Co-op City Times 06/09/18

Vol. 53 No. 23

Voting Extension Ends Tuesday, June 12

Saturday, June 9, 2018

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Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration

449 More Votes Needed to Make This Year’s Quorum The voting extension period for the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election will end this coming Tuesday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m.

Shareholders who have not yet cast their ballot in the election have until that time to do so to help make this year’s quorum of 5,037 votes.

This number represents 1/3 of the community’s shareholders, a requirement to validate the election, as per the corporation’s By-laws.

As of press time yesterday, 449 more votes are needed to make quorum.

The decision to extend the election was announced by the 2018 Election Committee two weeks ago when Election-America, Riverbay’s independent election contractor, reported that the required number of ballots, 5,037, had not been returned to the company by the end of the voting period which began at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, and ended at 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23.

Shareholders who received an election ballot, but have not yet cast their vote are urged to complete and return their ballots immediately, preferably electronically. Ballots can be returned by logging on to the Election-America voting portal at www.riverbayvotes.com. Those voting electronically will need the secure PIN and CODE included with their ballots which were mailed by Election-America in bright orange envelopes.

Shareholders also have the option of returning their completed ballots by mail in the envelope provided.

Shareholders who have misplaced their ballots, should contact Election-America at 866BY ROZAAN BOONE

By TORIEA McCAUSELAND Families and friends attended the Co-op City Community Fair, while also celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month, last Saturday, June 2nd, in Co-op City’s Section One’s Greenway.

The fun-filled afternoon included a kids’ zone, entertainment and a variety of community vendors. The event featured Tropical Fete Inc., which brought Caribbean culture by putting on an exciting show with stilt dancing and live steelpan performances. (See more exciting highlights from the fair on page 5.)

Photo by Toriea McCauseland

NYS Candidates To Debate in Co-op City The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and the African-American Association of Co-op City are co-sponsoring a NYS Candidates’ Debate which will include the candidates running in the 16th Congressional District, as well as those competing for the office of NYS govenor and lieutenant govenor. (See details on page 3.)

Subletting Co-op City Apartments Violates Lease Agreement And Is Grounds For Eviction

Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence or sublet their apartments face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations.

(Continued on page 2) According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every new incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family.” Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Increasingly, ads have been showing up on Craigslist and other websites

BY JIM ROBERTS reportedly advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well New flooring, fresh paint and a few touch-ups around the edges can bring an as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors.

Riverbay’s Senior Attorney Michael Munns emphasizes that shareholders old room back to new life. cannot sublet their apartment because it Co-op City’s three community centers have 13 rooms available for shareholders (Continued on page 4) to rent, and renovations of the rooms started this month with a makeover of room 31 in the Bartow Center.

“Our community rooms haven’t been updated in a very long time and my goal now is to step it up a little bit and create nicer aesthetics,” said Danielle O’Connor, Riverbay’s director of Parking and Leasing. “Right now, tiles on the floors are different colors, the sinks and counters are bland, and everything in the rooms were just thrown together over the years. We want to make them more appealing so more Room 31 in the Bartow Center received people will come and use them.” new flooring, a fresh coat of paint to Improvements to the commu- brighten up the space and upgrades to nity rooms are part of Riverbay’s the sink and countertops as part of the upgrades to facilities throughout upgrades for the community rooms in the Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser Centers.

Co-op City.

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Community Rooms In Store For Much-Needed Facelifts

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Photo by Jim Roberts

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Voting Extension

384-9978 immediately.

The whole process of completing the ballot takes “We are pleased that Danielle and her team have less than three minutes. begun viewing our community centers with an artisThis year, in addition to voting for the five canditic eye. For decades, these rooms simply served the dates of their choice to represent them on the Riverpractical purpose of providing a large space for bay Board of Directors, shareholders are also voting gatherings. However, they are stale and outdated,” “yes” or “no” on an amendment to the Riverbay Bysaid Noel Ellison, general manager of Riverbay Laws for term limits for Board directors starting Corporation. next year, 2019.

“Going forward, they will also offer a contemporary Election-America also has personnel available at the voting kiosks in the three community centers sense of atmosphere and ambiance. This project is another in a number of bold steps Riverbay is taking which can also be utilized by shareholders to cast into the future, understanding that standards for a welltheir vote, or for answers to your voting-related run community change with time.” questions. The kiosks will be manned daily during The major project on the drawing board is the renothe business week until the end of the voting extenvation of Dreiser Auditorium, where work is scheduled sion period, according to the schedule below: to get underway this summer. Sprucing up all the other • Einstein Center from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. rooms in Dreiser is a goal so the entire center will have • Bartow Center from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. a fresh look when everything is finished.

“The Dreiser rooms need to be updated, especially now because the new main auditorium will be state-ofthe art,” Ms. O’Connor said. “We want to have all the other rooms finished when the auditorium opens.”

Community rooms vary in size from large to small, and are available to shareholders to rent for a wide variety of functions, including weddings, receptions, baby showers, children’s parties and whatever other need arises. Churches and community organizations also use the rooms regularly to host their events.

“Some people don’t really find the rooms very attractive right now the way they look, and I don’t blame them,” Ms. O’Connor said. “The point of having the community centers is to provide a nice place for shareholders to gather, so that’s what we need to accomplish.”

Currently, shareholders use the rooms in the community centers regularly, but the spaces are empty on many occasions. By improving the look of the rooms, Riverbay hopes to give shareholders a nice place for them to hold events in their community and to increase income for the corporation.

“We don’t want to keep losing revenue – the nicer the rooms look, the more people will want to use them,” said Ms. O’Connor.

The renovation work done in room 31 in the Bartow Center included installing new vinyl floors, repainting the walls with a fresh lighter color, replacing the sink and counter tops in the prep space, hanging new sliding partitions, and cleaning up loose wiring.

Room 31 is used every day during the week by JASA for lunch servings and activities and is often booked for some weekend events, but the renovation work will hopefully make the room more attractive for more residents.

“We had some shareholders come in this week to book the room for their event in August and when they saw the renovation work, they were so happy,” Ms. O’Connor said. “They were planning on using fabric on the walls to brighten the room and now they said that it’s so beautiful they won’t have to do that.”

The Parking and Leasing Department, which is responsible for scheduling the use of the community center rooms, has taken the initiative to spruce up the rooms. Ms. O’Connor said estimates for the cost of painting and repairing the other rooms in Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein is now being done and work will proceed as money is available. “We don’t generate as much income as we could from these rooms and making an investment in fixing them up now will pay dividends and give shareholders a place in their community to celebrate special occasions,” she said.

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AVOID ACCIDENTS!

When walking in the Parking Garages, please do not walk down the center of the aisle. Keep to the side, and stay aware of your surroundings.

• Dreiser Center from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Following the close of extended voting at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, or on the day that at least 1/3 of the shareholders vote in order for the votes to be counted, Election-America will provide the 2018 Riverbay Election Committee with the final election count for review and certification, according to the election rules.

Section F(14) of the 2018 election rules also state that if the community fails to achieve a quorum at the end of the voting extension period, “the Board shall schedule a new election, to be conducted within thirty (30) days of the date that the [Election] Committee certifies the lack of a quorum.”

The election rules further state in Section F(15): “Until such time as a quorum is obtained and a valid election conducted, existing Directors shall continue to hold their office.”

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New York State Candidates To Debate In Co-op City

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Summer Fun Day in Section 2

Save The Date: Saturday, June 23 from noon to 6 p.m. This is a family fun day with refreshments, entertainment and games. There will be free popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy and more while supplies last. Come on down and join the festivities between Carver Loop and Casals Place.

Free Adult Programs at Equality Charter School The Adult Education Program at Equality Charter School in Co-op City is offering a series of free workshops for adults.

On June 11-12, a 2-day Email Bootcamp will be held at 5 p.m. to help prepare you to navigate your emails, followed on Thursday, June 14, by an Interview Workshop at 6 p.m. with tips to ace your job interview by practicing with a team of professionals. On Saturday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m., the Resume Workshop will provide the skills to fine-tune your resume. From June 19-21 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a Microsoft Office Bootcamp for those looking to brush up on their skills. This review will include Power Point, Excel and Word.

For more information or to register, please contact Equality Adult Programs at (718) 459-9507, ext.

1112. Equality Charter School is located at 4140 Hutchinson River Parkway East, Bronx, NY 10475.

“Against the Flow” 2nd Annual Basketball Tourney Newsong Church will sponsor the 2nd Annual “Against the Flow” Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 23rd. This is a free tournament and children, ages 12-17, are encouraged and welcome to come and participate.

Featuring 3On3 contests, play will take place on the Bartow basketball court on Asch Loop and Alcott Place. Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m., and the tournament will begin at 10:00 a.m. Food will be provided!

For more information, please contact Aida at either (347) 9740410 or (718) 708-8385.

A New York State Candidates’ Debate and Forum will take place on Tuesday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium on the 2nd floor of the Dreiser Community Center, located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City, Bronx NY 10475.

This event is sponsored by the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and the African American Association of Co-op City.

U.S. 16th Congressional District candidates, incumbent Eliot Engel, Joyce N. Briscoe, Jonathan Lewis, and Derickson K. Lawrence; Lt. Governor candidates, incumbent Kathleen Hochul and City Councilman Jumaane Williams; and NYS gubernatorial candidates Governor Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon have all been invited to address the community in anticipation of their Democratic Primaries.

Four of the candidates are available to participate and have accepted the in-

vitation.

The first part of the evening will feature a traditional debate among the three challengers in the race for the Congressional District 16 seat. The three challengers are Joyce Briscoe, Jonathan Lewis and Derickson K. Lawrence. Unfortunately, thirty-year incumbent Congressman Eliot Engel will be unable to attend the Co-op City event since he must remain in Washington to vote on numerous pieces of legislation that evening.

The congressional debate format will be similar to that of Co-op City’s Board of Directors election forums with three to five minute opening and closing statements and timed responses to the questions provided by the audience. For this debate, the questions will be screened for relevance and presented by the moderator, Michelle Marbury.

Following the congressional debate,

lieutenant gubernatorial challenger Jumaane Williams, the current council member from Brooklyn’s 45th Council district, will address our community and take questions from the audience.

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for tabling options, such as volunteer sign-up, petitioning, meet and greet opportunities, etc. Representatives from all of the invited candidates’ campaigns are encouraged to participate in the get-out-the-vote effort for their respective June 26th and September 13th Democratic primaries.

Shareholders may submit relevant questions for the candidates at mpjazz @optonline.net or by calling 718219-2211 and leaving a voice message.

Include contact information, section number and building number, along with your written or spoken question.

Arrangements for senior transport are currently underway.

Lottery Drawing Held In Riverbay Institute Summer Internship The lottery drawing for the 2018 Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program was held on Tuesday, June 5, by the Riverbay Human Resources Department.

Approximately 40 interns will be working this summer spread out among the various Riverbay departments.

The 2018 Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program provides well-paid, full-time jobs from Monday, July 9, until Friday, August 24. Only Co-op City youth in high-school, transitioning to a technical or trade school program, or attending a college, are eligible to apply.

Each applicant had three choices of which departments they wish to be assigned to. Placement decisions are based on the student’s qualifications, expe- Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer (right), draws rience and interest. All of the placement decisions are the names of Co-op City residents who will participate in this year’s final, and those students who are unable to continue Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program. The 40 interns will in various departments throughout Riverbay. Mr. Klehammer participating in the program are replaced by lottery. work is joined by (R-L) Cary Smith, III, assistant executive general manThis year, there were a total of 155 applicants. ager; Monique Troupe, Riverbay Human Resources representative; “Our goal is to provide valuable work experience Noel Ellison, general manager (back) and Inelle Cooper, Riverbay for the youth of our community,” said Riverbay’s di- Human Resources director.

Photo by Jim Roberts rector of human resources, Inelle Cooper. “Summer jobs are few. Most programs offer limited work hours at minimum wage. What we are doing here is providing the July 20, where interns will have the opportunity to voice youth of our community an opportunity to earn money their opinions on the program and bring to light any aspects while serving in various capacities that benefit the commu- that could stand to be updated. nity in which they live.”

“Programs like the Riverbay Learning Institute Summer Orientation and Safety Training for the interns will take Internship continuously evolve. We will continue to evaluplace on July 9. In addition, interns will participate in two ate each program to make adjustments for future programs,” feedback sessions, the first of which takes place on Friday, Ms. Cooper said.

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

CB #10 Meeting

REMINDER!

The next meeting of Community Board #10 will take place on Thursday, June 21 at the Greek American Institute of New York, 3573 Bruckner Boulevard South, Bronx, NY 10461. All are invited to attend.

For more information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 8921161 or at bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17.

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must be used as their primary dwelling.

For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO Office. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, and is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day and night. Complaints to the CSO office may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes approximate date the shareholder moved out, where the shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and, if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder. Mr. Munns said that if a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees, including loss of equity; attorney fees; court costs; marshal fees; locksmith fees; moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings and difficulty finding another apartment.

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African American Association

Our summer Acting Bootcamp will begin registration. Bootcamp workshops will be throughout the summer, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for all ages. There is limited availability. For more information, call 646-373-4122.

A new day for our general meetings have been established. We will now meet on the 3rd Monday of the month. So our next meeting will be held Monday, June18. We will convene in room #15 in Dreiser Center at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend at 7 p.m. There will be announcements and important information available.

Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2018.

New workshops are opening up this summer. Most are all based on personal development with professional guest instructors; from money matters and relationship building to character building. For more information, email us at aaaccpower@gmail.com.

If you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

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HAPPENING in Co-op City!

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Community Fair and Caribbean Day Celebration!

Tap Take-over!

Co-op City’s own Jason E. Bernard, who has appeared in such Broadway hits as the Tony Award-winning musical “Bring In Da’ Noise, Bring In Da’ Funk,” and was featured in the Broadway production of “After Midnight” (Cotton Club Parade), led a group of about forty youth in a Tap Dancing Exhibit class last Friday evening in the Dreiser Auditorium B. Jason demonstrated steps and led the class as they choreographed their moves, cheered on by parents and others in attendance.

This event was sponsored by the Riverbay Fund.

Photos by Elijah Bernard

Another successful Annual Co-op City Community Fair and Caribbean Heritage celebration was held last Saturday on the Section 1 Greenway. This is a family-oriented event which is attended by current and former shareholders. Photos by Toriea McCauseland

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • –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 are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor Ask Yourself, What If?

To the Editor: Look at this marvelous property and ask yourself these questions: What if more people showed up at their building association gatherings? That’s called community involvement. What if we all were informed because we encouraged our new neighbors and existing shareholders to simply read the CO-OP City Times once a week?

That’s called interest. What if you took the 30 seconds it takes to bend down, pick up the CO-OP City Times, (i.e., left right by the elevators on each floor, each week) and placed them by your neighbors door? That’s called

encouragement. What if you picked up your phone and dialed your CSO Office or CO-OP Security when you see or hear anything that you know is not quite right? That’s called caring. What if you did just a little something, like vote? Now multiply that by every shareholder…That’s called power.

What if you stopped making excuses and showed up, so that this community can show off, just – how – special – it really is?

—Michelle Marbury

Laundry Room Shutdown For Vent Cleaning

Please be advised that your building’s laundry room will be closed to allow an outside vendor to properly clean all vents, according to the following schedule: • BUILDING 9 DATE: Monday, June 11 TIME: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• BUILDINGS 10A, B & C DATE: Monday, June 11 TIME: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

• BUILDINGS 11A, B & C DATE: Wednesday, June 13 TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• BUILDING 12 DATE: Wednesday, June 13 TIME: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

• BUILDING 13 DATE: Friday, June 15 TIME: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• BUILDING 14 DATE: Friday, June 15 TIME: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Elevator service to the basement will not be affected.

As soon as the cleaning process is complete, the laundry room will be reopened.

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

—Riverbay Management

Board Election Update

Four hundred and fourty-nine (449), votes are still needed to make this year’s quorum. If you did not yet vote, please do so now.

If you need your secure PIN and CODE to vote electronically, please call Election-America at (866) 384-9978.

Correction

In the June 2, 2018 Co-op City Times, the employee Health Fair that was reported on was sponsored by the Riverbay Corporation. The theme of the event was “Invite Health.”

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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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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.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 12 Building 12

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 12 100 Casals Place

August 31, 2018

August 31, 2021

Public Safety Report

CCPD Offers Tips For Safeguarding Your Auto Co-op City Times / June 9, 2018

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Co-op City has eight garages which offer parking for most residents who reside in the community. Most major garage construction projects have been completed, allowing residents the opportunity to park their vehicles in the Co-op City garages.

Some residents may have been called from a waiting list while others are still waiting for their desired garage.

For persons who are new to parking in the garages or those who would like to brush up on garage etiquette and safety, we provide these safety tips.

Auto crimes are often crimes of opportunity. The criminal may observe packages or other valuables inside your vehicle and chose to break into your vehicle. Try to avoid leaving packages in your auto even when shopping. If this is unavoidable, place packages in the trunk and move your vehicle to another parking spot. Garage safety is important not only here in Co-op City, but in all areas you may travel to.

Nationwide thefts of handheld global positioning systems (G.P.S. devices) have been on the rise. If you own one of these devices, never leave it in your auto. Even under the seat or in the glove compartment are not safe options. Be sure to remove the windshield bracket from the window. Carry window cleaning wipes to remove the telltale circles from the windshield caused by the G.P.S. mounting bracket. Also remove any plug-in adaptors from your auxiliary jack and close the jack cover when leaving your vehicle parked. It may just be a phone charger, but the criminal may think something more valuable is stashed in your vehicle. Aside from stealing your items, thieves will cause damage gaining entry to your vehicle.

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

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

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

Up and down ramps must only be utilized for their intended direction. Even a short distance down an up ramp or up a down ramp with a turn into oncoming traffic can have disastrous consequences. What may seem like a shortcut can easily become a headon collision or worse.

Use caution not to hit walls or other cars when parking or pulling out of your spot. Always leave your tires facing straight ahead so there are no surprises when exiting your spot. Use care and courtesy when opening your doors when parked next to other vehicles. Garage rules and regulations are enforced by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the Parking Facilities Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Speed bumps have

also been added to garages to slow traffic down.

It is also important to insure that parkers do not park in a reserved spot or a handicapped spot. Both garages #5 and #7 have reserved parking on the second floor in addition to the first floor and the ramps leading to the second floor. Illegal parking subjects the vehicle to the risk of being towed or having a Community Complaint issued. There are some additional handicapped spots being added to some of the garages. Please look on the ground for a reserved spot or a handicapped designation before parking in a spot.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety deploys uniformed officers in vehicles, in scooters, on bicycles and on foot to patrol garages. Garage patrols are conducted around the clock. Foot sweeps of garages allow officers to conduct thorough and methodical inspections. Detectives in plainclothes are also utilized to patrol the garages. Video surveillance is also in use within the garages. Upgrading and expansion of video surveillance is ongoing. If you are ever involved in a motor vehicle accident in the garage, be sure to notify NYPD and the Department of Public Safety immediately. Failure to do so can result in an arrest and/or suspension of garage parking privileges.

Reports of suspicious persons or activities are investigated promptly. Any persons observed in the garage may be asked to provide identification, including vehicle registration for a vehicle parked in the garage. Persons observed within the garages

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without a valid reason can be placed under arrest and receive a Universal Summons for Trespass.

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

It is most important that garage parkers notify the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050, 9-1-1 and the garage attendant, if they observe any suspicious persons or activity in the garages. Suspicious activity near vehicles parked on the street should also be reported. Even if you see something that just does not seem right, it is best to call immediately.

Your intuition that something is wrong usually is just that and is always worth investigating.

Residents whose windows face the roof of a garage have often called in suspicious activity around vehicles. Observations by residents have yielded many arrests over the years. When vigilant residents report suspicious activities to us, patterns of auto crimes are readily identified and put to an end with the arrest of the person(s) responsible.

Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would, therefore, like to thank all persons who have called in to report suspicious activity.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted. (More Opportunities on page 26)

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Director’s Viewpoint

Co-op City Gets Studied Once Again

“Did the surveyors note that New York City promised Coop City’s sponsors, when the community was being conFirst Vice President structed, that the city would provide Bx26 and Bx28 bus services – but that the promise We learned last week (Co-op City was broken when MTA reduced those Times, 6/2/18) that the MTA will conservices? duct yet another study eight years “Did they acknowledge the thouafter they unreasonably cut our bus sands who participated, both before services in June of 2010. and after the cuts were instituted, I believe readers will find timely in June 2010 – in rallies, picketing, my viewpoint I authored 4 years ago demonstrations, phone calls, and other after MTA released a survey of our protests? community in January 2014.

“Did they consider the 8,000 signa“Co-op City Gets Surveyed, tures on petitions and letters calling Others Get Services Restored” for the restoration of those service “As we learned in last week’s Co-op reductions?

City Times (1/25/14), MTA released “Did they take into account the its six-month survey, begun in July political support by all elected offi2013, of bus service to Co-op City. It cials, including candidates who were appears our community was given later elected to citywide office?

VIP treatment by MTA, and for this “The answer to these questions, of we should be grateful. No other comcourse, is NO. munity, even those neighborhoods “In 2010, MTA claimed that finanwhose bus and/or subway services cial difficulties, required cutting bus were restored, had been similarly services in Co-op City, as well as ‘surveyed.’ throughout the city. Yet, in 2013, “Before reviewing MTA findings MTA reported a $1.4 surplus and and drafted recommendations, I received an additional $47 million would like to examine what the surfrom the state. In other parts of the vey was – and was not. city, some service cuts were restored “Did the study recognize that, even and others expanded in Co-op City, though Co-op City is crisscrossed by we got a ‘survey.’ seven bus lines, none are as conven“When MTA announced that survey, ient as the Bx26, Bx28, and Accessthe leadership of the Co-op City A-Ride were before the service cuts Coalition Against the MTA Cuts charwere enacted? acterized it as a self-serving gimmick “Did the surveyors take into account to justify cuts and predicted that the that for some 30,000 Co-op City resiresults would amount to a whitewash. dents – including workers in the borHow can MTA be trusted to conduct ough, patients or visitors at Kingsan impartial investigation, the leaders bridge Veterans Hospital or Monteasked, when the agency had, at one fiore Hospital, students attending time, admitted to keeping two sets of Columbus High School or Lehman financial books?

College, visitors to Bronx Botanical “MTA THUMPS ITS NOSE Garden, Fordham Road shoppers – AT CO-OP CITY bus travel has become a nightmare?

“What, in fact, does the MTA recSince the unreasonable service cuts ommend after its survey? Does its imposed more than 3 years ago, many proposals include restoring the serriders must now change buses and vice cuts to the Bx26, the Bx28, and sometimes run into a double fare.

Access-A-Ride? The one-word answer “Did the study take into account the is: No! fact that cooperators are united in “Instead, MTA proposes to end the their opposition to those cuts?

Bernard Cylich

irrational multi-service pattern of Bx23 from Pelham Bay station to all of Co-op City, and institute one uniform route; add a new bus stop at Asch Loop and Adler Pace; reroute the Bx28 in both directions through Asch Loop; and provide a new stop for Q50 at Co-op City Boulevard and Dreiser Loop. All of that falls short of what had been recommended by the Coalition Against the MTA Cuts. The Coalition had asked MTA to replicate Q50 stops and routes of their express bus service throughout Co-op City.

“The MTA post survey recommendations are an insult to Co-op City ridership. They are thumbing their nose at our community. Perhaps because the president of the MTA Board and two-thirds of its members are appointed by the governor and the other third are appointed by the NYC mayor. MTA Board members display more accountability to them than to either the riders or to the city in general.

“It warrants a loud Bronx cheer, but that isn’t enough. We have to organize.

We have to petition, to demonstrate, to lobby the governor for restoration of all bus services now!”

Lt. Governor Receives 8,000 Petitions On January 9 of this year, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul came to a Co-op City Town Hall meeting to review Governor Andrew Cuomo’s

recent State of the State report. During her presentation, she acknowledged receiving our petitions signed by approximately 8,000 cooperators calling for full restoration of our bus services. (Copies of those petitions were submitted to the MTA Board on July 25, 2012.) To date, neither MTA, her office nor that of the governor’s has responded to our appeal.

I am troubled when our state assemblyman alluding to the new study cautioned us, “It’s unrealistic to expect quick change.”

Eight years after those services were cut, with no plans to restore them yet, we are lectured to be patient? And we are expected to re-elect those same politicians in November.

Many of our MTA bus riders sometimes end up paying double fare because of those cuts. Therefore, we were relieved when earlier this year both New York State Assembly and State Senate adopted legislation offering a second free MTA transfer.

Cuomo Vetoes 2nd Free Transfer However to our dismay, Governor Cuomo vetoed that bill although subway riders have enjoyed unlimited transfers within the system.

Why? It is worth repeating: We have to organize, demonstrate, and lobby the governor for restoration of all bus services and provide free transfers NOW!

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Congratulations, Graduates!

Continued Success, Marie!

Our daughter, Marie, graduated from the City College of New York. We are very thankful to have you as our daughter. God be always with you and help you to continue in your journey.

With all of our love, —Mom and Dad

So Proud Of You, Malik!

Malik Ahmad Lewis-Schooler graduated on May 12, 2018 from Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Malik’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, family, friends, and his dear mother, YuVonne, are all very proud of his accomplishment.

We wish him much success in all of his future endeavors.

With all of our love, —YuVonne Lewis

Assemblyman Benedetto Announces 2018 Summer Reading Challenge

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Childhood summer memories stick with us the rest of our lives, reminiscing about days spent at the beach or playing with friends until the sun went down. As the season approaches once again, Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) is encouraging kids to make this the summer they read their favorite book or meet new memorable characters.

In partnership with New York State libraries, Assemblyman Benedetto is inviting children to participate in the Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” motivating young readers to visit their local library and discover all the terrific, free services these institutions have to offer. Young readers are awarded with the Assembly Excellence in Reading certificate to recognize their efforts and dedication.

“From fantastical journeys in imaginary lands to inspiring stories of triumph, books can take us to new places, expand our horizons and teach us important lessons,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

“No matter the time of year, promoting and reinforcing the importance of reading is essential to ensuring a child’s future success.”

More than 90% of families agree that reading books over the summer will help children during the school year. Yet far too often, reading takes a back seat in the summer. The “summer slide” occurs when students don’t read during the summer and lose reading comprehension and school progress. Leisure reading, especially when school is out of session, isn’t just another way for kids to have fun; it also keeps their brains active and better prepared to learn in the fall, noted the Assemblyman.

By partnering with New York State libraries, the Assembly Summer Reading Challenge showcases the library and all the fantastic services offered there. Libraries go above and beyond book lending, offering internet access, educational programs and more, added Assemblyman Benedetto.

To make sure no child goes hungry this summer, local area libraries also offer free meals.

The challenge asks children to read a book for a minimum of 15 minutes a day for at least 40 days during July and August. Children can read on their own or with a partner or caregiver and mark off days on the calendar provided. Once they’ve completed 40 days or more, they submit the calendar to Assemblyman Benedetto and then receive a certificate in the mail.

“Summer is a great time for kids to be running around with friends, but it’s also a fantastic time to visit our local libraries and help your child find a new book to fall in love with,” said the Assemblyman. “Reading requires continuous practice and by encouraging it as an entertaining activity, we can ensure that students don’t lose the progress they’ve made.”

For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge, please visit summerreadingnys.org, email benedettom@nyassembly.gov or call Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 718-892-2235.

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We're Getting a New Garage Access System

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Did you see that article in the Co-op City Times last week about a new access system for our garages?

What about that July start date? This is great news because we need to make some big changes in the way that we conduct business in our garages.

Garage Improvements We have been waiting a long time for improvements to be made in our garages. But, aside from the upcoming physical changes, there have been lots of allegations about the way that money and reports were being handled.

Additionally, there have been questions about how much money our garages are actually making. And, to confirm this point, look at what was reported in the paper on page one last week: "Our current software is outdated and we can't generate accurate reporting and revenue numbers. …"

Now, some people might not like this new system because they want everything to remain the same. But, this nonsense has to change. Additionally, the reality is that this community will finally benefit by knowing our exact revenue numbers from our garages. So, this is the way that we should conduct business here.

Going forward, everyone must get registered under this new system. Thereafter, all transactions will have to go through this new system. And, over a period of time, the article stated that cash payments will be phased out from transient drivers. Good!

Bottom line: It is very good to see that management is moving away from cash transactions in our garages. Yes, those transactions might seem to be easier. But, we have had way too many problems with cash transactions.

Co-op City Community Fair The community fair that we had last Saturday

around the greenway was very nice. We had a lot of cooperators, vendors, politicians, and visitors that came out to have a nice time. And, the good thing is that we saw a lot of people that we haven't seen in a long time.

Plus, with the dancing, food, and vendor booths, we had lots of opportunities to meet new people. Moreover, that community fair probably didn't cost a lot of money.

Bottom line: As you can see, thousands of people had a great time at this community fair. So, my questions are: What else do we actually need to celebrate our 50th anniversary? Do you actually think that we should put on a larger fireworks show that can surpass our current show? What about an expensive gala (don't say the word “party”) at the Marina Del Rey? Expensive party planners? Do you actually think that we need to hire two party planners?

Personally, I think that we can have a great celebration and save a lot of money if we keep things nice and simple. Nevertheless, for educational purposes, I do feel that everyone should learn about the history of this community. Thereafter, a lot of people might be shocked when they learn things about this community and the former thoughts about the concept of Bay Plaza being built.

So, that's why I say that one of the best things that we can do is to produce an educational video for everyone. But, that video, if honest and true, might shock a lot of people here. You'll see. …

MTA Bus Study Recently, the MTA released a 'Bus Action Plan' because they figured that they lost about 14 percent of the riders that they had in 2007. But, several bus lines are packed out every day. So, did they lose riders or did they lose revenue because some people are not paying their fare? Personally, I've seen people walk into buses on several lines throughout NYC without even looking at the fare box or the driver.

We need to have a serious discussion with the MTA about our bus service.

Taxi Sexual Assaults Who could ever dream that they can call some of the

most well known taxi services in this country and then get sexually assaulted inside of one of their vehicles?

To make matters worse, allegations have surfaced that some taxi drivers have serious criminal backgrounds.

Just a few months ago, a taxi driver allegedly picked up a woman and drove her to a secluded area, locked the doors, and then raped her. In another horrible case, a taxi driver allegedly videotaped his own sexual assault on a woman.

Now, let me be very clear by stating that all taxi drivers are not bad. In fact, most newspapers aren't filled with stories about taxi drivers committing horrible crimes. So, I want to make sure that our good taxi drivers know that their kind and respectful services are appreciated.

But, as you can see, there are some monstrous drivers that have no respect for anyone. So, I want everyone here to please think about some strategies before you decide to take a cab. For instance, some apps have an emergency button to the police and your emergency contacts. So, your location and other information is sent out as soon as you press a button.

Consideration should also be given to recording the license plate number and the other displayed information on a taxi. Then, for safety reasons, that information can be immediately shared with your loved ones.

Lastly, please trust your inner feelings before you get into a cab. In other words, walk away from a cab if you feel that something is not right. They will get another passenger and you will get another cab.

Close We must do our best to get the officials from the MTA to meet with us.

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 at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a 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.

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Building 9 Association

Greetings.

Next Saturday, June 16th: Bake Sale, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Calling all bakers and buyers. We expect to have our usual array of delicious baked goodies. Please support your building association fundraiser.

The annual Community Fair on Greenway 1 offered something for everyone: motivation, music, food, jewelry, dresses, hats, fabrics, arts and crafts, a bounce house, etc. It was great to see everyone out and about.

In the spirit of our association's “New Perspectives” theme, the Building 9 Association expected to host our first Fish Fry Friday Fundraiser event on June 8th. The menu included Fish & Chips, Fish Sandwiches, Crab cakes, cake and beverages. Thank you to our volunteers Shirley Wells, Wanda Rodriguez, Wanda Randall and Gwen Anderson. Thank you to our members and friends for an expected sellout event! See you in July for our next Fish Fry Friday Fundraiser event.

Buildings & Grounds Committee is scheduled to meet on June 5th. Update to follow.

The Garage & Parking Committee is scheduled to meet on June 7th. Update on new RFID garage access system is expected.

Reminder: June 18th scheduled Community Board #10 Co-op City Ad Hoc Committee meeting to further discuss the city's animal shelter proposal for Bartow Avenue. Please come out for this important discussion.

June 23rd: 2018 Summer Fun Day event, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Please see me to order your 2018 Summer Fun Day t-shirt. Children: $10; Adult: S-XL $12 and Adult XXL-XXXL $15. Free music, food, drinks, cotton candy, games, contests, dunk tank, photo booth, face painting, etc.

Parents, please encourage our young people to attend the 45th Pct. Community Council's Pizza with A Cop event on Friday, June 29th from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Bartow Center, rm. 31. I expect all the Building 9 youth who attended the pilot Pizza with a Cop (CCPD event) in our building during April 2017 to attend this year's NYPD event. They are older and should seek to broaden their experiences.

We prosper in our positive energy.

Pay no attention to those who wish to divide us. Pray for our school children, our community, our country and our Constitution.

"Do not react to toxic people. Not giving them a reaction when they desperately seek it, is far more powerful." –Unknown —Linda Collins

Dual Language Program At Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School

The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School in Co-op City’s Education Park will be launching a Dual Language Program for the upcoming 2018– 2019 school year.

In Dual Language programs, students are taught in two languages: English and a home language. At the Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School, the language of choice will be Spanish.

The goal of this program is for students to be able to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish.

The class will be made up of 50% of students who are English speakers and 50% who are English Language Learners. In the classroom, 50% of the instruction will be in Spanish and 50% will be in English. These programs are designed to continue developing students home language, as well as English language skills.

The program will help students learn to appreciate different cultures. In addition, children who grow up learning a foreign language from a young age – starting as early as three years old – develop fluency in that language at a much greater rate than those who learn a second language later in life. There are also cognitive benefits that include: better problem solving skills, better critical thinking skills, more creativity, better flexibility of mind, enhanced memory, and better multi-tasking abilities.

Upon graduation from high school, NYC school students who participate in a Dual Language Program from Pre-K through 12th grade will receive a seal on their diploma of Biliteracy. The school’s Dual Language Program will begin with a Pre-K program at the start of our 2018—2019 school year and will expand by adding a grade each school year. The end result will be that by the 2023–2024 school year, the program will expand to a dual language class on each grade.

This program will begin in Pre-K at the Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School in September 2018.

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads.

These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Building 2 Association

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Greetings, neighbors Next Meeting: Our next general building association meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. in the association room behind Building 2B. This will be our last general meeting before we break for the summer (meetings will resume in September). Please plan to attend this June 12 meeting and bring a neighbor along with you. Light refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle will be held at the end of the meeting.

Congratulations, Graduates: Hats off to all of our 2018 graduates. We wish you continued success as you continue your education and begin your careers.

We are very proud of you and encourage you to always strive to be the best that you can be.

Happy Father’s Day to all of our wonderful fathers and grandfathers. We hope that you enjoy your special day of celebration on June 17.

Save the Date – June 18 and plan to come along with your neighbors to the important public Community Board #10 meeting regarding the proposed animal shelter to be built on Bartow Avenue next to Red Lobster and the Adelstein Family Project Hope Senior Housing. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow Center, room 31. We must let our voices be heard that this is not the appropriate location for an animal shelter.

Cheers to those celebrating a birthday or other celebratory event in June. We extend a hearty welcome to our new neighbors and wish a speedy and complete recovery to those recovering from surgery or fighting an illness. Our most sincere condolences and prayers go out to those who have suffered a loss.

—Georgianna Rodriguez

It’s Graduation Time!

Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors. Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or call us at 718-320-3300, x3375/6.

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Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Co-op City Times / June 9, 2018

The Coalition will hold its last meeting before breaking for the summer on Monday, June 11th at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow, room 28. We’ll be discussing the Board of Directors election. All are welcome to attend and weigh in on this subject or any other topic relevant to Co-op City.

With Primary elections coming up, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and the African American Association are sponsoring: New York State Candidates Debate to take place on Tuesday, June 19th in Dreiser Auditorium at 7 p.m.

• U.S. 16th Congressional District candidates, incumbent Eliot Engel, Joyce N. Briscoe, Jonathan Lewis and Derickson K. Lawrence.

• Lt. Governor candidates, incumbent Kathleen Hochul and City Councilman Jumaane Williams, and • NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo and candidate Cynthia Nixon, have all been invited to address our community in anticipation of their Democratic Primaries. So far, Jonathan Lewis, Derickson K. Lawrence, Joyce Briscoe and Lt. Governor candidate Jumanne Williams have agreed to attend. Congressman Engel has to be in Washington for voting and cannot attend. Tabling opportunities for all invitees will be available. Save the date and come hear their plans for Co-op City.

Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving affordability of our Co-op City homes.

—Bruce Silberman

Building 10 Association

Hey, neighbors. Hope everyone had a great week.

Mother Nature was kind for last Saturday’s Annual Community Fair. While it was somewhat hot and humid, it was a day filled with sunshine. The crowd showed up, ate, drank, shopped and enjoyed the entertainment. The rain mercifully held off until the fair ended. Thanks to everyone who stays committed to making this happen. It was another good day in the neighborhood...looking forward to next year’s event.

There was a nice turnout at the recent BCA Global event hosted by our local Raymour and Flanagan. The event, called Healthy Eating for the Beloved Community, is Raymour’s way of giving back to the community (Co-op City, in particular) and thanking us for our patronage and support throughout the year. Free samplings of healthy foods and desserts were offered along with snacks for the kids. It was a relaxing event.

Please remember that Friday, June 15th, is the due date for final payment for our July 28th bus trip to Nordic Lodge. The cost is $165 pp. No refunds. If you have not already paid in full, we will accept payment in the Building 10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the 15th.

Please also be reminded that our next General Membership Meeting, the last before we break for summer, will take place on Tuesday, June 19th at 7 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room. Flyers will be posted shortly.

Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. —Babe Ruth Enjoy your week.

—Carol Campbell

Broun Place celebrates June and congratulates several neighbors on their garden achievements. The flowers are spectacular. Thank you to our Grounds people for the planting and enhancing. We hope the section across from 26 and 27 will be groomed and planted, too. We will be talking about that and other Grounds issues at the Building and Grounds Committee, Tuesday, the 5th of June. Issues at our last meeting are mostly “Grounds” issues. They include: cleaning the grated sewer spaces in the “A” apartment patios; deodorizing basement spaces and checking those areas for back-ups; trimming trees; planting; fulfilling promises made on the walk around.

Other issues like “how to get your door painted” were brought up. We had been directed to call Maintenance. We are pleased to say door painting appointments are being made; follow through and call Maintenance. Please let us know your experience.

Since the opening of the basketball court, the non-disposal of garbage correctly has increased by leaps, Popeye’s bags and bottles! The gutters are not garbage cans and I will be bringing this up; this area needs to be swept by our people. The city, on alternate parking days, just doesn’t do the job. Speaking of which, who is responsible for the truck, post office side walks, and Rite Aid on Co-op City Blvd.? We support the basketball court, but we have to stop littering.

The tennis crew is utilizing their section very well, but seeing tennis balls in the street is not a good thing. Please just don’t litter, use the litter cans.

Memorial Day, we happened to see assemblyperson, Mr. Michael Benedetto, and we talked with him about a city street sign. We will follow up with him about it. We appreciated his kindness with our inquiry.

What a shame the voting quorum again was not met and the date had to be extended again. Although the “alert your ballot is coming” postcards got to Broun Place for the Riverbay Board Election, the ballots did not! We applaud cooperators for taking the next step and calling “Election America.” It was not a difficult process. Most of us did it “online.” But why didn’t we get our ballots?

The committee attempted to be helpful, but no answers. The non-receipt of our ballots was another hot-topic at our meeting.

Two new scams have come to our attention. These both came through email.

One warns, “your credit card is expiring please contact us immediately to update.” The other says, “We are freezing your account as a security measure due to a suspicious intrusion.” This came referencing a cell phone account. Fortunately, I realized the cell phone is connected to a debit bank card and doesn’t have an expiration in that sense. Please be aware of these and don’t fall for it!

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain, loss or illness.

Wakanda forever!

—Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Thank you to everyone who has signed Black Forum’s petition. It asks Riverbay to act now to make every effort to provide a viable, independent space for the pantry to exist in order to continue serving the community. Black Forum’s food pantry was temporarily closed for repairs because of a restaurant fire, as mentioned in previous articles. We are in constant talks with Riverbay to find a space so that we can restart operations. The voice of the community is critical to helping us reopen. Please sign the petition.

To those who stop us on the street or call the office expressing the need for pantry services, we hear you. Please know we are doing all that we can to reopen, but we need your help. Call 718-3208035 if you are able to work with us as we get petition signatures from Co-op City residents. We seek your support whether you are a guest of the pantry or not. The petitions will be delivered to Riverbay management and elected officials.

Defensive Driving Course Last course until Fall: June 9; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 1. Please arrive ten minutes * early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Walk-ins are welcomed, but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class – no checks. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. (718) 320-8035.

Sands Casino – Bethlehem, PA Saturday, June 16, $45 cash only. Round-trip transportation included. NO REFUNDS. Casino rebates: $20 slot & $5 food. Boarding schedule as follows: Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:10 a.m.; Section 5, 9:20 a.m. Please be on time. Call 917209-5334 or 718-320-0033 for inquiries.

Contact: (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

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Co-op City Working Families Party

Co-op City Board of Directors Election residents before taking questions.

The Co-op City Board of Directors election is underway. Look for the bright The Co-op City Working Families Mission orange envelope that came in your mail last month and VOTE. Voting began As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive canon Wednesday, May 16th, and has been extended to Tuesday, June 12th. didates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certiYou can vote for zero to five candidates. You can fill in the term limit question – yes or no – or leave it blank. But definitely fill in the shareholders certification fied community organization) promotes progressive causes. circle and put it in the mail ASAP! Every day that voting is extended costs us As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive money we could spend elsewhere. You might also WIN some money: Two hun- values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work dred and fifty smackers!! 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. Congressional District 16 Primary Election Next Meeting Incumbent congressman Eliot Engel is facing three challengers in the ConOur last meeting of the season was scheduled for June 19th at 7:30 p.m. in gressional District 16 Democratic primary on June 26th. Those three challengers are Joyce Briscoe, Jonathan Lewis and Derickson K. Lawrence. A debate among room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five, but that day will be moved these candidates is scheduled for June 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Commu- to not conflict with the June 19th New York State Candidates Debate and Forum. nity Center Auditorium. Eliot Engel will be unable to attend this Co-op City polit- Watch this space for details. ical event since it is a voting day in Washington that he cannot miss. The three For more information, email: canzoneri.kelly@gmail.com. will have rep—Kelly Canzoner challengers, however, will be in attendance and all four candidates resentatives manning tables with information and campaign paraphernalia with reminders to get out and vote on June 26th. Hearing from all three challengers will afford our residents the opportunity of becoming better-informed voters.

Other State Races The races for NYS Governor and Lt. Governor are also heating up. The challengers for these elected offices began their petition process last week in preparation for their September 13th Democratic primary. At least one of those candidates — Lt. Governor challenger Brooklyn City Councilman Jumaane Williams — will be attending the June Under the Direction of 19th event. Councilman Williams will address our BECAUSE YOUR EYES Dr. Gary Fishman DESERVE THE BEST!

Debs Place Townhouse Association

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its last meeting of the season this Thursday evening, June 14. As has been our custom, we will not meet during the summer months and will resume our meetings in September. No guest speaker has been invited and the meeting will be devoted to refreshments and planning for next year.

At our meeting held on May 10, our speaker was Riverbay Board Director Jerome Rice, chair of the Board’s Security Committee. Director Rice advised us of the work of his committee and also gave us many pointers about how we could protect ourselves and take advantage of the services of the Co-op City Public Safety Department, as well as the NYC Police.

Not only was he very informative, but he was also quite entertaining, and we enjoyed his presentation.

As of this writing, the results of the recent Board election were not available, but we hope that all of our Debs Townhouse residents made their best efforts to vote and to fulfill their civic duties. We hope to see the newly elected directors are seated quickly so that the business of the corporation and the community can go forward without delay.

This Thursday’s meeting will take place as usual in room 1 of the Dreiser Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see a good turnout.

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Building 21 Association

Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City, Needs Partners…Here is a perfect and rare opportunity for you to be involved, help elevate your community and have fun all at the same time.

Let’s show how special we are; be a partner and helper for the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social on August 11th. The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). It matters not, what building you live in. Executive members of the Section 4 Partnership and volunteers Come and lend a helping hand. pose for a photo after last year's successful Ice Cream Social.

Think Tank at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where bers. Note: A member is any shareholder who has paid their annual $5 dues to the Building 21 we listen to your ideas with the intention of Association. Every shareholder of CO-OP City empowering each and every shareholder in COis eligible to be a paid member of the Building OP City. Think Tank at Building 21 is where we 21 Association. Good luck to all who have been develop these ideas to make your dreams come showing up and collecting valuable rewards true; in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B Section. Your community needs your dreams, points all year. The prizes are fabulous and we will announce the winners and what they won your strength and your fortitude. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a in the next edition of the Co-op City Times. part of something to change your life and the lives Our next 21 Association General Meeting of others for the better. Now ask yourself, what is Thursday, June 28th.

YOU are doing for your community to help make Do you have 21 Association inquiries? Email: 21association@gmail.com; Call: 347.504.1821. it better. What’s your dream for Co-op City?

Attend the monthly meetings which are held every 21 Association Rewards Points Prizes…

4th Thursday in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

The 21 Association Rewards Points prizes will be awarded at our next general meeting. We are passionate about our community. Don’t you share this positive energy and passion? Come This will wrap-up the rewards points program join us at Building 21 anytime. Each one of us, for this season (i.e., the end of the fiscal year multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good…

September through June), so bring your points See you around the neighborhood! with you. The rewards are for all 21 Association —Michelle Marbury members, but not 21 Association Board mem-

Baychester Visual Arts Association

If you enjoy being creative, painting will give you much satisfaction. Come and join BVA’s art classes and you will be among the many who find pleasure in creating Our session of art classes began on Tuesday, April 17th with two class schedules to choose from which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60.

This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Come and join us.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s 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 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Visit our studio room #5 and see beautiful paintings on display.

You will be amazed at the artwork done by BVA members. Many of our members have won awards at art shows as did LaMarse Taylor who just won first prize for her painting and honorable mention for a scratchboard art piece at the Riverdale art show.

Some of our members started to paint for the first time when joining BVA and they have been pleased with their completed work.

We are currently having an art show at the Baychester Library located at the Bartow Mall. The paintings are located above the bookshelves. You will be impressed with the beautiful artwork on display for the month of June celebrating Bronx Month.

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.

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Building 13 Association

If a quorum hasn’t been reached as of this printing and you haven’t voted, please find your orange envelope and vote. If you don’t have one or can’t find it, please contact Election America at 866-384-9978. You have until June 12th or until quorum is obtained.

Summer Fun Day, Saturday, June 23, at noon. This fantastic day is sponsored

by Councilman Andy King, Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Amalgamated Bank, Stephen Kaufman, Fairway Foods and the Riverbay Fund.

If you would like to purchase your shirt, please see the information below.

Summer Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, noon-6 p.m. Place your order for the event shirts.

Children’s shirts: $10, Adult small to extra-large, $12 and Adult 2X/3X, $15.

Free shirts for the first 50 Youth.

Summer Fun Day will have refreshments and games. We have fantastic entertainment planned to celebrate the diversity of our community. Free popcorn, cotton candy, franks and more. All are invited.

We have exciting new activities and events you don’t want to miss. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sonja Maxwell at 718-379-7841.

Enjoy a family day at The Turkey Hill Ice Cream Factory, July 7th. See your bulletin board and get the details. This bus trip is affordable at a cost of $25 per person and includes making ice cream flavors, learning about their tea, lunch at the Golden Corral and time at Tanger. Go to riverbayfundturkeyhill.eventbrite.com or call 347-913-4224.

Getting ready for the Lobsterfeast at the Nordic Lodge, and 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers, Saturday, July 14, for our 2nd allyou-can- eat bonanza. Remember the date! (Four seats remain, contact ASAP).

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: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801, or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 26 Association

Happy June days to all of our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. Although we’ve had some fall weather during this spring, don’t fret, get out and take a leisurely stroll throughout our beautiful community. Walk through the mall and take advantage of the sales for Father’s Day and 2018 graduates.

Congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of June.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to all who are sick/shut in, hospitalized, or in a nursing home.

Congratulations to all of the 2018 graduates. May you be blessed as you continue with your future endeavors. The sky is the limit!

Our sincere condolences to those of you who have experienced the unfortunate loss of a loved one. May God bless you with continued strength during your difficult time of bereavement.

Please attend our last meeting before the summer break, next Tuesday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear lobby of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle. So come on down and bring a neighbor.

If you see something, please say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all other non-emergencies. The life you save could be your own!

—YuVonne Lewis

Building 19 Association

Hi, Building 19 family. I want to remind you of the following dates this month before the association goes on its summer break: Saturday, June 9th (noon-3 p.m.): Building 19 Association’s Bake Sale – Please come out today to buy some tasty treats courtesy of your neighbors. We need your support for this fundraiser event.

Friday, June 15th (7 p.m.-9 p.m.): Building 19 Association General Meeting – This is the last general meeting before the association goes on its summer break. Please come out to vote on approving the changes to the association’s ByLaws. We will also be holding our Father’s Day raffle drawing (please look out for fliers advertising when tickets will be sold in the lobby before our Friday general meeting). The association will resume its general meeting in September.

During the summer break, please continue to read the building association president’s articles in the Co-op City Times for any updates from the association.

—Leon Tulton

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Spanish-American Community Club

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for June 14th. It will be our last one before the summer break.

Everyone is welcome!

On Saturday, June 23rd, the Sunshine Committee will host ‘Parents Night’ at 7:00 p.m. in room #4 of the Dreiser Community Center. Music will be provided by the ever-popular Juan Ortega and the festivities will have a Hawaiian theme. Please join us! Members enjoy free admission; Non-members will be asked for $10 at the door.

June’s ‘Social Friday’ will take place on Saturday, June 30th. It will be the last one before the summer break.

Coming up: ‘El Batey’ Picnic on Sunday, July 22nd. Members: Requests for permits are now being accepted. Each one is $5. A permit is required for entry into the Glen Island parking area.

Membership renewal dues are now $48.

We welcome Daisy Badillo, Alberto & Daisy Cartagena, Angel Cuervo, Theresa Jimenez-Johnson, Denise & Clifford Ortega Adams, Ismael Quinones, Sandra Rodriguez, and returning member Antonia Nieves to the club family!

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

—Carmen Rodriguez As the ‘season’ ends, Building 29 Association is having its last meeting, Friday, June 15, until the fall. There will be light refreshments and a 50/50 drawing.

Also, continuing on for most of this month, are Senior Exercise classes on Saturdays at 10 a.m. (last class is June 23); Book Club (Friday, June 22, “The Woman in the Window”), and our popular Flea Market on Saturday, June 30, featuring jewelry, accessories, household goods, food, and more.

All activities (Senior Exercise, Game Night, and Book Club) will resume in the fall, plus the possibility of new activities, including some geared to youth.

—Katharine Wood

Building 29 Association

National Council Of Negro Women

Membership – Our next membership meeting will be tomorrow, Sunday, June 10, in room 11, Dreiser Community Center at 3 p.m.

This will be our last membership meeting before our summer break.

Our after meeting repast will have the theme of a summer picnic.

Please bring a potluck dish that will serve you and your sisters. If you can’t come to our meeting, remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram.

Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is. We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. A wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). We will leave the theater at 5:30 p.m. to return home. Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 379-3788 or (917) 670-4012 or (347) 602-5600. There will be no refunds.

Donations – This month, we are still collecting canned goods for the Phipps Neighborhood home. Pantries that were filled at Christmas are pretty depleted by now. Children who have meals at school will no longer get those meals during the summer. Members, please remember that diapers and Pull-Ups are also always appreciated, as well as can openers. Members, please bring your donations to our membership meeting.

Health Program – Save the date, Saturday, September 15, for our Health Program. In room 4, Dreiser Center, from 1 – 4 p.m., we will have eight medical professionals discussing Medicare and information about health topics that we are concerned about.

NCNW — remembers and celebrates the life and legacy of Dovey Johnson Roundtree. Dovey Johnson Roundtree, former NCNW General Counsel, civil rights activist, ordained minister and protégé of Mary McLeod Bethune, passed away on May 21, 2018, in her birth place of Charlotte, North Carolina. As a lawyer, she valiantly represented poor Black defendants and helped win a landmark ban on racial segregation in interstate bus travel. Her successful defense of a Black man accused of the notorious murder of a Georgetown, Washington, DC socialite in 1964 blazed new trails for Black lawyers. As an original member of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, she was among the first women to be commissioned as army officers and helped to recruit Black women for service in the Second World War. As a cleric, she was one of the first female ordained ministers in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. Dovey Johnson Roundtree will be forever remembered for her work and service for African American women and civil rights.

—Joyce Howard

Section 5 Association meeting was held on Monday, May 21. Matthew Cruz, district manager of Community Board 10 (CB #10), was our guest speaker. Mr. Cruz explained to members of the association that he handles the initial complaints that are referred to the community board. However, if further help is needed, he will contact our elected officials when appropriate.

Members from the Section 5 Association attended the Ad Hoc meeting held on Thursday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. at Bartow Center, rm. 31. It was standing room. A presentation was made regarding the hotel to be built with explanation of the zoning process. This matter will be an ongoing process involving CB #10 which no doubt will keep us abreast; of course, one must attend these meetings.

Public Hearing — to be held on Monday, June 18, 7 p.m. at the Bartow Center, room 31, in the matter of an application submitted by the city to build a full service animal shelter/veterinary clinic at the location of 2050 Bartow Avenue, next to Red Lobster. People, now is the time to speak up and not after the fact. Let’s not miss this hearing as we did for the MTA/bus routes the year of 2010 and it is 8 years later and the buses still have not been restored, so it is critical that we make our voices heard. Co-op City has been requesting a youth center/YMCA for over twenty years. We love animals, however, we also love our children and Family Owned and Operated youth and they deserve a state-of-the-art facility that • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling has been denied to them year after year. The Bartow on premises site was designated for a Youth/YMCA Center years • Out of town services ago. So please keep this in mind. You may contact • Ample Parking Community Board #10 at 718-892-1161 with any on premises • Cremations questions.

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Co-op City Times / June 9, 2018 The Retirees’ 46th Annual Luncheon will be held on Wed., June 13th at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring Disco music by DJ Baker from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $85. Tickets are still available. Please advise if transportation is needed. (Contacts: Beverly Waller and Daisy Young-Anderson, 718-3790377).

Travel Events: (price includes Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.), “DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO.” Price: Double, $400/Single, $490. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 9-14th (Sun.-Fri.). MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC. Price: Double, $729 pp/single, $819. Deposit required ASAP $100. Payment each for doubles and for single as follows: double, $243 and single, $273. Due by each date, 5/2, 6/4 & final, 7/2/18. Travel protection insurance available.

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

Theatre Committee: (*price includes Van transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center) Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check or money order only payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom #19 (718379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:005:00 p.m.

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Good And Welfare It was with great sadness that we learned of Lavinia Banks’ passing. To her family and friends, please accept our heartfelt condolences. To Shirley Rooney, we are sending our best wishes and many prayers for a speedy recovery. Get well soon. Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Our next Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day will be Wednesday, July 25th. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784 or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us on our upcoming Senior Spa Day. Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record.

This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 646-335-2810 and leave your name and telephone number.

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—Claudette Davis

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer.

Sunday Services – Come and Receive a Blessing The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible study for adults at 8:45 a.m.

Prayer 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. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Fun Night…starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different groups for young adults and teens. Learn the Bible and also other activities. It’s a fun time for all.

On June 13, the church will be having free Hep. C & HIV testing from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in room 43 at 135 Einstein Loop (Einstein Mall).

The church has a new pastor coming on July 1, 2018; we will have a bilingual service that day.

Come to meet our new pastor, Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez, and his family.

God bless.

—Barbara Penn

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Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us.

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday school: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events Tomorrow, Sunday, June 10th is our Senior Family & Friends Day. The guest speaker at the 11:00 a.m. service will be Rev. Grace Emmanuel from Co-op City Baptist Church. The Food Pantry at our church in Section 5 is suspended until further notice.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips or call the church. —Sis. Carol Haque

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.

Wednesday midday service and all Bible Study classes held on Wednesdays will be on hiatus for the summer beginning Wednesday, June 6 and will resume in September.

Friday Midday Prayer Service is also on hiatus until September.

You are invited to join us from the comfort of your home for an hour of prayer. Making use of available technology, Friday evening 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 to be connected. Prayer conference call line will continue through the end of June.

Are you or do you know anyone caring for someone suffering from memory loss? If so, please join us on Tuesday, June 12 at 1:00 p.m.

Sunnyside Services is having a Celebration for Caregivers. You are invited to come and enjoy food, music and games. The event will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 51 (lower level) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. For additional information or to register, call Hattie Lucas at 917-734-5935 immediately.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 20, 21 and 22, we will hold revival each evening at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for revival.

On Sunday, June 24, we will have our Children’s Day Service at 11:00 a.m. Please join us as we acknowledge our children for their academic accomplishments.

On Sunday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m., the Praise Dance Ministry will celebrate their anniversary in Einstein Community Center, room 45. All are invited to come to celebrate and support our young people.

On Monday, June 25 through July 6, we will have Vacation Bible School. VBS will not be held on Wednesday, July 4. We are looking forward to an exciting and inspirational VBS this year. Please save the dates and plan on being uplifted spiritually, God is going to bless our time together.

On Saturday, July 14, the church will hold its annual picnic at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. You are invited to join us for a relaxing day with rides, live Gospel music and food. Donation is $75 for adults and $55 for children aged 3-12.

For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 7183789-4488, 718-320-3893 or 718-320-3774.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church Live Life To The Fullest You are invited to our FREE annual week-long Wellness Seminar Series sponsored by Riverbay Fund, to be held in Dreiser Community Center, room #10, nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The seminars begin Monday, June 11 until Friday, June 15th, at this location.

Topics include Metabolic Syndrome: What is that?; Arthritis Pain Management; Food to eat for Good Mental Health; Heart Disease; Conquering the Number One Killer; Diabetes Prevention and Management. The Presenters are: Dr. Mike Antwi, MD, MPH; Rose Ogbonna, MSN, FNP-BC; Maria Mowatt, RN; Cheryl Silvera, MS, and Jennifer Fianko, RN. A special presentation on “The Mind Game” will be at our headquarters with lunch provided on Saturday, June 16, at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Come and bring a friend to this free wellness event!

Special Needs Bible Study – June 12, in room #10, Dreiser.

Tuesday, June 12 – An inclusive Bible Study for all with learning aids to accommodate various learning styles. The Bible study is designed to accommodate persons with and without disabilities. It will be conducted by volunteers employing the aid of Super Giant Print Bibles and audio, among other tools, to suit the pace and learning style of each participant. A group setting will be adopted to facilitate individualized instruction and guidance. Presently, there are no ASL interpreters to assist. The inclusive Bible studies are from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. All are welcome to attend.

Services and Community Outreach Sabbath School — Saturdays, 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship Service — Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

Adventist Youth (AY) — Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.

Midweek Afternoon Bible Studies — Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Midweek Prayer meeting — Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Food Pantry — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., distribution to last name A to M Food Pantry — 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., distribution to last names N to Z Women’s Bereavement Group lunch meeting — (4th Sabbaths), June 23.

“Daniel” Bible Study Teleconference — Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All are invited join us at 712-451-0929, Access Code: 248075# Annual Community Health Seminars Series, June 11-15, Dreiser Community Center, room #10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Special Needs Bible Study — June 12, Dreiser Community Center, room #10, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is an inclusive Bible Study for all with learning aids to accommodate various learning styles.

The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl Silvera

Building 30 A and B Association

Summer is almost here and June will be the last month until September that the building association will have planned events.

Meeting and Party On Wednesday, June 20th, we will have an end of season meeting and party with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the party starting at 7:30 in the lobby of Building 30B. Itinerary For The Rest Of The Month Of June Crochet, every Wednesday till June 20th at 1 p.m. in the building association room.

Movie night, Friday, June 15th, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the movie starting at 7:30 in the association room.

For those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those who suffered a loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

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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: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m.

Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons, and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

Please join us for an uplifting midday service on Wednesdays starting promptly at noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and we are always looking for new members.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church.

The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, when we will celebrate the Third Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

Members who have not yet submitted their 2018 Pledge Cards are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Fundraising Event Our next event is a Gospel Cruise on board The Spirit of Philadelphia on Saturday, September 22.

The package includes transportation by Deluxe Motorcoach, 2-hour delightful Buffet Luncheon, cruise with live Gospel music and time at Philadelphia Premium Outlets with discount coupons. All

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 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 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. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul

before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at 12:00 p.m., 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.

Tomorrow, Sunday, June 10, 11:00 a.m. – We invite you to worship with us as we celebrate our ANNUAL MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DAY in honor of the men and women of Community Protestant Church. Our guest preacher will be Reverend E. Derrik Porter, Agape Impact Ministries, Harlem, N.Y. June 24th at 11:00 a.m. – Youth Day Closing Celebration at Community Protestant. All children and youth in the community are cordially invited to attend this special service and to bring their parents with them. Our guest preacher will be Minister Carl Washington III, Associate Minister, Bethany Baptist Church, Queens, N.Y. 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

seats are $110 and a deposit of $25 is required to hold your seat. Motorcoach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m. You are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before that time.

Outreach Program: Collection of non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms is ongoing. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

You may also visit our website at http: //www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.” —Psalm 138:1 —Merville Chambers

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

School’s out, but not Co-op City Toastmasters Club. Do you want to learn new skills and tips to help improve your public speaking and leadership skills? If yes, then come to Co-op City Toastmasters Club.

We welcome one and all to join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month when we meet in a fun environment, make speeches and give encouragement to like-minded adults. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. Come out to the next club meeting on Thursday, June 21, and throughout the summer on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Come, get started!

Also add to your calendar and RSVP to attend a special event on Tuesday, June 12 in the Bartow Center, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. We are celebrating our officers and a few supportive vendors from the community. We are partnering with our sister club, Bronx Advanced Speakers (BAS). Won’t you come and show your support as well? Please RSVP to SECS382hotmail.com.

To find more information about Toastmasters International, please visit www.Toastmasters.org or toastmasters46.org or 3824.toastmastersclubs.org.

You may also call us at 718-344-6719.

—L. Jaysura

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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.

NEW Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center, Room 31, 10 a.m.

– 11 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am, Rm. 45 (NEW) Artopia w/Ivan 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv., 9:30 a.m., Rm 34

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues.

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Games 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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

Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 – 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 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartow Main Office Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9a.m.-10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m. -2 p.m.

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group 10–11 a.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 - 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m. Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1:00 p.m., Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Apple juice Hungarian Goulash Pernil (Roasted Pork w/beef shoulder) Bowtie noodles steamed broccoli Whole wheat bread Yuca con Mojo (Yuca Fresh fruit w/garlic Lime sauce) Alt: Tuna salad w/veg, no mayo

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

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee 1:00 p.m.

Orange juice Baked breaded chicken cutlet Steamed carrots Succotash salad Whole wheat bread Canned pineapple Alt: Egg salad

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Jerk chicken Rice & beans Cabbage w/shredded carrots

Computer Class – Rm. 13 Orange pineapple juice Beginner 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Sweet & sour meatIntermediate 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. balls Only 6 seats available Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

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

Mashed potatoes Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Whole wheat bread Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Computer Lab Fresh fruit Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Alt: Salmon

Deluxe cheeseburger w/onions Roasted sweet potato fries Garden salad

Orange juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Tuna noodle casserole 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Garden salad Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Whole wheat bread Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Fresh fruit Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Alt: Curried chicken Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. salad

Chicken & broccoli stir fry Yellow rice Baby carrot w/parsley

Apple juice Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Hawaiian chicken legs Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Mauzone toasted barley 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. & onion Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Spinach soufflé Rm. 8 Challah bread Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Fresh fruit Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Baked whiting fish fillets Beet salad Carrot salad

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

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 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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.

Alt: Gefilte fish

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

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 (Cancelled Wal-Mart) – Thurs., June 14th “Explore your Finances” – If you are 50-59 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all years old, we invite you to join Co-op City three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be NORC’s Cross Roads Program for a 2-session no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transworkshop, June 15 & June 22, 1-3 p.m., JASA portation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Space is limited. will not accept checks under $5.

Call 929-399-1398 to reserve a seat.

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (Food Empire – Tues., June 19th, $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Stamps) Assistance – Fri., June 22nd, July 6th & Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Wait list.

20th, Aug. 3rd & 17th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., JASA Main (FREE) Donna Summers Musical @ the Lunt Office, 2049, Bartow Ave. No appointments! WalkFontanne Theatre – Wed., June 27th. Show starts ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office. at 2 p.m. Limited seats available – Will only take 1 name at a time when calling in to register. The theUnderstanding Blood Pressure – Wed., June atre does not have an elevator, must be able to walk 13th. JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 10 a.m.– up stairs to seats. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 10:45 a.m.; Bar12 p.m. Light refreshments and giveaways. Walk in.

Bartow Senior Center Father’s Day Event, tow, 11 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 11:15 a.m.

Bartow Presents “Game Day,” Thurs., June 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31 – Wed., June 13th, $3, 28th, $2 at the door. Come out and enjoy a day of 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Only 150 tickets will be sold in fun & games in the Bartow Center courtyard (lower advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Menu: Kosher: hamburger, potato salad & corn level), Bartow/Einstein for the Bartow Senior Cenon the cob. Non-Kosher: spare ribs, sweet potato ter Advisory Council Fundraiser, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. fries, corn on the cob, lettuce & tomatoes; dessert, Music, light refreshments, raffles & giveaways. entertainment – DJ Woody. Tickets will be sold in Hunterdon Hill Playhouse to see “Nunsense,” the Einstein & Bartow Centers only; the Einstein starring Joyce DeWitt, Wed., Aug. 22nd; $75.

Senior Center will be closed on this day.

“Nunsense is a hysterical musical comedy filled with Central Avenue – Thurs., June 14th; $13. Bartow, fun & frolic.” Featuring amusing songs, tap & bal8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. let dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises.

Only 31seats; two JASA buses. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Table served entrée, dessert buffet, coffee or hot tea.

Tanger Outlet Mall, Deer Park – Thurs., June 21st; $18; 8:30 a.m., Bartow, 8:45 a.m., Einstein; 9 a.m., Dreiser.

Throggsneck Shopping Mall – Target, TJ Maxx, Skechers, etc., Fri., June 22nd. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Thurs., June 28th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Wait list.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., June 29, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

New Computer Classes at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 34, Mon., July 9th for Beg., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; Int., 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & Adv., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Smartphone/Tablet Classes – Bartow Main Office, Wed., July 11th; 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

(Beginners & Intermediate levels).

Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City – Thurs., Aug. 2nd; $45. Bonus package: $25 slot pay & $25 food voucher. Pick-up: 8 a.m., Bartow; 8:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop & 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop.

Coach Bus, 50 seats available. Departure from casino, 5 p.m. Continental breakfast served on bus.

Payment deadline is Mon., July 2nd.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Sister Act — Friday, June 15th, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, N.Y. This Friday, pick-up time is 9 a.m. at Einstein Loop, 9:10 a.m. at Asch Loop (by library) and 9:20 a.m., Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store). The bus is full, no one will be able to sit alone, sorry. Looking forward to seeing you.

Mohegan Sun — Thursday, July 19th in Uncasville, CT. Time 8:30 a.m. Price $35. Rebate, $10 slots and $15 toward food. They have a wonderful buffet. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops. If you plan to go, please pay for your trip as soon as possible. Full payment is due 7/5/2018.

When making reservations, please visit the club room or call. If no answer, please leave a message.

My schedule is at the end of this article please respect it.

Wi-Fi — Our wi-fi is up and running for our members. You can now work your laptops and tablets and lots more while in the club room. We

Goose Island Seniors

also have a computer available for our members which can be used for research.

Bingo — Wednesday, June 13th at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room 39. Members only. Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments will be served.

Game Days — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, Kalooki, Mahjong, Exercise DVD and Wii games (Bowling, Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Come and play. Members only. (Members may bring a friend or two to play with them). ($1 is collected for refreshments).

Nunsense — Thursday, August 2nd at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Time 8:30 a.m.

Price, $86 for lunch and show. Musical, comedy.

Let’s have a great day together.

Run For Your Wife — Thursday, September 27th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Very funny play. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price $86 for

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder – Last meeting before Summer break is scheduled for Monday, June 11, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 9. Balance due for July trip, pay for September trip and get your ticket for the Holiday luncheon in December.

Reminder #2: AARP Driver Safety 2-day Class scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. To enroll, call Errol Olton, Equality Adult Education, 718-459-9597.

FYI – Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2018 Tour Activities July 21: Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino – All-You-Can-Eat lobster buffet; 4-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino; deluxe motor coach transportation. $170. $50 deposit due ASAP; balance due June 1st.

Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

September 5-September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show, $50 slot play; 1-night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market.

Price: $309/person Double; $395 single; $100 Deposit due ASAP; $100 due May 1; Balance due June 30. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade. Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3-days at sea; valid passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available, $3,954 (price change); $350/person deposit due immediately to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final payment due October; only 5 cabins available in each category. Contact 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

lunch and show. Spend an enjoyable day with us.

Our Lounge — Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library. This is your club, a great place to hang-out. Dues, $15 per year.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of June: Sandra Harville, Faye Breitbart, Ann Schlanger, Valerie Santos, Ray Betancourt, Joan (Jackie) Ross, Eleanor Gibson, Julia Rivera. May this be your best year ever.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, 120 Erdman Place, lobby level, Bronx, New York 10475.

The Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue will have a Father’s Day Kiddush on Saturday, June 16th after services.

—Gary Schwartz

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Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Spring is here, the trees are finally budding and flowers blooming. Our matriarch, Ms. Bea, stated that the flowers/tulips are so beautiful, and when we see the gardener, to thank him for always doing such a good job in the upkeep of our grounds.

Congratulations to all graduates – Have a blessed summer and please don’t miss the opportunity to apply for scholarship grants.

Note: The Scholarship Awards Applications are due June 20, 2018. Please read the instructions and return the completed applications, signed by principal/counselor where applicable and required signatures by student/parent or guardian. Contact Thalia Roach at 718-320-0435 if there are any questions regarding the requirements to qualify for a $500 Scholarship Award. Students graduating in June must be a resident of Building 27 and the household member must maintain a current dues status of the building association.

Public Hearing – to be held Monday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at Bartow Center, rm. 31, in the matter of an application submitted by the city to build an animal shelter/veterinary clinic at the location of 2050 Bartow Avenue, next to Red Lobster Restaurant. People, we sit and did not attend the hearing of MTA/bus routes in 2010 and I am sure we have learned from this mistake. We must speak up and not allow outsiders to come in our community and take over.

Stay Alert to what’s happening around us, and become proactive as opposed to reacting.

Recycle – There should be a large plastic bag and a sign listing for paper, plastics, magazines and a host of things to be recycled conveniently located in our incinerator room on each floor. Let’s appreciate our building and community and help our porters who do a fantastic job; we would love to keep them forever.

Management should post penalty fine signs alerting the owners who allow their dogs to poop on our walk ways. Neighbor, if you witness such neglect, please document it and contact CSO and Public Safety. We do not want this situation to get out of control. Dogs have the tendency to go back to the same area.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

Please pray that we meet our quorum and voted for the right candidates as Board members to continue to make the best decisions for our homes and community. Pray for peace amongst the nations and world leaders. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer genuine kindness and love to your neighbor. Life is so short, and we do not know who will be there to lend a helping hand.

—H. Overman

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

Traditional Synagogue

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. We are on the ground floor of Building 27B. It’s handicap accessible, no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services Saturday morning starting 9 a.m. After services, we always have a nice kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to service. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbaths ends on Saturday, June 09, at 9:17 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, June 15, at 8:10 p.m.

Good And Welfare: We sell tree certificates in Honor or Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue. Get Well to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus and Gary Schwartz and Robert Linder.

June Birthdays: Wishing Faye Breitbart a Happy Birthday on June 5th.

Fun And Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-Cube. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 When you walk the road of redemption, you are fulfilling God’s desires and will for you. Do not deviate from this road of righteousness and peace. Do not become aligned with those who disparage others, but rather be an encouragement. Any other position is one of being haughty and against all that is godly.

Develop a heart of respect and kindness.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. (Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m.). Worship at Greater Love Refuge Ministries means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red button. Parking is available for a nominal fee in Garage #1 on Darrow Place.

New York State Chaplains Task Force: The NYCTF 10-week training session is now underway at Greater Love on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Kim Osorio at 646-265-2173.

All are invited to join us for our Father’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 17th at 11:30 a.m. Our Keynote Speaker for morning worship is Deacon Stanley Birthwright of Greater Love Refuge Ministries. The Father of the Year will be announced during the service. A breakfast in honor of Father’s Day will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All men, young men and boys are encouraged to come out and stand tall with Greater Love’s Majestic Men of God.

Food Pantry & Prayer Station (Outdoors): Two Fish and Five Loaves food pantry will reopen on Saturday, June 23rd, from 10 a.m. to noon. We will also have a Prayer Station set up outside to pray for you and be a source encouragement.

We will celebrate our 7th Church Anniversary on Sunday, June 24th at 11:30 a.m. Our Keynote Preacher is Reverend Dr. Robert Smith Jr. who is the retired pastor of Church of the Savior (Bronx) and author of “Flying with Broken Wings.” A celebratory lunch will be served following service.

The next MOSAIC Women’s Fellowship is Saturday, June 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Details to follow.

The Majestic Men’s Fellowship will enjoy a day fishing trip on Saturday, June 30th. Please call the church if you are interested in participating.

Weekly Schedule Church Phone: 347-920-5607 Sunday Morning Bible Study (Adult): 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Salvation Teaching (Combined Class): First Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

Mid-Week Prayer – Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Prayer Line: Thursday, 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

(Dial 712.770.4010 – Access code: 527976) Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Open Door Ministries Depression due to God’s Advancement Full sermon @ Opendoorministries.net

Job 7 “How mankind must struggle. A man’s life is long and hard, like that of a slave. 2 How he longs for the day to end.

How he grinds to the end of the week and his wages. 3 And to me also have been allotted months of frustration, long and weary nights. 4 When I go to bed I think, ‘Oh, that it were morning,’ and then I toss till dawn. 6 Life drags by day after hopeless day. 7 My life is but a breath, and nothing good is left. 8 You see me now, but not for long. Soon you’ll look upon me dead. 11 Let me express anguish. Let me be free to speak out of the bitterness of my soul. 16 I hate my life. Oh, leave me alone for these few remaining days. 17 What is mere man that you should spend your time persecuting him? 18 Must you be his inquisitor every morning and test him every moment? 20 “Has my sin harmed you, O God, watcher of mankind?

Why have you made me your target, and my life a burden? 21 Why not pardon my sin and take it all away? For soon I’ll lie down in the dust and die, and when you look for me, I shall be gone.”

38 Then the Lord answered Job: 2 “Why are you using your ignorance to deny my providence? 40 The Lord went on: 2 “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? Or will you yield? Do you— God’s critic—have the answers?” 42 Job replied: 2 “I know that you can do anything and that no one can stop you. 3 You

ask who it is who has foolishly denied your providence. It is I. I was talking about things I knew nothing about and did not understand, things far too wonderful for me. 4 “You said, ‘Listen and I will speak! Let me put the questions to you!

See if you can answer them!’ 5 “But now I say, ‘I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you, 6 and I loathe myself and repent in dust and ashes.’”

Job’s response to suffering — Job 1:20 Job arose – got on his feet before God, spirits and man, as a champion to the combat.

Job tore his robe – lost all material and was willing to suffer even further loss.

Job shaved his head – he was willing to display suffering publicly; also, loss of his personal glory.

Job fell on the ground and worshiped – abased himself to the dust before God, aware of his sin and submitted to the will of God – accepting the chastising hand of God. Job followed adversity with adoration, woe with worship. Bible Knowledge Commentary.

Sunday Services are @ 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-3344407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Bldg. 22A. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Friday evening Youth Service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus God created mankind with the freedom of choice. His will is that we choose him with a heart of love.

Joshua 24: 14-16 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.

15 And if it seemed evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that was on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods.

God desires a relationship with mankind One of the wonderful revelations of scripture is that God longs for a relationship with mankind. He does not

need us, but he desires us, He loves us.

He wants communion and intimacy with those whom He created and redeemed. It was for this purpose Jesus Christ died on the cross.

When God created mankind, He enjoyed close connection with Adam and Eve. He enjoyed daily fellowship with them, for when He arrived after their sin they were not surprised by his presence, just ashamed for their nakedness. It was evidently common for them to enjoy time with him daily. What a precious thing it must have been to have ongoing, regular, intimate fellowship with Him! It still is.

Some people are more decisive than others and seem not to have a problem making up their minds regarding natural choices both big and small. Others choose between their options, whether the decision is as significant as which job offer to take or as mundane as “paper or plastic.”

Choices have consequences. We have observed this pattern throughout our lives.

In matters great and small, this principle holds true, and it is no less true, regarding one’s spiritual standing before God. Life and Death hang in the balance of the choice to repent and to obey the gospel. Our decision either to live for God or reject his appeal leads us ultimately either to Heaven or to Hell. It is this knowledge and understanding that should cause us to approach every decision about our spiritual life soberly and in the fear of God. Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, I have set before you life & death, therefore choose life.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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Public Safety Report

(Continued from page 7)

On a related note, please be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distractions when driving. Texting or speaking on a cell phone greatly increases your chance of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

June is known as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month.

It is also a good opportunity to learn about this disorder or others which may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. National HIV/AIDS Long Time Survivors Awareness Day and National Cancer Survivors Day are recognized in the month of June. It is a good time to schedule a doctor’s appointment and see what tests may be needed. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become. Stay healthy, stay safe.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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

Be careful and ask to see Employee ID

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/ contractors coming into your home.

Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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