder agencies.

General Manager Ellison pointed out that Co-op City is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary and while that is a good thing it points to the fact that much of the community’s original infrastructure is 50 years old as well and problems such as water and gas leaks will likely become more frequent as the community continues to age. He said the responding outside agencies need to be aware and prepared to respond to that just as Riverbay is prepared.

Mr. Klehammer said the sheer size of Co-op City makes the job of managing the community more like city management, rather than property management, pointing to a lot of the services that Co-op City provides for itself, such as policing, garbage collection and, most importantly, a power plant – which he called “the heart of the community” – which provides all the electricity, heat and cooling for the community’s 50,000 residents and three shopping and community centers. “We are pretty massive, which is the reason why we want to have this coordination,” Mr. Klehammer explained.

Department heads in attendance then explained a variety of recent advances in both operations and communications which enhances their ability to handle and resolve emergency situations.

Technical Services Director Rick Schmidt made note of the more than 1000 cameras, most digital and high definition, in place throughout the community through which images can be retrieved instantly by Public Safety from all public places throughout the community.

Mr. Barzelatto, Riverbay’s Safety Director, explained key recent upgrades in fire alarm, and fire suppression systems throughout the community centers, as well as increased training of employees on how to properly coordinate evacuations from these centers in case of a fire.

In addition, Mr. Barzelatto told the responding agencies that all Riverbay employees have been trained or will be trained on how to respond and pro-

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“The internal audit department is not there to nitpick or to take on the role of the corporate police,” Ms. James-Bonnette said. “Internal audit is there to provide assurance to the Board of Directors, executive leadership and other stakeholders that this corporation has adequate systems, processes and controls in place to mitigate risk. We are an independent and objective function that evaluates operations and assists in improving the corporation’s processes, internal controls and risk management,” she said.

The incorporation of technology into operations would make a big difference in the way that Riverbay operates. “We would be a lot more efficient if most of the processes were automated,” Ms. JamesBonnette said. “Management is definitely making progress in this regard. Upgrading the Yardi computer system to Voyager 7S will bring about many efficiencies and streamline workflows.

“In addition, another key area of improvement for the corporation is the implementation of policies and procedures corporate-wide,” Ms. James-Bonnette said. Internal audit has stressed the importance of implementing updated policies and procedures to guide operations.

Changing the culture of any corporation can be challenging. New ideas introduced to staff that have been operating without consistent oversight for years is never easy, but an internal audit department can be a key change agent when it receives support from Management.

For the internal audit department to be effective in its work, it must have the support and cooperation of the Board of Directors, Management and staff.

“The Board of Directors and Management are extremely supportive of the audit department, which is a plus,” Ms. James-Bonnette said. “I have a dedicated and hardworking team and we all look forward to help drive change at Riverbay. I thank them for their hard work and dedication.”

tect themselves during an active shooter situation in the offices and work areas of the community, both in terms of prevention and reaction.

Anthony Ligato, Riverbay’s Director of Utility Assets and Power Plant Director Brian Reardon detailed enhancements to security at the Power Plant, as well as enhanced fire suppression systems and instantaneous communication between the plant’s operators and Con Edison in case of problems at the plant enabling the utility to provide power to the community until the plant’s problems are fixed.

Jeff Bowman, Public Safety’s Special Operations Lieutenant, and Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Director of Elevator and Special Services, detailed the community’s maintenance of a database of all residents in need of special assistance in case of an emergency and also detailed the capabilities of the community’s phone tree system which has the ability to instantly reach out to Co-op City residents by sending messages to all digital devices such as computers and smart phones used by residents on record. Those messages can be tailored to reach out to a small portion of the community, such as residents of one particular building or section or the entire community, if needed.

Mr. Boiko also detailed coming improvement to communications in the elevators which will allow for the retrieval of stalled elevators within minutes of a power failure due to a back-up battery system installed with each new elevator. The new system will also be able to tailor communications to individuals in each elevator in the community, he added.

Mr. Abdul-Wahhab, who directs a team of community volunteers trained by the city’s Office of Emergency Management to assist first responders in case of a large scale emergency, said that past simulated exercises between his team and Public Safety have allowed for a better understanding of how his team can work more effectively with Public Safety in a wide range of scenarios and he said he thinks that efficiency can only improve with greater participation in such exercises by the city’s first responders.

Towards the end of the meeting, Duane Ruse of the city’s Office of Emergency Management recommended a simulated response drill between Riverbay and responding agencies, similar to what has been done in the past with responders from municipalities and townships bordering New York City.

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Co-op City NAACP Wraps Up Hurricane Drive

The Co-op City branch NAACP, under the stewardship of Board director Jerome Rice, recently wrapped up its hurricane donation drive. Those supplies were then turned over to the NYC Department of Corrections. In addition to the Department of Corrections, a truck-load of donations were picked up by Riverbay staff (shown in photos with Mr. Rice) and brought to the bingo hall where they were added to Riverbay Corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurricane collection drive. All of the donations will benefit all the islands involved.

Bardekova Ensemble Performs To Full House In Co-op City

Co-op City shareholders got a taste of the classics last Sunday, Oct. 22 when the Bardekova Ensemble performed to a capacity crowd in the Dreiser Auditorium.

The performance was sponsored by the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing. The five woodwind and brass musicians kept the audience engrossed as they performed classical works by Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and Franz Danzi, as well as a few numbers by legendary vocalist Celia Cruz and Jazz great Miles Davis.

In photo above, members of the Ensemble with leaders of the sponsoring Co-op City organization, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing.

Send us your photos!

If you are attending a community event, send us your photos! Submissions can be sent to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Letters to the Editor

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • – Letters • – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

– • –Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Investment In A Well-Trained Board To the Editor: I believe that in a true democracy you get to express your opinions in pretty much any format that you think is most advantageous to your particular point-of-view. Likewise, any individual(s) affected should also have the right to respectfully respond.

It is with that tone of understanding that I respectfully disagree with the perception I got after reading a fellow director’s viewpoint in the October 21st issue of this paper.

It is my opinion that the comments made in that viewpoint planted a seed in the minds of cooperators that 11 members of the Riverbay Board of Directors were going away to a training session and in the process we were spending $10,000 of our share-

holders’ carrying charge dollars.

While the heavy lifting of revenue needed to run this $220 million dollar plus corporation do come from our carrying charges, a significant amount of monies is collected from other resources.

I’ve stated before that cooperators contribute more monies to Riverbay in anti-social behavior and other fines than any of the monies spent by the Board of Directors for a training session more than 15 times over. There are several more examples of “other than carrying charge revenue,” each being in the amounts that far exceed the amount spent for the Board’s training session, and I’m certain that this is indisputable.

In my October 21st article, I exp-

lained how a decision to vote against Management’s recommendation in an energy contract last year will result in significant savings to Riverbay Corporation (shareholders) this year and next when the contract is finalized.

To shareholders struggling to pay their carrying charges, your Board spending $10,000 for training is probably not what you want to hear right now, however, in today’s corporate world – business changes rapidly, corporate laws change, communications and technology advance, and therefore, shareholders should have every expectation that your Board of Directors is well trained and doing their fiduciary best at all times.

—Rod Saunders

Politics and Culture To the Editor: ness of targeting (mostly) peaceful First politics. demonstrators as “black identity If, as one Board director claims, extremists” and focus on the thou1000 shareholders actually line up at sands of (mostly violent and hateful) the end of each month, paying the white supremacist groups that are try$50 late fee, then taking $10,000 out ing to undermine what this country of that monthly $50,000 overpayment stands for: Equality and Justice. In the to cover the Board training weekend words of the once-considered-worstwould be a piece of cake. Don’t we president of our country, George W. want an educated, informed and coBush: Bigotry or white supremacy in operative Board? If, working together, any form is blasphemy against the they come up with new ideas to American creed. improve our home, wouldn’t that preColumbus—To anyone who wants vent the necessity of hiring even more to celebrate the man responsible for managers to do that hard work. How “discovering" a new land without much extra would that cost Riverbay? teaching his commitment to slavery And if any Board member is so conand genocide: shame on you. Murcerned for late-payers, how about dering "godless savages" isn’t Chrislobbying to reduce the penalty? tian.

BIE—How about a writing camCon-Con—Voting “yes" or “no" to paign to ask the FBI to stop the madthe proposition of holding a New

York Constitutional Convention is a serious decision. Some would wish to make NYS a more progressive bastion in the midst of this reactionary madness. But what guarantee is there that the reactionaries don’t win and decide to trample on hard-won rights and advancements of all the people, elevating only the rich and the zealots?

Now culture.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is offering some fabulous, globally inspired shows this season. Sorry if you missed the spectacular Chinese acrobats and martial artists last Sunday, but you can catch “Tango Buenas Aires” tomorrow, October 29th at 4 p.m. Call 718-960-8833 after noon Sunday.

—Mary Pearson

Current Events To the Editor: "It's never about the issue. It's about (advancing) the revolution." –A member of the Students for a Democratic Society, a radical, pro-communist organization, discussing their strategy.

If we examine the recent nationwide protests against President Trump, for example, I believe we find that almost all the violence was perpetrated by the left against Trump's supporters. Unfortunately, the mainstream media concealed these facts.

At Charlottesville, not everybody who opposed the removal of Confederate monuments was a Klansman or a white supremacist. While Charlottesville was portrayed as a con-

frontation between violent protesters opposing the removal of 'Civil War' monuments, and peaceful counterprotesters, this was not the case.

Many of the counter-protesters wore masks, some carried clubs, and one possessed a makeshift flame thrower!

Corey Long, who wielded the improvised flame-thrower, was charged last week with assault & battery, and disorderly conduct for his role in the violent melee.

The point is that there were violent protesters on both sides.

The police were responsible for some of the problem since, on at least one occasion, they drove the monument protesters into a larger crowd of so-called 'counter-protesters', adding

to the violence. The question is if the police were under orders from superiors and city officials who were attempting to be 'politically correct.'

This needs to be carefully investigated.

Instead of concentrating on the issue of police brutality, which I think is frequently exaggerated, we should demand the reinstatement of vigorously high standards for prospective police officers. We should also examine what I consider the far greater problem of young Black youths killing other Black youths, and the deaths of millions of children through legalized abortion.

—David Hammer (See page 9 for more letters)

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Offers Halloween Safety Tips

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Last year, “clown” costumes were very popular in the media. It doesn’t seem like there is a favorite media costume this year, 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. The wearing of identity-concealing costumes should be avoided other than for infants and toddlers. Adults and teens should only wear this type of costume when they arrive at a private party. Carry masks and realistic costume props in a bag until you arrive at your destination. 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 even if there is no school the next day. As the hour grows later, the number of persons with bad intentions using Halloween as a guise increases. Residents are encouraged to call the Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050 or 9-1-1 if they observe any suspicious activity during the Halloween season.

Children should never enter anyone’s house or apartment for any reason. All treats should be received at the door. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult or older child. Make sure an adult is aware of the route children intend to follow. Treats received should be checked by an adult before being eaten. Discard any non-packaged candy or any candy with a torn wrapper.

Today, Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., the Haunted House will take place in Bartow Community Center, room 28. The Haunted House is recommended for children ages 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 Hal-

loween.

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. Coop(Continued on page 30)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

Contract 3219, Exterminating Supplies Bids Due: November 9, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance is required from winning bidder.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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The Importance of Board Development

Director’s Viewpoint

outside the box and provides a more strategic perspective in ensuring that we are working toward one common goal that protects and manages shareholder interests. It provides increased innovation by Treasurer helping us set the standards to improving our performance and working to ensure that Management I ran for the Board because of my passion, vision is doing their job. It gives us a competitive advanand the values I felt I could bring to this great comtage when an organized Board can function for the munity of ours, a community that was just reboundbetterment of the community. ing from the effects of poor management with a An effective Board member should come to bank balance of $900,000. I did not hesitate and meetings prepared and ready to engage in discustook the chance that you believed in my message sions, ask pointed questions and look for clarificaand my ability to work with you, my Board peers tion on data presented while embracing the chaland Management in this monumental task of prolenge of what we can learn to make this community viding oversight to a $250 million budget. better. As I look at a contract, or a process, I ask There were Board members who worked with me myself what is the goal? How is that going to help to get me up to speed and I am grateful for their my community? What will it cost and does it have insight. However, what gave me a better understandmerit at the time presented. What should the desired ing and clarification of the issues, government laws, results be and what is the impact to us the sharebylaws, policies with respect to Mitchell-Lama was holders?

Board development. These are not things picked up When I read that we are sending a wrong meson the internet or by reading a book. The eversage, I find that to be a condemnation with no facts changing regulations and laws in keeping with a to support the real value of what Board development development this size is constant, specialized trainbrings. I consider my work on the Board a responsiing. Such training helps to assess policy issues, bility, not an obligation and will continue to seek addressing accountability and transparency. education, and mentoring, always working to serve Board development helps Board members think my community to the best of my ability.

We, as shareholders, deserve an overall improvement of our customer service platform.

21 Association Rewards Points Program is back The implementation of a Hello, 21’ers!!! Hello, shareholders!!! Want a chance to win valuable prizes? Call Center is very much You can win big by simply being involved. We are going above and beyond to needed. We continue to make your involvement in the association fun and exciting. Note: Any shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of The Building 21 Association. A member is a shareholder who has paid their annual (once a year) $5 dues to the building association. The rewards points are for all 21 Association members, BUT NOT 21 ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. See the September 2nd edition of the Co-op City Times for a full description of the 21 Association Rewards Points Program. Last season, a shareholder from Building 20 won the $300 grand prize.

BE THE CHANGE you want to see Remember that you are a shareholder in a business partnership with your neighbors. We are not tenants, we do not pay rent. We must coexist and cooperate with each other in order to make and keep our community rated as among the best places to live in New York, “for its current residents” and for the generations to come. EMAIL your building association at 21association@gmail.com. CALL your association at 347.504.1821.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop your ideas and turn your dreams into reality. We meet in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B Section.

Your community, this community, our community, needs your ideas, your strength and your perseverance. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life and the lives of the people you care about for the better.

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

—Michelle Marbury

Sonia Feliciano

Building 21 Association

work on capital projects as mandated from our loan agreement.

Current initiatives in place are: • Moving towards improving our energy cost saving with another energy provider.

• Sending the RFP on bids for a new elevator contract so that we can move towards providing new elevators so desperately needed.

• We have a new system of doing inspections with the use of iPads. This function allows the inspectors to take pictures and document the inspection. The paperwork is sent to the shareholder almost immediately via email and for those who don’t have email, it is sent by regular US mail. This is a great improvement over the prior.

• We approved the bid for a new garage access system that will provide revenue controls for all eight garages. This is efficiency in the works.

• We are closing the Dreiser auditorium in late December to start the construction of the new auditorium. Not only will it have a modern look, but this is a potential revenue generating facility giving us the ability to rent out to organizations, groups, etc.

• We are working to replace our current Yardi system which is the real estate management software used for better and efficient reporting. The system we use today is from the 1980s. It is time for an upgrade.

• We have approved an Arby’s restaurant on Bartow Avenue directly across from Rite Aid. • Sangria restaurant is now open.

Any concerns you wish to discuss, you can write to me at SFeliciano@riverbaycorp.com or call me on 917-992-7311.

Shareholders First – We Matter!!

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Truman Mustangs Win Four In A Row; Still In Playoff Contention

BY BRIAN WILLIAMS AND BILL STUTTIG

The Truman Mustangs football team, in their first season in the PSAL’s prestigious City Division, have won their last four games in row after losing the season’s first three games. The winning streak puts them in contention for a playoff spot with two regular season games remaining on the schedule including next weekend at Brooklyn’s Midwood High School.

On Saturday, October 14th, the Mustangs beat Campus Magnet for their third consecutive win. Running back Dayvon Rush was the star of the day with 172 yards gained and three touchdowns on 19 rushing attempts.

Truman moved the ball well on its Dayvon Rush first possession behind the running of Rush and German Camillo and the passing of quarterback Jordi Mota to Jabari Anderson. Rush scored the game’s first touchdown from the three yard line giving Truman a 6 to 0 lead.

At the start of the second quarter Rush scored again and Mota converted the two points for a 14 to 0 Truman lead. Midway through the second quarter Campus started a drive behind running and quick passing but the defense held as Campus turned the ball over on downs from deep inside Mustang territory. The stop was a momentum changer. The Mustang offense took over and a deep pass by Mota to Anderson was tipped by a Campus defender but right into the hands of Truman’s Kindu Green who was tackled near the goal line. Dayvon Rush scored again from there for a 22 to 0 halftime lead.

At the start of the third quarter Campus Magnet came out determined to score

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and used an air attack to do so cutting the lead to 22 to 8. But late in the third quarter the Mustang ground and pound strategy continued behind German Camilo for a 28 to 8 lead.

In the fourth quarter Campus Magnet used their air attack to cut the lead to 28 to 16. The game stayed that way until near the end when Truman’s Elijah Groomes ran back an interception for a touchdown to seal the victory – Truman, 36, and Campus Magnet, 16 Several defenders stood out in the victory including Adonnis Farrell with 7 tackles, Tyrese Shepherd with 5 tackles, D-Ante Fair with 5 tackles, German Camilo with 6 tackles.

The following Saturday, October 21, Truman defeated the tough John F. Kennedy Campus, 30 to 28, at Truman during the Mustangs annual Senior Day. Kennedy opened the scoring with a quick touchdown and a kicking conversion for a 7 to 0 lead. Kennedy added to the lead late in the first quarter by recovering a fumble deep in Truman territory followed by a quick score and another kicking conversion for a 14 to 0 lead.

As the second quarter began, the Mustang offense started its ground attack as tailback Dayvon Rush took a handoff from Quarterback Mota and behind blocking from the offensive line ran 46 yards for a touchdown followed by a two point conversion cutting the deficit to 14 to 8.

Later in the second quarter the Truman offense executed a series of balanced plays bringing them to the Kennedy 6 –yard line. Quarterback Jordi Mota threw a short pass to Elijah Grooms for a touchdown and Mota again scored on the two point conversion for a 16 to 14 halftime lead.

At the start of the third quarter Kennedy again tried to seize the momentum but Truman’s defense swarmed and right after Truman retook possession of the ball Mota hit receiver Tyrell Foster with a pass and Foster ran it down the sidelines for a 69-yard touchdown and a 22 to 14 lead.

Kennedy switched to a no-huddle offense on its next possession and with a balanced attack of both running and passing, scored and closed the gap to 22 to 20. On Kennedy’s next possession, a balanced run and pass attack together with a no huddle approach paid off with a score cutting Truman’s lead to 22 to 20.

Truman. At the end of the third quarter Kennedy again stopped Truman and (Continued on page 15)

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Questions About Board Development Program To the Editor: Can the Board explain to me why there is a need for the Riverbay Board to travel to an annual Board development program every year? We are talking about learning about Riverbay’s By-Laws, NYS Corporate By-Laws, Riverbay resolutions, etc. Whatever has to be learned can't be taught here in Co-op City? And, how much of our money is going to be budgeted for this expenditure?

—Andrea Mayo

Shame On The Commander-in-Chief To the Editor: To quote President Lincoln at his second inauguration, "With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan." These powerful words are so relevant today, and one can only imagine how appalled, disgusted and shameful he would view the current Commander-in-Chief.

Donald Trump talks a very good game about his support for our troops and their families. A game is all it is. Afterall, why should any of us be surprised especially from a man who received several draft deferments from serving in Vietnam because of an alleged "bone spur?" Yet Trump mocks Senator John McCain who served in Vietnam, was shot down on a bombing mission, and held as a POW for over five years during which time he was tortured. Attacking the Khan family whose son, U.S. Army Captain Humayun Khan, was killed in Iraq in 2004. It took two weeks for Trump to contact the family members of the four U.S. soldiers killed in Niger on October 4th. His phone call to the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson showed no sense of compassion and then he publicly tweeted disputing said conversation. A public dispute with two Gold Star families, one of which is American-Muslim and the other, African-American. I'm sure those reading this can draw their own conclusions. Afterall, Trump gave a lenient response to White Supremacists (cowards) and a harsher response to the families of the fallen (heroes).

Shame on you, sir. Shame on you as our Commander-in-Chief for lying to the American public when you said other presidents never responded to the families of fallen soldiers. You are a pathological liar with no bounds seeking to dishonor and diminish others whose family members have made the "ultimate sacrifice." Trump may "talk the talk,” but he does not "walk the walk."

—Mark P. Bruh

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Blame, Justify or Make Excuses (The 3 Life Tendencies)

Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice Assistant Treasurer The three life tendencies are the things we all tend to do whenever we don’t want to do what we are supposed to do. As your newly elected director, I altered my plans by giving up my Patti Labelle tickets for Board training. I’ve learned that I am obligated to oversee the administration of a quarter of a billion dollar property, which requires me to be trained for the task. In today’s world, training is neither sufficient or enough because so much rests on the decisions that we make as Board directors. I am proud to have attended the recent Board development training; I was even prouder to see Director Evelyn Turner attend even though she voted against the resolution.

In the end, those who attended the training are better trained to better serve this community. Many will argue that they are “volunteers,” however you are volunteers who were elected by the people of the community, which also means you now agree to take on the responsibilities that the position really calls for.

Training prepares you for the various challenges, not anyone’s cost saving smooth talk without any facts. I recently challenged all who were against the training to research board of director’s training and they will find that training is both mandatory and oftentimes away from the worksite. They will also see that the cost for such training is not always under $10,000, but more in the six-figure range. You will find that those who question what is going on in var-

ious committees are not part of any committee and not trained according to the way Board members are supposed to perform. I learned that board of director’s training is more than saying what you’re going to do, but more of what would you do. By our actions and our inaction, we define ourselves.

November’s Security Committee Meeting I am calling on all building presidents from Buildings 11-20 to attend my Security Committee meeting scheduled for November 9th at 7 p.m.

Come out and get caught up on not what the 45th Pct. is doing, but who actually patrols our community.

The purpose of this meeting is information sharing and strategies to resolve issues. Please RSVP so that I can properly prepare for the meeting. Email me jrice@riverbayboard.com.

Tenants Vs. Shareholders There is a significant difference between tenants and shareholders. Tenants complain about decisions that are already made, whereas shareholders are part of the decision making process. We shouldn’t think or act like tenants in the CO-OP City community.

Tenants often complain about conditions that were forced upon them, while shareholders make the decisions on how things should be. Facts do matter; the fact is that it is better to spend under $10,000 each year from the budget to be trained than to risk losing six figures for not being trained enough to discover any wrong doing. So whenever someone tells you something that sounds too good to be true, ask them for the facts, not what you want to hear.

Doggy Dog World Why are pet owners being reminded to clean-up

Building 32 Association Meeting Our meeting was great, thanks to our guest, Mr. Jerome L. Rice. Mr. Rice shared a lot of information with our fellow cooperators and it was a good way to start the new season.

Halloween Many thanks to the volunteers who did such a great job decorating our lobbies. The "A" side volunteers were Al, Doreatha, Eleanor B. and Eleanor G., Candi, Eric and Robert. The "B" side volunteers were Bill, Juice, Joanne and Sonja. We all enjoy the decorations, but there are so few cooperators willing to assist. At some point, there will no longer be decorations, and as we all know, you don't miss a good thing till it's gone.

Thanks to the cooperators who donated money and candy.

Bags for the children will be given out on Tuesday, October 31, starting at 3 p.m.

Please refrain from taking down postings made by the building association and/or Riverbay. What you don't care about might be something important to someone else.

—Lorna Smith

Building 33 Association The association had a very nice informative building meeting on Tuesday, Oct.19. We decided to keep building dues at $8 a year.

We started collecting last Monday with a very good start. Thank you to the cooperators who paid. We will continue to collect until we reach all of you. Collection envelopes will be put under your door, along with a little biography of things the association was able to do when everyone cooperated and paid their dues. Please fill out the envelope and return it with your $8 inside.

On Tuesday, October 31, we will be in the lobby with a little treat for the younger children in the building.

I see we have a lot of new cooperators in the building. We would like to meet and greet you, so please come down to the building meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 p.m.

There are a few quality of life issues to be addressed.

(1) I live on the 13th floor on the B-line. Every day, there are cigarette butts on my terrace thrown down from above from a smoker. This is dangerous and can cause a fire. Please use an ashtray, thank you. (2) Pampers throwing out of the window are getting out of hand and must stop. (3) The compacter room…Some people do not realize the garbage goes down the shoot, not on the floor. This is your home, please keep it clean.

It feels good to be back.

—Patricia Bonaparte

after their dog? Dog waste is being discovered in common areas throughout the community, which means either you have a service dog or you just don’t care. Please respect the community and do your part by cleaning up after your dog. If it is determined that your dog is not a service dog, be on the lookout for Public Safety because summons will be issued.

Reporting a incident Many are reaching out to me about various incidents without first reporting the incident to Public Safety. Public Safety needs you to be as accurate on what happened, date, time and location of the event and who was involved.

Put a RING to it Many shareholders are asking can they have that security device called RING installed on their door.

I have to discuss with my fellow Board members and Management and get back to you on this matter.

I would advise you not to have this device installed until I get an answer on this.

When walking in the Parking Garages, please do not walk down the center of the aisle. Keep to the side, and stay aware of your surroundings.

AVOID ACCIDENTS!

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Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary Kudos to the Riverbay Board of Directors President Linda Berk and her assistants for organizing another successful Annual Board Training weekend.

The Board attorneys of Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP reviewed several relevant corporate documents, the corporation and shareholders’ relationship with Management, discussion on Board surveys, Board members’ camaraderie, and much more. A representative from the National Associated Builders & Owners spoke on the advantages of directors being trained in Registered in Apartment Management (RAM); which most of us are.

The Riverbay Director of Internal Audit explained the importance of being explicit in our expectations of Management; the efficiency and financial savings of auditing the Riverbay departments; and the importance of implementing the suggested recommendations.

The weekend was so comprehensive that many felt that more time was needed. However, it was decided that the issues requiring additional attention would be discussed at an upcoming Board meeting.

Thanks to the Board directors and the shareholders who recognize that these annual development training conferences are beneficial to our community and believe that they should continue. An educated Board director makes a better leader, which makes a better community.

Community Board #10 Meeting The Community Board #10 meeting convened on October 19th in Bartow Center, room 31. Many topics were discussed and several cooperators asked questions or made comments regarding improving the quality of life in Co-op City. I attended the meeting following my Sales & Leasing Committee meeting and Dr. Ponder was kind enough to request that my name be placed on the speakers’ list. My concern and complaint was regarding the filthy street conditions on Bartow Avenue between Edson Avenue to Hutchinson River Parkway East. This area is not cleaned regularly.

Board Development Weekend On the very next day, I was surprised to receive a follow up call from Matthew Cruz (718-892-1161), who intends to place this area on a weekly clean-up schedule. If the cleaning does not begin within the next two weeks, I will make a follow up call to him.

Cooperators should also feel free to call Mr. Cruz regarding this issue. We don’t want our community to resemble a slum.

CCPD Commencement Ceremony I was honored to be in attendance on October 13th at the Commencement Ceremony of the 2017 graduating class. The 13 new officers were well organized and moved through the ceremony smoothly. A special commendation is extended to Jose Diaz, the Valedictorian. There were congratulatory and motivational guest speakers, including Lt. Shelda Williams; Chief Frank Apollo; Captain David Perez; Noel Ellison, general manager; Bob Klehammer, executive GM; Jerome Rice, chairman, Security Committee; and Linda Berk, Board president. Following an enjoyable slideshow presentation of the training academy, all enjoyed lunch with their family and friends.

Voting Remember to vote in the General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. You will be voting for NYC Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and City Council. The following are three Ballot Proposals for us to review and vote on: Proposal 1 – A Constitutional Convention. Every 20 years, New Yorkers get to vote on whether or not there should be a convention to review and revise the state constitution. This November, you have the power to decide if we should have a constitutional convention in April 2019, with delegates elected in November 2018.

Proposal 2 – Pension Forfeiture for Convicted Officials. New Yorkers will also vote on whether or not to amend the state constitution so that judges can reduce or revoke the pensions of public officials who have been convicted of felonies directly related to their duties.

Proposal 3 – Establishing a land bank in state forest preserves. Voters will decide whether to establish a 250-acre land bank which can be used to construct, relocate, and maintain roads in the Adirondack and Catskill parks. It would allow water, sewer, other util-

ity lines and intrastate gas and oil pipelines to be buried beneath, and bike paths to be established, “within the widths” of park roadways.

Many people I have spoken to are planning on voting ‘no’ on these proposals.

Here are six Iron Clad Rules on Voting: 1) Elections have consequences 2) Voting is the light switch of our American Democracy. “If you don’t Vote, you don’t count.”

3) If you could be stopped from Voting, you could be neutralized politically and you could be made not to count. “Think Mass Incarceration.” That’s why we must fight right now to restore the vote from being suppressed.

4) If you can Vote, but don’t Vote, you are actually casting a ballot in favor of your opposition. Too many of us fall into this category.

5) If you don’t Vote, then you are not in the room when decisions are made. This means, if you are not at the table then you are on the menu.

6) This rule casts a shadow over others. That Race Matters – To ignore this rule is to turn to a Cyprus Eye and deny our history on Civil Rights. Stay Woke!

Now put item #1- Elections have Consequences, and item #6 - Race Matters, together; you now have a person in the White House (Commander-in-Tweet) who is trying to invoke fear and force states to surrender their voting data for his personal use. Stay Woke and get involved in your elections. Know who you are Voting for and Why. Don’t stand on the sidelines of Justice. Go Vote!

Condolences My sympathy is offered to the family of Councilman Andy King on the passing of his father, Andrew Don King, Jr., on October 8, 2017. He was 80 years old. May he rest in peace.

Halloween Tuesday, October 31st is Halloween. Many celebrate by dressing up as a different, funny or scary character and going from door-to-door “trick or treating.” There are several safe activities that have been planned for the children in our community. The information appears in the building bulletin boards and in this newspaper. Please be careful, because lots of people play “tricks” on others. Stay alert! Have fun!

Contact fjones@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Working Families/Indivisible

National Council Of Negro Women

Vote NO on Proposal #1 The November 7th elections are closing in. Three proposals are on the ballot – on the flip side of the paper ballot. We strongly oppose the proposal to hold a NYS Constitutional Convention.

Delegates need to be elected to the convention positions, three per state senate district plus 15 others, and that’s where undue influence of “big money” steps in.

Historically, minorities have been under-represented in past Constitutional Conventions. Changing the State Constitution could endanger workers’ rights, pensions, public education, environmental regulations, voting rights and human rights.

Also, it is conservatively estimated that such a convention would cost the taxpayers a hundred million dollars.

Vote on Tuesday, November 7th. Vote NO on New York Proposal #1.

Paint it Blue Two important elections are also being held on November 7th for governors in New Jersey and Virginia. We urge everyone to do what they can to help defeat the Republicans running in these states. Support Phil Murphy in NJ and Ralph Northam in VA any way that you can.

Co-op City Working Families/Indivisible Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WFP/Indivisible members we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meeting The first general meeting of the new season is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21st at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five.

WFP/Indivisible meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, through June. Please join us and help plan our next steps.

All progressives are welcome.

If you would like to be kept informed of Working Family/Indivisible issues and plans, email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Kelly Canzoneri

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. North East Leadership Training Conference – NCNW alternates years with a biennial National Convention and a regional Leadership Training Conference. This year, our North East Leadership Training Conference (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic States) will be hosted by the NYS Conveners Team on December 1 – 3. The conference will be held at the beautiful Honor’s Haven Resort & Conference Center, 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, NY 12428.

The conference theme will be “Fortified by the past … focused on the future.”

Some of the workshop topics will include: “NCNW Operations from A-Z”; “J.O.I.N. Workshop” (Recruitment); “Technology;” “Civic Responsibility” and “Health & Wellness.” Members will be receiving registration forms by email and extra forms will be available in room 14 for members who do not have email.

The prices quoted on the registration forms include a 2-hour cocktail reception on Friday night, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, plus room and board and all conference materials.

The 15th Uncommon Height Award Gala will be held on Friday, November 3, at the JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. NCNW’s premier signature fundraising event – Hosted to honor an individual or individuals who demonstrate a lifetime of service and achievement as exemplified in the spirit and tradition of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height—one who has the ability to extend far above and beyond oneself to achieve greatness. This year, we will be honoring Ms. Cicely Tyson, Crystal Stair Award Recipient; Mr. Tom Joyner, NCNW Man of the Year and Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, President Emerita of Spellman and Bennett Colleges. Contact our section president, Lori Melton for more information.

Vote on November 7th – Only 58% of eligible voters went to the polls during the 2016 presidential election making us among the least active voting populations among developed countries. We have no right to grumble if we don’t participate. Those Co-op City residents who vote in Bartow Center will be able to purchase delicious cakes, cookies, pies and cupcakes from NCNW after voting.

We’re following in the tradition of Mary McLeod Bethune who sold sweet potato pies to workmen on the railroad in Florida and raised money to establish a college for African-American students that is now known as Bethune-Cookman College.

—Joyce Howard

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American Legion Post 1871 At the general assembly meeting of the Legionnaires on Saturday, October 21, the members of the Bronx 10 Cert Team here in Co-op City were the guests. The team, under the leadership of Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and his deputy, Brenda Frances, were there to make presentation about emergency preparedness before any disaster to include, but not limited to hurricane, flooding, fire outbreak, power outage, tornadoes, etc.

With almost 40 members in attendance, Commander Toba called the meeting to order at 1105 hours with a hand salute to our National Colors that were already posted. Chaplain Norman Thomas gave an Invocation after which the commander led the Pledge of Allegiance in the absence of the Sgt.-at-Arms, and the American Legion Preamble. Adjutant Codrington took roll call and it was evident that meeting will continue.

After the Welcome Address by the commander and recognition of the past commanders in attendance to include Past Commander Norman Thomas and Past Commander Robert Feliciano, he proceeded with the assembly meeting where various committee chairs presented old business, new business and committee reports. He then turned the meeting over to the guest speakers.

The chief, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, started the presentation by showing a 10minute video that detailed the several steps that are necessary preparation toward preventing the hazards during disaster. As much as disaster is at the auspices of Mother Nature that no one can control or stop, the amount of preparation made by individuals will lessen their burden, proclaimed the chief.

He spoke extensively on the three basic steps to being prepared for an emergency. These include, but are not limited to, making a plan, gathering supplies and getting informed. Emergencies could range from falls in the home to house fires to hurricanes, but as long as one follows these three basic steps of preparation, it will help to lessen the burden. The chief re-echoed the fact that in trying to make a plan, one needs to create an emergency support network, which should include family members, friends, neighbors, caregivers, co-workers or members of community groups. This also involves creating an out-of-area contact just in case most local areas where one’s contacts reside are affected. The out-of-the-area contact will become valuable.

The chief turned it over to his deputy, Brenda, who explained the need to set

The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing The Bardekova Ensemble Last Sunday, Auditorium A in the Dreiser Community Center was filled to near capacity with cooperators who spent two hours in rapt enjoyment of the wonderful music performed by the Bardekova Ensemble. This group of five wonderful Woodwind and Brass musicians entertained us with works by Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and one particularly beautiful piece by Franz Danzi. The program also included classical compositions of the music of Celia Cruz and Miles Davis.

The concert was sponsored by the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and made possible with public funding from the Bronx Council of the Arts, the Music Performance Trust Fund and private donations. Special thanks go to Coalition Secretary Yolanda Schumann and Board Director Andrea Leslie who coordinated the event. The Coalition has informed the Bronx Council of the Arts that we truly appreciate these concerts and want the Bardekova Ensemble to come again next year to play.

Many thanks to Ellen Bardekova and her wonderful Ensemble for a great afternoon of music and to all the cooperators who came, were uplifted and filled the auditorium with their applause.

—Bruce Silberman

HOPEFULNESS

By MARVIN WARM Where have all the flowers gone?

Far away from here Where have all the flowers gone?

Somewhere else I fear Where have our lives gone to While the flowers are not here?

Where have all the flowers gone?

Under the ruins of yesteryear Maybe sometimes in our lives The flowers will grow anew Maybe there will come a time When sorrows will be few Maybe soon, somehow, some way There will come a better day Where have all the flowers gone?

Hopefully they will be back soon, To stay (Marvin Warm is a long-time cooperator who lives in Building 20A) up a GO-BAG and its possible content. Deputy Chief Brenda emphasized that everyone in a household should have a Go-Bag, which is a collection of things one would need if one has to leave in a hurry, especially in an emergency situation.

She advised that every Go-Bag should be sturdy and easy to carry, like a bag pack or a small suitcase on wheels.

After the Q&A, Commander Toba pointed out that whenever the veterans visit any public place or common place of meeting, the first thing they should always pay attention to is the exit signs, just in case. He then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the team’s representatives for a wonderful job done.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN NOW ACCEPTING AETNA!!

Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated

Building 26 Association Happy Halloween greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. Enjoy the delightful weather by taking a leisurely walk throughout our beautiful community.

Take advantage of visiting Riverbay's Haunted House for a good scare on Saturday, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29th, room 28, in the Bartow Community Center, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enter at your own risk.

Best wishes to all of you celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of October.

Well wishes for a speedy recovery to the sick, hospitalized, and home-bound persons.

Sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May God bless you with continued strength during your difficult time of bereavement.

November 7th is the general election in New York City. Please make your vote count by going to your designated polling station and VOTE. You can confirm your polling site by calling the NYC Board of Elections at (866) VOTENYC or (866) 868-3692. And you can check via the website voting.nyc.

Please properly discard large boxes, larges bags of garbage, furniture, and other large unwanted items in the basement, not the compactor room.

If you see something, please say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergency calls and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. The life you save, could be your own.

—YuVonne Lewis

• We

accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

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718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

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We Have To Thank The Volunteers and Everyone

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Did you see the photos in last week's paper of the donations? What about the volunteers that were helping out with those donations? Nice, huh?

Keep Pushing Unfortunately, the conditions in Puerto Rico and in other islands are not good. In Puerto Rico, food is scarce and about 80 percent of the residents are still without power. Water, in some parts, is available.

But, the water is at centralized locations. So, residents are forced to bring jugs and large containers to the fountains to collect this water. In other locations, the water is horribly bad. So, FEMA has asked the residents to boil their water.

Lots of homes were destroyed during these catastrophic storms. So, a lot of the streets are filled with debris. Some stores have reopened for business. But, it was reported that it was hard to get fresh vegetables and other items.

Despite the lack of sufficient media coverage, lots of people across America saw the need and they helped out the victims of these horrific hurricanes. In Co-op City, the photos that were printed in last week's paper said a lot of good things about our cooperators.

Then, we had lots of volunteers that went to the former bingo hall to sort out and pack lots of food, water, and other items. This was a blessing. And, the residents that donated and helped out should be proud of their efforts and their willingness to have donated to a good cause.

So, I want to thank everyone that donated items, their time, or even said a brief prayer on behalf of the storm victims. Plus, I want to thank everyone that volunteered to help out. Yes, things are rough now. But, working together, we're going to make things better.

Cellular Service Is Going Up In PR and the U.S. Virgin Islands Cellphone service is coming back to Puerto Rico

and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In fact, on Friday, October 20, AT&T announced that it "was processing more than 12 million calls and 6 million texts in Puerto Rico."

Also, on October 20, the parent company of Google, named Alphabet, launched two tremendous solar-powered balloons in Puerto Rico. Hovering 11 miles over the Earth, these balloons are allowing access to texts, email, and internet services. Moving forward, Alphabet is hoping to launch a total of 30 balloons so that services can be rendered to the remote parts of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Drama On The Q50 Bus Were you on the Q50 bus around 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, as it was heading back to Co-op City? If yes, did you see the commotion from a man who had allegedly lifted a wallet from a young lady's bag as the bus made a stop on Bruckner Boulevard and Brush Avenue? Did you see the guy run off? If yes, then, you probably were curious as to what happened next.

To be brief, the guy threw the wallet over a fence as he was running away. Then, the wallet was retrieved and given back to the young lady.

Crooks will stand near you and they will try to distract you so that they can rob you. So, it might be a good idea to stay alert, zip your bag up, and keep your bag in front of you.

Storeowners - Fined For Having Electric Bicycles You may have seen restaurant workers flying through our streets, our greenway, and in other places with electric bicycles, known as e-bikes. But, now, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD are taking aggressive steps to get these bikes off of the streets.

E-bikes are illegal in NYC. But, some workers have recklessly raced through many areas to get to their destinations. Nevertheless, while riding, some of these cyclists were issued summonses and had their bikes taken away by the NYPD. Starting in 2018, the NYPD is going to issue a $100 civil summons to businesses for a first offense.

Thereafter, the fine will jump to $200 for each addi-

tional offense.

Halloween - Tuesday, October 31 You might make the best plans for having a great time on Halloween night. But, this night of fun and excitement can easily go south if you're not careful.

For instance, some people like to booze and act crazy on Halloween night. Then, without a care in the world, they'll get into a car and think that they're capable of driving around.

But, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that lots of deadly car accidents have occurred on Halloween night because of drunk driving. So, please be cautious if you have to drive on Halloween night. Also, please be extra cautious if you feel that you must go outside into the street with children.

On another note, you might decide to stay in for the night. If yes, then, please think about this question: Who is actually knocking on your door—a child or an adult? If the answer turns out to be an adult, then you might have a big problem after you open your door. So, please consider this point before Halloween starts.

Also, please call Public Safety at 718-671-3050 if you see anyone vandalizing property or causing mayhem during Halloween. I hope that everyone will be safe during and after this Halloween night.

Close The big holiday season is right around the corner.

And, thieves will be looking to take your cash and your credit cards away from you. So, please make sure that you safeguard your wallet and other valuable items while you're using public transportation.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 27 Association

Building 9 Association

Greetings, neighbor. Well, fall is here, be careful with the warm weather, and dress accordingly. Are you enjoying our beautiful flowers, trees and landscape of nature? Thank our gardeners who do a splendid job of tending to our grounds.

We encouraged our shareholders to become involved in our building association and community.

See you at the next meeting in November, stay tuned.

VOTE – November 7 in the General Election.

Please read your Voter Guide that was sent in the mail.

The Voter Guide is very helpful; it explains each Title/Position and duties. Please remember also to read the three proposals and vote on them. This was an excellent informational guide by the Board of Election.

Section 5 Neighbors – Building 27 Association was quite delighted that you supported our lovely trip to Mohegan Sun last Friday, October 20. A shout-out to those who came from the other sections and places. We thank you one and all. Make sure you keep us on your calendar for 2018. Stay tuned.

Margie and Sharon, you did an excellent job, thank you. It is never easy, but at the end of the day, it is rewarding because we are doing what we love to do.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. We extend our sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating a birthday, or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the association.

Please keep our Board and community in prayer.

We wish the new directors and the Board well as they continue to move forward and make wise decisions to protect the interest of the people and their homes.

Pray for leaders in the world for peace and stability.

—H. Overman

Greetings.

Game Night is scheduled for As of January 2016, "ThankSaturday, October 28th, 7:30 ful, Grateful, Blessed" is our assop.m.–9:30 p.m. Join us for a little ciation motto. It is posted on the fun and relaxation. When we association room door so that know each other better, we treat each month we enter into a gatheach other better. ering space of peace and mindfulThe Community Board 10 meeting was October 19th. CB ness. Attitude determines altitude.

10 installed an Ad Hoc commitOur October 12th membership tee to deal specifically with meeting Minutes are posted on the Co-op City concerns. The Ad bulletin boards for your perusal.

Hoc committee will meet with Saturday, October 21st was are Marie Smith, Linda Collins and the Riverbay Board in Novemour building association concert (L-R) Shirley Wells on the bus headed to see ber, then with the building presiouting to Foxwoods to see the Patti LaBelle. dents and townhouse presidents incomparable Patti LaBelle in 'The Wonder of it All' concert. "Patti, Patti, Patti!" in December. There was concern at the Community She never disappoints.

Board 10 meeting about the Waterfront Park land Our special thanks to Robert Rosario for Offering donation and proposals by entities other than Co-op the Blessing for our safe passage to and from the City shareholders about what others would like to see included at the site. We are NOT without power. We venue.

Our circle of friends: Linda Collins, Shirley and are NOT without recourse.

As we discussed at our last membership meeting, Jerome Wells, Gwen Anderson, Mitzi Cleare, Catherine Lemon, Theresa 'Tee' Gordon, Karen and Joanie, Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day. Don't forget Robert and Janice Rosario, Walter and Bridgette to mark the Back of the Ballot: Proposition #1, the Wright, Daisy McCoy, Wanda Randall, Wanda Constitutional Convention or "CON-CON." Many Rodriguez, Gina Tull, Marie Smith, JoAnn Walker, consider it “A Con.” Angela and Andre, Queenie, Aida and Rita, Michelle The Section 2 Alliance is taking orders for our Sajous and Deborah Levine, Neil and Rosie, Karen and 'Straight Outta Co-op City' t-shirts available from the Judy, Allison, Mark and Jarmey, Roy and Emma, Serita, building presidents of Section Two: Linda Collins Barbara, Pat, and Lois, Dorothy and Chrystl, Roberta (9), Maxine Sullivan (10), Deborah Henry (11), McGee, Charles, Naomi S. and company. We extend Sonja Maxwell (12), Leslie Peterson (13) and Josie our deepest appreciation to those of you who shared Ferguson (14). your evening and your positive energy with us to creThe t-shirts can be purchased in colors: black, purate an awesome experience for all! We took photos for ple or blue in sizes: Children's Sm, Med, Lg and XL our bulletin boards, we provided water, apple juice, ($10); Adults Sm, Med, Lg, XL ($12) and XXL ($15).

"Attitude reflects the Leadership style." orange juice, soda, oranges, bananas, and assorted —Linda Collins chips. I hope you enjoyed our 'final' late night snack.

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Co-op City Sports

Matthew Miller Sweeps Competition At Martial Arts Tournament

On Sunday, Oct. 22, Co-op City teen Matthew Miller participated in a fundraiser Battle Of The Bushido Martial Arts Tournament at the College of New Rochelle to raise money and awareness of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a debilitating motor neurons disease where certain nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord slowly die and its victims progressively lose motor functions, speech, eating, swallowing, breathing and walking.

The tournament was held in honor of legendary Grandmaster Kevin Thompson who, unfortunately, fell victim to this dreaded disease a few years ago. He was wheeled in by his wife last Sunday to make a very brief appearAbove are Matthew (left) and the legendary ance at the tournament. Matthew Grandmaster Kevin Thompson.

Miller, representing Martialway Kung-fu Center here in Co-op City, and trained by its owner/ founder Sabonmin Christopher Robinson, received his blessings to attend and represent the school.

Matthew won 1st Place in the Black Belt Kata (Forms) division and also 1st Place in the Black Belt Weapons division after he caused jaws to drop, stunning everyone with his broad sword presentation.

Next stop for Matthew is his 3rd induction into the International Black Belt Hall of Fame next month in Pittsburgh for his special achievements in Martial Pictured above with Matthew Miller is his Arts and then in two weeks, his proud father, Michael Miller (l) and host and final tournament of the year at organizer of Sunday’s tournament, Sensei New York’s biggest and number Lewis Sonny Williams (r). one tournament: The Karate Tournament Of Champions aka (KTOC) to be held at Queens College in Flushing, Queens.

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At the end of the third quarter Kennedy again stopped Truman and then put together another scoring drive for a 28 to 22 Kennedy lead at the end of the third quarter.

As the fourth quarter began, Truman returned to the basic ground and pound approach behind solid blocking. German Camilo then exploded past the defense on a 25–yard touchdown run and the Mustangs scored the two-point conversion for a 30 to 28 lead.

Kennedy made one last attempt to win the game at the end but the Truman defense held, thanks to a dropped pass by Kennedy and penalties. Quarterback Mota closed the game by taking a knee.

Stars of the game included Jordi Mota who Elijah Grooms passed for 165 yards and two touchdowns, German Camilo who scored the game winning 25-yard touchdown, and Tyrell Foster with five catches for 144 yards and a touchdown.

Football Operations Coach Brian Williams said: “It was a great day for fans, parents and players. The crowd cheered throughout the game. At the end of the game a rose was given by senior players to a loved one of their choice. Our seniors were thanked for their commitment to the football program and being the best that they can be in the classroom, on the field and in life through hard work.”

Truman head coach John Shepherd said, “We stress a work ethic, courage, leadership, and the willingness to grow and learn new things and to be a positive role model in society."

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Velocity Track Club New York Velocity Track Club New York racked up trophies and medals at the XC (Cross Country) Relay and Mile Championship at the historic Van Cortland Park on Sunday, October 22nd.

The meet was hosted by the New York Novas Track Team. Trophies were given to the top three Relays teams in their age division and gender. Teams were able to mix boys and girls on the 3-person relay team, if at least one boy ran on a relay team, the team was scored as a Boy’s team. Each athlete ran one mile for a total of three miles. They also had the 1 mile race for athletes ages 7 and older, plus 800 meters race for 5 & 6 years old athletes. The top 7 athletes in the Mile Race and 800 meters race received medals! Teams from throughout New York were in attendance for a chance to claim the title of the Best XC Relay Team and 1 Mile or 800 meters Champion!

Velocity Track Club athletes sporting their awards from the XC Relay Championship.

Velocity TC was able to rack up 12 trophies and 6 medals! The following athletes’ medaled: In the Boy’s 800 meters: Ethan Lee, 1st place. In the Boys 1 Mile Race, Darius Gordon took 1st place and Julian Caldwell took 7th place. In the Girls 1 Mile, Patience Burgus took 7th place, Janelle Bryan and Adonijah Washington also placed in the competition. In the 7 & 8 age division Boys Relay team with Ethan Lee, Justice Wellington and Hannah Deflorimonte took 2nd place.

The 9 & 10 age Boys Relay team with Saniah Caldwell, Pierce Parker & Sachin Ramharak took 1st place. The 11 – 12 age division Girls Relay team of Jada Clarke, Aysya Brown & Jadah Bentham took 3rd place. The 11 & 12 Boys Relay team of Ramere Holley, Jordan Ingram & Dontae Lindo took 1st place. Congratulations to all who competed; job well done!

Our next meet will be on Sunday, October 28th, at the Rising New York Road Runners Jamboree presented by TCS. On Saturday, November 4th, the AAU Metropolitan District XC Championship. On Sunday, November 5th, the Rising New York Road Runners Youth Invitational at the TCS. 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 donations will go towards helping our children. Support our youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Shareholders Urged To Update Contact Information Riverbay Cooperator Services Office (CSO) reminds shareholders that if there have been any changes in their contact information, they should update their files with Riverbay Corporation as soon as possible so that if there is a need to contact them in an emergency, the information on record with Riverbay will be the most current and accurate.

To update your contact information, two important steps are involved.

First, the shareholder of the unit is required to go in person to the Emergency Maintenance Office (located in the lower level of the Dreiser Mall) with photo identification and update the “Key Card.”

Secondly, shareholders should request an Emergency Contact form from their respective Cooperator Service Office (CSO). This form must be completed by the shareholder and returned in person to their respective CSO, along with photo identification. Their new contact information will then be updated in the Maintenance system and forwarded to the shareholder’s file.

Once the information is updated at the Emergency Maintenance Office and Cooperator Service Office, the new information will then be relayed

by CSO to Public Safety to be added to that department’s database.

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Defensive Driving The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Saturday, November 18, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1.

Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “The Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, however, you must call by Friday evening to register and assure seating. In addition, you must bring $35 in cash to pay for the course, no personal checks accepted on day of the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035.

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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.

Trip to Sands Casino Join us on Saturday, November 18 for a trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA, as well as outlet shopping. Cost: $45. Casino rebate, $20; slot play and $5 meal. We are collecting now to secure your seat. Money due by Friday, Nov. 3, no exceptions, no refunds or adjustments. Please call (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-0033.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for Tuesdays,

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Co-op City Inspiration

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.; and on Saturdays, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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An Investment In Riverbay Corporation’s Future

Co-op City has rem-ained affordable, however, a bers committed to continuing education and high big ask from this director is for cooperators to join me standards. We have a new management company that Director’s Viewpoint on the “COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITappears to be committed to doing what is best for TEE.” At the Board Development this past weekend, Riverbay Corporation. the importance of getting our community more Do we have issues? Yes. Are we aware of the issues? involved in voting and other issues became starkly Yes. However, a challenge will be maintaining a strong, evident. We have had a meeting, however, memberThe recent Riverbay Board Director’s development cohesive, knowledgeable board working toward comship is being opened up. Contact: (eturner@ riverweekend was outstanding! It was a time that we, indimon goals to ensure issues are resolved. bayboard.com) vidually and collectively, renewed our commitment to Additionally, Board members will soon have an Lack Of Public Forums On Changing work even harder to become a strong, cohesive Board opportunity to become “Registered in Apartment ManThe New York State Constitution working towards common goals. It was a time to look agement” (RAM). This is a national certification proCooperators are urged to Vote in the upcoming elecback at the corruption and what did not work for the gram recognized by HUD and many state housing protion. There are many reasons for low voter turnout. corporation. It was a time to talk about ways to move grams.

Unfortunately, misinformation or the lack of informaCo-op City into the 21st Century, resolution by resoluOff-site Board Development is an official budget tion is among some of the reasons. We have not had any tion and not succumb to negativity. We discussed what item and moving forward 100% participation by of our Albany elected officials take the time to sponsor actions, moving forward, the Board has to take that elected Board members will be encouraged. forums. What would a “Yes” or “No” vote for a Constiwill lead to positive outcomes for cooperators.

Mitchell-Lama History Tid-Bits tutional Convention this November mean? Who are the Co-op City, our home, is the undisputed leader in We are Mitchell-Lama shareholders. The year was opponents of a Constitutional Convention and what are providing first-rate affordable housing to middle 1954, under the leadership of New York Mayor Robert their arguments? We must ask the question why our income individuals and families in New York City and Wagner, when a decision was made to solve two pressState Representatives in Albany have not talked with us the nation for all age groups and ethnicities. ing problems: middle-class flight to the suburbs, and via forums.

Here are some facts that require strong Board and the inadequate and deteriorating housing supply. It was We appreciate Senator Jamaal Bailey taking the Management Leadership: a Manhattan Republican State Senator McNeil time to sponsor a “Bailey Senior Walk” as health is our v 330 Acres of land Mitchell and Brooklyn Democratic Assemblyman wealth. v 50,000 + Residents Alfred Lama that co-sponsored the legislation to create Invited To Schomburg v 15,372 Residential Units a program to build affordable housing rental and coopWhat an honor to visit and tour the newly renovated v 35 High Rise Towers erative developments for middle-income residents.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. v 472 Town houses The program became known as Mitchell-Lama and They now have a “Moving Image & Recorded Sound v 3 Shopping Centers remains one of the most successful moderate income Division” where soul is manifested through audio and v 131 Commercial Stores housing programs ever created. It was a belief then in visual materials and experiences. I was also gifted a v 50 Commercial offices 1954 and now in 2017 that government has the responDVD of the documentary about “Soul City” located in v 8 Multi-story Garages with 10,790 Parking sibility to invest in its cities and its citizens. Therefore, Warren County, North Carolina.

Spaces New York enacted the “Limited Profit Housing Com“The American Negro must remake his past in v A 40 MW Electric Generating Facility panies Law which later became Article 11 of the Priorder to make his future…History must restore what v 1,065 Employees vate Housing Finance Law. slavery took away.” –Arturo Schomburg an AfroAs Board members, it’s our responsibility for This law has allowed Co-op City to grow and flourPuerto Rican/ afroborinqueno, born in 1874 establishing policies covering the administration of ish for nearly 50 years. It is because of Co-op City that YOURS IN TRUTH & SERVICE: Evelyn M. property, interest, business and transactions of the coreconomic and social opportunities have grown and Turner, LCSW, 917-324-1033, or eturner@riverbayporation without interfering with the day-to-day mancontinue to grow. board.com. agement and operation of projects. The Board is also Now neighborhoods are becoming gentrified and the responsible for standing up against corruption that was cost of new or market-rate a past costly reality. housing in most neighborA special thanks to President Linda Berk who had hoods is priced beyond the vision to suggest an annual Board Development what most New Yorkers Training to be held annually off-site. Based on this last can afford. We now have one, we did not have enough time to cover all that we one of the worse “homewanted to. However, we all left inspired and commitlessness” crisis in the hisThe Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of ted to individually and collectively giving the best we tory of New York City. The Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, November have to offer to keep Co-op City a safe and great place 2017 HUD Fair Market 14, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. It is important that two (2) to live.

Rent for a two-bedroom representatives are sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings. We Thanks to all cooperators who believe in continuapartment in NYC is will be hosting a Pre-annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10, at 3.00 ing education/development and having Board mem$1637/ month. p.m. in room 31, 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, NY. All are invited. There will be entertainment, Kuumba Dancers & Drummers, a Kwanzaa Ceremony, African dancing and the Karamu Feast, vendors and games. Refreshments will be served. This event is free.

Attention! Our next General MemRemember –Your DEPOSIT, along Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January 1) African Celebration of fambership Meeting will be on Wednesday, with your name and telephone number, ily, community and culture as personified in African “First Fruits” or harvest celeNovember 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser is required to reserve your trip &/or thebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit, value and practice of Ingathering, ReverAuditorium. Rain or shine. See YOU atre seat. ONLY a check or money order, ence, Commemoration, Recommitment and Celebration and evolves around seven there. payable to RETIREES OF DREISER principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called Nguzo Saba. The Seven principles Hold The Date!! The RETIREES’ LOOP, will be accepted. Note – FIRST of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (CollecHoliday Luncheon will be on Thursday, PAID/CONFIRMED SEAT on 20 seat tive work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), December 14th at Marina del Rey. VAN. Committee members will be Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). The Coalition members attending the Tickets are available, see Beverley W available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 Kwanzaa Celebration are requested to bring a offering of a large, main dish of food (no pork, please) or dessert, etc. to share with others. Please contact the president to or Daisy Y, in the Retirees’ room 19, (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or advise her what your food offering will be. Also, traditional African attire should be Dreiser Loop.

Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to Travel Events: (*price includes Good And Welfare: Those of you make this family cultural festivity a success. transportation via Coach Bus; located at still under the weather, know that you Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) are thought of warmly and wished Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506.

• Jan. 10-11, 2018 (Wed.-Thurs.), brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improv“FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO.” 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and ing the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally Price: double $130 pp; single $175. bereavements. enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition Deposit required ASAP: double Our Jazz Up Your Health With A members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also Senior Spa Day is scheduled for $65/single $90. FINAL/Balance Due: sponsor Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa celebrations free for the community. double $65/single $85 by Monday, Dec. Wednesday November 8th. Sorry, Wait Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent 4. All passengers must have valid govList only. Our next SPA DAY will be in Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. ernment issued ID. Contact: Serita G., January 2018 - Wednesday date to be Please support our efforts by sending us a tax-deductible contribution made 347 564-5722 /Barbara W., 718 320determined. Call Claudette D, 718payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization 0500.

379-4784/Hattie L, 718-671-8449 and of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations Theatre Committee: (*price includes leave your name and phone number if that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or callVan transportation, from Dreiser Loop interested in pampering your body and ing (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should opposite Rehab Center) joining us in January. be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the • Nov. 15th (Wed.) Price: $75. Radio “Wishing that the Autumn brings minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events City Christmas show. Full payment due Bountiful of Happiness and Joy! and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, now. Contact: Yvonne Richardson, 718HAPPY FALL!” Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

671-8815.

—Claudette Davis —Harman T. Leacock

Evelyn Turner

Coalition Of African-American Churches & Community Organizations

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

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Newsong Church

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

Spirit Things – Part Three “The Holy Spirit guides us" "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth."

–John 16:13 (NIV) A few weeks ago, I went apple picking with my family. Besides picking apples, this orchard had a lot of fun activities including a corn maze and a “haunted house.” As soon as my teens saw the haunted house they wanted to rush right in. My wife and I had decided that we would gladly sit this one out, but you can only be called a chicken so many times by your children before you just have to prove them wrong! As soon as we went through the door, we were surrounded by complete darkness. We groped around, bumping into walls (and each other) unsure of which way to go to get out. Even though we were following one another, we would still end up at a dead end (no pun intended.)

Life can be like that. It can be dark, and hard to navigate. We can stumble around looking for a way out of situations that we’ve gotten ourselves into but never finding our freedom.

Last week, we learned three things about the God of the Bible.

1. God the Father loves us 2. God the Son Saves us 3. God the Holy Spirit is with us The Holy Spirit of God desires to have an intimate friendship with us! Unlike the imperfect people that we try to follow in life, He is perfect. His intentions for us are always good. He never leads us away from God, but always leads us to God. As followers of Jesus, we need to learn to walk with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit will “guide us into all truth.” You may be wondering how we got out of that house. My son was wearing a bright white tee-shirt. As he led us, we kept our eyes on him, and eventually we found our way out! The Holy Spirit guides us. What advice do you need? What decisions are you getting ready to make? You can ask the Holy Spirit to lead you toward God’s plan for your life!

I invite you to join us this Sunday as we continue to learn about the Holy Spirit in our series “Spirit Things.”

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B Sunday Worship Experience: 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. * * Kidsong is available at both services. *Deaf Interpretation is available at the 12 p.m. service.

For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

See you Sunday!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation Oct. 31 In celebration of the Reformation, let’s have a look at the truth of salvation in Romans through the eyes of Martin Luther. Luther, calling Romans the “The clearest of all Gospels,” based his perception on his personal experience as a priest, professor and theologian in the Roman Church to declare, “Salvation by Faith Alone!”

Truth in Epistemology and in Romans The truth must be verified to be such and there can be no alternate truth. Luther would have been familiar with John’s writing (who was brother to James, the sons of Zebedee, also known as the “Sons of Thunder”) of Christ as the Son of God and through whom salvation can be found by way of Faith. “…written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.” (John 20:30-31 NLT).

The Truth and the Way of Salvation Regarding the truth, John stated, “Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.” (John 17:17 NLT). Truth is, Luther knew all too well that self-flagellation did not bring him salvation, but found hope through Romans in the accomplished works of Christ on his behalf. Truth is—Christ has always been the way to salvation. The good folk in the Old Testament were to understand this through their sacrificial ceremonies that would find fulfilment in Christ.

Paul’s premise in Romans is that Christ is the fulfilled promise found in scriptures, “The day is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. This covenant will not be like the one I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand and brought them out of the land of Egypt,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 31:31-32).

Truth Justified So where is this justified truth? In Jesus Christ Himself. If a fact-check was needed as verification, Paul provided that also. Two years earlier in a letter to the Corinthians in A.D. 55, he wrote of Christ as, “He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.” (1Corinthians 15:4 NTL). Paul understood that what he had witnessed of Jesus, and that has so greatly stirred his ire at the early Christians, was no more than the truth. Faith in Christ alone brings Salvation!

Join us in Bible Studies.

Services and Community Outreach Wednesdays — Midafternoon Prayer Service, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday — Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Wednesday — Night Prayer meeting, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday — Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m.

Saturday — Divine Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday — Adventist Youth Program, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday — Bible Study, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday — Vespers @ sunset The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl C. Silvera

Shareholders, not tenants!

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Building 6 Association

Building 13 Association

I want to thank everyone who helped collect and who donated candy for the kids to have candy on Halloween. I also want to thank everyone who helped to put up Halloween decorations in the Building 6 lobby. We still looking for people to join our building association board. I can’t do it alone. Our Building 6 vice president Joan is going to have knee surgery and will be out of action for a bit. We all wish Joan a successful surgery. All our prayers are with Joan. People in the building want to have building meetings, but we need a building association board in place to have meetings. Again, I can’t do it alone. People want to have things fixed in our building but without building meetings that can’t happen. If you don't want to donate your time in the building association, things will not get done in the building.

I want all of us to give our prayers to our very loved Building 6 lobby attendant Andy Soto whose father has passed away at the age of 105. God bless Andy’s father. Andy always gives us a lot of love when he works in our building. It’s time to give Andy and his family all our prayers and love during this difficult time.

God bless Andy and his family.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Reminder: Help our community Recycle, Reduce and Re-Use – Earth Day is every day! Keep our community clean!

Building 13 Association sends heartfelt condolences to Councilman Andy King III on the loss of his father. May he sleep in eternal peace.

Our next Building 13 monthly meeting will be held on November 2, at 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Bldg. 13 association room. Our guest will be Mike Sanders, director of Maintenance. Make sure to check the bulletin board in the lobby for information regarding some topics we will be discussing.

We were blessed with a beautiful day, Saturday, October 21, as we began our journey to SUGAR HOUSE CASINO, Philadelphia, Pa. and WARMDADDY’S DINNER, JAZZ and BLUES CLUB. An added treat was the inviting outdoor restaurant area. We were also treated to the music of a local DJ entertaining with remixes of favorite songs from the 1960’s. Departing the casino, we took a 30 minute ride to Warmdaddy’s. The performances at this club have always been fantastic and this was no exception. Along with the outstanding entertainment was the delicious food.

Thanks to all who joined us on this fabulous day. Special thanks to our crew who helped make this a smooth event, DJ Valerie Gunn, Sherrie and Warren Hernandez, Annice Bailey and Marlene Walker. More details will follow shortly about other planned events.

Women Keeping It Real – WKIR is always an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering where we exchange information, empower and encourage each other.

Our next gathering will be on Saturday, December 9, (6:30-8:30) so make a note and save the date. We welcome new participants so just drop by but remember, you must be 18 and over to participate.

“Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2018 Summer Fun Day by the Section 2 Alliance (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) in additional colors, black, blue and purple. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the president of Building 11 (A, B, C) Deborah Henry at 718-379-6312 or Section 2 (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) presidents Linda Collins, Maxine Sullivan, Deborah Henry, Sonja Maxwell, Leslie Peterson and Josie Ferguson (read their building articles for contact info). The cost is as follows: children (small-xl) $10, adults (small-xl) $12 and adults (2X-3X) $15. Payment can be made by cash or money order payable to Summer Fun Day. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F, Bronx, NY 10475.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370.

Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Broun Place Townhouse Association Broun Place Townhouse Association: Wednesday, November 15, room 28, 7 p.m., is our next big community meeting. Our guests are the Community Relations team from the 45th Precinct and, hopefully, our Public Safety Department. All are invited to share and learn some tips for safety every day. Light refreshments will be available.

This week, dear neighbors, Gwen and John Roberts, saw their brother, Reverend Dr. Adolph Roberts, pass on. Broun Place extends deep and sincere condolences to the Roberts family.

It has been a great experience working with the volunteers and Riverbay Corporation staff, Leandra Peters and Michelle Sajous, preparing donations for transport to Puerto Rico and the devastated islands. Every item has been examined for expiration. Only ticketed clothes and current goods will be sent. Borderline items will go to local shelters. The earthquakes and hurricanes have shaken us up as to how lucky we are here.

When we came home from our trip October 7th, we found our storm door vandalized. We couldn’t get in! This occurred during Friday night, October 6th into Saturday, October 7th. Thanks to John Roberts and neighbor Tony for helping us get into our home. We are forever grateful. Please let us know if you witnessed noise or saw someone at our door between Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7.

Plans for the 50th anniversary celebration have begun. All residents, if you have Co-op City memorabilia and stories, please let Eva know. Artifacts and stories are being gathered and considered.

September 21, Eva Lazaar was re-elected as president; congratulations to Vivian Burrus, vice president; Grace Emanuel, secretary, and Lillian Richardson, treasurer, for continuing on the Executive Board.

Broun Place is very fortunate to have this wonderful executive board team. Thank you to Joe Boiko for getting back to us regarding the signage project. We hope funds to finance that are appropriated. Where is Broun Place?

Beware of anyone at your door, identifying themselves as “census takers.” Report the incident to Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Our neighbor reports, people rung the bell in the evening and wanted to come in and investigate the premises. Do not let them in.

Litter is burying Co-op City. Alert our politicians to take action to areas under and around I-95, behind Stop and Shop and other bordering streets cleaned up! Phone calls to 3-1-1 don’t seem to help. We have to make an all-out effort to keep Co-op City cleaner.

Phone scams include this one, caller, “You don’t have to donate now, we have your information, we will send you a letter…” Last week, this one got through the “Do Not Call” restrictions: “You qualify for a reduction in your credit card interest rate, press #2 to speak to a rep.” Don’t do it!

Sending get-well prayers to all those suffering and fighting illness.

Submit your tidings and news to Eva. Our next meeting is November 15, rm. 28!

—Eva Lazaar

Toastmasters Club of Co-op City The mission of a Toastmasters Club is basically to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment for anyone over 18 years of age who has a burning desire to develop his/her communication and leadership skills. We’re not “Toast,” but we feed you lots of good speaking tips! One of the successful ways we are able to achieve this is with the “Speech Contest.” These contests are held biannually in various venues and are a lot of fun. Club members – prolific, as well as the novice – all from various clubs are encouraged to compete and hone their speaking skills at these contests.

This past Saturday morning, Oct. 21, the Area Humorous and Table Topics Contests were held at the Co-op City campus of the College of New Rochelle (CNR). Club president, Andrea Haye, brought home the 2nd Place Trophy in the Humorous Contest and club vice president of public relations, Cynthia Phoenix, brought home the 2nd Place Trophy in the Table Topics Contest. We are so very proud of both of them. They now advance to the next level of competition at the Division Contest on Nov. 6. (Additional information on this to follow.) We congratulate TM Andrea Haye and TM Cynthia Phoenix.

Come and meet our winners Andrea and Cynthia. You only need to mark your calendar and plan to attend the next Toastmasters meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Note: Regular meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bartow Center, rm. 28. Bring a friend, co-worker or family member. One and all are invited to see how the Toastmasters Public Speaking program works. You may also check us out on the WWW3824.toastmastersclubs.org or Toastmasters.org or Toastmasters46.org. If you have questions, you may email VPMembership at lauretta.jaysura.tm@gmail.com.

—L. Jaysura

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Baychester Visual Arts Association Our new season is in session and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork.

Our 2017-2018 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public.

BVA’s classes began on Tuesday, September 12th in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Come and join us.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Mr. Sam Schwartz, one of BVA’s artists, has his work on exhibition in the Bartow Center next to room 31. It will be on exhibit for a month. His artwork includes paintings and photography.

On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28th and Oct. 29th, we will have an Art Show and Bazaar in our permanent room 5 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Artwork and items will be on display and for sale. Stop by and you’ll be glad you did!

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

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

—Sylvia Lochansky

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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

Open Door Ministries Admitting Sin is no Substitute for Quitting Sin. Adapted from Only God Can Change a Mind – John Ortberg A man often went forward at the end of church services to pray, “Lord, take the cobwebs out of my life.” One Sunday his pastor, tired of hearing the same old prayer, knelt beside him and cried out, “Lord, kill the spider!”

When God is present in a mind, it begins to flow with a new kind of thought.

We can, by choice and by our actions, invite God to be present in our mind. Or we can close the door to him. It all depends on what kind of mind we want to cultivate.

1. Maybe your goal is debauchery, lechery, and depravity. It’s not hard to cultivate a mind like this. Just be careful about what you do and don’t put into your mind. The moods that will dominate your life are resentment, anxiety, unsatisfied desire. All you do is avoid contact with anything that would disrupt this flow of thoughts. Avoid Scripture, avoid wise and honest people who know you, avoid honest self-examination, avoid contact with people in need who might move you to compassion. Make sure that in your thoughts there is no room for God. 2. If your goal is to have a mediocre spiritual life, you can do a half-and-half deal. This enables you to get the worst of all worlds: you experience a kind of chronic, low-level, debauchery so you’re frustrated by all the fun you think that major-league debauchery professionals are having. Yet you get just enough spiritual-religious input so you have chronic, low-level guilt about the amount of depravity you are maintaining. How do you pursue this goal? Get sporadic spiritual input. Go to church sometimes. Read the Bible occasionally but without clarity about how you want it to shape your mind. Pray sporadically, when you’re in trouble. Fill your mind with the things that everybody else in our culture fills their minds with. Just keep spiritual channel-surfing.

3. Make your mind the dwelling place of God. The goal here is to have a mind in which the Father is always present and gradually crowds out every distorted belief, every destructive feeling, every misguided intention. You will know your mind is increasingly “set on God” when the moods that dominate your inner life are love, joy, and peace - three primary components of the fruit of the Spirit. To make my mind a home for Jesus, I deliberately fill it with the kinds of things God says are important. “Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.”

We will be meeting in Bartow, room 31 on 10/29 and 11/5.

Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program offers free Counseling. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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Smoke Detector User Guide Working Smoke Detectors Save Lives 1. Test your smoke detector weekly using the test button 2. Keep your smoke detector clean. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outside of the alarm. Do not use chemicals to clean your smoke detector. Keep cobwebs away. Vacuum the smoke detector every six months.

3. Never paint your smoke detectors or attach stickers or decorations 4. Low battery: The alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor which will produce a single "chirp" approximately every 60 seconds and the red LED light will blink every 30 seconds for a minimum of 7 days should the battery become low. Contact the Maintenance Department when this occurs.

5. Warning: Do not attempt to open the alarm for any reason.

6. End of unit life indicator (10 years): Ten years after installation, the detector will "chirp" twice every 30 seconds and the LED light will blink twice every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the unit.

7. Smoke detectors with 9-volt batteries must be replaced by the cooperator every six months if they choose to keep it. (Remember: Change clock– change batteries). The unit is located outside the bedroom. If the alarm chirps warning that the battery is low, replace the 9-volt battery immediately.

8. Do not install smoke detectors outside kitchen, bathroom or near convectors or windows. Follow manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

9. Nuisance alarms: The smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Smoke from cooking will activate the alarm. Steam from the shower will also activate the alarm. Using the fan on the range hood and keeping the shower door closed will help avoid those nuisance alarms.

10. Smoke detector activation: If your smoke alarm activates, leave the apartment immediately using either fire stairwell.

Every second counts. Call 9-1-1 from inside the exit stairwell.

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 “Civil Rights Never Sleep” It’s been a big week for voting rights in Georgia, Thanks to the hard work of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, a judge issued a consent order prohibiting the state from cutting off voter registration more than 30 days before any federal election.

This victory follows an earlier lawsuit in which the Georgia State Conference sued to correct a state law that required Georgians to register three months prior a federal runoff election in order to vote – a clear violation of the National Voter Registration Act. Georgia isn’t the only place where we’re making progress though: the NAACP has won back rights for voters in Louisiana NAACP Community Service Award honorees and Texas and has filed further lawsuits in states like Indiana. We’re fighting in the courts because we know that we’ll never stop hate and achieve equality if we don't vote.

Thanking all who served our community The NAACP Co-op City Branch on September 23rd held their 3rd Annual Community Service Award, honoring those from the community for their outstanding, ongoing work they do in the community. I want to thank the following awardees: • Mr. Robert Hedgepeth, Sect. 5 Association & Building 31 Association president • Mrs. Georgette Moye, producer, director and casting director • Nancy Rodriguez and Jaqueline Williams from Amalgamated Bank • President’s Award: Kevin Shaw (Posthumously), businessman, entrepreneur Big thanks to our awardees and to those who came out to this event.

Hurricane Drive Big thanks to the NYC Department of Corrections for conducting the pick-up.

Because of the overwhelming support from the community and the Riverbay Fund, the donations that didn’t make the truck were picked up by Riverbay (truck load). All donations will benefit all the islands involved. —Jerome Rice

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11. Call Maintenance if the alarm is continuously beeping for no reason – it will be replaced.

The Co-op City Democratic Club The next meeting of the CCDC is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th, the day after the General Election. We will be meeting in room 28 of the Bartow Community Center at 6 p.m.

This is a reminder ... After you have voted for your elected representative, PLEASE TURN YOUR BALLOT OVER. On the reverse side, you will find three (3) Propositions. The most important one is what is called the Constitutional Convention, also known as “Con-Con.” Democratic organizations, labor unions and those who are in uniformed services, city and state, teachers and health care employees and a host of others are requesting that we "VOTE NO" for the Constitutional Convention for our own benefit.

We all agree that the Constitution can be improved/updated, but we disagree on this process.

According to NYSUT, "What is at risk is guaranteeing the right to a free public education; prohibiting reductions in public pension benefits; rights to workers' compensation; rights to be a member of a union and to bargain collectively; and requiring the state to provide for social welfare needs." This is a link to assist you in educating yourself, https://ballotpedia.org. Find your state and follow links to New York 2017 “ballot measures.” Then read up on Proposition 1. The information is much too voluminous to try to condense in this article. However, please remember to TURN YOUR BALLOT OVER AND "VOTE NO" for the Constitutional Convention. This is much too important to not vote on it.

A few representatives who are in opposition to Con-Con (Constitutional Convention) are Governor Andrew Cuomo, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Senate Majority Leader John Flunagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Those who can finance Con-Con are depending on a low voter turnout. We urge all who can vote to please do so.

—Shirley J. Saunders

and package the donations and ensure the success of this venture. The hurricane collection drive was initiated

by Riverbay Board President Linda Berk who was approached by Co-op City shareholders eager to do their part to help the millions of people affected by the devastating storms.

Photos by Rozaan Boone

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Building 29 Association

African-American Association Of Co-op City

This month, our guest speaker was Captain Perez and two other officers from CCPD, Sergeant Wright and Officer Espinal.

A number of useful brochures and flyers regarding safety issues (and more) were made available.

Also, all three officers spoke on various issues of concern, and encouraged the community to reach out to them. We very much appreciate their coming to speak with us and their dedication to our safety and quality of life!

In addition to the officer's presentation, Marie Stanford, our president, updated us on several items. For one, the Garage Committee is working on a new system for access and egress. The Security Committee reports that there has been an increase in stolen car tires. Community Board 10 reports plans to fix lighting on the bike path. The upcoming November 7 referendum was also discussed.

Finally, dues are being collected this month, and cooperators are being asked what activities or projects they would like to see some of the money spent on. All suggestions are welcome!

One cooperator baked a delicious cake, and our monthly 50/50 raffle was held at the end of the meeting.

—Katharine Wood

The African American Association is looking for like-minded volunteers to help with some of our programs and committees. If you are interested in the development of your community through a structured organization, please contact us.

If you are familiar with the principles of Kwanzaa, we are looking to implement these principles year round. It is time we begin to put our words into action.

We are currently working on developing the African-American Research Science Center.

The seven Principles of Kwanzaa will be a major part of its infrastructure. We will begin to have separate closed meetings for those interested in this development. If you are interested, email us aaaccpower@gmail.com.

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

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122.

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

Children’s Programs – For information about the after school program, call 718-379-5555.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also, first and third Tuesdays in Einstein, Section 5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

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

Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – If you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

Rivers Run Community Garden Thank you, Amelia Zaino, for the “Just One Piece” workshops where the 4th graders of PS 153 learned about the environment and history of Co-op City and the Hutchinson River. Also would like to thank the Bronx Green Up Compost Project and The Osborne Associates for their continued work on our new compost system.

The Bronx Hot Sauce Company is dropping off a few extra bottles of their amazing tasting, Bronx born and raised serrano pepper delight. If you would like to purchase a bottle, give us a call.

We are asking members and volunteers to help put the garden to sleep for the winter. While you are there, you must taste the goodness of home-grown figs straight off the bush! There are still a few left.

Important dates (All are welcome) • Thursday, November 16th - 7 p.m. – Member Meeting • Thursday, December 21st - 7 p.m. – Holiday Party • Thursday, February 15th - 7 p.m. – Member Meeting • Thursday, March 15th - 7 p.m. – Member Meeting Rivers Run is open to the public until November 4 at the following times: • Saturdays & Sundays – 12:00 p.m.-4 p.m.

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

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

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

—Gail Sharbaan

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Church of the New Vision Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 44 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome. Please keep the hurricane victims in your prayers.

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45–10:45 a.m.

Midday Bible Study: Tuesdays: 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events • Join us as we travel to the Blue Mountain Christian Youth Retreat, New Ringgold, PA on Friday, October 27 - Sunday, October 29. Children: $108; Youth: $138.80; Adults: $158.80. Rates include accommodations, meals, snacks, juice and water. All are welcome! If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact: Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Indria Drayton or Sis. Dominique Hodge.

• Saturday, November 4th is our Annual Building Fund Banquet at the Seashore Restaurant & Marina on City Island. Come and enjoy a delicious four-course meal, fellowship and fun. Donation: Adults, $70/Youth $30.

Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. For tickets, please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718-642-8943 or call the church at 718671-8746. Final date for ticket purchase is October 22nd.

• Next Generation for Christ Ministry YOUTH EXPLOSION on Saturday, November 11th at 2:30 p.m.

Theme: “I’m Not Ashamed.” Scripture: Romans 1:16 NIV. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believed: first to the Jew, them the Gentile. Donation: $10/Youth 18 years and under – FREE ADMISSION. • Free Mammograms – The Church of New Visions supports Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 pm; the Women's Fellowship will sponsor a St. Barnabas Hospital Mobile Mammography Van which will be stationed outside the church in Section 5. You may register by contacting Sis. L. Scott at 718-671-2623 or email @ LJScott_2000@yahoo.com.

• Women’s Bible Study: held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., November (canceled), next scheduled date is December 9.

• Cruise with us in 2018 on the Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Sea. Going to Port Canaveral, Fl. Cococay, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas. Interior $1,025 - Ocean View $1,175 - Balcony $1,320. $100 deposit due November 19. (Includes taxes, fees, transportation to/from cruise ship in NJ).

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

–Sis. Carol Haque

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

And, be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our pastor and the principles of our church, while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards.

Join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will also be held on Wednesday, November 1 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home. Making use of available technology, Friday evening prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected.

Everyone is invited to join us for this hour of prayer.

The Building Fund Ministry is having a Bake Sale and Jewelry Showcase on Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, room 51 (lower level). All are invited to come for homemade cakes and pies and find that perfect piece of jewelry while supporting our Building Fund.

On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going

to the Holy Land in Israel. Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb; all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room an additional $586 for a single room. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately. Final payment is due on or before November 12. It is recommended that all purchase travel insurance for this trip. All checks/money orders should be made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. For additional information, you may contact call 718-671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 718-6711271 or the church at 718-320-3774.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

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

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

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st 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 29, when we will celebrate The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost.

Our supply priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Fundraising Event: The Annual Post Thanksgiving Day Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino will be on Saturday, November 25. $40 p.p. Deluxe Motor Coach leaves Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m.

As soon as possible, please call June Grimes at 347-357-8249 to reserve your seat. We are depending on your support.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. At this time of the year, we are also collecting clean, slightly used warm clothes for St. Margaret’s Church. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http:// www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

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Community Protestant Church

Pentecostal Tabernacle

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

Regular Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at 12 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School is now in session every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at 12:00 p.m., please join Pastor Owens for Noon Day Prayer at CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 8629172.

Please Join Us In Celebrating Our Pastor Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens’ 41st PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY Opening Service - Sunday, November 5th, 3:30 p.m.

Guest Preacher: Rev. Hugh Farrish, pastor, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Closing Services - Sunday, November 12th, 11:00 a.m. Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. McGhee.

3:30 p.m. – Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carl Bruce, pastor, Mt. Carmel Church, Yonkers, NY. How Do You Live?

“I’d rather see a sermon than to hear it any day. I’d rather one walk with me than just to show the way.

The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear. Advice may be misleading, but an example’s always clear.

And the very best of preachers are the men who live creeds.

For to see good put into action is what everybody needs.

I soon can learn to do it if you’ll let me see it done. I can watch your hands in motion but your tongue too fast may run.

And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true, But I’d rather get my lessons by observing what you do.

For I may misunderstand how you act but never how you live.”

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

Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service starts at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Friday evening youth service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Jesus came with the purpose of seeking and saving lost humanity.

From the beginning, God created human beings with an inborn longing for relationship with him.

Mankind has always felt that something was lacking in their lives, but could not understand what it was, they only felt the need for someone or something that reached beyond this mundane plan of mere existence.

They began to seek to full fill the spiritual aspect of their nature, looking for the creator, the sovereign giver of life –God, the Almighty.

On the other hand, God already laid out a pathway to lead human beings out of sin and into a vibrant and living relationship with him. That long-term plan involved the incarnation, which would lead to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God “slain from the foundation of the world’’ Revelation 13:8 When the fullness of time was come, God sent fort his son, made of women, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians 4: 4-5 God’s long-term plan provides for a spiritual resurrection from sin and the exaltation of the believer into heavenly places. It is wholly of grace and not of works, It embraces the Gentiles who were far from God, but was brought nigh by the blood of Christ.

It removes all barriers between Jews and Gentiles and unites them into one body for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The mysteries of the divine purpose revealed to Paul and his appointment as apostle to the Gentiles. It is possible for God to remove a stony heart that were hardened and desensitized by sin. Not only was it possible for humans to experience a complete change of heart spiritually, but also it would involve regeneration. God had a plan that would bring new life and a new heart to those to whom he would bring redemption and salvation from sin. It would begin with their repentance, water baptism, and reception of the Holy Spirit, regenerated them and empower with new life.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Building 30 A and B Association We will be giving Halloween candy and fruit on Tuesday evening, Oct. 31st in the lobbies of Buildings 30A and B between 4 and 7 p.m. or until we run out.

November will be an abbreviated month for events. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 9th with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7:30. At this meeting, we will discuss our holiday Party in December. We will also discuss putting up holiday decorations on Saturday, the 25th.

We will have Crochet and games on Wednesdays, Nov. 1st, 8th and 29th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For those having birthdays, anniversaries, or new additions, congratulation. For those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Bronx Federal Retirees NARFE Chapter 23. Important meeting on November 6. The emphasis on Open Season Health Insurance in which premium and health benefits will be reviewed and explained clearly for each and every member. Don’t miss out on the facts which are vital at this time.

Come to Dreiser Loop Community Center #1, room 9 in Co-op City, Bronx from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Bring your questions, spouse and our federal friends. Don’t miss this vital meeting. Light refreshments provided.

—Olive Glasgow

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Dreiser

MENU

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

Weight Management Bartow Center – 10:00 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Walking Club: 10:30 a.m.

Bingo: 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 p.m.,1st and 3rd Tues.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 3

Thurs., Nov. 2

Wed., Nov. 1

Mon., Oct. 30

Einstein Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Tues., Oct. 31

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Blood Pressure: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m.

Games 9:30-11 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Crochet & Knitting 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Bartow Main Office

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

Bingo 1- 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 -10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bingo 1 -2 p.m.

Card Games 2 - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Karaoke by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Rm. 35, 10:30

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

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

Karaoke By Steven 1:00 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10:00 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

(New) Free Oil Painting Classes Rm. 38, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training 11:0012:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice Beef meatballs in tomato sauce Spaghetti California blend vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Applesauce Alt: Tuna salad

Arroz con Pollo Chicken breast & rice Baby spinach salad

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

Chicken Francaise Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Brown rice BBQ Pork chops Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m.–11:30 Green beans Braised collard a.m., Aud. B w/dressing greens Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Whole wheat bread Sweet baked yams Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad Afternoon Movie 1 p.m.

Computer Class – Rm. 13; Beginner 1011 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Orange Pineapple Juice Shepherd’s pie w/beef Only 6 seats available.

Hawaiian Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session & turkey chicken legs 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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

Baked potatoes w/dressing Tai Chi 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Italian blend Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Whole wheat bread vegetables African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Fruit Cocktail Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Alt: Salmon Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Orange Juice Breaded Fillet of sole Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Rm. 8 fish Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Yellow rice Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Steamed kale Spanish Class 1-2 p.m., Rm. 13 Whole wheat bread Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Fresh fruit 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Alt: Baked turkey breast Drama Club 1:30-4:00 p.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 8 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1- 2:30 p.m.

Bingo – Rm. 7, 1 -3 p.m.

Card Games, Dominoes 2 - 4 p.m.

Apple Juice Roasted chicken Garlic & Rosemary roasted potatoes Creamy spinach Fresh Fruit Challah bread Alt: Gefilte Fish

Baked Tilapia w/vegetables Rice pilaf Baby carrots w/parsley

Spanish style beef stew White rice Steamed green beans

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

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

(FREE) LiveOn NY- SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fridays, Nov. 3rd, 10th & 17th; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments. Walk-ins! First come!

First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Consultation – Nov. 1st at the table top Kiosk in the Dreiser Sr. Ctr., 177 Dreiser Loop, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Aldi – Thurs., Nov. 2nd, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

St. Mary’s Pool – Fri., Nov. 3rd, 10th & Mon., Nov. 13th & 20th; $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. –12 p.m., Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility.

Shoprite – Mon., Nov. 6th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Bartow, 10 a.m.

IKEA/Bed Bath & Beyond & Christmas Tree Store, NJ – Mon., Nov. 6th, $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Medicare Presentation & Consultation – Nov. 7, 177 Dreiser Loop Sr. Ctr., rm. 7, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Tues., Nov. 7th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Palisades Mall – Tues., Nov. 7th, $12. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

FLU shots Walgreens/Duane Reade – Tues., Nov. 7th, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 7; Thurs., Nov. 9th, 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31; Thurs., Nov. 16th, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for all three centers.

Stew Leonard’s – Wed., Nov. 8th and Tues., Nov. 14th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Bartow, 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Wed., Nov. 8 & Wed., Nov. 15, $15.

Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Crossroads Shopping – Thurs., Nov. 9th, $13.

Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:15 a.m.

Sands Casino in Pennsylvania – Sat., Nov. 11; $40. Coach bus. Pick-up: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. (6 seats available).

Deadline for payment is Fri., Oct. 27th.

Medicare & Managed Care Long Term Care Presentation – Thurs., Nov. 16th; 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in the JASA, 2049 Bartow main office.

On-Call driver needed with CDL Passenger Endorsement License. Applications available at

the JASA Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Volunteer needed (will train) to teach Stay Well Exercise Class – Dreiser Senior Center, Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Contact Dreiser Senior Center, 718-320-1345, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon to Fri. “Calling All Thespians”… Looking for men to join the Dreiser Drama Bunch of Co-op City (See schedule in Co-op City Times’ JASA Sr. page) Diabetes Awareness Month – Join us Fri., Nov. 17th, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Section 1 Greenway (rain location: Dreiser Audit. as we celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month with exercises, such as Zumba, weights, meditation, & dance. Win prizes & learn how to prevent, maintain & cope with diabetes.

Big Apple Circus, Lincoln Center – Wed., Nov. 29th, $35. (cash only, no checks). Payment due by Fri., Nov. 10th. Show starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Pickups: Dreiser, 8:15 a.m.; Bartow, 8:30 a.m. & Einstein, 8:45 a.m.

Doo Wop Christmas – Tues., Dec. 12th; $95, at The Brownstone in Patterson, NJ. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Bartow, 8:45 a.m. & Einstein, 9 a.m.

Depart at 3:45 p.m. Menu: fresh garden salad, ziti marinara, ham, roasted turkey w/dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetable medley, dessert, coffee & tea; 2 complimentary drinks during Happy Hour.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Ellie Minor will be conducting AARP Smart Driving classes as follows: 2-day class: Wednesday, December 6 and Thursday, December 7 – 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Call Errol Olton, 718-459-9597 (Equality Adult Education) for an appointment & location.

Fee: $20 – AARP members; $25 – non-members (check or money order – NO CASH).

FYI-2: AARP #4997 Holiday Luncheon scheduled for Monday, December 11, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium A. Donation: $45. Tickets will be available at November 13th meeting.

Good & Welfare: Get-well wishes to Sandra Jackson.

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

2017 Tour Activities December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA).

Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch. $609/person – double; $798 - single; Balance due 10/31. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

Attention: Listed below are trips planned for 2018. When signing up, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room O (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader name). They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

2018 Tour Activities April 10, 2018-April 11, 2018: Sight & Sound Theatre & Sands Casino – Motorcoach trip to Sands Casino with casino bonus and shopping; next day (after breakfast) to Sight & Sound spectacular production of “Jesus” to experience the greatest rescue story of all time (reserved seating); dinner & breakfast coupons. $309/person - double; $395 - single; $295/person triple; $50/per person deposit + optional travel protection due A.S.A.P. Final payment due February 23, 2018. Contact Judith, 718379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund Goose Island Seniors Bingo — Tomorrow, Sunday, October 29th, at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room #39. All are welcome. Admission is $5 for 3 cards and $1 for Jackpot Sheets. Bring your Daubers. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Full Card Jackpot will be played in three parts. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Bingo — Wednesday, October 25th, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room 39. Members only.

Admission: $5 for 3 cards. Twelve games and Jackpot. Extra curds arc 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

2018 Sister Act — The Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford. N.Y., Friday. June 15. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. More information will follow.

To all members: Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of October: Miriam Lunenfeld, Lydia

Ruas, Marilyn Sherman, Dorothy Lichtman, Yolanda Osorio and Joan Rosa.

Our Lounge — Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ($1 refreshment and snacks). Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year.

Also, come with us on wonderful trips.

Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us MondayThursday, 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. To call Stephen, it’s 347-847-1941.

Visit Stephen in room 39 every Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Thursday, November 9, Sands Casino. Cost per person $38 and receive a casino bonus of $20 slot play and $5 for food. Bus pick–up at the usual three stops: at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – We are going to the Hunterington Hills Playhouse for the Luncheon Show of “Steel Magnolia.” Cost per person $79.

More details will follow in next week’s article.

As always, good health and healing are wished to all. Remember to give a call to those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know that they are in your thoughts and prayers.

—Lydia Ruas Shareholders, “If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!”

Contact Public Safety, (718) 671-3050.

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

Note: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The synagogue has Services on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a Kiddush. We need few Jewish men on Saturday morning. If a member can bring a friend to enjoy Services between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Our Services are open to all Jewish people in the community.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, October 28, at 7:09 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, November 3, at 5:34 p.m.

Please honor your donations for the holiday. Please come to the Synagogue or mail your donations to Traditional Synagogue 120 Erdman Pl. Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Good & Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in Honor or Memory of a loved one.

The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you a speedy recovery. If you asked the Rabbi to

say prayers for the sick you should make a donation in that person’s name to the synagogue. Last Saturday, we had a kiddush in honor of Rabbi Kronengold’s birthday. Also celebrating birthdays was Marilyn Sherman and Bruce Gitelson. Gary and Debbie were celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary.

We served a delicious kiddush and had a chocolate fudge cake. Thank you, Karla, for helping with the kiddush.

Board Meeting: We will have a board meeting on Sunday, November 12, to discuss future functions at the Synagogue. The meeting will start at 10 a.m.

Bingo: The synagogue will have a Bingo Sunday, November 12, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which cost $2. This is a 3part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. So if you like to play Bingo, please attend.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club are greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health, and happy holidays.

—Gary Schwartz

Building 10 Association Greetings and best wishes for a wonderful day, Building 10 neighbors.

1. Our GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING held on Tuesday, October 17th was well attended and we welcomed a new shareholder to “the neighborhood.” Association board president Maxine and vice president Lisa briefed us on the results of meetings they recently attended and we discussed a number of community-related issues that affect us and Co-op City in general. We also discussed upcoming events and plans for the 2017 - early 2018 year.

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 association room (rear lobby Bldg. 10B).

Plans for a guest speaker are in the works.

2. Halloween is almost here and we are more than ready. Your response to our HALLOWEEN CANDY DONATION request has been unbelievable! Candy has been bagged for the little and not so little ones. The candy giveaway will be held Tuesday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 association room. Effusive thanks to everyone who donated and played a part in making this another successful event.

3. FOXWOOD CASINO/TANGER OUTLET TRIP - Bus is almost full with only 5 seats remaining. Date of trip is Saturday, November 18th. Cost is $45 pp non-refundable (includes gratuity), $10 bonus slot play and $10 food voucher. Gov’t ID of age 21 required. Bus departs from 140 Debs Pl. at 8 a.m. sharp. If interested, please call (718) 320-2366, (718) 671-5485 or (646) 334-3749.

4. HOLIDAY GIFT COLLECTION FOR BUILDING 10 WORK STAFF will take place on Tuesday, December 5th; Wednesday, December 6th; Thursday, December 7th and Saturday, December 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in each Bldg. 10 lobby. Please watch for flyers detailing all information.

5. We will begin accepting HOLIDAY SHELTER DONATIONS shortly after Thanksgiving. Please look out for specifics in

future editions of this publication and in flyers that will be posted in building lobbies.

6. The cost of getting a higher education is high and getting higher. If you missed last week’s Co-op City Times, there are a couple of programs offering financial assistance to high school students. The New York Times 2018 Scholarship Program for H.S. public, private and parochial students is offering up to $15,000 in scholarship money annually. Information is available online at NYTimes.com/Scholarship or call (212) 556-1923 by Friday, November 10.

There is also an internship program, the EMMA BOWEN FOUNDATION PROGRAM, offering a paid Summer Internship in media or tech industries. APPLY NOW @ bit.lyEBFapply. Facebook@emmabowen foundation. Don’t miss out on what could be a golden opportunity for you and your child.

7. We are still experiencing a problem with the dumping of uncovered mattresses and box springs in the basement of the building.

Please note flyers posted on each floor outlining rules for proper disposal of these items.

Please be considerate and respectful of your neighbors and Riverbay staff tasked with the removal of your garbage.

Please enjoy a wonderful week.

—Carol Campbell

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try Your Luck With The Men’s Club Our next trip is Monday, October 30th, which is a few days away to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, have a good time. All men and women over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. We still have a few seats left.

The cost of the trip is still $35 per person. This trip, you will receive $30 slot play bonus. This is the best bonus in Co-op City.

You need a Tropicana Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. It’s like costing you only $5 for a round trip to Atlantic City after the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a recent movie on the way home. We keep you entertained and the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. See our sign in you lobby for additional information.

The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning.

We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop by 8:25 a.m.

Our next trip is Sunday, December 10, to the Tropicana Casino Holiday Show. You will receive $15 slot play and a complimentary ticket worth $25. This is a $40 value. We saw a similar show last year and it was a very enjoyable. This show will sell-out fast, so make a early reservation.

For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-3202234. If no one is available, please leave a message at either number.

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

Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Faith @ Work Christian Church Faith @ Work Christian Church is located at 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday (resumed 9/12) Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. (resumed 9/20/17) Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority."

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

Women's Conference: No More Drama Conference and Award Luncheon, "True Sisterhood," November 11, Dreiser, room 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $40 conference only; $45 luncheon only or $85 for the full day of blessing. Speakers: Pastor Deb Jenkins, True Sisterhood; Lady Antoinette Crawford, Union Grove Baptist Church, Sisterhood in Marriage; Deacon Juanita Pressley, Lay Leadership and Sisterhood, Faith @ Work Christian Church; Rev. Dr. Patricia Morris, pastor, New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, Rent Tents: Sisters in Healing. You do not want to miss this as we collectively dispense with the old crab in the barrel syndrome that plagues women and begin our journey towards true sisterhood. Contact the church office at 347-202-7006 or Pastor Deb at 718-644-0951.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

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Circle of Christ Church

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

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

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

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

La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas.

We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992; in case there is no one in the office, please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week 11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them that those who love your name may rejoice in you. 12 Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Reflexion para la semana 11 Pero que se alegren todos los que en ti buscan refugio; ¡que canten siempre jubilosos!

Extiéndeles tu protección, y que en ti se regocijen todos los que aman tu nombre. 12 Porque tú, Señor, bendices a los justos; cual escudo los rodeas con tu buena voluntad.

English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study.

Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Boys and Girls Club starts Wednesday, November at 4:30 p.m. Same Day Registration at 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us.

May God bless you in this house!

Words of truth spoken in love can guide us all toward maturity in Christ. Let’s look at scripture to support this. Ephesians 4:11-16 says: 11 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.

15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ.

16 From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little just released a new single “The Chance To Tell You” on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of R&B, Rap and Gospel. https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Tell-You-Vernon-Little/dp/B071ZFJQ29. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer.

Sunday Services – Come and receive a blessing.

The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible Study for adults at 8:45 a.m.

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

Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at noon to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different groups for parents, young adults, teens and children. Learn the Bible and also other activities. It’s a fun time for all.

“Jesus” in Lancaster Pa.: Come join us on March 30, 2018 to see “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theater (their newest show), shopping at Bird in Hand Farmers Market and dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Cost is $175/ person and $120/child 12 and under. If you are interested in going, call Barbara at 347-603-7473. If no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you. Hurry to reserve your spot, we expect a great response for this new show.

—Barbara Penn

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children located at 127 Dreiser Loop (patio level to the right of Montefiore Clinic) welcomes you to a Word teaching house of worship. We welcome you as Christ has already welcomed you. Because Jesus died in our place to welcome us into God’s family, our welcome of one another means we live together as family. It is our hope that you experience the love of Christ and His presence during our service.

Schedule of services: Sunday – Spanish Worship, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.

Sunday Bible Studies – Spanish Women Studies; English Women & Men Studies; English Children Studies - 11:30 a.m.; Monday-Fasting-Prayer-Word Study, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday - Intercessory Prayer & The Word, 7 p.m. Call 718790-9120 and leave your prayer request.

Home Services - TBA. Sunday, 10/29 - One service at 11 a.m. Pastor Appreciation Day. Saturday, 11/4 -Workshop: God Centered Management-Moment by Moment-Series I-Stress Management at 11 a.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop, Study Hall.

Workshop and discussion on Stress, Group Therapy and handouts.

Sat., July 21 – Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, PA to see the new show titled “Jesus.” Information next week.

The “La Familia” Hurricane Relief Concert held on 10/20 by Angie Rose (angierosemusik.com) at Thessalonica Christian Church was a blessed success with $5,000 raised and we will be taking an 8000 watts generator, Solar Stoves, Solar ovens and lanterns plus other supplies to Puerto Rico partnering with Bishop Victor Ortega of Church of God Mission Board who has been supplying meals daily to over 600 families. Thank you to ACLC, Apostle Israel Pena, all the persons who donated, and a big thank you to the volunteers who worked hard to make this happen. We want to thank our friendship with Jay Reyes of Lincoln Ford for the truckload of donated items collected by Riverbay and Rev. Zayas of Radio Redencion.

Have you ever wondered how Jesus could command His disciples to love anyone? How can you force people of varying backgrounds and interests to care for one another? Such instruction probably won’t make sense until we understand what kind of a king Jesus was—and what kind of relationship He had with His Father. He wasn’t saying, “I’ll love you if you love me.” That’s not the way His relationship with His Father worked. He knew His Father loved Him. When He loved and obeyed His Father’s commands, it was because Jesus knew and listened to His Father’s heart. In the Spirit of our God, we love our King—and one another—because He first loved us (1 John 4:19). If you have trouble loving a relative, a co-worker, someone who has hurt you, come by and be relieved to know you are not alone in this situation. When you come and learn about God’s love, it will help to heal you and you can regain your peace.

—-Bishop Nancy Rosario

Follow Riverbay Fund on Facebook at www.facebook.com/riverbayfund and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/riverbayfund.

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erator 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 29th is World Stroke 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.

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