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Vol. 48 No. 32
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
Co-op City residents urged to send in questions for Mayoral candidates BY BILL STUTTIG Residents are being asked to send in their questions for the Mayoral candidates participating in a Mayoral Forum hosted by Riverbay on Monday evening, August 19th in the Dreiser Center auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Residents should send in questions regarding the candidates’ views on the wide variety of issues facing the next Mayor of New York City, and especially regarding issues that directly impact Co-op City. Questions for consideration should be either mailed into the Co-op City Times (Room 21, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475) or e-mailed to forum@riverbaycorp.com. The deadline for receiving the questions is Thursday, August 15th. There is no guarantee that all the questions will be used during the forum because repeat or similar questions will be narrowed down to the use of just one or two on each particular subject. The subject matter of the questions should be limited to issues facing New York City, and particularly, Co-op City. Questions that are thinly-veiled editorial comments and/or condescending or critical of the invited candidates will be eliminated. While the questions can be related to a
number of current citywide issues, such as “stop and frisk,” education reform, or emergency preparedness, cooperators are reminded that a number of local issues that come under the purview of the Mayor’s office directly affect the quality of life and finances of Co-op City and this forum will represent the community’s opportunity to bring these specific local issues to the attention of the candidates, one of whom might be the next Mayor of New York City. “Over the last several years,” said Co-op City’s General Manager Vernon Cooper, “this community, along with Management, has been asking for the help of city departments and officials regarding a number of concerns which directly affect our finances and quality of life, including inadequate local bus service, poor upkeep of the city-owned properties surrounding this community, the lack of local road improvements to keep up with the exploding commercial development surrounding Co-op City, the overwhelming cost of unnecessary asbestos abatement requirements, and the lack of local tax relief given to the community in spite of the services that shareholders fund which relieve the city of some of their financial burden –
Schools in Co-op City score better than Bronx schools overall on state tests BY JIM ROBERTS Faced with a much more challenging set of tests designed to better measure deep analysis and creative problem-solving, students in the public schools in Co-op City scored better than other students in the Bronx on this year’s state standard tests. Two schools in particular – IS I8I Pablo Casals and PS 153 Helen Keller – scored significantly higher test results than their Bronx peers. This year’s state assessments are the first for New York students to measure the Common Core Learning Standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010. The Common Core standards, endorsed by the Obama administration as one of the most significant changes to education in modern history, have been adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia. The Common Core State Standards require students to think more critically about reading material and understand how Math concepts work, not simply how to get the correct answer. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and other national education leaders have said the new tests better measure students’ ability and readiness for college and work. The annual state tests are given to
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all students in grades three through eight and cover Math and English. The test results are scored on four levels, with Level 4 the highest score. Students who reach Level 4 and Level 3 are considered proficient and meet the state’s standards for that subject. Level 1 and Level 2 results indicate that the student has a partial or below grade level mastery of the subject. In New York City, 26.4% of students met or exceeded the English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency standard and 29.6% met or exceeded the Math proficiency standard on this year’s results, which cover the 201213 school year. Last year, under an easier test, 47% of city students passed in English, and 60% in Math. Eighth-grade math students at Pablo Casals scored a 35.1% proficiency rating this year, more than double the 14.5% rating of Bronx students overall. Sixth-grade Math students at Casals scored 34.2% proficiency compared to the overall Bronx rating of 20.2%. The eighth-grade proficiency rating in English at Casals was 31.3%, while the Bronx overall rating was just 17.4%. The other public school located in (Continued on page 4)
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September 3rd is deadline to comment on carrying charge increase State HCR to hold rent conference on Sept. 12 in Dreiser
BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders who wish to comment on the proposed upcoming 1% carrying charge increase scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2013, must do so on or before Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Written comments should be mailed to George Chan, NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal, 25 Beaver Street, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004 by Tuesday, September 3, 2013. In addition to soliciting comments from shareholders on the carrying charge increase, HCR has also scheduled a conference to be held on Thursday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, so that shareholders, their representatives and representatives of the housing company may meet with HCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for the Riverbay Corporation. The rent conference follows Riverbay’s
application for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, which includes utilities. The application asks for a 1% increase effective October 1, 2013, to be followed by zero percent increase next year. Riverbay’s Finance Director Peter Merola notified Riverbay’s executive management recently that HCR, the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, had informed him that they are close to finalizing their review of Riverbay’s budget and that so far, pending comments from shareholders, they agree with Riverbay’s application for a 1% increase. “I am very pleased that DHCR has preliminarily agreed with the two year budget that Riverbay submitted to them which includes only a one time 1% carrying
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BY BILL STUTTIG A cool, clear, beautiful summer evening served as the backdrop for another successful National Night Out celebration on Co-op City’s north Greenway this past Tuesday evening. Hundreds of families brought blankets and lawn chairs and gathered for a showing of the recent hit superhero film, The Avengers, which began shortly after sundown at 8:30 p.m. just north of the Greenway stage. But before the film began, As the Co-op City National Night Out gathering neighbors gathered to enjoy free waited for the sun to go down and the movie to hot dogs and snacks, be enter- begin, they were entertained by local dance groups tained by local dancers or just including the acrobatic moves of the Co-op City take advantage of some of the Cowboy Football Program Cheerleaders. Photo by Bill Stuttig free information being handed out by local community organidents to emergency notifications conzations and the 45th Precinct and Co-op cerning the community via e-mails and City’s own Public Safety Department. text messages to mobile digital devices. Public Safety officers were on hand The evening also featured dancing throughout the evening to disseminate performances on the Greenway stage free DNA sample kits and instruct parfrom both the young and old. The coments on how to take a DNA sample from munity’s senior line dancing troupes, the their children, and properly store them so Bartow Swingers and the Dancing Gents they can be provided to law enforcement of the Bartow Senior Center, joined agencies to help in identifying their child together for a series of dances. They were in case he or she ends up lost or missing followed by the acrobatic, energetic steps in the future. Public Safety officers also of the Co-op City Cowboys Cheerleaders. distributed information on the commuBob Bieder of the 45th Precinct nity’s RUOK program which is a daily Community Council served as the phone check-in program for seniors livemcee during a brief presentation of ing alone, updates on its emergency data speakers which preceded the evening’s base, and recruiting residents for Co-op entertainment. City’s Mass Emergency Notification Program which contacts and alerts resi(Continued on page 4)
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charge increase during this next two year period,” said Merola. “All of the hard work over the past several years to obtain the HUD guaranteed mortgage is already paying off, as demonstrated with such a small increase. And with over $60 million in Reserves being held by Wells Fargo, repairs to the infrastructure of Co-op City will be able to continue. In Riverbay’s application for the carrying charge increase, it is stated, “The increase in carrying charge is needed due to a shortfall in funding for reserve for replacement projects.” Merola explained: “There were certain projects – Power Plant Water Treatment, Power Plant Boilers, Smoke Detectors/ GFI outlets, and Lobby Entrances – these are projects that HUD (and Riverbay) wants to see done and that they allotted money for in the Reserves, however, based on current estimated costs, we felt that we needed additional monies to complete these projects. Thus, since the Reserves are already funded, Riverbay needs to make up this shortfall, and that’s done via the carrying charge increase.” Presently, the average carrying charge in Co-op City is $205.06 per room, and the
proposed 1% increase would raise this figure by $2.05 to an average $207.11 per room in apartments as of October 1, 2013. Co-op City’s shareholders can submit written statements to comment on figures contained in the Riverbay application for a carrying charge increase. The audited Financial Reports of Riverbay Corporation was published in the August 25, 2012 issue of the Co-op City Times and they are also available for inspection by cooperators or their representatives at their respective CSO office or at the Riverbay administrative offices, 2049 Bartow Avenue. In addition, the notice of the increase will be posted in each building lobby and in the townhouse bulletin boards. As stated in the official notice to all cooperators of Riverbay Corporation which was published in the July 27, 2013 issue of the Co-op City Times and posted in all building lobbies, it is customary for comments submitted by shareholders to be reviewed by HCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives. “After receipt of comments, additio-nal analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in light of
information obtained,” the notice states. The notice to shareholders further states that after reviewing cooperators’ comments, HCR staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the carrying charge increase and the Commissioner, who has the power pursuant to provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law to fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges, will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required. At its March 13th meeting, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved budgets for fiscal years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, which include a 1% carrying charge increase over the span of the two fiscal years and which is to become effective on October 1, 2013. Resolution 13-20, which was submitted by First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, and seconded by Director Othelia Jones, was also approved by Directors Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago, Raymond Tirado and Evelyn Turner. Board Director Daryl Johnson voted against the resolution, Director Francine Jones abstained and Directors Helen Atkins,
Calvin Owens and Al Shapiro were absent. In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the HCR Commissioner will consider “the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.” Once the HCR Commissioner makes a decision on the amount of the increase, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner’s determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order, which will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner’s basis for the decision. The last mandated carrying charge increase ordered by DHCR was a two 3% increases in September, 2011 which were implemented on October 1, 2011 after a conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment. The second 3% increase went into effect on October 1, 2012.
specifically Co-op City’s own trash removal facilities which significantly eases the burden of the Sanitation Department and the more than 100-officer Public Safety Department which again takes much of the burden here off of the NYPD. This forum represents the chance for Co-op City to bring these issues to the attention of the candidates, along with the more general issues affecting the entire city.”
The Mayoral Forum is being co-sponsored by the Co-op City Democratic Club and Transit Forward, a mass transportation advocacy group. All the registered candidates for the Mayoral race — Democratic, Republican and Independent, have been invited to take part in the forum. So far, as of deadline on Friday, four have accepted the invitation: Former City Controller and 2009 Democratic Mayoral nom-
inee William Thompson, independent candidate and former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Democratic candidate and Brooklyn pastor Erick Salgado, and Bronx attorney Neil Grimaldi. Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon and Democratic District Leader Shirley Saunders will serve as moderators for the evening. The format of the forum is still being planned, but it is expected that each partici-
pating candidate will be given a chance to make a brief opening statement outlining their platforms and then questions from the community chosen by the moderators will be read for each candidate to answer if they choose. Attendees who have not submitted questions will be given the chance to write questions out before the forum begins and to submit them for possible use by the moderators if time permits.
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Splash Day on the Greenways
On Wednesday, August 14 on the Section 1 Greenway, and again on Wednesday, August 21 on the Section 5 Greenway, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your swimsuits and come splash and slide! This activity is sponsored by the Riverbay Fund with funds from the community’s recycling clothing bins.
“Tunes on Tuesdays” on Section 1 Greenway
The Riverbay Fund is once again sponsoring Tunes on Tuesdays on the Section 1 Greenway, thanks to funds generated through the community’s generous use of the recycling donation bins. The concerts will be held from 78:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. The next scheduled performance is Pecola and Friends on Tuesday, August 13. Bring your chairs and come join the fun. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Dreiser Auditorium B.
Sign up for NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick, Aug. 24
Be part of the NFL’s commitment to Play 60! Sign up and play on Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway (behind Truman High School). The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition is FREE and open to boys and girls between the ages of 6-15. Sign up at www.NFLPPK.COM, or on Saturday, Aug. 24. Registration begins at 10 a.m., competition starts at 11 a.m. For further information, please call (917) 855-1672 or (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.
Free Summer Tennis Program
The Co-op City Tennis Club, in association with the New York Junior Tennis League, will begin its free summer tennis program for all youth interested in learning the game of tennis. The program meets each weekday from 9 a.m. to noon on the tennis courts behind M.S. 181. The program is for children from 6 to 18 years old and parents need only to bring their child to the tennis courts to register. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. Racquets and balls are provided. The only thing required from the children is in interest in tennis and a desire to learn.
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Extension of Riverbay’s Bookkeeping window hours continue through year’s end BY ROZAAN BOONE In consideration of Riverbay shareholders who work outside of the community and must leave early to travel to their jobs, Riverbay Corporation will continue the extension of the Finance Department’s Bookkeeping window until the end of the year. The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, will continue to open at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on the two busiest days of the month for the Finance Department—the 10th of the month which is the last day for shareholders to pay their maintenance charges without the $50 late fee, and the last business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $200 legal fee is assessed. “We are happy to be able to provide the extra hour for the shareholders to remit their payments during the two busiest days of the month,” said Riverbay’s Finance Director, Peter Merola. “This added service comes at
no additional cost to the corporation’s shareholders because the Bookkeeping employees agreed to change their work schedule to accommodate the extended hours.” Primarily, shareholders pay their monthly carrying charges by placing their payments in one of the 3 drop boxes located in each community center, but some also pay at the bookkeeping window. Prior to the extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the reception area for the window to open at 9 a.m., usually resulting in a crowded waiting room and sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor. Since its implementation, many more shareholders, including seniors and those who are disabled, have been taking advantage of the extended hours which also results in a crowded waiting room. As a result, Riverbay’s Management implemented a ticketing system whereby shareholders take a number upon entering the Riverbay reception area, and then wait in another room down the hall until their number is called over the intercom
and they are directed to report to the reception area for service at the Bookkeeping window. Generally, 5-6 shareholders are called at a time so as not to overcrowd the reception area and create a safety concern. “It became apparent that the crowd which usually fills the reception area on these two days of the month when the Bookkeeping window is open for extended hours is not a healthy one,” explained Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “In addition to making it difficult for staff personnel to access the Administrative office, it also presents a potential fire hazard, and a safety concern. As a result, we’ve taken steps to move some of the shareholders to another room where they can sit and wait more comfortably until they are ready to be seen at the window. This will also eliminate shareholders standing and waiting in the hallway which prevents the free flow of pedestrian traffic through the building.” (Continued on page 4)
Plaque marking site of Freedomland to be dedicated Aug. 17 BY JIM ROBERTS They were all young boys fascinated by the magic of Freedomland in their youth, and nearly 50 years later, their mission is simple – to keep alive the memory of the amusement park called the “Disneyland of the East.” Mike Virgintino, who grew up a short walk away from the magical park shaped in the form of the USA, and his fellow Freedomland fans will help keep that memory alive by dedicating a plaque near the site of the Freedomland entrance on Saturday, Aug. 17 at noon in the Bartow Shopping Mall near the former Baskin Robbins store. “Our goal is to keep the memory of Freedomland alive,” Virgintino said. “This plaque is something that we first discussed more than 20 years ago.” Freedomland opened on June 19, 1960 and closed four years later in bankruptcy. A massive landfill operation extending for two years then followed to raise the grade of the site for development. Groundbreaking for the construction of Co-op City followed in May of 1966. The dedicated group of Freedomland fans didn’t find any interest from local historical groups and had to pursue the project on their own, Virgintino said. “My feeling is the Bronx doesn’t cherish its history going back to the American Revolution as it should,” he said.
A faithful group of Freedomland fans will dedicate a plaque on Aug. 17 at noon in the Bartow Shopping Mall to mark the spot where the former amusement park stood on the grounds of Co-op City.
The group met up with Frank Adamo, a former Freedomland employee who has co-published an extensive collection of Freedomland photos, and the plaque project was finally accomplished. Virgintino, a public relations professional and history buff because of Freedomland, has written a history of the park and manages the Facebook page. Another group member, Bob Mangels, grew up in Bedford Park area and now has a radio station in the Buffalo area. He created a DVD with a lot of interviews with Freedomland employees and video clips. He also has a
website at http://freedomlandusa.net/ Designed in the shape of a large map of the continental United States, Freedomland featured historical attractions in seven themed areas to entertain park guests. These themed areas were: Little Old New York 1850-1900, Chicago 1871, The Great Plains 18031900, San Francisco 1906, The Old Southwest 1890, New Orleans – Mardi Gras and Satellite City – The Future. Freedomland contained eight miles of navigable man-made waterways and lakes, 10,000 trees and 18 restaurants and snack bars.
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Speakers included Co-op City’s Congressional representative Eliot Engel who took the occasion to update the community on his fight to pass stricter national gun control legislation throughout the nation. State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, who funded the presentation of the free feature film, called attention to the fact that it was the 30th anniversary of National Night Out as a statement for communities throughout the nation to stand up to crime on the streets and parks. “Co-op City’s celebration is annually the best in all of the City of New York,” he said. “Just ask the officers here and they will tell you it is true because they have been around to all of
them.” Chief Frank Apollo of Riverbay’s Public Safety Department told the gathering that Co-op City has a remarkably low crime rate attained through a close partnership between the 45th Precinct and Riverbay’s Public Safety Department. “But in order to maintain that, we continue to need your help in reporting what you see. The crime rate here continues to be very, very low and that is because of your help.” Captain James McGeown, Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct, on behalf of all the Precinct’s officers, thanked Co-op City and its residents for once again hosting the Precinct’s annual National Night Out celebration.
Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon spoke on behalf of the Riverbay Board and thanked all who helped coordinate the evening, including Community Relations Director Michele Sajous, Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, the 45th Precinct Community Council and the officers and commanders of both the Department of Public Safety and the 45th Precinct. Sajous, who each year coordinates the evening-long celebration of a crime-free community, always one of the largest such celebrations in New York City, said, “I would like to thank my wonderful volunteers who prepared 700 hot dogs and over 1,500 drinks: Tamira King, Joe Boiko, Gail Badger-Morgan, Hector Algarin, Vera
Clark, Amanda Brown, Dionna Hunter, Alexis Stewart and Chelsea Francois.” The evening was sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, the 45th Precinct, the 45th Precinct Community Council, and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto. Each first Tuesday evening in August is designated as National Night Out during which communities throughout the United States are asked to come together in an outdoor public gathering to make a statement that their neighborhood will not be held hostage to crime. Traditionally, Co-op City holds one of the biggest and most well-attended National Night Out celebrations in New York City and this year was no exception.
Co-op City that reported exceptional results was PS 153 Helen Keller, where students tested more proficient in all categories than Bronx students overall. Helen Keller students scored 44.1% proficiency in fifth-grade English, 42.3% in fifth-grade math, 41.3% in third-grade English, 39.6% in fourthgrade English, 39.1% in third-grade Math and 35.9% in fourth-grade Math. All of those results at Helen Keller were generally double the scores in the Bronx overall and far above the statewide and citywide scores. Students at MS 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams also recorded higher scores than Bronx students overall. Eighthgrade English students did best in the school, scoring a 25.9% proficiency rating compared to the overall Bronx score of 17.4%. Sixth-grade English students
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tested out at 24.8% proficiency, almost double the Bronx total score of 14.6%. Scores at PS 178 Dr. Selman Waksman were generally at the same level as the overall Bronx schools scores. The best results there came in fifth-grade English (27.5%) and fourthgrade math (26.7%). Proficiency rates at the Equality Charter School came in below the overall Bronx scores except in eighth-grade Math, where students there scored 19.2% compared to the overall Bronx score of 14.5%. This year’s test scores all across the board were lower than previous years because of the new rigor involved. “The percentage of students deemed proficient is significantly lower than in 2011-12,” said State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. in a
statement. “This change in scores – which will effectively create a new baseline of student learning – is largely the result of the shift in the assessments to measure the Common Core Standards, which more accur-ately reflect students’ progress toward college and career readiness.” King emphasized that the results do not reflect a decrease in performance for schools or students. The new assessments are a better, more accurate tool for educators, students, and parents as they work together to address the rigorous demands of the Common Core and college and career readiness in the 21st century, he said. King noted that the scores will not negatively impact district, school, principal, or teacher accountability. No new districts will be identified as Focus
Districts and no new schools will be identified as Priority schools based on 2012-13 assessment results. Summary of Statewide 3-8 Exam Results: • 31.1% of grade 3-8 students across the State met or exceeded the ELA proficiency standard; 31% met or exceeded the Math proficiency standard • The ELA proficiency results for race/ethnicity groups across grades 3-8 reveal the persistence of the achievement gap: only 16.1% of AfricanAmerican students and 17.7% of Hispanic students met or exceeded the proficiency standard • 3.2% of English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades 3-8 met or exceeded the ELA proficiency standard; 9.8% of ELLs met or exceeded the Math proficiency standard.
The next Bookkeeping window extended hours will be available this Monday, August 12 and on Friday, August 30, when the service will commence at 8 a.m. In September, the extension of the Bookkeeping hours will continue on Tuesday, September 10 and Monday, September 30.
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On Thursday, October 10 and again on Thursday, October 31, extended Bookkeeping hours will be available starting at 8 a.m. and for the following month, November, it will be available on Monday, November 11 and on Friday, November 29. The Bookkeeping window will also be open for extended hours on Wednesday,
December 10 and Tuesday, December 31. In addition to shareholders paying their carrying charges at the bookkeeping window, or dropping them in the boxes in each of the three community centers, carrying charges can also be dropped off at New York Community Bank branch located inside of the Pathmark store in the Bay Plaza shopping mall.
Riverbay does not accept cash; all payments must be made by personal check, bank check or money order. Shareholders should also write their account number and/or building and apartment numbers on any payment to Riverbay and return it along with the stub portion of their bill to ensure proper processing.
Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to
meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: PO Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Summer Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:00 -9:50 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:00 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. Reading from Holy Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10 Dr. Smith’s Sermon: “Great God Almighty” Thought of the Week: “Failure happens to those who are afraid to try again; you are not responsible for what people think about you; you are responsible for what you give them, reason to think.” Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed. Bereavement Group - No meetings during the month of August. We will resume Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:15 p.m. Have a blessed and healthy summer. No Bible Study during July and August. Will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our in depth
study of the Gospel of Mark. If you plan to be with us, begin reading the Gospel of Mark now. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. 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, Mon. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or Sun. morning, 9:00 - 10:00. Thank you and God bless you all! For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058. —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.
We have finalized the details of our upcoming trip on September 14th. The bus will be leaving from Section Five in front of Einstein Loop Shopping Center at 9 a.m. Our day will begin at Blackeye Sally’s Jazz and Blues Club with a Cajun lunch and music. Then it is on to
Mohegan Sun Casino with a $15 meal ticket and a $10 slot credit. All of this for a cost of $75 due as soon as possible. You can contact Pauline at 718-3791347, La Verne at 718- 671-1017, or Ione at 718-379-5267 for other details and reservations. Hope to see you all
there. Hope everyone is having a great and safe summer. Get well wishes to our sick and shut in. Don’t forget to look in on a neighbor you have not seen in a while. Maybe they could use your help or just be glad for a visit or phone call.
To all the Leos, happy birthday, and a special happy birthday to our Leo in chief, President Barack Obama. Announcements concerning our upcoming meeting will be posted soon. —La Verne Floyd
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In last week’s Management Report, we 19, also the south side of the talked a little about the controls to our water Management Corner Einstein shopping center supply system, explaining that they are the where the city street abuts original equipment and are now over 40 the sidewalk. years old. Here recently, we have had severAt this week’s meeting, al problems with these controls, which is we also discussed the fact typical when equipment of this nature gets that there were still two locanear the end of its useful life. In discussions tions where city street lights with David Stone, Assistant Director of the Riverbay need repair, which are at the corner of Hunter Ave. and Power Plant, Dave made the following points: Erskine Place (near Garage # 8) and across the street on In March of this year, the Board of Directors approved the west side of 2400 Hunter Ave. (Bldg. 26C). However, a $3.5 million contract with a company called Leonard there are two new locations which had not been reported Powers to replace the aging control system serving the previously and they are along Erskine Place and Earhart buildings throughout Co-op City. This system controls Lane (near the railroad tracks) and on Hunter Ave. on the the heating, cooling, domestic water and hot water temside of Garage #8. We will call these locations in to the peratures throughout all the buildings. The contract was city’s 3-1-1 center and get a request or complaint number. entered into due to the increasing number of failures of With respect to street lights, we also mentioned that the original system. there is a need for additional lighting along Co-op City It is important to note that because of the age of this Blvd. near the Bellamy Loop and Co-op City Blvd. interequipment, replacement parts are no longer manufacsection. Ms. Moran stated she would have her staff come tured. Power Plant staff has been reconditioning the used back to conduct a survey of said location and, if they parts as they failed, but this was a temporary measure, intended only to keep services to cooperators until the new system was installed. In June, Leonard Powers began the installation of the new system. Using the new network which our Computer Services Department already put in place, the system will report equipment failures to both Maintenance and Power Plant staff as they happen. This will reduce the response time to any emergency, limiting both damages to Co-op City equipment and the inconvenience to cooperators. At this time, Leonard Powers has completed running the control wir-ing. Installation of the local control panels (one in each pump room) is next. Once that phase is complete and operational, the installation of new valves, controls, and sensors will begin. This process will require system shutdowns affecting each building as the installation progresses, but given the fact that these shutdowns will be scheduled, we will be able to give cooperators in each building ample advanced notice, respectively. The plan is to complete all services for a given building and then bring it online. This is a major project that is estimated to take approximately 18 months, however, the benefit to the housing company will be immeasurable. Meeting with the City of New York’s Department of Transportation As we write about every year, Management holds a spring meeting and invites the various city and state agencies to attend, which they do, with the support and participation of our elected officials. This year, that meeting took place in May and we wanted to have a follow up meeting with several agencies, on an individual level, to concentrate on issues that relate to their agency respectively. This week, we met with Ms. Constance Moran and Mr. Keith Kalb, the Bronx Borough Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Assistant Commissioner, respectively. It was a very fruitful meeting in that the Commissioner and her assistant were able to report on all of the repairs that have been made over the last few months which included repairs and/or replacement of broken street lights and poles; replacement of broken or missing signage, in addition to new signage as well, such as alternate street parking, no parking and no standing signs, also children crossing play area signs. The bike path along Co-op City Blvd. is now 99% complete, which cyclists can now use to connect to other sections of the borough and consequently other boroughs in the city. The bike path near the bridge to the Hutchinson River Parkway is almost complete as well. There are several additional issues that we discussed at our meeting which included the problems we have with ponds of water, whenever it rains, at various locations like the cul de sacs and near the Einstein shopping center. At a previous meeting and walk thru with representatives from the D.O.T., we were informed that the proper way to resolve the water ponding issue was to simultaneously re-pitch the sidewalk and the street, to allow for the rain and melting snow to run off to existing sewer drains. The re-pitching of the street would be the city’s responsibility and the sidewalk would be Riverbay’s. We could not afford to do this work last year, however, monies are earmarked for walkway repairs in our capital budget and we are now ready to have this work done. It was agreed at this week’s meeting that representatives from the D.O.T. will come back the week of August 12th to meet with our Construction supervisors in order to confirm where this work will take place and to coordinate the project. Some of the most pressing conditions exist in areas like the cul de sac of Buildings 17, 18 and
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agree, will address accordingly. We asked about the crumpling jersey barriers that run along the entrance to Section Five, however, the Commissioner stated there were none available at this time; there is fencing under the bridge that is in disrepair that the Commissioner believes would be the responsibility of the Parks Department. We will follow up with that agency. We discussed our request for benches at the bus stops; we had identified 14 locations that we believe to be ideal for the benches, where we were informed that actual bus shelters could be placed because these areas are too small to accommodate the shelters. This request was submitted to the city as requested in April of 2012, however, only 2 of the 14 requests were addressed. We gave this information to Ms. Moran to have reviewed. In addition, we will request more shelters as well. The last issue was the need for additional crosswalks, stop signs and/or traffic lights and we have made several (Continued on page 8)
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: The arrest by Lieutenant Pam Apollo that was cited in last week’s Co-op City Times was amazing. A teenager went to our Public Safety force because he was allegedly robbed of his iPhone and then assaulted. Thereafter, Lt. Apollo “pulled out her own iPhone which is equipped with a
Outstanding police work ‘Find My iPhone’ application.” She was able connect to the victim’s cell phone and tracked the two suspects as they went to the Pelham Bay station. At that point, she called the victim’s number and the phone, which was inside of one of the suspect’s pocket, rang. The suspects were immediately arrested.
Amazing! This is one of the best stories of outstanding police work for this community that I have ever read about in this paper. Therefore, I want to send my thanks to Lt. Pam Apollo for doing an outstanding job of police work. —Daryl Johnson
New clothing recycling bins coming this week
New bins into which residents can place donated used clothing for distribution in other nations in need will be installed near each of the community’s garages beginning this week. Riverbay has entered into an agreement with a new used-goods donation firm, which will allow the community to expand its donation drives to include other used donated household goods, including shoes and linens. The previous firm removed their bins this past weekend. In the near future, cooperators will also be able to drop off televisions, computers and other select electronic devices as well. Riverbay receives a small percentage of the value of the goods collected here in Co-op City, all of which goes directly into the non-profit Riverbay Fund to help finance free shows and festivals in the community.
GFI and Smoke Detector Installation Schedule Building 11C 11C 12 12 12 12
Week of 8/12/2013 through 8/16/2013 Floors 16 thru 4 3 thru 2 33 thru 28 27 thru 20 19 thru 12 11 thru 4
Installation Date 8/12/13 8/13/13 8/13/13 8/14/13 8/15/13 8/16/13
NOTICE OF GEESE REPELLENT APPLICATION IN YOUR AREA
Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place in the rear of Buildings 26, 27 and 30 on Monday, August 12, weather permitting. On Tuesday, August 13, the rear of Buildings 31, 33 and 34 will be sprayed and on Wednesday, August 13, the rear of Buildings 28, 29 and 32 will be addressed, followed by the front of Buildings 33, 34 & 35 on Thursday, August 15. We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is 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. —RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL In The Matter of the Application of
RIVERBAY CORPORATION NOTICE for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges pursuant to the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended. TO ALL COOPERATORS OF CO-OP CITY:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annexed application has been submitted to the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, including utilities, as follows: Effective October 1, 2013, an increase of one percent (1%) of the monthly carrying charge in effect for the month preceding the effective date of the Commisioner’s Order.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements is afforded so that cooperators may comment on the allegations and figures contained in the application. The Commissioner may fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income of the company, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the company.
The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators at: Riverbay Corporation Administrative Offices 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, New York 10475
Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to George Chan, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 10004 on or before September 3, 2013.
A Conference has been scheduled for September 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A”, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, at which cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation. Yours truly, Jeffrey Buss Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP General Counsel
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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.
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CCPD alerts residents of con games and scams
The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has become aware of a new series of scams that have apparently targeted residents of Co-op City. Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams, especially internet scams, increase every year. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim. Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder, but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place. Although not necessarily a scam with malicious intent, some Co-op City residents may have received a group mailing offering insurance for water pipes between the New York City water main pipes and the pipes inside your home. Here in Co-op City, cooperators are not individually responsible for any of the water pipes. Any problem with the water pipes inside the home or between the buildings or townhouses and the New York City water mains will be repaired by the Riverbay Corporation. Sending out these mailings may not have been meant to defraud cooperators, but it is clearly a type of insurance which is not necessary. Cooperators are only required to have renters insurance for their Co-op City apartments. Renters insurance protects items within the apartment and against claims that might arise for damage caused by the cooperator. Another type of scam we have seen either calls or texts someone’s phone and tells them that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to a specified person. In most cases, the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. Many calls or texts are initiated until someone falls for the scam. Wiring money to someone you do not know is almost never a good idea. If something seems out of order, notify authorities. Another type of scam is a “sweepstakes” based scam. In this case, the victim receives a real looking check. New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing establishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time, the victim may have already wired money to another state or country attempting to receive an even larger sum of money. Unfortunately, the victim may be responsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check. Remember, a legitimate contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize. Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency asserting to have unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim. For a fee, the “government employee” can help you obtain these funds. While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send employees out to solicit the owners of these fees. If you believe that you are entitled to unclaimed fees, seek out the New York State Attorney General’s Office and find out how to proceed. Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds. The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge. The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud, but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO
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2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300
OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY
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Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract 2834, Installation of Water Treatment System: Complete the Construction, Installation, interconnection, and successful commissioning of a complete Make Up Water Treatment System at the Riverbay Cogeneration Facility. Pre-Bid Meeting: April 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: August 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2866, Co-op City Lobby Modernization Program: The replacement of the Entrances and Vestibules at the High Rise Buildings including Lobby Storefront Pre-Bid Meeting: August 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: September 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required
Insurance: Insurance is required
Contract 2861, 2862 & 2863, Exterior Renovation for Shopping Center 1, 2 & 3: Exterior restoration of the three (3) shopping centers located in Co-op City Pre-Bid Meeting: August 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: September 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required
Contract P505, Purchase of Seagull Light Fixtures Bids Due: August 14, 2013 at 2 p.m.
Contract P506, Purchase of Mannington VCT Flooring Bids Due: August 14, 2013
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
Open to all applicants: August 7, 2013 – August 20, 2013
Originally Posted: August 7, 2013 — Job Reference #13-34
Request for transfer/promotion must be hand delivered to the Human Resources Department by August 14, 2013. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.
Utility Mechanic Power Plant Responsibilities of the Utility Mechanic include, but are not limited to: an ability to study problems and to make general repairs and replacements which require knowledge of mechanical equipment used to service the Power Plant and outside buildings at Co-op City. The selected candidate should have a background in mechanical installations and code compliance as it pertains to the Power Plant and outside buildings. The mechanic shall have at least 5 years experience in mechanical work. The Utility Mechanic will accept assignments from the lead man or supervisor and be responsible for planning work details from complex prints. Candidate will adjust, dismantle, repair, assemble equipment, cut and fit pipe, adjust valves as necessary. Applicant will exercise mental and/or visual alertness in performing assigned work. Must be able to use precision tools and be familiar with clearances, tolerances and proper fits. Must be able to read blueprints, manuals and other documents required to service equipment on hand. Must be able to understand pipe systems and repairs. Exercise attention and care to prevent loss of tools and damage to equipment from improper operation. Capable of ordinary care and attention as may be required to prevent injury to him and others and to implement any safety instructions given to him. Requirements: Ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation of Power Plant equipment. Candidate must be capable of operating various hand and power tools. Candidate must have effective written/oral communication skills in English. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders (with 20 lbs. of parts and or tools) as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions Days and hours may vary. Selected candidate must successfully complete a written and practical mechanical/electrical test, interview /selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment.) Open to 32BJ Union Members only August 5, 2013 – August 9, 2013 Open to all outside applicants August 12, 2013 – August 16, 2013 Originally posted: August 5, 2013 — Job Reference # 13-33
Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services department by August 12, 2013. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for nonunion positions.
Utilityperson Maintenance Under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, candidate will be responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance repairs throughout the development. Perform HVAC repairs, including clearing of condensation lines, blower fan and motor replacement. Perform plumbing repairs on lines up to 2 1/2 inches diameter. Snake sewer lines as required with manual and electric equipment, as well as perform electrical troubleshooting and repair of apartment & public space circuits and devices. Performance of other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements - Knowledge of Maintenance techniques and procedures with an emphasis on plumbing and electrical repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills for the repair of various plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems related to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs. Must have effective written/oral communication in English and good customer service skills. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment, community complaint review.) Days and hours may vary. 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*
8 How would you like it if a total stranger came into your home without you having any recourse and started going through your personal belongings? I wasn’t at last week’s Board meeting, however, I am not in favor of giving any individual Director unfettered access to what many consider personal and confidential information, and I believe employee salaries go beyond the authority of individual Directors and any honest person would consider such information confidential, unless there is a legitimate legal reason to see it. This may have opened Pandora’s Box and it’s a slippery slope. Who knows what information will be turned over next? Will Board Directors start inspecting apartments or opening cooperators’ drawers and dressers? Transparency without proper checks and balances can easily turn into totalitarianism, and many of us remember what it was like when Riverbay was controlled by a President who acted more like a tyrant and dictator with absolute authority. Riverbay was never meant to be a one person show, however, some act like they deserve to do whatever they want and are entitled to whatever they ask for, regardless of the disruption of day-to-day operations at Riverbay. Already I have heard from many hard working Riverbay employees who are completely demoralized and feel their individual rights have been violated. Just think, would you like a Board Director to have the power and ability to see your salary, address, personal information, such as maybe someone’s salary is being garnished for whatever reason, or what you consider other confidential information. And the most repeated fear I have
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or other personal data. If you receive a request like this, call your financial institution using a number you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person. Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information. In order to protect yourself from these and other scams, realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer. Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau. There are reputable lenders that can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable. Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the event of a legitimate emergency, make sure that the agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past, scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for disasters. This is, unfortunately, a fact of life. In some cases, it may be better to donate funds locally at your church, synagogue or religious institution. Be certain the charitable organization you select is in fact using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation. If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1 (800)771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet
Board gone wild! Co-op City Times / August 10, 2013
Tony Illis
Director’s Viewpoint
Second Vice President
heard from many employees, especially in this age of crisis over identity theft, is that inappropriate people will somehow get hold of their Social Security numbers. Surely, no Director looking at such records should ever have a camera or access to xerox machines, and that information must remain for their eyes only. There are so many variables that could unintentionally come out of this, and I don’t think a Board gone wild is the best way to represent the cooperators. Who knows, in the name of transparency going one step too far could Directors start claiming they have the right to see cooperators’ income affidavits? People have also wondered why Directors should have such total access to personal information when there is no telling what they might do with such information in the future. It’s like giving a loaded gun to someone, not everyone can be trusted or should ever have a loaded gun, and it doesn’t matter how many psychological tests that person passes, once armed with confidential information on employees or cooperators, it can be used destructively, whether intended or not. And what about the question of a Director having such personal information about others when they are no longer on the Board? I wish I could guarantee every Director would always act in an ethical manner, but unfortunately, I can’t. If there is a legiti(Continued from page 7)
Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website if www.ic3.gov/. Camp is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place or be ready to happen, notify the authorities. 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. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.
mate legal reason for such information, I have no problem, but based on what I’ve seen in the past with disclosure of inappropriate information, I worry about a lack of checks and balances preventing such mayhem from happening again. I hate to say it but not everyone has a legitimate motive in wanting such information, and ulterior or political motives can easily cause harm to all of Co-op City by creating an authoritative and demoralizing police state atmosphere where job productivity suffers. I have served as a Director on the Riverbay Board for many years and know the difference between policy and interfering in day-to-day management, however, it’s obvious some don’t. I’m not sure when, or how, looking at confidential employee or cooperator records can be considered a matter of policy. I would have nothing to hide if I ever worked at Riverbay, or any place else, however, in all honesty, I’m not sure I would want to work in such an environment as the Board voted to make Riverbay. Would you? Perhaps this hasty decision will be reconsidered at a future date and hopefully overturned. I’ve said it repeatedly, I’m concerned with the delivery of essential services to cooperators. We still have far too many problems with the Restoration Department and what seems to be ever increasing damage from all too frequent convector leaks. I’m not sure how any department can improve its operations when such demoralization is taking place with the potential for Board Director to go on politically motivated witch hunts or act like we’re back in the McCarthy era where management time
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requests over the last few years that the D.O.T. conduct a survey or analysis of the traffic needs of the community so that these initiatives can be expedited. However, we were advised that such surveys are only conducted if and when traffic patterns warrant them. Apparently, our current traffic patterns in areas where we would like to place new crosswalks and stop signs don’t meet their criteria. However, the advent of new stores at Bay Plaza may be the trigger that causes a need for the survey, and at the meeting we were informed that we will have to wait for the change at Bay Plaza to take place before the survey will be considered. There is one area where we believe there is a dire need for a crosswalk and that is
is being taken up with having to provide excess and inappropriate information on a whim. For all the steps forward in the past several years, and there have been tangible improvements in many areas of Co-op City, this last vote by the Board seems to me a giant step backwards concerning responsible running of operations at Riverbay. Everyone knows I’ve never been and never will be a cheerleader for Management, and I have no problem criticizing them when and where it’s appropriate, but Marion Scott Real Estate was hired to manage operations at Riverbay without undue Board interference in day-to-day activities. That’s why I think it’s important for the Board to do an evaluation of both Management and our Legal Counsel. I also think it was deplorable that HCR sent out a letter without the knowledge of the full Board recommending Marion Scott’s contract be extended. What do they think we are, chopped meat? Thank you for your enthusiastic response to our call for donations to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana. We are asking for donations of light clothing, but no winter coats although light sweaters are needed; pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, t-shirts, shoes, slippers, furniture in good condition, baby products and supplies, pots, pans and cooking utensils, shopping bags, cooking oil, paper goods, hand sanitizer, bottled water, first aid supplies, and other non-perishables. Let me know what you think, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonsyhome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please. (Continued from page 5)
along Asch Loop, where vehicles exit from the Bartow parking lot on the lower level (near Aldrich Street). It is very difficult for people to cross this street and for vehicles to come out of the parking lot to enter the street because of how the street curves, which partially blocks or obscures one’s view. The Commissioner stated she would check with NYPD to see what the accident record has been at this location in helping to determine if this area should receive the crosswalk on an emergency basis. Overall, it was a very positive meeting and we thank the Commissioner and her staff for her continued support. We will try to hold one-on-one meetings with several other agencies and will report to the community the outcome of each.
Co-op City Times / August 10, 2013 Defensive driving on hiatus The Black Forum Defensive driving course will resume on September 14 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Lobsterfest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwoods Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150. Few seats left! First pick-up from Dreiser Rehab at 9:45 a.m., back of the library on Asch Loop at 10 a.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 10:15 a.m. Make sure you’re there on time. Buses will not wait. Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation.
Building 19 Association
On Saturday, August 3, Building 19 Association, along with their family and friends spent a fun-filled day at Holiday Hill in Prospect, Connecticut. There was plenty to eat and plenty to do; events for all from young to old. (Holding banner above on the left is DaReese Frierson, Vice President, and on the right is Valencia Pinckney, President) Thank you to all of the Building 19 Committee members and their families and a very special thank you to Leslie Smith of Building 18 who, along with her family, made this trip to Holiday Hills a very special trip. Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you in September. —Valencia Pinckney
Building 13 Association
Women Keeping It Real resumes: Our next session of Women Keeping It Real session is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It’s an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. YOU and your friends are welcome. DON’T MISS IT! The Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Buffet Bonanza in Bethlehem, Pa.: Our next fundraising trip is scheduled for Saturday, September 14. The event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by casino subject to change). Cost: $85, by August 5. The outlet stores are on the premises. Seats are going fast so don’t miss out. For those of you who have reserved a seat with your first installment, send in your second installment or if you want to accompany us send payment in full by the due date. Our first Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. Our first scheduled guest is Mr. Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management. Risk Management provides professional expertise in analyzing the sufficiency of insurance coverage for the corporation. The Association has been hard at work preparing activities for everyone’s enjoyment and has planned fundraisers to help continue and expand our programs. Are you interested in a community garden, dominoes, left, right and center? If you are, please call or log into our website listed below and leave your contact information. This is an invitation to the entire community. Keep your eye on the Co-op City Times for scheduled dates or check our website. Please support us and attend the events and have fun. Our calendar includes the return of some favorites and the introduction of some new items. We will see you in September either on the Sands Trip or at our return Association meeting scheduled for September 19. Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson
Black Forum
Professional wrestling coming soon The Black Forum will be sponsoring professional wrestling exhibition on Thursday, August 29 in the Dreiser Auditorium. Show time begins at 4:30-6 p.m. for children and 6-7 p.m. for adults. Bring the family and enjoy the show. Suggested donation for snacks and drinks after the show. Pocono Downs/Mohegan Sun We are going to Pocono Downs/Mohegan Sun on Saturday, Sept. 21. Cost is $35, no refunds. More details next week. Please call today for your reservation, (718) 320-8035. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Lyon’s Mane Track Club Summer’s here. Register your child(ren) 6-18 years of
9 age for the Lyon’s Mane Track Club. Call for information, (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: coopcityblackforum@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
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Information about the proposed space in the back area of 2049 Bartow Avenue
Realize this, every single office under the direction of Riverbay, plus Rooms 26, 28 and 31 are under the commercial stores in the Bartow Mall. Thanks and thanks again to all the folks of Co-op City who came before the Youth Committee in hopes of establishing a program for our youth, if and when, we have the space. Crossing my fingers and toes, that Co-op City will be the place the New York “Y” shall build their center. I am sending some prayers too. The Youth Committee’s plan “A” is to continue with our project of utilizing our available space. What is lacking is money or grants. Our community has at least 15,000 apartments with about 60,000 living here. There must be someone or people who have the knowhow of obtaining funding or maybe have the in-road track to an organization (with money) who can manage and set up programs for our center. Please shareholders, your knowledge for our community and our youth is needed. On June 27, at the Villa Barone Manor, Sana Nasser was one of 25 recipients of an award from the Bronx Times’ 4th Annual Bronx Influential Women of 2012. This announcement is late, but I cannot let it pass. Sana Nasser has served as Principal of Harry S. Truman High School for the last 15 years, overcoming the obstacles that similar large urban public high schools faced to turn once troubled educational space into a scholarly example of excellence. Truman
Eleanor Bailey
Director’s Viewpoint
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High School is the last true high school in the borough. Principal Nasser stated the increased enrollment of Co-op City students has been a huge accomplishment. The high school needs the support of its residents because that site was established for Co-op City students to receive their education at home. Principal Nasser believes “the role of a principal is intricate, from community relations to budgeting to managing day-to-day operations. At the heart of everything she does is to educate her children, and all her decisions are based on what’s best for them. Nasser’s focus has always been to recruit the best teaching staff in order to provide the students with comprehensive academic, athletic, college and career opportunities. Do you know Truman High has a dress code, renovated swimming pool, a media-TV production studio, a planetarium, creations of mock courtrooms, eight gyms, a certified culinary arts curriculum and lots of new technology? These programs have turned the school around and, most importantly, is that graduation numbers have increased.
Nasser’s commitment, determination and successes have resulted in a number of awards and new opportunities, such as the presidency of the Bronx Principal Consortium, a member of Distinguished Principal Cahn Fellow Program at Columbia University Teachers College, plus being a Board member of the Harvard Advisory Principal Institute. Nasser has stated she and her team’s goals are to prepare their students for college and the workforce while providing them with the tools to compete against the very best. Too many times, I have heard remarks about the lack of the presence of our elected officials. Residents, shareholders of Co-op City, we get nothing because we give nothing. Our voting numbers are dismal for our total number, so those officials do not pay homage to us. The bad thing is our voting numbers are getting worse. Did you forget already those folks who marched and died so you could have the right to vote? Co-op City, we need to make voting a priority. When you finally get home, take a few more steps and vote. It will mean so much to our community. The primary is coming in September, become involved. The candidates are coming to get your vote. Listen to what they all have to say, use your mind; If you do not vote, you have no right to complain. Only we can do it. We need the POWER over our elected officials to upgrade our community’s needs.
As chair of the Community Relations Committee and the Youth Committee, I am submitting the mission statements, which are duplicates, but we do have to have our recommendations approved by the Board and the Riverbay Fund Board. Committed members are needed. Suggestions – ideas – I accept all. Please send to 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, c/o Riverbay Board of Directors. Community Relations Committee The mission of the Riverbay Fund is to attract, provide and produce affordable educational, recreational, social and cultural activities and opportunities in a safe, clean, inviting environment for residents of the Co-op City community with emphasis on youth and seniors. As part of the Community Relations Committee, you would help the Riverbay Fund and Riverbay Corporation create and promote activities for the general community, especially seniors. Youth Committee The mission of the Riverbay Fund is to attract, provide and produce affordable educational, recreational, social and cultural activities and opportunities in a safe, clean, inviting environment for residents of the Co-op City community with emphasis on youth and seniors. As part of the Youth Committee, you would help the Riverbay Fund and Riverbay Corporation create and promote activities for the youth.
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What some people are saying is a small 1% increase will push our budget up to over $205 million. Nevertheless, we have not heard one word about decreasing anything else. Financial Struggles As mentioned before, some people think that this 1% increase will not have an effect on our cooperators. In fact, I've heard several people say, "It's only a 1% increase. Where else in NYC are you going to get a 1% increase?" Sure, other communities might receive higher increases. But, we have people here that are struggling really bad to make ends meet. Let me give you an example. Without peeking below, how many cooperators, out of 15,372 apartments, do you think go to the Bartow office on the last business day of each month to pay their carrying charges? What do you think? Fifty? One hundred? Another number? According to the Finance Department and a Management official, we have one thousand cooperators go to the Bartow window on the last business day of each month to pay their carrying charges. Yes, you read that right, 1,000 cooperators. Now, do you see what's happening here? Can you understand why I say that we need to work together? Look, some folks might be temporarily going through some tough times. But, we need Directors that can understand the demographics of our community. And, we need for them to do their best to keep our expenses down and our community affordable. Let me tell you something. The Board was elected to represent everyone here. So, we should be working on your behalf
by reviewing our financial records so that we can fight these unnecessary increases. Access to Records The Board met for an executive session on Wednesday, July 31. The purpose of that meeting was to determine if I, and subsequently all Board members, would be given the right to review the payroll and the financial records. However, prior to that meeting, an attorney for Riverbay sent the Board several legal opinions that basically stated that all Board members have a legal right to review all corporate records, including the payroll. Nevertheless, all Board members must be confidential about the records that they see, and, there are legal consequences if confidentiality is not maintained. However, some Board members disagreed with this very same lawyer. So, I had reached a point where I was going to take some of these Board members to court. So, I asked the lawyer: "Are you going to defend these Board members when we go to court?" Guess what the lawyer said? The lawyer basically said, "No." Thereafter, we took a vote and the result, with my vote included, was 7-6 in my favor. So, all Board members can now review all of the corporate records. Bottom line: Why are we getting an
Hi, neighbors…Well, we’re off to a good start on our “adventure.” I’ll give you some questions asked and the answers: “I don’t go on boats…Is the price the same?” Answer: Yes, you can stay at the pier until we return. “Where are we going to catch the boat?” Answer: At a pier in Atlantic City. Our bus will depart from the back of our building which will take us to all places on the trip. Those were the only questions thus far. Get your parties together to take our “adventure” – in-laws, friends, church members and, of course,
neighbors. Ask your neighbor on your floor if they are going because you are going (smile). Never mind missing for one day the “Young & the Useless” or “One Hospital.” Those soaps will be there the next day. Now hear this: Someone stole 2 of our plants from our garden. Flo (our gardener) could not get over this evil deed. We will continue to keep our garden blooming. Happy birthday to all August neighbors. Continue to enjoy the summer and watch your children. —Celestine Withey
Greeting to all. I hope that everyone is having a safe and great summer; and allowing others their summer as well. Unfortunately, there are others who take advantage of the relaxation of summer to prey on others in our community. It has come to the Association’s attention that a teenager fell victim to a robbery and assault, Wednesday for an iPhone. Building 20 Association will keep the family in our prayers, and hope the teenager is ok. We’d also like to thank Lt. Pam Apollo, and modern day technology for apprehending the assailants. The residents of Co-op City don’t know how blessed they are to have CCPD and NYPD protecting and serving our resident 24-7. So, let us be mindful of how we speak about the people who CHOOSE to serve us. We
don’t think about these things while we’re traveling throughout our community; and while we are sleeping through the night, THEY ARE AT WORK! Building 20 SHOUT OUTS! To the eyes and hears of the building “the original BENCHIES:” Antonio, Ellie, Gladys, Gloria, Deloris, Eddie and Cherry, Lorraine and Nellie, thank you for awareness. You guys are important to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Augustus (Gus) Koones, you are OUR cake man, thank you for making a delicious cake for our meetings. To all of our children in Co-op City, take out the time to read this summer - it will help you come this fall. And to the residents of Co-op City, please be careful, safe, and ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR SUMMER! —Edwinna Herrera
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increase? How can the Board hire a managing agent, then, some members of the Board do not want anyone to see what that managing agent is doing financially? Why? Anyway, I want to thank Bernie Cylich, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Francine Jones, Andrea Leslie, and Leslie Peterson for their willingness to follow the law on this matter. Basic Maintenance Services Professional Tenants Some members of the Board, Management, and some of our professional tenants (doctors) had a meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. During this meeting, several of our tenants said that "Riverbay used to offer basic maintenance services to them. However, these basic services have stopped." Nevertheless, some people feel that we shouldn't offer basic maintenance services to our professional tenants. However, have you seen how many stores have closed here? Why did they close? Look, we need to step our game up and treat all of our cooperators and merchants in a proper way. That is to say, that we should be willing to stop all of these unnecessary complaints and improve our maintenance and other services to them. So, I am going to write a resolution to offer basic maintenance services to our professional tenants. And, each Board member can vote accordingly. Tax Credits We spent $55 million on new windows, $20 million on new roofs, and $45 million on the building façades. And, now we're going to get tax credits that will total $21,139,751, less 10%. So, our total tax credits will come to
approximately $19,025,775. However, this amount will be spread out over a period of 10.8 years. Therefore, we'll receive an annual tax credit of $1,761,645. We put an application in for these tax credits back in December 2008. And, now, we should receive the first amount of $440,411 around October 1, 2013, according to Peter Merola, Director of Finance. Thereafter, our annual real estate tax bill of $10.8 million will be reduced by $1,761,645. "I'm happy that we finally received this money," said Mr. Merola. We're happy for receiving this money also. Therefore, I would like to thank Peter Merola, Management, and a law firm for their work in getting the J-51 tax abatement credits for our community. Tunes on Tuesdays Did you go to that concert by 'Ralphie Sabater y Su Orquesta' on Tuesday, July 30? Wow, that was a really good band. They played a lot of really good songs and they had a lot of people dancing. So, I would like to encourage everyone to please come on out and have a good time. Close We're going to win this battle. 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 darylh johnson@optonline.net. Please doublecheck the spelling of this address. Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.
Hi, neighbors. I hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation and continuing to enjoy whatever you are doing. Seniors and the very young, please protect yourselves in the heat; cover your heads or stay in the shade and drink plenty of fluids and please stay out of the sun whenever possible. Stay cool and safe. Just to update you on our upcoming events: 1. August 17th - ICE CREAM DAY. We will be serving FREE ice cream to our Building 18 neighbors, time will be posted. 2. September 7th - FISH FRY. This is our 3rd Scholarship fundraiser this year and we need your support! Thanking you, in advance. Please watch the bulletin board for time and menu. 3. September 24th – GENERAL
MEETING in the Association Room at 7:00 p.m. A guest speaker is scheduled, refreshments will be served. Please watch for posting. 4. Building Newsletter: FYI our July/August issue was not done due to our editor being on vacation. Our September/October issue will resume. Deadline for your articles is August 15th. Please keep your articles coming via e-mail address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. As always, we love hearing from you. To all the birthdays this month, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery. To the bereaved families, we extend our sincere sympathies. Remember, if you see something, say something! —Gertie Brown
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to be commended for supporting Co-op City students on their way to college. Parents and guardians of college students are welcome to attend the Financial Aid Workshops at the upcoming Co-op City College & Career Fair. Save the Date – Saturday, September 28 – Location 177 Dreiser Loop. The exact schedule will be forthcoming. The cost of a college education has skyrocketed and we will attempt to provide resources you may not be aware of. Thanks to the new volunteers for the upcoming College Fair and it’s not too late to be involved. High school students and local college students are welcomed to participate in this ‘Community Service’ event. Please call 718-320-8088. Also, the Block Party, Tunes on Tuesday, etc. allowed this community to come together and enjoy the day together. Cooperators and Riverbay staff who worked hard all summer in planning these successful events are to be commended. CONTRACT EXTENTION FOR RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT HCR, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal, that has direct supervisory authority over Co-op City has evaluated and recommended approval of a contract extension. In negotiations with Marion Scott Realty,
Inc., the Commissioner suggested an increment of 1.9 % in the managing agent base rate fee for the period commencing July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014. The total maximum compensation would be $168,968.54 per month. A 50% Site Manager Reimbursement requires the submission of a schedule of salary and fringe benefits. The total maximum last year was $165,818 per month. RIVERBAY BOARD EVALUATION FOR MANAGEMENT On July 29, our new Board President submitted a proposed evaluation sheet for evaluating Management. Board members were asked to be prepared to comment by our August 14th meeting. In 1999, Marion Scott Real Estate Inc. (MSI) was the successful bidder for supplying management services. EXECUTIVE SESSION During the month, a meeting was held to discuss the ongoing issue of preventing full disclosure of certain corporate books that relates to the individual salaries of all employees including (MSI). An ongoing issue, since last year, is why all Board members are not privy to view all individual salaries of all individual employees. Unlike elected local, state and federal officials, including the President of the United States of American, transparency, so far, has not been allowed for all Board members as it relates to (MSI). TRANSPARENCY Director Cylich has again noted noncompliance with Resolution # 11 – 32 with the new President. Cooperators who read the paper should get the entire First Reading of Board Resolutions before a final vote. This would give cooperators, who keep abreast, an opportunity to call or write and make suggestions. So far, you are getting only the (Titles) of Resolutions that will impact your wallet,
and no instructions on who and where to call. The advocacy for full transparency shall continue. DEVELOPMENT In my opinion, Herbert Freeman and our Attorney Jeff Buss are moving with lightning speed to rid this community of existing green space. Most recently, they are suggesting bringing in a “Preferred Developer” to assist with changing building codes, etc. In my opinion, we should be focusing on the New Lobby Doors/Entrances that would accommodate our Special Needs population. I am also concerned about a proposal to bring in a major hospital. What will happen to the individual private practice physicians who serve the community? Welcome the new crowded Co-op City! EDUCATE ME A cooperator, who had a leadership role with the Gloria Wise Organization, shared his opinions about my unrelenting advocacy for a ‘Stand Alone Building’ for Co-op City’s youth, specifically, the former Bingo Hall. The implications were we are not capable of running such a facility and why bother with other people’s children. He was also concerned that I don’t support the idea of a YMCA. I am an ex-part-time employee of a program for girls at a YMCA and would love to have a facility in this area. However, the fact that we don’t have but one (1) Teen Center in Section 5 that needs additional space is unacceptable. Middle income youth require as much support and community based services as low and high income youth! They deserve more than former storage rooms in the BACK of a building. Continue to educate me. Evelyn M. Turner – evelytinez @aol.com – 718-320-8088.
The Co-op City Little League 2013 Baseball Season came to an end as the Tball and Farm teams played their last scheduled games on June 22nd. Afterwards the Minor and Major Divisions players were treated to hot dogs, snacks, soft drinks, and presented with a participation trophy in gratitude for their partaking in the league. Now, selected All Star players are engaged in the summer tournaments. The Bargold Storage sponsored Minor team is playing in the District Invitational. The Dymond Motor Sports sponsored Junior and Major teams are involved in the
Astor Invitational. Last Friday, Aug. 2nd, the CCLL Major All Stars posted their first victory with an 8-4 win over the Astor team. Co-op had an early 4-0 lead, but Astor came back with four runs in the bottom of the first to tie the game. Jacob Whitfield led off the 2nd inning with a walk and then Co-op went on to score four more runs on hits and on base performances by Jaden Chaparro, Eddie Rosario, David Torres Jr., Bryan Baez, Tyrique Kinnes, and Brandon Casanova. At the bottom of the second, Astor loaded the bases and with no one out,
Shawn Harris came in to relieve and struck out the next three batters to stop the rally. Shawn kept the Astor batters from further scoring and struck out the side at the last inning to preserve Coop’s 8-4 win. Game balls went to Shawn Harris for his commanding pitching performance and to Jaden Chaparro for his plays at the field, strong hitting, and three runs scored. Also contributing to the Co-op win on defense were Derek Marin and Gabriel Cuilan. This weekend, the Minor All Star team will be in a play-off at the Van Nest Little League Field. The Majors
next game in on Monday, August 12, 5:45 p.m. at the Co-op City LL field and on the same day the Juniors have a 8:15 pm game at the Astor senior field. Please come out and support the Co-op teams. The league thanks the teams coaching staff consisting of Sebastian Ulanga, Earl Williams, David Torres, Luis Marin, Matt Rodriguez, Tyrell Ingram, Robert Grant, Richard Coley and Fernando Torres. These individuals volunteer their time and put in a devoted effort for the betterment of our community youths.
The Coalition’s general membership meetings are in recess for the month of July and August. Meetings will resume in September. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer. On Sunday, October 20, at 3.00 p.m., the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will sponsor its 18th Annual Friends & Family Day gathering in the Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A & B in Co-op City, Bronx. We are planning a day of games, prizes, entertainment, inspirational messages, refreshments, and more.
We trust that you will assist us in making this event a success and thank you in advance for your anticipated support. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 379-3494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends
& Family Day Celebrations and Kwanzaa, free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.
Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock
To all scholarship winners and their families, don’t give up. Young people, may your experience at college or vocational school be everything you can make it. You were awarded the scholarship based on academic achievements, community involvement and future goals. Remember parents to continually share with your child that college is not a right, but a privilege. College is a business and has the right to choose which applicants they wish to accept, as well as dismiss students that fail to meet the institution’s specific academic and behavioral code of conduct. Also, according to (FERPA) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, in order for parents to have direct access to educational records, like they did in high school, your child needs to give you written permission. Parents, please encourage your child/children to seek out opportunities for summer study abroad right away. A young man indirectly connected to Co-op City spent his first summer after his freshman year in Tanzania. He describes his experience as amazing and one of the most memorable periods of his life so far. Although the main purpose of the program was to learn the language of Swahili, he did much more. In addition to learning how to wood-carve, he has been volunteering in a local orphanage during the day and teaching English to woodcarvers at night. What this young man has learned is how incredibly fortunate he is and how young and old people alike in other parts of the world don’t have many of the simple things that we take advantage of almost every day. I will be supporting him and a fund to help buy woodcarvers a pair of glasses. Co-op City community organizations and Building Association Presidents are
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The “Central Park Five” Award Winning Documentary will be shown today, Saturday, 8/10, 2:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. It will be followed by a question and answer session led by Brother Omowale Clay of December 12th Movement. Some of the young men who were victims, Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Raymond Santana Jr., will be present. Join us to learn more about the progress in this case, their pursuit for justice, and to discuss how we can create a fair system of justice for our future. March on Washington: Association members will attend the March on Washington “50th Anniversary” on Saturday, 8/24. The bus fare is $50, leaving at 4:30 a.m. You can purchase your ticket today, 8/10, 9-10 a.m. in Rm. 15 and 2-5 p.m. in Rm. #2 in Dreiser Center. Call 718671-5957 to make alternative arrange-
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ments. We will gather at the Lincoln Memorial to continue to raise awareness on unemployment, poverty, gun violence and other critical issues affecting our nation. Justice for Trayvon Martin: The rallies continue and Association members will participate again on Sunday, 8/11, 6:00 p.m. in Harlem, NYC. An “Open Mike” will be provided for those who wish to speak. The rallies were spearheaded by the “not guilty” verdict in the George Zimmerman case in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on 2/26/12 after he was instructed not to follow Trayvon. Trayvon was walking home from the store and had done nothing wrong. Protestors believe that the six jurors were wrong and are calling for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and a boycott of
Florida. For more information, call 718398-1766. Children’s Summer Day Camp: For a fun-filled summer for your child, register today. Call 347-791-7104 or 347-368-8629. Yoga Classes: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Call: 718-671-8364. Justice for Ramarley Graham: The Graham family has received word that the grand jury has reconvened and they are hoping and praying that a second indictment is handed down. The family thanks all those that called or wrote the Bronx District Attorney. Stay Informed: Democracy cannot exist without an informed public. Tune in to: “PoliticsNation” M-F, 6:00-7:00 p.m., MSNBC TV and “Hour of Power” Sundays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. WBLS 107.5 FM radio with Rev. Al Sharpton; “Health is Here,” Saturdays, 6:00-8:00 a.m. and
Retirees of Dreiser Loop
Attention! The RETIREES invite you to their HOLIDAY PARTY on Thursday, December 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Marina del Rey. Price: $70, which includes transportation (first paid, first served) AND Free Admission to Spring Bash in April 2014. (Contacts: Beverly Waller, Ida Morton, and Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377). TRAVEL EVENTS: • AUG. 21st (Wed.) – SANDS CASINO RESORT, PA. Price $35. Boarding, 8:45 a.m. Departure, 9:00 a.m. Bonus/giveaway to be determined. • Sept. 16-18 (Monday-Wednesday), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights). Price: $319/double and $399/single. Transportation in a top-quality motor coach. During your exciting guided tours, you will see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. Photo stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments including the White House photo oppor-
tunity. FINAL PAYMENT DUE NOW. Travel insurance encouraged. • Nov. 12th & 13th (Tues. & Wed.) OVERNIGHT CASINO GETAWAY, CT. Price: $129/double and $179/single. 2 days/1 night. Play at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos and stay overnight at Howard Johnson Inn. (Casino bonuses and 3 meals), eat, stop and shop at Olde Mistick Village. Deposit $75 required to hold your seat. Final payment due Thursday, Oct. 3rd. Travel insurance encouraged. Travel Contacts: Beverly J., 718-3790377 and Claudette D., 718-379-4784. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices include transportation) • Sold out! MOTOWN – The Musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre for the Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2:00 p.m. show. Note: You will be called when tickets are available for pick-up. VAN will depart 11:45 a.m. SHARP! (See Paisley). Note: Last MOTOWN show tickets through club.
New Valley Forge Casino…Saturday, September 28, we are heading to the New Valley Forge Casino, plus shopping at Philadelphia Premium Outlet and Buffet Dinner at Old Country Restaurant before heading back home. Coach Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. sharp from the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. Price: $ 85. Few seats still available. Call to make reservation, 718-538-8606/718-320-2366…Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, mail to: P.O. Box 93, BX., NY 10475. London & Paris, August, 2014… NCNW is sponsoring a wonderful trip to London & Paris August 14-21, 2014. Yes, August 2014. That gives you a year to complete installment payments of the $3,750 price. To make your reservation,
$500 deposit is due by August 1, 2013. Trip insurance is an additional $300. Join us as we see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and cruise on the Thames River and so much more. In Paris, we’ll ascend to Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, cruise the Seine River and much more. Of course, there will be shopping galore. Start planning now! For further information: 718-671-4804, 718-6559034, 718-320-2366. A heartfelt condolence to the family of Sadie Gilmore on the loss of her brother, Lee Swenson Smith. Members/friends have a safe and wonderful summer! Happy birthday to our July/August members!! —Maxine Sullivan
Co-op City Toastmasters Club invites all to come out and be a guest of our distinguished club. Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., we do start on time! We are located at: Co-op City Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Ave., lower level in Room. 28 unless otherwise noted. Co-op City Toastmasters is a training organization. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. We provide the stage to lead and empower our members and help each member to be his or her best self. Congratulations to Lauretta Jaysura, ALS, ACG, ACS, CL, CL on earning 5 educational awards for District 46 and
Sherba Richards, LDREXC, CC, CL, ALB on earning 4 educational awards for District 46. Keep up the great work that you are doing! Congratulations to all of our new officers, and to all of our former officers, I say “Job well done.” Your act will be a hard one to follow. Thank you for your hard work and commitment! A big thank you to our Co-op City Toastmasters Officers and club members on keeping this club active and distinguished. Without you, we could not continue to serve and present the Toastmasters program to our community. —Lauretta Jaysura
National Council of Negro Women
Co-op City Toastmasters Club
• Thurs. Nov. 21st, 2:00 p.m. – Radio City Christmas Spectacular show. Price: $75. Payment due ASAP! Space limited. Van will depart 11:45 a.m. SHARP! (See Paisley). Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m. for questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637. NOTE: When signing up for shows/trips – Your NAME and PHONE numbers are required each time. GOOD AND WELFARE: Our deepest sympathy to Clarence Mitchell, whose sister and sister-in-law to wife, Evan, passed away on July 25th in St. Thomas. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. And to those of you still under the weather, we wish you brighter days.
17 Sundays, 7:00-8:00 a.m. WRTN 93.5 FM with Junior Jawara Blake; “Open Line” Saturdays, 8:00-9:00 a.m., WBLS 107.5 FM with Bob Slade and Bob Pickett; WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM, all day, every day. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on 9/14, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend, you may obtain updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc”. —Francine R. Jones
Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. BRIDGE CLASSES: Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn how to play BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The 2013-2014 Bridge Classes resumes on September 13th and are held in the RETIREES’ Clubroom 19 (Dreiser Loop) on FRIDAYS - The (new) Beginners and Advanced class - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Intermediate class - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at 718-6718852, to pre-register for one of the classes indicated. “Every morning we wake up we are born again, what we do today is what matters most. Yesterday is but today’s memory, but tomorrow is today’s dream.” —Claudette Davis
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A major Board concern has been resolved Co-op City Times / August 10, 2013
Dear cooperators, There has been much controversy throughout the Co-op City community as to whether or not Board Directors should have access to ALL of the Riverbay Corporation records. The Board attorney, Jeffrey Buss of Smith Buss & Jacobs, had already distributed to the Board Directors three decisions/opinions which all resolved that YES, Board Directors may examine any and all records that pertain to the Riverbay Corporation. At a recent closed Board meeting, a resolution regarding this issue was proposed and voted on. Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson and I voted in favor of allowing our Board Directors to examine any and all records of the Riverbay Corporation. The other six Board Directors voted against the resolution. Tony Illis and Evelyn Turner were absent. Can the Mitchell-Lama rules be changed? There are Mitchell-Lama cooperators who have coordinated to change some of the rules for the benefit of our coopera-
tives. Last week, several Board Directors attended a meeting organized by this group led by Toba Potosky, President of the Cadman Towers Board, who gave an overview of a bill drafted in 2010 by NY State Senator Daniel Squadron to raise income eligibility so teachers, nurses and city workers could once again qualify for Mitchell-Lama apartments. Sen. Squadron explained that these applicants would qualify by paying a surcharge. Surcharge income could offset the need to raise maintenance, which helps residents adversely affected by frequent but necessary maintenance increases. This June, the Squadron bill was approved by the New York State Assembly and the Senate. It is expected to be signed by the Governor and to go into
Greetings to all of Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their Birthday in August: Hector. L. Ayala, John Calderon, Jr., Angel CruzGuadalupe, Salvatore R. Gargiulo, Lawrence Hochfeld, Richard I. Lawson, Jr., Clemon W. Lucas, Edward J. Nell, Jose M. Ozuna, James Mackenzie, Nelson E. Kenneth, Philip G. Roy, William A. Scott, Joan Session, Mervyn Winn, Denise Charis, Alphonso Dixon, Andrew C. Jackson, Paul K. Winfrey, Louis Menchise and Barbara A. McKinnon. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is always looking for new members so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the Military, stop by our Post and join. Please bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our
email address is post1871@optimum.net. Did you pay your American Legion 2014 dues yet? Did you know that there are only four members in Congress who have served in the Korean War and one of the members is Rep. Charles Rangel who was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. A good picture to see is “The Lone Ranger.” It’s not like the old Lone Ranger that you used to see on TV, this one has special effects that are out of sight and heavy with action. In the movie, Tonto is played by Johnny Depp. The Lone Ranger is played by Armie Hammer. Between the both of them, they make the movie very interesting. So jump on your horse and ride to the nearest movie house. In September, our American Legion meetings will start again so get those shirts and caps in shape for 2014 with new ideas and plans for a good year helping the community & veterans all over the world. This fall, HIRE A VETERAN, there’s no job that a veteran can’t do! If any Post member is not receiving their American Legion magazine, contact the Post so we can find out why you’re
Francine Reva Jones
Director’s Viewpoint
effect at the end of the year. Following the report, participating Board Directors posed many questions and concerns regarding Mitchell-Lama rules. Some such issues were: How do we get invited to HPD public hearings? Who presently makes the Mitchell-Lama rules? How can a spouse be added to an existing lease? Mr. Potosky stated that Board Directors should get together on a regular basis in order to discuss issues that affect our communities. This would make us more of a force in getting things done. Supporting Community Events The African-American Association is supporting the Central Park Five in their fight for justice. Today, Saturday, 8/10, 2:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2, the Association will present an Education Forum featuring the showing of the Award Winning Documentary, “The Central Park Five,” followed by a question and answer session led by Brother Omowale Clay of the December 12th Movement. Some of the victims will be present. Join us to learn more about the progress in this case, their pursuit for jus-
tice, and to discuss how we can create a fair system of justice for the future. The African-American Association also supports the 50th Anniversary March on Washington. On Saturday, August 24, 2013 we will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC to stand together against the recent attack on voter rights, against Stand Your Ground and racial profiling, and to continue to raise awareness on unemployment, poverty, gun violence, immigration, gay rights and other critical issues affecting our nation. 50 years ago when we marched on Washington it was an historic event that led to the passage of the very civil rights legislation that ended Jim Crow and began the modern era of civil rights. It brought us our dignity, our humanity and our march to realize the dream that so many had given their lives for. A bus will leave from Co-op City at 4:30 a.m. You can purchase your ticket today, 8/10/13, 9-10 a.m. in Rm. 15 and 2-5 pm in Rm. #2 in Dreiser Center. Call 718-6715957 to make alternative arrangements. I can be reached at 718-671-5957.
not receiving your magazine. I hope all of our Post members had a safe and happy summer. Looking forward to seeing you at the General meeting in September. Semper Fi! Quotes for the day: Don’t look down on another person unless you are leaning
over to help them up! Some people grumble because the roses have thorns instead of being grateful that the thorns have roses. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.
American Legion Post 1871
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Community Protestant Church
On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172. SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE (DRESS-DOWN SUMMER ATTIRE JULY 7 – SEPTEMBER 1) 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 – 8:00 a.m., and 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Sunday, August 11th, 10:00 a.m. – Family and Friends Day. Theme: “Family and Friends Praising God Together.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Geraldine Harris, Pastor, Greater File Chapel Baptist Church, New York City. All are welcome! September 23-27 – Come away with the Women’s Guild on a fabulous 5-day vacation at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch situated in the picturesque foothills of the Catskills Mountains. Trip includes: deluxe
round trip motor coach transportation; 4 nights’ accommodations at the Dude Ranch; 3 All You Can Eat Meals daily; fun fest parties, 2-hour boat cruise on the Hudson River, nightly entertainment, social programs, indoor and outdoor activities and many more amenities. Cost per person: $585/double; single supplement of $75 additional. For reservations and additional information, call (718) 671-5961; 320-2608; 379-7867; 320-1435. Saturday, September 28th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The “Big E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $65/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information
and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754. Saturday, October 26th, 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: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (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 G. Mitchell
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. Summer Break: Sunday School and the Bible Study Group will be on break for the summer months of July & August. Choir will be on break for the month of August. We look forward to welcoming every-
one at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 11, when we will celebrate The twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Coming Events: • Saturday, August 10 - Day trip to the Sight & Sound Theatre to see “NOAH.” All seats for this trip have been sold! Many thanks to those who purchased tickets. • St. Joseph’s Boutique - Will open on August 22 and August 23. Lots of items will be on sale!
Outreach Program - We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org “We can never ransom ourselves, or deliver to God the price of our life.” Psalm 49:6 —M. Chambers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church
Attention cooperators: For your safety, please refrain from walking in the center of the garage driveways while vehicles are navigating through the facility. Thank you.
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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Can we be friends? God wants to be your best friend. That may be hard to believe but God deeply wants a close relationship with us. The Bible says, even while we were still his enemies, God restored us to friendship with Himself by the death of His Son-Jesus (Romans 5.10). Like any friendship, friendship with God will take time, energy and desire. How can we develop a close friendship with God? There are six secrets to being God’s friend. I will share two today and the others next time. Talk to Him constantly. You can carry on a continuous, open-ended conversation with Him throughout your day, talking with him about whatever you are doing or thinking at the moment. The instruction “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5.17) means conversing with God while shopping, driving, working, or performing any other everyday task. Meditate on his Word. To establish a friendship with God you must think about his Word throughout the
day; this is called meditation. It is impossible to be God’s friend without knowing what he says. You can’t love him unless you know him and you can’t know him without knowing his Word. Meditation is simply focused thinking. When you think about a problem over and over in your mind that’s called worry. When you think about God’s word over and over in your mind, that’s meditation. If you know how to worry you already know how to meditate. You just need to switch your attention from your problems to Bible verses. The more you focus on God’s Word, the less you will have to worry about. Friends share secrets, and God will share his secrets with you if you develop the habit of thinking about his Word throughout the day. God is a friend that sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18.2). The weekend from August 23-25, is Abuse Prevention Weekend at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The theme is “End It Now,” and the Women’s Ministries Department is inviting the Co-op City community to join us at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23 as we work together
to end domestic violence. Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Our Services are open to everyone. Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food. Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m. Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program Sundays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free Adult Exercise Program Sundays, 12 - 1 p.m. Our Church Pastor, Pastor Terry Giles can be reached at 914-860-6570. You can also visit us on the internet at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. —Pastor Terry Giles
Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. Please note our summer hours began Sunday, August 4; we will have only one service at 9 a.m. Summer hours will last through Sunday, September 8. Sunday School is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.
Please note Mid-Week service and Bible study classes are on hiatus and will resume in the fall. Stop The Violence Prayer Walks are held each Saturday in each section in Co-op City. Please join one of these walks against violence in our community when you can. The walks begin at 3 p.m. at the following locations: Teen Center (Section 5); Library (Bartow); Town House Restaurant (Dreiser) and Basketball Court (Bellamy and Benchley). Family and Friends Day will be held on Sunday, September 8 at 9 a.m. in Room 45, Einstein Center. Please plan to join us for this joyous occasion.
Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas
Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; (718)324-0334. 718-320-4218 You are invited to attend worship services on the following days. Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship begins 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 also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7 p.m. Focus: Brotherly kindness is a trait Christians need in order to live triumphantly. And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another; even as God for Christ’s sake hath for given you. Ephesians 4:32 Kindness cannot be relegated to a personality that some have and some do not. Christians must show common decency and courtesy to their fellow humans and
especially to other Christians. Paul stated in his writing that we must be kind to one another, tender-hearted forgiving one another. We should always be touched with the feelings of others. These are practical implications of Christianity, and practicing them is clearly the daily task of all believers. We must not allow wrath, anger, evil speaking, hate and malice to take control of our daily life. All these practices must be put away out of our daily life. Paul stated in Ephesians 5:15, 18-19 “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil and be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the spirit. Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spirituals songs, singing and making melody
in your heart to the Lord.” When we maintain a close relationship with God, and walk in humility we will be able to love others as Christ loved us. As God showed kindness to us by extending forgiveness, so we are to forgive others. This echoes the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:14 For if we forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. If we are willing to show forgiveness to others, this same forgiveness will be measured back to us. God’s kindness towards us is a model for how we are to treat others. As moral agents, created in God’s image, we too have an obligation to show kindness to one another For further information, call 718-324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies
Building 1 Association
Building 1 Association President would like to remind everyone about the 3rd annual Family Day Picnic at FDR Park on Saturday, August 24th. We are meeting at Building 1B at 9:00 a.m. All food and beverages will be provided by the Building 1 Assoc.; Just bring your children and your grandchildren and come to have a memorable summer outing with family and friends. There is a swimming pool so be sure to pack your bathing suit, towel and suntan lotion. I hope you all have been enjoying a safe and blessed summer so far! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Family Day Picnic! Please feel free to reach me at (718) 320-2396 if you have any questions or concerns regarding the picnic or any other building related topics. See you on the 24th!!! —Charles Phipps
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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute
Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership; it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! How can we be the strong person that God meant for us to be? Only by putting ourselves in God’s hands and asking Him to make us that way through His power and enablement. True strength is the power of God in the soul. Let’s go into scripture to support this 1 Corinthians 16:9-13 says:
9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren. 12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time. 13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is 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. Registration is now available for General Bible classes beginning in September. Number eight (#8) represents New Beginnings. This coming September 8, at 5 p.m. will represent a Jesus New Beginning Talent Night at Faith In God Church, Inc. God has given everyone some kind of talent, so come out and let God use you and make you a blessing for His glory.
I want to accomplish two missions for the glory of God at this time. On December 8, at 5 p.m. will be the beginning of a Holy Spirit End of the Year Blessing Night at Faith In God Church, Inc. Please save these two dates. Both will be on a Sunday this year, and every 2nd Sunday in September and December thereafter. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, go to www.datpiff.com and listen to and download “The Chance To Tell You” by Vernon Little. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little
We invite you to visit our house of worship, or visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. Follow God’s voice where He leads you. It is important that your faith increases, and it increases by the hearing of the Word. Church of God’s Children Worship & Community services center cordially extend an invitation to you. Our sanctuary an office location is at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). Schedule: Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., prayer/fasting/ reflections; Office hours: Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., credit counseling & credit restoration. Book Shop/ Goodwill Ministry: Mon.-Fri., 1-4
p.m.–163 Dreiser Loop. After School program will begin in September at 159 Dreiser Loop. Seats are still available for our trip to Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA on Sept. 14. Call 718-7909120. Labor Day Service, Sunday 9/1 – 10:30 a.m. – ONE SERVICE ONLY. “So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Romans 12:1. Prayer: Loving Father, faithful and full of power, I’m so grateful I can come to You with confidence, for You keep Your promises and answer prayer. Not one single word of Your good promises has ever failed. Lord, I submit myself to You, pre-
senting my life and my desires as a living sacrifice. I acknowledge You as Lord of my desires, my plans, my successes and failures, my place in the world, my friendships, my popularity. You are Lord of my present and future relationships, health, money, possessions and human approval. How good it is to yield to You, knowing that You withhold no good thing from Your obedient children who trust You and call on You. I choose to give up all right to myself, take up my cross day by day, and follow You. Give me power to resist the devil. Give me grace not to let the world squeeze me into its mold—its desire to indulge…its desire to possess…its desire to impress. Instead may Your Spirit remold my mind from within. I
really need this, Father, so that I can know You better, delight in You more constantly, and experience Your good and perfect will for me. Show Your might power, Lord by keeping me following You closely. Do the same for my Christian friends and family members, especially the young ones now through the summer months. Deliver us from sin and Satan. Do this especially for those who right now are toying with temptation or giving in to sin. May we steer clear of sin, but don’t let us isolate ourselves from the people of the world. Motivate us to reach out in love to them—to our relatives, friends, neighbors and associates—as Your lights shining in a dark place. —Bishop Nancy Rosario
Church of God’s Children
Keep Co-op City clean! Please do not litter.
Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care
CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST
Cosmetic Bonding Periodontal (Gum) Treatment Endodontics (Root Canal) Dentures / Crowns / Bridges Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA Most other dental plans as full or partial payment
Evening and Saturday Appointments Available
140-1 Casals Place, Co-op City Building 14, Section 2 - Bronx, NY 10475 Visit our website GregoryGangDDS.com or email us at: smileggdds@aol.com
(718) 671 - 6000
(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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Bartow
Dreiser
Date:
Kosher
Non-Kosher
Soups, Breads and Desserts
Mon., Aug. 12
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie w/mashed potatoes on top Green beans Stewed tomato
BBQ chicken Baked sweet potato Kale
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Tues, Aug. 13
Alt: Chicken salad Orange juice Chicken schnitzel Brown rice & green peas Kale & garlic
Tilapia w/sauce Basil w/peppers Whole wheat cous cous Peas & carrots
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Meatloaf w/gravy Mashed red potatoes Creamed cauliflower & pearl onions
Whole wheat bread Apricot packed in juice
Pork spare ribs Fried brown rice Italian blend
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Turkey salad plate Greek whole wheat Pasta salad Romaine avocado red onion salad
Challah bread Fresh fruit
Crochet and Knitting
Library
Mon., August 12
Einstein
9:30am-1pm, Rm. 31
Library 9:30am – 1pm, Rm. 49
Bingo 9:30 – 11:30am, Room 31 New – ZUMBA Class 10:30 – 11:30 am, Rm. 31
Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45
Dominoes
Line Dancing 10am-11am, Rm. 45
2:30 pm, Rm. 31
10am-12pm, Rm. 7
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7
Stay Well Exercise On Vacation July and August
Mind Teasers 12pm – 1pm, Rm. 4
Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2pm, Rm. 2
Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31
Card Games
Around The Lunch Table 11:30am, Rm. 49
Tues., August 13
Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31
Wed., August 14
Blood Pressure On vacation August Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Stay Well Exercise On vacation August Line Dancing w/Voncile 11am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31
Thurs., August 15
Library 9am-1pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30-11:30am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30am-1pm, Rm. 31 Medicare fraud workshop 11:00am, Room 31 Bingo 1:00- 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31
Fri., August 16
2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31
Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10am, Rm. 31 Sing along 11am-12pm Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 12:30 – 1:30pm, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10am, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31
Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm, Rm. 2
Basic Cellphone & iPAD Training course 1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive On vacation July and August Mixed 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
Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10:00am-12:00pm Rm 45
Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49
Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10 -11am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49
Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Art 10 am, Rm. 45; 10 -11am, Rm. 36 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Walk in Exercise w/Ms Gaskill – 10:00 10:30am, Rm. 45 Card Games 2-4pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10 -11:30am, Rm. 49
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde On Vacation August Tai Chi 11am-12pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 – 1pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra, 2-3pm, Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30pm, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10 -11:30am, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10-11am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Drama Club - On Vacation August Piano Sing Along 11 am – 12 pm, Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10am-12pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11am – 12pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Rm. 8
(Schedule subject to change without notice)
DATES
WEEKLY TRIPS
WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Mondays:
1st Mondays:
Tuesdays
Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart
Bowling
PRICE
PICK-UP TIMES
Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)
$5 $15
Einstein 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15am
To register for trips, please call: (718) 320-2066
New Payment Schedule - Payments 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.
Alt: Vegetable liver Apple juice Beef meatball Marinara sauce Whole grain spaghetti Winter squash
Wed., Aug. 14
Alt: Egg Salad
Thurs., Aug. 15
Baked Salmon w/spinach sauce Toasted orzo Mixed vegetable Alt: Tuna fish
Fri., Aug. 16
Orange juice Roast chicken Potato kugel Carrots & dill Alt: Gefilte fish
Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $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 Alternate Kosher meals are also available
Upcoming Events/Trips
There will be no refunds for all trips. Senior Splash (FREE) - Tuesdays from July 30 – August 20 – JASA will provide transportation to Senior Splash at the Highbridge Pool – located at Amsterdam Avenue & West 173rd Street in Manhattan for a senior Aquatics class from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Seniors will need to sign up at the pool individually. The pool has reserved this time for senior use (ages 62 and over). Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop - 7:45 a.m., Bartow - 8:00 a.m. and Einstein Loop - 8:15 a.m. (ONLY 12 seats available.) Free Screenings for Nutrition Assistance (SNAP, the program formerly known as Food Stamps) Friday, August 23rd in Room 25 at 2049 Bartow Ave. – 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. & Friday, September 13th - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Einstein Senior Center – Room 34A First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity: Address, income, expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066. Shop Rite – Monday, August 12th - $3 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop - 9:00 a.m., Bartow - 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:30 a.m. To register, call 718-320-2066 (Only 8 seats available). Wal-Mart – Monday, August 19th - $15 – includes roundtrip transportation. Pickups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. To register, call 718320-2066 (Only 9 seats available). Empire City Casino – Wednesday, August 21st - $5 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop -10:00 a.m., Bartow – 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop 10:30 a.m. To register, call 718-320-2066. (Only 12 seats available). Stew Leonard’s – Friday, August 23rd -
$5 - 2 hrs. – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 1:00 p.m. – Bartow -1:15 p.m. & Dreiser Loop – 1:30 p.m. (Only 7 seats available). Fairway – Monday, August 26th - $3 2 hrs. – Includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein - 9:00 a.m., Bartow 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 9:30 a.m. (10 seats available). Gracie Mansion 45 minute Tour – Wednesday, August 28th - $6 - Tour starts at 10:00 a.m. and includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop – 8:30 a.m., Bartow – 8:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m. (12 seats available). Empire City Casino – Friday, August 30th - $5 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop -10:00 a.m., Bartow – 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 10:30 a.m. To register, call 718-320-2066. (Only 20 seats available). Weight Management Support Group – On vacation July & August; Will return Monday, September 9 – 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave. Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Contact JASA,718-320-2066. Caregiver Support Group - Next meeting Tuesday, August 20th - 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. Meeting for September 3rd is CANCELLED. 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. Facilitated by a social worker. Contact JASA, 718-320-2066. Grandparent Connection – Next grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
8/12/13 – 8/18/13 Organizations
Function Type
Date & Time
Room
Aerobics Zumba
Wednesday, 8/12-8/14 7:30 pm Thursday, 8/15 – 8:00 pm
A C
Bible Study
Sunday, 8/18 – 10:00 am
2
Worship
Tuesday, 8/13 – 5:00 pm
1
Faith @ Work Church
Bible Study Worship
Wednesday, 8/14 – 5:00 pm Sunday, 8/18 – 8:00 am
8 8, 10
Iglesia Cristiana Marcos
Bible Study
Sunday, 8/18 – 10:00 am
35
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Bible Study
Tuesday, 8/13 – 5:30 pm
9
Toastmasters of Co-op City
Meeting
Saturday, 8/15 – 7:30 am
28
Weight Watchers
Meeting
Tuesday, 8/13– 6 pm
4
Black Forum of Co-op City Circle of Christ Church Deeper Life Church
Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Book Discussion Group - TBA Baychester Library meeting - TBA Saturday Films - Steel Magnolias w/Queen Latifah; 8/10, 2:00 p.m. Saturday Films - October Sky w/Jake Gyllenhaal, 8/17, 2:00 p.m. Saturday Films - Eat, Pray, Love w/Julia Roberts, 8/24, 2:00 p.m. Children’s End of Summer Celebration - 8/30, 3:00 p.m. WEEKLY EVENTS Wii Gaming - Every Monday, 3:00 p.m. Toddler Time - Tales for the Teeny Tiny - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. (Not 8/27) Stuff For Teens - Tuesdays, August 13 & 20, 3:30 p.m., Urban Comics Drawing Workshop with Ivan Velez. Kawaii not cutting it for you? Learn how to draw street style with Ivan Velez. Bring your characters to life in your very own gritty comic. All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18 year old. Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - No Chess in August Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Not 8/30)
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
AARP Chapter #4997
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FYI: Releasing a new breakdown of members and voting trends, AARP New York is sending a reminder for candidates seeking office in New York City, letting them know election victory could well hinge on its members. AARP has 743,463 members in New York City; 68%, or 505,555, members hit the polls in the last Mayoral election, accounting for roughly 88% of the 50+ vote and 43% of the total vote; the 50+ vote made up 49% of all ballots cast; 80% of NYC AARP members, or 587, 336, say they vote in larger magnitude races – that’s about 50% (49.85%) of the total 2009 NYC vote tally; the 50+ vote in NYC were 54% of all ballots cast in 2010, given the open Mayoral seat, AARP predicts the age group’s turnout to be at least that this year with AARP members comprising the overwhelming majority of the vote. REMINDER: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th at Marina del Rey; 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. $75/person. Tickets are available NOW! Call Stella (718) 379-2088 or the AARP office – 718-320-1946 – leave a message for a return call. Heartfelt Condolences to Clarence & Evan Mitchell on the loss of his sister, Jean Hatchet, in St. Thomas (Virgin Islands). NOTE: 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. 2013 TOUR ACTIVITIES August 22 – 23 – “Menopause” the Musical (Lancaster, PA), Shopping & the
Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) - First stop will be Rockvale Square Outlets (Lancaster, PA); hotel check-in; Buffet dinner w/the performance of “Menopause” the Musical at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater; full American breakfast in the hotel; enjoy a narrated Amish Farmlands tour; then to the Sands Casino, w/a casino bonus of $30 in free slot play + $5 food coupon; depart for home in the late afternoon…$220 per person/double; $275 single; $216 per person triple; Travel insurance available - $21/person…contact Jean, 718-379-3742. December 30- January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Eve Gala: 1920’s Great Gatsby – trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach transportation; first stop at the Sands Casino in Bethleham (PA); then to the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA) w/dinner after checkin; next day All-American buffet breakfast; side trips for the day include a choice of sightseeing; shopping at King of Prussia Mall; or a 4-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino; New Year’s Eve entertainment w/surf & turf dinner and an open bar; hats, noise-makers and Champagne toast at midnight; buffet breakfast & show before departure for home — $100 deposit due at sign-up: $535/person (double); $645 (single); $525/person (triple); travel insurance: $28/person (double or triple); $37/single …contact Jean, 718-379-3742. SAVE THE DATE March 31-April 1, 2014 – Be the first to see MOSES at the Sight & Sound Theater; show and dinner at the hotel; casino stop w/bonus – Price to follow – contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam
Wednesday, August 14 — NO BINGO. Thursday, August 15 — Going to City Island to CRAB SHANTY. Price is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Time is 1:00 p.m. Take the No. 12 Bus to City Island and get off on DITMARS STREET. See you soon at Crab Shanty. Sunday, August 27 — Going to Show Boat Casino in Atlantic City. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops — Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Thursday, October 17 — Going to a luncheon and show, SHUT UP, SIT DOWN, AND EAT. Price is $69. Menu: Salad, pasta with vodka sauce - chicken picata - roast beef, fish with lemon sauce
– soda, coffee, tea – dessert, also a complimentary drink or beer. We are still in need of MAH JONGG players. They play every Monday and Thursday. Come to the office from 10:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. to sign up. Also, we still have our Garage Sale in Room 39. Come up and look around, you might like something. For more information see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop in Room 39 Monday - Thursday for 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613. In evening or weekend, you can call us, Ann, 347-2674751 or Mary at 718-379-4899. Also you can come and visit us. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla
Sunday, August 18th — Woodlock Pines, Poconos – Cost per person is $78 . Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, Bingo, boat rides, swimming and shopping at the gift shop. Price include an allyou-can eat smorgasbord luncheon of an array of hot and cold selections of jumbo shrimp, Alaskan king crab legs, Tuscan chicken, teriyaki steak tips, fried rice, marinated London broil, plus an array of salads and a complimentary glass of beer or wine. All balances or full payments are due by August 12. Price also includes transportation plus a complimentary coffee, tea and pastry. Saturday, September 21st – Raffle luncheon at the Sea Shore restaurant at 1 p.m. Cost per person is $48 which includes an entrée choice of broiled filet
of sole, broiled or grilled salmon, fried shrimp or scampi, prime rib of roast beef, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs or a combination of both, chicken parmesan. There will be an appetizer, salad, pasta, veggies, and a strawberry short cake. As always, your contributions of gift cards in the range from $5 to $25 will enhance the chances of everyone in attendance receiving a gift card by raffle. All contributions are gratefully accepted. “Moses” at the Millennium Theatre Lancaster, Pa., May 14 and 15, 2014. Details again in our next article. . For all of the above trips, please call Mildred – 718-320-0288, Loretta – 718671-2958, , or Lydia – 718-671-3005. Good health is wished to all. —Lydia Ruas
We are open two days a week, Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each or 5 for $1, hard covered
books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor. —Arlene Rodriquez
Goose Island Senior Citizens
Einstein Cancer Fund
Handicapped Adults Association
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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The setting was Chelm, that mythical city where philosophers are fools and fools are philosophers. Two Chelmites were engaged in earnest debate. How does one grow, from the feet up or from the head down? Said the first, “From the feet up, of course. Last year, I bought my son a new suit for his Bar Mitzvah (the religious ceremony when a Jewish boy becomes thirteen) and at that time the pants were just about the right length. Now, the pants barely cover his knees. That proves that people grow from the feet up.” “Fool,” snapped the second philosopher. “It’s obvious that people grow from the head down. If you see a group of soldiers marching, all their feet are on the same level. But if you look at their heads, you see that they are of dif-
ferent heights. That proves that people grow from the head down.” The quaint “logic” of Chelm, notwithstanding, we grow neither from the bottom up nor from the top down. We grow from the inside out. Education and study broaden the mind. Concern for the welfare of others develops character. When you help the needy by giving of yourself - you have grown. When you attend Services, and feel the presence of G-d – you have grown. When you leave your synagogue or church with a thought, an idea that never was yours before – you have grown. Knowledge brings new insights, new maturity. In learning about others, we learn about ourselves. Intellectually, spiritually, we never stop growing.
Young Israel of Co-op City
High Holy Day Services Young Israel of Co-op City is pleased to once again inform the residents of the Co-op City community that tickets for the forthcoming High Holy Day Service are now available. Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, Young Israel Spiritual Leader and Cantor, will conduct the High Holy Day Services and deliver inspiring and meaningful sermons. For a full meaning of the High Hold Days, don’t miss experiencing Rabbi
Berl’s chanting of the liturgy and his thoughtful Holiday messages. You will enjoy Rabbi Berl’s eloquent sermon and cantorial renditions. If you require additional information, please call 718-671-2300 and leave a message and number where you can be reached on our answering machine and your call will be returned. Seats are limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to our High Holy Day Service.
If you see something, say something! Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us
Notice of non-delivery of the Co-op City Times
The Co-op City Times is the official newspaper of the residents of Co-op City. It is distributed to every residential building and townhouse cluster on Saturdays. If you do not receive the paper, it is imperative that you call the distributor between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at (646) 261-1761 or 347-439-5632. You should also contact the Co-op City Times office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375, or email us at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, to notify us so that we can follow-up with the distributor to ensure that the situation is rectified, especially if it is an ongoing problem. Thank you for your cooperation.
Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City
The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B- at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920 Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, August 16, is before 7:36 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, August 10, at 8:46 p.m. S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. High Holiday reservations for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are ready for purchase. Due to our limited space, I suggest that you reserve your seat early. You will not want to miss the beautiful harmony between Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and Chasin Chaim Holtzer. For further information, call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. We always look forward to greeting you. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a
great day of fun and friendship. Coming Event: Sunday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. — The Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. $3 includes admission and snacks. 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 information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time. Happy birthday to Howard Schwartz on August 19 and to Steven Schwartz on August 24. Belated happy birthday wishes to Nora Singer who celebrated her great day on August 4th. Many more happy and healthy occasions. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky
This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I know that we can help each other. Having a safe and healthy summer? Keep it that way. Election results: Pres. Linda Werner, Vice Pres. Carlos Moray, Sect. Miriam E. Berlofsky and Treas. Arlene Tupe. Congratulations and wishing all a good successful year. Coming Events: The next meeting of the Association, Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. Pokeno is Friday, September 20. We meet in the Association Room on the “B”
side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served. Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 18. See you then! Good & Welfare: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. SEE YOU SOON. —Miriam E. Berlofsky
Building 30 Association
Temple Beth-El of Co-op City
Shalom to all. Chavurah Temple Beth-El of Co-op City will be celebrating the High Holidays in Dreiser community Center this year for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Tickets will be available to the community AT NO CHARGE. WE ARE ASKING FOR A DONATION TO OFFSET OUR EXPENSES and we are looking forward to celebrating the High Holidays in the community as we have done for 40 years. More information for obtaining tickets will be forthcoming, and are available to the unaffiliated also. We will have Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Morning services, and Kol Nidre, Yiskor and services all day on Yom Kippur until
the blowing of the shofar at the end of the Neliah service. There will be 2 Yiskor services open to the community also. We will be preparing a BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE of those deceased, and if you wish for a name listed, please also ask for the forms. We look forward to having you welcome the New Year 5774 with us. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US FOR FREE TICKETS AND GIVE US THE INFORMATION FOR THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE. Rabbi Dennis Tobin Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City, Bronx, NY; Email: RabbiDennisTobin@ aol.com; Phone: 718-671-9719. —Rabbi Dennis Tobin
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Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision issue a friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.
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). Thoughts for this week: For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistine. The Philistine occupied one hill and the Israelites another with the valley between them. A champion named Goliath, came out of the philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels,
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Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the
fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come celebrate with us on Sunday, August 18 (Women’s Day) during the 11:00 a.m. service. Rev. Audrey Jones from Friendly Baptist Church, Bronx, NY will be the guest speaker. All women are expected to wear white attire. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in
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on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was on his back. Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and line up for battle? Choose a man and have him come down to me. Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. For forty days, the Philistine came forward every morning and evening and took his stand. A young handsome man stepped in to the valley of fear, fresh from the presence of God. Israel and the Philistines were drawing up their lines facing each other and Goliath stepped out and shouted his usual defiance and David heard it. When the Israelites saw the man they all ran from him in great fear. David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart” on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” David refused to accept what he
saw. Instead, he chose to believe what he knew in his heart; this giant was going down! With a simple faith and confidence in God. David stepped through the fear, ushering in the mighty presence of God. And the Giant fell! Giants always fall in the presence of God! God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power we can face every tomorrow with hope. It is not God’s plan for us to dwell in fear or for fear to rule our lives. He has already set in motion the defeat and fall of every giant that will ever face. Our responsibility is to step through our fear, facing every giant in God’s power and with his promises. The Holy Spirit will guide you. So then, I ask you what is there to fear? We want to remind you that we are collecting nonperishable items and sup-
25 Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You can contact the church at the number listed below. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-3746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque
plies 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 to 9 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 to 9 p.m. Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday 11 a.m. Worship and word Children’s Church – 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs – Potty trained ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon
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