Co-op City Times 12/06/14

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Vol. 49 No. 49

Power Plant earns $500,000 check from ConEd through backup energy program The Riverbay Corp.’s cogeneration Power Plant, which supplies the energy for the entire Co-op City community, generated $500,000 in revenue for shareholders this summer by participating in two Con Edison backup energy programs.

ConEd’s Rider U program or the Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP), runs from May through September, and is designed to help ConEdison resolve distribution problems on its electrical networks in case of an emergency on their system.

Participants, such as the Co-op City Power Plant, are given one to two hours advance notice to reduce their electric demand, then there is either an hour of testing, or five-hour events.

The Rider S program, or the Commercial System Relief System, runs concurrent with the DLRP and is

BY JIM ROBERTS

open to customers who can curtail load or bring on certain onsite generation to reduce their demand with a minimum of 21-hour notice before a planned event which is generally called when the day-ahead forecasted load level is at least 96 percent of ConEd’s forecasted

summer system peak. Riverbay is in a night peaking network.

Both of these programs offer financial incentives for those who

HCR policies for incoming and transferring shareholders

In 2012, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) issued new guidelines for Riverbay’s implementation which affected outgoing and transferBY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Corporation – “The Open Cookie Jar”

Saturday, December 6, 2014

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ring shareholders.

Since then, outgoing shareholders have been responsible for the payment of carrying charges for up to 90 days (Continued on page 4)

Palombo Bakery & Restaurant in the Bartow Shopping Center was closed by the New York City Marshal on Dec. 4, 2014 for failure to make lease payments to the Riverbay Corporation. The store will remain closed over the weekend. However, both parties are working towards resolving their disagreement and hopefully, the reopening of the store.

Photo by Jim Roberts

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Lessons to be President’s Message tive around. It was learned from Exothese values that dus: Chapter 20, made me wonder 11 Verse 15 and 1 years ago whether President John: Chapter 3, MSI, or Iris Baez or Verse 4-10 a few Riverbay employees “Thou shall not steal” were up to no good in “Sin is lawlessness” our community, either by Dear beloved Sharedesign, ignorance or both. holders: Even then, I pledged that I would like to thank I would work to make you for the overwhelming Riverbay a good place to support you have given me work and live, and to root and the “new” Board of out improper or illegal Directors during this time activity. of transition (6 months).

Perseverance The thunderous group of 563 One of the books I have read for guidance in life is the Bible (New shareholders who turned out on and Old Testament). One book that Wednesday, November 19th, to disJews and Christians share is cuss the Marion Scott Real Estate, Exodus. Another book in the Bible Inc. (MSI) investigation resolution gave me the strength to continue foris John, Chapter 3, verse 4 through ward in a voluntary effort to turn this 10, which most reasonable people ship around. will understand.

I have received countless number Two passages always guide me. of heartfelt congratulations and 1st Exodus 20, verse 15: “thou shall thank you’s from the shareholders not steal.” This commandment, writfor the actions I’ve taken on behalf ten in both the Torah and the Bible, is of the Board in stopping the use of one of the 10 commandments and if Riverbay employees to benefit MSI we were to apply the full spirit of the word of God, most of mankind’s while on Riverbay’s clock. problems would disappear.

I have been relying on my faith in Unfortunately in the business God and the college education my world, many company Executives parents provided me, coupled with my 35 years of professional work experience to help turn this coopera(Continued on page 2)

Cleve Taylor

Join the National March for Justice!

Saturday, December 13, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

The Board of Directors of the Riverbay Fund is appealing to community residents to join the National March Against Police Violence on Saturday, December 13.

The national march, which is being organized by the National Action Network, will take place in Washington, D.C. A bus and car caravan leaving from Co-op City is being planned and residents are encouraged to take the time to join this important endeavor and to raise their voices in denouncing the senseless killing of African American men at the hands of police officers throughout the nation, as well as the failure of grand juries to indict the police officers responsible for these fatal encounters.

The families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Akai Gurley will be in attendance and you are asked to join these families as they continue to fight for jus-

tice for their loved ones in a peaceful, responsible and non-violent manner.

Please become involved and help affect necessary changes in the way communities are policed across this great nation. This is not a black or brown issue; it is an American issue, as evidenced by the thousands of people of all races who have been peacefully protesting in cities all across the nation in the wake of the Staten Island grand jury’s decision not to indict in the case of Eric Garner.

If you would like to join the Co-op City caravan next Saturday, December 13, using your personal vehicle, departure will be from in front of the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue at 5 a.m. sharp. Updated information will be disseminated during the week, if necessary.

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President’s Report

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Rochdale Village Inc. 165-47 Baisley Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11434 NYS Mitchell-Lama – 5860 Units/ 120 acres

find it easy not to apply God’s rule to the way they conduct business.

Also, 1 John Chapter 3 4-10 4: Everyone who commits sin commits lawlessness, for sin is lawlessness.

5: you know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6: one who remains in him sins; no one who sins has seen him or known him. 7: Children, let no one deceive. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8: Whoever sins belongs to the devil, because the devil has sinned from the beginning. Indeed, the Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the devil. 9: No one who is begotten by God commits sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot sin because he is begotten by God. 10: in this way, the children of God and the children of the devil are made plain; no one who fails to act in righteousness belongs to God, nor anyone who does not love his brother.

Stealing from Riverbay is a sin, in my book. It is an act of lawlessness and if you do it year after year, you are connected to the devil and must be removed from Co-op City. This is the moral fabric that God has instilled in me, and that I stand by, and I will not allow others to corrupt me into doing business with the devil.

“Thou shall not steal;” there are all different kinds of stealing. For example: Michael Brown of Ferguson, Missouri takes a few cigars from a convenience store and is murdered for it by a white police officer. The police officer is released by a white grand jury.

Then there is Corporate stealing of service done by men in suits, cuff links, and silk ties, using corporate employees’ computers, telephones, corporate email accounts and corporate vendors for their own private benefit. In my opinion, this conduct is wrong, and a sin.

Recently, documents have come to light which show that individuals employed by Riverbay have been used to negotiate and obtain services which benefit MSI and other properties managed by MSI. These documents were inadvertently, or perhaps by the hand of God, accidently disclosed by MSI. These emails, and other documents recently obtained, show a Riverbay employee communicating during the work day with an insurance broker to negotiate and obtain multiple lines of insurance costing millions of dollars, on properties at:

These matters are under investigation.

However, when asked by General Counsel to explain what was going on, MSI first responded by saying, “MSI does not use Riverbay employees working on Riverbay time to provide services for MSI or other housing companies.

Simply another bogus story to discredit and get even for what I don’t know.” This response directly ignores the emails which apparently show a Riverbay employee working on Riverbay time to provide services for the benefit of MSI, Rochdale, 1199 Housing Corporation and Jimerson Housing. When Counsel pressed for a factual answer since the email trail appear to directly contradict MSI’s answer, MSI continued to avoid a direct answer, stating, “I think you misread my response this morning since I did not deny the fact that MSI always attempts to take advantage of size for the benefit of the housing company which we have routinely done with regard to insurance and we have nothing to hide in this regard including the role of” [a Riverbay employee].

All of these other properties’ multimillion dollar insurance policies were being negotiated by a Riverbay employee on Riverbay work time, using the tremendous amount of Co-op City leverage power we have. In my opinion, this is wrong. Riverbay employees, and Riverbay’s size should be used to benefit Riverbay, not someone else.

When we interviewed the broker’s Vice President, he admitted that the emails were sent and received. He also found it quite strange that his Company was never invited to present their proposal to the Riverbay Board of Directors as is customary in other co-ops.

I know that HUD, Wells Fargo and DHCR would never permit an employee

crawler and your building for flyers with further information as it becomes available.

For those who would like to get on the bus, there is a $35 per person charge to help defray the cost of the charter. All payments must be received by the Riverbay Fund no later than Wednesday, December 10. Please enclose your payment of $35 cash, check or money order made payable to

the “Riverbay Fund” in a sealed envelope, along with your name, address and phone number, and deliver it to the Riverbay Reception Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, by Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Envelopes can be left with Public Safety after 5 p.m.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” —Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

National March

1199 Housing Corporations A.k.a. East River Landing 425 East 110th Street New York, NY NYS Mitchell-Lama - 1,594 Units Earl W. Jimerson Housing 1407 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11212 NYS Mitchell-Lama - 422 Units

to do work for another company while at work for them.

While erring on the side of caution is prudent, sleeping with the Devil is not acceptable. I would hope that one day the individuals who represent these institutions would raise their moral value and not side with people who would steal the services of the poor for their own benefit.

3 Men in a Basement For the past ten years, the Riverbay Director of Risk Management and MSI have been negotiating and signing contracts for Health, Workers Compensation, General Liability, Director and Officers, Boiler, Auto, and other insurance policies without bringing the proposals, or the contracts, to the Board of Directors for review and approval, and without submitting them to the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal. We are told that the contracts for last year alone totaled $8.3M. Previously, insurance contract were brought to the Board, just like any other contract.

How did “3 men in a basement” come to acceptable corporate policy for Riverbay? Since when is it acceptable to ignore the Corporation’s Board of Directors? This evidently was done right under the noses of the old Board of Directors and the supervising employees at the Division of Housing and Community Renewal.

Thank You From the day the evidence first presented itself in an electronic correspondence on the Riverbay computer network, to the interview held at York Insurance Company, to investigation with staff, to preserving the electronic evidence, the law firm of Smith, Buss and Jacobs has stood true to the values of honesty and justice.

On behalf of the residents of Co-op City, I advised our General Counsel, “I do not do business with people or companies that steal from Co-op City.” General Counsel stated, “Cleve, I will do my very best to defend the Riverbay Corporation and its Shareholders.” General Counsel has since spent numerous hours documenting and investigating the facts in writing, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and countless hours on the telephone with the powers that be, explaining the multitude of missteps uncovered.

Without their support, these practices would have continued. So, I would like to share all of the thank you’s and congratulations I have received with our General Counsel, Jeffrey Buss, and his professional team of attorneys, investigators and paralegals for their help!

Riverbay can finally move forward with the rebuilding of our Corporation.

Thank you, Cleve Taylor President

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BVA exhibits

This month, the Baychester Visual Arts Association is exhibiting paintings at the Baychester Library located at Bartow Avenue. The exhibit will be ongoing throughout the month.

On December 13th and 14th, BVA will also have an art show and bazaar in Room 5 of the Dreiser Center, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to attend and see the beautiful artwork and gift items for sale. There will be a raffle and you can win an original painting, so don’t miss this event.

Refreshments will be served.

NCNW’s Holiday Collection Drive

The Co-op City branch of the NCNW is collecting new, unwrapped winter hats, scarves, gloves, socks, toys, and books for a local shelter. The age range being collected for is newborns, 0 months, to high school, teens 19 years of age. Pull-Ups and diapers for infants and toddlers are also appreciated. Items can be dropped off in Room 14 of the Dreiser Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today, Saturday, 12/6, and on Saturday, 12/13 and 12/20.

For more information, please call (917) 399-2643.

18th Annual Kwanzaa celebration, Dec. 27

The Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations will hold their 18th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 27, 2 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center.

This event is free and all are invited to attend.

The Coalition requests donations of a dish of your choice (no pork, please), as well as fresh fruits, salads, baked goods and refreshments.

CCPD food drive

CCPD recently kicked off its annual Food Drive, organized by Sgt. Nat Diaz, in conjunction with City Harvest, a charity which collects and distributes donated food to the city’s less fortunate throughout the year.

Last year, the community donated over 1,500 pounds of non-perishable food items, well over the stated goal of 1,000 pounds. This year, the goal is to exceed 1,500 pounds. Donation bins have been set up in all three community centers, as well as at Public Safety headquarters which is open 24 hours a day. Donation will be accepted until January 16th.

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Co-op City woman honored for leading more than 350 walking tours of the World Trade Center site and Memorial

what happened to individuals that day and powerful story of love and A Co-op City woman who was and in the weeks and months that commitment deeply touches the hearts deeply and personally affected by the followed, and then finding out that of our visitors. Sonia shares a great deal attacks on the World Trade Center in of 9/11 history with dozens of visitors people are still dying and still suffering 2001 and their aftermath, was honored each day, but it is the gift of her from the attacks. Sonia said after all on Tuesday evening for putting her personal story that results in visitors this, you can’t help but be moved and experiences and her pain to good use writing back to us, reporting that enlightened. over the past six years – volunteering Sonia’s tour was a highlight of their trip Each tour lasts approximately 75 regularly as a tour docent with to NYC. Sonia’s warmth and the 9/11 Tribute Center. generous nature are appreciated Sonia Agron, along with her by the Tribute staff and to the husband, Joe, are 27-year resihundreds, probably thousands dents of Section 4. Sonia began of visitors that she has volunteering six years ago at the touched.”

9/11 Tribute Center, a project of Sonia’s husband, Joe, said the September 11th Families that Tuesday evening’s award Association to, in their words, ceremony, at which several “provide an understanding of the volunteers were honored, “was loss and impact of 9/11 while amazing to see, with all these inspiring the power of resilience people getting these awards. and recovery.” Earlier this year, Some may look at it and say she reached the milestone of that it’s silly, but for these volleading her 350th tour of the area unteers, it is so important as a volunteer docent and as because it represents such a such, was honored on Tuesday critical point in U.S. history and evening for her tireless volunteer they are part of it. We are all work by the September 11th part of it because we are all Families Association. connected somehow.”

“This is our Pearl Harbor,” In recent months, Sonia’s Sonia and Joe Agron are long-time Co-op City residents and the retired Emergency Medical volunteers who regularly lead tours of the World Trade work has even gone beyond the Technician said while explaining Center Memorial site for the 9/11 Tribute Center. Sonia was World Trade Center, being why she thinks this work is so recently honored by the Tribute Center for leading her 350th among a group of volunteers tour earlier this year.

Photo by Bill Stuttig important. “People came to our who traveled to Japan to backyard because they hated us. We counsel living victims of that nation’s minutes and Sonia sometimes leads didn’t do anything to them. They devastating earthquake and tsunami two a day, at least two days a week, murdered 2,977 people in one day besides volunteering at the 9/11 Tribute and help them heal in the same way that simply because we didn’t conform to Center and the museum to offer her victims of the 9/11 attack learned to the way they believe. But it went personal story of that day as she and her heal. further than that. They destroyed 2,977 then-teenage daughter went through the She recalled that during that trip, a families. If you include those from ’93, agony and angst of waiting nearly 24 young Japanese man walked up to her they destroyed 2,983 families. Fathers hours to hear from her husband, Joe, a and apologized to her for the Pearl will never walk their daughters down Bronx-based police officer at the time, Harbor attack even though both Sonia the aisle. Mothers will never be who had responded to the scene that and the man were born decades after grandmothers. … And the people who the actual attack took place. She said morning never to be heard from until survived this have to live with it, my that this is the type of healing that can the following morning. She also details husband being one of them. There are take place by this type of work where her experiences as a Red Cross people to this day who can’t get over volunteer at the recovery site in the you learn history, embrace it and then this. And for me, it’s important. You weeks and months afterward and the realize that we, as a human race, can need to understand that this can happen serious sicknesses that she and her and must do better in the future if we tomorrow. And many of us live with the husband still suffer from after working are going to survive. fact that it’s not ‘if’ but ‘when.’ So we at the recovery site for many months Sonia said that she does the majority need to change who we are as a people. after 9/11. of the tours, with her husband, Joe, as Learn to respect and accept others. It is Wendy Aibel-Weiss, Director of the second tour guide, leading groups a tolerance lesson that we need to learn Education & Exhibits for the 9/11 of as many as 30 through the WTC site, including the memorial. What makes and keep learning.”

Tribute Center, said: “Sonia has been her tour different and effective, she Sonia said that thousands come to an invaluable volunteer at the Tribute said, is that when she gets to the part, as learn and continue to come even 13 Center. Sonia, as a dedicated guide, each docent is required to do, where she years after the attacks – people from as speaks to both student and adult groups.

During her presentations, she selflessly tells her own personal story and the far away as Germany, or Japan or shares the unique, personal, perspective agony of planning her own husband’s Australia – who before the tour never of a wife of a first responder who was funeral in her mind that night as she understood the savagery of the attack or on the WTC site throughout the day waited for hours to hear the phone ring, the depth of the devastation, but after and night of 9/11. She also shares her she then surprises her tour by revealing hearing historical accounts of the own experiences as a dedicated to them that the second guide with them origins of the World Trade Center, volunteer at Ground Zero in the the attacks and then the aftermath, (Continued on page 4) interspersed with personal accounts of immediate aftermath. Sonia’s warmth

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HCR updates

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from the date they surrender their keys, or until the apartment is sold, whichever is earlier, as set forth in DHCR’s regulations at 9 NYCRR SS 1727-5.2(b)(7).

Prior to the new directives from HCR in 2012, Riverbay’s policy was that outgoing shareholders would be responsible for the payment of their carrying charges until lease expiration or until the apartment was sold, whichever occurred first.

The new guidelines also specify that whereas Riverbay’s prior policy as set forth by the Board of Directors required transferring shareholders to pay the equity for the new apartment that they are moving to at the rate at which they paid equity at the time of their original admission to the development, going forward from 2012, HCR requires all transferring shareholders to pay the current equity of $4,500 per room for the new apartment they are transferring to in order to ensure that all shareholders are treated equally.

According to correspondence sent to Riverbay’s management by DHCR’s Assistant Commissioner Richmond McCurnin, setting forth the new guidelines in 2012, “Procedurally, the current equity payment will need to be paid in full at the time they take possession of the new unit and the refunded

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equity, less restoration charges, can only be paid upon the restoration and resale of the vacated unit.”

Consequently, DHCR disapproved of Riverbay’s policy prior to 2012 of requiring transferring shareholders to accept their new apartments “as is,” with the incoming shareholder paying for the restoration and refurbishment of the new apartment. As a result of this, DHCR directed Riverbay “to refurbish and restore all apartments to be transferred to existing cooperators or to be assigned to new cooperators moving into the development for the first time.”

Based on this new DHCR directive, Riverbay has incurred the added cost of restoring the apartment for the transferring cooperator, although the payment of full equity at the current $4,500 per room rate has been helping to defray some of this expense. When apartments were provided to transferring shareholder in an “as is” condition, Riverbay incurred minimal costs to get the apartment ready for the transferring resident.

The Riverbay Finance Department continues to point out that transferring shareholders are eligible for the deferred equity program which was implemented by the Riverbay Board in 2011 whereby the transferring shareholder or applicant can put down 35% of required equity (at $4,500 per

room) at closing and pay off the balance over a 7-year period with a small deferred premium added in.

DHCR also mandated the housing company to set aside three out of every four available apartment for internal transfers, as set forth in the state regulations at 9NYCRR SS1627-1.3(a).

Regarding apartment preference both for internal transfers and new admissions to the development, DHCR noted that applicants will be able to indicate certain preferences, e.g., for a specific size apartment, a particular area of the complex, or for a higher or lower floor, at the time of their application. However, any changes in preferences after their application is submitted, but prior to the time that an apartment is offered, will result in their application being placed at the bottom of the waiting list which reflects the new preference.

The only exception to this rule is for applicants who request a change in the size of the apartment they desire based on a change in family composition. In these instances, the applicant maintains their place on the waiting list.

“In order to ease the administration of the waiting lists, Riverbay will keep the allowable preferences to a minimum, and requests to use preferences other than those set forth above must

be submitted to DHCR for its approval within thirty days of the date of receipt of this letter,” the HCR directive read.

DHCR also directed Riverbay in 2012 to cease charging shareholders the reserve fee of 50 cents per room per month for the first 31 months of residency.

This Reserve Fee was established when Co-op City was first occupied to provide the housing company with a fund to be able to buy back units that could not be re-sold due to construction defects.

Since 2012, Riverbay can also no longer impose a 50% surcharge on the carrying charges (or on use and occupancy) paid by a succession applicant from the date they submit their succession application until the succession application is finally approved or disapproved by DHCR. Instead, the DHCR directive states: “Riverbay will accept income affidavits from succession applicants instead of rejecting them, and then imposing the 50% surcharge for failure to file. In the event of any discrepancies or other issues, Riverbay will write a letter to the cooperator or applicant.”

Shareholders should be aware that representatives of HCR routinely visit Co-op City to ensure that proper procedures are being followed.

have the ability to curtail load during network emergencies. It was developed to complement the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) demand response program.

While Riverbay began participating in the NYISO program in 2004, it was also enrolled and began participating in the ConEd DLRP in 2008 to maximize the profitability out of the cogeneration plant.

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Since then, the community has realized significant payments resulting in several million dollars for these load shedding events.

Unfortunately, Co-op City has also seen potential revenues disappear.

Co-op City used to participate in the NYISO ICAP/SCR program based on its capacity to generate power.

Recently, however, the NYISO eliminated cogeneration plants from

participating in this lucrative curtailment program. This has deprived Co-op City of about $1 million in annual revenues.

“These two ConEdison programs provide a source of revenue to compensate Co-op City for having their capacity available to relieve the ConEdison network in case there’s a problem,” said David Ahrens, Managing Director of Energy Spectrum, Riverbay’s

energy consultants.

Riverbay’s Power Plant had to successfully complete a required system test designed by ConEdison again this summer to participate in the two load relief programs.

ConEdison paid Riverbay for the kilowatts that were supplied during the one-hour test and then received money for being available and performing as required.

that day is her husband and he did survive the devastation of the building collapses and they both went on to do countless hours of recovery work at the site, work that very possibly led to the serious medical conditions that they both have been dealing with in the years since.

Sonia and Joe are two of as many as 500 trained docents who volunteer for the Tribute Center, but the Co-op City couple are among the approximately 200 who provide the tours on a regular basis.

Sonia and Joe call themselves diehards who often fill in for other docents when they can’t make a scheduled tour whether it be a group of foreign tourists or a class of school children from Queens.

Her frustration, especially in recent years, is with people not giving the site its proper and due respect as the place where nearly 3,000 people were murdered on one particular awful day.

Instead, she said, some people treat the site as a park or use the location as a site for selling cheesy, inappropriate and

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Power plant

WTC Tours

sometimes disrespectful merchandise which cheapens, she feels, the extreme reverent and historical significance of the location. “For us, this is sacred ground,” she said.

But the vast majority of visitors to the site and those who go to the tribute center and most recently, the museum, do so with the proper reverence and respect, often being brought to tears by what they see and hear, in some cases, bringing back long suppressed individual memories of that day for thousands.

Joe said: “She is one of many docents who represent the 9/11 Tribute Center. And how she sets it all up and presents the story is just beautiful. And you have people from all over the world going on these tour and they are just gasping at this presentation.”

The proceeds from Sonia’s tour and those of the other docents all go towards furthering the ongoing and numerous educational programs of the 9/11 Tribute Center. For more information, visit the website www.tributwewtc.org.

Sick animal captured

Riverbay-contracted animal control workers cage a raccoon that suddenly appeared at the rear of the Bartow Community Center late Tuesday afternoon.

The animal control workers were called to the scene after the raccoon was spotted acting disoriented, a sign that the animal might have been rabid thus posing a serious health risk to humans if bitten by the animal. The animal appeared just at school dismissal time, so Public Safety officers cordoned off the area to ensure that no one, especially curious school children, would come in contact with the animal before it was captured.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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It’s happening in Co-op City

Building 13’s Thanksgiving Feast

Building 13 Association held a sitdown Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 27, headed by “Chef Toni” (right). The association room was decorated to create an ambiance of warmth. Neighbors contributed dishes of their choice and also volunteered to serve the food on feast day which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

Photos by Elena Marrero

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Letters to the Editor

Resident shareholders, not “participants”

To the Editor: The people at the November 19 Open Board meeting were not "participants" - they were resident shareholders. The only disruptive and inappropriate behavior that I witnessed came from Director Leslie Peterson herself. She needs to learn decorum because in my opinion, she did not act like a lady at the meeting. She should be more concerned about the inappropriate behavior on the part of Marion Scott Real Estate. Next time, check

yourself Ms. Peterson, when you want the "participants" of this community to vote for you in the next election.

For the past fifteen years, I believe the Old Guard (former Board majority), had a fabulous time with Marion Scott Realty in charge. Every election time, they spun tall tales of how they and Marion Scott Realty "rebuilt" Co-op City. They portrayed themselves as the saviors of our community. Marion Scott Realty has, what evidently is a pattern of questionable and unethical conduct, no matter

what property they managed. In my opinion, the former Board majority knew this but they excused it. Bill Gordon and Leslie Peterson find fault with our Board president, Cleve Taylor, but have nothing to say about the business practices of Marion Scott management.

They must have low standards if they are happy with our current managing agent. Please do the "participants" of Co-op City a big favor, do no run for re-election.

—Carlos Hernandez

Director responds to Mr. Hernandez

Riverbay Board members and the shareholders who attended the emergency meeting had a right to know what was going on in the community. Many came to hear information, but could not because of the tenor of the meeting.

This is evidenced by the e-mails and questions many are still asking.

If the only disruptive and inappropri-

ate behavior that Mr. Hernandez witnessed came from me, then he is clearly biased. I care about Riverbay and wanted to know what the ramifications of our actions could mean for Co-op City based on the Assistant Commissioner’s letter.

Clearly, there are procedures that we did not follow, and that was my question.

An investigation is ongoing and I

voted for it to continue. With that being said, to Mr. Hernandez I quote from Dodinsky: “When faced with senseless drama, spiteful criticisms and misguided opinions, walking away is the best way to stand up for yourself. To respond with anger is an endorsement of their attitude.”

—Leslie Peterson

To the Editor: In response to a letter published in last week’s paper, I agree that Akai Gurley’s death was “unnecessary and totally unacceptable, and that he was not involved in any criminal activity at the time of his death; that his activity, at the time he was shot, was “innocent.”

Innocent people die in traffic accidents, hospital errors, etc., but drivers and medical doctors are not incarcerated for their mistakes.

I disagree that race played a factor in this shooting. The writer says that he rejects the “justification or excuse for yet another police killing of an unarmed African-American man.” Since this appears to have been an accidental killing, it would seem that race was not

Generally speaking

will go to a grand jury, which will determine if criminal charges are warranted.

If a grand jury finds “no probable cause”’ to indict the officer, we need to wonder if we’ll have more rioting and bloodshed in the streets. That would only add to the tragedy.

One bit of misinformation needs to be corrected, the New York State Penal Laws do not “plainly state that the only time a police officer can use deadly physical force is when his life or someone else’s life is in danger.” Any officer can use deadly force if he or she is threatened with death or serious physical injury.

That’s not the case here, but readers should understand this important concept.

—David Hammer

a factor in this shooting.

Generally speaking, before we can comment on a shooting intelligently, we should wait for the investigation to be completed. The writer is free to reject any evidence or argument, but the fact that the staircase where the shooting occurred had been unlit for an extended period, I believe almost certainly played a large part in this accident. Had the staircase been properly lit, the officer might have felt it unnecessary to unholster his weapon and carry it at his side.

It is easy for a “highly trained police officer” (as the letter stated) to accidently discharge a round. It happens more often than civilians would suspect.

In spite of others’ argument, the case

Co-op City Branch NAACP responds to hate mail

To the Editor: Both the Daily News and Bronx 12 News recently reported about the hate mail that were sent both to this branch and the community daycare center. This

issue has been forwarded both to the New York City Police Department Hate Crime Unit, and the NAACP New York State Conference.

Let me be clear, ignorance won't

deter us from being the voice for Civil Rights. I challenge the ignorant to attend our meeting and be educated on Civil Rights.

—Jerome L. Rice

Carrying charge drop boxes

The carrying charge drop boxes in the three community centers open on the first business day of the month at approximately 9 a.m. and remain open through the 10th of the month, or if the 10th falls on a weekend or a holiday, the following business day. After that, they are locked and shareholders must come to the Riverbay Bookkeeping window in the Bartow Center to pay their carrying charge.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 18

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 18

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100 Alcott Place

Feb. 28, 2015

Feb. 28, 2017

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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.

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Public Safety Report

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Co-op City Times / December 6, 2014

CCPD offers tips for safeguarding your auto

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO During the holiday season, it is important to be alert in regards to safeguarding your automobile in Co-op City and anywhere you may travel. Being vigilant of your surroundings will help keep you and your vehicle safe during the holiday season and all year long. Co-op City has eight garages available for resident and visitor parking.

The garages serve to provide protection against the elements, as well as reducing the opportunity for crime to occur. The holiday season is a good opportunity to brush up on garage etiquette and safety. The Department of Public Safety provides these safety tips.

Auto crimes are often crimes of opportunity. The criminal may observe packages or other valuables inside your vehicle and choose to break into your vehicle. Try to avoid leaving packages in your auto even when shopping. If this is unavoidable, place packages in the trunk and move your vehicle to another parking spot. Always check to make sure no one is lurking around your vehicle before placing packages in your vehicle.

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

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

Co-op City’s eight garages have all exits locked with entry by key only for authorized persons who possess garage leases. The exits on all four corners, as well as front and rear doors require a key to gain access. It is most important that residents make certain doors lock behind themselves. Garage parkers should also make certain not to open the door for anyone they do not know. It may seem rude not to hold the door, but granting access to persons who are not authorized presents a hazard to authorized parkers and their property.

It is essential that persons that park their vehicles in any of Co-op City’s parking facilities adhere to all traffic and safety rules. Speed limits must be obeyed at all times.

Speed bumps are in place on the lower floors to reduce speeding. Arrows directing the flow of traffic must be followed at all times. Up and down ramps must only be utilized for their intended direction. What may seem like a shortcut can easily become a head on collision. Garage rules and regulations are enforced by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the Parking Facilities Department. Community Complaints can be issued for violations of garage rules.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes uniformed officers in vehicles, in scooters, on bicycles and on foot to patrol garages. Garages patrols are conducted around the clock. Foot sweeps of garages allow officers to conduct thorough and methodical inspections.

Detectives in plain clothes are also utilized to patrol the garages. Video surveillance is also in use within the garages. Upgrading and expansion of video surveillance is ongoing.

Reports of suspicious persons or activities are investigated promptly. Any persons observed in the garage may be asked to provide identification, including vehicle registration for vehicle parked in the garage. Persons observed within the garages without a valid reason can be placed under arrest and receive a Universal Summons for Trespass. Arrests can also be made for crimes, including

Grand Larceny Auto, Burglary or Possession of Burglars Tools. If the arrested person is a Co-op City resident, a Co-op City Community Complaint which carries a monetary fine can also be issued in connection with the arrest.

This year, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety has again joined City Harvest in its crusade to provide food to the hungry. Collection bins have been set up in all 3 community centers by Public Safety’s Sgt. Nat Diaz.

The circular bins are beige with green trees and gold stars and can be found next to the elevators on the lower level of the Dreiser and Einstein community centers. There are also boxes placed within the Public Safety base next to the Administration Offices at Bartow Avenue. There is 24 hour access to the last location. Please donate non-perishable items which are not expired. While picking up your holiday items select a few items for those less fortunate.

City Harvest picks up the donations and delivers them to those in need. Collection bins will be in place until January 16, 2015.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is happy to be teaming up with City Harvest, an organization which helps to keep one million at risk New Yorkers from going hungry. If donating cash is easier or you would like more information, contact City Harvest. Call 1-800-77-HARVEST or visit www.cityharvest.org/dnrc.

In addition to this food drive, City Harvest also rescues unused food from stores and restaurants and delivers it to those in need. Donations are needed year round for this excellent program.

It is most important that garage parkers notify the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 and 9-11 if they observe any suspicious persons or activity in the garages. Suspicious activity near vehicles parked on the street should also be reported. If you see something that just does not seem right, be sure to call immediately. Your intuition that something is wrong usually is just that and is always worth investigating. Observations by residents have yielded many arrests over the years. Patterns of auto crimes are readily identified and put to an end with the arrest of the person(s) responsible. Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city.

The Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a safe and healthy New Year 2015.

Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distractions when driving. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink, or call a taxi. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 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. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Public Safety Blotter: November 15-24, 2014

November 15 - 150 Dreiser Loop Two males were arrested for Loitering and were issued summonses and Community Complaints.

November 17 - 2049 Bartow Avenue One female was arrested for Assault. She was transported to Bronx Central Booking for further processing and issued a Community Complaint.

November 18 - 140 Darrow Place One male was arrested for soliciting. A warrant check showed an active warrant and he was transported to Bronx Central Booking for further processing.

November 18 - 4200 Hutch River Pkwy CCPD assisted the Postal Inspection Police execute an Arrest Warrant. One male was arrested and issued a Community Complaint.

November 24 - F/O 140 Einstein Loop Two males were arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, possession of a stolen vehicle, driving without a license, unregistered vehicle and possession of alleged controlled substance. A Warrant Check showed an active warrant on both males who were transported to Bronx Central Booking to be processed.

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 2947 Preventative Maintenance of Sanitary & Storm Sewers: Perform preventative maintenance of combined sewers and storm drains, roof drain maintenance and emergency work as needed in Co-op City.

Pre-Bid Meeting: November 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: December 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P716, Printing of Stickers & Tickets for the Garages Bids Due: December 16, 2014 at 2 p.m.

This is a Sealed Bid

Contract 2953, Overhaul Main Transformer: Disconnect 7X25 Transformer for rewinding and repairing.

Pre-Bid Meeting: December 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: December 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P722, Purchase of Ink Cartridges & Toners Bids Due: December 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. This is a Sealed Bid

Contract P724, Printing & Mailing of Window Guard Forms Bid Due: December 16 at 2 p.m. This is a Sealed Bid

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no employment opportunities this week. Please check back again next week.

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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Pushing Them Out - Successfully Co-op City Times / December 6, 2014

HCR Regulations I had a wonderful feeling recently HCR received a letter from when I walked into management's Director’s Viewpoint our president on November offices and all of their managers were 17 and they took steps to gone. There were no games, no nonmake sure that management sense, no excuses for everything, just First Vice President could be brought back immeempty offices. But, the big question now diately, on November 18. is: Can we get rid of them forever?

Something Happened "You must immediately reinstate MSI's employees, I believe that we're in a bad position pending the completion of our investigation," accordright now with the NYS Homes & ing to HCR's letter.

Community Renewal (HCR) agency Therefore, based on these actions, it seems like because some Board members did not management has very strong connections to this HCR agency. If that's the case, then a question arises: Will follow their regulations on terminating HCR take action against the board members that put management. But, looking back, you management out without their authorization? have to wonder what were the intentions The following remedy, on page 99, from HCR's regof these new board members when they were placed into office on June 5, 2014. Even if we ulations gives them the power to go after these board didn't run together because of very sharp differences, I members. believe that all of the members of this board majority "If the division determines at any time that a housknew that this community voted for us to push maning company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, agement out of here. So, from day one, with 8 antimanaging agent or project management of a self managed company have failed to comply with its agreemanagement votes, we could have had management ments, these regulations, or division directives or if out of here almost immediately. However, something they are failing to or threatening not to do that which is at that time apparently made these new board members flip in favor of holding onto management. required by law or regulation, the division may: No one can tell me that the accusations that they had "Remove any or all members of the Board of against management from the NYS Inspector General's Directors and replace them." office back from 2007 were less serious than the presSo, will Marion Scott come back here, smiling, for ent charges that they're facing now. No, those charges another round? Will some board members be dismissed? That could possibly happen. from 2007 should have been brought to court. But, A Bid From Management shockingly, not one charge was filed against this manAs mentioned before, this new board extended an agement company. Nothing! invitation to management to bid on their own contract.

Nevertheless, these new board members had a lot of And, guess what? Management accepted their invitaadditional information against management and they deliberately wasted a lot of time, from June, just to take tion and they submitted a bid for their own contract. action against them.

Amazing, huh? So, looking at the facts, here is where Then, on November 17, some board members we stand right now. In my opinion, management can be allegedly used our Public Safety officers, as a show of reinstated, put their feet on the table, and then get paid $128,315 a month. And, no, the board cannot, unilaterforce, to put management out. ally, throw them out of here. Does this make any sense?

Questions: What made these new board members Of course not! But, as far as I'm concerned, this is what betray their vote and fall in love with management as soon as they were seated? What made these new board happens when you have directors that come on board members want to split with management at this current with the sole purpose of promoting a misleading time? agenda. And, although management is temporarily out,

Daryl Johnson

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary Christmas Concert, The Christmas Best of Parkchester Chorus, December 14

The celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, 75th anniversary year of Parkchester Chorus is underway. The first part of the celebration is the Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14th, 3 p.m. It will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck, 3051 East Tremont Avenue. Guests will enter from the Dudley Avenue entrance.

For this program, Parkchester Chorus offers selections from Handel’s Messiah and a potpourri of other seasonal favorites selected by Director, Mrs. Lorraine C. Nanko. Mrs. Nanko marks her 25th anniversary with Parkchester Chorus this year. Thus, this concert begins the celebration of two amazing achievements in local choral music.

For all who have been fans of Parkchester Chorus and are part of the extended Parkchester Chorus family, this concert is not to be missed. Soloists include: Elizabeth Figols and Jennifer Gliere: Sopranos; Joyce Smith: Alto; Joseph Zamplione and Dale Smith:

Tenors and Christian Aquino: Baritone.

The Instrumentalists include: Lila Meretzky: Oboist; Steve Marks: Bassist and Jeff Kane: Percussionist. Admission for this concert is free, however a free-will offering will be taken.

Limited parking is available in the parking lot off Dudley Avenue. For information, call: 718-409-1051 (please leave a message) and do visit our website: www.parkchesterchorus.org for more information about Parkchester Chorus.

Parkchester Chorus is a not-forprofit chorus founded in the Bronx, in 1939, for folks that love to sing and choral musicians. Parkchester Chorus is made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program and through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Greater New York Arts Development Fund Program and community support.

ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN Building 24

Elevator #3 in Building 24 has been shutdown for general maintenance and is expected to be returned to service on Wednesday, December 10.

We will make every attempt to have the elevator restored into service as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding; we apologize for any inconveniences caused.

—CSO (Bartow)

I believe that their deals and wasteful spending are still going on. So, basically, very little has changed.

Put Them Out - Forever There is a provision in HCR's regulations that state that "the housing company may choose not to renew a managing agent's contract upon its expiration on thirty days notice. However, a housing company may not exercise such notice until it has selected a new managing agent in accordance with the procedures set forth in these regulations and such agent has been approved by the division."

This is actually the best method of getting rid of management if we can get the approval of HCR, HUD, and Wells Fargo. Again, we could have employed this method from the day that we were seated on the board, June 5, 2014. However, it must be noted that I could not get the other 7 required votes from this new board to enact this plan. Nevertheless, they printed stories that said, "We want to take our time and get this right."

But, after learning that these new board members held onto management and then invited them to bid on their own contract, can you say that these new board members were honest with this community? I don't think so.

To Be Fair Directors can have their votes in place before a board resolution is decided. Nevertheless, to be fair, all board matters should be brought before all 15 board members for a vote.

Close In my opinion, what has happened is horrible for this community. But, we're going to get through these troubles. Thank you.

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

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

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

Thank you.

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Co-op City Times / December 6, 2014

News from the Youth Committee

BY GARVIN A. REID As an assistant director and career development coach at NYU School of Professional Studies, I see countless members of our campus community leveraging their volunteer experience into career advancement. We as residents of Co-op City can easily do the same. I'm writing on behalf of the Youth Committee requesting volunteers for the following positions: Graphic Designer(s), Social media specialist, Photographer(s) and Journalist(s).

I know what you're thinking: "What benefit does giving up my time for free have in my career?"

I'm glad you asked!

Volunteering is the easiest way to gain not only professional experience, but leadership experiGarvin A. Reid ence as well.

High School students Volunteering in your community is another way to stand out from your peers on your college application.

If your high school directs most of its students to the same volunteer opportunities, how are you standing out from the peer sitting next to you? As a previous college recruiter, I can attest to the value of standing out from your peers when being considered for college entrance.

I can also write you a pretty good recommendation at the end of your volunteer experience.

College Students There used to be a time when it was okay to life guard or work at a fast food restaurant when you're home during the summer break. Unfortunately, that time has passed. Summer internships are the name of the game. With that said, it's become more and more competitive to earn an internship opportunity. This is where volunteering comes in handy. Just as you would take on a leadership role in campus organizations, you can do the same volunteering in your community. This experience is then something you can put on your resume to once again, stand out from the crowd.

Young Adults/Career Changers Trust me, I know the frustration of job hunting

Domestic hot & cold water shutdown Building 25

Please be advised the hot & cold water service will be shut down in the building to perform necessary repairs on Wednesday, December 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be no interruption to heat or elevator service during this time.

Water will be restored as soon as the work is completed.

Please make sure that you keep your faucets in the “closed� position and all drains cleared of objects. You may also want to fill your bathtub with water in advance to handle your personal water needs.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO (Bartow)

Co-op City is your campus

and seeing every entry-level opening requiring experience. It's as if training became faux pas all of a sudden. Not to worry, Co-op City is here to be your training ground. Becoming involved and using the theories and practical knowledge learned in school for the betterment of the community definitely counts as experience. Consider this: you graduated from ABC University with a degree in public relations and you're not getting any traction in the market because you don't have any "real world experience." The Youth Committee is the place for you.

You'll have the opportunity to build, control, and disseminate the brand of the Youth Committee.

Through working with us, you'll now have a tangible portfolio of experience to show to an employer on your resume and even bring examples of to an interview.

Overall, I hope you see the value in volunteering in your community. Although I'm writing on behalf of the Youth Committee, this sentiment can be applied to all organizations that operate within Coop City. With upwards of 50,000 residents, I'm certain that we have some talented individuals that never thought about sharing their talents with the community. Hopefully, this article ignites the fire to get you involved.

10 On November 19th, over 500 cooperators attended the Open Board meeting showing the community’s desire for change and transparency. What we had that night was a Board that was finally doing something about the improper business procedures and just plain bad labor decisions that cost our corporation $8M. We asked for HCR’s help investigating improper business practices by our managing agent, MSI. This was a refreshing change for Riverbay, one that should be seen as a fiduciary responsibility of the Board of Directors, no matter how painful it may have felt.

While our past President felt that the important decision regarding the inappropriate behavior of our managing agent was one of the most important decisions the Board has made in the past few years, he also said that “it was not made by the Riverbay Board.” However, I’m sorry to say, when eight Board members vote to take an action, IT IS a Board decision, like it or not!

Is there a Riverbay Board? There certainly is one now. We hold open and closed Board meetings, we perform due diligence, we present resolutions within proper timeframes, we share the responsibility of chairing committees across the entire Board and we made efforts to balance the executive board with some Board Directors who chose to decline.

In my opinion, there was no functioning Board for the past ten years! Is there a Riverbay Board when management and senior staff are in a closed room deciding on spending $8.5M each year ($85 million over ten years) without ever presenting to the Board or being ratified

Co-op City Times / December 6, 2014

Is there a Riverbay Board?

Linda Berk

Director’s Viewpoint Assistant Secretary

by the Board? Is there a Riverbay Board when the managing agent is not purchasing required fidelity bonds over the past ten years, while penalizing cooperators if they didn’t purchase homeowners insurance? Is there a Riverbay Board when the managing agent is allowed to run the corporation without questions or due diligence from the Board of Directors?

Roman Circus In last week’s CC Times, the former President said it was like a Roman Circus where past presidents were being thrown to the lions while the current administration was being honored as saviors. I believe that was a very disrespectful reference to the community.

Another Board member said the audience was disrespectful and inappropriate. In my opinion, the community’s response came from anger and frustration for being ignored. We as a community are a collection of individuals who experience hurt, pain and frustration when they are left to feel insignificant and not represented. I see it as the same human reaction the entire nation witnessed from the mockery of justice in Ferguson, MO. When elected to the Board, it is our responsibility to watch

over the corporation on behalf of the community. It is not our responsibility as Board Directors to protect and defend an inept and irresponsible managing agent. If Board Directors can remember who they are supposed to represent, they won’t get jeered or disrespected, even when you have to deliver bad news to the community. The community will respect you for being honest and transparent with them. That is why we have been elected to represent the community.

It’s not personal, it’s business!!!

The Future Now on to the exciting future we can look forward to in the next year or two.

We have eight very respectable managing agents who have submitted very detailed proposals for managing Co-op City. I am excited to review the full proposals this week. I started reading some materials and I can say that what I have read to date is very impressive. However, there’s a lot to consider and this is a very important decision this Board will make. We have to continue to move cautiously and strategically while we perform our due diligence.

As we move to make a change in the management of Co-op City, now is the time to look at how we can improve our organization, policies, procedures and systems to become a smoother running operation and more efficient corporation.

This is an exciting time and the Board, via our Knowledge Team, has asked for the opinions of all departments here at Riverbay Corp. Ideally, this will result in an improved operation that is relevant and looks forward.

The Commercial Leasing Committee is looking to announce recommendations

to the Board at the top of the year that will bring improvements to our shopping experiences in our Co-op City shopping centers. We are tabulating the results from our recent survey as we are working to bring some new and exciting retail options as well. We will announce new stores as soon as we can.

Various committees have been charged with not only coming up with new and useful plans for our respective areas, but also to come up with new ways for increasing revenue or cost saving policies and procedures. There are pockets of commercial space all over Co-op City that we are reviewing to see how we can do just that. Many of the professional offices under our residential buildings have been vacant for long periods of time.

One of our thoughts was to convert them to sellable apartments; possibly for the disabled (this may require a special process for approval). If you have income producing ideas, please let me know.

What shall we do with our laundry rooms? We are waiting to get a larger response from the residents who have used the new machines in Building 10 and 20. I have been of the strong opinion that we should take control of our laundry rooms as another source of increased revenue.

My best wishes go out to the entire Co-op City community. I wish you and your families the happiest, healthiest and prosperous holiday season.

I continue to be interested in your thoughts. Let me know what you are thinking by writing to me at The Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 or lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / December 6, 2014

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Community Voices Co-op City Times / December 6, 2014

A cooperator is concerned that the Director’s Viewpoint unnecessary ending of life Corporation keeps a record of mandatory in communities of color by insurance on their apartments and appears “some” police officers. This to have not provided the proper coverage appears to be an historic for the Riverbay Corporation. problem that requires more A concern is why previous Presidents voices like cooperator Rice. and Board members didn’t question Undoing Racism initiatives and Training is Management’s lack of required fidelity happening across the state of New York and the insurance. In my opinion, when there are country to open up a critical dialogue as whites, in partnership with people of color, address systemic strong personalities in charge, transparency may or may not occur unless there is a racism. We must continue to address injustice, balcrisis. This Board member’s experience is ance of power and accountability to defeat racism to be literally threatened with “censorin American society that appears to be devaluing ship” for communicating with a staff the life of Americans of color in particular. In my member from Verizon. opinion, we must pay attention to history if we are For the first time in my three years, under the leadto see change in 2014. We must revisit the First ership of Cleve Taylor, we have the transparency that Reconstruction periods (1865 – 1877). The Second Reconstruction (1955 – 1975) was the period of the will allow the Corporation to continue to assess where we are and what we need to put in place to ensure what has happened never happens again.

As a cooperator/Board member, it’s disheartening to assess the alleged fiscal abuse that has occurred since my 14 year stay in this great “Co-op City.”

Remember a past Board President who was disgraced; a City Councilman who is incarcerated; a cooperator who took advantage of our youth by diverting much needed funds for programs, cash cows for vendors and the list goes on.

We have some difficult days ahead based on what has been discovered and uncovered. In my opinion, we will survive this in spite of the ongoing differences of opinions by the present Board of Directors and government agencies. What we do have in place are competent employees who come to work each day to do their respective jobs. We also have competent Board members who are devoting enormous hours each day volunteering on your behalf.

NATIONAL ISSUE Kudos to cooperator Jerome L. Rice for speaking up and out about what appears to be the ongoing

Evelyn Turner

Building 33 Association

The Building Association will start collecting for the porters and lobby attendants on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd in the lobby. We will continue collection until Dec. 18th.

Please give with your heart, and with the way they do their job keeping our hallways clean. I must remind you that they took away one of our porters, and one has been out sick. The Building and Grounds supervisor was very upset about this but there was nothing he could do, under the circumstances.

Today, we will be in the lobby to decorate the lobby and the tree. Anyone interested in helping, please come down; we need your help.

We can use some decorations for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa. If anyone has any, please bring them down.

In this building, we have certain individuals who just don't give a hoot. I was in the elevator, someone bought batteries that they just could not wait to open. So what do they do? Yes, they opened them on the elevator, and where did the package and paper go; yes, right on the floor. Just like your soda cans, bottles, candy wrappers, etc. The more we talk about keeping our building clean, the worst you get. Where is the respect for your building?

We will be having a building Christmas Pot Luck Social on December 20th at 7 p.m. in the Association Room. Come down with your favorite dish. We will have music, karaoke and games. Let’s get together and have some fun. I want everyone to come down and be a part of the Christmas Celebration.

Santa will be in the lobby to take a picture with your child probably on the 22nd of December. Flyers will be posted for the exact date. The New Year's Eve Party has been canceled. I wanted to have it with the Section Five Association, but they declined.

This is a party that the younger people should take over. It has always been my favorite affair. Maybe next year, I can convince some younger people to get involved.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in. Feel better soon. Peace.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Civil Rights and Black Power Movements. During this period, African American, along with a multiracial alliance, led a mass movement for dignity, human and civil rights. Today in 2014, we are once again pressuring the government to enact broad measures of racial and social justice.

Thank you, cooperator Rice, for your commitment to seeking justice for Mr. Gurley’s death in New York City. Sadly, history appears to be repeating itself.

I believe that the new generation of white antiracist solidarity activists and people of color have both the tools and commitment to make new history and stay with the present struggle as long as it takes.

“Every race and every nation should be judged by the best it has been able to produce, not the worst.” -James Weldon Johnson.

I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, eturner@riverbayboard.com - 917-324-1033.

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Debs Place Townhouse Association

The next meeting of the Debs Townhouse Association will be this Thursday, December 14, Room 1 of the Dreiser Center. The speaker will be Donovan Plummer, Director of the Grounds Department, who is expected to discuss plans for improvements in the appearance of our cluster. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a brief business session. Director Plummer has been invited for 7:30 p.m. As usual, refreshments will be available.

The Debs Place Townhouse Association held its most recent meeting on November 13. The invited speaker from CERT 10, who was to speak about Disaster Preparedness, cancelled her talk because of the scheduling of a larger meeting on the same topic to be held at Truman the following week. Instead, we were able to have Riverbay's Department of Public Safety Lieutenant Duran, who spoke mainly about holiday safety.

Those attending were concerned about the recently published report of three men apprehended on a townhouse roof after having accessed a vacant apartment. They were found to be in possession of master keys. The lieutenant disclosed that they had obtained the keys from a contractor. These keys unlocked the Riverbay door locks, but would not have opened the top locks that most of us had installed on our own.

He advised us to lock both the top and bottom locks.

Lt. Duran described the department's patrol schedules and the Light Survey procedures. Our members pointed out that some other townhouse clusters had working cameras, but thus far, we had

none. We were told that the cameras were available, but there was a delay in deciding which building to connect them to. We were advised to call the CSO office to press the issue. Lt. Duran urged us to follow the Department on Twitter @CCPDnyc and to visit the website: www.ccpd.us. He reminded us about the new 25 mph speed limit, the ongoing anti-bullying campaign and the RUOK program. He also urged us to attend the Sexual Abuse Prevention Seminar in Bartow. Finally, he distributed a circular of Holiday Safety Tips and the rest of the meeting was devoted to going over the most important points in the circular.

On Thursday, November 20, three Debs TH members attended a meeting of the Broun Place Townhouse Association. The previous night's Emergency Board Meeting was described for those who had not attended. Also announced was that the NYC Fire Department would install carbon dioxide detectors if requested by seniors.

The main speaker was CSO Area Manager, Vanessa Aldea. She reminded us that when work is done in our apartments, we should get a copy of the work order. We were told that we could write comments on it and that we should not sign it if we were not satisfied with the job done. She also mentioned that inspections could be scheduled by calling extension 6990. She explained that since the sale of “as is” apartments in no longer permitted, it is seller's responsibility to pay for whatever changes or improvements had been made.

—Nels Grumer

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

A “winner” is coming!! The next meeting of Toastmasters Club will have as a special honored guest Roquita Johnson, 1st Place Winner at the Fall District 46 Humorous Speech Contest.

Come out on Thurs., Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and hear Roquita's hilarious speech that won her this outstanding award over 190 other contestants. If you like to laugh, this is where you should come on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Come out and start your holiday celebration with members and friends of Toastmasters. There will also be lite refreshments in a genuine holiday spirit for everyone to enjoy.

We meet at 2049 Bartow Ave., LL, Bronx, NY. Hope to see you there.

"Toastmasters, Where Leaders Are Made." Look for us at 3824.Toastmas tersclubs.org or Toastmasters 46.org.

—L. Jaysura

Roquita Johnson

With much appreciation We just want to commend Chef Toni and the Building 13 Association for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner that was held in the beautifully decorated building association room. We thank you and look forward to next year.

—Barbara and Conny Williams

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Broun Place Townhouse Association hopes everyone enjoyed a happy, healthy and safe week, including Thanksgiving. As mentioned last week, our last official meeting of this year was November 20. Thanks again to Ms. Vanessa Aldea, our CSO Manager, for attending and sharing so much information. Subjects included: When to call Maintenance directly; issues of cooperator complaints; NYC Fire Department approved CO2 alarms; faulty new smoke alarms; restoration issues and defining service dogs.

Our Vice President and President shared information on the Open Board meeting they attended. Hopefully, the January meeting will not be hampered by weather, but we will side with caution when the time comes or offer another location. Thanks again to the Debs Place Association neighbors for joining us and

Happy Holidays By the time you read this, our Holiday decorations will be underway.

Those who are participating and spending a few moments to help us, let me say thank you so very much. Your time is respected and valued. The rest of you, have a happy holiday as well….

We all work hard to make our families and our community that much better.

For that reason, if you participated in making someone’s life that much more fulfilling, we want to invite you to celebrate with us at our holiday celebration meeting. Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 11th. There will be a few surprises. All Riverbay Board members are invited. We hope to get a

Broun Place Townhouse Association

we hope they will again. We couldn’t do meetings without the assistance of Lana Spaulding who always supports our meetings and prepares a lovely refreshment table. We send her daughter heartfelt prayers to overcome illness.

Broun Place Association is accepting membership renewals. $12 dues, per household, can be placed in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Our Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team.

Neighbors are urged to follow news in the Co-op City Times.

If you are interested in a conversational book club of neighbors, please contact 31B.

Building 21 Association

drop in by our esteemed President of Riverbay Corporation Cleve Taylor as well. There will be other surprises that we can’t tell you just yet. If you know a senior that wants to come to the meeting, but needs someone to walk with them, bring them along. Tell your next door neighbor not to miss this celebratory meeting.

Building 21 will be participating with the African American Association either March or April for a tour of THE White House. Announcements will be made at the celebratory holiday meeting.

Our dues of $5 will be collected. It’s only $5 per year (but if you don’t want to contribute to all that we do all year for our buildings without any help from

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Now as Christmas is fast approaching, be safe and alert of your surroundings when shopping or out and about.

LAUNDRY ROOM CARTS: As we are preparing for the holidays, we want to remind our cooperators to not remove the laundry carts from the laundry room. There will be a community complaint, and the fine is $75. Also, do not allow your children to ride or play with the carts, as this could result in an accident with your child, and we do not want this to happen.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: We would like for you to join us in a trip to ACE IN THE HOLE, A tribute to Sam Cook (WE ARE HAVING A PARTY) on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 at the Royal Manor, Garfield, New Jersey. Price is $85 which includes transportation, a family-style menu (braised tips, beef, roast chicken, etc.) and 2 complimentary drinks.

We understand the holidays are approaching, however, we are asking that you send your payments, via cash, checks or money orders to reserve your seat. For further information, please contact Margie, 917-921-7749; Nelson Sweeting, 646-644-4055 and Sharon at 718-6711905. Also checks can be made payable to Building 27 Association and mailed c/o Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., apt 6D, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Good luck to Mr. Ellison, Mr. Merola and Ms. Ragin as they manage Co-op City for now. Please continue to work to enhance and maintain the quality of life in Broun Place and Co-op City.

At Holiday season, BEWARE the scammers! The caller says he’s a NYC policeman soliciting for the “NYC Retired Policemen’s Organization.” The caller says they are from UNICEF. Both are frauds. Do not donate over the phone! You can also avoid some phone scammers by registering with “Do Not Call” online. Please pay attention to the warning in the Co-op City Times too.

We need the areas adjacent to Co-op City cleaned. Please make the Community Planning Office aware and 3-1-1. Local wild animals scavenge here because of litter and puddles.

Neighbors, don’t forget to prepare your terraces and patios for the

TIONS: This is the time of the year wherein we, as shareholders, show our appreciation to the porters, lobby attendants, and mail carriers of our buildings.

We see each other practically every day and we are family, so let’s give generously to them.

COLLECTION OF DONATIONS/ DECORATIONS: The decorations of our lobbies will begin at 11 a.m. on Dec. 4th and 5th; volunteers are greatly needed from the youth to all. Also, collection of the donations will take place on Thursday, December 4th and Friday, December 5th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both days in Buildings A, B and C lobbies.

The association thanks you all for your continuous support; without you and you, there would be no association. We extend our prayers for the sick and shut in, wishing you a speedy recovery. We were blessed to have a centenarian in our midst of the age 107 years old. We extend our fondest sympathy to the family of Miriam Henson.

We also express our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. Listen to all, we are going through TRYING TIME. It should never be about politicking regarding our homes and livelihoods, so it behooves us to stay in prayer for our BOARD, homes and communities. Let us continue to remember each other and leaders in prayer everywhere.

—H. Overman

anyone, just hold your head down and act as if you don’t know what’s going on.

Oh and you can also sneak out towards the back of the lobby so no one will notice you live here too).

On a lighter side, our “Think Tank” on Friday nights are about to get intense.

You might not want to miss it from here on end. It is Friday nights, 8:30 p.m.

One of our highlights is our ongoing fundraiser designed not just to empower the building association, but to empower

inclement weather. We have to close it, tie it down, and make sure the drain is clear.

Cooperators enjoy the Greenway and appreciate living in 46 years old Co-op City. More information on Co-op City is available on the website: www.riverbay corp.com/.

Recycling garbage correctly is important; please take the time to read the bin labels.

Call Public Safety, 718-671-3050, to help this department enforce our quality of life regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

We send prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best recovery possible.

You are welcome to submit your question or tiding regarding Broun Place.

—Eva Lazaar

each individual who participates. I tell you, it’s incredible!! You will be shocked at the companies we partnered with.

Go to our website to learn more: www.21association.com Oh yeah…Oh Yeahhh!!!

We are neighbors and we are family; we will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com, or call us at 347-504-1821.

—Kevin Lambright

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Building 13 Association

Building 13 Association, Inc. wishes Juanita Net, Director of the CSO Department a wonderful, relaxing, long, fun-filled retirement. Although you will be missed, I know you will remain active in the community you served with such dedication for so many years.

Collections for our building staff will commence beginning the first week in December. The exact dates and

times will be posted in the bulletin board, so when you see us, stop and show your appreciation. Our next meeting is scheduled for December 11.

Join our After and Before Party.

Tired after all of the shopping and preparing, but anxiously waiting for the New Year? Want to kick back and listen to good music and eat good food? Well, our ANNUAL “After and Before” party is for you. Flyers will be posted soon or

you can check out our web site.

During the holiday collection, we will be asking parents to sign up for the no bullying workshop. Information received from the document will determine the best day and time. Important information will be given to the youth, as well as the parents on the best way to handle situations. The workshop will be facilitated by Sgt. Gregory, CCPD. 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

Hi, neighbors.

Holiday Season is upon us so our next General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. We will discuss Holiday plans, concerns and complaints, good news and bad news will be heard, 50/50 drawing and refreshments will be served. Always remember our motto, “Together We Can Make

a Difference!” Please come with your ideas and opinions; let your voices be heard; be part of your building association; get involved; this is our home!

This is our last meeting for 2014.

Please Note!! Next meeting is on Monday, December 15th.

Scholarship Fundraiser: We will be in the lobby selling raffle tickets and to collect holiday donations for our

porters next week. Please check the bulletin board for dates and time.

Movie Matinee: Our last movie for 2014 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, in the meeting room at 3:30 p.m. Please come and enjoy the movie and refreshments. See all of you there.

Newsletters: Please keep your articles coming, we love hearing from you. Our

e-mail address is BLDG18newsletter @aol.com.

I give my sincere sympathy to the bereaved families and to the sick and homebound I pray that your health be restored to your normal health capability during this holiday season.

Happy Holidays to all of you! Be safe.

Stay Alert! If you SEE something, SAY something! —Gertie Brown

Decorating Flyers will be posted indicating when decorating for the holidays will begin; please check in the area between the elevators for the flyers.

Your assistance is both needed and greatly appreciated.

Association Dues Annual dues collection of $5 per family for the ENTIRE year (2015) commences the first week of January. Look for postings indicating when dues will be collected and/or Executive Board members sitting in the lobby. Your dues is less

than 10 cents per week, and as previously stated, serves numerous purposes. Please help your Building Association stay alive.

Trips West Side Story at the Westchester Dinner Theatre on May 21, matinee performance. Included in the price of

eighty dollars is the show, round trip transportation, a luncheon with a choice of entree, taxes, and gratuities. Call Ms. Bailey at (718) 379-7754 or Ms. Rankin at (718) 379-0910 for further info. as it is not too early to plan.

—Lorna Smith

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.

Email: naacpcclty2210@gmail.com Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 10 at 1 p.m.

Membership Meeting & Holiday Party - December 28 at 3:00 p.m.

Bring a dish (call the office). All welcomed.

Notice of November Election Results Congratulations! Jerome L. Rice, President; Adeyerni LaCrown Toba, Vice President; Brenda Brown, Secretary; Carole Haque, Assistant Secretary; Diane Rodriguez, Treasurer, Norman Thomas, Assistant Treasurer

and Joyce Wilson, Member-at-Large. *Term of officers is 2 years, effective January 1, 2015-Deeember 31, 2016.

Many thanks to Nominating Chair, Norman Thomas, and Election Chair, Alfred Lynch, Jr., all committee members and the entire membership for your participation in this process.

Jubilee Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45. Program begins at 2 p.m. This year's speaker is Pastor Anthony Davis and Harvest Restoration Ministries. ALL invited and ALL welcomed.

Come out and support this celebration with family and friends. For further information, call the office.

Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE voters 18-45 years.

—Brenda Brown

Building 18 Association

Buildings 32 Association

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

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African-American Association

I hope all our friends and neighbors enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend.

The next general membership meeting will be on Saturday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to a child in need. We will discuss the Ebola Symposium and what will be the Association's next step, as well as other special programs and events. The Christmas Party will include caroling, gift giving and a delicious Christmas dinner. We hope that all members will attend with their families.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, please read our weekly column for information. 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: African-

American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook at CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc.

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

Computer Classes – This class meets at 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Dreiser Center, Room #15. Learn Internet use, virus protection, E-mail, Microsoft Office, etc. Bring your laptop or tablet to class with you. Fee: $50 or $8 per class. Call Mercedes at 347943-0423.

Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise – Most Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. Dance and exercise to Latin and R&B sounds. Call Keith at 917-561-6211 or Iris 917-838-7723.

Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Contact Ms. Barnes at 646-281-4570.

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

Evening Line Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-9037073.

Adult Study Group – ASCAC’s

Institute For Youth, the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

White House Tour – The Association is planning a one-day bus trip to Washington, D.C. at which time we will take a tour of the White House.

The tentative date is May 2, 2015.

Contact us if you would like to go. Call 718-379-5555.

The Hidden Colors #3 dvd will be available at the December 13th meeting.

SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN TO ATTEND – The 18th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration sponsored by The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will be held on Saturday, December 27th at 1:00 p.m. in Bartow Center, Room 31.

—Francine Jones

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 November.

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 us. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the community center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

The next EXECUTIVE meeting will be held on December 3, Wednesday, at

3 p.m. sharp. If by any chance you can’t attend the meeting, PLEASE give the Post a call.

The next GENERAL meeting will take place on December 20th at 11 a.m. sharp. This meeting will be the commander’s lunch for all Post members and the food will be served by the executive members, so please make an effort to attend this meeting.

On Monday from 9 a.m. - noon on December 8, Senator Ruth HassleThompson will be giving a breakfast for the Bronx Veterans at the Grace Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. If you would like to attend this breakfast, please leave your name with the Post Adjutant Toba La Crown. His number

is (347) 327-6288, so that your name will be on the list.

If you have any service members in Africa fighting the Ebola war, don't worry; the U.S. Army has new isolation pods that will carry troops home if they happen to come in contact with Ebola while supporting that operation in Africa. 3,000 troops are being deployed to West Africa. The troops will not be treating patents directly, but some will have a high risk job there to fight the spreading of the virus. To halt the spreading of the germ from hand shakes, the fist bump greeting might make it safer than a hand shake which can transfer 10-20 times more bacteria than a hand shake.

So remember, the hand shake is a germ spreading culprit.

Did you know the Flag code prohibits the washing or dry cleaning of the U.S. Flag?

Any Post member that would like to purchase a Post Cap, shirt or any other item, please contact the Post finance officer.

Q: What is the worst part of an office Christmas party? A: Looking for a new job the next day.

Q: Why are there no nativity scenes in Washington, DC? A: They can’t find three wise men.

This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Next General Membership Meeting: Sunday, December 14, Dreiser Community Center, Room 11 at 3 p.m.

Our Saturday Academy Education Program: Classes and registration resume today, December 6, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There’s limited space available for parents/guardians who want to enroll their children who are in grades 3-6. Our instructors are Board

Certified by the New York City Department of Education. For more information, call (718) 655 9034 or (718) 6671-2555.

The Youth Community is preparing for our Annual Holiday Drive. We are collecting new, unwrapped winter hats, scarves, gloves, socks, toys, and books for a local shelter. The age range we are collecting for are from Newborn 0 months to High School

teens 19 years of age. We will also collect pull-ups and diapers for infants and toddlers. Items can be dropped off on Saturday, 12/6, 12/13, and 12/20 at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 14, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. For more information, please call (917) 399-2643.

Save the Date: Saturday, February 28, 2015; It’s our 14th Annual NCNW/ Riverbay Fund Black History Youth Celebration. “A Tribute to the Harlem

Renaissance,” at Dreiser Auditorium, from 1-4 p.m. Youth interested in showcasing their talent in song, dance, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theatrical performances, instrument playing, etc., please call (917) 399-2643.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, (718) 320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday, December members.

—Maxine Sullivan

’Tis the season to be jolly.

We are collecting for our porters on December 11th both in A and B lobbies from 5 to 7 p.m. If you haven’t given your dues for the association, we will be collecting them at the same time.

Don’t forget that our holiday party will be in the association room on Saturday, December 13th. We are still looking for volunteers, especially for cooking and baking. If you plan to bring something to our party, call 718-

862-3295, leave a message on what you plan to bring to the party. Please leave your phone number so that we can get back to you.

Our last crochet class for the year will be December 17th.

For those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new additions, congratulations.

Those who are under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

On November 24, Building 22 A&B Association held its general meeting with guest speaker Chief Apollo. A large number of members attended.

Chief Apollo shared an informative presentation providing holiday safety tips. He also talked about the traffic sur-

rounding Co-op City, bullying and domestic violence. He answered the many questions asked by cooperators on various topics that were of concern to them. After an extensive meeting, a word of thanks was given to Chief Apollo for his time and the information

he shared with the members.

Holiday/Christmas appreciation collection for lobby attendant and porters will be on Tuesday, December 2nd; Thursday, December 4th; Monday, December 8th and Friday, December 12th in the lobby of Building 22A from

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Annual membership dues will be collected in January prior to next association meeting on Monday, January 26th, 2015. Have a very healthy & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

—Betty Leak

American Legion Post 1871

National Council of Negro Women

Buildings 30 A and B Association

Building 22A & 22B Association

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Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, December 13, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive.

With much gratitude The Black Forum would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to Mary and Edward Harvey for their generous donations to our Food Pantry. We are extremely grateful for all you do to help others.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be held in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings! Tickets almost gone. The RETIREES invite you to their exciting Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey featuring the Carol/DAD Productions 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 ▪ Jan. 14 & 15, 2015, (2 days/1 night). FOXWOODS CASINO & MOHEGAN CASINO, CT. Price: Double/triple, $179, & single, $249. Price includes transportation, one night hotel stay at Foxwoods Resort, one breakfast, one dinner, and casino bonuses. Deposits: double/triple, $60, & single, $80, required ASAP to hold your seat. Note: Final payment due Thursday, Dec. 18th. Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722 and Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

▪ Come join us on May 19-21, 2015, (3 days/2 nights) to MARTHA VINEYARD/CAPE COD. Price: Double, $429, & single, $489. $50 deposit required. Final payment due by April, 2015.

Package includes – WELCOME reception, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts, several tours, including Hyannis Port/JFK, African American tour, and shopping at Clinton Crossing outlets. Contacts: Serita G, 347564-5722 and Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Sat., Dec. 13th, 3 p.m. show, Apollo Theatre (Price: $63) presents NUTCRACKER SUITE. Hear Duke Ellington’s Jazz interpretation under the musical direction of David Berger Jazz Orchestra. Coach bus departs: 1:30 p.m. sharp. Contact: Paisley H, 718-671-8637.

Good and Welfare To all members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you too 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 to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips (money orders/checks payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop). Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

“As this new month of December 2014 begins, here are our wishes for you: May this month bring you satisfaction, peace and joy. May all the desires of your heart be granted. May this be the beginning of new things in your life. Stay strong, be positive and fulfill your dreams. Happy new month, friends.”

—Claudette Davis

Black Forum

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. Please call (718) 320-8035.

Ghanaian Association of Co-op City The community is invited to our Holiday gathering on Saturday, December 27, 6-9 p.m. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy, and meet the new president and executives of our association.

Food distribution sites added On Thursdays, 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. Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, on Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 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

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

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

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m.

Every other week is the English Service at 9 a.m. and the 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 and on the third Saturday of the month.

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 lessons are available. All ages are welcome.

Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9-day trip to the Holy Land Experience in

Orlando, Florida from August 8 to August 16, 2015. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat. We will be stopping at different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and two extra days in Florida. For further information and pricing for triple or single, call Linda at (917) 684-6463. If there is no answer, please leave a message and she will get back to you.

Lighting of the Manger: On Saturday, December 6th at 6 p.m., we will be having the lighting ceremony of our manger. Please come and join the festivities. We will have hot chocolate and other goodies, sing some carols and just have a good time.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

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 meets 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, December 7, when we will celebrate The Second Sunday of Advent.

Fundraising Events: Many thanks to all those who made the bus trip to Atlantic City on Saturday, November 29, and to everyone who supported our fundraising events during the year. We really appreciate it and look forward to your continued support in 2015.

Spread the word, ECW 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.

Although the cruise is in August of next year, the cabins must be reserved early.

So if you plan to go, please contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249 as soon as possible to indicate your interest and make a down payment.

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.

“Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.” —(Psalm 85:11) —M. Chambers

The next meeting of the coalition will be on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 at noon in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room #15.

The Coalition will host their Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 27th at 2 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room #31. Admission is free.

Come out and bring your family and friends and enjoy this celebration.

We are asking everyone to bring a dish (no pork, please) of your choice. You

can also bring salads, rice, baked macaroni, chicken, meatballs, green salad, juice, cake, pie, etc.

We will have a guest speaker, dancers, drummers, MISHUMAA SABA (lighting of the Seven Candles) representing the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles). A delightful afternoon awaits you. The vendors’ list is full for this event. Thanks so much for your interest.

The coalition is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance

the quality of life in the community by focusing on education, community involvement, spirituality, and youth.

In order to accomplish our goals, the member churches and organizations provide ongoing programs, and together, we sponsor this event and an annual Friends and Family Day, all free to the community. We invite all churches and organizations to come and join us.

Please support our efforts by sending a tax deductible contribution made payable to: The Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Organizations, P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Remember our Motto: Coming together is the beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Our next building association meeting will be on Thursday, December 11th at 7 p.m. in our meeting room in the rear lobby of Building 15B. We will have guest speakers, Chief Frank Apollo of Public Safety and Captain McGeown of the 45th Precinct.

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

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

Thank you.

—Sandy Krasnove

We trust that all of our friends and neighbors had a joyous Thanksgiving holiday.

Our volunteers have decorated both lobbies. Thanks to all of those wonderful people who helped. They did a fabulous job. We also started our collections for holiday gifts for the porters and lobby attendants. We will be in

both lobbies each week between now and Christmas.

On December 9th at 7:30 p.m., which is our next scheduled meeting, we will have a joyous holiday party with refreshments and music. Please come and bring the whole family.

We wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. —Carlyn Jones

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations

Building 15B Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

Building 2 Association

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

1659 eaSt gUn Hill ROad bROnx, ny 10469 Rev., dR. Calvin e. OWenS, paStOR CHURCH

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

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

CHURCH SCHedUle WEEKLY:

CHURCH SCHOOl - SUnday, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHip SeRviCe: SUnday, 11:00 a.m. bible ClaSS & pRayeR meeting - WedneSday, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COmmUniOn - 1St and 3Rd SUndayS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family 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 718-3203774. 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, December 17, 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, January 13, 2015.

The Sunday School’s Christmas Program will be held on Saturday,

December 20 at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to come out and celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus the Christ.

Have you planned your vacation for 2015 yet? If not, why 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 immediately. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-3790541 or 718-320-3774.

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

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday

morning services starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Bible Teaching from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Prayer services take place every Wednesday evening from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

List of Events Sunday, November 30th—Please join with us for our Church Anniversary and Senior Ministry Anniversary as we celebrate during our 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Our guest speaker

will be Bishop Angelo Rosario from Church of God's Children.

Saturday, Dec. 13th at 2:00 p.m., you are invited to join us as we present the movie Left Behind. This movie presents a portrayal of future events affecting Christians and nonChristians as well. All are welcomed.

The movie is offered FREE to the community. Please join us!

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 can discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy

levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below.

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

Please visit our website at: www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carol Haque

Church of the New Vision

Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, coFounders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers.

We care about you, not your W2.

We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 for more information.

To our friends and neighbors: Are you searching for a church home?

Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you have special talents that have been ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life.

Message to the Community Wow, the year is quickly ending.

We extend a special invitation to our community, especially new residents to attend our special New Year’s Eve service, Wednesday, December 31 at 7:00 p.m. God is bringing healings, forgiveness of our sins, new direction for our lives, special prayers, music, Scripture reading and inspirational messages of hope will be shared. We

look forward to greeting you with open arms and hearts.

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

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

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!"

Reading from Holy Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 5:00 p.m.

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

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

We are reaching out to the community for assistance. Please check expiration date on all items.

You can drop off your donations at the church Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:15; Monday evenings, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. To arrange special drop off time, call Dr. Smith at 917-734-4058. Thank you in advance and God bless all our donors.

Thought of the Week: “God specializes in things impossible: What you were, is not who you are."

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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Co-op City Sports

Greetings on Thanksgiving Day 2014! Pausing and looking back.

Velocity Track Club New York has so much to be thankful for during the past year. Our program went from 16 children to 39 great children and a group of parents and volunteers who put nothing in front of our children.

We have an indoor & outdoor facility for practice and our children are excelling in track & field and academics. This year, we have a USATF National Champion and (3) All Americans.

As we put a lot of focus on track & field, we also put a lot of focus on academics. The following student-athletes have a grade point average (GPA) of 85 or better: On the Honor Roll at Equality Charter School are: Jacqueline Kendall, 91 GPA & Spotlight Achiever in Math. Jordan Samuels has a 91 GPA, Trevon James (88 GPA), Diajon James has a 92 GPA & Spotlight Achiever in ELA. Kaseam Shand (86 GPA & Spotlight Achiever in ELA). Adrian Swift Henry has a 93 GPA & Spotlight Achiever in Math

Velocity Track Club New York

and ELA. Attending Aquinas High School, Josephine Kendall is on the Principal’s List with a 95 GPA (Grade Point Average). Dominique Jackson at Pelham Prep Academy HS has a 91 GPA. Danielle Jackson at Jones Bronck Academy has a 93 GPA. Shantae Leach at Bronx Alliance Middle School has an 85 GPA. Joseph Webster at St. Ann School has a 95 GPA. Pearl Webster at Cardinal Spellman High School has an 85.5 GPA. Charlize Willis at Mt. Carmel Holy Rosary has an 87 GPA. Tyron Ingram at Cardinal Hayes HS has an 89 GPA. Lauren Murrell, who attends Baychester Academy, has all 3’s & 4’s.

Additionally, Dontae Lindo, who attends P.S. 153 Helen Keller Elementary School, won the 4th grade Spelling Bee. Dontae qualified for the regional Spelling Bee. Great job to all, to be able to participate in track & field and perform well in school is a great achievement and they will be blessed for it.

On December 6th, four athletes from the cross country team will be in Lawrence, Kansas for the AAU

(American Amateur Union) Cross Country National Championship. This is what we trained for, to stand on the podium with the elite 8 athletes in the country.

On December 7th, the rest of the team will be in Toms River, New Jersey for our first 2014 indoor competitive track meet. The best youth athletes in the Northeast area that are not participating in XC Nationals will be competing.

Good luck to all.

I would like to say “thank you” to all of our coaches, parents, staff, board members, youth family and community. I value the efforts of our youth community to make this program a thriving sport. Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will Dontae Lindo sporting his certificate for winning the Spelling Bee at PS 153. send you a receipt. For additional email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. information, please contact Coach —Winston Dinkins Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or

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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Glimpses of God- God As Redeemer God is our Creator. He also is our Redeemer. He paid the price for our sins on the cross so that we could have eternal life. Sin is so bad that only the Creator Himself could solve the problem. And He did, in the person of Jesus Christ.

“At one time you were far away from God. But now you belong to Christ Jesus.

He spilled his blood for you. That has brought you near to God” (Ephesians 2:13).

We are not brought near to God through our works.

We are not saved through anything we could ever do.

It is only through God’s grace that we as sinners can be redeemed (saved) by the Lord and brought near to Him. Grace is God’s gift of forgiveness and mercy that He freely gives us to take away our sins. Christ accepted God’s punishment so that none of us would ever have to be punished. That is the plan of salvation.

Paul also tells the church in Corinth that “the message of the cross seems foolish to those who are lost

and dying. But it is God’s power to us who are being saved” (1 Corinthians 1:18). The Cross seems so foolish to human thinking: the Eternal God, our Holy Creator, becomes a sacrifice for the sake of imperfect human souls, even His enemies. He takes upon Himself the punishment for their sins so that they would not have to face that punishment themselves!

This is hard to understand, yes? The sacrifice is so deep that it is hard to understand. When understanding stops, all we can do is worship “The Lamb, who was put to death, is worthy! He is worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength! He is worthy to receive honor and glory and praise! ” (Revelation 5:12, NIrV).

Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue; 718.320.0518; www.coopcitysdachurch.org.

December 6 - Community Service Day - The Community Services Ministry cordially invites our neighbors and friends to “Come praise with us, Come pray with us, Come dine with us.” You are a part of a

big family. For transportation, call Sis Salmon, 646.851.8591.

December 13 — Deacon/Deaconess Day - Guest Speaker is Pastor Harry Reid, Director of Pastoral Care, Woodhull Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. Come celebrate with us; we recognize our deacons/deaconesses for their commitment & dedication to the work of God’s church.

December 25 - Second Annual Community Feast and Fellowship — 12 p.m.-3 p.m. We want to extend a warm invitation to our community family to share a wonderful dinner and good fellowship.

Food Pantry - Open to community on Wednesday, December 3 (4:30-6 p.m.). Please bring identification.

Reading Bible Class for children -- Every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The program is facilitated by New York State Certified Teachers in preparation for the NYELA Exam for grades 3-8.

All events are held at the church.

—Pastor Terry Giles

"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." Acts 3:19 When life becomes a maze of confusion, stop and quiet your soul. You have overreacted to the onslaught of emotions that have assaulted your sensibilities. Spend whatever time is necessary to get your emotions under control, get your thoughts aligned with the word of truth, and refocus. Enter into God’s presence for a time of refreshing. Ask, and He will give you wisdom and direction and take what seems incredibly complicated and reduce it to simple faith and trust.

On behalf of Presiding Elder B. Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. We believe that there is only one true God. This God is invisible, holy, eternal, and has all power and wisdom. In the

Bible God reveals himself as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is why he is called "Triune."

These three persons in one God are all God. They are equal in power, glory, and in every other quality. To deny or ignore one person is to deny all of them. It is God who created, redeemed, and sanctified us.

We are 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.

Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m.

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

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday Eve

Family Nite/Youth Nite Blessing/Dedication of Children Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Hungry? Lonely? Need Prayer? Need Someone To Talk To? Greater Love’s SOUP KITCHEN begins TODAY, Saturday, December 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m.

SPECIAL REMINDER: Non-perishable items are needed for our food pantry. Will you help? Thank you to all who continue to support this effort.

Peace on Earth & Joyous Blessings during this season.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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

Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever. Praise is the overflow of a joyful heart. Psalms 150 says: 1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty firmament!

2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to His excellent greatness.

3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the lute and harp!

4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!

5 Praise Him with loud cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals!

6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord!

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.soundcloud.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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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172.

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

Community Protestant Church

Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. 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.

Other Scheduled Events Beginning Sunday, November 23rd, the Willing Workers Annual Pecan and Pecan Cluster Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and pecan clusters.

Saturday, December 20th, 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., come celebrate the Holiday Season with our Community Protestant

Church family at our Annual Christmas Party sponsored by the North Carolina Team; Bartow Community Center, Room 31, Co-op City. Music by DJ Lonnie Youngblood. Donation: Adults $15; Children under 16 years of age free (must be accompanied by parent or guardian). For tickets, call (718) 9943751 or (917) 509-2030.

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.

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 6715961 or (718) 320-8576.

Pentecostal Tabernacle

In Memoriam The Community Protestant Church family sorrowfully announces the death of our beloved founding member, Sister Miriam Henson. At 107 years of age, she was the oldest member of our congregation and she remained an active and faithful member up to her passing. She served as a member of the Trustee Board, a member of the Willing Workers and on many ad hoc committees of the church. The example of her devotion to her church will remain as a source of continued inspiration to all of us.

We offer God’s richest blessings to her family and many, many friends.

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

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Evangelistic service will be held at 6 p.m. every Sunday evening.

WEDNESDAYS: Prayer and fasting service will be held 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAYS: Youth service will be held at 7 p.m. for all young people who would like to participate in Bible study, music and singing.

FOCUS: The faith of the apostle Paul was active and visible, impacting the lives of multitudes everywhere he went. Likewise, our faith in Jesus Christ should impact those around us.

PAUL was a native of Tarsus in Asia Minor, and although he was Grecian Jew; he was a strict Pharisee. Paul was born a Roman citizen and after receiving his education in Tarsus, he came to Jerusalem and studied at the feet of Gamaliel who was a Pharisee and a celebrated doctor of the law. However, he bitterly opposed the church and became one of the leaders in persecution against the Christians, until he came in contact with Jesus who said Saul, Saul why persecutes thou me? Saul’s conversion

shows how a man can be fearfully wrong and yet think that he is right, it also shows how no case is hopeless when we turn our lives over to God. Here we see how Paul wrote words of encouragement to the church. They are as follow: (Romans 1:14-17) I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and the unwise. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jews first, and also to the Greeks. For therein is the Righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just

shall live by faith. (I am a debtor) Paul described his debt as being one to two cultures, to the Greeks and those who are not Greeks, Whom the Greeks considered to be Barbarians, in other words, he was prepared to discharge his debt to all men, whether educated or Uneducated, whether cultured or uncultured. His commitment included the people of Rome, the most influential and cosmopolitan city in the world.

The heart of Paul’s message was faith in Jesus Christ, by which all could come before the presence of God with equal standing and all could receive the gift of eternal life. For further information, call 718-324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship and learn God’s Word for instructions in your life. You may visit us and maybe stay, but please visit and become a member at 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). 718-7909120. 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. December 10, we are sponsoring a Peace & Health Breakfast at Dreiser Loop – Auditorium B, 9:3011:30 a.m.

Guest speakers are Deputy Boro President Aurelia Greene, Councilmember Andy King and Bishop Angelo Rosario. Guest artist/soloist, praise dancer and other entertainment. There will be a VA van outside to assist with

blood pressure testing and information for veterans. In addition, physicians will be onsite and there will be HIV Testing and Hepatitis C testing. Seating is limited, please RSVP 718-790-9120 or churchofgodschildren@gmail.com.

Starting Dec. 3, Bronxworks Health Navigator will be at 159 Dreiser and in Rm. 10 at 177 Dreiser to assist with application and information for health care benefits.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Bartow

Einstein

Weight Management Support Group Bartow Ave. main office; 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm 45 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm 49 Word Search w/Sandy 11 a.m. – Noon, Rm 49

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 10:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 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

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Dreiser Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10–11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12– 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cellphone & iPad 1:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 7

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 w/Millie 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10 a.m., Rm. 45

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

Spanish Practice Class

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

10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

Mind Teasers

Spelling Bee

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

Zumba w/Ola 11 a.m. – Noon, Rm. 45

Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49

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

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

Library

Dominoes

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

10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games

Stay Well Exercise

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Chat Session

11:00 a.m., Rm. 49

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

Bingo 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10-11 a.m., Aud. A

Bingo

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Piano Sing Along

12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Card Games

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm, Rm. 7

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

11 am – Noon, Rm. 45

Dominoes

Word search w/Sandy

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

11 a.m. - Noon, Rm. 49

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10-11:30am, Rm. 49

Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

Blood Pressure

Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – Noon, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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

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

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Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice, Sweet &

Curry Chicken

Mon., sour meatballs, Zucchini Israeli coucous w/herbs and red peppers Dec., rice pilaf, Steamed kale Broccoli w/toasted Alt: Baked Tilapia 8

Soups, Breads and Desserts Whole wheat bread Applesauce unsweetened

garlic

w/sauce Apple juice

Tues, Breaded chicken breast Sheppard’s pie w/beef Mixed vegetables Kasha varnishkes Dec., Steamed peas & carrots 9

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna nicoise salad

Wed., Dec., 10

Orange juice, Turkey wing roasted, Cabbage Pork meatballs w/shredded carrots, Pasta w/marinara sauce Homemade mashed Italian blend vegetables potatoes, Alt: Egg salad Orange pineapple juice

Baked Sole fish, Thurs., Dec., Spinach noodle pudding Green beans 11 Alt: Honey Dijon

Fri., Dec., 12

Apple juice Roasted chicken Yellow rice Vegetable mix Alt: Gefilte fish

Deluxe cheeseburger w/onions Corn, black bean & pepper salad Cucumber tomato salad Spanish style fish Brown rice w/beans Steamed peas & carrots

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 Ave., 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).

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, December 19th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 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.

Coat Drives: At 177 Dreiser Loop Senior Center thru Friday, January 2, 2015. Coats can be dropped off in Room 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. At 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31 thru Friday, January 2, 2015. Coats can be dropped off in Room 31 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Empire Casino – Tuesday, December 9th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m.

WAIT LIST ONLY. Central Avenue – Thursday, Dec. 11.

2 hrs. Kohl’s; 2 hrs. Burlington Coat Factory; 1½ hrs. at Xmas Tree Store. $13.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Woodbury Commons Outlet – Monday, December 15th. $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. 18 seats available.

Ridgehill Mall – Monday, December 15th, $7, 3 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Tanger Outlet Deer Park – December 17th. $18. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m., Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. & Einstein – 9 a.m. 18 seats available.

Bowling - JASA has resumed Bowling on Tuesdays for seniors at the Paradise Lanes in Yonkers. If you’re interested, please call the JASA Senior Services office at Bartow Ave. to register.

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Whole wheat hamburger bun Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Challah bread Canned apricots

Pick-ups: Bartow, 11 a.m.; Einstein, 11:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 11:30 a.m.

Bronx Museum of Arts – Thursday, December 18th. $3. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. & Einstein, 10 a.m. 20 seats available.

Wal-mart – Monday, December 22nd. $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. & Einstein, 9 a.m.

Shoprite – Wednesday, December 22nd. $3. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tuesday, December 23rd. $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m.

JASA Christmas Holiday Party – Friday, December 19th in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. $4 in advance and $5 at the door. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the three senior centers.

Music by DJ Angela Lobianco. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m. & Einstein, 10:45 a.m. Menu, TBA. “Peep Hole Installation” initiativePresentation by Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation. This installation is free of charge. We will provide you with installation of a new, more useful peephole that will make it easier for you to reach and have a better view of who is at your door. Thurs., Dec. 11th, 10:30 a.m., Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31; Fri., Dec. 12th, 1 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Room 7; Tuesday, Dec. 15th, 10:30 a.m., Einstein Community Center, Rm. 49.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, December 8, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave. main office. Facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and info. that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For info.: 718-320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesdays, December 16th and December 30th, 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: 718-320-2066.

Grandparents Connection: Kinship Caregiver Support Group – Thursday, December 11th, 10:30 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop Teen Center. For additional information, please contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433, x 2139 or 917-734-5935.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

Attention: General Membership Meeting cancelled for December!! The next General meeting will be January 12, 2015.

To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493.

2014 Tour Activities 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 – DEPARTURE INFO: ARRIVE at Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:30 a.m. to receive bus & table seating info – LEAVING: 8 a.m. SHARP!! Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2015 Tour Activities April 23 – 26, 2015 –Azalea Festival in Norfolk (VA) w/reserved seats for the Azalea Festival Grand Parade; a Dinner Cruise on board the Spirit of Norfolk; attend the International Tattoo Show; Norfolk Botanical Gardens Tram Tour; 3 breakfasts and 3 full-course diners; evening entertainment; deluxe Motorcoach transportation -- $550/person double; $719/single (correction)…$100 deposit, payable to AARP #4997, when you sign up…travel insurance available upon request. Contact Jean, 718-3793742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Wednesday, December 10—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

There will be no trips to any casino for the month of December. Also, no Bingo on December 17 because it’s the first day of Hanukkah.

No Bingo on December 24, Christmas eve, and Sunday, December 28 and 31, end of year.

Don’t forget to pay your yearly dues of $15. See Ann or Mary.

We are in need of clothes, jewelry and/or knick-knacks for our garage

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS for December (Call Library for more information) Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

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

Tech Connect - Wednesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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

Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Film - Saturday, 2 p.m.

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

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For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop in Room 39 from Monday – Thursday, 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.

Our room 39 is open everyday except Friday. If you’re feeling low, come and join Goose Island. You can play Mah Jongg or Kalukke or take a book. We have a large selection of all books or come and have a conversation.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue There is the very instructive story found in Jewish literature of a student who once came to a small village in Holland, to the Synagogue of Rabbi Simcha Bunam, a great teacher. The Rabbi welcomed him and asked, “Why did you come here?” “What are you looking for?”

The student replied, “I am seeking G-d” The Rabbi then said, “One can find G-d everywhere, for it is written in the Psalms, ‘The whole earth is filled with His glory.’ Here in this Synagogue, one comes to find oneself.”

The search for self begins with birth and goes on until death. That

search for meaning is deeply personal and it varies with each of us according to our circumstances, our intelligence, our attitudes, and our goals.

The Talmud teaches us “If you seek, you will find.” It is this effort that constitutes the purpose of life.

Each of us as an individual is a unique creation. It is that uniqueness, which we must endeavor to discover and then cultivate, that helps explain our existence on Earth. But it can never be found by accident, only by sustained effort and conscious determination to find ourselves. And then to act in the light of that discovery.

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Exciting events are happening at BVA and we hope you will be able to enjoy it with us. Beginning in December, we will be exhibiting paintings at the Baychester Library located at Bartow Avenue. They will be on display for the month of December with a list of all the paintings and artists.

On December 13th and 14th, we will have an art show and bazaar in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Come and see the beautiful artwork and gift items for sale. There will be a raffle and you can win an original painting so don’t miss it. Refreshments will be served.

Our next set of 10 classes begins on Tuesday, November 18th in Room 5 at the Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx –

maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. You can stop by Room 5 any Tuesday between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to register for a class.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation, — tax deductible, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts.

All checks should be made out as indicated above.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920.

Note: 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, Dec. 12 is at 4:09 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, December 6 at 5:19 p.m.

Coming Events Tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 7, Bingo at 1 p.m., admission of $3 per person includes snacks and refreshments.

The festival of Chanukah commences on Tuesday, December 16 with the lighting of the first candle at sundown, and runs for 8 days through and including Wed., December 24.

Chanukah luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 21, 12:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. All monies must be in by Thursday, December 11. For further information, please call Mimi at 347-427-4526.

We have Chanukah candles for sale.

We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays.

Raffle books have been distributed and you should have received them by now. Be sure to start sending them in with your raffle stubs and payment as quickly as possible. The drawing will take place at the Chanukah luncheon.

We look forward to seeing you and are sure you will have a joyous afternoon.

Good and Welfare: The Shabbat dinner on Nov. 28 was sponsored by Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and his friends, Stanley and Richard. It was a great hot kosher meal, served in a very warm and friendly atmosphere among many friends. We would like to do this again in the near future if there’s an interest. We gratefully thank our Rabbi and friends.

Best wishes to all else celebrating special occasions this month. 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.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning

services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi's class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

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

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

Co-op City Post 500 will be holding a meeting on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, tomorrow, Sunday, December 7 at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

We will need volunteers on December 20th in the celebration of Hannukah. At the Bronx Veterans Hospital this day, we will join with the other Bronx JWV Posts to wrap gifts

and then distribute them to the hospitalized veterans in their rooms, later that afternoon or evening.

Transportation will be provided, if needed.

Get well wishes to Naomi Warm, recuperating at the Kings Harbor Rehab Center.

Have a very happy Hanuukah.

—Marvin Warm

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Newsong Church

Hey, Co-op City! It was great seeing so many of you at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! We invite you to stop by our Worship Experience this Sunday at 11:00 a.m.! We're located at 177 Dreiser, Auditorium B. We have deaf interpretation and a fully staffed children's church called Kidsong.

This Sunday, we continue our teaching series entitled "He will be called."

There are many names for Jesus, but what do they mean? Join us as we discover why He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. You'll gain a new and relevant perspective on the Savior who was born in a manger over two thousand years ago!

Here's what you can expect from our church if you choose to take us up on our invitation. At our church, we believe that Jesus is LORD…that single belief calls us together as a community, and sends us into our world with hope and purpose!

At our church, your past will NEVER define your future…there's always redemption, which means there's always a brighter day! At our church, we don't think we're better than any other church out there…we're just doing our best to become OUR best! At our church, we want you to believe in God…but we want you to know that God BELIEVES in you! We are not against people who don't attend church anywhere…instead we PURSUE them with LOVE, the very

same love that's pursuing us! At our church, we're learning to serve God with ALL our hearts and we're learning to worship Him will ALL our lives! If you're looking for the perfect church… we're NOT it. At our church, we WILL make mistakes, but we will choose to GROW from them! At our church, we're part of a global community that's knit together by the RESURRECTION of Jesus…and by the way, at our church, we believe that REALLY happened too!

At our church, we will engage with people who are in real NEED…because we are the hands and the feet of JESUS! And finally (please hear this loud and clear), at our church, it's not really our church at all…It's HIS, and we live and

move and breathe in His church, for His glory and His fame, not OURS! So here's the INVITATION…You're invited to jump in with your whole HEART at your own PACE, and to experience the LIFE that awaits you In CHRIST! It's our prayer that you join us this Sunday and experience the difference…Friends, this is going to be GOOD! For more information, you can check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; “Like” us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/newsong churchbx; “Follow” us on Twitter @new songchurchBX. We look forward to meeting you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

New church location: 120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

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

Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and

authority.”

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

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

All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God. Our new Technology Lab is currently available for service to the community.

For SENIOR CITIZENS, use will be FREE as an ongoing service (by schedule).

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

New York Theological Seminary Comes to Co-op City!!! We will be the newest site for the Certificate in

Christian Ministry beginning January 27, 2015. Classes will meet Tuesday evenings from 6:15 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. We will have a FREE mini-class on Monday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. for ALL who may be interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible and for church leaders desiring credentials from one of the nation's leading seminaries. Come out and learn how credits from this program can be applied to a B.A. and MDiv. Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah Jenkins

Faith @ Work Christian Church

Williamsbridge Club

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 dropout rate of youth in the community.

We are interested in your ideas concerning the accomplishment of 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 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. Applications for scholarships are available for seniors in high school, please call Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732, or Joetta Brown, 404.803.9869.

Our Community Event presenting information on: Health, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Technology. This event held Saturday, November 8, was successful. Participants were excited and contributed to the discussions as they received help and assistance with starting a business, working through employment issues, useful Apps for the mobile phone and contributing to cancer research and providing ‘interview’ practice for youth.

With the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Kwanzaa Holidays coming, the Williamsbridge Club will be reaching out to the community to provide some relief for people with extenuating circumstances.

Anyone wishing to render community service assisting with any of our programs, without joining any of our club areas, may do so. To obtain more information, please contact the First Vice President, Sandra Hall, 917.972. 7732.

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.

—Joetta Brown

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm.

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2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012.

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