Co-op City Times 11/23/19

Vol. 54 No. 47

Maintenance process, personnel reallocated as laundry room project As the name implies, Co-op City is essentially a sizeable municipality run as a business. Instead of a city council, there’s a Board of Directors. Instead of a city manager, there’s an executive general manager, and so forth.

BY JASON CHIREVAS

The laundry room replacement project will proceed as follows for the remainder of the year:

Nov. 25 to Nov. 29: Off for Thanksgiving Dec. 2 to Dec. 6: Tower 18 Dec. 9 to Dec. 13: Tri-core 11 Dec. 16 to Dec. 20: Tower 25 Dec. 23 to Dec. 27: Off for Christmas Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, 2020: Off for New Year’s Day

That being the case, improving the quality of life in Co-op City is most often best accomplished incrementally, which can lead to opportunities to streamline and refine as things go.

Such is the case in the Maintenance Department, where, according to Assistant Director Toma Kastrati, a new way to deploy personnel is more effective, more efficient and dovetails nicely with the new Riverbay call center.

Under the old system, Kastrati told the Co-op City Times this week, one Maintenance department worker was assigned to each of Co-op City’s buildings and

Co-op City Times Thanksgiving deadline notice

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Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, 2019 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, Nov. 25, 2019.

Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, Nov. 30th issue of the Co-op City Times.

Directors’ viewpoints are also due before 9 a.m. this Monday, Nov. 25, 2019.

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) 3202595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 21.

We wish our readers an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Phase Two of lobby upgrades set to begin early 2020 Saturday, November 23, 2019

Tower and Triple-Core Buildings are next in line to receive new building lobbies as phase two of the program is in its initial planning stages. The overall project will result in Co-op City’s over 40-year-old building lobbies being remodeled to take advantage of new technology and improve accessibility for all shareholders.

With the preliminary plan to finish the 20 Chevron building lobbies near completion, the bidding stage for phase two commences. After this, qualified general contractors, outside of Riverbay, will take on the task of renovating the 10 Triple-Core and 14 Tower buildings in the community. The conclusion of phase one comes to an end the way it began, with Building 15A, which was the prototype for the project back in 2016 – now undergoing minor modifications.

Residents in buildings that haven’t undergone upgrades yet can expect for their entrances to look noticeably different. The newly constructed system will have sturdier and stronger doors; for example, one inward-opening door when entering the building, instead of double doors.

That, along with new additions that weren’t initially a part of the first phase, includes a panel showing the building number at the top of the intercom, removal of push bars, added sensors to both the inside and outside

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Thanksgiving discounted parking available for upcoming holiday

Phase one of the building lobby modernization project concludes, with a variety of upgrades for easier access, including door sensors.

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Parking garages in Co-op City will offer discounted holiday parking for transient vehicles for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Holiday parking discount will be in effect from 12 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 until 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Vehicles parked in Co-op City garages prior to those time frames are required to pay regular Co-op City parking rates – $8 for up to 3 hours, $15 for up to 6 hours; $23 for up to 12 hours and $40 for up to 24 hours. Pay stations in the garages and at the exit gate will be programmed accordingly.

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November carrying charge payments

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The Riverbay Finance Department’s Bookkeeping office in the Administrative Building in Bartow Center will remain open until 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, and Tuesday, Nov. 26, to accept carrying charge payments.

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the last business day for the month of November will be Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Bookkeeping office will stay open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, although Riverbay administrative offices will close at 2 p.m.

Payment of November carrying charges must be received by Nov. 27, 2019 to avoid legal action for non-payment.

—Riverbay Finance Dept.

Happy Thanksgiving On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 Riverbay Administrative Offices will close at 2 p.m. The Bookkeeping window will remain open until 5 p.m.

Riverbay offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29, respectively, in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.

All community centers will also be closed to the public.

For emergency services throughout the weekend, please call:

MAINTENANCE: 718-320-3300, PRESS OPTION 2 PUBLIC SAFETY: 718-671-3050

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was responsible for maintenance calls in that building, whether there was one call a day, 10 calls a day, or whatever the number may be. That, almost inevitably, led to shareholders making appointments the Maintenance Department had difficulty keeping as the worker assigned to the building made his way through the docket of calls.

There had to be a better way, Kastrati and Riverbay Director of Maintenance Michael Sanders thought. So they came up with one, a method that also puts the new Riverbay Call Center to more efficient use.

“We thought of a different way to get it done,” Kastrati said. “We’re trying to service the cooperators a little bit better by cutting their wait time and trying to eliminate cancelling any appointments.”

Under the new system, which began in the middle of last month, the Call Center dispatches Maintenance workers to jobs as they come in, regardless of the building from which they come. This means, rather than one worker making his way through a list of five jobs in a given building, a set of, say, three Maintenance workers will be assigned to those five jobs, with the first three jobs tackled simultaneously — one worker to a job — and the first worker finished moving on to the next job and so forth.

So, if it would have taken a single Maintenance worker five hours to do five jobs, it will take three workers about two hours to do the same jobs, as they essentially divide and conquer.

All routine Maintenance calls will be handled on a first-call, first-served basis under the new system, Kastrati said, but emergency calls — such as for a flood or fire — will be prioritized.

The new system will have the added benefit of allowing workers without a current shareholder call to be able to work in groups on work on the common areas and outsides of buildings.

Another innovation under the new system, Kastrati said, comes at the end of each job, when the worker assigned lets the Call Center know he’s done and moving on to the next job, or that he’s free if there isn’t one. This, Kastrati said, will enable the Call Center to monitor where individual workers are as well as the progress of each job; once the job is called in as complete, the Call Center can close the work order and add notes on the job.

So far, Kasrati said, there’s been a marked improvement in terms of workers not having to return to jobs they couldn’t get to in a given day. Ultimately, he said, the Maintenance department plans to have the Call Center communicate with and assign its workers through individual, handheld smart devices. That, he said, will hopefully lead to the ability to give shareholders tighter timeframes for when Maintenance workers will

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arrive as well as provide an automated phone call notifying the shareholder when the worker is close to arrival.

“All these programs cost money,” Kastrati said, “but we’ve got to move up in the world.

Everybody else is doing it. Why can’t we do it? That’s customer service.”

Speaking of money — although more so coming in to Riverbay than going out — another maintenance project, the ongoing laundry room replacements and refurbishments, is proceeding as envisioned, Kastrati said, with the early problems addressed and no new problems cropping up.

“Everything is running as it’s supposed to be running,” Kastrati said.

The Riverbay Board of Directors passed a resolution in January agreeing to a new eight-year contract with Plainview-based CSC ServiceWorks, which is providing all the machines and labor for the laundry room replacement project. Under the new contract, CSC is paying Riverbay $302,250 monthly — $3.6 million annually — for the right to provide laundry room services in Co-op City. That is up $507,000 annually over CSC’s last Riverbay contract, which expired in December 2018.

In addition to paying the higher rate, CSC also agreed to give Riverbay a one-time $750,000 signing bonus to keep the concession.

For those shareholders living in buildings yet to experience the changeover, each laundry room overhaul takes five business days, a Monday through a Friday. The first day is used to remove the old machines and equipment. The second day is used to prep the room for the new stuff. The third day is for painting. The fourth sees the new machines installed, and the fifth day is for connecting the new technology for payment to the machines.

That last day led to some early kinks in the system, as machines were not initially programmed to give the proper discounts on select days. That, Kastrati said, came down to a software issue, but even the solution gave rise to an additional problem.

Each building has its own IP address, a unique number assigned to each building as part of an internet network. When the software issue in the new laundry machines was resolved in one building, Kastrati said, the belief was the new version of the program could be cloned for the rest of Co-op City’s new laundry rooms.

Nope. “[The new program] was rejected because every building has a different IP address,” Kastrati said. “So, [CSC] had to create a separate program for each building.”

Thirty-five buildings, 35 programs. Now, the assistant Maintenance director said, all the software issues have been resolved. Future repairs to the laundry machines will be CSC’s responsibility, Kastrati said, with the cost built into the company’s existing contract with Riverbay.

The laundry room overhaul in Tower 17 was completed between Nov. 18 and Nov. 22. Looking ahead, Tower 18 is next, scheduled for new laundry room installation from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6. All new laundry rooms are expected to be done by the end of April 2020.

As the new equipment is installed, Kastrati said, shareholders are reminded they can pay with new laundry cards as well as an app. Directions for using the new machines, he added, can be found on new signage that accompanies the machines.

One other thing; less soap gets clothes cleaner in the new machines, which have cut-off sensors tripped by an overabundance of suds.

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Assemb. Benedetto’s Lobby Visits Assemb. Michael Benedetto will be visiting the lobbies of more Co-op City buildings according to the following schedule.

Both visits are from 5:15 - 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 26 – 4220 Hutch.

River Parkway (Bldg. 29B) Wednesday, Nov. 27 – 120 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27B) The assemblyman’s lobby visits give Co-op City shareholders an opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics and to hear about key highlights of the 2019 legislative session.

CCPD Toy Drive CCPD’s 6th Annual Toy Drive will be held from Nov. 18-Dec. 23 to collect toys for children in local hospitals and shelters. Distribution will take place on Dec. 24, 2019.

Toy donations must be new. All age groups are being collected for so please give generously. Donations should be dropped off at CCPD headquarters in the Bartow Center. This year’s CCPD Santa’s helpers include Lt. Delvalle, Sgt. Ahmed and Officers Collado and Lee.

Annual Riverbay Holiday Tree Lighting The annual Riverbay Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored

by Riverbay Corporation and the Riverbay Fund, will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at the Bartow Center.

From 5-7 p.m., come to room 31 for Holiday fun. Take a photo with Olof and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, compliments of Newsong Church and TD Bank.

There will also be performances by community groups.

At 7 p.m., the festivities will move outdoors on the lawn in front of Dunkin Donuts for the tree lighting ceremony. Hot coffee and donuts will be provided, thanks to Oscar. Participate in a Holiday Sing-a-Long with the Co-op City Girl Scouts. You may also bring an unwrapped toy to donate.

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In memoriam — Nels Grumer 1938-2019

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that was the teacher in him,” said OthWith profound sadness, we report elia Jones, former Riverbay Board the passing of Mr. Nelson Grumer, president and long-time Board mempresident of the Debs Place Townber who served alongside Mr. Grumer house Association and a former Riverin the late 1990’s. “He carefully exbay Board director, on November 7, amined everything that came before 2019. Mr. Grumer was 81. the Board. I liked Nels a lot. He never Nels had been an active member took sides. He gave everyone equal respect. He was dedicated to his duties of the Co-op City community since as a Board director and served this moving into the development in Decommunity with integrity.” cember 1970 with his wife, Ellen. At Nels’ weekly director’s viewpoints the time, the young couple had been married about 9 years and lived in were detailed and a testament to the Washington Heights, Brooklyn and careful deliberations and scrutiny he Riverdale, NY prior to their move here. engaged in before writing as well as Mr. Grumer taught Physics first in voting on Board resolutions.

Brooklyn, then at George Washington Ms. Helen Atkins, another former High School in Manhattan and, once president of the Riverbay Board, said Co-op City was built, at Truman High of Mr. Grumer: “He was very kind to Nelson Grumer School in Education Park, until his me when I first got on the Board. I’ll never forget, everything had to be preretirement in 1995.

Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison was one of Mr. cise before he would support moving forward with any resolution. He didn’t just talk, he was a great listener as well and Grumer’s students at George Washington High School in the late 1960’s and still remembers the sulfur experiments Mr. he liked conversation. He was just a nice person and a genGrumer tasked his students with completing and the resulting tleman. He was not loud or boastful, and you always knew odor of eggs that permeated the school’s hallways. he was there, quiet, ready to support or do his part. That’s “He also assigned quite a bit of reading for extra credit and how he was. Nels was highly respected by all who knew him.”

Following his election to the Riverbay Board in 2004 – although it didn’t advance my love of science, it gave me an appreciation of the thinking of the scientific mind,” said Mr. one of his stints as a director – Nels wrote a viewpoint in which he projected on results of a successful HFA refinancing Ellison. of Co-op City’s mortgage at the time, cautioning fellow co“Here in Co-op City, Nels was very active as a Riverbay Board member and as the Debs Place Townhouse president,” operators: “Although we have achieved the means to rebuild Mr. Ellison added. “He helped prepare me for my professional our community through our agreement with HFA and we should path with the foundation he gave me in high school and for soon see the start of a number of capital construction projects, rising energy costs will challenge our abilities to keep our opthat I am grateful.” erations budget in balance. It will be the task of the Board and Nels served intermittently on the Riverbay Board of DiManagement to devise strategies to hold down expenses while rectors from 1980 to 2006.

Riverbay’s First Vice President Bernard Cylich knew Mr. still providing the necessary services to our residents.”

In August of that year, when the State of New York Housing Grumer for many years and remembers him as a no-nonsense and dedicated member of the community who never shied Finance Agency (HFA) blindsided the Board’s HFA Comaway from asking hard questions of those charged with the mittee with last minute changes to the pending refinance agreement, Nels, also a member of the HFA Committee, refiscal responsibility and maintenance of Co-op City. ported to shareholders: “I cannot condone the actions taken “Nels Grumer was a pioneer in Co-op City,” Mr. Cylich

by HFA in the past few months. They have unilaterally said. “In the early 80’s, he was elected and re-elected to the Board of Directors. I will always remember Nels as one who, changed the terms of our agreement. They have reduced the amount of money that we would receive for our badly needed off the Board, would, without fail, ask sharp questions whether in letters to the editor, at open Board meetings, at candidates’ capital projects by approximately $70 million and they now forums or, as recently, at the Board’s Construction Committee intend on reducing their own sale of moral obligation bonds by $50 million, causing us to pay a higher interest rate on meetings which I chair. Over almost 50 years, Nels made inour loan. This means that we will be getting much less while delible contributions to our community. Our sincerest conpaying the same amount. In addition, instead of a joint mondolences to the family of Nels.”

A stickler for perfection, it was not unusual to hear from Mr. itoring of the construction projects, they propose to control the complete scope of the project without our input or parGrumer early on Monday morning after he had read his weekend Co-op City Times and called to point out mistakes. ticipation. There are additional onerous provisions as well.”

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BY ROZAAN BOONE

Honoring 31 years of service to Riverbay Corporation Colleagues and coworkers of Mr. Lou Salegna got together last Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 to wish him well in his retirement. Mr. Salegna had served as Riverbay’s controller in the Finance Department for the last 31 years. “I would like to wish Lou many happy and healthy years of retirement,” said Peter Merola, director of the Finance Department. “I had the pleasure to work with Lou for most of his 31 years at Riverbay. His dedication and loyalty to Riverbay helped to achieve the strong financial position it is in today. Lou will truly be missed.”

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Mr. Grumer was also a staunch advocate for cogeneration. He wrote in a January 2006 viewpoint that cogeneration “was a significant way of lowering energy costs at a time when these costs are skyrocketing. We cannot afford not to opt for co-gen.”

Bill Gordon, another former president of the Riverbay Board and active shareholder in the community, was not on the board at the same time as Nels but interacted with him in other areas of community life.

“Nels Grumer was a great cooperator and an excellent Board director,” Bill said.

“I did not have the pleasure of serving with Nels on the Board, but I did have many contacts with him after he left and I became a Board member. The last couple of years, he would occasionally attend Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings and we would exchange pleasantries.

“As a Board member, I remember Nels Grumer as the member of reason. In a

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doors – that prevent the door from closing on residents – so if not entirely through the doorway, it will stay open.

In other words, if a resident is going through the doors now and may need more time going in or out, the sensors will interrupt the scheduled time, giving that person enough time to get in or out.

According to Raquel Rodriguez, project manager, the Riverbay Construction Department has heard concerns regarding the timing of the new lobby doors and is fine-tuning it. She said: “I’ve heard some people have had concerns [about the timing of the doors].

We are making field adjustments to that; right now we just did it based on code. Based on code, it should be a minimum of seven seconds. When we did the testing, it took 10 to 12 seconds to work. If residents would like to make it quicker, we could.”

Notably, there will be several accessible door pushbuttons that can be used by shareholders with disabilities – both outside/inside of the building. When pressed, these buttons will operate and open doors automatically. All buildings will have one accessible button outside, two inside the foyer (one to get into the lobby and one to exit), and one inside the lobby

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period of dueling viewpoints every week, you could count on Nels for a breath of sanity – viewpoints of interest and not personal vendettas. Nels once wrote a letter to the editor to challenge me to justify a vote I had taken on an issue which was contrary to all the other Board directors. When I responded, he told me he didn’t agree with me but he understood my position. Co-op City has lost a star with the loss of Nels Grumer.”

Nels Grumer has almost single handedly kept the Debs Place Townhouse Association active for more than the past five years. He steadfastly continued to serve his fellow shareholders by joining Board committees, attending open Board meetings and advocating for his neighbors. He will be sorely missed.

Mr. Nelson Grumer is survived by his wife, Ellen; son, Avram; daughter, Elisa and her husband, Marc; grandchildren, Amanda and Daniel and his sister, Roslyn.

area. Additionally, the changes with the new entrance system will require the use of key fobs, a keyless entry device that will be used to get in and out of the buildings. Although there have been some software issues with the key fobs for some, they will be updated. Fortunately, residents can still rely on their keys to gain access to the buildings.

In addition to lobby remodeling, Riverbay staff will be upgrading the intercom systems in the lobby and apartments. The intercom panel in the vestibule area will be removed and disconnected for the installation of the new intercom panel.

In the Jan. 12, edition of the Co-op City Times, Eddie Diaz of the Riverbay Electrical Department, explained: “The panel itself is going to be vandal-proof, with a built-in camera to record and for shareholders to see who is ringing the intercom. The new board will also have LED lighting, while the directory will be a different color; instead of black, it’s going to be white – both features will help residents and visitors locate names on the list easier.”

During the installation of intercom panels in the lobby, appointments will be scheduled

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closed due to construction.

In 2011, the Riverbay Board approved offering discounted transient parking to visitors of Co-op City shareholders on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve to make it easier to get together for the holidays. In 2013, the board added Thanksgiving to the list of holidays.

Visitors taking advantage of the reduced parking rate should take a parking ticket upon entering the garage. When departing, cash, debit or credit card payments will be accepted at Pay Stations in the garages. Only credit and debit cards are accepted at the garage exit gate.

Danielle O’Connor, director of Co-op City’s Parking, Leasing and Storage Department, said: “The holidays are a time for family and friends to come together and parking concerns should not be a factor. Providing affordable parking at locations throughout the community allows for a convenient and hassle-free experience for visiting guests.”

Riverbay’s assistant general manager, Warren Mitchell, who oversees the Parking, Leasing & Storage Department, pointed out: “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.”

with residents to set up the intercoms in their apartments.

According to Ms. Rodriguez: “Overall, people seem to be happy with the new doors and the upgrades.

ADA buttons have been getting great reviews. It’s a significant upgrade. It looks better, and the convenience and ease of going in and out of the building is better – a big improvement for residents.”

The long-awaited lobby entrance renovations are just one of several capital projects scheduled to begin next year to modernize Co-op City’s aging infrastructure and meet upgraded local code regulations.

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To the Editor: I have to agree with Mr. Nick Liberati. There is a real danger for the people living in Building 4 on Donizetti Place. Since the parking was changed from parallel to angled during the garage repair crises, the street has become too narrow for the school buses and the regular traffic. On top of that, the buses coming from Truman are using Donizetti to turn around to Baychester Avenue south instead of going one block further and have an easy way to turn. One solution would be to return to the old parking way.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - November 20, 2019 First Reading - Resolution #19-57 SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 20, 2019

WHEREAS, On 5/10/17 the Board awarded Contract #P1014, via resolution # 17-07, to RJB Distribution Corp. for the Distribution of the Co-op City Times; and WHEREAS, On 7/24/19 the Board tabled proposed contract 3348 for the Distribution of the Co-op City Times; and WHEREAS, management requests that the Board approve change order #1 in the amount of $60,500.00 (see attached memo) in order to continue funding RJB Distribution pending

First Reading - Resolution #19-59 SUBMITTED BY: Bernie Cylich SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: NOVEMBER 20, 2019

WHEREAS, The Power Plant maintains a Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with Siemens Energy for the repair and maintenance of two Siemens Combustion Turbine Generators; and WHEREAS, The Regulatory Agreement between HUD and Riverbay requires that Riverbay maintains a LTSA “at all times;” and WHEREAS, The existing LTSA expires in January 2020 and the parties have negotiated pricing for a new ten year repair and maintenance LTSA at a yearly cost of $1,518,472 for a total cost of $15,184,720; and WHEREAS, Management recommends that the Board Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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the establishment of an in-house distribution network including the selection of appropriate newspaper bins; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order #1 in the amount of $60,500.00 for Contract #P1014 with RJB Distribution Corp. be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. approves this LTSA with Siemens to ensure the economical supply of electricity and steam utility for Co-op City. See attached November 13, 2019 memorandum from Anthony Ligato and Bill May; and WHEREAS, Prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, That the Siemens LTSA in the amount of $15,184,720 for a term of ten years is approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the President is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

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Public Safety Report

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 holiday, we have provided safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday. Follow these holiday safety tips for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of cooking fires than 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 that 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 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 1. Children under age 1 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 redcross.org.

The holiday season is a good time to think about those with disabilities, especially those disabilities that are not visible. The holidays can be a difficult time for persons 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 as an excellent opportunity to reach out to friends, family and neighbors who may need someone to speak to. If you feel as though you need someone to speak to, there is always someone willing to help 775-7848090 or 1-800-273-8255 are crisis support hotlines 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 necessary assistance.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

November is known as COPD Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness Month. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is also a good opportunity to schedule a full physical examination with screening tests recommended by your physician. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

School is open, drive carefully. Never pass a 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 (Continued on page 12)

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Public Safety Blotter Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2019 Nov. 10 - 920 Co-op City Blvd. stairwell with marijuana. They were A male cooperator was observed issued Community Complaints and with an open container of alcohol. He NYC Criminal Court Summonses. was issued a Community Complaint Nov. 15 - 100 Elgar Place and a NYC Criminal Court Summons.

Four males were discovered in the Nov. 10 - 600 Baychester Ave. stairwell smoking marijuana. Multiple Two males were discovered in the Community Complaints and NYC staircase smoking marijuana. Commu- Criminal Court Summonses were issued. nity Complaints and NYC Criminal Nov. 15 - 120 Asch Loop Court Summonses were issued to both Officers observed two males drinkindividuals. ing in public. Both males were issued Nov. 11 - 100 Benchley Place Community Complaints and NYC Two males were discovered in a Criminal Court Summonses.

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BOE/MTA redux

bus scheduling cuts) and we share a legislator (Congressman Engel) with Riverdale, I planned to scout it out. (You know I like to do my reconnoitering and research!)

Secretary But then I decided, no. Our borough is huge, the meetings were really too far apart from each other, and At the risk of remaining a two-trick pony, here come there was really no way to make both of them. I’ll just comments regarding the way we vote and the way we wait till the Express Bus Advocacy Group on Faceride. Those two major interests of mine converge in book fills us in on how that Riverdale meeting went. this article and converged on the day this article was By the way, I suggest we forgo the sibling rivalry written. instinct and make allies in the effort to stop these crazy Say you’re reading this article today – Saturday, express bus scheduling cutoffs. And don’t forget to Nov. 23 (or a day or two afterward). From your view- find and fill out express bus surveys ASAP. And speaking of ASAP. You snooze you lose. Some point, I wrote this viewpoint last Monday on Nov. 19.

But from my viewpoint, today is actually Monday, time between Nov. 14 and Nov. 15, the MTA posted Nov. 19, and I have to decide which of two meetings its outreach schedule, future and past. “We’ll be out I’ll end up going to tonight: Early Voting or Express and about in the Bronx to share our Final Plan and Buses. hear what you think,” appears on the https:// As I said the other day to a fellow director who new.mta.info/bronxbusredesign site. Unfortunately, by wanted to be in two places at the same time: Some the time I saw their schedule, I’d already missed a people just need cloning. Or as a dear friend of mine meeting described as Bx CB 10 - Municipal Services likes to say regarding the problem of having too many Committee held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, which choices: You can’t dance at two weddings with one was also listed on the Community Board 10 site. Blink and you miss it! fanny.” She’s very colorful.

In addition to our own CB10 meeting, the MTA has So which will it be tonight: A meeting about the outcome of New York’s first Early Voting experience also already visited with Bronx’s CB9, CB1, and CB12. or a meeting about the Express Bus service cutbacks? Still to come are CB4 (11/26), CB11 (12/2), CB3 (12/10), I was toying with the idea of attending one, leaving CB6 (12/11), CB2 (12/18), and CB8 (12/19). The early, then heading over to the other, arriving late. It December 2 outreach event at Community Board 11, (1741 Colden Avenue) – described as a Transportation seemed rude either way.

Okay. Enough of the is/was/will be. I’m going to Committee meeting – is geographically the closest to play Back to the Future and stick with past tenses us. That’s the one I’m going to try to make if I can find (which actually haven’t happened yet) and I’m start- out the time it’s being held. It seems to be a secret.

No, the Other Meeting ing as of…now.

So what about that other Nov. 18 meeting? The – The earlier Monday night 11/18/19 meeting, which ran from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., was a Town Hall in Was Early Voting a Success? Let’s Recap – meeting.

Riverdale that focused on the express bus scheduling It was the kick-off of a talk series held at the swanky cuts. Riverdale’s Assemblyman Jeffery Dinowitz new Bronx Dems headquarters and that’s the one I gathered Riverdale legislators for the discussion. Con- chose to go to.

For a few years now, I’ve been a big supporter of gressman Eliot Engel was one of the program’s speakers. Since we share a problem (drastic express NYS voting reforms: postcards, petitions, trips to

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

Albany. It’s simply embarrassing for the self-proclaimed most progressive state in the nation (having arm-wrestled California for the title) to come in one recent year at number 41 in voter turnout – the ninth worst!

But this time, things have changed. In the New York State 2019-2020 Legislative Session, for the first time in over a century, New York voting rights reforms took center stage. Thirty-eight election-related bills were introduced into the two legislative chambers (the state assembly and the state senate) more than a dozen of which have already been signed into law by Governor Cuomo.

Many of those new laws went into effect immediately, the two stars of the bunch being Early Voting and Electronic Poll Books. Some other important voting changes were: consolidated primaries, uniform polling hours, voter friendlier ballots, online voter registration, and pre-registration of 16 and 17 year olds.

Still other new laws make it easier for Board of Election employees themselves to vote, ensure that the privacy of victims of domestic violence is protected, and move the cutoff date to switch party affiliation months closer to election dates.

These are all positive legislative changes to the way we vote and there are more promised changes to come.

But down here on the ground, right here in Co-op City, less lofty details could use a going over – our Election Day polling locations could use a good tweaking.

If permitted, I’ll get right on that in time for the April 2020 primary (Early voting runs from 4/18/20 through 4/26/20. Election Day is on 4/28/20.) A bit more geographical logic applied to our Election Day poll site placement couldn’t hurt.

Still, despite the decision to place the early voting poll site at the very-hard-to-get-to Truman High location, I consider early voting and the electronic poll books a huge success.

How ‘bout you?

You can reach me by voice or text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / November 23, 2019

Building 9 Association

Building 22 A&B Association

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Greetings, Building 9 family.

Our next and last meeting for this year is Nov. 25, at 7 p.m., on the B-side, first Wishing you another happy, healthy floor. Please come to wish all a happy holiday. and safe Thanksgiving season.

If you have any complaints, please call the call center.

Please be vigilant as you travel, shop, Installation of the second elevator on the A-side is almost complete. The B-side bank, visit others, etc. during this is beginning the installation. Please be patient and courteous; it’s a slow process. upcoming holiday season. Safety first!

Laundry room: Please don’t take the carts out of the laundry room. They’re for the laundry room only. Also, close the door during the winter months. Please Please get your flu shots, shingles check the Co-op City Times for our building’s new washer and dryer update. and pneumonia vaccines as required.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Check with your health care provider Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Get well wishes to the sick and shut-ins. regarding your needs.

If you see something, say something.

Our neighbor, Barbara Nesby, has suggested families who are with mem- Building 9 Association Executive Board —Betty Leak members Linda Collins and Shirley Wells ory-challenged members consider obtaining Safe Return bracelets from the Alzheimer’s Association. Call 646-7742900 for bracelet details.

Building 25 Association would like to wish all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Please keep our neighbors in your prayers as we keep you in our prayers.

We wish all neighbors born in November a happy birthday, and for those who I spoke with La Dona Mendez regarding the Father Gonzalez photo. She told have been under the weather, we hope you get better soon. me that, when she shared the article and photo with Father Gonzalez, he laughed and thought it was a nice gesture. He appreciated being in the photo and being Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month, generally mentioned in the article. When you are motivated by a good heart and kindness, from September through June. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. your efforts are blessed. Thank you, Margarita!

17, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.; please keep an eye out for postings outside your elevators.

Please view our new photo array on the bulletin boards. Our bulletin boards If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your are the communication center for member shareholders. Please monitor the bulconcerns or comments to any or all members of Building 25 Association. letin boards regularly.

Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5 per family. We would like Our November building association membership meeting is scheduled to be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Our scheduled guest speaker is Iman Drammeh, genealto thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our ogist and director of the Drammeh Cultural Center. Each year at this time, we tend monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

I will close with the following Thanksgiving quote: to think a little more about family ties. Iman Drammeh is a qualified professional “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate genealogist. She can assist you in your search for the family ties that bind. on what you don’t have you will never, ever have enough.” –Oprah Winfrey Congratulations to the winner of our Building 9 Association Turkey Raffle.

We began Thanksgiving lobby decorating last week. We hope children of all —Wanda Bailey ages enjoy their time in our lobbies.

Our fourth annual year-end celebration is scheduled for Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. It is our yearly members-only, sophisticated, sit-down dinner — no takeout — party.

Welcome to the week ending Nov. 23. Thanksgiving is here. Broun Place As always, we embrace Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa and The Three Kings.

Members, feel free to join us. extends Thanksgiving greetings to all in the hope we will share our Thanksgiving joy to family, friends and neighbors in good health and travel safely to our The overwhelmingly positive response to our recent Karaoke at Club 9 event destinations. is reminiscent of the responses we received to our other successful social events: Did you know community theater is not far from Co-op City on City Island?

Fashion Show on Runway 9, Ladies Sip & Chat in Tea Room 9, Oral History The City Island Theatre Group is alive and well. The last production for this year, Night and Show & Tell at the 9s, etc. As ever, we are grateful to our sister build“Mama Mia,” has its final performances today and tomorrow. “Mama Mia” finishes ings in Section 2 for their support of our events. its run Nov. 24. Don’t miss it!

Our goal is to inform, encourage, engage, be inclusive and elevate our members. We endeavor to create unique meeting and social experiences to that end.

The first bad cold of this season caused us to cancel the Nov. 13 meeting and The Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry is open Tuesday, Thursday and Frinot attend the buildings and grounds meeting of Tuesday, Nov. 12. However, we are following up with Mr. Ambo on buildings and grounds issues and Mr. Dickday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located in Building 1B rear. Holidays are son on previously discussed cooperator issues. It will be rescheduled. a time for giving and receiving. If your family is in need, especially during the holOnce again, a letter from NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Develiday season, please sign up with the food pantry for assistance. No judgement.

“It is not enough to be nice; you have to be good. We are attracted by nice peoopment, Division of Code Enforcement, has been received in Broun Place. Please ple; but only on the assumption that their niceness is a sign of their goodlet us know if you are someone who received this letter. ness.” –Roger Scruton Regarding garage matters, new charges for infractions are posted in Garage 6 in the foyer to the exit, around from the elevator. We sincerely hope these will be —Linda Collins enforced. One car near the front elevator on the fourth floor has been sitting, slowly falling apart for months and nothing has been done.

Annual Christmas caroling event Neighbors, be on the lookout for illegal dumpers and neighbors dumping their The Section 4 Partnership is raising funds for its third annual Christmas carused household belongings incorrectly. Please bring your garbage to the main oling event. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, we will have our Christmas Parade and dumpster sites and follow the recycling color chart. Attention neighbors, discarded hopefully YOU, along with us. Have you seen the 50th anniversary T-shirts with mattresses must be covered to be dumped properly. Please do not toss garbage the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back? They are beautiful and on sale now. over the fence. It doesn’t get in the bin. Please, in your home, respect the hours of using hammers and such equipment; after 9 p.m. and before 8 a.m. is not allowed.

Come support our fundraiser, be a part of the parade and ride the Christmas parade Autumn means special events at the Bronx Zoo, botanical garden and Bartow float. Would you like to be a sponsor? Information is available by emailing secPell Mansion as well as Wave Hill, The Cloisters and Bay Plaza. Please patrontion4partnership@gmail.com or calling 347-915-4939. All are welcome to parize these beautiful locations. And of course, read the Co-op City Times for the ticipate. The Section 4 Partnership Christmas Parade Float Extravaganza is sponsored by Bartow Liquors, The Riverbay Fund and The Building 21 Association. best local updates.

Following the September election, the Broun Place Executive Committee for About the Section 4 Partnership the next two years is: The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every Building in Co-op City that Vice President Vivian Burrus makes up the sectional geographic which is referred to as Section 4 — Building Secretary Reverend Grace Emanuel 20,Asch Loop; Building 21, Bellamy Loop; Building 22, Co-op City Boulevard; Treasurer Lillian Richardson buildings 23, 24 and 25, Benchley Place; the Adler Place Townhouses, the Asch Loop Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses. Come and get involved.

President Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar Email: section4partnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939.

Thank you to the residents who attended that meeting. Association dues are $12 Making an important and positive impact per year, the year is September to September, dues are not prorated. We encourage Help us continue this positive effort and reap the benefits of a united commuBroun Place neighbors to be vocal, communicate your issues. We acknowledge nity. You are already an important member of this team. You are a shareholder. receiving the appreciation award and thank you to all the contributing neighbors.

It’s not too late to get your flu shot. Seniors get the special one that is geared The Section 4 Partnership is making an important impact on the community of Co-op City each time we show up for events like Pioneer Day, the MTA rallies, for them.

July 3 fireworks, Hoops and Beats, the ice cream social, the grand opening of the Best wishes to all healing through an illness or incapacitation. Remember, keep Section 4 basketball courts and other notable events, meetings and gatherings. dancing and we guarantee happy days ahead.

You don’t have to live in Section 4. Let’s show up! Let’s get it done!

And again, enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday traditions and festivities.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar —Michelle Marbury

Building 25 Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Section 4 Partnership

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Building 30 A and B Association

It’s holiday time again in Buildings 30 A and B. We will be decorating our lobbies Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. If you have any extra decorations and want to donate, we will be very appreciative. Volunteers will be greatly appreciated for the decorating.

We will collect for the porters Dec. 10, 11, and 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobbies. Our holiday party will be Saturday, Dec. 21.

For those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new additions, our congratulations. Those who have recently suffered a loss our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Building 2A and 2B Association

Greetings, neighbors!

Thank you to everyone who came out and attended our general membership meeting Nov. 12. Our next meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in the association room behind Building 2B. We hope to have a guest speaker at this meeting, please plan to attend.

We plan to begin decorating our building lobbies Saturday, Dec. 7. Volunteers are needed to assist with the decorating. We will post the exact time we will meet in the lobby that day. Please meet us in the lobby if you would like to volunteer.

We will begin the holiday collections for our porters, maintenance worker and lobby attendants in the lobbies of Building 2A and 2B the week after Thanksgiving. The exact dates and times will be posted in the lobbies to let you know when volunteers will be available to collect your contributions.

Cheers to those celebrating a birthday or other celebratory event during the month of November. We extend a hearty welcome to our new neighbors and offer our sincere condolences to those who have suffered a loss.

Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one!

—Georgianna Rodriguez

Building 13 Association

Thanksgiving greetings As we express our gratitude, we must never forget the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. The Building 13 family hopes your Thanksgiving table is full of your favorite food and surrounded by your favorite people.

Building 13 events Our monthly building association meeting was held Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Our guests were from the Maintenance department and the new Call Center director. We will continue to address your questions and invite representatives from Management who can provide accurate information.

The second of two high-rise elevators is almost completed. Soon, renovations will begin on our low-rise elevators. Again, we are thankful for the patience everyone has exhibited.

At the November Building and Grounds meeting, we were pleased to meet new Janitorial Director Joshua Blake. He expressed new ideas and expectations and discussed his concern about the distribution of unsolicited advertisements in our buildings. Collectively, everyone wished him the best of luck in his new position.

The holiday season is approaching. During the holidays, we take the time to say thank you to our building staff. If you would like to donate in any capacity, our first collection dates will be Nov. 22 and 23. We will break for Thanksgiving and return beginning Dec. 4 to 7, 2019. Please check the lobby bulletin board for information about upcoming events and meetings.

Boys to Men-Let’s Talk “A Multi-Cultural Experience” Presented by Building 13 Association, Inc. On Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the association room, hosted by Devon Sanders. Come and be heard, be understood and be appreciated. Welcome to a brotherhood, a male minority initiative.

Women Keeping It Real Returns Saturday, Dec. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the association room.

Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. Join us! The atmosphere is fun, the refreshments delectable and the topics varied. We welcome new guests but you must be 18 and over to participate. Something on your mind. Let’s talk.

The Youth Business Workshop The workshop met Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. As we receive additional information, we will post it in the bulletin board. Kudos to our youth!

For several Sundays, we have met in the association room of Building 13 and discussed writing business plans, using social media or marketing and pricing based on cost, and supply and demand. At right, a couple of young participants making their buttons. Hopefully when we request an invitation to your organization you will oblige us and hear their business plan and perhaps request a button or two.

We are located at 100 Casals Place, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Contacts: President Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 and daddpeterson@aol.com, or Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801. Our website is bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

Two participants in the —Leslie Peterson Youth Business Workshop

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. The colorful fall leaves are on full display. Enjoying the sudden cold weather; wrap up accordingly.

Happy Thanksgiving We wish our neighbors and everyone else a Happy Thanksgiving. There are Thanksgiving dinners and celebrations throughout the community, so enjoy. We have much to be thankful and grateful for.

Update of our general meeting and Thanksgiving raffle winners are forthcoming, so stay tuned.

A period of appreciation This is the time of year cooperators show their appreciation of our building porters, lobby attendant and postal clerk. Note: Representatives of Building 27A, B and C will be in their respective lobby Monday, Dec. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. both days to collect and we ask that you give generously.

We can say we have the best porters, very clean in the upkeep of our buildings; this is very much appreciated. Our lobby attendants are very friendly, actually family. The regular postal clerk gets to know the cooperators as well.

So sorry to announce the passing of Ms. Roberta Hunter McGee of Building 27C. She was also active in the association. We offer our sympathy and condolences to the family. We also offer sympathy to the families of buildings A and B whose loved ones passed.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. The best of health to all.

Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

Pray for peace among world leaders now more than ever. Be kind, be thoughtful, be genuine, but most of all, be thankful. –Pinterest —H. Overman

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators. Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

Fifth annual holiday gift drive: We began accepting holiday shelter gift donations Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, for newborns to 18 year olds. Donations will be accepted every Monday and Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.in the association room. The association room will be closed Nov. 27, 2019. The last day to dropoff donations will be Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Please see flyer posted in your building lobby.

Holiday gift collection for Building 10 workers: The holiday gift collection for the Building 10 workers will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Building 10A on Dec. 5, Building 10B on Dec. 12 and Building 10C on Dec. 19. You can also bring donations to the Building 10 Association room on Monday and Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please see flyer posted in your building lobby.

Facebook: The Building 10 Association is on Facebook. The page is Building 10 ABC Association. Like our page and get notified of all the happenings in and around Building 10.

Email address: The Building 10 Association has a new email address, Building10Assoc@gmail.com. Please use the email to contact the building association with your concerns and suggestions.

Association dues: Collection of building association dues has begun for the year 2019. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring it to the association meeting or please see any executive board member.

We would like to wish all November babies a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

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Think Before You Drink

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson In 2018, some people across NYS had some festive plans for their Thanksgiving week. So, they went out and bought some liquor and started drinking from the day before Thanksgiving until that Sunday, November 21-25. Then, without a care in the world, they went into their vehicles and started driving. And, that’s when they ran into a lot of problems.

Learn a Lesson In 2018, the NYS Police issued 15,115 tickets, for a variety of offenses, from the day before Thanksgiving until that Sunday. In a press release, they announced that 215 people were arrested for DWI. Then, they had to investigate 1,244 accidents, including a fatality.

Additionally, lots of people were issued tickets for speeding, distracted driving, not wearing their seatbelts, etc.

In Virginia, during this same time period, the state police reported that “11 traffic crashes took the lives of nine drivers, two passengers and a motorcyclist.”

Additionally, they issued 596 seatbelt citations, along with 198 citations for child safety seat violations. Thereafter, the state police had to arrest 102 drunk drivers, issue 7,419 speeding tickets, and issue 2,157 tickets for reckless driving.

In Minnesota, almost 500 people were arrested for DWI during this same time period. And, here are some of those bad cases. 1. A lady allegedly ran a red light and she almost hit a squad car. 2. A guy was flashing his headlights on and off. So, the cops checked him out and allegedly found an open bottle and a mixed drink.

3. A lady was allegedly driving without a license, and had a .13 BAC (blood alcohol content.) Then, amazingly, she said that she had to drive “because her passenger was too drunk to drive.” 4. A young guy, 35, was allegedly arrested for DWI. Additionally, he was driving with his wife and five kids. Now, those cases are bad. However, some drivers go way, way too far after they start drinking. Example: 5. A man was allegedly so drunk that he couldn’t get out of his vehicle. So, the police had to get an ambulance to take him to a hospital. And, sadly, this man had a child in the vehicle.

Public Safety

Now, I can go on and on and cite a lot of horrific cases. However, do you think that some people might be going too far with their drinking and driving during the holiday seasons? If yes, do you think that we can learn some lessons from these cases? Do you think that we can enjoy these festive moments without getting into trouble? In my opinion, the answers are yes.

Look, everyone can enjoy Thanksgiving along with the rest of the holidays. However, my suggestion is that people should make good plans before the holidays begin. First, make a plan to never, ever drink and drive a vehicle. Family party? Some people love to bring up the past, drink heavily, and fall out with their family when they get together. So, stop fighting with them. The party is over? You call your favorite taxi service to bring you home. But, make sure that you’re taking some sensible precautions before you get into that taxi vehicle.

Bottom line: NYS has some really tough laws in regards to impaired driving. So, you will feel a significant amount of anguish when you see the severe legal, financial, emotional, and other challenges that you will face if you are involved in any incident that involves alcohol or drugs.

Therefore, I would like for everyone to please consider this information so that you can avoid these types of problems during this holiday season. So, please have a great time and make some good memories that will last for a long time. Thank you.

Protect Your Loved Ones Who could ever dream of scamming their own family members or someone that they really love? But, unfortunately, times and some people have changed.

Therefore, these types of cases might arise. For instance, an elderly man suffered an injury and had to be hospitalized. So, his nephew showed up at the hospital with flowers and had the elderly man sign a power of attorney.

Afterwards, the elderly man returned home and found out that his nephew had allegedly used the power of attorney form to close out his

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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 they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Please be aware of holiday traffic near the Bay Plaza Mall. Also use caution 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 the New Year. 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 or 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 with whom you are not familiar. This will help to insure the safety of your family and other residents of the building. Call 911 and the department of public safety at 718-671-3050. 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 and happy Thanksgiving.

financial accounts. Thereafter, can you believe that the elderly man had to sue his own nephew? Horrible!

Now, as you can see, it’s good to talk to seniors and others about phone scams and other types of con games.

However, we have to also make sure that they understand that they need to be vigilant with anyone that might try to discuss any type of financial transaction with them.

Bottom line: What would you do if you found out that someone scammed someone that you love? How would you feel knowing that they lost a large sum of money? What would you do if the person was still trying to scam your loved one? Some people get greedy for money during the holiday season. And, they don’t care how they get their money. So, please check on your loved ones and make sure that everything is fine with them. And, let them know that they can talk to you if they feel that someone tried to scam them.

Close Thanksgiving is right around the corner. So, please do not take anything that will impair your ability to drive a vehicle in a safe and proper manner. Also, please remember that we care about you and your family. So, I hope that everyone will have a safe, joyous, and a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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African-American Association

Spotlight on Co-op City’s belly dance instructor extraordinaire Xonia Wilson is a dedicated processional with 17 years combined experience as a belly-dance instructor, choreographer and performer. She has been the bellydance instructor for Co-op City through the African American Association of Co-op City for 7 years.

Middle Eastern Dance, also known as belly dance, originated in the Middle East as folk/social dance and in the modern era became a highly artistic performance art. The movements are focused around isolation.

Belly dance celebrates bodies that come in all shapes and sizes and represents an array of ages and cultural backgrounds. The movements will help stretch and tone your body, increase your stamina, body control and help promote confidence. Join Xonia and her fantastic belly dancers Wednesdays in the Dreiser Center, room 2, at 7 p.m.

AAA’s December fundraising event: It’s Karaoke time! Can you sing or do you like to sing with the help of a fully produced track backing you up? Come and join us Saturday, Dec. 7, in Section 5’s Einstein Center, room 49. We start at 3 p.m. Don’t miss it. It’ll be a stone gas, honey! Sing a song and then party the rest of the night away. Tickets are only 20 bucks, and they are going fast. Need more information?

Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com, or call us at 929-430-3255; The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

The AAA sponsors the following programs for your participation Belly Dance Classes: Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. Call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening line dance classes: Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music Thursdays, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 2; also first and third Tuesdays in Einstein Center, Section 5, 6 p.m. Fees are minimal. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Salsa class: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop, room 1. Call Keith, 917561-6211.

Yoga and Zumba classes with Meena: Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room 2.

Healing drum circle with Toni Roberts: Saturdays 7 p.m. Dreiser Center, room 15. The African-American Association requests a $3 donation from each drummer to cover rental costs for the room. This will be collected at the door each Saturday.

Please, do not stay away because of lack of funds! No one will be turned away! So bring your drums and other instruments and let’s make some joyful, healing noise every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come join us. Share the joy and, just as Toni Roberts does, maintain body-mind-soul-health far into what used to be old age.

—Michelle Marbury

National Council of Negro Women

NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference: There has been a site change for those who will attend the NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference. It will instead be a one-day summit at Mercy College, The Rotunda, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. The workshops will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early bird registration, by Nov. 22, is $175. On-time registration deadline, by Dec. 2, is $200. There will be no onsite registration. Room rate at the Hilton Garden Inn is $107 per night for members who would like to sleep over. This year’s theme is, “Strengthening Our Service Through Action… and Advocacy.”

The NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Summit is a unique and interactive full-day program focusing on the principles of leadership, section operations, membership, community service and civic engagement for NCNW members. All members of NCNW Co-op City Section are invited to help plan, create, organize and serve as an integral part of the Leadership Steering Committee.

Founder’s Day: Members who are interested in being part of the Founder’s Day Committee to recognize NCNW Founder’s Day at our Dec. 8 general membership meeting, please contact our first vice president at worrellswords@aol.com.

Holiday social: For the second year, members and guests will be celebrating the holidays Saturday, Dec. 14, at Londel’s in Harlem, NY, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ticket price is $60 and includes dinner and social activities. For more information, contact 347-602-5600 , 718-655-9034 or 718-379-3788.

American Diabetes Month: November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease and other health problems if it’s not controlled. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. African-American adults are 80 percent more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to have been diagnosed with diabetes by a physician. It is believed that genetic traits, the prevalence of obesity and insulin resistance all contribute to the risk of diabetes in the African-American community. To help prevent type 2 diabetes, adult onset: 1) Watch your weight; 2) Eat healthy; avoid fast foods and sweets, 3) get more physical activity. Make sure your doctor checks you for diabetes or pre-diabetes when you get your annual checkup.

Social media: Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

—Joyce Howard

Black Forum

Emergency food pantry: The pantry will adopt a reservation based system in the upcoming weeks to reduce lines and wait times for guests. Please download the Plentiful app at plentifulapp.com/families to learn how to reserve a spot in line and check service times. The pantry is located at 920 Baychester Ave., Building 1A. It faces the yellow schoolhouse and basketball court at the back of the building. We open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is not affiliated with any state agency/program or religious entity.

Please bring an up-to-date photo ID with your 10475 address when registering.

The only accepted IDs are the ID NYC card or a non- or driver’s license. Bring three or four durable, clean and doubled shopping bags and a shopping cart. Guests are issued a card that must be shown at every visit in order to pick up anything, even non-food items. Canned food pick-up occurs on a 30-to-31-day rotation, once a month.

Defensive driving: Next class: Saturday, Dec.14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, room 4. Cost: $35 per person. Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early.

Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Checks and money orders can be made payable to Black Forum of Co-op City and mailed to 920 Baychester Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least one and a half weeks before class. Please include your name and phone number. Walkins are welcomed but only a $35 cash payment — exact change, please — will be accepted the day of the class, checks. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call any time before 1 p.m. the day before class to register for seating priority. Kindly leave a brief message with your name and telephone number at 718-320-8035. The class location is subject to change, so please check back for updates and arrive early to class. Late students may be denied entry into the class.

Sight & Sound ‘Queen Esther;’ second payment due Jan. 24, 2020: Join us for Sight & Sound Theatre’s live, epic, biblical stage event of “Queen Esther” on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Dining is at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, ranked No. 1 on Trip Advisor’s Quick Bites in East Earl, Pennsylvania, list. Menu includes an all-you-caneat full buffet including mouth-watering fried chicken, carved beef, baked fish, grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, homemade bread, salad bar, hot desserts and more! Shady Maple also has a gift shop and a 130,000-square-foot farm market with an on-site smokehouse and locally grown produce. Meal, show and transportation: $170. No refunds. Guests can pay all at once or in three installments: Nov. 15, 2019, $60; Jan. 24, 2020, $55 and Feb. 21, 2020, $55. The November payment reserves your seats. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions about the trip.

Contact us: We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com. —D. Illis

Working Families of Co-op City

Ban the Fusion Voting Ban: At our last meeting, in addition to Mr. Toba’s presentation regarding the importance of the 2020 Census (details next week), we discussed life and death issues for the Working Families Party. A Public Campaign Financing Commission has been put together and it seems to be heading down dangerous roads. One direction would lead to the possible ban on candidates running on more than one party line in NYS elections.

As it stands now, a candidate can appear on both the Democratic ticket as well as the Working Families Party line. In the same way, a Republican can have his or her name placed additionally on the Conservative line and/or other party lines.

If that new rule should go into effect, the Working Families Party could be all but destroyed. For full details, go to https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/public-election-finance-new-york.html and/or https://fairelectionsny.org/pressrelease-november-poll.

In the meantime, you can have your voice heard by calling our legislators and politely telling them: We want FAIR publicly funded elections in New York State and no Fusion Voting Bban!

Those state legislators are currently in their home districts and can be reached at these numbers: Assembly Speaker, Assemblyman Carl Heastie, 718-654-6539 Senate Majority Leader, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, 914-423-4031 Senator Jamaal Bailey, 718-547-8854 Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, 718-892-2235 If the Commission isn’t overruled legislatively by Dec. 20, any decisions it makes becomes law! Make those calls!!

Our Mission: As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation. As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization) promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. In these divisive times, it’s really important to keep an open point of view. In essence, the mission of Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City is to promote tolerance and end second-class citizenship. Become a warrior for justice and equality. That’s what this group stands for. Stand with this group.

Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be held on Dec. 17, the usual third Tuesday of the month, in the Einstein Community Center, room 35, at 7 p.m. We’re aiming for another exciting guest speaker. Come for the information and who knows what else!

You don’t have to have a family or a job to join Working Families of Co-op City. You can be single or retired and still join WF Co-op City. All progressives are welcome. Text 718-219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Mary Pearson

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Resolutions

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First Reading - Resolution #19-51

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: November 20, 2019

First Reading - Resolution #19-60 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson & Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 20, 2019

protect the infrastructure and allow for secure communications via a private tunnel; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is requesting we contract with ePlus ($1,605,674.24) and CDW ($254,772.44) for the undertaking of this project (recommendation attached) at a total cost of $1,860,446.68; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #3454 with ePlus and CDW for a contract total of $1,860,446.68 be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

WHEREAS, the IT department will be WHEREAS, the ability to write viewpoints is a privilege of service starting a project to upgrade Riverbay’s curas a director, and every director must comply with the rules and resolurent aging Cisco network infrastructure, distions of the Board of Directors governing viewpoints; aster recovery install and firewall upgrades; WHEREAS , Resolutions 88-4A and 92-18 provide that, except when the board is in formal meeting, each board member’s authority is equal and to the rights and authority of any individual member of the cooperative WHEREAS, Cisco has recommended and that no individual director may take any action on behalf of the coopwe use our prior vendor, ePlus, to replace erative alone unless specifically delegated to do so by action of the Board; and install new hardware to upgrade the netWHEREAS , Resolution 88-4A also provides “that the Board agrees work infrastructure for security purposes that while an individual director may disagree with a policy or action (see attached); and adopted by a majority of the Board, he/she should support said policy or WHEREAS, IT has created a disaster action as being the considered judgment and determination of the Board;” recovery plan to backup data for the Dreiser WHEREAS , Resolution 92-18A provides “that the Board agrees that Mall which will include core Flexpod servers each member of the Board is entitled to his or her opinion on any subject and Netapp shelves that will be located in a before the Board, however, each member agrees to support the adopted large closet in the Call Center; and policies or actions of the Board as a whole;” WHEREAS, two firewalls are to be added WHEREAS , Resolution 91-09 provides that the editor shall make all to the data center and the power plant that will editorial decisions concerning materials submitted for publication in the Co-op City Times (“CCT”), including directors’ viewpoints; WHEREAS , there has been rampant violation of the rules and resoFirst Reading - Resolution #19-61 lutions governing viewpoints by directors requiring employees of the CCT and the Law Department to expend significant time addressing improper SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson not exceed $731,093.00. We are also requestviewpoints; SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury ing a 10% contingency for any unforeseen NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS issues for this project ($73,109.30); and is adopting a zero-tolerance policy regarding the publication of viewpoints; MEETING: November 20, 2019 WHEREAS, prior to voting on this ResRESOLVED, that directors are prohibited from publishing viewpoints olution no Director has disclosed to the full or any other public statements that attack, either directly or indirectly, any WHEREAS, Riverbay sent out requests Board any conflict of interest as required by policy or action adopted by the majority of the Board; for proposals to eleven qualified companies NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

RESOLVED, that the editor of the CCT, in consultation with the Law to provide up to code compliance for the NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE Department if deemed necessary in the editor’s discretion, shall have the “Public Assembly” regulations in the three RESOLVED: that the proposed contract authority to reject all viewpoints, either in part or in whole, that violate a community centers; and #3381 with Durablis Solutions, Inc. for a not rule or resolution of the Board governing viewpoints, setting forth the reaWHEREAS, Riverbay received two (2) to exceed total of $731,093.00 plus 10% conson(s) for the rejection, including the specific rule or resolution violated; qualified proposals which were reviewed in tingency ($73,109.30) be approved as recRESOLVED, that a director whose viewpoint has been rejected by the detail by the Project Architect and the Proj- ommended by Management in accordance editor either in part or in whole, may appeal the rejection to the full Board ect Manager; and with the Board of Directors Resolution #85and the editor’s decision shall not be overturned unless by a vote of a WHEREAS, the Project Architect and 16 and amended by Board of Directors Resmajority of the Board, excluding the director whose viewpoint is at issue; Project Manager reviewed the bids and rec- olution #95-44 and the President is hereby RESOLVED, that if a viewpoint is published containing false, intenommend Durablis Solutions, Inc. as the low- authorized to execute the contract and Mantionally misleading, factually inaccurate, or confidential information, personal attacks, attacks on any action or policy adopted by the Board, or est responsible bidder (recommendations agement is authorized to take all steps necany other violation of the rules and resolutions governing viewpoints, the attached); and essary to make this action effective.

Board shall be empowered to suspend the viewpoint privileges of the (More Resolutions on page 17) WHEREAS, the cost of the project will infringing director for a period of one month or more, depending on the severity of the misconduct, in the Board’s exclusive discretion; RESOLVED, that if a director’s viewpoint privileges are suspended on more than two occasions, then the director’s viewpoint privileges shall be suspended, with automatic and immediate effect, for the remainder of the director’s then-current term.

First Reading Resolution #19-54

SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: November 20, 2019

WHEREAS, The Board appoints committees to carry out specified duties with at least one member of the Board of Directors appointed to such committee; and WHEREAS, Committees are subject to rules, regulations and resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, The supporters of this resolution believe it would be equitable to require that each Board member serves either as Chair, co-Chair or member of at least one committee.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That each Board member is required to serve either as Chair, Co-Chair or member of at least one committee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution will take effect immediately following the 2020 Board elections.

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Second Reading - Resolution #19-50

SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson WHEREAS, prior to voting on this SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones Resolution no Director has disclosed to BOARD OF DIRECTORS the full Board any conflict of interest as MEETING: November 20, 2019 required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

WHEREAS, the Procurement DepartNOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE ment solicited bids for Bid 3400, a three RESOLVED: that the proposed three (3) (3) year contract for the 3400, Preven- year Contract # 3400 with Adriatic Artitive Maintenance_On Call of Drywells, san Works, Inc., in the amount of Sanitary, Storm Sewers and Ventilation $1,893,430 for the Preventive MainteTunnels to nine (9) vendors selected by nance_On Call of Drywells, Sanitary, the Blue book and also the internet; Storm Sewers and Ventilation Tunnels is WHEREAS, four (4) bids from 1) approved as submitted by Management Adriatic Artisan Works, Inc., 2) Express in accordance with Resolution #85-16 Plumbing Sewer and Water Main Corp., and as amended by Resolution #95-44.

3) Grotto Plumbing and 4) Lyter Group YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkwere submitted and reviewed by the ins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, MarProject Manager; and bury, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, WHEREAS, the Project Manager rec- Sampson ommends that this contract be awarded NO: Saunders to Adriatic Artisan Works, Inc., as the ABSENT FOR VOTE: Leslie lowest responsible bidder (See attached ABSENT: Rosario Recommendation and spreadsheet).

PASSED

Lease Resolution #19-52

SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 20, 2019

WHEREAS, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 177 Dreiser Loop, room #12, Bronx, New York, to be used as an Assembly District Office; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is two years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 177 Dreiser Loop, room #12, Bronx, New York, by and

between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

Insurance Resolution #19-53

SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson & Claudia Sampson SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 20, 2019

WHEREAS, Management engaged the insurance brokerage firm NFP Property & Casualty to secure Riverbay with Pollution Liability coverage which will include legionella claims; and WHEREAS, Management recommends placing the Pollution Liability Policy with Ironshore Surplus Lines Insurance Company (see attached handout) for a limit of $25,000,000 per occurrence/$25,000,000 aggregate with a $250,000 self-insured retention (deductible). The above policy limits will apply for legionella claims in buildings equipped with a Copper-Ionization System. For buildings without a Copper-Ionization System installed to date the policy limits will be $10,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate with a $1,000,000 self-insured retention (deductible). The total one-year premium is not to exceed $599,000 inclusive of

terrorism, surplus lines taxes and fees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves placing the Pollution Liability Policy with Ironshore Surplus Lines Insurance Company for a limit of $25,000,000 per occurrence/$25,000,000 aggregate with a $250,000 self-insured retention (deductible). The above policy limits will apply for legionella claims in buildings equipped with a Copper-Ionization System. For buildings without a Copper-Ionization System installed to date the policy limits will be $10,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate with a $1,000,000 self-insured retention (deductible). The total one-year premium is not to exceed $599,000 inclusive of terrorism, surplus lines and fees.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

Emergency Resolution #19-55

SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT SECONDED BY: Mary Pearson RESOLVED, that the Board approves BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ renewing the medical insurance policy MEETING: November 20, 2019 with Emblem Health with a 12.08 % increase for Local 153, Management and WHEREAS, Riverbay provides PBA employees for the period January medical insurance to Local 153, Man- 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. agement, and PBA employees and the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, present policy ends December 31, 2019; that this Resolution shall take effect and immediately.

WHEREAS, Management sought YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkproposals from five companies and now ins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, recommends renewing the present med- Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, ical insurance with Emblem Health with Sampson, Saunders a 12.08% increase over the current medABSENT: Rosario ical plan; and PASSED

Emergency Resolution #19-55A

SUBMITTED BY: Jerome Rice SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson & Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: November 20, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay provides dental insurance to Local 153, Management and PBA employees; and WHEREAS, the present dental coverage is provided by Delta Dental and the policy ends on December 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, the lowest negotiated proposal was from Delta Dental for a two year policy with a rate increase of 9.9% over current rates; and WHEREAS, Management recommends Riverbay accept the bid from

Delta Dental for a two-year policy with a 9.9% increase in current rates to be effective from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves accepting the two-year policy from Delta Dental, with a 9.9% increase in current rates to be effective from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

Labor Resolution #19-56

SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano SECONDED BY: Cheryl Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 20, 2019

WHEREAS, the representatives of Riverbay Corporation and of District Council No.9, International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, AFL-CIO (DC9) did undertake collective bargaining negotiations; and WHEREAS, as a result of these negotiations the parties have agreed upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for a period of five (5) years from November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Management presented the Board with the attached

analysis of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and recommends that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratify this Collective Bargaining Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratifies the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and DC-9 for a period of five (5) years from November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024 and authorizes Riverbay’s President to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

Lease Resolution #19-58

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright & Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Cheryl Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: November 20, 2019

WHEREAS, on March 1, 2015, Soon Hee Yi had requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 2045 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York; and WHEREAS, Soon Hee Yi has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to Emilio Paulino; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agree-

ment for the premises at 2045 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and to Emilio Paulino, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Rosario PASSED

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

The Retirees invite you to celebrate with them at the annual holiday luncheon featuring music by the lively DJ Kool D. The luncheon will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the elegant Marina Del Rey. Donation: $85. Come, be a part of this holiday merriment. Contacts: Daisy Young-Anderson and Beverly Waller in Dreiser room 19 for tickets or call 718-379-0377 for information.

Mark your calendar, the Retirees’ next general membership meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, room 19.

Travel events Price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block May 12, 2020, Tuesday, “I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse,” Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Showtime: 11:30 a.m. Price: $85. Deposit ASAP to hold seat: $40. Balance due: $45 no later than April 6, 2020.

Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722, or Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee Price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop, front of rehab center Dec. 7, Saturday, “Alvin Ailey,” City Center. Showtime: 2 p.m. Price: $77.50. Full payment due now.

Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861.

Dec. 10, Tuesday, The Edwards Twins, Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $80. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

We accept checks/money orders payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser club room 19, 718-379-0377, on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Good and Welfare To our members and friends on the mend, we hope each new day brings you renewed strength and a little sunshine to brighten your day. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Keep in mind, our next Jazz Up Your Health With a Senior Spa Day will be soon, date to be determined.

If interested in joining us, call Claudette D., 718-3794784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449.

Happy Thanksgiving! A recipe for a thankful heart: One cup of true love, two cups of kindness, three cups of grace, a teaspoon of patience and forgiveness, and just a pinch of zest for living. That’s the kind of Thanksgiving meal we’re cooking in our lives together!

—Claudette Davis

AARP Chapter #4997

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Give thanks for all your many blessings this year.

Our year-end meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9, in room 1, Dreiser Center, 1 p.m.

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

2019 tour activities Dec. 10, 2019, “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight & Sound Theater with lunch at Golden Corral and shopping at Tanger Outlets. Includes motor coach transportation; 11 a.m. show. Sold out, waiting list available. All money due now; bus leaving from Asch Loop in front of the library; arrive by 6:30 a.m., leaving at 7 a.m. sharp; contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

2020 Tour Plans April 8, 2020: “Queen Esther” at the Sight & Sound Theater with lunch at Good & Plenty and shopping at Tanger Outlets. Includes motor coach transportation; $170/person; $50 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

May 1 to 3, 2020: Passport, Washington, DC..

Three days, two nights; visiting various embassies that open their doors to the public; sampling different cultures; tasting the foods from around the world. $495 per person, double; $634/single; $480/person, triple. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370, or Hannah, 718-379-7962.

July 16 to 19, 2020, Ocean City, Maryland. Four days, three nights; guided tour of Assateague Island; evening entertainment at the Red Rooster restaurant; sightseeing boat ride; shopping at Tanger Outlets; gambling at Ocean Downs Casino. $789 per person, double; $1,064/single; $50 non-refundable deposit due when signing up. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370, or Hannah, 718-379-7962.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0, Dreiser Community Center, is open Monday or Thursday, noon to 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off in an envelope w/group/trip leader name. They may also be mailed to the group/trip leader.

—Delores Debnam

Harriet

BY FRANCINE REVA JONES

This is a movie about Harriet Tubman, her escape from slavery and her extraordinary heroism in returning to southern plantations to bring other enslaved people to freedom. I thought all of the acting was good and Cynthia Ervio did a fantastic job portraying Harriet Tubman.

Prior to my seeing the movie, I read the commentary of two critics. Both said the film failed to depict the brutality and molestation exerted upon enslaved people and the dangers Harriet encountered in her journeys. Each critic will have his/her own opinion.

My view is, it is about time a movie like “Harriet” has come to the big screen.

It is a meaningful representation of an historic period in American history that is not being taught to children in public schools. Being rated PG-13 allows the youth to view it, as they should. I encourage everyone to see it and to spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors about this historic account of a true American heroine whose leadership, courage and ingenuity freed hundreds of enslaved

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Happy Thanksgiving to all. When we look back in our life there is so much we can be thankful for.

Sunday Bingo: Tomorrow, Nov. 24, at 1:30 p.m.

All are welcome. Six dollars for three cards and one jackpot sheet. Includes: 12 games plus three-part jackpot; 15 games in all. Twenty-five cents each extra card, three extra cards maximum. Fifty cents for one extra jackpot sheet only.

Holiday party: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, for the members of the Goose Island Seniors. Let’s come together for a holiday celebration at noon. It’ll be a covered-dish party. Donate your favorite dish, salad, beverage or dessert. If no food is donated, a donation of $5 will be collected at the door. We had a good year, let’s end it with another day of fun. Members may bring a friend or two.

Sight & Sound ‘Queen Esther’: Thursday, April 23, 2020, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Price: $145, includes free buffet at Golden Corral, then the play, “Queen Esther.” Seats: Center stage balcony, one to four steps down. Buses leaving from our three usual bus stops: Einstein at 8 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:10 a.m. and Dreiser at 8:20 a.m. All money is due by Wednesday, April 8.

Make checks out to Goose Island Seniors, visit or mail to 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Bingo: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members only, in our club room 39.

Admission: $5 for three cards; 12 games and jackpot.

Up to three extra cards are 25¢ each. Up to six cards are allowed. Sunday bingo, always the last Sunday of the month for members and non-members.

Karaoke: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. All are welcome.

To all members: November birthdays include: Olivine Durant, Edna Trujillo, Florence Middleton, Dorothy Lichtman, Hillary Weber, Hilda Seidl, Barbara Kaplin, Stephen Werner, Ida Clark, Stuart Rosenthal, Lourdes Suarez, Grace Stubbs, Yvonne M. Jenkins and William Gordon.

Our sick and shut-ins: Mary Pilla is doing fine.

She is living with her family upstate.

Note: The dues for the Senior Citizens’ Social Club of Goose Island, Inc. will be $20 for the year 2020. You may pay your 2020 dues any time between now and Dec. 31, 2019. Those members who have a birthday in January must pay their dues before Dec. 28, 2019, for your name to appear in the Co-op City Times’ Goose Island Seniors article.

Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718379-9613. If there is no answer, please leave a message.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

people and changed the course of history.

Kudos to producers Gregory Allen Howard, Debra Martin Chase, Daniela Taplin Lundberg and director Kasi Lemmons.

Thumbs up!

2019, Harriet, Rated PG-13, 125 minutes Director – Kasi Lemmons Writers – Gregory Allan Howard and Kasi Lemmons Cynthia Erivo — Harriet Leslie Odem Jr. — William Still Joe Alwyn — Gideon Brodess Clarke Peters — Ben Ross Vanessa Bell Calloway — Rit Ross

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

Emergency: 718-651-3050

Goose Island Seniors

Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 @CCPDnyc

Please remember to curb your dog!

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Evangelical UM Church of Co-op City

Newsong Church

Open doors, open hearts and open minds

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” –Acts 1:8 (NIV) Last week, I talked about the power of sharing your personal Jesus story with others. As we share our story with people who are far from God we are able to impact our city, our nation and our world!

In addition to our efforts during our Sunday services, we’re focused on reaching people in three key places mentioned by Jesus.

In Jerusalem: Our church is located right here in Co-op City. This community is our “Jerusalem” but it’s not all of our Jerusalem. Because Co-op City is part of the Bronx, we focus much of our ministry efforts on serving those in our city through youth ministry, community outreach and strategic serve days.

“Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight.” –James 1:27 (The Message) In all Judea and Samaria: This is our state and our nation. “As they traveled from town to town, they presented the simple guidelines the Jerusalem apostles and leaders had come up with. That turned out to be most helpful. Day after day the congregations became stronger in faith and larger in size.” –Acts 16:4-5 (The Message) At Newsong, we help reach our state and nation by supporting and planting new churches! In five years, we’ve helped to support three new life-giving churches here in NYC and also in Chicago!

To the ends of the earth: This is our world. “Jesus said to His followers, “Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone.” –Mark 16 (NCV) At Newsong, we intentionally invest a portion of our resources in missions work all around the world with a focus on unreached people groups, children and church planting.

If you don’t have a home church, or if you would like to know more about this dynamic relationship with Jesus, please join us this Sunday and experience Jesus in a fresh new way! If you would like more information about local & global missions, give us a call.

Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in room 45. Discount parking is available in parking garages 7 and 8.

While you’re enjoying our worship experience, your children will be enjoying “Kidsong.” At Kidsong, children from nursery to sixth grade will learn about Jesus in fun, interactive ways.

We also have a youth ministry called Against the Flow. At ATF, teens from 12 to 18 years old enjoy Christ centered discussion groups, cafe nights and other outings. ATF meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at 2049 Bartow Ave., room 28.

If you have any questions you can contact us: Church office: 718-708-8385 Website: newsongchurchnyc.org Facebook: facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX IG: @newsongchurchBX @againsttheflow.nyc Our Newsong family is here for you. Join us this Sunday and experience the difference.

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Come and visit us You’re always welcome in God’s house, your house! We are a Bible-centered congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multiethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation; all are welcome! Services are held at 2350 Palmer Ave., across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. Phone: 718-320-3795. Email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays, come and receive a blessing English service: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Spanish service: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; bilingual service: first Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Children Sunday school: 9:45 a.m.; bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Adult Sunday Bible study: English, 8:45 a.m./Spanish, 10 a.m.

English prayer/Bible study night and Spanish prayer/Bible study afternoon Tuesday Spanish prayer/Bible study: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday evening Bible study: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday English prayer service: 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Come, let’s pray together! “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” 1 Kings 8:28b Friday night is Fun Night for youth ages 13 to 21, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word, enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. There will also be many activities.

Exciting things are happening.

Food pantry Food pantry distribution center at our church serves Buildings 26A, B and C; 30A and B; 31A and B; 34, 35 and the Earhart Townhouses. Ongoing registration and distribution of food is on Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued, up-to-date ID’s showing a 10475 zip code: driver, non-driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18 of age or older can register. Only one participant per household may register. Pantry will be closed Nov. 28. Those scheduled for pick up on Nov. 28 can come for pick up Dec. 5 and join us Nov. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. for community luncheon.

Community Thanksgiving luncheon Join us! Nov. 30, 2019, from noon to 3 p.m. All are welcome! Is not the cup of Thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10:16 Sight & Sound theatre trip Come, join us to see the new theatre show of “Queen Esther” on Friday, April 17, 2020. Trip includes: Visit/shop at Kitchen Kettle Village, “Queen Esther” at Sight & Sound and dinner at Smorgasbord. Cost: $203 p.p., children 5 to 12, $153.

Payments can be made as follows: Pay in full or three-payment plan: Deposit of $75p.p. to hold seat. Checks payable to: Co-op City United Methodist Church can be mailed to 2350 Palmer Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. For more information, contact: Barbara, 347-603-7473, or the church, 718-320-3795. If no one answers, leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you ASAP. —Marilyn Méndez-González

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Faith at Work Christian Church

120 Dekruif Place, street level. Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Phone: 347-202-7006; email: fatwcc@aol.com; faithatworkchurch.org.

Weekly worship experiences Wednesday prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

Bible study resumes today, Saturday, Nov. 23, at noon. Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m.

Church motto: We are Christ-centered, familyfocused with power and authority.

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

There is Bible study today, Nov. 23, 2019 at noon.

Don’t forget to write your prayer. We will have a twoweek break and return Dec. 14, 2019.

On behalf of the disciples of Faith at Work Christian Church, I’d like to thank the community for being a part of the annual Pre-Thanksgiving meal this past Sunday. It was our pleasure to serve you and fellowship with you. Thank you!

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

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“Crucified between two Thieves; Yesterday & Tomorrow”

Open Door Ministries

Full sermon on the Open Door Ministries YouTube Channel

Yesterday steals our hope for the present while we dwell on things past that we cannot change. When we focus on the past, we have difficulty being present and living our lives. We cannot undue the past but if the devil reminds you of your past, remind him of his future.

Matthew 25:41 Then he will say to those on his left, depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Philippians 3:13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 43:18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Luke 9:62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Tomorrow steals our peace today as we dwell on things that have not happened and may never come to pass. We stress over things that might happen but may never materialize. When we project our fears forward we become stagnant and unable to make progress.

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

James 4:13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”

The only way to get down from the cross of yesterday and tomorrow is to live today. Focus on what you can do today. Praise God today; work with what God has placed in your hands today. Live in the present; in the moment; savor your every breath because it can be your last. Plan for the future but live in the present; tomorrow is not sure but today is here.

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Open Door Ministries by text, 917-334-4407, or email, opendoorministries.net.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, N.Y., 10469; telephone: 718-8629172.

Regular church schedule Sunday school, 9 a.m.

Worship service, 11 a.m.

Communion service, every first and third Sundays Noon day prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The following program is at the church’s annex, 2053 Asch Loop North, Neighborhood Bible study, Thursday at 10 a.m.

Sunday school is now in session every week at 9 a.m.

In Sunday school, a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives.

Worship service begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our heavenly father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other scheduled events Beautiful 50th anniversary commemorative T-shirts in celebration of Community Protestant’s half century anniversary are being sold by the missionary ministry.

Sizes range from small to 2X. Donation: $20 each. To place an order for T-shirts, please contact Sister Julia Nicholson at 917-836-9701.

With the holidays fast approaching, Sister Gladys Polite is sponsoring a natural pecan and pecan clusters sale after service. Stop by her table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans.

Saturday, Dec. 14, The North Carolina Team presents a Christmas dance “A Red & Black Affair,” in Bartow Center, room 31, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by DJ Rock A Lot. Donation: $25. For tickets and/or additional information, please call 646-866-8694.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. –1 Corinthians 3:11 Spiritual food for thought It is important to make life in the Spirit the nucleus of your being — the absolute focal point and heart of your existence. Nothing of eternal value can come from focus on the flesh. In this season, you will have to work harder than ever to override the noise and distractions of the world. Rise above the nonsense to live on the solid foundation of spiritual truth.

Senior Pastor and Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family invite you, friends and family to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love Refuge Ministries is a multi-generational, teaching, preaching faith and Bible way church with an old-school flavor and a new-school feel. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Building 2A, on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Enter by way of the main entrance.

The Two Fish & Five Loaves Food Pantry & Prayer Ministry opens today from 10 a.m. to noon. We will distribute a limited number of pre-packaged holiday bags for your enjoyment. These provisions are specifically prepared for families who need help. Please be considerate of others less fortunate if you do not have a legitimate need.

Greater Love’s annual Thanksgiving morning testimony service and breakfast will be held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Come out and share your testimonies of praise, gratefulness and thanksgiving for who God is and all He has done for us. Come as you are and join us for an intimate Christian fellowship in the beauty holiness. A holiday breakfast will be served in honor of the Thanksgiving tradition. Don’t stay home alone; try something different this year; put God first! You’ll be glad you did.

We end with this quote from Warren W. Wiersbe: “The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reason for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long.”

Happy Thanksgiving from Greater Love Refuge Ministries.

Weekly schedule: Church phone: 347-920-5607 Adult Sunday Bible school, 10 a.m.

Children Sunday school, 10 a.m.

Sunday morning worship, 11:30 a.m.

Children’s church: First, third and fifth Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion, first Sunday Berry Bible Institute: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Adult Bible study/Discipleship class: Bi-weekly, Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Prayer line, Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dialin number is 712-775-7031, access code is 578165132# Choir rehearsal, Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for more than 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

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

Adult and youth Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Midday Bible study: Canceled until further notice Wednesday night prayer and Bible study: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Youth ministry: Fridays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Upcoming in 2020 Thursday, May 7, 2020 we will have a day trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre to see the play, “Queen Esther.” Motor coach transportation and lunch at the Shady Maple restaurant is provided. Early bird special: Non-refundable deposit of $25 received by Nov. 30. Donation is $160 for adults. Dec. 1, 2019, rate will increase to $170 per adult, youth 12 and under, $125. Payments in full will guarantee an assigned seat. For additional information, contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748.

Meal gratuities included.

Join us July 21 to 24, 2020, on our four-day, three-night trip to Niagara Falls, Canada. Accommodations per person: quad, $565; triple, $585; double, $645; single, $825. Includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation, three full breakfasts and three full dinners, a guided tour of Niagara for two days, visit to the chocolate factory, Hornblower Cruise at the falls, taxes and gratuities, and much, much more! For additional information, contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748 or T. Gavin at 917-587-5057.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Office: 718-671-8746 or 203-374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sis. Carol Haque

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Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - noon Word Games 9:30-11a.m.

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Library 9:30 a.m.-1p.m.

Line Dancing 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rm. 45 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Health & Wellness Support Group Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rm. 2 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. - noon Mind Teasers Noon - 1 p.m., rm. 4 YOGA w/Peggy 11a.m. - noon, Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 35 JASA main office Diabetes Support Group 2nd Mon. - Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Arthritis Exercises11 a.m. - noon 1 p.m., rm. 49 Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 8 Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

New Social Worker, Royvi 9 a.m. Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Health & Wellness Support Group noon Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., rm. 2 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Computer Class 11 a.m. - noon Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m. Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Mind Teasers Noon - 1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Aud. A 1st & 3rd Tues., JASA main office Matinee Tues., 1 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

New Social Worker, Royvi 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed., 9 – 10 a.m.

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

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

Line Dancing 11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

NORC Computer Class Bartow main office, 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Bartow main office

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Body in Motion w/Ola 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. - noon, rm. 4

JASA Closed Happy Thanksgiving!

JASA Closed Happy Thanksgiving!

Men’s Line Dancing 9 -10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominos 10 a.m., rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes rm. 38, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

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

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

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: there will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation.

JASA will not accept checks under $5. All trips must be paid in advance. Drivers will no longer accept money for trips on the bus!

FREE LiveOn NY-SCRIE/SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Fri., Dec. 6 & 20; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments!

Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

FREE Diabetes Self-Management 7-week Program – Nov. 25; Dec. 2, 9 & 16; 10 a.m. to noon, with free lunch in the senior center lunchroom, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7. To register, call the Bartow main office, 718-320-2066 or Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252.

JASA Closed Thursday, November 28. Happy Thanksgiving!

“Stroke…Hero act FAST!!” Presentation – Tues., Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to noon. What is a stroke? Facts about warning signs & symptoms. Bartow main office; 40 seats available. Please call the Bartow main office to register, 718-320-2066.

Target, Throggsneck Mall – Mon., Dec. 2; $3. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Shoprite, New Rochelle – Mon., Dec. 2; $4. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Wegman’s Supermarket, Brooklyn, N.Y. – Tues., Dec. 3; $10. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Juice Beef stew Brown rice California blend vegetables Fresh fruit Whole wheat bread Alt: Egg salad wrap

Turkey w/Gravy Collard greens Garlic mashed potatoes

Juice Moroccan Salmon Barley String beans Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Baked breaded fish

Baked breaded fish Homemade tomato sauce Pasta Primavera

Juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Turkey, Sweet potato 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. casserole, Jerk Chicken Sewing 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bread stuffing Rice & beans String beans Cabbage w/shredded Tai Chi 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., rm. 10, Cranberry relish carrots Whole Wheat bread Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Fresh Orange Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 2 Alt: Flounder

JASA Closed Happy Thanksgiving!

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-noon Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10: 11 a.m.-noon Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – noon, rm. 8 Pokeno 3rd Fri – 1- 2:30 p.m.

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

Yoga w/Peggy 11 a.m. - noon, rm. 2

JASA Closed JASA Closed Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving

Juice BBQ Chicken Baked potatoes Grilled vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Chicken Parmesan Penne Broccoli w/toasted garlic

Fee for lunch is $2.00; $5.00 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice.

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Upcoming Events/Trips

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Empire Casino – Tues., Dec. 3; $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Aldi – Wed., Dec. 4; $3. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Walmart – Thurs., Dec. 5; $15. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3; Fri., Dec. 6 & 20; Mon., Dec. 23. Pool aerobics for seniors; 10 a.m.to noon. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Co-op City NORC & Senior Centers Annual Christmas Party – Tues., Dec. 10; $7; 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music by DJ Woody.

Menu: rosemary chicken or apple stuffed pork loin, wild rice & string beans, cranberry sauce, garden salad & rolls. Dessert: caramel apple. Tickets are on sale in all three senior centers. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Pickups: Bartow – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser 10:30 a.m.

Central Ave. – Wed., Dec. 11; $13. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s and Amazing Savings. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser 9 a.m. There is a Shoprite right next door to Amazing Savings.

Fairway/BJ’s – Thurs., Dec. 12; $4. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Ridge Hill – Fri., Dec. 13; $7. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Dec. 13; $6. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Shoprite, New Rochelle – Mon., Dec. 16; $4. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Dec. 17; $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Walmart – Thurs., Dec. 17; $15. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

IKEA/Christmas Tree Store/Bed Bath and Beyond – Wed., Dec. 18; $15. Bartow – 9; Einstein – 9:15; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Aldi – Wed., Dec. 18; $3. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Thurs., Dec. 19; $4. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Costco – Fri., Dec. 20, $5. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Tina Turner Broadway Show, Lunt Fontanne Theatre – Rear orchestra center and far side seating; $145; Wed., Feb. 12, 2020. Pickups: Bartow – 11:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 11:30 a.m.; Einstein – 11:45 a.m.; 50 seats available. Motor coach bus. Payment deadline Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.

West Side Story Musical – Wed., Feb. 19, 2020; $120 cash only! 1681 Broadway, N.Y. Show time, 2 p.m. sharp; 45 seats available, coach bus. Payment deadline, Jan 10, 2020. Dreiser – 11:15; Bartow – 11:30; Einstein Loop – 11:45 a.m.

Sight and Sound, Queen Esther – Thurs., April 23, 2020; $155. Center stage seats. Family-style lunch at Good and Plenty restaurant. Pickups: Bartow – 8 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:15 a.m.; Einstein – 8:30 a.m. Motor coach bus, 56 seats available. Payment deadline, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family 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 fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 24, at 9 a.m. when we will celebrate the last Sunday after Pentecost. During the service, we will celebrate a Baptism as well as prenational Thanksgiving and our harvest festival. Please remember to bring in your special gifts for the celebration. Father Simeon Johnson, our supply priest, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting midday service starting promptly at noon.

On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls and visitations as well as interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a short noon-day service.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

P.S. This Thursday, there will be no activities due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Group activities The Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. All women in the church are invited to attend and participate in planning the activities of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Fundraising event The annual post-Thanksgiving Day Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino will be Saturday, Nov. 30. Deluxe motor coach will leave from Dreiser Loop in front of the rehab center at 8:45 a.m. The trip is sold out and outstanding balances are due.

Stay tuned for other upcoming events.

General information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of November, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more.

To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery.

There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards, and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Outreach program Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect nonperishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate. A special thank you to all our friends and neighbors who have been responding to this request.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844. You may also visit our website, st.josephsepcbronx.org, for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, N.Y. “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our strongest hold.” —Psalm 46:4 —Merville Chambers

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 a.m. and 11 a.m. for worship service. Sunday school for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Midweek worship service and all Bible studies will not be held next Wednesday, Nov. 27. Additionally, prayer service held on Fridays at noon and Friday evening by the conference call will not be held on Friday, Nov. 29.

You are invited to join the scholarship ministry on a trip to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota on July 17, 2020. The trip

includes motor coach transportation, 10 nights lodging, 18 meals,visits to the spectacular Badlands National Park, to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and much more. The cost for double occupancy is $1,145. The trip is full, if you wish to be placed on the waiting list or for additional information, please call 718-379-0541, 718-671-1271, 718-671-1918 or 917-612-1245.

Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

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

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Co-op City Times / November 23, 2019

Faith in God Church and Bible Institute

Pastor and evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know 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 Holy Spirit provides what we need to follow Jesus in obedience. In the big and little things, the spirit motivates us to confidently by faith do what will honor God and reveal our love for Him and others.

Let’s look at scripture to support this. John 14:15-21 says: 15 “If you love me, keep my commands.

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.

21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”

Invitation 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. We have clothing items available donated to the church. If interested in picking some up, stop by the church in the 11 o’clock hour on Sunday. Every third Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little has an EP. It’s titled ‘Double Minded’. It’s a fusion of gospel, R&B and rap. He also has videos on YouTube. His music encourages, inspires and informs.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone number is 347276-4925.

Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Pastor Vernon Little

Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo de Cristo

We are located at 147 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Come as you are…

Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us this Sunday. We are a non-denominational, multicultural and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to love people into a life changing-liberating relationship with God. We are located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level, in the Dreiser Community Center.

Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English. We have an anointed worship team and dance ministry that minister regularly. The English service has Biblecentered nursery program and children’s church in which children are ministered to from the cradle to 12 years of age. Please see our schedule below and followed us on Facebook and our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10, which says: Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. We have a food pantry that serves the community and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at 347-945-1992 or on Facebook@Circle of Christ Church.

English services Tuesday prayer, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., prayer/Bible study Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Operation Grace youth service, 7 p.m.

Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., young adults Sunday, service, 11 a.m.

Servicios en Español Salmos 122:1 Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos”.

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia infantil centrada en la biblia y un programa de guardería donde se atiende a los niños desde la cuna hasta los 12 años de edad. Tenemos ministerios para todas las edades. Consulte nuestro programa a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com. Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades. Si está interesado, contáctenos al (347) 945-1992 o en Facebook Circle of Christ Church.

Domingo:Culto de Adoración de 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Jueves: Oración y Estudio Bíblico de 12:00-2:00 p.m.

—Nancy Rosario-Rodriguez

Pentecostal Tabernacle

We invite everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx N.Y. 10475. Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m.

Midday worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Effective fervent prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayer. God’s power is released through His word. Come and study the word of God; it can change your life Friday youth service will start at 7:30 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. As we go through this season, let us remember to take some time to give God thanks for sparing our lives, He who have been blessing us every day.

Focus: Right living Micah 6: 1-9– Hear ye now what the Lord saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains; and let the hills hear thy voice. Hear ye, O mountains, the Lord’s controversy and ye strong foundations of the earth; for the Lord hath a controversy with His people, and He will plead with Israel. O my people, what have I done unto thee? A wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me. For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the Lord, Wherewith, shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?

Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousand of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath shown thee O man, what is good; and what doeth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? The Lord’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name; hear he the rod, and who hath appointed it.

What God requires of us is to do justly, to be in compliance with his order, Christ himself was obedient to death even death on the cross. Therefore, we should remember that obedience is an essential part of the Christian faith, and we should walk humbly before God obeying his words every day desiring to do good to everyone and be constant in prayer.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 states that we should pray without ceasing.

For further information, call 718-324-0334, 718-320-4218 —Ellen Sibblies

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Velocity Track Club advances to Region 1 Championship

Co-op City Sports

On Sun., Nov. 10, Velocity Track Club competed in the USATF New York District Championship/USATF Region 1 qualifier.

There were approximately 517 athletes competing for the opportunity to advance to the XC Region 1 Championship, which will be held at Sunken Meadow State Park, N.Y. on Sun., Nov. 24.

The top 30 individuals and top five teams in each age group will advance to the Region Championship. USATF Junior Olympic medals were awarded to the top 30 individuals in each age division. USATF knit hats were awarded to the top 10 athletes in each division and the eight declared scoring members of the winning teams. The top three teams in each age group will receive travel grants to attend the national championships in wisconsin; first place team, $250; second place, $150 and third place gets $100.

Velocity Track Club had two athletes earn hats — Justyce Moore and Adeyemi Senior — and 14 athletes earned medals: Justyce, Ethan Lee, Ryann Joseph, Adeyemi, Christopher Cunningham, Saniah Caldwell, Candice Palmer, Kenese Irish-Bramble, Pierce Parker, Sachin Ramharak, Adonija washington, Tiarra Jackson, Messiah Jean and Julian Caldwell. Plus, two more qualified for the Region 1 Championship as part of the team. The 11/12 Girls of Saniah, Kenese, Candice, Rakae Thomas and Sania Grant took fifth place in their division and qualified for the Region 1 Championship. Congratulations to all and good luck at the region meet.

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Velocity competed in its indoor season opener at the Track and Field Fiesta at the Lovely Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island.

This meet hosted schools and club teams from throughout the tri-state area. The following events were contested: Long jump, high jump, shot put, triple jump, 55-meter hurdles, 800, 400, 55- and 200-meters races. 4x200 and 4x400 meters relays. Medals were awarded to the top five male and female athletes in their event. If this is a sign of how we will do this season, we couldn’t ask for a better performance. Velocity won 59 medals — 30 Gold, 19 Silver, three Bronze, and seven fifth-place medals. Congratulations to all.

Our next meet will be Sunday, Nov. 24, the 2019 USATF Region 1 Championship. Come out and watch your future Olympians.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501c3 not-for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things!

For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196. You can also email watclt@aol.com.

—Coach Winston Dinkins VTC at the USATF New York XC Championship and the Track & Field Fiesta.

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Co-op City’s Miller a five-time hall of famer

This past Saturday, Co-op City martial artist Matthew Miller was inducted into the 32nd annual International Black Belt Hall of Fame in Pittsburgh. This was Matthew’s fifth induction and first time induction as “Best Kata Competitor of the Year.”

With 75 countries represented and more than 400 guests in attendance, the event drew people from many parts of the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. This was a very proud evening for Matthew Miller.

Following Saturday’s event, Matthew flew back to New York Sunday with his parents to compete in the Karate Tournament of Champions, New York’s largest martial arts tournament, held at Queens College in Flushing. Matthew took first place in the black-belt kata division and second place in the black-belt weapons division.

All in all, this was a great weekend for Matthew Miller.

Closing out the year Dec. 7, Matthew will compete in the Toronto International Tournament of Champions in Toronto, Canada. In January, Matthew will be headed for Chicago to attend the NASKA Awards Cer- Matt Miller left, after the Hall of Fame induction ceremony; right, he displays the rings he won emony as an awardee. in competition.

—Mike Miller

Building 21 Association

Happy holiday season! Please be informed of the following dates: Think tank Fridays, 8 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Nov. 22, open; Nov. 29, open; Dec. 6, open; Dec 13, open Carolers come and prepare for our third annual Christmas caroling with the Section 4 Partnership Dec. 20, closed; Dec. 27, open; Jan. 3, open Decorating day Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. sharp.

Holiday decorations will be left up to enjoy through Monday, Jan. 6, The Epiphany/Little Christmas. Decorations come down Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

21 Association general session Fourth Thursday each month Nov. 23, 7 p.m.

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City is planning its third annual Christmas caroling extravaganza and activities for the remainder of 2019. The date is Saturday, Dec. 14.

The next Section 4 Partnership Gath-

ering will be Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the rear lobby of Building 21B, 120 Bellamy Loop. All are welcomed. Our Christmas extravaganza is sponsored by Bartow Liquors and the Riverbay Fund All monies collected are installed in the 21 Association’s bank account. Monies collected for the association are used expressly for 21 Association gatherings.

Holiday gift collections — i.e., porters, lobby attendants etc. — are the responsibility of each floor individually and should be handled by the floor captains.

If you have questions regarding The Building 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347504-1821. Attend the monthly general meetings in the Gathering Room, in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21. Bring a friend.

Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Joe 917-952-4408

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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PAINTING

SPACE FOR RENT

St. Paul’s Episcopal/Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul’s Place off Washington Ave., Bronx.

1. Church Worship Center on first level that can seat over 300 worshipers available for rent on Sundays after 2:30 p.m. and other weekdays can be arranged.

2. Worship center on lower level that seats over 100 people also available for rent.

If interested in renting any of the spaces, call or text Father Horton Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment.

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1/4/20

COMPUTER CONSULTANT, SALES & REPAIR

SERVICES - SERVICES - SERVICES

Repair – Upgrade – Data Recovery – Virus Removal – Laptop Overheats – Cracked Screen – Broken Power Jack – Transfer your cassette tape music to CDs. Call James 646-281-4475, 718-324-4332.

APPLIANCE REPAIR

DECORATOR/UPHOLSTERY

JB RYAN C OMPUTER R EPAIR & U PGRADE

EMERGENCY SERVICE

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L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

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• Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497

REUPHOLSTERING 718.881.7691

Fully Insured

718.792.2655

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station) 10/3/20

CAR SERVICE

Executive Exotic Limo

•Proms •Sports Events •Weddings •Funerals •Tours •Sweet 16 •Special Occasions •Airports •Casinos Office: 212-531-3792 Mobile: 917-560-6838 Toll Free: 855-369-9936 ExecutiveExoticLimo.com ExecutiveSecurityProtection.com

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.

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

Casino Specials Atlantic City, NJ Foxwoods, CT Empire, Yonkers Resorts, Queens

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CCPD

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

1-800-479-2667 CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

• ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES • VERTICAL & MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

Breathe Easy

• RANGE HOODS We BEAT • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING Quote!

• COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

www.co-opsales.info DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

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ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

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Co-op City Times / November 23, 2019