Co-op City Times 11/18/17

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

Vol. 52 No. 46

Public Safety Seeking Person Responsible For Throwing Debris From Building 19

© Copyright 2017 Co-op City Times

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Thanksgiving Discounted Parking Available For Upcoming Holiday Discounted holiday parking will be available for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday when transient parking will be significantly discounted to $8 between the hours of 12 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, November 23.

While the holiday parking discount will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, vehicles parked in the garages prior to 12 p.m. and after 6 a.m. are required to pay regular parking rates – $8 for up to 3 hours, $15 for up to 6 hours; $23 for up to 12 hours and $40 for up to 24 hours.

In 2011, the Riverbay Board approved offering discounted transient parking to visitors of Co-op City shareholders on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve to make it easier for visitors to park and be able to enjoy the holidays with relatives and friends living in Co-op City. In 2013, the Board added the Thanksgiving holiday to the list.

Visitors taking advantage of the reduced parking rate will pay the garage attendant in cash and receive the stub of a two-part, numbered transient parking ticket with the time, make, model and license plate number of their vehicle recorded. The ticket will be marked with a sticker, and in the event the visitor loses their parking ticket and cannot produce it upon departure, the attendant will be able to trace their vehicle by the license plate number. Visitors will be directed to park on the roof of the garage.

“The holidays are a time for family and friends to come together and the concerns of parking should not be a factor,” said Danielle O’Connor, director of the Riverbay Parking & Leasing Department. “Providing (Continued on page 2)

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Job Fair By Invitation Only

Riverbay Corporation will be holding a job fair on December 7 and December 13 for per diem garage contingents. This event will be by invitation only. Only those applicants who fully meet the requirements will be contacted.

To secure your invitation, interested individuals must contact the Riverbay Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at (718) 320-3300, ext. 3420 by Friday, December 1.

Selected applicants will then be sent an invitation to attend either the December 7th or December 13th job fair.

Candidates must have: * a high school diploma or equivalent; * cash handling experience; * excellent customer service skills; * the ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop and work in inclement weather; and * be able to carry up to 40 pounds.

Interviews will be conducted on-the-spot for up to 1,000 hours annually of per diem work with the Riverbay Parking & Leasing Department.

Riverbay offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24, respectively, in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.

All community centers will be closed to the public.

For emergency services throughout the weekend, please call: MAINTENANCE: 718-320-3300, PRESS OPTION 3 PUBLIC SAFETY: 718-671-3050 (See page 2 for Co-op City Times Thanksgiving Deadline Notice.)

25¢

Rare but troubling incidents of irresponsible residents throwing pieces of trash from their apartment windows has taken on a more serious and dangerous meaning in recent weeks as multiple incidents of heavy items being thrown from the upper floors of Building 19 have been reported.

Last week, Riverbay’s Executive Management sent a memo to all Building 19 residents warning them about the multiple incidents and asking them to be wary when walking near the perimeter of the building and likewise to report anything they might see or know to Public Safety (CCPD) by calling 718-671-3050 or going online at www.ccpd.us.

Building 19 is at 140 Alcott Place in Section 3, adjacent to the southwest perimeter of the north greenway in the rear and the Alcott Place cul-de-sac in the front.

The memo to Building 19 residents reads: “The randomness of these incidents requires that all residents be aware when walking near the building. Also, if you have any information or see anything to help us solve this dangerous situation, please contact CCPD. Management fully intends to prosecute this conduct including seeking the eviction of the guilty party.”

Building 19 is a Tower Building meaning that the falling debris can be coming from as high as 33 stories above the ground, a distance high enough to result in serious injury or worse if the discarded object has any weight. It has been reported that full water bottles are among the items being thrown down to the ground by someone in the building.

In recent weeks, news reports have surfaced from (Continued on page 2)

BY BILL STUTTIG

2

Debris

other parts of the nation detailing how irresponsible actions — such as throwing objects from a highway overpass — have resulted in deadly consequences for unsuspecting drivers.

In order to avoid a similar tragedy from occurring here, CCPD has installed extra cameras in the area where the debris has fallen. CCPD officers and detectives are also canvassing the buildings in the area to get information from residents. Patrols in the area have also increased.

According to Public Safety’s Chief Frank Apollo, any individual arrested for throwing debris from an apartment window faces a felony charge of reckless endangerment at the least. If the action results in an injury, the charge will be assault and if

Discounted Parking

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017 the action results in a death, the charge would at least be manslaughter which, depending on the suspect’s perceived intent, could be bumped up to murder.

Management reports that up until now, no person has been hit by the debris, but there have been near misses.

Chief Apollo said that Public Safety’s and Management’s intent is to avoid a serious injury or worse before it happens and therefore anyone with information about these incidents is urged to report what they know or see immediately by calling 718-671-3050 or going online to www. ccpd.us. All reports will be kept anonymous upon request.

(Continued from page 1)

(Continued from page 1)

affordable parking at locations throughout the community allows for a convenient and hassle-free experience for visiting guests.

“On behalf of the Parking & Leasing Department staff, I would like to wish everyone happy holidays.”

Riverbay’s assistant general manager, Warren Mitchell, who oversees the Parking & Leasing Department, said: “Most garages exploit the fact that it’s the holidays and an opportunity to make money. In this instance, the shareholders benefit because hope-

fully, this is an opportunity for their relatives and friends to visit during the holidays without having to spend an exorbitant amount of money for parking.”

Mr. Mitchell reiterated that transient parking will be facilitated on the roof of the garages which is especially important in Section 5 where garages are already overwhelmed with cooperator parking.

“However, as long as the weather is good, we will have more than enough available parking on the roof in each of our garages,” said Mr. Mitchell.

Employee Thanksgiving Turkey Raffle

The annual Riverbay Corporation Thanksgiving turkey raffle was held this week. Fifty names were randomly selected in a computerized drawing. Each winner will receive a $25 gift certificate which can be redeemed at any Food Universe in Co-op City (Bartow, Dreiser or Einstein Center). Employees must present their official Riverbay ID cards to pick up their gift certificate from the administrative assistant at the front desk in the Bartow Center. Congratulations to all winners.

Riverbay Corporation extends Thanksgiving wishes to all.

The 2017 winners are: Barksdale, John Donald Beltran, Alberto Bobian, Derrick Jean Brown, Ashley Victoria Burnes, Lionel H Castillo, Hugo Chase, Louisa V. Collins, Henry Delgado, Catherine Amelia Dobrecovic, Zefa Doucoure, Abdoulaye Echols, Kevin G Flores, Richard Francis, Ryan Greene, Marquis Laquan Gregg, Brandon L Guzman Delacruz, Jose Luis Harris, Jannae Anise Harry, Angel Herbert, James C.III Hudson, Geone A Hughes, Doane O Jefferson, Theodore James Joell, Eugene H Jones, Johnny Joseph, Jillian K Knezevic, Aleksandar Letlow, Ralph Martinez, Luis Matadeen, Donald McCluney, Alisa Melgar, Luis A Minchala, Jose Miguel Oneill, Christopher G Ortiz, Carlos L Parry, Justin Hakeem Perry, Terrence Phillip, Hubert Pittman, Wendell Ramirez, Roberto Antonio Rodriguez, Ernesto

Romaine, Rashaun Schmidt, Richard W Snell, Tyrone Eugene Summers, Robert Tausch, Robert C Tedeschi, Michael J Thompson, Rhonda E Ventura, Carlos Manuel Williams, Rufus V

Co-op City Times Thanksgiving deadline notice

Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23th and 24th, respectively, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Because of the holiday-shortened work week, all community organizations must submit their club articles before 9 a.m. this Monday, November 20. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, November 25th issue of the Co-op City Times so that the newspaper staff can make their propduction deadline.

Directors’ viewpoints are also due before 9 a.m. this Monday, November 20.

Please note that regular business hours of the Co-op City Times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 3202595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 21.

Although the administrative offices will be closed next Thursday and Friday, shareholders may contact the maintenance desk for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 6713050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies.

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

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Co-op City Times 2 n d Combing Co-op City Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

2017 Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations will be hosting a Pre-annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center, located at 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY. Admission is free and all are invited to attend. There will be entertainment, Kuumba Dancers & Drummers, a Kwanzaa Ceremony, African dancing and the Karamu Feast, as well as vendors and games. Refreshments will also be served.

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

The Annual Riverbay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium B. If you’d like to take a photo with Santa for free, come between 5-7 p.m. There will be performances by the multi-talented 9 year old Brandon Key, Learning Ladders Day Care Center; the Garvey School, Unconventional Dance, Inc. and Music With A Message – Renaissance Center. Refreshments will be served. Come usher in the holiday season in Co-op City.

Active Shooter Workshops In Co-op City

CCPD will host a series of Active Shooter Preparedness Workshops in each of Co-op City’s community centers next month.

The workshops will be held on Wednesday, December 13 in Dreiser Auditorium from 7-9 p.m.; on Thursday, December 14 in room 45 of the Einstein Center, 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 20, in room 31 of the Bartow Center, also from 7-9 p.m.

Come hear from experts so you will be better prepared to survive should you ever find yourself in such a predicament.

Front Pa ge

Co-op City’s Rev. Dr. Robert Smith Publishes Book On Overcoming The Stigma Of Words Rev. Dr. Robert Smith Jr., a pastor in this community for more than 12 years, a counselor for drug abuse victims for more than 20 years and currently a counselor for this community’s bereaved, is due to release his second book, “Walking through the Raindrops,” later this month.

Dr. Smith, who was the pastor of Co-op City’s Church of the Savior for more than 12 years, told the Co-op City Times earlier this week that he, like many or most people in our society, has been victimized by hurtful words spoken to him as a youth and he soon realized that those words were internalized by him at a young age and it took him years to overcome those effects to find success in life as a trained and accomplished counselor and pastor. In his case, he said it was a guidance counselor who said he would never make it in the world – words he took to heart until he found other words to replace them later in life.

In being inspired to write this book, Dr. Smith said he knew that most people have similar naysayers in their past or present and in order to be successful people have to find tools to overcome that verbal abuse and walk through what he terms as the “raindrops of life.”

While the theme is similar to his first book published in February of 2016 – Flying on Broken Wings – which was a memoir dealing with his upbringing in Bedford Stuyvesant and how his parents and others helped him overcome the odds to find a purpose and success in life, this new book deals with cause and effect – how abusive words and actions can stop a person from fulfilling his or her destiny in the society and how the victims of such abuse can overcome over time.

In the introduction to the book, Dr. Smith writes: “The words ‘we’ and ‘us’ can and do shape who we become, especially in the development of our children and grandchildren. Words are always internalized by the receiver… The Apostle James, brother of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the third chapter of his letter Verse 6 of the New Testament, identifies the tongue, the smallest organ of the body, yet the instrument that shapes our sense of self. The Apostle says, ‘No human being can tame the tongue. With it from the same mouth come blessing and cursing.’ In other words, we pronounce life and death on ourselves

BY BILL STUTTIG

3

scure – who went on to not only overcome the verbal abuse and stigma placed on them as children, but worked to help others overcome as well.

He said he also cites “teachers and coaches who are able to propel students to greatness simply through the words they use. Words can be used to inspire, as well as discourage.”

Dr. Smith said his hope is to teach people how to use the words that have been used against us in the past to instead transform them into motivational tools to reach the goals that others have said we can’t.

In the interview, Dr. Smith cited the poisonous political and social climate of the day in which a number of “…isms,” such as racism, sexism, ageism and classism, still control much of society and determine who will succeed and who will not. He said he hopes the book can help peoReverend Dr. Robert A. Smith Jr. ple break a cycle of abuse and powerPhoto by Bill Stuttig lessness to which many in this world fall victim. with what we say. Words have conseDr. Smith dedicated his book to quences.”

The book, according to Dr. Smith, victims of oppression in this nation and throughout the world, including goes on to cite numerous people throughout history – famous or ob(Continued on page 4)

Co-op City Teen Inducted Into International Black Belt Hall Of Fame

On Saturday, November 11, Co-op City teen, Matthew Miller, 15, was inducted into the 30th Anniversary of the 2017 Global Leadership Conference International Black Belt Hall Of Fame for his Outstanding Achievements in Martial Arts. The conference was held in Pittsburgh, Pa and attended by more than 400 guests.

This is Matthew’s third consecutive year as an inductee. Pictured above with Matthew is Soke John Kanzler, executive director of the conference; and Matthew’s proud parents, Andrene and Michael Miller.

Matthew has also been nominated for induction into the “Action Magazine” Martial Arts Hall of Honor, also known as the “ultimate destination for martial arts.” That ceremony will take place in January 2018.

Tomorrow, Matthew will compete in the Karate Tournament of Champions at Queens College, Flushing, NY. Last year, he swept this competition with a first place trifecta in Forms, Weapons and Sparring. Continued success, Matthew!

4

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Smith

Syria, Russia, Iraq and parts of Africa under the control of terrorist regimes. He said these people through no fault of their own, have not been given the chance to overcome and fulfill their aspirations no matter how modest. He cites an article he recently read about a mother and two children who drowned while trying to escape from war-torn Syria by boat and how that mother and her children were not able to fulfill their destiny due to circumstances beyond their control, but nevertheless, he said their story now has the power to motivate others in working to overcome and eliminate the sinister factors that made their fate so tragic.

(Continued from page 3)

The last chapter of the book deals with death, he said and how we fear death – our own death and the death our loved ones. “But death can be viewed as a celebration of life and a completion of purpose, “Dr. Smith said, “Because we don’t really die as along as we influence others and they, in turn, influence others. If they are alive, then we are alive.”

The counselor and former Co-op City pastor said it took him approximately a year to write the book, usually in spurts of inspiration that hit him during the course of performing his daily functions or in some cases even in the middle of the night – waking up from a sound sleep to jot down passages that came to

MetroCard Bus To Visit Co-op City next Month

The MetroCard Bus’ next visit to all three Co-op City locations will be next month.

At that time, customers can sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, December 7 and again on Thursday, December 21, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

him suddenly.

“Writing comes with confidence,” he said, “and when you get that confidence, you write.”

Dr. Smith will begin promoting the book this weekend in Bridgeport, Ct. The book is published by Change Spirt of Excellence. The publishers, David and Kerise Hawkins, said copies of the book will soon be available by logging onto www.changesoe.com or calling 718-881-4389 or 646-938-1083.

Dr. Smith said that Co-op City community organizations who would like to know more about “Walking Through The Raindrops,” and arrange to have him speak about it, can reach him at 917-734-4058.

Lost Blue Bag With Charger For Mobility Scooter

My fellow cooperators, I desperately need your help.

On Thursday, November 9, I lost my electric charger for my mobility scooter, my means of independent transportation. That day, I travelled most of Co-op City’s property – along Co-op City Blvd.; Peartree Mall, where I visited National Wholesale Liquidators; the greenway and the Bartow Center.

The terrain and sidewalks of Co-op City do not allow for a smooth ride and somewhere along my travels, the blue zippered bag that my charger was in got lost.

I desperately need my charger. If you found my blue bag with my charger, kindly contact me, Eleanor Bailey, at (718) 379-7754. Thank you.

—Eleanor Bailey

Shareholders, not tenants!

Become involved in your building association!

Join us for a free Educational Seminar hosted by the Riverbay Corporation Disabilities and Accommodations Committee

Presented by: Colleen M. Meenan,ESQ

Z/s Z z /^ />/d ^ Θ KDK d/KE^ KDD/dd

^W < Z ^ Z/ ^

Lissett C. Ferreira, ESQ Ellen Boone Plan for an Easier Tomorrow

Basic Estate Planning: Wills, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxies.

Legal Considerations for Caring for Elderly or Disabled Loved Ones Available Resources for Caregivers

RIVERBAY CORP. 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. #1 Bronx, NY 10475 November 16, 2017 1:00PM-3:00PM For Information, please call (212) 226-7334

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Safe Driving In Co-op City

Co-op City motorists are reminded that the speed limit was reduced citywide last year to 25 mph from 30 mph as part of the Mayor’s Vision Zero Action Plan to ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially children and the elderly, on all city roadways, and the city is aggressively enforcing the new speed limit with the installation of speed enforcement cameras at 140 locations throughout the city, in particular, in school zones.

The previous speed limit on city streets – 30 mph – remains in effect on all roadways where another limit is not posted. In addition, some streets, especially those near to schools, may have an even lower speed limit so drivers must pay close attention to the posted speed limit signs and be aware of the lower speed limit on all city streets.

The city’s Department of Transportation has informed the public that it does not post signs or announce the location of speed cameras enforcing school zones because it is illegal to speed anywhere within the City of New York and posting the locations of the cameras reduces their effectiveness as a deterrent to speeding. The cameras, however, do not photograph every vehicle passing through the school speed zone, only those that are travel-

ling at 10 mph above the speed limit within the speed zone on: School days during school hours and one hour before and one hour after the school day Any period during school activities at the school and up to 30 minutes immediately before and up to 30 minutes immediately after such school activities Since school hours and student activities may vary from school to school, the DOT says it contacts each school before beginning speed camera enforcement within that school speed zone.

Speed enforcement cameras are reviewed by trained Dot technicians to ensure accuracy and only in cases where it is evident that the vehicle in question was travelling at 10 mph above the speed limit in the school zone will the owner of the vehicle receive a Notice of Liability (NOL) in the mail.

In addition to reducing the speed limit, the city has also installed more speed enforcement cameras in the continuing effort to slow drivers down to a safe speed and protect New Yorkers from injury and loss of life. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle travelling at 30 mph is twice as likely to be killed as a pedestrian struck by a vehicle travelling at 25 mph.

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.

Smoke Detector User Guide Working Smoke Detectors Save Lives

1. Test your smoke detector weekly using the test button 2. Keep your smoke detector clean. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outside of the alarm. Do not use chemicals to clean your smoke detector. Keep cobwebs away. Vacuum the smoke detector every six months.

3. Never paint your smoke detectors or attach stickers or decorations 4. Low battery: The alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor which will produce a single "chirp" approximately every 60 seconds and the red LED light will blink every 30 seconds for a minimum of 7 days should the battery become low. Contact the Maintenance Department when this occurs.

5. Warning: Do not attempt to open the alarm for any reason.

6. End of unit life indicator (10 years): Ten years after installation, the detector will "chirp" twice every 30 seconds and the LED light will blink twice every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the unit.

7. Smoke detectors with 9-volt batteries must be replaced by the cooperator every six months if they choose to keep it. (Remember: Change clock– change batteries). The unit is located outside the bedroom. If the alarm chirps warning that the battery is low, replace the 9-volt battery immediately.

8. Do not install smoke detectors outside kitchen, bathroom or near convectors or windows. Follow manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

9. Nuisance alarms: The smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Smoke from cooking will activate the alarm. Steam from the shower will also activate the alarm.

Using the fan on the range hood and keeping the shower door closed will help avoid those nuisance alarms.

10. Smoke detector activation: If your smoke alarm activates, leave the apartment immediately using either fire stairwell. Every second counts.

Call 9-1-1 from inside the exit stairwell.

11. Call Maintenance if the alarm is continuously beeping for no reason – it will be replaced.

Riverbay Garage Fines

5

Lease holders in Co-op City’s garages must adhere to the facilities’ Rules & Regulations to avoid being fined. Below is a list of garage infractions and their related fines: Infraction

Charge

• Driving against directional signs.........$75.00 • Destruction of garage.........................$200.00 • Transferring garage sticker to another vehicle ...........................................................$100.00 • Excessive speed/reckless driving.........$75.00 • Parking in space for the disabled.........$50.00 • Unauthorized parking in reserved areas..$50.00 • Parking in two spaces...........................$50.00 • Parking in fire zone/no parking areas....$100.00 • Failure to correct oil/transmission leak...$50.00 • Failure to keep inspection/registration stickers current...................................................$25.00 • Failure to use garage access card.........$25.00 • Missing license plates..........................$25.00 • Performing vehicle maintenance in garage ................................................................$50.00 • Improper disposal of debris.................$25.00 • Failure to have excessively dirty vehicle cleaned ................................................................$25.00 • Lost Sticker..........................................$50.00 • Lost Access Card.................................$15.00

6

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

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 or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•–the•authors.

– • Anonymous – – • –Letters • – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

– • –Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

Passing Laws Will Not Stop Criminality

To the Editor: rity. One example occurred many years “Those who would give up essential ago in San Quentin prison, in Califorliberty to purchase a little temporary nia. Richard Mack, a convicted mursafety, deserve neither liberty nor derer, used his bare hands and a knife safety.” —Ben Franklin in two separate slayings. He managed Mr. Bruh and Mr. Sanquiche recently to escape from an upstate New York wrote letters to the Co-op City Times prison by using power tools that were promoting gun control. The founders smuggled in. During his time on the of our nation wisely specified in the run, he acquired a stolen shotgun Second Amendment that the people which he shot at a motorist (fortunately, have a right to gun ownership. The he missed). None of these actions were militia that the Amendment speaks of legal, but merely passing laws never represents ownership by the common stops criminality. The death penalty, in people; at that time, there was no my opinion, is more effective, but ‘libNational Guard or standing army. erals’ refuse to allow its use.

More people are killed by automoDevin Kelley, the recent church biles than by firearms. Perhaps auto- shooter, should have failed his backmobiles should be banned. Following ground check, but the Air Force (under the slaughter in Las Vegas at an out- the Obama administration’s managedoor concert, should we ban all out- ment) failed to report his convictions door concerts? Should we make all to the proper authorities. visitors to hotels go through airportEvery day, firearms are successfully style screenings? Should we have an used by civilians to defend themselves outright ban on all firearms throughout from marauders. Sometimes merely the country held in civilian hands? showing a gun will stop an attack; Criminals will always get guns. In sometimes it is necessary to deploy maximum security prisons, such as deadly force against a hoodlum.

Riker’s Island, criminals have manFear the government that fears the aged to obtain firearms that were people. As the bumper sticker states, smuggled in. Convicts have even man- ‘If guns are outlawed, only the outlaws ufactured weapons in maximum secu- will have guns.’ —David Hammer

Understanding Both Sides Of The Coin

To the Editor: The problem we have with staunch Democrats and Republicans is they don’t understand both sides of the coin.

Mr. Sanquiche failed to mention how Clinton created trade agreements which resulted in lost industry and jobs, trade agreements that as far as I am concerned President Trump has corrected and employment and industry along w/the stock market is up. He also fails to mention the weakness of Obama to give millions of dollars to the Iranian cause and addressing Obamacare’s flaws where escalating costs for hard working taxpayers must be changed.

The tax laws must be changed as part of the plan to also bring jobs back and eventually create more industry back. Yes, I want to see his tax forms if there is suspicion of foul play just like

they would look at mine if I did something wrong, but I also want to see the investigation go forward with the Clinton Foundation and Hillary’s emails.

We live in a world of non-thinking voters who would vote for anything if it was on their party’s ticket. We mustn’t attack unless we understand both sides of the coin.

I don’t know Trump well enough to know if he’s disrespectful to people, but I do see he wants to secure my country better for U.S. citizens by changing immigration laws and getting a better handle on the drug trade. I say Mr. Kaplan’s view was down to earth and the disagreeing person must get on his rocket ship and navigate it back to my world, or better yet, our world.

—Nick Liberati

Bravo and Ditto and P.S.

To the Editor: It was with great joy that I read last week’s letters to the editor. In writing of the gun attacks that occur, and occur, and occur with sickening and/or numbing regularity, Mark P. Bruh left out one shockingly important one. Although it did not end in death, there was carnage aplenty when a mad individual open-fired on Republican Congress members playing ball.

Even being the target of a potential mass murderer was not enough to turn these politicians against their unsavory donors. Even their own lives evidently are less important to those legislators than filling their coffers with campaign donations from gun manufacturers and the NRA. Bravo, Mr. Bruh.

And thank you, David Sanquiche for addressing Mr. Kaplan. Trump’s sole accomplishment, other than dismantling President Obama’s safety and civil measures, has been to encourage divisiveness. To be a cheerleader for Trump is, in my opinion, to stand against social, racial, environmental, economic and criminal justice and to unashamedly encourage white supremacy. Bravo, Mr. Sanquiche. P.S. I think it’s a great idea to undertake a land audit to see exactly what this unused, arguedover bit of land — which may or may not be developed by ourselves or by the city — is actually worth. Since I have a view of the water from every window of my wonderful home, it’s of no personal importance to me if the parcel is spiffed up or not. It is, however, of great importance to me that arguments among directors are fact driven. Thanks for summarizing the resolution/suggestion, Ms. Turner.

P.P.S. I second the emotion of wanting a Bartow elevator. I was told it had been under consideration in the past, but ruled out for financial reasons.

Maybe after all the apartment elevators have been repaired this obvious need should be reexamined. Or maybe installing a hydraulic lift as we have in Section 5’s community center could be a quicker and cheaper solution.

Thanks for taking up this cause, Mr. Johnson.

—Mary Pearson

President Trump’s Message Resonates With Supporters

To the Editor: I respect that others may have a different point-of-view from me. Myself and many others voted for Donald J. Trump because we liked his agenda to better our nation – to keep industry in

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

this country and so it is happening; unemployment is going down, many new jobs are now available; to root out illegals who cause us harm.

To see a dictator stockpiling weapons of mass destruction at the expense of the needs of his people while posing a

threat to our safety and other surrounding nations being stood up to and confronted; to see the threat of terrorism to our nation and the world brought into the open instead of downplayed as in previous administrations and our plan (Continued on page 18)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 6 Building 6

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 6 140 DeKruif Place

Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 29, 2021

Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be 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 authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Public Safety Report

CCPD Issues Thanksgiving Safety Tips Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are staying at home and cooking a feast for the family or traveling for the holiday, we have provided safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday. Follow these holiday safety tips for a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day, according to the United States Fire Administration.

More than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day across the country. Stay safe while enjoying a good home-cooked meal this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a joyous celebration of plentitude, do not let an accident change that.

The leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day is unattended cooking. People may become distracted when entertaining while food is cooking.

Others may go out and leave food in the oven or on the stove. This is never a safe option. Food may cook faster than you think or drippings may catch fire on the bottom of the stove. Kitchen fires spread quickly causing fire and smoke damage throughout your home. Frying a turkey has also shown to be a popular cause of Thanksgiving fires. Leave exotic cooking methods to the professionals for a safe Thanksgiving.

Keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from your stove. Avoid loose clothing with long flowing sleeves that may drape over a hot burner. Turn handles of pots and pans inward to avoid accidents. Follow all manufacturers’ instructions regarding the use of all appliances. Be sure all burners are turned off when you leave the kitchen.

After guests leave, have a responsible adult walk around your home to be sure all candles and smoking materials have been extinguished.

Choking is another serious hazard on any holiday which involves the consumption of large quantities of food. The most common cause of choking is talking while eating. Try to avoid talking if you have food in your mouth. Cut food into small pieces and chew each bite thoroughly. Take your time eating especially if you are talking, do not rush the holiday meal. If you feel like you may have food caught in your throat, stay where others can see you.

The American Red Cross recommends the “FIVE-and FIVE Can Keep Them Alive” procedure if someone is choking. Once you know the person is unable to cough, speak or breathe, have someone call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety. If the person is coughing, just keep them under observation, the force of the cough should dislodge the object. Outside interference at this point can force the object further down.

Once you have established that the person is actually choking, lean the person forward and give FIVE sharp back blows with the heel of your hand.

This is the procedure known as the Heimlich maneuver, the “FIVE and FIVE” is the new terminology for the same very effective procedure. If the obstruction still is not dislodged, give the person FIVE quick, upward abdominal thrusts. The same procedure is used for children over the age of one.

Children under age one should be placed face down over your forearm and given back blows with the heel of your hand followed by abdominal thrusts.

Gravity assists in dislodging the obstruction.

If you are alone, you can perform the abdominal thrusts on yourself, just as you would on someone else. Thrusts can also be administered by pressing

your abdomen firmly against a solid object, such as the back of a chair. Call 9-1-1 and leave the line open if you are unable to speak, help will be on the

way. For more Red Cross fire safety and first aid information, visit www.redcross.org.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY (Continued on page 26)

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

Contract 3210, Uniform Rental and Maintenance: Rental and maintenance of uniforms.

Pre-bid Meeting: November 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Bids due: November 30, 2017 by 4:00 p.m.

Bonding: Not required Insurance: Required Contract 3186, Local Law 11 Scaffolding 25 Buildings (Section 1-4) bidders list Bids Due: November 30, 2017 by 4 p.m.

7

BONDING REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bid Bond or certified check for 10% of the amount bid, must be submitted with bid.

2. Performance Bond and Payment (Labor and Material) Bond for 100% of the amount of the Contract, or a letter of credit from a bank satisfactory to Riverbay, containing terms satisfactory to Riverbay, must be submitted after notification by Riverbay of intent to award contract.

Insurance: Must be provided by winning bidder.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

(Continued on page 26)

8

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Building 21 Association

Ask yourself…What if???

Look at this marvelous property and ask yourself these questions: What if, more people showed up at the building association meetings? What if, we all were informed because we encouraged our new neighbors and existing shareholders to simply read the CO-OP City Times once a week? What if you took the 30 seconds it takes to bend down, pick up the CO-OP City Times (i.e., left right by the elevators on each floor, each week) and placed them by your neighbors door? That’s called encouragement. What if you picked up your phone and dialed your CSO Office or CO-OP Security when there is something as little as a key broken off in the front or rear entrances to your building or you made a call when you see or hear ANYTHING that you know is not quite right? That’s called caring. What if you did just a little something? Now multiply that by every shareholder. That’s called POWER. What if you stopped making excuses and showed up, so that this community can show off, just – how – special - it really is???

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we develop your ideas to empower each and every shareholder in CO-OP City. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we strive to make miracles and dreams come true; in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B Section. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life for the better. Come and meet us at one of our gatherings. Now, ask yourself, what YOU are doing for your community to help make it better.

Our Holiday Decorating Extravaganza date has been changed. The new date is Saturday, December 9th starting at 9 a.m. Questions regarding The 21 Association? EMAIL: 21association@gmail.com. CALL: 347.504.1821. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. We are now accepting annual dues for the new fiscal year September 2017 thru June 2018.

Rewards Points Program is back! and “21 Strong” The 21 Association Rewards Point Program is underway. September (the beginning of the fiscal year) marked the start of the race for the prize. The rewards are for all 21 Association members, BUT NOT 21 ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. Note: A member is a shareholder who has paid their annual $5 dues to the Building 21 Association. Any and every shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of The Building 21 Association.

We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. We are passionate about our community. Do you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 sometime. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Elevator Emergencies On Thanksgiving Day — Thurs., Nov. 23, 2017

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, UNITEC mechanics will be on emergency call back only, not on-site. They will only respond to true elevator emergencies, such as entrapment, no elevators service in a building, elevator stuck with door open, burning smell, scraping sounds, excessive vibrations and water flooding in elevator car or pit.

Emergency calls will be dispatched by the Riverbay emergency desk.

For key or other retrieval on Thanksgiving Day, the holiday rate of $325 will be in effect. If you can wait until after the holiday, the charge will be a nominal $25 fee.

Notice Of Elevator Shutdown —Building 7 Please be advised that elevator # 4 will be shut down for maintenance and repair on:

Monday, Nov. 27, 2017

It is anticipated that the elevator will be returned to service on Friday, December 8, 2017.

The elevators sheave and hoist-way ropes will be repaired/replaced during the shut down.

Every attempt will be made to have the elevator restored to service as soon as possible.

We apologize for any inconveniences caused and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your elevator.

—Riverbay Management

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Wednesday, November 15, room 28, 7 p.m. was our November community meeting. The agenda of this meeting will be in our next press release.

Our guests were the Community Relations team from the 45th Precinct and our Co-op City Public Safety Division. All were invited to get some tips for every day safety. Light refreshments were available. Attending the 45th Precinct meeting on November 2nd gave me the opportunity to announce our meeting. The traffic problem on PearTree, Conner/Givan Ave. was also discussed. Saturday, November 11th, it was evident that something really has to be done about the conditions at that intersection.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mitch Berkowitz. We remember him with respect and gratitude for all he did in Co-op City. Thanks again to Public Safety and Maintenance for their help with our front door saga.

Vandalism occurred during Friday night, October 6th to Saturday, October 7th.

Thanks to John Roberts and Tony for helping us get into our home. Contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050 if you witnessed someone at our door between Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. Broun Place will meet in the new year, 2018.

Litter borders our Co-op City. Speak up, help protect our cooperative. Alert our politicians to take action to areas under and around I-95, behind Stop and Shop and let’s get surrounding streets cleaned up! Phone calls to 3-1-1 don’t seem to help. We have to make an all-out effort to keep Co-op City cleaner.

Volunteering is always rewarding. Especially rewarding was working with volunteers and Riverbay Corporation staff, Leandra Peters and Michelle Sajous, preparing donations for transport to Puerto Rico and the devastated islands. Every item was examined for expiration. A plan was in place to distribute donations appropriately.

All residents, if you have Co-op City memorabilia and stories, please let Eva know. Artifacts and stories are being reviewed. We are interested in what you have and what you remember.

Congratulations on the renovated and redesigned basketball court. I overheard a young man saying as we were crossing paths, “We didn’t have something like this when I was coming up.”

Phone scams include this one, caller, “You don’t have to donate now, we have your information, we will send you a letter…” Last week, this one got through the “Do Not Call” restrictions: “You qualify for a reduction in your credit card interest rate, press #2 to speak to a rep.” Don’t do it!

The City Island Theater Group is performing, “A View from The Bridge.” It is a great production. The acting company is superior. We are so lucky to have this theater so close by. It is a professional performance for a nominal charge.

Sylvia Ruiz is being prayed for. Submit your tidings and news to Eva. Have fun with your Thanksgiving preparations.

—Eva Lazaar

9

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Baychester Visual Arts Association Our new season began on September 12 and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release.

As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork.

Our next session of art classes begins on November 21 and 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 memberShirts & Pants ship is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60.

This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even when 10 pcs. or more. the city – given the quality of instruction offered. (limited time offer) Reg. Price $4.25 each Come and join us.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is after 20 lbs. minimum an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art S a me D ay S er v i ce Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work if you order before 11 a.m. in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at We accept credit card 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. You can register by mail by indipayments. cating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

R & S Ex p r es s L au n dr y C e n t e r Mr. Sam Schwartz, one of BVA’s artists, has his 2 0 7 7 S o uth e rn Bl vd , B ron x NY, 10 4 6 0 work on exhibition in the Bartow Center next to room 31. It will be on exhibit for a month. His artXp re ssL a u nd ry NY.c o m work includes paintings and photography.

2 1 2. 4 7 0. 7 68 9 • 7 18 . 2 20 . 10 0 5 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

Free Pick Up & Delivery!

Wash & Fold $1 per pound

Dry Clean

20 % off

all o rd er s

$ 2 .9 9 each

Please remember to curb your dog!

10

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary A management evaluation is being processed at this time. In my opinion, some of the most glaring functions that warrant improvement are the Restoration Department, Construction Department, the Cooperator Services Office (CSO) and the Information Technology Department.

For many cooperators, the Restoration Department has failed to provide cooperator services in a professional and efficient manner, taking months to resolve one service call. It also takes several months to restore an apartment before a new shareholder can move in. This should improve.

The Construction Department has issues mainly regarding contractual issues, which, if resolved, I believe would lead to a more efficient operation. This should improve.

Many cooperators complain about the poor service that they receive when they call the Cooperator Services Office (CSO). My personal worse experience was calling, being transferred and then placed on hold for over 30 minutes. I received no services that day. The CSO and the IT Department are connected because the CSO is using an antiquated telephone system and the goal of the IT Department is to upgrade the Yardi system in order to improve the CSO’s phone system, as well as other usages.

Many cooperators have probably experienced these same problems and I was criticized for giving Management too much credit. Please note that, over the past few weeks, I have brought the following issues to Management’s attention: (1) The step in Dreiser Center where it had previously been a flat surface (bet.

Miss Penny’s Cleaners and H&R Block). The step is scheduled to be removed and the flat surface returned.

(2) The reconstruction of the Bartow Courtyard and the two sets of stairs and railings were incomplete.

Management has advised me that the railings were on

Drammeh Center

Preserving Our Community order and should arrive shortly. (3) The bridging at Building 20A. Management has informed me that an inspection is needed before the bridging can be removed. This was expected to occur in one week and I await a response to my inquiry as to the status. Co-op City residents deserve a clean and safe place to live.

In all fairness, it is not totally the fault of Douglas Elliman Property Management. It has only been managing Co-op City for a little over one year. It has resolved some of the issues it inherited, the most urgent being the pipe break where a great deal of water was leaking for months. A more accurate evaluation will be done in next year’s evaluation of what management can accomplish. There are directors and managers in place that help to accomplish our goals. And, where there are unproductive directors or managers, changes should be made without undue delay. If Management knows certain inefficiencies have occurred over several years, and our Audit Department has exposed this incompetence, then I believe Management is obligated to act and changes or terminations are warranted. With the Board and Management working together, it should be an awesome partnership where all cooperators will benefit.

Cooperators Voted Although it had been reported that there had been low voter turnouts in NYC local elections, on November 7th, I witnessed many cooperators voting in the Dreiser and Bartow Center locations. I applaud all of you who voted. As a result, the Democrats won big in NYC. NYC Councilman Andy King won 94% of the vote throughout the 12th Council District. Councilman King is frequently involved in our community and it is fantastic that he will continue to serve our community.

The incumbents who won a second term were: Mayor Bill de Blasio; Comptroller Scott Stringer; Public Advocate Letitia James; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. I trust that they will serve NYC well.

NYC voted down Proposal 1 to hold a NY State Constitutional Convention in 2018. They voted for Proposal 2 regarding whether or not to allow judges to cut or eliminate the pension of public and elected officials convicted of a felony; and Proposal 3, dealing with allowing NY State towns, villages and coun-

Join us on Saturday, December 2, at the Drammeh Center’s next Lunch and Learn Genealogy Workshop for beginners and seasoned researchers looking for new tips and refreshers. Topics covered: • Learning the road blocks to black and ethnic genealogy and how to get around them.

• How to locate your antecedents (ancestors) • Hands-on research & interpreting census.

Workshop times: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: $35 - RSVP

by November 18.

Then, on Saturday, December 9 attend our Genealogy Doll Creation Day. This adult holiday workshop is for women and men to create dolls representing an ancestor of their choice using the traditional African sequencing of pattern coding and design as taught by Chief Nkechi Agwu of CHI-STEM Toys. Cost for this one-day workshop is $30 for seniors and return participants of the genealogy sessions, $40 for new attendees.

Workshop times: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. RSVP by November 25.

Don’t miss the latest video installment of our students work on our Facebook page.

Celebrate With Us Our 25th Anniversary next July 7 – 12, 2018 on a 5-night cruise through the North Atlantic Ocean corridor, with activists, supporters, artists, entrepreneurs, healers, interfaith and cultural workers to honor those lost in the Middle Passage. Join us for a libation at sunrise and memorial at sea – 400 nautical miles off the coast of Bermuda to say “Thank You” to our ancestors.

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. We encourage you to reserve as early as possible as costs will increase according to availability. For information, email: LUTT2018@gmail.com.

LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475 —Elise Edwards

ties to use up to 250 acres of forest preserve land when there is no other alternative to address needs such as facilities for health and safety.

I have discussed the issue of voting whenever the opportunity permits. At the Building 20 Association Meeting last month, the Sales & Leasing Committee was discussed, the dirty streets of Bartow Avenue, for which I am attempting to get regular service; and I ended with urging cooperators to vote. You should vote in every election you can. I realize that there are some religions that don’t believe in voting, but for those who have nothing holding them back, they should vote as often as possible.

I particularly stressed voting in the Riverbay Board Elections. This is where you live and those elected will determine the quality of life for you. As head of the 2015 Riverbay Election Committee, all cooperators were encouraged to vote. Furthermore, I sponsored a resolution that encouraged all cooperators to vote. It included a paragraph stating that when members of the Board and members of Management make public speeches, they should remind cooperators to vote in the Riverbay Board Elections.

Letters to the Editor I am pleased to see more participation in “Letters to the Editor.” Last week, Mark P. Bruh discussed the issue of gun violence and I could not agree with him more. My views are also similar to those of Mary Pearson. Thank you for expressing your thoughts.

Affordable Care Act Each year, the Affordable Care Act (a/k/a ObamaCare) allows Americans to enroll or to change insurance policies. This is the time to do it. You can enroll in or change 2018 Marketplace health insurance right now. The 2018 Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. If you don't act by December 15, you can't get 2018 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

Contact Should you wish to share your ideas, you may write to me: Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or email: fjones@riverbayboard.com. Have a lovely week!

Building 9 Association Greetings.

As of January 2016, "Thankful, Grateful, Blessed" is our Building 9 Association motto. It has been posted on the association room door so that each month we enter into a gathering space of peace and mindfulness.

For the past two years, every meeting has been conducted in a professional and harmonious manner and environment. Please allow me to take this opportunity to assure each and every member that we will continue to have informed, inclusive, diverse, up-building and well-run meetings every month.

Thank you to the shareholders who Thank you to Shirley Wells and Jerome Wells, attended our meeting Wanda Randall, Catherine Lemon, Eloise Coleman, Mary Walker, Daisy McCoy, Jackie Lattie, Helen Blakes, Mitzi Cleare, Karen Blanchette, Luz Garcia, Janice and Robert Rosario, Ellen Wilkins, Barbara Cloud, Evelyn Mavins, Gwen Anderson, Rosemary Masucci, Alma Greaves, Angela Battle, Jaimie Holley, Stephanie Clarke and Carla N. for coming out to help make our meeting successful. Please continue to come out every month and be a part of the positive change you seek.

Thank you to our special guest speaker, Iman Drammeh, who gave a wonderful presentation on family genealogy studies. Informational flyers were disseminated for the upcoming Family Genealogy Workshops at the Drammeh Center.

THANKSGIVING decorations are going up!

Calling our volunteer corps. We had our first Volunteer meeting on Thursday, November 9th. We established our schedule. We will begin the staff collections after Thanksgiving.

Our 2nd ANNUAL YEAR-END CELEBRATION is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th.

Our annual Year-end Celebration is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic salute to our diverse and inclusive community. Please RSVP if you intend to attend.

There is an excessive amount of littering on our grounds, in the street, in the lobbies and elevators. Shareholders are stakeholders in this community who should recognize the uniqueness of your neighborhood. We have trash cans throughout the community. Keep Co-op City clean.

The SECTION TWO ALLIANCE has our classic 'Straight Out of Co-op City' t-shirts available for purchase in colors: light blue, purple and black; children sizes: small, medium, large, and XL $10; and adult sizes: small, medium, large and XL $12, XXL $15. Please see your president to place orders: Linda Collins (9), Maxine Sullivan (10), Deborah Henry (11), Sonja Maxwell (12), Leslie Peterson (13) and Josie Ferguson (14).

We are stronger together – Somos unidos!

"And still I rise." –Dr. Maya Angelou —Linda Collins

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

11

12

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Although we don't have the official voting numbers for Co-op City, I personally can say that our residents came out on Election Day and voted.

The Bronx Came In Last Here are the percentages of voters for each borough that voted on Tuesday, November 7: Staten Island, 32%; Manhattan, 24%; Queens, 22%; Brooklyn, 22%; and the Bronx, 19%.

Despite the weather, lots of our cooperators could have thought of several other reasons to stay home, relax, and not vote on Election Day. But, they came out and supported our community.

This type of action is great because most people get a sense of personal satisfaction from their vote.

Then, on a larger scale, their vote sends a message to our politicians that we're a strong community. Therefore, we're going to use our strength to get the right people elected so that we can get the proper services for our community.

In reference to services, we need for the city to review their policies in reference to testing our floor tiles for asbestos. In other words, let's say that Riverbay has to remove a floor in your apartment. First, that floor will get picked up. Then, an outside company will have to go to your apartment to test that floor for asbestos. If the test results are fine, then a new floor can be installed. If it fails, then we'll have a problem.

But, since 2005, we've been spending about $4 million a year just to have our floors tested for asbestos. And, after tens of thousands of tests, Riverbay has asserted that none of these tests have come back positive for asbestos.

Nevertheless, Riverbay has spent way too much money on testing fees. Plus, after going to court, this matter is still going on. Therefore, we need to put some pressure on our elected officials to help us resolve this matter.

Co-op City Residents Voted Bottom line: There are a lot of negative things that we can say about politicians, the current political environment, and other aspects about politics. But, should we just throw our hands up, forget about who gets elected, and not vote? The answer is no.

A better solution for our community is to invite candidates here and discuss our issues with them.

Thereafter, they should be able to see that we have over 50,000 residents here. And, from that point, they should be able to understand that they must work with us. Power? Of course! And, that's why we must work together and make a strong determination that we're going to vote.

Horrible Telephone Manners Residents are coming forward and complaining that some employees are picking up their phones and putting their calls on hold for about 30 minutes.

Thereafter, their calls are being disconnected. Then, when our residents call back, some employees are allegedly picking up their phones and disconnecting their call without saying a word.

Look, this type of behavior, if true, is horrible. So, management needs to review this problem and then take action against anyone that is treating our residents in this manner.

As a suggestion to reduce a lot of calls, management should consider creating numbered work request forms for our apartments. Therefore, cooperators can fill out a numbered form and drop it into a box for service. Also, management should consider letting cooperators send in their apartment complaints to a special email address.

As mentioned last week, the new Yardi computer program should be able to let cooperators use devices to send in work request forms. But, this new program is going to take some time to be implemented here.

Crime Time Criminal acts can occur anywhere. And, unfortunately, people can commit crimes in Co-op City on any day and at any hour. In reference to our greenway, I've noticed that our Public Safety department has stepped up their patrols in the evening time.

These efforts are being made because some people are drinking and smoking some heavy stuff on our

park benches. Then, we have delivery people flying through several areas on illegal electric bikes. And, unfortunately, there was talk about a robbery that supposedly took place not too long ago in the evening time.

Our Public Safety department has placed blue call boxes around the greenway. So, I want to encourage everyone to please use these call boxes if something bad happens and you're without a phone. And, naturally, please call our Public Safety department at 718671-3050 if you see suspicious activity anywhere in this community.

Encourage Them To Do Better I was walking past a store recently, and there was a poster of some young males that were wanted for an alleged robbery. So, I want to encourage everyone to please help out and share an encouraging thought to the youths that you know in this community.

You can say something nice like, "Please stay in school, study hard, and do your best to get good grades." These words are powerful. And, these words can help a young person to think about their present way of doing things. Thereafter, a young person might be encouraged to make some positive changes.

We have good youths in this community. So, we need to encourage them to always do better.

Basketball Courts Unfortunately, some events from last week were cancelled for the new basketball courts on Bellamy Loop. Nevertheless, I hope that these courts will open up soon so that everyone can have a great time.

Close The holidays are here. So, I hope that everyone will have a safe, enjoyable, and a happy holiday season. Also, please remember to not drink and drive.

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 13 Association

Building 25 Association

There have been many incidents that have taken place in various countries around the world, including ours. We will be celebrating a holiday and more than ever before it is a time to give thanks, express our love and gratitude for the blessings we all share in this great community. Happy Thanksgiving.

After Thanksgiving, we will begin decorating for the remaining holidays. Get in the spirit and volunteer to assist the Decoration Committee. Please check the bulletin board in the lobby for updates.

Chase Bank on Co-op City Blvd. near Peartree recently sent a letter indicating they will be closing that branch as of January 30, 2018 and consolidating with the branch located at 2130 Bartow Avenue. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the bank.

Women Keeping It Real – WKIR is always an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering where we exchange information, empower and encourage each other. Our next gathering will be on Saturday, December 9 (6:30-8:30) so make a note and save the date. We welcome new participants so just drop by but remember, you must be 18 and over to participate.

Join us Saturday, July 14, 2018 for our 2nd All-You-Can-Eat bonanza LOBSTERFEAST at the NORDIC LODGE, and 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers. We will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m., depart our destination for home at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $165 per person (includes taxes and gratuities). The deposit of $55 is due by November 30, 2nd payment of $55 is due on February 28, 2018 and final payment of $55 due April 30, 2018.

Please be prompt with your deposit or pay in full. Reminder: Seats go fast.

“Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2018 Summer Fun Day by the Section 2 Alliance (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) in additional colors” black, blue and purple. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the president of Building 11 (A, B, C) Deborah Henry at 718-379-6312 or Section 2 Bldgs. 9 through 14 representatives (read their building articles for contact info). The cost is as follows: children (small-xl) $10.00, adults (small-xl) $12.00 and adults (2X-3X) $15.00. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F, Bronx, NY 10475.

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: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Mainstream media is reporting a lot of news on sexual harassment, uncomfortable touching, and bullying. Now that your children are back to school, parents, start a conversation with your children, not only about uncomfortable touching, but also about bullying. If you feel uncomfortable speaking about these subjects with your children, research the internet, ask your pediatrician for help in obtaining information regarding these topics, or even workshops. Let’s try hard to keep our children safe.

Mr. Edgar Perez, director of restorations, will host our November meeting.

Please watch for posting near the elevators for notifications and changes, if any.

Please note our building annual dues are $5 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. If you missed the opportunity to pay your dues during the drive, dues are always collected at our monthly meetings or pay to Carol Eilet, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, asst. treasurer.

Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association.

Building 25 Association is looking for a volunteer to fill the position as recording secretary and floor captains.

I will close with the following from a great philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. “A child educated only at school, is an uneducated child.” (George Santayana).

—Wanda Bailey

Building 30 A and B Association To everyone, have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Holiday Decorations: On Saturday, November 25th, we will being decorating the lobbies and the association room starting at 1 p.m. Please come and help us.

Save the date: We will be having our holiday party, Saturday, December 16 in the association room.

Collection for the porters: We will start collecting for the porters on Wednesday, December 6th in the association room at 1 p.m.

To everyone who is celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those under the weather, get well soon. Those suffering a loss, our condolences.

—Linda Werner

13

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Building 32 Association

Building 33 Association

Names of all the members of the building association have been entered into the turkey raffle, which consists of a $25 gift certificate to Stop & Shop. There are two winners, one from 32A and one from 32B. The names of the winners will be posted after the raffle has been conducted.

Our annual dues collection will commence in February; dues will remain at $5. We do not do a separate collection for our porters and lobby attendants. Their holiday gifts come from the monies we have collected throughout the year through our fundraiser activities. This does not preclude you from gifting yourself There is a cooperator on the 4th floor in 32B who appears to have a problem disposing of their garbage.

When you spill food on the compactor room floor, you need to clean it up. If you are sending a child to the compactor room, you need to make sure they properly dispose of the garbage. Please remember we are cooperators; we are supposed to cooperate with one another.

—Lorna Smith

I know you are very disappointed in our cancellation of the Tracie Lynn Jewelry fundraiser for Building 33. Due to the death of one of our dear members’ husband, we had to cancel the first one. Due to the very cold weather on Saturday, Nov. 11, we canceled the second. We are going for December 2, at 4 p.m. for the third try.

Pick up your wallet and come on down. We need you.

We would love to start giving out our scholarships again to a high school graduatea so continue paying your dues so we can reach our goal. Young people going to school is very expensive, so giving them a little money can be very helpful to them.

We gave up the big Halloween Party, the big Christmas Party due to the lack of funds. Knowing your money will be going to education, I hope it will encourage you to pay your building dues. Let's try.

This is the math, 384 apartments at $8 each totals $3,072. We can give out two (2) scholarships to a deserving young student.

People are continuing to throw dirty pampers out of the window. This action is very unsanitary and needs to stop. If we catch the person doing this, they will be given a fine or be put out. Sometimes I wonder where did people live before coming here? It is hard to believe you will spend the kind of money it costs to live here and then treat this community and your building like this. Urinating in the elevators, throwing garbage on the floor of the compactor room, doing things nasty people do. Clean up your act, Building 33.

Happy Thanksgiving to all, enjoy the day.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in's.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Toastmasters Club Greetings, Toastmasters and friends. As you prepare for blessings at Thanksgiving time, we welcome and invite you to visit us at our next meeting on Thurs., Nov. 30. Come for this blessing in our community and “best kept secret” in public speaking. (Note that we regularly meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, however, this month there is an exception and no meeting will be held on Nov. 16.)

Please join us as we meet to sharpen our speaking and leadership skills – don’t be fooled; communication is not an option. At Toastmasters, we offer a fun, social environment that allows everyone the opportunity to grow. Do you have an interview coming up, job promotion, family event? What about just plain-ol’ talking, but without the ahs, ums and you knows? We can help you in any or all these areas, but you must come out; give us one hour and thirty minutes to show you what you are missing.

Mark your calendar. We are looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Community Ctr, LL. Please join us if you would like to get to know us before the next meeting on Nov. 30th. Additional information can be found on the web at Toastmasters46.org, or Toastmasters.org or 3824.toastmastersclubs.org.

Ladies and gentlemen over the age of 18, get started with your own self-improvement. Friends will notice, bosses will notice, family will notice, and best of all, YOU will notice the change in your confidence and presentation because the Toastmaster program is designed with you in mind! Try it; you might like it. Be decisive! Decide now! Come to the next meeting of Toastmasters and see WIIFM!!

—L. Jaysura

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 on Tuesday, December 5, at noon,177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15.

It is important that two (2) representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings.

We will be hosting a Pre-annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m. in room 31, 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, NY. All are invited. There will entertainment, Kuumba dancers & drummers, Kwanzaa Ceremony, African dancing and the Karamu Feast, vendors, and games. Keynote Speaker, Inez Barron (New York City Council Member). Refreshments will be served. This event is free.

Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January 1) African Celebration of family, community and culture as personified in African “First Fruits” or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit, value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recommitment and Celebration and evolves around seven principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called Nguzo Saba. The • Practicing in Co-op City since Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determina1975 tion), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

• Board Certified in Foot Surgery The Coalition members attending the Kwanzaa celebration are requested to bring an offering of a large, main dish of food (no pork, please) or dessert, etc. to • ALL conditions of the foot share with others. Please contact the president or Patricia Bonaparte (718-320treated 1861) to advise her what your food offering will be. Also Traditional African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and partici• We accept most health pation are required to make this family cultural festivity a success.

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

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and • Participating in the Medicare improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culDiabetic Shoe Program turally 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.

• Evening and Saturday We also sponsor Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa Celebrations, free for the appointments 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. Dr. Lewis Wolstein Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 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. The Building 8 • Ground Floor Coalition wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475 together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN NOW ACCEPTING AETNA!!

Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

“Se Habla Español”

Call:

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

14

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

/HW·V *HW (YHU\RQH Covered.

7R /HDUQ 0RUH

4XHVWLRQV $ERXW +HDOWK ,QVXUDQFH" Fidelis Care offers quality, affordable health insurance for TXDOLI\LQJ FKLOGUHQ DQG DGXOWV RI DOO DJHV WKURXJK 4XDOLÃ&#x20AC;HG Health Plans and the New York State-sponsored Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Medicaid programs.

Call

We want everyone to know that learning about quality, affordable health insurance is just a call, click, or visit away.

Click

Enrollment Timeframes:

),'(/,6 (1-888-343-3547) TTY $SSO\ 7KURXJK ZZZ Q\VWDWHRIKHDOWK Q\ JRY For those who are eligible

For those who are eligible

6WDUWLQJ 1RYHPEHU ³ 'HFHPEHU for coverage that begins January 1, 2018 IRU 4XDOLÃ&#x20AC;HG +HDOWK 3ODQV WKURXJK 1< 6WDWH RI +HDOWK

Visit

Ã&#x20AC;GHOLVFDUH RUJ RIÃ&#x20AC;FHV

$OO <HDU /RQJ for Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, Medicaid (New York State-sponsored health insurance) Individuals must be eligible to apply for Medicaid

To learn more about applying for health insurance, including 0HGLFDLG &KLOG +HDOWK 3OXV (VVHQWLDO 3ODQ DQG 4XDOLÃ&#x20AC;HG +HDOWK 3ODQV WKURXJK 1< 6WDWH RI +HDOWK 7KH 2IÃ&#x20AC;FLDO +HDOWK 3ODQ 0DUketplace, visit www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777.

-0+,30: Â&#x2039; Ã&#x201E;KLSPZJHYL VYN (1-888-343-3547)

TTY: 1-800-421-1220

15

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop Hold The Date!! The RETIREESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Holiday Luncheon will be on Thursday, December 14th at Marina Del Rey. Tickets are available. The contacts are Beverley W and Daisy Y who can be reached at 718-379-0377, or see them in RETIREES, room 19, Dreiser Loop Community Center, after 1:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.

Travel Events: (*price includes transportation via Coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 10-11, 2018 (Wed.-Thurs.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO.â&#x20AC;? Price: double, $130 pp; single, $175.

Deposit required ASAP: double $65/single $90. FINAL/Balance Due: double $65/single $85 by Monday, Dec. 4. All passengers must have valid government issued ID. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722 /Barbara W., 718-320-0500. â&#x20AC;˘ March 13, 2018 (Tues.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sands Casino Resort.â&#x20AC;? Price: $40. Payment due date: Mon., Feb. 5, 2018. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722 /Barbara W., 718320-0500. â&#x20AC;˘ May 11, 2018 (Fri.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Theatre,â&#x20AC;? NJ. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40. Balance, $35 due Mon., April 19, 2018.

Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722 /Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

Remember â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No Cash. A check or money order only payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare: Our heartfelt condolences to the Jackson family who recently lost their lovely wife and mother, Sandra Williams-Jackson. Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding ill-

nesses and bereavements.

Our next Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day, will be in January 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday date to be determined. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784/Hattie L, 718-671-8449 and leave your name and phone number if interested in pampering your body and joining us in January.

The Scholarship Committee extends a thousand thanks to all of those persons who supported their Cake Sale on November 7th in the lobby of 177 Dreiser Loop. The calorie packed homemade cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pies brought many ummmms and smiles to those who sampled before purchase. Again, a special thank you to Serita Grayson, our committed volunteer, and the community residents who made our fundraiser successful.

To All Bridge (and Want to Be) Players: The door is open to all interested in learning how to play as we are a group of players with open arms of welcome.

Please join us in the RETIREESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room 19 in the Dreiser Community Center at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;New month, New Challenge, New Hopes, New Goals. May you beat every Challenge and achieve your Goals this month successfully. Happy New Month!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Claudette Davis

Rake inn your saavings with a

GREAT RATE CD

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Civil Rights Never Sleepâ&#x20AC;?

Agent Provocateur Be aware of the Agent Provocateurs; they are people who claim to be for you but are really against you. In the world of Civil Rights, that can be very dangerous. Some folks may say they are for the community, but yet have no problems penalizing our youth for trivial issues. Whatever happened to talking to the youth? They are our next leaders.

Thank you to everyone who recently joined the NAACP or renewed their membership!

These past two years we've seen a resurgence of hate unlike anything we've seen in decades â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there's a lot of work to be done. We won't lose our civil and human rights, and we won't allow our country to revert back to its painful, oppressive past.

NAACP members have never shied away from a challenge, and they never fail to stand up for what is right.

We are a family of activists. Let's get to work. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jerome Rice

NYCB ELITE E RAT TE E 7-MONTH H CD

125 1 .25 5

%

PLQLPXP WR RSHQ DQG WR HDUQ LQWHUHVW *HW WKLV JUHDW UDWH ZKHQ \RX enroll in NYC CB Elite OLQN \RXU &' WR D QHZ RU H[LVWLQJ NYCB Elite Gold Checking accou unt and maintain $100,000 000 or more in combined ed balances2.

P\1<&% FRP Â&#x2021;

Building 22 A & B Association Our next association meeting will be on Nov. 27th in the association room on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? side at 7 p.m. All are welcomed.

We thank all of our veterans for their service. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. The Christmas season is here. Time to shop!

We will post the days and times for the holiday collection for the Maintenance staff and lobby attendant. Thanks to all who donated items and volunteered their time for the Hurricane victims.

Happy birthday to all. Our sympathies to all who lost loved ones. Prayer for the sick and shut-in.

Be alert to your surroundings and suspicious people. If you see something, say something. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Betty Leak

APY Y

1

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) above is accurate as of date of publication and is subject to change without notice. The minimum balance to RSHQ WKH SURPRWLRQDO &' DQG WR HDUQ WKH VWDWHG $3< LV 7KH LQWHUHVW UDWH UHPDLQV Ă&#x20AC;[HG XQWLO PDWXULW\ $ SHQDOW\ PD\ EH LPSRVHG IRU ZLWKGUDZDOV EHIRUH PDWXULW\ )HHV FRXOG UHGXFH HDUQLQJV 7KH 3URPRWLRQDO &' PXVW EH RSHQHG ZLWK QHZ PRQH\ QRW FXUUHQWO\ RQ GHSRVLW with the Bank.

2 To earn 1.25% APY on the 7-Month CD, enrollment in NYCB Elite Gold or Platinum is required. NYCB Elite Gold Checking account PLQLPXP WR RSHQ LV 1<&% (OLWH 5HODWLRQVKLS 7HUPV DQG &RQGLWLRQV DSSO\ 1RW DYDLODEOH IRU QRQ SURĂ&#x20AC;W RU EXVLQHVV DFFRXQWV 0DLQWDLQ RU PRUH LQ FRPELQHG EDODQFHV LQ WKH 1<&% (OLWH *ROG UHODWLRQVKLS WR ZDLYH PRQWKO\ IHH 7KRVH QRW HQUROOHG LQ NYCB Elite will earn 1.15% APY on the 7-Month CD. 5DWHV DUH DYDLODEOH IRU DFFRXQWV RSHQHG LQ EUDQFKHV ORFDWHG LQ 1HZ <RUN DQG 1HZ -HUVH\ RQO\ 2IIHU PD\ EH ZLWKGUDZQ DW WKH GLVFUHWLRQ RI WKH EDQN DW DQ\ WLPH 7KH EDQN LV QRW UHVSRQVLEOH IRU W\SRJUDSKLFDO HUURUV Â&#x2039; 1HZ <RUN &RPPXQLW\ %DQN 1

16

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Here are some recent tidbits about women’s mental health. Depression is the most common mental health problem for women. Twelve million women in the US experience depression each year. Ten to fifteen percent of mothers get postpartum depression.

Nine percent of women experience PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) following child birth. Women experience depression twice the rate of men. Men are more likely to die by suicide, but women attempt suicide twice as often. Women are twice as likely to have an anxiety disorder. One in 12 women develop alcohol dependence during their lives. Every three minutes, a woman goes to the ER for prescription painkiller abuse. Approximately four and a half million adult women misuse prescription drugs. Eighty percent of women with depression feel better with treatment. Additionally, the Domestic Violence Shelters in NYC are at capacity and sex trafficking in the Bronx and other boroughs are a reality. At a recent

Women’s Mental Health workshop on domestic violence, it was reported that a family in the Bronx had been arrested this year for sex trafficking young girls.

It is very difficult asking for help if you have a problem. However, thanks to our First Lady Chirlane McCray and her awesome team, we have Thrive NYC to assist everyone, female and male stay mentally healthy. Talk 1-888-692-9355. Text WELL TO 65173 – Chat nyc.gov/nycwell. This is a free, confidential 24/7 resource. Don't struggle or allow someone you know struggle alone.

Follow-Up Many thanks to shareholders who pay attention and take action on Co-op City issues and concerns.

The meeting mentioned last week with CB 10 and the Board of Directors to discuss the proposed Waterfront Park was cancelled. We have not yet had a Board meeting to discuss researching the value of the proposed donated land for a Public Waterfront Park.

We will keep you posted.

Run For Office Become an agent of change. If you are a young person who believes you have the qualifications to run for public office, don’t sit on the sidelines and critique and complain. As former President Barack

Obama said, “If something needs fixing, then lace up your shoes and do some organizing…grab a clip board, get some signatures and run for office yourself.” Research the Internet and find groups that will mentor and support your candidacy. Make a change, become involved and most of all, exercise your right to vote in every single election.

Protect Whistleblowers Several Board members, self-included, are advocating for a whistleblower policy. Corporate employees who speak out against corruption risk their careers, financial security, personal relationships, and mental health for speaking out without protection. At this time, whistleblowers have no protection. Do you have any thoughts about a Riverbay Corporation whistleblower policy?

Please enjoy the holidays as we give thanks and gratitude for the many blessing the Creator has provided.

“We should not be extremists in any way, but should adopt whatever methods of healing are suitable, according to individual conviction.” –Paramahansa Yogananda In Truth and Service: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW, eturner@riverbayboard.com; 917-324-1033.

American Legion Post 1871 This last week has been filled with hypes about this year’s celebration. So many restaurants offer discounts to veterans with identification while others gave free meals to veterans in appreciation of their service to the nation. The period was also marked with various parades and the country was once again reminded that our uniformed men and women gave all serving the nation.

Here in Co-op City, Councilman Andy King jump started the celebration on Friday, November 3rd by honoring spectacular veterans who had contributed immensely to the stability of the nation. The councilman, joined by several other elected officials across the city, recognized many members from Post 1871 here in Co-op City. It was such a moving and emotional moment, especially as the councilman’s father, also a veteran, had just passed on to post everlasting.

Immediately after the award recognition, Commander Toba of Post 1871 gave a short speech and thanked the councilman for the kind gesture in celebrating the veterans. He also used the occasion to commiserate with the councilman. Commander Toba did not fail to remind the general public that the celebration that would have been the end of The Great Wars in 1918 when the treaty was signed ironically turned out to be the beginning of all wars. Observing that the country is still in different wars today is a testament that men and women in uniform ought to be supported and encouraged all the way.

Commander Toba stressed the fact that anyone who signs up to serve the country never signed up for death. If not, it would be equally accurate to say that veterans are suicidal. Thus, we should respect the value and the dignity of those who gloriously gave all, and never came back the way they went in. All our elected officials can do will be to enact policies that will guarantee the benefits that are due veterans rather than politicizing every event, Toba emphasized.

On Friday, November 10th, Commander Toba, accompanied by the chaplain, Legionnaire Thomas, and the historian, Legionnaire Richardson, visited the veterans in Regeis Day Care and conducted a veterans’ memorial service. About 40 people attended the service, including eight (8) veterans, with one of them being a member of the Royal Air force from Great Britain.

At the end of the one-hour service, Commander Toba honored the veterans in attendance with Certificates of Appreciation as a mark of thanksgiving for their services years ago. It was such a nice event, especially for Regeis to allow Post 1871 to have the event in their facility.

On Saturday, November 18th, Post 1871 would be rounding up this year’s Veterans Day celebration with a general assembly meeting. The guest speaker at the occasion is the City Comptroller, Scott Stringer, who will talk to the audience about pension fund and retirement. Awards will be giving to individuals who have helped push veterans causes in this community.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

THOR: RAGNAROK

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY In the endless movie cannon known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and "if it isn’t broke, don't fix it," we already know that what Marvel puts out in more ways than none, their films are pretty much a success.

THOR: RAGNAROK, to me, is probably one of the best Marvels. It is pretty crazy that this is the second sequel to THOR. I always loved the first one. The second one, DARK WORLD, was a bit of a let down and I think is one of the lower Marvels.

RAGNAROK, from start to finish, is such an exciting film.

The music from Mark Mothersbaugh crafted the best Marvel score ever. It was so beautiful.

Very Techno, 80’s style-centric, so addicting and infectious. You will be humming this in your head for a while. SUCH A GOOD SOUNDTRACK! Listen to it! The comedy of the film makes it my favorite comedy in the last couple of years, eclipsing even some comedies. So many scenes were so good, clever, funny and hilarious. You wouldn’t expect this from Marvel because they tend to be very bubbly and cartoony with their comedy such as was in the Avengers films. But, in THOR: RAGNAROK, it felt different.

Credit to the writers, of course, because there were some really good lines written. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston were incredible in this. Chris definitely brought the laughter for sure, and gave Thor a different dynamic making the film that much better. Tessa Thompson stole scenes with her Valkyrie heroine prowess. She was beautiful, amazing and incredible in her role. Mark Ruffalo was pretty darn good as Hulk/Banner as well. He had tons of hilarious scenes as Hulk; very funny banter

with Thor as Hulk and Banner. Loved their scenes together. BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE! Jeff Goldblum was hilarious and basically poked fun at himself. His scenes were hilarious.

Cate Blanchett was a stand-out as the villain. She is such an intense chameleon in her films. You never see the same roles for her. She was epic as Hela. All credit goes to Taika Waititi who crafted such great action scenes, including some of the greatest shot action scenes from the Marvel films. They were very concentrated and greatly set up the action scenes. He was so funny as Korg, The Rock, ‘Thing’like creature. That was so funny. He had some beautifully shot scenes. The whole story with Odin was amazing.

I loved THOR: RAGNAROK from start to finish endlessly; one of the best times I’ve had in the theater this year. The IMAX was spectacular. Some scenes benefited for sure. Also, I think it is one of the best 3D spectacles as well. Great 3D effects in this one.

Without a doubt, one of the top films this year.

BRING ON BLACK PANTHER, I CAN’T WAIT! 10/10, A+, 5 Stars! YUP! THOR: RAGNAROK, 2017, PG-13, 130 minutes Taika Waititi – Director/Korg Eric Pearson – Writer Craig Kyle – Writer Christopher Yost – Writer Chris Hemsworth – Thor Tom Hiddleston – Loki Cate Blanchett – Hela Idris Elba – Heimdall Jeff Goldblum – Grandmaster Tessa Thompson – Valkyrie Mark Ruffalo – Bruce Banner/ Hulk

National Council Of Negro Women

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Black Forum Defensive Driving Course The next defensive driving course is on December 9, 8:50 a.m.-3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make checks in the amount of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City’, and mail to 177 Dreiser Loop, room 20, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1½ weeks before class.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class. No checks. Call by Friday evening to register and assure seating.

Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Body by Andrea aerobics classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays & Zumba are on Thursdays. Location: Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. Interested? Call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip Join us Saturday, August 18, 2018, for an amazing dining experience at the award winning Nordic Lodge, in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Enjoy 2hours of an all-you-can-eat seafoodplus buffet with lobster, prime rib, specialty desserts and more! The excitement continues at Foxwoods Casino. $165 includes dining and round-trip coach transportation. Three payments of $55 due 1/26/18, 2/16/18 and 3/16/18. Please make checks payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to 177 Dreiser Loop, room 20, Bronx, NY 10475. No refunds. Pick-up and drop-off at Dreiser, Asch Loop and

Section 5. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Emergency Food Program Residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food on Thursdays at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., also on Thursdays. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses must pick-up at Dreiser, room 20.

Dreiser food distribution hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.- 12:45 p.m., room 20.

Pilot Program: Dreiser hours extended Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., starting 11/14. Added Dreiser hours on the following Saturdays: December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12 and June 9. All hours are subject to change based on demand. New and currently registered guests are welcomed to participate in extended hours.

All Emergency Food Program participants must live in zip code 10475.

Please bring a current photo ID to register. ONLY accepted IDs are driver’s and non-driver’s licenses, and the ID NYC card. Also bring 2 clean shopping bags and a shopping cart (if you have one). You will be issued a card that must be shown on every visit in order to pick up food.

Contact Reach out to us if you have questions, (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

—Tony Illis

African-American Association

Due to the overwhelming response to our upcoming guest, we had to postpone the date of our meeting to align with space and scheduling, but we assure you this will be an informative and rewarding time had by all.

Our special guest on Tuesday, December 14th will be highly skilled tax consultant Alicia Canzius. She will focus on the fact that tax knowledge will save you literally thousands of dollars during your lifetime. You need to know how to keep more of your money for your household. Come join us for an introduction to what may become a series of informative workshops. You have everything to gain! If you are familiar with the principles of Kwanzaa, we are looking to implement these principles year-round. It is time we begin to put our words into action. We are currently working on developing the African-American Research Science Center. The seven principles of Kwanzaa will be a major part of its infrastructure.

We will begin to have separate, closed meetings for those interested in this development. If you are interested, email us aaaccpower@gmail.com.

The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Children’s Programs – For information about the after school program, call 718-379-5555.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also first and third Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact HeruMaat - herumaat@msn.com.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Yoga & Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 12th. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

17

NCNW Statement on Mass Shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas – Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, the families and friends of those killed and wounded during Sunday church service in Sutherland Springs, Texas. We must keep the names and faces of the 26 fatally wounded firmly fixed in our consciences. We have seen so much gun violence over the past year that we must guard against becoming numb to the pain that each family and each community experiences. NCNW is committed to a bipartisan, honest, data-driven public discussion of the boundaries to the Second Amendment, which permits U.S. citizens to bear arms. The National Council of Negro Women is a 3,000,000-member coalition of women’s groups that was organized 80 years ago by Mary McLeod Bethune, who was an advisor to Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman on matters of race. In its early decades, NCNW fought for peace and against race discrimination.

Today, NCNW works to lead, advocate and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. North East Leadership Training Conference – NCNW alternates years with a biennial National Convention and a regional Leadership Training Conference. This year, our North East Leadership Training Conference (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic States) will be hosted by the NYS Conveners Team on December 1 – 3, 2017. The conference will be held at the beautiful Honor’s Haven Resort & Conference Center, 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, NY 12428.

The conference theme will be “Fortified by the past … focused on the future.” Some of the workshop topics will include: “NCNW Operations from A-Z;” “J.O.I.N. Workshop” (Recruitment); “Technology;” “Civic Responsibility” and “Health & Wellness.” Members will be receiving registration forms by email and extra forms will be available in room 14 for members who do not have email. The prices quoted on the registration forms include a 2-hour cocktail reception on Friday night, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, plus room and board and all conference materials.

Black Heritage Postal Stamp – One of our members, DeBorah Gadsden, shared with us that last month, the Postal Service issued a postage stamp of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It is a Forever Stamp for 49 cents. Ask for this stamp the next time you are purchasing stamps in the post office. If we don’t purchase them, they will quickly disappear from circulation!

—Joyce Howard

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C

4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED

The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES

The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

18

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Donizetti Building Four Association

The holidays are upon us!

On October 30th, both children and adults were treated to popcorn, franks and drinks while watching Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on our movie screen. Everyone was treated to a trick-a-treat goodie bag on their way out. Fun was had by all. Special thanks go out to all those who helped decorate the three lobbies. Your support was very much appreciated. Job well done!!

Volunteers (adults and youths) are needed to help decorate the lobbies between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on 11/25, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Feel free to donate decorations also.

General Meeting Our General Meeting was held on November 9. Our guest speaker was the director of safety, Mr. Anthony Barzelatto. He delivered very useful and important information. After his delivery, we had a question and answer session to which he addressed our issues and concerns. We intend to have Mr. Barzelatto return in the future. #1 rule “Safety First.”

The deadline for submitting nominations for the association board is November 30th. Nominate yourself or someone you know for the following positions: president, vice president, recording secretary, treasurer, event coordinator and sergeant-at-arms. All positions are open for nominations!!

Our next general meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, in our meeting room in rear of Building 4B. It is at this meeting that you will be able to cast your vote for your candidate(s) of choice. Newly elected officers will officially take their positions in January 2018. All cooperatives are encouraged to come down and vote, bring a neighbor. Refreshments served and 50/50 raffles.

Free Thanksgiving Raffles Members from the executive board will be in the association room from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. to issue one (1) free raffle ticket to a member of each paid household on December 14th. The prizes are Shop & Stop Gift cards. Winners need not be present. Drawing will take place on 12/20th at 7:30 p.m. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all.

Holiday Collection We will be in the three lobbies collecting for our building service staff on the following days: 12/1, 12/2, 12/4, and 12/8. Check your lobby bulletin boards for the exact times.

The executive members and building cooperatives sends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Sandra Williams-Jackson, appointed association board member.

Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or other special occasion in November. WE HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR! Continue to stay focused and alert of people and your surroundings when entering your building and elevators. Let’s keep our building clean and report loiterers in our lobbies and stairwells. SAFETY FIRST!!

“Remember this is our home; “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Letters

plan to strengthen our military to combat this threat; to confront disrespect for our flag and “National Anthem,” symbols of our nation’s freedom, paid for with the blood, lives and health of those who served our country; to see a renewed respect for God, His laws, church and its members especially by appointing Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and having Vice President Mike Pence at the “March For Life;” to protect religious beliefs violated under the Affordable Health Care Act as in the case of Little Sisters of the Poor who lost their tax exemptions because they refused to provide abortion/contraceptive services to their employees which would go against their religious beliefs, while Planned Parenthood receives $525 million of tax dollars to carry out genocide against human life. President Trump stood up for the religious rights of Little Sisters of the Poor restoring their tax exemption status.

Many of the things Mr. Sanquiche mentioned in his letter about Mr. Trump may very well be true or untrue. For those of us who voted for Mr. Trump, these things are personal and really don’t reflect what we feel about his performance and what he has accomplished in his first year as President.

I never said he was a great leader, only that he was working for the good of all people, and so I believe he is. —Michael Kaplan (Continued from page 6)

Honoring Our Beacons Of Light

To the Editor: In the more than two years since Dementia/Alzheimer's mercilessly affected my family, I have come across so many individuals both in the Co-op City community and outside of it who have family members now suffering from this awful disease, or who have lost loved ones to it.

Whether we suffer in silence, or publicly, it really doesn't matter, does it? It will never change the hurt, heartbreak, agony and suffering that now transcends all of us and has thrown us into the role of caregivers for those who raised us.

We share similar stories. We share tears.

We share our grief. We share our fondest memories. We share our methods of coping.

Most importantly, we strongly express the love we have for those now suffering.

One day, there will be a cure for this dreaded disease we hate so very much. For many of us, it will come too late. I missed

and ignored the warning signs, and for that, I will forever be haunted. I write this to reach out to others. We need others for support, to vent, to work together to fight for a cure.

Forever, my heart will ache. Forever, my heart will be broken. Forever, my heart will overflow with love. For Mom. —Mark Bruh

Value Of Waterfront Land

To the Editor: Thank you to the Riverbay Board of Directors for their work on behalf of the cooperators of Co-op City.

As a shareholder of Co-op City, I would be interested in knowing the value of the land that is near Co-op City Blvd. from Bellamy Loop to the Little League fields. Therefore, I am urging the Board to please consider resolution #17-72. —Elisha G. Hunter

Truman Football Season Ends With Playoff Loss To South Shore

The Truman Mustangs’ first season in the Public School Athletic League’s top City Conference ended last Saturday with a 32 to 16 playoff loss to one of the city’s top high Co-op City school football programs, South Shore High School in Brooklyn. Nevertheless, the Mustangs’ first season against Sports the city’s top football programs proved very successful.

After dropping their first three games of the season, the Mustangs roared back to win 5 of their last six games to qualify for the playoffs in their first season in the league.

While hoping for better results last Saturday in the game played at Canarsie High School Field, the high powered South Shore High School offense proved too fast for the Mustangs to stop consistently as South Shore scored three touchdowns in the first quarter en route to a 32 to 14 victory.

Big plays killed the Mustangs early as South Shore ran through the Mustangs defense while their offensive drives stalled giving the South Shore Vikings good field position in the first two quarters.

The early scoring included a kick-off return for a touchdown which broke the back of the Mustangs after their first score made the game competitive.

The Mustangs showed signs of execution with scoring dives early and late in the game behind Mustangs Jabari Anderson, Dayvon Rush, Javon McDonald and Jordi Mota. In the second half, the game was marred by penalties which allowed the Vikings to keep drives going, thwarting any hope for a Mustang comeback. The Mustangs team features many accomplished seniors who will be going on to college. Future weeks will feature reports on their scholastic careers after high school football.

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

19

Newsong Church Beyond Borders—Part Two The Heart of God 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15:3-7 (NIV) At Newsong Church, our mission is to reach people who are far away from God with the good news of Jesus Christ, and help them become fully-devoted followers of Him one step at a time. We’re passionate about this because God is passionate about this!

In this parable, Jesus reveals the heart of our heavenly Father. God knows that we’re spiritually lost without Him. He loves each of us so much that He goes beyond borders looking for us in hopes of bringing us back to Himself. When He finds us, He gives us a choice to turn back to Him or to keep going our own way.

When we turn away from our own way and turn back to God, it’s called repentance.

His desire is that all of us would choose to come back with Him. When we repent,

He forgives us, and the angels in heaven rejoice as He carries us back home!

As Christians, we have the greatest news! There’s a God in Heaven who loves us. Through Jesus, He makes right our every wrong, and when we trust in Jesus, we will spend eternity with Him! This is called The Gospel, and its only good news if people hear it in time!

This Sunday, we invite you to experience the Gospel in the form of an illustrated parable called “A Journey to the Potter’s house.” Join us at either 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. as our guest speaker Dr. Michael Ferris visually brings the good news about Jesus to life!

We’re so grateful that God brought us to Co-op City three years ago, and we will continue to be a church that goes beyond our borders to love and serve this community. We know that the best is yet to come!

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B Sunday Worship Experience: 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. *Kidsong is available at both services. *This week, deaf interpretation is available at both services.

For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church.

The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 19, when we will celebrate The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.

This service will also include observance of our annual Harvest Festival, as well as pre-National Thanksgiving Day. Please remember to bring in your special gifts of food items and fruits for the celebration.

Open Door Ministries A Christian Response to Ongoing Violence: Occupy until I Come The Heaviness of Life: Luke 19:13 He called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Occupy – to take or hold possession or control of.

Jesus was going away to receive a kingship. On His return, He would reward the faithful commensurate with their service to Him, and His enemies would be judged before Him. In the time that I preach this message…someone will be a victim of domestic violence, someone will wait in jail for a visit that never happens, and someone will be desperate and have no one to turn to. There are people for whom getting up each morning is an agony; their thoughts weigh them down constantly. What is the purpose of life? We are to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

II. Living Life Expectantly: Our daily activities are proof of our occupying until Christ comes.

Ephesians 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. The way you live is being observed and examined by the angels as they learn about God’s wisdom through His work in your life.

Matthew 16:18 On this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. The gates of hell cannot prevail against the church—the church will mount a successful offense against the powers of evil. In other words, when the gates “will not prevail,” that means that the

church, in effect, knocks down the gates.

III. Investing Our Resources: We must interpret reality through what God says in His Word not on our limited understanding.

2 Peter 1:5-7 “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”

1. As Christians, we should strive for virtue, eliminating sinful actions and thoughts from our lives, as the Holy Spirit brings conviction.

2. A commitment to growth in knowledge, first the basics of the faith and then deeper doctrines, enables us to exercise wisdom in life’s choices.

3. A self-controlled, disciplined lifestyle exercises 4. Perseverance, even strength in the face of adversity, which in turn produces 5. Godliness, an attitude of reverence toward God which strives to please Him by developing His attitudes and priorities.

6. Our relations with others will thus be marked by brotherly kindness toward believers 7. And agape love (self-sacrificing, undeserved love) for all.

Sunday services are @ 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program offers free Counseling. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries .net. Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Our supply priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Reminder to vestry members, meeting follows immediately after the service.

Upcoming Fundraising Event: The Annual Post Thanksgiving Day Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino will be on Saturday, November 25. $40 p.p.

Deluxe Motor Coach leaves Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m. SOLD OUT!!

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Lord, you have been our refuge *from one generation to another.” —Psalm 90:1 —Merville Chambers

20

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

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!

Words of truth spoken in love can guide us all toward maturity in Christ.

Let’s look at scripture to support this. Ephesians 4:11-16 says: 11 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.

15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ.

16 From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Vernon Little just released a new single ‘The Chance To Tell You’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of R&B, Rap, and Gospel. https://www.amazon.com/ChanceTell-You-Vernon-Little/dp/B071ZFJQ29. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged and inspired. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer.

“Jesus” in Lancaster Pa.: Come join us on March 30, 2018 to see “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theater (their newest show), shopping at Bird in Hand Farmers Market and dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Cost is $175/person and $120/child 12 and under. If you are interested in going, call Barbara at 347-603-7473; if no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you. Hurry to reserve your spot, we expect a great response for this new show.

Sunday Services – Come and receive a blessing. The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m., bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible study for adults at 8:45 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. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 12 noon to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different groups for parents, young adults, teens and children. Learn the Bible and also other activities. It’s a fun time for all.

Anniversary Celebration: On Sunday, November 19th following a 10 a.m. bilingual service, we will be having a celebration for the church’s anniversary.

Hope all our members and friends will join us in this celebration.

—Barbara Penn

Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, 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 – Wed. at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 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.

Sunday School Is Now In Session Every Sunday At 9:00 A.M. Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at noon, please join Pastor Owens for NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

Sunday, November 19th – The Willing Workers Annual Holiday Pecan and Bake Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and pecan clusters as well as an assorted array of delicious pastries.

How Do You Live?

“I’d rather see a sermon than to hear it any day.

I’d rather one walk with me than just to show the way.

The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear.

Advice may be misleading, but an example’s always clear.

For the very best of preachers are those who live their creeds.

For to see good put into action is what everybody

needs.

I soon can learn to do it if you’ll let me see it done.

I can watch your hands in motion but your tongue too fast may run.

And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true, I’d rather get my lessons by observing what you do.

For I may misunderstand how you act but never how you live.”

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

Building 15B Association We would like to thank Chief Frank Apollo for attending our meeting on November 9th. It was a very informative meeting. The chief also handed out some informational pamphlets.

Thanks to all those cooperators would attend.

The holiday season will be here soon and we would like some volunteers to help decorate the lobby for the holidays. If you would like to volunteer, please call me, Sandy, at 718671-5602. We would like to start right after Thanksgiving. Thank you.

—Sandy Krasnove

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

Church of God’s Children

21

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Church of God’s Children, located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level (right of Montefiore Clinic) welcomes you to a Word teaching house of worship.

We invite you with open arms to come along to our church, we hope that you can join with us in worship and God’s word. If you have needs, and want someone to listen and to pray, we’re here for you with open hearts and God’s love to give away.

Schedule of Services: Sunday – Spanish Worship, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m. Sunday Bible Studies – Spanish Women Studies; English Women & Men Studies; English Children Studies, 11:30 a.m.; MondayFasting-Prayer-Word Study, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday - Intercessory Prayer & The Word, 7 p.m. Call 718-790-9120 and leave your prayer request.

Sat., July 21 – Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, PA to see the new show titled “Jesus.” Trip includes: Bus fare, movie in bus, discount coupons to the famous Tanger Outlets Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores. Dinner at the Hershey Farm, a full-service family restaurant offering a scrumptious dinner smorgasbord. Adults $181, Children up to 12 - $119. Reserve your seat ASAP with a $50 deposit.

Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus worked as a chief tax collector for the Roman government. His profession caused him to be despised by his fellow Jews.

When Jesus sought him out and asked to visit his home, the crowd was dismayed—the Lord was associating with someone whose conduct made him a sinner in their eyes. The Savior responded, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” The word lost is a biblical term used to describe the spiritual situation of everyone who has yet to receive Jesus Christ as his or her personal Savior. In this state, a person is separated from God—there is physical life but no spiritual connection to the heavenly Father. Lost doesn’t have to do with physical location; it speaks instead of spiritual deadness (Eph. 2:1), when the mind is blind to the truth of God. Man’s sinfulness was established through the disobedient action of the first human being—Adam. When he supported Eve’s plan and disobeyed God, his nature became one of rebellion, and all generations from then on have inherited his sinful flesh tendencies. Everyone is born into this world with a nature bent away from God (Rom. 5:12). Zacchaeus was a sinner because of his lost condition, not because of his greedy profession. Good behavior doesn’t make us a Christian, nor does bad conduct disqualify us. The tax collector received salvation through faith in Jesus. By trusting in Christ as Savior, we, like Zacchaeus, are no longer lost; we’re made spiritually alive.

Hallelujah!

—Bishop Nancy Rosario The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros.

Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.Tenemos

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 Spiritual Food for Thought: Break free from the things that have held you captive and kept you in bondage. It is time to deal with issues that have held you back and hindered your ability to become all that God has called you to be and to accomplish all that He has set before you. Examine your life so that you can see clearly where you must fight for your freedom. Be courageous.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Sunday Bible School for all ages begins at 10 a.m., followed by a lite breakfast at 11:00 a.m. Every first Sunday at 10 a.m. is our universal teaching on the meaning of Salvation (combined ages). Our corporate worship means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior.

We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance — red button. The church telephone number is 347-920-5607.

Thanksgiving Morning Worship: All are invited to share testimonies of thanksgiving as we fellowship together in the beauty of holiness on Thursday, November 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come as you are and help us lift up the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ! Coffee, tea & cake will be available after service.

Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: Will reopen shortly. In the interim, if you have a need of pantry services please call the church at 347-920-5607 and leave a message. Donations of non-perishables, frozen foods & toiletries are needed.

Special Announcement: Children’s church to begin.

We are pleased to announce effective Sunday, December 6th, our SWAG (Spiritual Wisdom & Guidance) Youth Ministry will begin a CHILDREN’S CHURCH for ages 6+. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by breakfast and Children’s Service at 11:30 a.m.

Boys to Men Fellowship: The SWAG youth (boys) along with Greater Love’s Majestic Men will travel to Fordham University to watch a football game between the Fordham Rams and the Bucknell Bisons today, Saturday, Nov. 18, at noon, followed by a pizza party at Greater Love. Men who are interested in attending with a child are asked to meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. sharp; the cost is $15.

Kite Flying: The SWAG youth (girls & boys) and parents will enjoy an afternoon of Kite Flying on Section 1 Greenway on Saturday, Nov. 25, beginning at 1:30 p.m. If you would like to join us, kindly meet at the church at 1:30 as we begin all activities with prayer. Bring a kite and a bag lunch.

Youth Praise & Worship Service … held every 4th Sunday. The next children-led service is Sunday, November 25th at 11:30.

Happy Thanksgiving!

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Circle of Christ Church

un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico.

Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería y mucho mas.

We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992.

In case there is no one in the office, please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make you paths straight. Prov. 3: 5-6 Reflexion para la semana 5 Confía en el Señor de todo corazón, y no en tu propia inteligencia.

6 Reconócelo en todos tus caminos, y él allanará tus sendas. Prov. 3: 5-6 English services Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study.

Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Boys and Girls Club, every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The Boys and Girls Club is free.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Tuesday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m.

DIVORCE - BANKRUPTCY • ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • IMMEDIATE FILING

• FREE CONSULTATION • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS

“COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE”

633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

22

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Bartow Mon., Nov. 20 Tues., Nov. 21

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

Walking Club: 10:30 a.m.

Bingo: 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m.

Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

Line Dancing 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 24 Thu., Nov. 23

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

Weight Management Bartow Center – 10:00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 22

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Einstein

MENU

Dreiser

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Orange pineapple juice Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Honey mustard chicken Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Jerk Chicken Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last breast, Mashed sweet Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

White rice Monday of the month potatoes, Steamed Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Cauliflower w/ Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 kale, Whole Wheat Diabetes Support Group 2nd Mon- Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 carrots & parsley Bread, Fresh Fruit Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training day, 1:00 p.m.

11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 7 Alt: Egg salad Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Orange Juice Beef brisket 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Sweet & sour Turkey Dominoes 10 a.m. w/tomatoes & Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Meatballs onions Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m.–11:30 Rice w/corn Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Broccoli & red a.m., Aud. B Green beans pepper Whole wheat bread Karaoke by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Homemade mashed Fresh fruit Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A potatoes Alt: Chicken salad Afternoon Movie 1 p.m.

Computer Class – Rm. 13; Beginner 10Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 11 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Only 6 seats available.

Orange Pineapple Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Juice Grilled chicken 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Beef Moussaka Breast Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

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

Garden salad Rice w/vegetables Tai Chi 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Whole wheat bread Steamed green Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Computer Lab Fresh Fruit beans African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Alt: Tuna salad Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Kosher

Non-Kosher

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

BOX LUNCH Apple Juice, Roasted Chicken, Potato Kugel Carrot Tzimmes Challah bread Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte Fish

BOX LUNCH Baked Whiting fish fillet Baked macaroni & cheese Cucumber tomato salad

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

BOX LUNCH

BOX LUNCH

BOX LUNCH

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.

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 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.

Empire – Tues., Nov. 21st, $5 and Tues., Nov. 28th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

JASA is closed on Thurs., Nov. 23rd. Boxed Lunch Fri., Nov. 24. Happy Thanksgiving!

Central Avenue – Ave. South – Tues., Nov. 28th; Kohl’s, Burlington & Marshall’s, $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire – Wed., Dec. 6th; Tues., Dec. 12th & Tues., Dec. 19th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Big Apple Circus – Lincoln Center, Wed., Nov. 29th; $35. (Cash only, No checks). Final payment due: Fri., Nov. 10th. Show starts 11 a.m. sharp.

Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8:15 a.m.; Bartow, 8:30 a.m. & Einstein, 8:45 a.m. (Waiting list).

Stew Leonard’s – Mon., Dec. 1st & Fri., Dec. 22nd; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

St. Mary’s Pool – Fri., Dec. 1st, Fri., Dec. 15th & Mon., Dec. 18th; $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45

a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Dec. 8th, Tues., Dec. 12th & Fri., Dec. 15th, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments. Walkins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

Ridgehill – Fri., Dec. 8th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Fairway – Fri., Dec. 8th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Game Day – Sat., Dec. 9th, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Dreiser Lunch Room – Bingo, Pokeno, cards. Sign up in room 7 for meals no later than Fri., Dec. 1st.

Non-Kosher Menu: curry chicken, rice & beans, cabbage. Kosher Menu: Salmon salad, tri-color pasta and cucumber salad. Call 718-320-1345 for further information.

Foxwoods Resorts Casino – Sat., Dec. 9th, $30.

Bartow, 8 a.m.; Einstein, 8:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:30 a.m. Arrive at casino, 11 a.m. Coach USA bus.

Bonus package, $10 slot & $10 food. Depart, 5 p.m.

(Final payment due by Thurs., Nov. 30th).

Doo Wop Christmas – Tues., Dec. 12th; $95.

Coach Bus, at The Brownstone in Patterson, NJ. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Bartow, 8:45 a.m. & Einstein, 9 a.m. Depart, 3:45 p.m. Menu: fresh gar-

den salad, ziti marinara, ham, roasted turkey w/dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetable medley, dessert, coffee & tea.

Two complimentary drinks during Happy Hour (Final payment due by Thurs., Nov. 30th). Wait list.

Central Avenue – Xmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings, Thurs., Dec. 14th; $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Thurs., Dec. 14th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m., Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Target Throggsneck – Fri., Dec. 15th; $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Shoprite – Mon., Dec. 18th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

IKEA, NJ – Tues., Dec. 19th; $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m.

Woodbury Commons – Thurs., Dec. 21st; $15.

Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Aldi – Thurs., Dec. 21st; $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

JASA is closed – Christmas Day, Dec. 25th – Happy Holidays!

On-Call driver needed, with CDL Passenger Endorsement License. Applications available at the JASA office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

We want to wish all our members and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for having you as a part of the Goose Island Seniors this year and hope we can enjoy many more years of fellowship and fun together.

We are happy to announce that in January 2018 Stephen Roberts will be sworn in as president of Goose Island Seniors, working alongside our president Ann Schlanger. We are saddened to announce, Mary Pilla is stepping down from her position as president. Mary has worked very hard as president alongside Ann Schlanger and has brought so much to Goose Island. Her untiring service, for many years, has brought Goose Island where it is today and we want to thank her so much. More information will soon be available.

Bingo – Wednesday, November 22nd, Bingo will be canceled.

2018 “Sister Act” – The Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Friday, June 15, 2018.

Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. Prices went up, but we feel we can still keep the price for this trip at $79. This price includes a show, luncheon, and transportation. A small deposit

of $5 or more will reserve your seat at the theatre.

You can pay a little at a time so by June you’ll be all paid up. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of November: Alberta Hundley, Olivine Durant, Florence Middleton, Hillary Weber and Hilda Seidl.

We are now collecting $15 for your 2018 dues.

Please be paid up January 1, 2018. Starting the first of January, anyone who has not paid their dues will not participate in any club activities until all money is paid. No exceptions. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen, it’s 347-847-1941. Visit Stephen in room 39, every Mon. & Fri. from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

AARP Chapter #4997

23

FYI-1: New Medicare cards coming soon. To fight fraud, the government is removing personal information from your ID card. The proposed solution is that the new card will not include your Social Security number, gender or signature. The new card will start going into effect April 1, 2018. Each will feature a computer generated Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) assigned to you. The MBI, made up of 11 numbers & letters, will be used for billing, to verify eligibility for services and to check the status of a claim. Medicare members will have until December 31, 2019 to begin using the new ID. Both the new card & your current card will be valid until then.

Reminder: AARP #4997 Holiday Luncheon scheduled for Monday, December 11, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium ‘A.” Donation: $45. Tickets are available.

Get-well wishes to Agatha Edwards and Mary Brown (mother of Hannah Brown, Tour Committee member).

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.

2017 Tour Activities December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch. $609/person – double; $798 – single. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

2018 Tour Activities February 8, 2018: WarmDaddys & Sugar House Casino (Philadelphia, PA) – Motorcoach trip; enjoy downhome culture & live Blues & Jazz music; Southern style delicious dinner; 5-hours at Sugar House Casino w/bonus. $125. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

April 10, 2018-April 11, 2018: Sight & Sound Theatre & Sands Casino – Motorcoach trip to Sands Casino with casino bonus and shopping; next day (after Breakfast) to Sight & Sound spectacular production of “Jesus” to experience the greatest rescue story of all time (reserved seating); dinner & breakfast coupons. $309/person - double; $395 – single; $295/person triple. $50/per person deposit + optional Travel Protection due A.S.A.P.; Final payment due February 23, 2018. Contact Judith, 718379-3370.

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 O (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

Einstein Cancer Fund

November 11 – Trip cancelled.

Tuesday, December 5 to the Sands Casino has been cancelled. All trips to the Sands casino have been cancelled until further notice.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – We are going to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for the Luncheon Show of “Steel Magnolias.” Cost per person $79. More details will follow in next week’s article.

As always, good health and healing are wished to all. Remember to give a call to those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know that they are in your thoughts and prayers.

—Lydia Ruas

24

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try Your Luck With The Men’s Club Our next trip is Sunday, December 10, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Shop at the outlets for the holidays, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, have a good time. All men and women over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. You need a Tropicana Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle and show a recent movie. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City.

The cost of the trip is still $35 per person. This trip you will receive a slot play for $15 and a complimentary ticket worth $25 for the Holiday Jubilee Show. This is a $40 value. The Holiday season at the Tropicana means more music, memories. The Holiday Jubilee Show is similar to the Christmas Show at Radio City.

This show will sell-out fast, so make an early reservation.

The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning.

This trip, we will be leaving 30 minutes later to accommodate the show. Leaving Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop by 8:50 a.m.

For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718320-2234. If no one is available, please leave a message at either number.

Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475.

Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone peace and good health, a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.

—Gary Schwartz

Traditional Synagogue Of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

Note: 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, leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

The synagogue has services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a Kiddush. We serve a wide selection of food. Come to services and have nosh. We need Jewish men Saturday morning to come to services between 10 a.m. and noon. We need your help to make a minyan and take out the Torah.

Our services are open to all Jewish people in the community. It would be a mitzvah if you could attend.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, November18, at 5:20 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, November 25, at 4:13 p.m.

Please honor your donations. Please come to the synagogue or mail your donations to Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Pl. Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Good & Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in Honor or Memory of a loved one.

The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all

Church of New Vision 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 44 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Please keep the hurricane victims in your prayers.

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events • FREE MAMMOGRAMS Today in Section 5 … The Church of New Vision supports Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; the Women’s Fellowship will sponsor a St. Barnabas Hospital Mobile Mammography Van which will be stationed outside the church in Section 5. You may register by con-

tacting Sis. L. Scott at 718-671-2623 or email @ LJScott_2000@yahoo.com.

• Church Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, November 26th at the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.

• Women’s Bible Study: held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., November (canceled), next scheduled date is December 9.

• Cruise with us in 2018, July 20th to July 27th on the Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Sea. Going to Port Canaveral, Fl., Cococay, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas.

Interior, $1,025 - Ocean View, $1,175 – Balcony, $1,320. Please note that $100 deposit due November 19; additional $150 due January 21, 2018 and balance due by April 1, 2018 (includes taxes, fees, transportation to/from cruise ship in N.J.). Gratuities not included, can be charged to your stateroom upon check-in. No refunds after January 21, 2018. For additional information, please contact Sadie James at 718-652-8943 or Hermena Smith at 917-974-9282 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475.

Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for the sick, you should make a donation in that person’s name to the synagogue.

This Saturday, Saul and Hillary Weber are having a kiddush in honor of their anniversary.

The synagogue thanks Bruce and Edie for the delicious kiddush last Shabbat.

Bingo: The synagogue will have a Bingo on Sunday, December 3, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which costs $2. This is a 3-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. So if you like to play Bingo, please attend.

Chanukah Luncheon: On Sunday, December 17th, we will celebrate Chanukah. The cost is only $18. We are serving corn beef, turkey breast, pastrami, potato pancakes, and all the trimmings, and a jelly donut. We have limited space, so make an early reservation.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members, and friends, peace and good health, and happy Thanksgiving holiday.

—Gary Schwartz

Co-op City Working Families Party A Triumphant Election Day for Progressives Congratulations to us all. Republicans lost mightily on Election Day. Ralph Northam/VA governor, Phil Murphy/NJ governor, George Latimer/Westchester County Executive, and women and Latinos filled positions all over the state and beyond.

Many of these first-time running individuals triumphed with the help of the Working Families Party and other progressive organizations.

Up next: Doug Jones fighting for a special election US Senate seat on December 12th, a seat vacated by Jeff Sessions. This is the last BIG ONE this year. Do what you can with donations.

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political 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 (which at this point remains a virtual organization) promotes progressive causes. As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. But we need to officially combine the two by submitting new bylaws. As members of either or 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 of Co-op City Working Families The first general meeting of the new season is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21st at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five. The room is paid for — all we need is you. WF meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, through June. Please join us and help plan our next steps. Come with ideas, but come! All progressives are welcome. If you would like to be kept informed of Working Family/Indivisible issues and plans, email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Kelly Canzoneri

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

25

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church Peace in Romans 5 On January 30, 1973 Patrice Tamao of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, allowed himself to be nailed to a cross “as a sacrifice for world peace and understanding among men.” As thousands watched on television, six-inch stainless steel nails were driven through his hands and feet. Tamao had planned on remaining on the cross for 48 hours, but after only 20 hours he had to cut short his voluntary crucifixion because of an infection in his right foot. The newspaper article had as its heading, “Crucifixion-for-peace falls short.”

Holding onto peace Christ’s crucifixion for peace did not fall short! “…We have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” (Rom 5:1) This statement summarizes what Paul’s argument in the previous chapters of Roman on our justification (making right) through Christ’s death in our place. Only the sacrifice of Christ could unblock the path to God caused by sin. Peace, quietness and rest in the completed work of Christ is offered to all. The peace here refers to the peace of something settled, an issue you don’t have to worry about again.

Peace of mind The presence and bully of sin is all around us. There is no escaping that! To combat misery and anxiety, “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of

salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” (Rom 5:3-5) Don’t you long for peace? How do we find it and hold on to it? It takes conscious effort to remember that the power of Christ is available to us through the Holy Spirit who then enables us to live the life of peace. We are not to be miserable, anxious, saved people! We have joy and rejoice in the face of trouble.

Because we live in Christ, we arise in Christ to face the trials around us.

All are welcome to pray with us this Sabbath, Saturday, November 18.

Services and Community Outreach Wednesdays — Midafternoon Prayer Service, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday — Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday — Night Prayer meeting, 7:30. p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday — Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m.

Saturday — Divine Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday — Adventist Youth Program, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday — Bible Study, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday — Vespers @ sunset The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl C. Silvera

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Sundays: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10: 30 a.m. Midday Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayer. God’s power is released through His Word. Come and study the word of God; it can change your life.

Fridays: Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

The Requirements The prophet questioned, in Micah 6: 6-7 “Wherewith shall I come before the

Lord, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? The answer is no. God does not want mere outward signs of contrition or a mere show of repentance.

The Lord requires us to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God. Micah 6:8 In the New Testament, Jesus simplified the Law into two commandments.

First, we must love the Lord with all our hearts. Second, we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. Matthew 22:37-39.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

26

Public Safety Report

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

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 that is how you prefer to communicate. Just speaking to someone can help you put problems into perspective and obtain assistance you may need.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety will be conducting our annual Toy Drive. New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages will be collected from Monday, November 20 until Thursday, December 21. The toys will be distributed to local hospitals and shelters. Please purchase a toy while doing your early holiday shopping. Your generosity goes a long way in making children happy.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say “hello” to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

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

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Please be aware of the new traffic pattern for Bay Plaza Mall especially near the bicycle trails in and around Co-op City. The bicycle trails are a part of the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile network of bicycle trails connecting Maine to Florida.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages or are tired. Designate a driver before you begin your holiday festivities. Enforcement of DWI laws is heightened from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. If you see someone who looks unfamiliar near the front or rear of the building, do not enter the building and notify the authorities. Persons intent to commit crimes often attempt to enter the building behind a resident who has unlocked the door, do not give them that opportunity. It may seem rude, but do not give access to your building to anyone you are not familiar with. This will help to insure the safety of your family and other residents of the building. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. We would like to wish everyone a safe Happy Thanksgiving.

(Continued from page 7)

Opportunities

Public Safety Blotter

October 6 – R/O 100 Alcott Place A delivery person reported being robbed by two unknown males.

There were no injuries and investigation is ongoing.

November 11 – 120 Alcott Place Fire Marshalls responded to investigate multiple fires at this location. One male was taken into custody and charged with multiple counts of arson.

November 4 – Rear of 140 Bellamy Loop CCPD and NYPD responded to investigate a past robbery. The victim was uncooperative with responding officers and the matter is currently under investigation.

November 5 – 120 Dreiser Loop A motorist claimed he fell asleep while driving causing his vehicle to

overturn, damaging four other vehicles. There were no reported injuries.

November 5 – 100 Erskine Place Two males were arrested by CCPD officers and issued summonses for possession of marijuana.

One male also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was taken to court to answer the warrant.

November 6 – Garage 4 One male flagged an officer down and stated he was robbed by four unknown males. He was not injured.

A canvas produced negative results.

November 6 – 100 Alcott Place A male complainant reported that while at the bus stop, he was assaulted by four unknown males.

The victim was taken via EMS to a local hospital for treatment afterward. An investigation is ongoing.

(Continued from page 7)

27

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017 Business Opportunity

MOTIVATED ENTREPRENEURS Cash in on the Prescription Drug Industry Visit: www.Incomewithrx.com 11/18 Records Wanted

Old Records Wanted.

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, 50s, 60s, & 70s.

LP, 78 or 45.

CLASSIFIEDS

Home Improvement

Cleaning Services

SPOONER

1-800-479-2667

Advertise!

DOMESTIC SERVICE

• Basic Cleaning $90 • Deep Cleaning $130 • Non-Medical Senior Care $80 • 4 Hour Min. + 8.78% tax • Bonded • 7 Days • Cash, Pay-Pal www.spoonercleaning.com (718) 320-5112 1/27/18

CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

Call for rates!

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

2/24/18

Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

Decorator

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

www.co-opsales.info 11/25

Licensed and Bonded

(718) 379-8782

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson

11/25

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Start Learning Options Trading Financial Services

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person.

10/8/18

EMERGENCY SERVICE

12/30

BU Y

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

SELL

OPTIONS

High Quality Labor, Low Price!

NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION

Re-installation of any types of Blinds.

Repair Closet Doors and Sell New Bi-Fold Doors!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

PU T

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT Fully Insured

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

FAMILY LOCKSMITH AND BLINDS

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

718.792.2655

Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

11/18

Appliance Repair

Fully Insured • NYC License #1233497

Grout & Carpet Cleaning

Locksmith

— SERVICES — SERVICES — SERVICES —

OFF

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

• COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

12/30

$20

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

Breathe Easy

Call Joe 917-952-4408

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers.

Free service call with repairs.

718-320-3300 x3384 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

11/25

Painting

CA L L

(except vacuums)

718.792.2655

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 10/8/18 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

Cleaning Services

Weekly Classes Available Av

2089 Bartow Avenue Bronx, NY 10475

347-577-5922

Restrictions Apply 12/30

e your Incredaits score cre ittle as as l days in 30

850 GREAT

740 GOOD 1/6/18

11/25

685 FAIR

CO-OP CITY 598

450

POOR

$59/ month

2089 Barttow Avvenue Bronx, NY 10475 347-577-5922

Ask U s About Fast T Trra ck Tr ad de Lii nes

ccscreditrepair..com

Restrictions Apply

Public Safety Department

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

28

Co-op City Times / November 18, 2017

W V D L W U H 7 ,17(5,256

X W F J >

(JQJGWFYNSL

.LWFKHQ %DWK )ORRU &RYHULQJ $SSOLDQFHV %OLQGV 6KDGHV 0DWWUHVVHV )XUQLWXUH

2FPJ >TZW -TRJ 'JFZYNKZQ KTW YMJ -TQNIF^X

EVERY SERTA MATTRESS ON SALE!

EVERY KITCHEN ON SALE! FREE IN HOME MEASURING

NO APPOINTMENTS NECCESSARY

EVERY WINDOW TREATMENT ON SALE!

ON SALE!

LOW PRICE GUARANTEE

EVERY CARPET ON SALE!

FREE DESIGN CONSULTING

EVERY LAMINATE & WOOD FLOOR ON SALE!

• GE APPLIANCES • SAMSUNG • WHIRLPOOL • MAYTAG • FRIGIDAIRE • • LG • VIKING • ELECTROLUX • MOHAWK • SERTA • HUNTER DOUGLAS •

TRISTATE INTERIORS • 2925 WESTCHESTER AVE • BRONX, NY tristateinteriorsny.com • (718) 823-3400

941999

ALL TOP BRANDS

EVERY APPLIANCE ON SALE!