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Public Safety begins enforcement of citywide electric bike prohibition
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Vol. 50 No. 46
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Gas turbine refurbished The Co-op City Power Plant’s gas turbine #1 was returned to the plant and put in operation this past Monday after having been removed in late September for its manufacturer-recommended five-year inspection, cleaning and repair. According to Power Plant Director Brian Reardon, the five-year-old turbine was removed on September 28th and transported to Minnesota for the needed work. Replacement parts were ordered ahead of time to ensure that the turbine could be refurbished quickly and returned to the plant in a timely manner before the winter season begins. Photo by Bill Stuttig
Public Safety finds missing 5-year-old child BY BILL STUTTIG
With the help of a shareholder who alerted the Public Safety dispatcher of a small child wandering around a building late this past Sunday night, two responding Public Safety officers were able to find the missing child and quickly have him transported to an area hospital for needed care and follow-up attention. Public Safety’s Emergency Service Unit officers A. Mendoza and M. Bonilla, who were nearing the end of the Sunday evening 4 p.m. to midnight
shift, responded quickly to the call from the shareholder who reported seeing a small male child wandering around aimlessly near Building 1B at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday evening. The responding officers found the child at that location and said the child appeared to have special needs, was unable to communicate verbally and was in an unkempt condition, including no shoes, and appearing generally uncleansed with messy, dirty hair and (Continued on page 2)
BY BILL STUTTIG
After hearing a number of reports from shareholders of the increasing and dangerous use of illegal electric bicycles by food delivery personnel operating throughout Co-op City, the Department of Public Safety has begun enforcing a citywide prohibition on the use of these unlicensed and illegal vehicles. In a recent memo to all patrol supervisors, Chief Frank Apollo ordered his department to begin issuing summonses to businesses that use electric bikes to deliver food throughout the community. Apollo said this week that his decision to begin enforcing the regulations prohibiting the use of electric bicycles within New York City as set forth by the city’s Department of Transportation was made after hearing a number of complaints and reports of near accidents from residents attending recent community meetings at which Chief Apollo was in attendance. Chief Apollo added that the decision to begin enforcement of the city electric
Friday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.
bike prohibition came only after both he and Co-op City’s Director of Commercial Leasing Kim Umstead personally visited with each business in the community that delivers food to homes and informed them of the laws prohibiting the use of electric bikes, and all other regulations concerning the use of bicycles by food delivery people. During these visits, each of the affected businesses were handed a printed copy of the regulations for the use of delivery bicycles by commercial establishments which includes, among other things, an absolute prohibition of the use of electric bicycles through New York City. The Chief said that in the weeks that followed his visits, he and the department’s officers and supervisors witnessed very little compliance with the stated regulations – placed on the books to protect the safety of pedestrians and the delivery employees of these businesses – and thus the decision was made to (Continued on page 2)
Drammeh Center exhibits “The Fabric of Complicity: The Color of Money.” BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA
Telecast schedule for Board business meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015
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When was the last time you looked at your dollar bill? Did you know “In G-d we Trust” was not always imprinted on US currency? Come to the Drammeh Center, nestled amid the porticos of 140 DeKruif
Place, ground level, in Co-op City, and see The Fabric of Complicity Exhibit, which opened November 7 (free of charge), featuring colorful and riveting iconography of the artist and author (Continued on page 3)
AGENDA: • Discussion on the continuation of the Ad-Hoc Committee’s Executive Search • Discussion on the status of Elevator Machinery • Construction Committee Report Tune in to Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 (Cablevision subscribers)
Artist John Jones’ painting series entitled Confederate Currency: The Color of Money, is a month-long exhibit at the Drammeh Center, examining how cotton was used to drive northern economies and how perceptions of slavery were reinforced by images engraved on American currency. Join the artist tomorrow, Sunday, at the Drammeh Center at 140 DeKruif Place, ground level, for a book signing at 3 p.m. Photo by Lauretta Jaysura
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Electric bikes
begin issuing summonses. He personally issued two summonses to local businesses after he witnessed the use of electric bike being used to make food delivery and again after – according to Chief Apollo – he witnessed a number of electric bikes being used by the employees of one popular take-out business in the community. In his memo directing the Public
Missing child
teeth in a condition that indicated that the child had not received proper dental care for some time. According to the report on the incident, the officers arranged for the unknown small child to be transported immediately by ambulance to the Jacobi Medical Center Pediatrics Unit for necessary care. The 45th Precinct was notified and also responded to the hospital for a follow-up investigation into how and why the child was out of his home and alone – especially at such a late hour – and in a seemingly poor state of care. Because the child was not verbal, investigators had to dig to find out where the child lived and who was responsible for his care. Public Safety investigators began researching similar incidents in the recent past and came upon a recent one emanating from a certain apartment. Officers were dispatched to the home and the parents located. They were brought to the hospital where their child was being cared for. Representatives of New York City’s
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Safety supervisors and officers to begin enforcing regulations prohibiting the use of electric bicycles, the Chief stated: “This situation is not to be taken lightly; the store owners have been put on notice in the past and had ample time to comply. During my store visits in the past, I stressed to each of them the dangers that exist with the electric bikes and showed them in the handout where DOT states
they are not legal for usage in NYC.” Aside from the prohibition of the use of all electric bikes, commercial establishments that use bicycles to conduct business are also required to follow certain safety guidelines, including the proper placement of reflectors on all bicycles, requirements that the rider of these bicycles use proper safety equipment, including helmets and vests with reflectors, and
the prominent placement of signs on the bicycles and the riders’ vest identifying the business that owns and is using the bicycle. All of the regulations pertaining to the commercial use of bicycles – including NYC DOT’s specific prohibition of the use of all electric bicycles with New York City – are available by logging onto: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/commercial-cyclists.shtml.
ESU Officers Mendoza and Bonilla. I am so very proud of their alertness, professionalism and sensitivity to this event. The age of the child and the fact that he appeared to be special needs painted a potential recipe for disaster had these officers not taken swift action. The child
is safe and getting the care needed today because of the quick actions of our officers. Also, a special thank you to the shareholder who saw the child out alone and quickly notified us. Those actions also very likely saved the child from further harm.”
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Administration of Children’s Services were also quickly notified of the child’s condition and dispatched representatives to the hospital to determine the need for follow-up action to assure proper shortterm and long-term care for the child. Upon hearing word of the incident, Co-op City’s interim General Manager Noel Ellison said: “There are so many ways in which this situation could have ended sadly, if not tragically, had it not been for the vigilance of the shareholder who reported seeing the child, and the professional response of the individual officers involved. Appreciation should also be bestowed upon the many team members who train, assist and lead them in the proper performance of their duties. Many of our Public Safety Department’s greatest successes come when our officers are motivated by their sense of humanity and compassion and the understanding that we are all part of the community we serve and are responsible for each other.” Chief Frank Apollo, Commander of the Public Safety Department, added: “This was a phenomenal job done by
Heartfelt gratitude! To the entire Co-op City community: Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there; Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day; Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part. “We love you and there’s nothing you can do about it.” Celestine Whithey’s family —Delores Debnam and Gail Hall (daughters)
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Celebration of Life for the late Irene Robinson today
Neighbors, friends and colleagues of the late Irene Robinson, an original shareholder of Co-op City and President of the Debs Place Townhouse Association, are invited to attend and participate in a celebration of life and love in her honor, today, Saturday, November 14, 2 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY.
Pre-Thanksgiving Community Meal this Thursday
Faith @ Work Christian Church, pastored by Rev. Deborah Jenkins, will be sponsoring its annual PreThanksgiving Meal this Thursday, November 19, FREE of charge for the community. The church will be giving out 30-50 turkeys and fixings on a first come, first served basis. The event will take place in the Dreiser Center, Room 9, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. For more information, please contact the church at (347) 346-5790 or email: fatwcc@aol.com.
Farmers Market ends soon
The Harvest Home Farmers Market will end on November 25 so come out and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, and baked goods on Wednesdays starting at 8 a.m. in the park at Aldrich Street Park adjacent to the Co-op City fire house. The farmers brings fresh produce for sale, most of it harvested the previous day, to Co-op City each week. Please come out and support them.
Winter indoor tennis program cancelled
The NY Junior Tennis League’s tennis program for children at the Co-op City Tennis Club that was scheduled for 6-8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at Mt. Vernon Tennis Club has been cancelled. There are programs at NY Tennis Club, 3081 Harding Ave., or Crotona Park Indoor. We apologize for any inconvenience caused as a result of the cancellation.
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JASA celebrates volunteers at annual luncheon in Dreiser More than 400 seniors attended JASA’s annual Volunteer Recognition Day on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Dreiser Auditorium. Dancing and good food celebrated the contributions of the many volunteers who serve every day throughout New York City to help JASA provide activities and services to thousands of seniors in New York City. “Riverbay is pleased to host JASA’s city-wide Volunteer Recognition Day at the Dreiser Auditorium for the third consecutive year,” said Noel Ellison, Riverbay’s interim General Manager. “The programs that JASA sponsors for our valued senior population here in Co-op City provide a wide range of activities and healthy meals and help make our community a wonderful place for seniors.” Special recognition was cited for the more than two dozen senior volunteers over the age of 90 who give their time to help the “younger folks” served by JASA. “JASA’s Annual Volunteer Recog-
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JASA celebrates its volunteers who are 90 years old and still going strong.
nition Day is an opportunity to thank and honor our nearly 500 senior volunteers, including more than 30 over the age of 90, who give back to their communities each and every day,” said Elaine Rockoff, Director of Community Based Programs at JASA. “Through JASA Senior Centers, Naturally
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Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs), Caregiver program, and Tenants Associations, these volunteers come together to make a significant impact on their local communities, which in turn, benefits New Yorkers of all ages. We are thrilled to celebrate them today.”
John Jones’ “Confederate Currency: she said. attendance on opening night last Friday, The Color Of Money” series depicting Ms. June O’Connor, Director, Garvey November 6. Refreshments were propaintings of pre-civil war currency and vided and song stylist and Co-op City School, applauded the project and said the use of images of slavery on certain resident Ms. Gladys Mitchell favored that her school is collaborating with the states’ money. There is much to be the audience with the old school Drammeh Center to schedule small gleaned from a topic not often spoken favorite, aptly titled, “A Change is groups of children to visit the exhibit. of or accurately included in American Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke. (Mitchell The trips will include a lesson plan as history books, namely: the part of the school’s History impact of slavery. curriculum. …“Confederate Currency: O’Connor said: “We The Color of Money tells a are looking forward to the story which, though set in 19th historical links to our own story; teachers and parents Century America, speaks profoundly to the national dialogue have to take on the probtoday. The exhibition creates a lem and change a system – poignant, provocative and illuyou do have options. This minating focal point for engagis an incredible work here.” ing such issues as slavery, repaThe opening of The rations, racial profiling, racial Fabric of Complicity in healing…” Author. Co-op City was warmly Iman Drammeh said that she welcomed as evidenced by was very excited about bringguest interactions as they ing this month-long exhibit to viewed Jones’ prints: “This the community. “This is the is awesome;” “This was second exhibit for us and we something, a hidden treasare excited,” she said. The Fabric of Complicity exhibit includes film screenings, a lecture ure and a part of memoraIn addition, the tour can be series and hands-on activities for youth. bilia that should be disviewed on smart phones/ tablets/ played in a museum,” mobile/telephone device for the visually some of the guests said. is a cast member in the Vy Higginsen or hearing-impaired or homebound, For more information on this show Alive! 55 and Kickin’.) which ensures that they are not denied Drammeh Center project and/or the Riverbay Board Secretary Reva Jones access to this historical opportunity to code phone numbers for those who offered that it was a great exhibit and witness and be included. would like to view it on their smart idea to bring to our community; it tells a A mixed crowd of educators, resiphones and other mobile devices, lot about the American currency that dents, community leaders, other artists, please contact the center at 718-737many of us may have had no idea about. “Thanks to Iman for putting it together,” as well as a few of the curious, were in 1976.
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Riverbay Indoor Fair to be held in Dreiser Auditorium next Saturday
The annual Riverbay Indoor Fair to be held in the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, November 21, from noon until 6 p.m. will kick off the holiday shopping season with over 80 vendors bringing a wide selection of products and goods for sale. “I am happy to report that BJ’s will also be at the fair so if you would like to sign up for a membership either for yourself or as a holiday gift to someone else, stop in and see what’s being offered,” said Michelle Sajous, Director of the Riverbay Community Relations Department and organizer of the indoor fair. As of press time, Sajous was also working on having one of the local pharmacies provide flu shots at the fair. Please look out for flyers in your building once the information has been confirmed. Vendors will offer a variety of items for sale, including, but not limited to, CD’s and DVD, clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories, jewelry, artwork, crafts, food and desserts.
New procedures for disposal of electronics
Shareholders disposing of most large electronics must bring them down to the basement area designated for bulk garbage as a new state law which became effective earlier this year makes it illegal for these items to be discarded with regular trash. The New York City Department of Sanitation has informed all New York City residents, including building owners and managers, that as a result of the e-waste ban, Sanitation workers will no longer collect electronics left at curbside. Here in Co-op City, even though garbage is picked up from the residential buildings and the dumpster pads throughout the community by Riverbay workers and taken to the Peartree garbage facility and then, from there, Sanitation picks up and carts away the community’s garbage, the new law makes it illegal for most electronics to be discarded along with regular trash, so it will have to be separated out. The Environmental Protection Agency has pointed out that electronics are the fastest growing category of solid waste in the United States and they contain both valuable and harmful material in which case it is very important that they are recycled responsibly. “This new law will help keep electronics, and their potentially harmful components, out of our waste stream,” said Kathryn Garcia, NYC’s Sanitation Commissioner. “By recycling electronics, New Yorkers can help decrease disposal costs and protect the environment.” Riverbay’s interim General Manager Noel Ellison said, “Since Riverbay is always ready to do our part to protect the environment for future generations, anything we can do regarding recycling and, in this case, electronic disposal, we hope will help keep the cost of technology down for the world in the future.” As it stands, Co-op City residents have been placing their unwanted electronics either in the designated areas in
the basements of their buildings or at the dumpster pads for Riverbay workers to pick them up. However, since January 1 of this year, large electronics being disposed of must be brought to the basement of the residential buildings and placed in the designated bulk garbage areas, not to the dumpster pads. Residents in the townhouses, however, will continue to place their ewaste (electronic waste) at their respective dumpster pads for pick up by Riverbay. Once the electronics have been picked up by Riverbay, they will be taken to the Peartree garbage facility where they will be sorted and placed in bins for the city’s Sanitation Department to pick up. According to the city’s Department of Sanitation website, electronics covered under the e-waste ban are: • Computers, including items such as tablets and e-readers. • Televisions, as well as cathode ray tubes. • Small Scale Servers. • Computer peripheral, which include monitors, electronic keyboards, electronic mice or similar pointing devices, facsimile machines; document scanners and printers. • TV peripherals, such as VCR’s, Digital Video Recorders, DVD players, Digital Converter boxes, Cable or Satellite Receivers and electronic or video game consoles • Portable devices, including Portable Digital Music Players, tablets and ereaders (considered computers). Appliances, for example, microwaves and toasters; light bulbs, cell phones, loose/rechargeable batteries, gps devices, and loose cables are not specifically covered under any local or state regulations, according to the Department of sanitation website and residents may continue to dispose of these items with regular trash.
Co-op City Youth Committee Spotlight Tiffany Gore is the youngest of three children and the only daughter of Tonie and Elizabeth Gore. She has lived in Co-op City all her life. Tiffany attended PS 160 until the 4th grade. She is currently a sophomore at Bronx Preparatory Charter School. Tiffany is highly motivated and loves Science, especially Chemistry. She finds it intriguing to figure our formulas and solutions to things. According to her father, an Engineer, as a young child, Tiffany was more excited about technology and figuring out how things are made than playing with dolls. She loves the arts, listens to and excels in music. She reads music and plays several instruments, including drums and the xylophone. Her passion is supported by her parents who have enrolled her in a Saturday program at Mind Builders Creative Arts Center in the North-East Bronx. Under the leadership of the Founder/Executive Director, Maadaha Kinsey-Lamb, she receives private lessons on a weekly basis and is excelling. Tiffany loves reading romance and horror books in her spare time. Tiffany attends Our Lady of Victory
Tiffany Gore
St. Augustine Church in the Bronx. Her aspiration is to become a musician and a photographer. She loves taking pictures of "nature," especially when traveling on family vacations with her parents. Tiffany has high expectations for the future and plans to continue to college after high school. She has empowering parents and a high quality community based after-school program available to her. Tiffany, a teenager, is certainly an asset in our Co-op City community.
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It’s Happening in Co-op City JASA Volunteers Celebrated
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Letter to the Editor
Excessive police force against minorities is no myth
To the Editor: Respect for the memory of Eleanor Bumpers and Michael Brown – and of the many other African American victims of excessive police force we hear about almost daily – requires response to the blame-the-victims comments in recent letters to the Co-op City Times by David Hammer. As Hammer observes, correctly, people are “entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.” He then asserts – without citing facts – that liberal media “promotes the myth of widespread shootings of blacks by police.” He disputes my claim that the officer disarmed Bumpers and then reloaded his shotgun. This statement is incorrect, he says, because “the 2 shots were fired almost simultaneously” (Co-op City
Times, 10/24/15). Despite Hammer’s assertion, the 12gauge shotgun—the weapon that killed Bumpers—must, unlike an automatic pistol, be pumped after every shot. The shots are not fired simultaneously. That’s why the “grand jury indicted Officer Sullivan on charges of second– degree manslaughter for firing the second shot when Bumpers was already disabled.” (Wikipedia) At the time, Mario Merola, the Bronx District Attorney, said, “The grand jury had given great weight to testimony by two physicians that the first blast tore off Mrs. Bumpers' right hand and shattered a 10-inch knife she was holding” (NY Times, 4/13/85). Why was a platoon of 6 officers, one carrying a 12-gauge shotgun, sent to evict an elderly, physically and mentally
Basement closures scheduled for Buildings 9, 10 & 11
The basement will be closed to allow Janitorial to paint the area. During the closure, there will be no elevator service to the basement. The schedule is as follows: BUILDING 9 Date: Friday, November 13 Reopened: Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. BUILDING 10 Date: Monday, November 16 Reopened: Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 a.m.
BUILDING 11 Date: Wednesday, November 18 Reopened: Thursday, November 19, at 7:30 a.m. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO (Dreiser Loop)
Bike Riding in Co-op City
Shareholders are reminded that bike riding is prohibited except on designated paths within the community. Please be cautious and look out for pedestrians, especially our elderly cooperators. In addition, bikers should ride at a reasonable speed so as not to hurt anyone in the event there is a collision. Failure to adhere to the designated bike paths within the community and/or riding at an excessive speed, can result in a community complaint. Parents, please advise your children of these rules. Thank you for your cooperation.
sick woman? And why couldn’t six armed men, with shields and a metal bar, handle an elderly and infirmed woman without killing her? Would the police action have been the same if a platoon of armed Black officers had come to evict a White woman? In the Michael Brown shooting, Officer Wilson made no attempt to question or arrest Brown for any alleged criminal infraction prior to shooting him. Hammer claims Brown threatened the officer. However, when fatally shot, Brown was unarmed and 153 feet away from the officer’s SUV. (Wikipedia) Police use of excessive force directed at minorities is no myth. It is an appalling reality. —Bernard Cylich
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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 26 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.
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Public Safety Report CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti
BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO
The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it, in fact, causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti, and even gang-like graffiti, has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags” or graffiti signatures, so that when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/city wide_vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (five hundred dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and (Continued on page 30)
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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract 3022, Replace Fire Alarm Systems Bartow Shopping Center Bids Due: November 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required
Contract 3036, Installation of DEP Water Meters in Buildings 6, 14, 24 & 25 Bids Due: December 1, 2015 at 2 p.m.
Pre-Bid Meeting: November 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is not required
Bid P864, Hollow Metal Doors, Kalamein Doors, Bucks & Frames Bids Due: Friday, November 20, 2015 at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in bidding on this project must email bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a bid package.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Open to all applicants from November 5, 2015 to November 16, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-60
Senior Internal Auditor Internal Audit Department The Human Resources Department must receive request for transfer/promotion by Nov. 13th. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer form and résumé in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Selected candidate will be responsible for conducting financial, compliance and operational audits to appraise the manner in which a department or function performs its responsibilities, leading and mentoring less experienced team members and ensuring the consistency and standardization of the audit plan and test techniques. Update test plan for changes in operational policies and procedures. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Conduct financial, operational and special audits successfully from preplanning to reporting and follow up. • Identify and communicate issues raised and make sound recommendations for improvement. • Supervise and direct the daily activities of the auditors assigned to an audit and provide guidance and overall review of their work. Lead through example, coach, mentor, train and develop team members. Provide input to supervisor on performance reviews and help to identify training needs. • Ensure audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk. Ensure audits are performed timely by reporting the team’s progress to the Director of Internal Audit. This includes managing progress of special audits. • Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives. Propose audit plan changes accordingly and communicate to Director of Internal Audit for review and approval before implementation. • Obtain and review evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented. Standardize the audit plan, documentations, reported findings, and final reports to ensure consistent reporting and minimize the risk of reporting errors. • Ensure adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards. • Guide employees to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and ethical practices. • Communicate assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate and efficient results. Ensure audits are accurately completed by conducting a detailed review the team’s internal audit documentation, sample sizes, results, findings, and report. • Complete a thorough review of all findings to validate and complete reconciliations between the work papers to the final report to ensure all findings are accurately reported. • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or the equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. • Candidate should have immediate to advance computer skills in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, in addition to a working knowledge of accounting software and databases. • Knowledge of Yardi is a plus. • 5 years auditing or accounting experience. • CPA, CIA, or CISA is a plus. • Experience as a supervisor or team leader • Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills. • Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task. • Working knowledge of ACL or Teammate is a plus. • Sound independent judgement. • Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). • Working knowledge of audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling, documentation, reporting) and risk-assessment practices. • Must be able to read and write in English. • Bi-Lingual is a plus. Position Details: Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FLSA: Exempt How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Open to all applicants from November 5, 2015, to November 16, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-61
Internal Auditor Internal Audit Department The Human Resources Department must receive request for transfer/promotion by Nov. 13th. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer form and résumé in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Selected candidate will be responsible for completing assigned audit engagements from preplanning to report writing and follow up. Advising on systems of recording costs regarding financial and budgetary data; streamlining department procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulations and laws. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Conduct assigned financial and operational audit engagements and special investigations successfully from beginning to end. • Obtain and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, and flow charts to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or noncompliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. • Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests findings. • Communicate audit findings by preparing a final (Continued on page 30)
Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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We're Getting Stuck With The Wrong Elevator Parts
I'm glad to see that the four elevators that were mentioned in my previous arti- Director’s cle are back in service. But, that temporary fix doesn't mean that the problems with our elevators are over. A Very Bad Deal The elevators in buildings 10B, 22A, 28B, and 29A are back in service. And, as reported last week, these elevators passed the new inspections from the Department of Buildings. However, the Department of Buildings previously shut these elevators down because of excessive vibration. And, with one elevator shut down, our cooperators started to have big problems. Some of the problems included extensive wait times just to go onto an elevator. Then, after a period of time, frustration became another big problem. And, that's when the phones started ringing. "We have elderly and disabled people in our building, and they're having trouble getting downstairs. What are we going to do if the other elevator goes out? When are they going to fix these elevators?" The city inspectors met with our managers and an agreement was made to reduce the speed of these elevators from 350 feet per minute to 275 feet per minute. Consequently, this speed reduction resulted in a reduction in the vibration within these elevators. So, the city issued a 120-day permit to operate these faulty elevators. However, the fault lies with the elevator machines that never measured up to the specifications that were issued in our bid request. And, looking back, the original specifications called for elevator machines that could travel up and down within our buildings all day long. But, we received smaller elevator machines that did not match our specifications. Therefore, these elevator machines simply malfunctioned. Then, unfortunately, Riverbay accepted a 25-year warranty on those smaller elevator machines after they found out that they did not match the specifications in our bid. And, now that these elevator machines are malfunctioning, the elevator company is simply swapping these machines out for the exact machines.
Furthermore, they're only issuing a 1-year warranty on these new machines. So, not surprisingly, these new machines are failing the Department of Buildings inspections again. And, with only a 1-year warranty, we're stuck with small elevator machines that are going to give us a lot of problems. And, that's why I say that we need to go back to court and demand that we get the more powerful elevator machines that we spent a lot of money on. Lastly, all of this nonsense should have never occurred in this community. Nevertheless, I hope that everyone will look at this horrible case and learn a few lessons about how business should not be conducted. Crossing the Line Recently, a person went to the power plant, climbed up a ladder, and scrawled graffiti onto a cone-shaped object that is above the water-cooling tower. This one act of vandalism could have been deadly to this person. And, now, there are reports that some people are creating their own little home on the top floors of some of our buildings. This is unfortunate because no one here probably knows the identity of these people. And, that point raises a few questions: Will they hurt someone? Can someone get mugged? Will they break into someone's apartment? This is bad, and it's causing concern with our cooperators. So, cooperators are advised to call our Public Safety Department at 718-671-3050 if they see something in their building that might not be right. Also, persons that are reading this article and might not have a home should call 3-1-1 to get information about the city's homeless services. Thank you. Bay Plaza 24-Hour Fitness Gym Closing The 24-Hour Fitness gym in Bay Plaza will officially close on Friday, December 4. A notice on the front door states, "that this club location will be permanently closing." As an alternative, other locations were mentioned on this notice. However, some members have expressed their disappointment that this
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location was closing. "What are we going to do? Lots of people don't have cars here. But, we need to go to a gym," is a common complaint. There are other gyms in the surrounding area. But, the many issues with our bus service is causing concern to get to these gyms. Nevertheless, a new gym is currently under construction at the indoor Bay Plaza mall. And, the word on the street is that this gym will probably open up around the middle of the next year. Real Estate News A new 1-story retail development, with 25 parking spaces, will be replacing the former Mobil gas station on Baychester Avenue. Currently, the project is being reviewed by the Department of Buildings. Also, as mentioned before, plans are being made for two 25-story buildings near the Third Avenue bridge. The buildings, which will be located at 2401 Third Avenue and 101 Lincoln Avenue, will include two levels of retail space and 1,600 apartments. Back in the day, lots of pianos were built in this area. So, now, there are plans to rename this entire Bronx area as the 'Piano District.' Close Building #2 needs a new elevator machine that has to be shipped from Canada. But, in the future, Riverbay is looking into getting gearless elevator machines that will cost about $200,000 per machine. This is a big issue because we simply do not have this type of money. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.
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MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City Thursday The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, November 19, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.
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Co-op City resident Miguel Pinales became a citizen of the United States in June, 2015 and voted for the first time in last Tuesday’s general election, November 3rd, in the Dreiser Center. In the Bronx, voters headed to the polls to choose a new District Attorney to replace long-time former Bronx DA Robert Johnson, who held the post since 1989. Former Appellate Division Justice Darcel Clarke was victorious in her run for the office, while Johnson won election to Bronx Supreme Court. There were also several other candidates seeking election to Bronx Supreme and Civil Courts. Justice Clark is no stranger to Co-op City. She has addressed shareholders at meetings and also sworn in several new classes of CCPD recruits. Mr. Pinales moved in to Co-op City in 2006. His fiancée, Jacqueline Quinones, said that he was so excited about voting, he spoke about the opportunity for days leading up to Nov. 3rd.
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A Thank You note to the Veterans of Co-op City
Any veterans who feel they are in need of help for any reason, for instance, if you feel that you may be suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) or something else, please, don't be ashamed or too proud to reach out for help. One of the things that makes me ashamed of our society is that some of us have the tendency to make someone feel ashamed, because they may be in need of help and by doing this, you may deter the person from asking for the help they may need. We, as fellow human beings, must start treating others more humanely, because we all are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers.
Building 13 wishes to thank all veterans for your service. “The important purpose of Veterans’ Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good” –from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs. It was a pleasure to have our Area Manager, Lois English, CSO I (Cooperator Service Office) at our association meeting. Many shareholders are not aware that the CSO office is where most of your questions can be answered and many of your problems can be rectified. As displayed by Ms. English, the CSO has a wealth of information. Not only were many inquiries answered, but after the meeting, we inspected a couple of areas of concern. Again to Lois English,
So, please, don't be ashamed to ask for help, if you need it. I can't even begin to comprehend all of the horrible things all of you have had to endure. Only another veteran would have that insight. There are not enough thanks we can
say to repay you all for what you have sacrificed for our freedom, which so many of us take for granted. It takes a special person to become a soldier and go off to war and fight for his or her country...and I must say proudly, "We have the best." If there is anything that I may be able to help you with, please, don't hesitate to ask for my assistance. To quote Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., "If a man has not discovered something that he would die for, he isn't fit to live." Thank you for your service and here is some information that might be of help to you. Please, take advantage of everything
that is available to you. Office of the Mayor, General Benefit and Information Line – Phone: 800927-1000. Office of the Mayor, Health Care Information For Veterans – Phone: 877-222-8387. Trauma Counseling For Veterans – Phone: 212-442-4171. Medical Center For Veterans – James J. Peters VA Med. Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468 – Phone: 718-584-9000 or 800-877-6979. Again, thank you for your service. Please, feel free to contact me at 378-964-6135 or e-mail me at j.williams@riverbayboard.com.
we say kudos to a job well done in such a professional manner. Our next meeting is scheduled for December 3 at 7-8:30 p.m. If you have an area of interest and would like us to invite someone to address your concern, please let us know. The association will consider any guest you would like us to invite. Stay informed; attend your association meeting. On a different note, taking care of our building is a large undertaking and we like to show our gratitude. Donations will be collected from December 3rd, 4th and 5th to show our appreciation. Check the bulletin board for updated information. December will be a busy one for our building. Join us Friday, December 4, from 7-8:30 p.m. for an art exhibit and
open mic session featuring artists and poets. This is the final session of the Fantastical Side of Being series. All ages are welcome. Women Keeping It Real…is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) association room. We are scheduling a guest speaker, hopefully at this meeting or the next. We want women to know the many options available to them emotionally, intellectually and financially. Women Keeping It Real is fun-filled and loaded with exhilarating conversation. New participants are welcome. We are open to the community and beyond. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. Our Holiday party is scheduled for
December 19. Additional details will be discussed at our next building meeting. As of this writing, we’ve had our first YOGA class. It is being held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in the association room. Space is limited, so please make sure to attend your class. There is a waiting list. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@ yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson
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American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served
Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound, and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all our members who will be celebrating this month. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the community center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165; our email address is post1871 @optimum.net. Our Post Adjutant Toba LaCrown has returned from the American Legion College to pass on all the information that he learned to all of our Post members so that we can be updated on the current information and laws that American Legion would like to see passed for our veterans in the coming years. Remember, you as a
Post member, can attend the American Legion College, too. It’s official now, that any Army female can apply to become a Special Forces student, so I will be looking forward to many females applying for this position in the near future. The following Post members attended the Military Ball at the Villa Barone Manor on November 6: Bronx County Commander Mrs. & R. Feliciano, Post 1871 Commander J. Rice, Post Adjutant A. Oloruntoba, Mr. & Mrs. Standford, Mrs. & Mr. K. Nelson, D. Fuller, L. James, A. Codrington and R. Lawson, Jr. Thanks for supporting our Post with your time. At the Military Ball, the United States Marine Corps. was honored for being in service for 240 years by serving cake to the oldest Marine and the youngest Marine at the Villa Barone Manor. The drinks were flowing and the DJ was on the money. Everyone had a great time. Maybe next year more Post members will attend this affair.
Sad to announce the passing of another Tuskegee Airman, George Franklin Henry; he was 95. He was a retired N.Y. City Fireman and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, who was in charge of 20 technicians who repaired and maintained aircrafts flown by the Tuskegee Airman. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Volunteers will be needed for December 5, to give out Christmas presents to our veterans who are in the Bronx VA Hospital. Reporting time will be 9:30 a.m., assembly in Room 10-77. Please wear your Post shirt and cap so that you will recognized. Q: What do scientists have for snacks? A: Microchips. Q: Why did the computer get cold? A: Because it forgot to close the windows. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.
Shareholders are reminded that it is a violation of your lease to place food out for animals to eat. A Community Complaint may be issued for littering to anyone who puts food out for any reason. Well intentioned cooperators may think they are putting food out for stray cats or birds, but the food ends up attracting rats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes or other animals which can be a threat to residents. Feeding wildlife, such as geese, also tends to change the migration pattern of these animals as they end up not
flying south for the winter. This was the case last winter in the New York area where many geese were found starved to death when they did not fly south for the winter and their normal food source was covered by deep snow. Food placed out for animals is often lacking in the nutrition needed by the animals and serves to upset their ecological balance. Please resist the urge to place food out for animals in Co-op City or elsewhere. Thank you for your cooperation.
No dogs, except service animals, are allowed on Co-op City premises. Service dogs are welcomed and must follow Riverbay Rules and Regulations which include being properly tagged and leashed. If you witness a dog violating the Rules and Regulations, please call Public Safety at (718) 6713050, and a Public Safety Officer will be dispatched to investigate.
Reminder – Feeding animals
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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations
The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, December 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. We will be hosting our 19th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 27, at 3 p.m. in Room 31, 2049 Bartow Avenue community center, Bronx, NY. All are invited. There will be entertainment, Kwanzaa ceremony, African dancing, and the Karamu Feast, vendors, games, refreshments will be served. This event is free. Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26—January 1) African Celebration of family, community and culture as personified in African “First Fruits” or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit, value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recom-
mitment and Celebration and evolves around seven principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called Nguzo Saba. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). The Coalition members attending the Kwanzaa celebration are requested to bring an offering of a large, main dish of food (no pork, please) or dessert, etc. to share with others. Please contact the President or Ms. Francine R. Jones (718-671-5957) to advise her what your food offering will be. Also, traditional African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family cultural festivity a success.
Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 6714506. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church
From Broun Place Townhouse Association: First, with deep respect, we send condolences to the friends and family of Ben Randazzo. His sudden death leaves a huge gap. To our Assemblyman, Michael Benedetto, not only is his Chief-of-Staff departed, but perhaps his best friend. We are so sorry to have to acknowledge this loss. Today, we will be attending the memorial service for public school activist Ms. Irene Robinson. I look forward to participating in this celebration of life and the contributions Ms. Robinson made here. Veterans’ Day seemed to come early and I was remiss in not mentioning it last week. Honoring our veterans is something we should recognize every day. Whether you were drafted or signed up, you know that you are signing up for the possibility of giving your life. We salute and respect our veterans. Your Broun Place Townhouse Association was well represented at the 45th Precinct Council Meeting last week. It was good to see Debs Place and Alder
and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 6714506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/ organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remem-ber, the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working to-gether is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock
Place Presidents, too. The second in command from the 45th Precinct attended in lieu of the absence of the precinct chief. He talked about the cooperation between the 45th and our Public Safety and related issues. Questions on traffic control for the holidays and other topical issues were discussed. The flyer with the dues tear-off has been distributed. It announces our upcoming meeting. We are happy to add, our guest is Captain James Keappock of our Public Safety Department. We truly look forward to hearing from our Captain, the assistant to Director Frank Apollo. Once again, we had to ask for special assistance to clean up bread dumped on our dumpster pad. Please, if you see something, let us know, and report it to Public Safety. This vandal will be caught. Broun Place Association needs your support and membership. Dues are in order for this new fiscal year. The dues are $12 per apartment. Dues are used to support all Broun Place activities and
goals determined by the members. It will be going out and on it you can enter issues and suggest guests. Please deposit in the mail slot of any board member. Our treasurer will provide a receipt. By now, we hope your patios and terraces are prepared for fall winds and winter weather. Cover your tables, chairs and grills. Almost every corner of our neighborhood has a garbage can, use it for broken umbrellas, branches, and loose papers. Please just pick up and follow garbage recycling rules. There are
huge, conveniently placed dumpster bins and garbage cans throughout Co-op City. Put discarded appliances in a closed bag; place in the back of the dumpster pad or in the green bin. Are you feeding stray cats and leaving the cans? If you witness community abuse, call Public Safety, 718-671-3050 or CSO and let your Broun Place President know. Have fun as you prepare for Thanksgiving 2015 and be safe. —Eva Lazaar
Broun Place Townhouse Association
Building 25 Association
Hi, neighbors of Building 25.As stated in previous articles, I would like our weekly news articles to reflect safety, peace of mind for all of us, community involvement and sharing information. Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Mr. Edgar Perez, Director of
Restoration for Riverbay Corporation will be our guest speaker at our next meeting on 11/17. Please come out and meet/greet him and bring your questions and/or concerns. For those families who have not paid their annual dues, please do so. We look forward to seeing you all at our meetings. I will close with the following quote: “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.” —Ernest Benn —Wanda Bailey
Winter is coming. The time has changed – it’s darker earlier, so please be careful. Some lights are not on the new timer and it’s darker in some areas. We wish all our sick and hospitalized a speedy recovery. Association Dues: We will be in the lobby on the “A” side on November 18
& 19 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on the “B” side on Nov. 19 & 20 at 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. We have forms if you want to update your emergency information for CSO office, plus a list of CSO personnel. Please stop by. A happy and healthy holiday to all. —Betty Leak
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Building 33 Association
Upcoming meetings: Building meeting on Tuesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. in the association room. Bingo: We will be having Bingo night on Thursday, November 19th at 7 p.m. Building Association Dues: We have started collecting building dues. We will be in the lobby on Thursday and Friday evenings, so please make sure you stop
and see us. EVERY UNIT that pays their building dues will be entered into raffle for a gift card. Building association dues are $8/yr. for each apartment. Just a reminder: The bulk of the money fundraised and collected by this association goes to men and women who help maintain this building – the porters, lobby attendant, and others who help with
day-to-day building activities. The rest of money goes to chipping in with Section 5 Fun Day, replacement of lobby decorations, and it goes to helping with building parties that we host. In the past, this building used to award a scholarship, but we need more residents to participate and pay association dues in order to get those extra things off the ground.
Turkey Raffle The Turkey raffle, (a $25 supermarket gift card) was held on November 3. All association members were entered in the raffle. The winner from 32A was Marilyn DeLeonardis; Lyone Hall was the winner from 32B. Bake Sale Today Our fundraiser Bake Sale commences
today at 12 p.m. We need cakes, cookies, muffins, pies and almost anything that classifies as a baked good. You don't have to do the baking, as Entenmann's, Sara Lee, the Cookie Factory, etc., will bake for you. If this option is not feasible, cash donations are always welcome. There will also be fresh-brewed coffee and tea for sale. Please support Building 32.
Thanks Thanks to those who donated candy and/or money to our Halloween celebration. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. An Aside Notices were given to cooperators in Building 32B, A and B apartments because someone has been throwing cooked food
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Building 31 Association
We have pictures to share with you from our Halloween celebration. There were 2 families that gave candy to anyone passing through the lobby making it an extra special added attraction. Once again, thanks to the hostesses of our Halloween party, Nakia Garcia and Ivonna Freeman. Without you volunteering, there would not have been a party. It is such a joy to know that we have neighbors who care and want to make us smile and laugh. Wish we could let that happen every day. Thanks to all of you who made us feel special.
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out of their windows. I personally cannot imagine adults doing something like this. It appears that it is something a child would do, either as a joke or because they don't like their dinner. These actions can be costly to the family as community fines can be levied, as well as a record being kept of these anti-social behaviors. See you for cake... —Lorna Smith
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Our next party will be a holiday party in December. Look for the date. The building association’s itinerary for November is as follows: Pokeno, Friday the 13th; movie night, Friday, the 20th. Next week, we’ll post the winners of turkey raffle. All our events are in the
Naveah Rivera’s mom, Jasmin, snapped this photo of her while they gave out candy Halloween from the A-side lobby.
Mom Sharon and daughter, Tara Clark, from the B-side distributing Halloween candy in the lobby
Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon. We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, you can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number, 347-746-0608. —Tobias Garcia
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Building 10 Association
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Have you been missing out on the fun! There has been plenty of fun for Building 10 over the past two weeks! On October 31, we had a great evening of Trick or Treat candy giveaway during the Building 10 Halloween Candy giveaway night. For two hours with the generous donations of candy from Building 10 cooperator and volunteers, we were able to distribute candy to the youth of
Building 10 in the association room. Last weekend on Saturday, November 9th, we had our second successful trip to Foxwoods Casino. It proved once again to be a successful fundraiser. Thanks to all attending this event and thanks to the Fundraising Committee who organized the bus trip: particularly Ruby and Donald Fuller, and Janis Wifall. Our continued fundraising successes will allow
us to continue to grow for the benefit of our Building 10 family. The Building 10 Youth Committee is meeting on Monday, November 16, at 7:30 in the association room. If you would like to help us plan future events, we welcome your ideas, please join us! The executive board for Building 10 is meeting to extend the fun and identify informative opportunities to learn about
the things that affect us all. January, 2016 will prove to be jammed-packed with events and our next general membership meeting. Check this newspaper and the lobby bulletin boards for event dates and timing updates. Come out and support our events and meetings. You are our strength and inspiration! —Ron Campbell
Hello, neighbors. Fall is here, enjoy the beauty of nature and be careful of the warm days, and dress accordingly. We thank all of our veterans and our military for the sacrifices that has been made for the freedom of our country. Elected Officials: I also had the privilege to visit an event wherein the elected officials were on a panel to speak and answer questions of their constituents of that district. We vote them into office to serve the people, therefore, we should let them know what we need and want. Co-op City has wonderful social activities, which is great, however, we
also need a State of the Art facility, as well as at least two computer labs. This is the age of technology, and transactions are leaning fast toward a paperless society. It seems it is coming to the day when everything might be transacted online (the Internet). There are funding and resources available. We must let our officials know and pursue what we need or want. It was quite impressive to see our elected officials dialogue and listening to their constituents. Committees: We thank the shareholders who volunteered to work on the Sunshine and Refreshments Committees.
No one as of yet has stepped up to chair the Scholarship Committee, however, if there is any other committees one would like, please share with us during our general meetings. General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, at 7 p.m. Please come with ideas, suggestions and solutions. We have many issues, wherein we can also go to many committees and meetings held here in Co-op City to talk about concerns and come back and share what was accomplished. We are planning 3 prize raffles for this month in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Lite refresh-
ments are served and we have 50/50 raffle at each meetings. Happy birthday to those celebrating in the month of November. We wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery. We extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. You may contact Lydia Rondon of the Sunshine Committee at 718-583-3040 regarding illness and bereavements. Please keep our Board members and management in prayer as they continue to lead this great community and its people. —H. Overman
Our next building’s general membership meeting is Monday, November 16th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. At that meeting, we asked all of our Floor
Captains to pick up their building dues envelopes. The meeting will be short and building issues will be discussed. We would like to hear from the upper floors
to see if there has been any improvement in the care of the floors, etc. Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see
something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. We can be contacted at MLSAH @aol.com or 718-379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell
To all members of Co-op City Post 500, the November schedule has changed from what was made at our last meeting. Tomorrow, Sunday, November 15, will be our Post 500 meeting at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. Please note, the time will be at 9:30 a.m. Following our Post meeting, we will travel to the JWV Memorial Grove in Van Courtlandt Park where services for our fallen comrades will be held. On Sunday, November 22 will be a
Department of New York meeting at the Bronx Veterans Medical Center in Room 3D22. It will start at 10 a.m. Prior to the meeting, at 9:15, will be a light breakfast in the same room. The Officers for Post 500 for 20152016 are: Commander Marvin Warm; Sr. Vice Cmdr. Leon B. Weinstein; Jr. Vice Cmdr. Alan Kalter; Judge Advocate Hy Turkin; Officer of the Day Stewart Kogon, and Chaplain Leon B. Weinstein. Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. —Marvin Warm
Our new season began on September 15, and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork. Our 2015-2016 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, and art shows. Lecture/demonstrations and workshops are free and open to the public. BVA’s next session of art classes will begin on Tuesday, November 24 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. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and
New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. We had a mosaics class in October and it was very successful. People enjoyed it and made beautiful finished mosaic glass designs. Pat O’Connell is the instructor who teaches the art of mosaic designs. There will be more classes like this in the spring, so watch our articles to see when it begins. If you are interested in taking these classes, you can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or come to Room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center on Tuesdays between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 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 donation - tax deductible, 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
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African American Association
We had a great turnout last Thursday, November 12th. A special thank you to Kaba Kemene for feeding us the desserts of ancestral knowledge and enlightening us with things we need to do to continue to move forward. Also, we were privileged to hear from some of our long-time members and our new members. It was great to know that some of our members are starting to take advantage of new incentive benefits of their membership. One being Vehicle Advantage, our new benefits program free to all members who are looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle. Through our strategic partnership, we will be able to save hundreds and in some cases thousands on purchases. That’s for just being a member of this organization. They went to vehicleadvantage.com and used our exclusive member code KA101. Normally, they only deal with fleet buying for government employees and fortune 500 corporations. The AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City is the first organization in all of North America that they have allowed to use their free service. Congratulations, you may applaud yourselves now. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resume on Tuesday, 9/15, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your mus-
cles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith, 917-5616211. Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please call to confirm 718-379-5555. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, November 12. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com. —Kevin Lambright
National Council of Negro Women
Did you know that NCNW maintains a field office in New York City, strategically located across the street from the grounds of the United Nations? This office serves the needs of New York State sections, affiliates and members, and provides NCNW with official permanent representation at the United Nations. Through this presence, NCNW provides millions of African American women with a voice in the dialogue of the global NGO community on issues, such as the Millennium Development Goals, and opportunities for representation at United Nations world conferences around the globe. Fannie Munlin serves as our permanent United States Representative. Mary McLeod Bethune, the founder of NCNW, was present at the founding of the United Nations in 1945 and we have always maintained a presence there. Co-op City Section still has a few seats for our international trip next year! Spend 8 glorious days in Italy visiting Rome, Florence and Venice, September 11-18, 2016. A perfect one-week vacation seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, private boat ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and much more! To reserve your space, mail your deposit and trip insurance to: NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For more information, call: 718-320-2366, 718-655-9034 or 718-538-8606. We will soon start our Christmas Holiday Drive in which each year we ask the Co-op City community to support our efforts to provide hats, scarfs, gloves and toys to the children at the Phipps Center in our neighborhood. Stay tuned for the times when you can drop off your donations at our office at Room 14, Dreiser Center. There are children of all ages at the center and with your help, we try to make Christmas a little brighter for them. —Joyce Howard
Riverbay Fund Report
GOOD NEWS! After a recent meeting, members of the Executive Board will be presenting to the full board a not-for-profit that is asking to lease the “former Bingo Hall.” The organization is not the least bit discouraged by recent negative articles or HUD’s hesitancy to use the space for “enrichment” activities for the Co-op City community. This not-for-profit is prepared to follow-up with HUD if they are granted a lease. They are convinced that they can make a difference. The space has not been occupied since 2012 and has provided no income to the corporation. The corporation’s annual budget is approximately $200 million. Has the corporation met its financial and debt obligations? Yes! Furthermore, during the time prior to the closing of the HUD guaranteed loan, the rental income derived from the premises was only 0.001% of the corporation’s operation budget. Several Board members will never cease advocating for Co-op City to have a stand-alone community center like other communities. We have also had meeting with individuals who will be presenting creative program ideas for a smaller site located at 920 Baychester Avenue. Stay tuned. TRUMAN HS OPEN HOUSE Please support our community high school by attending their Open House today, November 14 – Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location, 750 Baychester Ave. Bronx. Learn about Academic
Courses, Program Highlights & ExtraCurricular Sports Clubs. POPULAR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS Black College Dollars – www.Black Students.com Latino College Dollars – www.latino collegedollares.org Adventures in Education Scholarship – www.adventuresineducation.org Scholarship Help and Advice Center – www.scholarshiphelp.org United Negro College Fund – www.uncf.org Princeton Review Scholarship Help – www.princetonreview.com/ finance Federal Government Aid – www. federalstudentaid.ed.gov COLLEGE FAIR RESOURCE (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT) SHOES TO AFRICA: Please donate – ShoesToAfrica.com. or – SHOES_ TO_AFRICA@Yahoo.com. Please donate your slightly used shoes to us. Most of our brothers and sisters in Africa do not have adequate shoes to protect their feet. Children drop out of school due to feet infections. Wearing shoes prevents hookworms and promote health hygiene. This is A UNIA DIVISION 432 PROJECT. Contact Adrienne E. Cooke – 914-548-0040. Many thanks for all the positive feedback in our efforts to keep you informed. —Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW President, Riverbay Fund, Inc.
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Retirees of Dreiser Loop
Greetings, members and friends! The RETIREES invite you to their exciting Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey featuring the Carol/DAD Productions on Thursday, December 10, from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price: $75 includes transportation (plus free admission to the 2016 Spring Bash). Tickets and tables are available. Contacts: Beverly Waller & Daisy Young-Anderson, 718-3790377. TRAVEL EVENTS: (LORANTS Coach Bus - located Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block). ● January 13 & 14, 2016 (Wed. & Thurs.) Foxwoods Resort Casino, CT. Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods is the
nation’s first Tanger Outlets collection of premium brands under one roof! Price: double, $130/single, $1750. DEPOSITS REQUIRED: double, $65/single, $90. FINAL BALANCE DUE (double, $65; single, $85) by Monday, December 7th. Lorants Coach bus. Depart: 11 a.m. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722; Barbara W, 718-320-0500. ● March 24, 2016 (Thurs.) SANDS CASINO RESORT BETHELEM, PA. Just steps from the casino floor, hotel, and event center, the outlets feature all of your favorite selections at a fraction of the price. Price: $35 ASAP. Lorants Coach bus. Depart: 8:45 a.m. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W.,
718-320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE (*price includes transportation): ● Fri., Nov. 20th, 11 a.m. show. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. SOLD OUT!! Contact: Ione Edwards, 718-379-7756. ● Thurs., March 10, 2016, 7 p.m. show. Price: $117. COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. $50 deposit required. Balance and final payment due Thurs., Oct. 15th, SIP. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. GOOD AND WELFARE Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine
Thank you to all who came out for the exhibit’s opening night and to our fabulous songstress Gladys Mitchell for her rendition of Sam Cooke’s A Change is Gonna Come. Very appropriate for the occasion. The exhibit, which runs through November 30, shows the cultural context that is generally unknown about images associated with American commerce. Artist John Jones’ painting series, Confederate Currency: “The Color of Money,” explores how perceptions of slavery were reinforced by images engraved on American currency. Throughout the exhibit’s month-long run
at the center, discussions and film screenings will be held that examine social histories and the North’s involvement with commerce and the institution of slavery. Other scheduled activities include financial security and economic empowerment workshops, tips for entrepreneurs and investors, in addition to interactive activities for youth of all ages. One day after the exhibit opened, a lecture was given by Bronx Borough Historian Lloyd Ultan on Bronx and the Civil War. It was a great opportunity to hear from Mr. Ultan who has the most concise knowledge of Bronx history on record.
UPCOMING EVENTS RELATED TO EXHIBIT - Join us tomorrow, SUNDAY, November 15, at 3:00 p.m. for a book signing by John W. Jones, the artist of the exhibit Confederate Currency: The Color of Money at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place, ground floor. On Thursday, November 19 at 2:30 p.m., learn about the historic St. Paul’s Church Historic Site, next door in Mount Vernon. Director David Osborn will have a discussion on the history of five presidents and their relationship to the region and St. Paul’s Church. Please RSVP for these events in advance to accommodate seating.
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Black Forum
Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, November 21, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Trip to Mohegan Sun We will be going to Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. on Saturday, November 14. Cost is $40, no refunds. Pick-ups at Dreiser Center, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop at 8:45, and Einstein at 9 a.m. For reservations, please call (718) 320-0033 or 917-209-5334. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Cooking classes starting soon If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please call (718) 320-8035. Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our
community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com or tonyshome10475@ gmail. com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis
21 Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. REMEMBER – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. Check/money order addressed to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. “Life is too short. Enjoy and have fun. Forgive your friends. Love by heart. Laugh out loud. Do everything that makes you smile. Enjoy this month and Be Cool.” —Claudette Davis A mobile version of the gallery tour that can be viewed on all smartphones and tablet devices. Ask for the codes. Additionally, one can call in from a land line to hear the exhibit at 718-3041095. Press stop numbers 1–15 to hear the exhibit. Exhibit hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12 to 4 p.m. (Sundays and Mondays are reserved for special school and group visits). LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/DrammehInstitute Follow our exhibition blog for updates: http://drammehcenter.tumblr .com/ —Elise Edwards
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Faith@Work Christian Church
120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th grade). Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority." Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us–where we
honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. Canned Goods Drive: We are so pleased to offer Pantry Ministry to the community. Our pantry has been growing steadily. For the month of November, we are doing a canned goods drive. One can, two cans, whatever you want to donate, we will accept. The church is open Monday-Friday from 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. for drop off. Faith Cafe And Food Pantry – Tomorrow, Sunday, November 15, Rm. 4 from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Community Meal:
Join us as we provide our annual PreThanksgiving Meal to our community FREE of charge! We will be giving out 30-50 turkeys and fixings, first come, first served. We look forward to a time of great fellowship, as usual. It will take place in Dreiser, Rm. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. DvineExpressions Book Club: The Faith Family Life Center will host a monthly gathering of avid book lovers and those who want the fellowship of a book club. The club will read books of NYC-Tri-State area authors, national authors and have light refreshments during fellowship. As the author of two books, I know how important it is to meet the audience who reads and purchase your book and how important it is hear feedback. Our first book will be Destiny by Bishop T.D. Jakes. Register with the club and we can get bulk dis-
count pricing. Our first meeting will be in December, 2015. If you're interested, please email Pastor Jenkins at fatwcc@aol.com. 2nd Worship Service: FREE TO WORSHIP!!! FEBRUARY 28, 2016, 12 p.m., we will be adding an additional worship service!! It will be a non-traditional, Free 2 Worship Hour of Power!! We are so excited!! Like our current worship service, this will be for everyone!!! If you love Jesus and for whatever reason have felt marginalized and kept from him, this is for you!! If you are raising a family and want the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this is for you!! Prepare to join us!! God will be praised!! Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins
Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tomorrow, Sunday, November 15, Co-op Baptist Church will be celebrating its 44th Anniversary on Sunday, and the guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owen, Pastor of Community Protestant Church, Bronx, NY. Please join us for this celebratory service. The Senior Choir will be celebrating their Anniversary on Sunday, November
29 at the 11 a.m. service. All are invited to this celebratory service. You are invited to join the Scholarship Ministry on August 13 – 21, 2016 as they travel to Memphis, TN. This 9-day, 8night trip includes 14 meals, 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. You will have admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther King’s struggle for equality; admission to STAX Museum of American Soul Music and additionally admission to the Memphis Rock and Roll Soul Museum and much more. A $100 deposit is required before
January 10, 2016. Full payment is due on or before May 8, 2016. The cost for double occupancy is $835. For information and reservations, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0564 or 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
Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of
the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, when we will celebrate the Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Next Sunday, November 22, will be Christ The King Day. During the service, we will also celebrate our prenational Thanksgiving Day and our Harvest Festival. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remem-
ber to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.
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“You will show me the path of life; *in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.” –(Psalm 16:11) —M. Chambers
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Co-op City Sports
The blessings continue at the USA Track & Field Association Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, New York. This meet was a qualifier for the USA Track & Field Regional 1 Championship. We had 12 student-athletes compete in what I must say was the hardest competition we faced this season. There were approximately 500 athletes participating for an opportunity to advance to the Regional 1 Championship. USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top 15 individuals in each age division. The top ten individuals and the winning team will receive USATF New York knit hats. The top three teams in each age group will receive travel grants to attend USATF regional in Massachusetts or Nationals in New Mexico. First place team, $250; 2nd, $150, and 3rd, $100. Top 30 individuals and top 5 teams in each age group will advance to the Regional Championships. The Regional Championships will be held in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Velocity Track Club New York
I’m pleased to say 6 out of our 12 student-athletes advanced to the Regional 1 Championship and 3 athletes received lovely USATF New York knit hats and medals. Congratulations to Dontae Lindo, who took 2nd in the boys 9 – 10 age division with a time of 12 minutes & 12.55 seconds. First place ran 12 minutes & 12.06 seconds in the 1.8 miles race. Also in the boy’s 9 – 10 age division, Jordon Ingram ran his personal best of 13 minutes and finished in 9th place, plus Julian Caldwell, who is better known for his sprinting, ran his personal best of 14:23 to qualify. In our 8 years old & under boys division, Piece Parker ran the 1.2 miles in 9 minutes & 20 seconds and Dillon Hampton ran it in 9 minutes & 25 seconds to qualify for the Regional 1 Championship. Both boys are only 7 years old, therefore, they will be in the same division next year with more experience. Then Darius Gordon ran the 3.1 mile (5k) race with a time of 19:52 in the boys 15/16 age division and finish 3rd. He also advanced to the Regional Championship.
VTC's 9 & 10 years old boys at the start line for the 1.8 mile race.
Our next meet will be today, Saturday, November 14th, the AAU National Cross Country Qualifier at Fresh Meadows, NY and on Sunday, November 15th, the NYRR Fred Lebow Cross Country Championships. Velocity Track Club New York is a
501(C) 3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website Velocity track.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins
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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds
Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795; and leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltre is at the church on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. We want to welcome back Pastor Beltre after the tragic loss of her grandson three weeks ago. May she and her family never know anymore sorrow. Please keep her and her family in your prayers while they are going through this time of grief. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 11:30 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 11:30 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 1:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. for all children ages 4 to 12 years. Bring your children so they may learn what the Bible says and have fun with all the other activities. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday mornings
at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: Friday nights is the time for the family to come and have Bible study in English and Spanish. There are also other activities. The youth have a special time with the 4:12 Youth Group (ages 13 – 21). It is truly a joyous time for all. Women’s Fellowship: First Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Men’s Fellowship: Last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or sing? Come join the music school. Piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the fall season is here and cost is very reasonable. Registration is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon (917) 753-3644 to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 to 100 years. Trip to see Samson at Sight & Sound: We are going to Lancaster, Pa. to see the new show of Samson on Friday, June 3, 2016. Cost will be $146/person, children 12 & under are $106/child. Please get your $50/person deposit(s) in quickly since we expect to have seats go fast. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to let her know that you are interested. —Barbara Penn
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Circle of Christ Church
The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come worship with us at Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una calida invitacion a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar y adorar a Dios juntos con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio. (Localizado en el centro comunal de Dreiser.) Thought for this week/Reflexion para la semana Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10a
(NIV) Estad quietos y conoced que yo soy Dios. Salmo 46:10a English Church Services Schedule Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word
Have you ever heard somebody say something that sounds a little weird? Well Jesus said some crazy weird things. He said, "Love your enemies," "Forgive those who hurt you" and "Don't worry." You see, Jesus knew that normal people don't do these things. They hold grudges, hate those who don't like them, and worry about EVERYTHING! When we do what normal people do, we get what normal people have. But what if God wants us to do something weird, what if God wants us to stand out instead of blending in? Following Jesus leads us off of the broad path of normal and leads us on a narrow path of "weird." It's time to be weird in a God way! Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, "Weird (because normal isn't working"). Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about
you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. We've all got a past, 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. We're not perfect, but 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 learn-
ing environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery! We hope that you will join us this Sunday! Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage, just bring your ticket in for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office - 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718708-8385. 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: @newsongchurch BX Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone
Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 and (718) 671-5961.
The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell
On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Breakfast Program for our Children and Youth Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to follow. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth. Other Scheduled Events Saturday, December 19th, 3:00-8:00 p.m., come celebrate the Holiday Season with our Community Protestant Church Family at our Annual Christmas Party sponsored by the North Carolina Team, Bartow Community Center, Room 31, Co-op City. Music by Samuel Wilson Jr. Donation: Adults - $15; children under 16 years of age free (must be accompanied by parent or guardian). For tickets, call (718) 994-3751 or (917) 509-2030. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year’s Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.
Newsong Church
Community Protestant Church
Horario de Servicios en Espanol Domingo, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicacion Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oracion y Estudio Biblico Special Events/Eventos Especiales Friday, November 13, Cafe Jesus at 7:00 p.m. A time to relax and enjoy good Christian performance. Saturday, November 14, Women’s Fellowship at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, Thanksgiving Dinner Service at 6:00 p.m. —Rev. Sam Colon
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Health News
Alzheimer’s – Be Aware of the Warning Signs
Since more than 8,000 residents over the age of 60 live in Co-op City, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, a disease that primarily affects people of advancing age. For example, while one in nine people age 65 or older has Alzheimer's, nearly one in three people age 85 or older has the disease. One of the greatest mysteries of Alzheimer's Disease is why risk rises so dramatically as we grow older. But Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age. Up to five percent of people with the disease have early onset Alzheimer's (also known as younger-onset), which often appears when someone is in their 40s or 50s. What is Alzheimer's? Since November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, it is important to understand its causes and symptoms. It is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The most important risk factors—age, family history and heredity—can't be changed, but emerging evidence suggests there may be other factors we can influence. “Memory problems can be isolating, and speaking
Cooperators United of Co-op City
Our next general membership meeting is Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. This meeting is regarding our traffic issues that are getting worse. Although we have seen very little improvement, more has to be done to ensure the safety of our community when crossing the street or driving on Bartow Avenue, Baychester Avenue, Co-op City Boulevard and through Section 5. This meeting is about ideas and suggestions as to what we want to do going forward regarding our traffic issues. For example—what happened to the school signs that we requested, or the markings in the street or the traffic signals or our suggestion to make the exit/entrance by Toys R Us a one way. Let’s talk. On a sad note, we lost Celestine Withey, President of Building 24, or as she called it Outpost 24, and Irene Robinson, former President of Debs Place Townhouses. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. We can be reached at MLSAH@ aol.com or 718379-7841. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. —Sonja Maxwell
Bike riding in Co-op City
Shareholders are reminded that bike riding is prohibited except on designated paths within the community. Please be cautious and look out for pedestrians, especially our elderly cooperators. In addition, bikers should ride at a reasonable speed so as not to hurt anyone in the event there is a collision. Failure to adhere to the designated bike lanes within the community and/or riding at an excessive speed, can result in a community complaint. Parents, please advise your children of these rules. Thank you for your cooperation.
with your family and primary provider is important,” said Jessica Zwerling, M.D., M.S., assistant director of the Center for the Aging Brain and director of the Memory Disorders Center at Montefiore Health System. In this age of gadgets and electronics, a simple conversation regularly with a family member or friend may alert you to recognize the need for further investigation.” Look for these 10 signs of Alzheimer’s: • Memory loss that disrupts daily life • Challenges in planning or solving problems • Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure • Confusion with time or place • Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships • New problems with words in speaking or writing • Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps • Decreased or poor judgment • Withdrawal from work or social activities • Changes in mood and personality Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of
years. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Those with Alzheimer's live an average of eight years after their symptoms become noticeable to others, but survival can range from four to 20 years, depending on age and other health conditions. Alzheimer's has no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues. Although current Alzheimer's treatments cannot stop Alzheimer's from progressing, they can temporarily slow the worsening of dementia symptoms and improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Today, there is a worldwide effort underway to find better ways to treat the disease, delay its onset, and prevent it from developing. For additional information, contact the Center for the Aging Brain, 6 Executive Plaza, Suite 297, Yonkers, NY 10701, 914-375-4880, or the Memory Disorders Center, 1515 Blondell Ave., Bronx, NY 10461, 718-405-8140, or visit http://www.montefiore.org/aging-brain or www.alz.org/nyc.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, November 19, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting, as issues will be discussed that will impact on our schedule for the upcoming year. Please attend. On behalf of the officers and membership of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, we send condolences and sympathy to the family of Ms. Celestine Withey, who passed away recently, in their period of remembrance and mourning. Ms. Withey was a very productive influence in community organizations and helped to enhance quality of life issues in this community. She will be missed.
Members are reminded that all instances of personal illnesses, death in the family, home-bound status, surgeries, and hospitalizations should be reported to Ms. Gertie Brown, our Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the club regarding these matters. She can be reached at (347) 275-2995. The club continues to support our members who are home-bound, and those members who are recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with all of you for a full recovery. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke
Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club
Tues., Nov. 17
Mon., Nov. 16
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Bartow,
Einstein,
Dreiser,
Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted
Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30am-1pm Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am,
Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted
Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 12:30-2:00pm Arthritis Exercises 11am-noon Library 9:30am-1pm
Weight Management 10:00-11:30 in the Bartow Main Office Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 pm
Rm. 45
Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search
10am-12pm
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am
Stay Well Exercise
Diabetes Support Group
1:00-3:00pm, Rm .35
1:00pm – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm. 2
Diabetes Support Group
Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Yoga
2nd Monday - 1:00pm
2-3pm, Rm. 2
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
9:30-11:30am Bingo 12:30-2:00pm
Dominoes 10am
Walking Club
Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45
Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm
10:30-11:30am
Matinee Movie
10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B
10am-noon, Rm. 45
Mind Teasers
Pokeno 1-3pm, Rm. 35
12-1pm, Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A
Afternoon Movies 1:00-3:00pm w/popcorn
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
Wed., Nov. 18
Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed Rm 31
Word Games 9:30-11:30am
Stay Well Exercise 10-11am
Line Dancing 11am12pm
Bingo 12:30-2:00pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm
Thurs., Nov. 19
Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m. Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.
Men’s Line Dancing
Fri., Nov. 20
9 -10am
Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10am Spanish Practice Class 10:30am Computer Lab Zumba 11am-12pm, Rm. 45
9:30-10:30am Sewing 9:30 -11:30am Tai Chi 11am- 12pm Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4
African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2 1:00-2:00pm
Art Class 1-3pm Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2
Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. computer lab, 10:30 a.m. Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 1011:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thu., Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30–4 p.m.
Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting
Word Games
Art 10am, Rm. 45
9:30am-11:30am
Bingo 1pm
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
Card Games 2-4pm
9:30-10: 11am-12:00pm
Rm. 25
Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 -
Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 noon, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12pm-
Piano Sing-along
11:30am, Rm. 45
1:00pm, Rm. 4
Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35
Card Games, Dominoes
Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am
Chat Session 10am Bingo 12:30-2:30pm
11am-12pm
Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm
Tues, Nov. 17
Orange Pineapple juice BBQ chicken breasts Baked brown rice pilaf Kale w/garlic sauce Alt: Egg salad
Salmon fettuccine alfredo Kale in garlic sauce
Whole wheat bread Whole wheat dinner roll Fresh fruit
Apple juice, Beef
Wed., Moussaka, Penne pasta Chicken parmesan Pasta Nov. w/garlic sauce, Roasted Broccoli & red peppers eggplant, Alt: Baked 18
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Ocean Perch fish
9:30-10:30am
Cultural Dance
Tues
Whole wheat bread Garlic bread stick
Alt: Veggie burger patty
Alert & Alive
10:30-11:30am
Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm 1st & 3rd
Apple juice
Mon., Southwest turkey loaf Manicotti Nov. Garlic mashed potatoes Tomato sauce Mixed vegetables Italian blend vegetables 16
Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4
Word Games
Alternate Kosher Meals are also available
10-11am, Rm. 2
Bingo 3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 35
Soups, Breads and Desserts
Non-Kosher
Crochet & Knitting
11am-12pm
Pokeno
Date:
Kosher
10am-12:00pm
2-4:00pm
Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35 (Schedule subject to change without notice)
Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available
ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161
For information, please call: (718) 320-2066
New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.
Orange pineapple juice
Thurs., Lemon Salmon, Zucchini rice pilaf, Winter blend Nov. vegetables, Alt: 19
Pork spare ribs Mixed vegetables Sweet baked yams
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Lemon pepper fish Rice pilaf Smashed mixed potatoes & Cauliflower
Challah bread Fresh fruit
Homemade turkey salad
Fri., Nov. 20
Orange juice Baked oregano chicken Barley Steamed carrots Alt: Gefilte fish
Upcoming Events/Trips
Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance - No Exceptions! JASA will not accept checks under $5.00 (FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (food stamps) Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid: Friday, Nov. 20th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! LifeTrail fitness w/Damien will meet every Thurs. from Oct. 1st until Nov. 26th, 1-2 p.m. to give instructions in the correct usage of the LifeTrail fitness equipment on the Co-op City Greenway. Please assemble behind Building 10, 100 Debs Place at the purple LifeTrail station. Annual Thanksgiving Party – Tues., Nov. 17th, $5 in advance & $7 at the door. Tickets will be sold in all 3 centers: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Aud. A. Entertainment by: Sugar Entertainment Group. Raffles & surprises (see flyer for menu). Medicare Open Enrollment period presentation – Tues., Nov. 17th, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31. Mental Health Presentations: Thursday, Nov. 19th - Depression, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Bartow Sr. Ctr. Rm. 31; Friday, Nov. 20th - Mental Health First Aid, Dreiser Cntr., 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 1st, Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults, Einstein Cntr., 10:30 a.m. NY CARES 27th Annual Coat Drive – Nov. 12- Dec. 31 & Toy Drive, Nov. 16th–Dec. 18th. Drop off @ 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. We accept gentlyused and freshly laundered coats for men, women & children & new toys for the children. “Songs of Legend” presents A Motown Soulful Tribute, Thurs., Nov. 19th, $32 at Melba’s 125 in Harlem. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Lunch, 12:45 p.m. Showtime: 1:30 p.m. Menu:
turkey & swiss wraps, turkey & swiss on kaiser roll, chicken salad wraps, Organic Mesclun green salad w/balsamic vinaigrette dressing, all condiments on the side. Beverages: sweet tea, lemonade, bottled water. Dessert: birthday cake. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 11 a.m.; Bartow, 11:15 a.m. & Einstein, 11:30 a.m. There will be no refunds! (Wait list only). Shoprite – Mon., Nov. 23rd, Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Mon., Nov. 23rd, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list only. Walmart – Tues., Nov. 24th, $15; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list only. JASA will be closed Thurs., Nov. 26th, Thanksgiving Day. Senior centers will be closed Fri., Nov. 27th. Gospel Christmas Show – Wed., Dec. 2nd, $50, at the Royal Manor, NJ. Show starts at 11:30 a.m. (15 seats available). Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list only. Cabaret LULU presents 2015 Holiday Luncheon & Show, Thurs., Dec. 10th, $50; Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem, featuring performers from your favorite Broadway shows. Seating for the show starts at 11:30 a.m. & event ends at approximately 2:45 p.m. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.; Bartow, 9:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 10 a.m. Color Purple – Wed., Dec. 9th, $90. Box lunch included. Pick-ups: Bartow, 11 a.m.; Einstein, 11:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 11:30 a.m. Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Dec. 11th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Mon., Dec. 14th, $60. Box lunch included. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. (33 seats available-coach bus).
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
AARP Chapter #4997
FYI: AARP Foundation and Feeding America ran a report on a study called “Baby Boomers & Beyond: Facing Hunger after Fifty.” It stated that “hunger is an invisible problem that millions of older Americans battle silently every day.” To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493. 2015 Tour Activities DECEMBER 5 – A Christmas Show at the Evangelical Cathedral – w/a visit to Maryland Live Casino and shopping; followed by supper at the Golden Coral, $150/person. SEATS AVAILABLE. Bus will leave from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 8 a.m. SHARP. Contact Jean, 718-3793742. DECEMBER 30 – JANUARY 1, 2016 – Royal New Year’s Eve Gala at the Desmond. Stopping at the Sands Casino w/shopping in Bethlehem, PA; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show. Next day, choice of sightseeing, shop-
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ping at King of Prussia Mall or activities at the hotel; New Year’s Eve cocktail party w/5 hour open bar; a show and a Surf & Turf dinner; midnight Royal Champagne Toast; before leaving next day, a Mimosa Brunch w/a show and dancing; $559/double; $669/ single and $549/triple. Trip insurance available. Contact: Jean, 718-3793742. 2016 Tour Activities MARCH 28 - 29, 2016 – Sampson: the Strongest Man who ever lived...at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. MAY 28 – JUNE 8, 2016 – Alaska Cruise Tour (ISLAND PRINCESS)… 11 days/10 nights; Air—Land—Rail— Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC. Book before September 30, $100/ deposit required (price increase after that date). Contact Jean, 718-3793742. —Delores Debnam
Goose Island Seniors
Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION No Tech Connect on Wed., Nov. 18th and Nov. 25th. Early Closing on Wed., Nov. 25th. CLOSED Thurs., Nov. 26th in Observance of Thanksgiving. UPCOMING EVENTS Teen Program - Monday, Nov.16th @ 3:30 p.m., (Scavenger Hunt) Knitting - Monday, (All Levels); Nov. 23rd @ 5 p.m.; Nov. 16th & Nov. 30th @ 11 a.m Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Teen Tech Time - Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Adult Program - Tuesday, Nov. 17th @ 12:30 p.m. (Meditation) Adult Program - Wed., Nov. 18th @ 10:30 p.m. (Lynda.com) Teen Program - Wed., Nov. 25th @ 3:30 p.m., (Hover craft making) Kids Program - Wed., Nov. 25th @ 3:30 (How the Beaver got sharp teeth) Hot Spot Lending Event - Tuesday, Nov. 24th @ 5:30-6:30 Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. (Open Lab) Teen Program - Thurs. @ 3:30 p.m.; Nov. 19th (Graffiti art w/D. Alicea) Kids Program - Friday, Nov. 20th @ 3:30 p.m.; (Junior Explorers: Fizzy Fun) Craft for Tots - Friday, Nov. 20th @ 11 a.m. (Rollin’ Turkeys) Anime Club - Friday, Nov. 20th @ 3 p.m. Adult Program - Saturdays, 2 pm, Nov. 14th (Opera w/Ms. Leytush) Teen Program - Saturday, Nov. 14th @ 2 p.m. (Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament) Kids Program - Saturday, Nov. 21st @ 2:30 p.m. (Thankful Pumpkins)
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Those of you celebrating a birthday, anniversary or newborn baby, we wish you much happiness and great joy, as you celebrate these occasions. Please remember your relatives, friends and neighbors in hospitals and nursing homes. On November 18th, there definitely will be Bingo played in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.
Dues for 2016 of $15 covers you from January till December. You may stop by at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. No trip this month to a casino. Date would be close to Thanksgiving. Our heartfelt wishes to those of you under the weather, to have a healthier tomorrow. —Ann Schlanger
We will be going to the Sands Casino on Thursday, Dec. 3rd. The cost per person is $33and you will receive the casino bonus of $20 slot play and $5 for food. Pick-up is at 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein and followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your casino cards and photo I.D. Our next membership meeting will be Dec. 1 in Room 38. Details will follow in our next article. Tuesday, May 10th and Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – A two-day trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre for the performance of Samson in Lancaster, PA. Day One – Leave for Lancaster, PA – 1) Lunch on our own at the Hershey Farm Restaurant, 2) Sight & Sound for the performance of Samson. 3) Check
into the Hawthorn Inn. 4) Dinner at Millers Smorgasbord. Day Two – After breakfast, depart to the Sands Casino and bonus of the day. Room rates per person: Double $245; triple $235; Single $287. Please send in your deposits for your reservations, balances can be paid off. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 20th, 2016. For all of the above trips, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey ast 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-6713005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Please phone the home-bounds and those in nursing homes to brighten up their day. Good health to all. —Lydia Ruas
Thursday, November 19, 10:30 a.m. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING 135 Einstein Loop Room 35
Thursday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING 135 Einstein Loop Room 35
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Thursday, December 3, 10:30 a.m. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING 135 Einstein Loop Room 35
For additional information or to RSVP call Rebecca at 718-671-2090 X 2139 or 917-470-5205. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Isaac Newton layered thought upon thought until he evolved the theory of gravity. After he was knighted, he remarked, “If I have ever made any valuable discovery, it has been owing more to patient attention than to any other talent.” We can grasp the broad principles that govern the theory of gravity, and we must also grasp the basic truth that it takes patience to work out viable relationships. We invest a great deal in our children, but the results are not apparent for many,
many years. We do good deeds and expect to be rewarded - and, in good time, we will be. A small boy in a department store stood near the escalator, steadily watching the moving handrail. “Is there anything wrong?” asked a clerk. “No,” replied the boy. “I'm just waiting for my chewing gum to come back.” We have to be as patient and as trusting as that little boy. For, ultimately, in one way or another, life will return to us what we put into it.
Young Israel of Co-op City
Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning ser-
vices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’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 synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City
Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1-718-3796920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, November 20th is at 4:16 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 14th, at 5:23 p.m. Coming Events Saturday, November 14th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. Synagogue members, your Kiddish donations are needed for Shabbot. So please mail in or come into our office with your contributions. Sunday, November 22nd, Bingo at 1:00 p.m. Admission, $3. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome in our community. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor.
Sunday, December 6th, we are having our Chanukah Party. Admission is $10. Call to reserve as seating is limited. Good and Welfare: We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, call the office at 1-718-3796920. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Get well wishes to Mimi Berlofsky who is now in rehab at Dumont. Get well wishes to Faye Breitbart who is at Riverdale Rehab. Our heartfelt sympathy to Joan Brown on the loss of her son and to the family of Zelda Berkowitz. Health, happiness, peace and prosperity for our members and for Israel. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom. —Miriam Berlofsky
Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a group of people, and declined out of fear? Do you hesitate to speak up at a meeting because you think you may sound silly? Do you shudder at the mere thought of having to make presentations at work? Most people have a fear of public speaking, but fear no more! For 90 years, Toastmasters International has helped millions of people just like you and me to feel confident when speaking in front of anybody, from 1-on-1 interviews to gatherings of hundreds of people! Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and friendly environment where we have a lot of fun while encouraging and nurturing members to conquer their fear of public speaking. Even if you have no fear of speaking in front of people and you just want practice to improve your skills, our club is the place for you! As a member, you will also have many opportunities for developing the leader within you.
Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over. DON’T MISS OUR NEXT MEETING – Co-op City Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28 on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. Our next meeting is on Thursday, November 19th at 7:30 p.m. sharp! For more information, contact Club President Kim Robinson at (646) 996-0121 & Kim.Robinson.TM @gmail.com, our VP of Membership Nicole Howerton at Nicole.Howerton. TM@gmail.com, or contact us on our club website, http:// 824.toastmastersclubs.org, and click the “Contact Us” link on the left. You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ CoOpCityToastmastersClub and on Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/ CoOpCityToastmastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit http:// www.Toastm asters.com. —Kim Robinson
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Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.
Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Church of the New Vision Women's Fellowship supports Breast Cancer Awareness. On November 21st, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Barnabas Hospital mammography van will be stationed by the church for free mammograms. You may contact Sis. Loretta Scott at (718) 671-2623, or Kim Canty at (718) 3796116. Save The Date Please join us for a one night Revival on Thursday, November 19th at 7:30 p.m. Also on Sunday, November 22nd, as we
celebrate our church anniversary. Youth Ministry presents “Bow Down and Worship Him,” November 21st. Time: 2 p.m.; adults: $10. Save The Date: All youth are free. Come cruise with us in 2016, leaving from NYC on the Fun Ship, Carnival Sunshine, Aug. 8-9. Itinerary: Amber Cove, Dominican Rep., Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Cost per person: Interior $1,340, Ocean View $1,420; Balcony $1,710 (tax and port charges included). A $50 non-refundable deposit is due now; monthly payment accepted; 50% due Feb. 21, 2016; Full balance due May 11, 2016. For payment or information, contact Sadie James, (718) 6528943, or Hermena Smith, (718) 7085035.
Saturday, December 19th - Sight & Sound Theatre presenting The Miracle of Christmas. Saturday, April 9, 2016, Sight & Sound Theatre presenting Samson. Adults: $150 and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package includes: round-trip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church at 718-671-8746. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www. churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque
Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd,, Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334; 718-320-4218, church; 646-345-6707, cell. The pastor and saints welcome everyone to attend services at the above name church on the following days. Services are as follow: Sunday morning: Sunday School will be held for adults, young people and children. Classes are held for everyone ages from one year old to one hundred years old. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held 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. Youth service every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend these services. On November 21, opening service will held at 3 p.m. 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
strengthed 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 teaching that steer the believer to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognized that God is a reality. Thus now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not
needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit-led. In Christ, we have a new birth. The Old Testament’s sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection. Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory Christ. Jesus’ death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin. Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him. Therefore, wisdom that reigns within us, is because we have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. —Rev. R. Sibblies
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report; discussing findings and recommendations with management. • Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s implementation of proposed recommendations. • Review account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions. • Appraise the adequacy of the internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires and recommending new policies and procedures. • Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity. • Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives. • Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning. • Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned. • Produce up-to-the-minute information, using internal computer systems, to allow management to base decisions on actual, not historical, data. • Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology. • Candidate should have immediate to advance computer skills in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. In addition to a working knowledge of accounting software and databases. • Knowledge of Yardi is a plus. • 2 to 4 years auditing or accounting experience. • Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills. • Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
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• Sound independent judgement. • Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). • Working knowledge of audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling, documentation, reporting) and riskassessment practices. • Must be able to read and write in English. • Bi-Lingual is a plus. Position Details: Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FLSA: Exempt How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Open to All INTERNAL Applicants from November 6th to November 17th, 2015 Job Reference #: 15-62
CSO Clerk Cooperators Services Department The Human Resources Department must receive request for transfer/promotion by Nov. 13th. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer form and résumé in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Selected candidate will be assigned to one of Riverbay’s on-site Cooperator Services Offices. Ideal candidate will perform all administrative duties, including typing, filing, answering phones, data entry, and general support of office managers. Selected person may assist in creating correspondences and flyers for their respective office. Applicant may work via telephone, two-way radio, and email, in addition to communicating in person with various other field supervisors, departments, vendors and managers alike. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and
scanners, facsimile machines, and personal computers. • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages. • Maintain and update filing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. • Communicate with shareholders, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take work orders, and address complaints. • Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports. • Type, format, proofread and edit correspondence and other documents using the computer. • Review database and documents to obtain information to respond to requests. • Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: • HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus. • Successful candidate will have 6 months to a year of clerk experience. • Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products. • Candidate should be able to type 30 to 40 wpm. • Applicant must have ability to sit or walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds. • Must be available for emergency work. • Must be able to read and write in English. • Bi-Lingual is a plus. • Knowledge of Yardi is a plus • Bi-Lingual is a plus. Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check Days and Hours: Monday – Friday, Hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. FLSA: Non-Exempt How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Public Safety Report
apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine
Public Safety Blotter: Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2015
October 31 - 100 Benchley Place One male was arrested for Trespass and was issued a Universal Summon and a Community Complaint.
November 1 - 120 Erdman Place Two males were arrested for Possession of a weapon. Both were issued Universal Summonses and Community Complaints.
November 1 - F/O 2260 Tilliotson Avenue One male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. He was transported for further possessing.
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which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. Always remember, if you see something, say something. 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.
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