Co-op City Times 11/21/15 by Co-op City Times

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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Security measures increased at Co-op City Power Plant in wake of Paris terrorism BY BILL STUTTIG

Within two hours of the news breaking Friday evening of the deadly terrorism attack upon hundreds of innocent citizens of Paris, France, orders changing security procedures at Co-op City’s Power Plant were put into effect, Chief Frank Apollo, commanding officer of Co-op City’s Public Safety Department, said this week. After consultation with Riverbay’s interim General Manager Noel Ellison early Friday evening as news of the severity of the attacks in Paris was still unfolding, security was increased at the plant entrances on Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., Chief Apollo said. Those security enhancements are in effect from here on and going forward and include Public Safety officers stationed at the two entrances to the plant property around the clock and periodic patrols within the plant itself by officers

or detectives on each shift. Chief Apollo sent out a directive to

Discounted holiday parking will be available for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday when transient parking will be significantly discounted to $6 between the hours of 12 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, November 26. While the holiday parking discount will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, vehicles that park in the garages prior to 12 p.m. and

Preface: I would reason. President’s Message encourage all of our During that timeresidents to watch our frame, the Board of televised broadcast of Directors made the President the Board Business best decision possiMeetings in order to ble and pressed into fully capture the nuance of service our Interim General this address and the course Manager, Mr. Noel Ellison, of the action underway. assisted by the Director of Dear Riverbay Board Finance, Mr. Peter Merola. of Directors and shareThey have done a Herholders: culean job in managing our I would like to thank the 47-year-old property, and maintaining our infrastrucBoard of Directors for their ture that have been in need voluntary participation on of repair since its early the Riverbay Board and the design. They have also had to deal many hours that they devote to the corwith a series of legacy contracts, outporation so that our 55,000 residents side contractors and consultants that can cooperatively live in our community and enjoy a safe and affordable have been non-responsive, gone out lifestyle. As you know, it has been one of business or slow to respond. year since the Riverbay Board of There are also a number of ManageDirectors released its Managing Agent, (Continued on page 4) Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. for good

Cleve Taylor

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Thanksgiving discounted parking available for upcoming holiday BY ROZAAN BOONE

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after 6 a.m. are required to pay the community’s regular parking rates – $6 for up to 3 hours, $11 for up to 6 hours; $17 for up to 12 hours and $30 for up to 24 hours. In 2011, the Riverbay Board approved offering discounted transient parking to visitors of Co-op City shareholders on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New

Early Thanksgiving deadline notice

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Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th, respectively, in observance of Thanksgiving. Because of the holiday-shortened work week, all community organizations must submit their club articles before 9 a.m. this Monday, November 23. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, November 28th issue of the Co-op City Times. Directors’ viewpoints are also due before 9 a.m. on Monday, November 24. Please note that regular business hours of the Co-op City Times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320-2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 21. Although the administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, shareholders may contact the maintenance desk for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies. We wish everyone a memorable and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Comprehensive plan to address elevators due in 30 days BY JIM ROBERTS

Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor appointed a special committee at the Board’s Nov. 18 meeting to bring an action plan back to the Board within 30 days to solve the ongoing problems with elevators throughout the community. Taylor traced the failures in the elevators back to the contract that was negotiated by the previous management company, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., and directed the special committee

to act quickly to address the urgent situation that Co-op City now faces. The committee members will include technical, legal, political and financial representatives, including Riverbay’s interim General Manager Noel Ellison and Director of Elevator Projects Joe Boiko. “Every company that has been involved along the line is going to try and (Continued on page 2)

One-year anniversary

… Riverbay employees put together a brief surprise celebration Tuesday afternoon to mark one year since Noel Ellison and Peter Merola took on the huge responsibility of interim management of the community. Ellison and Merola both thanked the staff for their hard work over the past year in making several significant improvements to the functioning of Riverbay. In remarks to the staff, Ellison added, “I think if we all continue to work together as a team, we are going to be alright.” The occasion was marked with a piece of cake for all employees there and then it was back to work. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Security

all Public Safety supervisory personnel ordering the enhanced coverage at 6:52 p.m. Friday evening, less than two hours after confirmed reports of the violence in Paris started widely becoming public in the U.S. The Chief’s directive stated: “Please be advised that due to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the department will be posting officers at both power plant gates 24/7. I have conferred with the General Manager on this issue and have received clearance to utilize overtime (when necessary) to cover these priority posts until further notice. These posts are fixed and face-to-face relief will be required. We will continue to remain vigilant at these posts and the sectors will continue to conduct their interior foot patrols of the plant. Members of the detective squad can be utilized on uniform “all out” to cover patrol posts when necessary due to this situation.”

Holiday parking

Year’s Eve to make it easier for visitors to park and be able to enjoy the holidays with relatives and friends living in Co-op City. In 2013, the Board added the Thanksgiving holiday to the list. Riverbay’s interim General Manager said: “A few years ago, the Board recognized the importance of family gatherings and in an effort to facilitate these family celebrations hosted by Co-op City families, they thought they would make it less expensive for relatives to park on these special days. We are happy to continue in that tradition, and would like to take this time to also wish all of our shareholders a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend.”

Elevators

act like they had nothing to do with it, so we now find ourselves in a chorus of finger pointing without these vendors taking into account that human lives are being negatively affected here in Co-op City,” Ellison said. “We’re at the point now where we need to close the door, fill out the strategy and go out and solve the problems.” The committee is charged with analyzing the current situation, producing technical solutions, and identifying funding for the elevator replacements. Riverbay’s elevator consultant Bill Warr of VDA Elevator is currently drafting a proposal to look through all the elevators and identify any issues, determine which ones are priorities, and then design a new specification. That process will take several months, Ellison said. “We’re going to have to take a multitiered approach, over a number of years, to find the money to fix these problems,” Ellison said. “As Board President Taylor pointed out, we are going to need to have our people talk to elected officials, including federal officials, to see if they can bring some recourse through their involvement. At the same time, we are going to have to explore our legal options while also identifying funding sources in the event we are not victorious in those efforts.” Boiko said Riverbay will continue to ensure shareholders’ safety while pursuing the long-term fixes needed as quickly as possible. “We apologize for these past inconveniences, but the safety of shareholders is our first concern,” Boiko said. “We will not

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The Chief’s directive continued: “As always, we will treat as high priority all calls of suspicious packages, calls of suspicious person(s) and anonymous calls that may imply irrational threatening behavior against members of the public. Officers will be assigned ample back up when responding on such calls for service.” In addition, Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell said that steps are immediately being taken to enhance security on the entire perimeter of the plant grounds, including heightening the fencing with the use of barbed wire to make it nearly impossible to scale the fencing and gain unauthorized access to the plant grounds. Also, Captain James Keappock added, the landscaping around the perimeter of the plant and shrubbery which reduces visibility around the plant property will be removed in the near future on all sides, including the

back portion of the property facing the Hutchinson River. Interim General Manager Ellison, who began working with Chief Apollo early Friday evening to put the security enhancements in effect, said: “We feel that of all the locations in Co-op City, the Power Plant is the most likely target so we employed the enhanced security measures almost immediately after hearing the news reports. In addition, we will be working with the NYPD and other agencies regarding additional measures that can be put in place. We believe that the most important part of all this is increased vigilance by everyone who lives and works here. If you see something that looks suspicious, please report it to Public Safety and they will investigate.” “We don’t know if Co-op City could be a target, but we have to be prepared for anything,” Chief Apollo said. “The thing that concerns us is that the terror-

ists in Paris chose soft targets – bars, restaurants and music halls that would not ordinarily be considered prime targets and thus not have the high security that prime areas – such as the Eiffel Tower – receive on an around-the-clock basis. This tells us that these terrorists, if they attempt to strike in this country, could also choose soft or low profile targets like they did in Paris and with that being the case, all communities need to be prepared. The odds of an unexpected attack in a low profile area are that much higher now.” In the past, Co-op City has reached out to the NYPD for a security assessments to ascertain where security can be enhanced in times of an increased threat and Apollo said that Public Safety will be reaching out to the NYPD for just that, as well as additional NYPD training for its officers and supervisors as to how best to handle increased threat periods.

“Providing affordable parking at locations throughout the community allows for a convenient and hassle-free experience for visiting guests. “On behalf of the Parking Facilities Department staff, I would like to wish everyone happy holidays.” Riverbay’s Assistant General Manager, Warren Mitchell, who oversees the Parking Facilities Department, said: “Most garages exploit the fact that it’s the holidays and an opportunity to make money. In this instance, the shareholders benefit because hopefully, this

is an opportunity for their relatives and friends to visit during the holidays without having to spend an exorbitant amount of money for parking. Mitchell reiterated that transient parking for the holidays will be facilitated on the roof of the garages which is especially important in Section 5 where garages are already overwhelmed with cooperator parking. “However, as long as the weather is good, we will have more than enough available parking on the roof in each of our garages,” Mitchell said.

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Visitors taking advantage of the reduced parking rate will be directed to park on the roof of the garage. They will pay the garage attendants in cash and receive the stub of a two-part, numbered transient parking ticket with the time, make, model and license plate number of their vehicle recorded. The ticket will be marked with a sticker, and in the event the visitor loses their parking ticket and cannot produce it upon departure, the attendant will be able to trace their vehicle by the license plate number. “The holidays are a time for family and friends to come together and the concerns of parking should not be a factor,” said Danielle O’Connor, Director of the Riverbay Parking Facilities Department.

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leave an elevator in service that may be unsafe, but our issues now have to do with the quality of the ride. “The whole process of studying the current conditions of all the elevators, designing new machine specifications, building the new equipment, having architects draw up design plans to meet city codes, installing it and then getting all the necessary government approvals will take up to a year before we can see anything new here,” added Boiko. “We will do our best to have things expedited every step along the way.” Problems with the elevators surfaced in recent months with the machinery that was replaced during the modernization of the community’s elevators more than ten years ago by the previous elevator contractor, MAINCO, whose parent company is ThyssenKrupp Elevators (TKE). Early last year, Riverbay took legal action against TKE in Bronx Supreme Court regarding TKE’s failure to honor 25-year warranties on the machine they installed, which they claimed was equal to what Riverbay had in its bid specifications. However, when some of the TKE-installed machines began to vibrate and fail, TKE refused to honor that warranty. Last year’s court settlement resulted in TKE having to replace the machines as needed with a standard one-year warranty on the replaced machinery. As TKE proceeded to replace the failing machines, those replaced machines failed inspection by the New York City Buildings Department inspectors, citing excessive vibration in the cars.

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Entrepreneur, Tech., Health and Leadership Workshop

The Williamsbridge Club’s annual Entrepreneurship, Technology, Health and Leadership Workshop is being held today, Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Dreiser Center, Room 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are invited to attend. The topics for the workshops are: Interviewing Skills, Technology Applications (Apps); Entrepreneurship and Financing a Business. For further information, please call 718.328.2302 or 917.972.7732.

Farmers Market ends soon

The Harvest Home Farmers Market will end this Wednesday, 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 bring 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.

Annual Tree Lighting, Dec. 9

SAVE THE DATE: The Riverbay Fund’s Annual Holiday Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 9, in Dreiser Aud. B, and all are invited to attend and usher in the holiday season. There will be lots of fun activities to enjoy. From 5-7 p.m., take your photo with Santa. The traditional Menorah and Tree Lighting ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Stay tuned for more information as the date approaches.

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November 30 is last day to pay Nov. carrying charges Extended bookkeeping hours available on Nov. 30

BY ROZAAN BOONE With the closing of Riverbay offices on both Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, shareholders have until Monday, November 30, to pay their November carrying charges to avoid legal action. In consideration of Riverbay shareholders who work outside of the community and must leave early to travel to their jobs, Riverbay Corporation will continue the extension of the Finance Department’s Bookkeeping window not only on Monday, November 30, the last business day of this month, but throughout the remainder of the year. The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, will continue to open at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on the two busiest days of the month for the Finance Department—the 10th of the month which is the last day for shareholders to pay their maintenance charges without the $50 late fee, and the last

business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $200 legal fee is assessed. Primarily, shareholders pay their monthly carrying charges by placing their payments in one of the 3 drop boxes located in each community center, but some also pay at the bookkeeping window. Prior to the extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the reception area for the window to open at 9 a.m., usually resulting in a crowded waiting room and sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor. Since its implementation, many more shareholders, including seniors and those who are disabled, have been utilizing the extended hours which also results in a crowded waiting room. As a result, whenever the reception area in the Administrative Office becomes overcrowded, a ticketing system is utilized whereby shareholders take a number upon entering the reception area, and then wait in another room down the hall until their number is called over the

intercom and they are directed to report to the reception area for service at the Bookkeeping window. The next Bookkeeping window extended hours will be available on Monday, November 30, commencing at 8 a.m. In December, the extension of the Bookkeeping hours will continue on Thursday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 31. In addition to shareholders paying their carrying charges at the bookkeeping window or dropping them in the boxes in each of the three community centers, carrying charges can also be dropped off at New York Community Bank branch located inside of the Stop & Shop store in the Bay Plaza shopping mall. Riverbay does not accept cash; all payments must be made by personal check, bank check or money order. Shareholders should also write their account number and/or building and apartment numbers on any payment to Riverbay and return it along with the stub portion of their bill to ensure proper processing.

Co-op City black belt inducted into prestigious martial arts hall of fame BY ROZAAN BOONE

Grandmaster John C. Kanzler/Soke, tributed towards helping us make this Matthew Miller, a thirteen year old Executive Director of the EUSAIMAA, trip and helping Matthew to achieve Co-op City resident of Building 22, has in which it is stated: “We are honored this dream. It could not have been done been inducted into the 28th Annual to have you as a member of the without the collective efforts of every2015 USA International Black Belt EUSAIMAA and proud to be ‘the one involved.” Hall of Fame of the Eastern USA At the induction gala, Matthew was world’s leading martial arts association’. International Martial Arts Association not only greeted by many and treated “The Eastern USA International (EUSAIMAA). like a celebrity, he also received his Martial Arts Association wishes you the The induction ceremony took place induction plaque, a Certificate of best and looks forward to being a vital last Saturday, November 14, in PittsAttendance and Participation, as well burgh, Pa. during the 28th Annual 2015 as a congratulatory letter signed by (Continued on page 4) Global Leadership Conference, which Matthew attended, along with his proud parents, Andrene and Michael Miller. “I wish to thank Matt’s kung fu teacher Chris Robinson, owner of the Martial Way Kung-Fu Training Center, and his staff for Matt’s training, as well as Grandmaster Dr. Miguel “Thunderfist” Lopez, Sr. of the Bronx for nominating Matthew,” said Mike Miller. “I would also like to thank Riverbay’s interim General Manager Noel Ellison; Board members Francine Reva Jones, Junius Williams, Rev. Deborah Jenkins, Leslie Peterson, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and the congregation of Community Protestant Church; forMatthew Miller (third from right, front row) received his Induction Plaque from John mer building president Charlotte C. Kanzler, Executive Director of the EUSAIMAA and other members of the prestigious Codrington, her husband, Tony; and organization during an auspicious induction gala held in Pittsburgh, PA. on Saturday, all of the other cooperators who con- November 21. Photo courtesy Michael Miller

President’s Report

ment and Operational systems that are archaic and in need of overhaul in order to meet the needs of a modern, technologically-savvy 21st Century Riverbay Corporation: (i.e., the Computer Department, the Power Plant, Project Management, Contracts Preparation, etc.) Tonight [Wednesday night, November 18], we will start to outline and address the future and ongoing needs of the corporation. The list that I have prepared in consultation with Management and General Counsel is not a stand-alone, but a working list that addresses some of the institutional knowledge, capital intensive and safety issues. In addition, I would like to hear from my fellow Board members, in writing, regarding their thoughts on the business issues of Co-op City as it applies to Capital and Operational budget and expenditures. The issues are: 1. Continuing the Executive Management Search and Development 2. Assessing the future needs of the corporation with our General Manager. 3. Two Preparatory Board Workshops and subsequent Talent Interviews. 4. I will be asking the Board for a Consensus Vote on continuing the Ad-Hoc Committee work, chaired by Bernard Cylich and any other Board member who wishes to volunteer. 5. Reestablishment of the Labor Relations Committee chaired by Director Jenkins and made up of members of the Board of Directors and assisted by the Human Res-

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Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015 ources Director, Ms. Inelle T. M. Cooper. 6. Succession Planning for the Board of Directors and Executive Management. 7. Establish a Ready NOW candidate Mentor Program in each department. Elevators Establishment of an Elevator Task Force that will immediately address the safety and faulty equipment installation that is affecting our residents. This will be comprised of a Technical, Legal, Political and Financial Team that will have an Action Plan ready to implement within 30 days and report back to the Board and shareholders. The safety of our residents is not an option. Safety is a mindset. General Counsel and the elevator consultant’s presentation on Wednesday evening was in light of the urgency of this faulty legacy contract given to Riverbay by ThyssenKrupp Elevators and left behind by Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. Insurance Contracts The expiration dates of these multimillion dollar insurance policies are rapidly approaching. The “new” Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors is committed to the proper review, expert consultation and approval process of the $6 million of insurance contracts due to expire in the next 60 days and a subsequent $2.5 million in the upcoming calendar year. They are: Health Insurance – December 31st, 2015 Workmen Compensation Insurance – December 31, 2015

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General Liability Insurance – January 31st, 2016 Also, the Property Insurance and Directors and Officers Insurance policies to follow. Construction Several Construction- and Power Plant-billed items have remained open for an inordinate amount of time and need to be expedited. Some are due to non-compliant low bidders who have presented poor quality and unsafe work and were terminated by our Management. They are: 1. The Bartow Shopping Plaza – The steel work support deck – a legacy contract of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. 2. The Einstein Loop – masonry and concrete – a legacy contract of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. 3. The Co-op City new Lobby Door and Intercom panel – a Capital Improvement project. 4. Cooper Place – Hi-Temp water leak. In my opinion, this is an environmental disaster wasting thousands of gallons of treated water per day. In addition to the waste of water, it is costing the residents of Co-op City $20,000 per month. Over 1 million gallons of water has been wasted. (Note: Calculations may vary). While there are many excuses, in my opinion, the Power Plant staff lacked timely project management and drive to completion. I would ask the Board to direct the General Manager to provide us with a baseline schedule for completion. The schedule should be provided within 10 business days to the entire Board. The Power Plant staff’s excuses for

poor project management and their inability to protect the environment is unacceptable and displays a lack of urgency that is improper. This was an emergency 8 months ago. Waiting around another year is not an option. Computer Services The Computer Department has been a huge disappointment over the past several years as outdated and unsupported software have been allowed to linger. Information Technology (IT) systems at Riverbay Corporation have been stuck on zero for the last several years despite $800,000 being allocated in the fiscal 2015 budget. In my opinion, our previous Managing Agent lacked the sophistication, desire and capabilities to move Information Technology forward. This can be substantiated by the fact that despite the software being outdated five years ago and $800,000 being allocated two years ago, nothing was done. Our Interim General Manager Noel Ellison has confirmed that he will have a new I.T. corporate software package started in 2016. I have requested a past 12 month progress report from Computer Services on the upgrade and a report on the content of the website that has been delayed for over two years and the lack of urgency to complete. The inability to deliver has paralyzed the corporation. The legacy of an unsupported Computer Services Department was inherited by our current Management Team. In closing, Management will present the Board of Directors with a number of explanations. This Board needs dates of completion.

truly capitalizes on his time to ensure he keeps his grades up, explaining that if he doesn’t, his father will take him out of martial arts for a period of time and he does not want that. “Not only that, both of my teachers stress that,” said Matthew. “To be a trainer at my school, I have to have an 85 overall average.” Matthew is also in the school band. “I’ve played a lot of instruments,” he said. “I’ve played the saxophone, then I played the clarinet, and I played the bass clarinet.”

Matthew also plays drums at church and he is learning to play the piano. For recreation, Matthew enjoys playing basketball. He says that when he grows up, he would like to be an entrepreneur like his mother or a professional basketball player. Matthew encourages other young people to never give up on their dreams. “That is one of my main mottos…,” said Matthew. “You should always try your best and never give up because if you do, you’re not going to get where you want to go.”

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part of your continued success.” “This has been the best year in my life because I achieved my main goal which was to get my black sash,” Matthew told the Co-op City Times earlier this year when he received news about his nomination. “I would sleep and dream about it and that was to get here.” Matthew, a first Dan black sash at the Martial Way Kung Fu Training Center in Co-op City, began his training in Ship Pal Gi Kung Fu when he was 8 years old and attended the after school program at the center.

In addition to Martial Way, Matthew also studies Japanese Goju at the Harlem Karate Institute (HKI) which he attends with his father, also a student at HKI, and definitely an inspiration to his son. At this school, Matthew is an advanced brown belt sempi or senior student/ assistant teacher and he trains here approximately 9 or more hours per week depending on his other commitments. Matthew attends MS 180 where he is an Honor student. His favorite subjects are Math and Literacy. With his marial arts training split between 2 schools, he

BP urges residents to join local Community Boards Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. this week encouraged Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local community board. The Office of the Bronx Borough President will be accepting applications for all 12 community boards from city residents who reside, work or have professional or other significant interests in the Bronx. Applications are available at the Borough President’s Community Board office at (718) 590-3914 or at your local community board office. Interested applicants may also get the application online at bronxboropres.nyc.gov.

“Participation on local community boards can provide Bronx residents with a forum to share with their community their expertise and talents,” said Borough President Diaz. “There are great things happening in the Bronx that involve the participation of community boards. It is important that community residents participate in the decisions that are building and revitalizing our borough, and our community boards are a great place to do so.” In addition, the borough president encourages young people ages 16 and 17 to apply for community board membership. Last year, he appointed five young

people to the community boards, and is working to insure that there is at least one youth member per community board. “I believe that the earlier young people become engaged in community affairs and interact with government

officials and agencies, the better they will understand government and become active leaders in their communities,” said Borough President Diaz. “It is important to hear the voices of our youth when planning for our neighborhoods.”

Riverbay Indoor Fair Today

Start your holiday shopping today at the Riverbay Indoor Fair, 12 - 6 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium.

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It’s Happening in Co-op City Co-op City youth achieves top martial arts honor Matthew Miller’s plaque reads: “28th Annual 2015 USA International Youth Black Belt Hall of Fame Inducts Matthew M. Miller for Martial Arts Dedication, November 14, 2015…” It is a fitting honor to a hard-working young man who is dedicated to the study of martial arts. The celebration of Matthew’s induction into the prestigious USA International Youth Black Belt Hall of Fame was shared by the more than 400 people who attended the EUSAIMAA’s 28th Annual Induction gala in Pittsburgh, PA last weekend. Matthew was joined by his proud parents, Andrene and Mike Miller (top left photo), as well as by Dr. Miguel “Thunderfist” Lopez (Top right photo, center), Matthew’s nominator, who was inducted into the EUSAIMAA’s Black Belt Hall of Fame for Diamond Lifetime Achievement and also received the EUSAIMAA’s Masters Award, and Lauro Medina, Jr. (top right, second from right), who was inducted as Master Instructor of the Year. In bottom row (left), Matthew (center) is joined by Kyosi Gerard Harris, owner of a dojo school in the South Bronx, and the son of Dr. Lopez (right), displaying his father’s Masters Award. At right, Matthew shares a moment with John C. Kanzler/Soke, Executive Director of the EUSAIMAA.

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: In response to the article on electric bikes or as more call them, motor bikes, I hope that police know the defined law on electric bikes, which is, any bike with a motor which assists pedals at a speed no greater than 20 mph, and less than 750 horsepower is considered a bike since bikes generally go that fast. It is also noted that it could be used if the motor is off while riding. I do not have an issue with motor bikes. What I do have an issue with is that if you are riding, warn people you are coming. People can get hurt with these bikes.

Passing the word In my opinion, this will not solve anything; in fact, it will create a mess, including to the businesses who need to get around faster. Now your order will be slower and more protest will occur. To me, this is a simple problem to fix. Allow people to register their electric bikes online to avoid long lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles because this is an issue that will not go away. I thought we, as a nation, were trying to reduce carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gases. Reducing the number of cars on the roads and letting people get around with legal electric

bikes over 20 mph was one solution, but who is paying attention? Also note, for those with fold-up bikes, they are allowed on buses, so if a bus driver say no, report him; it’s on the MTA website, though I recommend only bringing them on buses during non-rush hour and on larger buses. In addition, please do your homework. These laws are on websites, and clearly stated, less than 20 mph and less than 750 horsepower with pedal assistance, not throttle. If you get a ticket, my advice, fight it. It’s a law, but not strongly enforced, just like jay walking. —David Sanquiche

Emergency Resolution #15-73 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Helen Atkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 18, 2015

WHEREAS, Riverbay provides medical insurance to management and PBA employees; and WHEREAS, the present medical insurance for such employees ends December 31, 2015; and WHEREAS, Riverbay’s broker solicited medical insurance renewal quotes from nine insurance carriers and received quotes from five carriers as

described in the attached November 18, 2015 ten page report from the Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies, LLC/Benefit Malls; and WHEREAS, Riverbay’s insurance consultant, Stockbridge, reviewed the November 18, 2015 report and recommends that the best renewal quotes are (1) the Oxford renewal with no change in plan terms and a 10.8% increase in costs and (2) the Oxford renewal with plan changes and a 7.1% increase in costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves

TO ALL COOPERATORS IN EARHART LANE TOWNHOUSES & BUILDINGS 26-35

DOMESTIC HOT WATER SHUTDOWN Riverbay’s Power Plant workers will be performing mandatory preventative maintenance work of the steam header which supplies hot water to Co-op City. This will require a shutdown of the Power Plant hot water service for an extended period of time. Residents will only be affected by a temporary loss of hot water. In an effort to minimize the inconvenience to cooperators, work will be performed overnight during the early morning hours. Activities will begin on: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st from 12:01 a.m. - 6 a.m. As soon as the work is completed, the hot water will be restored. However, it may take some time for the system to build up to the proper temperature so we anticipate the hot water will be restored by WEDNESDAY MORNING around 8:00 a.m. COLD WATER and ELECTRICITY WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. —Cooperator Services Office

the Oxford renewal with plan changes and a 7.1% increase in costs to be effective from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Graham, Jenkins, Jones, Leslie, Saunders, Taylor, Turner, Williams NO: Johnson ABSENT: Gordon, Owens, Peterson PASSED

REMINDER: November Carrying Charges due Monday, Nov. 30

Riverbay’s offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 & 27, respectively, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Therefore, Monday, November 30, is the last business day of the month and the last day to pay your carrying charges to avoid legal action. Thank you for your cooperation. —Riverbay Finance Department

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.

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.

Building 26

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

Building 26 2400, 2420, 2440 Hunter Avenue

Nov. 30, 2015

Nov. 30, 2018

Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. (718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Associate Editor

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Production Manager

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

CCPD offers Thanksgiving safety tips

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are staying at home and cooking a feast for the family or traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, we have provided safety tips. Follow these holiday safety tips for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day, there are more than double the number of home cooking fires than on an average day, according to the United States Fire Administration. More than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day across the country. Stay safe while enjoying a good home cooked meal this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a joyous celebration of plentitude, do not let an accident change that. The leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day is unattended cooking. People may become distracted when entertaining while food is cooking. Others may go out and leave food in the oven or on the stove. This is never a safe option. Food may cook faster than you think or drippings may catch fire on the bottom of the stove. Kitchen fires spread quickly causing fire and smoke damage throughout your home. Frying a turkey has also been shown to be a popular cause of Thanksgiving fires. Leave exotic cooking methods to the professionals for a safe Thanksgiving. Keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from your stove. Avoid loose clothing with long flowing sleeves that may drape over a hot burner. Turn handles of pots and pans inward to avoid accidents. Follow all manufacturers’ instructions regarding the use of all appliances. Be sure all burners are turned off when you leave the kitchen. After guests leave, have a responsible adult walk around your home to be sure all candles and smoking materials have been extinguished. Choking is another serious hazard on any holiday which involves the consumption of large quantities of food. The most common cause of choking is talking while eating. Try to avoid talking if you have food in your mouth. Cut food into small pieces and chew each bite thoroughly. Take your time eating, especially if you are talking, do not rush the holiday meal. If you feel like you may have food caught in your throat, stay where others can see you. The American Red Cross recommends the “FIVE-and FIVE Can Keep Them Alive” procedure if someone is choking. Once you know the person is unable to cough, speak or breathe, have someone call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety. If the person is coughing just keep them under observation, the force of the cough should dislodge the object. Outside interference at this point can force the object further down. Once you have established that the person is actually choking, lean the person forward and give FIVE sharp back blows with the heel of your hand. This is the procedure known as the Heimlich maneuver, the “FIVE and FIVE” is new terminology for the same very effective procedure. If the obstruction still is not dislodged, give the person FIVE quick, upward abdominal thrusts. The same procedure is used for children over the age of one. Children under age one should be placed face down over your forearm and given back blows with the heel of your hand followed by abdominal thrusts. Gravity assists in dislodging the obstruction. If you are alone, you can perform the abdominal thrusts on yourself, just as you would on someone else. Thrusts can also be administered by pressing your abdomen firmly against a solid object, such as the back of a chair. Call 9-1-1 and leave the line open if you are unable to speak, help will be on the way. For more Red Cross fire safety and first aid information, visit www.redcross.org. The holiday season is a good time to think about those with disabilities, especially those disabilities which are not visible. The holidays can be a difficult time for per-

sons suffering from physical or mental illness. Those who suffer from depression or those who have had a difficult year may feel like life is perfect for everyone else. The holiday season is an excellent opportunity to also reach out to friends, family and neighbors who may need someone to speak to. If you feel you need someone to speak to, there is always someone willing to help; (775) 7848090 or 1(800) 273-8255 are Crisis Support Hotlines which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can even TEXT “ANSWER” to 839863 if that is how you prefer to communicate. Just speaking to someone can help you put problems into perspective and obtain assistance you may need. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Please be aware of the new traffic pattern for Bay Plaza Mall especially near the bicycle trails in and around Co-op City. The bicycle trails are a part of the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000 mile network of bicycle trails connecting Maine to Florida. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages or are tired. Designate a driver before you begin your holiday festivities. Enforcement of DWI laws is heightened from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. If you see someone who looks

unfamiliar near the front or rear of the building do not enter the building and notify the authorities. Persons intent to commit crimes often attempt to enter the building behind a resident who has unlocked the door, do not give them that opportunity. It may seem rude, but do not give access to your building to anyone you are not familiar with. This will help to insure the safety of your family and other residents of the building. 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. We would like to wish everyone a safe happy Thanksgiving.

Public Safety Blotter: Nov. 6 - Nov. 9, 2015

November 6 - rear of Elgar Place Three males were arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Refusing a Lawful Order to disperse. All three males were issued Universal Summonses and two were issued Community Complaints. November 7 - 135 Einstein Loop One male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. He was issued a Universal Summons. November 8 - 2061 Bartow Avenue One male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Refusing a Lawful Order to disperse. He was issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint. November 8 - Mall 1 Three Abuse of Premises Summonses were issued to various stores for riding their motorized bikes on Riverbay property. November 9 - 100 Benchley Place One male was issued a Community Complaint for Loitering in the staircase.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract 3035, High Temperature Hot Water Contract 3036, Installation of DEP Water Engineering Services: Provide detailed Engineering Meters in Buildings 6, 14, 24 & 25 Services necessary to design and act as the Owners Bids Due: December 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. Engineer during the execution of the Project to Pre-Bid Meeting: November 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. restore a portion of a buried Thermacore Hot Water Bonding is required. Insurance is not required. Distribution system that has experienced a localized failure. Contract 2861, 2862 & 2863 (REBID), Exterior Pre-Bid Meeting: December 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. Renovation for Shopping Centers: Exterior restoraBids Due: November 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. tion of three (3) shopping centers located in Co-op City Bonding: Bonding is not required Pre-Bid Meeting: December 3, 2015 at 2 p.m. Insurance: Insurance is required Bids Due: December 29 at 2 p.m. Bonding is required. Insurance is required. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no employment opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week.

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.

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

Making a Difference

Evelyn Turner

A request was made in a previous Governor of Connecticut Director’s Viewpoint leads in this initiative, article for donations for “Winter Seasonal increasing the age to 20, Wraps” for the men of the Willow Family while New York and North Shelter in the Bronx. Second Vice President Carolina still put teens in Thank you, President, Jerome Rice, jail with older, sometimes President, Co-op City Branch, NAACP, seasoned, criminals. Youth have been found to be his volunteer staff and members for their the victims of 21 percent of sexual violence and awesome contributions! The organization are 5 times more likely to be sexually assaulted in was very generous in addressing the adult facilities – often within the first 48 hours of needs of men who are homeless. incarceration. Thank you, cooperator Eleanor DonnProtection From Permanent elly, and members of her congregation at the Eastchester Presbyterian Church. You Criminal Records were so supportive in arranging for the Advocates across the borough, city, state and donations to be collected and then making federal government are looking at proposals to sure they were dropped off for delivery. eliminate permanent criminal records that cause youth Homelessness in our borough and city is an issue. lifelong barriers to education, employment, housing The majority of the men are African-American and and public benefits. They are looking at ways to Latino. They are homeless for various reasons, such as “remove the box” on job and housing applications. loss of income, illness, unprecedented cost of rent, etc. Additionally, broaden categories for Youth Offender The men were overwhelmed with joy to receive so Status and allowing some opportunities for youth to many personal items (hats, scarves, gloves, toothbrushes, have their record sealed if conviction free for specific toothpaste, and soap, etc.), just for them. Again, thank periods of time; mitigating long term collateral conseyou, fellow cooperators. You made a difference! quences as children pass through adulthood. Raise The Age Advocates College Students Making A Difference Our Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has embraced the Congratulations to any cooperator who has a colproposal which would stop the prosecution of most lege student participating in the fast moving “anti16- and 17–year old defendants as adults, even though racism” protests around the country. They are followthe Legislature failed to come to an agreement by the ing in the footsteps of their ancestors, Black and end of the last session. We need to enact meaningful White, and those of us who made a difference against juvenile justice reform that focuses on improving pub“institutional racism and white supremacy” during my lic safety and the lives of youth and their families. The college days in the South. These generations of Black

college students are still asking for ethnic studies and culturally sensitive mental health services, etc. College students have access to social media unlike past generations and are refusing to participate in their own oppression. Keep standing up, young people! 2015 Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Capital Projects Allocations: FYI Clinton Campus — Cafeteria Renovation — $300,000; HS for Computers & Technology — Technology Upgrade - $100,000; P723X — Technology Upgrade — $100,000; Bronx Guild HS (Stevenson Campus) — Gymnasium Renovation — $500,000; PS 277 — Library Renovations — $131,000; NYC Community Learning Schools/PS 18 — Health Center — $500,000. Looking For A Job? Please attend an event TODAY, November 21 at Dreiser Loop – Room 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will get some excellent information on Acing that interview; Applying online; Entrepreneurship and Financing a Business! This is sponsored by the Williamsbridge Club. Parents, please get your youth out because soon they will be applying for summer jobs. Individuals with disabilities are welcome. An update of our Board meeting and my role as “Acting President” for two weeks will be covered next week. Thanks for selecting me to serve you. I may be reached at: 917-324-1033 or eturner@riverbayboard. com. Send letters & cards to: Evelyn M. Turner, 2nd Vice President, Riverbay Board of Directors – 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!! 718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations next 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, December 3, and again on Thursday, December 17, 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 Metro Card, 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.

Telecast schedule for Board business meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. 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)

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

We Have a Poor Connection With Verizon

There is a new push by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) to Director’s get Verizon to "bring FiOS to every New Yorker." If successful, then, it's possible that Co-op City could get wired for Verizon's FiOS service. Dropped Calls Verizon has dropped a lot of calls to bring their FiOS service to a lot of communities. And, now, the union that represents their workers is trying to get through to them with a new ad campaign. The ad is urging residents to call 3-1-1 and their elected official on the City Council if Verizon can't fulfill their request for FiOS service. Additionally, this union has stepped up their campaign with a new website that can document your experiences with trying to get FiOS service. The city has also been trying to reach Verizon with a recently published audit report. One major finding within this audit report revealed that Verizon's employees, "did not record or track inquiries from prospective customers who requested service before fall 2014." So, even if you did call Verizon to get their FiOS service, your call wasn't even recorded or tracked. Another major finding stated that field inspections by the NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications were conducted to see if fiber cables were run in certain neighborhoods, as reported by Verizon. But, take a guess what they found? The audit showed that, “blocks claimed by Verizon as completed in fact have not had installed the necessary equipment to deliver service.” In our case, I wanted proof that Riverbay was not stopping Verizon from coming here. If this had turned out to be true, then, I was ready to write a series of articles so that everyone could see that something was wrong on our end. But, as it turned out, Verizon's representatives came here and said that they wanted our residents to get their FiOS service only through the internet. The city, in my opinion, needs to get a court order to force Verizon to wire up Co-op City and other

homes in NYC. Police Community Meeting I'm glad to see that we can have positive discussions with the 45th Precinct. During a recent meeting, Captain David Dent spoke about several issues in the community and how people should cooperate with lawful requests from a police officer during a possible stop. After January, 2016, I'm hoping that we can get a community-wide meeting with the 45th Precinct's new commanding officer, Danielle Raia, and the newly elected Bronx District Attorney, Darcel Clark. If we can go forward, then this will be a very good event for this community. Construction Projects It's amazing that the construction work in Bartow and Dreiser is still not finished. And, both of these malls look horrible. A meeting was scheduled during this week to discuss our construction projects. My next article will discuss these malls and our construction projects. WiFi in Transit Transit Wireless WIFI, the company contracted to bring WiFi to 279 underground train stations, has just installed WiFi inside of 21 stations in the Bronx and 16 stations in Manhattan. So, currently, over 100 underground stations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens have WiFi. On the #5 line, WiFi is now located from 149th Street and 3rd Avenue to 42nd Street. Then, the service skips to Fulton Street. Please go to transitwirelesswifi.com to see the complete list of stations that are currently wired. Worst Trains in NYC: The #5 and the B The Straphangers Campaign has voted the #5 train as one of the worst train lines in NYC. But, to be fair, the #5 train is good in the morning time. Evening time? That's another story. I had to stop taking the #5 train a few years ago in the evening time because they would consistently reroute our trains over to the #2 line at 180th Street.

Daryl Johnson

Happy Thanksgiving to the Co-op City community of family and friends. Together, let us hope for peace throughout the world. Last Friday, we had our first YOGA session and I must say it was fantastic. The lighting was soft and the sounds created the right ambience for relaxation and healing. Our instructor, Meena, began with a part of YOGA that incorporates breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures. This article is being written prior to Friday (Nov. 20th), the last until we return in two weeks due to holiday vacations and a pre-scheduled event in the association room (see below). We will return December 11 at 7:15 p.m. Space is limited, so please make sure to attend your class. There is a waiting list. Our next meeting is scheduled for December 3 at 78:30 p.m. We plan to have our building staff supervisors attend. At the last meeting, there were some questions about the building so here is an opportunity to receive accurate information. Our Holiday party is scheduled for December 19. Additional details will be discussed at this meeting. We want to thank Doris Sanchez and Jessica Ortiz for representing us at the Building and Grounds Committee meetings. 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 avail-

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Building 13 Association

able 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. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to

Thereafter, several arriving #5 trains would be switched over to the #2 line. Then, another #5 train would be provided to us after about 30 minutes of this nonsense. So, as an alternative, I started taking the express #6 train to Pelham Bay. This train is very fast in the evening time. At Pelham Bay, several bus lines are available to get back to Co-op City. Footbridge Safety Someone was recently mugged on the footbridge that's near Conner Street. And, just around this time last year, we had a string of groping incidents on the footbridge that connects to Baychester Avenue. Now, yes, these routes might be good for walking and exercising. But, as a suggestion, please think about your safety before using these routes. An alternative to walking across these footbridges to catch the #5 train is to take the bus to the train station. Exercising? Please think about getting off a stop ahead of your destination. Then, walk the distance. You can also use this same routine when you're going home. Additionally, you can think about forming a small walking group on your job. Just get together with a small group of friends and walk during your lunch period. But, whatever you do, please put your safety first and try to avoid these footbridges. Close God is good. So, I hope that everyone will have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Also, please remember to not drink and drive. 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.

Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370. 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

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

12 Energy, Ideas And Friendliness Riverbay's newly appointed Internal Auditor, Averil M. James-Bonnette, was the guest speaker at the general meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, on Monday, November 9. Only four weeks on the job, she has tackled the formidable challenge of examining how the many Riverbay departments are functioning. In her meetings with the various department heads, James-

Hello, neighbors. Fall is here, enjoy the beauty of nature and be careful of the warm weather and dress accordingly. Elected Officials - I 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 Happy Thanksgiving! Upcoming meetings: Building meeting on Tuesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. in the association room. Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims of all the violence and unrest. Please remember if you see something,

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Bonnette has sought to understand not just how the departments are functioning, but also how their work can be made more efficient. James-Bonnette explained the difference between internal auditing and external auditing. While an external auditor examines and reports on financial balance sheets, an internal auditor studies the systems and methods of the departments (security,

maintenance, etc.) with an eye to making recommendations that can improve the way departments function and coordinate with each other. This was the first time that cooperators have had the opportunity to hear directly from a Riverbay auditor in many years, and they were impressed by her resourcefulness, experience, energy, and friendliness. The Coalition's next meeting will be

on Monday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center. Following a brief organizational meeting, there will be food, drinks, music, and good company. Everyone is invited. Look for more details in the future Coalition articles in the Co-op City Times, and plan to drop in – and stay – for our holiday celebration, on Monday, December 14. —Mitch Berkowitz

well as at least two computer labs. This is the age of technology, and transactions are leaning fast toward a paperless society. It is coming to the day where it seems everything must be transacted online (the Internet). There are funding and resources available. It was quite impressive to watch our elected officials dialogue and listening to their constituents, also presenting updates of concerns and issues that were requested. 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 meeting. Collection of Dues - The building association dues are $5 per apartment. Representatives from Building 27 will be collecting dues in the A, B and C building on Thursday and Friday, December 3rd and 4th, from 4 to 8 p.m. both nights. Decoration of each building will also take place. VOLUNTEERS are needed, just come on down. 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 718-5833040 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

say something. Living in NYC, our city is always looked at as a target for individuals looking to cause terror. Our law enforcement and government work hard to cut it off, but they can't stop everything. So we must always keep an eye open and look out for each other.

Our Bingo and Pokeno nights are doing well. People are having a great time and having lots of fun. These events will be continuing into December. Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon.

Building 27 Association

Building 33 Association

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

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: By this writing, we will have had our Thursday, November 19th Broun Place Townhouse Association meeting with Captain James Keappock. Director Apollo was unable to attend, so at the helm of the speaker’s table was Captain Keappock. We will have also attended Tuesday, November 17th’s Cooperators United Meeting. Both of these meetings will be reported on in our next press release. However, thank you in advance to Lana, Jesse and our Executive Committee for their support and assistance in setting up our association meeting. Since distributing our advance flyer with tear-off for association membership, as well as announcing our next meeting, eight families have renewed their membership. Thank you, neighbors, for your support. Remember, all collections support Broun Place. Your Broun Place Townhouse Association is sin-

Newsong Church

Have you ever heard somebody say something that sounds a little weird? Well, Jesus said some crazy weird things. He said things like, "Love your enemies," "Forgive those who hurt you" and "Don't worry." You see, Jesus knew that normal people don't do these things, that they hold grudges, hate those who don't like them. Normal people 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, like 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 step-by-step. 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. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of His-story! We have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery! We hope that you will join us this Sunday! Our 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; (718) 708-8385. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurch nyc.org; email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org. You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX; Instagram: @newsongchurchBX Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

cerely interested in continuing to improve and maintain our neighborhood. We hope you have attended our association meeting and that you will ask questions so that we can address your issues. At the next meeting, we will invite Cooperator Services and address issues that are connected there. Your continued Broun Place membership and participation is what we are after. Yes, dues are in order for this new fiscal year, but we look forward to hearing your problems and to sustaining Broun Place and Co-op City. The dues are $12 per apartment. You are encouraged to share regarding Broun Place. Please, deposit a note in the mail slot of any board member. A receipt for dues will be provided by our Treasurer. Once again, we had to ask for special assistance to clean up bread dumped on our dumpster pad. However, this week, we are pleased to announce we did receive a call from the investigative unit of Public Safety regarding this chronic problem. Please, if you see something, let us know; report it to Public Safety and be specific in

your detail. This vandal will be caught. 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 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, 718-6713050 or CSO. Let your Broun Place President know. Have fun as you prepare for Thanksgiving 2015 and be safe. Though Veterans’ Day has passed, we will salute and always give respect to this selfless group. Last, but not least, congratulations to Mr. Dave Lazaar on his performance as Roy Hubley in Plaza Suite by Neil Simon, which just completed a hilarious six-show run. Can’t wait for your next show! —Eva Lazaar

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, and community involvement. Happy Thanksgiving! 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. For those families who have not paid your annual dues, please do so. We look forward to seeing you all at our meetings. I will close with the following quote: “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —William Arthur Ward —Wanda Bailey

Building 30 A and B Association has started its holiday season early. At our last general membership meeting, we gave away two turkeys via lottery. The winners of our turkey lottery are Barbra Johnson and Caroline Archibald. We will be decorating the lobbies for the holidays in our buildings on Saturday. November 28th starting at 1 p.m. We will start collecting for our porters on December 1st. Our Holiday Party will be on Saturday, December

19th starting at 7 p.m. in the association room of Building 30B lobby. The next general membership meeting will be on Thursday, December 10th. There will be no crochet on Wednesday, November 25th. For those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new arrivals, congratulations. Those under the weather, get well soon. To all, have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. —Linda Werner

Building 25 Association

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Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, December 12, 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. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoors in the Dreiser Auditorium. Register by calling (718) 320-8035. Youth

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. Post 1871 extends special thanks to the Bronx Rotary Club for arranging to have a "FREE" meal at Sammy's Shrimp Box in City Island on November 10th to those who served. Post 1871 American Legion in Co-op City would like thank all of the restaurants that served a

Building 26 Association

Happy Fall greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. The leaves are changing to beautiful fall colors throughout Co-op City, so get out and enjoy the beauty of Co-op City by taking a leisurely stroll on the greenway or to our beautiful shopping mall. We send loving wishes to all of you celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other celebrataed events during the month of November. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all homebound, sick, and hospitalized persons. Our deepest condolences are sent to those families who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. May you be blessed during this difficult time of bereavement. —YuVonne Lewis

Building 32 Association

Bake Sale Thank you to everyone – those who donated baked goods that we could sell, those who donated money, and those who shopped. The support we received was outstanding, stupendous, and just marvelous!!! There were so many fantastic items to choose from including home-baked zucchini loaf, cupcakes, brownies, pound cake, marble cake, and cheesecake. There was carrot cake, pumpkin pie, chocolate chip cake, and more. We sincerely hope that everyone enjoyed their purchases. The Executive Board, headed by our President, Ms. Eleanor Bailey, thanks you again for all your support. It was a great turn-out from a great building filled with generous, caring people. —Lorna Smith

Black Forum

ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays. 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.

American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served

"FREE" meal to the veterans who served in the military on November 11th. The next general meeting will take place on November 20th at 11 a.m. sharp. This meeting is always on the third Saturday of the month, so please mark the date on your calendar for future reference. When you arrive, please turn off your cell phones, sign in and take a seat. Also, it would be nice if you bring a pen so you can take notes of the up and coming events. There’s an old saying, “The shortest pencil is better than the longest memory.” If you can’t make the meeting, please call the Post. For Post members who travel to Manhattan Post 398, Colonel Charles Young Post, located on West 132nd Street, they are always inviting our members to visit them. They are operating out of a brownstone building that they own. They sell dinners, have a bar, music for

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) 3208035 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

American Legion members and friends. So if you get a chance, stop by and represent our Post. Thanksgiving will be here real soon. Remember to cook that turkey at 325 degrees. You can tell if the meat is done by using a meat thermometer. It should read 165 degrees internal temperature. A 6-8 pound turkey will take 3-3 1/2 hours, a 12-16 pound turkey it will take 4 1/2-5 1/2 hours. A good movie to see is Spectre. It's another James Bond movie packed with lots action and moving all around the globe to catch a person who would like to spy on everyone; this is a must see movie. Quote for the day: Money doesn’t bring happiness, the beer truck does! I am who I am; your approval isn't needed. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

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 African-American 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

African American Association

school programs, call 718-379-5555. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resume on Tuesday, 9/15, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, Dr. Kaba Kamene mesmerizing a packed house at a recent Africancall Xonia, 646-301-9438. American Association meeting. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, will be on Thursday, November 12. If you are unable to 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917- attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for 903-7073. updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your memMusic, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 bership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. for families to: African-American Association of Co-op Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. The Book Study 10475. Donations are welcomed. Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1 p.m., Dreiser Center, Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamerican Room 15. Please call to confirm, 718-379-5555. assoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting —Kevin Lambright

Ghanaian Association of Co-op City

General Meeting: The next general meeting is today, Saturday, November 21st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 38. Please come share your ideas, suggestions and concerns. Provide feedback on 2015 activities and bring ideas and suggestions of programs & activities you would want the association to focus on as we plan for 2016. A certified and experienced financial professional, Mr. Kofi Koranteng, will lead a discussion on managing your wealth and other personal finance topics. Seminar – Managing Your Wealth: The topic for this week’s discussion is Managing Your Wealth – Personal Finance. An experienced financial planner, Mr. Kofi Koranteng, will lead the discussion and answer your questions on savings, retirement planning, credit cards, building and managing wealth, etc. Christmas Party & Love Fest: This year’s Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday, December 26th -Boxing Day! From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Invite your family and friends to join us as we celebrate the successes of this year! Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay using credit card.

Building 10 Association

The Building 10 Association is mounting a toy drive to ensure that the children of the Bronx, who are in shelters, have the joy of a gift during the holidays. Toys will be collected in the Building 10 Association Room beginning December 1. Toy donations will be collected every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. -12 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Please donate an unwrapped toy and you can make sure we are able to bring a smile to the face of those who are living in a shelter in the Bronx this holiday season. You will see association members in the lobby in early December making requests for donations so that we can appropriately say thank you to the people who take care of our building and grounds. January, 2016 will prove to be jammed-packed with events with our first general membership for 2016 scheduled to take place on January 12, 2016. We will have a New Year celebration on January 16th and will provide more details in the weeks to come. The Board of Directors wishes each cooperator and their families a safe, healthy and enjoyable Thanksgiving! Come out and support our events and meetings. You are our strength and inspiration! —Ron Campbell

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends. About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community. Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347-773-3499. UNITY IS STRENGTH! JOIN US TODAY! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Coop Ghanama OR http:/www.facbook.com/gacc2013 —Seth Osei-Fosu

Building 21 Association

Hello “21’ers” and fellow shareholders… At our last meeting, special guest, Ebony Rae Lambright, was informative and very much appreciated by all. Kudos and thanks to everyone to venture downstairs to the 21 Association Meeting. Ten lucky cooperators were the recipients of our lottery scratch-off giveaway. Think Outside The Box: Our Friday night “Think Tank” was well attended and still moving forward every Friday night at 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room located in the rear of the B-section of Building 21. Decorating Time: We will decorate for the holiday season on Saturday, December 5th. Check postings in the building for details. We Are One Community: Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: Email: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347) 504-1821. —Michelle Marbury

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York is improving more and more each week. On Saturday, November 14th, we competed in the AAU (American Amateur Union) Cross Country National Qualifier at Fresh Meadows, NY and on Sunday, November 15th, the NYRR Fred Lebow Cross Country Championships. Coaches were tasked with the decision to either run athletes in back to back cross country races or miss one of these events. Since both meets were important, we placed all of our cross country runners in both meets and cut down some of their training mileage that they would normally run during the week. Our decision pays off, because no one got injured and their times were great. We had 13 student-athletes compete in the AAU National qualifier. Medals were given out to the top 3 athletes in their age division/event & gender. All athletes advance to the 2015 AAU Cross Country National Championship in Danville, AL

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and we won 5 medals! The medalists are: Dontae Lindo, 1st place; Pierce Parker, 3rd place; Tiarra Jackson, 2nd place; Matthias Love-Anderson, 3rd place, and Darius Gordon, 1st place. Congratulations to all and good luck at the Nationals. On Sunday, November 15, we went to Van Cortlandt Park for the NYRR Fred Lebow Cross Country Championship. Every child received a souvenir t-shirt at bib pick-up on race day. Plus, water and power bars were available for every athlete. Medals were given to the top 9 athletes in the 1.5 mile & 1 miles race. In the 5k race, the top 3 athletes received an award. Plus, new this year, all NYRR Youth Running Series at Fred Lebow Cross Country runners will receive a 20% discount on one Bronx Zoo admission. The top three participants in each age group will receive a voucher for free admission to the zoo. I’m pleased to say that Velocity won 9 medals! In the girls 10 years & under one-mile

run, Hope Perez placed 3rd and Allyson Wright placed 9th. In the boys 10 & under 1.5 mile race: Dontae Lindo, placed 1st; Jordan Ingram placed 4th and Julian Caldwell placed 8th. In the boys one-mile race, Kabir Gaydarik took 5th place. In the girls 14–18 age division onemile run, Shantae Leach (2nd place) and Nariah Mathis (4th place). In the boys 14 – 18 age division one-mile run, Raseam Phillip (6th place). Congratulations to all; great job!!! Our next meet will be on Saturday, November 28th, the Foot Locker Northeast Regional Cross Country Championship at Van Cortland Park. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Truman to play Lehman in PSAL playoff game Sunday in Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG The Truman Mustangs finished an outstanding regular season which saw them finish second in the citywide Bowl Conference by beating Springfield Gardens High School on November 8th, 22 to 14, in an exciting overtime game played in Queens. The win allowed the Mustangs to finish their season with 9 wins against only one loss – that loss coming against McKee High School in Staten Island, the only team in the conference to finish the season undefeated. But the Mustangs’ second-place finish earned the team a bye in the first round of the playoffs played this past weekend. Nearby Lehman High School, a longtime football rival for Truman, won their first round playoff games this past Saturday and earned the right to face off against their arch rival Truman this weekend. Truman played Lehman in October and won the game, 16 to 6. The Mustangs gained their advantageous position on the last week of the regular season in a hard fought contest. On that afternoon, the Mustangs struck first as star running backs Ramon Jefferson and Trevor Carson led a dominant ground attack down the field for an early 8 to 0 lead. The defense stifled the Springfield offensive attack throughout the first quarter and Truman quarterback Imotep Cromer and running back Jefferson led the Mustangs down the field again for a 14 to 0 lead at the end of the quarter.

But, what looked like an easy win at that point did not turn out that way. In the second quarter, Springfield put the offense in gear and scored on a long drive for a 14 to 6 halftime score. In the third quarter, the defenses took over the game as barely a first down was earned by either team. It continued that way into the fourth quarter until Truman made a crucial mistake and muffed a late game punt giving Springfield the ball on Truman’s two-yard line. Springfield easily took advantage of the mistake, made the two-point conversion and the game was tied after regulation. For the overtime period, Truman changed quarterbacks, putting in Justin Harris, who led a drive down the field largely behind the running of Jefferson and Carson. A touchdown and a twopoint conversion later and Truman once again had an eight point lead. All they needed to do at this point was to stop Springfield from doing the same which they did barely as the defense swarmed the Springfield runner on fourth down play with only a yard to go, giving Truman the victory. Sunday’s playoff game will begin at noon on Truman’s field in Co-op City. Should the Mustangs win, they will go on to next weekend’s semi-final games. All residents are asked to come out and cheer the community’s local high school football team this Sunday as they compete against and prove that they are among the very best football teams in New York City.

Velocity Track Club at the NYRR Fred Lebow Cross Country Championships.

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

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, 718-379-0377. 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 $175. DEPOSITS REQUIRED: double $65/single $90. FINAL BALANCE DUE (double $65/single $85 by Monday, December 7th. Lorants

Coach bus. Depart: 11:00 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., 718320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*price includes transportation): Sat., Dec. 19th, 6:00 p.m. show. Price: $35. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, Dempsey Theatre (W. 127 St.). Full payment DUE by December 1st. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. Thurs., March 10, 2016, 7:00 p.m. show. Price: $117. COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. $50 deposit

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women, 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club. Our next event, November 21, at Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 9, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00

p.m., is our annual Entrepreneurship, Technology Health and Leadership Workshop. The topics for the workshop are: Interviewing Skills, Technology Applications (Apps); Entrepreneurship and Financing a Business. All are welcome. Look for posted information. If you are interested in serving an Internship or Community Service Project, please contact the club at the address listed. We are looking for young people who want to increase their skills. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18 who would be interested in joining

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice. Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center - Room 36. Membership Meeting - November 21st at 3 p.m. Thank you to our guest speaker the Honorable Judge Darcel Clark for an open conversation at our October 25th membership meeting. Thank you to our guests, visitors and members for your attendance. Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. Voter registration is an ongoing activity. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS 1845 years. SAVE THE DATES: December 20th - Branch membership Meeting & Holiday Party December 27th - Kwanzaa Celebration/Coalition January 21, 2016 - NAACP NYSC 1st Quarterly Meeting. Location TBA January 16, 2016 - Jubilee Day Celebration hosted by Walt Disney P.S. 160 and the PTA. January 24th - Membership Meeting January 30th - Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship event February 2016 - Black History Month Essay & Art Contest with prizes at P.S. 160 (work in progress, date TBA) REMEMBER! Our branch is here to address the five game changers in the community. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest civil rights organization and its mission and goals are STILL RELEVANT! Ensuring the political, educational, economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate discrimination. “All lives matter, whether your skin is brown or your uniform is blue” – Cornell William Brooks, President and CEO, NAACP “Justice is what LOVE looks like in public” - Dr. Cornel West —Jerome L. Rice, President

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required. Final payment due ASAP. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. GOOD AND WELFARE Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. REMEMBER – 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 (718-3790377) 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

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

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

On Sunday afternoon, November 15th, Co-op City Post 500 joined with the other JWV posts and about another 150 persons and dignitaries to pay a solemn tribute to our fallen comrades at the Veterans’ Memorial Grove in Van Courtlandt Park in the Bronx. The flag bearers were Cadets from Fordham University surrounded by many Boy and Girl Scout troops. Everyone sang our National Anthem. Of the many dignitaries who attended and spoke, two were Congressman Eliot Engel and State

Senator Jeffrey Klein. At the end, Taps was played. Attending from Post 500 were Marvin Warm, Alan Kalter, Leon Weinstein and his daughter, Joan. Post 500 is seeking new members. If you are a Jewish veteran, male or female, from any war or during peacetime and would like to join the only Jewish Veterans Post in the East, North or South Bronx, please call Marvin Warm at 718-379-4804 for an application. We would really appreciate having you as a member. —Marvin Warm

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

Church of the New Vision

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. 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) 652-8943, or Hermena Smith, (718) 708-5035.

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

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 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meet immediately after service on the first 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 22, the Last Sunday after Pentecost when we will celebrate Christ The King Day. During this service, we will also celebrate our prenational Thanksgiving Day and our Harvest Festival. Please come out and join us for all three events. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal

Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, *mightier is the Lord who dwells on high.” —(Psalm 93:5) —M. Chambers

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

uum of time, in the context of our heritage, and in the development of our people. What kind of international work does NCNW do? NCNW houses a Washington-based International Development Center (the IDC) and has hosted a regional Africa office in Senegal. Both were established in 1975; since that time, NCNW has worked in 26 African nations implementing development projects in education, microcredit, women's empowerment, health, capacity-building and other areas. The mission of the IDC is to extend expertise gained through NCNW's domestic community

development work to help improve the social and economic status of women internationally, particularly in the rural areas of Africa. What will Co-op City Section do for the holidays? 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, scarves, 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 in 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. What fundraiser will Co-op City Section do for the holidays? Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza every holiday season allows NCNW to wrap holiday gifts purchased in their store. Shoppers often tip the wrappers because of the added convenience that we provide. This collaboration with a commercial partner in our neighborhood serves us both. We wish all of our neighbors and friends in the Co-op City community a joyous Thanksgiving keeping in mind how fortunate we are in this country and have so much to be thankful for. —Joyce Howard

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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

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 Beltré is at the church on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. 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: is the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

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

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalms 100:4 Spiritual Food for Thought: Refuse to allow grumbling, complaining, and self-pity to inhabit your spiritual atmosphere. The challenges of this season are many and varied, but God has given you the ability to rise up, overcome, and be victorious in every situation. Gratitude is a choice. Allow thanksgiving to issue forth from your heart, and your environment will change. Be grateful for what God has given you. On behalf of Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family, we welcome and invite you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that the blueprint for a church that pleases God is: Bible Study, Fellowship, and Prayer (Acts 2:42). These vital elements make up the function and life at Greater Love Church. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place Afternoon Prayer Meetings: All are invited to participate in our weekly corporate prayer meeting on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. The anointed servant of the Lord and prayer warrior, Elder V. Archer-Dyer, is available to pray for you and with you in the name of Jesus Christ. Sunday Bible School for Children (ages 5-12): We invite you to bring your child to Sunday School to learn about Salvation and what the Good News is all about. Class begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. A lite breakfast will be provided for the children from 11:00-11:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Morning Service: Begin your holiday by giving thanks to God for who He is and all that He has done for you. Please join the Greater Love family for our 3rd annual Thanksgiving Service & Prayer, followed by a light breakfast on Thursday, November 26th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come out and share your testimony of thanksgiving with us. The Bible says, "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their

Greater Love Baptist Church testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." —Revelation 12:11 Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607; email: glcubc@opt online.net. Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m. (sharp) Sunday Morning Meditation & Prayer: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship: is the 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 Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: class complete. Next class: 2016/TBA Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.; next – Dec. 3rd Women’s Fellowship: Next meeting – Dec. 5th Family Movie Nite (3rd Friday): Next – Dec. 18th at 7:00 p.m. Have a joyous and blessed Thanksgiving! —Pastor Carol Landrum

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. 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 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www. coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship serv-

ice 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. Next Sunday, November 29 at the 11:00 a.m. service, the Senior Choir will be celebrating their anniversary. 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 dou-

ble 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

On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday

at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. 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 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. Ports of Call: St. Thomas,

Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Association dues were collected on the “A” and “B” side. If we missed you, come to our next meeting on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. We will also be collecting the

last week of this month. It will be posted. Everyone please have a filling, (smile) happy Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you. —Betty Leak

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Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

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

Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search

10am-12pm

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

Stay Well Exercise 12-1pm, Rm. 4

Diabetes Support Group

Bereavement Counseling

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

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

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

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

Diabetes Support Group

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

2nd Monday - 1:00pm

2-3pm, Rm. 2

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10am

Walking Club

Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

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

Tues

Afternoon Movies 1:00-3:00pm w/popcorn

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Fri., Nov. 27

Thurs., Nov. 26

Wed., Nov. 25

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

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

JASA Closed JASA Closed JASA Closed Happy Happy Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

Senior Centers Closed

Meat sauce Ravioli Normandy blend

Whole wheat bread Plain hamburger roll Canned pears

Tues, Nov. 24

Apple juice Shake & Bake chicken Egg barley w/ mushrooms Coleslaw Alt: Tuna fish salad

Baked breaded pork chops Baked sweet potato California blend vegetables

Whole wheat bread Garlic breadstick Fresh fruit

Wed., Nov. 25

Orange juice Salisbury steak Chicken cacciatore w/mushroom gravy Garlic mashed potatoes Cuban style yellow rice Italian blend vegetables Kale w/garlic sauce Alt: Veggie burger patty

9:30-10:30am

Cultural Dance

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Orange pineapple juice Beef hamburger Mauzone potato knish Mixed green salad Alt: Baked turkey

Alert & Alive

10:30-11:30am

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

Mon., Nov. 23

Mind Teasers

Bingo

9:30-11:30am Bingo 12:30-2:00pm

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

10-11am, Rm. 2

11am-12pm

Word Games

Non-Kosher

Crochet & Knitting

10:00-11:30 in the Bartow Main Office

Pokeno

Date:

Kosher

Senior Center closed

Thurs., Nov. 26

Fri., Nov. 27

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

JASA Closed

Happy Thanksgiving!

Senior Centers Closed

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! JASA Food Drive – Rm. 31, Nov. 12th – Nov. 24th. A food drive to support a local shelter. Please bring canned fruits, vegetables, beans, tuna, salmon, chicken and sauces. Mental Health Presentation: Tues., Dec. 1st Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults, Einstein Center, 10:30 a.m. NY CARES 27th Annual Coat Drive – Nov. 12-Dec. 31 & Toy Drive – Nov. 16th –Dec. 18th. Drop off at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. We accept gentlyused and freshly laundered coats for men, women & children & new toys for the children. 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 - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m.

& Dreiser – 9 a.m. Wait list only. JASA will be CLOSED Thursday, Nov. 26th, Thanksgiving Day, & Senior Centers will be closed Friday, Nov. 27th. Gospel Christmas Show – Wed., Dec. 2nd, $50 at the Royal Manor, NJ. Show starts at 11:30 a.m. 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. Wait list only. 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. (coach bus).

(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

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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.

Join JASA: November 12th – November 24th

DURING THIS SEASON OF GIVING! We’re having a food drive to help and support a local shelter! Please bring unexpired cans to: 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31 Non-Perishable items, such as: Canned fruits and vegetables, beans, tuna, Salmon, chicken, canned sauces Thank You For Your Support!

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

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FYI: AARP is urging Gov. Cuomo to increase funding for services that can help more New Yorkers stay in their homes as they age. In 2014, about 10,000 state residents were on waiting lists for in-home services, up from about 7,000 in 2013. In-home assistance with meals, bathing and other tasks can help people avoid or delay moving into expensive nursing homes. The governor will submit his proposed budget to legislators in January, 2016. To urge him to eliminate waiting lists for in-home services, call 844-254-6884 (toll-free). To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 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, 718-379-3742. 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, shopping 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 Champaign 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, 718-379-3742. 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)…1 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, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

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A very happy birthday and/or anniversary to those celebrating these occasions. Please remember your relatives, friends and neighbors in hospitals and nursing homes. On Nov. 25, we will be playing Bingo, in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Dues for 2016 of $15 can now be paid by stopping in or mailing a check to us at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39.

We will mail your membership card with your new calendar book back to you. Our phone number is 718-3799613. We are open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Thurs. Mary Pilla is recuperating at home and is getting stronger every day. Our heartfelt wishes go out to those 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 $33 and 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 at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. 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. A happy, joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving is wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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For additional information or to RSVP, call Rebecca at 718-671-2090, X 2139 or 917-470-5205. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Time is our servant. We must never permit it to become our master. Since time is duration of experience, we are occasionally tempted to hurry time, thinking we will thereby enhance our experiences. But when we hurry time, we shrink life. For the faster we go, the less we see. The Swiss Alps are awesome in their grandeur, but when we fly over them by jet, we hardly notice them. A melody must be sung to a certain rhythm. If we speed it, we destroy its beauty. We must allow time for the sake of living. We must

allow time to read and think. We must allow time for friends if we want to have friends. We must allow time for worship if we are to cultivate any meaningful religious life. We must allow time for our family to cultivate the togetherness of shared experience. Hurrying life may enable us to have more experiences, but the experiences will be shallow and unsatisfying. It is better to go slower, to have fewer experiences, but to live in depth and to enjoy each event to its maximum possibility.

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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 27th is at 4:11 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 21th, at 5:18 p.m. Coming Events Saturday, November 21th 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. Tomorrow, 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 1-718-379-6920. 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

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, 120 Erdman Place, lobby level, Bronx, NY 10475. The Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue wants to thank all our friends who attended our November 2nd trip to Atlantic City. Our next trip is to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, December 27th. Everybody in the community can attend our trips and functions. The cost for the trip is $35 per person. Receive a $25 slot bonus. You need a Resort Casino card, Government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a movie. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser

Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. For reservations, call Gary at 718671-8424. Please make out checks to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Also on Sunday, December 6th, the Traditional Synagogue is having a Chanukah luncheon. The cost is $10. We will be serving potato pancakes, tuna, egg salad and jelly donuts, etc. This past Saturday, November 14th, we had a surprise 90th birthday for Mr. Harold Goldstein, mazol tov. Karla Klaus made a delicious Kiddish. This Saturday, November 21th, after services, we rescheduled the Chinese luncheon. Everybody is welcome. Wishing all our members and friends, a healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday. —Gary Schwartz

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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

meditating on, and memorizing it. Let's look at Scripture to support this. Psalms 119:9-16 says: 9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees.

120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 3465790; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: Tues-day 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).

Church Motto: "We are Christcentered, 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

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475 (main lobby). Services are as follow: Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.12-30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday night youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. We are encouraging all the parents to send their children to Sunday School. We accommodate children from one year old and adults up to one hundred years old. You are welcome to attend opening service on Saturday, 11/22 at 3 p.m. Focus: The Christ. Jesus Christ is the revelation of God. Christ in us brings praise and glory to God, and continues to reveal Jesus to the world. Ephesians 1:4-14 4. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself according to the good pleasure of his will, 6. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8. Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9. Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10. That in the dispensation of the

fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise. 14. Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. God’s divine revelation of Jesus Christ and our redemption in the church through Him makes available all spiritual blessings to the believer who lives and has his being in Christ. The great blessing is that God has chosen the believer to be perfect-complete or entire-in Jesus Christ. Our only hope of ever living with God is by believing in Jesus Christ and receiving Him. This we do through faith in Jesus, repentance of sins, water baptism in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins, and receiving the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance. As we live a new life in Christ Jesus through obedience and holiness, we grow in our relationship with Him. God has called us to be busy about His business – to witness, to proclaim the message of reconciliation, and to minister to the desperate needs of a world lost without God. Happy Thanksgiving. For further information, call Rev. Richard Sibblies at (718) 324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. 15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. 16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday

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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. We want to say a big “thank you” to Ms. Diane, and the Teen Ambassadors of the Co-op City Girls Scouts for their service at our Pre-Thanksgiving Community Meal and for collecting can goods during our drive. Thanks to Ms. Hattie Lucas for connecting us all. Thank you, comm-unity, for allowing us to again service and fellowship with you, see you next year! Divine Expressions 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

29 following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little 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 discount 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, 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

Co-op City Times / November 21, 2015

Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses. This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TriState Interiors located at 2925 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade. Mohawk’s Portico Program is designed for homeowners, but because of the size of Co-op City, the company agreed many years ago to extend the program to the Riverbay Corporation. The Portico Program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from—and which is also a ‘green’ product—as well as a Berber, which has 6-8 different color choices. “From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Riverbay’s Director of Special Projects Joe Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.” New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style

floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood look style flooring, ceramic tiles and the Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Riverbay by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said. On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpeting/flooring, redecorate or change their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program, which also includes the Mohawk wood floors that Riverbay uses in the apartments. “All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TriState Interiors and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end –which is excellent carpet – to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly who will also install the carpeting for them.” Boiko added that while the shareholders benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from TriState compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits in that the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund. “This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and, at the same time, it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

Municipal Credit Union accepting applications for 2016 Scholarships Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is currently accepting applications for the 2016 Scholarship Program. MCU will award $66,000 in scholarship grants to collegebound graduating high school seniors: eight memorial scholarships worth $5,000 and 13 grants of $2,000, respectively. Eligibility in the MCU Scholarship Program is open to all MCU members and the children or grandchildren of a member in good standing. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular and community activities, references, and an essay expressing personal goals. Additionally, students applying for the scholarships who are also MCU members will also automatically be entered for a $500 statewide Public Relations and Marketing Council Scholarship. “MCU is deeply committed to supporting the youth throughout the communities in which our members work and live,” said MCU President/CEO Kam Wong. “Our Scholarship Program is one way we achieve this by recognizing and rewarding young people for their outstanding academic performance and community service. We hope our scholarships will enable these students to achieve their goals and succeed in their future endeavors.” Applications for MCU's 2016 Scholarship Program are available at Bronx branches located at 560 Courtlandt Avenue and 755 Co-op City Blvd., on MCU's website, www.nymcu.org, and also at any MCU branch. The deadline for completed applications to be submitted is January 15, 2016. MCU will hold a special awards reception in the spring of 2016 to recognize the eight $5,000 scholarship winners. MCU’s scholarship program is part of its larger corporate commitment to youth education and financial literacy across New York City. In addition to these scholarships, MCU also awards valedictorian/salutatorian recognition awards to graduating high school seniors. Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is the oldest credit union in New York State and one of the oldest and largest in the country. Established in 1916 and headquartered in New York City, today MCU has assets of over $2.2 billion and offers a full range of financial services to its more than 375,000 members in New York City, Westchester and Long Island. Eligibility to open accounts at MCU is available to New York City and Yonkers municipal employees; state and federal employees who work in the five boroughs; health care professionals who work in New York State; members of select industry groups; employees of private colleges in New York City and private and public colleges in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester; all students enrolled in a college, university, school, or institution in the City University of New York (CUNY) education system; certain family members, and qualifying retirees. MCU is an equal opportunity lender, and deposits are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency. For more information about Municipal Credit Union, visit www.nymcu.org.

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Handyman DARREN HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE No Job Too Big - or Too Small! Cabinetry, Painting, Tiles, Electrical, Plumbing, All General Appliance Repair, Carpentry. My Motto - Honest, Reliable, Fair.

917-541-6528.

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Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up. Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.) W E ’ L L PA Y T H E TA X W I T H M O S T R E PA I R S ! with this ad

TOWING AVAILABLE!

(718) 365-5300

TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE SPECIAL TUNE-UP Maintain Your Transmission and Prevent Costly Repairs with New Transmission Fluid (Filter and Pan Gasket Additional). Most American Cars. Most Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles.

MOST AMERICAN 4 CYL. CARS • WITH AD

Synthetic Oil Change Available

NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE •New Spark Plugs •Air Filter •Adjust Idle & Timing •Oil Change & Filter •Transmission Service •Repack Wheel Bearing

159

3495

RADIATOR FLUSH $2995

• Up to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil • Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • INCLUDES Road Test and FREE 21 point Vehicle Inspection.

•Basic Tune Up •PCV Valve •Cooling System •Antifreeze & Service •Tire Rotation •Clean & Adjust Brakes

INCREASE YOUR CAR’S PERFORMANCE

Parts Included

DISC or DRUM

Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

Front or Rear Brakes Most American Cars

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

Most Cars

HID HEADLIGHTS 9995

MOST CARS $149.99 INCLUDES INSTALLATION

AXLE SPECIAL

9995

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

Most Cars

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL ARI & PHH DEALERS.

WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TUNE-UP

2995 $ 3499 $ 99 39 $

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

Most American Cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. Slightly Higher)

BRAKE SPECIAL

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

• Replace with up to 1 Gallon Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

NYS INSPECTION STATION

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS

WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS

CAR CARE PACKAGE • • • •

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat • Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. & 8 CYL. SLIGHTLY HIGHER

95 95 59

Most American Cars

Is Your CHECK ENGINE Light On?

COMPUTERIZED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC

FREE

INCLUDING PRINTOUT *Most U.S. Cars

*with most Related Repairs. $39.95 Diagnostic only.