Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014
Coalition to Save Affordable Housing
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The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing held its General Membership meeting on June 9 to celebrate a successful election outcome. Many of you who attended would agree we had a terrific party. As Chair of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, I would most especially like to thank all the members, their friends and family who not only contributed to our efforts to elect three of the five Team For Change candidates to the Riverbay Board of Directors, but also handed out flyers, talked to their neighbors,
and cheered us on at the forums. The game changers are: Mitch Berkowitz, Dominic Bonanno, Pat Bonaparte, Malik Brewington, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Charlotte S. Codington, Olivia Cylich, Elaine Daniels, Patrice Dawson, Ida Edwards, Carol Eilets, James Emmanuel, Sonia Feliciano, Myrtice Freeman, Susan Joseph, Barbara Grant, Janie F. Gray, Robert Gray, Rev. Deborah Jenkins, Flora Keitt, Ebony Lambright, Kevin Lambright, Azalea McDavid, Angel Mangual, Michelle Marbury, Michael
Ofori, Eunice Pugh, Dolores Rankin, Francine Reva Jones, Cheryl Richards, Hal Satinoff, Marlene Smith, Nelson Sweeting, Myishia Taylor-Mike, Evelyn Turner, Sandra White of Bldg. 7 and Sandra Jackson Williams. To the 2014 Team for Change: Linda Berk, Leah Graham, Cleve Taylor, Sebastian Ulanga and Junius Williams, “Thank You” because we definitely couldn’t have done it without your sacrifice and generosity. And, extra special kudos to our amazing Election Campaign Committee
which included: Judy Camacho, Bernie Cylich, Stuart Edwards, Andrea Leslie, Leroy Moorehead, Claudia Sampson, Bruce Silberman and Sheila Sinclair. Last but certainly not least, we want to express our sincerest appreciation to Ms. Hattie Overman, who gave us a big boost when we needed it most… Thanks, Hattie! We couldn’t have done it without you. See you all in September at our General Membership Kickoff meeting. Have a terrific and safe summer! —Sebastian Ulanga
Co-op LL Minor Team wins first round Playoff Game On a bases loaded, three RBI walkoff triple by Milon Dawson, the CCLL Capri II Pizza Blue Jays triumph over the Astor Phillies in the first round of the playoffs. Losing 4-2 in their last at bat, the comeback started on a walk by Aidan Torres. Kevin Vasquez followed with a single to place two men on base. The Phillies, however, got Jermyn Singh to make the first out. The bases were then loaded as Rashan Khan walked, but the second out was made by Messiah Maisonet. Now, with two outs and three men on, Milton wallops the first pitch past the first baseman and onto the right field fence to bring
in the three runs for the 5-4 dramatic win. Afterwards, the players and fans erupted with joy and jubilation. The Phillies were held to four runs on the fine performance by pitchers Jerlyn Pichardo, Jermyn Singh, and Kevin Vasquez. Jerlyn, who then went on to catch, also prevented the Phillies from scoring on a bases loaded double play by stepping on home and throwing to third. Shortstop Messiah also was great on defense by catching pop-ups and making three putouts to first. The league wants to thank the Blue Jays coaching staff of Hafiz Khan, Anthony Dawson, and George Torres for a great season. Also, our gratefulness to the parents, especially Shamie
Khan, Maria Baez, Belgira Vasquez, Patricia Ingram, Celeste Dawson, and Sharline Coley for their most enthusiastic support. Last Saturday, the CCLL held its Annual Everod Jefferson and Cliff Wade Memorial Father’s Day softball game. Board members, coaches, parents, and former players were invited to participate. Representing their late father were former Major Leaguer Stanley Jefferson and former Little Leaguer Derrick Wade. The Annual Players Participation Day will be held on Saturday, June 28th. Trophies will be given out and the players will be treated to franks and drinks.
For more information on the CCLL, visit our website. —Hector Ayala
Velocity Track Club had another productive week; the blessings continued on Wednesday, June 11th. We had 9 student athletes compete in the Hershey trails at Van Cortland Park. Medals were given to the top 3 athletes in their events & gender, plus, they advanced to the regional championship. Any athlete who advances to the national championship gets an all-paid trip to Hershey Park, where they will visit the Hershey Chocolate Factory and other fun places in Hershey, PA. The following student athletes medaled and advanced to the regional championship: In our 9 & 10 years boys division: Julian Cauldwell, Ethan Mohan, Brandon Godbold & Dontae Lindo took 1st place in the 4 X 100 relay race. Plus, Julian won the 50 meter dash, Dontae won the 400 meter dash & 2nd in the 200 meter run. Brandon took 3rd in the standing long
jump. Giovanna Tolbert took 3rd in the 800 meters & 1600 meter race. Dominique Jackson took 1st in the 100 & 200 meter race.
in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The competition was good and medals were hard to win. Medals were given to the top 3 athletes in their event & gender. We had 11 student athletes compete in this meet. Out of the 11 athletes, 7 athletes medaled. The following athletes are: Giovanna Tolbert took 3rd in the 1500 meter race, Dominique Jackson took 2nd in the 200 meter race and Darius Gordan took 2nd in the long jump. Matthiaus Love-Anderson took 1st in the shot put. Kaseam Shand took 2nd in the shot put and Kristian Cadiz-Domville took 2nd in the 200 meter race. Then, we had Julian Cauldwell & Dontae Lindo compete in the 8 years & under Fastest Kid in New York race in the Adidas Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium. The place was electrifying! Most people were there to see the Olympians and National Champions. Dontae & Julian
TODAY!! IS SUMMER FUN DAY – Saturday, June 21 (rain date: June 28th) from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Carver Loop and Casals Place. Hey! Can you Name That Tune? Can You Salsa? Join us and enjoy an afternoon of games, music with DJ Val, and other fun activities. Everything is FREE (popcorn, cotton candy, franks) while supplies last. To participate in games, waiver forms must be signed by parents for youth under 18. There will be 50 FREE t-shirts to the first youth to arrive and later limited free cones from Mr. Softie and live music performed by Music with A Message sponsored by the Renaissance Youth Center. They strive to make a difference in the lives of youth. They teach kids their dreams for success are within reach, through mentoring and academic pro-
Co-op City Little League
Velocity Track Club
Julian Cauldwell & Dontae Lindo, with Maurice Greene, the former 100 meter world record holder who has won four Olympic medals.
On Saturday, June 14th, we had athletes compete in the Jeuness Invitational
Building 13 Association
grams. Interested? Visit their table and learn more. Sponsors - We appreciate Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Furniture, Rosenshein (Peartree Mall), Fairway, Capital One Bank, People’s Bank, Associated, Mr. Softie, Zodiac Track, JGC Skills and Drills Basketball, Renaissance Youth Center aka Music with a Message, Dept. of Parks, Dept. of Sanitation, Fire Dept., Co-op City Public Safety, 45th Precinct, and Community Board 10 for their support. Building Meeting - The newly elected members of the Association Board was sworn in at the meeting by former 2nd Vice President Doris Sanchez, who did a wonderful job and continues to support our activities. Sworn in were Leslie
Peterson, President; Nancy Santiago, 1st Vice President; Vivian Campbell 2nd Vice President; Adrienne Spivey, Secretary; Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer and Miguel Santiago, Sgt. at Arms. Special THANKS to our guest, Director Rick Schmidt, Riverbay Technical Services, who was informative and answered questions about the impending lobby doors and intercom installations. All were invited to visit Building 15A to see the new lobby entrance and intercom system. Don’t miss the BUS! Section 2 Fundraiser trip to the Showboat in Atlantic City, August 16. $35, leaving from Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. Payment due by July 12. Contact Buildings 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for information. Check the lobby bulletin board. Sands Casino/Amore Winery/
CCLL Capri II Pizza Blue Jays coaches Anthony Milon, George Torres, and Hafiz Khan exchange handshakes with the Phillies staff after the dramatic 5-4 playoff game win.
were able to take pictures and get autographs. They ran a good race also. Dontae finished 4th and Julian, 5th, out of the 9 athletes who qualified. I must give credit to Jaguars Track Team; they took 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Lovely plagues were given to all 9 athletes. Great job, Velocity!!! On Saturday, June 21st, Velocity Track Club New York will be hosting 50 meter races at Section 2 Fun Day. Come out and have fun. Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914441-6196 or email me at WATCLT @AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins
Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. scheduled for Nov. 8. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg 13assoc.com or e-mail us at building 13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson