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Vol. 48 No. 4
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Teenaged bank robber caught just moments after heist
Officers from the 45th Precinct and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety confer at the spot where a teenaged bank robbery literally had his ill-conceived heist blow up in his face. Photo by Bill Stuttig
BY BILL STUTTIG A 15-year-old boy was caught redhanded—literally—moments after he brazenly tried to rob the Amalgamated Bank branch in the Bartow Shopping Center shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to a Public Safety report on the incident, the 15-year-old walked into the bank at approximately 2:30 p.m. and handed a note to the teller stating, “Empty your draw, there is a bomb in the building.” The teller reportedly handed the suspect a bag full on money, but not before slipping dye packs between the stacks of cash. When the suspect retreated from the bank, he only made it as far as the front of
the Rite Aid drug store, approximately 50 feet from the bank, when the dye packs exploded leaving him and the bag full of cash stained with visible red dye. The alarmed suspect then dropped the money and ran towards Asch Loop in an attempt to get away. At the same time, Public Safety Officer Valencia Boone, on patrol in the mall, noticed the bag of red cash lying on the ground and quickly acted to secure the bag of dyed money while other officers quickly responded and assisted in picking-up whatever dyed-cash was blowing in the immediate vicinity. (Continued on page 2)
Management responds to City News I thought I had seen it all in sensationalist YELLOW JOURNALISM, but last week’s City News takes the prize. My phone rang off the hook over the inaccurate and misleading headline “Power Plant Explosion.” When you read the article in this alleged newspaper under such a headline, you quickly realize it is not speaking of an explosion, merely what they falsely claim are unrealized savings. Our audited financial statements tell a different story. Utility costs consist of electricity, fuel oil and gas. 2009 - $48,200,000 2012 - $26,700,000 SAVE D - $21,500,000 That does not look like a failure to me. In fact, that’s an actual savings of almost 50% in utility costs which seems pretty good to us. Ok, let us discuss why we paid Con Edison $17,400,000 for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012 — t wo yea r s:
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Riverbay receives final $600,000 of $2M NYSERDA grant for cogeneration plant BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay recently received the final $600,000 payment of the $2M grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) which was awarded to the community for the installation of new energy efficient equipment in the cogeneration plant. The last payment of $600,000 was received in late 2011, and this was preceded by a payment of $800,000 which occurred in 2010. Brian Reardon, Riverbay’s Director of the cogeneration plant, explained that two gas turbines, one steam turbine and a high pressure boiler were installed to replace older equipment in the power plant and to upgrade the facility during the conversion of the existing 40-plus year old plant several years ago to a co-generation facility. “The combination of the four main pieces of the cogeneration plant gives us an efficiency rating of above 60% which qualifies us for the NYSERDA grant,” said Reardon. In addition to saving energy, which also means lower fuel consumption, installa-
tion of the new cogeneration equipment has resulted in a more environmentally friendly power plant in that nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions into the air have been significantly reduced by about 103 tons per year, as well as other contaminants. The Riverbay cogeneration plant recovers up to 80% of the steam created when it operates the turbines to create electricity and converts that steam into excess electricity which can be exported/sold to Con Edison. In addition to providing energy savings, the plant can produce enough energy to handle the needs of the community, as well as excess energy and capacity, which can be exported and sold to ConEd and to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) which operates the electric grid in New York. Riverbay’s energy management consultants estimated earlier on that capacity sales, which is the ability to make energy when required by the grid, would conservatively generate approximately $233,000 (Continued on page 2)
St. Mary’s School Closing (see pa ge 3 for a r ticle)
Electricity $1.3M Electricity standby charges $7.2M (is like insurance or back-up charge) Gas boilers - transportation* $3.2M Gas-Co-gen - transportation * $3.6M Gas - apartments - laundry $1.7M Gas - Shopping center $ .4M ————— $17.4M * Transportation refers to the use of Con Edison pipes to bring in gas. The $1.3 million for electricity purchase is for those rare occasions when repairs are required, and the $7.2 million is to makes sure electricity is available in a true emergency. I could go on to challenge the assertion of cost overruns which do not exist. The same can be said of allegations of waste. We are being bombarded by the BIG LIE. The City News has no shame, and everything—every lie—is used to say our Managers and Marion Scott Real (Continued on page 4)
Best porters and grounds keepers recognized…At a luncheon on Tuesday, January 15th, Riverbay honored its porters and groundskeepers were deemed by their respective supervisors to be the best at their jobs. The honorees are: Ramon Escano, Luis F. Nunez, Humberto Oliveras, Felix R. Solano, Jerome Christopher, Wing K. Tse, Ricardo Perez Morales, Sina Kim, Paul S. Grant, Petar Markic, Bonifacio P. Mulero, Angel Bravo, Emir Carlos Hernandez, Omnarine Ramlall, Berky Ortega, Filomena Velasquez, Nelson Miranda, Juan Reynoso, Franklin R. Robinson, Anibal Flores Lopez, Sheverlo Smith, Herman H. Higgs, and Delroy A. Young. Each was personally thanked for their dedication to the community by Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper and given an extra day off that they could take anytime during the next year. Photo by Bill Stuttig
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for the housing corporation during the last winter period which spanned from November, 2011 to April, 2012, primarily from NYISO and Con Edison. Riverbay’s Finance Department reported this week that the actual winter capacity sales for 2011/2012 was $306,000. Electric power sales to ConEd for the same time period was $222,000. David Ahrens, Director at Energy Spectrum, Inc., the company managing the various revenue streams available to the shareholders of Co-op City, explained that capacity sales, like energy savings, is another revenue stream that has been identified for the community since its investment in its own cogeneration plant. “There are two capacity periods—one for the summer and one for the winter— at NYISO, and the cogeneration plant at Co-op City is participating in both of
these markets via Spectrum,” said Ahrens. “Although capacity is much more valuable in the summer, there’s still a capacity market in the winter in case additional capacity is needed for the grid, for example, if there’s a snow storm or other similar events. It’s almost like having a reserve, if you will.” Merola said: “These additional streams of revenue provide income to Riverbay Corporation which help reduce the amount of carrying charges that the shareholders need to pay to operate Coop City. In addition, these added revenues are obtained without any impact to the community. We are constantly seeking new revenue streams in order to ease the financial burden for the shareholders.” Since going online in January, 2010, according to the Riverbay Finance Department, cogeneration is now produc-
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ing approximately $18M annually in energy savings for the community, which, without cogeneration, would have been paid to Con Edison. At the same time, it should be pointed out that over the 2-year period from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012, Riverbay paid Con Ed approximately $17.4M, the majority of it for the use of Con Ed’s piping which is in place throughout the development to deliver gas to the boilers, Co-op City’s 15,372 apartments and 472 townhouse units, the laundry rooms in each hi-rise residential building, Riverbay also purchased gas through the Con Ed system to operate the cogeneration plant. In addition, during this same two-year period, Riverbay purchased $8.5M in electricity from Con Ed, of which $7.2M was spent on the required payment to Con Ed
for stand-by or back-up electric charges for Con Ed to have electricity available in case Riverbay’s production is interrupted. “Riverbay pays a monthly charge for the installed electric cables that connect us to Con Ed,” Reardon explained. “This performs two functions. One, it is back up power in case cogeneration fails, and two, it allows us to export power to the grid when it is profitable.” Reardon said that the power plant is probably averaging about $350,000 a month in stand-by and transmission and distribution (T&D) charges. Reardon noted that comparatively, over the previous 5 years before cogeneration, the power plant was averaging $1.5M in electrical fees to Con Ed per month and now the community is down to $350,000 a month. “So this is where most of the savings is coming in,” he said.
was cordoned off until an investigation of the threat could be concluded. According to the Public Safety report, all of the recovered dyed money was returned to the bank manager. Chief Frank Apollo said, “I applaud the efforts made by both departments in this suspect’s apprehension. This joint effort is indicative of the cooperative bond that has been formed between the 45th Precinct and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety.”
Captain James McGeown, Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct, thanked Public Safety for their assistance in helping to capture the teenaged bank robber just minutes after he tried to pull off the heist. The Captain added that it was anyone’s guess what would make a 15-yearold boy attempt such a foolhardy robbery. “Maybe it was dare,” he said. The young suspect has been charged with robbery, according to the Captain.
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In the meantime, the 45th Precinct had been notified of the robbery and officers were already in the area pursuing the young suspect. 45th Precinct officers, along with Public Safety officers, captured the suspect a very short time later on Asch Loop near the rear of the Baychester library branch. Public Safety officers also recovered a red jacket lying between two parked cars on Asch Loop that the young suspect is believed to
have discarded during his quickly aborted getaway. Public Safety’s Lieutenant Pam Apollo, who was quickly on the scene helping to coordinate efforts to secure the branch and the surrounding area of the mall, said, “At no time was the public in any danger.” Because of the hand-written note declaring the presence of a bomb, the bank was evacuated for approximately an hour and an area extending 30 feet from the bank branch
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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Blood drive today in Dreiser Center To help combat the perennial midwinter blood shortage throughout the Tri-State area, Church of the Savior, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is hosting a blood drive in Room 4 of Dreiser Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, January 26th. All people 8 and older are eligible to donate a pint which will be used to help offset a current shortage of blood in area hospitals. For more information about the event, call Rev. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor of Church of the Savior, at 718-320-0002, or 917-734-4058.
NCNW’s annual Youth Celebration coming in February In commemoration of Black History, the Co-op City NCNW will host their 12th Annual Youth Celebration on Saturday, February 23, 1-4 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, co-sponsored by the Riverbay Corporation. Youth and youth groups that would like to showcase their talent in song, dance, poetry, music or theatrical presentation at the celebration, should contact the NCNW’s Youth Committee Chairpersons: Lori Melton, (917) 399-2643, or Michelle S. Davey, (917) 292-2397.
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St. Mary Star of the Sea School to close in June BY BILL STUTTIG Approximately 200 Co-op City grade school students are going to be forced to find a new school to attend next September as the Catholic Archdiocese of New York announced on Tuesday that St. Mary Star of the Sea School on City Island is one of 24 at-risk schools which will be closed in June. The announcement came as a bitter disappointment to parents whose children attend the school and who fought hard over the last two months to raise funds to keep the school a financially viable operation. The school’s parent organization, St. Mary Star of the Sea Home and School Association (SMSSHSA) hosted a massive, all-day fundraiser in the school gymnasium on December 29th in hopes of raising enough money to convince Archdiocese officials that the school could become financially viable and independent for a three-year period. Greg Clancy, the Parent Appeal Coordinator for the SMSSHSA, joined the parish’s pastor, Father Michael Challinor, and school administrators in making an appeal as to the school’s future financial viability before an Archdiocese reconfiguration committee on January 3rd. Clancy said that he and the others presented proof that the school had a balanced budget and was financially viable for the next three years. “But then they asked, ‘What about year four’ and right then I thought they were being disingenuous and they never had any real intention of giving us a chance,” Clancy said.
“I am angry with the way everything has gone down. The way they did things is really ugly.” Clancy charged that not only is the Archdiocese shutting down the school, but they are asking that the parish repay $750,000 in subsidies that they gave to the school for operations over the past two years with 5% interest tacked on. Clancy said that the parish plans to fight the Archdiocese’s attempt to take back the already-spent subsidies. Even though St. Mary Star of the Sea School is located on City Island, approximately 80% of the student body of the small, but beloved, school comes from Co-op City. The school is accessible to Co-op City children via a 15-minute ride on the Bx. 29 bus which directly links Co-op City to City Island. “St. Mary is a small but wonderful school,” Section 5 resident Kaisha Lopez said in December while involved in efforts to try and save the school. Lopez, who sends her daughter to kindergarten there, said: “It is truly a colorblind school because there is a great mix of ethnicity among the students who attend and the families that get involved. It is a school that is worth saving because it is good and it is safe and very highly regarded among the parents from Co-op City like me who choose to send their children there.” Ever since the Catholic Archdiocese of New York announced they were seriously considering closing St. Mary, the parents of St. Mary School, together with some parishioners from St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, ran a campaign to raise
the funds to convince the Archdiocese’s Reconfiguration Committee that the school can be financially viable. The Archdiocese said that they were requiring schools to prove that they can be financially independent and solvent for the next three years. Clancy, who coordinated the fundraising effort, said that those efforts helped the school overcome a $300,000 shortfall. Clancy said that the school received $125,000 from a donor who asked to remain anonymous and raised the additional needed funds in December through the fundraiser on December 29th and appeals posted on both Facebook and Youtube. Clancy added that the SMSSHSA plans to return the money to the donors because the school is apparently not being saved. The funds remain in a parish bank account, Clancy said. Aside from St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 21 other elementary schools operated by the Catholic Archdiocese will be closed at the end of the school year in June, including six others in the Bronx: Holy Spirit; Our Lady of Angels; Our Lady of Mercy; St. Jerome; Blessed Sacrament and St. Anthony. Two high schools are being closed by the Archdiocese as well: St. Agnes Boys High School in Manhattan and Blessed Sacrament High School in nearby New Rochelle. The closing of the 22 elementary schools affects 4341 or 9% of the total student body of the Archdiocese. (Continued on page 5)
Next CB#10 Meeting The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the Westchester Square Civic Association, 2513 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.
Black History Month Film Festival The African American Association presents the Gullah Film Festival in celebration of Black History Month, on Saturday, February 2, 12:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 28. Bring your family and friends. Featured presentations are “God’s Gonna Trouble the Water” and “Family Across the Sea.” For more information, please call (718) 379-3494.
Riverbay employees saluted for perfect attendance At a luncheon held on Thursday, January 17th, one hundred Riverbay employees from management and administrative positions were recognized for having perfect attendance during 2012. Helping to honor the dedicated employees were General Manager Vernon Cooper, and Human Resources/Risk Management Director Ron Caesar. The perfect attendees honored were: Alberta Abrams, Mary Ahland, Michael David Ambo, Frank Apollo, Pamela Apollo, Katherine Bell, Richard Bell, Ismael Bermudez, David Best, Pedro Jose Bisono, Amarulis Bizardi, Betsy Boiko, Eunice M. Johnson Braithwaite, Claudia Budnitskiy, Chris Bulat; Ronald Caesar; Marlece CalderonChiaramida, Elmo Jones Cannegeiter, Hugo Castillo, Sherron L. Clarke, Raymond Cooper, Josue Coronel, Heriberto Diaz, Kenneth Duchnowski, Agim Duma, Margaret Echevarria, Noel A. Ellison, Kimberly Engrassia, Joyce Alto Epps, Jessica Felice, Lenya Renee Garcia, Jacqueline Garcia Quinones, Arnold Hughes, Nurissa Jacqueline James Cox, Theodore James Jefferson, Rafet Kalic, Hasan Karim, Toma Kastrati, Kevin James Keenan, Raymond Francis Kenny, John Key, Tamira King, Alexsandar Knezevic, Leka Kocovic, Vasilj Kocovic, Lynn S. Krantz, Larisa Lipovetskaya, Luis A. Lopez, Louis Loscalzo Jr., Gail Mallea-Ragin, Anginet Martinez, Orlando Martinez, Theresa Mayunda Mavinga, Alisa McCluney, James Melendez, Peter Merola, Peter P. Miranda, Warren Mitchell, Edwin J. Mulero, Michael J. Munns, Trenise Myrie, Hector Navarez, Janine Adele Nelson, Juanita Net, Obed Ortiz, Osbourne Lloyd Pearson, Dindyal Persaud, Rosalind A. Pierce, Donovan Plummer, Alan B. Poretsky, Linda Pujols, Julio Ramirez, Anthony Rasulo, Kendall Shawn Ravenelle, Marsha Natalie Rhule-Allen, Daniel Rivera, Monica Robinson, David Rodriguez, Pedro Rosario, Steve Robert Lee Rudolph, Michelle Andree Sajous, Louis Salegna, Richard W. Schmidt, Carolyn Sinkler, David Stone, Mohamed Suleman, Sita Suleman, Shenese L. Talton, Robert C. Tausch, Obed Torres, Frankie Torres, Andrea Tuberman, Kim Marie Umstead, Alexander Vargas, Aracelis Vega, Anthony Warner, Linda Elaine Williams, Kirk Williams, Paul Zadrima, and Liviu Zalman. Photo by Bill Stuttig
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Estate Inc. must go. Why? Because they were instrumental in getting the HUD loan, saving us $10 million a year, which the City News believes killed their privatization scheme. Spouting isolated costs and figures, without context or explanation, doesn’t
even begin to consider what this means in the professional interconnected facets of providing essential services to cooperators. Irresponsible declarations to cut here, there, and everywhere, without a coherent understanding of operations in Co-op City shows an inability, whether
conscious or not, to recognize the dire consequences that would inevitably result for those who live here. Finally, just to set the record straight, there was never a plan to spend $33 million in lobby restoration. Again, the BIG LIE repeated and repeated. The
Board’s directive and the project for the lobbies are — new handicap accessible entry doors, new state of the art intercoms and new keyless entry — all covered by the HUD loan and sorely needed. —H er ber t F r eed m a n
K & 1st Grade registration ongoing for new admissions at PS 153 Registration for new children entering Kindergarten and First Grade at P.S. 153 for the 2013-2014 school year began on Tuesday, January 22, and will continue on Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Registration will only take place on the days and times listed. You must also have the necessary documentation at the time of registration or your child will not officially be registered. Children born in 2008 will be registered for Kindergarten Children born in 2007 will be regis-
tered for First Grade (not necessary for those already in Kindergarten). I n or d er t o r egist er you r ch ild , you M UST BR I NG T H E F O L L OW I NG : *Your child *Your child’s original birth certificate *Doctor’s or Health Station’s records of your child’s immunizations 4 doses of DPT 3 doses of polio vaccine 2 doses of MMR. The first must have been given after child’s first birthday 3 doses of Hepatitis B (children born
after January 1, 1993) Lead screening 1 dose of Varicella (Kindergarten children ONLY) given on or after first birthday *Proof of Residence Income affidavit from Riverbay (listing everyone who resides in apartment) *Previous school records, if possible. We will no longer accept a notarized letter from someone stating that child resides at that address. The following addresses are zoned for P.S. 153: Co-op City Buildings 15-
25; Asch Loop, Adler Place, Aldridge Place, Benchley Place, Bellamy Loop, Broun Place Townhouses; 100 and 120 Co-op City Boulevard and 600-620 Baychester Avenue. In order to give your registration process the time it deserves, only a certain amount of numbers will be assigned each day of registration and registration will stop for that day either when all the allotted numbers have been taken or at 11 a.m. For additional information, you may contact P.S. 153 at (718) 904-5550.
Assemblyman Benedetto provides free income tax preparation to seniors Assemblyman Benedetto is once again offering free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age or older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Zerega and City Island). Tax papers can be dropped off at the Assemblyman’s office beginning on February 1st. This service is limited to seniors over the age of 62 who meet the following criteria: *Simple taxes only
*Complete copies of 2011 federal and state returns must be included *Name, social security number, and date of birth of all people claimed on the return as a dependent *Adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2011 must be under $50,000 All necessary paper work must be included as a complete file and brought to the office, otherwise they will be returned. Seniors are encouraged to bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman
Well-deserved recognition…Board Director Evelyn Turner (left) last week pre-
sented State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto with special recognition for his help in staging Co-op City’s very successful College and Career Fair in November. Turner, who coordinated the successful day-long event for Co-op City youth from grade to high school and featuring participation from dozens of colleges, schools, and prospective employers, called Benedetto a champion of the community who can always be counted on. Benedetto called the honor “humbling, but appreciated.” Joining in the presentation were volunteer co-organizers Dr. Beryl Dorsett (right) and Lauretta Jaysura. Turner thanked all the volunteers who helped make the fair a success and promised an even bigger fair in 2013. Photo by Bill Stuttig
Rest in peace, Ms. Spencer It is with great sorrow that we inform you that Gwen Spencer, long-time Co-op City resident, Area Manager and aide to Congressman Eliot Engel, passed away after a brief illness recently. She is survived by 2 sons, 3 granddaughters and 2 great grandsons. May she rest in peace. —Br et A. Sp en cer
Benedetto’s office at 3602 East Tremont Ave., Suite 201 or 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The tax preparer will collect documentation until March 15 and no more tax papers will be
accepted after that date. All participants will be contacted when the forms are completed. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 320-2220 or (718) 892-2235
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Installation of Smoke Detectors and Ground Fault Interrupters to begin in March The process by which Riverbay staff will enter the homes of shareholders to install the HUD required smoke detectors and ground fault interrupters is expected to begin approximately the first week of March. The first shareholders scheduled to have the installations done in March will be contacted shortly and given at least 30 days notice of their appointment. Riverbay will do everything possible to accommodate the schedules of shareholders. Cooperators who work during the day will be given the chance to have the work done after 5 p.m. if it is not possible for someone from a particular household to be home during the day. We will try to schedule those cooperators who are home most days during the morning or afternoon hours and schedule working cooperators during the evening hours. We realize that individual cooperators have many different work shifts, including evening and overnight shifts. We will work with each shareholder to accommodate the individual schedules and, in turn, make the process as convenient as possible. Aside from the first 30-day notice of their appointment, shareholders will also receive a follow-up notice a week before their scheduled appointment and then a final reminder of their appointment 24-hours before the scheduled visit to your home. Each visit will take approximately only one hour in which time the workers will install the smoke detectors in every bedroom, ground fault outlets in every kitchen, bathroom and on every terrace, and also inspect each apartment for asbestos. In addition, workers will take the opportunity to give each front apartment entrance door a fresh coat of paint. The door painting is not a HUD requirement, but rather a task that can be easily completed simultaneous to the required installations while we have access to your home. The installations are mandatory and we will need to have every cooperator on board and in full understanding of the importance of having
St. Mary’s Timothy McNiff, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, stated in a press release: “As we move forward, we urge Governor Cuomo and the legislature to enact the Education Investment Incentives Act. This initiative, similar to those already enacted into law in 11 other states, would spur additional corporate and individual donations into education, generating $150 million in additional scholarships for families to enroll their children in Catholic and other religious and independent schools. Moreover, the legislation would generate an equal level of additional contributions to public schools.” Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, added in the same press release: “The Archdiocese is not alone in facing financial challenges in education—we share these issues with public, private and other faith-based schools across the country. This reconfiguration process will help ensure that our schools
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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. this work done. It is important to point out that we have been given an 18-month window of time to complete this work. The clock began ticking with the closing of the HUDguaranteed loan in late November so time is of the essence as we are already three months into the 18month window for getting this enormous task completed. We anticipate that the process will begin slowly as we work on and complete one building at a time, likely beginning with Building 1 in early March. As we begin to feel more comfortable with the procedure, we expect to be working on two different buildings simultaneously by the spring and then we hope to be able to accelerate the process even more as additional months pass by. We have been ordering the necessary materials and supplies to perform this work and are strategizing the use of our manpower, in terms of estimating the number of work crews that will be needed, determining the required skill set of each individual in order to properly do the work, take photos once completed, catalog, submit to HUD and file on a regular basis. We must also determine what hours these individuals will work and the manner in which they will be paid. What is essential is that we receive the necessary support and cooperation from all of the cooperators to meet the deadline that we face. We have already begun reaching out to the building associations to enlist their help in getting information out to the cooperators in their respective buildings and helping us to gain access to these apartments in a timely manner. We will constantly and consistently send messages to the community about this initiative because we realize the importance of early (Continued from page 3)
will be financially stable, sustainable and, more importantly, open to all students. We are dedicated to providing pastoral support and educational guidance to every family personally affected by reconfiguration to ensure all children attending closing schools will be warmly welcomed into a neighboring Catholic school where they will continue to learn and thrive.” St. Mary was threatened with closure by the Archdiocese once before, in 2006, but the pastor of the parish, Father Challinor, together with a committee of school parents and parishioners, successfully convinced Archdiocesan officials that the school was financially viable and should remain operating. This time around, despite a seemingly even greater effort to save the school, the well-meaning and prepared appeals went unheeded and the school’s closure is now scheduled for roughly five months from now.
and frequent communication in order to ensure that a complex the size of Co-op City is fully aware of the housing company’s plan and committed to working with us to get the job done. Aside from the fact that we must comply with HUD’S directive, these initiatives are health and safety issues and may help to save lives, which is the most important reason for complying with the directive in the first place. As always, we thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please look out for future publications regarding this issue. “ Ar e You O K ” R ea ssu r a n ce P r ogr a m Since we have a large number of elderly, handicapped and homebound residents here in Co-op City, the “Are You O.K.” Reassurance Program was implemented years ago to provide assistance to these cooperators as needed. Basically, how the “Are You O.K.” Reassurance Program works is that our Public Safety Department will enter into an agreement with the cooperator in question to give them phone calls, free of charge, to check to see if the cooperator in question is doing ok. These calls take place at the same time every morning, based upon the hour that the cooperator wants us to call, usually between 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. If the cooperator’s phone line is busy or if there is no answer, the system will call back two more times. If there is still no answer or the line stays busy, the information on your
data sheet that is filled out at the time that you register to participate in the program, will appear on the screen at the computer center and emergency action will begin. Unfortunately, not enough residents are taking advantage of this program. In fact, although there are hundreds, if not thousands, of elderly and handicapped residents who live alone here in Co-op City, only a handful are currently registered for this program. We realize that a number of our elderly cooperators are still very mobile and will avail themselves of the many programs here in the development and therefore are out and about every day, but there are still many, many people who are not as active or in fact homebound and this program provides a solution to the concern that friends and family members have, who may find it difficult to maintain consistent, reliable contact with their loved ones. For those residents who live next door to cooperators who are eligible for the program, we ask that you please reach out to them and try to encourage them to join the program. It doesn’t cost them anything and we will arrange to have a Community Affairs officer come to their home to explain the program to them in more detail and help them fill out the necessary application form, if necessary. For more information or if you are interested in the “Are You O.K.” Reassurance Program, please call Public Safety at (718) 320-3330.
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Response to Director’s Viewpoint In light of the fact that the Board, State, HUD and Wells Fargo read our newspaper and they are presently reviewing our 2-year budget, I must respond to Director Johnson’s viewpoint last week. Unfortunately, Director Johnson does not appreciate the size and complexity of Co-op City. If stand-alone, Co-op City is the 11th largest city in New York State with all the problems of a city. We do more behindthe-door maintenance than virtually any co-op or condo in New York City. We have a 100-person police force; remove tons of garbage daily and stand on 330 acres. At the outset, it must be understood that at NO TIME – NEVER, was there a discussion or presentation to spend $33 million on lobby renovation. One architect, who submitted a bid, made that outrageous presentation which was not considered for an instant. Photos, auto records and investigation proved that there was no doubling up by employees on gas, simply the use of the
same credit card, instead of each vehicle’s issued-card. We have since ended this “sharing” practice. The numbers are not $30,000 a month, but December, 2012 $26,077 for gasoline. Not $8,000 a month for cell phones, but a total of $5,234 for cell phones in December, 2012. Taking Director Johnson’s inaccurately high number of phones, using his own number of 171 phones, that works out to about $47 a month, far cheaper than most individual cell phone plans. But then we look at the actual dollar amount of $5,234, and that comes out to about $31 per month. Co-op City is a 24-hour operation. We have over 100 vehicles, many which need to be in use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With a thousand employees on 330 acres, communications are essential. To save 10% or 20% on such costs is insignificant on a $200,000,000 budget, and that’s before considering diminish efficiency if such cuts were made. Apparently, Director Johnson feels there are too many phones
and too many vehicles, but doesn’t say whose phone to take or what vehicles to abandon. On each contract, we explain to the Board and State what will be done and why. We have done numerous studies evaluating efficiencies of contract labor versus in-house. We do what we can in-house and contract where more economical, seasonal or subject to fluctuations (convector flooding twice a year). On this point, Director Johnson has made NO recommendation. Nothing is hidden. What the Board and all reasonable people agree is that individual salaries with names are not essential nor do they have any budget or operational use for evaluations. There is nothing gained by allowing the disclosure of individual salaries. I again challenge Director Johnson to any one specific recommendation and have not heard one yet, but would welcome same versus made up numbers and inflammatory language. —Her b er t F r eed m a n
Elevator Inspections Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections as required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City beginning on Tuesday, February 5, according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1-1 ½ hr. to complete. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.
Co-op City Times Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. (718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com
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Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.
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2013 WINDOW GUAR D FORM S DUE BY FE BRUARY 15th The 2013 Window Guard forms you have been receiving are due back to the Window Guard office by Friday, February 15th. It is very important that each shareholder fills out the form completely, sign it, date it, enter your phone number and return it to Riverbay as soon as possible. You may return it by putting the form in the mail using the self-addressed envelope you received with the form, by turning it in Room S in the Bartow Community Center or by returning it to your local Cooperator Service Office (CSO). The New York City Department of Health requires that Riverbay install window guards in any apartment in which a child under the age of 11 lives or visits. To find those apartments that need window guards, we must send out Window Guard forms every year. Window Guards protect children from falling out of a window. Help Riverbay meet our legal requirement and prevent a child from falling out of a window by filling out your form and returning it by February 15th.
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Public Safety Report
CCPD takes action against persons caught throwing objects out of windows BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO
Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal. Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain that persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous. In the case where the person who actually throws the object out of the window can be identified, that person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment. Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person who threw the object out the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued. The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges. Repeated violations may result in eviction. Most commonly in Co-op City, the person who actually throws the object out of the window cannot be specifically identified. However, the apartment where the object came from is identified. In these instances, a Co-op City Community Complaint can be
Public Safety Blotter: January 15 - January 19 J a n ua r y 15-19, 2013 J a n u a r y 19, 100 C a r ver L oop A CCPD officer responding to a noise complaint found a male sitting in a staircase having no authority or permission to do so. The male was arrested and issued a summons for trespass and released. J a n ua r y 17, 900 Ba ych ester Avenu e CCPD and the NYPD responded to this location to investigate a disturbance in the apartment. One individual was removed from his apartment and taken to a local treatment facility for evaluation. J a n u a r y 15, 157 Dr eiser L oop Two females walking on the shopping mall recognized a male who had assaulted them in the not too distant past. The females notified a CCPD officer and the individual was taken into custody for investigation. The male was later arrested and charged for the past open case and remanded to the Bronx Central Booking.
Elevator shutdowns in Garages 3 & 7 Due to the extreme cold, the operators in both front cars (#1) in Garages #3 and #7 were damaged and had to be taken out of service. We expect the elevators to be returned to service by late afternoon Tuesday, January 29th. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
issued to the offending apartment. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore, the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction. It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and have been known to empty an entire toy box. Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when this has happened. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718) 320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit. This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightly
colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment. By signing a Community Complaint Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Your information will not be revealed to the person receiving the complaint. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question or do not wish to sign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Never go up to an apartment or engage in any other type of conversation with the person violating Riverbay rules. The same holds true when any other lease violations are observed, including unauthorized dogs or noise. If you observe a crime or suspicious activity, 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. If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. New legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. 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.
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O P P O RT U N I T I E S AT C O - O P C I T Y Te l l y o u r f r i e n d s , r e l a t i v e s a n d e m p l o y e r s a b o u t : C o n t r a c t 3 9 3 , B a t h t u b R e g l a z i n g : 1 year contract for the reglazing of bathtubs as needed. P r e b i d M e e t i n g : January 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Trailers (98 Coop City Blvd.) B i d s D u e : January 31, 2013 at 2 p.m. I n s u r a n c e : Insurance is required. Con tr act P39 3, Bath tub Reglazi ng B i d s D u e : January 31, 2013 at 2 p.m. Late bids will not be accepted.
person will be responsible for sending written notifications to cooperators regarding their payments/accounts (i.e. insufficient funds, incomplete payments). Applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with court stipulations and 3-day demand notices, reviewing respective cooperator accounts prior to commencing legal action and payment processing. Candidate will need to respond to inquiries from outside agencies (i.e. HRA) as it pertains to cooperator accounts. Selected candidate will be responsible for answering departmental calls, taking of messages and responding to emails as necessary. Responsibilities include any additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
C o n t a c t : Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; AND Barbara Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com for more information. Please note as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verthat emails should be sent to both parties. bal & written). Individual must have 3-5 years previous accounts reE M P L OY M E N T P O S T I N G S ceivable experience. Applicant must be computer literate; knowledge of YARDI is a plus. Applicant must have the abilities to multitask in a O p e n t o al l o t h e r a p pl i c a n t s J an u a r y 2 9 – F eb r u ar y 1 fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments. A c c o u n t s R e c e iva b l e B o o k k e e p e r ( G r a d e 1 3 ) B u d g e t / F i n a n c e
Wo r k s c h e d u l e – Monday – Friday (shift may vary)
Candidate will be responsible for applying cooperators’ monthly pay- Applicants may apply in person at the Bartow Administration Office, located ments into Yardi System. Candidate will be responsible for responding at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily. to cooperators regarding their accounts in person and writing. Selected Resumes may be sent to hr@riverbaycorp.com. * R iv e r b a y C o r p o r a t i o n i s a n e q u a l o p p o r t u n i t y e m p l o y e r *
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Preparation to comply with HUD regulations has begun Dear cooperators, Due to several other meetings last Wednesday, I could not be with you for the luncheon and overview of capital projects regarding the Wells Fargo/HUD refinancing. Beginning in March, Management will install smoke detectors in all bedrooms and ground fault interrupters (GFI) in our kitchens, bathrooms and terraces. They will be installed for our safety. Management will need our cooperation in entering the apartments in order to have this work done. New Wa shin g Ma chines Several cooperators have shown me their clothing which had been damaged in our new washing machines. The clothing and other items come out of the washing machine damaged, with light spots on them, and can no longer be worn. It is believed that it was caused by previous users and there is a residue of bleach left in the machines causing it to stain the items of the person who uses the machine after them. I showed some of these items to Board Directors and Management at our last Board meeting and it was decided that Management would review this matter again by writing a piece in the Co-op City Times addressing this issue. Ba ychest er L ibr ar y I was astonished to learn that our Baychester Library is having financial difficulties. It owes a significant balance in real estate taxes and has been negligent in paying the required Riverbay rents that are due. I would hate to see it shut down. The circumstances are being reviewed to determine what can be done to save our library.
Director’s Viewpoint
Francine Reva Jones Secretary
Bewa r e of En er gy Dr inks It was recently reported that energy drinks were making people sick and they were hospitalized. Two types of energy drinks were offered to cooperators by a reputable organization along with other eatable products. I have no idea how these drinks pass the Food & Drug Administration, as many are made of sugar and chemicals and are harmful to the body. Producers of these drinks are out to make a buck and they are, perhaps, unaware of the damage that these types of items. I believe some of them lead to cancer. I was pleased to learn of First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative for changing the school lunches and snacks to make them healthy for the students, which makes for more productive students. The leader of this organization also has a food program and a variety of foods are distributed regularly. I trust that these food items are being scrutinized for the safety of all concerned. NYC Councilm a n Our newly elected NYC Councilman, Andy King, stopped by our Board of Directors meeting to greet us. He was accompanied by three members of his staff, who passed out information about
Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club If you are proud to be a DEMOCRAT, smile, clap your hands, say HOORAY! Did not our Democratic President, New York Leadership and entertainers from New York make you proud on January 21, 2013? A special thanks to Co-op City residents who made the trip to Washington, D.C. Please feel free to attend our meeting and share your experience. Do you think the ancestors are smiling down on our country saying that their blood, sweat and tears were not in vain? Do you think that Dr. Martin Luther King would be proud of our country’s progress in race relations? “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
—Harriet Tubman. Please join all the dreamers at our next meeting: Tuesday, February 5 Einstein Community Center, Room 35 at 7:00 p.m. We will add the historic events of January 21 to our agenda. Don’t miss a special Black History presentation on “Slave Cabin Cooking” and African Healing Herbs. Also, we have an important Riverbay Board Election coming up and your input is necessary. Members who are interested in running should inform the club of such. Let us celebrate January 21 with some ACTION! Are you fired ups? Then join our club. Let’s wear something Red to the meeting to celebrate our First Lady, Michelle Obama! —E velyn M . Tu r n er
Clothing bins Shareholders are reminded that the clothing bins placed at the garages are for your convenience to donate unused clothing, linens and shoes. Trans-America picks up twice a week to avoid overflow at the drop-off sites. However, it has become noticeable that instead of placing their bags of donated items inside the bins, some residents are leaving the bags on the ground outside of the bins, regardless of whether the bins are full or not. Please place your donated bags inside the donation bins and DO NOT leave them on the ground. When packing, make sure not to overfill your bag(s) to avoid it not being able to pass through the bins’ openings. If you must, place the donated items in several small bags. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
his new NYC Council District 12 office, which opened last week, at 940 East Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10467. They also informed us of the Power Breakfast on January 23. His office hours are 10:00 a.m.-6:00 pm., Monday-Friday, and the office will be open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month beginning February, 2013 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. He can also be reached at 718-6845509 and Andy.K ing@council.nyc.gov. Councilman King has pledged to be available for our community. P r om ot e Sa fe Com munit ies This is a reminder to voice your opinion regarding gun control. On January 13th, there was a shooting in Section 5 which resulted in injuries. I assume that a handgun was used in this incident, which I believe has caused more casualties in some communities than assault weapons. This is why I ask that you contact your elected officials regarding gun control. It is my understanding that the registration of assault weapons is acceptable and owners are not required to relinquish them. Is this good enough? Let’s make our voices heard. This is why the Youth Committee Chairperson, Director Eleanor Bailey, as well as Director Evelyn Turner are fighting so hard for our youth to have a decent and safe place to socialize. This is why cooperator Roger Toppin reminds Board Directors on a regular basis to get more centers for the youth of our community. This is why coaches, Ivor Bascom and Winston Dinkins, and other coaches in our community, devote so much of their time and energy to our youth in order to fill their time with positive sports and
recreation in order to keep them on the right track in life. Management was asked to confirm the request by the Youth Committee Chairperson to authorize space for the Cowboy’s cheerleading to resume activities. The coach has consented to changing the cheerleading activity from “cheerleading” to “dance movements” because cheerleading is deemed too dangerous and a risk to the Riverbay Corporation. It is expected that the Board and the Coach will receive an affirmative response to this important matter shortly. You can go online to find the contact information for Congressman Eliot Engel and U.S. Senators Kristen Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer. Congressman Engel also has an office right here in the Dreiser Community Center. You can stop by to express your views. It is only when the masses of people speak out that our views will be respected and implemented. There is no guarantee that gun violence will end, but if GOOD people sit back and do nothing, the evil will certainly continue. Therefore, I urge you to order your elected officials to push the issue and vote to ban the sale of automatic and assault weapons to ordinary citizens. Your efforts will contribute to safer communities, for our community and our country. Please attend your Building Association meetings. If you have an issue that has not or cannot be resolved through your building association or your CSO, you may contact me and I will try to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957. Please enjoy the remainder of this weekend.
Trip to Washington
Co-op City delegation to President Barack Obama’s second inauguration on Monday, January 21. Photo by Bernard Cylich
Another Angel Eugene Corker passed away on Tuesday, January 15, at Montefiore Hospital. He was 91 years old. Mr. Corker lived in Co-op City for a long time and was once the SergeantAt-Arms for Building 10 Association. He served 2 terms in the U.S. Armed Forces as a Longshoreman where he received honors for serving in WWII. Mr. Corker was a Masonic Temple member of the King Solomon Lodge. He worked at N.Y. Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. for over 25 years, until he retired. Eugene Corker leaves behind his devoted wife of 68 years, a daughter, 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Sad Tiding The family of Yvonne Garner, longtime resident of Co-op City (120 Elgar Pl.), sorrowfully announces that she succumbed to her battle against cancer on January 17. The family thanks everyone who sympathized with them and appreciates all acts of kindness, however, in lieu of flowers (the VA Cemetery only allows two floral arrangements), they request that you honor Yvonne’s memory by sending your donations to her daughter, Desiree Garner.
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Truth In Reporting Truth be told, as elected Treasurer of the Riverbay Corporation and Chairperson of the Budget Committee, I am not in full agreement of some of the expenditures that are approved by Management and feel we can do better and I have made that clear to all concerned. But I feel I must address a Viewpoint written by my fellow Director and Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Daryl Johnson. We are in the tails end of the largest capital repair program in the history of Co-op City. The elevators, windows, roofs, garages were an enormous financial burden to us and as the Power Plant continues to save us money and generate income, it requires maintenance and replacement of very costly components of
Director’s Viewpoint
Raymond Tirado Treasurer
its operating structure. Let’s factor in the unjustified asbestos abatement program that Director Tony Illis has written about in the past. It continues to cost us millions each year, including the Local Law 11 inspection and repairs we must adhere to by law. All these combined and additional expenses consume a large portion of our income. In regards to contractors
doing the same work as our employees, with over 15,000 units, 35 buildings, townhouse clusters and 320 acres, we hire contractors as needed. If not, we would then be required to hire additional employees at a higher cost. If you have lived in Co-op City for a good length of time as I have, it’s easy to forget how large our development is and not fully realize the various complexities and revenue it requires to maintain our homes warm or cool, keep our buildings and grounds clean and safe, all without much help from the city agencies we keep in the green with our taxes. I fully agree with Daryl, as well as other Directors that we must prioritize and not spend unless it is absolutely necessary. Maintaining and
increasing our reserves is crucial as we must be financially prepared for all emergencies on the horizon. SE CURITY shooting in Section Five is an The indication that a steady police presence is required in that area, in addition to weeding out the undesirables who continue to serve notice that they do not deserve to live in our community, endangering our lives, as well as the lives of our children. I will work with the Security Chairman on this issue. To all be well. I can be reached at 718-320-3351; ccdirector@optonline.net, or write to the Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bx., NY 10475.
Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30 @homail.com. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. C o m i n g E ve n t s : The next meeting of the association is (correction) Thursday, February 7. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Pokeno is back! Friday, February 15 will be our night for Pokeno fun. We meet in the association room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served. Crochet class is on Wednesday, January 23. The class will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 association room on the “B” side. C a l en d a r o f E ve n t s : Friday, January 25 – Movie Night - Doors open at
Donizetti Building Four Association Thanks to those who stopped down to celebrate with us at our post-holiday party on Saturday, January 12th. Special thanks to those who shared their favored dish and those who voluntarily helped clean up after. Fun was had by everyone; good food, good music and good conversation. We will start collecting our “Annual Building Membership” dues in February. Seems as if all things around us have risen in price, but membership dues are still $5 per household. A representative(s) will be in each lobby from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1st; Saturday, Feb. 2nd and Friday, Feb 8th. Building dues contributes to the beautification and update of our lobbies and other ongoing activities. So, take a minute to stop by to pay your dues while you say hello and get information regarding YOUR association. Our building meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Our next association meeting will be on Thursday, February 14th at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room in the rear of Building 4B. The guest speaker for this meeting will be our Assistant Manager, Mr. Ray Fraticelli. Please come down and get informed, ask questions and show your support and interest in your building and community. S AV E T H E DAT E : The association
is planning its first fundraiser on April 27th. We will be visiting the Newport Vineyard for wine tasting, followed by 5 hours at Foxwoods Casino (with bonus), plus all you can eat buffet luncheon. The cost for all this, with transportation included, is $76. The first payment of $38 is due by February 16. For more information or to make a payment, you may call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922 or Frenchie at (718) 671-0213 or Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Mary at (718) 671-0425. Our sympathy is sent to those who have lost loved ones near and far. Well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in neighbors. Continue to pray and help those in need…in any way possible. The smallest act of kindness can go a long way. *Once again…please stay alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Always have your door keys ready when you reach home or your vehicle. It is most important that you do not let anyone in your building that you do not know and immediately report any suspicious activity in and around your community. Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” — Y vo n n e B u r r u s ( d wi n d l ey )
Laid to rest It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs. Lillian Bernstein on January 9 shortly after celebrating her 99th birthday. She was laid to rest in her home state of New Jersey. Mrs. Bernstein was an original Co-op City shareholder. She was a faithful volunteer for over 25 years at Montefiore Hospital Gift Shop. She was a devoted friend to many; however, she and Edythe Weber, another original Carver Loop resident, connected when they first
moved into Co-op City and remained friends until the end. Mrs. Bernstein loved Co-op City. She was an active and supportive member of the Carver Loop Building Association. Her presence will be missed at our events. To the family, we extent our condolences. Mrs. Bernstein, may you rest in peace. —Carver Loop Building A s s o c i a t i o n E x e c u t ive C o m m i t t e e , f r i en d s a n d n ei g h b o r s
7:00 p.m. Go o d & We l fa r e Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. Especially, a get well wish to Lois who is suffering with a pulled leg muscle. SEE YOU SOON. M i r i a m E . B e r l o f s ky —M
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Continuing my advocacy for our youth How and what are we doing? I would like to remind cooperators of the appointments of Chairpersons and co-Chairpersons of the Riverbay Board Committees for 2012-2013 as submitted by Board President, Helen Atkins and reported by our Co-op City Times on S e p t e m b e r 1 , 2012. These Board Committees are influential as they provide policy recommendations and special initiatives for Board approval. They are: Au d i t – Al Shapiro, Chair; coChairs Tony Illis & Eleanor Bailey. B u dg e t Co m mi t t e e, Bo a r d a s a W h o l e : Ray Tirado, Chair; B u i l d i n g & G r o u n d s C o m m i t t e e : Tony Illis, Chair; Eleanor Bailey & Evelyn Santiago, coChairs. C o m m e r c i a l L e a s i n g : Helen Atkins, Chair & Evelyn Santiago, coChair. C o m m u n i t y R e l a t i o n s / S e n i o r s / H a n d i c a p p e d C o m m i t t e e , Eleanor Bailey, Chair and Evelyn M. Turner, coChair, C o o p e r a t o r A p p e a l s : Othelia Jones, Chair; co-Chairs Tony Illis, Helen Atkins & Evelyn M. Turner. C on t r a c t C o m p l i a n c e C o m m i t t e e : Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Chair; C o n s t r u c t i o n C o m m i t t e e : Al Shapiro, Chair, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, co-Chair. G a r a g e C o m m i t t e e: Al Shapiro, Chair & Othelia Jones, co-Chair. I T C o m m i t t e e : Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Chair. I nv e n t o r y & P u r c h a s i n g : No Volunteers. L a b o r C o m m i t t e e o f t h e B o a r d as a W h o l e: Eleanor Bailey, Chair. S a l e s C o m m i t t e e: Helen Atkins, Chair, Evelyn Santiago & Tony Illis, co-Chairs. S e c u r i t y C o m m i t t e e : Tony Illis, Chair; Othelia Jones, Evelyn Santiago & Khalil AbdulWahhab, co-Chairs. Yo u t h C o m m i t t e e: Eleanor Bailey, Chair and Evelyn M. Turner co-Chair, resigned on 8/24/12).
Director’s Viewpoint
Evelyn Turner Assistant Secretary I am an advocate for committees sharing information, when appropriate, with cooperators. We expect you to pay your carrying charges on time so you should expect us to keep you updated on how your money is spent. That said, a special thanks to Director Leah Graham, a brilliant young supportive Board member, for sharing last week. My involvement and advocacy has been with Community Relations, Youth Committee (without a title), Cooperator Appeals and Contract Compliance Committee. Please set your calendar and pass the word that your S e c o n d A n n u a l C o l l e g e & C a r e e r Fa i r will be held on S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 28 . It’s all about children and parents, not me. Consider the impact this first event made. Someone introduced Jordana Bell, a Global History/African Studies Teacher to me at our first event. She was planning an educational and cultural exchange trip to South Africa between students from Truman High School and students in townships in South Africa. I immediately introduced her to one of our core volunteers and esteem elder, Dr. Beryl Dorsett. Dr. Dorsett is President and CEO of the Global Alliance for Education and Health Services, a tax
exempt organization, and has made several trips to South Africa. Because of this connection/partnership/umbrella tax exempt organization, Jordana Bell is now able to reach out and solicit funds and grants for this important initiative. One of our volunteers received a letter from Shannon Ortiz, College Summit/School Partnership Manager sharing how a parent was so excited that her son was applying to some schools chosen for him and she wanted to give us an update. “Please let me know when you have another event. I’m up in there. Saludos Cordiales.” Certificates of Appreciation have been presented to our “Champions of Children:” Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Congressman Joseph Crowley for their financial support. Our newly elected City Councilman Andy King (a seasoned youth advocate!) has pledged support for 2013. I had a DREAM that we could use the old Bingo Hall for a state of the art Center for Youth and Young Adults in need of an array of activities, training programs, etc. When I visited the Bingo Hall and saw the space, I was fired up. A flurry of e-mails occurred. I called the idea that our children, predominantly Black and Latino, didn’t deserve a DECENT SPACE where we could provide ongoing enriching opportunities a bunch of malarkey! I even suggested that the space I observed evoked memories of the Slave Dungeon in Ghana (October 17, 2012). I was told, “Management believes the use of the former Bingo Hall would not constitute the highest and best use of that space.” The Chairman of the Youth Committee suggested I abstain from getting “overly emotional” as she
was the Chairman of the Committee and, as such, responsible for presenting something to the Board. Most recently, a member of Management did give “emotional about our Youth me” a courtesy call before the last Youth Committee Meeting that prepared me for the shock I am sure other community volunteers received. An architect had already drafted what the initial space would look like, etc. NO BINGO HALL DESIGN! On 11/24/12, I wrote to the Chairman that if we could not present a draft proposal for a Youth Center, I feared we will lose out on the Bingo Hall space forever. Also, why should Management allow space to remain unoccupied and the Committee could NOT show where any money would come from? There is NO proposal; the petitions are useless. The design has been presented to the Board. As a member of the Board, a special thanks to cooperators/Board members who shared my unsuccessful vision for the Old Bingo Hall. NO REGRETFULNESS! What I know for sure is that we already have quality activities/programs in place for our youth via organizations, churches and a Teen Center. Finally, kudos to Management for coordinating an awesome Co-op City Refinancing Dinner on January 16. What a wonderful opportunity to speak with local, state, federal and Well Fargo officials. I obtained direct lines to HUD staff members. Director Cylich and I have been informed by a key city official that we could indeed draft a proposal to C h a n g e / A m e n d o u r c o s t l y Tr a n s f e r P o l i c y ! Want to assist? Call or email: Evelyn M. Turner, email-evelyntinez @aol.com; 718-320-8088.
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Building 26 Association Warm greetings during a frigid week to all of our Co-op City residents, neighbors, families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. It’s not too late to get a flu shot! Remember to frequently wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol. Congratulations to President Obama on a successful Inauguration. May God bless you and your family during your second four year term. Our prayers are with you as you work to unite our country. Greetings and congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, wed-
ding anniversaries and other celebrated events during the month of January. Our sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May your loved one be eternally blessed. And may you and your families also be blessed during your time of bereavement. On January 15, at 7:30 p.m., we held our building association meeting and the following were some topics discussed: * We collected $1,47 for our porters which was equally divided among 4 porters in the amounts of $386.75. * Three checks in the amounts of
$100 each were distributed to our lobby attendants. * Guys and Dolls trip was canceled and $500 deposit was refunded to the association. * Suggestions made for future trips. * Collection of building association member dues:1/30, 1/31, & 2/1. * On February 8, there will be a Meet & Greet in our community room. Flyer will be posted and invitations will be distributed. * Flea market scheduled for March. * Audrey Chambers won the 50/50 and donated it to the association.
Please help to keep our community clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle. Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. Bulk trash and large cartons are to be taken to the basement. Please properly discard your Christmas trees and wreaths by taking them to the basement of your respective building. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all other non-emergency complaints. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von n e L ewis
Building 34 Association As promised, we will have our townhall meeting January 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. The open forum will give cooperators a chance to share their ideas concerning the future plans for our building. What events would you like to see take place? Where should we go on our next bus trip? How can we get more people involved in the building association? These are just a few issues that can be thrown on the table for discussion by the group. Come out and
lend your support to this effort to try to improve the effectiveness of the association. All of our new shareholders, if you have never attended a meeting, come out, introduce yourselves and help our association grow. Most of us witnessed a momentous occasion on an historic day. Monday, January 21st, our first African American President was sworn into office for his second term as President of the United States, on the day we celebrated Martin
Luther King’s birthday. It was a day full of symbolism and great pride for many. The phrase used repeatedly by the President was “we the people.” These words can be applied in many different circumstances, but to me, they were a call to be involved and proactive. Do a little more than you would normally do. Give a little more than you would normally give. There seems to be so much work to do for our country, but especially for our city and closer to home, our
community and even our building. But listening to our president, I am inspired to think and hope that “we the people” can get the job done. It is a new year. Let’s get started. Happy birthday to all of the Aquarians and get well wishes to all who have been under the weather this month. Remember, check in on the elderly and those neighbors you have not seen for a while. They will be glad to know that you care. —L a Ver ne F loyd
Building 13 Association I went to the Community Board 10 meeting on Thursday, January 17th and was impressed by a neighborhood that banned together to express how they felt about a particular situation. Their voices were heard. Ours should be also. Get involved! Sista s, Th e Mu sica l, is an off Broadway play planned for Saturday, March 16. The show starts at 4:30 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Theatre, located at 308 West 46th Street, New York. It follows five women cleaning the attic after Grandma’s death and in the attic find love and old memories packed away. The production traces women’s history through popular music spanning from Billie Holiday to Beyoncé. The group (10 people) price is $42 and does not include transportation. Payment deadline extended to January 31. “ J ewelr y By You ” Wor k sh op Today! Learn how to accessorize your look and intensify your beauty with uniquely designed bold pieces of jewelry taught to you by Muriel Arthur. Your friends won’t believe you made it yourself. Mark your calendar and join us in the Building 13 association room. Class will be for the youth from 12-2:00 p.m. Space is limited, so be prompt. Join our fundraiser trip to WARMDADDY’S SOUL FOOD DINNER, JAZZ AND BLUES Club/HARRAH’S CASINO in Chester, Pennsylvania (current bonus $30 slot play by Casino subject to change). The event is scheduled for
Saturday, July 20, leaving from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m., departing from Warmdaddy’s at 9:00 p.m. The trip can be paid in two payments. COST: $100, Due: $50 by March 1, $50 by May 31. Make checks/MO payable to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc. For additional information, use the contact resources listed at the end of this article. ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME. Building 13 Association invites you to come along on our trip to the Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Buffet Bonanza. Price includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner on Saturday, September 14, departing 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place. The cost is $85, with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by casino subject to change). Pay $45 by June 15, and $40 by August 1. Schedule – 1½ hour wine tasting, 4½ hour casino stay (outlets on site), all you can eat dinner at the Old Country Buffet, depart at 7:00 p.m. The Casino Outlet stores include: Chico’s Outlet/Coach Factory/Coach Men’s Factory/ DKNY/Guess Factory Store/Izod/ Lenox/Nine West Outlet/Spritz Designer Fragrances/Tommy Hilfiger/Talbots Outlet/ Ultra Diamonds/Under Armour/Charming Charlie/Corningware Corelle/Dressbarn/ G.H. Bass & Company/Hartmann Luggage/Hartstrings/Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store Peeps & Company/Van Heusen. Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and
Building 15B Association Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 30, at 7 p.m. in the building association room, rear lobby of Building 15B. Our guest speaker will be Chief Frank Apollo of CCPD and Board member Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, who will give a presentation on emergency preparedness. We will view a short film and free gobags will be distributed at the end of the presentation. Please try to make every effort to attend this very important meet-
ing. Refreshments will be served and we will have a 50/50 raffle. Many thanks, Barbara and Herbie, for decorating our tree in the lobby for the holidays, as well as to all of the other volunteers who gave so freely of their time to help make our building a festive one for the season. An invitation is also extended to residents of Building 15A for this very important meeting. I look forward to seeing you all on January 30. —Sa ndy Kr a snove
mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place, #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website:
http://www.bldg13assoc.com, or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work, we welcome your input. —L eslie Pet er son
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16 During that lunch meeting, I understand that a lot of cooperators raised their voices against that so-called lobby plan that could cost this community up to $33 million. Therefore, I’m glad that people are reading the stories here and getting involved in this community. Now, believe it or not, after that lunch meeting was over, what do you think was presented to the Board? A resolution was presented on Thursday night, 1/17, for architectural services for redesigning all of the lobbies. Wow! Look, if those lobby plans were to ever get approved, this community can be assured of getting another increase. At any rate, based on concerns from some members of the Board, that resolution was sent back so that only the doors and intercoms can be done. Folks, this matter is not over yet. Library Generally, I would never write about one of our commercial tenant’s finances. However, this situation is far, far different. Our library in Bartow is in financial trouble and owes money to Riverbay. So, I’m hoping that our public officials will look into this matter and help this branch get the funds it needs to continue operations and to help our community. Now, just to let you know, there are plenty of people who use this library. People need to read, take books out, use the computers, find jobs, and to do needed assignments. So, having this library here is very important to this community. Therefore, we must do everything to help them to keep their doors open. Thanks. Power Plant We paid Con Ed about $8.5 million in 2011 and a similar amount in 2012 for electricity and gas. Now, we also make payments to other companies for energy.
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Community Budget Savings Director’s Viewpoint
Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer
Budget Items A new draft budget is going to be delivered to the Board by the time that you read this article. Nevertheless, the last time that I met to discuss the budget with Management, they said, “Nothing can be cut.” Really? In my opinion, there are a lot of nonpayroll expenses that total over $30 million that can be reviewed for cuts. And, most of the lines are for supplies and maintenance equipment for the different departments here. So, out of all these lines, nothing can be cut? Nonsense! Look, there are several reasons why our $60 million payroll is still hidden, in violation of the NYS Business Corporation law. So, if that’s a clue, then that should tell me that something can be cut. For instance, I noticed that several boxes of outdoor Christmas lights were purchased recently. However, we paid about $100 per box for these Christmas lights. Look at what we bought: 70 cases of 24 bulbs x $97.60; 55 cases of 24 bulbs x $102; and 5 cases of 12-14 bulbs x $80; plus tax. And, after all was said and done, we paid close to $14,000 just for these Christmas lights. Amazing, huh? Now, this is just one example of us paying a lot of money for some items here. To be honest, you would be shocked if you were to see the amount of money that we spend on items on a weekly basis. Cuts
Extension of Riverbay’s Bookkeeping window hours continue through summer months In consideration of Riverbay shareholders who work outside of the community and must leave early to travel to their jobs, Riverbay Corporation will continue the extension of the Finance Department’s Bookkeeping window through to next Spring. The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, will continue to open at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on the two busiest days of the month for the Finance Department—the 10th of the month which is the last day for shareholders to pay their maintenance charges without the $50 late fee, and the last business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $200 legal fee is assessed. “We are happy to be able to provide the extra hour for the shareholders to remit their payments during the two busiest days of the month,” said Riverbay’s Finance Director, Peter Merola. “This added service comes at no additional cost to the corporation’s shareholders because the Bookkeeping employees agreed to change their work schedule to accommodate the extended hours.” The extension of the hours for the next few upcoming months will continue on
Thursday, January 31; on Monday, February 11 and Thursday, February 28; on Monday, March 11 and Friday, March 29; and on Wednesday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 30. Primarily, shareholders pay their monthly carrying charges by placing their payments in one of the 3 drop boxes located in each community center, but some also pay at the bookkeeping window. Prior to the extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the reception area for the window to open at 9 a.m., usually resulting in a crowded waiting room and sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor. In addition to shareholders paying their carrying charges at the bookkeeping window, or dropping them in the boxes in each of the three community centers, carrying charges can also be dropped off at New York Community Bank branch located inside of the Pathmark store in the Bay Plaza shopping mall. Riverbay does not accept cash; all payments must be made by personal check, bank check or money order. Shareholders should also write their account number and/or building and apartment numbers on any payment to Riverbay and return it along with the stub portion of their bill to ensure proper processing.
First, I do not have any faith in our entire budget process. Second, we need to reduce the money that we spend on nonpayroll items. The $30 million figure listed above is quite high. So, I would dramatically discount that figure if I’m looking for a discussion about budget savings. There would be some back and forth on my numbers and my proposed cuts. However, I would do my best to knock off at least $10 million from this figure. Budget Line Examples Here are some items that appear on our non-payroll budget. So, please look at these lines and ask yourself what you would do about these items. Outside Contractor - $3,255,000; Management Fee - $1,540,000; Public Repair and Parts - $879,000; Radios $609,400; Collection Fees - $600,000; Outside Legal - $600,000; Carpentry Supplies - $440,000; Management & Related - $374,700; Consultant Fees $322,600; Rubbish Removal - $300,000; Seasonal Planting - $300,000; Locks and Hardware - $240,000; Tools - $154,500; Vehicle & Equipment Vehicle Maintenance - $117,000; Maintenance $95,000; Consultant Fees Elevators $90,000; Training - $75,000; Vehicles $75,000; Management & Related $65,600; Playground Repair - $50,000; and Health Exams - $40,000. Biggest Budget Issues In my opinion, the biggest issues that we have with this budget, apart from employee expenses, are with the outside contractors, add-on projects, change orders, and overtime. Currently, we renovate about 45 apart-
ments a month. So, we employ 14 people just to do flooring. And, we have 74 people just for restorations. However, we pay Atlas Restorations $3,300,000 for plaster and paint work, and $750,000 for installing floors. If we can stop this floor removal program, and this asbestos program, which is required by the City of New York, then we can save $4 million and $750,000 respectively. Also, we paid out $729,051 in overtime from 4/11 - 3/12. So, changes can be made to our overtime policies. Savings How much did we save? Wells Fargo loan - $10 million; plaster/paint - $3.3 million; flooring - $750,000; floor removal - $4 million; asbestos - $750,000. And, some of the biggest savings would come by discussing and reducing our huge non-payroll budget. And, again, I would shoot for at least $10 million in cuts. Close Everything in my articles is 100% fact, and can be supported. So, please know that I will continue to fight to make this community better. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net. (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.
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Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, February 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Up com in g t r ip s t o Aq ued uct C a sin o We will be returning to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, February 16 and Saturday, March 16, leaving from Dreiser Rehab at 1 p.m. sharp, back of the Library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 1:30 p.m. Returning to Co-op City at 8 p.m.
Call (718) 320-0033 for your reservation TODAY. Cost: $20 per person. Wiz of Oz a nd chor us a uditions cont in ue Wiz of Oz rehearsals and chorus auditions every Saturday this month in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. The date of the play will be announced. Come to Room 1 on Saturdays. Notice: All Sect ion 5 food p a n t r y p a r t icipa n t s All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035. Bla ck For u m Lyon ’s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b There’s still time to register for indoor
track. Call for information, (718) 3208035. L obst er fest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Mohegan Sun Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150. First payment of $50 due February 16. Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation. E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must
present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Volu n t eer s wa nt ed We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony I llis
National Council of Negro Women Book C lu b will be meeting today Saturday, January 26, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. They will be discussing “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson. The international publishing sensation – over two million copies sold. Come out and join us, be part of the discussion. C om e see t h e ch er r y b lossom s in Wa sh in gt on , DC . Join us for a guided
tour of Washington, DC, April 5 – 8, featuring tours of: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, US Capital, Embassy Row, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. Final payment is due January 28. For more information, contact: 718-671-4804, 718-655-9034 or
Wishing everyone again a happy New Year. Our club is off to a terrific start in 2013. We’re proud and excited to begin with the first “Speak-out” of the year, on Thurs., Jan. 31st followed by a Toastmasters Day of Training on Sat., Feb. 2nd. Two enormous events designed to inform the community of the many benefits and bonuses of joining the Toastmasters Organization. “The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills.” Both the “Speak-out” and Training Day does exactly that. At the “speakout,” new members or not so new members make speeches and get positive feedback. This builds confidence and self esteem because there are no mistakes in
Toastmasters! It is also enjoyable for those in the audience as speeches follow set guidelines and may be amusing, entertaining, and informative. We like to think that there’s always something for everyone at a Toastmaster meeting. Please remember the dates and plan to attend both events: Speakout, Thurs., 1/13, 2049 Bartow Ave., 7:30 p.m. and Training Day - Sat., 2/2, 177 Dreiser Loop, Aud. B, 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. We have left 2012 behind and leaping head on into 2013 with preparation for the future. Now more than ever, good verbal skills are not an option. Toastmasters can help you hone these skills, if you would but join the program and be committed to you. Come to the Speakout and Training Day events and you will hear from other Toastmasters how this communication program has helped them
718-320-9694. Sa ve t h e Da t e : Black History Month’s 12th Annual Youth Celebration co-sponsored with Riverbay, Saturday, February 23, at Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. We are looking for youth and youth groups who would like to showcase their talent in song, dance, poetry, music or theatrical presentation for this event. If interested in performing for this event
or need more information, please contact: NCNW Youth Committee Chairpersons, Lori Melton, (917) 3992643; or Michelle S. Davey, (917) 2922397. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our January members. —M a xin e Su lliva n
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face their fears and shyness in front of strangers. They improved. You can improve. Make this YOUR YEAR. Do something for YOU! Join Toastmasters. We are
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It Never Happened The “POWER PLANT EXPLOSION” headlined on the front page of Chris Hagedorn’s City News on January 17, never happened! There was no explosion in the power plant, and the article beneath the false headline had little to do with the incendiary headline. A subhead in the City News story declares, “Promise of profit center disappears with $17M bills from Con Edison.” Michael Horowitz, the paper’s editor, bases this conclusion on the findings by one of the Board members that Co-op City paid Con Edison “17 million over the last two years to provide electricity to the local community.” This assertion, too, is a bombshell without a bang. Horowitz says he learned of this “startling” information in a telephone conversation with this Board member on Tuesday of the week in which the “Explosion” story and its incendiary headline appeared. It is remarkable, and troublesome, that there was a business meeting of the Board—which has sole fiduciary responsibility—just two days later and this member said not a word there about this “startling revelation.”
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Bernard Cylich W H AT D I D HA PPEN In actuality, the bulk of the $17 million was paid for gas, not Con Edison electricity. Indeed, by March 31, 2013, the end of this fiscal year, Riverbay will have sold over $300,000 worth of electricity to Con Edison. We expect to pay Con Edison another $16 million during the fiscal year that ends by March 31, for gas to power our boilers and generators. Reasonable questions might be raised about cost overruns and repeated delays that plagued the power plant as it was being refitted for co-generation, but there is no doubt that the completed plant has cut our cost for heat, hot water, and electricity by half. What can we make of such distorted coverage in the City News and such an incendiary headline? The Supreme Court, by the way, has held that the constitutional right to free expression
does not permit anyone to falsely scream “Fire!” in a crowded room. Are Horowitz and City News flailing against the Board and our community because their privatization scheme for Co-op City has fallen apart? CU TT ING SPE NDIN G — F O R S H OW O R F O R R E A L Piecemeal figures for overall spending cuts don’t work. Suggestions for reducing the Riverbay budget have little value unless they include specific measures that economize without decreasing services in our community or lowering the living standards of working people throughout the region. Reining in the Co-op City budget requires careful, and socially conscious, consideration by the Board. We are a cooperative, and most of our residents are working families. After reading the City News for decades, cooperators realize that Hagedorn, the paper’s owner, and Horowitz have little sympathy for affordable housing or the concerns of working people in general. The community expects Board members to act on its financial and other interests at Board meetings, not in the pages of the City News.
W H Y N OW ? The Board member whose “startling revelations” inspired the phony “Explosion” story also believes that Riverbay should maintain a $100 million reserve fund. It is interesting, however, that he did not raise this idea during the many Board meetings at which the HUD guaranteed loan—and the reserve fund—were discussed at length. He’s raising the subject now, after the HUD reserve requirements, for which he voted, have been established and accepted, at a much less burdensome level. It is troubling that he expresses his revised view of what the Co-op City reserve fund should be not at the Board, but outside it, and that he responds combatively rather than cooperatively to questions about his numbers. For weeks, his viewpoint columns have been inviting cooperators to join a slate of candidates for the Riverbay Board. It seems to me the flailing Hagedorn/Horowitz City News is delighted! I C A N B E R E AC H E D … By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; by phone at 718-379-5874; and by email at www.lichsr@earthlink.net.
American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in January: Lenard Blacovich, Jr., Carl Barr, Nehemiah E. Eutsey, Julio Figueroa, Thomas L. Gatison, Rodney Gouldings, Sr., Lowell A. James, William Martinez, Ruban McCann, Jr., Richard A. Shade, Hector R. Rosado, Lawrence Shaneed and Hector R. Rosado-Flores. If you don’t see your birthday this month, please let me know and it will appear in the next Co-op City Times edition. Post 1871 is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is (718) 320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail post1871@optimum.net.
All soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq and served in or near Mosul in 2003 and you happened to come in contact with pollutants, sulfur fire and breathing in dust in that area, the VA is going to create a burn-pit registry. The VA has acknowledged troops may suffer illnesses related to the environment exposures. Did you get your Flu shot yet? If you haven’t received your raffle books, please let the Post know. All the members who attended the general meeting on January 19th were given their raffle books. The 23rd Street VA Hospital will open sometime in March. There will be some changes made so if there is another flood, the equipment will not be damaged this time. The number of U.S. troops committing suicide set a record in 2012, exceed-
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ing the number of combat deaths, according to the Pentagon. Three hundred and forty-nine active-duty troop killed themselves in 2012, up more than 15% from 2011. This is the breakdown the Army had: 182 suicides in 2012, the Navy had 60, the Air Force had 59 and the Marines had 48. The suicide figures far surpassed 237 U.S. troops killed in action last year in Afghanistan. All Post members who paid, your jackets will be ordered soon. You might have them by the next general meeting. For our Post members who are under the weather, we would like to wish you a speedy recovery: Ronald William, Willie Thompson, Santiago Santiago, and Leon Jemigen. Winter grime will cause havoc on your car; Don’t forget to wash your car to remove the salt, snow, and chemicals. If
you don’t, you could ruin the exterior finish on your car. The next county meeting will take place on February 5th at the Throgs Neck Post at 7:30 p.m. sharp and the next General Meeting will take at Post 1871 on February 16th, Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please try to arrive on time and if you are not coming, give the Post a call and let us know. The next Executive meeting will be held on February 2nd at 11 a.m. sharp at Post 1871. Someone stole my credit card, but I won’t be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife. I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport. This information was provided by your Post 1871 information officer. — R i c h a r d I . L a w s o n , J r.
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African-American Association We hope the New Year is going well for you. Some of our upcoming events are: Bla ck Histor y Month F ilm Festiva l – In collaboration with the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, the Gullah Film Festival will be presented on Saturday, 2/2, 12 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 28. Light refreshments will include sumptuous southern soul food cuisine of rice & okra, chicken, salad and beverages. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of edu-tainment and to support the organizations that support our community. Suggested donation: $5. P r e-Va len t in e’s Da y P a r t y – Celebrate LOVE at the Association’s PreValentine’s Day Party on Friday, 2/8, 9 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. Be one of four winners playing The Dating Game where you can “win a date” and/or “meet a mate.” Dance to the groovy sounds of DJ Smooth. Dress to
impress. BYOBB; setups and refreshments available. Tickets: $25; Members: $20. Purchase tickets on Tuesdays, 6:307:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, or call 718-671-5957, 718-671-9610 or 646721-8185. The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Z um b a F itn ess C la sses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-459-4491. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $10-$12; Registration: $15. Call 718-671-8364. C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – Next class: Tuesday, 1/22, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555. Be lly Da n cin g C la sses – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Fee: $15, discounts available;
Registration: $15. Call 646-301-9438. E ven in g L in e Da n cin g C la sses – Next class: Thursday, 1/17, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. Call 917-9037073. J ob s/E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op s – Meets every first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424. G en e r a l M em b e r sh ip M eet in g – This summarizes our January 12th meeting: One person joined and three updated their membership. *Important issues such as gun control, hydorfracking, Medicare were reviewed. At our next meeting, discussions will resume and letters will be written to elected officials regarding our views. *There were mixed views about the 2012 Alvin Ailey Dance Performances. *The “Spelling Bee” proposal was approved by the Riverbay Community Relations Committee and
now needs Board approval. *All cooperators are invited to the HUD Loan Informational Luncheon, 1/16, 11:30 a.m., Dreiser Center. *Flyers were distributed to support the Central Park 5 on 1/17, 4 p.m., Foley Square in their efforts to obtain reparations from the City of NY for police misconduct. Since our January 12th meeting, NYC Councilman Andy King has opened his NYC Council District 12 office at 940 East Gun Hill Road and has pledged to be available for our community. Our next general membership meeting will be on Saturday, February 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. —F r a n cin e R . J on es
Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc. at their recent meeting elected new officers. President, Mrs. Joan Murrell; Vice President, Ms. Patricia Bonaparte; Sec’y., Ms. Francine R. Jones; Treasurer, Ms. Dorlores Rankin, and Ass’t. Treasurer, Mr. Ted Byrd. Congratulations and best wishes to everyone. The Gullah Film Festival will be presented on Saturday, February 2, at 12 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 28. Please bring your family and friends The Coalition next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.
The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members when there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.
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Zodiacs at the YMCA Park Slope Armory, Brooklyn, NY.
The blessings continue to fall upon the Zodiacs. We had 12 student athletes qualify for the 39th Annual Colgate Women’s Games semi-finals. They will compete on Saturday, February 2nd, for a chance to go to the finals. The Colgate Women’s Games is the nation’s largest amateur track series open to all girls from elementary school through college. Competitors travel from throughout the country to participate in preliminary meets and semifinals over five weekends throughout December and January. To make it to the semi-finals is a great accomplishment. The student athletes who qualified for the semi-finals are: Andrea Amoroso (Shot Put), Sukanya Wade (55 meters), Tiara Williams (55 meters), Pearl Webster-Rutledge (Shot Put), Jaelah Eargle 55 meter hurdles), Kendra Todd (55 meters), Jalina Robinson (55 meter hurdles), Lisha McKenzie (55 meter hurdles), Jasmyn Phillips (55 meter hurdles), Adaria Reaves (55 meters), Jada Mora (55
meter hurdles) and Jacqueline Kendall (800 meters). Great job and good luck. On Sunday, January 20th, Zodiacs competed in the YMCA Youth Developmental Meet 2 in the Park Slope Armory YMCA, Brooklyn, NY. It was a great meet with some of the best teams from Conn., New Jersey and New York. Zodiacs performed great, winning approximately 50 medals. The highlight of the evening was the parents 4 X 200 meter relay. We had 2 parents relay team participate and it was a memorable moment. Zodiacs compete all year round in multiple events from cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. For additional information, visit our website www.Zodiacstrack.org, or contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT @AOL.COM. —W in st on Din k in s
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 may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership applica-
tion, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s motto is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock
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The right path begins at home I want to start out by saying what seems to be on so many cooperators’ minds, we absolutely cannot tolerate gun violence in our community, especially in front of an apartment door where innocent people could be shot. Enough is enough is enough! It was a stroke of luck, or God’s grace, that this situation was not worse than it was. All too often, we see disturbing cases come before the Cooperator Appeals Committee, but I can’t give specifics because these matters are confidential and at times require legal involvement. But one must ask how many times someone has broken the law, and if such completely unacceptable behavior occurs or continues, why should such a person be allowed to remain in Co-op City? In the final analysis, however, I say parents must be more involved. Parents, I’m calling on you to teach and influence your children with good values and by setting a good example. The right path all begins at home. I must say, however, that crime in Co-op City is still very low. I remember far more violent times in the past, beginning with a drive by shooting on Elgar Place some years ago where an innocent college kid was gunned down with automatic weapons. As Chairperson of the Security Committee, I assure you, the cooperators, that we have a force of ded-
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Tony Illis icated and professional Public Safety officers patrolling this community. Our Public Safety officers go through a lot of preparation and extensive training before they are allowed to put on a uniform and hit the streets to protect us. We are always striving to improve our Public Safety force to try and make the community safer for all of us. That’s why I first moved here, because Co-op City offered the most affordable housing in a safe community where the crime rate has never been high, though our goal, of course, is to eliminate crime as much as humanly possible. I do believe strongly, however, and I urge that we should organize and call on the 45th Precinct to provide Co-op City with a more visible presence. This has been an ongoing problem for years, the city ignores us and has never given us our fair share of police protection, despite the fact we pay taxes like everybody else. I was amused at the recent headline in the City News pamphlet about a Power Plant explosion. What explosion, I wondered? Then, though I shouldn’t be surprised, I realized the
headline was misleading and shouldn’t be taken seriously but then, to add insult to injury, the so-called facts in the article in the pamphlet were wrong. I wish the Riverdale interloper who poses as a reporter was aware of simple Journalism 101, and that is, just because you quote a person, it doesn’t mean what you are writing about or reporting is true. If your main, or only source, has no idea what they are talking about in terms of objective reality, or continues to make simplistic, out of touch comments, charges, or claims, no wonder this weekly pamphlet cannot be trusted to report the truth as it pertains to Co-op City, and never will be. There are a few exceptions, but I never remember Directors in Viewpoints pontificating on so many issues not related to Co-op City or their responsibility as Board members. Let’s stick to the issues at hand, that’s what you were elected for. There’s a resolution stating that Directors in Viewpoints should only write about what pertains to Co-op City. Now, in the future, please use that litmus test when, or if, you read certain Viewpoints. Ask yourselves, did we really elected these individuals to tell us what to think or believe on every issue under the sun. I don’t think so, but time will tell.
Recently, there have been some disparaging remarks about an organization possibly distributing tainted food, but I know this could not be referring to the Black Forum food giveaway program, which has been in existence for over 30 years, and what we distribute is the same food distributed throughout the city. We don’t accept that kind of stuff, food not up to the highest standard, and the proof of that is the number of people we serve both in and outside of Co-op City, and how so many say how grateful and happy they are that such a program exists. It’s sad that some would stoop to such a low level to try and criticize what is not true. And it’s sad that some accept rumor and innuendo as truth, especially when we have run a viable food giveaway program that has been successfully in existence longer than many current Directors have lived in Co-op City. I challenge anyone accepting such malicious hearsay to show me a cooperator who has been given bad food. Please stick to the facts. We’ve been doing this a long time, and if the food wasn’t good enough, we wouldn’t give it out. Let me hear from you, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome@gmail.com — no attachments, please.
Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, is delivered every Sunday Morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L is t o f P r o g r a m s a n d E v en t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month. Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month. Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners In Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from
this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is going on now. Join us in celebrating Black History Month as we present “Black History and Black Presence in the Bible.” This event will take place on Saturday, February 2, at 115 Einstein Loop from noon - 6:00 p.m. This is a FREE event open to the community. Enjoy an afternoon filled with educational, motivational, informative and inspirational activities, such as a film presentation, art exhibits and display gallery, workshops
for youth, teens and young adults. In addition, there will be a health workshop and musical entertainment. Church of the New Vision is located at 116 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8748 or (718) 320-4409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com. — C a r o le H a q ue
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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. CH URCH SCH E DULE : Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. T H E F O L L OW I NG P R O G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NOR T H (C O-O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday,
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY SC H O OL BR E AKFAST P R OG R AM F O R O UR C HI L DR E N AND YO UT H Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program begins at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to follow. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth. OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: ORIENTATION SESSION FOR THE
NURSES’ MINISTRY CRUISE WILL BE HELD TODAY, JANUARY 26, AT 2:00 P.M. AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH ANNEX (2053 Ash Loop, Co-op City, under the library). The Cruise is scheduled for August 29 – September 2 – Come join them on their fantastic 4-day Cruise to St. John, Canada, leaving from the “Big Apple!” Price: Inside Cabin - $750; Ocean View - $860; Balcony - $930. Initial deposit: $150. For additional information, call Joyce Fowler, (718) 671-7935, or Travel Arranger, Monica Smith, (212) 497-7674. Sunday, February 10th, 11:00 a.m. – Observance of our Annual Men’s Day. Sunday, February 17th - GO RED SUNDAY. The Nurses’ Ministry requests
that everyone wear red this Sunday in support of the American Heart Association’s effort to raise awareness of Women’s Heart Disease. The Nehemiah Men’s Ministry sponsors its First Annual Raffle Drawing on Sunday, March 3, with great prizes: 1st Prize – Samsung 46” Led 1080P HD TV; 2nd Prize – Apple i-Pad “Mini”; 3rd Prize – (HP) Laptop Notebook Computer w/ Windows 8. $5 book of 6 raffles. Winner need not be present. 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. E va n G . M it ch ell —E
Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 (street level). SUNDAYS: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid–day Worship Service starts at 11:45. You are invited to attend prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.12:30. Prayer meeting will also be held at 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. Topic: The Prophecy of Daniel. FOCUS: Seeking A City - The continuing city of God will be inhabited by those who continue in the grace of Jesus Christ and the practice of Christian principles. Hebrews 13:14-15)
For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. One son gwr iter sa ys: “THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME, I AM JUST A PASSING THROUGH.” My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door. And I can’t feel at home in this world any more.” We have no continuing city here on earth. We are as Abraham, looking for a city whose builder and maker is God. (Hebrews 11: 9-10) When new believers experience salva-
Circle of Christ Church 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. Thought for this week:: Dear friend, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another -1 John 4: 11 We all know what is like to be trapped in a pit of some kind. For some, the world has collapsed under the weight of fear and pain. No one seems to care. A lot of people have written us off as a lost cause. People are too busy to recognize or understand our hopelessness. Darkness prevails and rescue seems impossible. We are wounded, sick and tired. There is a struggle in our soul to obey God and not fall in to sin. Every day of a Christian life should be filled with divine appointments. Opportunities to recue people who are trapped in some kind of pit. We miss emptiness reflected in the eyes of people. After all, we are in a hurry or have more important things to do. Instead of taking action to get involved in the needs of others and doing what we know God wants us to do, we decide to only pray and leave the messy part of God’s work
to someone else. Let us not be like the priest who walked by the wounded and bleeding man lying on the road. Let’s be like the Samaritan who stopped and saved the wounded man’s life. Let’s be like Jesus. We remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referrals services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back. Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God. C H UR C H SE RVI C E SC H E DUL E Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church – 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained Spanish Service, January 27, Time: 3:30 p.m. —R ev. Sa m C olon
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome. Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal
is on Thursday at 7 p.m. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 27. Instead of a sermon, the Sunday School will do a presentation. Come out and support our children!! For additional information, please call the church at 718-320-0844. Continue your loving kindness to those who know you, * and your favor to those who are true of heart.” (Psalm 36:10) —M . C h a m b er s
tion they need to be established in the faith. Read Romans 8:8-10 Living for God involves much more than offering lively and enthusiastic worship on Sundays and at midweek service. The new birth experience involves developing and nurturing daily relationship with Christ. By carefully heeding and obeying the principles of the Word of God; we will be fully equipped and able to bear fruit for Jesus Christ. A sure sign of a maturing saint of God is the ability to praise God in all circumstances. We have many examples from the Holy Scripture. If everything temporal and earthly falls around us, we can and will rejoice in the salvation of God, purchased by the pre-
cious blood of Christ. Romans 12, 1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be ye not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Our duty is to serve the Lord with a clean heart looking for His coming. James stated be ye also patient, stablish your hearts for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. (James 5: 8) For further information, call (718) 3240334. —R ev. R . Sibb lies
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Bartow
Einstein
Dreiser
Mon., Jan. 28
Library
9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49
9:30am -1:00pm, Rm. 31
Dominoes
Bingo
10:00am, Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 45
Dominos Word Games
Around The Lunch Table
9:30am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31
11:30am, Rm. 49
Card Games
Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill
2:30 pm, Rm. 31
2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31
Tues., Jan. 29
10am, Rm. 31 10:00- 11:30, Rm. 31
Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31
Word Games 9:30 –11:30am, Rm. 31
Card Games 2:00-4pm, Rm. 31
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7
Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2:00pm-3:00, Rm. 2
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
Dominoes
9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7
10:00am, Rm. 49
Alert & Alive
Mind Teasers
1:00pm, Rm. 49
12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4
Zumba w/Eva
Matinee Movie w/George
Tuesday Movie w/popcorn
2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45
Wed., Jan. 30
Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49
Stay Well Exercise
Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday
Thurs., Jan. 31
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31
10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7
2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45
Word Games
Spelling Bee
10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A
11:00 a.m., Rm. 49
Mind Teasers
10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31
Bingo
12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7
Card Games
1:00 p.m., Rm. 49
Piano Sing Along
Line Dancing
Bingo
2-4 p.m., Rm. 31
Fri., Feb. 1
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am 11:30am, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2
9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7
Crochet and Knitting
9:30 a.m., Rm. 31
Dominoes
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7
Men’s Line Dancing
10 a.m., Rm. 45
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 & 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 36
9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7
Meditative Moments
Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Bingo
11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 2
Word Games
1 p.m., Rm. 49
Mind Teasers
9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31
Card Games
Card Games, Dominoes
Card Games
2-4 p.m., Rm. 49
2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7
Therapeutic Yoga
10 a.m., Rm. 31
Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday
Sing Along
10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 49
(Schedule subject to change without notice*)
12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4
2-4 p.m., Rm. 31
Chat Session 11-12, Rm. 31
1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8
WEEKLY TRIPS DATES
WEEKLY TRIPS
As scheduled: 1st Mondays:
Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart
Tuesdays
Bowling
PRICE
Thurs., Jan. 31
1-2pm, Aud. A
10:00 a.m., Rm. 45
10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31
Wed., Jan. 30
10:30-11:30am in Aud. B
Bingo
Dominoes
Women’s Line Dancing
Hamburger bun Whole wheat bread Canned apricots in juice
Mixed Cultural Dance
Chat Session
9-10 a.m., Rm. 31
Apple juice Beef hamburger w/onions Roasted Italian chicken Parsley carrots Cucumber vinaigrette salad Orzo w/garlic tomato sauce (or lettuce & tomatoes) French cut string beans Alt: Cold egg salad
10:30am-11:30am, Rm. 7
11:00 am, Rm. 45
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31
Movie Madness
Tues., Jan. 29
Afternoon Movie
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
9:30 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 31
Whole wheat bread Fresh pear
2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 7
Library
Dominoes
Orange juice Salisbury steak Tilapia w/peppers & tomato Smashed red Potatoes Green beans w/garlic & chive Mashed sweet potatoes California blend Alt: Sliced turkey
10:00 – 11:00, Rm. 2
2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Bingo 10:00 – 11:30, Rm. 31 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9;00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31
Mon., Jan. 28
Stay Well Exercise
12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4
Tai Chi
Bingo
10:00am-12:00pm., Rm. 7
Mind Teasers
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Current Events
Soups, Breads and Desserts
Crochet and Knitting
Library
10:00am – 11:30am, Rm. 31
Non-Kosher
Date:
PICK-UP TIMES
Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)
$3 $15
Einstein 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15am
To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.
Fri., Feb. 1
Kosher
Shake & bake chicken Potato knish Braised fresh red cabbage Alt: Cold Tuna fish w/vegetables (no mayo) Apple juice Tilapia Francaise Yellow rice Mixed vegetables Alt: Cold BBQ chicken breast Orange pineapple juice Roast ¼ chicken Potato kugel Creamed spinach Alt: Cold Salmon salad
Pot roast w/gravy Mashed potatoes Carrots & celery
Whole wheat bread Fresh orange
Barbeque chicken Couscous w/peppers & peas Oriental blend
Whole wheat bread Banana
Lentil soup Poached Flounder w/white wine & lemon Brown rice w/herbs Collard greens
Challah roll Canned pineapple in natural juice
ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that the members please call their center in order to register for lunch for the week. Registr a tion for lu n ch a da y in a dva n ce h a s been discon tin u ed.
Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161
Upcoming Events/Trips Atten tion a ll sen ior s: Th er e will be n o r efu n ds for a ll tr ips E ffect ive Feb r ua r y 1, 2013, t h e cost for Wa l-M a r t & Wood bur y C om m on s will b e $15. R id ge H ill – (Sh op p in g M a ll) M on d a y, J a n u a r y 28 – $7 includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. SO L D O UT. WAI T L I ST O NLY. C e n t r a l Ave n u e – F r id a y, F eb r u a r y 1 - $13 – Trip includes round trip transportation 2 hours in XMAS Tree Store, 1 hour Trader Joe’s & 2 hours Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Fa ir wa y – M on d a y, Febr u a r y 4t h $3 p er p er son . Pick-ups: Bartow - 11:00 a.m.; Einstein - 11:15 a.m. and Dreiser 11:30 a.m. (2 hours of shopping). (O n ly 10 sea t s ava ila b le). M u seu m of M od er n Ar t (M oM A) – Wed n esd a y, Feb r u a r y 6. (F R E E ) – Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. (O n ly 10 sea t s a va ila b le) SO L D O UT WAI T L I ST O NLY. P a lisa des M a ll – M on d a y, Feb r u a r y 11t h - $12 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. & Einstein - 9:30 a.m. Sh op r it e – Wed n esd a y, F eb r u a r y 13t h - $3 – Round trip transportation - 2 hrs. of shopping – Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 9:15 a.m.; Einstein 9:30 a.m. E m p ir e C a sin o – F r ida y, Feb r u a r y 15t h - $5 p er p er son . Pick-ups: Einstein - 10:00 a.m.; Bartow - 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:30 a.m. Bus d ep a r t s a t 3 p .m ., p lea se b e on t im e. Ace in t h e H ole - F ea t u r in g L on n ie You n gb lood – F r id a y, M a r ch 1 - $55. Price includes roundtrip transportation, show and lunch. Arrival time: 11:00
a.m.; Departure time: 3:30 p.m.. P a ym en t is r eq u ir ed u p on r egist r a t ion . No r efu n d s or d ep osit s. (O n ly 20 sea t s a va ila b le). Pick-ups: Dreiser 9:00 a.m.; Bartow – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein - 9:30 a.m. Wa n t t o pa r t icip a t e in a focu s gr ou p a b ou t r et ir em en t ? We would lik e to h ea r a bou t you r exp er ien ce! JASA is holding a focus group for persons age 50 and older on Monday, January 28 at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., refreshments will be served. If interested, please call the Coop City Senior Services office to register at 718-320-2066. Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p - T h e n ext meet in g is sch ed u led for M on d a y J a n . 28t h - 10: 00 a .m ., 2049 Ba r t ow Avenu e, R oom 25. The support group meets every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Ca r egiver Su ppor t Gr ou p - The next mee tin g is sch edu le d for Tu esda y, Febr u a r y 5th 1: 00 p.m. - 2: 00 p.m. in Room 31, Ba r tow Sen ior Cen ter . A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066. D I S A B I L I T Y S U P P O R T / S O C I A L I Z AT I O N GR OUP – T he gr ou p m eet s ever y 1st F r id a y of t he m on t h . For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 2142). Transportation is provided, if available.
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Goose Island Seniors
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Co-op City Times Schedule 11/28/12 /28/13 ––2/3/12 2/3/13 Organizations
Function Type
Date & Time
Room
Zumba Fitness Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line dancing
Monday, 1/28 – 6:00 pm Tuesday, 1/29 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, 1/30 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 1/31 – 7:00 pm
2 2 2 2
Aerobics Zumba
Monday, 1/28 – Wednesday, 1/30 7:30 pm
Thursday, 1/31 – 8:00 pm
A C
Bible Study
Sunday, 2/3 – 10:00 am
2
Worship
Tuesday, 1/29 – 5:00 pm
1
Duplicate Bridge Club
Game
Wednesday, 1/30 – 1:00 pm
9
Faith @ Work Church
Bible Study Worship
Wednesday, 1/30 – 5:00 am Sunday, 2/3 – 8:00 am
8 8, 10
Greater Love Cathedral Church
Youth Worship Worship Bible Study
Friday, 2/1 – 6;00 pm Sunday, 2/3 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, 1/30 - 6:00 pm
8 1 1
Girl Scouts of Greater New York
Meeting
Friday, 2/1 – 5:00 pm
1, 2, 9 & 10
Harvest Restoration Ministries
Worship Bible Study
Sunday, 2/3 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 1/30 – 6:00 pm
4& 9 10
Iglesia Cristiana Marcos
Bible Study
Sunday, 2/3 – 10:00 am
35
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Bible Study
Tuesday, 1/29 – 5:30 pm
9
Track Practice
Monday, 1/28 – 5:30 pm Wednesday, 1/30 – 5:30 pm
A,B,C
Toastmasters of Co-op City
Meeting
Thursday, 1/31 – 7:30 pm
28
Weight Watchers
Meeting
Tuesday, 1/29– 6 pm
4
Williamsbridge Club
Meeting
Friday, 2/1 – 5:00 pm
8
Zodiacs Track Team
Practice
Tuesday, 1/29 – 6:00 pm Thursday, 1/31 – 6:00 pm
A,B,C
African -American Association
Black Forum of Co-op City
Circle of Christ Church
Deeper Life Church
Sunday, January 27—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join in the game. Snacks and refreshments served. Wednesday, January 30—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Weather providing. Tuesday, February 26—Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play. Everyone coming, just have a photo I.D. in order to get your bonus. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday, April 17—Westchester
Theater at Elmsford for Guys and Dolls. Price is $78 (seventy-eight). Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Please leave a deposit when making reservation. Thursday, July 11—Going to Brahaus in Pomona, N.Y. Price is $58 (fifty-eight). If you order poached Tilapia, it’s $1.50 extra. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our usual bus stops. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can call Ann in the evenings, 347-267-4517, or Mary, 718-379-4899. Come and join us on our trips. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa
Retirees of Dreiser Loop
New York Lyons Mane Track Club
Baychester Library Events
VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Monday, Jan. 28 @ 3:30 p.m. Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Jan. 31 (Anime Night) 4 p.m. Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m. Kids Tech Time - Jan. 31 @ 4 pm Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Film - Every Saturday: Films @ 2 pm: Jan. 19 - I Have a Dream (Martin Luther King, Jr.); Jan. 26 Evita
The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)
HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado
718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL
T R AVE L I NG E VE NT S (2013) from Dreiser Loop: Hold the dates: * March 19-21 (Tues.-Thurs.), ATLANTIC CLUB Casino, Atlantic City. Price: $210/double and $275/single. Rebates: $20 slot bonus, $20 food credit and $20 cash bonus, AND...a stop at the RESORTS Casino (w/$25 slot bonus) before returning home. (Boarding, 9:30 a.m.) FINAL payment due February 28. Contact: Beverly James, 718-379-3077). * May 20-25th (Mon.-Sat.), Florida: AMELIA ISLAND, ST. AUGUSTINE, and JACKSONVILLE - Guided tours. Price: $579 per/double. $50 deposit required. FINAL payment due by April 18th. * June 29th (Sat.), SENIOR DAY Picnic, Holiday Hills. $75. A day filled with fun, games, and endless food. * Sept. 16-18th, (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. Guided tours, including the White House Photo Opportunity. Price: $319/double. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784). NOT E : DEPOSITS, checks/money orders, accepted for all trips now. No refund after final payment deadline (30 days prior to trip date). Replacements gladly accepted. We encourage payment for travel insurance coverage when mak-
ing initial deposit for trips. T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices (check/money) include transportation from Dreiser Loop. Sat., February 16 – 7:30 p.m. Price: $82. DIANNE REEVES, female jazz vocalist brings her robust, sultry voice back to the Carnegie Hall stage with several special guests. FULL PAYMENT DUE NOW. (Departing: at 5:30 p.m.) See Eleanor B. On THURSDAYS (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637. All checks/money orders payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Mailing address: 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. G O O D AND W E L FAR E : To all of you who have been ill and to those whose hearts are grieving for the loss of a loved one, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days. Contact: Elinor Gordon at 718-3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “ Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” —C la u d et t e Da vis
Baychester Visual Arts Association Painting is a wonderful talent and you can learn to paint and draw and discover talent you never know existed with expert instruction from Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist. Lessons are given at a very low cost. Classes are held every Tuesday with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 lessons is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. Our next session
begins on Tuesday, February 12th. We are now planning for our June library exhibit with the theme being “Land and Sea.” Our paintings will be on display in celebration of Bronx Month for the whole month of June. All members of BVA can take part in this library show. Come and join BVA and you’ll be glad you did. For more information about our classes, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 719-379-6074. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia L och a nsky
Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 10th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 09, in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of the event is from 4 p.m. thru 10 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions. The cost is $30 per person ($2 for set-ups). For ticket information,
please contact Barbara Irby at (718) 3799294, Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837 or Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430. Come out and have an enjoyable time while celebrating the Annual Observance of St. Valentine’s Day. I thank everyone for their continued support of the club. —G eor ge T. C la r k e
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Co-op City Times / January 26, 2013
Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue
It is a little known fact that the Bible contains the first official statement on gun control. Consider this passages, “If you build an altar of stone, do not build it of hewn stones; for by lifting your sword upon them you have desecrated them” (Exodus 20:22). Because swords, spears and axes, implements of destruction and symbols of violence, are fashioned from it, metal is not allowed to touch the altar. The Bible clearly recognizes weapons for what they are and makes every effort to control their use. This theme is amplified in Rabbinic literature. Our dietary
laws permit only a qualified individual, a shochet - a ritual slaughterer, second in rank to a Rabbi - to kill an animal for food. (The idea of hunting and killing animals for sport is utterly abhorrent to the Jewish mind). It is characteristic of Judaism that intricate precautions are taken to regulate the conduct of the ‘shochet’ - ritual slaughterer. The Bible tells us that nothing sacred can ever be built through instruments of death. Our society will not endure unless we control the symbols, as well as the instruments of destruction.
Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning serv-
ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study is also held on
alternate Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, February 12. The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11 as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night, 7 day trip includes 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners), motor coach transportation and lodging. We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the trip is $650 double occupancy. A $100 deposit
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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lbby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-3796920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, February 1, is before 4:55 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, January 26, at 5:49 p.m. S.O .S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. M en you a r e n eed ed for a M in yon . A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you! The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. C om in g E ven t s: Sunday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. – Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission and refreshments. Hope to see you at this fun time. Sunday, February 17 at 1:00 p.m. –
The Synagogue sponsors this afternoon of fun and Bingo. The cost of $3 per person includes admission and refreshments. Saturday, February 23 – Purim - The reading of the Megillah in the evening. Shabbat ends at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, February 24 – We are asking you to save this date so that you can plan to attend the Purim Luncheon after the reading of the Megillah. Learn all about Purim. More information will appear in this article at a later date. I’ll keep you posted. G ood a n d Welfa r e: All women are invited to join the Sisterhood. The dues for 2013 are due. $18 is the annual amount. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time. We are happy to report that the special get well wish for Nat Sherman is working. Keep up the good work. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you.. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y
Jewish War Veterans Post 500 The February meeting of Co-op City Post 500 will be on February 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Seven Seas Restaurant in the Bartow Shopping Center. At our January meeting, we were very honored to have as our guest, the Senior Vice Commander of the Bronx County JWV, Helene Van Clief. She was very informative about matters concerning
woman veterans. It was a pleasure to have her at our meeting. Post 500 sends its sincere condolences to the family of Martin Roth, who recently passed away. He had been the Commander of the local Co-op City VFW Post. As fellow veterans, we give him a final salute. —M a r vin Wa r m
was due on or before January 20. For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites:
www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —H a t tie L . L u ca s
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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have.
Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sund ay Sch edu le: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:00 a.m.
Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. Ten G uidelines Fr om God Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please, follow these 10 guidelines. 1. QUI T WORRYING: Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way? 2. PUT IT ON TH E L IST: Something needs to be done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-
list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can’t help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all...God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize. 3. TRUST ME : Once you’ve given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with your emotional roller coaster? For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask. 4. LEAVE I T AL ONE: Don’t wake up one morning and say, “Well, I’m feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here.” Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It’s simple. You gave Me your burdens and I’m taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don’t you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where
Prayer, Meditation and Devotion 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on Top ic: “Whatever It Takes.” R ead in g fr om H oly Scr ip t u r e: Gospel of Luke 5:17-20. Week ly Act ivit ies – Every person is
welcomed. Mondays at 6:15 - Bereavement Group. Tuesdays at 6:30 - Bible Study. Subject: God’s Grace and Human Suffering. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Thou ght for th e Week: “Out of suffering emerged the strongest souls.” — Edwin Chapin —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h, J r.
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you started? Leave them with Me and forget 10:00 a.m. —Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m. Chur ch H our s: English about them. Just let Me do my job. 5. TALK TO M E: I want you to forget a Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m. lot of things. Forget what was making you All are welcome. We are located in the crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting Section 5 community center, Room 42. because you know I’m in control. But there’s For any questions or prayers, call 718-671one thing I pray you never forget. Please, 6112 or 347-275-5500. don’t forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love God bless you, and may the Lord’s face YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you to shine upon you. —Pa stor s Figuer oa /G ar r ett include Me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. CLASSIFIEDS (cont’d) - Space for Rent Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me. I want to A 7,500 square foot space, comprising a two be your dearest friend. story attached annex building to St. Paul's Due to limited space, the Episcopal Church is available for rent. other five will be posted next week The space was used as a Pre-School until June C H UR C H H O UR S: 2012. If interested in renting this space, call Sp a n ish Father Horton Scott on 914-384-2929 Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m. for an appointment. The rental space is at Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 489 St. Paul's Place between 170 and 171 p.m. 1/26 Washington Ave. in the Bronx. Sunday: Sunday School,
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