Co-op City Times 11/28/15 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 48

BY BILL STUTTIG As part of an overall $30 million project of the New York State Department of Transportation to improve traffic flow on area highways between Pelham Bay and Co-op City, the agency is proposing the construction of an additional exit ramp off of the Hutchinson River Parkway directly in front of Section 5 which will provide egress from the busy highway to Section 5 and also to Bartow Avenue leading directly into the massive Bay Plaza shopping complex. The new exit is part of a $30.2 million area highway overhaul which, according to the state DOT’s own website, “will provide mobility improvement on the northbound Bruckner Expressway between Wilkinson Avenue and the Hutchinson River Parkway exit ramp, construct an exit ramp from the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway to Bartow Avenue and reconfigure the Pelham Parkway interchange.” The project includes funding from both the state and federal governments. According to the website, construction on the project is not scheduled to begin until 2018 with completion tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2021. Martin Prince, Chairperson of Community Board 10 and also a Co-op City

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resident, said that Board committee members, along with elected officials, were preliminarily advised of the plan earlier in the autumn. Mr. Prince told the Co-op City Times that he sees some areas in the overall plan that might raise some concerns, but overall, he believes it to be a good plan. “This is something that we have been asking for, for a long time – major funding to help relieve some of the traffic congestion in the area,” Prince said. “While the plan is not perfect, we have to take our time and study it and, if need be, make suggestions for improvement. This, in my opinion, is something that we can’t reject outright because this kind of funding for traffic improvements is what we need and have been asking for.” Mr. Prince added that the project is big, so big that the Borough President’s office has provided a staff member to work with the Community Board and the community at large to go over the plan in the coming months. Prince said detailed schematics and explanations of the project are being sent to many groups in the affected communities, including Co-op City. “We have to take our time with this one,” Mr. Prince said. “State transporta-

$1.46 million in payments/credits for Co-op City’s Power Plant’s load shedding and reliability capabilities

tion officials are encouraging us to share this plan with the communities and get back to them with the communities’ suggestions. There will be public meetings on this in the near future, but first, we have to study and absorb the whole plan and then make solid recommendations for improvements.” Mr. Prince added that meetings where public comments will be taken could start as early as January and those meetings will include some in Co-op City.

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State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, who has also preliminarily met with state DOT officials about the plan, also said the plan includes some good changes, including reducing the number of exits and entrance onto I-95 from adjacent roadways, which not only leads to traffic congestion, but also dangerous traffic hazards. The assemblyman said that there are seven entrances and exits

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Pipe repair project back on track

Interim General Manager Noel Ellison accepts a congratulatory handshake and check from Energy Spectrum President David Neiburg (right). The $550,000 check for Co-op City comes from Con Edison as payment for the community’s participation in the utility’s power load shedding requests this past summer. Joining in the presentation are (from left) Energy Spectrum’s David Aherns and Cristina Villegas and Riverbay’s Director of Finance Peter Merola. Photo by Bill Stuttig

BY BILL STUTTIG

On Tuesday, Riverbay interim General Manager Noel Ellison and Director of Finance Peter Merola were presented with a $550,000 check from Con Edison for the Co-op City Power Plant

successfully demonstrating its ability to shed a portion of its electrical load when requested. Riverbay was asked to prove its ability (Continued on page 9)

Riverbay’s Director of Purchasing and Procurement, Jose Mendez, led representatives from engineering firms interested in bidding on the repair work of leaking hot water pipes behind the Cooper Place townhouses along Co-op City Boulevard during a pre-bid conference on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The project to permanently repair leaking hot water pipes below ground behind the Cooper Place townhouses is now moving forward rapidly following delays when a previous engineering firm refused to agree to standard contract language from Riverbay. Bids for the engineering and design work are due on Dec. 10 and the actual construction work for the complex project to replace several hundred feet of 24” metal pipe could possibly begin in the spring of next year depending on the availability of material. Photo by Jim Roberts

New exit

along I-95 in the less than one mile of highway that stretches between Pelham Bay and Co-op City. The DOT plan will consolidate those exits and entrances to eliminate much of those confusing and dangerous traffic patterns, while serving all of the adjacent roadways connecting to the highway, including Pelham Parkway and the Hutchinson River Parkway, in a more effective and safer manner. The proposed improvements include an additional dedicated lane on I-95 from Pelham Bay leading directly into Bay Plaza, Baychester Avenue and Co-op City. Sonja Maxwell, President of Co-op City’s Cooperators United, a coalition of building leaders, has been one of the leading voices for traffic improvements in and around Co-op City, especially in the wake of last year’s opening of the

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massive Mall at Bay Plaza. Ms. Maxwell said that the new exit into Section 5 will only serve to worsen traffic conditions in Section 5, not improve them, and added that the overall plan does nothing to address the primary concern of Co-op City regarding the increase of traffic due to the mall – specifically that the only changes that have been made and now the additional ones that are being proposed do nothing to relieve the problem that there is no egress from the massive shopping complex to the adjacent highways without directly impacting Co-op City’s local streets. State Assemblyman Benedetto said that he agrees with Ms. Maxwell’s assessment and that is why he said he is still working with state officials to propose a dedicated direct turnaround lane

from the mall to I-95 south. He added that he is also attempting to reach out to the mall’s developers – Prestige Properties – for their help in providing space needed for the construction of an entrance ramp from near the shopping center directly onto Hutchinson River Parkway South. John Doyle, a founding member of the East Bronx Traffic Coalition, representing many different community groups in the East Bronx impacted by the increase in traffic in the area due to recent commercial overdevelopment, said of

the DOT’s recent proposal: “Clearly adding an off-ramp from the Hutch to Co-op City has been needed for some time. But that being said, there are some concerns about not having a secondary exit point for Bay Plaza as the state is only building an exit and not an entrance ramp. Not having a direct connection between Co-op City and the Hutch leads to traffic build-up within Pelham Bay (particularly at the station) and on I-95 as it’s the only roadway that leads into Co-op City, adding to the already congested build-up on that roadway.”

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next week

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, December 3, and again on Thursday, December 17, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a ReducedFare MetroCard, buying or refilling a

regular MetroCard or asking Metro Card-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful onboard staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

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Annual Tree Lighting, Dec. 9

SAVE THE DATE: The Riverbay Fund’s Annual Holiday Ceremony, originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, has been rescheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 9, in Dreiser Aud. B, and all are invited to attend and usher in the holiday season. There will be lots of fun activities to enjoy. From 5-7 p.m., take your photo with Santa. The traditional Menorah and Tree Lighting ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Stay tuned for more information as the date approaches.

Last chance to see Fabric of Complicity exhibit in Co-op City

For those who have not yet viewed the Fabric of Complicity exhibit entitled “Confederate Currency: The Color of Money,” at the Drammeh Center, this is the final weekend to have the opportunity. A closing tour will be held tomorrow, Sunday, November 29, 12-4 p.m. with light refreshments. The Drammeh Center is located at 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor, Building 6). For access to the exhibit by mobile phone, use drammehcenter.toursphere.com For online audio, use soundcloud .com/drammehcenter To dial in to the exhibit, call 718304-1095, enter codes 1 through 15. To stop recording, press #.

Annual Kwanzaa celebration

The Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations will present its 19th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 27, at 3 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY. All are invited. There will be entertainment, a Kwanzaa ceremony, African dancing, and the Karamu Feast. There will also be a variety of vendors, as well as games for everyone’s enjoyment. Refreshments will be served. Traditional African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. This event is free and your participation is required to make this cultural, family festivity a success. Please attend.

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Co-op City fastpitch softball star signs with Salem International University

Boston, MA to complete her studies. that would be a good fit for me. Salem Last Wednesday, November 18, Yvonne grew up watching her sister International University is definitely a Cardinal Spellman High School held perfect fit academically and athletically play softball and she herself began a college athletic signing and among and I'm one hundred percent sure that I playing when she was 8 years old. the seniors at the ceremony was made the perfect choice for a school to “She [Pat] was a great player, she Co-op City’s own Yvonne “Bam Bam” call home for the next four years.” played catcher, she was fearless,” said Yvonne. “Without watching her play, I Hartridge, daughter of Ronald and Yvonne grew up around softball. In probably wouldn’t be playing this Patricia Hartridge of Building 17. 2009, her father started and managed sport because in the community, unless Yvonne, 17, has been awarded a the Co-op City Cougars, a girls’ softball you have someone playing women’s partial scholarship from Salem Interteam that was part of the Co-op City softball, it’s not something national University in Salem, anyone talks about, only then West Virginia, where she will be attending in the fall to purdo you know about it.” sue studies in Criminal JusThis past summer, Yvonne tice while competing for a partnered with the Co-op City starting role in this NCAA Little League (CCLL) in July Division 2 Softball League. to facilitate a girls’ softball “We are all excited and clinic on the Little League very proud of Yvonne,” said fields to bring awareness to her father, Ronald. “A new the opportunities that the sport can provide for other chapter begins.” young girls. Since Yvonne’s sophomore “We're hoping the free year at Cardinal Spellman, she softball clinic run by Yvonne has been playing varsity softwill revive an interest in startball with the Cardinal Spellman ing up a CCLL girl softball Pilots, while also maintaining program once again,” Hector membership, until recently, with the City Divas, a travel Yvonne (center) displays her Salem International University Ayala, president of the CCLL, softball jersey. She is joined by her proud parents, Ronald team that is part of the Urban and Patricia Hartridge. told the Co-op City Times in Sports Group. She played first July. “It will definitely help base and occasionally, the outfield. Little League. Her mom, Pat, played the league and the community.” “Last Wednesday when I signed with the women’s softball league that Ayala recounted that Ron Hartridge with Salem International University existed in Co-op City many years ago. turned the Co-op City Cougars into a was definitely the greatest thing I've Yvonne is also the younger sister of district championship playoff team, but interest in the program eventually fizever done,” Yvonne said. “Signing to Patricia Pabon, a 3-time All American zled. Prior to Hartridge’s involvement Salem early has taken a load of stress who played softball with the Coppin off of me and my family. We no longer State University Eagles, before she (Continued on page 4) transferred to Pine Manor College in have to worry about finding a college

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Mustangs edge Lehman, 16 to 15; semifinal game this Sunday in Co-op City BY BRIAN WILLIAMS AND BILL STUTTIG

The Truman Mustangs continued their storybook season with a dramatic fourth quarter touchdown which secured a come-from-behind victory over arch rival Lehman High School, 16 to 15, Sunday afternoon in Co-op City. The exciting victory sets the stage for a semi-final game against Jamaica High School at noon Sunday in Co-op City. Truman, coming off of a wellearned bye in the first round of the PSAL Bowl conference playoffs, faced Lehman on Sunday afternoon on their home field. This was the second meeting of the year against Lehman, with the first one being a 16-to-6 regular season win for the Mustangs. The rematch did not prove as easy although it started off well for the Mustangs as Lehman fumbled the opening kick-off, Truman recovered and the Mustangs then punched it into

Trailing 15-8, Truman HS Mustangs football team came back in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Nov. 22 to defeat Lehman HS, 16-15, and move on to the semi-final playoff game. Lehman HS football team Coach Chris Ditulio is a former Truman HS quarterback, coach, and Co-op City Little League alumni.

the end zone behind the running of Trevor Carson and Ramon Jefferson. Jefferson scored the touchdown as he

picked up a fumble and scampered into (Continued on page 4)

Athletic signing

with the Cougars, in the 1990’s when Doris Jusino was the league president, she introduced a Co-op City Little League women softball division, according to Ayala, which comprised several teams made up of mothers and volunteers. This team was run by former MLB player Stan Jefferson, and it was known as “a League of Their Own” which lasted for several seasons before dissolving when Doris left the league. Mr. Hartridge added that the Co-op City Cougars was a girls’ 12 and under team that went to the District 22 championship in its first year. Yvonne was a stand out on that team and once the team was disbanded, he opted for a more competitive softball opportunity in Westchester for Yvonne to hone her skills. Yvonne shared that her batting coach advises, "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." She added: “This quote absolutely reflects my journey through the years of playing softball. The dream has always been to go to college to play fastpitch softball and none of this would have happened if it wasn't for my dad constantly waking me super early during school days and on weekends to work-out and taking me out to tournaments in a number of different states.”

Truman Football

the end zone, Carson scored on the two-point conversion for an 8 to 0 lead. But Lehman countered the early touchdown with an impressive drive of their own based on a mixed-bag of play calling featuring both interior rushing and outside sweeps that kept the Truman defense guessing all the way down the field. A two-yard run by the Lehman fullback, followed by a two-point conversion, tied the score near the end of the first quarter. As the second quarter began, Truman got the ball in great field position. Quarterback Justin Harris on the first play threw a pass to S. Nathaniel who made the catch and fumbled the ball out of bounds, giving the Mustangs the ball on Lehman’s ten yard line. But the Mustangs were stuffed on four straight plays and turned the ball over on downs to Lehman. After exchange of punts by both teams, Lehman had the ball again in good field position and a trick play put them in scoring range and the Lehman quarterback scored on a quarterback sneak, followed by a rare kick conversion and a 15 to 8 lead at halftime for

Deep sadness It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform the Co-op City community of the passing of our beloved mother, Gloria E. Patrick, after a brave and defiant fight for life, on Saturday, November 21, 2015. She was a pillar of the community known to all at her residence in Building 23 to her work at the former Hebrew Home and beyond. The viewing for the late Gloria E. Patrick will be on Friday, December 4th, 4-7 p.m. at Community Protestant Church. The homegoing service begins at 7 p.m. Final viewing will be 9 a.m., Saturday, December 5th, followed by procession for interment. With compassion and love, you accepted us all. With joy and pride, you taught us all. Though her smile is gone forever, and her hand we cannot touch, we shall never lose sweet memories of the one we loved so much. Your loving sons, —Tyrone, Andre and Adrian

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Yvonne – who was nicknamed “Bam Bam” by her mother when she realized that her daughter had a penchant for the big hits – said that when the Co-op City Cougars ended, girls softball in Co-op City also did for her and the other girls and many of them then turned to baseball, not knowing that there were other softball programs in the Bronx that they could join to elevate their game. She said that not only were there no teams within the community to make the game readily available to young ladies, but no one talked much about the sport. And, it was precisely for this reason that she facilitated the fastpitch softball clinic this past summer. In addition to exposing other young ladies to the sport, Yvonne hoped to pass on some of her passion for fastpitch softball to the participants. “I want them to know that with this sport, they can do so many amazing things,” said Yvonne. Recounting some of her personal experiences, Yvonne said that softball allowed her the opportunity the travel out of state for many tournaments with her travel team. “I’ve been as far away as Maryland and I’ve met and made so many friends from all over,” said Yvonne.

In addition to the Spellman Pilots and the City Divas, Yvonne has also played with the QueensNassau Comet, as well as the Empire State Huskies and the USA Lady Hawks. “I'm so thankful for the unbelievable support I received from my parents, my Spellman family, and complete strangers,” said Yvonne. “They all gave me the push to keep working to reach my dream, and now I have it.” Yvonne also expressed her gratitude to Head Softball Coach at Salem, Steve Potts, for the opportunity to play Division 2 fastpitch softball in West Virginia. “I never thought that this would happen to me and I'm extremely thankful,” she said. She is equally thankful to many others who have shared in her accomplishments thus far. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this journey,” Yvonne said. “Without you, this would not have been possible.” Yvonne noted that for anyone planning or thinking about playing any sport in college, “my advice to them is work hard, believe in your craft/skills, and never lose sight of your dream!”

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the visiting challengers. As the second half began, Truman was again unable to move the ball effectively while Lehman ran the ball well, but was unable to take the commanding lead they hoped for due to a costly fumble. Lehman had another chance to take a two-score lead after the Mustangs botched a snap, but the Mustang defense stood their ground, stopping Lehman at the six-yard line on a crucial fourth down play. As the final quarter began, the Mustangs knew that their outstanding season hung in the balance and success depended on their ability to solve the stifling Lehman defense, if just for one final drive. The Mustangs proved up to the task. Trevor Carson and George Obaseki pounded the ball until quarterback Justin Harris changed up the strategy and hit wide open receiver Davon Ford for a first down on the six yard line. Carson ran it in from the six yard line and then converted the needed two points for the 16 to 15 lead. But the Mustangs needed one more stop to preserve

the victory as Lehman had the ball with 1:40 left. After Lehman ran the ball unsuccessfully two times, they tried a deep pass for one last shot at victory, but Truman defensive back Elijah Jones intercepted it to secure the victory. The semi-final game will begin at noon Sunday on the Co-op City field. If victorious, the Mustangs will earn a berth in the Bowl Conference Championship game on December 5th at MCU Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening in Co-op City Co-op City athlete signs with Salem International University

In photo at top left, Co-op City fastpitch softball star Yvonne Hartridge (center), along with two other Cardinal Spellman High School athletes, at the college athletic signing last week. In the back row are the coaches from the colleges the students signed with and Cardinal Spellman officials. In photo at bottom left, Yvonne shows off her Salem International University softball jersey and above, Yvonne (sitting, center) is joined by her proud family, elder sister Patricia, and her parents, Ronald and Patricia Hartridge. (See article on page 3.)

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Letter to the Editor

A fitting tradition for the holidays

To the Editor: I would like to commend and thank the Community Protestant Church and its pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens; Ms. Daisy Young, Chair of the Hospitality Committee, and the members of the Hospitality Committee, for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, complete with all the trimmings, that was served free of charge to the community, especially the seniors, last Thursday, December 19, at the church annex in Co-op City. Although this was my first time attending, I understand that this has been a Thanksgiving tradition in Co-op City for the past 15 years. It was a time not

only to be grateful for all that we have and enjoy here in Co-op City, but to break bread together and to reconnect with neighbors that I had not seen in years. The food was very well prepared and the entire atmosphere was one of appreciation and enjoying each other’s company. The celebration was well organized and the Hospitality Committee did an outstanding job of making sure their guests were treated like family. Those who missed the opportunity certainly missed a holiday tradition. Next year, I am committed that the Black Forum of Co-op City will be a contributor to this worthwhile and valuable tradition of thanksgiving in our

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community. I hope others will join me and Rev. Dr. Owens and Community Protestant Church in this effort in whatever way they can to help make this celebration even grander than it already is, and to be able to provide a hot delicious meal to many more families for the holidays. Once again, kudos to Rev. Owens, Ms. Young and the Hospitality Committee, and members of Community Protestant Church for opening their doors to friends and families at this time of the year. I wish the entire Co-op City community a happy, healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving weekend. —T. Illis

Water shutdown BUILDINGS 12, 13 & 14 The electrical contractor has to tie in new wires to circuit breakers. While the work is being done, there will be no water to the apartments and the basement and laundry room will be closed.

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

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. As soon as the repair has been completed, water to your apartment will be restored. Please make sure that all faucets are in a closed position and all drains cleared of objects. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience in this matter.

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Bike Riding in Co-op City Shareholders are reminded that bike riding is prohibited except on designated paths within the community. Please be cautious and look out for pedestrians, especially our elderly cooperators. In addition, bikers should ride at a reasonable speed so as not to hurt anyone in the event there is a collision. Failure to adhere to the designated bike paths within the community and/or riding at an excessive speed, can result in a community complaint. Parents, please advise your children of these rules. Thank you for your cooperation.

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BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

If you see something, say something

“If you see something, say something” is a series of public service announcements put in place by the Department of Homeland Security, The New York City Police Department and various other agencies. The New York City Police Department reports that every year almost 2,000 people do just that. In light of recent worldwide events, it is a good time to remember how important this is at all times, in all places. Here in New York, a Times Square vendor notified officials when he saw a car smoking and averted a major tragedy. That criminal has been sentenced to life in prison with no outside contact. Here in Co-op City, calls from cooperators have always been instrumental in our success in fighting crime and maintaining a high quality of life. In the United States as a whole with New York City being the most high profile city, terrorism alertness should always be a consideration. It is very important for all citizens to remain vigilant for the possibility of terrorism wherever they go. New York City emphasizes calling if you see something suspicious, mostly unattended packages especially in transportation facilities. This is important, but it is also important to remain observant wherever you go at all times for all types of violations. As cooperators, your observations are instrumental in helping Public Safety fight crime in the community. Many of the serious arrests made in Co-op City begin with a telephone call from an observant cooperator. Many of the auto crime arrests are made because a cooperator calls in a suspicious person in the garage. Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city. Arrests for trespassing in the stairwells are often the result of a cooperator calling in that they saw, heard or smelled something in the hallway. Co-op City’s 65,000 residents have some 130,000 eyes. All of these eyes can be an effective tool in fighting crime. Call 9-1-1 and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, immediately. Objects out the window, noise and graffiti are areas where calls from the public are very useful in helping with enforcement. All of these are lease infractions and can be a very sensitive and technical situation. Cooperators should just call Public Safety, instead of confronting the potential offender. Try to remember and convey as much information and details to the dispatcher. In the event that an affidavit needs to be signed and

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

a Community Complaint issued, the caller’s information will not be revealed to the offender. In cases where a Community Complaint is appealed, it may become necessary for a witness who signed an affidavit to come forward. However, this does not take place until much later in the process. If a hearing takes place, it is not at the point at which the situation is ongoing when tensions may be high. Calls received from cooperators have been responsible for numerous arrests throughout the years. The

Public Safety Department would like to thank members of the community who took the time to notify this department and 9-1-1 when they saw something suspicious. These calls continue to be essential in our battle against crime. Remember, “If you see something, say something.” Call 9-1-1 and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, or online at www.ccpd.us. You do not have to give your name, all information is kept confidential.

Public Safety Blotter: Nov. 13 - Nov. 15, 2015 Nov. 13—99 Asch Loop One male was arrested for Assault. He was transported for further processing and was issued a Community Complaint. Nov. 14—100 Benchley Pl. One male was arrested for Loitering. He was visit-

ing with a cooperator, so a Community Complaint was issued. Nov. 15—Carver Loop and Casals Place One male was arrested for DWI by NYPD. He was transported for further processing and issued a Community Complaint.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2861, 2862 & 2863 (REBID), Exterior Renovation for Shopping Centers: Exterior restoration of the three (3) shopping centers located in Co-op City Pre-Bid Meeting: December 3, 2015 at 2 p.m. Bids Due: December 29 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding is required. Insurance is required.

Contract 3035, High Temperature Hot Water Engineering Services: Provide detailed Engineering Services necessary to design and act as the Owners Engineer during the execution of the Project to restore a portion of a buried Thermacore Hot Water Distribution system that has experienced a localized failure. Bids Due: December 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 3036, Installation of DEP Water Meters in Buildings 6, 14, 24 & 25 Pre-Bid Meeting: November 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. Bids Due: December 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required

Insurance: Insurance is not required

Contract 3023, Installation of Building Transformers Pre-Bid Meeting: December 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. Bids Due: January 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2861, 2862 & 2863 (REBID), Exterior Renovation for Shopping Centers: Exterior restoration of the three (3) shopping centers located in Co-op City Pre-Bid Meeting: December 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: December 29 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 8635, Architect for New Elevator Build in Bartow Center Pre-Bid Meeting: December 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. Bids Due: December 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. Insurance: Insurance is required If you are interested in bidding on this project, email: bpenn@riverbaycorp.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Co-op City Times / November 28, 2015

Your 2nd Vice President’s Report Evelyn Turner

ence in Administrations, HAPPY HOLIDAY and during this Management and Resource holiday season promise yourself to be so Director’s Viewpoint Diversity Development. strong that nothing can disturb your peace At the last televised of mind for any length of time. Board meeting, many of my During the recent brief absence of the Second Vice President suggestions were implePresident and First Vice President of the mented. The Board will Board of Directors, I visited and had disactivate the “Ad-Hoc” Committee to continue the cussions with all key corporate staff and search for an additional General Manager and/or a department heads. Management Company. The Board has a list in The Interim General Managers, deplace to utilize. partment heads, secretaries and other support staff are our most important Again, the current Managers are ensuring that assets to the corporation in ensuring that business is managed as efficiently as possible. business is managed as efficiently as However, the projects at hand require additional possible. support, creativity and expert resource developObservations & Suggestions ment to get current quality of life projects comOur Power Plant Management staff should be pleted. We will also require support from our elected supported with a sense of urgency in their developing officials. (This was discussed at the Board Meeting). plans to enhance 24/7 security. They were very receptive to new ideas and promised to make a full report of enhanced safety strategies at the upcoming Board meeting. A major repair project is being delayed due to difficult and lengthy negotiations between our general counsel and attorneys from an engineering firm. (In the meantime, a pipeline that needs repair is reportedly losing approximately 18,000 gallons per day and is costing the corporation approximately $20,000 monthly). My suggestion is to have on hand a Resource Directory of Engineers. If one company cannot agree to our terms, negotiate with another firm. Two (2) doors in cooperators’ apartments had to be broken down due to the smell of gas emanating from their ovens. An idea is to have members of “Cooperator’s United” ask building presidents to post reminders to cooperators to make sure ovens are not left partially on. Joe Boiko provided me an update on the elevator issues and promised a full report at the upcoming Board meeting. We do have staff onsite to handle emergencies pending resolution of a most crucial issue. This is an issue that has to be CORRECTED regardless of cost and what happened with past purchase and installation of critical parts. There appears to be a lack of diversity and accountability of Riverbay Corporation consultants who bill on a monthly basis without providing monthly reports. (i.e. asbestos). We are very fortunate to have in place an Internal Auditor, a special thanks to Board member Andrea Leslie. A concern discussed with our auditor was projecting the cost of legal services for upcoming unresolved law suits. So far, the corporation/cooperators have paid two law firms a total of $973,891.67. Payments have ranged as much as $147,101.96 in one month. (Two payments in one month - $68,237.59 + $82,836.96). Both firms worked closely with MSI during their tenure. However, both were later instrumental in obtaining the best possible settlement in a massive class action lawsuit that cost cooperators a carrying charge increase after MSI was suspended. Additional responsibilities have been delegated to the Community Relations Director, Michelle Sajous. She now has a much-needed staff member to assist with her responsibilities. Cooperators who wish to launch any project should continue to join or present proposals to the Community Relations Committee or other appropriate committees. If the proposal is approved, the project will be presented to the Riverbay Board of Directors before being launched. The new Director has stated that she will assist getting scholarship information compiled at our College Fair online. New ideas are welcomed and committees meet on a monthly basis. You may call the Riverbay Board secretary to schedule a presentation of your project proposal. Lastly, the Board needs to resolve the “Interim” status as soon as possible. It does affect the ability of staff to set long-range goals. A suggestion is that we consider hiring an additional “outside” General Manager with a great deal of experi-

Please know that your Board is on top of the issues and will ensure that Management continues to effectively address critical lingering projects as expeditiously as possible. We are pleased with the progress our General Managers have made in getting our basketball courts fixed up for our youth. We are excited about the current designs that will include adults, as well as youth. According to General Daniel “Chappie” James, to accomplish your goals, you have to remove doubt. “You be prepared with your bags of knowledge, your patriotism, your honor, and when the door of opportunity open, you charge in.” —General Daniel “Chappie” James Thanks for your support. I may be reached at: Eturner@riverbayboard.com or 917-324-1033. Write me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Energy check

to shed some of its electrical demand on two occasions this past summer – on June 24th and July 21st – for an approximate three-hour period. Each time and in both cases, Riverbay met and exceeded the amount of power the community was required to conserve as a partner in the program, warranting the $550,000 payment from the utility. The check was accepted on behalf of the community and its shareholders by the two interim managers. It was presented by executives for Energy Spectrum, an approved demand response aggregator and also a New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Interface party that represents Riverbay in its participation in various programs that allow the corporation to earn revenue for the Power Plant’s load shedding capabilities, as well as credits on utility payments for its proven ability to be energy self-sufficient. The check was presented by Energy Spectrum President David Neiburg, Demand Response Program Manager Cristina Villegas and Managing Director David Ahren. In addition to the check, the three executives delivered the news that the Riverbay Power Plant’s proven reliability throughout 2015 has earned the community a credit on the stand-by fees charged by Con Edison for its ability to provide power to the community in case of a problem with Co-op City’s power plant.

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The credit on those charges will be $76,000 per month beginning with December’s fees and continuing for 12 months going forward resulting in approximately $912,000 in credits from the utility over the course of the next one year. Finance Director Peter Merola explained that monthly standby fees charged by Con Ed are approximately $225,000 per month. The $76,000 monthly credit represents a more than 33% reduction in those monthly charges, Merola said. “Riverbay is a very good model for self-sufficiency,” Energy Spectrum President Neiburg explained. “If the plant was not proven reliable, then it would never receive this credit.” The $550,000 payment for Riverbay’s proven load-shedding capabilities, plus the monthly credit on stand-by fees from Con Edison come to a total of $1.46 million in annual savings. According to Ahrens, this summer’s two successful tests by Co-op City proved the community’s ability to participate in the Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP) which rewards Riverbay for its ability to export into the grid during power emergencies. In Co-op City’s case, Ahrens explained, if needed, power will be exported to the Parkchester Network, one of 52 regional networks that fall under the jurisdiction and responsibility of Con Edison. No such exporting was required this summer, due,

in part, to the relatively mild summer the entire region enjoyed, but nevertheless, Co-op City was paid just for proving its ability to take strain off the grid during times of need. Interim General Manager Ellison explained to Co-op City residents earlier this year: “Effective performance on our part results in significant financial benefits for the shareholders. The more electricity we can export, the more we will be paid to participate in this program. Lowering Riverbay’s electric consumption allows us to export a larger amount of electricity to Con Ed.” The requirement of Con Edison is for Riverbay to shed at least 10 megawatts of power upon their request. Ahrens explained on Tuesday that Riverbay’s proven energy self-sufficiency over a number of years, plus its ability to provide additional power for the grid in

cases of extreme need, will likely result in larger payments to the community and its shareholders in 2016. Neiburg estimated that if Riverbay is able to meet Con Edison’s goals for requested load shedding next summer, the financial benefit will likely be much higher in 2016, approximately a $1.2 million bonus just for proving its load shedding and export capabilities, more than double this year’s payment. “The plant just has to keep it up,” Neiburg said. “Next summer will be the key.” Merola explained that Energy Spectrum is contracted by Riverbay to represent the community in its dealings with utilities and the NYSIO and, in turn, receives a small percentage of the money realized by Riverbay through its energy producing and savings capabilities.

Public Safety’s annual holiday food drive

CCPD has kicked off its annual Food Drive, organized by Sgt. Nat Diaz, in conjunction with City Harvest, a charity which collects and distributes donated food to the city’s less fortunate throughout the year. Last year, the community donated one and a half tons, or 3,200 pounds, of non-perishable food items, well over the goal of 1,500 pounds. This year, the goal again is to exceed the 1500 pounds. Donation bins have been set up in the lobbies of mall 1 and mall 3, as well as at Public Safety headquarters in the Bartow Community Center which is open 24 hours a day. If you can, please donate unexpired canned or non-perishable goods. Donation will be accepted until December 31.

Co-op City Times / November 28, 2015

Losing Faith in Our Self-Management Team

A lot of people and I were very supportive of having a self-management program here. But, after looking at several conditions in our community and listening to some of the comments and excuses at this recent Board meeting, my opinion is that self-management is not good for this community. Conditions Don't Lie We thought that a self-management program could work here. And, some of our best concepts were to save at least $1.5 million a year in management fees and to fix this place up. But, conditions don't lie. And, in our case, we have too many bad conditions here that are spiraling out of control. And, unfortunately, there isn't a strong commitment to deal with these conditions. For example, let's start off by looking at some issues concerning the balconies here. On July 3, 2014, the Department of Buildings sent an emergency response team here to look at the damaged concrete on the balconies at 140 Asch Loop. Immediately, they issued a notice of violation and an order to erect scaffolding, at a cost of $18,500, at this building. Now, can you believe that this scaffolding is still erected at this building, at a cost of $890 a month? What about the other buildings with defective balconies? Why are these conditions still outstanding? Next, let's look at the conditions within our malls. Look at how long it has taken Riverbay to do some construction work in them. Then, look at the results that have been produced. Now, yes, a few things were done. But, look at the decay of the brick work. We have bricks that have fallen off their structure in the

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

Dreiser mall. Then, we have some areas that have been closed off for an extended period of time. Next, let's look at another area of concern on Co-op City Boulevard, near the baseball fields. On August 1, 2015, I wrote: "This area has underground pipes that have been leaking approximately 28 gallons of water every single minute of the day." At that time, it was revealed that this leak would be fixed before the winter. But, at our board meeting on November 18, we had some managers saying that this project will extend well into 2016. "It's hard to fix this problem because the pipes are encased in concrete," is one excuse. Nonsense! If this job is too difficult, then bring in some qualified engineers to fix this problem. "We had problems with our previous architects that were working with us," is another excuse. So what! Conduct business in a proper manner and have additional professionals on standby. Also, be decisive and learn to get rid of people that are not willing to keep up their end of the deal. Current State of Management Our current manager is a nice gentleman that needs to crack down. Yes, it's good to be nice and cheerful to vendors

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

and employees. But, everyone needs to understand that this is a corporation that must run in a certain way. Additionally, they must understand that there are consequences to face when business is not conducted in a proper way. Just recently, several cooperators alleged that they were completely disrespected by some of our employees. In other words, some employees have allegedly used rudeness as a mechanism to deal with some of our cooperators. But, amazingly, our cooperators walked away and reported those negative confrontations. "The turning of the ship is going to take a while," according to our board president. This might be true. But, what actions do we take right now when we see that some departments are not working out? What are we supposed to do when we know that some employees have had numerous complaints—including one case containing an allegation of violence—that have been lodged against them? Should we continue to bring in new employees and keep kicking the can down the road? My response is no! There comes a time when management needs to see and hear exactly what's going on here. Thereafter, our management team needs to make a decision to effectively address these concerns. And, they must hold our vendors and employees accountable for their actions. In our case, we have some extremely negative situations that have been going on for an extended period of time. And, the consensus that I'm getting from lots of cooperators is that this place is going down—fast. Therefore, I want our managers to please take note of these

comments. And, please do your best to develop some good plans for improvement here. Lastly, as you can clearly see, we need no-nonsense cooperators, with good skills, to join this board. So, please think about running for the board next year. Cablevision Marketing Agreement Verizon has an agreement to wire up NYC. Plus, they made $127 billion last year. So, do you honestly believe that the marketing agreement between Riverbay and Cablevision can stop Verizon from wiring up our buildings, for an estimated $20 million, and offering their services to this community? The answer has to be no. Verizon needs to move forward with wiring up our buildings and the rest of the city. Close Our entire management team and all of our employees must step up and do their best to work for our community. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

The Building 10 Association Board of Directors hopes everyone had an enjoyable and grateful Thanksgiving! The Building 10 Association is mounting a toy drive to ensure that the children of the Bronx, who are in shelters, have the joy of a gift during the holidays. Toys will be collected in the Building 10 association room beginning December 1. Toy donations will be collected every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Please donate an unwrapped toy and you can make sure we are able to bring a smile to the face of those who are living in a shelter in the Bronx this holiday season. You will see association members in the lobby in early December accepting donations for building maintenance

personnel. This is so we can appropriately say thank you to the people who take care of our building and grounds. January, 2016 will prove to be jammed-packed with events. Our first General Membership meeting for 2016 is scheduled to take place on January 12, 2016. The Building 10 Association Youth Committee is currently planning a Youth Movie Night on January 9th for children 7 years old and up. Parents must be present! We will have a New Year celebration on January 16th and will provide more details in the weeks to come. Come out and support our events and meetings. You are our strength and inspiration! —Ron Campbell

Building 10 Association

Co-op City Times / November 28, 2015

Building 13 Association

Our next meeting is scheduled for December 3 at 7-8:30 p.m. We plan to have our building supervisor attend. If you have any questions or would like to make suggestions, this is an opportunity to receive accurate information and have your voice heard. Our Holiday party is scheduled for December 19. Additional details will be discussed at this meeting. Congratulations to N. Rodriguez, 50/50 winner, last month. Taking care of a residential, 33-story building is a tremendous undertaking. Our building staff takes pride in their building, along with us, and help us in various ways throughout the year. To show our gratitude and appreciation, donations will be collected on December 3rd, 4th,

5th and December 10th in the lobby. Check the bulletin board for collection times and updated information. December will be a busy one for our building. Join us Friday, December 4, from 7-8:30 p.m. for an art exhibit and open mic session featuring artists and poets. This is the final session of the Fantastical Side of Being series. All ages are welcome. Women Keeping It Real…is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) association room. We are scheduling a guest speaker, hopefully at this meeting or the next. We want women to know the many options available to them emotionally, intellectually and financially.

Women Keeping It Real is fun-filled and loaded with exhilarating conversation. New participants are welcome. We are open to the community and beyond. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Greetings! Our next meeting on Monday, December 14th will be a short meeting with some cheer and best wishes. The building dues envelopes have been handed out. If you have not received your envelope, please give us a call. As far as building issues are concerned, if your floor or compactor room has not been cleaned, let me know. We will start to decorate the lobby by the end of

the week. Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050. We can be contacted at MLSAH@aol.com or 718379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

The Executive Board of the Building 35 Association hopes all cooperators had a safe and joyful holiday. We hope the ten members of the association who won the turkeys enjoyed their bird. The executive board will be decorating our lobby on Monday, Nov. 30th at 6 p.m. All cooperators in Building 35 are invited to assist or to donate a decoration. —Bill Gordon

Building 30 A and B Association will decorate the lobbies of our buildings starting at 1 o'clock today; everyone who wants to participate is welcome. We will start collecting for our porters on Tuesday, December 1st in the B-side lobby from 5 to 7 p.m. On Thursday, December 3rd, we will be collecting on the

A-side. Our Holiday party will be on Saturday, December 19th starting at 7 p.m. in the association room, Building 30B lobby. The next general membership meeting will be on Thursday, December 10th. There will be crochet on

Wednesdays, Dec 2nd, 9th, and 16th. There will be no Pokeno or Movie Night in the month of December. For those celebrating, birthday, anniversaries, and new arrivals, congratulations. Those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

At our meeting on Tuesday, November 17th, we discussed Bartow traffic and what are our plans going forward. It was an active discussion with many suggestions. The most important take away is that we (all of us) must become more active in reaching out to our politicians, write articles in the Co-op Times regarding our traffic issues and to keep our neighbors informed at our monthly building/townhouse meetings. We heard some distressing news from Community Board 10 that the NYS Thruway and the NYS Department of Transportation plan a series of exit eliminations that will further impact our community. We will be sending the 34-page plan to each of you via email and for those of you who do not have email, by regular mail. From what I have seen of the plans, there is no reference to the proposed Metro North project. Basically the plan, referred to “X731.27 Mobility Improvement on N/B Bruckner Expressway” is to a) Extend the fourth northbound travel lane from City Island Exit 8B to the Hutch Exit 9; b) Reducing the number of entry and exit points from seven to four in the vicinity of the Pelham Parkway Interchange and, c) Eliminating the northbound 1-95 Pelham Parkway Interchange (the traffic that currently exits Hutchinson River Parkway(HRP) East 3B to Co-op City and Bay Plaza by providing a northbound exit ramp off the HRP to Bartow Avenue. They claim that under the proposed plan, traffic will continue on the HRP exit to Bartow Avenue avoiding the Pelham Parkway and northbound I-95. This proposed plan was discussed and drawn-up without input from our community. After hearing of the plan, Eleanor G. Bailey and I sent an email to all parties involved stating that before any proposed changes can be made, they must be discussed with our Co-op City community.

Here we go again. Being ignored and insulted. Neighbors, if we do not raise our voices and fight for our community, no one else will. If you think that the plan being proposed does not impact us, think again. Although we will probably not meet in December, we will keep you informed via email and regular mail. Community Board 10 does not meet in December. They will reconvene in January 2016. We are asking all of you to read this plan. Please mail your suggestions and comments to me at MLSAH@aol.com.

At our next Cooperators United Meeting in January, we will discuss all suggestions and comments and put them in the form of a presentation to our politicians, Community Board 10, NYS Department of Transportation and NYS Thruway Authority. We must speak (although many voices will be heard) as one voice for our community. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718379-7841. Have a happy and safe Holiday and a happy New Year. —Sonja Maxwell

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Building 30A&B Association

Building 35 Association

Cooperators United of Co-op City

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Were you able to do something charitable? With all due respect, that is what Thanksgiving is all about. Broun Place took the opportunity, at our association meeting, Thursday, November 19th, to celebrate our community. We applaud those who came out in the bad weather. Captain Keappock, our guest discussed: beware there are new scams, “community complaints” and the changes in Riverbay policy regarding dog ownership. We learned that there are cameras on surveillance in Broun Place, but not over the dumpster pad. Thank you, Captain Keappock, for attending our meeting and informing us. Congratulations to Ms. Michelle Sajous on a great indoor fair event this past Saturday.

On November 17th, I attended the Cooperator’s United Meeting. Cooperator’s United is encouraging all associations to send representatives so that we can work together on mutual issues like the traffic situation. Come January, an effort uniting Community Planning Board 11 and 12 is going forward. There is strength in numbers and we need you to represent your building or town house cluster. Since distributing our tear-off flyer, we have increased our current membership by half. Thank you for joining and we hope you attend association meetings. At the next meeting, we will invite Cooperator Services. Your continued Broun Place membership and participation is what we are after; we look forward to hearing your problems and to sustain-

ing Broun Place and Co-op City. The dues are $12 per apartment, you can submit to any Board member. A receipt for dues will be provided by our Treasurer. Be on the look-out for people who are breaking our community rules, but please don’t “YOU” intervene. Report your observations to Public Safety, 718671-3050 or drop a note to an executive committee member. Give specifics in your report and get the name of the person you are speaking with. We hope your patios and terraces are prepared for fall winds and winter weather. Cover your tables, chairs and grills. Almost every corner of our neighborhood has a garbage can, use them for broken umbrellas, branches, and loose papers. Please pick up litter and follow garbage recycling rules. For our use,

there are huge, conveniently placed dumpster bins and garbage cans throughout Co-op City. Discarded appliances belong in closed bags; place them in back of the dumpster pad or in the green bin. Though Veterans’ Day has passed, we salute and give respect to this selfless group. We are fortunate here in Co-op City, New York, USA. For us in Broun Place, neighbor to neighbor, we respect each other and practice the golden rule. With that in mind, we send our prayers for the families suffering in Paris and all over the world who are without food, clothing, medicine, a roof over their heads and schools for their children. Only with a peaceful settlement and compromise can folks go forward and resume their lives. —Eva Lazaar

Thanks to our very own security team headed by Chief Apollo, along with Officer Joel Lugo from their PBA community relations unit. Listening to them gave us a sense of protection that our security has eyes and ears focused on Co-op City’s safety. Their main message is “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” They want us to realize that we must all share in watching for things that seem out of place and reporting it. Don’t ignore that uneasy feeling, but report it. They also shared information regarding home delivery services made on electric bicycles throughout our area and we should report them as those bikes are dangerous and illegal. Also, be aware if regular bike riders are riding too fast which is seen as a hazard to seniors or others who cannot move out of the way quickly enough. A suggestion is that

they be equipped with a horn or bell to alert pedestrians. Main complaint from attendees was the fact that we have 2 buildings connected, therefore we need 2 lobby attendants. Chief Apollo states they have recently hired 4 new attendants therefore we should have 2 lobby attendants covering this building soon. Although the statistics for our building show a low crime rate, we would like to keep it that way by having those attendants watching out for us. Suggestion by a cooperator on how to pay for those attendants was redirected to an upcoming Open Board meeting, where perhaps that suggestion will be better heard and possibly acted upon. A mention of those synthetic drugs like K2 which present a danger to all as there is no law regarding the drug, but it’s important to talk to your kids and

research those drugs that can kill. Once again, thanks, Chief Apollo and Officer Lugo, for taking time out of your busy schedules. We appreciate the shared information. We need volunteers to help decorate our lobbies this year for Christmas. Please contact Marilyn, A-side, 718320-2631 or Robert from the B-side, 718-320-2656 by Nov. 30th. We will begin decorating Friday, Dec. 4th and continuing Sat., Dec. 5th.

We will be collecting for our Maintenance staff, and lobby attendant on Dec. 9, 11, 12th. Our 50/50 was taken home by Mary Carter, B-side, and the door prize was given to Israel Cruz of the A-side. Congratulations to both of you. REMEMBER: Cleanliness is everyone’s responsibilty. When discarding your garbage, follow the maintenance rules. —Marilyn McDaniel

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. I have been in the lobby trying to get to know all the residents in Building 6 better with Andy, our lobby attendant. We will be having a building meeting on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. in our building association room. We will have a guest speaker from Co-op City Security. Come down with your security questions and concerns. We are looking for people to join our building association board. We are starting to put up Christmas lights in the lobby of our building. We will have a

new Christmas tree and lights in our lobby for this year. Let’s make our lobby will look very festive this year with the shareholders’ help. I hope to have a holiday party and a kids’ Christmas party for Building 6. It would be nice to see new faces to celebrate the holidays together. Let’s make this holiday season a happy and healthy one for all of us. We will be collecting for the porters and our lobby attendant soon for the holidays. If anyone has any suggestions on making things better in our building, please let me know at the building meeting. —Jeffrey Schwartz

Hope everyone’s Thanksgiving was a great family reunion. Our Christmas donations for the Maintenance staff will be the first and second week in December in the lobby. Time and days will be posted. There will be no meeting in December.

Our next meeting will be on January 25, 2016, we’ll be taking nominations for officers. Christmas decorations will start next week, will love volunteers for the “A” side. Check bulletin board. Thank you. —Betty Leak

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16 Meeting: At our meeting on November 12th, we had as our guest Ms. Adelina Martinez, President of Building 2. She is the lead person for planning a Fun Day for Section One in September, 2016. That’s Building 1-7 and townhouses. The goal was to have volunteers for various committees. It’s not too late, so volunteer. Social: Our Saturday night social was

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Donizetti Building Four Association fun, but we missed you. Be alert and watch for our next one in January 2016. Fundraiser: Our Turkey raffle fundraiser drawing was held on November 19th. A turkey basket was won by someone in sections A and C, plus consolation prizes. Thank you for your support. Congratulations, winners. Committee Needed: We are still in the process of forming a resolution

regarding the school buses being doubleparked on our street, making it a safety issue. If interested, please contact me, Yvonne, (718) 671-6925, or stop down at our meeting on December 10. I would especially like for those who have witnessed and/or been inconvenienced by the congestion. Our voices need to be heard. General Meeting: Our next general

meeting will be on December 10th at 9:30 p.m., meeting room 4B rear. Come down and bring a friend. Holiday Decorations: Need volunteers to help with the decorations both inside and outside of the building. Check bulletin in lobby for date and time. Be safe and don’t forget, this is our home. If you see something, say something. —Yvonne Burrus

On December 1st, BVA will exhibit artwork at the Baychester Library in the Bartow Community Center and will be there until Jan. 5, 2016. Come and see the artwork done by BVA members. We know you will be impressed and maybe you may want to take art lessons at BVA. BVA’s next session of art classes began on Tuesday, November 24 in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center.

You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accom-

plished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. If you are interested in taking these classes, you can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or come to Room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center on Tuesdays between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting

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

Hi, neighbors of Building 25. As stated in previous articles, I would like our weekly news articles to reflect safety, peace of mind for all of us, community involvement. Congratulation to the winner of this year’s Building 25 Association turkey raffle. I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving feast. Building 25 Association would like to thank Mr. Edgar Perez, Director of Restorations, for speaking at our November building association meeting. Mr. Perez gave an overview of departments and functions performed by the Restoration Department. Mr. Perez also advised that there is a back-log of appointments scheduled for

our shareholders because the contractors for paint and plaster are no longer working for Riverbay Corporation. In fact, paint and plaster workers are now employed by Riverbay Corporation. Shareholders complained that their units has been in disarray for far too long and the earliest appointments that is available for them is mid-December 2015 through January 2016. Mr. Perez explained that due to the process of hiring and training new paint and plaster workers, there is a finite amount of plaster and paint workers at this time that service the Co-op City community, but Riverbay is in the process of recruiting more. He asked for our patience during this transition and promised to work with the Restoration

Department and shareholders to resolve back-logs as quickly as possible. There are perks for shareholders that go a long way with having in-house Riverbay workers. First, shareholders will become familiar with the Riverbay workers; second, shareholders will be comfortable letting the workers enter their units to work; third, Riverbay workers have an invested interest in completing a job thoroughly and correctly; and fourth, Restoration controls assignments and schedules for paint and plaster jobs that will hopefully run smoothly going forward. Mr. Edgar Perez can be reached at Riverbay Corporation at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3112.

Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. For those families who have not paid your annual dues, please do so. We look forward to seeing you all at our meetings. I will close with the following quote: “I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.” —Margaret Thatcher. —Wanda Bailey

Hi, neighbors. Thanks to all who attended our last general meeting on Tuesday, November 17th. Our guest speaker, Noel Ellison, interim General Manager of Riverbay, gave a very informative presentation. He spoke about his improvements for the betterment of our community since his inception in his present position. We thanked him for making Garage 4 handicapped accessible; now cooperators

with wheelchairs, shopping carts and the like can enter and exit the garage without difficulty. Several issues were voiced, and Mr. Ellison responded appropriately. Thank you, Mr. Ellison, for such outstanding supervision. PLEASE ATTEND our next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 22th at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. ELECTION TIME: In January, we will be electing new officers for the build-

ing association. All positions are open: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, and Sergeant-at-Arms. You must be an outstanding member of the association to participate. Please watch bulletin board for updates. May all your occasions during this Holiday Season be healthy, prosperous and blessed. May it also be enjoyable and safe.

We will be in the lobby collecting monetary donations for our porters in early December. We need assistance with collecting the donations. Please watch the bulletin board for dates and times. Our deepest sympathies to all bereaved families and to the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery. Happy Holidays. PLEASE STAY ALERT! IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! —Gertie Brown

Happy holidays to all. By this time, hope all have enjoyed the turkey and all of its trimmings. The association general meeting was held on Thursday, November 19th at 7 p.m. Thank you, cooperators for a pretty good turn-out. ELECTED OFFICIALS: Realizing Co-op City has priority issues to deal with at this time. However, one can google “Edenwald Housing Recreational Facilities” and see how our elected officials played a crucial part in working together to make this happen for the Edenwald Housing. Why not Co-op City? It appears Co-op City needs to also

work with Community Board 10 to bring this much needed project to fruition for Co-op City, a community of 55,000 plus. Surely a recreational facility would help to enrich the lives of our young people, for they are our future. RAFFLE WINNERS: Kudos to 1st prize winner – turkey - Ms. Lawrence; 2nd prize - bottle of wine – Thalia; and 3rd prize – cookies - Charles. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Ms. Lawrence donated her turkey. Plans for our Christmas party are scheduled for Friday, December 18th. We also say kudos to the winner of our 50/50 raffle Ms. Jorsie, a grand prize of $10.

COLLECTION: CORRECTIONS of article of November 21. During the holidays, it is now time to show our appreciations to our building staff, porters, postal clerk, those that service our building. On that note: the building association is asking that we give generously and we thank you in advance. Representatives from Building 27 will be collecting in the A, B and C building on Thursday and Friday, December 3rd and 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. both nights. Decoration of each building will also take place beginning about 12 p.m. VOLUNTEERS are needed, just come on down. Happy birthday to Ms. Gloria R.

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Green celebrating 85 years young. Happy birthday to those celebrating a birthday in the month of November. We pray for all of our sick and shut-in for a speedy recovery. We extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. You may contact Lydia Rondon of the Sunshine Committee at 718-5833040 regarding illness or bereavement. Listen, there is trouble everywhere. Let us keep vigilant, prayerfully and also continue to pray for our Board members, management as they lead this great community and its people. Pray for all nations during this critical time. —H. Overman

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Black Forum

Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, December 12, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday.

Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 3208035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoors in the Dreiser Auditorium. Register now by calling (718) 320-8035. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays. Cooking classes starting soon If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please call (718) 320-8035. Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our comm-

unity. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate

in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

If you did not have the chance to visit our exhibit and learn about Blacks appearing on currency as early as 1820, this weekend will be the last days for the FABRIC of COMPLICITY’s exhibition – “Confederate Currency: The Color of Money.” The exhibit has travelled around the country from 2001 – 2005, and is appearing for the first time in New York at the Drammeh Center. It is likely to be the last stop in the US. So, please spread the word.

This exhibit would not be complete without a discussion about money. So this morning, we are holding a WORKSHOP AND BREAKFAST CONVERSATION about MAKING POSITIVE MOVES WITH MONEY with new Reality Show host Michael McKinney, CEO of Ventures Capital. This event will review the legacy of perceptions about black wealth and provide an alternative roadmap to wealth building opportunities within the community. For $25, par-

ticipants will receive a specially tailored tour of the exhibit, along with copies of the exhibition’s full color catalogue. We invite the community to join us tomorrow (Sunday) for the final closing tour and social from 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. with light refreshments. It will be the last opportunity to purchase the publication of the exhibit at the reduced rate of $30. This hardbound tabletop edition shows in full detail, background notes, bills and paintings by the artist John W. Jones, and will

make a wonderful and educational gift. We look forward to seeing you. LOCATION: 140 De Kruif Place, (ground floor - exterior side entrance) Building 6. Access Exhibit By Mobile Phone: drammehcenter.toursphere.com Online Audio: soundcloud.com/ drammehcenter Dial In Phone Number: 718-3041095 enter codes 1 through 15. To stop recording, press #. —Iman Drammeh

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Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 10. It will be an amazing celebration and there will be several invited guests. Our guests will be posted soon, so make sure you stay in touch. There will be several important announcements so you don’t want to miss this one either. Our new tee shirts will be available soon, so place your orders in advance. Tee shirts are $12 in advance and $15 after they arrive. We assure you it will be like no other tee shirt in your wardrobe. Some say they are ordering 4 or more because they feel these shirts will become collector’s items. Stay tuned in. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after

African American Association school programs, call 718-379-5555. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resume on Tuesday, 9/15, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please call to confirm 718-379-5555. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, December 10. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower @gmail.com. —Kevin Lambright

(Creativity) and Imani (Faith). The Coalition members attending the Kwanzaa celebration are requested to bring an offering of a large, main dish of food (no pork, please) or dessert, etc. to share with others. Please contact the President or Ms. Francine R. Jones (718-671-5957) to advise her of what your food offering will be. Also, traditional African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family cultural festivity a success. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 671-4506. The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and

Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, December 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. We will be hosting our 19th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 27, at 3 p.m. in Room 31, 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, NY. All are invited. There will be entertainment, Kwanzaa ceremony, African dancing, and the Karamu Feast, vendors and games; refreshments will be served. This event is free. Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26—January 1) African Celebration of family, community and culture as personified in African “First Fruits” or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit, value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recommitment and Celebration and evolves around seven principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called Nguzo Saba. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba,

Williamsbridge Club

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club. Our annual Entrepreneurship, Technology, Health and Leadership Workshop was successful. The topics for the Workshop Interviewing Skills, participants discussed the challenges of applying for jobs online and in person. Technology Applications (Apps), participants downloaded Apps for Business Cards, etc., and financing a Business – Amalgamated Bank personnel presented several options in which the bank would work with an entrepreneur to provide financing for a business. If you are interested in serving an internship or Community Service Project, please contact the club at the address listed. We are looking for young people who want to increase their skills. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18 who would be interested in joining our youth club, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or Facebook: Thewilliamsbridge BPWC or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station; Bronx, New York 10475. Our phone contacts are Joetta Brown, 718-3282302, or Sandra Hall, 917-972-7732. —Joetta Brown

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Bus - located Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) ● January 13&14, 2016 (Wed. & Thurs.) FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, CT. Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods is the nation’s first Tanger Outlets collection of premium brands under one roof! Price: Double $130/single $175. DEPOSITS REQUIRED: Double $65/single $90. FINAL BALANCE DUE (double $65/single $85) by Monday, December 7th. Lorants Coach bus. Depart: 11 a.m. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500. ● March 24, 2016 (Thurs.) SANDS CASINO RESORT BETHELEM, PA. Just steps from the casino floor, hotel,

and event center, the outlets feature all of your favorite selections at a fraction of the price. Price: $35 ASAP. Lorants Coach bus. Depart: 8:45 a.m. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (*price includes transportation): ● Sat., Dec. 19th, 6:00 p.m. show. Price: $35. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, Dempsey Theatre (W. 127 St.). Full payment DUE by December 1st. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. ● Thurs., March 10, 2016, 7 p.m. show. Price: $117. COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. $50 deposit required. Final payment due ASAP. Contact:

Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. Good and Welfare Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. REMEMBER – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. Check/money order addressed to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. —Dolores Debnam

Greetings to all of our Post members the longest to treat. On any given day, who are homebound, and recovering there are 23 million veterans, and from various medical operations. We about 300,000 are living on the streets wish you a speedy recovery. or s in homeless shelters from Florida, Happy birthday to all our members New York and California, according to National Coalition of Homeless who will be celebrating this month. Veterans. Our Post is always looking for new At our last General meeting, our members to join, so if you are a VETguest speaker was Michael G. Williams, ERAN from any branch of the miliMSW, from the U.S. Department of tary, stop by. Bring your DD-214 with Veterans Affairs. His lesson was on vetyou. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 erans’ death benefits for their spouses in the community center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165; our email address is post1871@optimum.net. I would like to wish all of our Post members a happy Thanksgiving, along with your family and friends. While eating your dinner, I would like you to think about our homeless veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, and for some reason, they have lost their apartments and don't have a job. Some veterans get help from their extended families who will provide support that they need with PTSD (Post-traumatic stress). You ask yourself, how does a veteran end up homeOn November 21, 2015 Michael G. Williams, less? Substance abuse, alcohol MSW came to Post 1871 to give our Post abuse, domestic violence and members a lecture on their Death Benefits in PTSD. They cannot be cured overcase a veteran should pass away so that family members would know what to do. night. Mental recovery is always

and family members. He reminded all of us to make sure you have your DD-214 located in a place were any family member can get a hold of it, along with your Power of Attorney papers. At the time of a veteran’s passing, a family member will get for free all of these items at the expense of the government: American flag, head stone and transporting the body to a local funeral home. On December 5, a Saturday, our Post members will be giving out Christmas presents to veterans at the Kingsbridge hospital. Please report at 9 a.m. to help give out the presents.

On December 7, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson will be giving a breakfast for all veterans at the Macedonia Community Center, located in Mt. Vernon at 103 W. 2nd Ave., 10550 at 8 a.m. sharp. Uniform of the day – Post shirt, jacket and cap. Q: Why does Snoop Dog need an umbrella? A: For Drizzle. Q: What's the difference between a horse and the weather? A: One is reined up and the other rains down. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Greetings! Our final meeting for 2015 is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1:30 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Please come prepared to make final payment for the Holiday luncheon. Again, the RETIREES invite you to our exciting Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey featuring the Carol/ DAD Productions on Thursday, December 10, from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price: $75 includes transportation (plus free admission to the 2016 Spring Bash). Tickets and tables are available. Contacts: Beverly Waller & Daisy Young-Anderson, 718-379-0377. Travel Events: (LORANTs Coach

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltre is at the church on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 11:30 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 11:30 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 1:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. for all children ages 4 to 12 years. Bring your children so they On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. –

Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Come cruise with us in 2016, leaving from NYC on the Fun Ship, Carnival Sunshine, Aug. 8-9. Itinerary: Amber Cove, Dominican Rep., Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Cost per person: Interior $1,340, Ocean View $1,420; Balcony $1,710 (tax and port charges included). A $50 non-refundable deposit is due now; monthly payment accepted; 50% due Feb 21, 2016; Full balance due May 11, 2016. For payment or information, contact Sadie James, (718) 6528943, or Hermena Smith, (718) 708-5035. Saturday, December 19th - Sight & Sound Theatre presenting The Miracle of Christmas. Saturday, April 9, 2016, Sight & Sound Theatre presenting Samson. Adults: $150 and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package includes: round-trip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church at 718-671-8746. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com. —Carole Haque

may learn what the Bible says and have fun with all the other activities. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday mornings at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs, so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: Friday nights is the time for the family to come and have Bible study in English and Spanish. There are also other activities. The youth have a special time with the 4:12 Youth Group (ages 13 – 21). It is truly a joyous time for all. Women’s Fellowship: is the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.

Community Protestant Church 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Breakfast Program for our Children and Youth Sunday School for Children and Youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to follow. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth. Other Scheduled Events POSTPONEMENT: Please note that the Shepherd’s Ministry’s Raffle drawing scheduled for Sunday, December 6th has been postponed to Sunday, December 13th. The Willing Workers Annual Natural Pecan and Pecan Clusters Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans. Saturday, December 19th, 3:00-8:00 p.m., come celebrate the Holiday Season with our Community

Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or sing? Come join the music school. Piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the fall season is here and cost is very reasonable. Registration is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon, (917) 753-3644, to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 to 100 years. Trip to see Samson at Sight & Sound: We are going to Lancaster, Pa. to see the new show of Samson on Friday, June 3, 2016. Cost will be $146/person, children 12 & under are $106/child. Please get your $50/person deposit(s) in quickly since we expect to have seats go fast. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to let her know that you are interested. —Barbara Penn Protestant Church Family at our Annual Christmas Party sponsored by the North Carolina Team, Bartow Community Center, Room 31, Co-op City. Music by Samuel Wilson Jr. Donation: Adults - $15; Children under 16 years of age free (must be accompanied by parent or guardian). For tickets, call (718) 994-3751 or (917) 509-2030. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extraavaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” —(Psalm 25:9) —M. Chambers

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at

7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 29, when we will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you-are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! The best place for God's Word is our hearts. This comes from reading, meditating on, and memorizing it. Let's look at Scripture to support this. Psalms 119:9-16 says: 9 How can a young person stay on the path of

purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. 13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. 15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. 16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Have you ever heard somebody say something that sounds a little weird? Well, Jesus said some crazy weird things. He said things like, “Love your enemies,” “Forgive those who hurt you” and “Don’t worry.” You see, Jesus knew that normal people don’t do these things, that they hold grudges, hate those who don’t like them. Normal people worry about EVERYTHING! When we do what normal people do, we get what normal people have. But what if God wants us to do something weird, like stand out instead of blending in? Following Jesus leads us off of the broad path of normal and leads us on a narrow path of “weird.” It’s time to be weird in a God way! Join us this Sunday as we continue our series “Weird (Because normal isn’t working).” Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step-by-step. We genuinely care about you! We’re not concerned about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. We’ve all

got a past, made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won’t find a bunch of “Holier-than-thou” people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you’ll find that we’re all broken people, but we’re allowing God to put us back together. We’re not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we’re realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We’re finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of His-story! We have a saying at our church: “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!” We don’t just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday! Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage; just bring your ticket in for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office: 140 Alcott Place Bldg.19; (718) 708-8385. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; email: info@newsong churchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX; Instagram: @newsongchurchBX Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

gloves, socks, diapers/pull ups, and toys to the children at the Phipps Center in our neighborhood. These items are for newborns through high school age children/teens. Canned goods are always appreciated by the families. Our donations always seem to get to the children right in time before the significant drop in temperature and the parents and children do express their appreciation. Your donations can be dropped off in room 14, Dreiser Community Center on Saturdays, December 5, 12, 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza every holiday season allows NCNW to wrap holiday gifts purchased in their store. Shoppers often tip the wrappers because of the added convenience that we provide. This collaboration with a commercial partner in our neighborhood serves us both.

Members, our annual dues were due at our October meeting. If you have not yet paid, please mail your check payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section to P. O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475 or be sure to bring to our December meeting on Sunday, December 13. —Joyce Howard

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) revealed a "new agenda for a new age," vowing to take urgent action around education, health, economic empowerment and public policy in an effort to build a stronger Black America. During welcome remarks at the 14th annual Uncommon Height Gala recently, NCNW National Chairperson Ingrid Saunders Jones shared the organization's new forward-looking vision under her leadership. She called the series of strategic priorities "Four for the Future" and outlined the following objectives: 1. Educating and training young women and girls for the future workforce, with a special focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 2. Continuing NCNW's historical focus on health concerns in the African American community 3. Promoting economic empowerment and entrepreneurship and important issues like financial literacy and short- and long-term financial planning 4. Developing new partnerships to encourage young African American men and women to embrace the values of NCNW founders This is the vision of our national organization. Meanwhile on the home front, here in Co-op City Section, we are starting our Christmas Holiday Drive in which each year we ask the Co-op City community to support our efforts to provide winter hats, scarves,

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30am-1pm Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am,

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 12:30-2:00pm Arthritis Exercises 11am-noon Library 9:30am-1pm

Weight Management

Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search

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

Stay Well Exercise 12-1pm, Rm. 4

Diabetes Support Group

Bereavement Counseling

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

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

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

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

Diabetes Support Group

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

2nd Monday - 1:00pm

2-3pm, Rm. 2

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10am

Walking Club

Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

10:30-11:30am

Matinee Movie

10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B

10am-noon, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Pokeno 1-3pm, Rm. 35

12-1pm, Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A

Tues

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Thurs., Dec. 3

Wed., Dec. 2

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed Rm 31

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Word Games Spelling Bee 10am

9:30-11:30am

Stay Well Exercise 10-11am

Spanish Practice Class

Line Dancing 11am-

10:30am, Computer Lab

12pm

Bingo 12:30-2:00pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Zumba 11am-12pm,

African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2 1:00-2:00pm Art Class 1-3pm Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Library 9am-1pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Word Games 9:30am11:30am

10-11am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11am

Blood Pressure

Chat Session 9:30am-

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd

9:30-10:30am

Computer lab, 10:30am

10 -11:30am 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10-11am, Aud. A

Bingo 12:30- 2:00pm

Arthritis Exercise Class

Piano Sing Along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm

11am-12pm, Rm. 45 Word search 11am12pm Pokeno 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Dominoes 2:30pm Men’s Line Dancing 9 -10am

Word Games 9:30am-

Fri., Dec. 4

9:30-10:30am Sewing 9:30 -11:30am Tai Chi 11am- 12pm Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4

Rm. 45

1pm

11:30am

10am-12:00pm

Art 10am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10-11:30am

Card Games 2-4pm

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Drama Club 1:304:00pm

Crochet & Knitting

Bingo 1pm

Rm. 25

Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Women’s Line Dancing Chat Session 10am Bingo 12:30-2:30pm

Orange juice Tues, Grilled Caribbean chicken Asian marinated pork Whole wheat bread tenderloin Whole wheat dinner roll breast, Rice a Roni Dec. Fried brown rice Fresh fruit Vegetable mix 1 Oriental blend Alt: Egg salad Apple juice

Wed., Stuffed cabbage w/beef Mashed potatoes Dec. Steamed carrots 2

Chili con carne Baked potatoes Steamed carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad

9:30-10:30am

Cultural Dance

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

Alt: Veggie burger patty

Alert & Alive

10:30-11:30am

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Mind Teasers

Bingo

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

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Apple juice, Brown gravy

Mon., Turkey meatballs Chicken stew Nov. Mashed sweet potatoes Garlic mashed potatoes Steamed green beans Vegetable mix 30

10-11am, Rm. 2

11am-12pm

Word Games

Tues., Dec. 1

10am-12pm

Non-Kosher Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Crochet & Knitting

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

Pokeno

Date:

Kosher

9:30-10: 11am-12:00pm

Meditative Moments

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th 10-11:30am, Rm. 45

11am–12pm, Rm. 8

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

1:00pm, Rm. 4

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35

Card Games, Dominoes

Mind Teasers 12pm-

2-4:00pm

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

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

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Thurs., Dec. 3

Fri., Dec. 4

Orange pineapple juice Breaded chicken breast Mushroom, red pepper Lemon garlic tilapia & onion sauté Pasta w/sweet peas Stuffing w/apples & Sautéed carrots walnuts Alt: Baked turkey

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Orange juice Italian roast chicken Kasha Varnishkes Cabbage w/shredded carrots, Alt: Gefilte fish

Challah bread Garlic breadstick Canned pineapple

Tomato-fennel glazed cod Polenta Garden salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.00 (FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) Medicare Savings Program – Fri., Dec. 4th & Fri., Dec. 18th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! Mental Health Presentation: Tues., Dec. 1st, Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults, 135 Einstein Loop Senior Center, 10:30 a.m. NY CARES 27th Annual Coat Drive – Nov. 12–Dec. 31 & Toy Drive, Nov. 16th–Dec. 18th. Drop off at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. We accept gentlyused and freshly laundered coats for men, women & children & new toys for the children. Gospel Christmas Show – Wed., Dec. 2nd, $50 at the Royal Manor, NJ. Show starts at 11:30 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. (Wait list only). Walmart – Fri., Dec. 4th, $15, Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Shoprite – Mon., Dec. 7th, Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Flu Shots w/Shop & Stop: Tues., Dec. 8th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartow Center, Rm. 31; Thurs., Dec. 10th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Einstein, Rm. 49 and Fri., Dec. 11, 10 a.m-12 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. 7. Aldi – Tues., Dec. 8th, $2. Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. and Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. String Quartet Concert – FREE

Wed., Dec. 17th – 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Dreiser Loop Audit., 177 Dreiser Loop. Color Purple – Wed., Dec. 9th, $90. Box lunch included. Pick-ups: Bartow 11 a.m., Einstein – 11:15 a.m. & Dreiser - 11:30 (Wait list only). Cabaret LULU presents: 2015 Holiday Luncheon & Show, Thurs., Dec. 10th, $50, Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem featuring performers from your favorite Broadway shows. Seating for the show starts at 11:30 a.m. & event ends at approximately 2:45 p.m. Pickups: Dreiser – 9:30 a.m., Bartow – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop – 10 a.m. (Wait list only). Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Dec. 11th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Central Avenue – Mon., Dec. 14th, $13. 2 hrs. Xmas Tree store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s & 2 hours Amazing Savings. Bartow Ave. - 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m., Dreiser – 10 a.m. Radio City Christmas Spectacular – Mon., Dec. 14th, $60. Box lunch included. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:45 a.m., Einstein – 9 a.m. & Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. (coach bus). Wait list only. JASA Christmas Celebration – Fri., Dec. 18th at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 49, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Entertainment by: DJ Woody and Charles Carrington, Jazz Rhythm & Blues Singer/pianist, Drama group presentation & dance performance by Damien. Surprise gifts, raffle and Santa. Pick-ups: Dreiser – 10:15 a.m. & Bartow – 10:30 a.m. (See flyer for menu). The Mills @ Jersey Gardens (formerly Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall) – Mon., Dec. 21st, $15. Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m., Dreiser - 9 a.m.

JASA FOOD DRIVE: Nov. 12th – Nov. 24th

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

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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FYI: Our meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Plans for 2016 will be outlined. Final payment for both December trips is due. Heartfelt condolences to Wilhelmina Carney on the loss of her sister. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2015 Tour Activities DECEMBER 5 – A Christmas Show at the Evangelical Cathedral – w/a visit to Maryland Live Casino and shopping; followed by supper at the Golden Corral… $150/person…SEATS AVAILABLE…Bus will leave from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 8 a.m. SHARP. Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742 DECEMBER 30 – JANUARY 1, 2016 – Royal New Year’s Eve Gala at the Desmond – Stopping at the Sands Casino w/shopping in Bethlehem, PA; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; next day choice of sightseeing, shopping at King

of Prussia Mall or activities at the Hotel; New Years Eve cocktail party w/5 hour Open Bar; a show and a Surf & Turf dinner; midnight Royal Champaign Toast; before leaving next day, a Mimosa Brunch w/a show and dancing… $559/double; $669/single and $549/ triple…Trip insurance available. Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742. 2016 Tour Activities MARCH 28 - 29, 2016 – Sampson: the Strongest Man who ever lived...at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple. Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742. MAY 28 – JUNE 8, 2016 – Alaska Cruise Tour (ISLAND PRINCESS)… 11 days/10 nights; Air—Land—Rail— Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; Sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC…Book before September 30, 2015 - $100/deposit required (price increase after that date). Contact: Jean, 718379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Wednesday November 25th: There will be Bingo played in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Also on Sunday, November 26th, same time, same place. Everyone is invited to this Bingo. A memorial gathering will be held on December 13th at the Traditional Synagogue at 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, for Zelda Berkowitz.

Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. Dues are $15 for 2016. You may send in a check, made out to Goose Island Seniors, or come to our room at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. Our heartfelt good wishes go out to those of you under the weather, to have a healthier tomorrow. —Ann Schlanger

Einstein Cancer Fund

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We will be going to the Sands Casino on Thursday, Dec. 3rd. The cost per person is $33and you will receive the casino bonus of $20 slot play and $5 for food. Pick-up is at 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein and followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your casino cards and photo I.D. Our next membership meeting will be Dec. 1 in Room 38. Details will follow in our next article. Tuesday, May 10th and Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – A two-day trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre for the performance of Samson in Lancaster, PA. Day One – Leave for Lancaster, PA – 1) Lunch on our own at the Hershey Farm Restaurant, 2) Sight & Sound for the performance of Samson. 3) Check into the Hawthorn Inn. 4) Dinner at

Millers Smorgasbord. Day Two – After breakfast, depart to the Sands Casino and bonus of the day. Room rates per person: Double $245; triple $235; Single $287. Please send in your deposits for your reservations, balances can be paid off. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 20th, 2016. For all of the above trips, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Please phone the home-bounds and those in nursing homes to brighten up their day. Birthday wishes to all celebrating in the month of December. Good health to all. —Lydia Ruas

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

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Money and power do not really bring you happiness. Happiness does not depend on things, but on attitudes. No one is born happy, but all of us are born with the ability to create happiness. A laugh expresses the joy of living and costs nothing, and the person who laughs is a delight to be with. But more important, is enjoying life. Someone once questioned a clergyman, “How do you account for so

much evil in the world?” The clergyman responded by asking, “How do you account for so much goodness in the world?” There is evil in the world, but there is also goodness in the world. We see what we choose to see. If we have the right perspective, we can see the beauty, the joy, the wonder of life all about us, and most important, in us.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning ser-

vices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Greetings from the Building 11 Civic Association. Hopefully, everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Our November 16th meeting started promptly at 7:30 p.m. The Opening Inspiration was provided by Ms. Clara Evans who sent prayers to all of the families affected by the recent tragedy in Paris, France. Thank you to our guest speakers who represented Riverbay Parking Facilities, Ms. D. O’Connor and Ms. A. McCluney. They thoroughly answered shareholders’ questions and concerns regarding the parking lot and parking services. Holiday Worker Collection for Buildings 11 A, B and C on Tuesday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. We are ask-

ing each household for a $10 donation. Christmas lobby decorating will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, in all 3 buildings, volunteers are needed. Please call Mag Lewis, 718-862-3922 if you are interested in decorating. We are also asking for Holiday decoration donations. Please, no Christmas trees, lights or balls. Please call Mag at (718) 8623922 or Hattie at (718) 320-9425 for more information. The next Building 11 Civic Association meeting will be held on Mon., Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be our Building & Grounds Supervisor, Mr. DeLosAngeles. Please come out with your questions and concerns. Stay informed, be informed!! —Sheila Richburg

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 28th, at 5:15 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, December 4th is at 4:10 p.m. Coming Events Saturday, November 28th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. Synagogue members, your Kiddish donations are needed for Shabbot, so please mail in or come into our office with your contributions. Sunday, December 6th, we are having our Chanukah Party. Admission is $10. Call to reserve as seating is limited.

Good and Welfare: We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, call the office at 1-718-3796920. We can accommodate you. Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Zelda Berkowitz. In remembrance, her sister, Arlene, will be at Traditional Synagogue for those that wish to pay their respects on Sunday, December 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 347-449-5005 if you will attend. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Health, happiness, peace and prosperity for our members, and for Israel. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom. —Miriam Berlofsky

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, 120 Erdman Place, lobby level, Bronx, NY 10475. Our next trip is to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, December 27th. Everybody in the community can attend our trips and functions. The cost for the trip is $35 per person. Receive a $25 slot bonus. You need a Resort Casino card, government ID., passport, Non or Driver’s License to receive the bonus. Please make a reservation ASAP; PAYMENT DUE by 12/24. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a movie. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket; Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser

Loop 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. For reservations, call Gary at 718671-8424. Please make out checks to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. This is the last trip of the year; our next trip will be in the Spring 2016. Also on Sunday, December 6th, the Traditional Synagogue is having a Chanukah luncheon. The cost is $10. We will be serving potato pancakes, tuna, egg salad and jelly donuts, etc. The luncheon will start at 12 noon. This Saturday, November 28th, services start at 9 a.m. After services, we will be serving a hot traditional Kiddish. Wishing all our members and friends a healthy and peaceful holiday season. —Gary Schwartz

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A Bronx, N.Y. 10475 SUNDAYS: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held Sunday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus Verse: For after that in the wisdom of God the world by Wisdom knew not God, it pleases God by the foolishness of preach-

ing to save them that believes. {1st Corinthians 1:21} The depth of Paul’s love for the Corinthians is evident in his patient, though sometimes incredulous response to their many spiritual and relational problems. When he looked for ways To commend them in his opening verse, he could not rejoice in their faith, hope, or love. He could only say ye come behind in no gift, waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1st Corinthians1:7) Paul was troubled by many things about the Corinthians. He was troubled by their fractured fellowship, spiritual immaturity, and tolerance of gross sin. He also viewed as a problem their tendency to seek relief from secular authorities for offenses

committed within the community of believers. He was further troubled by their disregard for the scruples of other believers and their failure to learn about the example of the wilderness generation of Israelites. Moreover, he was concerned about their shameful disregard of propriety in prayer and prophecy, their abuse of the Lord’s Supper and spiritual gifts, and their skepticisms concerning the resurrection. As the antidote to their dilemmas, Paul recommended unity, humility, passion for purity, willingness to be defrauded, and marital fidelity and sensitivity. He further advocated commitment to the spiritual health of others, avoidance of anything connected with idolatry, due regard for decorum in prayer and prophecy. Reverence for the Lord’s Supper,

love and order in the exercise of spiritual gifts, and hope in view of the Resurrection. 1st Corinthians 1:9-10 states: God is faithful; by wisdom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and there be no divisions among you; but that ye are perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Paul has great concern for the Corinthians, and when it was declared unto him that there were contentions among them, he encourages them to walk perfectly before God. For further information, call 718324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coop citybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship serv-

ice on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Next Sunday, November 29 at the 11:00 a.m. service, the Senior Choir will be celebrating their anniversary. All are invited to this celebratory service. You are invited to join the Scholarship Ministry on August 13 – 21, 2016

as they travel to Memphis, TN. This 9day, 8-night trip includes 14 meals, 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. You will have admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther King’s struggle for equality; admission to STAX Museum of American Soul Music and additionally admission to the Memphis Rock and Roll Soul Museum and much more. A $100 deposit is required before January 10, 2016. Full payment is due on or before

May 8, 2016. The cost for double occupancy is $835. For information and reservations, call 718-671-7507, 718379-0564 or 718- 320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

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Building 26 Association

Holiday greetings to all of our Co-op City friends, families, our merchants, and especially our new residents. Although, the weather has gotten a little colder, get out and enjoy a leisurely walk throughout our beautiful community. We send loving wishes to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of November. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all homebound, sick, and/or hospitalized persons. Our deepest condolences to those families who have experienced a recent loss of a loved one. May you be blessed during this difficult time of bereavement. On Wednesday, 12/2, to Friday, 12/4, there will be

members from our building association stationed in each of our lobbies for our annual porter collection of donations. Please give generously! Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the rear lobby of 2420 Hunter Avenue. So come out, bring a neighbor, and vote in the upcoming executive board elections. The following nominees are: Pat Cipollaro, president; Alice Jackson, vice president; YuVonne Lewis, secretary, Barbara Penn, assistant secretary; Pat Malave, treasurer, and Dorothy Mason, assistant treasurer. If you see something, say something by calling 91-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. Let's be vigilant to ensure our community is safe. —YuVonne Lewis

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice. Office telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center- Room 36. Executive Committee Meeting: December 9th at 1 p.m. Membership Meeting: December 20th at 3 p.m., all welcomed. Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS, 18-45 years. SAVE THE DATES December 20th, Branch Membership Meeting & Holiday Party December 27th, Kwanzaa Celebration/Coalition January 9, 2016, NAACP NYSC 1st Quarterly Meeting. Location: TBA January 16, 2016, Jubilee Day Celebration hosted

by Walt Disney PS 160 and the PTA. January 24th, Membership Meeting January 30th, Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship event February, 2016, Black History Month Essay & Art Contest with prizes at PS 160 (work in progress, date: TBA) REMEMBER! Our branch is here to address the five game changers in the community. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest civil rights organization and its mission and goals are STILL RELEVANT! Ensuring the political, educational, economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate discrimination. “All lives matter, whether your skin is brown or your uniform is blue” —Cornell William Brooks, President and CEO NAACP “Justice is what LOVE looks like in public” —Dr. Cornel West —Jerome L. Rice

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BP urges residents to join local Community Boards Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. encourages Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local community board. The Office of the Bronx Borough President is accepting applications for all 12 community boards from city residents who reside, work or have professional or other significant interests in the Bronx. Applications are available at the Borough President’s Community Board office at (718) 5903914 or at your local community board office. Interested applicants may also get the application online at bronxboropres.nyc.gov. “Participation on local community boards can provide Bronx residents with a forum to share with their community their expertise and talents,” said Borough President Diaz. “There are great things happening in the Bronx that involve the participation of community boards. It is important that community residents participate in the decisions that are building and revitalizing our borough, and our community boards are a great place to do so.” In addition, the borough president encourages young people ages 16 and 17 to apply for community board membership. Last year, he appointed five young people to the community boards, and is working to insure that there is a least one youth member per community board. “I believe that the earlier young people become engaged in community affairs and interact with government officials and agencies, the better they will understand government and become active leaders in their communities,” said Borough President Diaz. “It is important to hear the voices of our youth when planning for our neighborhoods.”

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