Co-op City Times 12/22/18

Happy Holidays To All Of Our Readers!

Thank You, History Committee Volunteers!

Vol. 53 No. 51

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Seated (L-R): Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar and Sandy Krasnove. Standing (L-R): Annette Newman; Michelle Marbury; First Vice President Bernard Cylich, chair of the History Committee; and Dorothea Castle. Not photographed are Iman Drammeh, Marlene Smith, Lori Melton and Karen Morrishow.

Co-op City shareholders who serve on the Riverbay Board’s History Committee and worked tireless hours to help plan and present Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Gala on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Marina del Rey are owed a debt of gratitude for their incredible work.

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Christmas Caroling Is Today at 4:30 p.m.

The 2nd Annual Christmas Caroling with the Section 4 Partnership will take place today, Saturday, Dec. 22. Carolers will be on board a 40-foot float. Children 7 and up only on the float, and they must be accompanied by an adult. First come, first served. Waivers must be signed to ride the float so arrive promptly at 4:30 p.m. The float will take off at 6:30 p.m. sharp!

Several stops will be made around Co-op City.

Gather in the lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). Songbooks will be distributed.

Since April of this year, Medicare has been mailing out new Medicare cards to its members. Each card comes with a unique 11-digit account number.

This endeavor is the response to a 2015 bill that President Obama signed to replace the old system of using beneficiaries’ social security numbers to identify them.

The process of mailing cards to every single member has been a lengthy one that will continue into 2019. For those who have yet to receive their cards, the Medicare and Medicaid Services agency suggests logging on to MyMedicare.gov to check the mailing status of a card. Creating a MyMedicare.gov account is also easy for those who do not currently have one by visiting the website and clicking on “Create an Account� under the “New to Medicare� prompt.

While the original goal of this bill was aimed at securing the confidential information of seniors better, scammers have found ways around this and it is (Continued on page 4) important to be aware of potential frauds.

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Building Presidents Meet with Management To Discuss Elevator Modernization Project

Riverbay’s Executive Manager Bob Klehammer met with building association presidents on Wednesday, December 19, in Bartow to discuss the elevator modernization and rehabilitation project.

Photo by Toriea McCauseland

Building association presidents of the first ten buildings in which the elevator modernization and rehabilitation project is scheduled to begin on January 3, 2019 met with Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer on Wednesday night, December 19, to discuss (Continued on page 2)

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

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the project and what it means for residents in their respective buildings.

The project will start in Buildings 2A, 4C, 5A, 11C, 11B, 15A, 15B, 28B, 32A and 34. During the meeting, building presidents learned that these elevators were selected first based on age and condition. Although they still provide residents with reliable service, they are the ones that were prioritized to be rehabilitated and modernized first.

While each elevator upgrade will take around 10-13 Building presidents got a sneak peek of what the new elevators will weeks to complete, in some look like once upgrades are completed. buildings, one elevator could be out of service for up to six months. Mr. Klehammer said he recognizes that the elevator upgrades will cause inconveniences, including longer wait times. He also reassured association presidents that management is working on ways to avoid the disruptions, but suggested that residents should consider adjusting their schedules to avoid delays during peak times in the morning.

The new, state-of-the-art elevators will have new equipment, lighting, and cameras. Additionally, new safety features will include improved communication systems that will allow Public Safety to see inside the elevators via cameras and communicate with occupants Mr. Klehammer displays a prototype of the new elevator panels which will include larger during emergencies. The entire project, includbuttons with braille markings for shareholders ing all 160 elevators throughout Co-op City, is who are sight impaired. expected to last between 4-5 years.

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Photos by Toriea McCauseland

Attention, Zone 1 Shareholders Domestic Hot Water Shut Down Riverbay’s power plant will be repairing a leaking underground hot water pipe in zone 1.

Zone 1 includes Buildings 1-7, Buildings 15-19; Building 20, Central Stores in garage 1; Debs Place townhouses, Defoe Place townhouses, Asch Loop townhouses, Adler Place townhouses, Shopping Center #1 (Dreiser) and Shopping Center #2 (Bartow).

During the repairs, domestic hot water service will be shut down in your building. Cold water or heat will not be affected.

Shut down will begin: Thursday, December 27 9:00 a.m. -midnight Due to the positioning of the pipe underground, the hot water will be shut down for approximately 15 hours.

As soon as work is completed, hot water will be restored, however, it may take some time for the system to build up to the proper temperature, so please be patient.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete this necessary repair. —Riverbay Corporation

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Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Set For Dec. 29

The Coalition of African American Churches & Community organizations will host their annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 29, at 3 p.m. in room 3 of the Bartow Center. The keynote Speaker will be NYS Senator Jamaal T. Bailey.

There will be entertainment, Kuumba dancers & drummers, the Kwanzaa ceremony, Karamu Feast and vendors. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to this free event.

For more information, please contact the Coalition of African American Churches and Community organizations at (718) 671-4506.

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Chess Club in Building 5 Partners with BCA Global Celebrating “Mindful Eating for the Holidays” Saturday, December15, Raymour & Flanagan, Bay Plaza Mall location, hosted a holiday event with Co-op Chess Club and BCA Global (Black Culinarian Alliance), among its participants.

The Co-op Chess Club is a program started by Carl Belle, a member of the Building 5 Association, for the youngsters in the building.

“When we were invited to be a part of this venture, we were very excited for the opportunity to let the community know about the Chess Club and how chess promotes healthy living regardless of age, for seniors, as well as the young,” said Mr. Belle.

Henry W. May, co-founder of the club, added: “Chess is brain food and we want to move our club beyond beginner status and invite students, volunteers, teachers and the curious to join us. We meet every other Saturday, Bldg. 5, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.”

Many chess enthusiasts attended the event and stopped by the table to engage in a game set up with huge chess boards or just to watch the players ponder their next moves.

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

year old daughter, Sanaya, was Ms. J. Norment. She said that chess is something she always wanted her children to learn when they were young because she was much older when she learned to play. “It is a wonderful game and you learn how to think strategically and analytically. My children love it, as you can see,” she said.

BCA Global (Black Culinary Association)

Apple Bank Food Drive

Co-op City Times advertiser Apple Bank is accepting non-perishable food donations at branches throughout the city, including here in Co-op City, to benefit the annual Daily News Food Drive which is held in conjunction with City Harvest. The drive will run until January 18, 2019.

Donations of non-perishable food items will provide much needed sustenance during the holiday season for the more than 1.2 million New Yorkers facing hunger. Apple Bank’s Co-op City branch is located at 2021 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

The Co-op City Times would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Kwanzaa.

Be Safe!

Standing L-R: Carl Belle, Larry Johnson and William H. May with 8 year-old Joaquim Norment (L) and a friend playing.

Thais Norment, 8 years old, and her older sister, Sanaya Norment, 11 years old.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Ms. Norment’s son, Joaquin, added, “It’s a thinking game!”

R&F Event Manager Pat McGloin said that she enjoys scheduling events that highlight the community and its residents and looks forward to bringing even more in the coming year. She pointed out that the artwork on the walls were all done by children from the Easter Seals School which is a local community school serving children diagnosed with autism.

The biggest crowd and banter, however, centered around the BCA tables which featured food – prepared and cooked

by BCA chefs, some right on the spot, but all savory, tasty, healthy dishes.

Several BCA chefs are also residents of Co-op City, in particular, Pastry Chef Lenise Lee-Streeter, who is known in her building for her mouth-watering cakes.

“Lenise makes my husband Rudy’s birthday cake every Above and below: Artwork by very talented children from year and his birthday is next month, January, so we can local Easter Seal school. hardly wait,” said Jerrie Brown.

Fellow Co-op City BCA Global founder and chef, Alex Askew, was excited resident and a chess to bring the mission of BCA once more to the community, player for over forty along with education, healthy eating treats and desserts. years, Larry Johnson, As he explained, for the past twenty-five years, he has said: “Besides being been cooking, teaching and following his life’s mantra: food fun, Chess teaches is very valuable in more ways than one. life’s principles; you “We must be and stay alert because, culturally, it can be can’t get something used to divide and conquer; it can be the new slavery; as for nothing. My whole people of color, we must be mindful,” said Chef Alex, who family plays the game. recently authored “Mindful Eating for the Beloved CommuI love teaching it.” nity” wherein he shows, ‘There is a deep connection beAlso stopping by tween diet, culture, faith, social justice, sustainability and with her eight year we must change our relationship to food’.” old twins, Joaquin For information on Building 5’s Co-op Chess Club, you and Thais, and eleven may send an email to coopchessclub@gmail.com.

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Medicare Scam

Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

“While the cards are safer, criminals are always alert to new ways of scamming people,” Amy Nofziger, a fraud expert with AARP, said in a New York Times article published this past August.

According to the FCC.gov website: “There is no fee for the new card. It will be mailed to you automatically as long as your address is up-to-date. Medicare will never call you uninvited to request personal or private information in order for you to get your new Medicare number and card.”

If any beneficiaries happen to receive a call from a supposed Medicare employee asking for personal information regarding their Medicare card, be immediately suspicious and do not give out any information. To give an idea of what some of these scams may look like, scammers may call requesting a payment for the new Medicare card, while others may impersonate medical insurers and threaten to cancel your insurance if you don’t share information from the new card.

The danger of an identity thief receiving such personal information can result in filing false claims, filling prescriptions, and selling these prescriptions on the dark web, not to mention the numerous dangers of having one’s identity stolen which could lead to anything from money being withdrawn from a bank account to unfamiliar charges on a credit report.

“The best thing you can do is not answer calls you are not familiar with,” said Mark Fetterhoff, a senior program specialist with the AARP Foundation, in a Detroit Free Press article published in September.

However, scammers have found a way around getting people to pick up their phone. In what is being coined as “neighbor spoofing,” scammers are able to trick people into thinking they are receiving a local call.

“Con artists and robocallers use technology to modify what phone numbers appear on caller ID, impersonating phone numbers from neighbors, friends and local businesses to try to get you to answer the call,” according to a July Better Business Bureau article. “In many instances, it is a random number with the same area code and first three digits as your own phone number. In other cases, the number displays as coming from a local business or person in which you’ve previously communicated.”

To recap, be wary of anyone claiming to work for Medicare who is requesting personal information regarding a Medicare card. In addition, any local calls received from an unknown number should be met with skepticism and caution.

With the ever increased pace at which information is being stored digitally, it is useful to be privy of what scammers are up to, especially those who prey on senior citizens.

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Shareholders are reminded that the reflective apartment sticker affixed to your door frame is required by city law and must not be removed.

In Memoriam – Mary Eady

February 12, 1922 – September 14, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Black was born on February 12, 1922 in Norris, South Carolina. She departed this life on September 14, 2018 at Calvary Hospital at the age of 96.

Mary migrated to Newark, NJ in the mid40’s to join her mother, the late Lula Oglesby.

During that time, they both worked in Elizabeth, NJ making wartime items for the military. After dating her future husband, Reuben Eady (also from SC) for a couple of years, they married in 1947. Through this union, daughter Bernice Nyia Eady was born. Mary was a devoted and loving mother to their only child. In 1952, the Mary Eady family moved into the village of Harlem, NY. Mary and her late husband, Reuben, moved to Building 18 in Co-op City in August, 1970. They were among the original shareholders to occupy their new apartment. Many of her co-op neighbors did not realize that she was hearing impaired. As a little girl at the age of 9, she lost part of her hearing.

At that time, hearing aid devices had not been developed, so it was not an option for her. Out of necessity and a desire to communicate, Mary realized that she would have to compensate for her hearing loss. Therefore, she taught herself how to lip read, which was an incredible achievement! When Mary came north in the mid-40’s, she had access to a hearing aid device which helped her tremendously. Unfortunately, at the age of 38, she became totally deaf due to profound nerve deafness.

Over the years, along with being a homemaker, Mary cared for many children during their early lives while their parents worked. She loved, enjoyed and appreciated the happy times and feelings which the children gave her.

Being a southern girl, Mary loved to cook her soul food and she especially enjoyed baking pies and cakes. Neighbors will remember her out of sight pound cakes which she provided for the building’s annual Bake Sale. At age 86, she learned how to make zucchini bread and enhanced it with her own secret ingredients thus making it her own hit. Mom’s other hobbies were quilt making and needlepoint.

Mary was the type of woman who, when she said she was going to do something, she did it. She never procrastinated, her word was her bond.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Bernice Nyia Eady, and her great-great nephew, Fuquan Findley, who she lovingly adopted as her grandson; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Mary left her imprint on everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her. Mom, you will be missed!

—Bernice Eady

Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018 Last week, the community’s elected officials and others in local government, the honorees – Congressman Eliot Engel, Amalgamated Bank and the Clarke family – as well as those who took part in the program and Riverbay staff members were recognized.

This week, the volunteers who dedicated countless hours of painstaking work to assist with the planning of the event, compilation and publication of the anniversary journal, who solicited contributions from local businesses, and continue to work on a documentary memorializing the stories of the community’s pioneers are saluted. These volunteers are also involved in the planning of upcoming events which will run through next summer as the celebration of Co-op City’s 50th anniversary of cooperative living, affordability and diversity continues.

Although not all of the volunteers are featured here due to their schedules, they are, nevertheless, thanked and congratulated on a job well done! Namely, those volunteers are Iman Drammeh, who secured a grant and is working with the Bronx Historical Society to produce a documentary of pioneering Co-op City shareholders sharing their story, and Karen “GiGi” Morrishow.

"Producing an event as large and complex as the 50th Gala was is a very challenging task that we could not have completed without the hard work and dedication of Co-op City volunteers," said Riverbay Board President Linda Berk.

“Some of the very tedious and detailed research on historical information and

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communication with community organizations, vendors and local businesses were completed solely on the efforts of committed shareholders who clearly saw the value added by sharing their time and efforts.

“In the end, this was always intended be a community event, these volunteers made it just that. As we move ahead, I look forward to seeing more of the community involved, sharing their time, talent and commitment. We cannot do this work without the involvement of the community. Personally, and on behalf of the entire Co-op City community, including the Board, staff and shareholders, thank you to each and every volunteer!"

“The volunteers have been working for the past year on this event and they made major contributions of content and getting notifications to building organizations and trying to get ads for the journal and they continue to work because we are planning for big events in the coming year,” said First Vice President Bernard Cylich, chair of the History Committee. “They really gave their all to this project.

It shows their cooperative spirit and that is something that we will try to engender throughout the community and among the residents here in Co-op City.”

Among those events will be a reunion of pioneers which is scheduled to coincide with Juneteenth 2019. Vice President Cylich said that over 700 letters have already been sent out to pioneers living in Co-op City. “It promises to be a very fine coming year of celebration of various events and concluding with the fireworks show on July 3, 2019.”

Thank You To Our Shareholder-Volunteers!

Marlene Smith has lived in Co-op City since 1976. She has been a member of the History Committee for the last 8 years. As a retired political organizer, Marlene wanted to utilize her skills to benefit the community and therefore got involved in the planning of the 50th Anniversary Gala. “Plus, I also wanted to be a part of the history of this community,” she stated emphatically. Marlene reported that she reached out to local businesses to solicit ads for the anniversary journal which resulted in several thousand dollars in ad revenue for the project.

Marlene said that it is important for shareholders to be involved and to work for their community. She encourages her neighbors to stay informed and keep looking for the postings of other anniversary-related events in the coming months.

Shareholder Annette Newman wanted to be a part of the committee because she’s lived in Co-op City since 1971. She said, “I’ve lived here all these years and thought my input would be beneficial to the group for the 50th Anniversary Gala.” While serving on the committee, Ms. Newman shared personal historical documents that she has had since she initially signed her lease with Riverbay more than four decades ago.

Lori Melton is a 38 year resident of Co-op City. She moved in at the age of 10 in 1971.

After college, she got married, moved out of state and in 1977, moved back to Co-op City with her family. She joined the History Committee five months ago and worked on the 50th Anniversary celebration because she felt it was an historical event which she wanted to be a part of. “I enjoy living in this community,” said Ms. Melton. “Since I grew up in the Co-op City community, attended the schools and churches in the community, in addition to being a member of one of the longest surviving organizations still thriving in Co-op City, the NCNW, I wanted to be able to share my story and to make sure the history of NCNW, Co-op City Section, will be included when we think of the history of the Co-op City community.” Ms. Melton worked on suggestions for putting a time capsule together, and invited pioneer shareholders to participate in the Oral History project being filmed and produced by another volunteer, Ms. Iman Drammeh.

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Dorothea Castle has lived in Co-op City for 48 years. She joined the History Committee in 2017 as the committee was preparing for the 50th Anniversary Gala. “I joined the committee because I am one of the originals and I felt that it should be presented properly,” said Dorothea.

While on the committee, she took care of mailings and researched the history behind the street names throughout Co-op City.

Sandra “Sandy” Krasnove has been an active member of the community throughout her 49 years of living in Co-op City. For her, being a part of the History Committee was no different. She confessed, “I’ve been active for years with a lot of other committees. I helped with many things the committee needed like making phone calls to organizations and to get journal ads.”

Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar has lived in Co-op City since October 22, 1979. She has been a part of the committee since the beginning. She explained: “I was involved in the creation of the 20th-anniversary celebration. I admired what was done for that milestone and how they made the event shine for the people of the community.”

While on the History Committee, Ms. KindaichiLazaar focused on reaching out to the pioneers, which was a large undertaking for such a small group. She revealed: “We had almost 1000 letters to print, stuff, and mail. I also worked alongside Ms. Dorothea Castle researching each of the people the streets were named after.”

Like Ms. Newman, Michelle Marbury moved to Co-op City in 1971 and shared her enthusiasm as a child upon arriving. She said, “It was exciting for me to journey here as a child from the South Bronx to move to Co-op City, and my passion for the community lead me to join the History Committee.” Ms. Marbury assisted the committee in numerous ways as an original cooperator. “I lent support where I could to help rally the community and get people involved, get people talking about what’s going on and make people aware of what’s going on in the community and how we’re celebrating our 50th,” she stated.

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed – • to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed • by– the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the author

Letter to the Editor

Congratulations/Pay Attention

To the Editor: Congratulations to the Riverbay Board of Directors, staff and consultants on an outstanding celebration of Co-op City's 50th Anniversary Gala at Marina del Rey on December 10, 2018. Seldom have I had the opportunity to meet and greet new cooperators who have lived here for 30 years plus. What was most illuminating was hearing the stories of the good ole days when Co-op was an "infant/toddler." For me, it's great to share history and unique learning experiences.

For those who demand excellence, beauty, and quality that suits your style, you got it! The food and other amenities were superb. The charm and grandeur was well worth the rich tradition our community represents.

A special thanks to all the elected officials who attended. As we come to the end of the year, hopefully, the Board will share with the community a list of funds and activities each official has provided Co-op City. By the way, how much financial support did the Section 5 Teen Center receive from our federal, state and city taxes last year? We must pay attention and follow our tax dollar spending by those we elected to represent Co-op City.

Again, many thanks to all for a lovely evening. This cooperator had a most enjoyable time!

—Evelyn M. Turner

Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

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CCPD Wishes Everyone A Happy, Healthy And Safe Holiday Season Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.

Whether you celebrated Chanukah, will celebrate Christmas, Kwanza or another winter holiday, we would like to wish you happiness and joy this season. Holidays are a busy time, but be sure to relax and enjoy yourself.

Frazzled last minute holiday shoppers present a variety of opportunities for unscrupulous thieves. Auto crimes are heightened this time of the year. The criminal may observe packages or other valuables inside your vehicle and choose to break into your vehicle. Try to avoid leaving packages in your auto even when shopping. If this is unavoidable, place packages in the trunk and move your vehicle to another parking spot, if possible.

Avoid the temptation of using your automobile as a location to store gifts you are hiding from family members.

Parking in the garages offers residents a safer and more convenient option than street parking. Co-op City’s eight garages are patrolled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by the Public Safety Department. The Department of Public Safety offers these safety tips and requests the assistance of residents in keeping the garages as safe as possible.

Co-op City’s eight garages have all exits locked with entry by key only for authorized persons who possess garage leases. The exits on all four corners, as well as front and rear doors require a key to gain access. It is most important that residents make certain doors lock behind themselves. Garage parkers should also make certain not to open the door for anyone they do not know. It may seem rude not to hold the door, but granting access to persons who are not authorized presents a hazard to authorized parkers and their property.

Reports of suspicious persons or activities are investigated promptly. Any persons observed in the garage may be asked to provide identification, including vehicle registration for vehicles parked in the garage. Persons observed within the garages without a valid reason can be placed under arrest and receive a Universal Summons for Trespass. Arrests can also be made for crimes, including grand larceny auto, burglary or possession of burglars tools. If the arrested person is a Co-op City resident, a Co-op City Community Complaint, which carries a monetary fine, can also be issued in connection with the arrest.

It is most important that garage parkers notify the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 and 9-1-1 if they observe any suspicious persons or activity in the garages. Suspicious activity near vehicles parked on the street should also be reported. If you see something that just does not seem right, be sure to call immediately. Your intuition that something is wrong usually is just that and is always worth investigating. Observations by residents have yielded many arrests over the years. Patterns of auto crimes are readily identified and put to an end with the arrest of the person(s) responsible. Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city.

Distracted shoppers also present an opportunity for thieves. As you bustle around to complete that holiday shopping, be sure to be alert to your surroundings. Extra crowds provide an excellent opportunity for criminals such as pickpockets. Shop with a friend and consider giving gift cards or cash as your remaining gifts. Cash is always the right gift.

Don’t forget, the Department of Public Safety has a lost and found for keys and eyeglasses located at our office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. Just this week, three cooperators were reunited with their property. If you find keys or eyeglasses, bring them to Public Safety. Be sure to check here if you are missing these items as well. Don’t forget to use up any money you have left in Flexible Spending Accounts for 2018. Schedule any end of the year medical appointments for the coming week if necessary.

In New York State, the expanded “Move Over” law has been in effect since January 1, 2012. This law makes it a violation to fail to move over a lane when approaching a service vehicle, such as a tow truck or a stopped emergency vehicle with or without its warning lights on. This violation carries a fine of up to

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

December 9 – December 15, 2018

Public Safety Blotter

Dec. 10 – 140 Einstein Loop A cooperator returned home to find numerous items missing from her apartment. The matter is under investigation.

Dec. 14 – 100 Debs Place On a vertical patrol of the building, officers discovered two males in a stairway who then fled from officers. After a brief pursuit, the males were apprehended. One male was also found in possession of marijuana. Both were issued numerous Criminal Court summonses and Community Complaints.

$150 and up to two points on your license. The purpose of this law is to protect emergency responders and other service vehicles.

The holiday season is a good time to think about those with disabilities, especially those disabilities which are not visible. The holidays can be a difficult time for persons suffering from physical or mental illness. Those who suffer from depression or those who have had a difficult year may feel like life is perfect for everyone else. The holiday season is an excellent opportunity to reach out to friends, family and neighbors who may need someone to speak to. If you feel as though you need someone to speak to, there is always someone willing to help, (775) 784-8090 or 1 (800) 273-8255 are Crisis Support Hotlines which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can even text answer to 839863 if texting is how you prefer to communicate. Just speaking to someone

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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18-08 Temp Porter (Part Time) Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the day-to-day cleaning and restoration of assigned internal/ external areas of Residential Buildings and/or Community Centers, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus.

2. Working knowledge of janitorial equipment, tools, and material.

3. Ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

4. Must be available for emergency work.

5. Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Job#/Position

Department

Union/Non-Union

Posting Dates:

18-17 Temp Groundsperson (Part Time)

Grounds

Non-Union

Ongoing

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the day-to-day duties in the landscaping, maintenance of and general upkeep of company grounds and property greens as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus.

2. Candidate should have a working knowledge of grounds equipment, tools, and material.

3. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

4. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing janitorial duties.

5. Must be available for emergency work.

(Continued on page 26)

Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted.

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

Hello, New York City and Co-op City citizens.

NYC is renowned as the fill in the blank capital of the world: business, culture, finance… you name it. But Co-op City is giving New York City a run for its money this month in the music and partying categories. Here’s a personal recap of the last couple of weeks and foreshadowing of the next fortnight.

December 1st. The Latin Jazz dance party started the musical month off just right, thanks to the African American Association’s presentation of bandleader and master percussionist Steve Kroom. The music was hot and inspiringly rhythmic, as evidenced by the dancers. As a surprise bonus, at intermission I got the chance to play, “It was how long ago?” with band bassist Donald Nix. Turned out the year we played together was 1990! Tick, tick, tick.

December 3rd. Coalition to Save Affordable Housing members gathered for a potluck party to look back at the year and to look forward to 2019. Rescheduled to not coincide with the Gala, we had a nice turnout, true to the adage — feed ’em and they will come! You missed it? You missed out on Chair Bruce Silberman’s homemade cranberry sauce? Tsk, tsk tsk.

December 4th. Every once in a while, ya gotta leave Co-op City for a minute, so pal Stewart Edwards and I and a couple of hundred more attendees, headed to the courthouse for NYS Supreme Court Justice Liz Taylor’s induction. Her honor had paid us the, er, honor of speaking at a recent Coalition to Save Affordable Housing meeting days before her winning election, so she extended us an open invitation to witness her big moment. The historic two-justice induction, began with a Whitney Houston flavored, goose-bumpraising rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by an amazing solo steel drum performance and then a buffet supper. Mr. Edwards was right. We weren’t just handed a cup of wine and a piece of cheese. It was a lovely affair. Tling, tling, tling.

December 5th. The following day, the crowd enjoyed the inaugural lighting of a brand new tree in the near right-hand corner of Bartow Mall. The event,

Do You Hear What I Hear?

musically enlivened by a youth chorus led by Renaissance maestro Bervin Harris, set just the right Christmas tone. The pitch-perfect youngsters started with a killer My Favorite Things that was more John Coltrane than Julie Andrews. Richard Rogers would’ve hated it – he unwaveringly preferred his tunes performed with note-for-note exactitude – but I loved it and I loved all the following holiday-cheerful numbers. One impromptu performer almost outdid the kids with a timely a capella version of Oy Chanukah. But in the end, First Vice President Bernie Cylich couldn’t hold a candle – or eight – to our truly wonderful Co-op City Youth Chorus. Hanukah, Chanukah, Hanukkah (or Hannukah, my favorite phonetically proper but frowned upon spelling of the holiday) was mid-way in its December 2nd through December 8th celebration on the evening of the 5th. Four of the menorah’s candles burned that night (plus the ninth candle, the shamus, which burns solely to light the other candles). Each of the eight candles burns for a specific quality. Right to left, they burn for faith, freedom, courage, love, charity, integrity, knowledge, and peace. December 5’s candle was appropriately enough lit for love. Jingle oy, jingle oy.

December 6th and 7th. Tip collecting and lobby decorating hours flew by (at least in Building 27), thanks to the long-missed music pouring from the lobby speakers. Hallelujah! To whoever brought it back, and brought it back a lot jazzier this time…thank you very much. It’s also nice to hear the music getting a bit holiday-cheerier with every new trip to the lobby: Except for the night I left the building at 6:30 p.m. to the tune of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (and not a jazzy version) for what turned out to be a marathon Board meeting, only to arrive home at 12:30 a.m. to be greeted once again by Gene Autry’s Rudolph. Still, I’m glad the music’s back. Fa la la ca-ching.

December 10th.

Drumroll, please. The Gala! The evening finally arrived. And shine Co-op City did. Everyone’s attracted to bright shiny things and that includes our politicos. Drawn

they were to the luster of our fifty-year triumph. We call ourselves a beacon of affordability, diversity and co-operation. That night, the politicos called us a beacon of hope and opportunity. The Gala was fun and fabulous, but it was also an important event.

Against all odds, we could sing out: WE’RE STILL HERE! Here’s hoping our 50-year beacon of all that will shine its light on the nation, and on the nationwide housing crisis, and shake ’em awake. Here’s hoping that one day Co-op Cities will sprout up in every city in every state, and well before our 100year Gala. Parumpapumpum.

But back to December’s music, spilling out into and all around our community. The band hired to work the Gala worked it indeed. Skin Tight’s the name and they were grand, from the Tower of Powerlike horns to the four strong vocal leads out front to each supporting player. Great choice. They were magnificent. And speaking of magnificent...the magnificent Michelle Marbury gave a moving and unique rendition of the “National Anthem,” warming us up for the string of testimonials given by every elected official on the planet, well at least by every elected official in the Bronx. Applause, applause.

Sing We Joyous All Together December 22nd. That brings us to today. Do catch the Michelle (and Mary) Contralto Carolers along with a cast of thousands (make that dozens) floating past your building this afternoon on the, um, float? Since it hasn’t actually happened yet, details next week.

But for now, Merry Christmas! I wish you and yours a belated or on-its-way Joyful ChriSticeKwanUkaholiday!

718-219-2211; mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist NOW ACCEPTING GHI!!

NOW ACCEPTING AETNA!!

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

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American Legion Post 1871

Scott Siegel is Bronx County Oratorical Champion for 2018 The Bronx County Oratorical Contest was held in Co-op City at the American Legion Post 1871 on Monday, December 17. About seven (7) students originally registered to participate in the contest from different schools across the borough.

After the evening’s contest, where participants spoke on prepared oration from different aspects of the United States’ Constitution, Scott Siegel of The High School of American Studies at Lehman College emerged the winner.

Other contestants who will move on to the next round of the contest included two brothers, Daniel Okafor of Mount St. Michael Academy who came second and Chimoij Okafor of Harry S Truman High School, who was the second runner-up. The three contestants will engage other champions from Manhattan/ Queens/Staten Island at the District level on Monday, January 7, 2019. Winners of that contest will engage other champions at the Zonal level before moving on to compete at the State level in Albany in March 2019.

The chairperson for the Bronx County Contest, Commander Toba of the American Legion Post 1871 congratulated the students for their accomplishments. He was upbeat that students from this contest who will be representing the Bronx County at the District level this year have all that it takes to make it to the next level at the Zone. He was so happy to see the commitment of the students with the support given to them by their families.

Scott Siegel, the Bronx champion, a junior at the High School of the American Studies, has special interest in history with emphasis in politics. He spoke extensively on the Court system and how the constitution was well crafted that there is separation of powers amongst the three arms of government – The Judiciary, the Executive and the Parliament. In his submission, Scott discussed a bit on the drama that trailed the emergence of Justice Cavanaugh as a Supreme Court Justice. He related the ordeal to what the country witnessed 20 years ago in the case of Justice Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill’s allegation. He posited that the people were somehow used to inflammatory rhetoric from both the democrats and the republicans.

Scott Siegel, Bronx Oratorial champ (third, left) and his parents, along with brothers Daniel Okafor, 2nd place winner; and Chimoij Okafor, 3rd place winner, and their parents.

Three judges of varying backgrounds were meant to score the contestants on content and speaking skill. Content has to do with originality of the materials while speaking skill focused on body language, description, pitch, etc. Students were timed because the speech should not be less than 8 minutes and not exceed 10 minutes. With every minute less than 8 minutes and/or minutes over 10 minutes, points are deducted from the original score. It was so nice to see these young kids take on what several adults have no knowledge about in terms of the constitution.

The other two contestants spoke on the amendments to the constitution. While Daniel Okafor spoke on the 4th Amendment, the younger brother, Chimoij, focused on the 1st Amendment. It was just nice to see the boldness registered in these kids discussing what goes on in the country today.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

Be Respectful Of Your Neighbors Please remember that not all disabilities are visible, so be considerate and respectful of all members of the community.

Building 13 Association

Happy holidays to everyone and may we all live in peace, in good health, and give thanks for this awesome community of family and friends. Thank you to the coordinator, Vivian Campbell, and the awesome volunteers who helped with the donation collection. We appreciate you giving your time and participating in the events and undertakings that help make our Building 13 activities successful.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of an awesome former Board director, Eleanor Bailey, the mother of Building 14’s association president, our neighbor building. I will miss my friend who I would follow home when I saw her scooting about at night, me in my car and she on her motorized chair. I would drive slow and talk to her all the way home (only losing sight when she went through the underpass to Section 5). Her advocacy for the youth and love of community were influential when I considered running for the Board. Sleep in peace, my friend. Condolences to the family.

Building 13 Association, Inc. presents Holiday Fun for The Children. Come prepared to craft and be creative. Place: Association room, 100 Casals Place.

Date: Saturday, December 22. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Our Annual Holiday Celebration will be held on December 29, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Just come and enjoy the festivities. Please let us know if you choose to bring your favorite dish (cooked or purchased), we welcome your contribution. So, come on down and show us your dance moves or just watch ours. Either way, you will have some fun.

We will be holding auditions for males and females to select approximately 30 dancers. Show the judges your moves. If selected, we will practice a revised version to see how Co-op City can “Level Up” and perform Drake’s “In My Feelings.” Flyers will be going out soon, so get ready.

Please see the bulletin board to view the picture that was displayed in the 50th Anniversary Gala Journal. As always, the “happy” building thanks all who contributed to the cost of the ad.

I will keep reminding you until we get it right!! New York City has a leash and curb your dog law and so does Co-op City. We ask that you be considerate of your neighbors, curb and pick up after your dog. “Curb” does not mean under the portico or in the grass, and remember, your dog should be on a leash at all times.

If you see an infraction, please contact CCPD immediately. We do not see everything, so please be our additional eyes. If you see something, say something.

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

Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801; Vivian Campbell, 718-671-3012, or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com) or email us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Happy Holidays!

fantastic job. There will be more 50th Anniversary events happening throughout 2019. So, check the Francine Reva Jones Co-op City Times and the building bulletin boards for what’s coming next. As promised, the Gala was an Assistant Secretary unforgettable affair.

Board Resolutions Dear cooperators, The following is a brief summary of the ResoluMany of you will be celebrating Christmas on tions approved (except where indicated) at the December 25th and I wish you and your family a 12/12/18 Board Business meeting: Blessed Christmas. For the cooperators who will ride • Resolution #18-37. Management shall provide the Section 4 Partnership Christmas Caroling Parade the Board with a feasibility report on the cost of more Float, the event will take place today, Dec. 22. For surveillance cameras in the building basements to more information, call 347-915-4939. promote safety and security in the buildings and deter Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and the Coali- criminal mischief. tion of African-American Churches & Community • Resolution #18-38. Management shall provide Organizations of Co-op City, the Riverbay Fund and the Board with a feasibility report on the cost to others, will sponsor the 22nd Annual Kwanzaa Cele- install clear glass woven wire windows in the stairbration on Saturday, December 29, at 3:00 p.m. in the way doors to promote safety and security of the Bartow Community Center in room 31. The event buildings and further deter criminal mischief. will be hosted by Co-op City’s lovely Miss Ebony • Resolution #18-39. A majority of the Board Raé Lambright and will feature guest speaker NY voted against this resolution to hire an independent State Senator Jamaal Bailey, as well as the Bokand- investigator if the Board needs to investigate coneye African-American Dance Theater. You will par- cerns regarding any Board member. It was stated that take in the Kwanzaa Ceremony, meet, greet and sup- the Board presently has this authority and that a resport the vendors, dance with our Kwanzaa dancers olution was unnecessary. and enjoy the delicious Karamu Feast.

• Resolution #18-42. A Credit Change Order Two All those gathering for the Kwanzaa Celebration with IRW Restoration Corp. for $95,041.80. are required to bring an offering of a large dish of food, • Resolution #18-43. Tabled – Regarding an dessert or juice to share with others (No pork and no increase to parking fines, pending further committee soda, please). Kindly call 718-671-4506 or 718-320- discussion. It was recommended that we write to the 1861 to advise what your contribution will be. African Garage Committee to ask that they consider the garb is preferred, but not mandatory. You are encour- changes that we want. Also, Board members should aged to bring your family, friends and neighbors to attend the committee meetings to express their views. celebrate with us on this significant occasion.

• Resolution #18-44. The purchase of hollow The Gala metal doors and frames for the amount not to exceed The Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Gala was a $400,000 to Altype Fire Door Corporation for a huge success on December 10th at the beautiful period of two years.

Marina del Rey. I enjoyed celebrating with friends • Resolution #18-46. The lease for Congressman and neighbors. I saw three cooperators from my Eliot Engel at 177 Dreiser Loop, room 3, was Building 20. There might have been more, but the renewed for two years. ballroom was so full that I just could not see every• Resolution #18-47. The lease for Cohen Fashion one. There were several politicians present, including Optical Store at 2075 Bartow Avenue was renewed a surprise visit from Mayor Bill de Blasio. The music for five years. and entertainment were wonderful and I danced until • Resolution #18-48. A lease transfer from Dr. I could dance no more. Everyone seemed to have a Armendra Singh to Dr. Gennadiy Kravets at 120 fabulous time, thanks to Board President Linda Berk Benchley Place. who was essential in making it happen. Bernard • Resolution #18-49. Placing the Workers’ ComCylich also devoted lots of time and effort to the pensation Policy with NY State Insurance Fund for an event. In fact, the entire Planning Committee did a annual renewal premium not to exceed a 5.00% pre-

Director’s Viewpoint

mium increase.

• Resolution #18-50. The medical insurance renewal with Aetna for 2019 with a 15.1% increase for Management and PBA, and a 15% increase for Local 153 employees.

• Resolution #18-51. Emergency Resolution awarding Xinos Construction Corp. $1,014,900 for approx. 100 scaffold drops and perform façade reme-diation work at Buildings 1-25.

• Resolution #18-52. Arch will provide short-term disability benefits covering all employees.

• Resolution #18-53. Basic life insurance, voluntary life, voluntary dependent life, accidental death and dismemberment, basic long term disability insurance to employees.

• Resolution #18-54. Lease renewal of Skotina Liquors, Inc. at 2057 Bartow Avenue for five years.

Condolences My condolences are extended to the family of Ms. Donna Cherry of Earhart Lane, who recently passed away. Her parents and I became friends when our children were babies. We would attend the same meetings and cultural events. We also attended the same church. Donna was a proud mother and an aunt.

She was a kind and friendly person, who will be missed.

On December 13, 2018, the famous songstress Nancy Wilson died at her home in Pioneertown, California after a long battle with kidney cancer. She was 81 years old. Wilson referred to herself as a “song stylist” and resisted being identified with a single category. She launched a career as an R&B singer with the 1961 single “Guess Who I Saw Today.” One of her biggest hits came in 1964 with “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am.” It landed her a Grammy Award for Best R&B recording. She later moved to singing jazz and torch songs and eventually received two more Grammy Awards in 2005 and 2007, respectively. In 2004, she also won the lifetime achievement award, the Jazz Masters Fellowship, from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Nancy Wilson left a legacy of great music for the world to enjoy.

Building Associations Beginning in January, make it a point to attend your building association meetings.

Contact You may contact me at: fjones@riverbayboard .com or 718-671-5957.

Congratulations, Michelle!

Michelle Sajous, a shareholder of Co-op City and Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, graduated from the Grow More Vegetables certificate program at the NY Botanical Gardens last Wednesday, Dec. 12. The graduation ceremony was highlighted by a photo exhibit of community gardens, including the Rivers Run Community Garden in Co-op City (below) of which Michelle is a member.

Photos by Kayla Beltran

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

(The following resolutions were approved at the December 12, 2018 Board meeting. Space did not allow their publication in the Dec. 15, 2018 issue.)

Second Reading - Resolution #18-43

SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright/Jerome L. Rice BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, On January 13, 2010 the Board approved, via Resolution 09-82, rules, regulations, and fines for the safety, care, cleanliness and use of the garages; and WHEREAS, The Garage Committee by a unanimous vote now recommends the Board approve additional rules and fines.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Board of Directors approves the following garage rules, regulations and fines: Infraction Current Propose Driving against directional signs $75.00 $100.00 Destruction/Vandalism of Garage Property $200.00 $300.00 Unauthorized loan, exchange or reassignment of garage sticker or garage key $100.00 $200.00 Parking in handicap space without permit $50.00 $200.00 Unauthorized parking in Reserve Space $50.00 $200.00 Parking in two (2) spaces/failure to park fully within painted lines $50.00 $150.00 Parking in unassigned garage between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.

N/A $150.00

Second Reading - Resolution #18-48

SUBMITTED BY: Jerome Rice SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, on February 1, 2015, Dr. Armendra Singh had requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 120 Benchley Place, Bronx, New York, to be used for practice of dentistry; and WHEREAS, Dr. Armendra Singh has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to Dr. Gennadiy Kravets; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 120 Benchley Place, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and to Dr. Gennadiy Kravets, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

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

Emergency Resolution #18-50

SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay provides medical insurance to Management, PBA and Local 153 employees; and WHEREAS, the present medical insurance for such employees ends December 31, 2018; and WHEREAS, Management recommends renewing the present medical insurance with Aetna Inc. with a 15.1% increase for Management and PBA and a 15% increase for Local 153 employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the medical insurance renewal with Aetna from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 with a 15.1% increase for Management and PBA and a 15% increase for Local 153 employees.

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

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED (See more resolutions on page 16)

Infraction Parking in Fire Zone/Tow Away Zone or No Parking Area Failure, after notification, to repair oil leak or flat fine Failure to keep inspection /registration current Failure, after notice, to clean excessively dirty vehicle Failure to display license plate(s) Performing vehicle maintenance in the Garage except for changing flat tire or battery boost Improper disposal of debris/littering Failure to return or loss of sticker Unauthorized use of facility

Current

Propose

$100.00

$250.00

$25.00

$100.00

$25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00

$25.00 $50.00 N/A

$50.00

$50.00 $100.00 $100.00

$100.00 $100.00 $300.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution take effect after cooperators have been given advance notice of these rules, regulation and fines by publication in three (3) consecutive issues of the Co-op City Times.

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CSO Contact Numbers

Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, Room 6, at (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is located in the Bartow Community Center, Room B. The office may be contacted by calling (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in Room 37 in the Einstein Center.

The office can be reached by calling (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts.

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Highlights From Our Board Meeting on 12/12/2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Generally, our board meetings are peaceful. But, on December 12, 2018, things became so bad that a uniformed officer from CCPD had to join us.

Controversy Some directors have been feuding for months over several issues. Then, during our meeting, some of those issues along with some tempers erupted into loud shouting matches. Why? Well, let’s review a few matters and then some controversial resolutions that contributed to some of those outbursts.

At the beginning of the meeting, I asked that the agenda be amended to have a discussion about how our carrying charges are being collected. Then, during the meeting, I brought up that our current setup is to have the carrying charges paid within the first ten days of each month. Additionally, I stated that this system is good because it allows cooperators to get their finances together.

However, I brought up that all of our carrying charge deposit boxes are locked if the first two days of the month occurs on a weekend. Then, more recently, the door in Dreiser Loop was locked at around 6 a.m. during the week. So, cooperators have to go online or go to Bartow to pay their carrying charges.

Therefore, management is now thinking about repositioning the carrying charge boxes in the centers so that cooperators can deposit their carrying charges from the exterior of the buildings. Also, in the future, management will be bringing in machines and cameras so that carrying charges can be deposited and receipts can be issued for those deposits.

Next, our real estate group presented lease renewals for Cohen’s Optical, Eliot Engel, and Skotina Liquors (on Bartow Avenue) to the board.

Thereafter, the board approved those renewals.

Additionally, the board approved a lease assignment from Dr. Singh to another doctor. Then, we approved some insurance resolutions and a scaffolding resolu-

tion for sections 1-4. So, everything was good up to this point and the employees that made those presentations went home.

Moving on, we have cameras in the basement of our buildings. But, some directors would like to place more cameras in our basements to cover some of the missing areas. Additionally, we had a discussion on placing clear glass in our staircase doors. So, we approved the portions of the resolutions that state: “management should prepare a written report on the feasibility and costs” of installing and monitoring cameras, and on placing clear glass in our staircase doors.

Drama then began when we considered a resolution about hiring an independent investigator for our board of directors. Now, since this matter is so contentious, I’m going to create a fictitious scenario about a character named board director A. Accusations are brought against board director A. Board director A feels that the accusations are bogus.

Additionally, board director A feels that the case will not be handled in a fair manner by anyone that is on the board or anyone that is associated with the board.

So, who should handle this investigation? Should board director A be allowed to participate in the selection of an investigator? Our board considered this resolution and the majority of the board voted to not approve it.

We considered a resolution about increasing the fines for cooperators that violate our parking regulations. So, let’s review some of the more serious infractions. Driving against directional signs: The proposal is to increase this fine from $75 to $100.

Driving against the directional signals can cause a crash. So, I want to encourage everyone to please follow the signs.

Destruction/Vandalism of garage property: The fine will increase from $200 to $300. Personally, I think that a cooperator should be barred from using our garages if they intentionally vandalize any property within our garages.

Parking in two spaces/failure to park fully within painted lines: The fine will increase from $50 to $150. Cooperators should park their vehicle within the painted lines. So, please stop parking in a sloppy

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Art classes are held on Tuesdays in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. Our new set of classes began on November 20th.

You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

We would like to invite artists interested in giving a paid demonstration to our class members and to people in the community. Many people are artistically talented, and it would be great to share their ability with our artists. You can call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847.

If you would like to take art classes, you can come to rm. 5 on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. or register by mail indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

manner.

Failure to keep inspection/registration current: The fine will increase from $25 to $100. Everyone must follow our regulations and keep their registration and inspection sticker current. No excuses!

Cooperators should remove their vehicle out of our garages if they do not agree with this regulation.

Performing vehicle maintenance in the garage except for changing [a] flat tire or [a] battery boost: The fine will increase from $25 to $100. Someone bought a brand new car and parked it in one of our garages. Then, within a very short period of time, a no-good thief came along and stripped almost everything off of that brand new car. In other cases, horrible thieves came into some of our garages and stole all four wheels off of some of the cars. Four wheels! So, our Public Safety Department must approach people when they’re working on a vehicle.

Also, I hope that some people will use the restrooms on the first floor and stop urinating in the parking areas and in the stairwells.

The board felt that there were other issues with this resolution. So, additional discussions will be held in the near future. Lastly, despite a few outbursts, the board ended the meeting and everyone went home.

Close Up to this point, this holiday season has been amazingly nice and wonderful. So, I want to thank everyone for doing a superb job with their decorations, ornaments, and with their light shows. Your wonderful work has helped a lot of people. And, now, I hope that everyone will continue to have a wonderful holiday season that is filled with lots of love, joy, peace, and happiness.

Thank you.

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

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

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

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors, bitter cold, so wrap up good.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays.

The 50th Anniversary of Co-op City was a fabulous occasion held at the Grand Marina del Rey on December 10, 2018. This lovely event did not disappoint. Cooperators from Building 27 represented along will an ad in the journal as we joined in the historic making of history. As you read the Co-op Times, there were cooperators, friends, elected officials, vendors, it was just great.

A job well done, thank you, 50th Anniversary Committee. There will be ongoing celebrations throughout the year of 2019, so get in on history.

Holiday Cheer – Representatives from Building 27A, B and C, the building association extends our sincere thanks for taking out time to collect monetary donations for our wonderful staff who keep our building clean. The porters are the best, and hope they stay as long as we stay.

Our lobby attendant is such a nice lady, friendly and very helpful. As for the postal clerk, we feel for her; it looks like her work has doubled and tripled with the packages, etc.

We will continue to acknowledge and appreciate the work that they do for our building throughout the year. The effort to support our staff could not be done without the help of each representing their respective building.

Volunteers from each building did their thing, decorating their lobbies, young and older adults, kudos.

Holiday Party – The building association would like to welcome one and all to the new year on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 7 to 10 p.m. in Building C in the rear lobby. Don’t miss it, come on down and meet your neighbor, and new shareholders.

New Shareholders – Welcome to any events you see posted by the Building 27 Association.

Also to those who have always supported their building, we thank you one and all for your generous giving each year.

To the family of Eleanor G. Bailey, the association extends their deepest sympathy to the family. Eleanor will be truly missed. Rest on Eleanor from your labor here on earth.

Happy Birthday to all in this month. The best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-5833040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

Pray for peace among the world leaders. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer kindness to your neighbor, life is too short. There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend. -K.B. Hathaway —H. Overman

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family. Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. Your greatest blessing is to be a blessing to others. The greatest gift you can give is the giving of yourself. This is this time of year when we are more mindful of our humanity.

We are more present, more kind, more generous, more forgiving, more loving, etc. A neglible act (to you) by you, may mean everything to another person. Pay attention to yourself and to others.

We concluded our building staff holiday collection. No additional funds will be accepted by anyone from anyone. We lost a couple of our regular volunteers on the B-side this year. We look forward to having them back in 2019. The funds will be distributed to the eight building staff members on Thursday, December 20. Thank you all for your generosity. I thank our volunteer lobby-sitters for their generosity of time and spirit.

Our Decorating Committee was hard at work this past week in our lobbies.

Irma decorated the Building 9, A-side, Christmas tree. Wanda Randall, Wanda Rodriguez and Antonio decorated the lobbies.

I trust all enjoyed our most recent bulletin board photo array depicting our 2018 Year-end Celebration. I was remiss in not publicizing the names of dinner attendees Alex and his dad, Jesse, from Building 9, B-side. Again, I thank you all for joining us. Be well and be safe. Get your flu shot! Please be aware of your surroundings on the street, inside the building, in the garage, in the malls, etc. Do not open the door for strangers. If you feel uneasy, trust your instincts. Wait, contact Public Safety for assistance, ring or knock for a neighbor.

This is our shared home. Please be considerate of those who must share their home with you. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Do not remove laundry carts from the laundry room; do not leave your laundry unattended at the end of their wash or dry cycles; do not slam your apartment doors; do not litter in our lobbies, elevators, garages, walkways, etc. This is our shared home. Please be considerate of those who must share their home with you. "...Build a fire...in a fireplace...backyard...or out camping.... Build a fire to keep (others) warm...safe...fed...a cozy place (for them) to sleep...light the way and...(be) a beacon of comfort in this big, mysterious world. ...then pass the torch...." –John Brueckner —Linda Collins

Building 22 A&B Association

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to all our volunteers in both buildings. Please check your intercom. If not working, call maintenance.

They may need to replace your parcel.

Planned Activities January 19, 2019: Trip to Resorts World Catskills Casino is sold out.

January 28, 2019: Next meeting and safety preparedness demonstration. All are welcome.

Happy birthday to all. Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Get well greetings to the sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

Building 32 Association

Building 32 mourns the loss of our matriarch, our leader, our friend. Eleanor G. Bailey fought the good fight for what she believed in and took us along as her foot soldiers. Ms. Bailey believed in fighting for what was right and she stood strong in her beliefs. She will be surely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

—Lorna Smith

Building 26 Association

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated with the holiday collection. Much thanks to cooperators Pat Malave, Arlene Schaeffer, Barbara Penn, Michelle Smith, Zeke Ragin, Ida Navarro and Crystal for their help in the collection.

I also want to thank everyone who decorated our three lobbies to make the building look festive and put smiles on many cooperators’ faces as they passed through the lobbies. Those who decorated were Lloyd & Nancy Edmondson in the Building A, Pat Malave in Building B and Barbara Penn & Jared Penn in Building C. We hope that everyone who attended our holiday party had a great time. It was the executive board’s pleasure to bring you this party and hope that it will always continue.

Keep your eye on the articles in the paper and the flyers in the buildings so you will know when our next meeting is, and we look forward to seeing our cooperators, new and those who have lived in our building over time. Also, any other upcoming events the association is looking to do in the future.

Lastly, we want to congratulate those who celebrated or are celebrating birthdays or anniversaries in December. We send our condolences to any who have lost a loved one or dear friend during the month of December. We also send our best wishes to those recovering from illnesses or surgeries during this time.

Seasons Greeting and a Happy New Year, —Patty Cipollaro

Building 24 Association

We want to thank everyone who contributed to the collection for our building workers. Thanks to you all we reached our goal, to be able to show our appreciation for their work here throughout the year. This marks the end of our Fall activities which began with Halloween treats followed by our Thanksgiving Raffle and finally collecting contributions for our workers. It’s been a long stint for us. I’ve gone from pirate to wine buyer to Santa’s helper over these many weeks, but it’s been a pleasure to see the kids’ smiles and the raffle winners’ joy and the coming together for the building workers. I want to thank Mr. George again for the beautiful Christmas and Chanukah scenes he creates for the lobby every year. I also want to thank our association officers; Judy Camacho, Shenita Dowdy, Francillia Atkins and Andromeda George for their work and dedication and all the cooperators who attend our meetings.

At our last meeting, our guest speaker Bernie Cylich explained why it has taken so long – 4 years, for the installation of the new boiler we purchased to be operational. Beginning with the careless planning of its construction by our previous management company and problems getting it into the power plant and creating a strong foundation for it and purchasing a required water purification unit and devising new plans for the connections with all the other plant machinery, it’s taken all these years to finally near complete installation and operation which Director Cylich says should be ready by next Winter. The new boiler will create more energy for Co-op City’s use and also for sale to Con Edison when the area’s energy needs require it and also provide operational benefits for more efficient functioning. This will be another great step towards insuring the future of affordable housing.

Our next meeting is scheduled for January 17. We meet at 7 p.m. in our community room located under the portico to the right when you exit the rear door of the building. If you can’t attend a meeting, but would like to communicate with us, you can now do so by emailing us at building24association@gmail.com.

We’ll consider all communications and reply to all. Our voices count and we can affect change in our community via our building association; open Board meetings; letters to our community paper, the Co-op City Times, or by writing or calling Board directors whose contact information is listed in their viewpoints which appear weekly in the CCT. Best wishes to everyone for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

—Bruce Silberman

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Happy Holidays, From Building 21!

Spreading Holiday Joy in Buildings 1A & 1B

Thank you to Ms. Carmen T and Ms. Dee for decorating our lobby in Building 1B and thanks to Ms. Gladys, Ms. Carmen T, Ms. Carmen M. and Ms. Lorraine for decorating Building 1A. Great job, ladies! —Dee Barnes

Donizetti Building Association

The Donizetti Building 4 Association wishes you Happy Holidays! — Steven Vega

Greetings From 21A, 23rd Floor

Thanks to the dedication of our community-spirited cooperators, our lobby is beautifully decorated for all to enjoy.

—Michelle Marbury

To all our neighbors in Co-op City from the 23rd floor of Building 21A, we wish you all a joyous and prosperous Holiday season. — Raymond Tirado Photos by Maria Nieves

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Emergency Resolution #18-51 SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano & Cheryl Jenkins SECONDED BY: Linda Berk and Leah Richardson BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, The Local Law 11 facade reports for Buildings 1 through 25 are due to be filed with the City of New York in February 2019; and WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Local Law 11 engineer, Merritt Engineering, has found there is remediation work needed for Buildings 1 through 25 which, if completed prior to the February filing, would save Riverbay approximately $1.5 million annually for the installation and maintenance of bridging; and WHEREAS, Management recommends the Board approve Contract # 3336 to Xinos Construction Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount not to exceed $1,014,900.00, with a ten percent contingency, to provide approximately 100 scaffold drops (average 4 per building) and to perform the façade remediation work at Buildings 1 through 25 as approved by Merritt Engineering. (See attached December 6, 2018 memo from Mark Warren) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Board approves awarding Contract # 3336 to Xinos Construction Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount not to exceed $1,014,900.00, with a ten percent contingency, to provide approximately 100 scaffold drops (average 4 per building) and to perform the façade remediation work at Buildings 1 through 25 as approved by Merritt Engineering; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the President is authorized to sign this Contract and Management is directed to take all necessary orders to comply with this Resolution.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSTAIN: Leslie ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED

Emergency Resolution #18-53 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders & Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay provides basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary dependen life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and basic long-term disability (LTD) insurance to employees and Riverbay’s policies must be renewed prior to January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Cigna provided a bid with a three-year locked-in quote which reduces the basic LTD rate and maintains the current rates for the remaining polices; and WHEREAS, Management recommends Riverbay accept the bid from Cigna with a three-year locked-in rate which would be effective from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 .

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves selecting the bid from Cigna with the following rates locked-in for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021: Basic LTD $.30 (Current Rate $0.312) Basic Life $0.126 (Current Rate $0.126) Voluntary Life: Age Banded Voluntary Dependent Child Life: $0.119 (Current Rate $0.119) Basic Accident: $0.02 (Current Rate $0.02) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

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

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads.

These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Second Reading - Resolution #18-49 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Workers’ Compensation Policy, presently with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) at an expiring annual premium of $2,906,646.00 for the policy period 1/1/18 to 1/1/19; and WHEREAS, the Director of Risk Management, through Christopher Durnan of The Durnan Group, Riverbay’s Workers’ Compensation insurance broker, now recommends renewing the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) for an annual renewal premium not to exceed a 5.00% premium increase ($3,051,978.00) for the policy period 1/1/19 to 1/1/20.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves placing the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) for an annual renewal premium not to exceed a 5.00% premium increase ($3,051,978.00) for the policy period 1/1/19 to 1/1/20.

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

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

Emergency Resolution #18-52 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson & Jerome Rice BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, New York State requires employers to provide short term disability benefits (STD/DBL) covering all employees and Riverbay’s policy must be renewed prior to January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, ARCH provided a three-year bid with a locked-in quote which reduces the present rates; and WHEREAS, Management recommends Riverbay accept the bid from Arch with a three-year locked-in rate reduction which would be effective from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board selects the bid from Arch with a three–year locked-in rate which reduces the rate from $39.00 to $38.22 for management and from $ 7.80 to $7.49 for non-management and union for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

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

Second Reading - Resolution #18-54 SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson SECONDED BY: Jerome Rice BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: December 12, 2018

WHEREAS, Skotina Liquors, Inc., has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2057 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, to be used for sale of alcoholic beverages and lottery machine tickets; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2057 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Skotina Liquors, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

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

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Velocity Track Club New York

On Friday, December 14, through Sunday, December 16, Velocity Track Club Girls competed in week 1 of the 45th Colgate Women’s Games at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

The Colgate Women’s Games is the nation’s largest amateur track series open to all girls from elementary school through college and beyond. Competitors participate in four preliminary meets. Then, a semi-final to determine finalists who will compete for trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company. Prizes were awarded for placing 1st through 6th in each preliminary meet, the semifinals and finals. At the preliminary meets, the top 12 finishers in each event earn points. All athletes with points may compete in the semifinals in one event. High school athletes competed on Friday; middle school, college & open competed on Saturday and Elementary “A” (1st – 3rd grade) & “B” (4th & 5th Grade) athletes competed on Sunday.

I’m pleased to note that Velocity Track Club had eight student-athletes who earned point, with two of them earning points in two events. On Friday, (High School Division) Hannah Gadpaille took 3rd place in the 55-meter dash and 7th place in the 400 meters. Treynece Davis took 8th in Shot Put and Janelle Overton took 9th. On Saturday, (Middle School Division) Jada Clark took 2nd in the High Jump and took 9th in the Hurdles. Plus, Olyvia Burrell took 3rd in the High Jump. (College & Open) Francine Pinnock took 2nd in the Shot Put. On Sunday, (Elementary “B” Division) Sheyenne Blake took 8th in the 55 meters. (Elementary “A” Division) Cameron Joseph took 10th. Outstanding job, ladies!

On Saturday, December 22, we will be having our Annual Christmas Party. Our next meet will be Friday, December 21, the Colgate Women’s Games and Thursday, December 27, at Ocean Breeze in Staten Island.

Come out and see your future Olympians!

—Coach Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Sports

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Coalition Of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at noon in the Dreiser Community Center, room 15.

We are requesting that all members attend. Please watch this column for further information. It is important that two (2) representatives are sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings.

We will be hosting our annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 29, at 3 p.m. in room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave. Community Center, featuring Keynote Speaker NYS Senator Jamaal T. Bailey. There will be entertainment, Kuumba dancers & drummers, a Kwanzaa ceremony, the Karamu feast, and vendor. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to this free event.

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 (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Coalition members attending the Kwanzaa Celebration are requested to bring an offering of a large main dish of food or desserts, etc. (no pork, please) to share with others. Please contact the president to advise her what your food offering will be. Also, traditional African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family cultural festivity a success.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 671-4506.

Ms. Stewart wishes everyone Happy Holidays, and a prosperous new year.

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; and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-9610 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

Velocity Track Club at Week 1 of the Colgate Women’s games

Co-op City Little League Free Baseball Clinics and Registration

Co-op City Little League will begin holding its FREE baseball clinics and registration in preparation for the 2019 Little League season. Clinics and registration will be held on the following Sundays: 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3 and 2/10, from 10 a.m.-noon for all levels. The clinics will be held at Harry S Truman HS, 750 Baychester Ave., rear entrance.

There will be additional clinics for registered players on Sunday, 2/24, and Sunday, 3/3. Co-op City Little League pricing for registration is as follows: TBALL, ages 4-6 yrs. old, $75; FARMS, ages 7-8 yrs. old, $125; MINORS, ages 9-10 yrs. old, $175; MAJORS, ages 11-12 yrs. old, $185; JUNIORS, ages 13-14 yrs. old and SENIORS, ages 15-16 yrs. old, $200.

Co-op City Little League would like to continue to grow its numbers and our free clinics are a nice way to introduce younger players to the game of baseball while providing more in-depth understanding and skill development for older players. Our league enjoyed great success last year as our FARMS Division developed many aspiring pitchers and catchers, while our MINORS and MAJORS Divisions played Spring, Summer and Fall baseball for the first time in many years. The league is growing and needs your help to continue this growth.

Not only did the league enjoy growth and success, but also enjoyed many other league-wide activities, such as Fun Day and Game at Yankees Stadium, both free events enjoyed by the entire league and parents. The league season runs from April through the end of June, with Summer and Fall baseball options for our Farms, Minors and Majors Divisions. Should you have any questions or if you would like to set up an appointment to register, please call Joe Roman, president, CCLL, at 914-262-9697.

—Joe Roman

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Building 33 Association

The Building 33 Association thanks you, the cooperator, for your contribution to the porters of the building. Your response was over the top. Thank you, thank you, so much.

We try every year to give them a little gift for Christmas in appreciation for the way they keep our building clean. By the way, for those of you who do not know any better, the porters have nothing to do with our gas being shut off, it is not their responsibility; this is a ConEd problem.

There were a few complaints which we will address with the supervisors of the porters. Did you know, we only have two porters to clean 33 floors and two porters for the basement? I think they do a good job, considering the shorthanded help they have.

The children will visit Santa Claus on Friday, December 21, at 4 p.m.-7 p.m. in the building lobby. You can take a picture of your child with Santa. They will receive a goodie bag from him, thanks to the support of your building dues, without which this wouldn’t be possible.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in. Have a happy holidays, everyone!!! —Patricia Bonaparte

National Council of Negro Women

Holiday Collection for Children – We have begun collecting new unwrapped toys (no toy weapons) for newborns to high school age students. In addition, we are also collecting new hats, scarves, gloves, socks and even Pampers. For members and other friends throughout the Co-op City community who wish to support our efforts to brighten Christmas for children at the Phipps Center in our neighborhood, we will be available in room 14, Dreiser Center, at the following times for collection: Saturday, December 15, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Tuesday, December 18, and Wednesday, December 19, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Thank you for your support!

Book Club – There has been a big change in the schedule for the discussion dates of the books we will be reading for our Book Club. We will be discussing “Becoming� by Michelle Obama on January 12, 2019. On February 9, 2019, we will be discussing “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics� by Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway and others. On March 9, 2019, we will be discussing “An American Marriage� by Tayari Jones. The young adult (teen) title has not been selected yet but stay tuned for this book title. Join us for a lively discussion of these interesting books. If you need more information, contact us at ncnwcoopcitysocial@gmail.com.

Vacation Travel – NCNW is planning a cruise to Bermuda, August 4 to August 11, 2019. Since this time slot coincides with the school vacation period, we’re hoping that families may be able to enjoy this vacation together. Norwegian Cruise Line provides “no fly cruising� from NYC. Rates per person (double occupancy) are Balcony $2082; Ocean View $1902; Inside $1557. This includes port charges & government taxes, all meals and daily entertainment while aboard ship. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond August. Further information about accommodations for Single cabins and for children under 4 years can be obtained by calling 718-655-9034 or 718-320-2366 or 718-5388606. A deposit of $250 per person will reserve your stateroom. Travel insurance of $170 is highly recommended. Don’t miss out on this chance to explore Bermuda by land and by sea – a perfect family fun vacation! Partial payments accepted, but no refunds.

Road to Queendom Workshop – On Saturday, December 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., we had our first “Road to Queendom Workshop� led by Akeisha Neely, our third vice president. This workshop for girls 12 to 19 years of age was developed to promote self-love and self-esteem in our young women. Mentors worked with small groups of girls to examine their own feelings of worth and confidence doing exercises, such as girls reading affirmations to themselves while looking in a mirror. The dozen girls who attended are looking forward to our next workshop.

Social Media – Remember, you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com. —Joyce Howard

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Happy holiday to all our friends, neighbors and residents. We hope you donated to our grounds person’s holiday gift; collections end today. Collections for the grounds keeper’s annual holiday gift were accepted at our home or by our treasurer. The total amount will be published. If you enclose a card with your gift, it will be given to Martin. Grounds has done a great job on winter preparations.

Broun Place residents have lit up for the holidays. The most popular new displays are the rotating projection decorations. Come view our spectacular “welcoming the holidays� showcases. Talking about lights, finally the safety spotlights on 7 Broun Place are repaired. Thank you to the CSO team for the domino effect on getting this done.

Due to the weather forecast, tonight, Saturday, December 22nd, is the night for singing and caroling in Co-op City, thanks to Michelle Marbury and her committee. Watch for photos in next week’s Co-op City Times. You still have a chance to join in.

Sincere condolences to Ms. Eleanor Bailey’s family, Josie Ferguson, and all Ms. Bailey’s friends and family. Personally, I will miss her counsel, warm greetings and always presence at meetings with thoughtful and articulate points of view. May she now rest in peace.

Broun Place’s January meeting spotlights New York State Assemblyperson Michael Benedetto. January 16, come to our home and hear plans for Co-op City and have first-hand answers. Neighbors, thank you in advance for coming and joining us with new issues January 16th. Read the Co-op City Times cover to cover for community news and updates. It is truly an essential weekly habit to do.

The oral history project will be ending. If you moved to Co-op City between 1968-1973, you are a pioneer and likely have a story to tell. Pioneers of Co-op City, call: 347-913-4226, and be part of the 50th anniversary celebration, the golden anniversary. Tell your story, offer memorabilia for the time capsule, or documentation representing history and become involved with this celebration.

The final Building and Grounds Committee meeting for 2018 was held and it was, as usual, well attended. Congratulations and sincere appreciation to Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith on chairing these monthly meetings.

Our secretary, Reverend Grace Emanuel “passed� this along to us: supporting higher education, Municipal Credit Union announces that they are accepting applications for their 2019 MCU Scholarship Program! This year, MCU will award $71,000 in scholarship grants to college-bound graduating high school seniors, including nine memorial scholarships worth $5,000 each and thirteen grants of $2,000 each respectively. The deadline for scholarship submissions is the business day end of Friday, January 4, 2019.

Please step-up to clean-up and show pride in our neighborhood. There are litter bins on the corners and in the basketball court. Let’s use those receptacles!

Pick up what is in your way as you walk. Dog walkers, clean up behind your dogs. Finally, neighbors, get your flu shot! —Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Building 21 Association

Happy Holiday Season!

Please be informed of the following dates: Saturday, December 22nd (Rain Date) — “2ndAnnual Christmas Caroling with the Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City�

Follow these instructions only if it rained yesterday (12/21): Carolers come and prepare at 4:30 p.m.; rear of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop), “The Gathering Room.� You must sign a waiver to ride the 40 foot Parade Float. Children (ages 7 and up only) must be accompanied by an adult – no exceptions.

Think Tank, Fridays, 8:30 p.m. (in “The Gathering Room�); Friday, December 28 – CLOSED; Friday, January 4 – OPEN. Holiday Decorations will be left up to enjoy through Sunday, January 6 (The Epiphany/Little Christmas).

Decorations come down – Tuesday, January 8, (2-4 p.m.)

Toast to the New Year! January 8th after the decorations are stored.

21 Association General Session Meeting (Note: 4th Thursday – EACH Month) – Thursday, January 24, 7 p.m.

Oh‌The Gala!

Wow! We will all remember Monday, December 10, at the Marina del Rey! What an awesome night, and to think, that was just the start of a year-long celebration of events marking the 50th Anniversary of Co-op City. A good time was had by all.

FYI, all monies collected are installed in the association’s bank account.

Monies collected for the association are used expressly for 21 Association gatherings. Holiday Gift collections (i.e., porters, lobby attendants, etc.) are the responsibility of each floor individually and should be handled by the floor captains.

If you have questions regarding The Building 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821. Attend the monthly general meetings in “The Gathering Room,� in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. Everyone from all buildings plan to come and join us at Building 21 sometime. Bring a friend. “Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “A FORCE FOR GOOD.� Happy, healthy, blessed and prosperous holiday to all. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

To members, family, and friends, “Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year. May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always.”

Note! Don’t forget to mark your calendar, our next general meeting will be on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser community center, room 9.

Travel Events: (price includes Lorant coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Jan. 10 & 11, 2019 (Thurs. & Fri.), Foxwood & Mohegan Sun., CT. Sold out! Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Mar. 21, 2019 (Thurs.), Sands Casino Resort, PA. Price: $40. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Apr. 9, 2019 (Tues.), Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Theatre. Price: $85.

Deposit: $45. Balance: $40 due by Monday, March 18. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop across from rehab center) • Jan. 23, 2019 (Wed.), “American Son,” a riveting drama starring Kerry Washington at the Booth Theatre. Show: 2 p.m. Price: $142. Deposit: (ASAP) $65. Balance: $77, due by Jan. 3, 2019. Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

Remember: Your deposit (and final payment) in the form of a check/money order payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No cash accepted.

Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom, 19. For more information, please call (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, after 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Good and Welfare Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Hattie Lucas and Dolores Shivers. To members and friends 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.

Join us on our next Jazz Up Your Health with A Senior Spa Day, date to be announced. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784/Hattie L, 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us.

Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least three years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

—Claudette Davis

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s 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. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795; leave a message, if no answer.

Just a thank you to all who came out for our “Gospel Experience Concert.” It was a pure blessing and everyone had a great time. The performers were fabulous and everything just went so well. We look forward to doing it again in the near future.

Christmas Service and Luncheon: We will be having a Christmas bilingual service on Sunday, December 2, at 10 a.m. with a luncheon following immediately after service. Look forward to seeing many of our church family and friends there.

Schedule for Sundays - Come and Receive a Blessing: We have the English service starting at 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The bilingual services with communion will be on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Children: Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word and doing arts & crafts.

Adult: Sunday Bible Study in English at 8:45 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” —Matthew 18:20. Tuesday afternoon at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. is the Spanish Prayer/Bible Study. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the English Prayer Service. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Remember that prayer brings many blessings.

Friday Night is Fun Night for the Youth (ages 13 – 21): This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word and enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. Start time is at 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening. On Tuesday evenings, Pastor will be teaching the youth who are interested in becoming leaders; time will be 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

God bless.

—Barbara Penn

Building 6 Association

Today is the Building 6 Annual Holiday Party in the Dreiser Community Center. We are asking everyone to bring a dish for all of us to enjoy. Some suggestions are a tray of mac and cheese or lasagna or Popeye’s chicken. We have music by DJ Ordinary Tee. Last Saturday, Santa and the Grinch came to our Building 6 lobby for Christmas to visit the kids and families to take photos with them. I would like to thank Marvin Lowery for all his help being the Grinch and Andy Soto, our lobby attendant, for taking the photos and, of course, our building president for being Santa.

We all had an awesome time together.

I’d like to thank our vice president Joan Murrell and Dolores Jacobs for helping with the porters’ and lobby attendant’s collection in the lobby.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

—Jeffrey Schwartz Building residents pose with Santa and the Grinch in the lobby last Saturday.

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive – The Holiday Shelter toy drive was a huge success. Because of your generous donations, we were able to give a gift to every child in the shelter. Thank you to everyone who donated and played a part in making this a successful event.

Theatre Club – This is a social event for Building 10 cooperators. We have tickets to see the new Broadway play, “Choir Boy.” The show is February 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $90.00 (premiere circle seats). For more information, please call 718-320-2366.

Mental Health Training – On January 26, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., a training session on Mental Health will be held in the Building 10 Association room. This training will teach participants how to help adults experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance use disorder. All participants must register prior to the training. Class size is limited. Participants will receive a certificate for completing the 8-hour course. Light refreshments will be served.

Please see the flyer in the lobby for more information.

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

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

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

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Please Refrain From Littering. Keep Co-op City Clean!

Thank You!

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Black Forum

Co-op City Working Families

Food Pantry Update Many of us need help putting food on the table at times. Please consider visiting https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/ or 3-1-1 to find soup kitchens and other food support services. The locations may require some travel to their facility. There is no shame in asking for help. We are each other’s neighbor. Black Forum will let the community know when our pantry doors reopen.

Defensive Driving Classes Next class is Saturday, January 12, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room 1; $35 per person. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. Checks & money orders can be made payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City’ and mailed to P.O Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1-1/2 weeks before class. Include name and phone number.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class – no checks. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035. Kindly leave your name, telephone number and brief message.

Black-Eyed Sally’s April 27, 2019 – We’re off to award-winning BBQ & Cajun cooking in Hartford, Conn.

We’ll then go to the new MGM Casino in Springfield, MA. COST: $90. Includes transportation. No refunds. Casino rebate: TBA. Monies due by 3/1/2019. Menu is southern fried chicken, cornmeal crusted catfish, slo’ smoked pork ribs, garlicky green beans, homestyle mashed potatoes, country collard greens or cheddar cheese grits or baked mac & cheese, corn bread w/honey butter and dessert sampler. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033.

Tropicana Casino June 22, 2019 – Enjoy Atlantic City, NJ? Then join us! Cost: $45. Includes transportation. Casino rebate: TBA, Monies due by 05/24/19. No refunds. Call 917-209-5334 or 718320-0033.

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino Trip Join us Saturday, August 17, 2019, for an amazing dining experience at the award-winning Nordic Lodge/Lobster Fest, in Charlestown, RI. Enjoy 2-hours of an All-You-Can-Eat seafood-plus buffet with lobster, prime rib, specialty desserts and more! The fun continues at Mohegan Sun Casino. $170 includes dining, shopping, & round-trip coach transportation.

Three payments due on or before: 1/25/19 ($60), 2/22/19 ($55), & 3/22/19 ($55). Please make checks, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475. Include name & phone number of attendee. No refunds. Please call 917-2095334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Payments for all trips now being accepted.

Contact (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

Wishing all Peace, Joy, and Justice in this happy holiday season.

Warm winter solstice wishes, Merry Christmas, and all the sweet greetings of the season! Aka: Happy Christicekwanukaholidays!

Public Advocate Race The subject of our December 11 meeting was upcoming local, state, and federal legislation on the 2019 horizon, plus holiday cheer and gala gossip. But the main issue on the agenda was the upcoming NYC Public Advocate vacancy. The position opens in January when Tish James steps down as PA to step up to the NYS attorney general role. A special election follows shortly thereafter and at this moment there is a huge list of candidates in the running.

It’s time to get busy planning yet another Candidate Forum/Debate right here in Co–op City so we can hear from as many of the contenders as possible. We will soon contact everyone who has a hat in the ring for the PA job and we already have a preliminary list of available dates to present the candidates, thanks to the Riverbay Scheduling Office. We are looking for co-sponsors for this non-partisan election among political and non-political organizations alike. The goal: expand democracy and encourage voting. Spread the word! And join us at the next WF/Indivisible meeting on January 22 to work out the final details of the upcoming event.

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization) promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meeting Details Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd. Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single and retired and still join Working Families. All progressives are welcome. Tuesday, January 22, Section 5, Einstein Center, room 35, at 7:00 p.m.

—Mary Pearson

Section 5 Association

We wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

The members of the association are so sorry to hear of Eleanor G. Bailey’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to her family, friends and her building association family for which she served as president.

Eleanor was very active with the Section 5 Association, she wore quite a few hats. Eleanor was such an asset to our annual Section 5 Family Fun Day. Anything that was asked of Eleanor, she was always willing and would definitely take care of.

Sometimes, when a good person leaves us, they are so missed because of their talents and contributions.

Eleanor, we will truly miss you. But rest on, my sister, from your labor here on earth. —President Robert Hedgepeth.

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018 Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

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

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

Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English.

We have an anointed worship team and dance ministry that minister regularly. The English service has Bible-centered children church and a nursery program where children’s are ministered to from the cra-

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.

Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service — 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10 a.m.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays at noon, you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

Circle of Christ

We have a food pantry that serves the community and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at (347) 945-1992.

English Services Tuesday – Prayer, 9:00-11:p.m.

Wednesday – Prayer/Bible Study, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Thursday – Prayer/Bible Study, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Friday – 7:00-8:30p.m., Operation Grace; Youth Service, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Service – 11:00 a.m.

Servicios en Español Domingo: Culto de Adoración de 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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

Special Events Sunday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. is our Christmas in Reverse Musical Monday, December 31, at 7:00 p.m., Candle Light Service.

—Pastor Sam Colon

Community Protestant Church

April 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

For tickets and/or additional information, please contact the church at (718) 862-9172.

In this glorious season of the year, Community Protestant wishes you a blessed Christmas and bids a warm welcome to all to worship with us as we remember.

When Love Came Down “The world was blessed at Christmas with a miracle of love …

A guiding star and angel choir rejoicing from above.

They pointed to a tiny babe within a cattle stall – A Saviour bringing peace on earth – the greatest gift of all.

Celebrating the humble birth of our glorious Saviour and wishing you a season full of overflowing joy and peace.”

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

dle to 12 years of age. We have ministries for all ages.

Please see our schedule below and follow us on Facebook and our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente.

El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia infantil centrada en la biblia y un programa de guardería donde se atiende a los niños desde la cuna hasta los 12 años de edad. Tenemos ministerios para todas las edades.

Consulte nuestro programa a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchrist church.com. Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades. Si está interesado, contáctenos al (347) 945-1992.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10 says: Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble.

Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

Advent at CPC – As we draw near the most joyous season of the year, a most cordial invitation is extended to all to worship with us at Community Protestant.

“Year-End Candle Light Service” — On Monday, December 31, at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to join in this special service of prayers and thanksgiving for the past year and looking forward with prayerful anticipation to the coming New Year 2019.

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and bless his name.” —Psalm 100:4 Community Protestant Church’s 50th Anniversary – 1969-2019 Theme: “Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulness Yesterday, Today and Forever” We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord! The pastor and members of Community Protestant Church cordially invite you to celebrate with us on the following dates: 1. Our 50th Anniversary Banquet at Marina del Rey on Saturday, March 23, 2019, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tickets: $125.

2. Our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday,

Grace from Disgrace - Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

Open Door Ministries

When we discuss our family tree, we will speak of those who have done great things. We rarely mention those who have brought disgrace or disfavor to the bloodline. God, in his wisdom, airs out the dirty laundry of Jesus’ ancestors for all to see in Matthew 1. Even though this is a record of fathers and sons, several women are mentioned.

First is Tamar. She entered the royal bloodline of the Messiah by disguising herself as a prostitute and seducing her father-in-law so he would make her pregnant.

Next is Rahab. She was a prostitute and a Canaanite. She and her family were the only survivors of Israel’s conquest of Jericho because she hid the spies and helped them escape. Once integrated into Israel, she married Salmon and became King David’s great, great grandmother.

Ruth is the third and she also was a Gentile, a Moabite. Her ancestry had its origin in the incest committed between Lot and his oldest daughter.

Ruth has a book named after her in the Bible.

The fourth woman is “the wife of Uriah” Bathsheba. She was used sexually, and her husband murdered by Israel’s greatest king. And yet, she became an ancestor of Jesus.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is fifth. She was pregnant with Jesus before her wedding, and the Child’s father was not the man she was engaged to. This scandal would have lingered in the whispers and suspicions of her wider family and fellow Nazarenes for many years.

All these women share disgrace. They had tainted reputations and endured the contempt of others.

Most of us want to conceal the more disgraceful events and people in our families, but not Jesus. He goes out of his way to draw attention to these women whose names call to mind scandal. Even in genealogies, God weaves his grace. He loves to redeem sinners. He loves to produce beauty out of sordid family backgrounds. He loves to make foreigners his children. He loves to reconcile his enemies. He loves to make all things work together for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose.

—Romans 8:28. These women are illustrations of what God would later say to Peter when clarifying that his grace is extended to all peoples: “What God

has made clean, do not call common.” That’s God’s word to you and me. The good news of Christmas is that Jesus came to make sinners and foreigners like us, people with disgraceful pasts who believe in his name clean. John 1:12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. Adapted from: Christmas Bloodline: Notorious Women in Jesus’s Family by Jon Bloom Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program has resumed. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

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

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

Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center, rm. 31, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Yoga w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA Main Office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 – 11am Line Dancing 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Bartow main office Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bartow Main Office NEW - Yoga w/Damion 9:45 – 10:45 NEW - Dancercise w/Damion 1-2 p.m., JASA Main Office Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Wed., Dec. 26 Thu., Dec. 27

JASA CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

Fri., Dec. 28

Tues., Dec. 25

Mon., Dec. 24

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

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Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Apple juice Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., rm. 2 Beef brisket Pepper steak, ChiAround The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., rm. 4 w/tomatoes Basic Cell Phone & iPad training nese style spaghetti Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & onion 1 p.m., rm.

7 Bingo 1-3 p.m., rm. 35 Cabbage w/shredded Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Broccoli & Diabetes Support Group 2nd Mon- Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last carrots, Canned red peppers day - 1 p.m.

Monday of the month pineapple, Fresh fruit Instant mashed Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 13 Whole Wheat Bread Gentle Yoga 1:15 2 p.m., rm.

2 potatoes Adv. 9:30 a.m., rm. 34 Alt: Tuna salad Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

JASA CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

JASA CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

Kosher

Non-Kosher

JASA CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

JASA CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

Homemade roast pork Spanish style Roasted vegetable couscous Steamed cauliflower

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

(New) Body in motion w/Ola 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., in the Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. -12 p.m., rm. 4

Computer Class Beginner 10 a.m. -11 a.m.; Intermediate 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Only 6 seats available, rm. 13 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

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

Art Class 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., rm. 2

Orange pineapple juice, Turkey burger Whole wheat hamburger bun, Potato salad, Tossed salad w/dressing Fresh fruit Whole Wheat Bread Alt: Egg salad

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

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

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45

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

Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

NEW - Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion 1 – 2 p.m., Section 1 - Greenway Drama Club

Orange juice Breaded fillet of sole Curried chicken legs Bulgur salad Black beans & rice Creamy spinach Cabbage w/shredded Whole wheat bread carrots Applesauce Alt: Turkey salad

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

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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., rm. 8 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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

Apple juice Spanish style roast chicken, Brown rice & black beans, Beet salad, Challah bread Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA Welcomes everyone age 60 and older!

Payments for trips can be made at all three centers.

Trip registration policy: there will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation!

All trips must be paid in advance. JASA will not accept checks under $5.

In order to participate in any JASA Senior Activities or go on any senior trips, you must be a member of JASA. You may pick up an application in the main office or at any of the three senior centers.

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Jan. 18 & 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served!

Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

All trips to St. Mary’s Pool scheduled in December will be postponed until the beginning of the year. New dates for 2019 are Fri., Jan. 11, and Fri., Jan. 25.

Coat Drive Dreiser Senior Center – Nov. 9– Dec. 28. New or slightly used coats. Coats can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7.

Chronic Kidney Disease 4-Week Workshop w/IPRO - Has been postponed until a later date.

Empire Casino – Wed., Dec. 19, $5; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Wed., Dec. 19, $4; Bartow,

Fish w/creole sauce Rice w/vegetables Sautéed spinach

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

“Active Shooting Seminar” – Wed., Dec. 19, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, room 38.

JASA Closed Tues., Dec. 25th, Christmas Day – Merry Christmas!

Tai Chi for Arthritis w/Stan for 8 weeks, 2x’s per week – Mon. & Fri., starting Mon., Jan. 7, 2019, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Must call the JASA main office to register, 718-320-2066.

Only 15 spaces available.

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

Yoga Classes will resume in the Bartow main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. starting Mon., Jan. 7, 14 & 21.

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

Target Throggsneck – Thurs., Dec. 10, $3; 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Healthy Living Presentation Fri., Jan. 11; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the JASA main office, 2049 Bartow office. Refreshments will be served.

Shoprite – Mon., Jan. 14, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Date changed from Tues., Jan. 15 to Wed., Jan. 16, $5; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Costco – Date changed from Wed., Jan. 16, to Thurs., Jan. 17, $5; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Jan. 18, $4; 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

The Computer classes that were being held in Dreiser Loop, rm. 13 on Wednesdays are now being held in the rear of the JASA office, 2049 Bartow Ave. The next class will be Wed., Jan. 9, 10 a.m.

- 12 p.m.

Diabetes Self-Management 6-Week Workshop for Spanish Speaking Seniors – Tues., Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 & Feb. 5 & 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave. in the JASA main office. Gifts & certificates for participants who complete the 6-week workshop. Call 718-320-2066 to register.

Empire Casino – Wed., Jan. 23, $5; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Chronic Disease Self-Management 6-week Workshop – Tues., Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19 and April 2, 2019; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31. Gifts for participants who complete the 6-week workshop.

Call 718-320-2066 to register.

Philadelphia Flower Show – Wed., Mar. 6; $120. Motor Coach transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m. Trip includes Flower Show w/hands-on demonstrations, Market Place shopping and an allyou-can-eat Buffet Luncheon at the Golden Corral.

Depart destination: 4 p.m. Payments due no later than Thurs., Jan. 31.

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Scheduling Activities Calendar

We would like to thank those who went to the Sands on December 13. I really had a good time, I hope you did, too. To all our members and friends, may you have a very merry Christmas.

To all members: We are now collecting $15.00 dues for 2019. If your birthday is in January, please pay your dues as soon as possible so we may post it in next week’s article.

New Year’s Party – Saturday, January 19, 2019 in our club room 39. 2019 dues must be paid. Members only. $5 entrance fee toward food. It’s a cover dish party so feel free to cook one of your favorite dishes or bring salad, beverage or dessert. No entrance fee, if food is donated. Time is l p.m.

Resorts Casino – Thursday, January 31, 2019, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price, $35.00. Rebate $25 slot play.

Please call today, seats going fast, 718-379-9613.

All money must be in by January 10.

Ain’t Misbehaving’ – Wednesday, February 13, 2019, day before Valentine’s Day at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. A day of theatre and dining.

Price: $89. Experience the heart and soul of 1920s and 1930s Harlem. Enjoy the rhythms of Swing, Ragtime, Jazz and music of Thomas “Fat” Waller.

You’ll be jumpin’ and jivin’. Coming soon. Money due by January 23.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Time: 1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room 39. Members only. Admission, $5.00 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot extra cards are 25¢ each.

Refreshments available. There is no Bingo Monday, December 24, on Christmas Eve. The next Bingo

will be Wednesday, December 26. Sunday Bingo is December 30. No Bingo on Monday, New Year’s Eve. The next Bingo will be Wednesday, January 2.

Game Day – Tuesdays and Thursdays, our club room is set up for our members to play games; Mahjong, Dominoes, Kalooki, Wii Tennis, Bowling, and more, from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Members may bring a friend or two). $1 collected for refreshments. WiFi available.

Karaoke – Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. Come sing or listen to a free concert. All are welcome. There is no karaoke and game day on Tuesday, December 27.

Also, no karaoke and game day on Tuesday, New Year’s Day. Next karaoke and game day are Thursday, January 3, 2019.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of December: Janie Williams, Barbara Hines, Brenda Brown, Adele Lawrence, Barbara Owens and Ada Snyder.

We have just learned that long-time member Betty Ruiz passed away in November. Our condolences to the family.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; (evenings); Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Mon., Wed., & Fri., 6–8 p.m.

Stephen’s cell phone number is 347-847-1941.

Please leave a message.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Goose Island Seniors

FYI – 2019: General Membership meeting scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 9. Looking forward to seeing all members for the first meeting in the New Year.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 Tour Activities February 6, 2019: Westchester Broadway Theater Lunch and Show – The show is “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” transportation included, $115 (full payment due NOW). Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; three days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Insurance available. Sold Out. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

June 23-28, 2019: Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa (Canada’s Capital City) – 6 days/5 nights includes Motor Coach transportation; guided tours, five breakfasts, five dinners, and much more; $699/person double; $929 single ($50 deposit due immediately). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962 or Judith, 718-379-3370.

September 17-19, 2019: Ride the Rails in West Virginia - Ride two trains in one day: The Cheat Mountain Salamander and the Durbin Rocket; 3 days/2 nights; 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners; $539/person double; $708, single ($50 deposit due immediately). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962 or Judith, 718-379-3370.

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

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

They may be mailed to the group/trip leader.

—Delores Debnam

AARP Chapter #4997

Co-op City Times Photo Submission Guidelines

In an effort to improve the quality of pictures used in the Co-op City Times, we would like to share some guidelines for submitting photos for future publications.

• Ensure that your digital camera or cell phone camera is set to the highest possible resolution setting. The higher the resolution, the better the image quality.

• Fuzzy, dark or blurry images will be difficult to sharpen, so please make sure all images submitted are clear and brightly lit.

• Photocopies are not accepted as we try to go for the highest quality possible.

• Cooperators are encouraged to email their photos to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com • Printed glossy photos are also accepted.

• Cooperators can bring or mail their photos to our office to be scanned at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 21, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• All photos will be returned if requested.

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Weekly Schedule 1. Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 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.

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, December 23, at 9:00 a.m. when we will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson, who will be the Preacher and Celebrant.

2. Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting l5-minutes midday service starting promptly at noon.

3. New: On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls and visitations, interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible (11 a.m. to noon), followed by a very short noonday service.

4. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7.00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

Acolytes: The church is in need of Acolytes. If anyone is interested in becoming an Acolyte, please speak with Victoria after service.

Group Activities: 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. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Reminders • Christmas Eve Service on Monday, December 24, at 7.00 p.m.

• Kwanzaa Celebrations on Saturday, December 29, at 3.00 p.m. As a member of the Coalition of African American Churches, members are expected to come out and represent St. Joseph’s by supporting this FREE event.

• Annual Bronx-wide Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Monday, January 21, 2019. at 10.00 a.m., at St. David’s Church, 384 E.160th Street, Bronx.

• Annual general meeting immediately following the service on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

• Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10.30 a.m.

Upcoming Fundraising Events Please stay tuned for our 2019 fundraising events.

Advent folders and pledge cards are now available. Please pray on your ability to pledge, complete your cards, and return them to the church as soon as possible. Bear in mind that a workable budget depends largely on your commitment.

Outreach Program: Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate.

As we celebrate Christmas, we wish you peace, good health and an enjoyable holiday season, and to our neighbors, Happy Kwanzaa.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“Restore us, O God of hosts; show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved” –Psalm 80:3 —Pearline Lawrence

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear Lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9:00 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help the synagogue’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, December 22, at 5:24 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, December 28, is at 4:16 p.m.

Good and Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrated their birthday in December. For those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in December, I am still looking for this data and could use some help.

Fun and Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-cube.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Bruce Gitelson

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule: Location: 135 Einstein Loop. Discounted parking available in Garage 8.

Kidsong available in rm. 49. Deaf interpretation available during adult service.

Join us on December 23 at 11 a.m. for our Christmas presentation, “A Bronx Christmas Tale.”

Office: 718-708-8385 For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

Doing “Life” Together 34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[b] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.

37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. –Luke 1:33-40 (NIV) Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family There’s something about being around people who have gone through what invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship servwe are currently going through. Not only were Zechariah and Elizabeth older ice. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you and wiser than Mary, but they knew what it was like to have their lives so beauto worship, study, and pray with us. tifully interrupted by God. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, There’s power when the people of God come together in community. Real room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at life change happens in the context of relationships. At Newsong Church, we www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. “do life together” through what we call our “Life Groups.” Our Life Groups You are invited to join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our worship are designed to study and apply God’s word, but they’re much more than service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at that!

1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon.

Newsong Life Groups provide three things: Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is A place to Connect – It’s impossible to build real relationships if we’re only seeing each other once a week on a Sunday Morning. In the Bible, they invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using worshipped in the temple, but ministry happened house to house. “…yes, available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so he will let Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.”-1 Corinthians 9:22 (LB) PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected. Prayer Service is not held on A place to Protect – “We know what real love is because Christ gave up the first Friday of the month.

The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held tomorrow, Sunday, His life for us, and so we also ought to live up our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16 (NLT) As we build solid relationships with December 23, at 9:30 a.m. Please come out and support our youth. one another, our Life Groups become a safe place to be transparent with Watch Night Service will be held on Monday, December 31, beginning at things that we’re struggling with, and allows us to pray for and encourage 10:30 p.m. All are invited to join us as we bring in 2019 in the house of the each other.

Lord.

A place to Grow – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Remember to keep Christ in Christ–Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) mas. He is the reason for the season.

That’s where you come in. If you’re looking for a place where you can expeThe Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a livrience life changing community, check out a Newsong Life Group! Chances are ing community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through there’s one meeting close to you. Call our church office, or check out our webworship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and site for more information! physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Pastor Mike Tolone —Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Baptist Church

Church of New Vision

Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

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

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Events • December 23, we will have one service at 10:00 a.m.

• December 30, we will have one service at 10:00 a.m.

• December 31, Watch Night Service will begin at 10:30 p.m.

• July 23-25, 2019 (Tuesday - Thursday): Join us on a three-day trip to the National Museum of African American History & Culture with the Museum of the Bible. Double occupancy $440 single occupancy $560. The first bus is now full, submit your deposit/payment as soon as possible to reserve your seat on bus two. For additional information, please contact, Sis. Brenda Brown, Bro. Anthony Davis or Sis. Terry Gavin.

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

Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sis. Carol Haque

If You See Something, Say Something!

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

Emergency: 718-651-3050 www.ccpd.us

Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 @CCPDnyc

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

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“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” Luke 6:38 Word for the Week: Give and it will be given to you in ways that you will not expect; in ways that are beyond your imagination. God will bring the goodness of Jesus into your life because you have become a giver. Give as He leads and directs. Give and do the things God asks you to do. Give yourself to prayer when He calls you to pray; give yourself to help people when He calls you to help. Give yourself to Jesus and His Kingdom and serve him with a willing heart.

And, because you have a willing heart, multiplied blessings will come to you in this season.

The Greater Love family invites you, friends and family to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Morning Prayer begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday Bible Study for children and adults from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button. Parking vouchers are available at the church. The church phone is 347-920-5607.

Christmas Service and Luncheon: Will be held on Sunday, December 23, beginning with morning prayer at 11:00 a.m. and morning worship, including a celebration of Christmas at 11:30 a.m. Our holiday buffet will follow the morning service. Feel free to bring your favorite holiday dish to add to the festivities.

The Two Fish & Five Loaves Food Pantry Ministry will distribute food carebags following our afternoon luncheon (available between 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) on December 23. However, we invite all who attend the pantry to spend the entire day with us as we celebrate the reason for the season.

New Year’s Eve Service: All are invited to join us for our New Year’s Eve Service on Monday, December 31, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Our theme for 2019 is: “Stronger, Wiser, Better…The Journey Continues; Crossing Over into God’s Greater Grace.”

Weekly Schedule Sunday Morning Prayer: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study (Adult): 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Salvation Teaching (Combined Class): First Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Bible Institute: A Survey of the Bible – Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Resumes January 2019 Mid-Week Prayer Line – Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer Line: Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

(Dial 712.770.4010 – Access code: 527976) Food Pantry: 3rd Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Peace & blessings.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets 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!

Prayer acknowledges that we are weak and totally dependent on God. We may not fully understand the circumstances of our life, but we can rest in the knowledge that God is in control. He gives us His peace. Let’s look at scripture to support this. 1st Peter 5:6-10 says: 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every third Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Come out and celebrate out 30th anniversary with us this weekend.

Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of Gospel, R&B, and Rap. 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!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

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Co-op City Times / December 22, 2018

Public Safety

to someone can help you put problems into perspective and obtain assistance you may need.

Have a safe and healthy New Year 2019. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distractions when driving. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to leave your car at home or designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Ghanaian Association of Co-op City

Happy Holidays!

The executive committee and all the members of the Ghanaian Association of Co-op City wish you and your families a very happy holiday season.

Free Party: This year’s Christmas Party and Love Feast is today. All Ghanaians in Co-op City are invited. You don’t need to be a member to attend. And it is FREE for everyone!

About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-forprofit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community.

Key Priorities: • Build a stronger unified Ghanaian community in Co-op City • Strengthen engagement in the Co-op City community activities • Provide opportunities for members (for their families & especially the children) • Provide social, economic and emotional support to members and their families 2018 Program & Activities December 22nd – FREE End of Year Party/Love Feast; Venue: Bartow Community Center, room 31; Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay using credit card. Pay the entire year dues now and get a discount.

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends.

Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347-773-3499. Unity is strength! Join us today!

Like us on Facebook! Coop Ghanama or http://www.facebook.com/gacc2013.

—Seth Osei-Fosu

Opportunities

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Job#/Position

Department

Union/Non-Union

Posting Dates:

18-24 A/R Bookkeeper (Full Time)

Finance

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Open until filled

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include posting of monthly payments; contact with residential tenants regarding their accounts; compliance with legal action/court stipulations, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus.

2. 3 – 5 years previous accounting/bookkeeping experience.

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills.

4. Knowledge of Yardi system is a plus.

5. Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

6. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop; as well as lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Job#/Position

Department

Union/Non-Union

Posting Dates:

Construction

Non-Union

Open until filled

18-29 Project Manager (Full Time)

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the successful planning, design, monitoring, and closure of projects.

Oversight of all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. BS degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field or High School/GED and 10 – 15 years of experience in advanced skills training in supervising, electrical, plumbing and other building trades areas.

2. Minimum 10 years of steel/construction supervision experience; general building construction experience in all trade areas (Building, Construction and Architectural), including five or more years’ experience under a state licensed builder/contractor.

3. Excellent time and project management skills 4. Familiarity with construction management software packages and ability to read architectural and structural drawings.

5. Valid NY, NJ, CT or PA driver license is required.

6. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

Job#/Position

Department

Union/Non-Union

Posting Dates:

18-43 Site Supervisor (Full Time)

Construction

Non-Union

Open until filled

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the day-to-day duties in the landscaping, maintenance of and general upkeep of company grounds and property greens as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. Six years of masonry/construction supervisory experience, which included general building maintenance experience in all trades areas, and which also included four or more years’ apprenticeship under a state licensed builder/contractor.

2. Minimum of 5 years of field experience with NeoGard/Sika product application and process as a certified applicator is a plus.

3. Working knowledge with project management programs.

4. Valid NY, NJ, CT or PA driver license is required.

5. Bi-Lingual is a plus.

6. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

Job#/Position 18-44 Inspector/Foreman (Full Time)

Department

Union/Non-Union

Posting Dates:

Construction

Non-Union

Open until filled

Position Profile & Duties

Responsible for supervision of construction and various work crews on site. Duties will consist of planning, implementing and overseeing of various construction projects, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor/Advanced degree is a plus 2. At least five (5) years’ experience in the Construction field.

3. Knowledge of SBS modified bitumen systems and familiarity with all OSHA safety rules/regulations, including protections bridges, scaffolds, etc. and have ability to read blueprints.

4. Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

5. Valid NY, NJ, CT or PA driver license is required.

6. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

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