Co-op City Times 09/20/14

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Vol. 49 No. 38

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Listing of Community Youth Programming

The Riverbay Board Youth Committee is compiling a Youth Page to be featured weekly in the Co-op City Times on which reports from the committee will be published, as well as youth columns and youth activities being offered by the certified clubs and organizations within the community.

As a result, community organizations that offer youth programs and services are asked to submit a list of their youth activities, separate from their weekly club articles, to the Co-op City Times by each week’s deadline – Monday by 3 p.m. – so they can be included on the youth page.

“The goal is to have a designated page in the Co-op City Times to which young people can turn to see what’s going on in Co-op City, what their peers are saying, what the Youth Committee is doing on their behalf and what programs and services are available to them right here in their own backyard,” said Director Evelyn M. Turner.

Director Turner said that so far, there

BY ROZAAN BOONE

are two high school students who are members of the Board’s Youth Committee and they are actively involved in helping with the annual Co-op City College, Career & Resource Fair, co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Dreiser Auditorium, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Those young people will be featured in upcoming issues of the Co-op City Times.

“If any young person between the ages of 13 and 19 is interested in volunteering for the college fair or in serving on the Youth Committee, please get in touch with me at the Riverbay Board Office,” said Director Turner. “We are looking for young people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of their peers and who are willing to work diligently to engage other young people so we can start a dialogue and find out what they are interested in as we go forward in planning

Dads bring their children and then go back to school at P.S. 153 (Continued on page 15)

vance of “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” and takes it to the level of More than 70 Co-op City fathers took part in “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” on Tuesday by doing just (Continued on page 4) that and then some.

Ron Hartridge, the long-time Parent Coordinator for PS. 153, organized the morning-long program which involved community leaders and educators encouraging and thanking fathers for playing an active and central role in raising their children. Each speaker took the conversation way beyond bringing children to school to also being involved in every aspect of your child’s life from pre-school to young adulthood.

City Councilman Andy King addresses more than 70 Hartridge said that Co-op fathers of P.S. 153 students Tuesday morning as they City’s PS. 153 is one of the took their children to school and then stayed for a few schools in the northeast morning-long workshop on fatherhood.

Bronx that holds this obserPhoto by Bill Stuttig

BY BILL STUTTIG

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Bay Plaza traffic mitigation measures on the horizon after DOT meets with Co-op City representatives on Wednesday

Co-op City community leaders, including Board Directors, elected officials and their representatives, Riverbay management employees, Community Board members and shareholders gathered Wednesday morning for a power point presentation and discussion on the community’s traffic issues in the aftermath of the opening of the Mall at Bay Plaza. Some of the recommendations discussed at that meeting were agreed to by Bronx transportation officials at a follow-up meeting later that day.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Roughly one month after the opening of the new Mall at Bay Plaza heightened the call for new traffic mitigation measures to take place on the local streets surrounding the mega shopping complex, Bronx Transportation Commissioner Constance Moran, along with Bay Plaza traffic engineers, agreed to specific measures and additional traffic controls on adjacent streets while stating that other requested adjustments can likely be added following the completion of an updated traffic study of the area by next month.

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko and long-time Cooperators United President Sonja Maxwell, and Community Board 10 Chairperson Martin Prince all independently reported to the Co-op City Times the results of the closed-door meeting between Co-op City representatives, who also included shareholder Eleanor Bailey, and Commissioner Moran, Bay Plaza traffic engineers, 45th Precinct Commander Captain James McGeown, and Community Board 10 District Manager Ken Kearns.

Among the agreed-upon improveBY BILL STUTTIG

ments coming in the next few weeks are the re-timing of traffic lights at key intersections adjacent to the shopping complex to allow pedestrians more time to cross the wide Bartow Avenue, the placement of reflective markers and a more brightly painted curb at the new sidewalk and median recently constructed at the far east end of Bartow Avenue, the placement of signs at the newly created east side entrance and exit to the shopping complex advising trucks that right hand turns into Section 5 are illegal, the replacement of old Jersey barriers along “killer curve” as Bartow Avenue enters Section 5, and the placement of new signs at key intersections advising drivers to keep the intersection clear.

In addition, pending a study of the traffic conditions around the expanded shopping complex and its effect on Section 5, school buses dropping off students at P.S. 160 will possibly be ordered to do so only on Einstein Loop South, a measure to be enforced by safety agents from the Department of

Apartment amnesty ends September 30 With the apartment amnesty deadline fast approaching on September 30, the Riverbay Residential Sales has reported that approximately 30 applications have so far been received for the offer.

Of those 30 applications, 5 have received approval from HCR; 6 have been denied primarily because their credit score is below the requirement or because they do not maintain their apartment as their primary residence; several others

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are at various stages of the application process and yet many others have not yet filed their application although they have inquired about and/or requested an application for the program.

Applications for the apartment amnesty program are available at the Riverbay Residential Sales Office in the Bartow Community Center.

Amnesty will be granted to applicants who qualify, but the offer ends on Tuesday, September 30.

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Traffic

Education. In addition, under discussion is the possibility of taking away angle parking from Hutchinson River Parkway East (HRPE) to replace it with newly created angle parking on Einstein Loop South, if possible — thereby adding a needed southbound lane to HRPE as it runs through Section 5. These proposed modifications are to be studied by the city’s DOT, with the results of that study expected before the end of October, Boiko said.

In addition, traffic mitigation measures and signage will be placed at Bay Plaza exit onto Bartow Avenue at Toys ‘R’ Us to make it difficult, if not impossible to make illegal u-turns on Bartow Avenue in front of the Bartow Mall.

According to the Co-op City representatives at the meeting, Captain McGeown confirmed that he formally requested of the NYPD traffic control division that traffic agents will be stationed at key times at all intersections along the section of Bartow Avenue fronting Bay Plaza as the holiday shopping season soon approaches and continues into December.

The police commander also reportedly asked Commissioner Moran to formally support his request by sending documentation and traffic analysis of the area to the traffic control division.

Both Ms. Maxwell and Mr. Prince, who is also a Co-op City resident, characterized the meeting as being very positive

Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014 (Continued from page 1)

and productive, saying that they came from the meeting with Commissioner Moran, Captain McGeown and the others with the feeling that everyone cares about the community’s concerns and actions will be taken to do what can be done to improve the traffic flow on the streets shared by the mega-shopping complex and the equally huge Co-op City.

In addition to the promised changes directly related to the increased Bay Plaza traffic, according to Boiko, Commissioner Moran indicated that, in accordance with Mayor Bill de Blasio’s zero tolerance policies for pedestrian injuries and fatalities, new speed limit signs and other speed mitigation measures will be put into effect around Co-op City, as well as the entire borough of the Bronx. These new measures are scheduled to take effect in November, Boiko said.

Many of the improvements agreed upon were discussed beforehand and some formulated at a Riverbay-hosted meeting held just prior to the meeting with DOT, where many of the problems and possible solutions were discussed among a large group of Co-op City leaders, which included the Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor and several Board Directors; State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson and representatives of Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, and Bronx Borough

President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; Riverbay Management, including General Manager Vernon Cooper; Community Board 10 representatives, and several residents who have been actively vocal about the immediate need for traffic changes, including Maxwell, Bailey and Section 5’s Bruce Gitelson.

President Taylor offered the opening remarks at the Riverbay-hosted meeting and then gave the floor over to Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko who had prepared a power point presentation and booklets on the many specific trafficproblems created by the expansion of the shopping center and possible solutions suggested by community leaders over the past several weeks.

One of the featured topics of discussion at the morning Co-op City meeting included the possibility of constructing a ramp from the east side rear of the Bay Plaza complex directly onto the adjacent southbound Hutchinson River Parkway, thereby keeping much of the exiting mall traffic off of Co-op City streets.

Senator Hassell-Thompson indicated at the morning meeting that to do so would mean taking away parkland which would then make it a legal requirement to replace whatever parkland is usurped by the new ramp.

Boiko said that when the possibility was brought to Commissioner Moran’s attention at the afternoon meeting, the

Commissioner added that under federal law, it is illegal to build a ramp directly from privately-owned land onto a government-regulated highway.

A request was also discussed to create a new entrance ramp from Baychester Avenue in front of the new mall directly onto I-95 south and north. Boiko again said that Commissioner Moran indicated to the community leaders that that section of I-95 is one of the busiest in the nation with at least six different entrances and exits from the highway in less than one mile as it stretches from Pelham Bay station to Co-op City. She indicated, according to Boiko, that adding another entrance in the already congested area just might not be feasible. Nevertheless, Ombudsman Boiko later told the Co-op City Times that none of the ideas appeared to be off the table, just problematic under the current circumstances.

Ms. Maxwell said that she was particularly heartened by a proposal to offer workshops for the community’s seniors about pedestrian safety under the city’s Safe Streets program.

Maxwell said that with Co-op City being one of the largest Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) in the world, more attention needs to be paid to the safety of seniors as they are forced to cross wide, busy roads to access the area’s many shopping options.

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NCNW/Riverbay Fund Community Health Fair today in Dreiser

Today, Saturday, September 20, the NCNW/Riverbay Fund Community Health Fair takes place from 14 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium.

Over 50 vendors are expected to attend, offering health and wellness care, such as blood pressure, diabetes and mammography screenings, holistic health, exercise instructors, personal trainers, caregiver support, medical and dental advice, and much more.

For more information, please contact Alma Walther, 347-234-2202.

Annual Friends & Family Day

The Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations will host their 19th annual Friends and Family Day on Sunday, October 19th, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A and B. There will be games with prizes for the children, as well as vendors. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please call (718) 379-3494.

Blood Drive September 27th in Dreiser

Church of the Savior, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 27th in Room 4 of Dreiser Community Center.

Rev. Dr. Robert Smith said that the drive is needed to help compensate of the annual summer season blood shortage. “In the summer, when vacation time and outdoor recreational activities increase, blood donations historically go down to dangerously low levels.

This summer was no exception both locally and nationally and that is why we are asking all Co-op City residents to take a few moments to give blood on the 27th and help the Red Cross build back this vital supply,” explained Dr. Smith. Anyone 18 and over can give blood as long as they have not given blood within the last month.

All donors are asked to bring photo identification.

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Remembering 9/11: The worst thing is to forget…

poignantly closing by saying that we are Parkchester section of the Bronx that made up of so many peoples from so bears his name.

“It’s been thirteen years and four days many nations – know your neighbors The Sept. 14th service in Co-op City since that horrific day, September 11, and remember that we may call was dedicated to the Bronxites who 2001,” said Mark Bruh, Founder/CEO of ourselves Puerto Rican, Africanperished. One hundred and forty-three From the Warfront to the Homefront, at American or Jewish, but to those who people who either lived or worked in the the 9/11 Memorial & Remembrance hate us we are all Americans. But, as Bronx left home on the morning of Sept. service held in Co-op City on Sept. 14.

Americans we can make a difference.”

11, 2001 never to return only because “Who in America can forget where they Emily Toro, “Gold Star Mom,” they were in America. were or what they were doing on that Rodriguez warned that fateful day over thirteen America needs to be alert: years ago? So we come “It can happen again,” she today to remember the day said and although pleased that changed our lives that this memorial was forever.” taking place, she too The worst thing is to lamented the small turnout forget…being forgotten is and absence of more coopthe worst thing. erators, local politicians and It was Nellie Rodriguez, community leaders. “Life in a member of Co-op City America will never be the Spanish American Club, same and we must be aware who first approached Bruh of those who would do harm after she lost her nephew in to America.” the bombing of the Twin The program included Towers. Her nephew carefully selected tunes Richard Rodriguez was off and anthems, reflecting the from work that day and moment, as they were without a moment of played in the background. hesitation, she said that he Songs by musical giants rushed to the scene from Bruce Springsteen’s “Mishis home on Staten Island sing” and Ray Charles’ when the call came in. He “America the Beautiful,” wanted to help. Instead, he and 37 members of the Port Mark Bruh, CEO of From the Warfront to the Homefront, and Emily Toro, added chilling effects.

Authority Police Depart- a Gold Star mother who lost her son, Pvt. 2 Isaac T. Cortes, in Iraq in While the music played, 2007, and a Board member of From the Warfront to the Homefront, all 143 names of those ment lost their lives. organized the Sept. 14th 9/11 memorial on the Section 1 Greenway.

A few years ago, Photo by Ralph Jarvis from the Bronx were read and as each name was Rodriguez felt that a unstoppable volunteer and advocate called, people came up and lit a candle community as large as Co-op City for veterans, read a touching poem in their memory. And as the candles should certainly be doing something to from Silent Reflections, by author and flickered in the wind against the remember the more than 3,000 people Co-op City resident Naomi Simpson, backdrop of a setting sun, it was a who lost their lives on that most horrible entitled “One.” Toro’s son, PV2 Isaac reminder to never to forget. day in U.S. history so she spoke to Bruh.

Cortes, was killed in Iraq at the age of The final speaker was Sgt. Ralph “I agreed and thought, how can I not 26. She said that the way she keeps her Jarvis, Iraq veteran, volunteer, and do something; in my opinion, they were son’s memory alive is by volunteering retired member of New York Dept. of murdered,” said Bruh. with veterans organizations like From Sanitation Police Department who This 9/11 memorial service was the the Warfront and she wished that more offered his personal and intimate second one Bruh has organized and in had come out to the Greenway for the expressions of spending 12 to 20 hours a the early afternoon of Sept. 14th, it was program. day at Ground Zero for about six months indeed a tribute - respectful, moving and “I gave my son to this country,” Toro following the bombing. He lost two of even somber at times. Pastor Angel said. “If you ask me how he died, I’ll tell his closest friends: one a police officer Rosario and Bishop Nancy Rosario from you how he lived. As long as you keep and the other a firefighter. the Church of God’s Children opened the the memory alive, they never die.”

Sgt. Jarvis said, “It is still hard 13 service with greetings, Scripture and PV2 Isaac Cortes’s ultimate sacrifice years later.” heartfelt words of peace and healing for was memorialized with a street in the (See page 5 for more photos.) “a world where hate still exits;

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

REMINDER: Cooperator Awards Program

[The Riverbay Board would like to remind shareholders about the following resolution (Amended Second Reading: Resolution 13-110) which was passed at the Board meeting on February 12 to award shareholders who submit revenue saving suggestions and ideas to Management. The top three revenue saving ideas each year will receive prizes of $500, $250 and $125, respectively. The winners will also be posted in the Co-op City Times.]

AMENDED SECOND READING: # 13-110 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Bill Gordon

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: February 12th, 2014

WHEREAS, proper planning and accurate decision making for a community the size of Co-op City demands input and participation from all residents, and WHEREAS, processes and programs that formally solicit and recognize cooperator input will help establish a more

firm sense of inclusion, ownership, and community spirit among cooperators, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that management establish a Cooperator Awards program and ceremony that provides formal recognition to those cooperators whose suggestions result in revenue savings for the corporation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that management select three (3) revenue-saving suggestions from cooperators per year that are either implemented or are planned to be implemented for award and formal recognition, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cooperator submitting the suggestion

with the highest demonstrated revenue savings to the corporation will receive $500. The second and third place suggestions will be awarded $250 and $125 respectively, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the three winners will have their picture posted in the Co-op City Times, along with a description of their suggestion and that they each be awarded a dinner for two at a selected restaurant.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Illis, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: Owens, Shapiro PASSED

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Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

Dad Day

actively engaging the fathers long after the children go to their classrooms.

Guest speakers included Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. who said the message he was delivering that day was one of the most important things he has done during his five years as Bronx Borough President. Other speakers included City Councilman Andy King, Riverbay Board First Vice President Daryl Johnson, the city’s Human Resources Deputy Commis-sioner of Child Support Alan Farrell, Marie Roker-Jones of the Good Men Project, Dr. Rev. Robert Smith of Co-op City’s Church of the Savior, and P.S. 153 Principal Meghan Kelly.

Borough President Diaz delivered the Keynote Address for the more than twohour program before 70 active fathers and said, “Having you all here in this room warms my heart.” He stressed that fathers should take 20 minutes a day to speak with and know their children, their interests, fears and emotions. “Observe the little things,” he advised as the parent of two boys.

“I am working hard as father at rewriting the perception of men from the Bronx,” Diaz said. “We are working with Bronx Fathers Taking Action, and we are working with other organizations. If you are not part of these organizations, this is the time you can learn something or teach somebody something. We should not be afraid to embrace each other and say good morning, brother. I need some advice on some things. It is okay to look for advice outside your immediate circle.”

The borough president added that in his experience with raising children “they remember the little things that fathers do that do not seem like much to the father when he is doing them.”

“You have to remember that to children, fathers are the superhero, the protector, we are everything from the disciplinarian to the person that gives awards and as tough as we are, Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. And sometimes, hopefully, we are who they look up to and who they want to become. And most of all, I want my sons to grow to believe that they want to be the type of dad that they had.”

Dr. Smith began the proceedings by offering a blessing, but also requesting of the fathers and other men involved in a child’s life that they play a significant role in the shaping of the lives of children, calling on not only fathers to do everything possible to build the self-esteem of children, but everyone in their lives whether it be neighbors, school and community leaders or educators. Dr. Smith said that the full potential of any child will not be realized unless the child is taught by adults around him to realize the potential that exists within him or her.

P.S. 153’s new principal Meghan Kelly told the fathers that her success as a young educator rising to the level of school principal came directly from a promise that she made to her late father for and her sisters to do everything that they could to go to college and succeed in their chosen field. “And in that same spirit, we want to make the promise to you to make sure that your children learn the skills that they need to have the resiliency to choose whatever it is they want in years to come.”

She added to the room full of fathers: “I encourage you to be here as often as you can, to be partners with the teachers, to ask questions through e-mails or calls and to really get involved as much as you can because we want to make sure our children have the doors open to them in the

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world of possibilities so that they can chose to be anything that they want to be.”

City Councilman Andy King spoke to the fathers as an experienced father himself saying that children absolutely need a man in their lives not only when they are young and dependent on you to provide food, shelter and guidance, but when they become pre-teens, teens and young adults and it is then that they really need you to guide them past puberty and peer pressure and the negative influences, such as youth gangs and drugs, which can make them lose their way.

“When they are very young,” the Councilman said, “you hold onto their hand. As they get older, don’t let go of that hand. You have an obligation to be there for them.”

King also addressed his fight for legislation to require uniformed dress in public schools which he said will ease the cost on parents of clothing children and also end a lot of the negative peer pressure involved in feeling the obligation to wear expensive designer shoes and clothes to school which will also end the practice of wearing provocative attire that is inappropriate for school-aged teenagers and children.

Riverbay Board First Vice President Daryl Johnson made the point that regardless of the relationship that fathers might have with the mother of their children, it is incumbent on men to be good, responsible parents and be involved and constantly present in their children’s lives as a father.

Johnson said that it is not about the relationship that produced the child, “it is about us as proud, responsible men.”

“I am going to make sure that I am involved in my children’s lives as much as possible,” Johnson said. “Bringing your

children to school is very important.

Helping them is very important. Setting a good example for them is very important.”

Johnson said that the average child growing is bombarded with negative influences from society, from peers, and from mass media. “We as good fathers can turn that around. We are going to give them the tools to become better, perhaps better than what we did.”

He added to the gathering of fathers: “Don’t believe that you are not important.

Don’t believe that you don’t play a significant part in your child’s life because you do.” He said of vital importance are the simple acts like reading to children, making sure that they are doing their homework properly, and using your time with them productively, turning off the television and the music and communicating something of value to your child.

“I want to get away from the concept of television raising our children. We as fathers have to change that perception,” Director Johnson said. “We have to say we are going to be the ones who sit down and develop a positive relationship,” adding that doing these things is essential to teaching them to respect others and respect themselves.

Allan Farrell of the city’s Office of Child Support Enforcement for Parent and Community Engagement, said that numerous studies have pointed to the fact “that when fathers are actively involved in the lives of their kids, you see better outcomes for the children.”

Farrell said that he believes Dads Take Your Child to School Day should be a launching point for activities that involve fathers in the education of their children throughout the year.

(See more pictures on p.21)

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Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

It’s happening in Co-op City 9/11 Memorial

Shareholders light candles in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

You are Invited!

The solemn memorial featured prayers and hymns for the souls lost on the ill-fated day.

A mini American flag was “planted� for each of the 143 Bronx residents who perished on 9/11.

Next Saturday, September 27, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will present a Proclamation to the young authors of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Award Program (SIAP), whose book, President Obama’s To Do List, was chosen for permanent display in the Smithsonian Museum. Shareholder Ruth Edwards initiated SIAP several years ago to expose the youth of Building 18 to cultural and educational opportunities that they may not have been able to experience on their own.

The Proclamation presentation will begin at 1 p.m., and a reception will follow. All are invited to attend and share in this proud occasion with Co-op City’s young history makers!

Pastor Angel and Bishop Nancy Rosario opened the program with greetings, Scripture and words of comfort for the grieving relatives.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura and Raphael Jarvis

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Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I would like to suggest that a two-inch in diameter disc, in bright shiny colors, be mandated for all legal dogs in Co-op City. This will be highly visible and, in

Why not a cat?

turn, make it easier for the owners of dogs that are legally here, to be walked without the negative comments that are made. I also wish that the owners who have presented Riverbay with

doctor’s notes for ailments they do not have will remember to “be careful what you ask for, as you just might get it.” It just might be easier to have a cat.

—Lorna Smith

Please stop application of geese repellent

To the Editor: In June, when the geese repellent was heavily applied, I had to keep my windows closed for three days and could not go out. Two years ago, I wrote to this paper and my CSO explaining how ill it made me: nausea, headache, dizziness and a horrible taste in my mouth that I could not get rid of with mouth wash, water, etc., for many hours. I had spoken to several neighbors who were also affected. One friend in the Broun Place townhouses had to cut an evening walk short because it made him feel sick. Another neighbor told me his friend had to disrobe and shower immediately after getting home from work to get the stench off his

body, then send his suit to the cleaners.

Recently, my sister who has allergies and chronic sinus problems, had to go to her Urgent Care Center the last time the repellent was sprayed by her building because her throat swelled up and she needed a steroid injection. I am sure many people in our community have similar problems and reactions, but do not take the time to formerly complain about it.

The latest notice for spraying geese repellent in my area, AGAIN (4th or 5th time?), states it will be done on Wednesday, 9/10, which is also the day my building (20) will be without any water from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Does this mean no air conditioning? Will I have

to keep my windows closed again for another few days? I hope the weather remains cool.

I am requesting again that this spraying stop. The geese always come back. How often will the spraying be done? How much does this cost? How many people get sick, but do not speak out? You cannot fight Mother Nature without paying a cost. Yes, I hate navigating around the geese droppings (and now dog feces) with my walker or power chair, but I still feel strongly that the use of this chemical, which is harmful to at very least some of us with allergies or other respiratory ailments, be stopped.

—Mary A. Martinez

Cooperator’s concern about Liquid Fence addressed

The geese repellent used by Riverbay, “Liquid Fence,” was recommended by the New York State Department of Conservation, and approved by both the City and State Department of Environmental Conervation. It is a non-chemical formula, comprised of all natural ingredients often used in foods as flavoring, such as lemon extracts, orange extracts, sour grape extracts, etc. This product is designed not to harm any animal and merely gives the grass a taste and look that is not pleasant and/or appealing to the geese.

While we understand Ms. Martinez’s concerns and her dislike of the odor which can linger for several hours after application, it is necessary to balance that concern with the greater benefit to all cooperators, and we find that the benefits of the product far exceeds the negatives. Were we to discontinue the geese repellent application, our grounds would be overrun with geese and all

that they leave behind which pose a far greater health hazard to our cooperators, especially the very young who play in the grass and in the tot lots, including the sprinkler areas where the geese chase the youngsters away from during the summer’s heat. Some parents have also reported that their toddlers, not knowing what geese waste is, have picked up and, in one case, ingested it which is far more dangerous than the unpleasant odor.

We have already had several agencies on-site which were called by a few cooperators who have complained of the odor, including the Department of Health, and they have all reviewed the product and agreed that it is safe and not harmful to our cooperators and/or the environment. As recently as this summer, we also asked the DEC and DEP if there are any other products available for our use and were advised that none are as safe as Liquid Fence. In fact, the only other means of geese removal

would be to have them euthanized through special permit, which we would not do, or believe the community would condone. Some communities have used dogs to chase the geese away only to have them return a few hours later.

We will continue to seek other means and if anything else proves viable, we would willingly test it, but unfortunately, there is no other option at this time.

We apologize for the lingering odor, but again, we must do what is best for the community as a whole. We have, and will continue, to give advance notice of the geese repellent application via floor-by-floor notice in the residential buildings, as well as posting in the Co-op City Times, so that shareholders can schedule their outdoor activities accordingly and make arrangements to keep their windows closed for the duration of the applications.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

Heat changeover begins Sept. 27

The Riverbay Power Plant will begin its annual fall changeover from air conditioning on Saturday, September 27 with the shut down of the Main Chillers. This process will conclude approximately around October 14 with the start-up of the Dual Temp Heat Exchangers for the upcoming heating season. During the shutdown period, the Power Plant personnel will address various maintenance issues and make any necessary repairs to ensure a smooth transition from a/c to heat and the efficient operation of the plant during the winter.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 16

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Building 16

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

600 & 620 Baychester Ave.

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2017

Co-op City Times

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(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

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.

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.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 646.261.1761 or 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

CCPD utilizes “Patrol Notification” slips during foot patrols

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has increased foot patrols of Co-op City’s 35 buildings and 7 townhouse clusters. A specially designed form is utilized to let cooperators know these patrols are taking place. Inspections of buildings and townhouses are conducted 24 hours a day.

Co-op City has a total of thirty-five high-rise buildings and 7 townhouse clusters throughout the 5 sections.

The buildings have one, two and three bedroom apartments, with and without terraces. Townhouses are one bedroom with a patio and three bedrooms with a terrace.

While conducting the foot patrols of buildings or townhouse clusters, the officers randomly select apartments to receive a “Patrol Notification” slip.

When officers conduct vertical sweeps of Co-op City’s buildings, “Patrol Notification” slips are also distributed. Whether distributed to a townhouse or an apartment within a building, a “Patrol Notification” slip just advises the resident that a foot patrol inspection has been conducted including the date, time and the name of the officer. People may receive more than one slip per day on some days. This may be the result of a Post Condition inspection. The slip contains the telephone number to the Department of Public Safety. The slip does not require any further action by the recipient. It can be recycled or retained for future reference.

School 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 townhouse

Parking Notice Garage 7 construction

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #7 will be under construction as of Wednesday, September 17th.

The locations are as follows: • ½ of the A & C sides of the 2nd floor • ½ of the A & D sides of the 1st floor • All of the D side of the 2nd floor • The up-ramp between the 2nd & 3rd floor will be closed • The back ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The main entrance ramp will be inaccessible to the 2nd floor • Please be aware of the posted directional signs because some of our ramps will accommodate two-way traffic ***Transient parking will be suspended during the hours of 4 p.m. – 7 a.m. However, transient parking will be available in Garage #’s 5 and 8*** Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned locations no later than 6 a.m. on September 17th. **If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense**.

Please also be advised that due to the construction in Garage 7, as of September 19th at 8 a.m., we will be closing the usual entrance and exit lanes on the North side of the garage, which are located on Einstein Loop North. In the interim, we will be opening the South side entrance and exit.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Department

areas, in or around buildings or garages 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 Public Safety Department is able to keep the crime rate low and maintain a high quality of life throughout the community.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2937, New High Pressure Boiler Installation: Installation a new High Pressure Boiler in the Power Plant.

Bids Due: October 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P695, Mannington VCT Floor Tiles Bids Due: September 29, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Purchase Only – Winning Bid will get a one year contract

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all Applicants September 9, 2014 – Until Position is filled Originally posted: June 12, 2014 Reference # 14-30

Board of Directors Office (Temp) Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors is seeking an ideal candidate whose responsibilities will include, but not be limited to responding to various requests and/or assignments from the Board Liaison. Candidate will be responsible for clerical duties, including but not limited to, typing, filing, and answering phones. This position requires maintaining the strictest of confidence concerning office correspondence and activities.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and 2 years of college. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook) and ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is required. Candidate must have knowledge of clerical procedures. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment.

Days of operation: Monday to Friday.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as preemployment screening (Microsoft Office Testing, Drug testing, criminal background check, verification of previous employment).

Clerk Assistant

Open to all staff and outside applicants September 19, 2014 to October 3, 2014 Originally posted: September 18, 2014 Job Reference # 14 - 46

Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services office by October 6, 2014. Employees who are promoted/

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transferred will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Asst. Payroll Coordinator Budget/Finance Candidate will be responsible for assisting Payroll Coordinator in processing and reviewing high volume weekly corporate payroll. Duties will include, but are not limited to, computing and entering confidential wage data into payroll records. Applicant will be responsible for computing recorded earnings from time and attendance records to ensure employees are paid accurately, processing weekly time-off requests.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, preparation and maintenance of various Excel spreadsheets. Applicant will be responsible for preparing, finalizing and transmitting weekly payroll to ADP. Candidate will input all information for new hires and run weekly e-time reports. Selected candidate will be responsible for preparing ADP payroll system for next weekly cycle, back-up and uploading of payroll computer/clocks, as well as generation of various union reports. Responsibilities include responding to all payroll related requests, preparation of payment vouchers, assisting in employee related payroll inquiries and additional duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be computer literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of ADP payroll systems is a plus. Applicant must have the abilities to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments. Candidate must be able to type forty (40) wpm.

Selected candidate must successfully complete aptitude testing (including timed typing), interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment, community complaint review).

Work schedule – Monday – Friday (shift 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.

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A Review of Our Recent Open Board Meeting, 9/10/2014 Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

$6,210,937 just in salary We had a board meeting on Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viewpoint and benefits. But, they only Wednesday, September 10, that started at have to restore about 45 7:30 p.m. and ended at midnight. Sections apartments a month. So, of this meeting were mentioned in this First Vice President why did the board and paper last week. However, the real details management give $10 milwere omitted. lion to an outside contractor to supposedly "help" our Is it Really Open?

89 employees restore about 45 apartments a month?

According to the agenda, committee Did they really need any help? In my opinion, no. board reports were supposed to kick this But, this new board took things further. Our new meeting off. Then, a gallery session board amazingly wrote their own resolution that said whereby our residents could voice their that our restoration workers will only restore apartconcerns took place. ments in section 5. So, if this resolution had passed, However, this 1-hour gallery session our restoration workers would have had to work in didn't start until around 9:00 p.m. section 5 for 6 months. And, guess who was going to Thereafter, most of the audience left after restore the apartments in sections 1-4? That's right. this gallery session. And, that's when the board disOur outside contractors would have had to restore the cussed some interesting resolutions. apartments in sections 1-4. Outrageous, huh?

Business as Usual However, a motion was made to table this resolution.

I reported back in March of this year that some conBottom line: I believe that we have too many tractors came here several times and placed bids on some demolition work for a boiler.

One contractor, IJZ Associates, Inc. initially placed a bid for $93,910. Thereafter, this contractor was allowed to more than double the bid to $187,835. And, according to the resolution, this change order was the result of a so-called "mathematical error."

But, one manager here told me that this demolition work was expected to cost $200,000. Nevertheless, the board approved this interesting resolution.

Now, if you've read the resolutions in last week's paper, you probably saw that this board just approved several other interesting resolutions.

New Change Orders In one case, a company that has been doing business here for years designed a 400,000 pound boiler for the power plant. Then, all of sudden, someone noticed that the specifications for this boiler design was "impractical," and a boiler of this size would not be able to fit into any opening of the power plant.

So, they made a decision that a hole will be cut in the roof of the power plant to lower this boiler into a selected place at the installation time. But, we're going to have to pay an additional $125,700 for this brilliant change order. Amazing, huh?

Another questionable change order that this board approved for this power plant concerned a contract for one of their substations. Supposedly, this contract was for some "additional repair work and overtime hours that were not covered in the original contract."

However, the original contract was for $286,752.50.

Then, this contractor previously received two change orders in the amounts of $97,824.73 and $52,712.78.

And now, this board just approved another change order for $62,487.99. So, at the end of the day, this board allowed a contractor, our power plant director, and this management company to jack up the price for this substation from $286,752.50 to $499,778.

Lastly, I questioned the power plant director extensively on these change orders during this board meeting. And, it was clear to me that something wrong was going on with his department and this management company. Nevertheless, it would have been great if everyone could have seen how our new board members were supporting this nonsense. But, then again, maybe that was a reason why this meeting occurred so late in the evening.

Apartment Restorations Another resolution that was tabled (temporarily suspended) by this board was for a 6-month pilot program "to compare the costs and productivity" of using our union workers to outside contractors. But, first, let's review a few things and see if this 6-month program makes sense.

Questions: Why would we ever allow our workers to engage in this type of program? Moreover, what are we going to do with our workers after this 6-month period?

Look, let's be honest. A lot of people, in a lot of jobs, can easily be replaced by less expensive workers.

So, either we're going to keep our workers or we're going to let them go. But, our workers have been here for years. So, what is the purpose of having an outside contractor do their work? To me, that doesn't make any sense.

According to our budget, we have 15 employees in our flooring department. And, the salary and benefits for these 15 employees total $1,041,800. Then, we have 74 employees in our restorations department.

And, the salary and benefits for these 74 employees total $5,169,137. Combined, our 89 employees in the restorations department are budgeted to receive

Daryl Johnson

employees in this restorations department. Nevertheless, they should be able to easily restore 45 or more apartments in a month. So, in my opinion, there is no need to have an outside contractor working with them.

Close I hope that everyone has a better idea as to what really goes on behind the scenes when you deal with this board and this management company. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

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Can We Do Better?

Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

Safety is assigned to areas in Dear cooperators, Director’s Viewpoint and around the community Many view the Dreiser Community during the day and night, it Center as the main center in Co-op City. I would be appreciated if that believe that it has the most rooms and the Secretary staff could likewise report center is busy with activities every day. As any damages, outages, etc. that should be addressed. most cooperators know, in this center, there Thank you.” are permanent rooms utilized by clubs, There is another condition in the Dreiser organizations, churches and offices for Community Center that needs Management’s attensome of our elected officials. Additionally, tion. It is the coat-check area in the lobby. It appears there are senior activities during the day time and several instructional classes take that Management stores supplies and/or equipment in this area. It would be acceptable if the curtains place in the evenings. were closed. However, last weekend, they were not Some time near the beginning of closed all the way and the area looked so messy that I January 2014, I noticed a hole in the wall between the was embarrassed. My friends were having a retirement elevators on the street level. It was not a huge hole, but party in the auditorium and I can just imagine how they anyone standing in the Dreiser Center lobby waiting for must have felt by having their guests come to their affair the elevator could not miss it. It was definitely an eyeand be witness to such untidiness. sore. Therefore, on or about January 10th, I wrote In addition to the disarray, a cooperator’s guests canManagement a memo informing them about the hole in not even use the coat-check space for which it was crethe wall in the Dreiser Community Center and letting ated. Instead, the Management staff supplies tacky coat them know that the condition has already existed for racks on wheels for the guests using the auditoriums. several months.

We can do better!

The memo further stated: “This is the main commuOpen Board Meeting nity center in Co-op City and it should be kept in goodIt was a pleasure to see the turnout for the Open looking condition. I wouldn't want folks referring to Board Meeting on September 10th. It wasn’t what it Co-op City as a ghetto. Can the hole be taken care of as should have been, but it was better than the past. Thanks soon as possible? It would be appreciated if you could at least have it plastered/patched as soon as possible.” to all the shareholders who cared enough to come out to hear the business of your Board of Directors. The Last week, more than ten months later, it was finally gallery session went smoothly, as the Board President patched. We can do better! attempted to resolve all the issues presented to us that In addition, I suggested to Management that the evening. That’s what transparency is all about. By the Maintenance staff should be asked to be more proactive time the meeting ended, 11:59 p.m., there were only a and report these types of conditions so that they can be handful of shareholders remaining. The Board is concorrected without delay. Additionally, I pointed out: templating increasing the meetings to two Board meet“Also, since the Co-op City Department of Public

Francine Reva Jones

ings per month due to the time that we must expend discussing and voting on issues and resolutions that are vital to our community. The Information Technology Committee is working on presenting televised Board meetings, which will be beneficial to all shareholders.

Laundry Room Etiquette Please, please do not leave the laundry room and leave your clothes in the washing machine or dryer and return to the laundry room long after the machine has stopped. This is very inconsiderate to your neighbors who would also like to wash or dry their clothing. It is important to be aware of how many washing machines and/or dryers you use in order to avoid leaving your clothing and making someone else responsible for removing your clothing and having your clothing sitting in a laundry basket, when someone else could have been using it. Sometimes the clothes sit there for a week or more.

Support Victims of Police Brutality On September 5th, the hearing for Mr. Ramsey Orta was rescheduled to October 31st. Mr. Orta is the videographer who taped the fatal chokehold of Mr. Eric Garner by an NYPD police officer. Orta was charged with possessing an unloaded firearm. On August 1st, the medical examiner's office found that Garner's death was a homicide. Many folks are asking for the arrest of Daniel Pantaleo, the officer that performed the chokehold. They also want a special prosecutor to try the case so that it will proceed fairly. Please follow this case and show your support by appearing at the hearings of citizens who do the right thing.

Contact I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

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Open Board Meeting Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

This past week, we held an Open Board Business Meeting in Dreiser Center with a gallery session before the end of the meeting. It was an opportunity for the community to see the Board handling the business of Riverbay Corporation for which you are all shareholders.

There were also at least twelve shareholders that had the opportunity to ask their questions or make a statement. It was good to see the community involved and I hope that even more shareholders will come out when we convene again next month in Einstein Center.

Committee Work One of the results of audience participation at the Open Board meeting was the establishment of a committee to oversee community-wide issues for the disabled, initiated by shareholder John Rose. I volunteered to chair this committee because it is close to my heart. My mother, before her death in 1988, was a disabled shareholder who didn’t have any considerations for her deficiencies other than the option to park in front of the building with her disability permit. Her two sisters, who still live in Co-op City at 90 plus years of age, live with disabilities as well – one confined to a motorized wheelchair and the other who is hearing impaired. The one aunt who I am responsible for her health care and other needs wanted to know how I could take on more responsibility knowing how much I already have on my plate. As I told her, this is the least I can do. I know what it’s like to have limitations in a world that has little to no idea of your daily struggles. I hope to make a difference and to start, I recruited my aunt

to be on my committee!

The Commercial Leasing Committee has had one meeting and we are off to a great start.

We have agreed to a mission statement for the committee: The mission of the Commercial Leasing Committee is to understand the commercial needs of the Co-op City residents and understand how to meet those needs. And to recommend to the Board of Directors efforts and activities that ensure that the corporation is maintaining, managing and developing commercial space in Co-op City that meets the needs and demands of cooperators.

We have identified the vacancies in each shopping center and began discussion on what we might need to fill those vacancies. We clearly are aware that we need a pharmacy in Dreiser Center.

Starting later this month you will find committee members in the three shopping centers to survey cooperators for their thoughts regarding our shopping centers.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to coalescing your ideas so that we may put the majority ideas into action.

The Ad Hoc Committee to search for property management is moving along on schedule. We have feedback from the

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. If you are interested in joining our organization, dedicated to community service, please call Sylvia Hicks, Membership Chairperson, 917-921-5445. Young Adults are persons 18-35 years of age, you may inquire about our rapidly evolving leaders in the Young Adult section.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of youth in the community. We are interested in your ideas concerning accomplishment this goal.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new

programs and leadership skills you should join this organization. This is your chance, as a young person, to help plan the year’s activities of the club.

Don’t delay obtaining your required community service credits in a fun and interesting way. Mrs. Hicks welcomes your inquiry about any one of these groups and will be happy to help you through the application process. Look for our table at the College Fair, October 4th, in Dreiser Center.

Anyone wishing to render community service, assist with any of our programs, without joining any of our club areas, may do so. To obtain more information, contact Sandra Hall, 917-9727732.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Sylvia Hicks

Welcome back. Our next general membership meeting is Monday, September 22nd, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. Light refreshments will be served. On our agenda will be an update on the Bay Plaza Mall traffic and planning for the coming year. Included will be building and security issues.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to

our sick and shut-in.

If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050 and for Maintenance issues, call 718320-3300. Don’t forget, if you see something, say something.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

Linda Berk

Director’s Viewpoint Assistant Secretary

Williamsbridge Club

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

mortgage lender, Wells Fargo, and are awaiting response from HUD and HCR. All in all, we should have our RFP out any day now.

New Lobby Doors It is a very good thing that Director Graham visited the sample new lobby in Building 15A earlier in the year and suggested we conduct a survey with Building 15A residents to evaluate the new lobby. A key aspect of Director Graham’s suggestion was that we not move forward with the new lobbies unless we had a positive response from the building residents. The doors have issues and the intercom system does not work for this community on several levels. First, the intercom system is telephone based which means it costs Riverbay every time someone’s door bell is rang from the lobby! Second, the doorbell rings on your home phone or your cell phone, not well accepted at all by current residents. If we had not pursued this study and feedback from building residents we would have been stuck with a costly and unacceptable intercom system.

When I personally asked the consultants in a meeting if we could use our existing wiring system for the intercoms I was informed “no” with a reaction as if I had asked a very dumb question. However, Director Cylich, as Chair of the Construction Committee, found out that the wiring of our current system is more than acceptable to use moving forward.

The Board has sent the architecture back to the drawing board and we will now have a modernized intercom system similar to what we have now that will ring in our apartment and with possibly new

answering units in our apartments. This is a more cost effective and acceptable solution. The architect is also directed to come up with more durable doors for our lobbies that are ADA compliant. The doors we have now have been good for over 45 years. The doors we replace them with need to be durable for at least the next 30 years.

Riverbay Staff The Employee Appreciation Day we had last month was clearly long overdue! My work on the Board has made it very clear that we have an incredible staff with years of experience. The staff has been helpful in assisting the Board save money, by helping us to have a better understanding of the systems and physical plant we are responsible to oversee. It was a Riverbay staff member who acknowledged we could use our current intercom infrastructure to update our intercom system, information that will save us a lot of money and allow us to have a system suitable for our community.

Our Knowledge Assistants to the Board are able to get ideas and understandings from our staff that are beneficial and efficient for running Riverbay Corp. Thank you to the staff who work hard to improve our community. For staff members who are not carrying their fair share of the workload, step up, now is the time!

I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. Please feel free to contact me at: Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or lberk@riverbaycorp.com.

Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

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A three-week Introduction to Documentary Film workshop will begin for high school students (grades 10-12) on September 30th. Students will learn how to write, direct and shoot their own short films, pitch projects, select locations and crews, edit and promote their films. Seating is limited and class will be filled on a first come basis. Cost for registration is $125. For those that have

written and left their addresses, you will receive a mailing shortly with more details.

Open House for Portfolio Development (Ages: 14 -17) - Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. . Visit our Open House for students planning to submit their portfolio to high schools and colleges specializing in the media arts. Students will be given tips on how to best present

their work for a panel review. Advanced registration is required to receive information on what to bring with you.

Grant Writing Workshop (Adults) is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). This 3-hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better writing and explore the principles of

phrasing compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited. $50 for members, $60 nonmembers. Contact us at: drammehcenter @gmail.com or P.O. Box 558, Bronx, NY 10475.

— Elise Edwards

This morning from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., registration will begin in Dreiser Community Center, Room #14, for National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Co-op City Section's Saturday Educational Program.

Registration will continue on Saturdays as space allows for small classes taught by certified teachers.

Classes start on October 4, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. for students in grades 3-6.

The fee is: $250 including a non-

refundable registration fee of $25. All fees are to be paid by Dec. 27. Call for further information: (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555. Many thanks to our member who gave a generous contribution to our Saturday Educational Program.

This afternoon from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., NCNW/Riverbay will have our Annual Community Health Fair in Dreiser Auditorium. There will be vendors for almost every phase of your health: Fire

safety, nutrition, life ins., diabetes, exercise, JASA, caregivers, wholistic health, etc. The community is invited.

On Sun., Sept. 21, some of our members will be taking part in the African American Parade which will begin at 1 p.m. from 111th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

Saturday, October 25, Robin J. Miller will be having an Art sale in Dreiser Community Center, Room #11. There will be various types of art,

including African art, and the community is invited. In addition, there will be light refreshments and a chance to receive information about NCNW. Our sympathy goes to our two members who had deaths in their families: Maxine Sullivan, and Topaz Spooner-Lay. We also want to visit our members that are nursing homes and remember those that are recuperating at home.

—Eleanor Donnley

Following reading last Saturday’s Co-op City Times, it is really clear that the year is off to a very busy start. There is so much going on and so many missions and events that one can champion and get involved with. September 25th, Bartow Community Center, Rm. 28, from 7 p.m., is the time and place for our first meeting this season. Bring your questions and issues.

Our Executive Board is not due for election this year. Broun Place Association begins membership renewals now. Dues of $12 per household can be placed in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. The association urges you to become active with the townhouse association. Join and continue to work to enhance and maintain the quality of life in Broun Place and Co-op City.

It is hard to believe thirteen years have gone by since the horrors of 9/11.

How did you commemorate that day?

Here, we talked and talked of the tremendous sacrifice and sadly, how little people have learned about making

peace and negotiations. Next week, September 25 begins the Jewish celebration of “Rosh Hashanah. Hopefully, the new year will bring a lasting peace and leadership by folks knowing the importance of listening and talking.

Have you tried to drive out of Co-op City on a Saturday afternoon? This past Saturday afternoon, it was bumper to bumper for hours on Bartow Avenue.

Community activists agree a better solution is needed. What will it take to make the powers that be develop an exit out of Bay Plaza? The exit to a one lane merge into “Killer-Curve” contributes to further traffic jams. A ramp/overpass from Bay Plaza to I-95 would be like Bruckner Expressway over Bruckner Blvd.

Another continuing problem hurting Co-op City is the litter under I-95, approaching Baychester Avenue and Bartow Avenue. There, we have no jurisdiction, so please call 3-1-1 and make them aware that that area needs to be cleaned up. By the way, geese and animals are scavenging here because of litter in the streets and puddles.

As you enjoy walking through the Greenway, applaud; you are among 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City. Let’s continue to work on improvements. Please recycle

garbage correctly. Call Public Safety, 718-671-3050, to enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.” For all the news of Co-op City, read the Co-op City Times.

We send prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best outcome possible. Do you have a question or tiding regarding Broun Place? Please ask your question and share tidings.

—Eva Lazaar

Sad Tiding

NCNW

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City is sad to announce the passing of Amiram Yahspah, husband of its president, Saundra Yahspan, while on a cruise in the South Pacific. Saundra will be returning from Australia, just before Rosh Hashanah and the funeral will be in Westchester right after Rosh Hashanah.

May his name be remembered as a blessing.

For more information, please email Rabbi Tobin at RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com, and keep Mrs. Yahspan and her family in your thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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Frankly speaking...

Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

My heartfelt thanks to cooperator Marie Standford for her letter to the editor that was printed in the September 13, 2014 issue of the Co-op City Times.

Many of my neighbors have expressed some of Ms. Standford’s same feelings to me. Unfortunately, they find it difficult to convey them in the form of a letter. I like to think of them as the “silent majority” who appreciates what we have in Co-op City and the work performed by all of our employees.

I was a Director on the Board when MSI became our management company in 1999. The then-president formed two committees – one to search for a management company, and the other to search for a general manager of Co-op City. I chose to be a part of the committee for a general manager as I was satisfied with the general manager that we had in place. It is my understanding that 6 professional management firms were interviewed by the committee involved in the search for a management company and it was decided to bring MSI to the Board for a vote.

On August 25, 1999, Resolution 9949 was brought to the Board and after much discussion, the resolution passed with a majority vote of 9 yes, 3 absten-

Othelia Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

tions and 1 absent. The representative from DHCR was also absent.

I was one of the “No” votes. I truly believed at that time that the general manager who the Board had hired on January 27, 1999 had not been given time enough to see what he could accomplish in this position. As time went on, I was able to see how well MSI was doing for this community.

As far back as 1998, it was known that an estimate of $285M was needed for major capital projects. This included repairs/renovations of our 8 garages, a RIC-WIL system for Section 5, elevator upgrades and refurbishment, window replacement and balcony/façade work.

Riverbay Corporation issued an RFP (Request for Proposal), Bid #1681, to restructure/refinance Co-op City’s debt.

By Resolution 98-84 at a Board meeting held on November 4, 1998, the Board of Directors voted to engage Greenthal Realty Partners, L.P and Goldman Sachs & Co. to proceed to obtain additional financing for needed

Building 13 Association

Thanks to our neighbors who attended our Association meeting and our guest, Section 2 Supervisor, Omar De Los Angeles. The upkeep of our building is very important to us and we congratulate him on doing a great job. We are just one of many buildings along with staff he supervises. He welcomed comments and suggestions and encouraged shareholders to reach out if they see something that needs attention. We want to wish Nancy Santiago, our 1st Vice President, a speedy recovery.

Building 13’s Trip to the Sands Casino/Amore Winery/Outlet Shopping/ Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 8. First stop, the Amore winery, afterwards the Sands Casino. The casino and outlets are on the same premises. Get your holiday shopping done early. Hungry? Close by the casino is the Golden Corral Buffet, there for your eating pleasure. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 am.

The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. By request, the date for full payment is now due by September 27. A few seats remain, so secure your spot.

The Talking Quilt Workshop will be held (Adults) October 3, from 7-10 p.m. and October 4, (Family Fun) from 1-4 p.m. Join us as we sew, stitch and weave our stories into a community quilt.

Strokes of Joy and The Talking Quilt workshops will be held in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place).

The workshops will be featured in an

original film entitled, “The Art of Story Telling.” These workshops are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts, Cultural Affairs and The NYS Council on the Arts.

Thanksgiving – Soon, the holiday will be here and this can be a difficult time for many. There are families separated by distance, some who have lost a loved one and others who want to be close to home, but not alone. To you, we say come and break bread with friends.

Headed by “Chef” Toni Hecker, Building 13 Association wants to celebrate the spirit of giving and invite you to join us for a sit down Thanksgiving Day Dinner, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. on a first come basis while food lasts.

The menu will consist of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, candied yams, collard greens, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce and sweet potato pie.

If you would like to donate a dish, please contact us by November 15.

Dishes made should be downstairs by 12 p.m., so service can begin promptly.

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

Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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

capital improvements. Unfortunately, this bid did not come to fruition because they were not able to obtain a loan for us, and since there was no other monies available, the “reserve fund” that is so talked about had to be used to take care of projects that presented a health or safety risk to our cooperators.

As you can see, the money in the reserve fund was not “stolen” or wasted by anyone, including MSI. Those of you that have a balcony should remember at that time the balconies had to be closed because of the cracked concrete that had to be chipped away because we did not have sufficient money to refurbish them. I can still remember the cold and drafts that came through our closed windows. Thanks to MSI, we were able to get a loan from New York Community Bank to begin some of the capital projects. While the loan was not the best in interest rate, it was a start to help us on the road to being a viable community, and at the time, New York Community Bank was the only lender willing to offer us a loan. This paved the way for the $621M HUD guaranteed, Wells Fargo loan, which I might add, MSI was instrumental in paving the way for us to qualify for. If

Riverbay was in such dire financial straits, how was this massive loan possible? And how did we only need to have a 1% carrying charge increase over the past 2 years when all other rent stabilized apartments were facing double digit increases? I shouldn’t have to remind you that HCR had to approve that increase in our carrying charges based on the budget we submitted to them for approval and their own calculation of how much we would need to cover our expenses over the 2–year period.

I am not a cheerleader for MSI, and I have spoken up against them in the past when warranted, but let us be fair and give credit where credit is due. No one is perfect. I have lived in Co-op City since 1971 and still love it here.

There have been changes, some good, some not so good, but I do say that this community looks better than it did before all of the work and improvements were done. Instead of looking at the glass as half empty, I look at it as half full and I am proud to have been a cooperator for 43 years, and to serve as a Board member.

May God continue to bless us and our homes.

Happy Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating the New Year!

Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

Youth Committee Report

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News from the Youth Committee

BY EVELYN M. TURNER, LCSW, CHAIRMAN, YOUTH COMMITTEE

What would bring together in one night, September 9th, a distinguished group of current and former educators, business owners, social specialists, corporate professionals, athletic specialists and a young Bronx High School historian?

If you guessed this roundtable meeting in Bartow was for the purpose of addressing any of the “typical” high profile community youth related matters, you might be surprised to know that the sole subject of the meeting’s agenda was how the individual successes of this group could be used to maximize and/or improve the success rates of all the youth of this community.

The 2014/2015 Riverbay Corporation Youth Committee has been born.

Youth

youth activities and programming to be offered at the state of the art multipurpose youth and young adult center which will be housed at the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue pending approval from HUD, Wells Fargo Bank and HCR.” Director Turner added that a Youth Task Force has already been organized to ensure that young people are able to offer their input as preparatory work continues so that once approval is received from the supervisory agencies, the project could move full speed ahead.

“Our vision includes fun, supervised, recreational, educational, skill building, cultural, life-skills, on-site wellness classes, culinary, dance, art, aerobics, exposure to career choices, a resource library, a computer lab, a music studio and much, much more, ” Director Turner said.

At last week’s Youth Committee

Our Mission Statement is: “To provide cultural, artistic, educational, social and recreational programs in a safe secure environment for the youth of Co-op City.

Education and career opportunities rank highly among the immediate priorities of this committee. All members, present and absent, volunteered their services to support the upcoming College, Career & Resource Fair on Saturday, October 4.

Other topics of discussion included: • Activities for youth are scattered thorough out the Co-op City Times.

• The need for a Youth Blog, Instagram and Twitter to maximze our social media presence.

• Creating a handout from the Youth Committee for new cooperators.

• Set up a table at PS 160 for the Family Fun Day on September 20.

• Lack of a viable Riverbay website that has been under construction for so long.

• Add information about youth activities to the “Crawler.”

• Establish partnerships with businesses to support youth activities.

Invite Bay Plaza business representatives to our meeting.

• Update and discussion about the Riverbay Fund, Inc. as we wait on government overseers for final lease approval. Ideas for the proposed center were shared.

• Our history maker, Bryce, shared his experienced in working with Ms. Ruth E. Edwards in creating a 30-foot book now housed at the Smithsonian Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Committee members will support him and the others at his building (18) on September 27, at 1:00 p.m.

Assemblyman Benedetto will be presenting a Proclamation. The Chairman talked about the importance of documenting history.

• One of our members, Rupa Tharay, could not make the meeting, but has volunteered to distribute flyers for the College, Career and Resource Fair, as well as help out at the event on October 4.

• Establish a partnership with Truman for Aquatics, etc. A Truman High School alumni will follow-up • Plan a Logo Design contest and request a Youth Section in the Co-op City Times.

Our co-Chair, Leslie Peterson, was unable to attend the first meeting, but will be assisting with follow-up on the above mentioned issues.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 14.

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Building 18 Scholarship Initiative Award program (SIAP), founded by shareholder Ruth Edwards, for their historic book, President Obama’s To Do List, which has been placed in the

Smithsonian Museum. The Proclamation ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. in front of Building 18, and a reception will follow in the building association room.

meeting, Director Turner said that the youth volunteers went through the Co-op City Times and identified a number of comm-unity organizations that offer youth programs and a discussion ensued about the possibility of listing those programs in one place in the paper so it’s easier for young people to see.

“We are reaching out to all certified community clubs and organizations that if you have any ongoing or upcoming youth programs and services that you please submit a list to the Co-op City Times each week so that beginning next week this information can be placed on the youth page,” said Director Turner.

Director Turner is also inviting the community to attend next Saturday’s presentation of a Proclamation by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto to the young history makers of the

WE CAN DO BETTER!

Guests attending events in the Dreiser Auditorium look at the above sight while waiting for the elevators. The Dreiser Coat Room is being used as storage and not upkept or used for its intended purpose. This is not a positive reflection of our community and should be addressed by the appropriate department as expeditiously as possible.

Photo by F. R. Jones

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Co-op City College, Career & Resource Fair - 2014 Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

We are quickly approaching our 3rd Annual College, Career & Resource Fair to be held on Saturday, October 4, (177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium). Due to a re-scheduling mishap, the event was scheduled on a very important Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur. I will be requesting that my sister, who is an historian, has traveled to Israel, and is familiar with Jewish history, share with the guests why this holiday is important and what it means. I will be requesting a moment of silence to acknowledge this very special day for our Jewish brothers and sisters.

Resources Snapshot This is our 3rd year and we are working harder together with the community and our corporate partners to make this and future years’ events even bigger successes than they have ever been.

Domestic Violence For the first time, we will have an

organization set up to share information about Domestic Violence. Are you a teen and have you experienced domestic violence? The question for parents is, has your partner hurt or threatened you in front of your kids?

Do you worry about how it might affect them? In the “Resource Section,” you will be able to get all the information you need to obtain the support and education needed to address your situation or a friend's situation.

Emotional & Mental Health Do you have a young child or a

teenager who appears to have "issues?"

Do they appear to be having anger issues, depressed and not interested in their school work, getting and keeping a job? We will have a resource that will be able to share how you can get services. Find out how you can help your children and adolescents build a strong foundation for the future.

Black College Tours Would you like for your child to experience Historically Black Colleges?

A resource will be available to make this happen for you.

Need Money For College?

The guest for the Financial Aid Workshop has confirmed and will be conducting a workshop at 3:00 p.m.

We will be distributing a handout again this year.

Donations For The Event — A Special Thanks to Bob's Furniture for $1,000.

— A Special Thanks to NY

Community Bank for $2,400.

— A Special Thanks to the Williamsbridge Club for two $50 money orders to be raffled off for the NY529 College Saving Plan. They are also co-sponsoring this event by providing volunteers.

— Pepsi executives will have free giveaways galore and offer the rare opportunity for students and parents to receive one-on-one counsel about the corporate world.

This event is to show the youth that there are cooperators (all volunteers) who care about their futures and who are going to be around to encourage, support, guide and monitor their successes going forward.

"Promoting Youth Success" Please feel free to contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner - 917-324-1033 or evelyntinez@aol.com.

Write me at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Saturday’s Homecoming Meeting was fantastic. Thanks to the new members that joined and those who renewed their membership. The following are highlights: On September 21st, 1:00 p.m., Association members and friends will march in the African-American Heritage Day Parade on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. from 112th Street to 136th Street in Harlem. Please wear your red “Stop Gun Violence” t-shirt. To purchase one at $10, call 718-671-5957.

A bus trip to the White House in Washington, D.C. is being planned for next spring. Contact us if you would like to go. Call 718-379-5555.

Dr. Yosef A.A. ben-Jochannan is an historian, author and African tour guide.

He presently resides at Bay Park Center on Co-op City Blvd. Association members have planned to visit him following our October 11th meeting.

A happy September birthday was

extended to Ebony, Sam, Mercedes and Reva. Special thanks are extended to Edwinna Herrera, who prepared the delicious dinner.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7.

Register on 9/20, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Classes begin 9/27, 9:30 a.m. Call 646-281-4570.

Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise – Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Discover the joy of dancing to Latin and R&B sounds.

Classes begin on 9/20 in Dreiser Center, Room #1. Call Keith at 917-561-6211 or Iris, 917-838-7723.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2.

Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena

at 718-671-8364.

Belly Dancing Classes – Will begin on Wednesday, September 24th, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646301-9438.

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073.

Fitness Walks – Come join us for a daily walk at 8:00 a.m. on the Section 1 Greenway.

Early Morning Drop Off – Your child will be cared for and walked to school on school days. Call 347-2833809.

Computer Classes - Begin Saturday, September 27th at 12:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Learn or increase your knowledge of Microsoft, E-mail, Power Point and Excel. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

Alvin Ailey Holiday Dance Performance – Saturday, December 20th.

Tickets are limited. This is a Scholarship Fundraiser and we hope you will support the children. Call 718-379-5555.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be held on October 11th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Please join us and bring a friend and/or neighbor. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you should read our weekly column for upcoming events.

Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “Coop cityAfricanamerican assoc.”

—Francine Jones

Greetings to all of our neighbors. The association would like to extend well wishes to all students and good luck on the new school year! May it be everything that you hope for and more! We would like to thank Mr. Omar DeLosAngles, Building and Grounds Supervisor, for attending our September 8th meeting and for his sincere and informative discussion regarding future plans for Section 2. We also thank him for addressing shareholder concerns and complaints regarding current environmental issues. Congratulations to our 50/50 winner Tomasina and our raffle winner Joyce K. Thank you all for supporting our association fundraiser bus ride to Atlantic City last August.

The association is asking for volunteers to form a Scholarship Committee and for individual floor captains. Please see Deborah Henry or Magdalene Lewis if you are interested!

We express our sincere condolence to the family of Arlene Smith from Building B. May God protect and strengthen you during your time of bereavement.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m. Please come out to the association meeting in the rear of Building B. There will be a scheduled guest speaker present sharing valuable information regarding our community.

—Sheila Richburg

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

African American Association

Building 11 Association

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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Co-op City Sports

Co-op City Little League

2015 Season Board of Directors Election The Co-op City Little League will hold its 2015 Season Board of Directors election on Tuesday, September 30th, at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, LL Room 17, at 7 p.m. It is the responsibility of the Board to conduct the day-today operation of the league within the rules, regulations, and policies of LL, Inc. The newly elected board term runs from October 1, 2014 until September 30, 2015.

Any active league member who has submitted a completed 2014 Volunteer Background Check form is eligible to run and vote for the 2015 Board of Directors. All twelve board positions will be filled by this year’s vote.

Absentee ballot for those members not able to be present will be available.

Ballot pick-up date, time and place will be emailed to the active members.

Upon the completion of the elections,

the new board will meet to elect its officers. Afterwards, one of the first set of business will be to arrange the 2015

Thanks in part to the efforts of Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, the Co-op City Little League field’s

Baseball Season registration dates. The CCLL program is opened to the community youth ages 4 through 16. Its regular season runs from April to June. An indoor baseball fundamentals clinic starting in January is offered to the registered players.

main entrance Parks Dept. Capital Project has been completed. The improvements include access to the fields and all the bleachers through the front gate. In addition, the new asphalting of the pathways and planting of new green areas have enhanced the entrance.

It is the league’s hope that these upgrades will attract more of the community’s parents to register their child(ren) in its baseball program.

The Co-op City Little League was the recipient of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop sports grant and for that, the league is most grateful. The funds were used to pay the entrance fee for a 12 under team and 14 under team in the LL Inc. Williamsport Tournament.

Co-op City Little League’s mission is to provide our neighborhood boys and girls with an organized baseball program in a safe playing environment and to promote teamwork and community pride. The Retirees’ financial contribution expresses their belief on the importance of supporting our youth.

For more information on the CCLL Board elections and the 2015 Baseball Programs, visit the website, www.eteamz. com/coopcityll/ —Hector Ayala

Last year, the Truman High Mustangs were victorious over the Lehman High School Lions at home, 30-6.

This year, Truman played Lehman in a night game at Evander and the outcome did not turn out the way Mustang Head Coach John Shepherd imagined at all.

Despite outgaining their opponent in total yards, Truman went down to defeat in their season-opening football game on Saturday, Sept. 6, against rival Lehman by a final score of 25-0.

This year’s inaugural game was played under the lights at the Evander Childs Campus and the winner gained bragging rights to the annual “King of the North” trophy.

Truman’s offense produced 188 yards compared to 160 yards for Lehman, but the Lions tallied six points in the first quarter and 12 in the second for an 18-0 halftime lead. Lehman scored once more in the third quarter for the final 25-0 victory.

Truman’s attack was led by Cory Hall, who gained 92 yards on three receptions. Donavan Jackson paced the rushing attack with 45 yards on seven carries and the multi-talented Jackson also completed four of 16 passing attempts for 103 yards with one interception. The Mustangs offense was

stymied by three fumbles while the Lehman defense scored two of their team’s four touchdowns.

“There was a great crowd at the game and lots of football energy,” Coach Shepherd said after the game. “We had a good week of practice and understanding of the task at hand.”

However, in the first possession of the game, the Mustangs fumbled and the Lions pounced, scooped and scored all within the game’s first minute. The Mustangs offense could not develop tempo and execute a North/South attack to keep Lehman off balance.

Lehman’s blitz attack stalled the Mustang offense, forcing the Truman squad to punt on several possessions.

Lehman capitalized on their defensive stands, producing a long 20-yard run to set up a touchdown pass. Later in the game, the Lions intercepted an illadvised pass and scored.

The Mustangs showed signs of getting the spark back especially in the third and fourth quarters, but time ran out and mistakes brought the game to an end.

Trevor Carson and Kyle Peterkin led the Truman defense with six tackles each. Joel Quiles and John Gavins both had five tackles for the Mustangs.

Co-op City residents are encouraged

by the Truman coaching staff to come out to as many home games as possible, have fun, and cheer on their local high

school football team.

Next Up: Sept. 20 – Away game @ Brooklyn South Shore High School.

Truman football squad drops season opener to Lehman High

Basement closure Building 24

The basement in Buildings 24 will be closed for thorough extermination on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, there will be no elevator service to the basement. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Bartow)

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Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

Recently, several Riverbay Board Directors met with the Director and Vice President of Sales for Cablevision.

At that meeting, interesting dialogue took place and suggestions on how to best serve the community was discussed. While there were no commitments made at that meeting pertaining to our requests, they assured us the information exchanged would be reported and considered. Shareholders are interested in paying less without cable included on their carrying charge statement. We are hoping to hear positive feedback from Cablevision.

Entrance Doors As a result of the survey regarding the new entrance doors and intercom system installed at Building 15A, new ideas have emerged on how we can provide the changes needed to make the intercom system more user friendly and the doors better constructed, maintaining the requirements that make us in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Information is being compiled.

Bay Plaza I have found myself avoiding many of the stores previously frequented in Bay Plaza because of the traffic. Upon trying to leave the Plaza one day, I changed my exit route because traffic was so backed up. Downtown in Manhattan, there are signs posted stating “Don’t Block the Box” and markings painted on the street showing the box.

Obstructing traffic at an intersection is known as “Blocking the Box.” It means

do not stop in the intersection, and do not go into the intersection if you are not going to be able to leave it before the traffic light changes. This is especially a problem where traffic lights are so close together that the line of vehicles waiting for one light to change will reach more to the previous traffic light and block that intersection. Additionally, air pollution as a result of the traffic increase and ultimate gridlock will have an influence on our health.

I sat (because I was stuck) and watched buses that could not turn or were blocked from completing their turn because of cars in the intersection. This was specifically noticeable at Bartow/ Asch Loop and Bartow/Baychester Avenue. One reason is because of the traffic backup from people leaving Bay Plaza by the main entrance and the other from cars exiting near P.C. Richards and I-95.

Another problematic area is the exit from the rear of Bay Plaza that now heads into Section Five. There are so many new lines, I had to sit a while and concentrate. The exit gives you the impression you are turning into an addi-

Greeting to all, The Building Association hopes that everyone had a wonderful summer and brought back precious memories that will last a lifetime. As summer comes to a close, and autumn begins, let us enjoy autumn with the same joyful spirit as summer. Autumn is the season that helps us prepare for the winter. We begin to feel the chill in the air, the stillness of the mornings as children scurry off to school; and the rustling of the leaves as they fall from the trees. Also, autumn is a time of gathering thoughts and reflection as the year comes to a close. But, before the summer officially ended, the Building Association had a meeting with the “Benchie Barricade” to discuss the “quality of life issues” that affect our elderly residents. You may be asking yourself what is a “Benchie Barricade?”

The “Benchies” are a group of seasoned Co-op City residents who are the eyes and the ears of Building 20. The

“Benchies” are a force to reckon with; they are very much in tune with the pulse of Co-op City. Most of the “Benchies” are retirees; they come out at their expected time and sit on the bench, and give each other the 4-1-1. As the day continues, after many discussions, and greeting of neighbors, they retreat to their respective homes. After the meeting, the “Benchie Barricade” shared their cooking talents with each other and the association. The FOOD WAS FABULOUS! We had a nice time. I would like to say to the “Benchie Barricade,” that Building 20 Association appreciates you. On a more personal note, I like to say I love you guys, and thanks for being a vital part of my life, because each and every one of you has poured yourselves into this community and you deserve to be recognized.

In closing, the Building Association will commence on September 25; all are welcome.

—Edwinna Herrera

Welcome back. We hope you enjoyed your summer.

Our General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23rd, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. Light refreshments will be served. At our meeting, we will update you on the Bay Plaza Mall traffic issues. More importantly, we

would like to hear from you and your experiences with the Mall traffic. The more we hear from you, the better it is for us in making our case to the NYDOT, Mall Developers, Legislators, etc.

Keep calling! Keep protesting! Our protest is far from over. Call Commissioner Constance Moran, 212-

Leslie Peterson

Director’s Viewpoint

tional lane and can easily join the flow of traffic, but you cannot. This area can potentially be very hazardous. The lane for oncoming traffic is difficult to detect at night. How much traffic will eventually be in Section 5 should the proposed Metro North project go forward?

There are traffic light metering changes that should be made, restrictions that should be implemented at intersections (especially for the safety of pedestrians) and the additional lane for bikers and folks walking that was created (rear exit to Section 5) should have reflectors.

The community was not consulted and the impact on residents living in Section 5 was not taken into consideration when the new exit from Bay Plaza was constructed. Please be vigilant and contact your local politicians and Community Board and let them know your concerns about the traffic and pedestrian crossing perils at the Mall in Bay Plaza.

It was great to see many shareholders at the Open Board meeting. The meeting agenda was important, but very long.

Updating shareholders about what is going on is vital, but prioritizing what’s urgent would give shareholders an opportunity to not only ask questions during the gallery session, but also allow others who attend to hear the questions as well. The ability to see how business is conducted and the gallery session is important during the open meetings.

Unfortunately, by the time business was conducted most people were gone.

Hopefully, agendas will be condensed at

Building 20 Association

future meetings.

Co-op City Times A lot of the information discussed at the open meeting is reported weekly in the Co-op City Times. A question was asked and a discussion held regarding placement of the CC Times in the buildings and why they are no longer delivered at the door. Cost and safety were the stated reasons. In many locations throughout the city and in the Bartow Administrative Office, there is a newspaper stand that holds the papers. Should installation of these stands in the buildings be considered? It would certainly help reduce cost and be easily restocked by porters. It would reduce the time spent by porters picking the papers up from each floor and removing scattered papers from the floor. Don’t forget, you can also read the paper online.

Today, the National Council of Negro Women hosts the Community Health Fair. It’s being held September 20, from 1-4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Community Center. Taking care of your health, regardless of your age, is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family.

I am always interested in hearing your thoughts on various issues. You can contact me by letter, telephone or e-mail. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; telephone at 718-320-1370 or by e-mail at lpeterson @riverbaycorp.com or daddpeterson @aol.com.

The “Benchie Barricade” of Building 20, we appreciate you being our eyes and ears. You certainly have your fingers on the pulse of our community.

Cooperators United of Co-op City

748-6680, email cmoran@dot.nyc.gov; Congressman Eliot L. Engel, 718-7969700/202-225-2464, fax - 718-796-5134, email www.engel. house.gov; State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, 718547-8854, fax 718-515-2718, email hassellt@senate.state.ny.us; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, 718-892-2235/718-

320-2220, fax 718-892-0035/718-3204753, email benedem@ assembly.state .ny.us; City Council member Andy King 718-684-5509/212-788-6873, fax 718684-5510, email andy.king@council. nyc.gov. Again, thank you.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH @aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

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Guest speakers included Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., City Councilman Andy King, Riverbay Board First Vice President Daryl Johnson, the city’s Human Resources Deputy Commissioner of Child Support Alan Farrell, Marie Roker-Jones of the Good Men Project, Dr. Rev. Robert Smith of Co-op City’s Church of the Savior, and P.S. 153 Principal Meghan Kelly.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111 - Einstein Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 President: Jerome L. Rice Office Telephone: 718-320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 36 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Membership Meeting on Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. All welcomed.

Notice of September, October Meetings & November Election* Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP Co-op City Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee.

September 28—Einstein, Room 36 at 3 p.m., Election of Nominating Committee.

October 26—Einstein, Room 36 at 3 p.m., Election of Supervisory Committee.

November 23—Einstein, Room 36 at 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Election of Officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee. *Term of officers is 2 years, effective January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016. Open officer positions are President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer, Asst.

Treasurer and at-large members of the Executive Committee.

CPR class postponed until further notice. 2nd Annual Law Day, October 25. RSVP by October 15th.

Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. —Brenda Brown

Trip Our Dinner Theatre trip for October 22 has been canceled due to lack of participation. Refunds are being processed; if you have not received yours yet, please contact Ms. Bailey at 718-379-7754. Regrettably, this is the fourth trip we have had to cancel. At our next meeting, or when you see any of the Executive Board members, please make your preferences known for a trip. We all could use a get-a-way.

We are contemplating another cake sale, or flea market fundraiser.

Meeting Our first scheduled meeting for the 2014-2015 meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room, which is located in 32B on the first floor rear. We are planning for a guest speaker; details will follow. For ALL old and new

cooperators alike, we need your presence. We cannot be of help if we don't know what the problem is. With our guest speakers, you will obtain information you might not find anywhere else. Meetings start at 7:30; they are over by 9:00 p.m. and you can leave when you need to. There are light refreshments, door prizes, and a fiftyfifty. You are not tenants, but cooperators. Come to a meeting and find out the difference.

Mall Traffic A meeting is scheduled for October with the DOT. You will read about it in this paper. Keep up the phone calls and letters, and do your best to come to this extremely important meeting which will be held in Einstein Center. Section Five is under attack; our safety and well-being is threatened. ACT NOW!!

—Lorna Smith

Building 32 Association

Notice of geese repellent application in your area

Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place around Buildings 26, 27, 31, 33, 34 and 35 on Tuesday, September 23, weather permitting.

While there are no negative health conditions related to this geese repellent, there may be a lingering odor for up to 24 hours.

We use this product as a means of controlling the geese waste which is both unsightly and poses a far greater health risk to cooperators. This product will not harm the geese.

Thank you for understanding.

—Riverbay Management

REMINDER: NO PARKING IN THE NEW BUS STOPS… As of the beginning of the summer, the MTA and the city’s Department of Transportation installed four new bus stops in Co-op City, eliminating previously existing parking spaces. It has been reported that some cooperators have received tickets for parking in these areas which are now bus stops – two near the intersection of Dreiser Loop North and Co-op City Blvd., both sides; and two more at Asch Loop near Alcott Place, both sides. Residents are reminded not to park in these bus stops or else face the real possibility of receiving an expensive parking ticket by New York City parking enforcement agents.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Volunteers needed for tomorrow’s cleanup of Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary

The Hutchinson River Restoration Project (HRRP) will host its annual Hutchinson River Cleanup of the Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary tomorrow, Sunday, September 21, starting at 8:30 a.m. (or whenever you are available).

Volunteers will meet at the west corner of City Island Road in Pelham Bay Park, by the traffic light and bus stop, diagonally across from Pelham Bay Stable.

Canoes and lifejackets will be provided by Park Rangers Supervisor Jessica Carrero and her staff for those boating to sanctuary sites, while cleanup of the beach and shore for those who prefer staying on land will also take place.

Volunteers should wear proper footwear (it may be muddy), sunscreen and bug protection, sunhat, etc.

Water, grabbers and additional help will be provided by Park Administrator Marianne Anderson and staff, while snacks, gloves, cleanup bags and digging tools will be provided by HRRP. The river’s namesake is Anne Marbury Hutchinson, Puritan foremoth-

er of separation of church and state, free speech and women’s rights, whose last days were lived near what is now Co-op City and Eastchester. It’s not surprising that in 1999 the Department of Environmental Conservation listed the river as belonging to the most polluted category that the state employs. HRRP has been working to change this by cleaning up the river and restoring its greenways.

The river is shared by City Island, Co-op City, Mt. Vernon, Eastchester, New Rochelle, Pelham Bay Park, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Throggs Neck and Scarsdale, flowing down from Scarsdale for eight miles and emptying into Eastchester Bay at the southern tip of City Island.

Sign up (but come even if you don’t!) by emailing HRRP President Eleanor Rae, HutchinsonRRP@aol.com, or by calling Violet Smith, Vice President, 718-885-0978. Parking will be available free of charge for the cleanup site, at Turtle Cove Golf Center, 1 City Island Road, thanks to the generosity and support of the golf center’s owner.

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume on Saturday, October 25, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Remember, don’t text and drive.

Golden Corral/Harrah’s Casino Join us at Golden Corral eatery and Harrah’s Casino on Saturday, October 11. Cost: $70 per person, includes 90 min. buffet at Golden Corral, and then on to Harrah’s Casino. Call now for reservations, (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 3208035. Payments must be in by October 1; no

New Year’s party Start making your plans now for the Black Forum’s New Year’s party. More details to follow.

Food distribution sites added Starting on Thursday, Aug. 7 and continuing each Thursday after that, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday.

Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. starting Aug. 7. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We need volunteers for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have 2 hours per day to spare, between 11-12:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser 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. Please also have your 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) 3208035 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

Greetings to all of our 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 April.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD214 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 e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

Saturday, September 20 will be the first General Saturday meeting for all Post members. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. sharp! Please arrive on time. After you sign in, turn off your cell phone. For our retired military personnel, President Obama has given the word

to give active and retired military personnel a 1% increase for 2015. If Congress goes along with this, they override this figure due to a 10-year old law that an annual military raise that would equal the private sector.

The 2014 Retiree Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, September 27. If you have never attended one of these meetings, this will inform you of new laws for veterans along with health information too. If any Post member has any new ideas for the coming year, please present them to our Commander at the meeting to make our Post the best in the Bronx. Any veteran that would like to join our Post is welcome.

Just bring in your DD-214 and one year's dues of $50.

Once you’re approved by the Executive Committee, you’re in. Remember, you can join the American Legion for life with a lifetime membership according

to your age. The older you are, the less you will have to pay. The activities at our Post are for our veterans.

You can use our large TV, regulation pool table, play chess, cards, checkers or use our computer that's available to our members. So just stop by and pay us a visit.

Potassium-rich foods will lower your risk of having a stroke for middle age women and elderly men. People who ate the most potassium had a 10% smaller risk of having a stroke. Also studies have shown that higher potassium intake may lower your blood pressure.

Q: What goes through towns, up and over hills, but doesn't move? A: The Road!

Q: How do you make a band stand? A: Take away their chairs!

This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome – not just members!

‘Social Friday’ will take place on September 26th at 7:00 p.m. Reminder: Non-members will be admitted with a $10 donation; members are always admitted free.

On Sunday, September 28th, the Cultural Committee, in conjunction with the Riverbay Corporation, will be co-sponsoring Hispanic Heritage Day in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Representing different facets of our musical heritage, performers include Danza y Fiesta (Puerto Rico), Garifuna (Honduras), Juarez Show Mariachi (Mexico) and Pajarillo Pinta’o (Columbia). Refreshments will be provided and, best of all, it will be FREE! Club members: Don’t forget to wear your SACC tee-shirts to show your support.

SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, November 1st, the club’s Social Committee will be hosting our annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dance. We are pleased to announce that our musical guests will be the legendary Tony Vega and the fantastic Mambo Legends Orchestra. For more information and tickets, please contact Antoinette Toro, (917) 744-4373,

or Joe Rodriguez, (917) 656-0811.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanam

cccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAm CCCC@gmail.com.

—Carmen Rodriguez

refunds.

American Legion Post 1871

Spanish-American Community Club

WELCOME! KEISHA & NORMA TUESDAYS:

$10

Men’s Haircut Special (Seniors Only)

With much gratitude To the Building Association of Building 2A & 2B, I would like to express my appreciation in your having a tree planted with a plaque expressing your thanks to my husband, Jack Sonsol, for all his help to the Building Association. I am deeply touched and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Bless you all.

— Sincerely, Mrs. Estelle Sonsol

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Greetings! The RETIREES invite you to their Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey on Thursday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price: $75 (includes transportation, plus free admission to the Spring Bash). First come, first served. Contacts: Beverly Waller & Ida Morton, 718-379-0377.

Travel Events: Thurs., Oct. 9. It pays to play at the exciting SANDS CASINO. The casino rebate is: $20 slot play/$5 food voucher. Following your stay at the Sands Casino, enjoy a finger-lickin’ Soul food dinner and a live Jazz and Blues show at the famous restaurant called WARMDADDY’S in Philly. The price is $90. (Meet/ depart: 8:00 a.m./8:30 a.m.) Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/ Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

Nov. 5-7. (3 days/2 nights). BALLY’S HOTEL & CASINO Rebate: $25 slot bonus + $25 food coupon and on day of return stop at RESORTS with slot bonus TBA. Price: double/$200, single/$265. Plus have fun shopping at the Atlantic City Shopping Outlets. $50 deposit due now to secure your seat.Final payment due Oct. 15th. Contacts: Virginia In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful…

PLEASE NOTE - Due to Daylight Saving time, prayer services will be held at 1:00 p.m., instead of noon.

The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Co-op City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

S. and Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

Jan. 14 & 15, 2015, (2 days/1 night). Foxwoods Casino & Mohegan Casino. Price: double/triple $179 & $249/single. Price includes transportation, one night hotel stay at Foxwoods Resort, one breakfast, one dinner, and casino bonuses. Deposits: double/triple, $60 & single, $80 - required no later than Oct. 2nd to hold your seat.

Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722 and Barbara W., 718320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Shows at the world famous Apollo Theatre: (1) Sat., Nov. 8th, 8 p.m. (Price: $63) - presents IRVIN MAYFIELD, JR. and THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCH-ESTRA featuring Aaron Neville.

(2) Sat., Dec. 13th, 3 p.m. (Price: $63) presents “NUTCRACKER SUITE.” Hear Duke Ellington’s Jazz interpretation under the musical direction of David Berger Jazz Orchestra, featuring Norm Lewis, Priscilla Baskerville, Jason Samuels Smith, and students from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Contact: Paisley H. at 718671-8637.

Co-op City Mosque

small extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media coverage. These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide.

Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship. We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general. The following statements explain our view of unity and common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran, and second one is from

Fri., Nov. 14th, 11 a.m. show. Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Price: $68 (includes free popcorn & soda). Van departs: 9:00 sharp. Contact: Eleanor B. at 718-324-7847.

Good And Welfare: Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of honorary member, Marjorie Hollingsworth, who sadly passed away on September 13th. Members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly.

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

Recap: We require your name, telephone number and your deposit/payment (all checks payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop) to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art.”

—Claudette Davis

Prophet Muhammad.

“Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 62.

“What actions are most excellent?

To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the

injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari.

Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718-829-2323 or info@islamicculturalcenter.org, or view our website: www.islamiccultural center.org.

Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

Follow Riverbay Fund on Facebook at www.facebook.com/riverbayfund and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/riverbayfund.

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Newsong Church

Hey, Co-op City! It's been a pleasure getting to meet so many of you over the past couple of months! I wanted to take this opportunity to speak to those of you who are hurting in some way. This month, I'm doing a series of messages with you in mind. The series is called “Overwhelmed” and if that word best describes your life right now, I encourage you to stop by this Sunday.

During this series, I will be speaking candidly about depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. So

many people suffer with these things and never seek help. Instead of reaching out and learning how to trust, they isolate, self-medicate, and feel like they're all alone. I want you to know that you're not alone. I want you to know that God loves you, He understands what you're going through, and He desires to help you.

In addition to sharing all that's in my heart, we will also have information on each topic, and counseling that is available to you free of charge! If you or

someone you love is "Overwhelmed" and you don't know what to do, I urge you not to miss our worship experience this Sunday.

We invite you to come as you are and experience God in a whole new way!

We're located at 177 Dreiser Auditorium. Parking is available at the garage on Dreiser Loop. Bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation.

We have a fully staffed children's church, and deaf interpretation is available during our worship experience.

This month, Newsong Church is also collecting non-perishable food items to give to a pantry here in Co-op. There's hope. You're not alone. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.

For more information about Newsong Church, you can check us out here: Web: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX; Pastor Mike Tolone: @MikeTolone.

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Pastors Anthony Davis and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical

style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform

them to meet their God given destiny.

We meet at: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 42 Order of Services Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m.

Tuesday night Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m.

Wed. night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday night Praise Team rehearsal – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Sunday at noon (during main service) Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month —Pastor Anthony Davis

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

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

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

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

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 21, when we will celebrate The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. All groups are now back in session after the summer break.

Fundraising Events: Annual Home Style Dinner Sale -

Please join us for a Culinary Delight of home-cooked dinners on Saturday, September 27, from noon until sold out!

Get ready for an 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea.

Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin.

Flyers with more information including a suggested payment plan

are available.

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

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

“Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; *there is no end to his greatness." (Psalm 145:3) —M. Chambers

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name.

We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership, it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

If you seek wise counsel, you multiply your chances for sound decisions. Let’s look at Scripture to sup-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

If you’re into Gospel Rap/holy Hip-Hop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other week is the English Service at 9 a.m. and the

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching along with a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday School For Children: At 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs.

The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

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

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Come and bring your prayer

needs so we can pray together.

Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The study book will be Crazy Love.

We are also having an exercise class immediately following the study.

Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, violin, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group

Church of the New Vision

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 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 Events Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 24th

& 25th, Church of the New Vision's Fall Revival. On Friday, Sept. 26th, Our Youth Revival Services at 4:30 p.m. You’re welcome to join with us.

Sunday, Sept. 28th - The Men's Fellowship will celebrate their anniversary at our 11:00 a.m. service.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading part-

Keep Co-op City clean! Please do not litter.

27 lessons are available. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Two-day trip to Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22.

Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. Cost is $240 per person, double occupancy, triple occupancy is $232/person, single occupancy is $297 & (children 12 or under is $169 and must have 2 adults in the same room). A few seats are still available.

ners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing.

You may contact the church at the number listed below.

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

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

—Carole Haque

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

Church Schedule: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Other Scheduled Events: Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. We are excited about starting a new Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-Founders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers.

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 917-734-4058 for more information.

To our friends and neighbors: Do you want to live a life grounded in the word of Christ Jesus? Do you want to use your talents and time to build up God’s people? Come grow with us.

Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.) Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

Building 30 A&B Association

Building 30 A and B Association would like to welcome all the new cooperators who recently moved into our buildings. Come on down to our building association meetings and events. Meet and greet your neighbors.

This week is the start of the Holy period for our Jewish neighbors as this week Rosh Hashona starts on Wednesday night. L’Shana Tova to all our Jewish cooperators.

Building 30 A and B Association will start collecting dues next month.

As before, the association will be giving out goodies to our children on Halloween night. We will start collecting next month.

This year, we will even have a Halloween party for cooperators of Buildings 30 A and B. For those who are having birthdays, anniversaries, and new ones come into their lives, have a happy, blessed event.

For those who are under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

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Community Protestant Church Sunday School year. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Sunday, October 12th, 4:00 p.m. – A fantastic Fur Extravaganza – A Fashion Show featuring the fur collection of the renowned furrier Antonovich. There will be beautifully designed furs and other material of all description for men and women in a variety of sizes.

Donation: $20, includes a raffle of a designer fur donated by Antonovich. For tickets, call the church at (718) 862-9172 or (718) 379-4237.

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

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

671-0231.

The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

Promotional Sale Extended – For those who book between the 19th of August and the l9th of September, $200 on board credit per cabin for Balcony and Oceanview cabins.

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576.

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

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you; See you in church.

Mid-week Bible Study and Prayer date and time to be announced.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Special Guest Preacher will be Rev. Beverly Spruill, Assistant Pastor, Metropolitan Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Reading from the Sacred Scripture - Proverbs 15:1-2. “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a word turns up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes fully.”

Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 6:00 p.m.

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Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718925-5052. 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 Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors.

• Fall Revival, Oct. 1 – Dr. James Green, Pastor Universal Baptist Church, Oct. 2 & Oct. 3 – Dr. Keyshawn White, Pastor, Second Providence Baptist Church. Services begin at 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 4 – Church of the Savior 12th Anniversary Fundraising luncheon. $40 per person. Seating is limited, Tickets still available! Call 718925-5052 for tickets. Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Lady T Liturgical Ministry and Karen Smith will render a drum ministry. Please spread the word to come celebrate with us the Lord’s blessing on the 12 years of service in this community.

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50.

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, September 24 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, October 7.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. (CCIOC) is pleased to announce that they will hold their First Community Awards Ceremony at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx on Friday, October 17. Tickets are $75. Honorees are Delores Debnam, Leo Johnson, Ellie Minor, Carrie Mobley-Johnson and Johnnie Goff. The CCIOC is also preparing a souvenir journal and asks that you submit ads. Ad submissions, including photos and payments, are due by no later than September 28. For reser-

vations or additional information, call 718-671-1861 or 718-671-8449.

Please support the honorees by attending the event or taking out an ad in the journal.

The Scholarship Ministry will be hosting their annual fall shopping spree on Saturday, October 25, to the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Philadelphia, PA. The cost of the ticket is $45. The bus will be leaving from Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30 a.m. sharp. There will be reserved seating. For tickets or additional information, call 718-379-0541 or 718671-7507 or 718-320-3774.

Have you planned your vacation for 2015 yet? If not, join the Scholarship Ministry on their 9 day and 8 night trip

to New Orleans from July 11 to July 19, 2015. They will travel by motor coach, 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans; 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation; relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River; free time and much more. A $100 deposit is due on or before October 26.

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

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

Thought for this week: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2 In the story of the three Jewish men, Shadrach, Mashach, and Abednego, we can see the beauty of trusting God. They refused to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar’s idol. The punishment for

this was death in a fiery furnace. Their response to the king was: The God we serve is able to save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your god or worship the images of gold you have set up.

Daniel 3:17-18 This is real faith - God can deliver us, but even if he chooses not to, will you serve Him any way? God can heal us, but if He doesn’t, will you love Him regardless?

The king ordered the furnace to be heated seven times hotter. The three Jewish men were tied and thrown in to the fire. Shadrach, Mashach, and

Abednego walked into the flames. The king asked, “Didn’t we throw three men in the furnace? Look I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed and the fourth looks like a son of the gods. Daniel 3:25 He then ordered the doors to be opened. The three men then came out without a singed hair on their heads or hint of smoke on their clothes.

When walking through the trials of life, we are never alone. Jesus is right there with us all the way.

We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for

families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

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

will weaken the resolve of the church to yield to divine government. But, I tell you the truth, ultimately, God will have a glorious church without spot or blemish.

At Greater Love Baptist Church, we believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude. Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by the Word of God so that we are transformed by a renewed mind; one step and one day at a time. Our satisfaction does not come just from the “number of heads in the house,” but from the number of hearts at the foot of the cross.

On behalf of the Presiding Elder B.

Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us.

We are a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

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

The Greater Love Women’s Fellowship will participate in their first weekend Spiritual Retreat from Sept. 26th – Sept. 28th, Eddy’s Farm Retreat & Conference Center, Sparrowbush, NY.

Theme: “Victory in Every Season (Lord, Don’t Do It Without Me).”

Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m.

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

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

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday Eve Family Nite/Youth Nite Blessing/Dedication of Children Food Pantry & Christian Library (donations welcome) Peace & Blessings!

—Pastor Carol Landrum

“Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the Word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:25b-27 Spiritual Food for Thought: Beloved, understand that the will of God’s people is being contended for. The enemy has sent a strong delusion against the Body of Christ to make poor choices and to cause individuals to stand stubbornly by their decisions, right or wrong. Standing by wrong decisions

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9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00 a.m., Rm 45

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Line Dancing w/Ellie

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange pineapple juice

Crispy baked fried chicken Baked sweet potato Creamed spinach

Whole wheat bread Healthy wildberry & applesauce

Mind Teasers

Around The Lunch Table

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

11:30 a.m., Rm 49

Intermediate Yoga

Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Blood Pressure Cancelled until further notice Word Games Rm. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-Noon, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

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

10 a.m., Rm. 45

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4 1:15 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 2 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 2

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

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Mind Teasers Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49

Tues, Sept., 23

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7

YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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

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

Orange juice Deluxe cheeseburger Chicken piccata w/onions Mauzone toasted barley Baked French fries & onion, Braised red Garden salad w/tomato cabbage w/apples Alt: Tuna salad

Whole wheat bread Plain hamburger bun Canned apricots

Baked breaded

Apple juice

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 7

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi

10 a.m., Rm. 49

Alt: Egg salad

Basic Cellphone & iPad Training

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

Mon., Stuffed cabbage w/beef Sept., Bowtie noodles Green beans w/tomato 22

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm 45

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group (Start date TBA)

Fri., September 26

Dreiser Crochet and Knitting

Library

Tues., September 23

Weight Management Support Group – Bartow Ave. Main office 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Rm 31 Bingo 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Room 31 Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm 31 Card Games 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rm 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm 31 Tablet class 1st & 3rd Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th 12:40-1:40 p.m., Bartow Ave. Services Main office

Einstein

Thurs., September 25 Wed., September 24

Mon., September 22

Bartow

Wed., pork chops Veggie burger patty Sept., Mashed sweet potatoes Broccoli w/toasted Winter blend vegetables garlic, Steamed corn 24 on the cob

Alt: Baked flounder

Thurs., JASA CLOSED Sept., FOR ROSH HASHANA 25

Fri., Sept., 26

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

JASA CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANA

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips includes roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted (718-320-2066).

Effective immediately when you bring a senior guest to eat lunch in the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers, the guest will get their meal for free.

Social Work Office Hours: Please call 718-320-2066 for additional information. 2049 Bartow Avenue, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 135 Einstein Loop, Room 40, by appointment; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, (Office will open after repairs are completed.)

JASA will be CLOSED Thursday, September 25th & Friday, September 26th for Rosh Hashanah, and Thursday, October 9th for Succoth (Day 1).

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, October 10th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Walk In: First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066.

FLU Shots – Pathmark will be administering flu shots at the following locations: Bartow Community Center – Wednesday, October 8th, 9 a.m. to noon, Room 31, Dreiser Loop Community Center; Tuesday, November 4th, 3-7 p.m., Room 7; Einstein Community Center, Tuesday, October 7th, 3–7 p.m., Room 34A, & Monday, October 20th, 9 a.m. - noon, Room 49. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card with you, if you have one.

Walk in - Tablet Class - October 6th is the last day; Cell Phone Class - 4th Monday of September, and October 6th is the last day. Bartow Main Office: 12:40 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.

Empire Casino – Monday, September 29, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow 9:15 a.m., Einstein - 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser - 9:45 a.m.

Bronx Zoo Total Experience – Friday, October 3rd, $3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop, 9:30 a.m.

Sandwiches will be provided. Please call the Bartow office to register, 718-3202066. Twenty seats available. (Exhibits: Dinosaur Safari, Butterfly garden, Congo Gorilla forest, Jungle world, Zoo shuttle, etc.)

Ridgehill Mall – Thursday, October 2nd, $7, 3 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Woodbury Commons Outlet – Monday, October 6th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m., Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Walmart – Friday, October 10th, $15.

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

Empire Casino – Wednesday, October 15th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:15 a.m., Einstein - 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser - 9:45 a.m.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, September 22nd, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Main Office, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, September 23rd, 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-3202066.

Grandparent Connection Caregiver Support Group – Thursday, October 16th, 10:30 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop – Teen Center. For additional information, please contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-7345935.

Grandparent Connection – Grandparents as Leaders Series Workshops – FREE, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Session 3: September 24 and Session 4: October 1st.

The series focuses on providing grandparents support and education in parenting skills, increasing their confidence and enabling them to communicate better. For further information, contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: 45% of Americans, age 50 and older, are covered by Medicare.

Walking is the best and easiest way to avoid or reduce arthritic knee pain. It’s been suggested you need only 6,000 steps a day – about 60 minutes of walking – to stay fit to move as you age.

3,000 steps a day can help mobility.

REMINDER: AARP Holiday Celebration is scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Eastwood Manor - $70. Tickets are available in Room O on Thursdays after 1 p.m. or Friday after 10 a.m.

Get Well Wishes to Gloria Fair, Virginia Bolding and Clotilda Hatfield.

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.

2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES October 16 – Sands Casino with

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Holiday shopping – 6-hour stay at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food credit; coupon booklet for The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem (no sales tax!)… $48/person…contact Jean, 718379-3742.

December 30, 2014 – January 1, 2015 – The Red Carpet Party at the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA – Stop at the American Music Theater Christmas Show; after check-in, dinner & entertainment; Choice of 4 side events next day; New Year’s Eve “Walk the Red Carpet w/a Photo Op;” Surf & Turf dinner, music/dancing and live show; Cocktail Party & Champagne Toast; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/a show — $575/person double; $685 single; $565/person triple; travel insurance available $31/person double & triple; $40 for a single…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

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Tuesday, September 23—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. If you received a card from Mt. Airy, you will also receive $5 or more. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, September 24—No bingo! It’s also the eve of Rosh Hashanah.

Wednesday, November 12—Going to Seashore Restaurant for the End of Year party. You don’t have to be a member to join us.

Come and have a lovely day with music, dancing, singing and we also have good food and a good time. Price

is $62. You can pay it in installments.

Menu: Appetizer, pasta, seashore salad. Entrée: grilled and broiled Salmon, fried shrimps or shrimp scampi, Shrimp parmigiana, broiled filet of Sole, broiled Seafood combination, prime rib of beef, roast chicken, rosemary or chicken parmigiana, prime rib of beef, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs. Also, vegetables, potatoes, soda, coffee, tea, and strawberry cake.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39.

We are open Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613 or call Mary at 718-379-4899 and I will return your call. Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENT Enrichment Zones - Fall 2014 Information and Registration Sessions Thursday, September 25, anytime from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. or Wednesday, October 1, anytime from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Baychester Library Community Room.

Refreshments will be served. FREE afterschool tutoring, homework help and educational technology activities. Enrichment Zone program is available for students in 1st - 8th grades. Parent/Guardian MUST be present to register students.

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WEEKLY EVENTS (Call library to confirm) Kids Program - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

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

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Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Teen Lounge - Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m

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To our neighbors and friends, we wish you a happy Rosh Hashanah 5775 with good health and happiness.

Monday, October 13th - Sands Casino, Pa. Cost per person is $33 – casino package: $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed

by Asch and Dreiser Loops. Enjoy their new buffet and restaurants. Don’t forget your casino card and valid photo I.D. Thursday, October 23rd – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, $79 per person. Enjoy the comedy of Breaking Legs, along with their delicious menu choices of fresh homemade breads, green garden salad, Yankee pot roast, fried shrimps, chicken parmesan, crusted parmesan Tilapia, sausage

with peppers and onions, baked vegetable lasagna, vegetable kabobs.

Enjoy their delicious famous buffet of over 30 freshly made miniature desserts and cakes, to enjoy with coffee or tea. Balances or full payments must be paid on or before Oct. 10th.

For all the above trips, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-671-3005.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

We are available Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and in the evening, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Please give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

The Handicapped Adults Association is very pleased to announce that although HAA has closed, HAA programs will continue under JASA Co-op

City Senior Services. Please look out for JASA’s announcements about upcoming programming. Thank you for your support.

—Arlene Rodriguez

Handicapped Adults Association

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Co-op City Times / September 20, 2014

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue To the Jew, the High Holy Days signify a time of spiritual renewal and rededication. It is a time for introspection and reevaluation directed to repentance for one’s transgressions against G-d and his fellow man. Through penitence, prayer and charity, the individual can morally strengthen himself and avert the evil decree.

Yet in ushering in the Jewish year 5775, the Jew must think not only of himself, but must pray for peace for all mankind. In a world torn with terrorism, strife and oppression, a lasting peace can only be achieved through the unity of a worldwide

human family. Let this new year herald the continuation of major efforts aimed at securing harmony and accord between the nations of the world and between man and his fellow man so that the prophecy of Isaiah may soon become a reality.

“And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears “Unto prunning-hooks, nation shall not lift up sword against nation, “Neither shall they learn war anymore.” With special thoughts, prayers and best wishes for a year filled with peace, good health and much happiness.

Young Israel High Holiday Prayer Schedule

Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate as Cantor and deliver the Holy Day sermons.

SLICHOS - Penitential Service, Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 8:15 p.m.

Rosh Hashonah Eve, Wednesday, September 24, Mincha, 6:40 p.m.

1st Day of Rosh Hashonah, Thursday, September 25 Morning Services, 7:30 a.m.

Mincha, 5 p.m., followed by Tashlech (We meet at the Synagogue at 5:15 p.m.)

Maariv at 7:30 p.m.

2nd Day Rosh Hashonah, Friday, September 26 Morning Service, 7:30 a.m.

Mincha, 6:40 p.m., followed by Maariv Evening Service Sabbath of Repentence – Sept. 27 As an integral part of this Holy Day period, attendance at the Sabbath of

Repentence service is most important.

Services begin Saturday morning, September 27, at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss this service!

Mincha, 6:45 p.m.

Maariv, 7:35 p.m.

Yom Kippur, Friday, October 3rd Mincha, 3 p.m.

Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, October 4 Morning Service, 8 a.m.

Public Yizkor, 11 a.m.

Fast ends, 7:25 p.m.

Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel wish all Co-op City residents a happy New Year of good health, good tiding, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come.

May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 7. The cost: $33 per person.

Each person gets $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by September 29. Seat assignment will be on a first come, first serve bases.

Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention:

Men's Club; 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B; Bronx NY, 10475 We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m.

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

Shalom!

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby, 27B), welcomes you to pray with them.

Tel. for the Synagogue: 1-718-379-6920.

Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, Sept. 26 is at 6:26 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:47 p.m.

Coming Events: Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1:00 p.m., Bingo.

Price is $3 per person. Refreshments included. Come down and enjoy a fun afternoon.

NOTE***High Holiday tickets are now on sale. Our Cantors for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur will be Joseph Ringel and Joshua Jay. Erev Rosh Hashana is Wednesday, September 24th, Mincha at 6:35 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25th Service at 8:15

a.m., Shofar at 11:00 a.m., Tashlikh at 5:30 p.m., Mincha at 6:25 p.m.

Kol Nidre - Friday, October 3 at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4th services at 9:00 a.m. Yizkor at 12 p.m. Mincha at 3:45.

Neila at 5:30 p.m. Fast ends at 7:15 p.m.

Good and Welfare: Congratulations to Solomon Silber on his milestone birthday and congratulations to Edythe Rosenberg on the birth of her great grandchild. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory for” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526.

Wishing all our members a healthy and happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you during the holidays.

L’Shana Tova.

—Miriam Berlofsky

High Holidays are next week!

Come to Chavurah Temple Beth El, Room 9, Dreiser Community Center.

The High Holidays are quickly approaching and Chavurah Temple Beth El will be celebrating the Holidays again in Dreiser, Room 9.

We want you to come to worship with us this year and also hear the blowing of the Shofar.

The schedule for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is listed below.

Tickets are being mailed out to all members and we are also having the Book of Remembrance for Yom Kippur.

Please fill out the form for the book of remembrance and mail it back as soon as you receive it.

HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION 2014 - 5775 Rosh Hashanah Evening Wednesday, September 24, 8 p.m., Room 9 Morning Thursday, September 25, 10:30 a.m., Room 9 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre, Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m., Room 9 Morning Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m., Room 9 Public Yiskor, Saturday, October 4, 1:00 p.m., Room 9 Public Yiskor, Saturday, October 4, 2:30 p.m., Room 9 Mincha and Neliah, Saturday, October 4, 4 p.m., Room 9

We are only asking for a donation for a ticket to the services and we are open to all members of the community.

Chavurah - Temple Beth El: is dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing faith. It provides its members with a strong sense of Jewish identity. We invite all people to attend our services and be a part of our caring congregational family.

Tickets have been mailed out to the members and those that have worshiped with us prior.

If you wish to come to services, please come and worship with us.

Information is also being mailed out for names to be listed in the Book of Remembrance.

At Yiskor on Yom Kippur, we will recite the names of those in our Memorial Book of Remembrance.

At this time, in September, many people will visit the cemeteries and say Kaddish.

Rabbi Tobin has been to most of the cemeteries in Long Island, Queens and Staten Island and New Jersey and has said Kaddish.

We wish you and your families a happy and healthy New Year, L'Shana Tova T'katavoo.

May you be inscribed in the book of life.

For further information, please contact Rabbi Dennis Tobin, RabbiDennisTobin @aol.com; 973-762-0877.

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Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic), 718-790-9120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday.

Schedule: Sunday Worship – Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for men, women and children.

Separate classes for each. Monday,

9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer with Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items.

For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873.

Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.

Psalm 89:15. Worship Him by living close to Him. This was His original design for man, into whom “I breathed My very breath of Life.” This is His desire for you; that you stay near Him as you walk along your life path. Each

day is an important part of that journey. Although you may feel as if you are going nowhere in this world, your spiritual journey is another matter altogether, taking you along steep, treacherous paths of adventure. That is why walking in the Light of His Presence is essential to keep you from stumbling. By staying close to Him, you present yourself a living sacrifice.

Even the most routine part of your day can be a spiritual act of worship Holy and pleasing to God. Our Women’s Sunday Class study is based on the lesson of “People Pleasers.” The class is not monopo-

lized by the teacher; it is an interactive class where we share our stories. You have a story. I challenge you to come and share your story. The first step toward freedom from “people pleasing” is to determine if you are a people-pleaser. Most of us spend more time trying to please others than pleasing God. How different would our lives be and look like if our focus was on pleasing our heavenly Father and not others. Come on Sundays at 11:30, meet us at 159 Dreiser LoopFellowship Hall. Jesus built this church on Love.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

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

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bible study and Prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

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

FOCUS: God’s guidance preserves the soul and points the way to bring deliverance, integrity, and uprightness.

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

All the paths of the Lord are mercy

and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies What man is he who feareth the Lord? Him shall he teach in the way what he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth. Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13.

A REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE To receive guidance, we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord. We must look Heaven Ward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail. (Isaiah 58:11) Although God knows our needs

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

When we are in distress, we often feel deserted by friends and family, and that can affect our daily life, our friendships and relationship with others.

However, we must remember that God promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He says that he will be with us even unto the end.

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

If you feel like all hopes are gone, and your friends have forsaken you, just

look to the Lord; He will deliver you.

We should always remember to seek God’s perfect will and purpose for our life.

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

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 718-320-4218/646-3456707.

—Rev. Richard Sibblies

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