Co-op City Times 05/05/12

Riverbay Election Supplement on pages 27-35

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Vol. 47 No. 18

Saturday, May 5, 2012

FiOS installation begins in Co-op City

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Second Official Candidates’ Forum Monday in Einstein $2,500 in voting incen tives offered

Verizon staff worked beneath the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Asch Loop last week as they began the process of installing fiber optic communications technology in Co-op City.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

BY BILL STUTTIG Verizon workers arrived on the streets in and around Co-op City this week to begin laying the ground work for FiOS installation in Co-op City.

Trucks installing the underground hardware needed for FiOS service were seen in

a number of locations throughout the community, including the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Asch Loop, in Section 5, and in the vicinity of Carver Loop.

Verizon spokesman John Bonomo told (Continued on page 4)

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.

Power Plant begins seasonal shutdown Monday; A/C preparation begins

BY ROZAAN BOONE The Riverbay Power Plant will begin its seasonal shut-down on Monday, May 7, when heat will be turned off and preparation will commence for the upcoming cooling season.

“During the shutdown period, the Power Plant staff generally performs our routine plant maintenance, prepare for the air conditioning season and do scheduled repairs,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager.

According to Brian Reardon,

Director of the Riverbay Power Plant, staff will be prepping the chillers over the next 2 weeks which will be started up during the week of May 21st.

“We will have 2-3 chillers online for the Memorial Day holiday weekend depending on the weather,” said Reardon.

“We are completing the steam line replacement work, and doing a one-day shutdown of hot water and also the yearly maintenance on the gas compressors during the shutdown period.”

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BY ROZAAN BOONE The second of two official Candidates’ Forums scheduled by the 2012 Election Committee for the Riverbay Board of Directors election will be held on Monday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center and all eleven certified candidates running in this year’s race have been invited to attend.

The first forum took place on Thursday, May 3, in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Community Center.

According to the 2012 Election rules, if a candidate cannot attend the forum, he or she can provide the Election Committee with a reason for the absence, and, with the permission of the candidate, the Chair of the Election Committee may announce that reason to the attendees of the forum.

“Unfortunately, we did not get as many requests this year from building associations to hold individual candidates’ nights meetings with a lot of them telling the residents to attend the official Candidates’ Forums scheduled by the Election Committee in Dreiser and

Einstein Centers,” said Director Eleanor Bailey, Chair of the 2012 Election Committee. “As a result, these forums are a unique opportunity for cooperators to see and hear from the candidates directly and it is my fervent hope that as many as possible will try to attend at least one of these forums.

“We had a relatively decent attendance at the Dreiser Forum this past Thursday and I hope that more shareholders turn out to the final forum which will be held on Monday in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.”

To publicize the Candidates’ Forums, prominent notices have been placed throughout the community and also on the Riverbay crawler as a reminder to shareholders of the events and their importance.

To further increase interest in this year’s election and to help guarantee a quorum of 5,007 votes on election day, Wednesday, May 16, the Election Committee has proposed a $2,500 voting (Continued on page 2)

Laundry room upgrades 40% complete

BY BILL STUTTIG The laundry room upgrades, which include the installation of new LG frontload washers, have been completed in 14 building laundry rooms as of the end of this week.

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko reported that Building 15’s laundry room improvements were completed yesterday and work on the next laundry room to be renovated and refitted with the new washers has already begun in Building 17.

Building 17 is due to be completed by May 21st. Building 14 will be the next laundry room to be upgraded with the work starting on May 11th and due to be completed by June 4th.

Besides the new LG washers, the laundry room improvements include repainting each room, a new flat screen television in each room hooked up to Cablevision’s basic cable service, the replacement of the old 20-lb. washers with new 22-lb. front load washers, the replacement of one less 30-lb. machine

with a 40-lb. machine capable of handling bulkier, heavier laundry, new laundry room carts, and new Value Card Added machines including one that allows shareholders to receive refunds upon request by typing in a pin number after providing Coinmach with your building’s CVA number instead of waiting for a check.

Nineteen laundry rooms have been identified as needing new floors which have been or will be installed. The dryers, which are only in the sixth year of a 16year life cycle, are not being replaced now, but will be replaced on an as-needed basis in the future.

Coinmach is also providing a $5 credit to each shareholder of record in the form of a free CVA card that can be used in your laundry room. The cards, which will be provided to shareholders upon completion of your building’s laundry room upgrades, can be picked up by the shareholder of record from your CSO (Continued on page 2)

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Candidates’ Forum incentive to be shared equally by 5 shareholders randomly drawn from each section who participate in the election. Traditionally, Board Directors and shareholders serving on the Election Committee are ineligible to win.

“Again, I implore all cooperators to not walk past the voting booths in their lobbies on Wednesday, May 16 without casting their votes for the candidate(s) of their choice to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors,” said Director Bailey. “It is very important that we achieve a quorum so that we do not unnecessarily add to the corporation’s expenses by having to prolong the election.”

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.

As was the case with this week’s Candidates’ Forum in the Dreiser Center, shareholders who would like to ask questions of the candidates at Monday’s forum should arrive between 7-7:30 p.m. and sign the speakers’ list.

Once the forum begins at 7:30 p.m., no additional names will be allowed on the list.

On Wednesday, May 16, Co-op City’s shareholders will vote to fill five seats on the Board as the terms of five current Directors are expiring. The candidates in the 2012 election for the Riverbay Board of Directors, in the order in which their names will appear on the ballot on Wednesday, May 16, are 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.

Laundry Rooms office after presenting identification. The free cards are Coinmach’s expression of gratitude for the patience of shareholders as the renovations were being completed.

With 14 buildings completed, 21 buildings remain to receive the upgrades from Co-op City’s laundry room vendor, Coinmach. The upgrades center on the installation of the new 22 lb. capacity front load high efficiency washers which in March were reprogrammed in all laundry rooms to allow for up to three gallons of additional water per wash. The recent change was made at the request of many shareholders who used the new machines and felt not enough water was being provided to sufficiently clean the laundry.

Boiko explained recently that the new 22-lb. load machines are designed as high efficient washing machines that need considerably less water than the older machines used here. The highly-rated LG machines, which were rated the number one washers

by Consumer Reports magazine from two consecutive years and number one in customer satisfaction by JD Power and Associates for three consecutive years, distribute water based on the amount of clothes in each wash.

“Shareholders grew accustomed to the older front load washers and seeing water fill up halfway,” explained Boiko. “With the new machines, the usage of that amount of water at the outset of the washing cycle is no longer necessary. The machines are programmed to distribute the water based on the amount of clothes in each load and distribute it on an as-needed basis.”

Nevertheless, Boiko said that he heard from numerous shareholders as the new machines began being used regularly in the first buildings to get the upgrades. The laundry room users related to Boiko that they feel more comfortable with additional water so Coinmach agreed to go back to the machines’ manufacturer to have the front load washers reprogrammed to increase the maximum water distribution by approximately three gallons.

The new washers still take considerably less water than the old washers, even with the additional three gallons of water, but the additional water should ease fears that the laundry is not being cleaned sufficiently. Each of the new machines already installed and the ones being installed in the near future will have the increased water distribution capacity.

Boiko added that even with the additional water being distributed on an as needed basis, residents will still not see the water filling up the basin as they did

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Shareholders who require absentee ballots should contact the Riverbay Legal Department at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3326, and they will be mailed. Absentee ballots must be returned to the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. They can be hand delivered or postmarked no later than May 15, 2012.

Beginning last Saturday, April 28, and continuing until next Saturday, May 12, three election supplements are being 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. Candidates may also take out paid advertising in the Co-op City Times during the election period.

Candidates’ statements and advertising copy are reviewed on a weekly basis by the Election Committee and the changes reflected in the material published in the Co-op City Times are as they were approved by the Election Committee and its attorneys.

This year, the election rules were changed to require the Co-op City Times to report on the two official Candidates’ Forums scheduled by the 2012 Election Committee. These reports, however, must be reviewed and approved by the Election Committee prior to publication.

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 26th 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.

This week, the election committee chair reported that there have been several reports about illegally posted campaign flyers on Riverbay property.

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 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.

Any shareholder who comes across any illegally posted campaign flyers, such as those posted in building lobbies, laundry facilities and other areas of Riverbay property, 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.

“Candidates and their supporters must obey the election rules or else they will be penalized,” advised Director Bailey. “Flyers can be placed under doors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. They can also be placed on personal property, but absolutely not on Riverbay property or in commercial establishments.”

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with the older style, less efficient washers, because the water is being added on an as needed basis, not filling up the basin prior to the wash cycle starting, which is what occurred with the previous washers.

These new machines also require the use of HE or High Efficiency detergent. Both powder and liquid are available from local stores, but the use of liquid is preferred by the manufacturer and the vendor.

These new machines also come with a number of safe guards built in. For example, when two much detergent is added to the wash, the machine will sense this, stop the wash and begin a suds removal process until the sufficient amount of detergent is reached and then the wash cycle will begin again. This prevents

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excess suds residue on your laundry at the completion of the wash cycle.

The washer can also sense an unbalanced load of laundry and alert the user when the load is unbalanced with a “UE” display at which time the user can then open the washer, redistribute the weight of the clothes and/or linens, and then push start and finish the cycle.

Because the new washers are equipped with additional sensors, proper use of the machines is stressed, particularly not excessively slamming the washer or dryer doors which can damage the door sensors and stop the machine from operating altogether and necessitate repairs.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive NCNW continues spirit of giving Today, Saturday, May 5, the NCNW is holding a food collection drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 15 of the Dreiser community center.

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.

Please donate unexpired canned goods and manual can openers to be distributed to Phipps Town & Country Residence Home. 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.

NAACP’s next modeling audition The NAACP, Co-op City Branch is excited to announce that 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. No appointment is necessary and everyone is invited to audition along with those who already have. Please 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 Fashion Show Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart.

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Set Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Veterans Memorial Council of Co-op City is set for Sunday, May 27th at the Harley Moseley Veterans Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue, adjacent to the shopping center. The annual commemoration features participation by all of Co-op City’s major veterans organizations, including American Legion Post 1871, American Legion Auxiliary 1871, Vietnam Veterans, the Jewish War Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Marc Bruh, founder of From the Warfront to the Homefront, an organization advocating for the needs of returning war veterans, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

All of Co-op City’s elected representatives have been invited to participate.

The program is sponsored by Riverbay Corporation, Emigrant Savings Bank, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Compare Foods, Con Edison, N.S.A. Stores, Section 5 Pizza, Panera Bread and McDonald’s. For information, call 718-320-8165.

FRONT PA G E

Defensive driving course sponsored by Riverbay available online and open to general public

BY ROZAAN BOONE The defensive driving course offered

by Riverbay Corporation to its employees to enhance their driving skills and lower points on their licenses is now available online and open to the general public at a reduced cost.

The 6-hour course, which is offered through the National Safety Council of which Riverbay is a member, has been open only to Riverbay employees, their family members and friends for the past 10 years, and were generally held once every three months over two evenings during the week or on weekends. Now, the program is offered online at a cost of $44.96, and anyone in the general population can enjoy the reduced price by entering Riverbay’s referral code.

During the registration process, applicants who use referral code #664 will receive a $5 discount which brings the cost down to $39.95. For participating in the program, Riverbay Corporation, in turn, will receive a rebate of $11.39 per

participant which goes back into the corporation’s general fund to help offset the expenses of the corporation.

“It is important to point out that anyone interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact their respective insurance company first to ensure that they will be eligible to receive credit for taking the defensive driving course online, which in most cases, will result in a reduction of their insurance premiums,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “It is also a plus that the housing company can receive credits for those taking the course when they use our referral code to register and I invite everyone in the development to let their family members, friends and co-workers know about this program. I also thank everyone because having more conscientious drivers on our roadways benefits everybody.”

Cooper noted that Riverbay has been providing defensive driving courses to its employees for the past decade precisely because the corporation recognizes the

importance of safety, especially among those staff members who operate vehicles.

“We realize how vital it is that the people who drive vehicles for the corporation are in fact operating them safely and are fully aware of the State’s traffic laws particularly as they relate to the work that they do, and this includes the individuals who drive our trucks, vans, construction equipment and passenger vehicles,” Cooper said. “Therefore, I am all for any policy that promotes defensive driving courses and anything that can be done to encourage people to take these courses is beneficial.”

Monica Williams, Riverbay’s Loss Prevention Manager in the Risk Management Department, was instrumental in organizing this course offering.

“We’ve been a member of NSC for more than a decade and we’ve been providing defensive driving classes to our employees to help enhance their driving (Continued on page 4)

Zodiacs Track Club

By WINSTON DINKINS On Saturday, April 28th, Zodiacs competed in the NYRR Jamboree at Icahn Stadium. It was a great meet for our new recruits who showed great potential. Many of our athletes reached the podium by coming in in the top 3. Our bantam boys relay team won the gold in the last 3 meets. The same goes for bantam girls (ages 8 & 9).

On Sunday, April 29th, we traveled to New Brunswick, NJ where we competed in a national qualifier atmosphere. There were approximately 644 athletes from all over the Tri-State area. There were some of the best teams from Philly, Delaware, New Jersey and New York. The competition was a preview of a national qualifier. We normally don’t compete at this level this early in our season. But, it was great and we represented New York well, winning many awards. This gave the coaches an early assessment of what we need to continue doing and what we need to improve on. Awards were given to the top 3 athletes in their events and age division. The following children won awards: Alix Scott, Darius Gordon, Kendall Todd, & Elijah Harewood; They took 1st place in Midget Boys 4 X 100 relay.

Future sensation Adaria Reeves took 1st in the 100 and 200 meter sub-bantam race. Julian Coley, Jordan Samuels, Kristian Cadiz, & Joseph Webster won their relay race in their last 4 meets. Adaria Reeves, Lisha McKenzie, Jalina Robinson & Kendra Todd took 1st in the bantam girl’s relay race. Kayla Johnson, Shawneese Walker, Tiara Williams and Josephine Kendall won the

Zodiacs’ Bantam Boys relay team won the relay race.

youth girls relay race and Taje Nelson, Taylor Douglas, Keelan Thomas and Shem Spencer took 1st in the 4 x 100 and the 4 x 400 meter race. Shem also took 3rd in the lightning fast 200 meter race.

Our distance athletes performed great in the 3,000 meter race: Darius Gordon took 3rd, Jaquan McClure took 1st, Giovanna Tolbert took 3rd and Aaliyah Wajid took 1st. Darius also took 3rd in the 1500 meter run, Aaliyah took 2nd & Jaquan took 2nd in their divisions. Shawaneese Walker took 1st in the 100 meter hurdles & 3rd in the 200 meter hurdles. Pearl Webster is having a great early season with big wins in the shot put (1st) & discus (2nd) and her brother Joseph won another award in 100 meter race (2nd). Captain Tyron Ingram took 3rd in the 100 meter race and Kendra took 2nd. This is an outstanding accomplishment, with this level of competition. Great job!

Sunday, May 26th, Zodiacs will host the Elizabeth Gaynor/Robert Taylor Track Meet Invitation at Truman High School. This is USATF sanctioned meet for the Youth. For additional information, please visit www.Zodiacstrack.org. Come out and support your youth.

Join one of New York’s top track and field teams. We compete all year round in multiple events from Cross Country to In-door and Out-door Track and Field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website, www.ZODIACSTRACK.ORG.

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Defensive Driving skills and reduce points off their licenses, which also reduces their automotive insurance premiums,” said Williams. “Now, we are able, through this program, to offer it throughout the community so we’re inviting everyone to encourage their friends and family members to take advantage of it.”

Williams emphasized that registrants for the course must input the referral code #664

AC Changeover The one-day hot water shutdown is tentatively scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 16 at 10 p.m. until the following day, Thursday, May 17.

Cooper noted that the change-over period is an ideal time for shareholders who have not taken advantage of the housing company’s convector cleaning program to call (718) 879-6300 for an appointment to have their convectors cleaned or to conduct their own check of their ventilation equipment, to check the filters and clean the trays in their convectors so that everything will be in proper working condition once the Power Plant launches into its summer operation and air conditioning is turned on.

Last August, Management announced plans to begin a convector cleaning program whereby instead of depending on shareholders to check their own convectors, the housing company would enlist the help of teams of Riverbay porters to clean and change convector filters on their own time prior to the air conditioning season in an effort to help curb the number of convector leaks and flooding in apartments that occur each year during the cooling season.

Each team, consisting of 2 porters from each building and their supervisors, make their own appointments in the buildings where they work. There is one check-off slip for each convector which must be signed by the cooperator and spot checked by the supervisor. During the appointment, the convector spouts are cleaned, the pans and inside of the convector are vacuumed; the drainage is tested, Biocide tablets are inserted and the old filters are removed and replaced. Finally, the convector will be checked for proper operation, and if there

FiOS the Co-op City Times, “The franchise we have with the city requires us to build the fiber network throughout all five boroughs of the city, and make the services available to any/all households, with a completion date of 2014.

“In addition to the work of installing fiber throughout the areas, there are back-office and software modifications that need to be made to our central offices to enable them to receive and distribute video signals. When the service is ready to serve Co-op City residents, we will be in touch with the complex’s management.”

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko said that there have already been preliminary talks between Riverbay and Verizon representatives about the logistics of bringing the fiber optic service into this community. He added that when Verizon completes the initial

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or else they will not receive the discount.

To purchase the online version of the NSC’s defensive driving course, log onto its website at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The program uses Adobe Flash Player to deliver the course and if a student exits the program before completing it, their progress is bookmarked. There is also no limit to the number of times you may log in to complete the

course, however, you must complete the course within 30 days from the date of purchase or else you have to repurchase it.

Applicants must complete a minimum of 320 instructional minutes, answer 25 questions at the end of the course and achieve a score of 75% or better to pass the course. Each applicant is allowed three attempts to pass the course, after which it

must be repurchased.

After successfully completing the course, the defensive driving certificate is mailed to the applicant.

The NSC offers support and service via online email help and a toll-free telephone help desk which is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

porters which, Management notes, is a relatively inexpensive measure, compared to the exorbitant expenses currently incurred by the housing company to fix convector leaks which result in floor damages, asbestos abatement and monitoring, overtime and insurance claims. Management proposes to pay porters $5 per convector, which amounts to some $350,000; filters costing $2-$3 each, for an approximate total of roughly $200,000; miscellaneous materials such as soft brushes, rags, safety glasses, dust masks, rolls of plastic, Biocide tablets, wet vacs, small bucket, shopping carts, etc., estimated to cost approximately $150,000 for a total expense of approximately

$750,000.

“We cannot guarantee it will minimize convector leaks but it should and has to be very helpful,” Management notes.

In the meantime, convector cleaning procedures are periodically placed in the Co-op City Times before the beginning and during the air conditioning season. In addition, a new video developed by Riverbay to demonstrate the cleaning procedures can be seen on YouTube. To view, go to http://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhE zO2WA. To schedule an appointment to have your convectors cleaned, please call (718) 879-6300.

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are any signs of malfunction, defects or leaks, the porters will follow up with the Maintenance Department.

The convector cleaning program was implemented in February of this year after the porters were trained, however, while some buildings have been cooperative, others have not allowed the porters into their apartments to check and service their convectors.

To further help alleviate the yearly flooding due to convector leaks in apartments during the cooling months, Management added convector inspections to the maintenance check-list last June.

At that time, General Manager Vernon Cooper stated that it had been noted that the increase in convector leaks experienced last summer seemed to have been exacerbated by failure in many instances in the convectors not being properly cleaned and checked prior to the air conditioning season. As a result, whenever a utility man does work in an apartment, included on his check-list is inspection of convectors for cleanliness, operations and frayed wires.

Management explained that through the years, they have looked at various things to do or install to help minimize convector leaks. In addition to an extensive program to re-pitch pipes in the wall, they have also looked into a device to sound an alarm when there is a leak and to turn off the convector with a thermostat.

“Any of these may be workable in the future, but expensive and best case projection is we can stem 75% of the leaks,” Management informed the Riverbay Board last year.

The new program enlists the help of the

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ground work in the coming months, the mechanics of bringing the service into the buildings will be worked out between Co-op City management and representatives of the communications giant.

While Verizon expects to have the whole city wired for FiOS by 2014, it is believed that service can be brought to this community’s first buildings within a year, Boiko said.

Verizon FiOS is a system where single mode optical fiber delivers signals on multiple wavelengths to provide a variety of communication services including television, telephone and internet access.

When FiOS does come to Co-op City, it will give the community’s residents another option in choosing where to purchase their television, internet and/or telephone service.

Convector cleaning procedure • Make sure all switches are turned off before cleaning the convector.

• Remove cover by lifting it up and swinging the bottom out.

• Do not remove styrofoam trays unless replacing the old one with a new one.

• Make sure the drain from the drip pan and drip tray is not clogged. Test by pouring one quart of hot water into the long tray. If the water does not go down the drain, or the drain becomes clogged, immediately contact the appropriate Cooperator Services Office listed below.

• Fan coils (that row of thin metal sheets inside the convector) should not be cleaned or vacuumed during air cooling season. Never use a sharp object (such as a knife or screwdriver) to clean the fan coil.

• Filters can be cleaned at anytime.

During the winter, filters may be vacuumed and washed; during the summer

they should only be washed.

• To replace the cover, place it flat against the convector, lift it up 1 inch, and let it drop into position.

• If there is a leak, a pot or towel should be placed under the convector until the unit is serviced.

C ooper a t or Ser vices Offices: CSO I (Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Place Townhouses) Maintenance Service, 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6 CSO II (Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Broun Place Townhouses) Maintenance Service, 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts, Bartow Center, Rm. B. CSO III (Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses) Maintenance Service, 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts, Einstein Center, Rm. 37.

Fond Memories Helen, formally of Building 19, passed away while living the last few years at the Riverdale Nursing Home.

She leaves behind a son & daughter, 4 grandchildren, her husband, Jerry, in Florida and her devoted sister, Penny.

She will be remembered as a generous, thoughtful and lovely person. We worked together for 11 years setting up and conducting our “Sephardic Sisterhood” meetings.

She was my co-President while I was President for 11 years. Helen was my dearest friend and is sorely missed.

My deepest sympathy to her family.

—R a y Ba r oca s

Co-op City Department of Public Safety

(718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Building inspections fruitful The building blitz inspections conducted by Management, along with several members of various building associations, have been very fruitful.

These inspections have included the CSO managers, along with supervisors of the Buildings and Grounds, Restorations and Maintenance Departments, who conduct these inspections as a team so that all conditions that exist are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

Members of the building associations have participated in these inspections, which is beneficial on a number of levels. First, it allows the building association members to see how these inspections are conducted and what is taken into consideration for repair or replacement. It also allows us to point out the conditions that exist that may be the responsibility of the cooperator and as a result, may require that they make the corrections.

We have conducted these inspections at 18 buildings thus far, at the rate of six buildings at a time and we are now ready to go on to the next six buildings, starting the week of May 7th, which will include Buildings 4, 13, 18, 20, 31 and 35. As we’ve stated before, the inspections are of all the public areas of the building, from the

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. roof to the basement, including hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, pump rooms, basement storage rooms, compactor rooms, locker rooms and ash cart rooms. In addition, these inspections are conducted around the perimeter of the buildings as well in order to note what work is needed along walkways, sidewalks, lawns, playgrounds, etc. These inspections take approximately 7 or 8 hours and as a result are usefully broken down to two days, given the fact that the inspectors, including association members, have a number of other responsibilities to address throughout the day. We normally do not conduct the inspections for more than 4 hours a day, with the remaining areas to be inspected picked up the next day.

After these inspections are completed, the managers will generate work orders and have them disseminated to each department, respectively. The managers will shepard the work and as it is completed, they submit reports that outline what was noted, if and when the

work was done, and if not completed, what the projected time line is for completion. These work orders have been instrumental in helping to detail the work done by departments doing their spring clean up as well. We can’t express enough how much we appreciate the effort of the building association members who take out time from their schedules to assist us in conducting these inspections.

Convect or C lea n ing Although it is not mandatory that shareholders participate in the housing company’s convector cleaning program, it is extremely beneficial to both the housing company and the cooperators that this work is done in order to mitigate water damage and lessen the potential inconvenience to residents.

We have and will continue to publicize this work as much as possible in an effort to convince cooperators to participate.

As we've stated before, to the extent that we can, we have conducted convector cleanings in the same buildings that have received the blitz inspections.

Going forward, however, the janitorial staff will increase the number of buildings where this work is being conducted and flyers will be posted in the buildings being addressed as the porters

are ready to proceed with the work.

Although we have noticed an improved response to our postings, a number of residents are still not giving us access during the prescribed dates that these porters are in their buildings.

This creates a problem for us because we must move on to the next group of buildings in order to conduct this work in all of the buildings before the power plant turns on the chillers for air conditioning, as this work cannot be done during the air conditioning season because the convectors cannot be vacuumed when they are wet.

Air conditioning is tentatively scheduled to go online on Monday, May 21.

The Buildings and Grounds Department sends out a second notice one week into the convector cleaning process at each building they work in, reminding cooperators that there are only two weeks left to have the work done in their respective building. We are trying the get residents to respond quicker and out of the habit of calling at the last minute to have the work done. We don't want to be at our deadline and still have requests for cleaning. As always, we thank you for your cooperation and participation in this program.

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

American Dream… Nicaise Mpeke, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo who moved to America 11 years ago, became a United States citizen earlier this month during ceremonies at the Manhattan office of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A mother of three and a Riverbay employee since 2009, Nicaise said she loves the freedom and the opportunity offered by U.S. society and is proud to officially be a citizen of this nation.

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 found additional work that needs to be addressed necessitating that the car remains out of service while it is completed. We expect to return elevator #2 to service on Tuesday evening, May 8th.

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

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.

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Co-op City Times

Letters To The Editor

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How about the whole truth To t h e E d it or : I do not understand Mr. Illis’s statement in the April 28, 2012 edition of the Co-op City Times: “I know for certain that the vast majority of people of Co-op City simply don’t want to go down that route [privatization].” Unless he has personally spoken to at least 7,500 shareholders that “don’t want to go down that route,” he is no better than Michael Horowitz in claiming he knows the majority’s viewpoint. I don’t think privatization is a near term option, but that doesn’t mean that I know what the majority of the people of Co-op City want and neither does Mr. Illis. Until

there is a vote on the matter and over 7,500 shareholders vote one way or the other, no one can know what the majority of people of Co-op City want in this matter.

Mr. Illis proposes to go ahead with the HUD loan which would take away the option of leaving the Mitchell-Llama program for thirty-five years without consulting with the people of Co-op City. What does he propose to do when the DHCR requires that all shareholders bring their equity investment up to the current level as they did with transfers? That is called an equity overcall and was imposed once before in the early years of Co-op City. It

will only require $4,000 per room or an additional $66.67 per room per month (plus interest) if paid over five years and since this is an equity investment, I do not believe it will be covered by any of the subsidy programs currently in place in Co-op City.

Perhaps Mr. Illis has arranged to have a written agreement from DHCR that under no circumstances will there be an equity overcall in Co-op City for the duration of the HUD loan. If so, I hope he will share that with the rest of us before the loan is finalized because any statement that it won’t happen is meaningless without a written agreement.

—St ewa r t A. Ber m a n

Right to vote is precious To t h e E d it or : I am beside myself with anger and disbelief to read City News urging cooperators not to vote in the coming Riverbay Board election.

How dare anyone urge cooperators to ignore their right to make choices about the community’s operation?

As a political/community organizer who has worked for one of the largest service employees union, part of my job was, and still is, to encourage our citizens to vote. Many have suffered and died for the right to vote. A few of our neighbors do not vote because of religious views, but for the overwhelming majority of us, the right to vote is precious!

Low voter turnout reduces political clout. When I moved here in 1977, politicians were knocking each other over to come to Co-op City. Now we don’t see our elected officials unless they’re looking for votes. Some of us don’t even know who our elected representatives are!

Which folks would benefit when cooperators don’t vote? Maybe Christopher Hagedorn and Mike Horowitz would. I can’t remember any newspaper so fixated on any subject as City News is on privatization. What is it with the City News? Christopher Hagedorn and Mike Horowitz, who don’t even live here? These guys are from Riverdale and Connecticut.

We can’t allow folks with a special, and unpopular, interest - privatization to lead us in the wrong direction. Don’t be fooled by this privatization hype, it won’t happen here, certainly not anytime soon.

We are disgusted with gutter tactics— black face and name calling—regardless of which side it comes from.

We’ve come a long way in Co-op City. It’s a great place to live and raise our children. We have problems, but they can be worked out! The opportunity to shape the Board and management should not be wasted.

I am encouraging all cooperators to VOTE on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

—M a r len e Sm it h

Home visits from Riverbay Window Guard Office to residents of Buildings 27C, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 This coming week, Riverbay’s Window Guard employees will be visiting the residents of Buildings 27C, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 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 to 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.

Important Notice to clubs, and religious and community organizations With the Riverbay Board Elections in progress, we remind shareholders that the articles of recognized organizations are published at no cost to your organization each week, but at a considerable cost to Riverbay, in order to in for m your m em ber s a nd th e com m un it y a t la r ge a b ou t you r or ga niza t ion ’s pr ogr a m s, ser vices a n d event s, n ot a s editor ia l sp a ce for p er son a l com m en t , op in ion s, or t o ma ke politica l end or sement s or cr it ica l com m ent d u r in g t he Boa r d election s.

There is limited space in the paper each week, as well as limited resources and

funds, but we work hard to accommodate the many clubs, synagogues, churches and other community organizations that submit articles for weekly publication.

In an effort to better accommodate all the organizations, groups and religious institutions that submit articles for inclusion in the Co-op City Times, weekly submissions M UST NOT exceed 500 wor d s. Articles that do not conform will be edited for content and space availability. At the same time, articles that significantly stray from its purpose of informing the community of your organization’s

p r ogr a m s, ser vices a nd even t s will a lso b e ed it ed or om it t ed a lt oget h er.

Remember also that the deadline for submission of articles from clubs, religious institutions and community organizations is 5 p.m. each Monday. Articles that are received after this deadline will be considered on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Religious institutions may continue to include a topical message, in addition to listing their schedules, events and programs as long as they do not exceed 500 words..

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

Tips for safeguarding your auto

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO With all eight garages open for business, most residents now have the opportunity to park their vehicles in the Co-op City garages, some for the first time. Many people who have been on waiting lists for many years have been called for garage spots. For persons who are new to parking in the garages or those who would like to brush up on garage etiquette and safety, we provide these safety tips.

Auto crimes are often crimes of opportunity. The criminal may observe packages or other valuables inside your vehicle and choose to break into your vehicle. Try to avoid leaving packages in your auto even when shopping. If this is unavoidable, place packages in the trunk and move your vehicle to another parking spot. Garage safety is important not only here in Co-op City, but in all areas you may travel to.

Nationwide thefts of handheld global positioning systems (G.P.S. devices) have been on the rise. If you own one of these devices, never leave it in your auto. Even under the seat or in the glove compartment are not safe options. Be sure to remove the windshield bracket from the window.

Carry window cleaning wipes to remove the telltale circles from the windshield caused by the G.P.S. mounting bracket.

Aside from stealing your items, thieves will cause damage while gaining entry to your vehicle.

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

Co-op City’s eight garages have all exits locked with entry by key only for authorized persons who possess garage leases.

The exits on all four corners, as well as front and rear doors require a key to gain access.

It is most important that residents make certain they close and lock the doors behind themselves. Garage parkers should also try not to open the door for anyone they do not know. It may seem rude not to hold the door, but granting access to persons who are not authorized presents a hazard to authorized parkers and their property.

It is essential that persons who park their vehicles in any of Co-op City’s parking facilities adhere to all traffic and safety rules. Speed limits must be obeyed at all times. Arrows directing the flow of traffic must be followed at all times. Up and down ramps must only be utilized for their intended direction. What may seem like a shortcut can easily become a head on collision or worse. Also use caution not to hit walls or other cars when parking or pulling out of your spot. Always leave your tires

facing straight ahead so there are no surprises when exiting your spot. Garage rules and regulation are enforced by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the Parking Facilities Department.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety deploys uniformed officers in vehicles, in scooters, on bicycles and on foot to patrol garages. Garages patrols are conducted around the clock. Foot sweeps of garages allow officers to conduct thorough and methodical inspections. Detectives in plain clothes are also utilized to patrol the garages. Video surveillance is also in use within the garages. Upgrading and expansion of video surveillance is ongoing.

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

It is most important that garage parkers

notify the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050, 9-1-1 and the Garage Attendant if they observe any suspicious persons or activity in the garages.

Suspicious activity near vehicles parked on the street should also be reported. Even if you see something that just does not seem right, it is best to call immediately.

Your intuition that something is wrong usually is just that and is always worth investigating. Observations by residents have yielded many arrests over the years.

When vigilant residents report suspicious activities to us, patterns of auto crimes are readily identified and put to an end with the arrest of the person(s) responsible.

Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would therefore like to thank all persons who have called in to report suspicious activity.

On a related note, please be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distractions when driving. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink, or call a taxi.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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Moving forward unified Fellow cooperators, it’s time to come together and let our voices be heard so we don’t end up saying, should of, could of, would of, when we suffer the consequences of not standing up as a community. We can’t afford to wait for events to overtake us. Now is the time and we need to rally over something I consider very important, to protest the selective imposition on us of $4 million per year in unnecessary asbestos abatement work that no other housing with similar floor tiles is required to do. I’m going to contact former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman, management and the Board to help spread the word and work to organize a legitimate protest against the City of New York, or the State of New York, or both, to put an end to this bureaucratic boondoggle which is putting an unfair financial burden on all of us who live in Co-op City. We can’t afford to wait another year and end up paying another $4 million, leaving us saying, should of, could of, would of, if only we had acted. We have to get together now and protest this injustice.

The truth is clear. The abatement work on our floor tiles is not needed because there is no hazard from asbestos or anything else. Mr. Kaufman and former DEP Commissioner Joseph Miele were responsible for an extensive study that took some 70,000 air samples and not one proved to be positive in

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis terms of posing any threat or danger to anyone’s health. The answer to that is simple, though faceless bureaucrats seem to be hiding behind state and city regulations, and that is that the asbestos is encapsulated in the mastic glue in our floor tiles and therefore, is not airborne and creates no problem. And yet, for no valid reason, Co-op City is being required to do astronomically expensive air monitoring when there is no asbestos in the air. Why us? I ask. If this was really and truly a valid concern regarding safety, then the state and the city should force all the other buildings with similar floor tiles in New York City to perform such work. But they don’t, and the reason they don’t is because there is no legitimate reason to perform such work.

So, again, I say, “Why us?”

This is one issue we should all unite on and stand shoulder to shoulder and ask where our elected officials are, why is this issue that is punishing Co-op City being met with overwhelming silence?

Silence and apathy lead to the loss of controlling our own destiny and becoming subject to the whims of outsiders who don’t care about our community at all. Case in point, I was saddened to learn radio station WKRS, better known

Safe bicycling in New York City The NYC Department of Transportation advises that bicyclists have all the rights and are subject to all the duties applicable to drivers of motor vehicles. This includes obeying all traffic signals, regulating signs and pavement markings.

Bicycle riding is permitted on arterial and local streets throughout the city even though no designated route exists.

Bicycle riding is prohibited on the roadways of certain bridges, expressways and highways. Often a separate path exists on these facilities for bicycles.

Shareholders of Co-op City are reminded that there are restrictions on crossing sidewalks. Bicycles should not be ridden on sidewalks unless signs allow or wheels are less than 26 inches in diameter and the rider is twelve or younger.

Bicycles ridden on sidewalks may be confiscated and riders may be subject to legal sanctions.

Bicycles u sed for com m er cia l p u r p oses Section 10-157 of the NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations relative to Bicycle Laws, Rules & Regulations state that

bicycles used for commercial purposes must be identified with the name and business identification number on the bike. The operator must wear upper body apparel with the business’ name and the operator’s number on the back. The business must provide the operator with a helmet according to A.N.S.I. or Snell standards. The operator shall wear a helmet provided by the business. The operator must carry and produce on demand a numbered ID card with the operator’s photo, name, home address and business’ name, address and phone number. The business must maintain a log book that includes the name, ID number and place of residence of each bicycle operator; as well as the date of employment and discharge. The log book must also include information on daily trips, identifying the bicycle operator’s identification number and name; and the name and place of origin and destination. And, finally, the owners of the business must file an annual report with the Police Department identifying the number of bicycles it owns and the identification number and identity of any employees.

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as KISS-FM, has now gone off the air after some 30 years because the number of listeners has dropped and slipped.

Once again, apathy and lack of voices being heard were responsible, leaving folks shaking their heads and thinking we “should of, could of, would of,” but now it’s too late.

Look about the country, all over communities, both cities and states, are losing their voices in making important decisions about their homes because they are losing footholds because of increasing silence and apathy. We can see the gentrification of Harlem, and what that really means is that the people who live there, and have lived there all their lives, are losing control and surrendering decisions to outside interests without a peep of protest. If we in Coop City remain silent, and don’t stand up for our rights, we will end up as the lowest level on the totem pole, which we’re not far from now.

Over the years, I have seen many folks come and go, but I am still confounded and amazed how some Directors come on the Riverbay Board as eager beavers who genuinely believe they have the answers to everything within five minutes of taking the oath of office. Folks, it doesn’t work that way, it takes time to learn the inner workings of Riverbay which is responsible for day to day operations in Co-op City, a city on its own and not a mere hamlet or

tiny village. Usually, such Directors have had no previous experience sitting on a Board committee or even involved with anything within Co-op City, including any organizations or clubs or even their building associations. In fact, I still chuckle when I think of an early meeting where one Director after forcefully spouting an opinion on this and that, asked, “Where are the hall closets” in our buildings? And this, coming from a Director who has resided here for years. I really don’t mean to criticize anyone, but I do want to stress that no one person has all the answers to everything. That’s why I’m grateful to all the cooperators who call me, or who I talk with on the streets, because it gives me an idea of what troubles and what issues and problems they are facing. I try to help out wherever I can.

Perhaps the City News pamphlet thinks this is “vile” behavior, but I beg to differ. My main goal is to help the people of Co-op City to the best of my ability wherever and whenever I can.

That is why I urge you to vote on May 16 for the candidate(s) of your choice of representation on the Riverbay Board of Directors. It is imperative that you let your voices be heard.

Let’s talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

MONDAY, MAY 7TH

7:30 PM

RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2012 ELECTION

C A N D I D AT E S ’ FORUM

ALL SHAREHOLDERS ARE INVITED!

EINSTEIN COMM. CENTER ROOM 45 All certified Candidates are invited to participate!

Speakers must sign up between 7-7:30 p.m. ONLY!

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NOT I C E TO AL L SH AR E H O L DE R S R ega r d in g r oom r en t a ls Shareholders are reminded that community center rooms are adjacent to residential homes. As a result, the following rules must be adhered to: • Community Center rooms are rented for eight (8) hour time frames—11 a.m.-7 p.m.; 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; 2 p.m.-10 p.m.; and 3 p.m.-11 p.m.

Only specific rooms are allowed for later hours--4 p.m.-12 a.m., and 5 p.m.-1 a.m.

Any function that runs past 11 p.m. pays a mandatory clean-up charge.

• These eight-hour periods include decorating time, party time and departure.

• The time printed on your signed contract is the time requested and agreed to by

all parties.

• It is the responsibility of the signer of the rental contract to ensure that everyone, including their personal items, leave the premises at the end of the time specified in the rental agreement.

• Unauthorized overtime is ANY amount of time spent in the rented room past the hours printed on the signed contract and will be deducted from the security deposit.

• Failure to adhere to these rules can result in the shareholder(s) being restricted from future rentals.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—R iver b a y’s C om m er cia l P r op er t ies Dep a r t men t

Notice regarding laundry cards Shareholders in buildings where the laundry room upgrades have been completed are reminded that they are entitled to a complimentary $5 laundry cards issued

by Coinmach in appreciation for their patience during the laundry room upgrade.

The complimentary laundry cards are included in Coinmach’s welcome package to be used for laundry services in the new upgraded laundry facilities in Co-op City.

The welcome package (1 per apartment) can only be picked up by the shareholder of record at their respective CSO Office.

(Please note that you will still be able to use and add money to your current laundry card.)

Thank you for your attention.

—C oop er a t or Ser vices Office

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

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

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

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718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

Laundry room fire There was another dryer fire yesterday, this time in the Building 15 laundry room which had just reopened. The fire was caused by rubberized garments being placed in the dryer.

Residents are once again reminded that it is vitally important that they check the labels on their garments and other items being placed in the dryer to ensure that they are not flammable.

Prior fires have also been caused by rubber-backed items and nylon being placed in the dryers.

Management is in the process of verifying with the community’s laundry room vendor, Coinmach, the temperature settings in the dryers and if it turns out that the temperature is in compliance, to request a detailed list of items that should not be placed in the dryers which will then be posted in each laundry room.

Thank you for your cooperation as work to ensure the safety of everyone in our laundry facilities.

—R iver b a y M a na gem en t

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Let Your Vote Make Sense The choice in this year’s Riverbay Director’s Board of Directors election is clear — it is a referendum on what you think about the following issues: • If you think a long-term, low-rate, fixed-interest loan, guaranteed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, makes more sense than our current short-term, variable, high-interest balloon loan from NY Community Bank, • If you think a bidding process leading to an annual contract for the management of Co-op City makes more sense than ten years of non-contracted Marion Scott management,

• If you think saving millions of dollars annually by employing Riverbay union staff makes more sense than squandering millions on outsourced work, • If you think transparency and accountability of open, televised Board meetings with gallery sessions makes sense, • If you think Board compliance with all its rules and resolutions makes sense, • If you think retaining the affordability and many other benefits of the Mitchell-Lama program makes sense,

Viewpoint

Andrea Leslie and Bernard Cylich

Benedetto resumes lobby visits in Co-op City After a very busy session in Albany in which he successfully fought to get critical funding restored to the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC) program, Assemblyman Benedetto has now turned his focus on meeting and reacquainting himself with his Co-op City constituents by resuming his popular lobby visits.

Assemblyman Benedetto has been visiting Co-op City lobbies ever since he was first elected into the State Assembly. “I find it very rewarding to meet and engage in meaningful discussion with my Co-op City constituents,” he said. “Last year, during my round of

lobby visits, many senior citizens in Co-op were concerned about the cuts in funding to the EPIC Program. That is why I successfully fought to get over $30 million returned to EPIC that can be used to combat rising prescription costs.”

Over the next several weeks, the Assemblyman will conduct his visits from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., according to the following schedule: May 17th: 120 Donizetti Place May 24th: 100 Erdman Place, June 7th: 100 Asch Loop All residents are invited to attend one of these lobby visits.

• If you think a comprehensive youth program should be developed then, VOT E T E AM F O R C H ANG E - I T M AK E S SE NSE Re-elect Francine Reva Jones.

Elect Evelyn M. Turner Cheryl Simmons-Oliver Claudia A. Sampson These four women are outstanding leaders of their respective organizations. They have been active for social justice. They are compassionate, and are committed to preserving the affordability of Co-op City.

NOTICE OF ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN: BUILDING 1B - CAR # 3 Please be advised that we will be performing repairs to the machinery of elevator #3 in Building 1B 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 for a minimum of two days beginning on: M on d a y, M a y 7t h .

We will update you in the event of any changes.

We will make every attempt 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 b a y M a na gem en t

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Getting Co-op City on Track We need to get Co-op City back on track.

Six hundred million dollars ($600 million) might be loaned to us by Wells Fargo. We might decide to bring in lots new developments, businesses, and even a ferry service. There are other current projects going on right now. Our carrying charges are going up by 3% on October 1, 2012. And, we will have the opportunity to select five Board members on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Bu sin ess P r a ct ices Are you satisfied with the 3% increase that we're getting in October?

Now, yes, the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency ordered the increase. However, have you read one word from management about cutting our budget to avert this increase?

Why do you think that management did not print one word about averting the increase?

Are you satisfied with the way that our $200 million annual budget is being spent? Are you comfortable with getting a 3% increase knowing that we spend over $94 million a year just on departmental expenses?

Do you think that we're going to manage the $600 million loan in a proper way?

Are you satisfied with our transfer and move-out policies?

Now, some cooperators have been on a waiting list to transfer to other apartments for many years. Therefore, what do you think about that lady that lost her entire equity investment of $9,000 because her townhouse apartment was open for a year and three months?

What do you think about the exorbitant restoration charges that are forced upon cooperators when they leave their apartments?

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson H C R F ind in gs I have a site visit report from HCR dated March 13, 2012. This report states that we have to "make the report available to residents upon request." Have you seen this report?

This report states that, "There were 27 closings plus one transfer for January 2012." Again, one transfer for January 2012. How is this possible if we have a waiting list of cooperators that have been waiting for years to transfer to other apartments?

O p en Ap a r t m en t s Here is the top ten list of apartments that have been open for a long time: 1. Building 8-20B, 914 days 2. Building 35-28L, 822 days 3. Building 4C-21B, 723 days 4. Building 8-32L, 715 days 5. Building 33-23D, 710 days 6. Building 33-20E, 604 days 7. Building 5B-12F, 575 days 8. Building 28C-23G, 548 days 9. Building 7-30H, 544 days 10. Building 28B-16C, 536 days Solu t ion s I have written many articles about our faulty budget, negative business practices, and arrogant attitudes towards issues regarding our cooperators. Again, name one thing that has been done to help this community avoid that upcoming carrying charge increase in October.

Are you comfortable knowing that nothing was done to reduce the budget?

Well, guess what? Management cannot wait for you to start paying this 3% increase.

Now, what are your viewpoints about this style of management? Also, what are your viewpoints regarding anyone that is supporting our management company? How are the people that are supporting these concepts and management benefitting you?

Look, everyone should know by now what my "solution" is to fix all of these problems. Nevertheless, we will cover that in another viewpoint.

Ba ychest er Foot b r id ge In an ongoing effort to address the criminal issues on the Baychester footbridge, several trees were recently cut down. And, additional efforts are being made to hopefully get the authorities to cut down a lot of other trees on the other side of this bridge.

Also, we're looking to see if we can place cameras on some of our nearby buildings to record the activities on this bridge. And, hopefully, we're looking to see if some type of arrangement can be made with the authorities so that additional lighting and monitoring can be made.

Now, there was an unconfirmed report of a lady from the Philippines that was supposedly robbed and beaten badly on this footbridge recently. Therefore, I would like for our cooperators to please see if other travel arrangements can made so that you will have alternatives to traveling on this footbridge.

And, please do not be afraid to report these crimes to the NYPD and to Public Safety.

Q uest ion Mr. Johnson, my issue is in reference

to the waiting list on storage rooms in our building, [20B]. I've been on a waiting list for over 7 years and still nothing.

Why doesn't this issue ever come up in our co-op paper? It's really sad that everything else gets mentioned except the reasons people have to be on a waiting list like this for so long. Thank you.

R esp onse This matter was sent to management recently so that they could see what's going on with the application from this cooperator. Nevertheless, I printed this letter to see what's actually going on in this community in regards to the waiting list for storage rooms. So, please send a message to me and let me know your experience on this matter. Thanks.

C lose I want Co-op City to run in a proper manner.

Therefore, here are some things that we have to work on: our budget, our professionalism, our work and business habits, and our levels of transparency.

Co-op City is affordable. Therefore, we have to make sure that we continue to plan for the future. And, we’re doing that with our new developments.

Now, with some good planning, we can possibly have millions of additional dollars flowing into this community.

Okay, please stay positive and help us by voting on May 16, 2012.

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, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TriState Interiors located at 2925 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring 100%, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade.

According to Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, in researching the community’s flooring options several years ago when the carpeting that was used previously was discontinued, it was found that the vendor, Mohawk Industries, has a program that is designed for homebuilders, but because of the size of Co-op City, Mohawk agreed to extend the program to Riverbay Corporation as well.

“We felt that the products that Mohawk offered were better suited to the needs of the corporation,” said Boiko.

“We know what the shareholders like and would want and having worked with Mohawk in the past since they were also the manufacturer of the previous carpeting that was used in the development, we decided to go with their portico program.”

This new program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from—and which is a green product—as well as a Berber which has 68 different color choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them, will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their

vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood look style flooring, ceramic tiles, and the new Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Riverbay by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpeting/flooring, redecorate or change their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program, which also includes the Mohawk wood floors that Riverbay uses in the apartments.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TriState Interiors and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there,

they can choose whatever they like from low end which is excellent carpet, to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly who will also install the carpeting for them.”

Boiko added that while the shareholders benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from Tri-State compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits in that the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund.

“This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and, at the same time, it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

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Jewish War Veterans Post 500 To all members of Co-op City Post 500 in regard to Memorial Day activities, Jewish War Veterans Headquarters in Washington, D.C. has issued the following notice.

This year, the Jewish Holy Days of Shavous fall on Sunday, May 27 and

Monday, May 28. Therefore, on this Memorial Day 2012/Shavous 5772, all Jewish War Veterans Post are prohibited from participating in our usual Memorial Day activities, which include marching in parades, making speeches, sitting on the dais at Memorial Day events, and laying of

Fond Farewell On April 26, 2012 Hugh Moore, a resident/cooperator of Co-op City since May, 1977 passed on but his genuine spirit will never be forgotten. Hugh retired from the Kibel Company in 1992 after having open heart surgery but found work where he could be passionate as a Garage Attendant for Co-op City at the end of the 1990’s to early 2000’s.

Up to the time of his death, Hugh loved sharing a few words with his former Garage Attendants at any given shift or garage as he ingressed and egressed the garages.

When people saw Hugh, they also saw his devoted wife, Thelma, who was always by his side, except for when he went to retrieve the car from the garage or return it after their day out and about. Chivalry was not dead with Hugh. He loved living his life in Coop City and always said, “This will be the last place I live.” As with all individuals who have lost loved ones, Hugh will be missed by his family and friends.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Lovingly submitted by…

—wife T h elm a , ch ild r en , gr a n d ch ild r en , gr ea t gr a n d ch ild r en & gr ea t gr ea t gr a n d d a u gh t er M a ylin Town s.

wreathes.

All JWV members can attend these community events and wear their caps as headcovering, as long as they refrain from physically participating. --Allen E. Falk, JWV National Commander To Post 500 members, please try to

attend this year’s Co-op City Memorial Day observances, but sit with the general public and pay tribute to all fallen comrades from there.

Also, we will not be having our usual Memorial Day Breakfast meeting on this —M a r vin Wa r m day.

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Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors: Our next general meeting is scheduled for the (second) Tuesday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Association Room. There will be refreshments and 50/50 drawing. We thank all members who attended the last meeting (Candidates’Forum) on Tuesday, April 24th “even though it was few in number” and to the certified candidates who showed up, we thank you. We encourage our neighbors to attend the public forums to meet and listen

to the candidates’ viewpoints on what and how they plan to make this a better community. Please VOTE on May 16th for (5) candidates of your choice.

R em in d er : There will be no movie matinee this month; We will resume in June.

Building 18 Member ship Dr ive is still going on to pay your dues of $10 per family. Please call Gertie Brown at 347-2755995 or Lorraine Turner at 718-379-2145.

We have 144 membership families.

Please continue to support our building newsletter. Send your articles to e-mail address BLDG18newsletter@aol.com.

May/June issues are ready and a copy will be delivered to each membership family as soon as possible. We thank our editor, Lee Spangenberg, for his ongoing commitment.

Lawson Men Meetings continue every other Thursday, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the

Association Room. Please keep in mind that the meetings “Are Not Just For Men.” To all with birthdays this month, happy birthday! To all with special events, may it be all you want it to be, “ENJOY”! To the bereaved families, we offer our heartfelt sympathies and to the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery. Please continue to be alert. If you SEE something, SAY something.

—Ger tie Br own

Donizetti Building Four Association Our next general building meeting will be held on May 10, in meeting room in rear of 4B. Come down and bring at least one other person/neighbor with you. The turnout at our last meeting was very poor. Let’s get involved in where we live. Let your voice be heard, let us know what we are doing or not doing or can do better!! Don’t forget 50/50 raffle and light refreshments at end of meeting.

The topic of discussion will be our upcoming college scholarship awards for two (2) of our high school seniors. If you

are a senior in high school and will be entering college this year, then call and pick up an application. You may call Ms. Diane at (718) 275-7565 or (646) 2717377 for information.

SAVE T H E DAT E …September 29, for our trip to Dover Delaware. Check lobby bulletin boards for more information or call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922, or Jose at (718) 671-0213, or Jackie at (917) 803-0996 for information & updates.

Keep in mind that we are still in need of floor captains in each building and you

may still pay your 2012 building dues ($5). If you have not done so yet, it’s not too late.

I f you h a ve n ot r egist er e d t o vot e…time is running out. But, we have a registration form for you. You may call Yvonne Burrus at (718) 671-6922, Diane Windley at (347) 275-7565 or ask any member of our executive team or lobby attendant for a form. Forms are written in English and Spanish. Also, pick up a form(s) if you need one for a family member or friend who doesn’t live here.

Visitors to the building may also pick up

a form(s) from the lobby attendant.

Everyone’s vote is important and…it counts.

Special wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a special occasion in May. Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in neighbors. If you know someone in need of special attention for any reason at any time, please let an association member know.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all!!

Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Yvon ne Bur r u s (dw)

American Legion Auxiliary 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

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

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) 3201946, Thursday/Friday.

Baychester Library Association 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 text-

books, 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

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spiritfilled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Sunday Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible

studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m.

We also have a children’s service during the English service.

Pr a yer Night : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer.

Also on Thursday’s mornings at 10:30 a.m. there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Aft er School Pr ogr am : In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do homework, learn

God’s word and just have fun. Please call (718) 671-1033.

C r escen do C h r ist ia n M usic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome.

Registration is free and rates are affordable.

M en ’s Fellowsh ip: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too. Hope to see you there.

Exer cise a nd H ealth: Wednesdays at 7:30

p.m., come and learn about better health.

Fa mily Night: Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages.

There will be English & Spanish groups.

Bring a friend or two or more.

Flea M a r ket: We are getting ready for our first annual Flea Market on May 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is $30 and with a table, it’s $35. Vendors who would like to participate, please call Pauline at (718) 320-1552 in the mornings, 8 a.m. -10 a.m., or evenings, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.. You can call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; If no answer, leave a message, or Priscilla at (347) 987-8219 if no answer leave a message.

—Rev. Dr. M ilca C . Plaud

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Building 12 Association Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Get-To-Know-YourNeighbor Day is today, Saturday, May 5th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Refreshments will be served. Come on down and meet your neighbors. Let’s get reacquainted and greet our new neighbors.

Keep the pressure on to save our Dreiser Loop Post Office.

If you have recently moved to another apartment or are a newcomer to Co-

op City, please register to vote. It’s more important than ever that we vote not only in November, but for our Annual Riverbay Board of Directors. If you need voting forms for November, see our lobby attendant or come to our general membership meeting and pick up a form. The importance of voting this year cannot be emphasized enough.

Its impact will affect all of us. Let’s not turn back the clock. Everyone has a right to vote. Make sure your voice

heard loud and clear.

Mar k yo u r c a le n d a r s —Our Section 2 Kids Fun Day is Saturday, June 23rd. This event is co-sponsored

by Buildings 11, 13 and 14 in collaboration with Riverbay Corporation’s Community Relations Department and is going to be, weather permitting, a day for us to come together as neighbors, as well as a great kids day. Please volunteer a couple of hours for this event which starts at 12 p.m. and ends

at 6:00 p.m.

If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick, shut-in and have lost relatives/friends and to our troops. The best to everyone celebrating a special day this month.

We can be reached at MLSAH @aol.com.

—Son j a M a xwell

Building 13 Association The newly selected association members would like to thank Helen Atkins, President of Riverbay Board of Directors, for performing the swearing in of officers to Building 13.

We appreciate the great turnout for this event. Mr. Petsrillo and others made a point of letting us know they are pleased with the larger washing machines, the quick drying and overall appearance of the room.

Association membership dues will be collected on Thursday and Friday, May 3, and May 4, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Thursday and Friday, May 10, and May 11, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Please join. Your membership helps us continue our many programs and events.

Membership dues are $5.

Floor Captains met on April 25th and were pleased with much of the work that has been performed. Please continue to submit items that need to be addressed or repaired to your Chairperson, Mrs. Santiago in apt. 27C. The next meeting is scheduled for June 13, at 7:30 p.m. 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.

Save the da t e: June 23 (rain date June 30th) from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. That is when we will have a Summer Fun Day with Buildings 11, 12, and 14, in collaboration with Riverbay Community Relations, 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.

Information on how you can purchase a shirt for Summer Fun Day will be forth-

coming.

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.

For information on any events, check the bulletin board or contact: the event coordinator Gail Sharbaan at 718-6713801, or e-mail at building13assoc @yahoo.com.

—Na n cy Sa n t ia go

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Remember to attend or send a family to today’s Personal Safety Workshops hosted by the Association of Building 14 Cooperators in partnership with Co-op City Police Department’s Community Affairs Division. The one-hour workshops will be packed with useful information for the targeted audiences. The workshop schedule is as follows: Youth, ages 8-12, from 11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m., will discuss how to handle bullying and child safety; Females, ages 18 and up, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. will learn personal safety behavior; and, Seniors, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., will be taught skills for protecting themselves as well. Space is limited! Parents are asked to drop-off and pick-up the younger children.

Encourage a young female or bring an elderly neighbor who lives alone. As a reminder, the Riverbay Fund’s Teen Summit is today from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., just a few blocks away at Dreiser Community Center. It’s open to youth 13 and older and includes several ageappropriate workshops. There’s something for everyone this Saturday.

The April Association meeting was well attended. We welcome a few recent move-ins, as well as existing cooperators attending for the first time or in a long time. Thanks to everyone for their time and input! The meeting was productive as we continued solidifying plans for our June 23rd Summer Fun Day (Block Party).

With the winning entry of our Poster

Contest being decided next week, advertising for the event will begin next weekend. A first meeting for Building 14 volunteers will likely be held in early June; volunteers for a couple of activities, i.e., Basketball Clinics and Safety will be asked to meet sooner. There are a lot of details to manage to ensure that the Block Party is fun and safe. We’ll need all hands on deck, so please watch the bulletin board and other postings for the latest information and volunteer opportunities.

In next week’s article, I’ll share details about the vote taken to provide Association members who are entrepreneurs with a venue to promote their businesses and services.

“Congratulations” go out to those cel-

ebrating birthdays, graduations, marriages and other joyous occasions. And, well wishes and condolences to the sick, shut in and bereaved. Lastly, let’s be more environmentally friendly to our community by refraining from littering and taking shortcuts across the grass.

Knowing how difficult it is to grow and maintain a healthy lawn makes one more appreciative of it. Please do your part and be considerate of the hard work that goes into the upkeep of our community!

It’s your money being spent.

Reach out to your Association of Building 14 Cooperators at theab14c @hotmail.com, or contact me at 917.612.1951.

—J .D. Fer gu son

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Building 21 Association Gr ea t E xpecta tion s We look forward to welcoming every shareholder to our next building association meeting on Wednesday, May 9th at 6:30 p.m. It will surely be a night to remember.

We will be honoring our most honorable mail carrier, Walter Martin. He will be retiring soon. We will have the opportunity to share our gratitude for his service. There will be a special presentation at the top of

our meeting so be sure to be on time.

Another highlight of our meeting will be the introduction of the candidates for the Riverbay Board of Directors. We will have the opportunity to hear directly from them.

We will also be able to ask a few questions so be sure to come early so you may have the opportunity to ask your question.

We would also like to acknowledge the passing of Vincent Mathews. He was one of

the original cooperators of Co-op City. He served as our trusted Treasurer here in Building 21 for many years. Only a few years ago, he decided to pass the torch so he could take care of some well-deserved personal duties. He will be missed, but always loved by his friends, family and neighbors.

Don’t forget: 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 ambr ight

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! At my last writing, I mentioned my neglect in acknowledging illness, birthdays and family loss. Well, it was used by accident at this writing. Our neighbor, Shirley Saunders, was housebound by doctor’s orders and I discovered it by accident. HOWEVER, Shirley, do not pass “go” until the doctor says “go.”

We hope you will be up and about soon.

All others, who are also under this unset-

tled weather, are hoping the sun will shine soon and you too can pass “Go.” NOW HE AR T H I S: Our annual cake sale for Mother’s Day will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 12th. For new cooperators, this event is our big fundraiser for our exciting garden on the north corner of Bellamy Loop. We ask our cooperators to bring their baked goods, cookies, brownies, cup cakes, bread pudding, old fashion

cakes and any other items your family recipes may have. We need help this year.

Some of our officers will not be available, so we need help serving our customers. If you can spare a few minutes or hours, we would appreciate your help. Call 718320-2402 after 6:00 p.m. Leave your name, phone number and apartment number. We will get back to you. PLEASE BRING YOUR ITEMS DOWN AFTER

11:00 A.M. because we start our sales from noon to 4:00 p.m. or until all items are sold. (SMILE) Our theme is ‘SWEETEN UP YOUR DISPOSITION FOR YOUR MOTHER ON MOTHER’S DAY”. Incidentally, we have had many surprise items from cooperators, so come on down early and get the best of the best which is what we have.

—C elest in e Wit h ey

Building 32 Association We’re on the road again! Building 32 Association is sponsoring a day of sun and fun on our bus ride to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, July 28. Tickets are $33, with a rebate of $20 in slot play. We will be giving out snacks, and showing movies, going and coming. For additional information, you can contact

Eleanor Bailey at 718-379-7754. To purchase your seats, checks or money orders made out to Building 32 Association can be sent to Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutch. River Pkwy. E, Apt. 10A, or Ms. D. Rankin at 4160 Hutch.

River Pkwy. E. Apt. 10E. Payment is due no later than July 5.

The Building Association is request-

Public Safety Blotter: Apr. 23-Apr.26 Ap r il 26, 920 Ba ych est er Aven u e A male complainant states he was approached by two males who forcibly removed a pair of headphones from him. The male was not injured and an investigation is ongoing.

Ap r il 26, 100 Ben ch l ey P la ce A male was arrested by CCPD after he was observed smoking a marijuana cigar. He was charged and issued a summons for the infraction.

Ap r il 24, 99 Asc h L oop Four males were arrested after they

surrounded a victim and one of them then assaulted the individual. CCPD officers made the observation and after a brief foot chase, the males were captured.

One male was charged with assault while the others were charged with disorderly conduct.

Ap r il 23, 99 C a r ver L oop A complainant reported to CCPD that his car was broken into and numerous items removed. The case is under investigation.

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ing that anyone who is disposing of a working larger screen television, please see an Executive Board member before throwing it out. We would like to have movie matinees, but need a larger screen TV to make this feasible.

A trip to the Westchester Dinner Theater with round trip transportation is also being planned. The Executive

Board is trying to plan some enjoyable events, but we need your assistance.

Our last meeting of the season is set for Wednesday, June 20. Further details will be announced in the near future. We look forward to seeing our fellow cooperators, both new and old, at the above events.

—L or n a Sm it h

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Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings, neighbors.

If you missed the meeting, you missed an opportunity to hear Assemblyman Michael Bennedetto’s very informative presentation. We thank him for attending our meeting and speaking about the state of education, our economy and other interesting topics.

The next Association meeting is scheduled on Thursday, May 24th, at 7 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28. We have no scheduled guests at this time. Mark this date on your cal-

endar and make every effort to attend.

The Buildings & Grounds Department will soon be planting flowers (perennials) and plants in our gardens. They have determined that it is more economical planting each yard themselves. You can contact Mr. Plummer, Director of Buildings & Grounds, if you want further information.

We cannot stress the importance of your voting, whether it is a local or national election and/or the Riverbay Board of Directors. If we want our voices

to be heard, we must let our representatives know how we feel. By not voting, we are not only giving our votes away, but our voices too. We have no right to complain if we do not participate in the process to elect people whom we feel will represent us to the best of their abilities.

EVERY VOTE COUNTS! So please vote, vote, vote.

If you observe any suspicious activity, please call 9-1-1 first; then contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

Thank you to everyone who called

and/or sent cards on the loss of two of our family members. We pray for a speedy recovery for all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound. We also extend our condolence to anyone who has lost a loved one. Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or a special event.

You can email us at brounplace assoc@hotmail.com. Be good to yourself and everyone else; after all, it will not cost you anything!

M a r j or ie H elm s —M

Building 15B Association Our next Building Association meeting will be on Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m. in our new meeting room rear lobby.

Please come and join us in our new

meeting room. It will be an important meeting about our new washing machines.

We will have a guest speaker, Mr. Joe Boiko, Riverbay Ombudsman.

We would like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to come join us at our meeting.

Refreshments will be served. We will have a 50/50 raffle.

As you all know, it’s time for the Riverbay Election.

Please vote on Wednesday, May 16th in the lobby.

—Sa n d y K r a sn ove

Building 33 Association The Association thanks all who came out Tuesday evening to the Building meeting. We had a very enjoyable evening with Mr. Vernon Cooper. A few cooperators had some problems with their apartments and he followed up on them. Thank you, Mr. Cooper. You who did not take the time to come down, missed a good meeting. For the life of

me, I cannot understand this building. I have been here for 39 years and in all of those years, I have never seen such uncaring people. You do not care about anything. We had maybe 2 young females attending the meeting. Where are the rest of you? We have four members on our Board, and we are all senior citizens. We were hoping for the

younger adults to come and take over or at least show some concern. Connie is planning a bus ride to Atlantic City. A date will be posted soon. A water park bus ride was suggested for the younger kids, if you think it is a good idea, please let me know! Call Pat, 718-320-1861; Connie, 718-320-7430; Maude, 718320-7066; Dolores Roach, 347-920-

5457.

The Harriet Tubman Democratic Club will host a fish fry on Saturday, May 16, noon in Room #10 in Dreiser Loop Community Center. All proceeds will go to the Obama Fund for reelection. Get well wishes to all of the sick and the shut-in.

—P a tr icia Bon a p a r t e

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 Coop 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? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A

special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

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: “Speak

Lord!”

R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Jeremiah 1:1-7.

Week 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.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you.

God Bless You! “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fe d me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is

just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Up com in g I nvit a t ion s t o t h e C om m u n it y: Saturday, May 12 - Men’s Ministry sponsors a Pre-Mother’s Day “Brothers Cooking for Mothers” luncheon, Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 4. Noon - 4:00. Tickets are $20, Children under 12, $10. See anyone from the Men’s Ministry for tickets or call the church.

SAVE T H E DAT E : October 6 Church 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY, Speaker. Tickets: $80.

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—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

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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

NAACP, Co-op City Branch First, let’s get the update on the Freedom Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza: Our next audition for models will be on Saturday, June 2, from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Einstein Community Center, Room #36, no appointment necessary. There is still time to sign up for this fun event and come down the aisle in top fashion for the NAACP. Our tickets are available at $85 p.p., for the September 29th Freedom Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza event. All officers, executive committee and members are asked to call L. Townes at (718) 379-3504 in order to obtain your tickets. All members are requested to support and participate in this extravaganza. The NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza promises to be a memo-

rable and unique experience. It includes a diverse and satisfying menu for the luncheon, a fashion show of designer clothes, shoes and jewelry, entertainment and DJ for dancing. All members are asked to pick-up raffle books or make arrangements to do so. There are 6 chances for $5. Books can be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 671 8915. Our forms for journal ads are ready for solicitations and may be obtained by calling: E. Donnley, (718) 379-1297. Some of the fashion gurus represented at the Fashion Show are designers: Coogie.com, RaifAtelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Klos and Wendy Williams shoes.

The voter registration campaign continues and information is available through the NAACP State Branch Office.

President 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.” The NAACP notes, there are approximately five million qualified folks who will be unable to vote unless we help get them registered to vote. 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.

In addition to the Fashion Show, at the April 24th meeting, many important items were discussed. Those include themes for future meetings, redistricting information and voter registration. If you have a community event you want men-

tioned at the next meeting, please send it to Eva Lazaar, 31B Broun Place, Bronx.

In that way, your event will have its rightful announcement at the next meeting.

The next meeting is May 8, in Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 2:00 p.m.

Get well wishes are sent to Membership Committee Chair Brenda Brown for her recovery from surgery. 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.

This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

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American Legion Post 1871 Greetings 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 May: 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 by MAY 19th. And if you need more RAFFLES, just ask someone in the Post. 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 from noon to 6 p.m. Vendors 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.

Did you know that the United States

Marines are assigning women to work with combat units for the first time?

They attend a school that produces combat officers at Quantico, VA. Until now, the Corps barred female Marines from the program, and instead required that they attend courses aimed at preparing them for assignments in support roles.

Soon, enlisted women also will have an opportunity to attend infantry training too.

The Bronx VA Medical Center is the oldest VA facility in New York. It has served Veterans for over 75 years. In 1847, Frederick Bailey bought several acres of land where the hospital now stands. After his death in 1889, Bailey’s heirs sold the estate to the Sisters of

Charity of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. In 1921, the Treasury Department purchased the property from the Archdiocese of New York for the use by the U.S. Public Health Service as a hospital for ex-servicemen patients suffering from mental and nervous disorders. The purchases were turned over to the newly formed U.S. Veterans Bureau by executive order on April 20, 1922.

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What did the bee name his son?

Answer: Buzz.

This information was brought to you by your Post 1871 information officer, —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting was held on Tuesday, May 1st, at 12 p.m., 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 number, (718) 320-1861.

Our children are our future so let’s support them so that they can pursue their dreams. This year, the Humanitarian Committee of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop need your help in providing assistance to the Teen Center of Co-op City, and the Co-

op City NAACP Day Care Center.

Donations will be collected at the Retirees April, May, and June Meetings, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays in the Retirees meeting room from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please make checks and money orders payable to the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. Cut off date for donations will be June 11th.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators, 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; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to the Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Churches and Organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/ organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember, the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Ha r ma n T. L ea cock

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The club expresses its deepest regret for cancelling the Memorial Tribute for Trayvon Martin last Saturday. Due to Elections rules, we did not want to take any chances of breaking any. Thank you to all of you who had planned to attend. We will reschedule at a later date.

Cooperatives are encourage to come

out and vote during the upcoming Riverbay Board Elections. We need your support and involvement. Our club president has been chosen to receive the Sojourner Truth Award given by the Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Woman’s Club on Saturday, May 5th at the Eastwood

Manor. Congratulations to her.

As a Democratic Club, we will be having a few fundraisers to assist in the upcoming November Presidential Election. We have “Obama buttons” for sale. On Saturday, May 19, we will have an old fashion Fish Fry in Room #10 in the Dreiser Community Center. ALL are invited to attend. All proceeds will go to a

Fund to help people in cities where people cannot afford Voter I.D. cards.

We wish our club president all the best for a speedy recovery. She is having hip surgery on Tuesday.

The next meeting will be June 5th, 7 p.m. in Einstein Community Center, Room #35.

—P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association meeting was held on April 9th. We discussed about our April 24th bus ride to Atlantic City.

We want to thank everyone who went with us to make it a success; Once

again, “thanks.” Our next meeting: May 14th.

We are looking for floor captains.

Please come out and join us.

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YOUR building also. Please come to the meeting and have an output.

To the ones who are having a special occasion, congratulations.

To the sick and shut-in, get well soon.

To the bereaved families, you have our sympathy.

Please bring your ideas to help us to be a better association.

—C la r a C ost on

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African-American Association C a n d id a t es’ For u m – The Riverbay Board of Directors race is in full gear. A Candidates’ Forum took place on Thursday, May 3rd and another one is scheduled for Monday, May 7th, 7:00 p.m., Einstein Center, Room 45. Please attend in order to hear the candidates so that you can vote wisely on May 16th.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting will be Saturday, May 12th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions for discussion. We will also celebrate Mother’s Day. 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.

Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s P r ogr a m – The Association will offer two $400 scholar-

ships 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 ea lt h & We lln ess Sem in a 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. Health tip of the week: Include one or more of the following colorful foods in your daily meals, such as: Red apples, beets, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, watermelon; Yellow squash, mangoes, pumpkin, pineapple; Green lettuce, broccoli, spinach, pepper, zucchini, grapes; Purple: Blackberries Blueberries, eggplant, plums, grapes.

The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the African-American Association and we

encourage you to participate: Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2.

Instructor: Norma Jean O’Garro, 646281-4570.

E d u ca 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.

C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718379-5555.

Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la ss es – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Instructor: Meena SharpeHicks, 718-671-8364.

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, 718-320-1424.

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 h ild r e n ’s E a r ly M or n in g P r 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 h ild r en ’s Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – 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.

J u st ice for R a m a r ley a n d Tr a yvon – The Association received notice that the Memorial Tribute and Forum for Trayvon Martin and Ramarley Graham on Saturday, April 28th was postponed.

A new date will be announced. We apologize for any inconvenience.

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

NCNW 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 & Country Residence Home. The collection will take place today, Saturday, May 5th, Dreiser Community Center, Room 14, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. For further infor-

mation, please call (917) 399-2643.

At this time, we would once again like to thank our friends/family and sponsors who helped us have a wonderful day celebrating our 41st Anniversary at Marina Del Rey. Yes, we had nice weather and based on the feedback from our guests, our affair was very nice…Musical interlude by Carl Bartlett, Jr. Trio, Co-op City Baptist Church, The Kids for Christ Praise Dancers, and the soloist Carol

Hayes…and special thanks to our guest speaker, Judge Laura G. Douglas, Supreme Court of the State of New York and to our Special Honorees, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Sr., Virginia Stewart, Janet Allen-Smith and Erica A. Jackson.

Sa ve T h e Da t es ! 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.

Heartfelt condolences to Velma Garner on the loss of her sister.

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 May members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

C H UR C H SC HE DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO GR AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: 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.

DOR OT H Y NO RW O O D AT C P C : 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.

Best belated birthday wishes to our Pastor. We pray that the happiness of the past, the joys of the present, and all his hopes for the future added up to his happiest birthday ever.

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.

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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. Psalms 25:1 KJV. There is a promise that openly assures us Jesus will keep that which is entrusted to him. Psalms 25 is particularly reassuring of the trust we place in God. When we lift up our souls in meditation and praise to the Lord it raises our thoughts from earthly to heavenly things. No matter how bogged down by care, simply lift the soul and there will be cheer. David began this Psalm with this meditation and immediately formed a bond of connection with the Lord.

In verse 2 he lays it bare: “O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.”

When we surrender all to God in peace do we meditate upon the promises of the Lord and call upon written word to be our guide. “Yea, let none that wait on thee be

ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.” Psalms 25:3 KJV “Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.” Psalms 25:4 KJV Judgment is the Lord’s (Deuteronomy 32:4) and we may never understand it.

What we do know is that it is just. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Psalms 25:5 KJV. Let God administer our affairs and hold at bay those who seek to harm us. Trust in God. To study with us, please see the times listed below or you may request a personal Bible Study at any time at 718-320-0518.

C o-op C it y SDA Bet t er L ivin g H ea lt h & F it n ess E d u ca t ion C en t 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 h a ve a n a ct ive Disa b ilit ies M in ist r y. 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.

Br ea d M in ist r y…Pick up on Saturdays between 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Please take one for a neighbor.

Week ly Wed n es d a y P r a yer

M eet in g—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

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City in 2 weeks The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, May 17, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Coop City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular

MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both

the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option.

EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

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

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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 28-33 • 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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Evelyn M. Turner A special thanks to all the Building Associations who took the time to arrange for the candidate forums. The voices of resident-shareholders are as important as ours. Resident-shareholders must make sure that they select the right people with the desire and determination to represent you and your family as we face serious budget problems.

What do Board leadership and Management truly mean in Co-op City? “Co-op City, whose legal name is Riverbay Corporation, was established in 1964 under the terms of New York State’s (Mitchell-Lama) legislation (named after the law’s sponsors, State Senator McNeil Mitchell (R) and Alfred Lama (D). The law was enacted to permit housing developers to obtain low interest building loans if their projects were designed exclusively for people of low and modest income. Coop City is the largest housing development ever built under the MitchellLama Law. It is the largest housing development in the world (with 15,372 apartments.) The UHF Board of Directors governed Co-op City until 1976, when the resident-shareholders gained control of Riverbay after a mas-

sive 13-month strike. There are over 50,000 resident-shareholders making a contribution to the whole.”

Therefore, shareholders deserve the skills, talents and contacts of strong new voices, Evelyn M. Turner, Claudia A. Sampson, Cheryl Oliver-Simmons and Francine Reva Jones to tackle head on the pressing budget problems.

In my opinion, resident-shareholders have been slam-dunked and the only way out is to borrow more money.

The questions resident-shareholders must ask is, can we check-mate the over-run budget madness? Are we afraid of change? It will take 4 to make a difference. YOUR VOTE for ALL 4 will make the difference.

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Herbert Moreira-Brown The most pressing and important issue facing the Riverbay Board of Directors as we approach the 2012 annual election of the Riverbay Board of Directors is how the redevelopment of Co-op City will progress.

Some of the major decisions that our Board of Directors will make this year will be how to refinance the $555 million loan, whether we will televise all of the Riverbay Board meetings to the entire Co-op City community and whether we will retain the services of the management team or replace them.

Although I have some strong sentiments and definite ideas concerning these issues, I feel that the Board of Directors as a whole and each Director individually must place all of the these items on the table for discussion and address these issues with an open mind. Since the role of any Director individually and the role of a Board of Directors collectively is to set the overall corporate policy for the corporation that they direct, it is imperative that each and every Director leave their prejudices, preferences and pressures that will be exerted by their group (election slate members, Board

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alliances or benefactors) and rise above these pressures and influences to do what they feel will be in the best interest of Co-op City after fruitful and respectful discussions and deliberations by the Board of Directors.

In order to accomplish this and get each and everyone to act and think individually instead of as a member of a faction or slate, we must elect "Independent Minded Directors".

In addition, the shareholders of Riverbay Corporation must exercise their right to vote in this year’s election. On May 16, 2012 vote for those individuals whom you feel will be able to best carry out the duties of a Director. JUST VOTE.

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

William “Bill” Gordon If Co-op City had been private from its inception, the vast majority of cooperators would not have been able to afford to live here. This is the reason why I am personally against privatization because I feel it is wrong that cooperators living here now can prevent future generations of our same economic status from enjoying the benefits of Co-op living. However, I recognize that there are cooperators that disagree with my opinion, and that there are cooperators who do not have enough information to form an opinion. As a cooperator in 2002, I voted for the referendum to get information about Privatization, because knowledge is power.

As a Riverbay Director, I voted in favor for a resolution that would have caused another referendum to take place on this same topic. As I stated in previous viewpoints, I did this because I think this is a matter that should be resolved by a vote of the cooperators, not a vote of the Board. Changes in the rules governing the referendum vote, and a case in court regarding the payment of a transfer tax, have caused some to say privatization is dead. I

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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."

agree that given the history of voting here at Co-op City, it would make one believe you could never get enough votes to pass a referendum to proceed with the information stage, but maybe this is the topic to get people out of their apartments and down to the polls.

Co-op City has been arguing about Privatization for 10 years now. I think we should have a vote and agree to abide by the wishes of the cooperators of Co-op City.

Please vote for me and my entire slate: Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and Leslie Peterson on Wednesday, May 16, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., in your building lobby.

Khalil AbdulWahhab

Al Shapiro

Othelia Jones

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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Claudia A. Sampson I would like to first thank the cooperators who attended their building associations’ meetings recently to meet and engage with the candidates seeking election to the Board. The meetings were energizing and informative. There were very clear distinctions between some of the incumbents who trumpeted their past achievements and pleaded for yet another chance to repeat the same actions taken because they felt that “changing horses in midstream” would not be feasible at this time. Why is it that we can’t change leaders who have demonstrated that they’re not up for the challenges that we’re facing as we seek to refinance our mortgage not ONCE, not TWICE, but THREE TIMES since 2004?

With cost overruns on capital improvements on the projected garage repairs and co-gen (missed target date by two years), not to mention the delayed restoration of the Greenway in Section 4, we need to not only hold management ACCOUNTABLE, but also ensure that the Board makes and implements business policies that will no longer jeopardize shareholders’ investments. These are sound reasons to CHANGE not only the horses, but also

the riders, before we ALL get swept away. With a $600,000,000 HUD loan to be funded by Wells Fargo bank looming there is a great deal at stake. With our TEAM FOR CHANGE sitting at the table, we’ll closely follow the money to ensure that shareholders’ interests are protected.

To truly affect progressive and proactive CHANGE, we need to have CAPABLE, COMPETENT, COMMITTED, COLLABORATIVE and COMPASSIONATE leadership. Vote on Wednesday, May 16th for the TEAM FOR CHANGE – Reva Francine Jones, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver, Evelyn M. Turner, and Claudia A. Sampson.

Vamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota por EL EQUIPO DE CAMBIO.

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Al Shapiro I want to again say how grateful I have been to represent you, the cooperators, as a Director, and former President of the Riverbay Board. I am running for reelection because I want to continue making sure Co-op City remains the great community it is. Over the years, we have confronted and faced many challenges and still, despite unforeseen obstacles, Co-op City is the best housing buy in the New York City area, and a place I'm proud to call home.

We have achieved a great many things over the past few years, all starting with the successful refinancing we obtained from New York Community Bank, a refinancing which made it possible to repair our garages and make other much needed repairs to our community’s infrastructure. To put it simply, without that refinancing, we never would have had the needed funds to start the window replacement program, much less complete it, which we did, installing some 133,000 new windows in Co-op City buildings.

It's easy to criticize, oftentimes the most ludicrous items as if they were real, but I have always been results-oriented, and I feel we have accomplished a lot of positive projects to improve the

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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.”

quality of life in our community. One of the main achievements has been the completion and actual operation of our own cogeneration plant which has made Co-op City energy self-sufficient and generating significant savings, allowing such funds to be used to pay for other essential services. And, especially in these troubling, uncertain economic times, all savings go toward preventing the need for higher carrying charge increases, something which benefits us all.

In closing, I would like to respectfully encourage you to vote for myself, Al Shapiro, to the Riverbay Board of Directors, as well as 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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Khalil Abdul-Wahhab My main focus during my time on the Board has been on Transparency of business operations and accountability to cooperators. I was the first to have my photo printed with my Viewpoints so that cooperators would know that I stand behind my words.

I placed my contact information at the end of each of my Viewpoints so that I could be reached by members of the community. I have enjoyed reading cooperators’ ideas, and suggestions and I am pleased to have been able to help resolve their concerns.

I have served on a number of Board committees including Construction, Security, Audit, Cooperator Appeals, and Contracts Compliance. In the committee setting, I have focused my energy on providing reports and recommendations to the Board that have helped to strengthen Riverbay Corporation’s business processes.

Through my urging, the Board President has established an “IT” (Internal Telecommunications) committee to monitor and support the data handling operations and processes of Riverbay Corporation in order to achieve maximum benefit to all corporation functions through effective datahandling processes and practices.

I participated in the meetings with

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.”

management and various city and state agencies that have resulted in additional inspections, clean-ups, and repairs around the community. Long standing construction problems have been repaired. A record breaking number of windows have been replaced, garages are operating, brickwork and balconies have been repaired, and the community has a state of the art power plant. These are verifiable signs of progress.

My service on the Board has given me a feeling of satisfaction in knowing that I have helped to move the community forward, and with your vote, I will continue my effort.

On May 16th, vote for Khalil AbdulWahhab, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, William “Bill” Gordon, and Leslie Peterson to keep our community comfortable, affordable, and secure.

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

Leslie Peterson Co-op City has improved the quality of life for people by offering affordable housing to middle income families. Coop City consists of shareholders with a common goal and that is to find the best way to manage efficiently without cutting services. This community continues to have amazing potential and with collaborative efforts, we can progress further. I am on a slate with a dedicated group of professionals who volunteer their time and energy and I intend to do the same for you.

I worked with the public and from that experience I have learned that communication is key. It helps eliminate doubt and misinformation. I have worked for the housing authority and can say with confidence this is not that place. I want to build partnerships with shareholders, promote customer service and be innovative in seeking solutions. I realize that while we may not all agree on everything, there is one thing we can agree with and are passionate about and that is, this is a great place to live.

Affordability through careful planning must be maintained. There have been many improvements completed in Co-op City. Don't diminish what has been accomplished in one of the largest

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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."

complexes in the nation. You want a knowledgeable person whose mission is to maintain affordability, deliver services and continue improving security and your quality of life.

The most important elections you can participate in are those directly affecting your community. Together, we can make necessary changes by commanding attention from our elected officials, but it requires your vote.

Commit to take a few minutes of your time to participate in your future.

Exercise your might, choose right. It's in your hands.

Vote for the Team for Progress, Leslie Peterson, Othelia Jones, William “Bill” Gordon, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

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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Francine Reva Jones To the Building Association Presidents who invited the candidates to their meetings, I thank you. They were well organized and pertinent issues were covered.

I am running with the Team for Change because I believe that change is needed. The management company has made several improvements in Coop City over the past few years, including garage repairs, façade work on the outside bricks and new windows.

However, these improvements came at a very high cost, as there were substantial cost overruns and many change orders.

For several years, there have been vacant commercial spaces on the ground floors of our high-rise buildings. Yet, many organizations have been waiting for ten years or more for rental space. Cooperators were assessed a 3% carrying charge increase last October and another 3% this October. In my opinion, the second increase could have been avoided or, at least, reduced had management aggressively filled the vacant rental spaces.

After many years of planning programs, I have come to the conclusion that either management lacks respect

for our organizations or it is incompetent. On many occasions, we have been locked out of the approved rooms that organizations rent for teaching classes, causing frustration and embarrassment. On other occasions, management has failed to clean and set up the approved rental spaces as required.

Team for Change advocates “fair” bidding for a management contract because our present management company has no contract. They are working for the Riverbay Corporation on a month-to-month basis. They would be welcomed to bid, as it would be “unfair” to exclude them from the bidding process.

For these reasons, Vote Team for Change: Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn M. Turner, Cheryl Simmons-Oliver and Claudia A. Sampson.

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Cheryl Simmons-Oliver I wish to extend my thank you to ALL of the Building Associations that hosted a candidate forum. The shareholders' questions and opinions were both insightful and provided a clear and succinct message regarding their concerns and issues.

In this two-part series, I will provide the reasons why I am seeking a position on our Board of Directors and why I believe the TEAM for Change platform is relevant. The platform supports open and televised Board meeting. As shareholders, the Board of Directors are elected to represent the interest of the shareholders. Since their responsibility is to the shareholders, there exists no viable reason for closed Board meetings. Team for Change supports the HUD guaranteed loan. A government loan guarantees checks and balances to safeguard the best interest of the shareholders. Team for Change supports continuation and strengthening of the Mitchell-Lama program. As shareholders, we should be collectively fighting to ensure that the rules and regulations governing Mitchell-Lama are expanded to maintain affordable housing for middle-income residents.

Team for Change supports employing Riverbay union staff instead of outsourcing. Many of us can afford to

reside within Co-op City because of our union jobs. Team for Change supports a fair bidding process for a management contract. It is incongruent that our management company operates under a month to month contract. In my opinion, it is too costly and unaffordable in this present economic climate. The Team for Change supports the development of a comprehensive youth program. As a community, we must address the need for services for our youth.

Vote Team for Change: Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn M. Turner, Claudia A. Sampson and Cheryl SimmonsOliver. We will serve you with fiscal oversight, accountability, open-communication, transparency and in unison.

Vote Team for Change! Vamos a hacer una diferencia. Vota por nosotros!

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Emanuel Armfield I am Emanuel Armfield, born and raised in the south Bronx for the most part; I have been blessed to live many places.

Many of you who reside here may have shared some parallel experiences that put you on your path to Co-op City.

I have worn many hats during my journey here, and worn all of them well.

I’ve packed bags, cut lawns, cleaned dishes, pots and pans. I’ve shoveled snow, walked dogs, worked in group homes, cut meat, worked as a housekeeper in a hotel; worked in a library, worked as a mailroom clerk, a customer service rep, a law-enforcement officer, and all while being mindful, grateful and appreciative of the opportunities that were afforded to me. I have many certificates of recognition, awards, licenses and a Bachelor of Arts and I am a retired NYC Corrections Officer.

Hard work, discipline, dedication and desire have made me a man with many blessings and choices.

So while you were sleeping, I grabbed my hammer and nails bronzed in mustard seed oil to embark in a campaign to rebuild our paradise in the Bronx, one good idea at a time. In a word, what defines me is my passion,

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motivation and drive with a burning desire to aspire, while putting my best foot forward in an effort to improve on and/or live better than those who blazed the trail before me, many times with great sacrifice. I am the guy next door offering to use my professionalism, education, background and experience to protect and enhance what’s in the best interest of the shareholders who have purchased stocks (shares) in this multi million-dollar corporation that is second to none known as the RIVERBAY CORPORATION. Now with all due respect, can you remember why you moved here to Coop City?

THE SHAREHOLDER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON.

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

Othelia Jones As I walk around our community and see the trees and flowers in bloom and the sun shining on our newly installed windows, how proud I am to be living here. Co-op City has been my home for over 40 years and I fail to understand why some constantly complain and rant and rave that nothing is being done here yet fail to give one constructive idea. We hear the word “CHANGE” and can all agree that there is nothing wrong with change if it is channeled in the right direction that benefits all.

You still hear complaints about the $480 million loan with NY Community Bank in 2004. What some fail to realize is this loan saved Co-op City by making it possible to do the many badly needed capital improvements. We were able to pay off our mortgage to the state and yet still remain in Mitchell-Lama housing. One has only to look at our refurbished terraces and garages and to ride in our new elevators without fear of getting stuck and wonder how anyone can possibly say nothing is being done here and that a change is needed.

It is far easier to criticize than to

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."

become a part of the solution. The many shareholders that I speak with are a little tired of the negativism. In this suffering economy that has hit with the loss of jobs, a concern is how the Board will deal with controlling our rate of carrying charge increases.

They want to see 15 directors working cohesively to implement and change policies here necessary to benefit you and the Corporation.

I fervently ask for the opportunity to serve you as I have in the past and to represent you as you deserve.

Please vote for me, Othelia Jones, William “Bill” Gordon, Leslie Peterson, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

Khalil AbdulWahhab

Al Shapiro

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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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.

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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 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2012 and no later than 5:00 p.m. 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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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.

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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

• • • 2012 Election Special • • •

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

We believe in having a love walk. As much as we can, we want to walk in love. Let’s look at scripture that describe this. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says: 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy;

love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.

I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m.

Co-op City Baptist Church

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 nd E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. for a special outreach service for the youth of our community.

Join the Seniors’ Ministry as they celebrate their Anniversary on Sunday, May 20 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The theme is “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.” Timothy 5:17.” All are welcome to participate in a joyful time of service.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners In Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—C a r ole H a qu e

Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, amazon, etc. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

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 pick-up at our midweek 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 Tuesday, May 8 for the next Men’s prayer service.

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 718-671-0682, 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.

The theme for the day is “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord, Psalm 150:6. 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. For reservations or additional information, call 718-862-9243, 718-3791064 or 718-320-3774.

On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. 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 718320-3744.

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.PrincipleCentered Living.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

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 46 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

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

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

Serving all cultures & faiths

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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 OC US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K: We are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be

reconciled to God. - 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NRSV) Up com in g E ven t s: “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.

Sched ule 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 da 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) 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; 347-945-1992.

E m a il: admin@circleofchristchurch .org.

Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—E ld er J a y R a m os

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made.

“But then what benefit (return) did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? [None] for the end of those things is death. But now since you have been set free from sin and have become the slaves of God, you have your present reward in holiness and its end is eternal life.” Romans 6: 21-22 When we think back to our old lives before Jesus came in and transformed us,

we realize how futile a lot of things were that we had in our lives. Things we once thought were important, we now see aren’t important at all in the light of ‘eternity’. We see now that those things had no benefit for us.

Our whole lives take a turn around when Jesus comes along. Sometimes it may feel like Jesus has turned our world upside down - and that can be difficult.

Things that were once our security, no longer are. Things that were familiar to us, we no longer feel comfortable with. This can be a really difficult time, but later on down the track we can see the things we

once held on to could never benefit us at all, in fact, could have led to heartbreak.

When Christ comes into our lives, we become slaves to God instead of sin. He turns us in a new direction that results in eternal life with Him. If you are in this place right now, continue to trust in God because He knows what He’s doing, and you will see later on the beauty of the Lord in your life. Just hang in there. He is working in you, and you won’t be in this place forever.

C HUR C H H OUR S: Spa n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m.— Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H ou r s: You t h Ser vice Bilin gua l Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service 4:00 p.m.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42.

For any questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 347-275-5500 God Bless You, And May The Lord’s Face Shine Upon You. —Pa st or s Fer n a n d o F igu er oa & T h om a s Ga r r et t

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 Sch ed u 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, May 6, at 9:00 a.m.

C h u r ch C a len d a r : Beginning with the first Sunday in June (after service), there will be a class for confirmation and new members.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t s: 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.

Donation: Adult tickets: $75 and children (up to age12), 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.

“The Lord is my shepherd; *I shall not be in want.” (Psalm 23:1) —M . C h a m b er s

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint this is the time to avail yourself of this opportunity and get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist, is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays.

Art classes are held on Tuesdays, with

2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who take advantage of this

opportunity.

To celebrate Bronx Month, BVA will have our paintings on display at the Baychester Library for the month of June.

It will be a beautiful display of artwork by our students with the theme of the show called “places far and near.” Watch for the

show in the month of June.

For more information about our classes, please call Mr. Groves at 201-8620847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia L och a nsky

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

C O-O P CI TY BA PTI ST C HUR C H

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR CHURCH (718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m.

BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1 AND 3 ST

ALL ARE WELCOME!

RD

SUNDAYS

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

Mon., May 7

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Mon., May 7

Meat loaf Mashed potatoes Broccoli florets

Whole wheat Fresh apple

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Orange pineapple juice Hawaiian chicken Brown rice Peas & carrots

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31 Dominos 2 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Tues., May 8

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

Baked Tilapia w/lemon sauce Boiled potato in skin Spinach 2/diced carrots

Tuna salad on bed of lettuce Potato salad Cole slaw

Rye bread Fruit cocktail in juice

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Wed., May 9

Apple juice BBQ chicken Rice w/kidney beans Broccoli

Baked chicken Peas Diced turnips

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

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

Thurs., May 10

Orange juice Meatloaf w/gravy Mashed potatoes Garden salad

Beef stew Bowtie pasta Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Fruit mixed in juice

Center cut pork loin Rice & beans Tossed salad

Whole wheat bread Diced pears in juice

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

Wed., May 9

Tues., May 8

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

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45 Dominos: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Card Games: 2:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 25

Matinee Movie w/ George: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominos: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

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

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

Thurs., May 10

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30pm Rm. 7

Library 9:00am-1:00pm Rm. 31

Chat Session 9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31

Card Games

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30am,

Dominos 10:00am

Rm. 7

Rm. 45

Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs 10:00am-11:00am,

Stay Well Exercise

Aud. A

10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Spelling Bee

Belly Dancing

11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

12:30pm-1:00pm, Aud. A

12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

Handi-Flex 1:00pm -2:00pm, Aud. A Drama 1:30pm-4pm, Rm. 7

Piano Sing Along

2:30pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

11:00am – 12pm, Rm. 7

Theraputic Yoga

Fri., May 11

1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8

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: 10:00am, 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

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

Super Wal-Mart Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$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

Pineapple juice

Fri., Salmon loaf w/cocktail sauce May 11 Whole grain pasta Mixed vegetables

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 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., Einstein - 9:00 a.m.

(NE W ) – R esor t s Wor ld C a sin o a t Aq u edu ct – Tu esd a 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 t in g on t h e bu s will b e a ssign ed b a sed on p a ym ent s. SO L D O UT (WAI T L I ST O NLY).

BOW L I NG h a s b een ca ncelled for Tuesd a ys, M a y 8, M a y 15.

T h u r sda y, M a y 10t h - Din ner a t Gr a n dma ’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 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 O UT !

WAI T L I ST O NLY! No r efu n ds Ber gen M a ll-M on d a y, M a y 14, $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.

E m p ir e C a sin o – Wed n esd a y, M a y 16t h - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow - 10:00 a.m.; Einstein – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 10:30. No r efun d s.

P lea se j oin u s for t h e 2012 An n u a l C o-op C it y H ea lt h & Welln ess C om m u n it y 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.** C en t r a l Aven ue – T hu r sd a y, M a y 17t h - $13 – Trip includes round trip

transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

Shop r it e – F r id a y, M a y 18t h - $3 – Round trip transportation - 2 hrs. of shopping. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 9:15 a.m.; Einstein - 9:30 a.m.

E ld er volu n t eer s for a n in t er gen er a t ion a l fine a r t s p r oj ect ! Drama, art, music, and more! The elders 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.

Flyers with additional information can be obtained in the 3 senior centers and also in the Bartow Co-op City Senior Services office.

Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p – Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. G u est n ut r it ionist will m a ke a p r esen t a t ion.

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.

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. Tu esd a y, M a y 15t h session will b e ca n celled . Next m eet in g will b e Tuesd a y, M a y 29. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

D I S A B I L I T Y S U P P O R T / S O C I A L I Z AT I O N GR OUP – Friday, June 1 at 1:00 p.m.

The group meets every 1st Friday of the month.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: 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.

FYI-2: Peachtree Chapter meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, MAY 14, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Come early to pay for trips and dues, and to get your tickets for the June Celebration.

F YI -3: 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!”

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 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S June 1–11 – TRIP CANCELLED Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota –– contact Jean, 718379-3742.

July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5hour 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 payment 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, 718-3793742.

HOLD T HE DATE : Jan. 10-20, 2013 – Hawaii Cruise Tour – Additional info. coming soon..

—Delor es Debna m

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Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS - AD Workshop - Monday, May 7 @ 11 a.m. (Career Smart); Monday, May 14 @ 11 a.m. (Money Matters) Adult Book Discussion - Thursday, May 10 @ 1:30 p.m./BLA Mtg @ 2:30 p.m.

“The Dark Side” CR Program - Saturday, May 12 @ 11 a.m. (Spooky Stories); May 19 @ 11 a.m.

(Sword in the Stone) BOOK SALE DONATIONS Are Being Accepted NOW! Let's prepare for our Major Book Sale Event on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. by donating books. We are asking that you donate only books that are in excellent condition, from within the last two years. Friday, May 25, 2012 is the last day for accepting donations.

BOOK SALE - Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. If you are looking for books, come out to our Book Sale. You will find books for Adults, Children and Teens, and some in different languages such as Spanish and Russian to name a few.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time (Reading) - Every Tuesday @ 11 a.m.

Teens TAG (Blockbuster Bks) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

CR Arts/Crafts - Every Thursday @ 4 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; May 5: “The Three Caballeros” (some animation); May 12: “Because I Said So”; May 19: “Fame”; May 26: “Rescue Dawn”

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of May. Our trip to VILLA ROMA is Wednesday, May 9. Our trip starts at 7:45 a.m. at Einstein Center and 8 a.m. at Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop at our regular bus stops. Please be on time!

Tuesday, May 29—Going to Atlantic City RESORTS CASINO. Price is $30.

Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) Thursday, July 12—Trip to BRAUHAUS IN POMONA, N.Y. Come and join in the fun. There’s music, dancing, swimming in a large pool, mini golf, bingo and also gift shop. Price is $58.

Menu - Continental breakfast. Lunch

is plentiful, all you can eat, and at 4 p.m., dinner in the dining room, roast beef, roast chicken and Tilapia and more. Pickup time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stop.

Tuesday, November 13—Going to THE FIESTA FOR INTERNATIONAL JAMBOREE. Price is $60. Come and join us. Great music, slide dancing, comedy and more. Pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center in Room 39, Monday Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary weekend and evening, 718-3794899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL! —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund A happy birthday and/or anniversary is wished to all celebrating this month of May. Enjoy!

Our last meeting will be on June 5th until we meet again in September. This meeting will be at the Red Lobster for members only. The cost per person is $10 which includes a choice of salmon, shrimp pasta, chicken Alfredo, fried shrimps or scampi, or chicken and shrimp combo, ice cream, salad, and their delicious biscuits.

The time of luncheon is at 1 p.m.

May 16th and 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 718671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue There is a beautiful saying that should be engraved on our hearts. The Rabbi of Kotzk once noted that a truly religious person is “One who goes beyond the letter of the law.”

Interpreting this ideal, the Rabbi pointed out that according to the letter of the law, one should be honest in his dealings with others. But a thoroughly honest man goes beyond the letter of the law, which means that he is not only honest with others, but honest with himself as well.

It is a kind of spiritual dishonesty

that makes us scan the faces of a social set cringingly, searching for approval.

Does the need for acceptance by others blind us to the fact that G-d gave us intelligence to think for ourselves?

It is important for a life of honesty to do what is right in the eyes of G-d and our conscience, and not what is right in the eyes of our neighbors.

A life of honesty is achieved by a person who is less concerned with being socially acceptable and more concerned with being spiritually accountable.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 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) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center The 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 mem-

bers 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 Coop Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

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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 11, is before 7:44 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 5 at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 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 vent s: Saturday, May 5 – 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.

Good 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 double 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.

Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Sa fety F la sh E igh t h ou r s sleep Remember to always get eight hours sleep.

If you are well rested, you will work safely.

—R iver b a y Sa fet y Dep a r t m en t

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship with them at 120 Bentley Pl., Building 24.

SUNDAY: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:30 a.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) 495-8389.

F O C US: God’s guidance preserves the soul and points the way to bring deliverance, integrity, and uprightness.

The meek will He guide in judgment and the meek will He teach His way.

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.

A r eq u est for guida nce: To receive guidance we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord. We must look Heaven ward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. Although God knows our needs before we ask him, he

desires that we petition Him in prayer. By seeking God through prayer, we acknowledge our love and dependence upon a holy God who is able to meet all our needs.

When we are in distress we often feel deserted by friends and family. David felt desolate and solitary; he had been forced to flee from King Saul leaving behind Jonathan, his dearest and most trusted friend, also his wife and family.

With no one to lean on but God, his sorrows caused him to become melancholy and troubled in mind and spirit. He desperately implored God to turn towards him in mercy. When we dwell on our troubles they seem to grow larger.

David experienced this feeling and poured out his soul unto God, therefore, we all have the same privilege to call on God for help and he will deliver us from

all our troubles.

If you feel like all hopes are gone, and your friends have forsaken you just look to the Lord He will deliver you.

Let us keep our hearts clean and pure before God each day, and learn to love our enemies as the Lord told us in Matthew 5:44-45 But I say unto you love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. That ye may be the children of your father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334, (718) 320-4218 or (718) 2131727.

—R ev. R ich a r d Sibb lies

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario, invite you to worship with us at 127 Dreiser Loop. You may call the church office at 718-790-9120 – office open: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or email: cogcministries@aol.com.

Sunday Worship Service in Spanish: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday – Worship Service in English: 1:15 p.m.

Sunday – 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).

Wednesday – Prayer Hour – 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday – 7:30 Bible study – Daniel & Revelation Holy Communion – Sunday, 5/6.

12-step program every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop.

We are distributing free discount prescription cards, no registration necessary.

Discount card accepted at all major pharmacies. Call church for information.

We have a great summer planned for our kids. Summer registration is now in session. See Rev. Melinda Reyes at 159 Dreiser Loop, 4-6 p.m., 718-671-7265.

M ot h er ’s Da y Ser vice – ONE SERVICE, 10 A.M. & MEMORIAL DAY, 5/27, 10 A.M. Most Christians - even the most devout among us - go through dry periods.

Sometimes, we actually doubt that God exists. We wonder, “what if there really isn’t Anyone up there listening to us?” At other times, we believe He exists, but wonder if He really loves us, or perhaps we just feel communication with Him is blocked for a time. Let us at this moment think about doubt. We will look at what the Bible itself has to say about it, and also some things we can do to overcome it.

The Psalmists expressed their feelings of distance from God. (Psa 6:3-4) And my soul is greatly dismayed; But You, O LORD—how long? Return, O LORD, rescue my soul; Save me because of Your lovingkindness. (Psa 13:1) How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?

One principle we learn from this is not only is it okay to share our feelings with God - even those we consider “negative!” but that He wants us to! He gave us the Psalms as guidelines. He wants to hear our hearts. So ironically, the first thing we should do if we doubt, is to pray that to God - even something simple like “God, if you are up there, please help me. I want to believe, but I just can’t right now.”

After all, He already knows our thoughts and feelings, so we might as well tell

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We have invited many of the candidates to address our Building Assn. residents. You will have a chance to meet them and questions will follow.

The next Pokeno is scheduled for Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the Association Room on the “B” side.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!!

G ood & We lfa 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 . Be r lofsk y

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C om in g E ven t s: 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, May 18 – Door is open at 7 p.m. and the movie commences at 7:30 p.m. Join us in the Association Room to view “ Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” starring Tom Cruise.

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Him! And He does want to hear them personally from us. (Psa 62:8) Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

This is Scriptural - to ask for His help with our weak faith moments. Remember the plaintive cry of this father whose son had an “unclean spirit.” (Mark 9:24) And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

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R O N ’S

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

Call (718) 473-0772 Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

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Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

5/5

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!

5/5

Home Improvement

Dataway Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila b le: Aut h ent ic Up gr a d e Vista t o W ind ows 7

Painting

1-800-479-2667

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

JASON LASH

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

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

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***NEWS FLASH ***

Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

• CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

• 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

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

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing.

Also, Floor Waxing.

5/26 Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334 Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS

Media Data Transfer

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 5/26 LOW, LOW PRICES

Make Your Special Videos Last!

ALL STATE DECORATORS

Weddings • Graduations • Birthdays 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.

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FATHER & SON

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Tapes Wear Out - Don’t Lose Those Memories!

Coaching and Counseling

718.320.5270 5/26

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

• FREE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP

Call Bill

ESTIMATE!

Locksmith

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

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!

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Lic. #1417990

CUSTOM COLOR

CALL NOW: 646-327-5106

5/5

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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AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.) WE ’LL PA Y T HE T AX W ITH MO S T R EP A IR S! with this ad

TOWING AVAILABLE!

(718) 365-5300

TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE SPECIAL TUNE-UP Maintain Your Transmission and Prevent Costly Repairs with New Transmission Fluid (Filter and Pan Gasket Additional).

Most American Cars. Most Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles.

12

$

95

RADIATOR FLUSH $2995

• Up to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil • Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • INCLUDES Road Test and FREE 21 point Vehicle Inspection.

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD Synthetic Oil Change Available

NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE •Basic Tune Up •PCV Valve •Cooling System •Antifreeze & Service •Tire Rotation •Clean & Adjust Brakes

•New Spark Plugs •Air Filter •Adjust Idle & Timing •Oil Change & Filter •Transmission Service •Repack Wheel Bearing

159

$

3495

$

INCREASE YOUR CAR’S PERFORMANCE

3999

$

99

Most Cars

Parts Included

Most American Cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. Slightly Higher)

BRAKE SPECIAL DISC or DRUM

59

$

Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

95

Front or Rear Brakes Most American Cars

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

29

$

95

HID HEADLIGHTS 9995

$

MOST CARS $149.99 INCLUDES INSTALLATION

AXLE SPECIAL

9995

$

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

Most Cars

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL ARI & PHH DEALERS.

WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TUNE-UP

29 $ 3499 $ 99 39 $

• Replace with up to 1 Gallon Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS

WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS

NYS INSPECTION STATION

95

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

CAR CARE PACKAGE • • • •

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat • Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. & 8 CYL. SLIGHTLY HIGHER

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$

95 95 59

Most American Cars

Is Your CHECK ENGINE Light On?

COMPUTERIZED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC

FREE

*

INCLUDING PRINTOUT *Most U.S. Cars

*with most Related Repairs. $39.95 Diagnostic only.