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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Inspectors prepare reports as part of possible HUD refinancing loan BY JIM ROBERTS would not require refinancing in 15 years, More of the leg work required for a pos(Continued on page 4) sible refinancing of Co-op City’s existing mortgage through a federal loan guarantee program that would save cooperators millions of dollars in interest payments continued this week. A team of inspectors from the private engineering firm EMG toured apartments, common areas, storefronts and facilities, including the Power Plant, to prepare their thirdparty reports required for a possible loan guaranteed by the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department. The new loan, if approved, would be made by Wells Fargo bank and guaranteed by the federal government, and the city and state of New York. The loan would pay off the existing Ray Bailey, a supervisor with the engineering firm mortgage with New York Community EMG, inspects one of the hundreds of apartments in Co-op City that were examined this week as Bank and reduce interest payments by work continues on the possible refinancing of CoPhoto by Bill Stuttig several million dollars each year and op City’s mortgage.

Board unanimously approves future funding of lobby doors BY BILL STUTTIG At the open Board meeting on April 18th, the Riverbay Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution instructing management to prioritize in the next capital budget the installation

of automatic opening lobby doors should a surplus of funds develop in the next year. According to the resolution, there is (Continued on page 10)

As postal decision deadline looms, residents rally outside Dreiser Post Office threatened with closure BY BILL STUTTIG With the May 15th moratorium on any U.S. Postal Service decision on the closure of local post offices just a little over two weeks away, roughly three dozen Co-op City residents joined State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and union leaders representing postal workers in once again voicing their opposition to any potential closing of the Dreiser Post Office at an April 23rd rally directly outside the post office. Carrying signs and shouting slogans demanding that they keep the Dreiser Post

Office open, the protestors, most of them seniors, listened to and applauded the handful of speakers supporting their cause. The most prominent among those speakers was Assemblyman Mike Benedetto who said: “The Einstein Post Office was saved a few months ago because of the common sense of the issue, the common sense being that they put two substations here in Co-op City for the reason being that there is a population here that demands service. We (Continued on page 4)

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First Candidates’ Forum Thursday in Dreiser Center Sign up to speak between 7-7:30 p.m. BY ROZAAN BOONE The first of two official Candidates’ Forums for the 2012 Riverbay Board of Directors election will be held on Thursday, May 3, in the Dreiser Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m. and all eleven candidates running in this year’s Board election have been invited to attend. Shareholders who would like to ask questions of the candidates must sign up between 7-7:30 p.m. “Our intent is to begin the meeting promptly at 7:30 p.m. so once that time arrives, no more names will be added to the list,” said Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 Election Committee. “I therefore encourage anyone who would like to speak to come early and place their names on the list.” The second of the two official Candidates’ Forum will be held the following Monday, May 7, also at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 at the Einstein Community Center. “In addition to the building meetings which the candidates are encouraged to attend, the Election Committee has also

scheduled two official Candidates’ Forums and every shareholder should try to attend at least one,” said Director Bailey. “This is your opportunity to see and hear from the candidates who will be representing you on the Riverbay Board and it is imperative that you make an informed decision when you vote on Wednesday, May 16 in the Riverbay Board election, just as it is important that we are informed when we vote for our local elected officials and the next President of the United States. Let us be informed voters and participate fully in this democratic process.” The 2012 Election rules state that if a candidate cannot attend the forum, he or she can provide the Election Committee with a reason why and, with the permission of the candidate, the Chair of the Election Committee may announce that reason to the attendees of the forum. To publicize the Candidates’ Forums, prominent notices will be placed throughout the community as a reminder to (Continued on page 2)

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HUD loan guarantee moving forward I was pleased and wanted to let those who may not have seen it be aware that there was an article in last week’s Wall Street Journal confirming our discussions with federal, state, and city officials about a $600 million low-interest loan from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Representatives of HUD, as well as those from the State of New York’s Division of Housing Renewal (HCR), the city’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and Wells Fargo, toured Co-op City recently to see the community first hand as part of the ongoing effort to obtain a possible refinancing of Co-op City’s mortgage through a federal loan guarantee program. The tour included going to the cogeneration plant, and then continued to Section 5, where the government representatives went to see the model apartment in Building 34. The loan being discussed is part of a program from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated for multifamily

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properties and was extended to include cooperatives in 2010. If Co-op City successfully obtains the HUD loan, it is estimated that interest payments would be lowered by some $4 million compared to what is being paid now. The Wall Street Journal article goes on to say the terms being discussed with state, federal and local officials concerning a HUD loan would require that Coop City remain in the Mitchell-Lama housing program. Under the terms of the loan being discussed, HUD would back $530 million of the loan to Co-op City, with the city and state backing $70 million of the proposed loan. The loan would be a 35-year self-amortizing one and during the life of the loan, Co-op City would still be under the MitchellLama Housing program which was created specifically to provide affordable

Candidate’s Forum shareholders of the events and their importance. This year, shareholders are voting to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors as the terms of incumbent Directors Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Al Shapiro, Francine Reva Jones, William “Bill” Gordon and Othelia Jones are expiring. All five of the incumbent Directors are seeking re-election to the Riverbay Board. In addition, six other shareholders are also vying for seats on the Riverbay Board. The order in which the candidates’ names will appear on the ballot was determined by random drawing on Tuesday, April 17 at the Candidates’ Meeting when eleven of the twelve shareholders who returned their petitions to run for the Riverbay Board were officially certified. That order is: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Al Shapiro, William “Bill” Gordon, Othelia Jones, Claudia A. Sampson, Emanuel Armfield, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver, Herbert Moreira-Brown, Leslie Peterson and Evelyn M. Turner. Any shareholder of record as of March 26, 2012 is eligible to vote in this year’s Board election. Shareholders who require absentee ballots should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. All absentee ballots must be returned to the Legal Department either by hand or postmarked no later than May 15, 2012. Beginning this Saturday, April 28, the first of three consecutive election supplements (see pages 23-31) will be published in the Co-op City Times in which each candidate is given space to place a candidate’s statement outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community, as well as a free ¼ page ad. Following the publication of the final election supplement on May 12, shareholders will cast their votes on Wednesday, May 16th for the candidate(s) of their choice. Voting will be conducted by voting machines in building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. After the polls close on May 16th, the tallies will be counted after 9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. A recount of the votes, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 24. The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the Saturday, May 19th issue of the Co-op City Times. After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 6th and begin serving their terms. In accordance with the election rules and regulations governing campaign conduct, candidates are not allowed to post campaign signs, posters, gummed stickers and other campaign material in Co-op City except on personal property. In addition, campaign flyers cannot be posted in commercial establishments within the community. Approved campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. In

housing for low- to middle-income families. I believe the representatives from HUD were very impressed with Co-op City and see our community as a major one that should be part of the effort to preserve affordable housing. The ongoing discussions are a complicated one, but HUD representatives were obviously impressed with Co-op City, its scope and size, and all the improvements made to the community’s infrastructure in recent years, and we were told the possibility of the loan is definitely moving forward. Management began the process of petitioning HUD three years ago to see about extending its FHA insured loans to apply to cooperatives and condominiums. As a result, Co-op City is now on the way to perhaps becoming the first cooperative to close a loan under the program with HUD. While a spokesperson for HUD declined to comment for the Wall Street Journal article, Commissioner Daryl

Towns of HCR stated there was commitment from the state for the loan. More proof that this loan is being taken seriously is the number of high level HUD representatives who came to Co-op City to view our community and get to know it better. The head of our Finance Department, Peter Merola, has been invaluable, along with management, in explaining why Co-op City should receive such a loan. The other issue I want to deal with is the upcoming Riverbay Board of Directors election which will be held Wednesday, May 16, in building lobbies. The message is very simple, but also important, and that is I encourage and urge all shareholders to come out and vote. Co-op City did not always have a resident Board of Directors and now that we do, the right and privilege to elect Directors to represent us is one that should not be ignored, and I am hoping a record number of shareholders will vote this year for up to five candidates out of the 11 that are running.

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order for campaign literature to be considered proper for public posting, it must include the name, address or post office box of the person or organization issuing the literature. Campaign handouts are also permitted. Director Bailey said: “As the campaign progresses, we once again remind the candidates that the 2012 Election Committee takes its responsibility seriously and we are diligently monitoring this process to ensure a level field for all candidates. Infractions will be dealt with swiftly.” Any shareholder who comes across any illegally posted campaign flyers may take them down and also report the violation to the Election Committee, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Poll inspectors for the Riverbay Board elections have been selected from a list compiled by the NYC Board of Election. Those selected were notified in writing by the

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Riverbay Legal Department and must attend one of four mandatory training sessions that have been scheduled for Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3. This year, the Board of Election supplied the names of 300 poll inspectors (not in alphabetical order) to the Legal Department, although only approximately 160 election workers are required by Riverbay for the Board election. Only the first 180 names on that list were selected, which includes 20 stand-by poll workers to ensure that enough poll workers are available on election day, Wednesday, May 16. Last year, the NYC Board of Election confirmed that 5,398 ballots were cast in the Riverbay Board election of which 5,335 were machine votes, 31 stand-by ballots and 29 absentee ballots. There were 3 challenge ballots in the 2011 Riverbay Board election. 5,019 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2011 Board of Directors election. This year, 5,007 votes are needed for a quorum.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive NAACP’s next audition session The next audition and rehearsal event for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. “You” are invited to audition along with those that have already signed up. Come to Room# 36, Einstein Community Center, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. to secure your spot. We are pleased to have the assistance of renowned, Mr. Christian Ruart, Fashion Producer, as our consultant.

NCNW continues spirit of giving Now that the holiday season has come and gone, NCNW wants to continue with the holiday spirit of giving. This is the time of year when food pantries are being depleted. We are asking for your help to restock the pantries of those in need. NCNW is collecting unexpired canned goods and manual can openers to be distributed to Phipps Town N Country Residence Home. The collection will take place on Saturday, May 5th, Dreiser Community Center, Room 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For further information, please call (917) 399-2643.

Next CB #10 Meeting The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, May 17, 7:30 p.m., at Providence Rest, 3304 Waterbury Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

NYPD summer youth academy at Truman Riverbay has obtained applications for the NYPD summer youth academy program to be held at Truman High School in Education Park in Coop City. This program is free of charge to NYC residents between the ages of 10 to 16. The application deadline is Friday, June 22. This year, the program will run 5 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will attend classroom sessions with lectures, role-plays and topical demonstrations by police officers in the areas of law, behavioral science, drug prevention and gang resistance. Field trips are also part of the curriculum. Transportation to and from the field trips will be provided. Space is limited and offerings are on a first come, first serve basis. Interested individuals may pick up applications for the NYPD Summer Youth Academy Program from their respective building association, CSO or from the reception desk in the Administrative Building at 2049 Bartow Avenue.

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Baseball is a second life and a second love for Co-op City parking attendant BY BILL STUTTIG By day, Francisco Colon, a 17-yearresident of Co-op City, stays cramped inside the attendant’s booth at the entrance to Garage 4, answering questions and protecting the garage and its parkers from unauthorized and unwanted visitors as the day shift attendant. But after 4 p.m., Francisco’s life takes on a much more open and greener perspective as he usually leaves his booth and runs off to any one of numerous baseball fields around the Tri-State area to umpire a baseball game. “I love it,” Francisco said earlier this week. “I love the kids and traveling around and meeting new people. And I also love the sport of baseball and try to get involved in as much of it as I can.” Francisco umpires on many levels and tries to do it as much as he can, he said. He is employed by the Public School Athletic Association to umpire high school games throughout New York City

Co-op City’s Francisco Colon (foreground) umpires a Co-op City Little League game earlier this month.

and he also does little league games, as well as some college level games and also works for a semi-pro night league based in Westchester featuring former profes-

sional players who are now over 30 and out of the professional game but still like (Continued on page 4)

Annual Income Affidavits BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out earlier this month to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2011, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program). The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2012. Currently, surcharges based upon 2010 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2012. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 based upon data taken from your 2011 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submit their 2011 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2011 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2012. Please estimate your income and identify it as “Estimated Income.” File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form. I n ca ses wher e th er e a r e t wo sh a r eholder s of a n a pa r tm ent a nd if one of th e sha r eholder s ha s p er ma nent ly va ca ted t he a p a r tm ent , it is im por t a nt t ha t th e r em a inin g sh a r eh old er sub m it d ocu m en ta tion to R iver b a y C or por a t ion a s t o wher e th e va ca t ing sh a r eh old er cur r en tly r esid es. Accep ta ble docu ment a t ion cou ld be (1) dr iver ’s license with cur r ent a ddr ess (2) cop y of t he a p a r tm en t lea se (3) ut ility bill with cu r r ent a d dr ess. I f t his d ocum ent a tion is not

su bm itt ed wit h th e I ncome Affidavit , t he in com e a ffid avit will b e r etu r n ed a s incom plete a nd a 50% su r cha r ge will be a ssessed ea ch m ont h u nt il t he docu men t a t ion is sub mitt ed. T he sh a r eh old er will b e lia ble for a ll sur cha r ges a ssessed, no cr edits will be issu ed for su r cha r ges a lr ea d y a ssessed . Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2012. You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge. Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully. As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Monday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 38. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income

Affidavit form at the sessions. Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification. Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2012. Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office. Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12. 2. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18. 3. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop. Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management, regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment. Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2012 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3388.

Rally have 50,000 people here who demand postal service and that was true 40 years ago and it is true today. But things have changed from 40 years ago which emphasizes that we need both sub-stations even more. We have an aging population. We have a population that might be the largest Naturally Occurring Retirement Community in the nation and for that alone both substations should be kept open. We also have one of the largest populations of disabled individuals. Add to that the fact that we already have had service cuts here in Co-op City, including bus service cuts, making it even more difficult for people to get from one section to another to avail themselves of postal services. We hope and trust that the Postal Service will recognize the common sense of our argument. They saved Einstein; there is no reason why they shouldn’t save Dreiser.” Eleanor Bailey, a current Riverbay Board Director and retired postal union representative who has organized numerous rallies and petition drives in an attempt to help lobby for the retention of Co-op City post offices said: “I encourage everyone to remain vocal and keep fighting to keep the Dreiser Post Office open. We have a large population of disabled and elderly residents who do not drive and it would be extremely dangerous and burdensome for them to be forced to make the trek over to Connor Street through one of the most dangerous and widest intersections in the area.” Bailey added that petition drives are continuing throughout the community and the fight will continue in the weeks and possibly months ahead. “This is a much needed post office in

Inspections when interest rates could go higher. “We’re doing an assessment of the property,” said Ray Bailey, a supervisor with EMG. “We’re looking at the exterior physical conditions. We’re doing a representative random sample of the dwelling units, common areas, stairwells, all the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for the complex.” The EMG inspectors will gather all the data they collect and then work offsite to analyze all the information to make their final report on the general condition of the Co-op City property. They will not come to any conclusions regarding property valuations, only on the quality of conditions, according to Bailey.

Baseball to keep a hand in it. “It’s very different from what I do during the first part of my day,” Francisco said. “Two umpires usually work a game, one behind home plate and the other on the bases. The job requires a lot of running into position for different calls. The typical high school game takes 2 and ½ hours to play. That’s a long time to be on your feet running around, a lot of the times wearing heavy protective equipment. It keeps me in shape and that is one of the reasons I love doing it.” The 48-year-old married father of one said the other reason is the extra income it brings in. “It definitely helps with household expenses like food and clothing and

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Dreiser Loop. This is one of the largest senior populations in the nation and it would be an extreme hardship for these people to have to go all the way over to the Connor Street Post Office to take care of their postal needs. We were successful at getting the Einstein Post Office to stay open and we hope that we can do the same with this one,” said Clarice Torrence, President of the New York Metro Area Postal Union. Jezelle Ambursley, a postal workers who attended the rally, said: “I am here to help support the neighborhood because I realize there are a lot of elderly people here who need this post office. The Postal Service has concocted this story about how they have to close all these post offices, this being one of them. It does not benefit the community whatsoever and the Postal Service is supposed to be just that – a service for the community and when you take away that service for the community which is supposed to be a constitutional right, then what are you saying to the community, especially the elderly who will be put at a disadvantage if this post office is closed. That is why I am here today, to prove that postal services are needed here and throughout this country.” The Dreiser Post Office, which has been in existence since the early days of the community’s development was one of 17 post offices throughout the Bronx threatened with closure in an effort to save the cash-strapped Postal Service more than $200 million in annual expenses. In all, more than 3,700 postal facilities throughout the nation have been threatened. The threatened cost-cutting measures were first announced by the Postal

Service in July and the Co-op City Times reported then that among the facilities threatened were the Dreiser and Einstein Postal Services. After a series of rallies and public meetings in the autumn and early winter, it was announced by Postal Service officials in January that the Einstein Post Office was among seven in the Bronx no longer being considered for closure. But the Dreiser office remained on the threatened list along with ten others in the borough. In December, Postal Service officials announced that any decision to close facilities would not be announced until after May 15th. According to Postal Service literature, even if a postal facility is determined to be considered for closure, a public notice of the Postal Services’ intentions to close the facility must be posted and the community has 30 days to appeal that final decision before the Postal Regulatory Commission, who then would render a final decision within 120 days of the community’s final appeal. Co-op City resident and rally participant Jose Verschaffel said, “We need this post office. I live in a building around the corner from here and if they close this post office we would have to go over to Connor Street and to go over there is dangerous.” Carlos Pacheco, a Co-op City resident and former postal worker said that it makes no sense to close post offices in Co-op City at a time when commerce in the area is greatly expanding, including the addition of a new indoor mall at Bay Plaza by 2013 which will only add to the thousands of visitors to the community each day. “Everybody does not have the

ability to get to Connor Street and with the economy the way it is, it is not going to help people to have to pay an additional bus fare just so they can mail a package. Besides, that is a very big intersection at Connor Street and most people here are not twenty years old anymore. What are they going to do, wait for someone to get killed on the way to the post office?” “It would be a lot of hardship on us to go to Connor Street,” said resident Arlene Smith. “I have worked all my life and now that I am retired I hoped that they would make things easier on me and they now seem to want to make things harder to walk all the way over there and that is a dangerous intersection.” “I don’t drive and it would be hard for me to take heavy packages over to Connor Street. They already have monster lines over there and closing this post office would make it much worse,” said resident and rally participant Vera Mason. Earlier this week, the United States Senate passed a bill which, if a similar bill passes the House of Representatives, would place more restrictions on the Postal Services’ ability to close facilities such as the Dreiser Post Office. If enacted into law in its current form, this bill would forbid the Postal Service from closing post offices in states that use vote-by-mail procedures until after this year’s November election. The bill would also remove a requirement that currently requires the Postal Service to pre-pay its pension funds. Removing this requirement would save the Postal Service additional billions in current required expenses.

and Urban Development (HUD), New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) and Wells Fargo toured Co-op City to familiarize themselves with the scope of the community as part of the refinancing project. During that visit, the executives saw for themselves what has been accomplished in Co-op City over the last eight years when the Board of Directors, shareholders and Management completed major capital projects including rebuilding the community’s crumbling parking garages, the massive window replacement project in all apartments, the Peartree garbage facility, a state-of-the-

art Public Safety command center and the community’s own cogeneration plant which saves its shareholders approximately $18M annually in energy costs. The visitors from HUD and other agencies also saw other areas that still need addressing and how the monies from the loan will be instrumental in helping Riverbay make certain upgrades and corrections as well. The New York Community Bank refinancing on June 15, 2011, allowed for a 15-month window to refinance under the pre-payment terms of the original NYCB mortgage which calls for lower prepayment costs, providing Riverbay obtains the HUD guaranteed refinancing loan. That window closes on Sept. 15, 2012.

make the correct calls but also how to handle people, doing your best to avoid confrontation while still being firm and authoritative.” Even when he is not umpiring, Francisco still spends a lot of his free time around baseball. When not working, he manages the Co-op City Royals, a baseball team of 9 and 10 years old which he says is off to a pretty good start this season, winning three out of their first four games so far. He umpires Co-op City Little League games as well but naturally is not allowed to umpire games within the same division in which he manages his team. “I first got into baseball when my son

was small and I wanted him to get involved in the CCLL and learn baseball,” Francisco said. “My son is now 22, but I have stayed involved ever since.” Francisco said he became certified as a professional PSAL umpire four years ago, a certification that required two months of training from the Bronx Umpire Alliance followed by taking and passing an extensive written and physical skills test. “Umpiring is something that I love,” Francisco said. “It takes a lot of skill, good judgment and an ability to be fair over everything else. I love it because it helps me and my family make ends meet, but also because I love baseball and I love people.”

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Next week, an appraisal firm will visit Co-op City on Monday and Tuesday to begin their work of determining the market value of Co-op City as part of the proposed Wells Fargo loan. Three years ago, Marion Scott Real Estate began the process of securing a lower cost loan by petitioning HUD to extend their 223f program for FHAinsured loans to cooperatives and condominiums. Marion Scott Real Estate worked with HUD’s Washington office to develop the national protocol adopted on August 11, 2010. Co-op City is now in the pipeline to be the first cooperative to close a loan under the program. Early in April, top executives for the United States Department of Housing

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gas,” he said. Francisco said that he began working as a Riverbay garage attendant shortly after moving to his Section 1 home in 1995 and he always liked the people here and helping in whatever way he can while on the job. He added that his job as an umpire also requires social contact and people management skills, but of a different variety. “Sometimes when you are on the field doing a game, parents are screaming at you, and coaches are trying to intimidate you, but you still have to find a way to block that all out and call as fair a game as possible. You have to be trained and skilled not only to know the rules and how to

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Meeting with New York City DEP As we’ve mentioned previously, coming off of our April 11th meeting with representatives from various city and state agencies, some of the agencies have been very responsive and have already made appointments to visit the property to see first hand the issues that we raised at the meeting. On Thursday, Ms. Effie Ardizzone from the city of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducted a site visit with our staff to inspect the condition of the sewer and storm drains throughout the community that require cleaning and/or repair. Ms. Ardizzone, to her credit, also stated that going forward, we can always reach out to her to report these conditions and she will help to facilitate having them entered into the 3-1-1 system in order to fast track repairs or correction. Ser vice Request s We are continually looking to improve how we monitor the service requests that are handled by our offices on a daily basis. For several years now, we have used the Phone Tree phone system to contact cooperators who have recently had work done in their apartments in order to determine whether or not you are satisfied with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the people who either conducted the work or received and processed your requests for service in the first place. We have also increased the number of inspections that are conducted by our

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. supervisors in order to check on their staff’s workmanship and ensure the cooperators’ satisfaction. Mr. Joseph Boiko, who is our Ombudsman, also calls cooperators during the course of the day to inquire about work recently done and to discuss any concerns that you may have with any aspect of the entire process. As you know, we also record the phone conversations that our Operations Department staff members have with cooperators to monitor the quality of their response and service to the cooperators as well. These departments include Commercial Leasing’s Scheduling Office, CSO, Maintenance emergency desk, Office Services, Parking Facilities, Public Safety, Residential Sales and Restorations. In fact, the directors of each of these departments are obligated to review the phone conversations between their respective staff members and the cooperators every other week, and their findings are placed in a report and submitted to the Human Resources Department on a monthly basis. In the event that the manager or director finds that the staff person did not handle the call properly, the manager is directed to meet with any and all staff

members that they believe to have responded inappropriately to discuss the nature of said phone call and to give the staff person in question written instructions on what should be done differently and why. Some of the managers will even play back the conversation for the staff person so that they can hear for themselves how they responded. Our Human Resources Department reviews these reports submitted by the various departments and will randomly listen in on phone conversations as well so that recommendations can be made and additional training can be provided to staff members if needed. All of these initiatives are geared toward improving cooperator satisfaction. That being said, it would be extremely helpful if cooperators would take note of the name of the person that they speak to when they call for service and if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the request was handled, they should ask to speak with a supervisor and if the supervisor is not available, leave their name and phone number and the supervisor will call back. The more information that you give the supervisor, like the name of the staff person, the date and time that you called, the nature of your call, etc., the easier it will be for the supervisor to go back and listen to the phone conversation if need be in order to assess how the matter was handled by staff. If, in fact, you are dissatisfied with an

employee’s response when you actually come into the office, again it is important to take note of the name of the person in question and you have a right to ask to speak to a supervisor in order to get an answer to your question/s or a resolution to your problem or concern. Please know that the majority of our staff members are very conscientious individuals who will go above and beyond in order to address cooperators’ concerns and for those who do not conduct themselves professionally and give the impression that they are doing the cooperators a favor by addressing their concerns, we want to either get them in line with the majority or exercise progressive discipline in order to remove them from that position and their employment at Riverbay if they refuse to adhere to the training provided and conduct themselves in a professional manner. Here again, we need your help, so please inform us. In come Affidavit Submissions Please be advised that Monday, April 30th is the deadline for submitting your annual income affidavit. If you haven’t submitted your income affidavit already, it is imperative that you do so by Monday so that management can process them in a timely manner, in accordance with the state of New York’s regulations. In addition, please attach a copy of your insurance certificate with your income affidavit submission. As always, we thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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City agency follow-up… Bob Tausch of Riverbay Maintenance makes note of a clogged storm drain on Co-op City Blvd. on Thursday as he accompanied a representative of the city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in identifying areas of concern around the community that fall under the responsibility of DEP. The visit by the DEP official was a followup to a meeting with city and state agencies hosted by General Manager Vernon Cooper on April 11th in an attempt to alert the agencies to areas and concerns in Co-op City in need of remediation and repair. A number of agencies, including DEP, have responded with followup inspections, clean-ups and repairs but the community still awaits response from other agencies regarding identified problems that fall under their respective purview. Photo by Bill Stuttig

ELEVATOR UPDATE—BUILDING 13 CAR # 2 Elevator #2 in Building 13 remains shut down allowing for repairs to the machinery which is under warranty by our previous elevator company which was responsible for the modernization of the elevators. We expect the elevator to be out of service until the end of next week, May 4th, as specialty parts had to be ordered. We will update you further in the event of any changes. Please note that every effort is being made to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. —R iver ba y M a n a gemen t

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What Absurdity! To t h e E d it or : I do not agree with Michael Horowitz on much. The stream of our agreements most probably dried up after coming to accord on the current time and that August is a summer month in New York. His last series of commentaries has again made it clear that agreeing with his opinions requires an ability to temporarily suppress simple logic. For two weeks running, he has editorialized the outrageous idea that cooperators should not exercise their right to vote. In last week’s issue of the City News (04-19-12), I was astonished by his announcement that he is generally sympathetic to the view that shareholders should boycott the May 16 Riverbay Board election. Michael Horowitz is sym-

pathetic to the view that shareholders should give up their right to vote! He feels that cooperators should boycott the election because the Board did not vote to privatize. What kind of logic is that? The most dangerous person in the world is he that holds a single idea as the solution to all problems and denounces and refuses to listen to any other. The ‘hot button’ for Michael Horowitz and his boss is always the single idea that Co-op City should privatize. They severely chastise anyone who does not agree with them. The City News declares that the Board (any Riverbay Board) is weak if the Directors, whoever they might be, are not directly aimed at privatizing Coop City. There are eleven (11) people running

for Board positions, six of them have never been on the Board. The community has an opportunity to choose from among all of the individuals running. If you disagree with the people that have previously served on the Board, vote accordingly. The appropriate ‘hot buttons’ for the Board of Directors are improving quality of life and services, supporting methods for adequate security, and maintaining – as best they can – affordability for all cooperators. The strongest, most sure method for cooperators to express their satisfaction or displeasure with any Board of Directors is through the most powerful tool available to citizens everywhere: by the ballot; through their vote. —K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b

Management responds to Director’s viewpoint Director Johnson has again written a Viewpoint in the 4/21/12 Co-op City Times about cooperators allegedly being “cheated” out of equity and outrageous business practices. Management follows HCR regulations and Board of Director guidelines. It would be very simple for Director Johnson to put an end to what he believes is OUTRAGEOUS. A simple resolution can and should be presented by Mr. Johnson. Be assured Management would

absolutely follow such directive. It is our hope that when Director Johnson presents his resolution to end the “outrage,” he also provides his solution to cover the deficit it will create. As it is, the recent HCR order to change our policy whereby the cooperator is responsible for mandatory carrying charges until the unit is sold—a policy that has been in place from the date of construction—will cost the housing company $187,000 per month or $2,244,000 annual-

ly. To add to the problem, as of today, we have 52 applications ready to close that are awaiting HCR approval, an additional loss of $52,000 plus per month, as long as the units remain vacant and until HCR gives the go-ahead on these closings. Absent the requirement for HCR approval at this stage, we would be able to expedite/speed up the process, thereby lessening the financial burden on shareholders. —H er b er t F r eed m a n M a r ion Scot t R ea l E st a t e, I n c.

Home visits from Riverbay Window Guard Office to residents of Buildings 26, 27 & 28 This coming week, Riverbay’s Window Guard employees will be visiting the residents of Buildings 26, 27 and 28 who did not return their 2012 Window Guard Guards or fill them out completely, in an attempt to gather the vital information as is required by the City of New York. Each window guard employee will prominently display their Riverbay identification card. If the shareholder is home, the staff member will assist the shareholder in completing the form as accurately as possible.

If, however, the shareholder is not at home, the form will be slipped under the door and the shareholder should make every attempt to fill it out and return it as soon as possible to the Window Guard office in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. The city’s Window Guard law was enacted to help prevent incidences of younger children being injured or killed in falls from unguarded windows. It requires owners of multiple dwellings (buildings with 3 or more apartments) to provide and properly install approved window guards

on all windows in apartments where a child(ren) 10 years or younger reside or visit, although anyone, for whatever reason, may request window guards, even if you do not have children 10 or younger in the apartment. Each week, Window Guard employees will deliver forms to 3 or 4 buildings. Prior to visiting a building, the Window Guard Department will place a notice on the crawler and request that a sign be placed in the building lobby to alert residents when they should expect a visit.

Absentee Ballots Shareholders who require absentee ballots for the 2012 Riverbay Board of Directors election should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. Absentee ballots must be postmarked or delivered by hand to the Riverbay Legal Department no later than May 15. The Riverbay Legal Department is located in the Administrative Building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. The Riverbay Board election will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Income Affidavits & proof of insurance due Monday, April 30 Shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation are reminded that their annual income affidavits and proof of insurance are due on Monday, April 30. Completed income affidavits may be deposited in the drop boxes located in the CSO offices at the Dreiser and Einstein Community Centers, and in the Riverbay reception area in the Bartow Community Center. An additional box is available after 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends at the Bartow Security office.

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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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Public Safety Report

CCPD prepares Juvenile Reports to ensure Quality of Life on school days BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to prepare Juvenile Reports when offenses of the law are committed by persons at least seven years of age but less than sixteen years of age. The Juvenile Report is a New York City Police Department form which is utilized when certain types of offenses are committed by persons under the age of 16. Preparation of the Juvenile Report takes the place of an arrest for all Violations and some Misdemeanors. When a Juvenile Report is issued, it is forwarded to the Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct. The Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct determines what type of follow up is required. Parents of the child are often contacted to monitor future activity. The Juvenile Report can start the process of intervention before serious delinquent activity begins. When a child is taken into custody for the issuance of a Juvenile Report, the parents of the child are notified. It

becomes necessary for the parent to respond to Public Safety Headquarters with identification to pick up the child. In the event that the child is truant from school, the school is also contacted. School Safety is notified and the child is returned to school. After school hours, if the parent cannot be reached, the child is transported to a Juvenile Detention facility. A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued when the child is a Co-op City resident and the offense was committed within the confines of Co-op City. The Co-op City Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be added to the monthly carrying charges. The fine for the first offense is $125. Subsequent violations result in doubled fines. Fines can be automatically added to the monthly rent. Multiple violations can lead to eviction. This helps to maintain a high quality of life and low crime rate within the community. Juvenile Reports are often issued for fighting during the school arrival and

Public Safety Blotter: April 19-21, 2012 Ap r il 21, Ba r t ow Aven u e CCPD officers were notified by an eyewitness of a motorist who apparently crashed into several parked cars and left the scene. When the motorist reached the corner of Co-op City Boulevard and Peartree Avenue, his car stopped due to extensive front end damage. A CCPD officer approached the motorist who was apparently intoxicated. Also, inside the vehicle was a young child. The operator was arrested and taken to the 45th Precinct for I.D.T.U. testing and then remanded to Bronx Central Booking after being charged with D.W.I and other charges stemming from the driving incident.

Ap r il 20, 161 E in st ein L oop CCPD officers were stopped by a teen who reported that he was the victim of an attempted robbery. CCPD officers searched the area and located the suspect and the victim. A positive identification was made and the individual was placed under arrest. Ap r il 19, 120 Dr eiser L oop CCPD officers responded to this location to enforce a curfew that begins at 10 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. One individual refused to comply with several requests to leave the area and was placed under arrest. He was remanded to Bronx Central Booking due to an outstanding warrant.

departure times. The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are strategically placed adjacent to the schools for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the residents of Co-op City. Students are directed to walk directly home or promptly board the bus to return home. Co-op City’s playgrounds are exclusively for the use of supervised children ages 12 and under. Tot lots are for use by children 7 and under also with supervision required. Parents of school age children should encourage children to respond home without delay and refrain from engaging in fighting while on the way to and from school. Parents should also make sure students are always in possession of the proper bus pass or MetroCard for boarding the bus. Any theft or loss of bus pass should be reported immediately in order that a replacement can be issued. Children should be directed never to board the buses from the rear door. This act is dangerous and also illegal. Summonses are actively

issued for boarding buses without payment or school issued MetroCard. Plainclothes MTA officers are often used for payment enforcement especially on the Special Express buses. It is always important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity, especially during school arrival and dismissal times. Youth observed fighting or attempting to enter the buildings for the purpose of loitering should be reported immediately. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like everyone to remain safe and healthy for the remainder of the 2012 school year. Congratulations to the upcoming Class of 2012. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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Moving forward unified I would like to thank all the shareholders who attended the open Board meeting on April 18, particularly those who stood until the meeting ended at 11:30 p.m. It was good to see the shareholders paying attention to the issues and exchanging ideas and opinions including a spirited discussion regarding our Shopping Centers. There are many questions to be answered before we can move forward on this issue. I am not in favor of selling our shopping centers, but changes must be made.

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Secu r it y I was very pleased our Board passed the Special Patrolman’s Resolution, which was an idea supported by Chief Apollo. This is the first step in a process that will end in

Albany with the passing of a bill granting permanent Patrolman’s status to the members of the CCPD. Please contact our Representatives and ask them to support this initiative in Albany. I was very disappointed my Resolution creating a Co-op City Crime Stoppers program was not passed. It puzzles me how a simple program aimed at bringing to justice those who seek to commit violent crime in our community would not be supported. This would have been an additional weapon in our arsenal to prevent and fight crime.

I would like to thank those Directors that did support the Resolution. We can accomplish much if we move forward as one. H ist or ica l C om m it t ee I would like to reach out to all original shareholders with a request of any Co-op City memorabilia you may process. The Historical Committee would like to acquire these items for use in the creation of a Co-op City Museum. Please contact me. You may contact me at ccdirector@optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351. Thank you.

The Way International E con om y! E con om y! E conom y! God’s will for our lives is that we prosper. III John 2: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers. Here are five Biblical principles we can operate to live prosperously: 1. Keep our thoughts centered on God and His promises, not on material things. Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these

things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 2. Give back to God. Our giving indicates our trust in Him. Proverbs 3:9, 10: Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 3. Count your blessings and stay thankful for what we do have. Ephesians 5:20: Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

4. Live simply. Luke 12:15: And he (Jesus) said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. I Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not High minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but trust in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy. 5. Limit our spending so that we spend only what is necessary. Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want (lack or need): for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content (to make

what I have meet my need). All scriptures references is for KJV. No matter how uncertain the times may be, we can live prosperously within our means by living the Word’s way. To learn more of God’s Word and about our ministry The Way Int’l Biblical Research, Teaching & Fellowship Ministry (www.theway.org). We would like to invite you to one of our Branch functions. W h er e: Dreiser Community Center, Room 4 W h en: Sunday, April 29 Tim e: 3:00 p.m. (doors will open at 2:30 p.m.) For any questions, please contact Evelyn Santiago at 347-242-4698. —E velyn Sa n t ia go

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Truth be told Fellow cooperators, the most recent issue of the City News pamphlet has arrived and called my Viewpoints vile, which I find somewhat amazing. This is a publication which insulted the community by trying to liken Congressman Eliot Engel, no great friend of mine, with Al Jolson in blackface. This was clearly insulting and insensitive, and showed more about the racial stereotypes the outside editors of City News buy into, but it was also so preposterous, it’s hard to show appropriate outrage. What can I say? City News claims my Viewpoints are vile, but look what they publish. Make up your own mind, does it make sense, or is there any logic to not voting in an election? From what I’ve heard of the minuscule movement in City News urging cooperators not to vote in the upcoming Riverbay Board of Directors election, it sounds like they have a grand total of maybe seven shareholders who say they aren’t voting, and Michael Horowitz and the publisher, if they could vote, wouldn’t, but they’re nothing but interlopers from Riverdale and Connecticut. And if someone doesn’t want to vote, that’s up to them, however why would they try and encourage others not to vote? Who benefits? Can you imagine anyone campaigning to get citizens not to vote in this year’s Presidential election come November? That’s not the way our Democratic system is set up, many have suffered and sacrificed, giving up their lives, to give us the right to vote. Voting is a sacred trust, and not a right to be

Lobby Doors a possibility that the two recent State HCRmandated 3% carrying charge increases imposed on the community can likely produce a surplus of funds sufficient enough to enable the community’s capital budget to expand by enough to finally make the lobby door installation a reality. The resolution orders that should such a surplus develop, the installation of the new doors for each building lobby be made a priority capital project if the surplus funds are sufficient enough to cover the cost of the installation of the new doors. The resolution was submitted by Director Bernard Cylich and seconded by Director Andrea Leslie and then approved by each of the 14 Directors in attendance at last week’s Board meting: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Cylich, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Francine Jones, Othelia Jones, Leslie, Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro, Ray Tirado, and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. Herb Freedman of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., managing agent for Co-op

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis taken lightly. Whether the self-centered folks quoted in City News have said they won’t vote in the Riverbay Board of Directors election, so be it, but that doesn’t mean others are going to jump on such a ridiculous bandwagon and not participate, that would be truly asinine. And City News wants to pretend it is supposed to be a responsible newspaper. Give me a break! Now everyone who knows me is aware that I am not in love with Marion Scott Real Estate, and never have been, but responsible Board Directors, and I like to think I am one, are willing to respond when situations change. I have never been for privatization, and never will be. That being said, we now have a realistic opportunity to obtain a HUD loan and management and this Board have played a pivotal role in that. I don’t have to like management, and I strongly believe there must be changes and improvements in the Restoration Department, but I’m certainly not going to attack them and threaten to throw them out when it might jeopardize a chance to obtain a loan from HUD which would benefit everyone living in Co-op City, except perhaps the lone, out of touch voices continually quoted in City News. I know many cooperators who have been here for the last 40 years and this

has been the best thing that ever happened to them, living in safe and affordable housing. Now, ask yourselves, why would a vocal few want to destroy this for people who are satisfied living here on a daily basis? I suppose for some, extreme self-interest and greed are much stronger than a sense of community. And for anyone who feels boxed in living here, no one is tied here, no one has to stay here, this isn’t a gated community and anyone is free to leave at any time if they really think living here is so terrible. As for myself, and many, many others, Mitchell-Lama housing was proposed back in the ‘50s and many a cooperator has lived a good life here for over 40 years, including myself. Co-op City is my home, and I am not, and never have been anyone’s puppet or have I unquestionably marched to anyone’s tune. With all the progress made in recent years in Co-op City, and all the crucial issues still facing us, we need responsible, stable leadership. That does not come by criticizing anything and everything, especially without offering viable solutions or realistic plans for the future. It’s easy to tear things down, however what will take its place? Thought needs to be given to that as well. I have bad news for City News, privatization is not the only issue. Actually, truth be told, privatization isn’t even an issue at the moment, not until the Trump lawsuit in Brooklyn is concluded, which will determine whether additional and astronomical taxes will be levied against any

Mitchell-Lama Housing deciding to opt to privatization. But, regardless of the outcome of that lawsuit, even if it goes the way the proponents of privatization want, I know for certain that the vast majority of people of Co-op City simply don’t want to go down that route. Perhaps the people of Co-op City know what they want better than City News. After all, they live here, and no excuse of a newspaper, like City News, will ever win people over by constantly criticizing and putting others down who don’t see issues exactly the same as that newspaper. And in conclusion, I think you, my fellow cooperators, who I’m always looking out for, will not find this Viewpoint vile, and if City News does, who cares? As I said last week, I'm going to reach out to Mr. Stephen Kaufman, our president Helen Atkins and churches and organizations in Co-op City to begin to organize a rally with Mr. Kaufman to demonstrate that we, the residents of Co-op City, have the voter strength to demand that the travesty regarding unfair spending of $4 million a year for asbestos abatement and air monitoring with our floor tiles be stopped. Our so-called elected officials should also come. Where have they been while we've been suffering this financial burden, a financial burden that our seniors and those on a fixed income should not have to be subjected to? Let’s talk, call me at (718) 3208035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

insisting that the front door entrance is the only suitable entrance for him to use. After initially losing a decision in 2010, Rose won on an appeal to the New York City Human Rights Commission, which awarded him a large cash award for Riverbay’s alleged violation of the city’s administrative code in regards to not providing adequate access for Mr. Rose. Late last year, a Bronx Supreme Court Judge heard an appeal by Riverbay and agreed

with the Commission’s decision but severely reduced the money awarded to Mr. Rose, calling the commission’s monetary penalty excessive. According to Riverbay Counsel Michael Munns that case has been appealed again. But regardless of the outcome of this case, Riverbay’s intention under the directive of its Board of Directors is to install automated lobby doors as soon as the money becomes available.

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City, told the Board and the shareholders attending last week’s open Board meeting that the new automated doors will cost the corporation approximately $80,000 each and a total of 65 lobby doors will be needed. Riverbay also has to wait for permission from the New York State Division of Home and Community Renewal in order to begin the bidding process. Disabled advocate John Rose, who has been in a prolonged legal battle with Riverbay over access to his building via automated front doors, said this week that he was glad that the Board passed the resolution which he believes confirms his contention that Riverbay is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by not having automatic opening front doors on each building. Riverbay provided Rose, who has cerebral palsy, with an automatic side door entrance to his building which the corporation maintained was suitable for his use to come and go with his motorized scooter, but Rose has refused to use that entrance,

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Working together to improve Co-op City As mentioned last week, one of my chief goals is to make Co-op City into one of the best communities in NYC. Wor king Toget her Co-op City can become one of the best communities in NYC if we put our heads together and work for the mutual benefit of this place. Now, I've listed a few issues here that are affecting the progress of this community. Now, I would like your viewpoint on these matters. The first issue that must be addressed concerns our finances. Now, you have probably read some of my previous articles about some cooperators losing their money after they moved away from their apartment. Well, those cooperators represent you and me. Now, some people might not see things in that way. However, what would you have done if you had lost your entire equity payment, say $12,000, because your apartment was left open for over a year? You wouldn't be upset? Again, Board members that represent and care about you will put a stop to these outrageous business practices. Additionally, what would you do if you knew that there were residents in your community that unfortunately lost their jobs or they were on severely fixed incomes and they were faced with a 3% carrying charge increase? Would you simply say that our carrying charges are still reasonable or would you fight the carrying charge increase? My opinion, as a representative, is to fight and find logical ways to reduce the budget.

Directorâ€™s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson This viewpoint is made because I'm aware that some of our cooperators are dealing with some tough economic circumstances. Therefore, we must have strong, yet compassionate, leadership in this community that will stand up for them. Depa r t m ent a l Issues Other areas that need improvements include our Safety, Maintenance, and Restoration Departments. After these elections are over, I'm hoping that the Board can meet with all of the departments so that we can make some good changes to make things better here. Some of the improvements will focus on the visibility of our officers. I want our officers to be more visible throughout this community. And, their services will be needed at a far greater rate as this community starts to grow with our new developments. These new developments are needed for this community so that we can dramatically increase our revenue streams. Part of these developments will hopefully include a daily ferry service, an indoor/outdoor amusement park, new stores, new restaurants, a new recreation center, etc. All of these ideas will present new

challenges that will require a lot of planning and hard work. And, we will need everyone to work together so that we can successfully make a lot of income for this community. Also, greater attention must be paid to the professionalism of the work of our Maintenance and Restorations Departments. And, naturally, we are going to implement new ideas to reduce the cost associated with restoring apartments. By the way, did you know that it currently costs approximately $16,000 to restore an apartment? Vot e We need to strengthen this community. And, the way that we're going to get the services that we need is by voting for good candidates that are going to help us. Now, some people might say that they've given up on voting. However, the best way to improve services in our community is to study and then vote for candidates that will represent the best interests of this community. Now, I would like for everyone to please consider getting involved in important things that affect this community. Getting involved does not mean that all of your time should or will be devoted to community activities. No, on the contrary, it means attending meetings in your building and in the community, meeting new people, and using your vote to get what we need in this community. So, please, consider changing your viewpoint if you don't vote. And, once you decide to vote, then this community will have the strength to get additional help and services that we need to move this community forward.

HUD Loa n There are many cooperators that are worried about getting a HUD loan for this community. Will the HUD loan require lots of inspections and carrying charge increases? Will we be able to manage a $600 million loan? Will the money be wasted? Will we continue to take out loans? Now, these are good questions that I want you to think about as you're reviewing which candidates should be on the Board. Why? These questions will have to be dealt with by anyone that is elected to the Board. Questions What will you do if you decide not to vote and we get stuck with candidates that don't have your best interests at heart? What are the candidates' viewpoints about the impending carrying charge increase and the effectiveness of our management company? Now, as you can see, not voting or voting improperly is just hurting yourself and this community. So, please get involved with the positive aspects and people that really want to turn this place around. With your help, we're going to make this community a whole lot 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. Okay, thatâ€™s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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8th Annual Holistic & Wellness Seminar The African American Association held its 8th Annual Holistic Health & Wellness Seminar on Saturday, April 14th, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. During the seminar, among the holistic advocates who disseminated a huge amount of information were Brother Junior Jawara Blake, Sister Deanna Hope-Felix of Life Spring Rejuvenation Center, Arly Fox-Daly, Naomi Jones and Joy in Motion. Meena SharpeHicks and Alan Hicks were the MC’s. Association members cooked and/or assisted throughout the day. Below are some of the highlights of the program.

All were happy to see Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan at the Holistic Health & Wellness Seminar

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Building 13 Association Let me express my gratitude at being chosen to serve as President of Building 13 Association, Inc. On behalf of myself and my Board members, we thank you for your support. The Building 13 Association, Inc. would like to thank Mr. Olubiyi Sehindemi, aka Mr. B, for his service and commitment to the shareholders of this building. He served as Building 13 President with vigor, decency, character and dedication. Be assured, the newly elected members have always supported building activities and will work to improve the quality of life and promote community relations. In keeping with this theme, the Summer Fun Day Committee of Buildings 11, 12, 13 and 14, in collaboration with Riverbay Community Relations, presents “Summer Fun Day!” on June 23 (rain date: June 30th) from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place. Flyers have been posted for a “Design a Poster Contest!” Here’s a chance to showcase your artistic talent and get compensated! We need a design created to represent our event theme: The event is a Block Party to celebrate family, friends and the community that brings them together. We will enjoy an afternoon of games, music, and other fun activities. Requirements: You must be under 21 to enter. The layout must be submitted on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Deadline: May 5. Submit entries to your Building

Association President or contact person, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801. A final decision will be rendered by the event committee. Floor Captains, please continue to submit items that need to be addressed or repaired to your Chairperson, Mrs. Santiago, in Apt. 27C. If you would like to be a floor captain, we welcome your participation. We can always use more eyes to help us keep our building looking good. Our session of Women Keeping It Real was again very interesting. Relationships and finance were the topics. We are always pleased to welcome new members. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It’s an inspiring, insightful, informative and often hilarious social gathering. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. M em ber ship d u es will continue to be collected at monthly meetings and in the lobby. Look for updated information in the building bulletin board for lobby collection dates. Please join. Your membership helps us continue our many programs and events. Membership dues are $5. For information on any events, check the bulletin board or contact: the event coordinator, Gail Sharbaan, at 718-6713801. You can contact me at 718-3201370, or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com.

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Building 21 Association Candidates Yes, it’s that time for Building 21 to host the next potential Board members for Riverbay. On Wednesday, May 9th, we will be hosting a candidate’s forum here at Building 21. The time will be 6:30 p.m. Since there will be a lot going on, we are starting early this time. Make sure you have your questions written down. We will have a list starting at 6 p.m. for those who would like to ask questions first. The list will be strictly enforced, so please be on time. We will also be honoring our mailman, Walter Martin, as he will be retiring this year. He has given us many years of serv-

ice and this will be the day that we show our appreciation for his service. This is why our meeting will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. It is important that you arrive on time as there may be standing room only. We initiated our Mega Ticket Share. In order to get more info on that, feel free to contact us so you can learn how to be on the list. The best way to find out is to come to the meeting. You must be a resident of Building 21 in order to qualify. You must also attend the meeting in order to qualify. On another note, it seems we must once again stress the importance of working together as a unit. There are those of us

with good intentions, wanting to improve the look of our grounds and buildings. One of the reasons why we want to do this as a cohesive unit rather than individuals is because it allows us to be perceived as a unit to everyone else. It also brings value to the property when visually, we have a uniformed look. For that reason, we have a decorating committee and a buildings and grounds committee. Let’s continue to work together and make our community the best that it can be. There will be a slight change in the scheduling of our next meeting. As we know, the next election of the Riverbay Board of Directors is upon us. We will

have an inclusive opportunity to meet the candidates first hand, up-close and personal. In order to do this, we have changed the date of our May meeting. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. We know and understand that this may cause inconvenience to some, but it is only one day in May and an opportunity for you to foresee the future of Co-op City. We are neighbors and we are family; we will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: 347-504-1821. —Kevin L a m b r igh t

Building 19 Association Join us today from 12 – 4 p.m. for our 5th Annual Bake Sale! Proceeds will go towards our 2013 Francis Williams Scholarship Fund. Thank you to ALL the Board of Directors candidates who were guests at our

General Meeting on Thursday, April 26th. Please join us on Saturday, June 30th as we head to Atlantic City, Showboat Casino. Tickets are $40 with a $20 rebate. If you are interested, please contact DaReese at 718-320-3904 or

Valencia at 718-320-6236. We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of one of our fellow cooperators, Pauline Jones, who passed away recently. Get well wishes to all who are recu-

perating or ill. Happy birthday and congratulations to all cooperators who are celebrating a special occasion this month. As always, we can be reached at: bldg19assoc@gmail.com. —Va len cia P inck n ey

Building 25 Association At our most recent Association meeting, we were pleased to introduce Mr. Ray Kenny the Maintenance Supervisor for our section. I know some of you have seen Mr. Kenny around the area, but may not know what his duties consists of. He provided a comprehensive and detailed report on the responsibilities of his department, which includes minor electrical repairs, repair of faucets, toilet tanks, drains and convectors. Mr. Kenny addressed various issues of concern by the cooperators who were present. There are problems with some compactor chute doors slamming, leaks in bathrooms, a hallway exit door that was jammed, the pitching of convector lines and the fluctuation of the hot water temperature. The hot water temperature should be 125-130 degrees fahrenheit. He recommends flushing the convector drains with hot water every two weeks to keep the drain clear. Also, the convectors should have a plastic drip

pan, not metal or styrofoam. He also stressed that he is here to help and work with the cooperators, so do not hesitate to call the Maintenance Department if you feel that you need to have something fixed. The air conditioning is scheduled to be turned on May 25. A nominating committee is needed for the upcoming Building 25 Association Board election, which is open to any paid up member of the Association. Speaking of elections, do not forget to vote in the Riverbay Board election on Wednesday, May 16. Some people may not agree, but if you do not vote, you do not have the right to complain unless you are looking into a mirror. A sales representative and associate have been invited for next month’s meeting to discuss transfers and succession rights, along with cooperators’ rights regarding their equity. There is still a need for better participation from building members at our

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, May 03, in the Bartow Center, Room #31 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting. A Special Guest will appear for this meeting who will be a very important component in enhancing community relations and improvements. Please attend. We will also continue to discuss the upcoming elections that will have an effect in this community. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, the Young Democrats of Co-op City, and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto’s Office will provide tables for voter registration applications on Saturday, April 28, in

Dreiser Loop, Bartow Center, and Einstein Loop from 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m. If you are not registered to vote, please come and take advantage of this opportunity to become a part of the voting process. Every vote counts! The club continues to extend get well wishes to those members who have experienced medical problems and are recovering. Our prayers are with you for a quick recovery back to normalcy. This message is also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or a special event during the month of April. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —G eor ge C la r k

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monthly meetings. So if you are one of the 12-14 people on average that attend the meeting, please try to bring a friend or neighbor to the next meeting. Today, they are a neighbor, tomorrow they could be a friend. Light refreshments were available at

the conclusion of the meeting. Someone said, “If you think there is good in everybody, you haven’t met everybody.” REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Cooperators, not tenants. —Dock H a r vey

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Black Forum Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, May 19, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. 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. G oin g t o E m p ir e a n d Aq u ed u ct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon. So that we can best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go. We must hear from you. Please call

(718) 320-8035 and leave a message and we will get back to you. H ea lt h a ler t ! Obesity has been linked to several maladies that can be avoided. It has become all too obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program to teach how to cook and eat sensibly as a new way of life. Look out for dates. We expect to have programs in both the Dreiser and Einstein Centers. For more information, please call to register, 718320-8035. Don’t wait until it’s too late— YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register,

please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Bla ck F or u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035. 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 n t ed We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 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. —Ton y I llis

Co-op City Toastmasters Club In the words of founder Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, people join Toastmasters to “learn in moments of enjoyment.” The Co-op City club strives to carry on that 85-yr. old tradition when we meet - 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month - to help each other overcome our fears of speaking in public. Do you have these same fears or want to improve your leadership skills? Then we invite you to visit a meeting. Parking is free and we meet in the lower level, Rm. 28, of the Bartow Community Center at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Congratulations to two of our newer members, Ms. Lori M. Melton and Ms.

Regina Hamilton, for completing their “Ice Breaker” speeches. This is the initial speech everyone must make that simply gives us a little bio and introduction. Now that Lori and Regina have “broken the ice,” we look forward to their other speeches as they progress in the TM program. Also at that meeting, TM Selma Newman delivered a very impressive speech titled How does poetry convey feelings? Selma flawlessly recited three poems from the Bards of verse: Wm. Shakespeare, Wm. Wordsworth and Wm. Henley. Good job, Selma. Two of Selma’s friends came to support and cheer her on.

National Council of Negro Women Today, we are celebrating our 41st Anniversary at Marina Del Rey from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Our Theme: “Facing Greater Challenges and Renewed Commitments.” Guest Speaker: Judge Laura Douglas, Bronx County, Supreme Court. Honorees: Virginia Stewart, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Erica A. Jackson and Janet Allen-Smith. Our Youth Committee wants to keep with our holiday spirit of giving. This is the time of year when food pantries are being depleted. We are asking for your help to restock the pantries of those in need. NCNW is collecting unexpired canned goods and manual can openers to be distributed to Phipps Town N Country Residence Home. The collection will take place on Saturday, May 5th, Dreiser Community Center, Room 14 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. For further information,

please call (917) 399-2643. Sa ve T h e Da t e s! 38th BethuneHeight Recognition Luncheon will be held May 19, at the Garden City Hotel, Garden City, L.I. Tickets: $100. Patricia Banner-Haynes has submitted her forms to become a Life Member. Please call for your raffle tickets and tickets for the luncheon. 718-320-2366. Call to Convention, May 22-26, at Gaylord National Hotel, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745. Reservations: 301-965-4000. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our April members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 Congratulations to Post 500 member Leon B. Weinstein on becoming Commander of the Bronx County Council, representing all the JWV Posts in the Bronx. His Post wishes him a very successful year. Co-op City Post 500’s next meeting will be on Sunday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. The date of the selling of poppies originally scheduled for April, has been moved to the end of May and will be held in front of Stop & Shop in the Peartree Shopping Center. The exact day will be determined at our next meeting.

The following men were voted into office for 2012-2013 at our last meeting: Commander Alex Selikoff; Sr. Vice Commander Marvin Warm, Jr.; Vice Commander Stuart Rosenthal; Quartermaster Leon Weinstein; Judge Advocate Hy Turkin; Adjutant Alan Kalter; Officer of the Day Stewart Kogon; Chaplain Leon Weinstein; Membership Stuart Rosenthal; and Programs Marvin Warm. Post 500 sends their condolences to lifetime member, Marvin Pereira, on the passing of his wife, and thanks for the donation he gave to Post 500 in her memory. —M a r vin Wa r m

Three members recently reached their personal goals of Competent Communicator (CC) by completing their manuals. Congratulations, Jimmy Britt, Sandra Menigal-Reid and Valerie Mapp Palma. Ten speeches done! E ven t s: Spring to New Heights at NY LaGuardia Marriott Hotel, 5/19/12 is an exciting event and the place to be if you are serious about becoming a public speaker. It is beneficial to everyone who attends. Hear 2 champion public speakers, sit in on educational workshops, hear speaking competitions, and more. The 2012 Committee has really put together an amazing program.

Toastmasters from the Tri-State areas who have earned educational awards by April 15th will be honored during the Hall of Fame segment. Visit www.toastmasters46.org. Several registration options are available. * C lu b e le ct ion s: 2012-2013 are coming and all members are encouraged to please attend meetings and be a part of this very important time. Come out, submit your name as a possible candidate. Elections will be held at the May 17th meeting and we need you to ensure a quorum. Next m e et in g: May 3rd, 7:30 p.m. —D. Sm a ll

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop The Retirees’ 40th Annual Luncheon will be held at the beautiful Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $75. Reminder to the RETIREES and associates, please see Josephine Flowers regarding your ad placements and boosters. All ads and booster names will be collected (final) at the May meeting and the cost is only $5 for a single name and $7.50 for couple’s names. Our illustrious honorees are: Bronx Democratic Leader – Chairman Carl E. Heastie; Business Leaders - Ayris Granby and Patricia Myers; Community Leaders - Shirley Saunders and Francine

Reva Jones; and the RETIREES’ Appreciation Awardees are Paisley Harvey and Regina Usher. The musical entertainment will be provided by the notable CAROL/AD Productions. (Pick up your tickets from Beverly Waller/Ida Morton.) TH E ATRE C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation and meeting time. • Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. SMOKEY ROBINSON - $85 at Lehman College (van - 6:30 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) • Sun., Apr. 29th, 5-8 p.m. - JAZZ

SHOW, $26 at THE BASSLINE in Mt. Vernon (van - 3:45 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) • Sat., May 5th, 1:30 p.m. & May 19th, 1:30 p.m. - SISTAS, THE MUSICAL - $54 at St. Luke’s Theatre. (van -12:00 p.m. at Dreiser Loop) * See Committee members in Clubroom 19 after 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. After 7 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637. All payments (for parties, trips and shows) will be accepted by check/money order (only) payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

G OO D AND W E L FAR E : We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “Getting old is a fascinating thing. The older you get, the older you want to get.” —C la u d et t e Da vis

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net. Greeting to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in April: Antonio Codrington, Dennis V. Dunlop, Rolf N. Brumme, Charles Lirio, James S. Lee, Reginald E. McKissick, Richard Yarrell, Mark R. Scheer, Esau M. Simmons and Cecil A. Williams. If I have forgotten to include your name for your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will include your name in the next edition

in the Co-op City Times. For all our Post members, here is a list of the up and coming events for our Post members. Are you ready to “HIRE A VETERAN” for 2012? The next “EXECUTIVE MEETING” will take place on May 5th. If you have any money from the raffles that you sold, please turn your money into the Post and if you need more raffles, just ask someone in the Post. If you need a new cap, shirt, dress cap and a license plate, they can be purchased through the Post. If you have any raffle money, please turn in your money by May 19th. April 29th County Blessing of Colors host to be determined; call the Post for information. On June 9th, there

will be a fair on the Section #1 Greenway. Our Post will have a recruiting table there to recruit more members into our Post. The hours are noon to 6 p.m. Volunteers will be needed to transport the equipment to and from the Post to the Greenway on that day. The Veterans Memorial Council will be looking for volunteers to help pick up the food for the Memorial Day affair. The 40 inch flat screen TV is on the way; We should have a new TV by September. Our top sellers of raffles are Lew Waterman and Jerome Rice; Congratulations, comrades. Post member Jose Santana is home recuperating from having a stint inserted in his heart. We wish you a speedy recov-

ery, comrade. Post 1871 will be looking for new officers in the Post in order to let new people learn the position in the Post. We would like the members to apply for these open positions—Commander, Vice Commander, Sgt. of Arms, Post Adjutant and Chaplin. To apply, just sign your name to the position you would like to take on the bulletin board in the Post. Why did the computer cross the road to get to the hospital? Ans: It has a Virus. What is the difference between a jeweler and jailer? Ans: One sells watches, the other watches cells. This information was brought to you by your Post 1871 information officer, —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

NAACP, Co-op City Branch The voter registration campaign continues and information is available at Room 36, the NAACP Co-op City Branch Office. President of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Jeannette Graves, submits the following: “Voter registration is a serious matter. It is my vote to get involved with the campaign for registration.” There are approximately five million qualified folks who will not be able to vote unless we get them registered. That is why the NAACP is encouraging you, unregistered eighteen year-olds or citizens with questions about voter registration to come forward. The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and believes voting is the major tool for change. Ms. Eleanor Donnley, co-Chair of the

Freedom Fund Committee, submits the following along with thank you to all the members who helped out and to those who came to sign up, “The audition went well Saturday. Nine people showed up so far and we are still looking for more models. The next meeting for the first group of models and new auditions will be on Saturday, June 2, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., at Einstein Community Center, Room #36. The Fashion Show clothes and accessories are from the following designers: Coogie.com, Raif-Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Klos and Wendy Williams shoes. The jewelry is from Uandurlray Azine.com. Why not join in on the fun and at the same time, pick up tips to make the most out of your personal and professional presentation. NAACP members are reminded to

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pick up their journal forms and begin soliciting. Forms may be obtained at our meetings or by calling Eleanor Donnley at: (718) 379-1297. Raffle books are available at our meeting or by calling Janice Brown at: (718) 671-8915. Purchase your tickets early, a sell-out is expected. In addition to the luncheon and fashion show, we are having DJ’s and entertainment. The tickets are $85 per person. By this publication, the April General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, April 24, will have taken place. Information from that meeting will be in the next press release. Get well wishes are sent to Membership Committee Chair Brenda Brown for her recovery from surgery. This April, three great talented media giants, each a unique star leaving their special contributions to our world crossed

over: Gil Noble, Mike Wallace and just this week, Dick Clark. We salute these giants for their diverse contributions and know they will never be forgotten. Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or phone: 718-671-7856. Please note the former FAX number is not in use and doesn’t reach this branch. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for more news. Please continue to follow the ongoing process to bring Trayvon Martin’s murderer to justice. Should you need particular help or if you have a question, get in touch with us. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va L a za a r

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African-American Association J ust ice for Ra m a r ley an d Tr a yvon – The Association members will attend A Memorial Tribute and Forum for Trayvon Martin and Ramarley Graham on Saturday, April 28th, 3:00-8:00 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45, 135 Einstein Loop in Section 5, sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club. Bring your children and grandchildren for an exchange of information and tactics for the survival of our Black children. All are encouraged to attend. Schola r sh ip Awar ds P r ogr am – The Association will offer two $400 scholarships to high school seniors in June. Applications may be obtained by calling 718-379-5555. The submission deadline is May 30th. The scholarships will be presented at the Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 9th. H olist ic H ealt h & Wellness Sem ina r – The Association has designated April as

Holistic Health & Wellness Month and we thank all our members, neighbors and friends for attending our recent seminar. There has been a growth in the numbers of people who pursue alternative medicines, such as iridology, acupuncture, hypnosis, meditation, massage and many others. It would be worth it to check them out. Health tip of the week: Get a second opinion if you question the medical diagnosis you are given or if surgery is recommended. The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the AfricanAmerican Association and we encourage you to participate: Belly Dan ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Instructor: Norma Jean O’Garro, 646-281-4570. E d uca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Co-op Tea ms Ba ttle I n ter -Leagu e P la y It was the battle of the Co-op City baseball teams during inter-league play. In the first encounter of the two Major division squads, Atlas Construction Corp. Cyclones, Mgr. Robert Grant, defeated Vinnie Carter Blue Birds, Mgr Earl Williams. Winning pitcher Bryan Grant’s bid for a shutout was ruined by Jestin Martinez’s RBI. Cyclones Jhojany Hernandez hit an over the fence and into the river homerun for his third of the season at the CCLL field. Sajay Singh and Bryan Grant continued their hitting streak. Brian Mitchell pitched for the Blue Jays. The Minor Division showdown was one sided as the Atlas Restoration Corp. Royals, Mgrs. Frankie Colon/Nelson Morales, over-

powered the Marion Scott Realty Red Hawks, Mgr. Sebastian Ulanga, Sr. For the Hawks, starting pitcher Bryan Baez paired off with reliever Zachary Wallace for the win and a combined 12 strikeouts. The offense consisted of Christopher Riley, 3 for 4; Bryan Baez, 3 for 4; and Zachary Wallace, 3 for 3 with 6 RBI. Ryan Mendez’s strong pitching and 3 RBI double propelled the Timpson Trading Corp. Junior div team, Mgr. Edwin (Squid) Williams, over the Atlas Restoration Corp Yankees, Mgr Al Santiago. The game was played in a steady rain as the Yankees pitcher Brandon Nazario challenged the hitters. Absolute defensive plays by Cole Waller and Jarret Gonzales thwarted the Yankees from staging a come back. The

C om p u t er /L ap t op C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Instructor: Meena Sharpe-Hicks, 718671-8364. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185. J ob s/E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op s – These workshops will be held on the first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Facilitator: Roger Toppin, 718-3201424. C h ild r en ’s Su m m er Da y C a m p – Register your child for July and August. Call 347-283-3809. C hildr en’s E ar ly M or n ing Pr ogr a m – If you need childcare in the morning before school begins, we are available to care for

your children on school days starting in September. Call Ms. Hinds at 347-283-3809. C hild r en’s Aft er Sch ool P r ogr am – The Learning Source is available to care for your children, walk them from school, assist them with homework and offers other enrichment activities. Director: Ms. Stevens at 914-907-7936. G en er a l M em b er ship M eet ing – The next meeting will be Saturday, May 12th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. You are encouraged to bring your ideas and suggestions. 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. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Co-op City Little League

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

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

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

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

teams will meet again on Thursday, May 3rd, Astor Senior field, 6:30 p.m. A vast number of parents and fans turned out for the T-ball division games at the Co-op City LL fields this past Saturday. The sponsors are Atlas Restoration Corp., Co-op Sales, Montefiore Medical Center and Bay Plaza Shopping Center. The players’ roster consist of: Rosaun Afriyie, Sofia Aponte, Angel Baez, Marion A Blake, Jasmine Brett, Eric Chancey, Zamair Christie, Benjamin Cintron, Kyle I Cohen, Shane Coombs-Jones, Joshua Cuilan, Elijah Curtis, Sean Daniel, Isaiah Elsayed, Kyler, Amani Emanuel, Kyler Emanuel, Jacobi Garcia, Jon Gonzalez, Ronald Graham, Alexander Grant, Christian Green, Nicholas Illas, Jordan Ingram,

Kevin Irby Jr., Michael Jacobs, Joshua Johnson, Ralsean Jones, Christopher Kabore, Julius Lopez, Jalen Martin-Percell, Josiah Miller, Kenneth Nelson, Destinee Pankey, Marc Pearson Jr., Saleem Pena, Keon Peterson, Raven Pierre, Tamia Rhoden, Thierry Rigby, Jaden Rivera, Michael Robles, Gelson Rojas Jr., Joseph Roman, Daniel Savage, Ramello Simmons, Jace Smallwood, Jared Smith, Joshua Smith, Demetrius Tillman, Bianca Vasquez, Anthony Williams, and Perry Zoë. Tyrell Ingram, former CCLL player, is the T-ball division coordinator. For a copy of the game schedules, visit the website at WWW.COOPCITYLL.TK and go to the “Handouts” page. —H ect or Aya la

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 1st, at noon, 177 Dreiser community center, Room 15. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the president of the Coalition. Phone, (718) 320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of coopera-

tors and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop and St. Joseph Episcopal

Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a mem-

bership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. R emem b er t h e coa lit ion ’s m ot t o 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

Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June. We are always looking for new members with a

like mind to join us. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate of the youth in our community. If you are interested in joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen, call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-972-7732. Our annual Founder’s Day Luncheon will be held at Eastwood Manor on May 5. We invite you to attend. This is an excellent opportunity to support com-

munity leaders and proceeds are used for the scholarship fund. Information about this event may be obtained by calling Eloise Paige, First Vice President, 917868-0331. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact the Williamsbridge Club at our mailing address:

Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box #6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information call Eloise Paige, First Vice President. We are always in need of and grateful for your continued support. —Sylvia H ick s

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 welcomed. Week ly Schedu le: Sunday service 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 are looking forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, April 29, at 9 a.m. F un dr a ising Even ts: The church’s Fifth Annual Luncheon will be held on May 19 at the Eastwood

Manor, Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A rolling bar, cocktail reception, sumptuous lunch and music by DJ Carol are all included. Don a tion: Adult tickets, $75 and children (up to age 12) tickets, $21. On Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets with a sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn

Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are $85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop deli. For more information on these events, please call the church at 718-320-0844. “Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.” (Psalm 4:3) —M . C h a mb er s

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, April 29—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join our game. Refreshments served. Wednesday, May 9—Going to VILLA ROMA. Pick-up time is 7:45 a.m. at Einstein Center, 8 a.m. at Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Please be on time.

Thursday, July 12 to the Brauhaus in Pomona, N.Y. Join in the fun. There’s music, dancing, swimming, mini-golf, and bingo, also gift shop. Menu— Continental breakfast, and lunch is plentiful, all you can eat. Dinner is served in dining room—roast beef, roast chicken, tilapia. Price is $58. Pick-up time is 8 a.m.

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Tuesday, November 13—Going to FIESTA IN N.Y. for International JAMBOREE. Price is $60. Great music, slide dancing, comedy, and more. Pickup time is 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call

Mary at 718-379-4899. Wednesday, May 2— Game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members’ guest. Refreshments served. Tuesday, May 29—Going to Atlantic City RESORTS CASINO. Price $30. Wishing good health to all. —M a r y P illa

Call 718.320.3300, Ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

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2 0 1 2 R i v e r b a y B o a r d E l e c t i o n ✫✫✫ Candidate statements appear on pages 24-29 • Candidate order determined by lottery. NOTE: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE CANDIDATES AND NOT THOSE OF RIVERBAY CORPORATION. BALLOTING

ABSENTEE BALLOTING

Voting will be conducted by machine in your building lobby on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 15, 2012, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

2012 Riverbay Candidates Khalil Abdul-Wahhab* Francine Reva Jones*

2012 Board Election Schedule Saturday, April 28, 2012

1st Election Edition; 1st Election Notice; (Co-op City Times)

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Candidates’ Forum (7:30 p.m.); (Dreiser Center, Auditorium B)

Saturday, May 5, 2012

2nd Election Edition; 2nd Election Notice; (Co-op City Times)

Monday, May 7, 2012

Candidates’ Forum (7:30 p.m.); Einstein Community Center, Room 45

Saturday, May 12, 2012

3rd Election Edition; 3rd Election Notice; (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Annual Meeting Begins; Voting from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote Tally - 9:00 p.m. Room 31 Bartow

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Recount, 9:30 a.m. (if necessary)

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Swearing in of Elected Board Members (7:00 p.m.); (Bartow Center, Room 31)

Al Shapiro* William “Bill” Gordon* Othelia Jones* Claudia A. Sampson Emanuel Armfield Cheryl Simmons-Oliver Herbert Moreira-Brown

— Remember to VOTE — WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012

Leslie Peterson Evelyn M. Turner *Denotes incumbents

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VOTING Voting by machine will be conducted by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and shall begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. on May 16, 2012, in the lobbies of the following buildings (unless otherwise specified): 920 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1A) 900 Baychester Avenue (Bldg. 1B) 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A) 920 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2B) 150 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3A) 170 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 3B)

140 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4A) 120 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4B) 100 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4C) 100 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5A) 120 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5B) 140 Darrow Place (Bldg. 5C) 140 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 6) 120 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 7) 100 DeKruif Place (Bldg. 8) 100 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9A) 120 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9B) 140 Debs Place (Bldg. 10A) 120 Debs Place (Bldg. l0B)

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120 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11B) 140 Carver Loop (Bldg. 11C) 120 Casals Place (Bldg. 12) 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) 140 Casals Place (Bldg. 14) 100 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15A) 120 Aldrich Street (Bldg. 15B) 620 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16A) 600 Baychester Ave. (Bldg. 16B) 120 Alcott Place (Bldg. 17) 100 Alcott Place (Bldg. 18) 140 Alcott Place (Bldg. 19) 140 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20A) 120 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20B) 100 Asch Loop (Bldg. 20C) 100 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21A) 120 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21B) 140 Bellamy Loop (Bldg. 21C) 100 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 22A) 120 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 22B) 140 Benchley Place (Bldg. 23) 120 Benchley Place (Bldg. 24) 100 Benchley Place (Bldg. 25) 2440 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26A) 2420 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26B) 2400 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26C) 100 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27A) 120 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27B) 140 Erdman Place (Bldg. 27C) 140 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28A) 120 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28B) 100 Einstein Loop North (Bldg. 28C) 4200 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29A) 4220 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29B) 4240 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 29C) 4120 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 30A)

120 Erskine Place (Bldg. 31B) 4180 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32A) 4160 Hutch.River Pkwy E. (Bldg. 32B) 140 Elgar Place (Bldg. 33) 120 Elgar Place (Bldg. 34) 100 Elgar Place (Bldg. 35) Townhouses Earhart Lane (Bldg. 26A) Cooper Place (Bldg. 11A) Debs Place (Bldg. 8) Broun Place (Bldg. 21C) Adler Place (Bldg. 20A) Defoe Place (Bldg 6) Asch Loop (Bldg. 17) Absentee ballots may be requested from Riverbay Corporation by calling 718-3203300, Ext. 3326. Absentee ballots postmarked not later than May 15, 2012, may be received by Riverbay Corporation until seven days after May 16, 2012. In the event it is determined that a quorum has not been achieved by machine voting on May 16, 2012, the vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as all voters in line have been accommodated, and secured by the Board of Elections of the City of New York. Commencing Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the above 65 building lobbies, from the New York City Board of Elections’ poll workers, for eligible shareholders to vote who did not vote on May 16, 2012, until a quorum is achieved.

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Vote for Responsible, Proven Leadership to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab* My family and I moved into Co-op City in 1979. My children grew up here. Moving here was a ‘step up’ for us. My work experience includes six years of honorable service in the U.S. military as a communication specialist. My work experience is wide ranging: electronics technician, engineer, engineering project manager, and customer quality manager (responsible for resolving large customer complaints and concerns) for the telephone company. My work experience centered on resolving technical issues, process monitoring, and project management. I am familiar with managing large projects, generating requests for proposal, contracts handling, and business negotiations. The successful completion of targeted goals for Co-op City’s complex business operations requires more than knee-jerk responses. Success and progress can only come through careful process and project management. I am prepared and eager to continue serving this community. I want to continue to help make Co-op City a housing beacon in the Northeast Bronx and I will diligently work with any/all Board Directors who share that goal. The current Board is working hard to improve the comfort, security, and qual-

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Khalil Abdul-Wahhab “The successful completion of targeted goals for Co-op City's complex business operations requires more than knee-jerk responses. Success and progress can only come through careful process and project management.”

ity of services for all cooperators. Through a loan from New York Community Bank, Co-op City has been able to resolve problems that were either built into the original construction or developed over the course of the past 40 years. The Board successfully dealt with those infrastructure and plant modernization issues. Correcting the long-standing issues has taken a great deal of planning and careful action. However, with the improvements that have been made, I am reminded that moving here was and is a great benefit and lasting pleasure for me and my family. Please, vote for me, William “Bill” Gordon, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, and Leslie Peterson. Allow us to continue to guide our community towards a successful future.

Al Shapiro

Othelia Jones

William Leslie Peterson “Bill” Gordon • Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings. • Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year. • Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure. • Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times. • Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force. • Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

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Francine Reva Jones* I thank all the cooperators that signed my petition allowing me to run for another term as a Board Director. For those cooperators who don’t know me, here is a brief description of my life in Co-op City. My husband and I were among the first families that moved into Building 20 in 1971. A month later, my daughter was born. One-and-a-half years later, we were blessed with our second daughter. They attended the Co-op City Educational Park schools and proceeded to obtain a college education. They took ballet and tap dance classes, joined the Girl Scouts and competed in track and field. When our children grew older, I returned to college and earned a B.A. degree from the City University of New York. By profession, I was a Legal Assistant. My community involvement began when my husband formed the Bronx division of the Zodiacs Track Club and was Head Coach and I became the Administrative Assistant. My community service includes: Former President and now Recording Secretary of the Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.; President of the African-American

Association of Co-op City; VicePresident of the Building 20 Association; Assistant Secretary and now Secretary of the Riverbay Board of Directors; Chairperson of the Riverbay Residential Sales & Marketing Committee; co-Chair of the Youth Committee. I have accomplished the task of getting Board Resolutions posted online for all cooperators to view. Please vote on May 16th for The Team For Change: Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn M. Turner, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver and Claudia A. Sampson. We support open and televised Board meetings, the HUD guaranteed loan, remaining in the MitchellLama Program, fair bidding for a management contract, and a union staff instead of outsourcing.

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Vote for Responsible, Proven Leadership to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

Al Shapiro* I'm running for reelection this year to the Riverbay Board of Directors because I want to help keep Co-op City moving forward to make this community an even better place to live. I moved into Co-op City over 30 years ago and have always been grateful to live in such a diverse home which is safe and affordable. My wife, Joyce, is an original cooperator, and Co-op City is where we raised our four children. In fact, my son met his future wife here and the husband of one of our daughters also lived in Co-op City. Over the years, we have faced many challenges in Co-op City but we have managed to face them and make things better, such as repairing our garages when five of the eight here were ordered closed because of hazardous conditions. We also successfully obtained a refinancing of $480 million from New York Community Bank which enabled us to make many repairs to our infrastructure, and one of most significant achievements was the construction and operation of our own cogeneration plant, making us energy self-sufficient and also generating much needed savings. I am also pleased that it looks like

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Al Shapiro “This year, we need stability and continuity on our Board of Directors more than ever to ensure progress in Co-op City.”

there is a real possibility we can obtain a loan guarantee from HUD which would benefit all cooperators by allowing us to have a much needed cash flow. This would prevent higher carrying charge increases, as well as keeping us in the Mitchell-Lama Housing program, with Co-op City remaining the most affordable housing buy in the New York City area. This year, since we need stability and continuity on our Board of Directors more than ever to ensure progress to make Co-op City even better, I sincerely hope you will vote for myself and my running mates, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, William “Bill” Gordon, Leslie Peterson, and Othelia Jones.

Khalil AbdulWahhab

Othelia Jones

William “Bill” Gordon

Leslie Peterson

• Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings. • Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year. • Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure. • Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times. • Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force. • Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

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Vote for Responsible, Proven Leadership to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

William “Bill” Gordon* My name is William Gordon; Most cooperators know me as Bill Gordon, and I am running for reelection to the Riverbay Board of Directors. As a candidate for the Board, I will use my three candidate's statements to introduce myself and to give a broad view of my stance on what I perceive to be the major issues of this campaign. I will use the next two articles to be more specific on why I feel this way. I am a 28 year resident of Co-op City. I am a retired Superintendent from the Maintenance of Way, Signal Department of the New York City Transit, a managerial position. I am also a retired Command Sergeant Major from the United States Army, the highest rank obtainable by an enlisted member of the Army. My ability to reach these positions in both my professions demonstrates my leadership abilities. As a Board Director, I am presently Treasurer of the Riverbay Corporation and have served as Assistant Treasurer. I have served as Chairperson of the last two Election Committees, Chairperson of the Garage Committee, Chairperson of the Building and Grounds Committee, and co-Chairperson of the Cooperators Appeal Committee. I also

William “Bill” Gordon "In addition to my position on the Riverbay Board of Directors, I have stayed active in the community by serving as President of the Building 35 Cooperators Association, Finance Officer for Post 1871 of the American Legion, and Treasurer of Cooperators United."

have stayed active in the community by serving as the President of the Building 35 Cooperators Association, Finance Officer for Post 1871 of the American Legion, and Treasurer of Cooperators United. I am also an active member of the Section Five Association. I am for a managing company to manage the day-to-day operations of Co-op City. I have also voted for a referendum which would give the cooperators of Co-op City an opportunity to express whether they wish to investigate privatization. Please vote for me, William "Bill" Gordon, and my running mates, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro and Leslie Peterson, on Wednesday, May 16.

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Khalil AbdulWahhab

Al Shapiro

Othelia Jones

Leslie Peterson

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Othelia Jones* I must again thank all of you who so graciously signed my Petition that has enabled me to be on the ballot for the Riverbay Board of Directors election. Now to tell you a little about myself, I moved into Co-op City, Section 5, Building 34 in 1971 when the building first opened and I still reside there. My 35 year career with AT&T ended in 1988 when I retired from the position of Customer Support manager in the National Accounts Sales Department. I love living in Coop City and feel that there is no other place like it anywhere in the world. I deeply resent it when I hear or read how some criticize each and every aspect of it. I have known quite a few families who had moved out of state after retiring and later came back to live in Co-op City. This clearly shows that Co-op City is an affordable bargain that cannot be beat. I proudly served as the President of the Board of Directors for 3 years, 2007, 2008 and 2009. I am running for re-election because I have seen

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Othelia Jones "I love living in Co-op City and feel that there is no place like it in the world. I have seen progress being made in the rebuilding of Co-op City and I want to continue to be a part of serving on the Riverbay Board of Directors as it continues." progress being made in the rebuilding of Co-op City and I want to continue to be a part of serving on the Board as it continues. I care about this community and look forward to the opportunity to speak with you at the election forums. As a Director, I now chair the Cooperator Appeals and the Community Relations Committees, as well as co-Chair the Security Committee. On Wednesday, May 16, please vote for me and my running mates, William “Bill’ Gordon, Khalil AbdulWahhab, Al Shapiro and Leslie Peterson.

Khalil AbdulWahhab

Al Shapiro

William “Bill” Gordon

Leslie Peterson

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Claudia A. Sampson First, I would like to thank everyone who signed my petitions to seek a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors. I am grateful for your support and pledge to work to improve the services we all so richly deserve. I take this role very seriously and will work tirelessly to ensure that ALL your voices are heard, and that ALL your concerns are treated with the utmost COURTESY and RESPECT. Having lived in Co-op City since 1994, although my parents moved here in the late 70’s, I have seen many faces come and go. However I am committed to remaining in Co-op City, even though I have lived in many other places including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and later, Harlem. So, what brought me to Co-op City? My love of the sense of community, easy access to good schools, a variety of places to shop, and the serenity of my lovely apartment along with my thoughtful neighbors who are the best. We look out for each other which matters most to me. This is my home and I want to keep it that way for as long as I can. I attended Columbia University

where I obtained my B.A. in Liberal Arts with a major in French. I also speak Spanish. I AM A PROVEN LEADER. I am pursuing an M.S. in Organizational Change Management at the Milano - New School for Public Engagement. My passion for leading change and helping individuals and organizations build their capacity to manage change is the main reason I’ve decided to run for a seat at the table of the Riverbay Board of Directors. With your support, I will work to ensure that the Board is FULLY TRANSPARENT, FISCALLY ACCOUNTABLE, and RESPECTFUL of different opinions. I’m CONFIDENT I’ll make an EXCELLENT Board member.

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THIS IS OUR CITY! VOTE

Emanuel Armfield Fellow shareholders, let us all take the time to reflect on the reason we moved to Co-op City in the first place. It is still affordable, and a nice place to raise a family on a middle-income salary. For those who are seniors, retired or living on a fixed income, Riverbay offers an assortment of things to do in close proximity of your home. Take a good look at the myriad of things that are afforded to us as residents of Co-op City. There is a lot, all of it is convenient and some of it is free because of your shareholdership. Be mindful that this is not a project or development; We are all members of a multi-million dollar shareholders’ club in a city of our own. Hard work, discipline, dedication, desire and decisiveness is what brought us here and we will depend on the same tools to rebuild this dream of the paradise in the Bronx. We have the resources, all we need is the will. The mission is as follows, so please take notice that casting your vote for me, Emanuel Armfield, is your commitment: 1. Make a conscious effort to raise the expectation of our children,

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guests, family, friends and ourselves to be respectful of our homes and community. 2. Raise our expectations of those who operate and do business in our community to put something back. 3. Fully support politicians who cast their votes for legislation and work to strengthen and enhance our community, not just take our votes for granted. I pledge to make every effort to be an effective representative by putting my best foot forward and keeping the lines of communication open with the other members of the Board, so we may move the shareholders’ agenda forward. Vote for Emanuel Armfield on Wednesday, May 16.

**If you can see it, you can have it** YES WE CAN I WILL DO WHAT I CAN WILL YOU HELP?

VOTE Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in your building lobby, 6AM-9PM

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Cheryl Simmons-Oliver I wish to extend my sincere thank you to my neighbors and fellow shareholders for assisting with qualifying my petitions to compete in the 2012 Riverbay Board of Directors election. The demonstrated outpouring of support illustrated to me that CHANGE is an interwoven component of our need to ensure that Co-op City remains the world's largest cooperative community. In the early 70s, my family began this journey of locating to this oasis, which as many of you will recall, were the stately buildings lining Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. We were a community committed to the preservation of the quality of life within Bronx County. Today, I am seeking a position on the Riverbay Board of Directors because I believe that I can bring a CHANGE that respects the past and prepares for the future. I am a collegeeducated woman who possesses a BA, MS and Juris Doctorate. Currently, I serve as the senior policy advisor for economic development, education and employment for Congressman Jose E. Serrano, and was responsible for the $51 million HUD empowerment zone program. Prior to this, I served as the

district director, who designed and implemented an effective outreach strategy to advocate for the residents of the 16th Congressional District in the areas of immigrant services, environment, housing, intergenerational housing (housing for seniors raising their grandchildren), youth, and the arts. Finally, it is because of the combined knowledge and skills in the areas of economic development and the humanities that I will bring a CHANGE that unifies the past and expands the future. As a member of the Team for Change, it is imperative that we remain committed to the core principle of ensuring that Co-op City remains affordable.

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Herbert Moreira-Brown There are three pressing issues that I would like to see resolved immediately, and as shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation we have the power to see that these changes are enacted. The first change would be to return to open Board meetings with the shareholders-cooperators of the Riverbay Corporation invited to sit and respectfully hear the Board of Directors deliberations. These gallery sessions were permitted in the past and should again be allowed and recorded for future viewing on our closed-circuit television channel. That is the channel that we use to view those individuals who are either entering the lobby or using the laundry room. I firmly believe that recording and televising of open Board meetings will lead to more civility among Board members and keep those cooperators who were not able to attend the Board meetings better informed. In addition I believe that both Candidates’ Forums should also be televised. The second issue would be to end the censuring of certain ideas and thoughts in the Co-op City Times. The Co-op City Times is the property of

— Remember to VOTE — the shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation and should voice all of the opinions of our shareholders. The independent and free press is constitutionally guaranteed and an independent community newspaper is essential in a free society. The third and probably the most important change would be in the mindset of the shareholder-cooperators themselves. We must make it our annual civic duty to vote in the annual Board elections. “Every vote does count.” I also believe that if all of the Riverbay shareholders were able to see and hear the candidates in televised debates, the participation rate of voters in Riverbay elections would increase.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 IN YOUR BUILDING LOBBY

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Vote for Responsible, Proven Leadership to Keep Co-op City Moving Forward!

Leslie Peterson My name is Leslie Peterson and I am running for a position on the Riverbay Board of Directors and would like your vote. I have lived in this community for 27 years and worked with my building association for many of those years. I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, specializing in management and a Masters Degree from Hunter College in Urban Affairs. My interests involve community organization and development, planning, public administration, economic development and housing. I worked for the New York City Housing Authority and was the property manager for the largest development in the Bronx with over 2000 apartments on 50 acres of land, approximately 5000 families and 48 buildings, 12 high rise. In this capacity, I had to know management and maintenance policies as proposed by the Department of Housing and Community Renewal for state funded developments and HUD for federally funded developments. I performed inspections to assure the scope of work in contracts were followed. As an Administrator for the Bronx Borough, I was a community coordinator for seven developments in the South Bronx. I was selected by the

Leslie Peterson "I have lived in this community for 27 years and worked with my building association for many of those years. By working together, I believe we can continue to make this the best place to live in the Bronx."

Chairman to serve in the capacity of NYCHA Ombudsman for the Borough of Manhattan. I became the Relocation Coordinator and in this capacity, I reviewed and discussed blueprints and design with engineers and architects. I supervised relocation staff in all boroughs. Additionally, I was recruited by the Teamsters Union 237 to teach the Landlord Tenant Court legal process to union members. This is a beautiful community. By working together, I believe we can continue to make this the best place to live in the Bronx. Exercise your might, choose right. It's in your hands. Vote for me and my teammates, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro and William “Bill” Gordon, on Wednesday, May 16.

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Khalil AbdulAl Shapiro Othelia Jones William “Bill” Wahhab Gordon • Completed window replacement program - 133,000 new windows installed in Co-op City buildings. • Responsible for completion of co-generation plant making Co-op City energy self-sufficient, and saving approximately $18M per year. • Successfully obtained refinancing with New York Community Bank to repair garages and make other crucial repairs to infrastructure. • Kept Co-op City affordable during uncertain economic times. • Make sure Co-op City remains safe by upgrading Public Safety force. • Continue pursuing refinancing loan from HUD to prevent need for potential future carrying charge increases.

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Evelyn M. Turner I would like to thank the shareholders who signed my petition and you made an absolutely perfect choice. I look forward to turning up the heat on my competition! I consider myself a high-energy enthusiastic person with the experience that qualifies me to be a Riverbay Board member. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Masters Degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, receiving the “Dean’s Award” for “Outstanding Leadership” as a Community Organizer/Social Case Worker. Since college, I embarked upon a 30 year + career in Social Work, providing services to homeless individuals and families, foster home care and adoption, teaching, counseling individuals and families at non-profit agencies and private practice. All my jobs have involved public contact. A selected career accomplishment was to start the first Infant/Toddler Program for Handicapped Babies and Toddlers in Raleigh, North Carolina. My advocacy for handicapped citizens, who have the same rights as every citizen, to enter front doors and have access to buildings, etc. has continued over the years. Also, I successfully re-opened a Food

Pantry, obtained grants for over $20,000 at the largest Family Homeless Shelter in the Bronx, NY (212 families). Additionally, I have considerable experience in organizing voter registration drives, trips to Albany and Washington, D.C. to dialogue face-to-face with legislators. A shareholder for the past 12 years, I am the daughter of a Construction Worker and sister of a Master Brick Mason/Contractor. Hence, I have a clear understanding of how millions of dollars are spent after the fact on capital project “over-runs.” If for any reason you are not satisfied and think that you need “New Strong Voices,” There’s A Choice and It’s Yours. Vote for Team For Change!

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING GOVERNED BY RIVERBAY CORPORATION BY-LAWS WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 2012. A. G ENERAL RUL ES 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, (hereafter "Election Day"), beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. In addition, the Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours. 2. The election will be for five residents to serve on the Board of Directors and as many as needed to fill unexpired terms. 3. The Riverbay Board Election Committee shall be established during the month of January in any calendar year. a) The election shall be supervised by a Riverbay Board Election Committee (hereinafter "Committee"). b) The Chairman of the Committee shall be a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, (hereinafter "Board") who is not a candidate in the election. c) The Chairman and Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board. All members shall be resident shareholders of Co-op City. d) The Committee shall be assisted by the Corporation's General Counsel or an attorney retained by the Corporation's Board of Directors. e) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. Committee members shall, to the extent reasonably possible, refrain from publicly commenting upon any issue in the campaign, and shall

not engage in any activity which may create the appearance of partiality. Members of the Committee who are also members of the Corporation’s Board of Directors shall refrain from writing viewpoints during the period of time preceding the certification of candidates and the date of the election. f) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of paragraph "e" or whose family member violates the provisions of paragraph "e" shall immediately be removed from the Committee. g) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from signing a nominating petition or voting. 4. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders on March 26, 2012. 5. Voting will be on May 16, 2012 by voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections. One voting machine will be placed in each of the 65 lobbies that compromise Co-op City from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. B. RUL ES FO R EL IGI BILIT Y OF CANDI DAT ES 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate's stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director. 2. No more than one resident sharehold-

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er of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board of Directors; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may serve as a Director. 3. No candidate may be indebted to the Corporation when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; on the date votes are counted; and must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified. At the close of business on the date the petition period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay’s Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to the Corporation, if any. For the purpose herein, a candidate who is current on a written arrearage agreement shall be considered current on charges to the Corporation if such candidate is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation. No candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. 4. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign

expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company. Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation, and are required to place the corporation's interest above their personal interests. Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or inkind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from the Corporation, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified. C . RULES FOR C ERTIFIC AT IO N O F C ANDIDATES 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter "Petition"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1, will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation's administration office, starting on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and Regulations (hereinafter "Rules"), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Prospective candidates are required to (Continued on next page)

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations pick up their own petition materials. 2. a) The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. b) Each candidate's name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted. c) No Petition shall be left in a commercial establishment located in Co-op City, nor shall any employee of such establishment circulate a petition in such establishment. This shall not preclude a cooperator who is employed in such a commercial establishment from circulating Petitions during the period when he/she is not working, or is outside of the premises of such establishment. 3. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventy-five (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. Each resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of any one candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder's occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number. Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated. 4. In order to assist the candidates in obtaining signatures correctly, each candidate will be given a list of building addresses containing corresponding building numbers with the petition package. 5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 26, 2012. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed. 6. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2, acknowledging the candidate's receipt of these Rules and the candidate's agreement to abide by the Rules. If a candidate fails to provide such agreement to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified. 7. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Notice of the Committee's certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter. 8. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing called for under Section E, Paragraph 8. D. C AMPAIG NING STANDARDS O F CO NDUCT 1. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election. 2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, with the owner's permission. Campaign flyers may not be posted in commercial establishments within Co-op City. Residents, employees, and all candidates and their supporters may

remove any improperly posted material as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times. 3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein, all literature used or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such literature, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer. 4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted. 5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #9396). E. USE OF CO -OP C ITY FACILI TIES FOR CAM PAIG N ACTI VITI ES 1. There shall be two official candidates' forums. One forum shall take place on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Auditorium B, Dreiser Center, at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Monday, May 7, 2012 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45, at 7:30 p.m. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel must use audio or video equipment at either forum. All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forum. If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairman with the reason for non-attendance, the Committee Chairman, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience. The Co-op City Times shall provide coverage of all Official Candidate Forums and shall submit any article reporting on said Forum to the Election Committee for approval prior to publication. 2. In addition to the official candidates' forum, the Committee urges that community groups and building associations sponsor meetings in building organization rooms or community center meeting rooms, which will be provided by the Corporation without charge for the benefit of all candidates. Unless all candidates are invited to attend and participate in these meetings, the highest applicable rate for the use of such facilities must be paid in advance to Riverbay Corporation, and the sponsors of such meetings shall be responsible for payment. In the event the space is not subject to a standard rate structure, such as in the case of a building meeting room, a flat use fee of $100.00 will be charged. Community groups and Building Associations requesting to host a candidates’ meeting must submit a written request to the Chair of the Election Committee beginning 9:00 am, Monday, March 26, 2012 and no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 17, 2012. Approval of all such requests must be made by the Chair of the Election Committee. Only one such meeting per day will be authorized on a first come, first serve basis. 3. The use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election is prohibited. 4. No candidate or organization may use the facilities of Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except as provided herein, unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to the Corporation, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such

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facilities or services. 5. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pictures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive issues of the Coop City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 28, 2012 issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates' articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which in its opinion contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact. Counsel for the Election Committee shall notify candidates of any Committee decision to delete material pursuant to this Rule. 6. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4 page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 28, 2012 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate's article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact. Counsel for the Election Committee shall notify candidates of any Committee decision to delete material pursuant to this Rule. 7. a) Campaigning by candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the candidates' meeting is held, pursuant to Section E, Paragraph 8. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaigning, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to continue to write Viewpoints of a "non-political" nature except that they may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only. It shall not be deemed to be "political" for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event the Board as a whole wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Information of a non-political nature may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. d) In the event that an article appears in a publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the “Co-op City Times,” in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, a Board member shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. e) The same right shall apply to candidates who are not members of the Board of Directors. 8. A candidates meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting. A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three elec-

tion issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates' forum. The drawing for order of speakers will also determine the relative position of each candidate's name on a ballot. Names on the ballot will automatically rotate. 9. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact. 10. The election of a Board of Directors is a right of residents of Co-op City. Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the Board of Directors election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are reminded that as employees they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should not engage in any activity which raises the appearance of impropriety. Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees' work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that might be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election. Examples of acts that may be deemed to be an abuse of an employee position include: soliciting donations for particular candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position. Non-resident employees and employee groups and organizations are prohibited from participation in the electoral process. Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee. This policy does not affect employees' right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities. F. BAL LOTING AND C ERTIFIC AT ION 1. Voting will be by machine and by absentee ballot and by paper ballot in the event that a machine breaks down or the voting is laid over beyond May 16, 2012, in order to achieve a quorum. 2. The Election Committee shall certify to the Board of Directors the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows: (a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms. (b) The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term. (c) The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled. 3. Each candidate will be allowed to have (Continued on next page)

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one resident observer present at the tallying of the votes. Candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the name of the observer along with their petitions. The observer shall not interfere in any way with the tallying procedures. 4. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will assist the Corporation with the election for directors, in accordance with the governance of the New York State Election Law, Chapter #3-224, which permits the opportunity for such entities as Riverbay Corporation to utilize voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and Chapter #3-506.2 which pertains to the scope of other auxiliary support services available. 5. One voting machine will be placed in the lobby of each of the sixty-five (65) lobbies of the buildings that comprise Co-op City, thereby facilitating the election of certified candidates to the Corporation's Board of Directors on May 16, 2012, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6. Riverbay will hire approximately one hundred thirty (130) workers, selected from the list of eligible poll workers maintained by the New York City Board of Elections, with a preference given to residents of Coop City. All poll workers will perform their duties as required by the New York State Election Law and in accordance with the directions and instructions given them by the Board of Elections of the City of New York (New York State Election Law #3402.4). Riverbay will maintain the integrity of the machines' mechanical systems. 7. The Corporation's public safety officers will be responsible for maintaining control over the election results at the close of the voting time period by securing and delivering the sealed voting record from each voting machine after it is tallied and sealed by the designated poll worker to the Corporation's administrative offices for collection and counting. 8. The Corporation will produce a computer generated register list of shareholders' signatures for each building in order to accept shareholders as duly authorized to cast a vote and to permit their signatures to be validated. Riverbay will instruct poll workers on the proper procedure to accept or challenge a shareholder's right to vote. The register list will contain a sample of the signature for each shareholder organized by apartment or unit number. At each voting place, a number of written ballots will be available for use in the event there is a defect or breakdown in the voting machines. The paper ballot will be deposited into a box for paper ballots. In addition, the shareholder should sign the register and the poll worker will note after the shareholder's signature the letter "F', standing for paper ballot. In this way, the count of the voting machine plus the paper submitted should equal the number of shareholders who have signed the voting register. 9. The Riverbay Election Committee will provide procedures for obtaining and returning absentee ballots. These procedures will be contained in the notice of shareholders meeting which will be published in the Co-op City Times in a prominent and conspicuous place. No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until all other ballots have been

counted. No absentee or paper ballot will be opened until the register lists from each building have been returned to the Corporation's administrative office and an election worker has determined that the absentee shareholder has not voted at a voting machine. In the event an absentee or paper ballot is received for a shareholder who has also voted at a voting machine, the absentee or paper ballot will be set apart and not opened and counted. 10. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will have no direct involvement with the candidates except for offering them and all interested parties an opportunity to visit the Board of Elections of the City of New York to inspect the machines and look at the rotated name placement of candidates in the machines. Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee’s system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate. 11. Each slate of candidates and each independent candidate will be entitled to have up to five resident poll watchers observing the balloting procedure. Independent candidates and slates of candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the names of such poll watchers along with their Petitions. The poll watchers shall not interfere in any way with the voting procedures. Photo identification will be issued by the Corporation for each poll watcher. 12. Voting machines and paper ballots will not be opened until it has been determined that a quorum exists. In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation's By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote. The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 16, 2012, and secured by the Corporation’s Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay’s poll workers for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 16, 2012. If a quorum is not achieved within the eight days of the "laid over" meeting, then pursuant to Article II, Section 4 (Quorum) of the by-laws, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the eighth day of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of Article II of the Corporation's By-laws. The Election Committee will maintain an official list of the candidates and of the vote count. The Election Committee will tally the votes and certify the count. Upon completion of the tally, the Election Committee will provide the Board an official list of candidates and of the vote count. The results of the election will be posted in the three community centers by 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2012, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. G. DISQ UALIF IC AT IO N OF C ANDI DATE S FO R M ISC ONDUC T 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not in excess of the actual adminis-

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trative cost to the cooperative of $300.00 on any candidate or any other resident that it determines, after a hearing in accordance with the Rules as set forth in "H" below, has violated, or caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. Such fee will be charged to the appropriate resident shareholder as follows: a) Notification of the Election Committee’s decision will be hand delivered to the candidate by Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety or if not home, left under the candidate’s apartment door. b) Upon receipt of the notification of a fine, the candidate is indebted to the Corporation and payment is due at the bookkeeping office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, along with a copy of the notice by 5:00 pm on the second business day following delivery of the notice by Public Safety. 2. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee, pursuant to Section G (1) above, and may, within ten (10) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee. H . C H AL L ENG E S TO VOT I NG R E SULTS 1. Any resident may challenge the certification of a candidate for election irregularities or qualifications by notifying the Chair of the Election Committee of the challenge, c/o General Manager's Office. The notice of challenge must be in writing. Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the General Manager's office by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge. If, after reviewing the notice of the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, then the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge. These hearings shall be scheduled with prior notice to the challenger and the candidates whose certifications are being challenged. The hearing shall take place no later than three days after the Committee's receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request a member recuse him/her self from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest. 2. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged (hereafter party or parties) may submit affidavits (to the Chairman of the Election Committee), setting forth the charges and facts. Such affidavits shall be delivered by hand to the opposing party's home address. At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting their position. No witness will be allowed to present evidence except under oath as administered by the Chairperson of the Committee. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony and served it upon the candidate in the manner as set forth above. At any hearing, the General Counsel to the Corporation or any attorney designated by the General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee, and any candidate

or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense. 3. At such hearing, the Committee Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to procedure. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such a ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness. 4. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Section G (1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election. If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in his or her place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified). 5. The decision of the Committee shall constitute the final determination on the qualification of a candidate, and the Committee shall report any such disqualification to the Board of Directors promptly in writing, stating the reasons therefor. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall determine whether or not it shall confirm the Committee's determination. The Committee shall certify the elected candidates to the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation. If there are no charges brought against the five candidates with the highest vote totals, such certification will be made immediately after the time to file a challenge has expired. If a challenge is brought against one or more candidates, then the Committee shall certify the candidates after the Committee has made its determination. Should the Committee fail to certify candidates, or to fill all the vacancies within ten days after election day for any reason, then the Board of Directors shall call a new election among the previously qualified candidates within thirty days, as it determines. 6. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be complete and the result certified by the Committee within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results. 7. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates. * These Election Rules were unanimously approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors. H elen Atkin s, Pr esid ent

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. F O C U S SC R I P T U R E F O R T H E W E E K : Romans 12:21: “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Up com in g E ven t s: SERVICIO EN ESPAÑOL(Spanish Speaking Service): SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH at 3:30 p.m. “MASTER’S TABLE” SENIOR COMMUNITY LUNCH: SATURDAY, MAY 5TH at 12 NOON – All seniors are welcome to our 1st community luncheon. A

great opportunity to make new friends and share a meal together. All are welcome COMMUNION SERVICE: SUNDAY, MAY 6TH at 11 a.m. Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Connect Ministry: Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. – if you are new to the community or a new believer, you are welcome to meet and fellowship with some of our church leaders and get acquainted with our church and its ministries. Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m. Su n d a ys: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2)

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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 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? 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: PO Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le : Adult Bible Study – 9:15 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. Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m., Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus and its connection to the Passover. Everyone is welcome. Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on Top ic: “Something out of Nothing!” R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: II Chronicles 15:7. We ek ly Act ivit y Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Up com in g invit a t ion s t o t h e c om m u n it y: TODAY - Noon Health Fair. Healthy mind and body makes you more productive. Come bring someone special. Tell your neighbors. Products available at our health fair will change your life. For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058. Thursday, May 3 & May 4 Spring Revival. Guest Speaker Dr. Sheldon Williams. Come and be healed by God’s Word. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12 - Men’s Ministry sponsors a PreMother’s Day “Brothers Cooking for Mothers” luncheon, Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 4, noon – 4. Tickets are $20, children under 12, $10. See anyone from the Men’s Ministry for tickets or call the church. SAVE THE DATE: October 6 - Church 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY, Speaker. Tickets: $80. T h ou gh t for t h e We ek : “God finds a way or makes a way.” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475;; 347-9451992. E m a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org. Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —E ld er J a y R a m os

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. C HUR C H SC HEDULE 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 HE FOLL OW ING P ROGR AM S AR E AT THE C HUR C H’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OOP NORTH (C O-OP CI TY) 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. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. OTHE R SC HEDULE D E VE NTS: Saturday, May 19th, join CPC Tours on their “SPRING DAY OUTING” in the beautiful Poconos, PA area. Enjoy shopping at The Crossing Premium Outlets and a visit to The Mount Airy Casino ($35 rebate). Tickets: $50. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. Saturday, June 16th, join CPC Tours on their trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the famed DEAD SEA SCROLLS: Life and Faith in Biblical Times. Exhibit includes the oldest known texts of the Bible and the largest collection of Holy

land artifacts. Dinner at Warmdaddy’s. Tickets: $95, available by calling (718) 671-1182. DOROTHY NORW OOD AT C PC Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star DOROTHY NORWOOD, along with the Voices of CPC and Reverend Mary Freeman, IN CONCERT at Community Protestant Church. Donation: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call (718) 862-9172 or (718) 994-5761. Wednesday, July 11 - Friday, July 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel; optional afternoon/evening in Ocean City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; Buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906. Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22 – CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest Weekend at the Nordic Lodge, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Include shopping at Clinton Crossing Outlets, evening at Mohegan Sun Casino, hotel accommodations, transportation. Cost: $325/single; $265/double; $255/triple. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182. 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

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Co-op City 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 for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, 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 pickup 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 will also be held on Wednesday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Men’s prayer service is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on May 8 for the next Men’s prayer service. The National Day of Prayer is on Thursday, May 3. Prayer service will be held here in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. The associate ministers from Community Protestant Church have again been invited to bring short messages and to lead prayer. The entire community is invited to come out and to pray as we celebrate our religious freedom. The Building Fund Ministry will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13, with a dinner and show to honor Mom on her day. The celebration will be held here in the Einstein Community Center, in Room 45. Ticket price for

adults is $40, children (9 to 11) are $20 and children under 8 years old are free. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 2 p.m. For tickets or additional information, call 718-6710682, 718-515-6090, 718-671-5813 or 718-320-3774. On Saturday, June 2, at 9:30 a.m., the First Lady’s ministry cordially invites you to their annual breakfast held here in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Lois Giles, Pastor of Seven Light Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Adult donation is $20, children 6-12 is $5 and children 5 years and under are free. On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. Ticket price for adults is $90; children 3

to 12 years, $60; children under 3 are free. For tickets or additional information, call the church at 718-320-3744. 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 t ie L . L u ca s

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church The Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church wishes to thank all our friends and neighbors who made our dedication service such a special and memorable occasion. The two day event on Friday and Saturday, April 20 & 21, dawned beautiful and clear despite the forecasted weather. The Friday night service was well attended, but the Saturday services had such a great turn out we had to use the overflow room. For many years, the community was accustomed to seeing the old Nathan’s building on the corner or Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Boulevard. Today, in its place, stands the newly renovated Co-op SDA sanctuary with a larger baptismal pool and more room to house various ministries.

The day was a high one in Zion with visitors and dignitaries from the community and beyond. The church acknowledged the theme of “…this far by faith.” The church was further charged to continue the journey of spreading the gospel. We would also like to thank all those who stopped by our table at the Community Health Fair on Sunday, April 22. We invite you to participate in any of our health programs listed below. Prayer request and suggestions are also welcome. C o-op C ity SDA Bet t er L ivin g H ea lt h & F it n ess E d u ca t ion C ent er • Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00 — 12:00 p.m.; Free. • Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.; Free.

NYC Wa lk er s for Welln ess – Walk around Co-op City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on. Keep walking and receive your very own pedometer and tee: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m.; Free. Wednesday afternoons; Free. We have an active Disabilities Ministry. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs. Bread Ministry pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m. —3:30 p.m.). Please take one for a neighbor. Weekly Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sa t u r d a y Sabbath Worship Services 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m. Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m. A pot luck luncheon is usually served after services on Sabbath in our fellowship hall. Please join us in refreshments and fellowship. The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. You can reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10; New King James Version (NKJV) —C h er yl C . Silver a

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of The Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the 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 ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven 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. Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Seniors’ meet every 1st Wednesday of

the month at 11:00 a.m. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon 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. The Usher Board is sponsoring a bus

trip of the African American History tour of Washington, DC on Saturday, July 14. The trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Martin Luther King Civil Rights Museum, African Art Museum and a visit to the White House. In addition, a buffet lunch at the Old Country Café. Adults: $110, children: $95, a deposit of $30 is now due. For further information, contact the church at 718671-8746. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx NY, 10475; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, New York 10475; Website @ www.churchofnewvision.com. Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q ue

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Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominos 2 p.m., Rm. 25

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Room 2 Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 7 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Afternoon Movie 2–4 p.m., Rm. 7

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Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

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Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Movie Madness: 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9:00am-10:00am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10:00 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11am, Rm. 31 Dominos: 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo: 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games: 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominos: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., Computer lab Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Advance Line Dance 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Mothers Day Event @ the Bartow Senior Center

Dominos: 10:00am, Rm. 45 Art: 10:00am, Rm. 45 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36 Bingo: 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games: 2:00pm 4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure: 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00 11:30am, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1:15-2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga: Every Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A

Mothers Day Event @ the Bartow Senior Center

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominos 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch. WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

Mondays as scheduled: Stew Leonards 1st Mondays: Tuesdays

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$3 $12 $12.50

Bartow Dreiser 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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

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Mon., Apr. 30

Roasted chicken breast Baked yams Green beans w/red peppers Apple juice Sweet & sour chicken Baked potato Broccoli florets Pineapple juice Hoki fish w/lemon sauce Yellow rice Tossed Salad Orange pineapple juice Pot roast w/gravy Mashed potatoes Cut green beans Tuna salad Macaroni salad Carrot/raisin salad

Tues., May 1 Wed., May 2 Thurs., May 3 Fri., May 4

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Soups, Breads and Desserts

Chicken cutlet Parmesan Garlic noodles Broccoli

Whole wheat Orange

Spare ribs Baked potatoes Peas & carrots

Rye bread Diced pears

Hawaiian chicken Corn on the cob Green beans

Whole wheat bread Fresh apple

Eggplant rollentine Chicken Francese Baked ziti Tossed salad

Corn bread Apple pie w/whipped cream

Pollack fish Red bliss potatoes Spinach

Whole wheat bread Apricot halves

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips M ot h er ’s Da y (C a t er ed ) E ven t is sch ed uled for Th ur sda y, M a y 3r d, a t t he Ba r t ow Senior C ent er. Time - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets will be sold in the lunch rooms at Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein Centers. Pick-ups: Dreiser – 9:00 a.m. & Einstein - 9:30 a.m. Wa l-M a r t – M a y 7. $12 – Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow -8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. and Einstein - 9:00 a.m. (NE W ) – R esor ts Wor ld C a sino a t Aquedu ct – Tu esda y, M a y 8t h - 54 sea t C oa ch bu s - $20 – Lunch & transportation included. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10. Bonus slot voucher. Sea tin g on the bus will be a ssigned ba sed on pa yments. SOLD OUT (WAI T LI ST ONLY). T h u r sd a y, M a y 10t h , Din n er a t Gr a n dm a ’s – An original play with music by Ellen Gillard-Randolph at the Oberia Dempsey Theater, 127 West 127th Street between Malcolm X Blvd. and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. - $18 – Show starts at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Lunch & Transportation included. Pickups: Bartow - 12:00 p.m., Dreiser - 12:15 p.m., Einstein - 12:30 p.m. SOL D OUT! WAI T L I ST O NLY! No r efun ds. M a y 14, M onda y, Ber gen Ma ll. $12 – Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. and Einstein - 9:00 a.m. Weigh t Ma n a gem en t Suppor t Gr oup – Mondays, 10:00 a.m. Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Guest Nutritionist will make a presentation. 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.

Plea se join u s for t he 2012 Annua l C o-op C it y H ea lt h & Welln ess C ommun ity Fa ir – Tuesday, May 15th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. Raffles, music by DJ Woody, and a performance at 2:00 p.m. by the **Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre** E ld er Volu n t eer s for an I n t er gen er a t ion a l fin e a r t s p r oj ect ! Drama, Art, Music, and more! Elder will work with the students of Co-op City’s Equality Charter School. Sessions start May 8th - to register, please contact Jennifer Neumann Co-op City Senior Services Director, at 718-320-2066. Dia betic Sup por t Gr oup. Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support Group’s goals are to keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. - Mon da y, Ap r il 30. For more information and to register, please contact C hid inma E zihe, 718-6712090 (E xt. 3011) or R osella Ston e, 718320-2066 (E xt. 2003). C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - 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 group meets every other Tuesday at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meetings will be Tuesda y, M a y 1, a nd Tuesda y, Ma y 29. Tuesda y, M a y 15th session will b e ca n celled. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-3202066. D I S A B I L I T Y SUPP ORT /SOC I ALI ZATI ON GROUP – Friday, May 4 at 1:00 p.m. The group meets every 1st Friday of the month.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : AARP presents Life @50+ “Your Life Reimagined” – Sept. 20-22 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans (LA)…AARP’s national event showcases ways you can reimagine your life. Discover your “What’s Next?” moment with interactive, personalized experiences for exploring the true joy in your life and empowering you to “let the good times roll!” F YI -2: Safety Driving Class scheduled for WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. Call the AARP Office – 718-320-1946; speak clearly and slowly and leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call. Fee: (National) AARP members - $17; Non-members - $19. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S June 1–11 (11 days/10 nights) – Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota – trip includes 10 nights lodging (w/4 consecutive nights in South Dakota); 10 breakfasts/8 dinners; visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial; tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum; guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino; visit the Crazy Horse Memorial; & visit the Badlands National Park & much more…$905/double; $1265/single; $885/triple; trip insurance available upon request – contact Jean, 718-379-3742. July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues

& Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5-hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day — $95/person – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. August 9 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show… $93/person – ($50 deposit due upon registration/final payments due in June) contact Delores, 718-379-2176. Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World War II Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; Admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners; and much more… $470/person, double; $645/single; $461/person triple – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day… $349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718-379-3742. H OL D T HE DAT E : Jan. 17-27 – Hawaii Cruise Tour – Additional info … —Delor es Deb n a m coming soon…

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Tuesda y, M ay 1 – General membership meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. We will have Bingo and refreshments will be served. Our last meeting will be on June 5 until we meet again in September. The meeting will take place at the Red Lobster for members only! Cost per person is $10, which includes a choice of salmon, shrimp pasta, chicken Alfredo, fried shrimp or scampi, chicken and shrimp combo, ice cream, salad, and their delicious biscuits. Time of luncheon is 1 p.m. M ay 16th a nd 17th – Sight and Sound Theatre and Sands Casino. Schedule of pick-up times will be as follows: Einstein Loop, 7 a.m.; Asch Loop at 7:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 7:25 a.m. Please be on time and don’t forget your valid I.D. As soon as

we receive the luggage tags, we will distribute them by mail. Wednesday, October 24 - Foxwoods Theatre, plus casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “Oh What A Night!” Cost per person, $57 ($30 for bus transportation and $27 for tickets). Please send in the cost of the theatre tickets ($27) and the balance of $30 can be paid later. We need the count of tickets to ensure you are fully covered. You will be receiving the casino bonus of the day also. For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe. —Lydia R ua s

Baychester Library Association Now that we are into the spring season, the Baychester Library Association is again making plans for its annual book sale. This year’s date is Saturday, June 2nd. We know we have a lot of book lovers in Co-op City, so we are asking our neighbors as they do their spring cleaning to gather all their used books and donate for our sale. Book collection will begin on Monday, May 7th. Please bring your donations to the library and leave them in

the designated area. We can use fiction and non-fiction, adult and children’s material, both hard and soft cover. The books should be in good condition. (No magazines or textbooks, please). We look forward to a successful book sale and thank everyone for their cooperation. All proceeds from the sale are used for library programs for our co-op community. —H elen Top a l

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue In Jewish literature, we find the phrase ‘tzar gidul banim’, “the anguish of rearing children.” This refers to the parental responsibilities not only to feed, clothe, house, and educate children, but also to help them mature and grow. Parents must give a child a set of values and standards. To become a person in his own right, the child must modify and even reject some of these standards. A child who accepts a parent’s views completely is a carbon copy and not a free person at all. But when a parent, even the most understanding parent, is partly rejected, he feels hurt and pained. Yet this painful process of creating personal values is part of the child’s growth and is in the deeper sense the real impor-

tance of the parent as the standard-setting and goal-defining agent for the child. This normal process of growth can never be without anguish. This insight can be applied to many other areas, large and small. A business can never advance without struggle, the anxiety of risk and push. Learning and thinking in new areas often literally give us headaches. The greatest symbol of growth, the development of a child through the embryonic stage, is accompanied by discomfort and even pain for the mother until the final moment of birth. But anyone who has built a business, earned a degree, or given birth and raised a child knows that the achievement is worth the expense.

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 service begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning servic-

es start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers 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.

Co-op City Jewish Center Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City

looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center. —M a r vin Seid m a n

American Legion Aux 1871 The next County meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m. at the Leonard Hawkins Post, 550 City Island Ave. At the May County meeting they will be holding a Memorial service for all deceased members this year.

Our next meeting is May 17, 11 a.m. sharp. This year, we will be going to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Dec. 19th to see A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL. For info., call Deloris at (718) 671-1672 or (718) 320-1946, Thursday/Friday.

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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 lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, May 4, is before 7:37 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, April 28 at 8:33 p.m. Saturday, April 28th Services are at 9:00 a.m. Men, you are needed for a Minyon. 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 ts: Saturday, April 28 – Morning services at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. – The Sisterhood sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person which includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Let’s not forget friendship, too. Saturday, May 12 – The Sisterhood

sponsors a Kiddush in honor of Mother’s Day. This will take place after the morning services. Sunday, May 13 – A very happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies within our congregation, as well as our dear friends. Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. – Welcome to a great afternoon of Bingo for the little price of $3/person. The fee includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Bring your friends; make and enjoy new friends, too. G ood a n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in quick time. We are so happy to hear that Florence Berland is home from the hospital and is on the mend. We look forward to seeing you soon at Bingo. Birthday wishes to Eli Kalman who will be celebrating his special day on May 7. Many more celebrations in good health. P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.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 omin g Events: We continue to look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a super teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Surprise someone with a hand-made gift. Try it! I’m sure that it will be greatly appreciated. M ovie Nigh t: Friday, April 27 – Door is open at 7 p.m. and the movie commences at 7:30 p.m. Join us in the Association Room to view “The Josephine Baker Story,” starring Angela Basset. Friday, May 18 – Movie to be

announced at a later date. The next meeting of the Association is Wednesday, May 9. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. The next Pokeno is scheduled for Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the Association Room. Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!! Good & Welfa 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. Sunday, May 13 is a very special day for all mothers. We wish you all a great Mother’s Day filled with all that is beautiful and meaningful to you in every way. Enjoy the day as you all deserve it in good health. SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

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Church of God’s Children Pastors Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Spanish Service and 1:15 p.m. for English Service. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs adjacent to the Montefiore Health Clinic. You may call the church office at 718-790-9120 or email: cogcministries@aol.com. Church office open: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. We are not just a church; we are a family and a house of Prayer. Sunda y – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. – English class topic: “Living a life of True Worship,” a Study on the Tabernacle. Spanish class topic: Freedom in Christ (Libertad en Cristo).

Wednesda y – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop, 7 p.m. We are offering Free Discount Prescription Cards, no registration necessary. Discount card accepted at all major pharmacies. Call 718-790-9120. M OT HER ’S DAY, 5/13 – 10 A.M . SE RVIC E ONLY “…it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy’” (1Peter 1:16). We must continually remind ourselves of the purpose of life. We are not destined to happiness, nor to health, but to HOLINESS. Today, we have far too many desires and interests, and our lives are being consumed and wasted by them. Many of them may be right, noble, and good, and may later be ful-

filled, but in the meantime God must cause their importance to us to decrease. The only thing that truly matters is whether a person will accept the God who will make him holy. At all costs, a person must have the right relationship with God. Do I believe I need to be holy? Do I believe that God can come into me and make me holy? If through your preaching you convince me that I am unholy I then resent your preaching. The preaching of the gospel awakens an intense resentment because it is designed to reveal my unholiness, but it also awakens an intense yearning and desire within me. God has only one intended destiny for mankind—HOLINESS. His only goal is to produce saints. God is not some eternal blessing-machine for people to use, and He

did not come to save us out of pity—He came to save us because He created us to be holy. Atonement through the Cross of Christ means that God can put me back into perfect oneness with Himself through the death of Jesus Christ, without a trace of anything coming between us any longer. Never tolerate, because of sympathy for yourself or for others, any practice that is not in keeping with a holy God. Holiness means absolute purity of your walk before God, the words coming from your mouth, and every thought in your mind—placing every detail of your life under the scrutiny of God himself. Holiness is not simply what God gives me, but what God has given me that is being exhibited in my life. —Bishop Na ncy Rosar io

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to join in worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level). SUNDAY: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. W E DNE SDAY: Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. F R I DAY: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. A T UTO R I NG AND M E NT O R I NG P RO G R AM A Tutoring and Mentoring Program for middle to high school students preparing for college meet at the church venue every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. (or earlier by appointment). This is one of Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle’s contributions to youth development in the Bronx. The tutoring is on Math,

English & Science. The mentoring component is on character development and leadership. This is an open program for anyone who is interested. Parents and students who are interested, please contact Ms. Oluwadara Nnoli at (347) 4958389. F O C US: The church is a privileged people who have been buried and raised in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of His love, forgiveness and redemption. As ye therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him. (Colossians 2: 6) What a powerful confession for an individual to recognize the Lordship of our savior Jesus Christ, and to be able to share the privileges pre-destined for those who love Him and walk in His ways. Apostle Paul in his letter to the

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Colossians wanted to share some important characteristics that distinguish a follower of Christ. What exactly are those characteristics? We would have to examine the scriptures to further authenticate and understand what Paul wanted to nurture them in recognizing. In Colossians 2:7, he states, “Those who live in Christ are “rooted” in him, they are also “built up in him,” meaning it is a continual process where one grows in Gods grace. They are established and strengthen in faith because faith makes things move. The results of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remains true. The Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that could steer the believers to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob

them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognize that God is a reality. The Old Testament sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection. Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him. And when the Lord blesses us we must worship and praise Him more and giving thanks every day. For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 213-1727. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

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New P a la ce C lea n in g Ser vices H ou se C lea n in g: $75 for 3-hrs of General/Heavy duty cleaning. $20 each additional hour. Labor ONLY/supplies NOT included. W in d ow Wa sh in g: $5 per window/WITHOUT Guards. $7 per window/WITH Guards. 5 window minimum charge. Screen washing $2/screen. H ou se P a in t in g: Prices start at $150 per room. 2 coats - 1 color/ FREE ESTIMATES. Scraping, spackling, etc. additional fees Labor ONLY/paint NOT included. www.n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com By Ap p oin t m en t O NLY

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SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

Ser vice C h a r ge on ly $24.95

• Washers • Dryers • Stoves plus 10% off any repair Senior • Refrigerators Citizen Discount • Dishwashers

5/26 • 4 Hour Minimum • General Cleaning — $72 + tax • Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax • Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days • Accept Cash, Pay-Pal

www.spoonercleaning.com Vacuums FREE Pick-up and Delivery!

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

Call

4/28

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

718.792.2655

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

10/22

VACUUM

SALES & SERVICE

718-829-9090 Bags, Belts & Filters

Free Pick up & Delivery 1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

(718) 320-5112 Cleaning Service - Carpet

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Insured NYC License #1233497

4/28

1-800-479-2667

We do all the work and you get all the credit

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS Fully VACUUM CLEANERS and more

For prompt service call:

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

718-671-1736 / in fo@n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

— since 1969 —

Cleaning Lady Available, Monday to Friday, weekends possible. Good references. $10/hour. Call anytime, 646-436-7837, Beverly. 4/28

$20 OFF

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

7/14

Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

SERVICES

Appliances Repair

Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town! Repair Closet Doors and much more! Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Cleaning Service

Call Joe 718-384-7554

6/30

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS?

EMERGENCY SERVICE

10/22

Old Records Wanted.

NEW STYLE BLINDS

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

• 1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 6/30

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

G et Top C a sh for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. C a ll H owa r d a t 212-873-4016 a n yt im e. 4/28

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

718.792.2655

Records Wanted

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

5/5

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

4/28

Blinds

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CLASSIFIEDS

Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Cleaning Service - Carpet

Coaching and Counseling

Moving

CO-OP SALES

- Grout & Carpet Cleaning E the

6/2

l i m in a t e Bu gs

Br ea E a sy

Floors

1-800-479-2667

Co-op City Resident Specials

5/26

Cleaning Service - Windows

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE Cell:

1-203-482-6337

5/26

4/20/13

1-800-479-2667

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

JASON LASH

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

R O N ’S

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

Home Improvement

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays. FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 5/26

914. 423. 1773

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire! 4/28

Locksmith

Painting

Call (718) 473-0772

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

Licensed and Bonded

20% Off Any Lock Job!

Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

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Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Dataway Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

$40 Field Service

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

Massage Therapy

FREE Phone Consultation

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY at Bay Plaza - Serving the Community

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila ble: Au t hen t ic Up gr a de Vist a t o W in d ows 7

Love

Lic. #1417990

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City. 7/28

***NEWS FLASH ***

Life

Beauty

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

7/14

Health

10% Discount For Seniors and First-Time Visitors!

• Medical Massage • Reduce Edema • Reduce Lymphedema • Neck & Back Injuries • Sciatica • Face Lift Massage

Major Medical • No Fault Auto Insurance Accepted • Visa/Mastercard

5/12

• FREE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP • CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL • House Calls $40 THEMEPSEE Provides: • HOUSE CALLS 24/7 • COMPUTER REPAIR: All Versions of Windows Available • Mac and PC repair • COMPUTER LESSONS - Private One-on-one Session Available • COMPUTER SALES - Laptop, Desktops

Call Mike 347-541-4708 (Bronx) JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

5/5 6/23

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

WE SAVE YOU MONEY! Bathroom $74.95 paint included • Kitchen $99 & up • Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets Moderate Repairs

FREE!

Call Bill

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270 4/28

FATHER & SON

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing. Also, Floor Waxing. 5/26 Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334 Slipcovers

LORRAINE JAYSURA, LMT

1.917.346.1806

CUSTOM COLOR

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS

Media Data Transfer

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 4/28 LOW, LOW PRICES

Make Your Special Videos Last!

ALL STATE DECORATORS

Weddings • Graduations • Birthdays Tapes Wear Out - Don’t Lose Those Memories! Transfer your audio and video cassettes to CD or DVD for long-lasting enjoyment of the important events in your life! Just $9.95 each! Pick-up & Delivery! Transfer: Vinyl LPs, Audio Cassettes to CD. Transfer: VHS, DV, Hi8, 8mm, Overseas VHS to DVD.

CALL NOW: 646-327-5106

4/28

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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