Co-op City Times 07/12/14

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Riverbay Board President appoints chairpersons of Board Committees for 2014-2015 Vol. 49 No. 28

At the Riverbay Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, July 9, Board President Cleve Taylor named the chairpersons and co-chairs of the 2014-2015 Board Committees, which include a few new committees formed this year.

Prior to this annual process, each Director is invited to submit which committee(s) they would like to be considered for to the Board President.

Based on the responses received, the Board President is then challenged to match the best suited Directors with their respective requests for committees which, in the end, will serve the best interests of the Riverbay Corporation and the community at large.

“This year, we have assigned corporate committees to every Board member who was interested,” said President Taylor. “We have asked that they all prepare a mission statement for their committees and list their long and short

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

term goals that they wish to achieve during the fiscal year. The committee chairs will be reaching out to all the shareholders through the Co-op City Times with advertisements in the upcoming weeks. We are asking that you please pay attention to the Co-op City Times in the next few weeks for opportunities to serve on those committees where you can volunteer your professional talents.”

Board Committees are made up of Board Directors and shareholders, and meet throughout the year to provide policy recommendations for the full Board’s consideration. Except for the Audit Committee, any sitting Director may attend the meetings of any committee(s) they wish to.

To chair the Board Audit Committee, President Taylor assigned Director Andrea Leslie. Board Directors Evelyn Turner and Bill Gordon will serve as (Continued on page 4)

Open Board Meeting Wednesday

The Riverbay Board of Directors will conduct its meeting with Verizon on Wednesday, July 16, in public session in the Bartow Center, Room 31, at 7 p.m. and shareholders are invited to observe the proceedings.

Co-op City ESU officers breathe life into stricken resident Two Public Safety officers trained as Emergency Medical Technicians and assigned to the department’s overnight Emergency Services Unit (ESU) responded to a call from family members of an elderly man from Section 5 who stopped breathing in the middle of the night, and successfully brought him back from the brink of death after administering CPR for approximately 45 minutes.

BY BILL STUTTIG

Officers Cynthia Singh and Angelique Mendoza responded to the call at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday in Building 31 and when they arrived at the home and found the man slumped over in a reclining chair.

Mendoza, a paramedic with more than 10 years of experience in the field said she could not find a pulse or any signs of breathing and was told by family (Continued on page 2)

Public Safety ESU officers Angelique Mendoza and Cynthia Singh received July Officer of the Month commendations this week for successfully resuscitating a Co-op City man who had stopped breathing.

Photo courtesy of CCPD

Keeping a watchful eye on our finances

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Dear shareholders, Scott Realty, This is an IMPOR- President’s Message Inc. has done TANT MESSAGE. to the 2014 On Tuesday night, Balance Sheet, President July 8th, I had the cash position. opportunity to meet In essence, MSI with the Certified has vaporized cash Public Accountants from the balance sheet, (C.P.A.) from the leaving the 2014 accounting firm of Riverbay Corporation Marks Paneth and in a barely positive Shron LLP. They cash position on an are in the process of accrual basis. (Accrual concluding their audit basis is the accounting of Riverbay Corp. for standard used to fairly the fiscal year ending represent a company’s March 31, 2014. This financial position at a meeting was attengiven time capturing all ded by the President, of the cash available Corporate Treasurer, Audit Comm- and all of the unpaid bills and invoicittee Chairman, 2 Board Directors and es NOT paid and sitting in the box.

General Counsel.

This standard used by Certified Public We discussed the scope of their Accountants gives a more accurate audit and preliminary closing finan- picture of Riverbay Corporation’s cial position of the Riverbay Corp. current financial condition.) Below is and I basically asked questions that a history of Marion Scott managewould cover 21 pages of the 24 page ment of cash. report. They have confirmed my (Continued on page 2) worst fears of the damage that Marion

Cleve Taylor

Cooperators United calls for a Day of Protest over lack of traffic improvements around Bay Plaza

Citing a number of existing traffic problems in and around Bay Plaza and fearing that the situation will only get much worse as the new Mall at Bay Plaza get sets to open next month, with only some minor entrance improveBY BILL STUTTIG

ments complete, Sonja Maxwell and Eleanor Bailey of Cooperators United of Co-op City are calling on their fellow Co-op City residents to take part in a day of protest Monday.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

Birthday parties are special; one with fireworks is extra special

Our country’s independence day, July 4th, is a day of celebration. It means different things to different people. You might be native born or a

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

naturalized citizen of these United States of America. You might live in the east, west, north or south, it doesn’t matter – if it’s the Fourth of July, one thing is for sure – there will be fireworks.

Co-op City, in the northeast Bronx, is no different. On Saturday, July, 6th, this residential community celebrated the nation’s 238th birthday with an iconic and traditional fireworks display sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and Board of Directors.

“This was the best one!” said A. Brown, an original cooperator, as he walked back to his apartment in Building 23. “I’ve been to every one and this was the best one. I think everybody liked it being held on Saturday also; you’re already out, so this was nice.”

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President’s Report

RIVERBAY CORPORATION 15 Year Cash Position from Balance Sheet* For The Year Ended March 31, Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments

* Extracted from Riverbay Corp. Annual Reports prepared by various Certified Public Accountants. ** The 2014 amount is an estimate until finalized by the audit team.

Life Savers

members in the apartment that the man had lost consciousness for several minutes already. The two officers immediately made a decision to begin potentially life-saving cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an attempt to bring the man back to life.

According to the Public Safety report on the incident, two paramedics from the FDNY’s Emergency Medical Services also arrived at the apartment.

Breaths were given to the victim through a bag valve mask which pumped oxygen into the victim’s lungs at regular intervals while Officers Singh and Mendoza performed chest compressions in an attempt to restart the heart.

While this was going on, the city’s EMS paramedics worked with the Public Safety paramedics in setting up IVs which pumped fluids into the victim’s system to help the body’s organs sustain life for as long as possible. The two Public Safety officers took turns at providing the chest compressions over an approximate 45 minute period, which is considered to be a very long duration for CPR administration, according to both officers.

Finally, after the long, grueling effort, the victim’s breathing and pulse returned and EMS then rushed him to Einstein Medical Center for further medical care, according to the Public Safety report.

When asked how it feels to save a life, Officer Singh said: “It feels great. I took this job to help people and give them another shot at life. I am grateful for what I learned in my training.”

Officer Singh has been a Public Safety Officer for seven years, spending the last 13 months as a trained ESU Officer.

Officer Mendoza has worked as a Public Safety paramedic for the last 3½ years having come to Co-op City from a private ambulance service at which

I strongly recommended review of the full report.

Cash Position At the end of March 31, 2014, Co-op City was in a barely positive cash position of approximately $900,000 for the bills and invoices on hand. This barely positive position will be reflected on the Balance Sheet. Financially, Co-op City is on life support. This is NO way to properly run a $200M corporation. It is my opinion that the corporation needs to maintain at least $10M in free operational cash at all times. Going negative cash is not a good business practice.

The new Board of Directors has been in office approximately 30 days and we have been confronted with poor financial conditions supported with insufficient borrowed money. We are determined to return Co-op City to financial stability.

The reserve fund is a restricted account that is governed by a predetermined schedule of repairs controlled by the Bank. The mortgage payable includes reserve amounts, which is the maximum amount the Bank would lend us. However, reports show it is not enough to fund all of the anticipated repairs.

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she was also a paramedic since 2004.

She said this was the third time in her career that she helped revive a nonresponsive patient through CPR – the two other times while she was working with the private ambulance service.

“It’s always a satisfying feeling to save a life,” Officer Mendoza said.

When word arrived of the lifesaving action by the two officers, they were immediately named “Public Safety Officers of the Month” of July by Chief Frank Apollo and were presented with their certificates on Thursday before beginning their shifts.

In a message that was sent out to the entire Public Safety force and also to other Co-op City operational departments, Apollo said: “I cannot depict in words how proud I am with the efforts of these officers and the selfless dedication which they displayed during this situation. Human lives, as we all know, are the utmost priority in the world’s existence; it is the driving force that stands behind all police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

365 days a year, officers, like Singh and Mendoza, set out on a tour of duty with the main focus and goal of protecting, preserving and saving human life.

These goals were accomplished on the night of July 8th, 2014 and it is a testament to the work that the Co-op City Department of Public Safety performs everyday. As law enforcement officers, we are taught to treat others the way we would want our family members to be treated, rise above the criticism and focus on what is important in our life’s work, allow for the moments where we can step back and say we made a difference to enrich our souls and make us better people. Officers Singh and Mendoza on July 8th, not only saved a life, but they also enriched their own souls and spirit because they provided someone else another opportunity to hopefully enrich their own.”

President’s Proposal That the Riverbay Board of Directors directs Marion Scott Management to immediately make: 1. Budget reductions totaling $410,000 2. Institute an immediate hiring freeze which will be at the discretion of the Riverbay Board of Directors 3. The Director of Finance will start the process to develop options to raise revenue, decrease expenses and/or combination that will not diminish the quality of services, but will save money.

In closing, I hope to bring transparency and forward thinking problem solving in order to not be forced to borrow more money as previous Boards have done. I hope to make the cooperators part of the solution in the least painful way. Carrying charge increases are inevitable, however, we must look to reduce expenses before reaching that point.

When the auditors complete their report, I hope that a full copy of the financial statements will be mailed to you for your review and consideration of future events in Co-op City.

Thank you!

Recently completed work on the newly expanded exit 11 off of I-95 provides four lanes for vehicles to access the expanded Bay Plaza and its new indoor mall. But no major improvements have been made to help increasing traffic directly access the adjacent highways when leaving the mega shopping center, making Co-op City residents concerned and more than a little Photo by Bill Stuttig angry.

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Combing Co-op City

Tunes on Tuesday

The popular Riverbay Fund Tunes on Tuesdays series continues on Tuesday, July 15 with Maeceo Mobley-Cool List, 7 – 8:30 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway.

Bring your chairs and join the fun on Tuesday evenings this summer.

In case of rain, go to the Dreiser Auditorium B. Tunes on Tuesdays is sponsored by funds generated from the recycling clothing bins located at the parking garages so keep your donations coming!

Splash & Slide!

Put on your swimsuits and come Splash & Slide on Thursday, July 17 on the Section 1 Greenway, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

On Thursday, July 24, the fun moves to the Section 5 Greenway, also 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. when you can Splash & Slide and beat the summer heat.

These events are sponsored by the Riverbay Fund with funds generated from the recycling clothing bins.

Fireworks

Rockets red glare, truly burst in the air from a barge anchored near the Co-op City Little League Field on Co-op City Boulevard in Section 4, where parking had been temporarily suspended for the celebration.

When Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, Michelle Sajous, the coordinator of the event, led the count-down for the first rocket to launch, you could feel the excitement and energy in the air. The crowd of several thousand roared each time one of the rocket formations shot up at high velocity a thousand feet into the dark sky and burst into breath-taking, mixed colored light formations. A spectacular sight; each display louder than the one before. Everyone’s attention directed heavenward as they reveled at the unbelievably brilliant colors of every hue.

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“Who needs Macy’s?” one onlooker remarked.

The fireworks show had all the “fixings” of a grand outdoor party — food, music wafting through the evening air belting popular tunes, green grassy knolls and lawn space for “perfect” viewing. It is estimated that several thousand people in this community of 65,000 families came out or viewed the spectacular show from their upper floor balconies as they enjoyed the holiday celebration right in their own backyard.

Children of all ages, parents and grandparents, neighbors and friends of neighbors were everywhere. State Sen. Ruth Hassel-Thompson was also spotted with her grandson in tow.

Young DeShonte McLeod said that it was a day of fun, fun, fun and fireworks. He said that looks forward to this day every year.

FRONT PA G E

Terri Watson, who was raised in Coop City, said, “It was nice to see the community all coming together for once.”

Originally scheduled for Thursday, July 3rd, the show had to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Arthur’s very heavy rainfall in the area, but that postponement seemingly did little to dampen the residents’ anticipation. On July 6th, the weather was perfect. No rain in sight or expected, which was terrific for a crowd that began arriving as early as 6:30 p.m. for the 9 p.m. show.

In 1777 when the founding fathers wanted to shout and celebrate the historic 1st anniversary of the signing of The Declaration of Independence, could they have imagined 238 years later, the “big bang explosives” that would come from Co-op City, Bronx, NY?

National Night Out scheduled for Aug. 5

The Riverbay Fund and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will present “Movie Under the Stars” on Tuesday, Aug. 5 with the showing of Iron Man 3 when National Night Out activities take place on the Section 1 Greenway.

The event will start at 6 p.m. and the movie will begin at 9 p.m.

Bring a chair and come join forces with your fellow neighbors to eliminate crime and enjoy the movie. Enter at 140 Benchley Place.

Co-op City residents arrive early Saturday evening to get a good seat for the annual fireworks spectacular.

MTA, federal agency to hold public meetings this month

Black Forum adds 2 food distribution sites

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 7 and continuing each Thursday after that, the Black Forum of Co-op City will be partnering with the Church of New Vision and the Evangelical Church to distribute food to the community.

Residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday beginning on Aug. 7.

Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30, to pick up food also between the hours of 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday, beginning Aug. 7.

For further information, please contact the Black Forum food pantry at (718) 320-8035.

The CCPD Mobile Van was on the scene for officers to provide information and assistance if needed.

Residents who want to see train service from Co-op City to Manhattan and improved bus service in the community will have two opportunities to make their voices heard.

The MTA Transportation Reinvention Commission is soliciting ideas on how to improve New York’s transportation system for the coming century from the general public, as well as invited experts at meetings of the Transportation Reinvention Commission scheduled for next week. The Commission welcomes public input on questions including capital projects.

The public meetings are

BY JIM ROBERTS

Rockets burst in a display of light and colors high above Co-op City’s Greenway.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

scheduled for the following dates and times: Tuesday, July 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

All meetings will be held at MTA Headquarters, 347 Madison Avenue, 5th floor board room.

The Commission was established last month at the recommendation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo to study the region’s mass transit system in light of challenges expected over the coming decades, such as changing demographics, increased rider expectations and the growing threat posed (Continued on page 5)

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Board Committees

co-chairs.

The Budget Committee, composed of the Board as a whole, will be chaired by the Board’s Second Vice President Leah Graham, with President Taylor serving as co-chair.

Director Bill Gordon will chair the Buildings & Grounds, and Garage Committees, along with Rev. Calvin E. Owens as the co-chair of both committees.

This year, one of the new committees formed is the Comfort Dog Requests Committee which will be chaired by the Board’s Second Vice President Leah Graham.

The Commercial Leasing Committee will be chaired by new Board Director Linda Berk and co-chaired by Director Helen Atkins.

The Riverbay Community Relations Committee will be chaired by Director Francine Reva Jones and co-chaired by Director Berk.

Director Othelia Jones will continue as chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee. She will be joined by Directors Gordon and Atkins as cochairs.

The Board’s Contract Compliance Committee will be chaired by Second Vice President Graham, and co-chaired

by Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

This year, the Board’s Construction/Power Plant and Restorations Committees will be chaired by Board

Co-op City Times / July 12, 2014 Treasurer Bernard Cylich and co-chaired

by Al Shapiro.

The General Manager/Managing Agent Search Committee, which was also formed this year, will be chaired

by Board Treasurer Cylich and cochaired by Director Berk.

Board Treasurer Cylich will also continue as chair of both the History and Legislative Committees.

Director Abdul-Wahhab will chair the IT Committee, serving with Second Vice President Graham as co-chair.

The work of the Sales Committee will be chaired by Director Leslie Peterson.

President Taylor will head up the Security Committee and First Vice President Daryl Johnson will serve as co-chair.

The Youth Committee will be overseen by Director Evelyn Turner as chair and Director Peterson as cochair.

Any shareholder who is interested in serving on a particular Board committee(s) may contact the chair of that committee at Riverbay Corporation Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Membership is limited and all appointments will be determined by the chair of each committee.

At right, a full listing of all of the 2014-2015 Riverbay Board Committees and their respective Chairpersons and co-chairs as approved at the July 9th Board meeting.)

2014/2015 Board Committees

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Water shutdown — Building 14

There will be no water in Building 14 on Wednesday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for necessary work in the pump rooms to replace regulator valves.

In preparation for the shut down, we urge cooperators to keep a supply of water on hand for an emergency prior to shut down.

As soon as the work is completed, the water will be restored.

AUDIT CHAIR – Andrea Leslie CO-CHAIRS - Evelyn Turner & Bill Gordon BUDGET COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE CHAIR – Leah Graham CO-CHAIR – Cleve Taylor BUILDINGS & GROUNDS/ GARAGE CHAIR – Bill Gordon CO-CHAIR – Rev. Calvin E. Owens COMFORT DOG REQUESTS CHAIR - Leah Graham COMMERCIAL LEASING CHAIR – Linda Berk CO-CHAIR – Helen Atkins COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIR – Francine Reva Jones CO-CHAIR – Linda Berk COOPERATOR APPEALS CHAIR – Othelia Jones CO-CHAIRS – Bill Gordon & Helen Atkins CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

CHAIR – Leah Graham CO-CHAIR - Khalil AbdulWahhab CONSTRUCTION/POWER PLANT/RESTORATIONS CHAIR – Bernard Cylich CO-CHAIR – Al Shapiro GENERAL MANAGER/MANAGING AGENT SEARCH CHAIR - Bernard Cylich CO-CHAIR - Linda Berk HISTORY CHAIR – Bernard Cylich IT CHAIR – Khalil Abdul-Wahhab CO-CHAIR - Leah Graham LEGISLATIVE CHAIR - Bernard Cylich SALES CHAIR – Leslie Peterson SECURITY CHAIR – Cleve Taylor CO-CHAIR – Daryl Johnson YOUTH CHAIR – Evelyn Turner CO-CHAIR – Leslie Peterson

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—Riverbay Power Plant

• 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: Co-op City’s renowned Gospel Queen Anne Sinclair (c.) and her talented friends, Gay Brown (l.) and Helen Blake (r.) were featured at this week’s free Tunes on Tuesday concert which was moved inside the Dreiser Auditorium due to threatening weather. This Tuesday, hopefully the weather will be better allowing the rhythm and blues sounds of Maceo Mobley to grace the Greenway stage. The show begins at 7 p.m.

Photo by Alyssa Lumley

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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Protest

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The protest, as planned by Cooperators United, will not be in the form of physical picketing, but rather, a mass calling, e-mailing or faxing of complaints in to local elected officials and state and city agencies directly overseeing the streets and highways surrounding the mega-development.

“We just can’t get around now,” Maxwell, Cooperators United’s longtime president, told the Co-op City Times, “and traffic accidents in the area of the mall are on the increase and that’s even before the new mall opens up.”

Bailey, who is coordinating the community-wide effort along with Maxwell, said: “The increasing development is affecting everything. Bus travel around the area is beginning to take much longer and there has been a lack of safety improvements to handle the increasing traffic.”

In a flyer distributed throughout the community in recent days, Maxwell and Bailey point out a number of specific concerns, the chief one being that while the New York State Thruway Authority is nearing completion on an expansion of I95’s Exit 11, which will allow for a better flow of traffic into the Mall’s new garages from the northbound I-95, no improvements have been made to allow the increased mall traffic direct access to adjacent highways, a problem which will impact Co-op City as traffic exiting the Mall has no choice, but to head towards Bartow Avenue and in some cases, the narrow streets of Section 5 in order to access the Hutchinson River Parkway.

In the flyer to the community, Maxwell and Bailey list a number of

other serious traffic issues in the area as the new mall gets set to open, particularly traffic signals at key busy intersections, such as Co-op City Blvd. and Bartow Avenue, and Baychester Avenue and Bartow Avenue, that barely give enough time for even an able-bodied person to cross the street, never mind an elderly person or a disabled person.

The flyer also points out the increased bus travel time and the difficult time fire trucks and other emergency vehicles are having responding to emergencies while navigating through the increasing mall traffic.

At a meeting held last May between officials from the state Thruway Authority, the state and city departments of Transportation, Riverbay officials and Directors, elected officials, community leaders and other city officials to discuss the increased traffic coming with the new mall, Fire Battalion Chief Domenick Caleri told the Thruway Authority representatives that response time for local fire trucks coming out of or responding to Co-op City is adversely affected by shopping center traffic now and asked how transportation officials thought the new mall might exacerbate that situation. He received no response.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto is one of the elected officials on the list to be called, e-mailed, or faxed on Monday and he said this week that he perfectly understands the frustration of Co-op City because he is equally frustrated with the lack of transportation infrastructure that is being built to support not only the Mall at Bay Plaza, but two other major commercial developments being built elsewhere

in his district. The Assemblyman said that he has hosted meetings between the developers, city and state transportation officials and representatives of Governor Cuomo’s office to try to get a plan together to get access to the highway directly from the mall without infringing on the local streets of Co-op City. “Through the Governor’s office, $8 million was allocated for the expansion of Exit 11 and that is going to help get people into the mall. But we still need to get people out of the mall.

I have tried to get the Governor’s office interested in allocating money for that and quite frankly they have been dragging their feet. There are no regulations and no requirements by the Department of City Planning to have the developer present plans for suitable transportation improvements when a major commercial development such as this, comes adjacent to a large residential area such as Co-op

City. We need a short-term plan, we need a five-year plan and we need a long-term plan. I have been working with Bronx Transportation Commis-sioner Connie Moran at working out some short term improvements for local streets.”

Ironically, in October of 2000, nearly 14 years ago, the state Department of Transportation released a draft plan outlining a series of major improvements to highway access in the area of Bay Plaza, including exits and entrances to and from Bay Plaza parking lots directly onto the Hutchinson River Parkway in both directions.

At the meeting with state transportation officials held in the spring of 2013, the Co-op City Times brought up the existence of those plans to state DOT officials who denied knowing of their existence, but of which Assemblyman Benedetto is now aware.

There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area. Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing to all for donations. Given the severe shortage of blood, all who respond to this call for blood will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game. Even those who are rejected for one reason or another will also be given free tickets.

The blood drive will be hosted by the Riverbay Community Blood Bank with the assistance of the Riverbay Corporation on Thursday, July 24, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 3:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the

age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that the person may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

The Hudson Valley Blood Services will also have their Alyx System available to donors should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx

System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson

Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-6880900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

Please be a caring person and donate. The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-3203300, Ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better” —Joe Boiko

harmless to humans and animals.

This product will not harm the geese in any way; it only makes the grass distasteful forcing the geese to relocate.

While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, our contractor is, however, placing notice 24 hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours.

Thank you for understanding.

by climate change.

The general public is invited to register online at http://www.mta. info/mta-transportation-reinventioncommission-public-input-online-registration prior to the meetings to provide ideas in person and will have three minutes to speak. For those who would like to provide written comments, they may do so online at http://www.mta. info/mta-transportation-reinventioncommission-online-comments, via Facebook at https://www.facebook .com/TransportationReinvention and via Twitter at https://twitter.com/ ReinventTranspo (Twitter handle is @ReinventTranspo).

In addition, The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal

Transit Administration (FTA) will hold a Public Meeting/Listening Session regarding the New York Metropolitan Transportation planning process on Thursday, July 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC), located at 199 Water Street, 22nd Floor, New York City, NY 10038.

To attend, for security purposes, please RSVP to Karen Rosenberger at 212-6686091 or karen.rosenberger@dot.gov.

This meeting will be an opportunity to talk directly with staff from FHWA and FTA about the transportation planning process in the NYMTC area. Please note that written comments received no later than Oct. 31 will also be considered for the review.

OFFICIAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Commissioner Constance Moran - 212-748-6680; cmoran@dot.nyc. gov DOT Supervisor David Bilotti - 914-834-2909; David.Bilotti@thruway.nys.gov Congressman Eliot L. Engel - 718-796-9700/5134; 202-225-2464; www.engel.house.gov State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson - 718-547-8854, 718-515-2718; hssellt@senate.state.ny.us Assemblyman Michael Benedetto - 718-892-2235/0035, 718-3202220/4753; benedem@assembly.state.ny.us City Council Member Andy King - 718-684-5509/5510, 212-788-6873; andyking@council.nyc.gov

Blood Bank Coming July 24 - Please Donate & Receive 2 Free Tickets to the Mets

NOTICE OF GEESE REPELLENT APPLICATION IN YOUR AREA

Please be advised that because of the weather last week, application of geese repellent has been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 15, 47 p.m., in the rear of Buildings 27, 20. 31. 33 and 34.

On Wednesday, July 16, application of geese repellent will take place between 4-7 p.m. near Buildings 23, 24 and 25.

We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Honor our wishes

To the Editor: To both those cooperators who clamored for “change” and helped bring about a new regime on our Board and the community at large, as a pioneer I share our history with you.

Initially, we did not have self-rule and when it was belatedly achieved, for decades our Boards of Directors conducted themselves as if this was a momma/papa small businesses they could micro-manage overstepping the parade of general managers they careless hired through ill-chosen, unqualified “ad hoc committees.” Then, a corrupt former president decided to push out (literally) a contracted “new” manTo the Editor: The Board of Directors is, in my opinion, squandering corporate assets by not renting out the former Bingo Hall to a commercial tenant. The bingo hall represents part of the corporation’s real estate holdings. It is my belief that this space should be generating incoming revenue for the corporation to help mitigate against future

ager, never permitted to demonstrate his capabilities to foist Scott Management upon us.

Here we are 15 years later with a non-contracted firm. This May’s election proved “we’ve had it with Scott management” with more than ample justification.

We are embarking now on a business-like approach to hopefully make Board “fiduciary responsibility” a fact of life vs. warming seats with conduct all too familiar in political clubs.

Yes, this management must be out ousted, but with carefully orchestrated steps any corporation would take, not by the seat of their pants. This is a city

Use former Bingo Hall wisely

To the Editor: First, I would like to congratulate the winners in this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors election. The loyal opposition is now the majority.

In my last letter I stated that the unidentified Verizon official that many were quoting as saying that Verizon would offer FIOS TV in Co-op City if invited “probably didn’t exist.” It was pointed out to me that using unidentified sources is an old tradition in the American Press. That is true. However, there is another old tradition in the American Press and that is vetting your sources. Usually, that means having an independent way of verifying the information provided. In this case, the source may exist, but it is apparent that

carrying charge increases.

Instead, the Board has decided to rent the space for $100 a year, to offer services already in the city’s budget, as outlined by Mayor Bill DiBlasio.

In theory, this center will be only for Co-op City children, but its location on a major inter-borough bus line will make it available to any young person who gets off the bus. Does Riverbay

Where is Verizon?

the information they were said to have provided was obviously false.

I note that before the election, many of the people running and their supporters kept saying that Verizon would come to Co-op City if only they were invited.

They promised to get Verizon here if they were elected. They introduced a resolution directing Riverbay to issue such an invitation knowing that it would not pass and they would not be embarrassed when Verizon failed to respond. Now that they are in control, the resolution evidently is nowhere to be seen. A meeting was scheduled with Verizon and then canceled. The newspaperman with the secret source has suddenly gone completely silent on the matter.

in scope demanding an orderly, responsible transition.

We are in the leadership hands of competence, fortitude and collective commitment to honor our votes for them to prevail. They need our patience and support.

I personally only take strong objection to a decision to invite this management to the bidding for a “new” general manager or management company that I view as outrageous and ill-conceived and must be revoked. We did not vote for a “friendly divorce’ from this management, but absolute severance.

Honor our wishes.

—Marilyn Brand have the insurance to cover any unforeseen problems?

The size and location of this space sets the tone for the whole of the Bartow Mall, and it appears the Board has once again missed the boat in not taking advantage of the economic opportunities available to help stabilize Co-op City’s finances.

—Gary Geleski Perhaps at least one of the members of the Board of Directors that promised to issue an invitation to Verizon before the election can explain why they aren’t doing that? Is it because Verizon is not going to sell FIOS TV services in Co-op City whether or not they are invited? Most of the new majority were on the Board of Directors before the election and so were privy to any information Riverbay had about Verizon so they can’t claim they didn’t know.

I am paying $50/month more for my cable service than if the Cablevision bulk deal had gone through. You were opposed to it because it would be better to have Verizon here. OK, where is Verizon?

—Stewart Berman

First Readings - Board of Directors meeting, July 9, 2014 Reso. 14-40 – Henry Floor Adhesive Park Avenue Reso. 14-41 – Painting and Plastering Change Order Reso. 14-44 – 2625 Purchase of Air Gas Change Order

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CCPD posts signs prohibiting Disorderly Conduct

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As summer is officially in full swing, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety (CCPD) would like to bring your attention to the posting of signs at various locations which have had a high number of Quality of Life violations. Areas deemed as problematic by Chief Frank Apollo will have signage posted. The posting of this signage will be an effective tool in discouraging loitering and prosecuting violators. Expect to see additional locations with this signage in the coming months.

This signage states that there will be no sitting, standing or congregating during the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Congregating after being asked to disperse by a Peace or Police Officer and other forms of Disorderly Conduct are violations of the New York State Penal Law. Loitering or making noise are lease violations.

Officers of the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to make arrests and/or issue Universal Summonses for these infractions, regardless of whether they occur in areas where signs are posted or not. The signs do not change the law; they simply serve as a visual reminder of the law.

Some areas in the community have had vandals damage or remove the posted signs. The Department of Public Safety is working with the Grounds Dept. to create signs that are more durable and vandal-proof. Video surveillance may also be used in areas where signs are repeatedly damaged. Remember that damaging Riverbay property can result in an arrest being made and/ or a Community Complaint being issued. Please call the Department of Public Safety if someone is observed damaging curfew signs or other Riverbay

property.

New York State Penal Law gives the officers of Co-op City Department of Public Safety the ability to make arrests for persons observed to be acting in a disorderly manner with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm.

Persons who obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or who congregate with other persons in a public place and refuse to comply with a lawful order of the police to disperse are also guilty of Disorderly Conduct. By enforcing Disorderly Conduct around the buildings, malls and garages, the Public Safety Department eliminates loitering. By keeping the malls and buildings free of people loitering, a high quality of life is maintained.

The New York State Penal Law states that a person can also be guilty of disorderly conduct when they engage in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior. Universal Summonses are often issued to teenage children for these types of activities either at school/camp dismissal or arrival times. Parents need to make certain that children respond directly to and from school or camp without engaging in fighting.

A person who makes unreasonable noise or uses abusive or obscene language, or makes an obscene gesture in a public place can also be charged with Disorderly Conduct, as can those engaged in a lawful assembly or meeting of persons. Therefore, as you can see, there are a variety of different situations in which a person can be charged with Disorderly Conduct.

The issuance of a New York City Universal Summons is considered an arrest. A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct to residents for any arrests within the commu-

nity. The monetary fine for an Anti-Social Community Complaint is $125 and doubles with each subsequent violation. A person found to be in violation of Co-op City’s new signage placed under arrest by either the New York City Police Department or the Co-op City Department of Public Safety is also subject to a Co-op City Community Complaint. Receiving a Community Complaint subjects the cooperator to a monetary fine, as well as the risk of eviction for repeated violations.

The Department of Public Safety has been working with the New York City Police Department in high crime areas or areas with repeated Quality of Life complaints. These joint ventures have netted a great number of arrests.

This explains why it is important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity.

It is also important that parents make certain that children and guests refrain from sitting, standing or congregating as posted. Locations for Quality of Life signage are sometimes determined by tell tale signs of drug use, such as cigar remnants, red plastic cups and empty cans or bottles.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank those residents who call in suspicious activity or Quality of Life violations. This will also enable Chief Frank Apollo to determine which additional locations require signage. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Precinct on the morning of June 11th.

All of the attacks are similar, occurring early in the morning with the earliest being at 7 a.m. and the latest being at 9:30 a.m. All the victims have been young girls, with the youngest being 12 and the oldest being 21years old.

The NYPD public information office said that

anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at: WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Two teenaged girls inappropriately and forcibly touched on footbridge Thursday

Two teenaged girls, one 14 and one 18, were inappropriately and forcibly touched while walking across the footbridge early Thursday morning.

The suspect is described by the NYPD’s public information office as “a male, black, approximately 20 years-old, approximately 5’10”, thin build. He was last seen wearing a black “hoodie,” blue jeans, and black sneakers.”

(See sketch released courtesy of the NYPD Public information Office).

A spokesman for the public information office said that the suspect is believed responsible for nine similar attacks, all of which have occurred in the 47th Precinct. Thursday’s attacks were the first to occur within the general Co-op City vicinity.

According to information released by public information (DCPI), the pattern began on February 13th with the forcible touching of a 14-year-old girl on Eastchester Road near the train station. The last incident before Thursday’s crimes, involved the forcible touching of a 12-year-old girl while she was walking on Schieffelin Avenue in the 47th

BY BILL STUTTIG

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract P664, Purchase of Exterminating Supplies Bids Due: July 17, 2014 at 2 p.m.

E-mail: bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a bid package

Contract P667, Purchase of Ice Melt for the 2014/1015 Winter Season Bids Due: July 31, 2014 at 2 p.m.

E-mail: bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a bid package

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no opportunities to list at this time.

Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. *Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*

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Let’s be United on pushing Management out Co-op City Times / July 12, 2014

replacing them. So, in my In my opinion, some people on this opinion, the excuse about Board need to be reminded that they were Director’s Viewpoint deliberately dragging this elected to push this management company process out until January is out of this community. Therefore, this Board First Vice President totally invalid and wrong. has an obligation to fulfill the overall wishes Nevertheless, in the near of our voters. future, this entire community will be encouraged to Stop the Nonsense take steps to ensure that we get what we want from It’s amazing that several Directors that this Board. were staunchly against this management Carrying Charge Increase company are now trying to convince the I sent a list of things to our Directors that we cooperators of this community that the Board should cut to save millions of dollars. Now, if we do committee should take their time while not make cuts, then we are guaranteed to have anoththey’re supposedly looking for a new maner increase next year. agement company. But, at the end of the day, Some of the biggest things to cut include the servthey want to invite our current management ices of some outside contractors. Also, there are addicompany, Marion Scott Real Estate, to bid on tional ways that we can save millions of dollars. providing their services here – again. Nonsense!

Let me give you some examples.

And now, there are speculations that any possible new There have been many complaints about a $4M management company might have some difficulty in tryasbestos testing flooring program. However, I asked a ing to get a fidelity bond. And, the difficulty would be manager a while ago why do we have to pick up the floors that this fidelity bond would have to be “equal to at least in the vacant apartments? His response was that: “The 25 percent of the annual rent roll.” final decision [to remove floor tiles] is made by our But, according to regulations from the NYS Homes & inspectors.” Also, we spend about $2M a year on flooring Community Renewal (HCR) agency, “the housing commaterial. Then, we have a carpet voucher program for new pany may elect to provide the required coverage for the cooperators. During the last fiscal year, we spent $380,000 managing agent by the rider to its fidelity bond.” So, we on this carpet voucher program. And, guess what? Every can easily solve that supposed hurdle, if we want. new cooperator that received a carpet voucher had to go to Will we have to present the possible new managers to just one store for their flooring needs.

HCR, HUD, and Wells Fargo? Yes, we will. But really, do Questions: Do you really think that we have to pick you honestly think they can legally say no to every manup the floors in the vacant apartments if they’re not in agement team that we bring to them? In my opinion, I really bad condition? Based on that answer, how do you don’t think so. But, our Board has to want to replace this think that we can save $4M in asbestos testing flooring management company with outside managers or create a fees? Do we really need to spend $2M on flooring management team with our own professional employees. material every year? What do you actually think about Now, if this Board chooses to go with outside manthis arrangement with that one store and the $380,000 agers, then here’s a link that they can use to find over 100 in carpet vouchers? management companies. http://directory.cooperator.com/ Cameras Guide/PropertyManagement Just recently, there was an incident whereby someone Therefore, as you can see, I’ve addressed every contook an object, maybe a sledgehammer, and allegedly cern with my previous articles and this article in relation to damaged one of our buildings. However, this incident, terminating our management company and the process of

Daryl Johnson

Second Reading - Resolution #14-42

SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson, Rev. Owens BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: JULY 9, 2014 WHEREAS, The Garvey School requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 100 Dreiser Loop (4,000 sq, ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a non-profit basis early childhood development day care program, pre-school and after school program; and

WHEREAS, the term of the lease is nine years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 100 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and The Garvey School, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated

by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-

First Reading - Resolution #14-43

SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Cleve Taylor BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: JULY 9, 2014 WHEREAS, The Garvey School requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway East (4,000 sq, ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a non-profit basis early childhood development day care program, pre-school and after school program; and

Emergency Resolution #14-45

SUBMITTED BY: LESLIE PETERSON SECONDED BY: WILLIAM GORDON BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: JULY 9, 2014 WHEREAS, this is a contract request for the replacement of the engineering services for the renovation of the shopping centers; and WHEREAS, M. Int’l Engineering, PLLC is to be replaced by The Falcon Group; and WHEREAS, The Falcon Group has proposed to prepare the specifications and perform all axillary work as listed in the attached proposal at an hourly rate basis for a not to exceed cost of $110,000. Plus a not to exceed cost of $6,000 for the audit of the engineering service performed to date

which is under review by Public Safety, was not captured on our camera system. However, we were told that we have between 700-800 cameras here. So, we’re going to investigate what happened to all of those cameras.

Verizon Supposedly, two managers from Verizon have agreed, again, to meet with the Board on Wed., July 16. However, I recently printed that they were going to come here to only offer their internet service. How was this possible?

Why do you think that they were only going to offer their internet service here? Bottom line: I am going to ask Verizon whether or not they are currently capable of supplying full services to this community, and if not, why.

Job Fair I want to thank everyone that helped out in the recent job fair. However, things happen. And, so, we have to address several complaints about the job fair. Some people said, “Other employment groups sent their people here and overcrowded our community. We waited on line for 3 hours. Eight people fainted. This person was rude. We didn’t get any job applications. It could have been arranged better.” The list went on. So, I’ve made a recommendation that we create a job resource center just for our residents.

And, we can have job fairs just for our community. There are jobs online. We just need to work on a few things and connect our residents to those jobs.

Close I would like to encourage all of our Directors to please work together to get rid of this management company and to improve our community. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net. (Please double-check the spelling of this address).

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Atkins, Berk, Gordon, Johnson, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Leslie ABSTAIN: Cylich, Graham, Taylor PASSED

WHEREAS, the term of the lease is nine years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 4120 Hutchinson River Parkway East, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and The Garvey School, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by

Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Atkins, Berk, Gordon, Johnson, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, AbdulWahhab.

NO: Leslie ABSTAIN: Cylich, Graham, Taylor PASSED

including the contractors’ payments; and WHEREAS, full time Resident Engineering Services can be provided at a daily rate of $1,575 per day. If full time, on-site representation is not needed, work will be billed at a rate of $175 per hour for a Senior Project Manager and $255 per hour for a Professional Engineer. Once the complete work scope is redefined and a schedule is set by the contractor, a total cost for the construction administration can be provided; and WHEREAS, the project manager recommends that the Board approves a contract with The Falcon Group as they have performed work for Riverbay in the past (Memo attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract 2936 with The Falcon Group for the

not to exceed cost of $116,000 for the engineering services for the renovations of the shopping centers be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab.

NO: Johnson ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham PASSED

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Co-op City, a wonderful community that is only going to get better!

I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend. We had another year of incredible fireworks that was well attended. The fireworks are a wonderful event Riverbay provides for the community and it’s done very well. I would love to see us bring in some sponsors and be capable of offering even more activities prior to the firework show. We will discuss the possibilities on the Community Relations Committee. While the event is done exceptionally well now, why not bring new ideas to benefit the community?

Stay tuned!

Flooring This is one of my major pet peeves that I have spoken out on at Open Board meetings in the past. I have lived in my apartment since 1969. I know how well my convectors have been maintained, either by me or Riverbay during their brief maintenance program. Yet on the first day I used my air conditioning this year, I had a leak that I couldn’t keep up with, with water overflowing the pans under my convector. Maintenance couldn’t get to me for hours because of multiple flooding problems all day in the development. This is a long standing problem and our solution to continue to replace damaged wood floors IS NOT a solution! This has cost Riverbay Corp. $4-5M a year. It is also an extremely frustrating experience for us, the cooperators.

I have seen for myself that some of the problems come from the pipes in the walls that are pitched upward which doesn’t allow the water to be pulled down the

Co-op City Times / July 12, 2014

Linda Berk

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pipes with gravity.

While this may not be the problem with all convectors, we need to start somewhere to see if we can stop the leaks by starting with apartments that have had chronic leak problems.

My suggestion to Vernon Cooper and Herb Freedman has been to start a phase-in program that enables us to identify and solve the problem, even if it has to take us ten years to do so. At the rate we are going now, we will spend approximately $50M over the next ten years. If we phase in a solution by starting with problem apartments and vacant apartments, I believe we can eliminate this $50M expense on our budget in ten years.

We can also relieve cooperators from this inconvenient and annoying problem.

Laundry Rooms One of the items I campaigned on was taking back our laundry rooms. I continue to feel strongly about allowing someone else to make so much money off of this community. The garages and laundry rooms are two very viable profit centers for Riverbay. However, the current agreement with CoinMach was extended an additional year, to Dec. 28, 2018, when they advanced us our profit sharing monies to

pay off an outstanding debt to complete our HUD backed loan. I am concerned that CoinMach is asking for a three year extension to bring in “new generation” washing machines, which will involve a 25 cent increase. These are machines they say will address the community’s issues with the current machines. My question is how can we verify that these new generation machines will satisfy cooperators? And if the contract is extended, we wouldn’t be able to take back our laundry rooms until 2021! What this amounts to is a difficult position. I say go back to the drawing board on this issue and come up with a more desirable solution for Riverbay Corporation.

New Intercom System In a survey performed in Building 15 for cooperators who have been using the new system for a few months, the results are not good. I personally toured the new lobby and had a few issues myself with the intercom and the new doors. Before Riverbay spends over $3M to renovate each lobby in Co-op City, we must make sure that we are thoroughly satisfied with the new system and equipment. The doors need to be able to handle the high volume of traffic in our buildings and the intercom system needs to be user friendly and convenient for cooperators. Currently, the new system does neither, in my estimation. It is clearly to our benefit to delay the implementation of a new lobby system until we can identify systems that are appropriate for our cooperators and traffic flow. Patience is a virtue!

Job Resource Websites

Job Fair Co-op City hosted and co-sponsored a very successful job fair last week, bringing more than 5,000 job seekers to Dreiser Center. As successful as this fair was, I hope that we can have follow-up activity to benefit Co-op City residents who must deal with the inconveniences of the largest mall in New York City. I will bring this to our Community Relations Committee to see what can be done. In the meantime, I believe we should thank the Riverbay Board, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Benedetto and Councilmember Andy King for purchasing water given out to the overheated job seekers waiting on line for hours.

Safety Public Safety has published information in the Co-op City Times to advise cooperators how to protect themselves, particularly during these summer months. Community awareness and alertness can help keep criminal activity to a minimum. As a Board, we continue to examine issues related to the safe keeping of our community. As the appropriate committees address these important issues, the community will be informed. In the meantime, if you see something, say something!

Share with me your thoughts I would like to know what are your thoughts and ideas. Please write to: Linda Berk, Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475 or email me at: Lberk@riverbaycorp.com.

(Below is a listing of currently active websites online to assist job seekers in New York State. The list was compiled by the New York State Department of Labor and made available to attendees of last week’s Job Fair in Co-op City. It is being reprinted in the Co-op City Times courtesy of the New York State Department of Labor.)

New York State Job Bank—http:// newyork.us.jobs Real Jobs, Good Jobs, No Spam!

Search for jobs by keyword or occupation. Post your resume or create a new resume. This website features career assessments, labor buzz, job seeker news, career planning, unemployment assistance, and many other valuable resources. It also provides links to Indeed, Google and Simply Hired! Employers often search this site for resumes.

Jobs Express - http://www.labor. ny.gov/jobs/regional.shtm Search for current job openings in New York’s 10 regional economies.

New Yorkers can view the region they live in, see which industries are growing and find out what jobs are available in demand. Job opening numbers are updated frequently.

Unemployment/Labor Market Information New York State Department of Labor www.labor.ny.gov This site has information on wages, unemployment insurance and training opportunities for the unemployed. It also has links to local labor market information and career exploration tools.

Information About Your Local Career Center Workforce Stop Career Center http://labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator/ Use this website to find your local Workforce Career Center.

Career Exploration & Guidance, Self Assessments JobZone - http://www.jobzone.ny.gov This tool provides career exploration assessments that help you identify your interests and work values. JobZone also: suggests jobs that match your interests; offers a resume builder; provides a local job

fair schedule; helps you search jobs; and also offers resources for people with disabilities and veterans.

CareerZone - http://www.careerzone. ny.gov CareerZone is similar to JobZone, but geared more for high school students or those new to employment. CareerZone aims to help those engaged in an active job search match interests, skills and preferences to possible jobs. lndeed.com - www.indeed.com This website is easy to use. It allows you to save searches and generates an e-mail notification when job matches arrive. The site has local searches and multiple job filtering tools.

Occupational Information, Descriptions and Required Education O*NET Online - http://www.onet online.org Learn about different occupations including advanced manufacturing, green jobs and many others.

The site provides job descriptions, tasks and skills lists. Overall, it’s a great tool for helping you generate ideas for your resume.

Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov.oco This site has a collection of job descriptions and information about the education needed to obtain a particular job. It’s a great tool to help you identify and list the tasks and skills from your last job.

Career Exploration & Guidance, Self Assessments My Skills My Future—www.myskill myfuture.org Find new career options based on the skills and experience you gained in a past job. The site also features salary data, job listings, training programs and other useful tools to help find out what skills you need to obtain the job you want.

My Next Move—www.mynext

move.org This site is designed to help you decide what career is right for you and to help you find a job that you will enjoy.

There is also an interest assessment available to help you match your interests to a potential job!

Career Centers: Sponsored by the United States Department of Labor http: //careeronestop.org/ Here, you will find information about resumes, cover letters, interviews and occupations. You will also be able to find the locations of local One Stops around the nation.

Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center (Kings County) 9 Bond Street, 5th Floor Between Livingston & Fulton Streets Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 246-5219 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 Workforcel Career Center (Kings County) 250 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 718-780-9200 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 Workforcel Career Center (Bronx County) 400 E. Fordham Road, 8th Floor (Entrance on Webster Street) Bronx, New York 10458 718-960-7901 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 Flushing Workforce1 Career Center (Queens County) 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd Floor Flushing, New York 11355 718-321-6307 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 Queens New York State Career Center (Queens County) 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor Jamaica, New York 11432

718-557-6755 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 Lower Manhattan Workforce1 Career Center (New York County) 1 Hudson Square, 75 Varick Street New York, New York 10013 212-775-3771 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 NYC Workforce1 Career Center (New York County) 215 West 125th Street 6th Floor Between 7th & 8th Avenues New York, New York 10027 917-493-7200 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center (Richmond County) 120 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd Floor Staten Island, New York 10301 718-285-8488 www.nyc.gov/workforce1 Visit the New York State Job Bank to access thousands of local, regional and national job listings. http://ny.jobs Civil Service/Government Jobs New York State Civil Service www.cs.ny.gov This site includes listings for county or state exams/job openings. Use this site to find upcoming competitive examinations, continuous recruitment examinations and current openings within the county or state. This website also has test guides, exams by education/experience level, internship opportunities and much more.

New York State Current Job Openings www.statejobny.com USAJobs www.usajobs.gov Are you interested in Federal Employment? Come to this site to search for and apply to open Federal positions. You can narrow down your search to openings in your area by entering your City and State or zip code.

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It has been a while since my last Viewpoint. I could not write because I was a member of the Election Committee and the rules did not allow members of that committee to write articles. Still, I am pleased that I served on that committee. Chaired by former Board President Bill Gordon, the committee was as fair as could be, encountered no major procedural problems, and received a minimal amount of candidate complaints. Following the campaign period, I went on a much needed vacation.

Resolving Focus on Pending Issues Although there were only two new members elected to the Board, there is a perception that the Board’s overall focus and direction has changed. There is a new majority and with that a rearrangement of the list of what needs doing and the methods for getting things done. Although change – in and of itself – does not necessarily guarantee improvement, it always opens an avenue for hope and optimism.

I look forward to joining my colleagues, old and new, and working together with them to resolve current issues and to make effective plans for future advances. Andrew Carnegie said that teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.

Since joining the Board, there has been two main issues that I have focused on and written about often: 1. increasing

the transparency of corporation business processes, and 2. support for a stronger bond between cooperators, the Board, and Management through improved communication.

In regard to transparency and communication, I was able to establish and Chair the IT (Information Technology) Committee. The committee’s objective is to support effective data handling by helping to transition Riverbay Corporation’s information technology into the current standard and bring maximum technological benefit to all of the corporation’s business processes.

Additionally, I drafted and submitted all of the resolutions concerning televised Board Meetings. I believe that the current Board is in favor of televising meetings and I expect to see that operational upgrade in place in the not too distant future.

In an effort to improve connection with the community, I submitted Resolution 13-110 to establish a

Monday, July 14, is our “DAY OF PROTEST” to bring the Bay Plaza Mall (Mall) Developers and the NYC/NYS Departments of Transportation (DOT’S) to meet with our community. We can force change and we can make change. We have it in our power to do so. The day of protest will not ask you to protest in the streets. We are asking that you flood them with telephone calls, or faxes or emails to protest their inaction regarding our concerns. See below: PROTEST DAY! PROTEST DAY! Monday, July 14 – all day. Bay Plaza Mall, Bartow & pedestrian traffic.

Only Co-op City residents can force changes. The developers of the mall and the DOTS/City/NY State do not think our concerns are legitimate.

Serious traffic issues are crippling our community. It will only get worse unless we demand the powers for change understand we will not be ignored. Safety for all.

Below are a few subjects you may use

or make up your own pet peeves. Please don’t do nothing. Your safety is at stake.

Give your name & address so they will know you live in Co-op City.

• When the additional stores open in Bay Plaza, our streets will be filled with vehicles trying to find new ways to the highways surrounding Co-op City.

• At our intersections, traffic signals do not give pedestrians time to cross because vehicles making a turn do not yield to pedestrians. Vehicular traffic needs to be frozen. People first.

• Bus riders have to add additional time to their ride if they are going out of Co-op City because of traffic tie-ups at Bartow & Baychester Avenues.

• Fire and emergency vehicles are stalled in our traffic mess; they should have a priority lane.

• Create another exit from Bay Plaza Mall so that we can use our streets in safety.

• More Accessible streets/sidewalks for handicap vehicles.

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Director’s Viewpoint

‘Cooperator Awards’ program that provides formal recognition and a monetary award to cooperators whose suggestion(s) result in revenue savings for the corporation. The idea being that the establishment of a program that solicits and recognizes cooperators’ input will help increase a sense of inclusion, ownership, and community spirit among cooperators.

The resolution passed, however, details of how the program will be handled have not been formally drafted.

Following the passage of the resolution, I sent a memo to Management asking several questions: How would the selection process be handled? Which department (who) would have overall responsibility for the Awards Program? How were suggestions to be submitted? How would tracking be done? How/when would notice to be sent to cooperators regarding receipt of their submitted suggestion?

The election campaign period got in the way of a number of issues, however, the campaign is now over and Board members have been elected and seated. I recently re-submitted my memo to Management and I am waiting for their response. As soon as I receive it, I will update the community.

Behold, the Sunrise Sunrise can be associated with hope and expectation. Each new day contains possibilities and opportunities for change

and advancement. My constant hope – since I’ve been a Board Director – has been for Board Directors to find and adopt ways to work more as a team. As mentioned previously, teamwork can produce amazing results.

Using population density as a measure, Co-op City would place among the top ten cities in the state. Planning for our community is as complex as for many municipalities around the nation. New opportunities might line up before us, but the responsibility for making careful assessment before making choices has not diminished. With this new change, there is an even greater need for Board Directors to work together. In order to take full advantage of oncoming benefits, old grudges need to be buried and name calling should cease to exist in any/all Director communication. Additionally, there should be mutual acknowledgement of past achievements. Only through these and similar actions can the Board and the community begin to realize the benefits from options arrayed across the horizon.

If you see something, say something.

Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Address letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, call 718-3320-3300, Ext. 3351, or e-mail kwahhab10475@ hotmail.com.

Please join us in calling, faxing or emailing: - Commissioner Constance Moran: 212-748-6680; cmoran@dot.nyc.gov - DOT Supervisor David Bilotti: 914834-2909; David.Bilotti@thruway.nys.gov - Congressman Eliot L. Engel: 718796-9700 or 202-225-2464; F: 718-7965134; engel.house.gov - State Senator Ruth HassellThompson: 718-547-8854/718-515-2718; hssellt@senate.state.ny.us

- Assemblyman Michael Benedetto: 718-892-2235 or 0035/718-320-2220 or 4753; benedem@assembly.state.ny.us - City Council Member Andy King: 718-684-5509 or 5510/212-788-6873; andyking @council.nyc.gov Cooperators United of Co-op City, Sonja Maxwell, President, and Eleanor G. Bailey, Coordinator. If you need to reach us, call 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@ aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

Hi, neighbors…Yes, we made it back from our last “adventure.” It was a success as stated by the neighbors who attended and their outside guests.

We all had month-ending affairs and plans so we could not plan a meeting.

However, do not despair — we plan to get all Building Association members together by the end of the month for a quiet social time. The meeting

date will be posted on the Bulletin Board and in the papers. Hope to see you then!

Happy birthday to all June and July neighbors. To those of you who are under the weather — you should feel better because the summer temperatures and plenty of sunshine have been helpful.

—Celestine Withey

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Building 24 Association

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The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Most of them will continue during July: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena, 718-671-8364.

Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music.

Congratulations to Cynthia on her retirement from her daytime employment.

Don’t miss the BUS! Section 2 - 2015 Summer Fun Day Fundraiser trip has been re-routed to the Resort Casino in Atlantic City on August 16. Cost: $35, leaving from Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. Payment due by July 19.

You can contact Buildings 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for information or check your lobby bulletin board.

Buildings 9 (A, B), Jerome Rice, 917671-7862.

Buildings 11 (A, B, C), Deborah D. Henry, 718-379-6312.

Building 12, Sonia Soto, 718-3798305.

Building 13, Gail Sharbaan, 718-671-

African American Association

Music Appreciation/Singing Group – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Education Program – The Institute For Youth holds classes on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Summer Day Camp for Children Register your child today for fun-filled days of summer camp. There will be enrichment classes. Call 718-379-5555.

Stricter Gun Laws – At the Association general membership meeting on June 14th, the President, Francine Reva Jones, informed everyone about the shooting that occurred near the Bellamy Loop basketball courts on May 17th and, in order to address the violence in the

area, Riverbay Board Director Leah Graham and some of the Section 4 Building Associations, organized a meeting with CCPD, the 45th Precinct and politicians. As a result, there have been more officers and smartcars circulating our community.

In a recent publication regarding this shooting, Chief Frank Apollo commented that there is a need for stricter gun laws.

Shortly thereafter, President Barack Obama commented regarding yet another school shooting, that there must be a “demand” for stricter gun laws. The Association members agreed with their positions and are taking the initiative to make it happen. If you would like to join this important effort, please contact us at 718-379-5555; leave your name, telephone number and email address.

Building 13 Association

3801.

Building 14, the ab14c@hotmail.com Back by Popular demand! Sands Casino/Amore Winery/Outlet Shopping/ Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. scheduled for November 8. We will sip and/or purchase wine at the Amore winery, then travel on to the Sands Casino. The casino and outlets are on the same premises. Get your holiday shopping done early.

Hungry? The Golden Corral buffet is there for your eating pleasure. 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

Building 32 Association

Protest Day July 14 has been designated as Protest Day and protest we must, if we plan to get around in our own community. Everyone who walks, drives, uses public transpiration or even a scooter will be affected by the opening of the mall at Bay Plaza. Plans have been made to enter the new mall; nothing is being done about exiting the mall other than through our community. We all need to call, fax, or e-mail NYC Dept. of Transportation, NYS DOT, the NYS Thruway Dept. and our elected officials, including, but not limited to, Mr. Engel, Mr. King, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Gillibrand, Mr. Benedetto, Ms. HasselThompson, and Mr. Diaz. We already have traffic problems, but nowhere close to the size and scope that is rapidly looming. The safety of our cooperators is of the utmost importance and our children and seniors are especially vulnerable. We demand action to eliminate our potential traffic problems, and to ensure that hazardous traffic patterns will not be put into effect. Safety for ALL pedestrians is our mantra.

Flyers will be posted in all building

bulletin boards, between the elevators, and everywhere there is space. Telephone, fax numbers and email addresses will be posted; pick the best way for yourself and make contact. We in Co-op City are the ones who will be most affected, so DO something!

Don't bury your head in the sand as this is OUR problem and, if we don't act now, think about trying to get home at holiday time, when everyone wants to go shopping.

Section Five Fun Day August 23 is the Section Five Fun Day, which will be in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Volunteers are needed for a myriad of assignments, such as cooking franks, serving beverages, directing children and adults in games, and helping with the open mike sessions. An affair of this magnitude also needs clean-up crews. Porters will be doing the heavy "stuff," but there is a lot of "lighter stuff" that needs to be done.

Contact our Association President, Ms. Bailey, at 718-379-7754, and if you reside in another building, you can call your Association's officers.

—Lorna Smith

It is with sadness that I am announcing the closing of the Co-op City Jewish Community Council office in Dreiser Loop. Due to funding and budget cuts, we will close our doors on Friday, August 1. This office has been an active and vital part of the Co-op City community for over 30 years.

Henceforth, all clients over the age of 60 may use the services of JASA, located in the Bartow shopping center,

lower level; 718-320-2066. Those under 60 may seek help with our local politicians or with Riverbay personnel if the issue is regarding DRIE or STAR. It has been 25 years since I first started working here, and I have met thousands of wonderful people. I will miss you all and wish you all the best in the future!

—Lynn Levine

Co-op City Jewish Community Council

payment of $40 is due by August 29.

There are a few seats available, secure your spot.

Congratulations to all the graduates; good luck to those moving on to college and have a safe summer.

We also extend our condolences to those who have lost a loved one.

We will be on hiatus for July and August, but hope to see you in September when our monthly meetings and upcoming events will be discussed. Suggestions for activities are always welcome. If you want to give a compliment or complaint

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Saturday, Sept.

13, 4 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend, look to our weekly column for upcoming events.

Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in Sept. You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

We welcome donations. 718-379-5555.

Like us on Facebook: “Coopcity Africanamerican assoc.”

If you are taking a vacation, please have a wonderful time and return safely.

—Francine Jones

or want us to invite a special guest, we want to know that also.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 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 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Congratulations on the activities promoted by Riverbay Fund. The fireworks of July 4th have passed and overhead they were beautiful, but neighbors, the greenway was made into “garbage way.” A Sunday walk resulted in picking up garbage every few steps and there was plenty of plastic to bag it and plenty of green waste cans to dump it in. Why can’t we use them?

Serious fireworks are predicted as our exitways out of Co-op City become impassable. We are very concerned about Peartree-Givan Avenues because as Bartow is impossible, it seems like the sanitation trucks and other trucks continue to park on Peartree–Givan Avenues.

Neighbors agree it is past time to make an impact on the powers that be. We are in on the phone-in/email campaign to our local officials, are you? Let them know we are in need of a real plan to build better ways for shoppers to exit the new shopping center and Co-op City. It makes good sense for all to make this investment. Many of us townhouse residents have been here over thirty years; we know Bartow and Baychester Avenues haven’t been worked on since Freedomland. A ramp/overpass from the shopping center to I-95 would be like Bruckner Expressway over Bruckner Blvd. HELP! Broun Place Townhouse Association disseminates information, supports programs and participates in organizations improving our quality of life. In Co-op City, we are a “not so mini state” that operates a small democratic government. It is important that we continue

to respect and honor that system. Thank you to neighbors who look in on elderly neighbors and look after them; thanks to the neighbors that water our lawns, saying “Hi” with a beautiful smile. Let’s applaud that we are among the almost 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City.

Please recycle your garbage, keep our neighborhood clean and pick it up and put it in the corner garbage cans.

Thank you to Public Safety for the bike and walking patrols. Call Public Safety, 718-379-3050, and use Public Safety to enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.” Keep up with the “goings on” in Co-op City by reading our Co-op City Times. This is our source for true, day-to-day reports on Co-op City.

Starting September, join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel, Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson, Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus, Vice President and Eva Lazaar, President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team. We send good wishes and prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best outcome possible. If you have a question regarding Broun Place, ask it and if you have a tiding, please share it.

—Eva Lazaar

Our last meeting before the summer break began with a warm welcome to our new board members, Ms. Katrina Asante, Corresponding Secretary, and Ms. Wanda Bailey, Recording Secretary, both of whom will begin their duties in September.

The minutes from our previous meeting were read by our president and the meeting began with the following complaints: 1. Mr. Romero, Apt. 3D, who complained about a crack in the wall outside his apartment door and his inability to contact our CSO, Ms. Aldea, regarding noise from the apartment above him that is interfering with his sleep. He was referred to the Ombudsman, Mr. Boiko.

2. There were complaints of a cookout recently under the portico at the rear of our building and the very slow response from security.

3. Large group making noise late at night while drinking and 'smoking' between Buildings 24 and 25.

4. Residents still dissatisfied with the laundry machines. This results in people using outside vendors for their laundry needs which means that there is a financial loss to the housing company (us).

The following suggestions were offered: 1. A master key for all garage entrance doors, which is feasible since we are entitled to use all garages and it would eliminate

the need to use the driveway to enter the garage to retrieve your vehicle.

2. A newsletter (flyer) or using the internet to supply information about the building to residents, as needed.

3. A fundraiser to decorate the Association Room.

4. Having an occasional meeting in the lobby.

5. A building association lunch on City Island in July or August.

6. Lights for the basketball courts and a 9:00 p.m. closing instead of the current 7:00 p.m.

7. A letter is to be circulated on the 33rd floor for the cooperators to sign regarding the replacement of the different colored floor tiles. All tiles should be of the same color, it promotes harmony and consistency.

It was nice to see some new faces at the meeting; of course, it's always nice to see some old ones also.

The more, the merrier; the more input. Your suggestions, complaints or comments are always welcome.

Light refreshments were available at the conclusion of the meeting. We hope you enjoy a safe summer and remember, "IF YOU SEE, HEAR OR SMELL SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING." Cooperators, not tenants. Hope to see you all in September. "When nothing goes right, go left."

—Dock Harvey

Building 25 Association

Farmer’s Market returns to Co-op City

Amish farmers from Pennsylvania made the trek to Co-op City this Wednesday to begin selling fresh produce and baked goods during the first week of Co-op City’s Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market in Co-op City is one of eight operated throughout the Bronx by Harvest Home Farmer’s Market each Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 26th. Each week will feature different farmers from the tri-state region bringing their freshly harvested produce and related products to Co-op City for sale. In order for a product to be sold at a certified Farmer’s Market like this one, the produce must have been harvested less than two days before sale.

Photo by Alyssa Lumley

C ONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! Continued Success, Robert!

Congratulations to Robert Malegiannakis, who graduated from Salesian High School with First Honors. Robert is the grandson of long-time Co-op City resident, Anna Vails, of Building 20B. He will attend Mercy College in the Fall. The best of luck is wished to Robert in college and all of his future endeavors.

—Robbin Vails

Extremely proud of you, Samuel!

Your dedication, enthusiasm and insight are really inspiring. I wish you many years of great achievements.

You worked hard, you really deserve it. You have got it.

You, my son, are the reason I live and work hard and you’re standing out which makes me very proud. May God continue to guide you in your studies and life. From me and your sisters, please accept our congratulations on this wonderful recognition of being chosen to be on the Dean’s List. Great job!

—Joy Aghahowa

It’s graduation time!

Building Associations, please send us a list of the graduates in your building so they can be properly recognized in the Co-op City Times.

Your submission can be emailed to cctimes @riverbaycorp.com, faxed to (718) 320-2595 or dropped off in Room 21 of the Bartow Center.

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

On Monday, July 14, is our “DAY OF PROTEST” to bring the Bay Plaza Mall (Mall) Developers and the NYC/NYS Departments of Transportation (DOT’S) to meet with our community to discuss the following: Traffic that is crippling our community especially Bartow Avenue, Wide Streets to accommodate our handicap walkers, Signal Lights, Stop Signs, Pedestrian Crosswalks and an Exit Ramp out of Bay Plaza. We are asking that you flood the DOT’s and our legislators with telephone calls, emails or faxes to meet with us.

Flyers will be posted throughout the community. Your Building/Townhouse representatives are being sent the text that you may use when making the telephone calls.

If you are not using your telephone, use the text to email or fax the DOT’s and our legislators.

A special shout out to our graduates and to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in.

If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-6713050 and for Maintenance issues, call 718-320-3300.

Don’t forget, if you see something, say something.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH @aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

Drammeh Center

The Drammeh Institute, in partnership with TEEWAIGold Media, is happy to announce that the LET THE CHILDREN COME CHOIR project has added a new region, the Netherlands! making a total of ten countries from Kenya, South Africa, to the US that will participate in this children's choir. Fifty-four children will be selected from New York and auditions begin on July 20th at the Drammeh Center.

Please encourage your young ones, friends and family to participate in this fun project. The children that are not selected will each receive a certificate for having successfully auditioned.

CALL FOR AUDITIONS DETAILS Registration for choir auditions is now open for youth to participate in a multifaceted music project for charity. LET THE CHILDREN COME CHOIR celebrates the African child through a rare showcase of voices of children between the ages of 8 and 14 years, drawn from African migrant and descendant communities in the United States and other countries around the world.

The choir is designed to stimulate awareness and support for the needs of orphans and children living with challenging circumstances in Africa. Selected choir members will work under the direction of a celebrated recording artist. The choir will perform a new song with a positive and uplifting message and be featured in a documentary film promoting peace and security for children in Africa.

Please do not wait too long to sign up! Auditions will take place at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). SESSION (A) is SUNDAY, JULY 20, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. SESSION (B) is SUNDAY, JULY 27, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Children should be prepared to sing a few bars of a song that they are familiar with.

Sessions will be recorded and parents or guardian must be present. NO WALK-INS, PLEASE. To register for a time slot, send complete contact details by email to: info@LTCCChoir.org or write to: The Drammeh Institute, Attention: LTCCC Registration, P.O. Box 558, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Elise Edwards

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York will do our best to repcountry, long jump, hurdles, shot put, discus and resent New York at the AAU (American Amateur Union) javelin/turbo throw and soon, high jump.

Club Championship. The AAU Championship is being If anyone knows a child between the ages of 6 & 16 held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. who may benefit from track & field, please contact us.

There are approximately 2,000 athletes competing in this Velocity Track Club New York will have their seminational championship. Most of the best track & field annual orientation on Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m. in athletes in the country are here. Any athlete who wins a the Bartow Community Center of Co-op City in Room medal at the Club Championship will cherish it for the 28. Parents/guardian must attend orientation for their rest of their life. We have 11 student athletes here and we child to try out for VTC. will do our very best to represent NY. The competition Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track started Sunday, July 6, and continues to Sunday, July 13th.

Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - not-for profit.

Back in the Bronx, Coach George is training the rest Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track of the team. They are getting ready for the AAU Junior Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and Olympics. Another National Championship meet will we will send you a receipt. be hosted in Des Moines, Iowa. The competition will For additional information, please contact Coach be just as fierce. They qualified for the Junior Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at Olympics at the AAU (American Amateur Union) WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins Regional 01 Championship at Lowell, MA. Velocity Track Club New York is recognized by many as one of the top teams in the Bronx. We are a small team of 26 student athletes. This gives us the opportunity to have one-on-one training with our athletes. We have two coaches and one assistant, plus we get assistance from a high school coach and our college students.

Our student athletes train for sprints, mid-distance, cross Velocity Track Club at the AAU Regional Championship

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Black Forum

Defensive driving course resumes in September The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume on Saturday, September 13, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% 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. Remember, don’t text and drive.

Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest at the Nordic Lodge, RI and then on to the casino for an exciting day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person — $100 due now and $50 by June 30. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today.

Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Seats going fast!

Oldies but Goodie Concert & Dance The Black Forum will be sponsoring an Oldies But Goodies concert and

Hello cooperators: I would like to thank those that participated in our fundraising game night on July 11th. We look forward to seeing more of you at future events.

We will have a Meet and Greet Social Event in the association room on July 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Our guest will be Assistant General Manager Joe Boiko. He will be there to meet and assist cooperators with any issues or concerns they may be having. We also look forward to seeing new faces at this event. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there and please enjoy the rest of your summer.

President’s Note The last official meeting in June has completed my first year as Building President. I want to thank my team and supportive family for working with me to make the changes that were necessary in our building to maintain and

upgrade our quality of life. I would like to also thank the Riverbay staff that cooperated in making the changes we want happen.

It has been a tough year for our section and there is still much work to be done not only in our buildings, but the community. I really hope to see the pride of ownership as cooperators extend beyond our co-ops into the community. We can only make the changes we want happen as a team. On that note, I look forward to working with the other Building Associations in creating a Section 4 Association which will further our collective goal of improving the quality of life of Co-op City.

Please reach out to us and be part of the change. If you have any questions or concerns, we can be reached at: 347-9037523; bldg23cc@gmail.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/weare23cc.

—Andrea Kennedy

We are 23 Building Association

dance at the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 6. Artists and ticket information will be posted soon. Stay tuned.

Golden Corral/Harrah’s Casino Join us at Golden Corral eatery and Harrah’s Casino on Saturday, October 11. Cost: $70 per person. Call now for reservations, (718) 320-0033, (917) 2095334 or (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program 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.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblack forum@gmail.com.

Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Reminder: Installation of officers will take place July 20 at Jackson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 60 Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead, NY, 3:00-6:00 p.m. The section has a van that will meet us at Dreiser Loop in front of the hardware store at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Few seats available.

Please call the president, Dorcas Lay, for additional info., 718-671-6910 London/Paris trip sold out! 39-day countdown for the members/friends who will be travelling August 14-21.

The 56th National Convention, August 20-23, at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in

National Harbor, Md. Next General Membership Meeting “Each One Bring One!! September 14th at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. We encourage each member to bring just one friend, one family member or one neighbor to our opening meeting to listen and learn about our organization’s long standing commitment to the community!

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday July/August members. Enjoy the summer, be safe!

—Maxine Sullivan

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NEW CHURCH LOCATION: Beginning June 29, 120 DeKruif Place (street level); Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service (Summer Recess) 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study (Summer Recess) Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

Church Motto: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority.”

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it!

All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

SUMMER TUTORING: There are two college students who live in Co-op City who are available to tutor children for the summer. For details, please call (718) 644-0951.

Our new Technology Lab is currently being wired for service to the community. We are awaiting Cablevision’s completion of their process. As soon as this technicality has been taken care of, we will invite the community in to use the computer lab FREE for two-weeks.

For SENIOR CITIZENS, use will be FREE as an ongoing service (by sched-

ule). We will offer low-cost Employment Support Services (resume/cover letter writing, Soft-Skills Workshops, TARGETTED Job Search, Copy and Faxing Services, etc.) to the community on a weekly basis. Pastor Jenkins was a Workforce Development Manager and has been using her skills and contacts to help people gain employment for 12 years.

We are blessed to be recipients of a grant from City Councilman Andy King to support our After School Program, which begins in September 2014! The Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Hub will provide afterschool care and educational services to K-8 students in the Co-op City community. It is a partially technology-based program, as well as hands-on Homework Help. Snacks will be provided and competent background

checked staffing provided to reinforce the safe environment. Registration for this low-cost program will take place in late August and space is limited. We already have a list for preregistration of which you are welcome to sign-up by calling or emailing Pastor Jenkins.

Macy’s Charity Shopping Day August 9: Faith @ Work is honored to be selected to participate in the new Bay Plaza Macy’s Charity Shopping Day! You can purchase a $5 shopping pass from any member of the church to support the good work we do within the community. Call (718) 644-0951 for additional information.

Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah Jenkins

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

Thought for this week: “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.

They are plans for good and not for disas-

ter, to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29: 11 We should be concerned about God’s plan for our life. Carrying His life plan in your heart and mind as you live each day, constantly making choices and decisions in light of His plan, guarding it like a treasure map of eternity. Just knowing the plan that God has for you will bring satis-

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. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, when we will celebrate The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.

Church Picnic: Please remember our picnic in the park at Pelham Bay on Saturday, July 26.

Fundraising Event: The trip to Toronto, Canada, has

been sold out. Thanks for your support.

For those on the payment plan, please remember to make your payments.

Get ready for an 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin.

Flyers with more information, including a suggested payment plan, are available.

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

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

“Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” (Psalm 115:1) —M. Chambers

faction and peace to your life. We must follow His plan. That is where the choices to obey come in. An obedient heart is a fixed heart with Him. “I take joy, joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart.”

Psalm 40:8 We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347945-1992. Please leave a message and we

will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

Circle of Christ Church

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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 spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sunday Services – 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.

Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs.

The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. 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 pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

Family Night: Friday night family night is back.

Come and have an enjoyable time for the whole family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 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.

CPR Course: On Saturday, July 12th, there will be a CPR class for anyone who would like to get a certification in CPR. The class will start at 9 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. If you are interested, please make sure you are there on time.

Two-day trip to Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22. Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; if there is no answer, leave a message. Cost is $240 per person double occupancy, triple occupancy is $232/person, single occupancy is $297 & children 12 or under is $169 and must have 2 adults in the same room.

Seats are going fast, so get your reservations & deposits/payments in quickly. Remember, this is first come, first serve.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

Hello! The Dreiser Clubroom 19 will continue to be open during July and August (after 1 p.m.) for your daily pleasure (except Wednesdays). Come relax and join in the fun by playing cards (game of choice) and a variety of Board games, or just sit and watch one of your favorite TV shows with others.

TRAVEL EVENTS: Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the PRINCESS. Contacts: Claudette D., 718-379-4784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

Thurs., Oct. 9. It pays to play at the exciting SANDS CASINO (not HARRAH’S Casino as originally reported). The Casino rebate is: $20 slot play/$5 food voucher). Just steps away from the casino floor are THE OUTLETS at SANDS where fashion meets the fabulous. Following your stay at the Sands Casino, enjoy a finger-lickin’ Soul food dinner while listening in a really cool atmosphere to a live jazz and blues show at the famous restaurant called Warmdaddy’s in Philly. The price is $90, transportation included. A $60 deposit* is required to hold your seat. Remember, first paid, first served.

Seats going fast. Balance DUE by Sept. 3.

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

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices include transportation /Dreiser Loop): Wed., Sept. 10. 11:15 a.m. Matinee Luncheon & Show, THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65. SOLD OUT! Wait list only. Meet/depart: 10:15 a.m./10:30 a.m. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Sorry to hear that Valerie Robinson, Glenna Floury, Gene Hunter and Shirley Ward-El were all in various hospitals, but happily we can now report that these solid troupers are back home recuperating. “Our wish to each of you is that each day brings you renewed strength, brighter times, and a healthier happier you.”

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we require your telephone number and a deposit* to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Checks/money orders only – Payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser, Room 19, Mondays and/or Thursdays, approximately 3:00-5:00 p.m. Call (718-379-0377) before going to clubroom 19 during the summer months. ”It’s summer! Be free and happy…” Best wishes to all for a safe fun-filled summer.

—Claudette Davis

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.

SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE (DRESSDOWN ATTIRE, JULY 13 – SEPTEMBER 7) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS Saturday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. - CRUISE DAY KICK OFF FOR THE WOMEN’S GUILD CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA, December 22, 2015 –

January 3, 2016. A FANTASTIC 12-NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE ABOARD THE MAGNIFICENT QUEEN MARY 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

We invite you to get additional information about the cruise and meet fellow travelers by attending CRUISE DAY KICK OFF at the CPC Church Annex, 2053 Asch Loop (Co-op City). Deposit $500 plus insurance. (A $50 discount for reservation made on Cruise Day.) RSVP (718) 320-1435; (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576.

Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley.

Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan Mitchell

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Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-Founders, and 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, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community. We love you for who you are, not what you have.

Call us at 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 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 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.

Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic: “Do You Need A Transplant?”

Word from Holy Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-26.

Beginning Sun., July 6 - August 31, Summer Worship at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to join us for prayer, sacred music from 9:00-9:40. Attire is appro-

priate casual wear. Church of the Savior family, First Lady Theresa and Dr. Smith, Senior Pastor, look forward to meeting you.

Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome.

Never a fee, and is non-sectarian!

Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome!

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help:

WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc. Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Sunday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-3753837. God bless all our donors.

Enjoy discounts exclusively at the Bay Plaza location before the mall officially opens on August 14! Church of the Savior has shopping passes for the Macy’s Charity Shopping Day on August 9. Passes are $5. Call Lady Theresa for your pass TODAY! 718925-5052.

Thought for the Week: “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that good men & women to do nothing.” — Edmund Burk —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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

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

Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning starting at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

FOCUS: 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.

What man is he who feareth the Lord? Him shall he teach in the way what he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth.

Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13.

A request for guidance 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 comfort 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 718324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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!

If you seek wise counsel, you multiply your chances for sound decisions.

Let’s look at Scripture to support this.

Proverbs 15:16-23 says: 16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11

a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Please come out and support these services.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube.

You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

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

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Bartow

Wed., July 16

Tues., July 15

Mon., July 14

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 a.m., Rm 31

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Weight Management Support Group 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 25 Card Games 2– 4 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Basic Cell Phone/iPad Training 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bartow Ave. Senior Services Main Office Zumba CANCELLED

Einstein Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2–4 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group (on vacation ‘til Sept.)

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed

Dominoes

9 -10 am, Rm. 31 Word Games Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45

10 am, Rm. 45

Thurs., July 17

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 (on vacation July & Aug.) Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm, Rm. 2 Basic Cellphone & iPad Training 1:30–2:30pm, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive (on vacation July & Aug.) Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

10 -11 am, Rm. 31

Spanish Practice Class

Sewing w/Raymonde (on vacation July & Aug.) Tai Chi

Line Dancing w/Voncile

10:30 am, Computer Lab

11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2

10 am, Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise 11am-Noon, Rm 31

Mind Teasers

12:30 – 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian

Card Games

11 am – 12 pm

Bingo 2 -4 pm, Rm. 31

Fri., July 18

Dreiser

12 pm – 1 pm, Rm. 4

Art Class 1 pm -3 pm, Rm. 7

Dominoes

Bingo

YOGA w/Bhadra

2:30 pm, Rm. 31

1 pm, Rm. 49

2 pm-3 pm, Rm. 2

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.,, Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10–11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Social Dance Club Music

by Cecilia Tenconi -

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49

Every 2nd Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile 9:00-10:00am, Rm 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10:00 – 11:30am, Rm 31 Chat Session 10:00am, Rm 31 Bingo 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11:00 am12:00 pm, Rm 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00 pm, Rm 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm 31

Dominos 10:00am Rm45 Art 10:00 am Rm 45 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 Schedule subject to changes without notice*

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm Rm 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 am Rm 7 Meditative Moments – On vacation July & August Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm Rm 4 Spanish Class 1:00pm-2:00pm Rm 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm Rm 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30 pm Rm 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange pineapple juice

Mon., Southwest turkey loaf Whole wheat bread Baked Ziti mashed potatoes Whole wheat dinner roll w/meat sauce July Garlic Kale w/garlic sauce Canned apricots Italian blend vegetables 14 Alt: egg salad Apple juice Barbecue chicken breast Tues, Baked brown rice pilaf July Mixed vegetables

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Beef hamburger Baked French fries Garden salad

Whole wheat bread Hamburger bun Fresh fruit

Roasted chicken Spanish style Broccoli cheese quesadilla Mexican corn Confetti salad

While wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad

Wed., July 16

Orange pineapple juice Beef Moussaka Baked sweet potato Alt: Chicken salad Apple juice

salmon w/cilantro BBQ pork Thurs., Baked citrus sauce Mashed sweet potatoes Zucchini rice pilaf July Winter blend vegetables Steamed cauliflower 17

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Turkey salad

Fri., July 18

Orange juice Lemon pepper fish Baked oregano chicken Cuban style yellow rice Barley Cucumber and tomato Steamed peas & carrots salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted, 718-320-2066.

Social Work Office Hours: Please call 718-320-2066 for additional information.

• 2049 Bartow Avenue, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 40, by appointment • 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 13, by appointment The Big Apple Senior Walking Group - Every Friday, 10:30 a.m.; meets at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7.

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, July 25, August 8th & 22nd, September 5th & 19th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses [rent, medical, etc.]. For more information: 718-320-2066.

What is Homecare & What Should I Expect? Tuesday, July 15, 11:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 & Friday, August 22, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 4.

On July 24 & August 14, the Bartow Senior Center will be serving lunch in Room 28 at 2049 Bartow Avenue (No activities on those days).

FREE Civil Legal Services coming to your Neighborhood – A NYLAG (New York Legal Assistance Group) Mobile van will be stationed in Co-op City on Wednesday, July 30th, Bartow Avenue & Asch Loop in front of the Memorial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lawyers on the van will provide free legal assistance on issues related to: Housing, public benefits, disability benefits, healthcare, identity theft, debt management, consumer credit, immigration, domestic violence, divorce, custody, employment & advance planning.

Challah bread Fresh fruit

To make an appointment and to fill out the referral form, contact JASA at 718-320-2066, 2049 Bartow Avenue.

Wal-Mart – Friday, July 18th, $15.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:00 a.m.

9-1-1 Museum and Memorial – Monday, July 21st, $18. Tour time: 10:00 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. and Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. (Only 8 seats available).

Fairway – Wednesday, July 23rd, $3 (2 hrs.). Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 10:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop, 11:00 a.m. (Time change for this trip only).

Palisades Mall – Friday, July 25th, $12, Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop, 9:30 a.m.

Empire Casino – Monday, July 28th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m.

Tanger Outlet, Deer Park, NY – Wednesday, July 30th, $18. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop, 9:00 a.m.; Bartow, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 9:30. (40 seat bus).

The Beacon Program @ the Henry Kaufman Campgrounds, Pearl River, NY – Tuesday, August 5, $20. A minimum of 30 participants is required for the trip to run – 49 seats are available.

RSVP and payment are required by July 22. Please make checks out to JASA (cash also ok) – Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop, 9:00 a.m.; Bartow, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 9:30 a.m. Leaving camp at 3:45 p.m. An emergency contact field trip form has to be filled out.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, July 15, 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

Co-op City Times / July 12, 2014

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

REMINDER: Join AARP staff, members and volunteers at these local events: “Sex With Strangers” – July 8August 24 at the Tony Kiser Theater; 305 W. 43rd Street. Call Second Stage Theater Box Office, 212-246-4422 (mention code RP59) or visit online www.2ST.com and use code RP59.

AARP members receive a 22% discount on regularly priced tickets.

New York Mets – AARP members will receive a 20-40% discount on tickets to see the Mets games on Sat., July 12, 4:10 p.m.; Tues., July 29, 7:10 p.m.; Fri., Aug. 1, 7:10 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 16, 7:10 p.m. or Mon., Aug. 18, 1:10 p.m. To purchase tickets, AARP members can either call 718-559-3037 or email efox@nymets.com or go to www.mets.com/aarp. Before the game, meet AARP volunteers & other members at the stadium and find out what AARP is doing in your community.

SAVE THE DATE: AARP Holiday Celebration has been scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Eastwood Manor - $70. Tickets will be available at the September 8th meeting.

Get well wishes to Shirley Ward-El. Heartfelt Condolence to Carrie Boone on the loss of her brother-inlaw, Leonard Braithwaite.

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.

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2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…Arrive at Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 6:30 a.m. to receive luggage tag & bus seat assignment — DEPARTURE: 7 a.m.

SHARP…contact Daisy, 718-671-3241 August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights…Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N$1,827; Outside cabin: I-$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — NOTE: There are seven (7) spaces available for our group. If interested, send your deposit, $350, NOW! …contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

December 30 – January 1, 2015 – The Red Carpet Party at the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA – Stop at the American Music Theater Christmas Show; after check-in, dinner & entertainment; Choice of 4 side events next day; New Year’s Eve “Walk the Red Carpet w/a Photo Op;” Surf & Turf dinner, music/dancing and live show; Cocktail Party & Champagne Toast; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/a show — $575/person double; $685 Single; $565/person triple; travel insurance available $31/person double & triple; $40 for a single…contact Jeanne, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS (Call library to confirm) Teen Program - Magic Tricks, History of Deception - Friday, July 18, 3:30 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS (Call library to confirm) Children’s Game On w/Board Games - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

Teen Lounge - Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Click On - Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; July 16 - Laptop Q&A; July 23 - Mouse Basics; July 30 - Basic Internet.

Children’s Program - Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.: July 16 - Blobs in a Bottle; July 23 - Tornado in a Bottle; July 30 - Sink or Float.

Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: July 17 - MS Excel 2010 for Beginners 2; July 24 - Windows 8; July 31 - No Tech Connect.

Chess Club - Thursdays, 3:00; no Chess on 7/31.

Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m; July 18 - Basic Internet; July 25 - Email Account.

Teen Lounge - Friday, July 25, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m: July 12 - The Butler w/Forest Whitaker; July 19 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner w/Sidney Poitier; July 26 The Way We Were w/Barbra Streisand.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Wednesday, July 16—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, July 29—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $33. Rebate is $25. Slot play and $10 towards food.

Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, August 14—Going to Crab Shanty in City Island for a luncheon. Price is $28. All payments must be in before the end of July. Menu – 1 lb. whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, BBQ chicken with ribs, chicken parmagiana and snow crab legs.

Our End of Year Party date has been changed to November 12. We are having music by D.J. Mr. Will. More information is in the working.

Just a note: Our dearest friend and member Mildred Morgenstern has been released from Regis Nursing Home.

She is now with her son in Texas.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39 or call us at 718-379-9613, Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

You can also call Mary at 718-3794899 in the evening and I will return your call.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Tuesday, Aug. 12th, Resorts Casino.

Cost per person $33 with a casino slot play of $25. Time of pick-up, 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card and valid photo I.D. Saturday, September 20th – Annual raffle luncheon at the Sea Shore Restaurant at 1:30 p.m. Cost per person is $49 which include an entrée choice of broiled filet of Sole, grilled Salmon, fried shrimp or scampi, prime rib roast of beef, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs, or a combination of chicken and ribs, chicken parmesan along with an appetizer, salad, pasta, and strawberry shortcake. As always, your contribution of gift cards in the range of $5 to $25 are gratefully accepted for the success of our luncheon.

Everyone is most welcomed to attend.

Thursday, October 23rd, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The cost per person is $79 — all seats are available. Enjoy the comedy drama Breaking Legs and their delicious menu choice of fresh home-

made breads, green garden salad, Yankee pot roast, fried shrimp platter, chicken parmesan, crusted parmesan Tilapia, sausage with pepper and onions, baked vegetable lasagna, vegetable kabobs. To top off these delicious entrees, indulge in their famous buffet of over 30 freshly-made miniature desserts and assorted cakes to enjoy with your coffee and tea. This trip can be paid off in the amounts that you choose. Balance of full payments must be paid by October 10th. Please send in a $5 deposit to reserve your seat.

For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005, Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874. We are available Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and in the evening 6 to 8 p.m.

Please give a call to those in nursing homes or who are homebound. It is for health and healing, as well as their wellbeing.

Good health is wished to everyone.

—Lydia Ruas

Einstein Cancer Fund

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Co-op City Times / July 12, 2014

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

It is a relatively simple matter to conceive a child, but it takes years of commitment and dedication to become a parent. It is rather simple to start a business; all we need is a little capital.

But it takes a large amount of effort and drive to make it successful.

Enrolling in college today is rather automatic, but continuing on through class attendance, studying, term papers and tests demand a great deal of concentration and discipline. This is the rule of life itself.

A father was wishing his son well as he was about to begin a new venture. “Now, my son,” said the father as they parted, “remember the three bones, and you will be successful.”

A stranger who had overheard the remark asked about the three bones.

“I’ll tell you,” explained the father.

“They are the wishbone, the jawbone and the backbone. It’s the wishbone that keeps you going after things. It’s the jawbone that helps you find out how to go after them; and it’s the backbone that keeps you at it till you get there!”

In life, we need goals, we need the means to obtain them and then we have to stay with them until we realize them. We all have dreams, hopes and goals. We all have good intentions and we begin on a high note.

But those who succeed will be those who day after day put backbone into their ideals.

Handicapped Adults Association

The Handicapped Adults Association is very pleased to announce that although HAA has closed, HAA programs will continue under JASA Co-op City Senior Services. Please look out for JASA’s announcements about upcoming programming. Thank you for your support.

—Arlene Rodriguez

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920. Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, July 18th is at 8:05 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, July 19th at 9:10 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, July 19th at 9 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon.

NOTE*** Sunday, July 13th, Bingo at 1 p.m. Admission $3. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome in our community. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor.

Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more

info., you can call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you.

Synagogue members, we need your donations in order to have a Kiddish at our Shabbot services on Saturdays.

Please mail in your contributions or bring it to our office on Sunday. Rabbi Kronengold would greatly appreciate your participation in this endeavor.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Get well wishes to Jerry Berlofsky who is now in rehab at Dumont. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347427-4526. A very happy and healthy birthday with many more to come to Mimi Berlofsky, July 4th; to Mike Lubliner, July 5th; Eileen Satinoff, July 13th and Zelda Berkowitz, July 19th. A happy anniversary to Sheila and Marty Linder on July 4th.

Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you.

Shalom.

—Miriam Berlofsky

I would like to thank all those who went with us to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on June 29, and made it a great success. We hope you had a good time and will come with us on our next trip.

The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on MONDAY, August 18.

The COST: $33 per person with a $25 slot play and a $10 food voucher.

Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by August 8. Please send checks to: The

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary (718) 671-8424 or Bruce (718) 320-2234.

PLEASE NOTE: PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED. Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

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 service starts at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers

his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service.

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.

Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Mid-week worship service and Wednesday Bible study classes and Prayer service are suspended for the summer. Friday evening Prayer Service is also suspended for the summer and will resume on Friday, September 12.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 13, the “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.”

Proverbs 2:6-8 Spiritual Food for Thought: You have asked for wisdom to know how to deal with difficult problems. But, have you listened? Have you paid attention to God’s still, small voice urging you to do what you have not considered? It is one thing to ask and another thing to receive. You must silence your frustration and self-criticism and be at peace before you can hear.

Are you looking for a new church home or a place where you can praise God openly and freely? Do you seek a church home where you can exercise your God-given gifts and talents? Then Greater Love is the place for you.

Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational

Co-op City Baptist Church

Christian Education Ministry will celebrate Christian Education Recognition Day at our 11:00 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Deborah Jenkins, Pastor of Faith @ Work Church, located here in Co-op City. We invite all to this celebratory service.

On Sunday, July 20, the Lay Shepherds’ Pastoral Care Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. All are invited to this celebratory service.

SUMMER LITURGICAL PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Summer Liturgical Performing Arts Camp begins on Monday, July 7 and will continue until August 22 at the church. It is a summer Liturgical Performing Arts intensive day program for ages 6 – 17. This program will

include daily Bible study, prayer, and writing, African drumming, theatre, poetry, literature, gospel music, field trips and games. Private voice lessons and piano will also be provided. The Director will be Bro. Alfred Gallman who has over the past 35 years answered the need for dance, music, and theater training in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania tri-state area. Registration will be ongoing at the church during camp. The Performing Arts Intensive program will end with a performance that will showcase their program experience. For additional information, call Rev. Williams at 718320-3774.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. (CCIOC) is pleased to announce that they will hold

their First Community Awards Ceremony at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx on Friday, October 17. Tickets are $75, and will be available beginning July 6.

The CCIOC is also preparing a souvenir journal and ask that you submit ads. Ad submissions, including photos and payments, are due by no later than September 16. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-1861 or 917-620-2859.

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.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you how the Word of God will transform you by the renewal of your mind; one step and one day at a time. We believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude!

We are located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607.

Special Announcement All are invited to join us for Pastor C. Landrum’s Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, July 20th at 3:30 p.m. We will also celebrate Year “1” in our New Church Home. Praise God! Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m.

Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Family Nite & Youth Nites: Next Date – TBA Food Pantry: A reminder that we continue to welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church or leave a message on the church phone for Deacon Carolyn WelchEsquelin.

Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible dictionaries/encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library.

Prayer Requests: Allow us to pray for you, the sick, the shut in, the bereaved and any other condition or circumstance. Submit your requests via email to glcubc@optonline.net, stop in to complete a prayer card, or simply leave a confidential message on the church phone and a Prayer Warrior will call you.

Peace & Blessings!

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church

Newsong Church

Newsong Church loves Co-op City!

We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step-by-step. That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We’re not concerned about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. You see, we’ve all got a past, we’ve all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won’t find a bunch of “Holier-than-thou” people pretending to have it all together.

Instead, you’ll find that we’re all broken people, but we’re allowing God to put us back together. We’re not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we’re realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We’re finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He has a purpose and a plan for each one of us!

At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!” We don’t just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong

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Church, we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called “Kidsong!” At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, ageappropriate learning environment!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday at 177 Dreiser Loop. We meet in Auditorium B at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf Interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. Our current teaching series is called “The Warrior.” We’re learning that God has created all of us with the heart of a warrior and given us a divine cause to fight for! Our new teaching series, “What happens after I die?” will start on July 27th!

For more information, you can contact us: Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org; Facebook: www.facebook .com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter:@new song churchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! My wife, Cyndie, and I look forward to meeting you.

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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Co-op City Times / July 12, 2014

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