Co-op City Times 10/29/16

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Vol. 51 No. 44

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Linda Berk Elected New Riverbay Board President

BY ROZAAN BOONE

With the resignation of Cleve Taylor last week, the Riverbay Board of Directors has elected new top executive officers to lead the policy-setting body through the remainder of the 2016-2017 year.

Over the weekend, the board met in Rye Brook, NY for a development conference and during that time, First Vice President Linda Berk was unanimously elected as the new board president.

“I am honored and humbled to have been chosen by my fellow board directors to serve as the leader of this board,” said the newly-elected board president, Ms. Berk. “I am excited about the many issues we can improve on. Our past president, Cleve Taylor, shook this place up and eliminated many of our problems. I intend to build on where he has brought us, where we are now by turning the corner. We must always keep our eye on the prize – fiscal responsibility. However, we now need to focus on planning and goal setting. As a corporation, we need to know where we want to be in one, three and five years. How are we going to get there, and what do we need to do to get there. Now that we have stopped the hemorrhaging, we must put this large corporation on a deliberate, strategic and cost efficient plan for the immediate, near future of Co-op City. If we are to move forward in a smart way, benefitting from planning and development, we must do that now.”

The board’s second vice president, Bernard Cylich, moved into the first veep position. In addition, Director Claudia Sampson, the former assistant treasurer,

DOT To Begin Road Work In Section 5 (Continued on page 4)

The city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has informed Riverbay’s executive management that work to resurface the roadway and upgrade the jersey barriers along Killer Curve in Section 5 will begin on Wednesday, November 9. It is anticipated that the roadwork will take about three weeks to complete.

Additional information will be provided with more details as they become available.

Drive carefully and obey the speed limit.

Residents preview film on Co-op City’s place in history

BY BILL STUTTIG

A compelling documentary film – “City in a City” – which makes the case of this community not only being the largest affordable housing developments ever built, but one of the most successful too, was previewed by nearly 200 residents and visitors Monday evening in the Bartow Community Center.

The film’s director, Adam Tanaka, introduced his work which was also produced by Scott Wagner and Marybeth Allen, professional filmmakers based in Brooklyn, New York. Following the screening, there was a panel discussion featuring Ken Wray, a forAdam Tanaka, director of “City mer executive director of United Housing in a City” adresses the audiFoundation (UHF), the developer of Co-op ence.

Photo by Bill Stuttig City; Susanne Schindler, architect/writer, (Continued on page 9)

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Continuing to build our future As the newly ele- President’s Message Riverbay. This is a cted president of the massive undertaking board of directors of that touches on Riverbay Corporation, everything, most President I am humbled and honimportantly, Riverbay’s fiscal stability. ored to serve my comIn order to continue the munity and to provide leaderimprovement in our fiscal ship for my fellow board standing, we must have a directors and shareholders. vision of where we are, Having served as first vice where we want to be and president since June of this how we will get there. As year, I have had an opportupresident, I intend to keep nity to see what might lie us on course to turn the ahead for the next president. corner, and lead with my Our past president, Cleve Tayknowledge and experience in organilor, shook this corporation up and elimzation, communication, planning and inated many of the risk that have been strategic positioning. dormant at Riverbay Corp. for many years. He rooted out negative policies, Riverbay has stumbled along for procedures and staff. He has set us on an years not updating technology, sysexcellent course and left big shoes for tems, processes or services to stay current. This has denied shareholders the next president to fill. I am excited to services, quality of life features and build on where we are now; to move st information. It has denied the corpoCo-op City into the 21 Century; and to ration an efficient operation, good fiscontinue the work this board has effeccal management, best practices, protively done over the past two years. ductive staffing and creative thinking.

For Riverbay to be able to move forward, the most important change (Continued on page 2) needed is the corporate culture of

Linda Berk

Riverbay Halloween Haunted House

The annual Riverbay Haunted House will be held today, and tomorrow, Oct. 29 & 30, in room 28 in the Bartow Center from 4 -8 p.m.

Come…if you dare.

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween 2016!

Zone 2 water leak repairs nearly complete; repairs on one more leak may take place next week

BY BILL STUTTIG

A series of water leaks in the underground piping serving the Power Plant’s Zone 2 service area – which include Buildings 8 to 14 and 21 to 25 and the Debs, Cooper and Broun Place Townhouses – have all been repaired with only one more minor leak to be fixed, representatives of the Power Plant and Executive Management office said this week.

Several different leaks along the underground hot water piping which serves Zone 2 in the vicinity of the Cooper Place townhouses have been a consistent headache for the community over the past two years.

“It is important for shareholders to understand that this is not one leak, but a series of leaks in various locations, sometimes of different types, primarily in the area of Cooper Place,” said General Manager Noel Ellison. “The leaks are due in large part to the age of the piping and the integrity of the pipe when first installed.

Much of the problem stems from the water being so hot which leads to increased (Continued on page 4)

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President’s Report Turning all of this around hinges on a new way of thinking and modern technology!

How does the president of the corporation affect so much? It is the president’s responsibility to make sure that Riverbay stays the course. We need to be deliberate, strategic, transparent, educated and unified. My role as a president is to provide the leadership and set a tone for team building, both in thinking and action. Currently, Riverbay has an incredibly talented board of directors.

It will take strong leadership and direction of this talented group to turn this corporation around.

Our new management, Douglas Elliman Property Management (DE), is prepared to propose a strategic plan to explain how they see Riverbay Corporation moving forward. While I and the board eagerly await DE’s proposal, it is incumbent upon me to see that the board sets goals as well. As the oversight entity of management, we must have a sense of direction, goals and expectations that can be conveyed to management in an articulate and productive manner. In an ideal world, management’s goals and the board’s goals will be in sync. Where they aren’t, it will be our responsibility to hash them out.

I can divide the issues that need addressing into at least two categories – operations and planning. We need to have a better handle on how we perform our business here at Riverbay. In doing so, however, we cannot forget to evaluate and plan for the future. Considering

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both will be cost efficient and keep us current in services and quality of life issues for shareholders.

In the area of operations, I have already expressed to management a need to change our corporate culture.

First, a sense of urgency is necessary when issues and projects are identified.

We waste so much money with projects that either never come to fruition or linger on forever. I don’t need to tell you what those projects are. Second, we need to address our contracts and bidding process. For far too many years, we have been fleeced by poor performing contractors, while we were straddled with very bad contracts. DE, with the encouragement of the board, is working to re-write our contracts and improve our bidding process. We cannot afford to continue on the course we have been on for years. We cannot drop the ball on this issue.

As we improve the contract process, we must also improve our supervision of the millions of dollars of contract work done on our property. I have encouraged management to hire more project managers to make sure our projects progress timely and on schedule.

To that end, we have also established that with the millions of dollars of work done on our property, we will have a zero tolerance for safety. This was a major concern that was spearheaded by our past president. He was diligent in ensuring that the residents of Co-op City were safe and protected where they lived. We have moved forward to rec-

ommend that we hire our own qualified, certified site safety professional. Until that person is on board, we must use a site safety consultant. The first vice president, management and I have already met with a designated firm to provide those critical services. Management is also actively recruiting for a Riverbay-designated site safety officer.

This is critical because Riverbay is 100% responsible for all liability if anything were to happen. Riverbay has to be proactive and think ahead on how to eliminate potential cost that can amount to millions of dollars. To date, we have spent far too much on legal liabilities.

There is also a need to improve our customer service. I have encouraged management to make sure customer service is a priority in the operation of Riverbay. As a property management company, service is what we do! We must realign our staff, train them to address shareholders’ needs pleasantly and effectively, re-think quality control and how we can ensure there is followthrough with shareholders.

Every area of operations that can and will be improved is dependent on our technology. We are moving forward to upgrade our Yardi software, allowing Riverbay to more efficiently perform operational responsibilities. This process is critical and long overdue. It has been in the think tank for over three years.

The second area of concern is the

lack of planning and development for Riverbay Corporation. Management has begun their analysis and planning.

However, it is important that the board reviews the goals and expectations of our future. We have several capital projects that need to be scheduled and budgeted. We are looking at the elevator issue, renovation of our lobbies, and renovation of the Dreiser auditorium, to name those we have identified to date.

There is a need to creatively fund these projects. However, they are not issues we can neglect. They impact the value and integrity of our property. To neglect them would be a mistake.

It is my goal as president to make sure that Riverbay Corporation is an efficient and customer service-oriented operation that has the vision and foresight to plan and be strategic as we move forward. I continue to encourage the shareholders to get involved. We have many talented professionals among us who have professional skills and knowledge they can lend to the work we do.

Co-op City is all about cooperative living, sharing in the cost of business to enjoy the benefits together. As I step up and assume the awesome responsibility of president of the Riverbay Corporation, I ask you to step up with me. I always remember that we are shareholders living in a cooperative community and I value this community we call home.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Signs Deal To Bring Store To Bay Plaza Opening slated for early 2017

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Bronx Trolley at Rivers Run Garden today A Bronx trolley car will be stopping in Co-op City at the Rivers Run Community Garden while on its Halloween Tour today, Saturday, October 29, at approximately noon and you are invited. The trolley will stop for its lunch break which will be served along the Hutchinson River behind the Rivers Run Community Garden which is located adjacent to the Little League field on Co-op City Blvd.

If you would like to be a part of this event, please stop by the garden. Bring your lunch, dress the kids in their scariest Halloween costumes and join the fun.

BVA’s art show The Baychester Visual Arts Association, a certified Co-op City organization, will be holding an art show on Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6, in the club room #5 in the Dreiser Center from 1-5 p.m.

Admission is free.

Artwork will be on display and for sale, as well as other gift items.

Please come out and support local artists.

For information, please contact art instructor Moses Groves at (201) 862-0847 or Sylvia Lochansky at (718) 379-1049.

Next CB #10 Meeting Nov. 17 The next CB #10meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Greek American Institute of New York, 3573 Bruckner Blvd. South, Bronx, NY 10461.

For further information, please contact CB 10 at (718) 892-1161.

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Commercial Observer reported this week that Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal with Prestige Properties & Development to bring its first store to the Bronx with the opening for a Saks Off 5th scheduled for early 2017.

The 10-year lease, which was signed in August, was recorded with the city this week.

According to Jerry Welkis of Welco Realty, the company that represented Prestige on the deal, the discount store will occupy 25,000 square feet at ground level and will be next to K-mart in the Bay Plaza Shopping Mall.

“It’s a wonderful thing that we’re bringing an iconic fashion brand name to Bay Plaza Shopping Center and we’re thrilled they chose Bay Plaza as their first store in the Bronx,” Welkis reported to Commercial Observer.

The deal was also confirmed by Brian Katz of Katz & Associates who repre-sented Saks.

Bronx Borough Leaders Urge Apple To Open Store In The Bronx Meanwhile, nearly every Bronx elected official recently signed a letter to Tim Cook, Apple CEO, urging the company to consider the borough as a location for a new Apple Store.

In the letter, the elected officials note that Apple Stores are currently opened in four of the five New York City boroughs, and that opening in the Bronx would help the company complete their branding.

“Few brands are as recognized and admired as Apple, and an ‘Apple Bronx’ location would be another signal to the world that the Bronx is open for business,” states the letter. “It is time for the Bronx to get its bite of the Apple!”

The letter also suggests several potential homes for an “Apple Bronx” location, including The Mall at Bay Plaza in Co-op City, as well as highly trafficked retail corridors at The Hub/3rd Avenue, Fordham Road and Kingsbridge/Broadway.

“We have seen incredible, transformative development in the Bronx since 2009,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Numerous companies that may have looked us over in the past are now clamoring to do business here. Tens of thousands of Bronx residents are already Apple customers, so a new Apple Store right here in the Bronx would be a perfect fit for this borough. I am hopeful that Apple will consider our request, as a Bronx location would be mutually beneficial not only to the company, but to the thousands of Bronxites who would take advantage of its services closer to home.”

“The Bronx is home to more than one and a half million people and that number continues to grow,” said New York State

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. “Having an Apple store in the Bronx would ensure that our many residents have access to the world renowned products and services that Apple has to offer. Over the past few years, the Bronx has seen billions of dollars in development and offers numerous potential retail locations for continued growth. A Bronx location would undoubtedly prove to be beneficial for both Apple and one and half million eager consumers here in the Bronx.”

“Apple is one of the most highly recognized and celebrated brands in the world,” Congressman Eliot Engel said. “When people think of Apple, they think of cutting-edge products, incredible innovation, and success. Today, those words are just as often used to describe what’s happening in the Bronx, which over the past few years has seen unbelievable progress and growth.

There is no question that the Bronx is the place to be in NYC, so it would only be fitting for Apple to make our borough their new home.”

Council member James Vacca said:

“Apple should take a good look at what the Bronx has to offer. The Bronx is undergoing a great rejuvenation. The economy is booming and we are seeing major investment in our neighborhoods. There are ample locations where Apple would be a wonderful addition to a vibrant community. I applaud the efforts of Borough President Diaz and hope to soon see an Apple Store in the Bronx.”

“We have a deep commitment to continue improving the economy of our borough by attracting quality businesses that bring goodwill to our neighborhoods,” said Marlene Cintron, President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation. “Apart from the great compensation and healthcare benefits the Apple Store provides for their employees, they also provide invaluable extensive training, as well as attracting customers in large numbers, helping drive clientele to nearby businesses, and generating huge amounts in sales tax, which is great for the benefit of the community.”

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New President

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was tapped for the second vice president post vacated never served on a board before.”

Riverbay. The corporation has wasted millions of dolby Cylich and Director Sonia Feliciano will serve out She continued, “What our directors learned during lars over the years because we have not maintained the year as the board’s assistant treasurer. this program will save the corporation money by havbest practices for business. Best practices include comAll other executive positions ing an educated, trained, and thorough board who are munication, financial controls, curremain the same – Director Deborent and/or future technology, effilearning what questions to ask, what reports to follow, and what issues may have long term financial implicarah Jenkins, treasurer; Director cient processes, customer service tions for shareholders.”

Francine Reva Jones, secretary; and and equality of life concerns. The Coming out of the development conference, board Director Rod Saunders, assistant common thread through much of president Berk said that she will build on the achievesecretary. In addition, Kevin Lamwhat we can do to make the necesments of the Mr. Taylor while continuing to concenbright, last year’s seventh place sary improvements will be via modtrate on improving the fiscal integrity of the Riverbay winner in the annual Riverbay board ern technology. election, was sworn into office and will Corporation “By upgrading our technology, we will be able to have better fiscal conserve until he runs for election next year.

“There are several areas that need to be addressed to trol, internal audits, processes for Director Lambright said: “I am accomplish this goal,” Board President Berk said. “We customer services and property so very grateful for a broader need to start with the bidding process for all contracts. management, and contract/regulaI have already been to work with management to be opportunity to continue to serve my able to have more than the two-three bid responses to community. Although this opportu- Kevin Lambright (right) being tion compliances. With so much our RFPs. We are in the process of reviewing and renity is grand, there is only but a administered the oath of office by room for improvement, there are writing our contracts so that they are tighter and put short time to complete some funda- Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeff many opportunities for Riverbay to Buss. save millions.” appropriate responsibility on the contractor, which mental tasks.

This past weekend, board president Berk was the could save us millions every year. Management needs “I will be focusing on changing how new cooperachief proponent of a board development conference to be able to manage projects to protect our best tors are introduced to our community. This will begin to which was held upstate New York to ensure that board interests. This is done by having competent project establish a true understanding of what being a cooperator is from the onset of their partnership. I am also intermanagers.” members have a firm grasp of their role, and their responsibilities as elected members of the community. ested in focusing on how systems are created to Board President Berk described the Riverbay “The board development weekend was an incredibly lessen the hold time for services to cooperators when board as a proactive one whose goal is to find state of effective program for which every director expressed the art, forward thinking and creative ways to we call in to CSO/Maintenance/Restoration.” appreciation,” said President improve the efficiency and Board President Berk was first seated in 2014 after Berk. “Board directors learned placing fourth in that year’s election. She was subseeffectiveness of overseeing about NYS Business Corporate quently elected by her board colleagues as the assisthe management of the largest Law, details of our corporate bytant secretary. The following year, she was elected housing development in the laws, board directors’ roles and first vice president and re-elected to that post this past country.

June. responsibilities, necessary inter“Management is aware that Throughout her tenure on the Riverbay board, nal controls to have a handle this board cannot sit back and Director Berk has focused on improving communicaon the checks and balances for accept whatever is brought to tions among the board of directors, Riverbay Corporathe integrity of the corporation Board members listen attentively to one of the board,” said board presition and its shareholders; financial controls; impleand the importance of learning the presentations during the development dent Berk. “We, as a board, are Photos by Sharan White poised to work together for the about property management of a conference. mentation of best practices and the use of technology multi-family housing development.

These are all critito improve services and effectuate cost savings to the betterment of this community. We will keep our eye on cal issues every board director should know, informathe prize, asking questions, vetting and querying to housing company. She said: “As a director, an execution that is good for experienced board directors, so make sure this community has a quality of life they tive director and now president, I have always been imagine how important it is for directors who have deserve at the most reasonable cost.” concerned about changing the corporate culture here at

Pipe repair down time while we wait for the area to cool down enough so it’s safe for workers. With the successful performance of the Silver Lining product, we now have a third repair option, along with welding or replacement, for addressing similar problems if and when they occur in the future.”

After some attempts at repairs through standards methods failed in 2015 and into 2016, a proposal to use a solution called Silver Lining was tried in mid- August. After that work was completed, the power plant was still registering a water leak in that area so it was initially thought that the Silver Lining method failed in this case.

But a closer look revealed that the Silver Lining repairs did in fact hold on the original leak to a hot water feeder, but then a different leak developed to an underground hot water return line in the same vicinity. Last Wednesday, hot water service to zone 2 was temporarily halted so this leaking return line could also be repaired using the Silver Lining technology. Those repairs were completed late last week and deemed to be successful.

However, over the weekend, another leak sprang in the same area, but not in the immediate vicinity of the previous leaks.

General Manager Noel Ellison said

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in a memo to the board updating them on the situation last week, that the original fear was that the leak was to a main feeder due to the high volume of water that was leaking – a repair scenario that would have been the most problematic and time consuming.

The leak that developed over the past weekend was resulting in a loss of water at a rate of approximately 130 gallons a minute, according to Anthony Ligato, Riverbay’s Director of Utility Assets. The high volume of water presented a huge problem on Saturday, Ellison said. He stated in his memo to the Board: “It became clear that the amount of water being pumped out of the area was overwhelming nearby drains. The water was rising to the point where we feared it could overflow into the streets. As such, the decision was made to begin emergency work on Monday morning, instead of Monday night.”

Mr. Ellison emphasized in his memo to the board and in statements he made to the Co-op City Times this week that it was great teamwork on the part of workers from a number of Riverbay departments working with excavation and shoring contractors, welders, Silver Lining’s team and site safety experts who effectively mitigated the flooding

concerns and brought about the needed repairs. Riverbay workers who were called to the emergency site Saturday included those from Building and Grounds, Construction, Maintenance, Public Safety, Power Plant and General Management, Ellison said. Part of the work included building up mounds and culverts to keep the flowing water away from streets and other areas that would have caused water damage in public areas.

Mr. Ellison went on to say that after the required excavation and dewatering work, it was revealed that the problem was not to a main line, but a significant hole in a smaller branch, and the compromised pipe could be, and was, repaired through welding. Hot water

service to the affected buildings was restored by 5 a.m. Tuesday, approximately 24 hours earlier than expected.

Mr. Ligato said that after the repairs, the rate of leaking water being registered at the plant decreased from 130 gallons a minute to approximately 20 gallons a minute. Mr. Ligato said that the location of the remaining leaking water has been identified and repairs will take place this week. He said that the hope is that this will be the final repair required and the overall problem will be finally fixed, and the barriers and shoring in the area will be removed and the grassy area between the Cooper Place townhouses and Co-op City Blvd. may be restored to its original beauty by spring.

Hurricane relief effort for Haiti continues The Riverbay Fund and the African American Association are still collecting donations of non-perishable foods, blankets, baby food and children and adult clothing for the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.

Donations can be dropped off through Monday, Oct. 31 at the bingo hall on Bartow Avenue. Collection hours are Saturday & Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tomorrow, Sunday, donations can be dropped off from noon until 4 p.m.

Clothing should be gently used and clean. Expired food is unacceptable.

Thank you, Co-op City, for your generosity.

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Some of the costumes and characters who came out to the Riverbay Halloween costume party on Thursday evening in the Dreiser Auditorium.

Although space is limited here, more photos have been posted on the official Co-op City Facebook page. Parents, be sure to check out https://www.facebook.com/coopcityrb/ where you can view the images and download a copy of your child’s photo.

Remember the Riverbay Haunted House is today and tomorrow, 4-8 p.m. in room 28 in the Bartow Center. Happy Halloween!

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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•authenticity authors. or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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Director Lambright Responds to City News article To the Editor: It seems someone wants to enter me into a merry-go-round of misrepresentation. Whether it was meant to be

intentional on their part or not, I refuse to be misquoted. Let it be known that I, Kevin Lambright, am against no one. I support anyone whose goal or intention

is to uplift and bring positive resolve to the inequities we face. Just because I am for one person does not mean that I am against another. —Kevin Lambright

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Councilmember Andy King’s Veterans’ Day Event Councilman Andy King will hold a Veterans’ Day event in Co-op City on Friday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. in rm. 45 at the Einstein Center, 135 Einstein Loop. The keynote speaker will be the assistant commissioner of the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services Jamal Othman.

To RSVP, please call (718) 684-5509/11.

This event is co-sponsored by Riverbay.

Townhouse registration Shareholders who live in townhouses and who received a recent mailing from the New York City Housing Preservation Department (HPD) to register their townhouses are reminded not to respond to the notice individually, but to contact their respective CSO. The Riverbay Legal Department is investigating the matter and if townhouses do indeed have to be registered, it will be handled by Riverbay Corporation, the owner entity of Co-op City.

—Riverbay Management

Notice of Basement Closure BUILDINGS 27A-27B-27C Cooperators, please be advised that the Janitorial Department will be painting the basement.

During this time, the laundry room will be closed and there will be no elevator service to the basement.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The laundry room will re-open on Thursday, November 3, at 7:30 a.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Einstein Loop)

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

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

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

◄ATTENTION ► COOPERATORS IN BUILDING 18

Notice of Intermittent Elevator Shutdowns Cars # 1, 2, 3 & 4 ONE AT A TIME Please note that we will be placing waterproofing materials to prevent ground water from flooding the elevator pits in your building. Work will be performed starting on: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST COMPLETION: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND One elevator pit will be done at a time, therefore only one elevator will be operational throughout the day at any given time.

We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to complete the project.

—Riverbay Management

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 27 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Building 27

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 27 100, 120, 140 Erdman Place

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2019

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Co-op City Times / October 29, 2016

Public Safety Report

CCPD Offers Halloween Safety Tips

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

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

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

Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults alike.

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

Roadways present a serious hazard to Trick or Treaters. Children may become distracted by all the excitement and run into traffic. Remind children that they should only cross streets at the corners. Motor vehicle drivers should be extra alert to young ghouls and goblins who may dart into traffic. If Trick or Treating at dusk or darkness, place reflective tape on costumes. Adults should always accompany young children.

Care should be used when selecting costumes.

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

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

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

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

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

On Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30, 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 (Continued on page 26)

BY LT. PAM APOLLO

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

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract P998, Purchase Network Hardware for Contract P1014, Distribution of the Co-op City Storage & Transmission of VMWare Images Times (2 year Contract) Sealed Bids Due: November 7, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Sealed Bids Due: November 10, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance must be provided by the winContract P1008, Purchase of Henry 660 Floor ning bidder Adhesive (1 year Contract) Sealed Bids Due: November 8, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Contract #3058 – A/E Services for Buildings 6, 18, 23, & 25 Portico Floor Contract P1015, Purchase of Various Computer Insurance: Required.

Supplies (1 year Contract) Bids Due: November 14, 2016 by the end of the busiSealed Bids Due: November 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. ness day.

If interested in bidding, contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President Cleve Taylor’s resignation leaves a big gap in the leadership of the Riverbay Board of Directors. It leaves a big gap in the entire operation of Co-op City. It will be hard to fill his shoes. I regret his resignation, but cannot expect him to continue neglecting the steep financial toll his Riverbay work exacts on his personnel enterprise.

During his two and a half year tenure, milestones were accomplished that helped turn our giant ship around. First and foremost, it was the uncovering of MSRE’s mismanagement that precipitated their suspension and led ultimately to their termination. His financial expertise and personnel experience in construction have been invaluable. Among a host of accomplishments, two stand out — televising Board meetings, and instituting the pre-pay carrying charge program. He is leaving a corporation that is now in a very healthy financial position — $27M in cash. He is leaving a Riverbay operation that has been stabilized with a well-seasoned, skilled and knowledgeable management team.

I wish him and his family the best of luck, and hope that he may, some time in the future, consider running again for election to the board he has served so outstandingly.

Why Study History?

Why should we be interested in the history of Co-op City? Why look back instead of forward? As the saying goes, those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat its mistakes.

An examination of our history reveals the identities of those whose vision led to the creation of Co-op City, and why and how the community became a reality. As we explore the past, we uncover both the legacy the founders left us and the responsibilities we and future generations of cooperators have inherited. Co-op City is

Cleve’s Resignation the largest low- to middle-income, integrated, intergenerational, multiethnic cooperative in our nation.

Co-op City's Origins The founders of Co-op City – immigrant Jewish Socialists – were labor organizers and leaders of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers union; a union whose members were young, militant, and mainly female immigrant garment workers who fought against company goons and scabs for union recognition, and for decent wages and working conditions. The members achieved many of their goals, but after work, they would return to unheated walkup slum flats with shared toilets in the dimly lit hallways.

They knew they needed more than could be won at the bargaining table. The director of the Amalgamated Clothing Worker’s Credit Union, Abraham Kazan, proposed to a coalition of union leaders to lobby then-New York State Governor Al Smith to obtain his support for Albany's help in providing housing for families of modest means.

In 1926, Governor Smith ushered through the Legislature the first housing bill that provided tax relief for construction of such housing.

Subsequently, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers purchased land south of Van Cortlandt Park in the West Bronx and broke ground in 1927 for the first major cooperative housing in our country. The concept of cooperative housing — co-ownership by the residents — was developed originally by European Utopian Socialist in the early 1800s. Their ideas were incorporated by Robert Owens, a Utopian Socialist and wealthy English industrialist. In 1824, Owens established a cooperative community, New Harmony, in Indiana. Twenty years later, weavers in Rochdale, England established an industrial cooperative and drafted the Rochdale Principles that has been the guiding principles of the international cooperative movement.

Affordable Housing And Mitchell-Lama In the four decades beginning in the late 1920s, Abraham Kazan forged a coalition of labor leaders and founded in 1951, the United Housing Foundation, which lobbied for and won passage of numerous laws that enabled the coalition to sponsor scores of cooperative housing com-

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munities in our city. The most significant event was the passage of the Mitchell-Lama legislation in 1955. It produced a twenty-year building boom, from the 1950s through the 1970s, during which the UHF, unions, and nonprofit institutions developed and built affordable cooperative housing for working families who did not qualify for public housing and could not afford private housing.

Under UHF's sponsorship, some 40,000 units of cooperative housing were built over twenty years. Co-op City became the fulfillment of Kazan’s vision – a cooperative city – housing more than 15,000 families. It was to be affordable for working families, with spacious comfortable apartments located on 330 acres with 80% open space, with a non-discriminatory sales policy, limited equity, and governed democratically.

We Are All Stewards As cooperators, we are all stewards with responsibility to guarantee that future generations of working families will enjoy a housing community that is affordable and livable, integrated, not for speculation, and a democratically governed cooperative.

Many individuals and institutions have conducted research here, hoping to create a history of our community.

They have collected data and conducted interviews. Most recently, Adam Tanaka, a graduate student at Harvard, has produced an impressive short video. A preliminary showing was screened here on Monday, October 24, at an open community gathering in Bartow Center. It is an absorbing and accurate telling of the Co-op City story – the unfinished story of Co-op City.

Tanaka has promised to release the video to us when it is finalized.

Extending An Invitation As chairperson of the Riverbay Board of Director’s History Committee, I am extending an invitation to all cooperators interested in working with the committee to contact me – by mail at: Bernard Cylich, Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; by email at bcylich@riverbayboard.com; and/or by phone at 646-522-5498.

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Film screening

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“Housing and the Co-operative Commonwealth;” and Tanaka, a PhD candidate at Harvard University.

Long-time affordable housing advocate, Board Director Bernie Cylich, also participated in the panel discussion and began the evening by introducing Mr. Tanaka to the gathering of more than 200 of his neighbors.

Mr. Cylich’s observations on the history of Co-op City are featured heavily in the film, along with the views of many long-time residents explaining why they chose to make Co-op City their home over the last two, three or four decades in some cases.

Mr. Cylich, in introducing Mr. Tanaka and the film to the gathering, said during his brief introduction, “We have a responsibility to guarantee that future generations will also enjoy a community that is integrated, affordable and not-for profit.” He added about the film, “Today, we will see proof that we have made a serious effort for the first time to tell our story – the story of Co-op City.”

Adam Tanaka has been a familiar presence in the Co-op City development since last year, meeting and interviewing shareholders as he continued work on his thesis and his film. He began his presentation Monday evening by asking the shareholders in attendance how long they have lived in Co-op City. The majority of the residents raised their hands when asked whether they lived here for 20, 30 or 40 years, proving the point that Co-op City has provided quality affordable housing over many decades, making it a place where most people chose to settle and establish roots. Tanaka led a recent walking tour of Co-op City during which he covered the history of limited equity cooperative housing in New York, such as Co-op City, the rise and fall of the UHF and the rent strike at Co-op City in the mid-1970’s, which, according to Tanaka, remains the longest rent strike in the history of the United States, spanning some 13 months. The film reviews much of that as well.

“While my dissertation research explores the broader history of large-scale, middleincome housing development in New York – including projects like Lefrak City, Parkchester and Stuyvesant Town – Co-op City has always held a special place in my heart,” said Tanaka. “Its peace and quiet, its strong sense of community, its riverside location, its abundance of open space, its social diversity – all these things have struck me from the first time I set foot here.

“But to many New Yorkers, Co-op City is just an imposing set of buildings sprawling along the highway. Some people assume it is public housing. Others, that it is a marketrate co-op. Very few people understand the structure of limited-equity, and its potential for creating long-term affordable housing. I think there is a lot of misperception about what it’s like to live here. So I really wanted to show people what Co-op City looks like from the inside, through the eyes of long-term residents.”

“The image you get from the highway has nothing to do with the real Co-op City,” Mr. Tanaka said was the impression that he learned when he first visited the community’s interior with a friend more than two years ago.

Following the showing of his film, Mr. Tanaka went on to detail the history of affordable housing in New York City explaining that the housing crisis in New York City over the last several years is increasingly about the shortage of affordable housing for middle income residents which comprises the bulk of Co-op City’s population, rather than low income residents. But despite this demographic reality in the city, the construction of large scale affordable housing for New York City’s middle class has largely stopped, with Co-op City being the last major development of its type built in the city despite its welldocumented success – in some cases with current elected officials – such as Mayor Bill de Blasio and former mayor Michael Bloomberg – citing the success of Co-op City as the model for future development. But that future development has yet to materialize due to a number of environmental, economic and political factors – each of which were effectively explained by Mr. Tanaka during his presentation and touched on even further by former UHF director, Mr. Wray, during his portion of the evening.

That presentation was followed up by a slide show by Ms. Schindler, an architect and writer who illustrated other examples of successful middle income developments, particularly the types used in many European nations that continue to stress the development of affordable housing for the working or middle class.

A one point during the presentation, Fred Clarke, an original resident of Building One, described life for the first residents of the then desolate community in 1968.

Fred’s younger brother was featured in a photo from the film of the original groundbreaking ceremony for the community featuring then-Governor Nelson Rockefeller, then-Bronx Borough President Herman Badillo, and Co-op City’s original developers. A shovel used in one of the groundbreakings was actually presented during Monday evening’s event.

“The film would not have been possible without the close cooperation many people here: the Riverbay Community Relations Department, the Co-op City Times, the Co-op City historical committee, and all the residents who participated in my walking tours, invited me into their homes and shared their memories with me,” said Tanaka in the weeks prior to the film’s premiere. “In particular, I’d like to thank Dave and Eva Lazaar, Diane Patrick, Alena Powell and Bernie Cylich for their participation in the project. And, Elaine Savlowitz for welcoming me on one of my early visits. Co-op City has been a very welcoming community. I hope that the documentary will capture that sensibility.”

Building 9 Association Greetings!

Our 2nd Paint Party social event was held on Saturday, October 22nd. Great fun was had by all. Our warmest appreciation to Le Artistes: Barbara N., Barbara S., Bernadine, Cleo, Lelia, Linda, Mimi, Shirley Wells, Sylvia and Valerie. My personal artistic interpretation will be displayed in the association room by our next meeting date.

Some of the artists who took part in our 2nd Paint Party social event held last Saturday proudly display their works of art.

StatCare was on hand at our October 20th meeting where they administered health screenings for hypertension and diabetes to interested members. StatCare Director P. Rana facilitated a discussion regarding healthy lifestyle maintenance options and practical preventive care measures. Thank you, Director Rana and StatCare personnel.

A special “thank you” to Mitzi and to Catherine for spearheading our Building 9 Association Haiti Relief effort.

Please regularly monitor our lobby bulletin boards for information about our meetings, our building and community, our social events, current events and more.

Please remove your clothes from laundry machines promptly upon completion of their cycle. Do not remove laundry carts from the laundry room. Pick up after yourselves, your children and your pets.

Please drive at the posted speed limit and in the designated direction while in our garage.

Will the individual who continually plasters handprints on the elevator doors please stop before Public Safety identifies you and stops you. It is unsanitary and unsightly.

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

Your executive team is working hard on your behalf. Please support us as we strive to provide meaningful experiences for you. Our events are planned with you in mind. Remember, no participation, no events.

Our stated mission is inclusion and diversity. United, we stand.

Until next time, be well and live in peace.

—Linda Collins

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Congratulations to Linda Berk and Kevin Lambright

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary As a result of Board President Cleve Taylor’s resignation, Kevin Lambright was the next highest votegetter in our last Riverbay Board election and the next person to obtain a seat on the board. Mr. Lambright was sworn in at the Board of Director’s Development Conference held October 21-23. In addition, Director Linda Berk was elected president; Bernard Cylich was elected first vice president; Claudia Sampson, second vice president and Sonia Feliciano, assistant treasurer.

Francine Jones and Deborah Jenkins will continue as board secretary and Treasurer, respectively.

The Development Conference was an intensive learning experience for the 14 board directors who attended.

We have been empowered with more knowledge and will endeavor to serve this community in a more professional manner.

Haiti Donations The Riverbay Fund, Inc., the Riverbay Corporation and the African-American Association of Co-op City continue to accept donations from the community for the Haitian victims of Hurricane Matthew. Among the items being requested are: baby formula, baby diapers, baby powder, baby food in jars/boxes, Vaseline, baby lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bed sheets, light blankets, Clorox, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, bath soap, band aids, pasta of all kinds, dry beans and peas of all kinds, mashed potatoes in the box, rice, grits, oatmeal, veggies in the can, fruit (dried or canned only), canned fish of all kinds, boxed fruit juices (no glass bottled juices), noodles and noodle soups (all varieties). Expired canned food are unacceptable. Also, childrens’ clothes: underwear, socks, shirts, blouses, pants, light sweaters, light jackets. In addition, shoes for males and females, children and adults.

You may deliver your donation to the former Bingo Hall, 2081 Bartow Avenue (side entrance) Saturday and Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer,

kindly call 718-379-5555. We have received an overwhelming community response and thanks very much to cooperators who donated. The emergency drive will end on October 31st.

Town Hall Meeting The town hall meeting and the Community Board #10 meeting were on October 19th and 20th, respectively. The town hall meeting was called by NYC Councilman Andy King. He first mentioned the Three-Fifths Clause Awareness Day for March 5th. The Three-Fifths Compromise Clause, which appears in the U.S. Constitution of 1787, was demanded by Southern supporters of slavery as a way of increasing their congressional representation and political power. They wanted slaves to be counted as full persons but settled on three-fifths. People of African descent would have had no real rights either way. The Three-Fifths Clause of the U.S. Constitution was enforced until the 13th Amendment of 1865 freed all enslaved people.

It is Councilman King’s goal that Congress adds an amendment to the Constitution directly negating the language of the “three-fifths clause.” The Three-Fifths Awareness Day will raise the consciousness of AfricanAmericans and all Americans and eventually will make America whole.

New York State Senator-elect Jamaal Bailey thanked everyone for voting for him in the NY State Primary on September 13th and encouraged all to vote in the Presidential election on November 8th.

Riverbay shareholders were fairly represented at the town hall meeting and this is a summary: A representative from HealthFirst encouraged cooperators to obtain health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. To the question of bringing back trade schools, the response was that there is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) School in Brooklyn and Councilman King stated that he would work to bring one to the Bronx. A cooperator who addressed the issue that cursive writing is no longer taught in our schools was advised to speak to the principal. Information was given regarding gifted and talented schools in the Bronx.

Chief Apollo was asked about lobby attendants requesting ID from guests who enter the buildings, to which he responded that lobby attendants can inform CCPD of any problem they have with anyone getting into a building. To

questions regarding poor service on the #38 and better lighting in the community, Councilman King stated that he would look into them.

There was concern about Barnes & Noble leaving our community and we were informed that they were presented with offers to remain, but it was their decision. An appeal was made for donations and volunteers for the Haiti Emergency Relief Drive. Finally, Neva Shillingford-King advised that effective December 31, 2016, the minimum wage for some NYC workers would be raised to $15 per hour.

Community Board #10 Meeting Several agenda items were discussed at the Community Board #10 meeting. There were two matters that concerned me. About a year ago, a bus stop was created on Asch Loop for the #26, 28, 30 and 38 buses. The location on the side of the Bartow Mall has angle parking lines and the lined spaces are part of the bus stop. I frequently see cars parked there and asked the officials why the lines were never removed. I suggested that cooperators were probably receiving summons for illegally parking in those five or six spaces. The response was that they will review and advise me.

Next, I questioned the status of the Section 5 express bus shelter and Joe Boiko stated that the matter would be reconsidered and that I would be kept informed.

Register and Vote The General Election takes place on November 8th.

Information about this Presidential Election is constantly in the news. An Absentee Ballot Request should be postmarked by November 1st and presented in person by November 7th. An Absentee Ballot Return must be postmarked by Nov. 7th and received by November 15, 2016. You only have one vote. USE IT! Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts, I can be reached at 718-671-5957. Be an informed cooperator by attending your building association meetings, the open board meetings and/or watch the rebroadcast of the board meetings. We, shareholders, must work together in order to maintain a viable and strong community.

President Linda Berk has worked very hard and I feel confident that she will do well in her new position.

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

BVA’s classes began on Tuesday, September 13th in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes

is $60. The next session of classes begins on Tuesday, November 22nd and continues to Jan. 31st. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his

Building 10 Association Greetings from the newly elected Building 10 Association Board of Directors.

The Building 10 Association membership held elections during our general membership meeting on Tuesday, October 18. Candidates for all open positions were nominated and elected into office by the association’s membership present at the meeting. The following have been elected to office: President, Ron Campbell; Vice President, Lisa Norman; Secretary, Carol Campbell; Treasurer, Lessie Harris; Financial Secretary, Jeannie Kempson; Sergeant-at-Arms, Donald Fuller. Building Captains were also elected at the meeting. Building Captains are: Yvette Sowell (10A), Roy Collins (10B) and Jewel Crawford (10C). The new Building 10 Association Board’s term began immediately.

We are sad to report that Maxine Sullivan declined to run for re-election for another term due to her current health status. We will miss her dedication and leadership. Please pray for her so she may get well soon!

The November casino trip has been postponed until late winter/early spring. Look for further details here in future Co-op Times newspaper articles.

Halloween is in just a few days. We will have our annual Halloween candy give away on October 31st between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Building 10 association room. The association room can be found behind the elevators in the rear lobby of Building 10B. Looking toward the future, the board has begun discussing activities and has received membership approval to design and implement a youth academic incentive program for the children of Building 10.

Thank you for your continued support!

We believe each individual Building 10 cooperator is the strength of our association. So join us at our next meeting in December!

—Ron Campbell

artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-3791049 for more information. You can register in room 5 on Tuesdays at the Dreiser Community Center or by mail indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

well as gift items.

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

Building 6 Association Many people have complained about the wash room being dirty and I have talked to the supervisor about it and he tells me he is on top of his workers and he checks their work all the time.

Many people have complained that there is NO Halloween decoration in the lobby this year. That's because the people who said they would volunteer to put them up Photo of the week for Building 6 is Christian never showed up to do it. If people want to Rivera and Michelle Farfan at the Empire see the building look better and have more State Building for the first time. things to do, you need to volunteer your time to the building or it will not get done.

Many people wanted a building meeting on a Friday night and I made sure you got it. Our next building meeting is Friday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the building association room. We have a great guest speaker that I got special for the building concerns, the chief of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, Frank Apollo. He will answer all your safety questions and concerns about our building and about Co-op City. Last year, Chief Frank Apollo gave us a lot of great information and answered all our questions, too. This should be another great meeting with him; hope to see you all there at our meeting on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

This Monday night, Oct. 31, we will be giving out Halloween candy in the lobby with Andy, our great lobby attendant. Don’t forget on November 18th, we are going to have a pot luck dinner in the building association room at 7 p.m.

Hope everyone is well.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

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Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins Treasurer In the October 20, 2016 edition of the City News, I appeared on the front page supporting a candidate for Congress. I remain a supporter of this candidate but understand, I speak for myself, not as a representative of the Riverbay Board of Directors.

In fact, I constantly speak out against any appearance that this board supports a specific candidate as I do not believe that is our role. I actually believe that each elected official owes this community much more than we receive. They are fortunate to receive our votes and my vote MUST be earned!

We are and have always faced many challenges here and it is incumbent upon us to require that our needs and concerned be addressed. It has long since been time out for politicians showing up to community events and that's all. Think about it.

Board Development Weekend Yes, I leave this under the subject, “The craziness of politics" because many will understand that most

The Craziness of Politics things are political. This, however, should never have been political. You, my neighbors, have elected and entrusted the governance of our $3.4B property and $220M budget to 15 individuals. In my short time on the board, I have witnessed decisions being made based upon who likes who and who isn't liked. That is not what you elected us to do. This training provided much needed clarification of not only our fiduciary responsibilities, but also how decisions should and should not be made.

I received a call on Friday from a wonderful cooperator saying, I think it's wonderful what you're doing for the people in Haiti, but why didn't the Riverbay Board decide to send that money spent on the development weekend on Haiti? My response was that our Haiti relief effort is a community-wide project that has received great support from all. I then asked her by way of example, wouldn't you prefer that the board make multimillion dollar decisions late into the night based upon prudence and fiscal responsibility rather than feelings? After sharing the example where an Emergency Resolution was presented in excess of $1M, I personally vehemently railed against it, but nevertheless, it was passed at midnight. Guess what, that contract still hasn't commenced.

So, we needed the training to understand that we do not vote according to our emotions, but according to what is best for the corporation. After sharing this, the very nice lady said to me, “Say no more, keep up the good work.” That blessed my heart because when the truth is shared, people can decide what their positions are, but it's very unfair to have to decide based upon untruths.

Haiti Hurricane Relief Effort I am so grateful for the way our community has rallied around the efforts of the corporation, Riverbay Fund and the African-American Association, to provide much needed support to our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Thanks to Director Graham, we have extended our effort to include North Carolina as several lives were lost during the hurricane. We have many HaitianAmericans living here in Co-op City and many whose families hail from North Carolina and so it's very fitting that a community this size provides support, care and relief. Please stay tuned for next week's edition where we hope to provide photographs and articles about all that we've done together.

Thank you for reading and feel free to reach out to me at (718) 644-0951 or by email: djenkins @gmail.com.

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

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

We are a multi-cultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focused on learning God’s word and how to grow spiritually keeping them centered on

Christ for a better future in life.

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

La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. Nuestro ministerio para los niños es excelente enfocado en aprender la palabra de Dios y como crecer espiritualmente. Manteniendo los niños enfocados en Cristo tendran una mejor oportunidad para el futuro.

Thought for the week I was young, and now I am old, but I have never seen good people left helpless or their children begging for food.

Psalm 37: 25 Reflexion para la semana Joven fui, y he envejecido, y no he visto justo desamparado, ni su descendencia que mendigue pan. Salmo 37:25

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors. Welcome to the fall. Be careful of the weather, unusal warm weather, it’s called (Indian Summer), hot one day cool the next. Also, stay aware and alert of your surroundings.

Important information – The Board of Elections in the City of New York sites are located in all 5 boroughs. To find the location nearest to you, call 866-868-3692.

If you have problems, please do not wait until the date of voting, check on your voting problems NOW. If you did not vote last year, check to make sure you are still registered in your district to vote. The Bronx office phone number is 718-299-9017.

The General Election – is Tuesday, November 8, please encourage all to vote in this presidential election, as well as for your local officials.

Haiti Donations – Let’s remember those in need by giving and prayer.

Building 27 Association is open for nomination of officers – president, vice president, secretary, assist. secretary, correspondence secretary, treasurer, assist. treasurer, sergeant-in-arms. Election of officers will take place January 2017.

We are so sorry to hear of Cleve Taylor’s resignation from the board of directors.

We wish him the best and thank him for his tireless service.

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

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

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

—H. Overman

English services Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7 to 9 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 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 All are welcome. Todos son bienvenidos.

—Rev. Sam Colon

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We must make some changes to our workforce

Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Some people might think that working at Riverbay is easy and all they have to do is to show up for work.

But, as you'll see, the pressure is on to change those concepts.

Fake It Until You Make It Some of our employees were hired for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons were good and then, well. ... They knew a board member. They had other family members working here. They had a connection to a manager. With this influence, they were able to get a good job here along with a good salary and amazing benefits.

But, after they were hired, they had to deal with people. Thereafter, slowly but surely, their background started to unravel. Next, it became evident that they didn't have the skills to do their job. Regardless, they were allowed to stay at their job. And, now, in some cases, this community has to deal with some employees that have very limited skills and extremely bad attitudes.

For instance, our cooperators have made numerous complaints about shoddy work that was done in their apartments. Thereafter, the work had to be done again.

In other cases, we've had painters complain that they could not paint because the plastering work in some of our apartments was done in a very poor manner.

We've even had cooperators complain about some of the construction work here. That's right. Using basic common sense, some of our cooperators determined that some of our construction work was being done in a poor manner.

Our management firm, Douglas Elliman, is aware of these problems. And, now, one of their managers can see that we have some bad situations here. So, he has agreed to document the way that work is being done and the way that employees are dealing with this community.

Thereafter, he has promised to send a report to the board and to make a lot of changes to the way things are done here. Questions: Will he take action against some employees that are not performing their jobs in a proper manner? How is he going to deal with some employees that have been extremely rude and nasty to some of our cooperators?

Bottom line: I want to make it very clear that we have a lot of good and nice employees here. But, on the other hand, we have some really bad situations that have gone on for many years. So, it is time for this management company to stand up and do what's right for this community. Douglas Elliman's report on the state of this community is due at the end of this month, October. So, I want to see if they're going to take care of business.

Election America Generally, our annual board elections can easily run over $100,000. And, we're fortunate to get about 5,000 shareholders to go downstairs to their lobby to vote. In 2017, we will not use those big voting machines.

Instead, working with a company named Election America, our shareholders will be able to mail in ballots or they can choose to vote online. Postage? The envelopes will have stamps on them. The online voting is also simple. You follow a few steps and you're done.

It's estimated that our costs will drop to about $36,000 using this technology. Easy, right?

We will see exactly what happens during next year's election.

Cooper Place Townhouse Leak Can you believe that another section of a pipe on Co-op City Boulevard is still leaking? That's right.

Recently, Riverbay filled just one section of a pipe with an epoxy-based solution. And, now, management is claiming that we have a larger leak in that same pipe.

This is not good because we were wasting 28 gallons of water per minute before the so-called repairs started. And, now, we're wasting 80 gallons of water per minute from that same pipe.

Previously, Riverbay tried to fix those pipes on fifteen (15) different occasions. And, they were unsuc-

cessful in their efforts. So, they are going to have to shut off our hot water again and spend a lot of money at a later date to fix this other leak.

Now, using basic common sense, what do you think that we should do with those pipes that are leaking all of that water? That's right! Those pipes need to be replaced.

Weekend Board Retreat I am very, very cautious about dealing with other people's money. And, I do not play games. So, I do not like the idea of going on a weekend trip and having this community pay for it. Just get a room in one of our community centers, a table, and a chair for me and I'll be fine. Thank you.

Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble was a really nice store that a lot of people visited to buy their books and magazines, sit, relax, study, and to discuss things with their friends. A lot of people will miss that store.

Close We have to wait another week for Douglas Elliman to produce their report on our community. So, it will be interesting to see what they're going to cite in their report.

Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Building 21 Association

Building 32 Association

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

Success is achieved when we all thrive We have received texts and emails asking “should we start a petition for around the clock Security/Lobby Attendants?” Petitions are NOT always the answer.

Action, passion and responsibility to this community should be our daily mantra. Not just when something has been popularized by the media (like a tragic event, etc.) We have moved so swiftly through this year. Ask yourself, what YOU have done for your community to help make it better from January until now. If the answer is “not enough,” it is not too late to change that.

We offer these suggestions as to how WE ALL can help make this a better, richer, more caring, safer CO-OP City. This life is a journey. Success is seeing other people thrive. Wouldn’t it be great to help and see other people thrive because YOU have lived? That is just part of the conversation we have in the Tank.

“THINK TANK at Building 21” is in session every Friday, 8:30 – 10 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B and ALL are always welcomed. Your ideas are not only welcomed, but needed, for the progression of this neighborhood project.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be Wednesday, November 10th (2nd Thursday, to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday). Mark your calendars, and everyone, from all buildings, plan to attend. If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, you have 3 ways of gaining information. Email your building association at 21association@gmail.com. Call your association at 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in the meeting room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

Floor Captains are an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY IN EVERY BUILDING. Thanks to the cooperators of Building 21 who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be Floor Captain for their floor. You are truly appreciated.

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 passionate about our community. Come and join us at Building 21 sometime. Bring a friend. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Thanks to our creative, talented, hard-working cooperators who have done a marvelous job decorating our lobbies for Halloween. On the "A" side, thanks to Candy, Doreatha, Eleanor B., Eleanor G., Joan, and Robert.

From the "B" side, many thanks to Bill, Joanne, Lyone, and Sonya. Kudos to all of you.

Flea Market We have been talking about a fundraiser Flea Market. The tentative date is December 3. The fee for a standard card table will be $10; a double table will be $20. Everything you make is, of course, yours. If interested, please call Lorna at 917-803-5369.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our trip to the Westchester Broadway Theatre. The show was marvelous, the food great, and our seats fabulous. Our driver was super. Looking forward to seeing everyone the next time we do this.

Halloween Our candy bag give-away will be held on Monday, 10/31, starting at 4:00 p.m. It will end when the bags are gone.

Meeting Our General Meeting is being held on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. The association room is located in Building 32B, first floor rear. We hope that some of our new cooperators will attend.

—Lorna Smith

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Education Is The Key

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner This director participated in one of the most important training since being a director of the largest MitchellLama co-op in the world. In all aspects of life, “education is key.” Being off-site made a lot of difference as we were not distracted by our own personal “to do” list and focused exclusively on the fiduciary duty of a board member with a degree of due diligence, care and skill.

The decisions that the board makes monthly is crucial to the life of each and every cooperator. We serve the public without pay. We are expected to be in compliance with the law. Board members must keep an eagle eye on money coming in and going out. We discussed, among many things, how board members set policies and procedures and must constantly evaluate them ensuring that they are carried out. Trust and cohesiveness is a must. We discussed how to look for and avoid fraud and cover up by management and staff. The training shed new light on risk management issues and board responsibilities, ethics and legal responsibility.

Developing a skilled board ensures that cooperators have elected fellow cooperators with integrity, commitment, vision to lead and commitment to development. Quality of life is important to each and every cooperator and board members must ensure that everything is being done to maintain it.

General Counsel to Riverbay Corporation Our General Counsel Jeffrey D. Buss Esq. and staff Nancy Durand, Esq., prepared a comprehensive, informative binder for each board member, along with a new copy of Robert Rules of Order. We were reminded that to preserve our assets and affordable housing, training is a wise investment. Our counsel walked us through why we exist, regulations, laws on all levels that must be implemented by the board of directors. We were provided with copies of key resolutions and directives for board business meetings. We

were invited to participate in a fun group role play activity which captures three types of board members: “It’s All About Me” – “The Bleeding Heart” & “The Lone Ranger.”

Internal Auditor The corporation’s Internal Auditor, Averil JamesBonnette, provided an awesome, informative presentation defining what “effective governance” requires of the board and the importance of building synergies and feeding off each other to be successful. She shared how the board members must safeguard the corporation’s assets and promote efficient and effective operations. The board must ensure that cooperators’ MONEY IS SAFE! We were reminded that the Internal Auditor’s role is: Assessor – Advisor – Advocate & Catalyst. This department consists of three staff persons at this time.

RAM (Registered in Apartment Management) Gail F. Badger, Ms. RAM Dean, shared information on (RAM). It is a comprehensive education and professional designation program offered to property management professionals. Taking this course enables one to be knowledgeable in all the essential aspects of property operations, including administrative and financial management, marketing, resident services, maintenance, fair housing, and security. She has trained a number of Riverbay board members and will continue to do so as requested.

Election of Officers Director Linda Berk was unchallenged in her desire to assume the leadership of the board of directors. She is to be commended for having the foresight to suggest that board development is not only a requirement, but must happen. With the outstanding skill/cooperation and hard work by Riverbay administrative staff member, Sharan White, this board, with the exception of one (1) member, emerged from the Board Development Conference, better prepared, polished and ready to develop a new “strategic plan” to hold management and all Riverbay employees accountable for superior management of Co-op City. The selection of Doral

Arrowwood in Rye Brook was very appropriate for the board of directors of a multi-million dollar cooperation.

We are not a mom & pop operation. We were treated with the utmost dignity and respect.

In speaking for myself, an advocate for ongoing inservice training and development, I have some new ideas and questions to ask management that I would never have thought of without this training. A special thanks to CB Czarnowski & Beer LLP. Thank you, Section 5 cooperators & others for your donations to Haiti.

The truck arrived on Sunday, October 23, in Section 5 to pick up items to be shipped immediately to Haiti.

As always, this community did not disappoint. Nadia, Andrea and other members of HAFE – “Haitian Americans For Excellence,” were very, very appreciative. It was heartwarming to see cooperators make more than one trip to the truck. One cooperator thought of the need for sheets and towels. Another volunteer brought first aid supplies. A cooperator was observed giving a cash donation to assist with shipping the items to Haiti that costs over $100 a barrel. Thanks to the Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. for their donations.

Please continue to share donations with the AfricanAmerican Association and Riverbay Fund. According to a personal account from a Haitian American, the need is GREAT. Additionally, Haitians lack the resources that North Carolina has in place. For more information, go to www.hafeus.org.

Also, a special thanks to Alethea Cherbin, Secretary, of the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club.

Thank you, Co-op City residents, who donated! Without a doubt, your giving will bring smiles a thousand plus miles away!

Your continued support is appreciated and this director is committed to 100% success of maintaining Co-op City’s quality of life and assets.

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

Broun Place Townhouse Association The Broun Place Townhouse Association extends well wishes for a speedy recovery to our association president Eva Lazaar and her husband, Dave, as she recovers from her recent surgery.

Our October 20th meeting proved it is important to meet and share our concerns as shareholders. Our Guest Speaker was Vanessa Aldea, Riverbay's Executive CSO Manager. She shared that Riverbay and our new management company are reviewing and instituting improvements to the operating procedures of all of the corporation's departments. She also discussed Riverbay's continued focus on improving their customer service practices by reminding employees to “think like a shareholder” when fielding requests for service and repairs.

Everyone in attendance shared concerns specific to their unit, including recent sewage pipe back-ups, the need for routine inspection of the basement areas, monitoring of insect and animal pest infestations and how specific repair cases are being handled. We brought to Ms. Aldea's attention the need to inspect all the doors and door frames throughout our cluster that have developed rust that is compromising the structure of the entrances. Management has already taken steps to improve their oversight and resolution of some of these

issues. For the others, Ms. Aldea will forward the spe- to augment the Restorations flooring staff. Managecific concerns to the managers of the appropriate ment will soon begin moving up appointments to departments for follow-up. We also learned from each reduce the current backlog. other about features of our units that we were not previMs. Aldea also provided forms for tenants to update ously aware of and are now better informed about how the emergency contact information Riverbay has on file to maintain our units. for your unit. Also provided were forms to update your Ms. Aldea stressed that shareholders need to contact contact information for the Emergency Alert System the CSO as soon as we become aware of anything we Phone Tree. You have the option of choosing how to be feel needs to be inspected or repaired. In addition, if we contacted: by phone, (land line or cell, at home or at do not get a response to our requests, we should ask to work), email or text. Do you need to update the “key speak to or email the supervisor of the department han- card” – the information Riverbay has on file that authordling the issue. izes who you want to have access to your apartment in Service Updates: We can now purchase replace- your absence? You and anyone you want added to the ment towel bars either from the Bartow or the Dreiser card will have to go to 177 Dreiser Loop with a picture CSO. Shareholders should pick up their replacements ID to make changes to that information.

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Please note: The meeting will start earlier at 9:30 a.m.

Following our meeting, we will travel to the Veterans Memorial Grove in Van Courtlandt Park and join with other veterans from various posts and many dignitaries for the holding of this year’s Memorial Services for all the Bronx County men and women who sacrificed their lives for their country.

We would like all members to try to attend this day.

–Marvin Warm

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African-American Association There has been a change of date for our next meeting due to the fact that our scheduled meeting falls on Election Day. We will meet this month on the third Tuesday of the month. Therefore, our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15th.

A special thanks goes out to our program directors Cynthia Dixon (Soul/Latin Line Dancers), Meena Sharpe Hicks (Yoga and Pilates), and our new Zumba instructor, Marie. Co-op City is about to get healthy in the most rhythmic way ever!!!

We all know by now about the tragic devastation in Haiti. Our prayers go out to them. We are asking everyone to make a humanitarian effort to reach out by donating medical supplies, toiletries and new or like-new clothing that are clean and presentable. Let’s help them to survive and keep their dignity as well. The old bingo hall is the location to drop off donations. Monday, October 31st, 11a.m. – 1 p.m. will be the last time you will be able to make your donations.

Our next meeting will highlight another special guest with mounds of information.

It will be Tuesday, November 15, at 7 p.m.

We are missing a key element. One that is crucial to the propulsion of our success and that is you. Be sure to join us at our next African-American Association meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #15. Become a member and be part of our progressively growing community.

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

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Tal-

Building 13 Association Building 13 Association, Inc.’s monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be from the Restoration Department. Check the lobby bulletin board for updates and additional building information. Attend your association meeting and stay informed. Our building was recently inspected and various issues are being addressed.

If you would like to assist in distributing Halloweeen treats October 31st, let us know.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our Women Keeping It Real workshop last Saturday in the association room. As usual, it was inspiring, insightful and informative. This social gathering of women of all ages is empowering. We shared a poem that evening by Maya Angelou. Here is an excerpt from that poem, say it, repeat it, let it be your mantra, “Strong Woman, you may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” Join us at our next meeting. We welcome new participants. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

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

Time is running out so order now — get your “Straight Outta Co-op City” shirt.

It’s a fundraiser for our 2017 Summer Fun Day open to the entire community by Section 2 (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14). If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the president of Building 11 (A, B, C), Deborah Henry, at 718-379-6312. The cost is as follows: children (small-xl) $10, adults (small-xl) $12 and adults (2X-3X) $15. Payment can be made by cash or money order. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F. This message is intended for those who have never applied for STAR (School Tax Relief). If you currently receive STAR, no need to do anything at this time.

Our goal is to have everyone in the community enrolled in STAR. You may qualify for Basic STAR if: you are under 65 and household income is less than $500,000. You may qualify for Enhanced STAR if: you are 65 and your household income is not more than $86,000. For information, call 518-457-2036 or https://www.tax.ny.gov/star.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 15B Association We would like to thank Chief Frank Apollo for attending our meeting on October 20th. It was a very informative meeting. The chief also handed out some informational pamphlets.

Thanks to all those cooperators who attended. We wish more of our cooperators would attend the building association meetings.

—Sandy Krasnove

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ent. For more information, call us at 646-373-4122.

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

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

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

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

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

Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@ gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

Building 33 Association The building association wants to say thank you to all who come out to Bingo on Thursday nights. It was Phyllis's birthday and she made a cake, we sang “Happy Birthday” to her. It was Connie Bridges & Francis's Louis's birthday also in October, so we had a lot of fun celebrating.

Phyllis’ Bingo nights will be on Thursday nights, November 3 & 17.

Come down and have some fun.

We will be collecting building dues and giving children in the building some Halloween treats on Monday, Oct. 31. Pearl Velez & Andrea Mayo donated Halloween candy. Anyone who wants to donate candy, we will be in the lobby. We will also have Santa in the lobby in December taking pictures and giving out goodie bags.

These reasons and more are why we need your building dues. We also like to give to the men & women who give their service to the building.

Our goal is to get 200 apartments; we collected from 146. Come on, Bld. 33, we are doing good. Thank you all, let's meet our goal. There will be no need for a special collection if we can meet our goal.

We sit in the lobby three times a week, you walk right past us like you don't see us, what is wrong? It's really sad.

We will have an adult Christmas pot luck meet and greet on December17th in the meeting room. A New Year's Eve Party is still in the works. Anyone interested in selling tickets, let me know.

Don't forget to volunteer for the lobby decorations.

Get well wishes to the sick & shut-ins.

—Patricia Bonaparte

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

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Williamsbridge Club The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC), The Williamsbridge Club, is an organization dedicated to the support and promotion of women in business and the professions.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Women who are in business and professions are invited to join the club. Our theme for this year is Blazing New Pathways with Creativity and Confidence. We will use the theme to fulfill our mission of promoting and protecting the interests of African American business and professional women and in advising young people seeking to enter business and the professions to improve the quality of life in our local and global communities and to foster good fellowship.

On May 6, 2017 the Williamsbridge Club will be celebrating 40 years of service to the community. We will be honoring our sisters and brother in the community for their service: Our Awards are Sojourner Truth, Business, Professional, Community Service, Achievement, Man of the Year, Minister of the Year and, most of all, scholarships that will be awarded to outstanding high school seniors. Please stay tuned for more information.

There are several observances during October, Breast Cancer Awareness, Bullying Prevention Colon Cancer Awareness, Dental Hygiene, Disabilities

Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness and Global Diversity. For all of these issues, we should be aware at all times and we urge all to follow their health care plans to prevent conditions that may cause ill health.

Thanks to Club Sisters Beryl Dorsett and Joetta Brown for attending the Program and Walk to ‘End Female Genital Mutilitation’ in Wash., D.C., October 15.

Mark your calendars for January 28 if you are interested in becoming a member of the Williamsbridge Club. More information to follow.

If you are interested in serving an internship or community service project, please contact the club at the address listed. We are looking for young people who want to increase their skills. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18 who would be interested in joining our youth club, please forward the information to us.

Please check this column for ongoing information.

Please watch our column in November 2016 for our next scholarship announcement.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or Facebook: ThewilliamsbridgeBPWC or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station; Bronx, New York 10475. Our phone contacts are Joetta Brown, 718.328.2302, or Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732.

—Joetta Brown

Donizetti Building Four Association At our October monthly membership meeting, we discussed some ideas for fundraising events. Keeping checking your lobby bulletin boards and the Co-op City Times newspaper every Saturday for updates and information on the upcoming events. Our next meeting is scheduled for November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the association meeting room in rear of Building 4B. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be announced shortly.

October Today, we are having Halloween trick or treat goodies for children 6-12 years of age (with an adult). They will also be treated to hot dogs and drinks in the association room from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be no Halloween party this year.

Today, we will also be selling our annual Thanksgiving turkey raffles. The fundraising raffles can be purchased in the 4B lobby during the Halloween trick or treat event for the children. Look for postings of other dates when representative(s) will be seated in your lobby selling raffles. The raffle drawing will be held on Thursday. November 17th at 7:00 p.m. Good luck! Volunteers need to sit and collect. Thank you!

Sorry for the delay but Game Day is back. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the association meeting in Building 4B. Stop down and join your neighbors in fun and laughter.

November On Saturday, November 26th, we will start our holiday building decorating at 3:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed so come down and help give our family, friends and visitors something joyous and cheerful to look at.

Volunteers needed. Thank you!

December In December, we will be collecting for our building support staff, porters and lobby attendants. Volunteers needed to help collect. Thank you! *NOTICE to 2016 paid building members – We are planning a 2016 members-only New Year’s Eve party.

It is not too late to pay now! **Our annual building membership dues for 2017 will be collected from February – March. Annual dues are still $5 per household.

Be cautious when entering your building. Do not allow strangers to enter your building with you and do not open doors for people you do not know. Stay alert of your surroundings and to who you get on an elevator with.

Congratulations to all those celebrating or will be celebrating a birthday or other occasion in October or November. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in. We send our condolences to those who have lost a loved one.

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

National Council of Negro Women NCNW's name reflects collective pride in our heritage and in the roots of our organization, founded in 1935, a time when to be a Negro was understood to be part of a movement towards the educational upliftment and economic advancement of our people. Our continuing use of the name (which ultimately includes all Black people) – despite innumerable iterations in nomenclature for American people of African descent – reflects the awareness that what we call ourselves at any given moment is less important than who we are and where we stand on the continuum of time, in the context of our heritage, and in the development of our people.

It is hard to believe that a full forty-five years have passed since Dr. Dorothy I. Height, then-National President of National Council of Negro Women, Inc., came to the Bronx and presented 54 members the charter for the Co-op City Section.

One of our earliest programs that lasted over 40 years in various forms was a tutorial program for elementary school students that blossomed into a Saturday School that at one point served over 75 children with the help of licensed teachers. This program that met for four hours each Saturday during the school year helped our children strengthen their math and reading skills. This program was always well supported by our congressmen, assemblymen and city councilmen in our community. Our program for senior citizens in the community rapidly developed into an autonomous program, the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, which is still an active organization in Co-op City.

Over the years, we have organized Harambee Programs, Brotherhood Programs, Women’s History Programs, Health Programs and each year, the last Saturday in February, we bring together the talented youth of our North East Bronx community to produce a Black History program that has become one of the highlights of our community.

In association with Barnes & Noble, for over 15 years, we had a Book Club that met monthly to discuss books written by or about African Americans. We have taken an active part in the Bethune/Height Recognition Program over the years and we have always had Legacy Life Members, as well as Life Members and Achievers in our membership.

This is the rich heritage of NCNW in the Co-op City community that is being celebrated today, October 29, 2016 at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York. We are so fortunate to have two of our original charter members, Olive Glasgow and Roberta Boozé, who are still active with our section. Our Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark is our guest speaker and Pat Battle from NBCTV will bring us her greetings.

We are proud of this opportunity to celebrate this Legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune in the Co-op City community.

—Joyce Howard

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

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

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

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

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 30, when we will celebrate the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the

preacher and celebrant.

All Saints/All Souls’ Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 6. If the names of your departed loved ones are not yet on the list, please print out those names and bring them to church tomorrow for addition to the list.

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

It’s a trip to the Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City. Deluxe motor coach leaves Dreiser Loop (in front of Rehab Center) at 9:00 a.m. Cost $40 p.p. with bonus slot play of $15.

For seating, contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

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

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

“Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, *

and whose sin is put away!” Psalm 32:1 —M. Chambers

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop ATTENTION! Members and friends we are looking forward to seeing you at our next General Meeting on Wednesday, November 2nd at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop auditorium. AND, bring a friend. (Don’t forget to mark your calendar (monthly meeting/the FIRST Wednesday).

NOTE: The RDL Annual HOLIDAY Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 15th at the beautiful MARINA DEL REY, with recognition of our nine decades plus (90 year old+) members worthy of celebration; featuring Carol/DAD Productions. Donation: $75. Tickets are available. See/call Beverly Waller or Daisy Y-Anderson, 718379-0377.

TRAVEL EVENTS: (price includes transportation/Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • Jan. 11 & 12, 2017 (Wed. & Thurs.)

to FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, CT. Price: double/$130 (deposit: $65) & single/$175 (deposit $90). Full payment/balance ($65 & $85) due no later than Monday, December 5. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

• Tues., March 14, 2017 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Enjoy luncheon cuisine, full service cocktail bar, onsite lobby bake shop and gift boutique. Price: $75 (deposit: $35/full payment/balance, $40 due Mon., Feb. 6, 2017). Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation via 20 passenger van): • Thurs., Nov. 17th. Showtime: 3:00 p.m., RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW. Price: $70. Contact: Lois S, 917-692-7139.

• Sat., Dec. 10th. Showtime: 2:00

Newsong Church Hey, Co-op City! Have you ever wondered about the "Holy Spirit?" We know about God the Father and and God the Son, but just who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? This month, we're talking about the Spirit of life...the essence of truth...The voice of God Himself. He has always been here, and He will always remain. He leads us and guides us down the right path...He comforts and counsels us...He fills us and empowers us...He's not an "it," He's not a "force" and He's not at all "weird."

He is the Holy Spirit and He wants to know you! Join us this Sunday for week five of The Ghost!

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step-by-step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see, we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is!

As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the

Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of His-story!

In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!"

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

We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday, as we continue our teaching series, "The Ghost."

Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Our service starts at 11 a.m. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19.

Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Phone: 718-708-8385.

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

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

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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

For weekend subway service changes, visit web. mta.info/weekender.

p.m., Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Performances are: “OPEN DOOR,” “THE WINTER IN LISBON” (new), and “REVELATIONS.” Price: $52.50.

Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847.

Members and friends, we do require your deposit along with your name and telephone number when signing up for trips and/or shows. First fully paid, confirmed seating. Committee members in Dreiser clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:305:00 p.m.

Good and Welfare: With sincere sympathy our hearts go out to Joyce Kemp on the recent loss of her brother and uncle and to Alonzo DeCastro on the loss of his wife, Lucia DeCastro.

“To members, Ida Morton and Lennie Murrell, as you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers,

718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Consider joining us at the SPA next time – date to be determined. Call 718379-4784 – leave your name and phone number to be placed on wait list.

Attention! The RETIREES needs ASAP experienced part-time freelance drivers with a CDL license with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs.

Stipend can be expected for each trip.

Please call the RETIREES office, 718379-0377, and leave your name and telephone number.

“Our Lives are Before us, our Pasts are Behind us, but our Memories are Forever with us.” –Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

Rivers Run Community Garden Today, a Trolley Car will be in Co-op City and we are the grateful lunch stop for its passengers who are touring the various gardens around the Bronx. Please join us if you can as we would love for you to be a part of this historic event. Bring your lunch, kiddies dress in your scariest costume and parade over to Rivers Run. Don’t forget to bring your enthusiasm!

Important dates (All are welcome) • Oct. 29th: Trolley Day – For further information and to reserve your seat, please call Bronx GreenUp at 718.817.8026 • Nov. 17th: Members Meeting – 7 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4 • Dec. 15th: Holiday Party – 7 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4 Rivers Run hours for October: • Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – until dusk • Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

—Gail Sharbaan

Bronx NARFE Chapter 23 On November 7th, the Bronx meeting will be held in Dreiser Loop Community Center in room 9. Time 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Be on time!

It’s open season. Highlight of the meeting will feature FEHBP premium and benefit changes for the coming year. Patricia from Blue Cross and Blue Shield will update benefit plans for federal retirees.

Legislature changes will be presented

by Marcia. Don’t sit back, be alert in our senior years, we need to have all details for our future as federal retirees.

We need you to attend and bring a federal retiree so we can keep our Bronx membership Bronx Chapter 23 alive and stand up for all of our benefits.

Refreshments served.

—Olive Glasgow

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

I read where Will Durant said, “The mind is formed by what it takes in.” Research shows that what we see can stay in our minds for a long time and influence our behavior. It has a “clingy effect,” sticking to us like that stubborn fat we find so hard to lose.

Let’s look at scripture for encouragement. Phillipians 4:4-9 says: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things.

9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace

will be with you.

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

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

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

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

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

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

Other Scheduled Events Please Join Us In Celebrating Our Pastor Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens’ 40th Pastoral Anniversary Beginning Celebration - Sunday, November 6th 11:00 a.m. - Guest Preacher: Rev. Willie Hairston, Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyack, NY

Open Door Ministries The Danger of Unconsummated Love (Sermon excerpt) Consummate – To bring to a state of perfection; fulfill; to complete (an arrangement or agreement) by a pledge or the signing of a contract; to complete (the union of a marriage) by the first marital sexual intercourse.

Job 42 – Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 3 You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.

There is a danger of knowing about God without knowing God. Job’s entire suffering was orchestrated by God so Job could gain an intimate knowledge of Him. God “walked” Job into suffering so he could gain a greater view of God. Job no longer heard of God from others but could now testify that he had “seen” God and lived!

Matthew 7:21-23 (Living Bible) 21 “Not all who sound religious are really godly people. They may refer to me as ‘Lord,’ but still won’t get to heaven. For the decisive question is whether they obey my Father in heaven. 22 At the Judgment many will tell me, ‘Lord, Lord, we told others about you and used your name to cast out demons and to do many other great miracles.’ 23 But I will

reply, ‘You have never been mine. Go away, for your deeds are evil.’

These people are in the church but somehow along the way have lost their focus and became double-souled. Even in the house of God they are confused, unsure and unable to gain traction in their walk with God. They are up one day and down the next. Like an addicted person they are seeking greater highs but are left unsatisfied. The remedy is an encounter with God. After his affliction, Job gained a greater and intimate knowledge of God as he states in his book Job 42:4, “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.’ 5 My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. 6 Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”

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

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

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Greater Love Baptist Church “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, Greater Love’s Mighty Men of God invite men of all and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and ages to join them for an afternoon of fellowship, powerful testimonies of faith, spiritual encouragement and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol brotherly love. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to November 19th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The topic is fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. “Walking With Jesus.” Lunch will be served. This is a Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gatherfree gathering and open to the community. ing with people of all ages and cultures to express our Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: The Food love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Pantry Ministry will host a full course, sit-down, Thanksgiving dinner for the individual/families in Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, need. Come out and dine with us and let us serve you!

RSVP by November 14th is required. Kindly call the Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red button. Free church at 347-920-5607 and leave a message with the parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – number of attendees. parking passes will be validated at the church. Church Weekly Schedule telephone: 347-920-5607.

Church phone: 347-920-5607 Men’s Fellowship: Please mark your calendar:

Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m.

Children Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

—Pastor Carol Landrum

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

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Upcoming Events REVIVAL: Wednesday, October 26th and Thursday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Carole Haque

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

Weight Management Bartow Center – 10 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Rm.3

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Word Games

Tues., Nov. 1

10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

9:30-11:30am

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

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

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Dominoes 10am Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45 Matinee Movie

9:30-10:30am

10am, Rm. 45

Cultural Dance

Karaoke by Steven

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

1:00pm-2:00pm, Rm. 45

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

Alert & Alive

Afternoon Movie

Wed., Nov. 2

a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Walk Group 9:30 a.m.,

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Rm. 40

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Smartphone Class

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

Thurs., Nov. 3

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

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

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Rm. 45

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

Grandparent Connection

a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-

1st Thursday, Rm. 35, 10:30

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30

11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.,

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

11 a.m., Rm. 45

Aud. A

Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Piano Sing Along

1 p.m.

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

Bingo 1- 2:00 p.m.

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

p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven

11 a.m. -12 p.m.

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

Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10 a.m.,

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

Crochet & Knitting

9-10 a.m.

Rm. 45

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

1:00 p.m., Rm. 45

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Meditative Moments

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Bingo 1- 2:00 p.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

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

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

12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

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

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

Rm. 45

2-4 p.m.

- 12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Orange juice, Stuffed cabbage w/beef, Mauzone tasted barley & onion, Green beans w/tomato, Whole wheat bread & fresh fruit Alt: Chicken salad

Beef meatballs Pasta Garden salad Mixed vegetables

Tues, Nov. 1

Apple juice, Baked Asian style honey chicken, Rice-a-Roni, Sautéed zucchini, Whole wheat bread and fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Curry chicken Black beans & rice Cabbage w/shredded carrots

Wed., Nov. 2

Orange pineapple juice, Homemade turkey, meatloaf w/low sodium mushroom gravy, Mashed potatoes, Winter blend vegetables, whole wheat bread and Canned pears.

Alt: Tuna salad

Roast loin pork Brown rice Steamed kale

Orange juice, Breaded Tilapia Thurs., fish fillet, Brown rice w/mushNov. rooms, Steamed carrots, Whole 3 wheat bread and fresh fruit Alt: Fresh fruit Fri., Nov. 4

Apple juice, Roasted chicken, Kasha varnishkes, Sautéed spinach, fresh fruit and Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Chicken teriyaki Pasta Steamed vegetables

Baked fish w/vegetables Baked sweet potato Steamed spinach

Upcoming Events/Trips

Rm. 4 1:00, Rm. 2

Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate – 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Bartow Main office

Mon., Oct. 31

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

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Fri., Nov. 4

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

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

10:30-11:30am

1:00 w/popcorn

Word Games 9:30-11:30

Date:

Card Games, Dominoes

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: No refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fri., Nov. 11th & 25th, Dec. 9th & 23rd, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served!

JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six month long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices. How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting healthy lifestyle, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49, Mondays, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th, tentative. Call 718-320-2066 to sign up.

Please sign up for one location only.

Empire Casino – Wed., Nov. 2nd, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. (wait list).

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

Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. Rome, Baldwin & Red Delicious apples. Wait list.

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

Shoprite – Tues., Nov. 8th, $3. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Frick Museum – Wed., Nov. 9th, $20. The Frick Collection is known for distinguished Old Master paintings & outstanding examples of European sculpture & decorative arts; Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser –

9:30 a.m.

Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum – New Date: Thurs., Nov. 10th, $20. Selfguided tour starts at 11:45 a.m. for 2 hours; Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. (Wait list).

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Nov. 11th, $3.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list.

Stew Leonard’s – Mon., Nov. 14th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

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

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

Thanksgiving Party – Fri., Nov. 18th, $5 in advance & $7 at the door, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Menu – fresh carved turkey, bread stuffing w/gravy, sweet potato pudding, green beans, cranberry sauce –calah roll, apple strudel & juice. Pick-ups: Bartow & Einstein, 10:45 a.m. Live music by M-Rella.

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

Trader Joe’s/Lord & Taylor’s – Mon., Nov. 21st, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Vernon Hills Shopping Center, 727/750 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY. Across from each other.

Wal-Mart – Tues., Nov. 22nd, $15.

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

Empire Casino – Wed., Nov. 23rd, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

JASA Closed Thanksgiving Day – Thurs., Nov. 24th.

Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers Closed Fri., Nov. 25th.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP 4997 will participate with Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment, Inc. in the 10th Annual Family Caregivers Award Luncheon – November 12, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Maestro’s, 1703 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY. Tickets are $85. For more information, contact C.O.M.E., 718-379-3159.

NOTE: Executive Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 3, at 10 a.m. in room “O.” All board members, please be present.

FYI-2: We’re having a party!! A Holiday Party is scheduled for Monday, December 12th, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A,” $45/person. Payments may be made in AARP room “O” in Dreiser Center on Thursdays or Fridays. Checks should be made payable to AARP – 4997. Contact Jean, (718) 379-3742 or the office, (718) 379-1946.

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

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

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

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

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

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Bingo – Sunday, October 30th, at 1:30 p.m. – tomorrow, Sunday is bingo. Everyone is welcome to come to room 39 and join in the fun. Admission is $3 for 3 cards, $2 for jackpot round and .25¢ for each extra card. Twelve games will be played plus 3 jackpot games for $10, $15 and $20. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Bingo – Wednesday, November 2nd, at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room 39. Members only.

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

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

A Garage Sale – Friday, November 18. We will appreciate any donations of clothing, jewelry, handbags, videotapes, CD’s, any knick-knacks, etc., in good condition for us to sell. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

Foxwoods Casino, CT. – Tuesday, November 29th.

Price is $33. Rebate is $10 for slots, $10 for food. They have a wonderful buffet. Pick up: 8:30 a.m. The bus is USA Coach. Bring your Foxwoods ID card with you.

You will be welcomed on the bus by Ann and Stephen.

Snacks will be served and Bingo will be played. On the way home, a movie will be shown.

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of November: Alberta Hundley, Olivine Durant, Florence Middleton, Dorothy Lichtman, Marilyn De Leonardis, Hillary Weber, Hilda Sidel and Ida Edwards.

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

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

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Members only.

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

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

Happy birthday and happy anniversary for everyone celebrating in the month of November.

REMINDER: Tuesday, November 1, membership meeting, room 38 at 1:30 p.m. Dues are still $12.

Refreshments will be served as always.

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

Please bring your casino card with a valid photo I.D. “Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, April 26, 2017. Cost per person is $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday.

You will enjoy this show as well as those who saw the movie.

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

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

—Lydia Ruas call. Leave a message and your phone number.

Stephen will be in room 39, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. You may call Stephen at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

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Co-op City Times / October 29, 2016

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The Book of Ecclesiastes sums up life in the following sentence (3:11): â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Creator has made everything beautiful in its own time.â&#x20AC;?

We are all subject to certain demands in life which, at times, seem beyond us.

But if we have a vision of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larger purposes, we will learn to say yes to life, and even beyond, learn to appreciate it at every age and stage.

At birth, there is the pain of delivery but also the pleasure of a new child. In infancy, there are diapers to change, illnesses, long hours. But there is also the joy of the first words and the bright happy moments.

School means schedules and worries and anxieties. But then comes the moment of achievement and the exhilaration of graduation.

Adolescence has its challenging moments and at times it can become frustrating and infuriating. But if we can help a young person through this very difficult period, we find our lives really endowed with meaning.

And then there is marriage with its possibilities and its problems. And middle age and old age and even the last peaceful relief to be found in death.

All contain both the good and the bad. If we learn to say yes to them properly, we will find our lives deepened as we see our place painted on the larger canvas of life.

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Church of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children Bishops Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the congregation invite you to worship and to learn Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word for a new you in your life. Make today the decision for Christ and let it be the first day of your new life. You may visit us and we hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stay, however, please visit and become a member at any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word. The sheep know their pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic), 718-790-9120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets every Monday & Wednesday.

Schedule: Monday study/prayer: 9:30-11:30 a.m. with Min. Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. with Rev. Melinda Medina-Reyes. Sunday Worship in Spanish at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship in English at 1:15 p.m. 12 Step Fellowship Program every Wednesday, 7 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser Loop. We must submit to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose.

A worker of Christ has to learn how to be Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s man or woman of great worth and excellence in the midst of a multitude of meager and worthless things. Never protest by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If only I were somewhere else! Or had a different job.â&#x20AC;? All of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people are ordinary people who have been made extraordinary by the purpose He has given them. Unless we have the right purpose in our minds and lovingly in our hearts, we will very quickly be diverted from being useful to God. We are not workers for God by choice. Many people deliberately choose to be workers, but they have no purpose of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almighty grace of High mighty Word in them. The apostle Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whole heart, mind and soul were consumed with the great purpose of what Jesus Christ came to do, and he never lost sight of that one thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose youâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;Ś (John 15:16) Keep these words as a wonderful reminder in your theology. It is not that you have gotten God, but He has gotten you. God is at work bending, breaking, molding, and doing exactly as He chooses. And why is He doing it? He is doing it for only one purposeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that He may be able to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my man, this is my woman.â&#x20AC;? We have to be in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand so that He can place others on the Rock, Jesus Christ, as He has placed us. Let Him have his way. You be blessed now!

Remember to read your local paper to know of all the activities that our Houses of Worship offer to the community. You have your home church and your pastor, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also nice to fellowship and make use of other helpful ministries.

Have a safe Harvest Day, and a Blessed Pastor Appreciation Month to all our laborers in the Lord. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bishop Nancy Rosario

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

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

SHABBAT ends today, October 29 at 6:37 p.m.

CANDLE LIGHTING for Friday, November 4th at 5:30 p.m. Please note that on Sunday, November 6th, you must move your watches and clocks one hour back to Eastern Time.

The synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. We need all Jewish men; if you can give two hours on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Saturday, October 29, Cantor Daniel Sayani will conduct the services, come listen to his beautiful voice.

Good Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. Sending get well wishes to Mr. Hal Satinoff wishing him a speedy recovery. He would like to hear from his friends. Wishing Rabbi Daniel Kronengold a happy birthday. Also, the Traditional Synagogue is wishing Rabbi Berl a very special birthday and many more.

Keep The Dates Open â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, November 20th, we will have a Kosher Italian Feast. The cost is only $18. The menu will include spinach lasagna, eggplant parmesan, ziti, Salmon croquettes, salad and garlic bread. There will also be mini bingo. For a reservation, send a check to Traditional Synagogue, Att. Marilyn at 120 Erdman Pl. lobby, Bronx, NY 10475.

On Monday, the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club trip to Tropicana Casino to the Holiday Jublilee show includes $15 slot play and a free ticket to the show. For a reservation, call Gary, 718-671-8424.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Schwartz

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club.

Free Holiday Show Ticket and $15 slot play.

For our final trip of the year, we are going to the Tropicana Casino Holiday Jubilee show on Monday, November 21st. This show compares to Radio City Christmas Spectacular. If you went to the Magic Illusionist show in August, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy this show.

The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive $15 slot play and a complimentary ticket worth $25. This is a $40 value. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the similar show last year and it was very enjoyable. The show is one hour long. Payment is due by November 18th. Please make a reservation now, we only have 20 seats left.

Everyone in the community can attend our trips. You need a Tropicana Casino card, or government picture ID, passport, non- or driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, and a 50/50 raffle. On the way home, we show a movie. We keep you entertained, and the ride goes fast.

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

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

Please make out check or money order to Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475.

Hope to see you on the trip. Wishing everyone good health and peaceful year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Schwartz

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

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

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Arrangements We honor pre-plan arrangements from other funeral homes.

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

The pastor and saints welcome everyone to attend services at the above-named church on the following days: Sundays – Sunday School will start at 10:30 for all age group. Morning Worship service starts at 11:45 Wednesdays – Prayer and fasting service will be held every morning starting at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Meaning, it is a continual process where one grows in God’s grace. They are established and strengthened in faith because faith makes things move. The result of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remains true. Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teachings that steer the believer to incorporate poor philosophy

and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognized that God is a reality. Thus now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit lead.

In Christ, we have a new birth. The Old Testament sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection.

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

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

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:2-3) —Rev. R. Sibblies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Save the Date!!! On March 12 to 20, 2018, the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Join us and worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb – all where Jesus walked!! For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774.

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

SCHOOL IS OPEN! PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY!!

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a safe alternative to Trick or Treating. The Public Safety Department would like to wish all residents a happy and safe Halloween.

Please be reminded that no personal property is to be left or stored in any of the public areas of the buildings, including hallways, stairways, compactor rooms, basements, laundry rooms, etc. This includes bicycles, carriages, strollers, scooters, furniture, toys, etc. Leaving or storing property anywhere other than within your apartment presents a fire hazard. Cooperator may be held responsible for the removal or disposal of any property left in this manner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035.

Sugar House Casino On Saturday, November 19, we are going to Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia, PA. Cost: $45 per person; casino rebate: $20. No refunds. Cash preferred. Payment can be made in room 20, Dreiser Center. Otherwise, you may pay by check. Please make check payable to the “Black Forum of Co-op City.” Seats will be assigned when the full amount is paid. For more information, please call 917-209-5334 or 718320-0033.

Monthly meetings We will be holding monthly meetings.

Come and express your opinions and concerns on issues pertinent to the community. Stay tuned for the dates.

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

Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m.

To register, please call (718) 320-8035.

Nominal fee for each class.

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

Especially need men who live in close proximity.

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

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

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

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

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail .com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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Public Safety Blotter October 17 – 140 Benchley Place A cooperator reported that her storage closet was broken into and numerous items removed without permission or authority. This matter is under investigation by the CCPD Investigations Unit.

October 17 – 113 Dreiser Loop A male reported that while walking, a Silver Ford SUV stopped and a group of males exited the vehicle. They approached him, assaulted and stabbed him. The victim suffered minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The CCPD and NYPD are both investigating this incident.

October 17 – 620 Baychester Two individuals were found loitering in a 24th floor stairway and were issued community complaints. The fine for this offense is approximately $100.

October 18 – 140 Benchley Place A cooperator filed a report that a large sum of money was stolen from her apartment. This matter is under investigation.

October 19 – 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway East CCPD units responded to a call of a fight at approximately 1:43 a.m. Upon arrival, officers broke up an apparent fight between a male and female. Both were arrested, but changed their minds about pressing charges against each other. Both were issued summonses for Disorderly Conduct and marijuana possession and then released.

October 19 – 99 Earhart Lane (AKA Garage) Officers responded to a report of a cooperator seeing a suspicious male enter the garage. After a search of the garage, the suspect was quickly located and arrested. The male was issued a summons for trespass and returned on a warrant out of Manhattan.

October 19 – 113 Dreiser Loop Four males working together entered this commercial establishment, removed

property and fled towards DeKruif Place.

October 19 – 140 Erdman Place A community complaint was issued to a cooperator after her grandson was observed throwing objects from a window. Fines for this are approximately $200.

October 21 – Townhouse Restaurant – Dreiser Loop An employee reported that an unknown person removed a bicycle from their property without permission or authority.

October 21 – 140 Casals Place A restaurant delivery person was assaulted by several males and suffered minor injuries. The matter is under investigation.

October 21 – 100 DeKruif Place A male was found in a 20th floor stairway at this location without authority or permission. He was arrested and issued a summons for trespass and unlawful possession of marijuana.

October 21 – 120 Aldrich St. Unknown person(s) left a trail of fake blood in an elevator; the tube containing the fake blood was found in front of the building.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

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The catalyst for the joint Israeli-British-French attack on Egypt was the nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egyptian leader General Gamal Abdel Nasser in July 1956. The situation had been brewing for some time. Two years earlier, the Egyptian military had begun pressuring the British to end its military presence (which had been granted in the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty) in the canal zone. Nasser’s armed forces also engaged in sporadic battles with Israeli soldiers along the border between the two nations, and the Egyptian leader did nothing to conceal his antipathy toward the Zionist nation. Supported by Soviet arms and money, and furious with the United States for reneging on a promise to provide funds for construction of the Aswan Dam on the Nile River, Nasser ordered the Suez Canal seized and nationalized. The British were angry with the move and sought the support of France (which believed that Nasser was supporting rebels in the French colony of Algeria), and Israel (which needed little provocation to strike at the enemy on its border), in an armed assault to retake the canal. The Israelis struck first, but were shocked to find that British and French forces did not immediately follow behind them. Instead of a lightening strike by overwhelming force, the attack bogged down. The United Nations quickly passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire.

The Soviet Union began to issue ominous threats about coming to Egypt’s aid. A dangerous situation developed quickly, one that the Eisenhower administration hoped to defuse before it turned into a Soviet-U.S. confrontation. Though the United States sternly warned the Soviet Union to stay out of the situation, Eisenhower also pressured the British, French, and Israeli governments to withdraw their troops. They eventually did so in late 1956 and early 1957.

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