Co-op City Times 4/20/19

We wish our readers a very Happy Easter and a Happy Passover.

Vol. 54 No. 16

2019 Certified Candidates Riverbay Board of Directors’ Election Aaron Carnegie Evelyn Turner Sonia Feliciano Bernard Cylich Andrea Leslie Bishop Angelo Rosario Leslie Peterson Junius Williams Michelle Marbury Claudia Sampson

2019 Election Committee Certifies 10 Candidates Ten of the twelve candidates who submitted qualifying petitions by the April 8 deadline to run in the 2019 Riverbay Board of Directors election were officially certified at the Candidates’ Meeting held on Tuesday night, April 16.

The candidates who were certified, in the order in which their names will appear on the ballot for the 2019 Riverbay Board of Directors election, are Aaron Carnegie, Evelyn Turner, Sonia Feliciano, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Bishop Angelo

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Income Affidavit Assistance for Shareholders

Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Tuesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. in: • Dreiser Center, room 8 • Bartow Center, room 28, and • Einstein Center, room 38.

Extra forms will be available at the sessions for cooperators who have not yet received their mailed copy.

New Deadline for Submission: Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by the new deadline: Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Corporate Decisions Linda Berk

President’s Message

President

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Voting period begins on Wednesday, May 8, and ends on Wednesday, May 22.

• Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than May 22, 2019.

• Electronic ballots must be transmitted and received no earlier than 6 a.m. on May 8 and no later than 9 p.m. on May 22.

Forum #1 Thurs., April 25, 7:30 p.m., Einstein, Rm. 45

Saturday, April 20, 2019

I thought it was timely to speak on the corporate decisions that are made as the community ponders the recent budget approval. I have heard various proposals and ideas on how we could handle budgetary issues and I believe it is important for the community to understand the facts behind decisions made.

Every decision made by Management or the Board (Continued on page 9)

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Termite-Infested Crab Apple Trees To Be Removed

Riverbay Grounds Director Mike Ambo has reported that approximately 20 Crab Apple trees near Building 9 are termite- infested and must be cut down and removed.

The Grounds department plans on removing trees while working with exterminators to treat affected areas to prohibit the spread of termites.

“This isn’t just an issue of removing trees, but, most importantly, a safety concern,” said Mr. Ambo. He

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Crab Apple tree near Building 9.

explained that the termites begin feeding from the root of the tree and from the inside out – leaving the tree hollow, which can cause falling trees in heavy winds, a potential danger to residents.

According to Mr. Ambo, the entire project of removing and replacing trees should take approximately one week. Every tree that is taken out will be replaced with a new 7 to 10-foot tree that’s expected to grow to 15ft. in the next three years.

Termites have eaten the trees hollow.

2019 BOARD ELECTION CANDIDATES’ FORUMS ALL SHAREHOLDERS ARE INVITED! Speakers must sign up between 6:45-7:30 p.m. ONLY!

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

Forum #2 Wed., May 1, 7:30 p.m., Bartow, Rm. 31

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Certification

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Rosario, Leslie Peterson, Junius Williams, Michelle Marbury and Claudia Sampson.

The voting period for this year’s election will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, and end at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Prior to certification, signatures on the candidates’ petitions were checked and verified. In addition, the Election Committee confirmed with Riverbay’s Finance Department that none of the candidates were indebted to the Riverbay Corporation.

The official candidates include six incumbent directors, five whose three-year terms expire this year, and one – last year’s sixth place winner – who was seated after a director was removed from the Board earlier this year. The recently seated director must run in this year’s election to maintain a seat on the Board. The six incumbents are Directors Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Claudia Sampson and Evelyn Turner.

At Tuesday’s Candidates Meeting, the qualified candidates received their instructions for running their campaigns according to the Riverbay election rules from the 2019 Election Committee chair, Director Leah Richardson, and Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeffrey Buss. The candidates also had their head shots taken by the Co-op City Times and received the guidelines and deadlines for submission of their candidates’ statements and ads which must first be reviewed by the election committee and general counsel prior to publication in the three election supplements which will be in the April 27, May 4 and May 11 issues of the Co-op City Times.

During the meeting, the certified candidates took part in a random drawing to determine not only the order in which they will appear on the ballot, but also the order in which their candidate’s statements, outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board director and their views on issues facing the community, as well as a free ¼ page ad, will appear in the first election supplement published in the Co-op City Times next Saturday, April 27. In the two remaining election supplements, the order of statements and ads will be rotated to give each candidate the chance to be among the first five published in at least one of the three election editions.

The drawing took place in view of each of the candidates attending the certification meeting.

With the certification process completed, the 2019 election for the Riverbay Board of Directors has begun. The process is monitored by the 2019 Election Committee to ensure that all candidates and their supporters adhere to the Election Rules and Regulations and that the process is fair to all involved.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, Director Richardson stressed the importance of the candidates exhibiting proper decorum as “leaders” of the Co-op City community, and avoiding personally attacking any fellow candidate(s), sitting Board members or any member or group in the community, as well as making defamatory statements and material misstatements of fact.

“We are a family here, this community is a family and we need to act like a family…we are here for the community,” said Director Richardson, noting that when she ran for the Board, she did so with a slate of candidates of like-mind who wanted to do what they could to better the community.

Having said that, she asked all the candidates to look at the person next to them and say, “Congratulations.” She continued: “I say that to say that’s big. It takes a lot of work to go out there and try to get people to sign petitions. That’s not easy. Each and every one of you has done that and you didn’t do that a little bit … You got a lot of signatures and that speaks volumes. Each and every one of you is in here because you want to better the community…”

Following the random drawing of the candidates’ names to determine their place on the ballot, Director Richardson reviewed the dates of the upcoming Candidates’ Forums – Thursday, April 25, rm. 45, Einstein Center; Wednesday, May 1, rm. 31, Bartow Center, and finally, May 6, rm. 4, Dreiser Center. All forums will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Any candidate who is unavailable to attend a forum may provide the chair of the election committee with the reason for their non-attendance and, with the permission of the candidate, the chair may announce that reason to the audience, Election Rule E 1(b).

The candidates asked a number of questions during the meeting, including about the review process for their candidates’ statements, ads and videos by the election committee; writing of directors’ viewpoints during the election period; direct and indirect endorsement of candidates, as well as attacks on candidates, in directors’ viewpoints; postings on social media, and illegally posted flyers in the community.

They were reminded by General Counsel Buss that according to the election rules, illegally posted flyers can be taken down by any candidate, their supporters or Riverbay employees. Election Rule D(2), states: “The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, or within a shareholder’s premises, with the owner’s permission. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, lobbies, elevators, bulletin boards, walls, doors, and common areas.” Campaign literature is also prohibited in commercial establishments within Co-op City, or on their websites or social media pages, unless the owner of the commercial establishment is a candidate for election.

Campaign literature can be handed out by candidates and their supporters at any time, or slipped under apartment doors only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. All campaign literature must include the name, address or post office box of the person or organization who issued the literature, and, in the case of an (Continued from page 1)

Deepest Condolences

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Kevin Echols, a long-time Co-op City resident and employee of the Riverbay Corporation’s Buildings department. Mr. Echols was just a few months short of making his 20th year of employment with Riverbay.

Kevin first moved to Co-op City with his parents and a sibling in May 1977 and began to appreciate a better quality of living. He has family members who reside in the community as well, including his mother, a niece and a nephew. Kevin is the brother of former Kevin Echols Riverbay Board member Denise Grant.

Kevin’s presence will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral arrangement is pending.

—Family of Kevin Echols organization, the name of the chair or treasurer of that organization.

Mr. Buss also cautioned the candidates about personal attacks, defamatory statements and material misstatements of fact.

There will be one vote per unit by shareholders of record as of April 8, 2019.

The 2019 Riverbay Board of Directors election will be conducted by Election-America, an independent, third-party company. Shareholders may choose one of two options to cast their ballot – mail-in or electronically.

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than May 22, 2019 and electronic ballots must be transmitted and received no earlier than 6 a.m. on May 8 and no later than 9 p.m. on May 22.

Co-op City shareholders will soon receive a postcard from Election-America to advise them to look out for their official election ballots which are expected to be mailed by early May. This year, the Election Committee is debating a number of new features to improve voter turn-out, including a new format for the candidates’ forums which includes introductory music, if the candidate chooses; and a candidate’s commercial to be aired on the Riverbay crawler, in addition to their advertisements at Election-America which was introduced last year.

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15th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair African-American Association partners with Black Vegfest Adams explained how adopting a plant-based diet improved This year, the African-American Association's Deborah C. his overall health. Sharing those same sentiments, was event Nelson and Francine Reva Jones host and social media influencer, collaborated with Black Vegfest, a Scott Bernard ‘Body by Burnhard’ popular vegan festival in Brooklyn, revealing that his lifestyle change for its 15th Annual Wholistic Health was due to an injury he received & Wellness Fair, which took place as an athlete. He said: “I couldn’t on Saturday, April 13, in the Bartow do athletics due to inflammation Center. It was a perfect day to enjoy in my wrist. After not seeing a change while taking medication, I outdoor entertainment, along with became depressed. Then, I started bringing on an array of vegan dishes to do a lot of research and started that ranged from “steak” tacos, to looking up vegan athletes. I first curry “goat,” and vegan chocolatebecame vegetarian and then gradchip cookies. ually became vegan in 2016 when Well over 400 registered attenI figured I knew enough to try the dees showed up, from residents of plant-based life. I tried it for one Co-op City to patrons coming from as far as Brooklyn. Guests dined on week, and I felt great. I’ve been vegan meals while being educated vegan for 2½ years and continuon the importance of living a planting the journey and loving it.” based lifestyle. There were loads of Knowing that the area doesn’t information and educational mate- A variety of vendors offered healthy foods, as well cater to those who want to live a plant-based lifestyle or those who rials available for those wanting to as beauty and wellness products. may not be able to afford it, Mr. Bernard suggested: “Start or considering making changes to their diet. Vendors ranged investing in your health and do your research – find your from the famous nut lady, selling a variety of nuts, to natural farmers markets. Sometimes you may have to go out of your body care products, city-wide health organizations, handmade jewelry, vegan foods and much more. way to get specific items, but at the end of the day, you’re “We wanted to partner with the African-American Assoinvesting in your health. That shouldn’t be a problem! ciation of Co-op City to give people in the Bronx access to Moreover, Barbara Wattley of Section Four isn’t vegan or vegetarian, but loves to eat her vegetables. After tasting information in terms of vendors and presenters; there are so some of the meal options served at the fest, she became inmany people in the community and area who want to learn spired to add variety to her cooking. She said: “The food about veganism, but don’t know where to look,” said was different, delicious and very spicy. I think this event is founder of Black Vegfest, Omowale Adewale. terrific, this is a senior community, and, of course, we all During the festival, indoor presentations included live food demonstrations, meditation exercises, and viewing of have health issues because of the foods that we eat and the “Food, Inc.,” a documentary that takes a closer look inside foods that we were raised eating. It is challenging to change, but if you come out to a fair like this and you’re tasting the America’s corporate controlled food industry. At the same foods and looking at the variety, you’ll see that it can be entime, outside of the Bartow Center was even more food and entertainment. While eating an array of vegan delights, joyable. I’m a vegetable eater; I eat all vegetables, and I’m guests enjoyed a hula hoop showcase along with Latin, soul, trying to figure out how to cook them at home besides cooking in the oven. I think I’m going to try something new.” and belly dancing in which patrons joined in on the fun.

Proclaimed vegan, Brooklyn Borough President Eric See page 4 for more pictures.

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Free Mammography Screening Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, will be sponsoring a free mobile mammography screening van on Saturday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m., at the Baychester Public Library, located at 2049 Asch Loop North in Co-op City.

All insurance plans accepted.

Co-payments and deductibles are waived. This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. Free for uninsured women 40 and older. Please call 1-800-5646868 to schedule an appointment.

Notary Hours at Congressman Engel’s Office Special Notary Public office hours are available at the Co-op City office of Congressman Eliot Engel on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Notary, Joseph, will be on hand to help Co-op City constituents with their income affidavits. This program will run throughout the month of April at 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 3.

For further information, please contact Congressman Engel’s Co-op City office at (718) 320-2314.

2019 Summer Tour Auditions The Renaissance Youth Center is calling all singers, musicians, dancers and rappers from ages 6 to 21 to audition for the 2019 Summer Tour. Auditions will be held on April 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and April 20 and 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the RYC Center located at 3485 Third Avenue, Bronx, New York 10465. Additionally, auditions will be held April 27 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the RYC in 177 Dreiser Loop. For more information, visit musicwam.org, or call 718-4503466.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

718-671-3050 Co-op City Public Safety

Annual Income Affidavits The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2019, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is May 7, 2019. Currently, surcharges based upon 2017 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2019. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 based upon data taken from your 2018 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submit their 2018 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2018 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by May 7, 2019.

Please estimate your income and identify as "Estimated Income." File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form.

In cases where there are two shareholders of an apartment and if one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the

BY PETER MEROLA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submit documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address (2) copy of the apartment lease (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit will be returned as incomplete and a 50% surcharge will be assessed each month until the documentation is submitted. The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed, no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed.

Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2019. You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis.

The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge. Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully.

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15th Annual Wholistic Health and Wellness Fair

The Tempest The African-American Association and Black Vegfest partnered this year, bringing attendees from all across New York City to the 15th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair, which took place on Saturday, April 13, in the Bartow Center. The vegan-based affair had entertainment, food, and educational materials for all those interested in living a healthy and wholistic meat-free lifestyle.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

Shakespeare's "The Tempest,� directed by Laurie Woolery and performed by the Public Theatre's Mobile Unit, was presented in room 45 of the Einstein Center on Tuesday, April 16, free of charge, to Co-op City theatre lovers. This program was part of Co-op City's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Photos by Mary Pearson

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It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City !

Passover Seder hosted by JASA JASA held their annual Passover Seder on Monday, April 15, in the Einstein Center. Guests of all backgrounds enjoyed musical entertainment featuring songs from Israel and universal classics remixed to fit the theme of the afternoon. A sit-down, all-Kosher lunch, including rosemary chicken, steamed carrots and Matzah, was served. Although usually wine is consumed for the occasion, guests learned about the significance of grape juice or “wine” and what it means to those celebrating the holiday.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

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Affidavits

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the state for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Tuesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 8; Bartow Center, room 28; and Einstein Center, room 38. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by May 7, 2019.

Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office.

Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Congressman Eliot Engel’s office, Dreiser Center, rm. 3.

2. Multi Service Office, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Risk Management Department regarding the submission of co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than May 7, 2019 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3300, ext. 3388.

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Deepest Sympathy

We send our deepest condolences to Mr. Bill Stuttig, former Co-op City Times associate editor, and his family, on the loss of his mother, Alice Stuttig, on Thursday, April 18. She was 97.

Please keep Bill in your prayers as he mourns the loss of his beloved mother.

Weeknight Double Lane Closures Single Direction at a Time Wednesday, April 24 and Friday, April 26 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. (ending the following morning)

A single north or southbound lane will be repurposed to allow traffic to continue in both directions at all times.

Jameson Mitchell from the office of Community Affairs is available to provide information about this project at (212) 839-6307 or jmitchell@dot.nyc.gov.

For all NYC non-emergency services, including inquiries regarding NYCDOT construction projects, dial 311.

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.

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Important Notice

The NYCDOT Division of Bridges will perform maintenance work on the Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River according to the schedule below.

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Roundtable Discussion on Education

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto will host a Round Table Discussion on Education on Thurs., May 9, in room 31 of the Bartow Center, 7-8:30 p.m.

The discussion will examine citywide and New York state-related educational matters. Guest speakers from the New York City Department of Education will be attending to answer questions.

Prior to his election to the NYS Assembly, Assemblyman Benedetto was a school teacher at P.S. 160, The Walt Disney School, for 27 years and is presently serving his first year as chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Education.

For further information about the roundtable, you may call Assemblyman Benedetto’s offices at 718-3202220 or 718-892-2235.

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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CCPD Offers Travel Safety Tips For The Springtime Holiday Travel Season Public

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Safety The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these travel safety tips if a trip is part of your Report springtime holiday vacation plans. By being aware

of and preparing for new travel regulations, you can make your trip safe and stress free. As we approach the Easter, Passover and Spring Break season, Safety is a major concern when traveling domestically or internationally. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings when traveling.

Travel safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress in expensive-looking clothing with expensive jewelry. These items identify you as an affluent tourist and a potential victim. It is better to dress low key and try to blend in with the general population of the area you are visiting. Also try to familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the areas you plan to visit.

It is always best to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. A rolling bag with four wheels is an excellent option, especially if it is not too cumbersome. If you can carry all your bags you won’t have to set a bag down and leave it unattended. When packing, pick a few favorite items especially suited for travel. Wrinkle resistant garments with zipper pockets, especially designed for travel, will be your first choice to wear. Always leave behind anything you would hate to lose. Darker colors with patterns are a good option as they hide stains in case you drop some exotic cuisine on your clothing.

Check with your airline regarding the cost, weight and number of bags you can check or carry on. Some airlines charge for every bag and some allow one checked bag for free. Space for carry-on bags is extremely limited on aircrafts and strict size limits are in place. A carry-on bag that is too big for the airlines bins may need to be checked for a fee. In most cases, any bag heavier than 50 pounds or larger than a certain size may incur a costly surcharge. Traveling light is good for your safety and good for your budget.

Dress appropriately for the airport. Screening techniques require that you remove your shoes, as well as any metal objects. Children under 12 and adults over 70 may be excluded from having to remove their shoes. All of this is done while your carry-on baggage is being x-rayed. It is a good idea to wear shoes which can easily be slipped on and off. Limit the amount of jewelry you wear, as all of this needs to be removed, placed in a basket and then put back on. This activity makes your items vulnerable to thieves. When traveling alone, you need to be extra vigilant about the whereabouts of your property.

Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is especially important while traveling.

Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. While traveling, it is especially important to walk with a purpose and remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Stiletto-heeled shoes might be nice to wear to go out to a party or a wedding, but would be rather impractical in the event of an emergency landing.

Speaking on a cell phone, text messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings.

Be aware of all regulations for required documents needed for the trip you plan to take. Leaving or reentering the country by plane in all cases requires a valid passport. Travel by auto, train or ship to certain destinations in Canada, Mexico and some islands allows the use of the new enhanced driver’s license. Problems can arise if a change to your itinerary requires that you have to travel by plane instead of auto, train or ship due to unforeseen circumstances. Check with the State Department before making travel plans to be sure your destination is safe for travel.

Various conditions may cause recommendations to avoid travel to certain countries at certain times. Safety should always be a priority. (Continued on page 12)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see the end of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check next week.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Public Safety Blotter April 08 – April 13, 2019 04/04 – 100 Debs Place CCPD and NYPD responded to a reported fight at this location. Upon arrival and after investigation, one female was placed under arrest.

04/09 – Rear of 100 Donizetti Place A CCPD Quality of Life enforcement unit issued numerous community complaints to a violator who allowed an unregistered dog off the leash and used the tot lot park.

04/12 – Asch Loop and Alcott Place A juvenile was arrested by CCPD officers after he was observed using a rock to break a glass wall of the bus shelter.

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The Budget. Part Two.

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

Anybody ever see the 1976 movie “Network?” The news anchor protagonist of the story encouraged people to open their windows and scream, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore.” I never liked that movie. Its premise was: complain first and figure out solutions afterward. That’s not very productive.

This week, I got three angry messages regarding my last viewpoint: The Budget. Two arrived by email and one by voice mail. First let me remind all Co-op City Times readers that all directors’ viewpoints are opinion pieces. At times, we’re asked to censor ourselves to protect the corporation. We’re actually not allowed to criticize any of our elected officials, no matter how true the statement. Ditto for criticizing fellow directors. You can also never fully read my opinion of dogs in our community because it always comes back tweaked.

But some opinions I am totally free to voice. Such as: • If you live in a co-operative, you should at least try to be co-operative.

• If co-operative living is not for you, there are plenty of rental properties where the landlords don’t care if their tenants care about each other or each other’s quality of life.

• Even a curmudgeonly hermit would be hard pressed to find a place as decent and affordable as Co-op City. (Of course affordable is in the pocket-

some money. book — and in the mind — of the beholder.)

We have bylaws. It is written in those bylaws that • People who’ve been living here at below market rates for decades are out of touch with the reality of liv- the co-operators have a right to “demand” the coming in NYC, and if they or theirs want to cash in at the plex be run as economically as possible to keep carend of those decades, they are, by definition, selfish. rying charges as low as possible and that, “The Board • If residents can’t grasp the notion of co-operative must meet this demand without endangering the longliving, it’s time for them to go back to orientation. term interest of the project, minimizing its essential • You only want to pay for things you personally services, or impairing proper maintenance.”

That is written in Article III Section 3. The first consider important? Well, it’s not only about you – article defines the purpose of the organization, the secit’s about the common good.

• The experts, aka Management, know what they’re ond article deals with shareholders and the first two doing. They do their homework, they do their due dili- sections of the third article deal with directors’ “Duties gence, they weigh their options before consulting the and Powers” and “Number and Qualifications.”

The third section of the third article is named Board and before implementing “big ticket items.”

A less-than two percent increase is too much to pay “Removal of Directors.” First it states, in Section 3 (a), to keep or improve the quality of what we’ve got? My each director’s responsibility to the public. Article III three and a half room, one bedroom, $809.78 apart- Section 3 (b), “Responsibility to Cooperators,” deals ment is scheduled to go up $15.39 a month. (That does with the importance of doing everything one can to not include my parking spot, of course — my amaz- keep the development well managed and affordable. ingly low-cost parking spot.) Look at the largest apart- Again, that directive is found under the heading ments we’ve got here, six and a half rooms/three-bed- “Removal of Directors.” That’s the level of importance rooms. Their increase won’t hit $30 a month more. placed on our obligation to keep Co-op City affordThat fifty-cents-to-a-dollar-a-day extra breaks the ably well-managed. bank? Then that resident probably qualifies for We have some very talented people at the top of this current management team who diligently work to SCRIE: Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption. And now, after literally years of petitioning the powers that keep our community standing, presentable, and be, qualifying residents can – if they want — move affordable. If it will take $157 million over the next into smaller apartments without having to put a dime five years to accomplish that – to fix what’s broken or about to break – so be it. If we need $157 million, $94 extra into the new apartment’s higher equity.

Maybe instead of raising the carrying charges at all, million is not extra money, it’s insufficient money. cutting services is the answer. Okay, but only if the And on a lighter note… question is, “How run down is acceptably run down?”

I’m still enjoying – if you can call it enjoying – the Cut services and watch Co-op City go the way of NYC ShapeUP exercise program in Einstein, room 38, on Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m. This week, “bring NYCHA. One resident wants to weights,” says instructress Paula.

And on a musical note… return to the days of letRemember the bass player with the jazz group ting the city deal with our garbage pick-up. To SAGE that performed in March in Bartow? She and those of us with noses, about two dozen talented others will be presenting a we say…whaaaat? That free extravaganza of a show next Saturday, April 27, same resident questions at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Conthe federally recognized course, at 7 p.m. starting with a free 20-minute Tai danger of removing as- Chi class. The project is called D.O.M.E. – Dance. bestos in any willy-nilly Orchestra. Media. Environment. Don’t miss it!

Thanks for reading. You can reach me by voice or fashion of our choosing – health consequences text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbe damned — to save bayboard.com.

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President’s Report

has always been with the corporation’s best interest at heart. As I share with fellow Board directors, when we make good, solid decisions for the corporation, we protect every shareholder’s investment in Co-op City, their investment in their homes. While clearly, we are concerned about individual shareholders and the problems they may experience, whatever decisions we make need to take into consideration all shareholders, knowing that not everyone is going to agree.

Outsourcing With that said, it is important to base these decisions on facts. For example, we cannot blanketly toss out the notion to outsource everything because it is cheaper.

First, cheaper is not always better, a lesson we learned from previous management.

Second, we need to rely on facts and make decisions accordingly. To that end, we asked Management to do a trial run of outsourcing the renovation of vacant apartments to get them ready for sale. What we found from this study is that outsourcing was not less costly. Our internal staff renovated 217 apartments and the outsourced vendors renovated 177. At the end of the study, we found that our staff came in with a cost of $900 less per apartment than the outsourced vendor.

We also chose to try three or four different flooring companies to repair our wood floors. In that effort, we had to let go of two companies that were doing work that was subpar and not up to the standards we should expect. I personally was on the receiving end of very poor workmanship.

If we are a cooperative, not a landlord, then we need to do what is best for our shareholders. My problem with outsourcing, as I shared with my fellow Board directors, is that you cannot always have quality control. I felt like some of these companies were picking up day laborers at Home Depot and passing them off as their trained and qualified staff. In my opinion, no craftsman would have cut corners on a wood floor with the cut in the wood extending two to three inches past the corner! It may require more effort to manage our own staff. However, if we cannot guarantee the quality of work from outside vendors via outsourcing, then we need to keep our staff and ensure quality control.

When outsourcing can work and we can be assured that the quality of the work we are receiving and the cost is reasonable, then I am all for it. There are a couple of areas that I believe we can outsource and get quality product at a competitive cost and that would be in kitchen cabinets that are manufactured to precision and look good. When it comes to outsourcing, I will continue to look at the entire picture and weight in the actual cost, not perceived or rumored cost, and the quality of work we receive. To accept anything less would lead down the path of affordable housing that looks like low income housing.

Staffing There have been thoughts that we could save money if we cut back our staff, that we have too many employees. I would love to save money on staff if it were warranted and if we did not lose services or quality of service to do so. In my opinion, this is not a decision that you make independently of several factors. It is not as simple as just cut back 10%. The only thing Riverbay does as a housing management company is provide services. We do not manufacture, sell or distribute a product, we provide services. To make a staffing decision, we need to consider the reports from our internal auditor on the analysis of each department. Are they functioning efficiently, do they have effective systems and protocols to perform at the level of expectations and do they have the necessary tools, materials and space to do their job well? Are our supervisors supervising well? Are they trained or were they just thrown into the job without thought or consideration of preparedness? Once an analysis is done, we can make better decisions. Management, (Continued from page 1)

with our internal auditor, has done these analyses and realize we need to cut back in some departments, shift staff around, let go of some staff and, in some cases, add staff to an operation because they are woefully understaffed to perform the duties expected at the level of quality we need within a reasonable timeframe.

Thoughtful, analytical and practical analysis is what is expected for an operation to be of high standard, a level we are working towards. In my opinion, if your management team cannot do this and your Board of Directors does not demand this, then you are being short changed!

50th Anniversary and Expenses This year, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Co-op City. What is the significance of this anniversary? For 50 years, our community, the largest cooperative housing development in our nation, has provided middle class housing to diverse working families at affordable rates, unbeatable in the Bronx. This has enabled families to send their children to college, pay medical bills, have summer homes or travel, as desired. This, despite losing hundreds of millions to major construction defects, runaway inflation, cost overruns, corruption, bribery, kickbacks, faulty equipment – 160 defective elevator motors, and oversized $6 million boiler – overcharged by contractor.

Our 50th anniversary drew a national spotlight on how, against all odds, we nevertheless have been able to continue to provide affordable, quality housing to meet the needs of working families. So, we celebrate all that we are as a community, all that we represent to affordable housing, and all that we are grateful for in Co-op City.

We continue to be in the period of celebration for the 50th anniversary and more programs and possible expenses to come. I can report to the community that we spent $249,000 on our gala held on December 10, 2018 and we raised $147,000 in ticket sales, table sales, sponsorships, and journal ads. The cost of the gala to the corporation was $102,000. The projected cost overall should be less than .001% of our budget.

There have been a series of events since December that have been well attended and greatly appreciated by those in attendance, from the teen talent show, historical panel of the formation and building of Co-op City, to the upcoming Choral show, Pioneer Day and, bigger than ever, finale Fireworks on July 3. Soon you will see street banners and a new website all to reinforce our celebration.

One of the aspects of this series of events for our anniversary is that we have tried to cover the interests of a broad spectrum of shareholders of all ages. The most inspirational aspect has been the standing-room-only at each event, the fact that we are doing all this programming for the shareholders.

I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. I can be reached at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, 347-913-4224 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

As always, thank you!

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Let’s Take a Closer Look at Our Budget Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson As you know, our new 2-year budget includes two carrying charge increases for our community. And, now, a lot of residents are fed up with what’s going on here.

Budget Outrage As I reported last week, we have been hit hard with carrying charge increases on an annual basis. For instance, we received a 1.9 percent increase and a 5 percent garage increase on August 1, 2017. Then, we received a 1.9 percent increase on August 1, 2018.

And, now, we’re going to get a 1.9 percent increase on or about July 1, 2019. Thereafter, we’re going to get another 1.9 increase on or about July 1, 2020.

Originally, Co-op City was supposed to be an affordable housing development. But, over the years, our expenses have been allowed to go up to dramatic levels. Thereafter, our cooperators have been struggling to keep up with these so-called expenses. Therefore, from my perspective, we need to reduce these expenses. Let’s see why.

According to our new budget for fiscal year 2019/2020, Riverbay should make $194,776,800 just from our carrying charges. Then, Riverbay should make $41,060,600 from other income. Combined, according to our budget, Riverbay should make $235,837,400 within just one year. That’s $235,837,400 in only 1 year!!!

Now, you would think that we should not have any problems running this development when we’re receiving this type of money. But, no, we’re spending $132,215,100 on maintaining twenty-six departments here. Furthermore, we’re utilizing 1,000 employees to work in these departments. And, get this, we’re paying $94,359,000 just to employ these workers in these departments.

But, my questions are: Why? Why should we continue to raise our carrying charges to maintain 1,000 employees here? Why should we continue to issue

carrying charge increases on an annual basis to some residents that can’t afford to pay them?

A better method, in my opinion, of running this development is to reduce the amount of departments that we have here. Thereafter, as mentioned last week, we should develop an early retirement program. This voluntary program could allow some of our employees to move on with a nice retirement package along with their pension.

Thereafter, we could outsource a lot of work here in a practical manner and save millions of dollars. Then, we would not have to increase our carrying charges on an annual basis. Therefore, this is the best method to maintain the affordability of our community.

Bottom line: We could outsource some of our functions here and place maximum prices and performance guidelines on these functions. So, we will have a very good idea of how much it costs to renovate our apartments and other areas of our community.

Seniors Downsizing Apartments Lots of seniors have spoken to me about downsizing their apartment. And, now, we’re waiting for the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency to approve a request for seniors, age 62 and older, to downsize their apartment. This program, if approved, can help a lot of cooperators in our community. So, please make sure that you read this newspaper every week so that you will know what’s going on here.

Thank you.

Income Affidavits According to management, our income affidavit forms were sent to the post office towards the end of March. However, some of our cooperators have still not received these forms. Therefore, the deadline for filing income affidavits has been extended to Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Now, as a reminder, please remember to follow all of the instructions and attach a copy of your apartment insurance certificate along with your form. These forms will probably be delivered under your door next year.

NYC Summer Youth Employment Program Deadline, Friday, April 26, 2019 Youths with time on their hands can get into a lot of trouble during their summer break. For instance,

they can get involved with the wrong people and start using drugs and alcohol. Then, they can be encouraged to commit crimes and to join gangs. So, as a community, we need to work together and get these youths off of the streets and into good programs that can benefit them and other people.

So, that’s why I recommend that we reach out and talk to our family, friends, and other people about the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program. Currently, they are looking for youths, ages 14-24, to join their program. According to the city’s website: “Participants have the opportunity to explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills and engage in learning experiences that help in developing their social, civic and leadership skills.”

At times, young adults might not know what they would like to do in the future. But, can you imagine what can happen to these young adults when they’re given an opportunity to work with professionals that can guide them in the right direction? Can you imagine what can happen to young adults when they get around good leaders that can teach them how to work in a professional manner?

If you can imagine these possibilities, then please talk to the young adults that you know about getting a summer job. Thereafter, please make sure that they apply to this program before Friday, April 26, 2019.

Thank you.

Close We have to care about our community. And, we have to look out for our neighbors. Therefore, we must work together and keep our community affordable.

Additionally, by our good example, I want everyone here to please reach out and show our young adults that we care about them.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Albert Einstein’s Multicultural Healthy Diet & Cognitive Decline Study Expanded to Broader Cross-Section of People in Co-op City

contacting Co-op City residents from the Voter Registration list The Albert Einstein Multicultural Healthy Diet & Cognitive to determine their interest and eligibility to participate in the study.

Decline Study has been expanded to include those who attend So far, although more than 100 shareholders have been contacted, school and work in Co-op City, in addition to those who live in many do not meet the study’s eligibility criteria. the community.

“Participants can’t have diabetes or uncontrolled hypertension The study, “Multicultural Healthy Diet to Reduce Cognitive or heart disease since these have an impact on diet and we’re Decline & Alzheimer’s Disease,” initially targeted Co-op City changing their diets,” Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani said. “Participants who are selected then go through more in-depth screening so we residents only between the ages of 40 and 65 years to examine can carefully talk to participants about their interest and eligibilwhether eating patterns can reduce memory loss and risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. ity for the study.”

Funded by the National Institute of Health, the study is being With a one-year window for recruitment, Dr. Mossavar-Rahconducted by Dr. Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, associate profesmani and her colleagues have been actively trying to recruit more sor of epidemiology & population health at Albert Einstein ColCo-op City participants in the multicultural healthy diet and coglege of Medicine. nitive decline study, and recently received approval to expand the study to include those who attend school and work in Co-op City. In addition to Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani was featured in the news earlier this year regarding her research linking women who consume two or more diet drinks per day to a higher calling potential candidates from the Voter Registration list, they have been makrisk of clot-based strokes, heart attacks and early death among those who are over ing presentations about the study to various certified community organizations 50. That study is related to the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), funded by the and hope to expand their appearance at other community meetings and the JASA National Institutes of Health (NIH). Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one senior centers in the hope of reaching more of the 40-65 yr. age group. Potential of 40 WHI sites. The Women’s Health Initiative began more than 25 years ago and participants who are not in the age range can help the study by recruiting their is focused on a vast range of health topics of particular interest to women. The diet friends and family who might be 40-65 yr. of age.

Candidates chosen for the study are then randomly selected for a group that eats drink study from WHI involved more than 80,000 postmenopausal women, including many from Co-op City, who were tracked over the course of approximately more fruits and vegetables and less processed foods, or the control group that 12 years. focusses on aging topics, such as fall prevention. Participants are required to attend four group sessions and then the remainder of the study is conducted remotely by In the multicultural healthy diet study, Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani, a nutrition scientist and registered dietician, is probing the effects of lifestyle changes on mem- teleconference, with visits to the clinic at Van Etten Building, 1225 Morris Park ory loss and Alzheimer’s Disease in men and women in the 40-65 yr. age range. Ave., Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461 every 9 months “This is a study to see if a multicultural healthy diet can slow cognitive decline,” from the beginning of the study. said Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani. “Co-op City was chosen because Co-op City partic“All of the group sessions are held right here in Co-op City so it’s very convenipants have been very active in health studies and have contributed to their suc- ient,” said Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani. “The participants seem to have a lot of fun.

They talk about food or home safety topics and they bond with each other.” cess in helping find the answers to many health-related questions.”

Participants work with a health coach who interacts with them regarding diet Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani hopes to involve 300 Co-op City participants to ensure the success of the study. Recruitment began in November with the study’s recruiter changes or food safety and safe handling, how to safely (Continued on page 20)

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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Co-op City Graduate Spotlight

Congratulations on your Accomplishments, Tiffany!

Tiffany Challenger of Co-op City’s Building 19 will be graduating from Democracy Prep Endurance High School in June.

During her four years in high school, Tiffany, now 17, has traveled to four different continents. In the ninth grade, she was selected to travel to Italy, tenth grade to Ecuador; eleventh grade to South Korea, and in the twelfth grade to South Africa. This week, Tiffany traveled back to South Africa.

Following her trip to Ecuador in the tenth grade in 2017, Tiffany was selected by FIBUSPAM, a charitable organization that provides medical and humanitarian support to children and families in Ecuador, as its Student Ambassador of the Year after she entered the organization’s essay contest recounting her experience volTiffany Challenger unteering in Ecuador. That year, she was also selected as one of Citymeals on Wheels’ Junior Leader awardees.

The mission of Democracy Prep is to educate responsible citizen-scholars for success in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship. Work Hard, Go to College, Change the World! Students are given the opportunity to travel abroad for educational and service purposes.

Tiffany will be attending Penn State University in the fall, majoring in Architectural Engineering.

She will be completing Girl Scouts after 12 years and has earned her Gold Award, the highest award achieved by a Girl Scout, along with the 2019 Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship.

Tiffany was introduced at a very young age to volunteerism by her mother, Heave Lawrence-Challenger. She has participated in volunteer projects both in and around Co-op City and has won many accolades and awards for her community work.

Tiffany’s family is extremely proud of her and wish her many more success as she heads off to college.

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Public Safety

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Make two photocopies of your passport identification page, airline tickets, driver’s license and the credit cards you plan to bring. Carry one copy with you separate from the originals and leave one set home with a trusted friend or family member. Having these copies will be extremely helpful if your original documents are lost or stolen. Also, leave a complete itinerary at home with friends or family.

Keep them informed if you change your plans.

Airline regulations allow liquid health and beauty products to only be 3 ounces or smaller to be allowed as carry-on baggage. Each passenger is allowed to carryon only one quart sized Ziploc bag containing these individual liquid containers.

Many of these travel safe products are available in drug stores or discount stores.

By being aware of these restriction, you can save yourself inconvenience at the gate and avoid having to discard your items. Expensive lotions and perfumes are not exempt and are regularly confiscated and discarded at airport screening checkpoints. Anything you are not sure about should be packed in checked baggage.

Be sure to keep all prescription medications in their original bottles with the label containing your name intact. It is also a good idea to carry an extra copy of essential prescriptions. Avoid the temptation to purchase or use any types of drugs while traveling abroad. Drug charges are responsible for more than one third of the United States citizens incarcerated abroad. Some countries have very severe sentences even for possession of a small amount of marijuana or cocaine. If you have any questions regarding foreign drug laws, check with the U.S. embassy or consulate.

It is best to check with the Department of State’s Country Specific Information before you book a trip to any foreign country at www.travel.state.gov. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, crime and security situations and other information so that travelers can make informed decisions about their trips. Certain countries may have a Travel Warning issued.

It is best to know this information before you plan your trip.

When traveling, be sure to familiarize yourself with local numbers for emergency services. 9-1-1 is not always the number for emergencies. It is also a good idea to become familiarized with locations of local hospitals and police precincts in case of an emergency.

To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside-the-clothing, travel-type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a plastic or metal container such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your decoy wallet; this way, the criminal will think he scored big. A purse that zips also adds an additional level of security.

Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime, as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime. If you are the victim of a crime in another country, contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance.

For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 466-6267, or on their website, www.ncpc.org.

School is open, drive carefully. Never pass a stopped school bus with a stop sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading.

Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Do not risk being arrested or being in an accident if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages. Call a taxi, if necessary.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. This is

RIVERBAY ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods:

Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

especially important while traveling. Penalties vary by jurisdiction. The consequences of drunk driving in other countries are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

In New York State, the Expanded “Move Over” law has been in effect since January 1, 2012. This law makes it a violation to fail to move over a lane when approaching a service vehicle such as a tow truck or a stopped emergency vehicle with or without its warning lights on. This violation carries a fine of up to $150 and up to two points on your license. The purpose of this law is to protect emergency responders and other service vehicles.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy springtime holiday season. Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover or another holiday, have a safe and enjoyable time. Do not be tempted to purchase any type of live animals for the holiday season. Dyed chicks or bunnies may look cute, but unfortunately, they become difficult to care for and most end up in animal shelters. Stick to chocolate chicks, bunnies or Girl Scout cookies, they are more appreciated. The Easter holiday is responsible for more candy sales than Halloween, Valentine’s Day or Christmas.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Enjoy a safe and healthy spring holiday season. For those of you traveling, have a safe trip. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say “hello” to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons.

April is known as National Autism Awareness Month, as well as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Take this opportunity to learn about these topics and see what you can do to help. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

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Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family.

Our dear friend and neighbor, Mitzi Cleare, lost her brother-in-law last week.

Please keep her in your prayers.

Thank you to all our 2019 dues-paying members for your support this past week. Thank you to our volunteers, Shirley Wells, Gwen Anderson, Mitzi Cleare, Helen Blakes, Daisy McCoy, Barbara Cloud, Janice Rosario, Wanda Rodriguez, Wanda Randall, Shirley Johnson and Shirley McCann. We will continue to collect dues until April 26.

This afternoon, we will partake in a ‘Spot of Tea.’ We are hosting our Ladies Low Tea ‘Sip & Chat” from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. It will be a fun afternoon with refreshments and polite conversation. “Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds talk about people.”

On Tuesday, April 2, Buildings 9, 10 and 11 experienced flooding and water shut off due to a compressor malfunction. The rise in pressure within the system caused flooding. Ms. Lois English, CSO 1 Director, was present and her staff was engaged with water vacs, mops, and pails. Thank you, Ms. English, for your prompt response and action! After receiving calls, Wanda Randall (whose apartment was also flooded) and I visited shareholders to check on the various states of flooding Ladies' Low Tea 'Sip & Chat' in Tea Room 9. from severe to minor. Water pressure was restored by early afternoon.

On Tuesday, April 2, the Building & Grounds Committee met Warren Mitchell, assistant general manager, who advised that due to Riverbay Management thinking “outside the box” and engaging in “smart management” strategies, approximately $800,000 savings to the Riverbay Corporation is being accomplished via partnership with the American Red Cross. Kudos to Management! The initiative will satisfy a Wells Fargo/HUD loan requirement that all units have both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors installed.

Happy 8th Birthday, Malcolm!

Many blessings to you.

With all our love, —Daddy, Michael; mom, Mitzie; grandma, Daisy; papa; grandma, Beverly; auntie; Rayha; your loving family and CPC church family.

Thank you, Public Safety!

Thank you to the Public Safety officers who responded on Saturday, March 16, to help me, along with the FDNY. They climbed 21 flights of stairs to get upstairs to my apartment.

I’d also like to say an extra “Thank you” to Public Safety for their quick response to the flood we had in the kitchen on Wednesday, April 10.

—Myrna Witherspoon The Red Cross will provide all detectors, Red Cross staff will install the detectors and Red Cross staff will provide a brief safety overview to shareholders, free of charge to the corporation. The process will take about 20-25 minutes per unit. Riverbay staff will be in the building with the Red Cross personnel. All workers will have ID which you have the right to see. This initiative began April 4. The installation began in Buildings 1 and 35, then will continue throughout the complex. The appointment days will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Someone must be available to grant access to your unit.

Management will provide detailed notice one week before installation dates.

The Grounds Dept. is pruning bushes and trees, removing diseased trees and trees with destructive rooting systems (trees will be replaced), soil turning and grass seeding.

Do your part to maintain your property investment.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” –Edmund Burke —Linda Collins

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Section 5 Association

The Section Five Association met on Monday, April 1. Our guest speaker was General Manager Noel Ellison. He also invited Mr. Mark Warren, Asst. GM of of Construction here in Co-op City. They both were welcomed to speak. Mr. Noel Ellison stated that it was in his plans to meet with the shareholders within the community to get their perspectives and input.

Mr. Ellison stated that we will see him from time to time out and about the community. He told us that Mr. Warren and Riverbay had their annual meeting with HCR, Wells Fargo, etc. for an update on the progress of Co-op City. We were told the software system used by Riverbay is Yardi, which has lasted 10 years thus far and needs upgrading. The new telephone system should eliminate the wait complaints. The call site should expedite all complaints. There will be screens to monitor the incoming calls. Management is also working on incorporating a call-youback system as well.

In reference to Local Law 11, there will be a lot of work going on within the community. Mr. Ellison spoke about how Riverbay allowed 160 elevators to be installed with inefficient motors under the previous management company and that the elevators were not running at the proper speed. The good news, the new elevators will include a lock system for all elevators. In case of a blackout, the elevator will be programmed to “drift” to the next floor, the door will open and passengers will have 30 seconds to exit the elevator.

At this point in time, renovations for the lobbies will be only for the Chevron buildings.

Section 5 Concerns Mr. Warren addressed the drainage situations in Section 5 and promised to look into it. However, he informed us that cement walkways underneath the porticos have been re-cemented with stamp concrete and is waterproof. More work is being done to Einstein Plaza. We are happy to report on Thursday, April 11, the walkway of Einstein mall was washed down. We are looking forward to the concerns of Section 5 shareholders, buildings, and community issues being addressed, resolved and completed.

Mission Statement The mission of Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5; To act as a liaison between Management and the building and townhouse associations, to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5.

—H. Overman

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

Association Dues – Collection of building association dues has begun for the year 2019. Building association dues are $10.00 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring it to the association meeting or please see any executive board member. Please note, the money collected is used for association related expenses, i.e., decorations for the lobbies, flyers, meeting and party supplies, bus trip expenses/supplies, and refreshments, etc.

The Monday Memory Club Workshop – On Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m.

– 2 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room, a workshop on how our memory changes as we age and how to improve our memory. The workshop will feature games, techniques and activities to improve our memory health. The workshop will be hosted by our very own Karina Williams, BSN Health Educator from Building 10C. Healthy and delicious refreshments will be served. Please see flyers in the lobby for more information.

Bake Sale: Back by popular demand, our annual Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4. We are looking forward to some tasty treats. Please see flyers in the lobby for more information.

Laundry Room – Reminder: Our laundry room is used by over 300 families in Building 10 and families from the townhouses. Please remove items promptly from the washing machines and dryers so others can use them.

We would like to wish all April babies a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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Co-op City Times / April 20, 2019 Meet us at the Candidates’ Forum in the Einstein Center. Our next 21 Association Meeting will be Thursday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars accordingly. If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are held every fourth Thursday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section (120 Bellamy Loop) at 7 p.m., but this special meeting will be held at the Einstein Center, room 45, in Section 5.

Let’s Make This Year Count!

Hello, fellow cooperators, shareholders and 21’ers!

If you live in Building 21, then you are a “21’er”! If you live in CO-OP City and you are reading this article, you are part of the CO-OP community family. We are moving swiftly through this year! Now, ask yourself, what are YOU doing for your community to help make it better? Meet us at one of our next gatherings.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday, 8:00-9:30 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B (in the Gathering Room) and ALL are always welcomed.

FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are installed in the association’s bank account.

Floor Captains are an Absolute Necessity In Every Building…

Thanks to the cooperators of Building 21 who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be Floor Captain for their floor. You know who you are, and we truly appreciate you.

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. Contact numbers (for your floor only). List all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor.

2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays).

3. Elevator notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them.

4. Promote meetings, clubs and gatherings.

5. Encourage your neighbors to: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY, 718-671-3050; CSO, 718-320-3300.

Building 21 Association

We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City.

We are passionate about our community…Don’t you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 sometime. Bring a friend. Bring a skep-

tical friend. Bring a young friend. Come, let’s begin again! Each one of us, divided by all of us, equals a force for good. We’ll see you around the neighborhood! Happy and blessed Easter and Passover to all.

—Theron Marbury

Building 21 lobby is beautifully decorated for Easter.

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Building 13 Association

If you recently renewed your association membership or became a new member, thank you. I want to acknowledge everyone who able to help collect building dues. A special thank you to Vivian Campbell, vice president of Building 13 Association, for coordinating the dates and times. Hopefully, I didn’t miss anyone, but thanks to Wendell Mattison, Doris Sanchez, Nilda Hill, Rachel Eines, Ann Walker, Virginia Garcia, Nelly Rodriguez, Barbara Williams, Cheryl Floyd, Charlene Johnson, Jaquetta Williams, Ann Perez, Lillian Odum, Nathaniel Scarborough and Annice Bailey.

On Saturday, April 20, get ready for the Earth Day Celebration Parade with our Grand Marshal Councilman Andy King. Making an appearance will be Mother Earth and the Easter Bunny both scheduled for April 20 (rain date: April 27). We will assemble at 9:45 a.m. at the Section 1 Greenway and walk to the Garden and Little League Field with our Grand Marshall, Councilman Andy King. This year, we are celebrating Earth Day with not only the Co-op City Little League, but also the spEGGtacular Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration with the Riverbay Fund. If your building association or organization is interested in participating with a banner or just joining in we welcome you. Please contact Rivers Run Community Garden at 718-671-3801 if you have any questions. Bring the kids to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt.

On a first come basis, awesome trips are planned for the youth. Check the lobby bulletin board for the scheduled May 4 trip to Liberty Science Center and Turkey Hill Ice Cream Factory on July 6.

Summer Fun Day will be held on June 22 from noon to 6 p.m. The New York City Fire Department is scheduled to have their mobile Fire Van on the premises to teach all what to do in case of a fire.

Education is key to saving lives in case of a fire.

There will be free refreshments for all and lots of family fun activities. Don’t forget to pre-order your Fun Day shirts on sale soon. All are welcome to attend.

Reminder be prompt: QVC on Saturday, May 4.

QVC offers two tours per day so we must leave promptly to meet our scheduled time. The bus will depart at 7:30 a.m. from Building 13 (100 Casals Place). You must have a photo ID to enter the site.

Participation at meetings keeps us aware of concerns and gives us the opportunity to keep you informed of what is happening in the community.

New York City has a leash and curb your dog law and so does Co-op City.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801; Vivian Campbell, 718-671-3012 or e-mail us at building13assoc@ yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Vivian Campbell

CSO Contact Numbers

Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, room 6, at (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is temporarily located in the Bartow Community Center, room 22. The office may be contacted by calling (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in room 37 in the Einstein Center. The office can be reached by calling (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts.

Good day to our cooperators. Our April 9 meeting went very well. Various projects are going on in the construction department of Riverbay, as they will be coming up in the near future. As we learn of them, we will inform you at our building meetings.

The Local Law 11 work will be proceeding soon. Scaffolds are being placed on various buildings to start the brickwork that needs to be done. Our building is one of the first to start this work. The new elevator modernization has started in the community and we are very excited to have our six elevators completed when they get to our building. The new intercom systems and lobby doors should be proceeding soon. We were also told at the last Construction Committee meeting that a new garage in Section 5 is being planned. We are so grateful because parking is at a minimum here and this will alleviate a good portion of our parking problems.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Board of Directors for standing firm with HCR enabling seniors to downsize in transferring to a smaller unit without having to pay those huge costs for transferring.

We will be notarizing income affidavits on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m., in the meeting room.

Our next building meeting will be on May 14 at 7 p.m. Hope many of you can make it. We have been seeing some new cooperators coming to our meetings. We hope to see more and more of our cooperators at the next one.

We wish all our cooperators who celebrate the upcoming holidays a good Easter and/or a good Passover.

We wish to send our good wishes to all who are going through illness and hope for a speedy recovery. We send our condolences to all those who have lost loved ones recently. May your grief be swift and your happy memories last forever.

—Patty Cipollaro

Building 26 Association

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Our building association floors are in bad shape now and need to be waxed and stripped by the Riverbay floor man. I have scheduled our building association floors to be waxed and stripped in two weeks.

I have bought plates and napkins and tablecloths and red cups for the building association. I also have bought a Keurig so we have coffee and hot chocolate in our building association room. We need to get pods for the Keurig now. I am trying my best to upgrade our building association room. Once again, we need to raise money if we want to see upgrades in our building association room; without the building’s help it can’t happen. This is where you live, we should care about how our building looks.

The Section One Family Fun Day this year will be September 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The sponsorship fee is $150.00 annually to support this event. Sponsorship fee money will be used to purchase food and other items to make Family Fun Day successful. The Family Fun Day Committee will vote on all purchases made with the sponsorship fee money. Section One is celebrating 51 years, 1968 to 2019.

This year at Family Fun Day, we will have basketball, tennis clinic, relay races, hula hoop contest, face painting for the kids, and Salsa dancers. We will also have a DJ for this event, giving out hot dogs, drinks, and so much more. Bring your chair and enjoy the festivities. It will be a lot of fun for everyone. We are looking for volunteers for this event. If you want to volunteer for this event, please give me your name and your phone number or you can give this information to our lobby attendant, Andy Soto. The rain date for this event is September 21.

Please support your building association. This is where you and your family live! I can’t do it alone.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 6 Association

Please Refrain From Littering. Keep Co-op City Clean!

Thank You!

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organize their homes to prevent falls and vaccination schedules, among others.

For those participants not in the group, topics relate to “aging topics that are not related to diet or cognition so we want to compare if diet intervention works,” Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani explained.

Participants are also given a non-Internet capable cell phone with brain games to play as part of the study. They also must have a personal smartphone or computer with Internet access in order to log their daily food intake, a requirement of the study.

Onsite meetings are held in the Dreiser Center and the Baychester Library in Co-op City for about two months, followed by follow-up visits to the clinic at certain benchmarks – 9 months, 18 months and 27 months.

“There are clinic visits at Van Etten at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in tandem with the brain games and participants also have to write down what they are eating. There’s also a blood draw at the first and second clinic visits,” said Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has conducted many studies which Co-op City residents have and continue to participate in. The ongoing Einstein Aging Study is focused on brain aging in older adults (70 yrs. and older) in the Bronx and especially Co-op City. It has already identified risk factors for cognitive decline that can be targeted to promote successful brain aging, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, stress, pain and lack of cognitive engagement. The study has also developed better methods to measure cognitive decline for use in clinical trials, and identified subgroups of older adults who, based on their profiles, may benefit from intervention and promote healthy brain aging and prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Another study that was undertaken by the college was the Effects of Stress on Cognitive Aging, Physiology and Emotion Study or ESCAPE. This study targeted individuals 25-65 years of age exclusively from Co-op City. It was a 2-week experiment where participants reported their levels of current and anticipated stress and

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Raisin in the Sun – On Saturday, April 27, our Pre-Mother’s Day event will be the play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” at the Taino Towers Cultural Building, 240 East 123rd Street in Manhattan. This theater is located near the first Express Bus stop in Harlem. Each ticket is only $20 so the whole family can enjoy this classic story of a Black family trying to move into a white neighborhood, which opened on Broadway in 1959 to rave reviews. Mail checks to NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

Bethune Height Recognition Program – Our 45th Annual Luncheon & Awards Program, at which NCNW sections from all over New York State will convene to support our national office, will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach, NY. Luncheon tickets cost $100 and can be purchased through Co-op City Section or through www.45thBHRP.eventbrite.com. Outstanding leaders being honored this year include Rev. Dr. Elaine Flake, Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Pamela K. Davis and a special mystery guest. This luncheon is a national platform that provides an annual opportunity for members and friends to support and live the legacy of NCNW by attending. Members may further support by becoming Achievers, Life Members or Legacy Life Members of NCNW. This is our organization. We must support it.

Rehabilitation Center Residents – The committee is asking that all donations to the seniors at Workmen’s Circle please be turned in by the end of April. They would like to make the donation of size medium, large, extra-large or 1X gowns before Mother’s Day. We need a minimum of 40 gowns. Please contact Alma at (718) 379-3788.

Social Media – Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

—Joyce Howard

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completed a number of working memory tests using a smartphone app. The study found that higher levels of stress anticipation in the morning are associated with poorer working memory later in the day regardless of how stressful the events of the day actually were. In essence, if you wake up expecting the day ahead to be stressful, that expectation produces measurable cognitive effects even if nothing stressful happens during the course of the day.

Generally, working memory can affect many aspects of an individual’s daily life. This is especially true among older adults who are already predisposed to cognitive decline. For instance, reduced working memory among older adults can result in them ingesting the wrong medication or even impairment while driving.

In addition, Albert Einstein College of Medicine has participated in many of the research projects conducted as part of the Women’s Health Initiative, including hormone therapy, diet quality and Type 2 Diabetes, periodontal disease and cancer risk, long-term biophosphonate use and fracture risk, genes for depression and risk of stroke, sleep duration and sleep quality with mortality, oral health and a host of other topics.

Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani said: “Co-op City women were also a big part of the Women’s Health Initiative. The head of the study was asked what he was most proud of and he said the hormone therapy trial, which showed there were side effects and the basic message was that hormone therapy is not a good preventive strategy for chronic disease so many women got off hormones. A lot of women did not get breast cancer because they stopped the hormones so it saved lives. For every dollar invested in the Women’s Health Initiative hormone study, 140 dollars was saved due to health care cost savings. WHI was a huge study – 160,000 women participated, and the results have affected how physicians practice medicine not only in this country, but around the world.”

In Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani’s WHI study about diet drinks, she and her colleagues looked at the WHI participants and women who had two or more servings of diet drinks daily from 1996-2001.

“Then we followed them for 12 years and looked at the stroke and coronary heart disease and death and we saw there was an excess risk in women who had high diet drink intake versus the women who were having no or less than one serving of diet drinks a week,” said Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani. “The WHI and Co-op City women were in that group so they have been contributing non-stop to not only this study, but others.”

Addressing the importance of her current research, the study, “Multicultural Healthy Diet to Reduce Cognitive Decline & Alzheimer’s Disease,” Dr. MossavarRahmani said: “Because cognitive decline that eventually leads to Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia is becoming such a big problem and cost in this country, we think that by intervening early on, one of the interventions that could be life changing is through lifestyles measures, in other words, eating a healthier diet. This study is focusing on whether a healthier diet can reduce cognitive decline and by measuring cognition in a very sensitive manner…we can get a better sense of any kind of decline or improvement through this method. We’re trying to see if a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables can improve your memory and slow down the decline at an early age because if that is possible, then it’s possible that dementia, if it’s going to happen, happens later or not at all.”

Any interested individual who lives, works or attends school in Co-op City and is in the 40-65 yr. old age range and would like to participate in the “Multicultural Healthy Diet to Reduce Cognitive Decline & Alzheimer’s Disease” study, or any community organization that would like to invite Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani and her colleagues to make a presentation at their meeting, should contact the study as soon as possible by calling (718) 430-3823 or send an email to healthydiet326@gmail.com.

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Co-op City Times / April 20, 2019 We were fortunate to have two guest speakers, Anthony Barzelatto from Riverbay Safety Dept. & Nick Calabero, NYFD, to impart important information regarding Fire Prevention and how we can protect ourselves when there is a fire.

Anthony started the presentation by reminding us that every apartment doorway at the bottom of the frame have stickers which should not be removed as those are used by the fire dept. to help locate apartments during a fire. If the stickers are missing, contact Riverbay Safety Dept. He also reminded us of the following: • There should be at least one working fire extinguisher in your apartment.

Check the expiration date and indicator showing strength of the extinguisher • Extension cords and plugs should have UL coding • Watch cable ch. 591 showing his comprehensive safety video produced by the Co-op City Times Firefighter Nick told us about kitchen fires, enforcing the rule that oil and water do not mix so use baking soda to put out that pan fire and cover pans if you can if the oil flares up. Candles should be watched; better yet, use the batteryoperated ones. Extension cords should not be used for refrigerator and microwaves and other high wattage appliances. Do not use multiple cords connected. Plugs in our apartments have limited wattage so do not over-use.

Our community has had several fires which prompted a need for a fire awareness and prevention program. Remember, if there is a fire in your apartment, leave and close the door behind you, and if the fire is not in your apartment, keep your door closed, and if needed, put a wet towel at the bottom of your door to help keep smoke out. Either way, call the fire dept. immediately.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms will be installed by Riverbay within the next few months. This program is made possible by Riverbay, the Red Cross, and the fire dept. If you currently do not have any detectors, call the Riverbay Safety dept.

We need floor captains for all floors. A sign is posted in the lobby regarding duty and great need. The telephone number to call to volunteer is also shown.

Meeting with volunteers notice will be posted within next two weeks.

Our bus for the day trip has four seats still available. If interested, contact M. McDaniel, 718-320-2631.

Our 50/50 was won by Rodney McFarland and our three door prizes were awarded to Rita Goode, Sharon Julian, and Betty Thurman. All winners were from the B-side. We need A-side cooperators to represent us at these meetings.

Perhaps there will be winners among you along with knowing that information shared will be helpful to all of us.

—Marilyn McDaniel

Building 31 A/B Association

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. Happy Spring to all. It has been quite chilly, but the trees and flowers are slowly blooming.

Game Night – is back! Come and join your neighbors on Friday, April 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the association room in the rear lobby of Bldg. 27C. Bring your games if you like; Chess anybody? Good, then you can teach us. We have Bingo, Pokeno, Checkers, etc. Refreshments; It can be fun and lively.

Margie and Sharon, our Fundraising Committee, are working on another wonderful trip, so stay tuned.

It was brought to our attention that a portion of the ground is sinking in the driveway circle in front of Building 27A. This issue will be given to GM Noel Ellison. As we venture out daily, it appears the circle is being inundated with cracks in the road. The circle is in dire need of repavement.

Co-op City 50th Anniversary – There is a 2019 calendar of special events.

We, as shareholders, will be celebrating 50 years of existence as the Co-op City development, a city within a city, the entire year. This is wonderful, let’s try to make the events.

To Our New Cooperators – Please continue to read the Co-op Times, which provides information of activities that one can become involved in. Fliers also are posted on the bulletin board to keep the community attuned to available activities. Please join us at any time. Names and phone number of the building association board is posted in the bulletin board. Any questions, feel free to call the phone number listed. The building association meets every two months from September to June and takes a break for the summer.

Affidavits – The due date to return the completed annual income affidavits notarized is now May 7 to avoid a 50% surcharge. Notary is free and will be held on Tuesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 25, in Einstein Center, rm. 38, 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., in Section 5.

Candidates’ Forum – Every year, we vote for Board members to represent and to protect the interests of the shareholders. The reason every year elections are necessary is because each candidate serves a three-year term. The first candidates’ forum will be held here at Einstein Center on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. Come out to meet them and seize the opportunity to ask questions as to how the candidates will best serve the shareholders and your community. Take notes.

Happy Birthday to all celebrating during this month. The best of health to all.

Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

Pray for peace among world leaders now more than ever. Leaders and leadership choices and decisions affect our very daily lives. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer kindness to your neighbor, life is too short.

If you want something, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

–Margaret Thatcher —H. Overman

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Spring Tag Sale – Building 2 Association will be having a Spring Fling Tag Sale on May 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The location is the Bldg.

2B Association meeting room behind the main entrance, street level. Signs will be posted to lead you there.

Saleable items in new and gently used condition: collectibles, household items, electronics, objects of interest, baseball cards, bric-a-brac, cameras, books, CDs, DVDs, records (really!) & much more!

—Adelina Martinez

Building 2A/2B Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association

One of our most favorite calendar, holiday happenings is about to happen again. Passover and Easter are celebrated the same weekend. It is our opportunity to wish for beautiful blooms of Spring, and warm family gatherings celebrating family traditions. Happy holidays to all and enjoy your Spring.

Today’s Co-op City celebration for Easter should be so much fun for all. May the Seder table bring families and the great story telling of the holiday together, too.

We extend sympathy to the people in the South and Midwest, with hopes that agencies like the Red Cross will be able to provide service to them; this weather has been so extreme. Here, participate in this upcoming event: Co-op City Blood Drive on 4/27 in memory of Joe Boiko.

The results of last week’s History Committee put much emphasis on whether pioneers participate. We hope you have read the flyers and come out for “The Tempest.” The anniversary events are highlighted in the Co-op Times every week.

Election 2019 has begun. We urge you to attend forums and read campaign literature in order to vote wisely. The election issues of the Co-op City Times are really important to read through, “with knowledge comes power.” Again, congratulations to President Linda Collins of Building 9 for all the exciting activities the association does for their residents. We are envious and still wish we could host and offer a Game Night or Movie Night, etc. We would love to hear any suggestions.

If you still haven’t received your “Income Affidavits,” get in touch with the Finance Department.

The notarized forms are due by May 7. Contact the Finance Department if you still haven’t received yours. Which reminds us to bid congratulations on the semi-retirement of long-time Finance Department controller, Louis Salegna.

Reviewing information from our association safety meeting, “hot” items like toaster, floor heater, microwave, and refrigerator should not be on extension cords; check your fire extinguisher for the expiration date. If it is outdated, recycle it correctly or recharge it.

Giveaway items in usable condition need to be put into the bins by the garages or taken directly to “The Salvation Army” in Mount Vernon. You get a receipt there; it can be totaled with tax deductions.

Do not leave stuff on the compactor pad. Discarded books and toys on the pad become unsightly. With that in mind, neighbors, pick up your newspapers!

Alert: 1- Never give personal information over the telephone.

2 - Online, use secure websites that have “https” as part of their ID name. This week’s new scam call begins, “Get help for your chronic pain, we have not received your response to our mailing.” Don’t respond!

Broun Place executive committee wishes those recovering from illness and hardships, a speedy, complete recovery and many good days ahead, just keep dancing!

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Thank you for the association dues for 2018-2019.

If you didn’t give your dues, our next meeting is April 22 from 7-8 p.m. in the association room on the ‘B’ side, or at the Spring Soiree, on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the association room.

Refreshments will be served. All shareholders are invited. A charge of $3 for guest. The trip to Resorts World Catskills Casino will be Saturday, June 15.

Cost, $40 per person; rebate, $25 for slot and $15 food voucher. Bus departs at 8 a.m. from Ash Loop (next to the library). Drop-off at three locations: Einstein Loop, Dreiser Loop and Asch Loop.

To purchase tickets, contact Joan June at 718-6717079 or Katrina Minus-Shepard, 718-671-4953.

Happy birthday to all. Prayers to all who lost loved ones. Get well greetings to all the sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

Building 22A/B Association

Drammeh Center

Last Saturday, Co-op City was buzzing with activities in the summer-like weather. DiverCityTV came to interview Iman Drammeh, producer for Co-op City’s Oral History project on the beautiful greenway, and they also paid a visit to Building 9 during their Ladies Low Tea – Sip and Chat gathering. We look forward to more visits as they continue to profile other aspects of the community.

(L-R): Jhaelyn Arteaga, producer of DivercityTV (out of CUNY); Iman Drammeh, director, Drammeh Center; Linda Collins, president, Building 9 Association; and Shannon Ayala, producer, DivercityTV.

Due to upgrade construction, the Drammeh Center remains inaccessible.

Please join us in an historical, educational & fun trip fundraiser to support the work of The Association of Black Social Workers Child Adoption Counseling and Referral Services on August 16-August 17.

Rates include: double occupancy, $390/triple, $370/quadruple, $350/single, $470/children, 12 and younger sharing a room adult, $320.

Costs include: • Deluxe round trip motor coach transportation • Visit to the new Museum of the Bible in Wash., DC, featuring the exhibit and history of the “Slave Bible” that was developed by the British during the American slave trade in an attempt to keep the slaves in the Caribbean from rebelling.

• All-you-can-eat dinner at the Golden Corral restaurant.

• One overnight hotel stay.

• Hot breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit to the Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore, MD • Visit to the beautiful Baltimore Harbor.

• 4-hour all-you-can-eat crab and shrimp feast & sumptuous non-seafood feast, open bar and DJ entertainment and dancing at Michael’s 8th Avenue restaurant in Glen Burnie, MD. The Association of Black Social Workers Child Adoption Counseling and Referral Services is a 44year old institution that supports the finding loving families for African American and Latino children in need of adoption. Proceeds will be to continue work.

For ticket information, contact Leora Neal at (917) 371-1339 or email, abswnyc@aol.com.

—Elise Edwards

Building Associations of Section 1

We are looking for volunteers to join the Section One Family Funday Planning Committee to assist in and attend monthly meetings. Section 1 consists of Buildings 1 thru 8.

Those who are interested, please feel free to apply via email to Aellie49@optimum.net or Livingsl @optonline.net. Include your name, building, apartment number, and best number to reach you at (preferably a cell phone number). If you have any special talents or interests that you wish to accentuate, please include it on your response to us.

When selected, we will email you updates for the upcoming meeting and pertinent information that will be assigned to you. Feel free to play a role in the decision making process that will put together an enjoyable family event for 2019.

—Adelina Martinez

Building 25 Association

Happy Easter, everyone!

We wish all neighbors born in April a Happy Birthday, and for those who have been under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

I will be in the lobby today between the hours of 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to get names of graduates, birthdays, weddings, etc.

Our next meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5.00 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, asst. treasurer.

I will close with the following quote: “The greatest gift of Easter is Hope.” —Basil C. Hume —Wanda Bailey

Assembly Member Benedetto’s 2019 Co-op City Scholarship Competition

Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto recently announced the kick-off of the annual Co-op City scholarship competition, an initiative to help students who live in Co-op City achieve their dreams of attending college.

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be Co-op City residents in their senior year of high school, currently serving or have served their community in a volunteer capacity, and have a C+ grade average or better. Applications for the scholarship can be picked up at the assembly member’s offices at 177 Dreiser Loop, room 12. All applications are due by Monday, May 3.

For more information, contact the assembly member’s office by calling 718-320-2220 or by email to Leon Tulton at tultonl@nyassembly.gov.

We are shareholders, not tenants!

Become involved in your building association!

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Spanish-American Community Club

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8 p.m.

Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for May 9.

Everyone is welcome!

Our ‘Vegas Night’ event that took place on March 16 was a very popular and successful evening. It had been a while since we last hosted one of these events, and we hope to be able to have another one in the near future. Many thanks to everyone who joined us.

The Election of Officers was held on Thursday, March 28.

Please welcome our new board and executive board members: president: Rosaura Cruz; vice president: Jose Lopez; treasurer: Octavio Cruz; assistant treasurer: Luz Peña; recording secretary: Vicky Joubert; correspondence secretary: Carmen Rodriguez; assistant correspondence secretary: Milagros De Peña; sergeantat-arms: Claudio Guzman; Board members: Alfonso Gonzalez, Evangelina Gonzalez and Daliah Rodriguez; scholarship Board of Trustees: Gladys Rivera and Lourdes Suarez. Best wishes to all!

The Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Friday, April 26, at Maestro’s. Tickets are $60 for members and $80 for non-members. Payment was due on April 11. For more information, please contact Alfonso Gonzalez at (347) 2493403. Please see the flyer on the website.

Applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship are still available. Applications are being distributed to member households with students of higher education. The forms will be available in room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the second Thursday of every month or at the board of directors meetings on the first Tuesday of each month.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 9, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees.

The Fair Committee is planning a trip to Resort World Casino Catskills on Saturday, May 11. Tickets are $40. Additional information is available on the website and Facebook page.

Membership renewal dues are now $48.

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

You can also email the club at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanamcccc’).

—Carmen Rodriguez

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Velocity Track Club New York’s children are truly blessed to have a community that cares about their future! Parents and coaches who volunteer spends many hours at the track meets and practice. Volunteers behind the scenes organize fundraising events, filling out registration forms and planning for upcoming meets. With all our volunteers, we will not be able to accomplish our goals without the financial support from our community.

Therefore, I would like to give a special thanks to Building 12 (120 Casals Pl.) of Co-op City for having a Bake Sale on Saturday, April 13, and donating the profits to Velocity Track Club! The Building 12 officers and volunteers also were in the lobby during the week taking donations. This event was a complete success. Building 12 residents truly showed their appreciation of the hard work Velocity Track Club is doing in our community!

Resident Tanya Ingram, a co-founding member of Velocity Track Club and a longtime resident of Co-op City since 1972, said it gives her great honor and pleasure that the Building 12 Association came together and decided to raise funds for our team.

The funds will cover some of the cost for athletes’ equipment and practice facilities such as the Truman High School track.

She also said, with this knowledge, it is with joy that the building president, Sonja Maxwell, and the association, decided to recognize our hard work by hosting a Bake Sale and the proceeds going directly to the team. Thank you!

Velocity Track Club wishes to say “thank you” to Building 12 President Sonja Maxwell, Vice President & Treasurer Sonya Soto, Vice President Donald Wood, Sergeant-at-Arms Carmillous Plummer, executive board members, Stella Baker, George Rowe and all the residents who volunteer and donated.

Thank you, we truly appreciate it!

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth Building 12 Bake Sale to benefit Velocity Track Club. so they can continue to do great things!

For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Sports

Black Forum Food Pantry Update The Emergency Food Pantry is tentatively scheduled to reopen in May 2019.

New and existing clients living in 10475 (only) can register to get food/supplies from the pantry on the following days: Date: Sat., 4/20, Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Room: Dreiser, #8; Date: Mon., 4/29, Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room: Dreiser, #1; Date: Tues., 4/30, Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Room: Dreiser, #1; Date: Sat., 5/4, Time: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Room: Dreiser, #13.

All guests must present proper ID with a 10475 zip code. Please bring one of the following government issued IDs: Driver, Non-Driver, or NYC ID. No exceptions. Anyone 18+ of age can register. Guests can also register after the pantry reopens. The pantry's opening date will be posted shortly.

Defensive Driving Last class for the season: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, room 1 (top floor); $35 per person. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Checks/money orders can be made payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City’ and mailed to P.O Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1 1/2 weeks before class. Include name and phone number. Walk-ins are welcomed but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class – NO checks. Call any day by noon of the Friday before class to register for seating. Please leave a message at (718) 320-8035 and someone will get back to you. Kindly leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

Upcoming 2019 Trips (Deposits Due) Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions about any trips listed below. Payments for all outings are now being accepted. NO REFUNDS. Sorry, we do not accept credit or debit cards for payment.

Black-Eyed Sally’s (Waiting List only) April 27 – Award-winning BBQ & Cajun cooking in Hartford, Conn. & trip to new MGM Casino in Springfield, MA. Cost: $95. Casino rebate is $30 (slot play is $20, food is $10). Boarding & departures times: Dreiser, board at 7:45 a.m. & depart at 8 a.m.; Asch Loop, board at 8:05 a.m. & depart at 8:15 a.m.; Section 5, board at 8:20 a.m. & depart at 8:30 a.m.

Tropicana Casino June 22 – Enjoy Atlantic City, NJ? Then join us! Cost: $45. Includes transportation.

Velocity Track Club New York

Casino rebate: TBA. Monies due by 5/24.

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino Trip Join us Saturday, August 17, for an amazing dining experience at the award winning Nordic Lodge/Lobster Fest, in Charlestown, RI. Enjoy 2-hours of an all-you-can-eat seafood plus buffet with lobster, prime rib, specialty desserts and more! The fun continues at Mohegan Sun Casino; $170 includes dining, shopping, & round-trip coach transportation. Three payments are past due.

Please make checks payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City,’ and mail to 920 Baychester Avenue, #19B, Bronx, NY 10475. Include name & phone number of attendee.

Contact We look forward to hearing from you (coopcityblackforum@gmail.com).

—D. Illis

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Baychester Visual Arts Association

Painting classes resumed at BVA on Tues., April 9.

Art classes are held on Tuesdays in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Since this session will be 5 weeks, the cost will be $30. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

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. You can call M. Groves at 201-926-6896 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

We would like to invite artists interested in giving a paid demonstration to our class members and to people in the community. Many people are artistically talented and it would be great to share their ability with our artists. You can call Moses Groves at 201-926-6896.

If you would like to take art classes, you can come to rm. 5 on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. or register by mail indicating the class time desired.

Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

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 tax deductible donation, 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

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5, at noon in the Dreiser Community Center, room 15. We are requesting all members to please attend. Please watch this column for further information. It is important that two representatives are sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 671-4506.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human

rights. We also sponsor the Friends & Family Day Celebration, and the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration events, both events are free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-9610 for membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming Together is the Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, & Working Together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Wishing all of you a Joyous Easter and Happy Passover.

Our Bake Sale was a success on behalf of the Velocity Track Team. Thank you to Sonia, Donald, George, Stella, Mr. Plummer, Doris, Mrs. Anderson, Winston and Tanya and to all the bakers who filled our table with goodies. A special thank you to Building 12 who showed that we can accomplish almost anything by supporting each other.

Next week, Tuesday, April 23, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., is our Building 12 Kids Movie Afternoon for ages 6-10, accompanied by a parent. Arrive around 2:45 p.m. in our activity room.

Donizetti Bldg. 4 Association

Hello and Happy Saturday. Today is our Annual Easter Celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in our association room in the rear lobby of 120 Donizetti Pl., aka Bldg.

4B. It’s open to all children from ages 1–10 who live in either 4A, 4B & 4C. Upon entering, each child will receive a FREE raffle ticket giving them an opportunity to win one of three Easter baskets filled with toys and fun educational activities. We will also watch the movie, “HOP,” an animated movie about the Easter Bunny’s teenage son E.B. who heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. In LA, he’s taken in by Fred after the out-ofwork slacker hits E.B. with his car. The movie is rated PG and running time is 1 hour and 35 minutes. Goodie bags will be handed out to children at the end of the event as they leave.

If any shareholders who haven’t paid their membership dues want to attend the Egg Celebration, they may do so and pay their $5 membership dues upon signing in at the event. Come one, come all; its guaranteed to be an Egg-citing time.

See you there.

At our last meeting, Mr. Persaud did an excellent job in explaining about the planting of new shrubs to cover the existing gaps and how in some areas there is cement under the ground and in those areas shrubs will not be planted. Mr. Persaud also informed us of the tree pruning and the two trees that will be removed and replaced. I am doing my part as your president and representative to help maintain and improve our buildings & grounds and I ask the shareholders who live here to help me in doing so by calling in and writing letters to the various department heads regarding your concerns. After all, it’s the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.

On another note, Family Fun Day is still accepting volunteers. Anyone who would like to do so, please contact Adelaide Martinez at aellie49@optimum.net.

We’d like to congratulate everyone celebrating a joyous occasion this weekend/ week and wish everyone a happy, safe Easter.

It is when we act with compassion that our life is brought into accord with the universal life force and we manifest our inherent wisdom. The action of encouraging and sharing hope with others awakens us to a larger, freer identity beyond the narrow confines of our ego. Wisdom and compassion are thus inseparable. – Dr. Daisaku Ikeda —Steven Vega

AVOID ACCIDENTS: Please Drive Slowly in Co-op City’s Parking Facilities and Follow Posted Signs!

Reminder that our Annual Summer Fun Day is Saturday, June 22 (rain date is Saturday, June 29). If you can spare a couple of hours to assist us that afternoon, please call 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

Congratulations to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our heartfelt sympathy to everyone who suffered a lost and our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in.

If you see something, say something by calling 91-1 or CCPD 718-671-3050.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

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Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

Note: Our next membership meeting will be on Wednesday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m. in Dreiser, room 19. At that meeting, we will have an election for board members’ positions. Please come prepared to be nominated or to nominate someone in good standing…and then Vote!

Travel Events: (price includes coach bus; located on Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • June 24-26 (◄ date change) (Mon.-Wed.), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, De. Price: $380, double per person/$470, single. Deposit: $100 ASAP. Two payments each due April 1 and May 6: double, $140 per; and single, $185. Final payment due June 3. Hotel accommodations at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, all-youcan-eat crabs at Woody’s Crab house, non-stop action at the Dover Downs slots, and shopping at Rehoboth stores. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 16-19 (Mon.-Thurs.), Niagara Falls, Canada. Price: double: $589/single: $709. Deposit $150 ASAP. Final payment due June 5. Passport required. Meet & Greet upon arrival, guided tours, 3 breakfasts/3 dinners, and Niagara Falls cruise.

Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • May 15 (Wed.), “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Imperial Theatre. Showtime: 2 p.m. Sold out! Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

• May 25 (Sat.), “Tribute to Michael Jackson,” Lehman College. Price: $55.

Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

• July 31 (Wed.) second show, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the

Temptations,” Imperial Theatre. Showtime: 2 p.m. Price: $132. Deposit: $50 ASAP. Balance: $82, due July 10. Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

• Sept. 11 (Wed.), “Mambo Italiano,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit $40. Balance due, $35, Aug. 9. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

We only accept checks payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare To members and friends who may still be under the weather, we hope that each new day bring you renewed strength and brighter times. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Join us on our next “Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day,” which will be on Wednesday, May 8. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784/Hattie L, 718-6718449, if interested.

Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. A stipend can be expected for each trip. This position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

“Keep the smile, Leave the tear, Hold the laugh, Leave the pain, Think of joy, Forget the fear, Be joyous, coz It’s a new month! Happy new Month!”

—Claudette Davis sive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization) promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both.

We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meeting Tuesday, April 23, is the next scheduled meeting — our regular 4th Tuesday meeting. As usual, it will be held in Einstein, room 35, at 7:00 p.m. Expect a reminder call or email or just come! This month, we hope to meet new members and get reacquainted with recent members. A choice of a short video presentation will be offered. We do not say no to dues, but what we really want is your presence and your input. Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single or retired and still join the Co-op City Working Families Party. All progressives are welcome. For more details, text or call 718-219-2211, or email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Mary Pearson

Co-op City Working Families Party

Voting Get Out The Vote efforts will soon begin for the upcoming Riverbay Board of Directors election and the city-wide June 25 primary for Public Advocate, a position filled by Jumaane Williams until the end of this year. Help your preferred progressive candidates — running right here in Co-op City and beyond — by spreading palm cards, information and excitement. Voting in big numbers in any election makes elected officials pay attention!

Williamsbridge Club

Greetings, friends. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., The Williamsbridge Club, which meets on the second Friday of each month in Dreiser Loop Community Center, is an organization established in 1935 for the purpose of supporting and encouraging women in business and the professions.

We sponsor a Founders’ Luncheon each spring at which we recognize members of the community who have excelled, and give scholarships to high school seniors going on to college.At this time, we are accepting nominations for women in the community who should be recognized for achievement in the Business, Profession, Education, Community Service and/or Ministry. Please contact us at P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, or call 718.328.2302 for more information.

Current Events: The Williamsbridge Club’s 43rd Annual Founders Day Luncheon, Saturday, May 4, at Eastwood Manor, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Our Awardees are: Sojourner Truth Award – Jen Lackard, ReEntry Link, Social Impact Programs; Community Service Award – Deborah Ogumah, creating unity in the community; Man of the Year Award – Lucian Pinckney, artist, bringing awareness to family and cultural heritage; Minister of the Year Award – Rev. Dr. Naomi Tyler-Lloyd, educating and nurturing her spiritual community; Business Award – Catherine Branch, Toning our Bodies; Professional/Educator Award – Shanequa Moore, CEO, I Raise Inc.; Achievement Award – Angelina Asberry-Holmes; and Trailblazer Award – Leticia James, NYS Attorney General, first African American New York State Attorney General.

Come out to see and encourage our community members. Contact: 404.803.9869.

We invite persons who are interested in learning about The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., The Williamsbridge Club to contact, Joetta Brown, 718.328.2302. You may stop by our meetings on the second Fridays, at 7:00 p.m., room 8, Dreiser Loop Community Center, to indicate an interest in joining our organization.

—Joetta Brown

Contacting Here’s the closest-to-Co-op City contact information to email, write or call our closest-to-grassroots elected officials. For city level issues: • NYC District 12 Council Member Andy L. King; Andy.King@council.nyc.gov; 135 Einstein Loop, Room 44, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 684-5509.

• Jumaane Williams at The Office of the Public Advocate; GetHelp@pubadvocate.nyc.gov; 1 Centre Street, 15 Floor North, New York, NY 10007; (212) 669-7250.

For state level issues: • State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, benedettom @nyassembly.gov; 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 12, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-2220.

• State Senator Jamaal Bailey, bailey@nysenate.gov; 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, NY 10466-3207; (718) 547-8854.

For federal level issues: U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, engel.house.gov/contact-me; 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 3, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-2314.

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regres-

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We invite everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A (main lobby), Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

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

Midday Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.

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

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

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace.

Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of “great and precious promises.”

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them who have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ.

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us

to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-4) At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of Scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from His grace, we would not receive any promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word.

Grace allowed us to enjoy God’s unmerited favor, gave us a gift that we did not deserve.

This is the true love of God that supersedes the love of human as John 3:16 stated: For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. His love towards us is so strong that He was willing to give up his life for us.

1st Corinthians 13:4 speaks of charity suffers long, and is kind, charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, it not puffed up. It is very important that we try to love one another just as God loves us, love is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. 1st John 4:8 states: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

For further information, call: 718-324-0334, 718-320-4218, or 646-345-6707.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Faith in God Church & Bible Institute

Pastor and evangelist Vernon Little greets 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!

We are not asked to deny our pain and suffering, but we can take heart in God’s ability to use it for good. Let’s look at scripture to support this. 2nd Corinthians 1:3-7 says: 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in your patient endurance of the same suf-

Open Door Ministries Today is the Day Full sermon at opendoorministries.net In his book, “Don’t WasteYour Life,” John Piper recounts a story his father often told in his days as a fiery Baptist evangelist. It is the story of a man who came to saving faith in Jesus Christ near the end of his earthly existence. Piper writes: “The church had prayed for this man for decades. He was hard and resistant. But this time, for some reason, he showed up when my father was preaching. At the end of the service, during a hymn, to everyone’s amazement he came and took my father’s hand. They sat down together on the front pew of the church as the people were dismissed. God opened his heart to the Gospel of Christ, and he was saved from his sins and given eternal life. But that did not stop him from sobbing and saying, as the tears ran down his wrinkled face, “I’ve wasted it! I’ve wasted it!”

Exodus 8:8 Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and begged, “Plead with the Lord to take the frogs away from me and my people. I will let your people go, so they can offer sacrifices to the Lord.” 9 “You set the time!” Moses replied.

“Tell me when you want me to pray for you, your officials, and your people. Then you and your houses will be rid of the frogs.” 10 “Do it tomorrow,” Pharaoh said.

“All right,” Moses replied, “it will be as you have said. Then you will know that there is no one like the Lord our God. Romans 13:11 Another reason for right living is this: you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for the coming of the Lord is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is far gone; the day of his return will soon be here.

So, quit the evil deeds of darkness and put on the armor of right living, as we who live in the daylight should!

Charles Francis Adams, son of President John Quincy Adams and grandson of President John Adams, kept a diary. One day he entered: “Went fishing with my son today—a day wasted.” His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: “Went fishing with my father—the most wonderful day of my life!” The father thought he was wasting time while fishing with his son, but his son saw it as an investment of time. The only way to tell the difference between wasting and investing is to know one’s ultimate purpose in life and to judge accordingly. –Better Dads, Stronger Sons, Rick Johnson Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program offers free Counseling. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ, —Pastor Luis Ramos

ferings we suffer.

7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.

Invitation: Sweet hour of prayer is 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.

Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded.’ It’s a fusion of gospel, R&B, and rap. He also has videos on YouTube. You can see Vernon during the competition segment at the 2019 McDonald’s Gospel Fest, taking place on May 11, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section One. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

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Church of God’s Children

Church of God’s Children is located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level, to the right of Montefiore Clinic.

We invite you with open arms to visit our church, we hope that you can join with us in worship and God’s word. For prayer request, call 718-790-9120.

Easter Resurrection Service, Sunday, April 21 – One Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., bi-lingual.

The resurrection of our Lord was unique because of his deity. The significance in the event of the resurrection is intertwined with the significance of the person who was raised. There was no mere mortal who rose from the dead on that Easter morning, it was the son of God. Throughout his life, Jesus had claimed to be the son of God, for which reason the religious leaders sought to put him to death (John 8:31-59). At the sight of our Lord’s death, a soldier standing nearby declared, “Truly this man was the son of God!” (Mark 15:39). Beyond this, the resurrection was proof positive that the Lord Jesus was the son of God, even as he had declared (Rom. 1:3-4).

Community: Bronx Clergy Task Force, Borough President’s Office of faith-based initiatives present a Peace & Health Interfaith Afternoon: Friday, May 17, at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. For tabling, call 718-790-9120 or email bxctf@aol.com. Full cardiology testing, resource tables of health and community organizations, free rapid confidential Hepatitis-C and HIV testing, youth speakers, music, entertainment, soft drinks, and edibles.

On 4/9, CB #10 held the Housing & Zoning Com-

mittee Meeting. The only item on the agenda was 801 Co-op City Blvd., the vacant lot in front of Bay Park Rehab. The plans are for Montefiore (which has vacated Dreiser Loop) to erect a 53,698-sq. ft. 6-story building with primary care, adult and pediatric care services. The first three floors are required to have 538 parking spaces, they are seeking a special permit for 278 spaces in addition to the 104 that Bay Park has at the rear of bldg., which totals 382. After much discussion, the conclusion is: Ground fl., 104 spaces; 2nd fl., 85 spaces; 3rd fl., 89 spaces. The 2nd and 3rd fl. will be valet parking, the ground fl. with 104 spaces is leased to Bay Park, thus now there are only 174 parking spaces for the Montefiore employees and patients. Huge difference from 278 spaces. More important issues include making sure that street parking is not compromised for our residents and that DOT doesn’t place “No Parking” signs along that sidewalk. Other issues were raised, and they will be returning. I will update you on the next meeting.

Monday: Bible Study & Prayer, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., at Fellowship Hall, 159 Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday: Prayer in Sanctuary, at 6:30 p.m. and 12-step fellowship, at 159 Dreiser Loop at 7 p.m.

Monday-Friday: After School workshop & tutoring, 3-6 p.m., at 159 Fellowship Hall. For information, 718-671-7265.

Goodwill Ministry & Book Shop – Tues.-Fri., 125 p.m., 163 Dreiser Loop. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

Faith @ Work Christian Church

120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 202-7006; email: fatwcc@aol.com, www.faithatworkchurch.org.

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday prayer service will resume in May at 6:30 p.m. Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m.

Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, familyfocused with power and authority.”

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in love, through teaching and preaching the word of God from the Bible.

I would like to again thank the disciples of Jesus Christ at Faith @ Work for serving God’s people well last Sunday!

Summer Camp Registration Is Underway: Camp days – July 1 – August 9, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. This is a S.T.E.A.M. academic camp which includes weekly trips/outings, lunch and a caring staff. We are offering a bonus week of vacation

Bible School, August 12-16, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The registration is first come, first served with limited availability of seats! Registration is ongoing until June 7. Orientation is on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Applications available in the church Mondays-Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Good Friday Service: At Faith @ Work Christian Church, 120 DeKruif Place, 10 a.m. The seven preachers are: Pastor Frank Jenkins, Pastor Lamont Granby, Pastor Kimberly Mabry Wright, Archbishop Angelo Rosario, Pastor James Furman and Pastor Keith J. Williams.

Resurrection Sunday Worship and Breakfast: Community breakfast/pantry and worship service, April 21, from 8 a.m. We invite everyone to join us.

On May 4 at 5 p.m., we are hosting a Paint and Pie Pre-Mother’s Day Fellowship. This will give us all an opportunity to paint a portrait for ourselves or our mother/mother figure for Mother’s Day. The donation is $40 for the supplies and services of Min. Norman Fields of Macedonia Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule 1. Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 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. We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, April 21, at 9:00 a.m. when we will celebrate Easter Day: The Resurrection Mass, Choral High Mass. Ladies, please remember to wear your hats. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

2. Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting 15-minute midday service starting promptly at noon.

3. On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls and visitations, interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible (11 a.m. to noon), followed by a very short noon-day service.

4. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

Group Activities: The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. All women in the church are invited to attend and participate in planning the activities of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Upcoming Fundraising Events • ECW Raffle tickets are now on sale. First prize - $300; second prize - $200; and third prize - $100.

The tickets are $1 each and $5 for a book of six tickets.

Drawing will take place at the church on May18 and winners need not be present.

• Saturday, June 29: Bus trip to Pindar Vineyards, the largest in Long Island. Trip includes wine tasting, sit-down luncheon at J&R Steakhouse, and shopping at the Tanger Outlets with discount coupon booklets.

• Stay tuned for other events.

General Information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of April, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more. To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery.

Lenten Folders are available beside the book shelf.

Please remember to collect yours. Also, there is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Outreach Program Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis.

Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: https://www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, NY. “The Lord has done great things for us, *and we are glad indeed.” –Psalm 126:4 —Merville Chambers

Fri., April 25 Thu., April 24

Wed., April 23

Tues., April 23

Mon., April 22

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

YOGA w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA main office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10am-12pm Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 10:30am Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11am, Rm. 2

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Color Your Stress away 11am, Rm. 4

Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bingo 1-3 p.m., rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday, 1 p.m.

Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv. 9:30 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Group 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m., Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 1st & 3rd Tues.

(New) – Weight Management SupCard Games 2-4 p.m. port Group w/Clifton — 1:00pm Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed., 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Games 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 – 11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Computer Class JASA main office 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bartow main office Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bartow Main Office Dancercise w/Damion 1-2 p.m., JASA main office Card Games 2-4 p.m.

JASA Closed in Observance of Passover Day 7

9:30-

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

(New) Body in motion w/Ola 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., in the Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. -12 p.m., rm. 4 (New) Arts w/Becky 10 a.m.-12 p.m., rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 (New) Arts w/Becky 10 a.m.-12 p.m., rm. 49

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For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: there will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

In order to participate in any JASA senior activities or go on any senior trips, you must be a member of JASA. You may pick up an application in the main office of at any of the three senior centers.

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – JASA closed Fri., Apr. 26. Next scheduled days are Fri., May 3, 10 & 24, 9 a.m- 12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come, first served!

Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

JASA TimeBank – A free intergenerational volunteer service exchange program. Members bank their time providing and receiving services, such as doing errands, tutoring, English/Spanish lessons, alterations, assisting neighborhood organizations & much more. For additional information or to become a volunteer, contact Helen Atkins, 929-399-1388.

What: Cancer – Thriving & Surviving Interactive Program. The program gives participants the skills to coordinate all the things needed to manage their health. To learn such things such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleeping and living with uncertainty. Free 6-week workshop every Wed starting Apr. 3 thru May 8, 1-3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 4. For additional information and to register,

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training —11:00am Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00pm – Last Monday of the month

Bereavement Counseling 1pm, Rm. 8 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Computer Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee 1 p.m., rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Sewing 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Art Class 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd, rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Drama Club 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Kosher

Non-Kosher

Brisket of Beef/gravy Brussel Sprouts Matza Farfel Herb Potato Alt: Chicken Marsala Herb Potato Zucchini w/tomato sauce

No Non-Kosher

California Turkey meatloaf Mashed sweet potato, Broccoli Alt: Salmon Dill Sauce, Matza Farfel Sweet & sour cabbage

No Non-Kosher

St. Peter Fish Francaise/Dill sauce Diced butternut squash Kale Alt: Turkey Schnitzel Mashed potato Zucchini w/tomato sauce

No Non-Kosher

Roasted Chicken w/gravy Carrots Potato Kugel Alt: Spanish Omelet Home fried potato Zucchini

No Non-Kosher

JASA Closed in JASA Closed in Observance of Observance of Passover Day 7 Passover Day 7

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

please call 718-320-1345.

Free Healthy Heart Workshop Every Tues. – starting Apr. 16–May 17, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. To register, please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252, or Paola Ogando, 718-3201345.

Aldi – Rescheduled from Mon., Apr. 15 to Mon., Apr. 22, $3; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Apr. 23, $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

(New) Join our Weight Management Support Group – Every 2nd Wed. of the month, 1 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49. To register, please contact Clifton Hamlett, 929-399-1371.

Ridge Hill – Thurs., Apr. 25, $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

JASA Is Closed Fri., Apr. 26 for Passover, Day 7.

IKEA – Tues., Apr. 30, $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Walk w/Ease – Every Tues. starting May 7 – June 11 Einstein Sr. Ctr., 10-11 a.m. Please call 718320-2066 to register.

JASA Senior Services Annual Mother’s Day Celebration – Thurs., May 9, $7 in advance, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tickets will not be sold at the door, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45. Additional information: TBA. Tickets will be sold at all three senior centers. Pickup: Bartow, 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 10:30 a.m.

Chronic Pain Management – Every Tues., starting May 14 – June 18, Bartow Sr. Ctr., 10 a.m.-

Upcoming Events/Trips

12 p.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Annual Health & Wellness Fair – Wed., May 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Einstein Senior Center, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45. Music, raffles, blood pressure screenings, entertainment, health tips, etc. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. For lunch, please contact the senior centers: Bartow, 718-3202066; Dreiser, 718-320-1345 & Einstein, 718-6712090. All three senior centers will be closed – no activities.

JASA Celebrates Cinco de Mayo – Sat., May 18; $7 in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door; 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45.

Music by DJ Woody, tacos and fixings and mariachi band. Tickets will be sold at all three senior centers.

Villa Roma Senior Day BBQ in Callacoon, NY – Wed., May 29, $82. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. Coffee & danish on arrival, buffet BBQ luncheon from 12 p.m.-2 p.m., DJ & dancing from 1-3 p.m. Enjoy swimming, bocce, shuffleboard & so much more. Depart destination, 4 p.m. Coach bus, 50 seats available. No refunds. Payments due no later than Fri., May 10.

Pindar Vineyards – Tues., Jun. 25; $90. Pickups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Sit down luncheon at J & R Steakhouse w/salad, choice of chicken francese, prime rib or stuffed flounder. Side dishes, dessert, coffee, tea & soda.

Shopping @ Tanger Outlets w/discount coupons for group. Depart destination, 6 p.m., 50 seats available.

No refunds. Payments due no later than June 7.

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Family of God Church The message that God has been sending us recently through what has been happening in our social order is God will be exalted! Even through the negative events surrounding the transition of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, the message is God will rise! Nipsey’s given name (Ermias), coming from Mother Africa, means God will rise!

This weekend, we celebrate the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus! He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities and the chastisement of our peace was upon Him (Isaiah 53:5)!

The one who knew no sin became sin that we might become the righteousness of God (2 Cor. 5:21)! Jesus died for our sins and it looked as if it was all over for Him. But He rose! Through the power of God, He moved from setback to comeback!

No matter what you are facing or are currently enduring as a person, I hope you believe that God will rise! When God rises, you will rise! No grave of a circumstance, no situation of death can hold you hostage or keep you down! I encourage you to prepare for it as we get ready for the next season! Join us at Family of God Church for Easter Worship at Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, room 31, at 12 p.m. And then remember that Easter is about Jesus rising, but Pentecost is about Jesus rising, God rising in you through the infilling of the Holy Spirit! Pentecost takes places 50 Days after Easter. We want you to join us for Easter and then continue the journey with us towards Pentecost! Worship with and become a charter member of new church! Be a part of our “Power Up! God will Rise!: 50 Days of Powering Up for Pentecost!” It is going to be a great time of being filled and refilled with the power of God! Don’t forget that we are having our church grand opening and launch celebration on Sunday, May 5, at 12:15 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 4 (upstairs)! The service will be 90 mins. and a free Soul Food Cafe will follow. Join us! Happy Resurrection!

—Pastor DeQuincy Hentz

God Will Rise!

Goose Island Seniors

Resorts Casino – Thursday, July 11, in Atlantic City, NJ. Time: 8:30 a.m., from our three usual bus stops. Price: $40. Rebate: $25 play. Come and enjoy the beach and shopping.

Indoor Picnic – Saturday, April 27. Members only. Time: 1 p.m. in our club room 39. $5 entrance fee at door. It’s a cover dish party, donate food, dessert, or beverage; no entrance fee required. Members may bring a friend or two.

Sands Casino – Thursday, May 2, in Bethlehem, PA. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price: $40; rebate, $30 slot play.

Bus is leaving from our three usual bus stops: Einstein at 8:30 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m. and Dreiser at 8:50 a.m. Payment due on April 17.

Sight & Sound, “Jesus” – Tuesday, May 21, Lancaster, PA. Price, $130. Includes free buffet at Golden Corral. Time: 12 p.m. and show, “Jesus,” at 3 p.m.

Buses leaving from our three usual bus stops: Einstein at 8 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:10 a.m., and Dreiser at 8:20 a.m. Second bus was ordered, seats still available.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Time: 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in our club room 39. Members only. Admission: $5.00 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available. Sunday Bingo this month is April 28.

Karaoke – Tuesdays and Thursdays from l p.m.3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. Come sing or listen to a free concert. All are welcome.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of April: Guinette Romaine, Hilda Marrero, Wendy Berch, Alfonso Gonzalez, Milton Schlanger and Myrta Willems.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room 39 (mornings); Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (evenings); Mon., Wed. & Fri., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: To safely dispose of sensitive documents & prevent identity theft, check out AARP New York’s Operation Stop Scams – a series of document-shredding events being held statewide. For a full schedule, go to aarp.org/ny. All events are free.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 Tour Activities June 23-28: Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa (Canada’s Capital City) – 6 days/5 nights includes Motor Coach transportation; guided tours, 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and much more; valid Passport is required. Sold out. Contact Hannah, 718-3797962 or Judith, 718-379-3370.

September 17-19: Ride the Rails in West Virginia – Ride two trains in one day: The Cheat Mountain Salamander and the Durbin Rocket; 3 days/2 nights; 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners; $539/person double; $708 single ($50 deposit due immediately). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

December 10: Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theater – with lunch at Golden Corral; includes Motor Coach transportation; 11 a.m. show; $150 ($40 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name). They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

Scheduling Activities Calendar

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Community Protestant Church

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

Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service — 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at 12:00 noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) – Neighborhood Bible Study, Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School is now in session every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. 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. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at noon, you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

On Sunday, April 21, Resurrection Sunday (Easter Sunday), morning worship will begin at 10:00 a.m.

At this most holy season in the lives of Christians everywhere, we offer a poem by our late poet at Community Protestant, Sister Georgina Moses: My Prayer “Lord, guide my thoughts today, teach me kind words to say, To love Thee as I ought to love, to count my blessings from above.

Father, I need thee every hour to keep me from the tempter’s power.

Help me to obey thy will, to wait with patience and be still, To move and live at thy command, hold me, my God by thy hand.”

A Happy and Blessed Resurrection Sunday to all our Christian friends. We will be happy to welcome you to worship with us on this the Lord’s Day. 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

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, all are welcome! Services are held at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795; leave a message, if no answer. You can email us with any concerns or questions to coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Health Education Workshop: On Monday, April 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. will be a seminar on “A Healthy Brain,” learning how to keep your brain and life healthy. The seminar will be held at the church address above.

Schedule for Sundays: Come and receive a blessing. We have the English service starting at 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and the Spanish service at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The bilingual services with communion are the first Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time is 9:45 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word.

Adult: Sunday Bible study in English at 8:45 a.m. and in Spanish at 10.a.m.

Prayer/Bible Study Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” –Matthew 18:20. Tuesday afternoon from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. is the Spanish prayer/Bible study. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. -7:15 p.m.

Bible study and 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the English prayer service. Young adults Bible study is on Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Come, bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Friday Night is Fun Night for the Youth (ages 13 – 21): This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word and enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. Start time is at 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening.

Holiday Services: Resurrection Sunday (Easter), April 21. Our annual breakfast will be at 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. & service will start at 11 a.m. Come and

receive a blessing.

Flea Market: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, 5/18).

Vendors wanted. Registration, space & chair, $35.00; additional chair(s), $5.00 each. For application(s), contact Pauline, (718) 320-1552; Jackie, (361) 249-7033; church, (718) 320-3795. If no answer, please leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you.

Washington, D.C. Trip: August 9-13, 2019 (5 days/4 nights), $599.00 price per person based on double occupancy, add $179.00 for single occupancy. $75.00 due upon sign up and final payment will be due by June 2. Contact: Linda Bannerman-Martin, (917) 684-6463.

—Barbara Penn

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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 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

You are invited to join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon.

Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and

6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6 Psalm 122:1 Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area that is aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us this Easter Sunday. We are a non-denominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our senior pastor, Elisamuel Colón, and the body of Christ are committed to love people into a life changingliberating relationship with God. We are located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English. We have an anointed worship team and dance ministry that minister regularly. The English service has Biblecentered nursery program and children’s church where children are ministered to from the cradle to 12 years of age. Please see our schedule below and follow us on Facebook and our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia infantil centrada en la biblia y un programa de guardería donde se atiende a los niños desde la cuna hasta los 12 años de edad.

Tenemos ministerios para todas las edades. Consulte nuestro programa a contin-

you will be connected. Prayer Service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

We invite you to join us tomorrow, Easter Sunday, April 21, at 9:15 a.m. for the Sunday School Easter Program and remain for the 11 a.m. worship service.

We will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day next Sunday, April 28. The women’s service will be held at 11:00 a.m. and the guest speaker will be Minister Dianne Asphall, associate minister, Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. The men’s service will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Rev. Carl McCluster, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Bridgeport, CT. The theme is “Men and Women Walking in the Favor of God” —Ephesians 2:10.

Have a Happy and Blessed Easter.

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 —Hattie L. needs of the church through ministry. uación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com.

Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades.

Si está interesado, contáctenos al (347) 945-1992.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10 says: Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. We have a food pantry that serves the community and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at (347) 945-1992.

English Services Tuesday: Prayer, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Prayer/Bible Study Thursday: Prayer/Bible Study 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Operation Grace Youth Service 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Domingo: Culto de Adoración de 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Jueves: Oración y Estudio Bíblico de 12:00 -2:00 p.m.

Special Services: Good Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m.

Resurrection Sunday, April 21, at 11 a.m., “In His Hands Dance Ministry performance.”

—Nancy Rodriguez

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Frequently Asked Questions for Mitchell-Lama Automated Waiting List (AWL) Public Access Functions (The following information on the Mitchell-Lama program’s Automated Waiting List Public Access Function is reprinted here from the NYS Homes and Community Renewal website.)

1. The Mitchell-Lama development I applied to doesn’t appear on the dropdown lists.

Contact the development’s management office to find out who the supervisory agency is. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development also supervises Mitchell-Lamas, but only HCR supervised developments are on the AWL system. If HCR is the supervisory agency, it is also possible that the development is known by, and listed under, another name or is not on the AWL yet.

2. The development I applied to is not on the AWL system yet. When can I expect this to happen?

We expect that all HCR supervised MitchellLama developments will eventually be on the AWL. Contact the development’s management office to find out if they have a projected conversion date.

3. I applied to a development on HCR’s AWL system and received an application number, but I can’t find the number on their waiting list.

If you applied recently, your application might not have been entered into the system yet. If that’s not the case, and you applied before the development was converted to the AWL, your application number would have been changed during the conversion. Another possibility is that your application may have been inactivated by the housing company. Please contact the development’s management office for information.

4. I’m further down on the waiting list than I was the last time I checked. Does this mean something is wrong?

Not necessarily. Inactivated applicants can be reinstated by the housing company for good cause or as the result of an HCR appeal determination, and this can negatively affect your position on the waiting list.

In addition, at developments with open waiting lists, changes in the family composition of applicants who applied before you did can negatively affect your position.

5. I know there has been some turnover of apartments at the development I applied to for admission, but my position on the waiting list hasn’t changed.

HCR Mitchell-Lama developments give preference to transfer applicants for three out of every four apartments of each size that become available.

Consequently, admission waiting lists do not move as quickly as transfer waiting lists do.

6. Is it still necessary to submit address and telephone number changes to a housing development in writing?

Mitchell-Lama applicants are required to inform the housing development of any change in address or family composition within 30 days of such occurrence. Admissions applicants can now submit address and telephone number updates using the Update Contact Information form. Transfer applicants must still submit these changes in writing. Changes in family composition for both admission and transfer applications must still be submitted in writing.

7. The Update Contact Information online form keeps giving me the error ‘No records found that match your request.’ What should I do?

You should contact the housing development. It’s possible that the application number or head/co-head of household information you are entering doesn’t agree with the information on file. Also, contact information for transfer applications cannot be submitted online.

8. I received an email that my address change was rejected, what should I do?

Housing developments have the right to reject changes submitted online. Contact the housing development to find out why your change was rejected.

9. I am on more than one Mitchell-Lama waiting list. Do I need to submit the online change form to each housing development?

Yes, you must submit an online change form to each housing development to which you apply.

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