Co-op City Times 07/29/17

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HPD Workshop In Co-op City On Aug. 5 Provides Assistance To SCRIE Applicants

Vol. 52 No. 30

New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has scheduled a Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) workshop to be held in Co-op City next Saturday, August 5, to assist shareholders to complete their SCRIE applications in order to receive help paying for the 1.9% increase in carrying charges which becomes effective on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

Next Saturday’s SCRIE workshop will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium A from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The HPD SCRIE Unit confirmed this week that with several hundred multi-family developments to service, this is the only workshop that will be held in Co-op City.

Shareholders who have already

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Saturday, July 29, 2017

been approved for SCRIE do not need to reapply. Riverbay has submitted all required documents regarding the upcoming carrying charge increase to HPD and your increase exemption will be processed automatically.

However, if you are 62 years of age or older and you meet all of the other SCRIE criteria, and you have not yet applied for the program, you should fill out an application, submit it to HPD for processing and HPD will subsequently notify you if you qualify for the exemption.

The SCRIE program provides senior citizens with an exemption from paying future increases in their carrying charges, thereby helping them to remain in affordable housing.

Basement Closet Rentals To Increase Aug. 1 (Continued on page 2)

Shareholders who rent storage closets in their building’s basement are advised that the cost of their rentals will increase by $1 per month effective Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

In March, 2012, the Riverbay Board approved amended second reading of Resolution 12-15 to extend Riverbay’s contract with Bargold Storage Systems for a period of seven years, but with the modification that Riverbay rents and maintains the Bargold storage units directly from Bargold and pays the company $10 per month, per unit as opposed to shareholders renting from Bargold. The new agreement also stipulated that at the end of the 7-year period, which ended on July 31, 2015, that “any new locations be priced the same as similar existing storage units, and that the rates be increased $1 per month of which $.25 is to be paid to Bargold.”

As a result, effective Tuesday, August 1, those who rent basement storage closets will be charged $1 more on their monthly maintenance bills for their closet rental.

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New Carrying Charge Rates Go Into Effect Starting August 1

The new carrying charge rates approved by the state Department of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) are in effect on monthly bills beginning on August 1. The new rate is an increase of 1.9% on carrying charges and a 5% increase on all parking fees.

Shareholders enrolled in electronic payment of monthly carrying charges through PayLease must log into their account and change the payment amount when paying their August 2017 bill to reflect the 1.9% carrying charge increase which becomes effective on August 1.

DHCR approved the increases requested by Riverbay on July 6. A copy of the Commissioner’s Carrying Charge Increase Order is enclosed with shareholders’ August carrying charge bill.

The 1.9% carrying charge increases will generate $28 million over a fiveyear period and all those funds will be earmarked for capital projects, along with a 5% increase in parking fees that will generate $3.6 million over the fiveyear period and $700,000 in transient parking fees.

Riverbay’s five-year, $112 million

BY JIM ROBERTS

capital plan was approved by the Board of Directors earlier this year. The major capital projects on the list in the 50-year old Co-op City complex include balcony and façade work, elevator replacements, waterproofing of porticos, new lobby entrances, storefronts, concrete beams on roofs, power plant heat exchanger, digital control system for the cogeneration plant, building transformers, fire alarm systems in the community centers, basketball courts and coatings in the garages.

Riverbay’s $219.6 million operating budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year includes $23.5 million for building and community center janitorial; $16 million for the power plant; $13 million for maintenance, all divisions; $12.8 million for Public Safety; and $10 million for restorations – maintenance/plaster & painting. The spending plan also provides $33.17 million for debt service, fees and reserves; $24.8 million for utilities; $17.1 million in water & sewer costs; and $9.3 million for insurance.

The new average carrying charge in Co-op City is $220.54 per room as of August 1, 2017.

Payment Of August Carrying Charges Through PayLease

Shareholders who registered to pay their monthly carrying charges electronically through PayLease are reminded that the carrying charge increase become effective on August 1, 2017. As a result, when paying your August bill, you must log into your PayLease account and change the amount of your payment to the new monthly figure shown on your August bill before sending your payment.

New Bicycle Fleet

City News Retrospective Causes Confusion; Riverbay Responds The concept of making things old new again works well with popular music, movies and theater, but it doesn’t work so well with journalism as Co-op City has been finding out these past few weeks.

The City News, ever since the departure of its long-time editor Michael Horowitz, has taken to running reprints of their old front pages and reprinting the articles from those front pages on the inside of the weekly newspaper in what appears to be an attempt to fill the material void left by the exodus of Mr. Horowitz.

While not the first newspaper in

BY BILL STUTTIG

the world to feature a retrospective series, a problem is occurring with the City News series in that the articles reprinted on the inside, unlike the front page, do not include a clarification that they are from the distant past of the community – in most cases 30 or 40 years past – and many residents have apparently and understandably mistaken history for current events.

To help stop the confusion that seemed to be growing communitywide with each passing week, Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer requested that a message (Continued on page 4)

On Wednesday, the Public Safety Department received delivery of twelve new mountain bikes to replace the aging fleet used by the department’s bicycle patrol since the program’s inception more than a decade ago. Detective Steve Grosvenor, commander of the patrol unit (right), said the new bikes will feature a state-of-the-art dual braking system and all-terrain tires which will allow the patrol to function more effectively off-pavement and in inclement weather. Pictured with Detective Grosvenor is Officer Charles Thomas of the bicycle patrol.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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SCRIE

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To be eligible for the SCRIE program, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements: • They must be 62 years and over; • Have an annual household income not in excess of $50,000; • Have a valid one or two-year lease for an apartment that is regulated by the Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), for example, a rent controlled, rent stabilized or hotel stabilized apartment; and • They must pay one-third or more of their household’s monthly income for rent, or in the case of Co-op City shareholders, carrying charges.

Shareholders should be aware that HPD does not include utility charges in their calculation of your base rent or carrying charges. Since Co-op City shareholders are not charged separately for utilities, HPD calculates $13 per room to determine monthly utility costs, and determine your base carrying charges.

To complete their applications, shareholders attending the workshop should bring proof of their age – which could be a driver’s licenses, birth certificate, passport or state ID. Copies of the following documents for the shareholder who is the head of household, as well as for everyone else in their household must also be provided: • All pages of federal tax return for 2016; • All other income for the year 2016 (SSI, pension, Interest, dividends, family contributions, capital gains, Public Assistance, budget letter, unemployment, worker compensation, etc.)

In addition to this workshop, JASA Senior Services will also provide assistance to seniors to fill out their applications through a LiveOn NY representative who will be available beginning on August 11, August 18 and August 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. Some dates in September may also be planned depending on need.

Applications for SCRIE are available both at the JASA Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY, and at the Riverbay Administrative Office, also located at 2049 Bartow Avenue. The form can also be downloaded online. In addition, applications will also be available at the HPD workshop on August 5.

Shareholders should note that the SCRIE application at the New York City Department of Finance website is not the correct application to be used by Co-op City shareholders. Since HPD is the administrator of the SCRIE program for Mitchell-Lama residents, the correct application can be downloaded at the HPD website, www.nyc/gov/hpd, not at the Department of Finance or the NYC Rent Freeze websites. Those SCRIE applications are for tenants, not Mitchell-Lama owners, which Co-op City shareholders are.

The SCRIE application cannot be completed online. It must be printed, filled out and mailed back with the supporting documents to HPD according to the instructions that accompany the application.

Co-op City shareholders will be able to submit their completed applications to the HPD representatives onsite on August 5 at the Dreiser Auditorium A. New applicants who cannot attend the HPD workshops should be aware that they have 120 days from the date of the increase, August 1, 2017 to submit their SCRIE applications for their exemption to be retroactive to August 1. New applications received by HPD later than the 120 days window will have their exemption begin on the first day of the month following the date that their application is received by HPD. HPD has confirmed that all applications are date stamped upon receipt.

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RIVERBAY CALL CENTER (718) 320-3300 - NEW PROMPT LOCATIONS

• Press 1 if you have a Public Safety emergency

• Press 2 to dial a Riverbay extension/or access the directory • Press 3 to report a maintenance problem in your apartment to reach your CSO Manager, CSO Director, Ombudsman • Press 4 to call the Restorations Department • Press 5 to reach a Rent Bookkeeper • Press 6 to reach Parking Facilities & Storage • Press 7 to schedule a Community Room • Press 8 to reach Residential Sales • Press 9 to reach The Co-op City Times • Stay on the line to speak to an Operator Public Safety Emergency: 718-671-3050 MATV – Camera Service Desk: 718-320-3529 Coin-Mach (laundry issues): 800-734-8851 Cablevision Service: 718-617-3500 / Sales: 866-218-1931

For instance, since the carrying charge increase goes into effect on August 1, 2017, new applicants in Co-op City have until around November 29, 2017 to submit their SCRIE applications. If their application is received by HPD later than November 29, say, for instance, on December 15, the exemption will begin on January 1, 2018 and will not be retroactive to August 1, 2017.

For information on SCRIE, you may contact the HPD SCRIE Unit at (212) 863-8494.

The Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), on the other hand, is administered by the city’s Department of Finance (DOF). DRIE applications can be requested by calling 3-1-1, from the Riverbay Administrative receptionist or JASA. In addition, DRIE applications can be downloaded at www1.nyc.gov/assets/ finance/downloads/pdf/drie/drie_appl.pdf.

DRIE applicants who need an accommodation to apply for their exemption may contact the NYC Department of Finance Disability Service facilitator by calling 3-1-1 or online at nyc.gov/contactdofeeo.

To be eligible for DRIE, applicants must satisfy all of the following five criteria to be eligible: • The applicant must rent an eligible apartment.

An eligible apartment is defined by the DRIE law as those regulated by the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal, for instance, rent-controlled or rent stabilized apartments; those in the Mitchell-Lama program; those owned by a limited dividend housing company, redevelopment company, or housing development fund company incorporated under the private housing finance law; or those in a building where the mortgage was federally insured under Section 213 of the National Housing Act, and the applicant was a tenant of record at the time of the mortgage termination.

• The applicant must be the head of household (18 years of age or older) and named on the lease or rent order, be the tenant of record, or be the spouse or registered domestic partner with a disability; or either of the above. The tenant of record may be a spouse, domestic partner, or child who has attained the right of succession to the apartment upon the death of the leaseholder.

• Applicants of DRIE must receive eligible state or federal disability-related financial assistance.

Only those currently receiving Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI); US Department of Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation (Must be Military servicerelated disability pension or compensation); or Disability-related Medicaid (if the applicant has received either SSI or SSDI in the past) to qualify to receive DRIE. • The applicant must have an annual household income of $50,000 or less.

Income eligibility is established by using the applicant’s income from the previous calendar year.

• DRIE applicants must pay more than one-third of their household’s aggregate disposable income for rent, which is the total countable wages and other sources of income, minus allowable deductions for all members of the household.

Similar to SCRIE, DRIE applications should be mailed; they cannot be faxed or should not be completed online as supporting documentation must accompany the application.

Splash Day Reminder

Splash Day will return to the Section 1 Greenway (140 Benchley Place) on August 3, and then back to the Section 5 Greenway (120 Erskine Place) on August 10. Bring your beach chairs and towels and come have some summer fun.

N.Y.C. Dept. Of Health Notification Of Mosquito Spraying

Spraying will take place from Friday, July 28 through Monday, July 31 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the area bordered by Amtrak Railroad to the east, the New England Thruway to the north; and the Hutchinson River to the west and south. The marsh areas bounded by Pelham Bay P’kwy and Hutchinson River to the south and east and Erskine Place to the north and west will also be sprayed.

These areas will be sprayed using a truck/ helicopter.

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Line Dance Showcase Held In Co-op City

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Bereavement Support Group On Hiatus

On Saturday, July 15, the incredible Cynthia Dixon of the African American Association and the Soul Latin Line Dancers presented the 4th Annual New York Metropolitan Area Line Dance Showcase right here in Co-op City.

The Dreiser Auditorium B was filled with line dance groups, family and friends who traveled to Co-op City to see this awesome demonstration of talent. There were dance groups from New Jersey, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Long Island and Mt. Vernon. Some of the key dance leaders were DJ Danny, Keith Witherspoon and John Black. Co-op City’s own Ebony Raé Lambright did a fantastic job as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

Mrs. Dixon facilitates the African American Association’s Line Dance classes held in room 32 in the Dreiser Center on Thursday evenings. Classes are currently on summer hiatus and will resume in September. See page 14 for more photos.

Photos by Francine Jones

The JASA Bereavement Support Group, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., will be on hiatus for the entire month of August and will resume meeting on Monday, September 11, in room 13 of the Dreiser Community Center at 1 p.m.

In the meantime, if anyone needs to contact Dr. Smith, you may do so by calling 917-734-4058.

Dr. Smith extends a healthy, joyful and safe summer to all.

National Night Out Tuesday, Section 1 National Night Out will be held in Co-op City on Tuesday, August 1, 6-11 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway (enter at 140 Benchley Pl.).

Hosted by the Riverbay Fund, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, 45th Precinct and the 45th Precinct Community Council, all are invited to come out and get to know your neighbors, enjoy food, performances, music, hand-outs and a movie, “Kong Skull Island,” beginning at 9 p.m.

Bring your chairs and enjoy the evening outdoors. In case of rain, this event will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop.

Free Zumba Classes ShapeUp NYC and Riverbay are co-sponsoring free Zumba classes in Co-op City, Mondays at Bartow, room 31, 7:15 p.m. – 8 p.m. with instructor Teneia. Classes will be held on Monday, August 7, 14 & 21.

Free Summer Tennis The Co-op City Tennis Club’s annual free summer tennis program for children from 5 to 18 years old at the Co-op City Tennis Courts behind I.S. 181. The program for 6 to 18 years old meets each weekday from 9 a.m. to noon through late August. A special program for 5-yearold children will be held from 11 a.m. to noon each Tuesday and Thursday. A parent or guardian of each 5-year-old must be present in order for the child to participate.

The program is sponsored by the office of City Councilman Andy King.

Registration is on site each day. All participants must wear sneakers.

Caps or sun visors are recommended for sunny days. Racquets and coaches will be provided by the program. Instruction will include several water breaks, especially on hot days. Play and instruction will not be offered on rainy days.

Extension Of Riverbay’s Bookkeeping Window Hours Continue Through Year-End For Shareholders’ Convenience

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The Riverbay Finance Department’s Bookkeeping window will continue to offer extended business hours through the remainder of the year as a convenience to shareholders who must leave early to travel to their jobs outside the community and are therefore unable to utilize the bookkeeping window during normal business hours.

The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, will continue to open at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on the two busiest days of the month for the Finance Department—the 10th of the month which is the last day for shareholders to pay their maintenance charges without the $50 late fee, and the last business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $200 legal fee is assessed.

Riverbay’s Director of Finance Peter Merola notes that this service, which was implemented several years ago, comes at no additional cost to Riverbay Corporation’s shareholders because the Bookkeeping employees agreed to change their work schedule to accommodate the extended hours on the two busiest days of the months.

Primarily, shareholders pay their monthly carrying charges by placing their payments in one of the three drop boxes located in each community center, but some also pay at the bookkeeping window. In addition, since earlier this year, shareholders can also pay their carrying charges online at www.riverbaycorp.com or by going directly to the PayLease website, wwww.paylease.com.

Prior to extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the reception area for the window to open at 9 a.m., usually resulting in a crowded waiting room, sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor.

However, with the implementation of extended bookkeeping hours, many more shareholders, including seniors and those who are disabled, have been taking advantage of the extended hours.

The next Bookkeeping window extended hours will be available next month on Thursday, August 10, when the window will open at 8 a.m. so those who have to leave their homes early to travel to their jobs and prefer to leave their payments in the Bookkeeping office can first stop in and make their payment.

The Bookkeeping window will also be open one hour earlier on the last business day of the month on Thursday, August 31. Extended hours for the month of September will be on Monday, September 11 and again on Friday, September 29.

In October, the Bookkeeping window will offer extended hours on Tuesday, October 10, and on Tuesday, October 31.

In November, there will be extended hours at the Bookkeeping window on Friday, November 10 and again on Thursday, November 30, and in December, on Monday, December 11 and on the last business day of the month, Friday, December 29.

In addition to shareholders paying their carrying charges at the bookkeeping window, or dropping them in the boxes in each of the three community centers, carrying charges can also be dropped off at New York Community Bank branch located inside of Stop & Shop in the Bay Plaza shopping mall.

Riverbay does not accept cash; all payments must be made by personal check, bank check or money order. Shareholders should also write their account number and/or building and apartment numbers on any payment to Riverbay and return it along with the stub portion of their bill to ensure proper processing.

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City News

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be sent out to the entire community through the Everbridge phone messaging system and the television crawler earlier this week explaining that the articles being reprinted by the independent newspaper are not current, but from decades ago.

The message sent out on Monday, July 24th read: “…We wish to clarify misinformation being disseminated to the community in the City News, an outside newspaper. For the past few weeks, the City News has been re-printing sensational stories of incidents that occurred in Co-op City more than thirty years ago.

Some residents, unaware of the original dates of publication, are reading these old articles as if current. In last week’s City News, for example, there was an article of an extended hot water shut-down, which also took place more than 30 years ago. Residents have been calling Riverbay all day for clarification since there were no official Riverbay flyers in their buildings and on the Riverbay crawler as is the normal procedure. Again, this article is about a hot water shut down that occurred 30 years ago. We can assure you that there is no such longterm water shut-downs scheduled at this time in Co-op City. We remind you that whenever official shutdowns are scheduled, Riverbay will always notify you in advance through this phone system, through flyers and notification in the official newspaper of Co-op City, the Co-op City Times. Once again, please be aware there are no long-term water shut-downs planned for Co-op City…”

Mr. Klehammer also sent an e-mail to all staff advising them of the confusion and asking them to please politely explain the situation to any resident they encounter who might be confused by the misinformation.

The executive general manager later explained to the Co-op City Times: “While the City News is an independent newspaper over which Riverbay has little control, when its practices and standards lead to widespread misinformation among our residents particularly as it relates to services that Riverbay provides and is responsible for, then I, as the executive general manager, have an obligation to step in and try to alleviate some of the unnecessary confusion among our shareholders. We issued an announcement explaining the likely source of the misinformation to all the shareholders via the Everbridge phone messaging system and the television crawler, and through articles and notices posted in the weekly Co-op City Times. I feel that this has already relieved much of the confusion. Residents should be assured that Riverbay has in place thorough practices and procedures to keep the residents quickly informed of all inevitable circumstances and work that may temporarily affect their daily routines and quality of life.”

Before the notifications were sent out, a number of Riverbay departments were fielding calls from shareholders about what they are reading in the independent weekly newspaper and inquiring why they haven’t been notified of these events by Management. Just this week alone, the City News featured articles from September 27th, 1979 which included news of a site-wide hot water shutdown, a kidnapping and subsequent rescue by Public Safety officers, a parking tickets blitz by the 45th Precinct, and a proposal to place a bus depot on Gun (Continued from page 1)

Hill Road, on the opposite side of the highway from Co-op City, the same bus depot that has been at that location for approximately 30 years.

Chief Frank Apollo said last week that he and the Public Safety staff have been receiving calls from residents alarmed about the reports of crime. He said that he and the others politely explained to the residents that all of the crimes described are more than three decades old.

Staff from Co-op City’s Cooperator Services Offices have reported receiving complaints from residents about the lack of notification regarding the impending community-wide hot water shutdown.

Just this past week, the Co-op City Times received a “Letter to the Editor” blasting the 45th Precinct for an ongoing parking ticket blitz, with the writer understandably not realizing that the ticket blitz he was currently angry about occurred 38 years ago.

It was reported that the debate over the recent City News editions even became a prevalent topic on social media in recent weeks with some participants expressing concern over what they read and others explaining that the articles were merely reprinted old news.

Section 5 resident Othelia Jones, a former long-time Board Director and former president of the Board, reported receiving several calls from neighbors and friends confused about what they were reading. Ms. Jones said she allayed the concerns of her neighbors.

She added that she too noticed that the retrospective articles are not properly identified as historical reprints on the inside of the newspaper and they are placed near pages with current information submitted by present-day community organizations and shareholders. She said that it appears to her that the newspaper’s publisher may be hand-picking and featuring extra busy news cycles from the distant past and that, in turn, only heightens the confusion and alarm among shareholders.

In 1938, the young genius producer and actor Orson Wells recreated segments of HG Wells’ science fiction horror novel The War of the Worlds as fictional live radio broadcast journalism. While identified as fiction at the outset of the broadcast, some listeners who tuned in late mistook the story of an invasion from space as real news, sparking reports of sporadic panic by some listeners.

While the City News retrospectives have not reached that level of concern, it is another example of the confusion that can happen when journalism is not adequately and specifically identified.

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It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Splash Day In Co-op City

Kids of all ages came out last Thursday to cool off from the heat! If you were able to come out to Splash Day, there was zero to no chance that you weren’t going to get wet.

The excitement that showed on the children’s faces as every slide opened was priceless. Splash Day had everything from a trackless choo choo train to take you around the greenway blowing its horn and ringing its bell, to three water slides for all ages to enjoy. The NYC Parks Department Play Mobile was also on site with games and activities for children of all ages. Children were able to race each other

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in one particular water slide that was more like an obstacle course, and then there was a very giant slip and slide that had everyone drenched in water before they got to the top. Last, but not least, there was a baby water slide that was just as much fun, but for the younger children.

If you weren’t able to make it to last week’s Splash Day, don’t worry. Grab your swimsuit and come get your feet wet because Splash Day is not over. On August 3, the fun will be coming to the Section 1 Greenway (140 Benchley Place) and then back one more time on the Section 5 Greenway on August 10 (120 Erskine Photos by Leandra Alexander Peters Place.) (See page 9 for more Splash Day.)

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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 or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. cannot – •the– authenticity • – • – of•–the•authors.

– • Anonymous – – • –Letters •–• – •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

Kudos for “The Best & Brightest”

To the Editor: I am the mother of one of the high school students, Jorge Martinez, who participated in the Best and Brightest event 2017. I want to express my gratitude to Mr. Rod Saunders and Sharan White, plus all the other staff who made the lunch, gift and trip to Washington, DC possible.

The lunch and award ceremony were beautiful and filled me with pride not just for my own son's hard work, but for every child there who will become productive adult citizens. My son had never visited Washington, DC, the Smithsonian Museum or the Capitol building so the day trip was exciting for him.

The recognition and attention my son received by being included in these events meant a great deal to myself and my husband. As a parent, any gift that my son receives, either through acts of kindness or material things, has a greater meaning than if I had received it myself. I know many parents share in this thought.

I also want to thank the editor of the Co-op City Times for printing the essays and covering the Best and Brightest events.

Thank you all.

—Mildred Morales

Committee On Committees?

To the Editor: Riverbay Board, you folks really adopted another level of authority?

Maybe I am wrong, but a committee can only recommend and present to the full Board or the Riverbay Fund Board for acceptance of its recommendations.

Also, each committee is supposed to have their own mission for its activities here in Co-op City.

I also noticed that it appears as if authority has been placed on a few committees. You folks will now have to wait for the Committee on Committees to give the okay to function? This is crazy. Who needs all this power?

—Eleanor G. Bailey

Garage Safety

To the Editor: Want to slow down inconsiderate drivers who speed in our garages? Install speed bumps on ALL the floors and on ALL the ramps in ALL of our garages. I believe this would slow those with "lead feet" down and hopefully prevent any future accidents.

—John A. Hunter

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

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.

Equal Say In Waterfront Development Decision

To the Editor: Upon contacting the community room rental office for someone who lives outside of Co-op City, I was informed that Riverbay only rents to shareholders, who then must assume all responsibilities for the room.

How is it that the Board alone can authorize negotiations for donation of a 2.28 acre parcel of Riverbay land to be developed by the City for public access? Who will be responsible for the shareholders’ quality of life, who will patrol and keep the waterfront park clean? The city does not upkeep their portion of Co-op City as we see from the unsightly bushes and weeds.

Why did the Board not consider Resolution #17-39 to rescind Resolution #17-33 to at least change the language to allow shareholders’ input first? If we only rent to shareholders, then I believe so shall it be for all other entities.

Shareholders must invest their money before moving here, yet we were denied a say before Resolution #17-33 was voted on. Why would one make such a major decision an emergency? As far as I could see, there was no crisis pressing, so why the hurry? It would make sense if it regarded our faulty elevators.

Things would have been much different if the will of shareholders was known. It is the principle of how the decision took place. Do we not as shareholders collectively own Riverbay Corporation? Should we not therefore have an input in major decisions regarding our investments?

Reading a director’s viewpoint on Saturday, July 22, the director was reminded by a Board member that the Board has authority to make such decisions without input from cooperators, a statement which I wholeheartedly disagree with. I believe as investors in Riverbay Corp., we all have rights.

We must be so careful and mindful not to get caught up in a prestigious or greedy mentality which could result in selfish actions and unwise decisions. The choices that our Board makes affect each of us whether good or bad. Our homes are not about the best deal; a home is sacred and essential to one’s well-being.

—H. Overman

REMINDER Payment Of August Carrying Charges Through PayLease

Shareholders who registered to pay their monthly carrying charges electronically through PayLease are reminded that the carrying charge increase become effective on August 1, 2017. As a result, when paying your August bill, you must log into your PayLease account and change the amount of your payment to the new monthly figure shown on your August bill before sending your payment.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 35 Building 35

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 35 100 Elgar Place

Aug. 31, 2017

Aug. 31, 2020

Co-op City Times

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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.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Potential Summer Emergencies

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Summer’s hot weather puts a strain on air conditioners throughout the National Grid. Although the summer started off with cool, pleasant temperatures, very warm and unpredictable weather could be right around the corner. Summer’s extreme weather also increases the risks of thunderstorms with lightning. Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies. Being prepared for all types of emergencies will allow residents to feel confident in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all.

Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential. Children actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites, www.fema.gov/kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam.gov.cdc, designed for children that help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross.org and www.nyc.gov/html/ oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area.

Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting place, one local and one regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone outages often only affect local services. Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan.

Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days. A threeday supply of non-perishable food (include a can opener for canned foods), plates, cups, utensils and paper towels, should be included. Include a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both. Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A well-stocked first aid kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation. Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children.

Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies. Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency.

It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a blackout. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are a green alternative to conventional light bulbs. They utilize less energy while putting out more light per watt of electricity used. There are compact fluorescent bulbs made specifically for dimmer switches and 3-way lamps. Shut off lights when leaving a room. Turn off computers and monitors when they are not in use. Avoid using Christmas lights and other non-essential lighting.

Over the coming weeks, Con Edison will be call-

ing upon Riverbay Corporation to prove that nonessential electrical usage can be curtailed in the community upon demand. During times of increased electrical usage, such as during high heat and humidity, Con Ed tests Co-op City’s ability to shed non-essential demand on the electrical. Last week, we had one of these tests. These tests are conducted with very little warning with an attempt to simulate a real need to curtail usage in an emergency. Initial power shedding will be tests, but as the summer goes on, it may be an actual emergency. By shedding non-essential power usage, it decreases the chance of having an All-Out blackout such as we experienced in 1969, 1977 and 2004.

Power shedding in Co-op City will include garage lighting during day time hours, laundry room usage and air conditioning in the community centers.

Some power shedding tests will take place with 24hour notice in which case cooperators will be notified of outages and closures in advance. In other instances, only 2-hour notice will be given in which case officers and porters will respond to the laundry

rooms and secure them. In some cases, this may appear inconvenient, but the goal is to avoid the major inconvenience of a full-scale grid-wide blackout. Last week, our efforts were instrumental in preventing a blackout despite temperature in the high 90’s with even higher heat indexes. If you wish to help even more, when you become aware of a power shedding test or an emergency of either type, curtail any non-essential electrical usage until full electrical usage resumes.

Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Coop City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect which restricts barbequing on terraces or patios within 10 feet of any building. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple (Continued on page 26)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY 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 SUMMARY

Contract 3173, Installation of Wood Floors and Vinyl composite tiles Bids Due: August 1, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance will be required from winning bidder Bonding: No bonding required Contract 3169, Architectural Services as needed Bids Due: August 7, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance will be required from win-

ning bidder Bonding: No bonding required Contract 3171, Renovation of Portico Flooring in Buildings (6, 18, 23 & 25): Renovation of the Portico Floor.

Bids Due: August 10, 2017 by the end of the business day (4:00 p.m.)

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Co-owners Obligations

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President

As co-owners, one of the rights and obligations of cooperators is to participate in the elections of candidates in the annual Board of Directors elections. Directors, who serve as volunteers, are vested by cooperators with authority to govern Riverbay Corporation, including acting on all fiduciary matters; hiring and overseeing general manager or agent, who are charged with operating our development; hiring general counsel(s) and auditors.

Riverbay Corporation By-Laws requires a minimum of one-third of the shareholders to cast ballots to validate Board elections. Election Committees are appointed annually by the Board to conduct elections, and every year, grapple with promoting and appealing to shareholders to carry out their obligation to vote. However, for the last fifteen years, two-thirds of our shareholders have been sitting out

elections. To meet quorum, voting hours were extended or continued to the following day. This year’s election period was extended by 13 days before a quorum was met. If a quorum failed to be reached by June 13, the election would have been invalidated and a new election would been called – a prohibitive expenditure.

10,000 Families Sit-out Board Elections To deal with the dilemma of shareholders sittingout Board elections, Directors Francine Reva Jones and Claudia Sampson introduced a Board resolution calling for punitive actions against non-voting shareholders. One expected an avalanche of protest letters by non-voters in our Co-op City Times.

However, no such protest nor justification for abstention were submitted by non-voters. After discussion with her fellow Board members, Director Jones modified the proposal to remove the punitive sanctions, keeping in place proposals to encourage voter turnout. The resolution remains under discussion at the Board.

I commend Jones and Sampson for their initiative, boldness and for bringing this serious issue

before the Board and community. It is my opinion that families who choose not to exercise their voting rights is because they consider themselves to be tenants, not co-owners, of our co-op and Riverbay Corporation is their landlord. To convince those families that Riverbay Corporation is, in fact, all of us and therefore they must accept shareholders’ responsibilities, including participating in Board elections once a year, is a tall order.

In order to reinforce co-ownership among our shareholders, I believe we must take steps to open up the governance of our co-op by re-establishing Co-op City Council – four elected representative from each hi-rise building and one from each townhouse cluster – with authority to deal with non-fiduciary matters. In my opinion, it would greatly broaden participatory democracy in the governance of our community and would not only improve the delivery of services and enhance the quality of life, but persuade all shareholders to participate in Board elections.

(Jones/Sampson amended their resolution, deleting punitive actions against non-voters, then tabled it.)

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: We are hearing many issues regarding responsiveness of our Public Safety Department and conflict in upholding the rules in our tot-lot parks. We have got to make the system work and let the powers that be know we care and are not going to let our family-friendly community become a slum. Letting that happen is only going to make it worse. If you are not satisfied with the dispatcher’s responses, ask for a surpervisor. Cooperators all, we must be heard. This is a problem that I have heard from Building 2, Section 1 to Section 4.

On the other hand, thank you for to Building and Grounds for prioritizing Broun Place on Monday, July 24. We had a huge mess Sunday, July 23, and sent photos. Somehow at 8:45 a.m., the recycling bin pickup truck was here. A picture is worth a thousand words.

A flyer went out Monday to invite neighbors to join for conversation on Thursday afternoon. We will report on that result next week. Let’s talk about new scams, “Your warranty is about to expire” the recorded voice exclaims. Be clear, no specific warranty is mentioned. Another is, “we have the way to pay your gas and water bill.” Co-op City doesn’t charge for utilities! Then there was, “New York Police Chiefs Commission to Benefit Families of Fallen Officers.” The PBA doesn’t solicite by phone. Sincere condolences are extended to the fami-lies of fallen officers and innocent by-standers. Donate to the Stephen Siller Foundation, Tunnel2tower organization and trust your donation is going to the right place.

The Building and Grounds Committee met two weeks ago. Thanks to Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith for organizing that meeting. Thanks to Riverbay staff for attending: Mark Giacoia, Bob Tausch and Michael Ambo. Issues discussed included removing the word “tenant” from all Riverbay documents. This is with particular reference to work-order signature documents. We are cooperators, residents and neighbors. Additional topics were lighting and completion of community center projects.

Read the Board of Directors resolutions. There was one identifying a change order in the basketball court work. Do you agree with eliminating the security cameras to help fund repairs? We need those cameras.

Neighbor Thea Lowe has let us know former Riverbay employee, James Lowe, recently died. Mr. Lowe worked in the Riverbay Grounds Department for several years in the 1990’s. We express our sincere condolences to her and the friends and family of Mr. Lowe.

A Message from the Parking Department:

Please SLOW DOWN and heed traffic signs within the garages. Driving fast in these areas is dangerous and can cause damage to your vehicle, damage to other vehicles or injury to pedestrians.

Please use caution!

SPEED LIMIT

5 mph

“If you see something, say something,” call Public Safety: 718-671-3050.

Thank you, Public Safety, for all your recent follow-up work on protecting neighbors from anti-social behavior, but we need better follow-up in the tot-lots as expressed in the beginning of this press release. Don’t forget, flush your convectors! Please feel free to contact us with tidings and issues!

Have a safe summer, keep calm and cool with a frozen washcloth!

—Eva Lazaar

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Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters

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Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

Dear cooperators, Please save the date and plan to attend the First Annual Ice Cream Social (ICS) sponsored by the Section 4 Partnership. This event will take place on Saturday, August 12, from 2-6 p.m. (rain date: Aug. 13) behind Buildings 21 on Bellamy Loop. There will be ice cream, games, prizes, music and lots of fun. So, come out with your family and mingle with your neighbors. You will have an enjoyable time.

The Section 4 Partnership was recently established and consists of Buildings 20-25, the Adler Place and Broun Place townhouse clusters. The president, Michelle Marbury, with the assistance of officers and members, is showing incredible leadership.

If you are a Section 4 resident, you are encouraged to join us at the Friday evening meetings at 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Building 21 Association room at 120 Bellamy Loop, as we continue planning for the ICS event.

Line Dance Showcase Once again, the incredible Cynthia Dixon and the Soul Latin Line Dancers, presented the 4th Annual New York Metropolitan Area Line Dance Showcase right here in Co-op City. On July 15th, the Dreiser Auditorium B was filled with line dance groups, family and friends. There were dance groups from New Jersey, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Long Island and Mt. Vernon. Some of the key dance leaders were DJ Danny, Keith Witherspoon and John Black. Co-op City’s own Ebony Raé Lambright did a fantastic job as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

Mrs. Dixon is a member of the African-American Association. In September, she will resume line dance classes on Thursday evenings in Dreiser Center, room #2; and on Tuesdays in Einstein Center.

Resolution #17-37

Dunkirk

The Section 4 Partnership

A director wrote last week that Resolution 17-37 on shareholder voting contains penalties. It does not. The resolution was amended to eliminate them. The Board needs to take action regarding voting and I would accept any amendment from anyone in order to get cooperators to vote. I am in favor of more education and creating more opportunities for cooperators to come together. A director has suggested encouraging cooperators to attend their building association meetings. It is a good idea and many directors have been encouraging this for years. Yet, each year, there are less cooperators that vote.

A resolution was submitted regarding cooperators informing on subletters. We need shareholders who reside here and not illegal subletters who cannot vote in Board elections.

Cooperators should be reminded that there are penalties already incorporated in our community structure. If you pay your monthly carrying charge after the 10th day of the month, you must pay a $50 late fee. If you pay later than the end of the month, cooperators are charged a $200 penalty, and face eviction. (Perhaps repeated late payers need an education in household money management.) Also, if you fail to submit your annual income affidavit on time, your carrying charge is subject to a 50% surcharge. I would prefer avoiding penalties and would like more input from you.

My revisions to Resolution #17-37 included incorporating voting education for all shareholders.

I thought that when a shareholder accepted a Co-op City unit in our development, they must also take the responsibility of voting in an annual election for Board directors to represent them. It has nothing to do with religion. Since the shareholders have expressed that more education was needed, the revised resolution provides this.

Additional comments on the resolution were that the Board needed to change the culture in Co-op City so that cooperators would be more involved.

My view on this comment is that the present administration is doing just that. But, changing the culture entirely could take many years with no guarantee that it would work. We need a quorum vote in the

I am truly at a loss for words. I knew going into DUNKIRK I was going to be blown away. I have been, practically, by the nine films Christopher Nolan has made. To me, Nolan is the defining filmmaker of my life. I knew going into DUNKIRK it would be no different.

I was really appalled at how relentless the film was. Literally from the first frame, you felt like you were on the lands in Britain, in the sea, in the sky. It was extraordinary film-making. For a PG-13 film, it was actually more brutal than a “R” rated film.

The sense of realism in Nolan’s eyes is just simply unmatched. I don’t think my mouth closed during the whole film. It was just so jaw dropping. The act of survival was the key to the film. That day wasn’t kind to the soldiers at all. They were put through the works and at times it was extremely sad, brutal and very hard to watch. You felt for every soul there. They just wanted to leave, but the Germans were preventing that every time they felt they had some light. It was unbelievable.

Christopher Nolan created such a rich and visceral film. There were so many extraordinary and breathtaking shots. It was just countless. Hoyte Van Hoytema blew me away with his cinematography. Whether it was the kids on land (who all acted wonderfully, by the way), with Rylance’s character and his son or with Tom Hardy in the sky, we were right there with them. Mark Rylance again was exceptional. Amazing actor he is. With the minimal dialogue in this film, in my opinBY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

2018 Board elections, as opposed to sometime in the distant future.

One director asked, who is going to monitor these changes. As the resolution reads, it would be a Management Plan. However, there are no shareholders under 18 years of age. We are all grown and, supposedly, responsible adults. We know that we should vote. Why do we need Management monitoring us like children? Those who don’t vote ought to be ashamed of themselves and, some feel, ought to be financially penalized.

Although I eliminated penalties from the resolution, there are some cooperators who believe that penalties would work. They proposed a $100 penalty for shareholders who refuse to vote because the corporation must pay for voting extensions. My major concern is to establish if educating the community would suffice, which would mean that everyone who has not taken the New Cooperators Orientation must do so beginning with non-voters.

WAKE UP, COOPERATORS! This is our beautiful community. We all need to take a little time to maintain and support it so that we will not lose it.

Resolution #17-37 was “Tabled” because some Board directors needed more time for discussion. It will be on the Board agenda again in the near future.

Until then, I will continue to dialogue with my Board colleagues to convince them to vote “Yes” and pass this resolution so that policies can be put in place for a quorum to happen in 2018. I will continue struggling to make my community vibrant. Please join me. Keep your eyes on the prize. The prize is where we live.

Commercial Leasing & Sales Committee I will chair the Commercial Leasing & Residential Sales Committees this year. If you would like to join, please contact the Riverbay Board Office at 347-913-4225. Or, contact me directly at 718-6715957.

I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. In extreme heat, be sure to stay hydrated and use sun screen.

ion, Tom Hardy made the best of it. His sense of panic, anger and fulfillment cannot be taught. He was deeply effective. Also, what has to be said is that Hans Zimmer’s insanely emotional, intense and extremely kinetic soundtrack, to me, is his best score to date. Literally, from opening frame till the end, it just didn’t stop.

The stop-watch ticking is forever in my head. This film deserves to be seen in IMAX, the way it was made to be seen. It was unlike anything ever made. The bombs, the gunshots, the dogfights, the claustrophobia, etc.

Nolan outdoes himself with every film. This is why he is what he is.

DUNKIRK will be remembered for a long time like other NOLAN films before it and like every one of his films. Tremendous feat of film-making. #1, 5 stars, 4 stars, 10/10, two thumbs up, two shakes, two pounds, whatever you want to say.

Nothing might even match it this year. Masterful in every way.

DUNKIRK, 2017, Rated PG-13, 106 Minutes Christopher Nolan – Writer and Director Hoyte Van Hoytema – Cinematographer; Hans Zimmer – Music Composer Fionn Whitehead – Tommy; Mark Rylance – Mr. Dawson Tom Hardy – Farrier; Kenneth Branagh – Commander Bolton

Post 1871 Essay Award Winner The winner of the Post 1871 essay contest is a 5th grader at P.S.160 by the name of Jewel Gyabba-Amponsah. Jewel was not present to receive her award and $25 gift certificate to Staples, so the commander of Post 1871, Toba LaCrown, presented her plaque to the principal of P.S. 160, Mrs. Lori Baker, who will forward the plaque and gift certificate to Ms. Jewel.

Photo by Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Avoid These Carrying Charge Increases With SCRIE Or DRIE Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Within the next few days, some of our cooperators are going to be very upset when they open up their monthly statement and see that their carrying charges have been increased by 1.9 percent and their garage fees by 5 percent. However, as mentioned last week, some of our cooperators can avoid this carrying charge increase with the SCRIE or DRIE program.

SCRIE - Pronounced SCREE As I stated in my article last week, cooperators that are at least aged 62 and are in the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program can have their current carrying charges frozen if they stay in this program. Therefore, it's possible that they can continue to maintain their current standard of living without worrying about future carrying charge increases.

For Co-op City, the SCRIE program is administered by the NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) agency. So, if you go online, please make sure that you get the SCRIE application only from HPD. Therefore, to make this process easy, please just type in: HPD SCRIE. Then, please look at the top of the form and make sure that it says: 'NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption SCRIE Application.' Then, please print out that application.

No computer? No problem. You can also get an application by going to Riverbay's offices or JASA's offices at Bartow. "Staff members from LiveOn NY will be at JASA Co-op City on August 11, 18, and 25 to help community members," according to JASA's Project Director Merianne Fabian. The hours, according to the Co-op City Times, will be from "10 a.m. - 3 p.m., on a first come, first serve basis."

Please bring documents to verify your age and your total household income for 2016.

Do you need help with your application? If yes, then, HPD will have a free workshop for the SCRIE

program at Dreiser, Auditorium A, on Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. So, please make sure that you get there early so that you can get your application completed early.

Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Program - Pronounced DREE The DRIE program is administered by the NYC Department of Finance. However, you only have to be at least 18 and meet other specific guidelines for the DRIE program. So, I would like to encourage you to please go online to get more information on this DRIE program.

Here is how you can get a copy of the DRIE application: 1. Call 311; 2. Go online and type in: DRIE; 3. Go to Riverbay's offices or JASA's offices in Bartow.

City News Articles The City News recently fired their Executive Editor, Michael Horowitz. Thereafter, they have been printing lots of old articles. And, unfortunately, some of our cooperators have thought that those articles were capturing what's currently going on in this community. But, that's not the case. So, please do not react to those stories. Thank you.

Dealing with Budget Cuts Some managers will dispute every budget cut that you mention to them. In other words, as soon as you say, “Let’s cut this bloated line here,” they’ll bounce right back with an excuse. “Oh, we can’t cut that line because such-and-such will happen.” Thereafter, this process will go on throughout the entire budget. Then, amazingly, other people will jump in and simply believe everything that management has said. “Oh, they’re right so we should accept what they say.”

Nonsense! Management can say whatever they want.

But, we need to be strong enough to demand what we want.

Question: What happened to the money from the 4.5 percent carrying charge increase from 2 years ago? If you remember, the plaintiffs have received their money. So, that case is basically over. Nevertheless, Riverbay has amazingly come back to the table requesting more money for this year, next year, and more than likely in 2019.

Therefore, the big question is: What significant

Building 21 Association

Please Place The CO-OP City Times…

Every Saturday, Theron Marbury (“Floor Captain” for his floor here in CO-OP) places the CO-OP City Times at each of his neighbor’s door. When he can’t, Ms. Shirley Bethune pitches in. Remember, a stack of CC Times is delivered to every floor of every building, EVERY WEEK. Now, consider what the action that Mr. Marbury and Ms. Bethune takes, promotes: 1. They care about what is happening in and around their home and community, and encourage others to do so as well. 2. Respect for the hard work that goes into producing and distributing this free periodical, so that we all can be informed. 3. A spirit of cooperative living; the reason we all share this magnificent property as shareholders.

Each Saturday, there may be hundreds of CO-OP City Times left by the elevators of too many floors in every building here in CO-OP City. You can put a stop to that. It only takes 30 seconds — tops — to place a copy of the CO-OP City Times at each door of your floor. We don’t ask you to cover your entire building; just your floor. Be that “force for good” on your floor. You just might be the inspiration that someone in the community needs to become a real cooperator and an asset to us all.

1st Annual Ice Cream Social The Section 4 Partnership will have its kick-off/introductory event on Saturday, August 12, on the lawn behind Building 21 (120 Bellamy Loop) from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. The entire community is invited to come out and enjoy a free scoop of premium ice cream while supplies last. The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in CO-OP City that makes up the sectional geographic which is referred to as CO-OP City’s Section 4 (i.e., Building 20 - Asch Loop, Building 21 - Bellamy Loop, Building 22 - CO-OP City Boulevard, Buildings 23, 24, 25 Benchley Place, the Adler Place Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses.)

The Partnership meets every Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). Come and help make this a fun event. Email: section4patrtnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939. Rain date is Sunday, August 13.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop “each other’s” ideas, in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B Section. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend

cuts have they made to their budget? “Oh, we allocated $7 million for a park along Co-op City Boulevard. But, we took that money out of the budget and saved $7 million for this community.”

Really?

Look, this is nonsense. And, as I pointed out before, our budget is continuing to expand. Therefore, at what point should someone speak up for our cooperators and demand some budget cuts? Now, yes, management might dispute cuts to specific lines. But, their protests should not deter us from cutting our budget. Example: If you watch the news, you'll see that leaders will simply tell their managers to cut their budget by a certain percentage. “I want 5 percent,” they’ll say. That’s it! Thereafter, those managers will have to make those cuts and make their agencies work.

Now, think, we spend well over $100 million to run 27 departments here. So, to avoid increases, why can't we demand that we reduce the number of departments that we have and cut their budgets by a certain percentage? In other words, let management do their job and come up with the cuts that we need for the percentage that we want.

Close Please make sure that you attend the meetings for the SCRIE program. Also, please remember that we have to look out for our shareholders and keep Co-op City affordable.

Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please doublecheck the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

with you. Be a part of something to change your life and preserve this community for all of us and the generations to come. What are you doing for this community to help make it better? Meet us at THINK TANK or one of our other gatherings.

21 Association inquiries? EMAIL: 21association@gmail.com. CALL 347.

504.1821, ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday (during the fiscal year) in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Co-op City Democratic Club

Jobs & the Economy—Our representative, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, and other Democrats are traveling across the country sharing and getting information from the American people as to what they think we need as a country and what is most important to them. They came up with what they call “A Better Way.” We should look into this new way of reorganizing the philosophy of the Democratic Party and see how it will benefit us as individuals and the country as a “whole.”

We are preparing for our upcoming Primary Election on September 12th.

Please remind your friends and family to VOTE. We are supporting all the incumbents especially our Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr., and Council Member Andy King. They have done well by us and deserve to be re-elected.

The CCDC will be present on the Greenway to enjoy National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1st. Bring your chairs or blankets and just enjoy your neighbors with rides for the kids, food and entertainment and a movie. Stop by our table and say “hello.”

The CCDC invites the community and friends to attend our first catered fund raiser on October 14th from 12 to 5 p.m. at the beautiful Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10469. Be prepared for a good time of dancing, eating and drinking. Come and bring your friends and family for a great afternoon. All tickets must be paid for in advance. For further information, please call June Grimes at (347) 457-8249.

—Shirley J. Saunders

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NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome L. Rice; Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, room 36, 2nd floor.

Office hours: Monday – Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Theme: STEADFAST AND IMMOVABLE Did you know? The Senate will take up the bill to repeal the affordable care act next week!

The "Better Care Reconciliation Act" repeals the Affordable Care Act and does not adequately replace health coverage for most low and middle-income Americans, children, people with disabilities, seniors, people of color and others. Information about this issue is at the office. If you choose to oppose the Senate Health Care bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, call Senator Chuck Schumer at 212-486-4430 or Fax 202-288-2838, and Senator Kirsten Glllibrand at 212688-6262 or Fax 202-228-0282 and Congressman Eliot Engel at 718-320-2314 or Fax 202225-5513. This requires an URGENT ACTION. Voter registration is an ongoing community activity—Registration forms available in the office. Be prepared to VOTE! IF YOU DON'T VOTE - DON'T COMPLAIN! Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities.

Membership Campaign is an ongoing activity. It is the "Lifeblood of the Association."

Your membership dollars help to lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210.

Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Your voice is needed NOW more than ever.

Join the movement, join the NAACP CO-OP City Branch. Make check/or MO payable to NAACP Co-op City Branch and use the mailing address above.

Save the Date: September 23 – 3rd Community Service Awards, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The honorees are: Kevin Shaw, Posthumously, President's Award; Victoria Boddie, Youth Volunteer & NAAACP Youth Member; Robert Hedgepeth; Georgette More; Nancy Rodriguez and Jacqueline Williams. Come out and celebrate the honorees, your birthday, anniversary or any special occasion with us. For tickets and to reserve a table seating eight, call the office. Music by DJ SMOOTH KG. Donation $40 (Tickets purchased after September 13th $45). Food and Beverage of your choice is welcomed (BYOBB).

Have a safe and healthy summer. See you in September.

—Jerome L. Rice

Poems by Patrick Farrar Creativity Creates Success "" Creativity is right here in Co-op City.

Look no further Creativity isn't always sparked by being cooperative, cooperators.

Poets Musicians Artist Cinematographers Photographers Actors & comedians Look no further the artists are right here. "" Only strong women in my family so tough love is their neutral position.

While I create only the feminine energy flowing through these expressive veins.

The women that raised me never needed a strong arm, their grasp was always firm enough for me.

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Line Dance groups from the Metropolitan area strut their stuff at the 4th Annual Line Dance Showcase.

Photos by Francine Jones

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Building 13 Association Reminder: Help our community Recycle, Reduce and Re-Use – Earth Day is every day!

Summer is moving along fast and September is just around the corner. Make a difference in your community.

Join one of the many committees you have seen recently published in the Co-op City Times. Participate and help to improve our quality of life.

Join us on our next adventure to the new SUGAR HOUSE CASINO – Philadelphia, Pa. and WARMDADDY’S DINNER, JAZZ and BLUES. The bus will leave from Casals Place at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October 21, and depart from WarmDaddys at 9:00 p.m. Cost: $105 and can be paid in two installments, $55 due July 30/$50 due August 30. Book early, seats go fast.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is www.bldg13assoc .com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work and “See You In September.”

—Leslie Peterson

Building 16 Association On Saturday, July 15, our long awaited trip to the national museum in Washington, DC finally happened. We started our morning with a breakfast of cod fish fritters with biscuits prepared by well known cooperator chef Al Quattelbaum. Kudos to you, chef Al. Big thanks to our team members Gloria Almond, Nickie O'Neal, and Mary Howell who acted as our social director and kept everyone informed throughout the trip.

Thanks to everyone who made the trip successful.

We had great weather and a great time. It was a pleasure.

—Teri Ann Garcia

Building 6 Association Foxwoods Resort – Remember, those who purchased tickets to go on the Foxwoods trip on July 29, there will be three pick-up locations, Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block, 9 a.m.; Asch Loop on the side of the library, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop in front of the shopping mall, 9:30 a.m. You will get $10 slot play and $10 food coupon that can be used at festival buffet. We will show two movies on the bus and have a 50/50 raffle, too. We will have morning snack served on the bus. We will have a snack coming home on the bus as well. Plus, there will be a great surprise on each of the buses going home. It’s going to be an awesome trip and a great time for all.

People who live in Buildings 6, 7, 8 and Section 5, too who are going with us, will be on Bus 2 and will have three outstanding bus coordinators. People living in Buildings 1, 2, 4 will be on Bus 1; you will have four good bus coordinators.

We are still looking for people to join our building association board. We can’t do it alone. We need a building association board to help plan building meeting and events in the building. If you want to see improvements in our building, then you need to get involved in your building association. So many people have problems in the apartments and questions they want answered, we need a building association board to get guest speakers to our building to talk to us and help answer our questions. We also need people to come to our building association meetings. Show that you care where you live.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and we are all glad to see Andy, our lobby attendant, back from his vacation. I know you all miss him saying, “WELCOME HOME.” —Jeffrey Schwartz

Section 4 Partnership Announcing Formation Of The Section 4 Partnership Of Co-op City The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in CO-OP City that makes up the sectional geographic which is referred to as COOP City’s Section 4 (i.e. Building 20 - Asch Loop, Building 21 - Bellamy Loop, Building 22 - COOP City Boulevard, Buildings 23, 24, 25 - Benchley Place, the Adler Place Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses. The Partnership meets every Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 in the “Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). Come and get involved. Email: section4patrtnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347915-4939.

1st Annual Ice Cream Social The Section 4 Partnership will have its kick-

off/introductory event on Saturday, August 12, on the lawn behind Building 21 (120 Bellamy Loop) from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. The entire community is invited to come out and enjoy a free scoop of premium ice cream while supplies last.

Section 4 Partnership Mission Statement The Section 4 partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction.

The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

—Michelle Marbury

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Dear cooperators. You have a lot to think about with RESOLUTION #17-33: LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the Board approves the Memorandum of Donation, dated May 25th, 2017 between the City of New York and the Riverbay Corporation for the proposed donation of a 2.28 acre parcel of land along the Hutchinson River to be developed by the City of New York as a PUBLIC PARK; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is authorized to execute the May 25th 2017 Memorandum of Donation and along with General Counsel and Management to enter into negotiations with the City of New York regarding the proposed future park and take all other steps to carry out this resolutions.

Please pay attention to: “enter into negotiations” and “take all steps to carry out this resolution” regarding the proposed future park. These are facts directly from Resolution 17-33.

It is also a fact that visionary cooperators, who have lived here for many years, and newcomers, may have ideas about creating a “PUBLIC WATERFRONT PARK” that were not considered prior to voting on a Resolution to “enter into negotiations” regarding the proposed future park. Creative ideas from cooperators like you have been delayed until reportedly September.

According to a letter received on July 19, 2017 from a cooperator, “In my opinion, Riverbay Corporation should not donate land to the City of New York for a park.” “There should have been a Town Hall meeting … for shareholders to ask questions.”

When The Train Comes We have the option to hold on to the security of our valuable waterfront real estate. This is a time of a new chapter in the history of Co-op City. We are tax-

Section 5 Association The Section Five Association will have its ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY on August 19th, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The rain date is August 26.

Buildings 26 thru Building 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends on the Greenway in Section Five. Join us for positive, fun and free activities, including Open Mike for all to showcase your talent. DJ Kevin Green will provide the music, adults and children games and trophies to be won for the best competitive. Free hot dogs, icings and popcorn while they last. More information to come, we will keep you posted.

Volunteers – We thank you and look forward to your presence again this year. New shareholders this will be an opportunity to meet your neighbors, please join us. Information will be posted on your building bulletin boards and in the Co-op Times newspaper.

If there are any questions, partipation, contributions or ideas, please contact chairperson Ms. Linda Werner at (718) 862-3295 or cell (718) 490-3431.

Also, you may contact Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section Five Association, at (718) 3202656.

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

—H. Overman

Facts And Politics payers. I believe we have rights because we have land. When the train (Metro-North) comes, things will not be the same. Land is the next generation’s inheritance. Once the train stops, the landscape in Section 5 will change forever.

Before the developers come, if they come, a question to be asked is who will clean up the park? Who will provide security? Who will pay for any structure that the City builds for the PUBLIC? What impact will a public park have on our community garden?

Why can’t we clean up our own grounds? The New York Restoration Project members cleaned up the illegal dumping ground at Highbridge Park.

With cooperators’ voices, thanks for the letters and phone calls, you will save real estate for Co-op City’s next generation. As a community, you will vote for the option to roll-up your sleeves and keep our waterfront park “PRIVATE.” Working Together As A Board Yes, we work together on several issues that impact quality of life for everyone. Yes, we agree to disagree on issues we feel that would severely impact the quality of life for everyone. This director recognizes that several cooperators have NO intention of moving from Co-op City. This is our forever home on earth. As a Board director/advocate, I like to look at the big picture when it comes to donating land for a PUBLIC PARK when it’s not necessary. This director is aware of how volunteers have to clean up PUBLIC PARKS under the present administration. Also, we are reportedly losing community gardens across the city. WHY? Board Committees Thanks to all of you for agreeing to serve on the two committees I chair, Community Relations and Parking & Garage. I am particularly grateful because I know of the many demands on your time. Thank you for being the type of cooperator who wants to make a difference. Meetings will commence in September and I am anxious to hear YOUR ideas. I am excited! You may continue to email me at: eturner@riverbayboard.com.

STOP. RETHINK YOUR DRINK. GO ON

GREEN: 4 GRAMS OF SUGARS = 1 TEASPOON OF SUGAR. (Look at the ingredients of everything you put in your Body Temple) RED: Drink rarely, if at all: (Regular sodas, energy sports drink, fruit drinks) YELLOW: Drink occasionally: (Diet soda, lowcalorie, low-sugar drinks, 100% juice) GREEN: Drink Plenty: Water, Seltzer Water, Skim or 1% Milk.

“HEALTH IS THAT INTANGIBLE SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE RELUCTANTLY SPEND A LITTLE TO RETAIN BUT WILL SPEND THEIR LAST DIME TO REGAIN IT ONCE THEY HAVE LOST IT!” Water Conservation Water is a vital resource. Careful use of water can result in less money spent on water, energy and wastewater treatment. Some common sense measures are:  Shut faucets off tightly. A small drip can waste 25 gallons per day.  Don’t run the faucet to get a cold drink. Place a container of water in the refrigerator.  Don’t run the faucet while shaving or brushing your teeth.  Run dishwasher only when full. Do not wash dishes under a running faucet.

The EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline is (800426-4791).

Pay Attention: 6th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair: Saturday, October 7, 2017. Theme: It’s Cool To Be Smart–I Believe I Can Fly! On this day, July 29, 1919, the National Association of Negro Musicians, under the direction of Clarence Cameron White, met for the first time in Chicago, IL for the purpose of advancing Black music and the careers of Black musicians.

Thanks for your support. I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW – 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475: eturner@riverbayboard.com, 718-320-8088.

Shareholders, not tenants! Become involved in your building association!

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718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

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Serving all cultures & faiths

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Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

National Council Of Negro Women

FYI: Our room #19 will be open during the summer. All are welcome to join us from 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. for games of your choice on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday (Tonk, Bridge, Rummy Que, & Pokeno). Or, just stop by to watch television and socialize with friends in an air-conditioned room.

Travel Events: (price includes transportation via Coach bus, located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block).

• Sept. 9-16, (8 days/7 nights), “Canada & New England Cruise on the beautiful Carnival “Sunshine.” NYC departure/return. Cabin/Category prices from $929 to $1399 which includes your cabin, meals, port charges and taxes.

FINAL PAYMENT due now. Travel Insurance (additional cost) encouraged.

Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722.

• Oct. 5-7 (Thurs.-Sat.) “National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC” – Price: double $385 pp; single $440. Double $140 pp/single $170; 2nd due 7/17 – double $145 pp/single $170. SOLD OUT/ WAITLIST. NO REFUNDS. Includes: 1st day - lunch at Phillips (Baltimore Inner Harbor); 2 Continental breakfasts; dinner at Golden Coral; Maryland Live Casino and shopping at Arundel Mill Outlets on 10/7. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722 /Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transportation from Dreiser Loop opposite rehab center): • Sept. 21st (Thurs.). St. Paul Community Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. The MAAFA Suite is a stage presentation that takes us on a healing journey commemorating the “Great Disaster” that was slavery, aka African Holocaust.

Price, $50. Performance: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Traveling by Lorant bus. Meet/depart: 5:15/5:30 p.m. Contacts: JoAnn H., 718-710-9082/Sandra H., 646-319-4303.

• Sept 28th (Thurs.). Cabaret LULU presents “UPTOWN JAM. For fun, fine dining & great entertainment, there's nothing better than to Celebrate Life with Cabaret Lulu, Harlem, NY. Price: $58. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 917952-0861.

Remember – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. ONLY a check or money order, payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP, will be accepted. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare: Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Caroline Damon and to Alvin Lisle. To those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

If interested in joining us during our next September/October SPA DAY (dates to be determined), call 718-379-4784 (Claudette D) or 718-671-8449 (Hattie L) and leave your name and phone number.

“Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If you have a good sense of humor and a good approach to life, that's beautiful.” Author, Rashida Jones.

—Claudette Davis

Health Services Are a Fundamental Human Right – NCNW is a coalition of organizations comprised of 200 community-based sections and 38 national women’s organizations that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 3,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent, their families and communities. NCNW believes that access to affordable health care services is a basic human right.

NCNW supports the availability of comprehensive health services to all persons regardless of income or socioeconomic status. NCNW also believes that access and availability of health services should not be restricted by age, geography or pre-existing condition. According to the American Medical Association, “by replacing income-based premium subsidies with age-based tax credits, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, will also make coverage more expensive – if not out of reach – for poor and sick Americans.” We urge senators to keep the best interests of all Americans in mind as they draft legislation that affects 16% of the U.S. economy and millions of American families.

Not on My Watch – Combatting Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking – Our president, Lori Melton, has been representing our section and attending training classes for this very important effort in our community. She graduated on June 25, 2017 in a ceremony held at the new Covenant Temple on Amsterdam Avenue. She will be sharing more information with us over the summer and in 2017-18 we in NCNW can spread awareness and share resources. Eleanor Donnley has worked in the past with our president and they hope that more members will become involved.

Health Fair – Save the date, Saturday, September 23, for our annual Health Fair. The fair will take place in room 4, Dreiser Community Center, from 1 – 4 p.m. We are looking forward to once again bringing to our community health information, health testing and healthy snacks. The Mammography ScanVan will be outside the center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. performing free mammograms. Dr. Viren Patel from Dreiser Physical Therapy will be giving workshops during the afternoon.

—Joyce Howard

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbor; summer is here. Make sure to keep cool and drink plenty of water. Enjoy and stay safe. Are you enjoying our beautiful flowers, trees and landscape of nature? Thank our gardeners who do a splendid job of tending to our grounds.

Building 27 Association will be on summer break and will see you in September. Any apartment issues, contact (CSO) your Cooperator Services Office.

Always gets the name, date and time you spoke to someone concerning any problems. Also the building association’s contact phone number is posted on your bulletin board.

Volunteers – The Section 5 Fun Day will be Saturday, August 19th, 1 to 6 p.m. To those volunteers who represented Bldg. 27 well last year, we thank you and look forward for your help again this year.

The Fundraising Committee would like for our neighbors to join us on a delightful bus outing to the MOHEGAN SUN CASINO in Connecticut on Friday, October 20. Price: $40, $10 slot rebate and $15 meal voucher or free buffet. NO REFUNDS. Please bring your government ID, or driver’s license. Bus will leave at 9 a.m. SHARP from Einstein Loop Community Center. NOTE: Payments will be accepted on August 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Bldg. 27C lobby.

Checks or money orders may be mailed to Ms. Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl. Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. If any questions, please contact Margie at 718379-4629 or Sharon at 718-671-1905 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Happy birthday to all in this month. We extend our sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association.

Please keep our Board and community in prayer. We wish the new directors and the Board well as they continue to move forward and make wise decisions to protect the interest of the people and their homes. Pray for leaders in the world for peace and stability.

—H. Overman

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

Thanks to all who attended our last meeting on June 27th; the Scholarship Award Ceremony and Dinner was well attended. That was our last meeting before summer break; we will return Tuesday, September 26. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. SHARP in the meeting room in the back of the building under the portico. No guest speaker scheduled as of yet.

We look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting. Refreshments will be served.

Movie matinee will be back on Wednesday, September 20th at 3:30 p.m.

Refreshments served, so please come down and enjoy the afternoon with us. Let us serve you.

Floor Captains needed; please contact Ms. Kelly at 718-320-0302. Thank you.

Free School Supplies will be given to membership families in September.

Please watch bulletin board for date.

Please remember our email address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. Share with us your jokes, recipes, your business, etc. We would love to hear from you.

Help to make our day!

Our deepest sympathies go out to all bereaved families and we wish a speedy recovery to the sick and home-bound.

To all with that special day this month, may it be the best ever!

“Stay alert! If you see something, say something.”

—Gertie Brown

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American Legion Post 1871

African-American Association

American Legion of New York made History First Woman State Commander Elected The 99th Convention of the New York State American Legion was rounded up in Syracuse on Saturday, July 22, with the election of the first female commander, U.S. Navy veteran Rena M. Nessler of Geneva Post. The amiable Commander Rena Nessler was also the first female commander of her post years ago, which led to her eventual position as the county commander, as well as the 7th District Legion commander. Nessler had also served on several state and national committees before this highest honor in the department of New York. It was learned during her nomination that Nessler came from the veteran’s family where her grand and great grandparents were once service members. She also had six uncles and an aunt who had served in the military. You will say it runs in the family.

Nessler made history with the New York American Legion just as her sister also made history twenty years ago in the state of Vermont by being the first female Commander. With Nessler in New York, we are doing what Vermont already did twenty years ago. Thank goodness for having this family to break the ceiling in American Legion.

In 2015, Rena Nessler was the second delegate with Commander TOBA of Post 1871 from New York Department that graduated from the National College of The American Legion in Indianapolis. “What an honor to be physically present when my friend takes the mantle as the first female commander in New York State,” TOBA said.

The convention drew the crème de la crème of the veterans from across New York State. Resolutions were passed and new leadership were elected to lead the state for the next one year. Amongst the five Vice commanders that were elected to work with the first female commander is our own County Adjutant, former County Commander, US Army Reserve veteran Joseph Goonan, who was recently honored at home by the Bronx Borough President. Goonan will work side by side the other officers to support the commander whose theme for the 2017/2018 year is EVERY VETERAN COUNTS. Moreso, in one of the lunches to chart a new course for the department, Post 1871 became a subject as the New York State Press Association for the American Legion elected Commander Adeyemi LaCrown TOBA, a US Air Force veteran as one of its Vice Presidents The focal point of Friday, July 21st was a half hour parade, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and featuring more than thirty (30) veterans and military organizations from various counties from around Syracuse. Local high school marching bands joined the procession adding patriotic charm and glamor with their performances. The parade was based on old-fashioned military style parades with local military unit bands and American Legion Districts. It was totally an evening full of gratification for all the veterans that participated in the parade at seeing the crowds waving flags acknowledging them.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba, MSA

Summer is here and we are well on our way to preparing for some incredible events for the Fall. As you can see, most of our programs are continuing throughout the summer though I suggest you call to confirm in advance. We are currently preparing for New York Fashion Week here in Co-op City. Check your building bulletin board for info if you are looking to participate.

The African American Association is looking for like-minded volunteers to help with some of our programs and committees. If you are interested in the development of your community through a structured organization, please contact us.

If you are familiar with the Principles of Kwanza, we are looking to implement these principles year-round. It is time we begin to put our words into action.

We are seeking individuals to march with us in the upcoming African American Parade in the Fall.

If you are interested, contact us through email or phone and keep an eye on our articles in this paper.

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

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program, contact: Ms. Hines at 347-283-3809 and for the after school program, call 718-379-5555.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-6718364.

Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/ email us at: aaaccpower@ gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

Building 32 Association Building 32 shareholders, this is your status in CO-OP CITY. You are the Landlord!!!! Whenever a shareholder destroys something or takes public articles for their private use, all shareholders shall have to pay to have the something fixed or replaced. Money comes from our maintenance fee we ALL pay monthly. CO-OP CITY is your home or house you put up CASH for. Take care of this investment.

Building 32 is sponsoring a matinee performance of "Annie Get Your Gun" at the Westchester Theater on October 18, Wednesday. Transportation, show and meal (menu choice), cost is $80. We are accepting partial payments until final payment on September 1, 2017, no refunds. By mail, please, checks or money orders to Ms. Lorna Smith, 4160 Hutch. River Pkwy. E. #5E, Bx., N.Y. 10475.

Section Five Association, August 19. Rain date is August 26. This is our Family Fun Day, all within walking distance. Come out to activities for kids, young folks and adults. Volunteers are needed to keep things going. Notice for a meeting to assignment shall be posted on bulletin boards. Franks, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy and water are free as long as supplies last, so come early. Time 1:00-6:00 p.m. Shredding truck will be in the back by the courts, working until it is full. Come early; starting time is 10:00 a.m.

—E.G. Bailey

Cancelled...

Co-op City Toastmasters meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 3, has been cancelled. We will reschedule at a later date.

—Lauretta Jaysura

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

Building 9 Association Greetings.

Congratulations to our Mitzi Cleare and her granddaughter, who may be the next Dr. Maya Angelou!

Sold Out...Thank you to everyone who was gracious enough to purchase seats on our bus to Foxwoods. The bus sold out early because everyone knew Patti LaBelle tickets would sell quickly! Thank you for your support.

One of the perks of our Foxwoods Patti LaBelle concert is the $10 meal credit which provides you free access to the Foxwoods Festival Buffet. This international buffet is obviously an all you can eat affair. It helps greatly that the variety and quality of the food offered is very good as well. The buffet includes the seafood, Asian food, Italian food, comfort food, BBQ, salad bar and dessert stations. They offer something for almost everyone. For those of you with more selective palates, there is a selection of approximately 35 restaurants, counter eateries and bakeries (including Junior's) available to you.

For our High Rollers and Big Ballers, there will be a $10 casino playback bonus to get you started. Please bring your identification with you.

For the fashionistas among us, the onsite designer outlet mall is available to you.

Showtime at Foxwoods Grand Theater is 8 p.m. for Patti LaBelle's "The Wonder of it All" concert.

Buses will depart Dreiser Loop at 2 p.m. Our estimated time of return to Dreiser Loop will be around 12 midnight. We look forward to sharing this evening of sophistication with you. Thank you for joining us to make this event a standout!

Our building association has had an engaging year. We have endeavored to make each membership meeting, each social event, and each outing special and memorable for each of you. We appreciate your participation. Each one of you has been an integral part of the evolution of our building association. Let's keep it growing and improving together. When we know each other better, we treat each other better. Somos unidos!

If you want to go swiftly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

—Linda Collins

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Velocity Track Club New York

Co-op City Sports

2017 Junior Olympics!!!

Velocity Track Club New York has 16 student-athletes competing in the 2017 Junior Olympics! Two are traveling to Rock Chalk Park, the home of Kansas Track and Field, in Lawrence, Kansas for the USATF Junior Olympics on July 25th to July 29th and fourteen student-athletes are traveling to Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI for the AAU Junior Olympics on Friday, July 28th to Saturday, August 28th!

Both meets will have the best youth in the country competing for the title, “Best in the Country.”

Junior Olympics medals will be awarded for first through eighth place in each event/division & gender. Earning a national medal is an amazing accomplishment!

As such, USATF and AAU organizing committee will recognize all award recipients in a formal ceremony (up to 90 minutes after the conclusion of each event).

The last Junior Olympics VTC participated in was in 2015. We traveled to Norfolk State University, Norfolk VA with nine student-athletes to compete in the Olyvia Burrell 2015 AAU Junior Olympics National Champion!

AAU (Athletic Amateur Union) Junior Olympic Games. We returned with one medal, but it was a Gold medal (Best in the Country). Olyvia Burrell won the Girls 9-year-old division long jump! With the Lord’s blessings, we should return with more medals!

VTC has nine student-athletes ranked in the top 20 going into the Junior Olympics. Our chances to return home with some National Medals look good. More importantly, we ask our athletes to do their best, have fun and learn from this incredible experience. We have some great children and we are thankful for all the support from the community to help us get this far.

If you have a child who may be interested in track & field, please attend the Velocity Track Club New York’s orientation on Wednesday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28. Bronx, New York 10475 at 7:00 p.m.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Donizetti Building Four Association This morning at 9:00 a.m., the Section One Association, Buildings 1 – 8, will be traveling to the Foxwood Casino to “break the bank” and have fun while shopping and eating.

Building 4 would like to congratulate 2017 high school graduates Henry Hudson and Kayla Bentham on being the recipients of our annual scholarship award. Come down at 10:00 a.m. and celebrate their achievement with us on Saturday, August 5th.

We will present them with a $500 scholarship award each and serve light refreshments.

Also that afternoon, we will hold our Annual Ice

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Monday-Friday: 8AM – 7PM Saturday: 8AM – 2PM

For pickup or more info. call:

(347) 701-2934 (646) 500-4628

Cream Social beginning at 1:00 p.m. under the portico between Buildings 4B and 4C. Thank you all for your participation in our upcoming fundraiser Cruise/Luncheon on August 19th. Final payment was due last week and no refunds will be made. The Academy Bus will depart from 120 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4B) to Perth Amboy, NJ to sail on the Cornucopia Princess along the NJ coastline. Light refreshments will be served from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in our meeting room in rear of building. For more information, you may call Yvonne, (718) 671-6922; Diane, (347) 275-7565 or

Mary, (718) 671-0425.

It is important all year round to follow the recycling rules and dispose of your garbage properly, but it is even more important during the hot weather for obvious reasons.

Congratulations to those who may be celebrating a special occasion in August. Drink plenty of liquids, especially water, and stay cool. Let’s keep a watch on our senior and shut-in neighbors.

“Remember, this is our home; “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

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

Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire) July 2 – September 3) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

– 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

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

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

Other Scheduled Events September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith.

Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group

dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and travel insurance. $1,013 per person double occupancy; $961 per person triple; $1,253 single. $113 deposit was due December 3, 2016 (non-refundable after 5/17/17). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514.

Beginning Wednesday, September 13th at 12:00 p.m., join Pastor Owens for NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP, (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, October 14th, 3 p.m. – The Sepia Players Ministry presents “Deacon Willie’s Last Will and Testament,” written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. Donation: $20. For tickets, call (718) 513-3308 or (718) 655-7241.

Saturday, October 21st, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

CPC presents the South Carolina Dance, “A Denim Affair.” (No sneakers). Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music

by DJ Pressley. Tickets: $25 in advance. No tickets sold at door. For tickets, call (718) 862-9172, (718) 320-4278 or (917) 9158237.

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

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

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful Children Ministry focused on learning God’s word. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic.

The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas.

We also have a Food Pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992. In case there is no one in the office, please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked

or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.

3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.

Reflexion para la semana Salmos 1:1-3 1 Bienaventurado el varón que no anduvo en consejo de malos, Ni estuvo en camino de pecadores, Ni en silla de escarnecedores se ha sentado; 2 Sino que en la ley de Jehová está su delicia, Y en su ley medita de día y de noche.

English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study.

Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 to 12 years old Little lamb nursery Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Back to School Free school Supplies, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.

All are welcome.

—Pastor Samuel Colon

Greater Love Refuge Ministries “For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.” –Hebrews 4:10 Spiritual Food for Thought: When you feel restless, come into God’s presence and seek His rest, which is far above the fray.

Come in spirit and be refreshed and rejuvenated so that you can effectively face the days ahead energized and with confidence.

Establish yourself in peace.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Our corporate worship means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

(Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button. The church telephone number is 347-920-5607.

Swag Youth Service … will be held tomorrow Sunday, July 30th.

Greater Love’s youth will lead Morning Worship at 11:30 a.m.

Bro. Rahlique Batista will preside over the service and our special guest speaker is Carrie Marie Conyers of New Beginnings Restoration Center (Bronx, NY). The theme is: Stand UP for Jesus! 2 Timothy 1:7-8. All are invited.

The SWAG Youth group will also kick off their Back to School Supply Drive following their Youth Service. This effort is to help children/families in our ministry and community. The collection will be ongoing through Labor Day Weekend. Supplies will be distributed on Saturday, September 9th following our Back to School Prayer which begins at 11:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Prayer: Please join our prayer warriors for our

Wednesday afternoon prayer meetings from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come out and learn about the power of prayer and receive your blessing through corporate prayer.

August Summer Revival: All are invited to be revived, restored, renewed and delivered at our summer revival beginning with weekly Prayer Nights on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; August 8, 22nd and 29th. The Revival services will be held on August 17th (Thurs.), August 18th (Fri. at 7:30 p.m., with the conclusion on Sunday morning (7/20) at 11:30 a.m.

This year’s theme is “Lord, Revive Us Again!” Hebrews 6:6.

Bring your shoutin’ shoes.

Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: Donations to our food pantry are needed; all canned goods, non-perishables, staples (rice, sugar, flour), toiletries, paper goods, soap, etc. God bless all of our supporters!

Donations of any kind (pantry or school supplies) can be dropped off on Saturday, August 5th, and August 12th between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. or during any of the scheduled times below. You can also leave a message on the church phone to schedule a time that is most convenient for you.

Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School: 10 a.m. (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Resumes Sept. 12th Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon, 1:00 p.m.

Deacon Training: Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 7 p.m.

– 9 p.m.

Peace & Blessings.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship 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.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first 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 everyone to service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, when we will celebrate The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher

and celebrant.

Summer Break - Sunday School will be on break for the months of July and August - Vestry and Choir will be on break for the month of August.

Fundraising Events - Cake Sale at the church on August 19.

- Dinner Sale at the church on September 30.

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

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: www.stjosephsepc bronx.org.

“When your word goes forth it gives light; * it gives understanding to the simple.” –Psalm 119: 130 —Merville Chambers

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Open Door Ministries Running with Purpose (Full sermon at opendoorministries.net) “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run I feel his pleasure.” –Eric Liddell 2 Samuel 18:19 Now Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Let me run and take the news to the king that the Lord has vindicated him by delivering him from the hand of his enemies.” 20 “You are not the one to take the news today,” Joab told him. “You may take the news another time, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.”

21 Then Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed down before Joab and ran off. 22 Ahimaaz son of Zadok again said to Joab, “Come what may, please let me run behind the Cushite.”

But Joab replied, “My son, why do you want to go? You don’t have any news that will bring you a reward.” 23 He said, “Come what may, I want to run.” So, Joab said, “Run!” Then Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite. 29 The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom safe?” Ahimaaz answered, “I saw great confusion just as Joab was about to send the king’s servant and me, your servant, but I don’t know what it was.” 30 The king said, “Stand aside and wait here.” So, he stepped aside and stood there.

1 Corinthians 9:24-26 You know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize. So, run to win! 25 All those who compete in the games use self-control and train with strict discipline so they can win a crown. That crown is an earthly thing that lasts only a short time, but our crown will never be destroyed is imperishable. 26 So I do not run without a goal, aimlessly. I fight like a boxer who is hitting something—not just the air.

Galatians 5:7 You were running a good race. Who stopped you from following the true way?

1 Run with a goal in mind – there is a purpose to your race 2 Run for the glory of God not personal glory 3 We are not in competition with each other - there are enough ministry needs for cooperation 4 We may be asked to step aside when we infringe upon another’s lane 5 Run to win – do all in your power to fulfill what God has put into your hands 6 Remove all that can hinder your winning 7 Focus your eyes on the prize – being welcomed as a champion by Jesus 8 Accept the hardship of training because the end reward is invaluable Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program meets Mondays & Thursdays by appointment in Dreiser Loop, room 9. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. at Bartow Community Center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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

Sometimes, fear of what lies ahead can crush your spirit and you stumble along, desperate for a God who will strengthen you. Let’s look at a passage of scripture for encouragement.

Psalm 34:11-18 in the NIV says: 11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

12 Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.

14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; 16 but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little just released a new single ‘The Chance To Tell You’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of R&B, rap and gospel. https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Tell-You-Vernon-Little/dp/B071ZFJQ29. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

Thank you to all who came out to Rev. Dr Gladys Little’s homegoing service on June 9th. She would’ve been very happy to see the outpouring of love and support. We’re really going to miss her.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Apostle Vernon Little

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Newsong Church 15 But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. 16 For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” –1 Peter 1:16 (NLT) As followers of Jesus Christ, we’re called to be holy because God is holy, but what does “holiness” look like? Often, a person is considered holy if they faithfully attend a house of worship or pray several times a day, but does that really make a person holy? I mean I can sit in my garage for a week straight, but I will never become a car no matter how hard I try!

Likewise, just because a person can sit in a pew and pray all day, does that really make them holy?

I don’t think so. Have you ever met a “holier-thanthou” person? They think holiness is following a strict set of rules, all of which begin with “NO” – NO eating this, NO drinking that, NO wearing this, NO enjoying that, NO jeans, NO tattoos, NO piercings, NO beards, NO birthdays, NO dancing, NO holidays, NO movies, NO fun, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! I think the guy on the oatmeal box has more fun than holier-than-thou people, but just because a person can follow a strict set of rules does that really make them holy? I don’t think that’s it either.

You see, I’ve met plenty of people who are trying to be holy. They’re doing their best to follow all the rules but they’re lives are still jacked up.

So, what does holiness look like?

Holiness isn’t a set of rules, holiness is a person.

Holiness looks like Jesus. Holiness thinks like Jesus. Holiness talks like Jesus. Holiness loves like Jesus. Holiness means to be set apart for God’s purposes. It’s impossible to be holy without Jesus. To be “holy” means to become more like Jesus. As a follower of Jesus, you belong to Jesus.

You were bought with His blood, your life is no longer your own, but that doesn’t mean you STOP being “you,” it means you START being like Jesus! You start bringing Jesus into your everyday life, allowing the Holy Spirit of God to lead you!

As we live our everyday lives with Jesus, those around us begin to see Jesus in us, they begin to see “holiness” and it draws others to Jesus. Strict rules push people away from Jesus, but true holiness attracts them to Jesus because true holiness looks like Jesus! We can’t be perfect, but we have the perfect One living in us, and He will shine through our imperfections if we humbly allow Him to. He will set us apart.

He will make us holy! (And you get to keep your earrings in too) Join us this Sunday at 177 Dreiser Loop at 10:30 a.m. For more information about Newsong Church, check out our website at www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Pokeno 3:00-4:00 p.m.

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise ON VAC. until Sept. 11 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1 p.m.

Beef & Vegetable stew Egg noodles Green bean sauté

Mon., July 31

Pineapple Apple Juice Black bean burger Mashed sweet potato California vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit, Alt: Tuna salad, Macaroni salad, Green bean salad

Tues., Aug. 1

Baked ziti w/meat sauce Braised collard greens

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Wed., Aug. 2

Orange Juice Baked Hoki Fish/ Marsala Yellow Rice Broccoli soufflé Whole wheat bread Apple Sauce Alt: Veggie Chili

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

Games 9:30-11 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 - 11 a.m.

Line Dancing ON VAC. until Sept. 6th Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

(New) Computer Class – Rm. 13; BeginOrange Juice ner 10-11 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. Salmon cake w/hot dill 12 p.m. Only 7 seats available.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session sauce, Roasted butterRoasted chicken 9:30-10:30 a.m. nut squash, Green Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Rice w/vegetables beans, Whole Wheat Tai Chi ON VAC. until Sept 6 Normandy blend Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bread, Fresh fruit African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Alt: Falafel Balls, humArt Class 1-3 p.m. mus, Tossed salad Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Thurs., Aug. 3

Non-Kosher

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

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

Crocheting & Knitting: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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.

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection: 1st Thursday, 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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 - Orange Pineapple Juice Baked pork 10:30 a.m.

Beef meatballs or Blood Pressure: 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Marinara Spaghetti Baked turkey breast Thursday, Rm. 8 Zucchini & garlic Baked macaroni & Line Dancing: 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Whole wheat bread cheese Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Fresh fruit Kale, Romaine, (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Alt: Tuna Nicoise, White Apple, Red cabbage 1 – 2 p.m., Section 1 Greenway bean salad, Carrot salad & Parmesan salad Drama Club: ON VAC. until Sept. 7th

Fri., Aug. 4

Kosher

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

Weight Management Bartow Center – 10 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Exercise w/Jennifer 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

Chat Session: 10 a.m.

Bingo: 1 -2 p.m.

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

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

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

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Pokeno: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure: 2nd & 4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30-10; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Meditative Moments: ON VAC. until Sept. 8th Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bingo: 1-3 p.m.

Card Games, Dominoes: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Karaoke by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45

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.

Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2. Call site for dates

Basic Cell Phone/iPad 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

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

Alert & Alive ON VAC. until Sept. 5th 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 Afternoon Movie 1 p.m.

Orange Juice, Italian or Swedish meatballs w/tomato sauce, Spaghetti, California blend vegetables, Challah Bread, Fresh Fruit, Alt: Gefilte fish

Tuna fish salad or Homemade turkey salad Classic macaroni salad Pita Halves Mixed green salad

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 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Aug. 11, 18 & 25, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. SCRIE Assistance begins August 11. No appointments, walk-ins, first come, first served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office, which will speed up the process. We have the option to limit the amount of people that will be served.

Spanish Class starting first Thurs. in August – Bartow Main Office, 11-12. Call 718-320-2066 to reserve space for Bartow, Thursdays, Dreiser Senior Center, rm. 13, 1-2 p.m. Call 718-320-1345 to reserve space.

St. Mary’s Pool – Fri., Aug. 4th & 18th, $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Understanding Dementia – Tues., Aug. 1st, 11:30 a.m., Dreiser Senior Center, rm. 7. Learn basic info. about Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of Dementias. Free giveaways!

Empire – Tues., Aug. 1st, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. (wait list).

Farmer’s Market Coupons will be distributed on Wed., Aug. 2nd at 9:30 a.m. in all three senior centers. You must be 60 years or older. Only one booklet may be issued to a household. Seniors must provide proof of income and sign the 2017 statement of eligibility form. First come, first served!

Walmart – Wed., Aug. 2nd, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. (wait list).

FDNY and Fire Safety Presentation: Tues., Aug. 8th, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 7.

Last Senior Summer Splash (Picnic)! Courtyard outside room 31, Tues, Aug. 8, $6 in advance; $8 at door; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Music by DJ Mickey and Barbara Purdy w/The Cabaret Experience Jazz Combo. Menu: Baby back BBQ ribs, rotisserie chicken, corn-on-the-cob, baked potato, corn bread, watermelon, dessert. Tickets sold at Einstein, Bartow & Dreiser Senior Centers.

Throggsneck Shopping Center – Target, TJMAXX & Famous Footwear, Wed., Aug. 9th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Mon., Aug. 14th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Shoprite – Mon., Aug. 14th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire – Wed., Aug. 16th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

Central Avenue – Thurs., Aug. 17th, $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.;Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Foxwood’s Casino – Sat., Aug. 19, $40. Coach bus. Bonus package, $10 slot play & $10 food coupon. Lunch will be provided on bus. Arrive at casino, 11 a.m. Depart casino, 5 p.m. Bartow, 8 a.m.; Einstein, 8:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.

Woodbury Commons – Mon., Aug. 21, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Empire – Tues., Aug. 22, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. (wait list).

Senior Splash 2017 – Free transportation to the Highbridge Pool, Amsterdam Ave. & West 173rd St. in Manhattan, Thurs, Aug. 24 & Tues., Aug. 29, 9 a.m.– 10:45 a.m. Water exercise classes for seniors 62 & over, swim instruction, lap swimming & water ballet. Registration at the pool during program hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 7:45 a.m.; Einstein, 8 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:15 a.m.

Ridgehill – Mon., Aug. 28, $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Walmart – Wed., Aug. 30, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

New York Hall of Science – Corona, Queens, NY – Thurs., Aug. 3, $10, cash only, NO checks!

Lunch included. Museum arrival is 9:45 a.m. 20 seats available. Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 Reminder: Outreach Ministries Empowerment, Inc. and AARP 4997 are sponsoring an Intergenerational Summer Program. One-on-one basic computer/device sessions, “FREE.” The program is scheduled for July 10-August 16; 5 sessions daily Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.; 10 a.m.-11 a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Bring your iPhone, iPad, laptop & other mobile devices. You will be shown how to set-up an email, login to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; save pictures, create a flyer and take selfies. RSVP: 718320-1946 (AARP room).

Get-well wishes to Caroline Damon.

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

2017 Tour Activities September 18 -21: 4-day/3-night trip to Cape Cod – SEATS AVAILABLE. Motor coach transportation, 3 full breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 Lobster dinner; Foxwood Casino (w/bonus); guided escort to African American tour of Martha’s Vineyard site; Hyannis, John F. Kennedy Memorial; Provincetown along scenic route 6A; Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center; admission to Zion Union Heritage Museum; $599/person – double; $739 – single.

Final payment due 6/30; trip insurance is available.

Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch; $609/person – double; $798 - single; $50 deposit due with reservation; $150 due 7/30; $150 due 8/30/17; balance due 10/31/17. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Bingo – Sunday, July 30th, at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our clubroom #39. All are welcome.

Admission: $4 for three cards and $2 for Jackpot sheets. Bring your daubers. Extra cards are 25¢ each.

Full card jackpot will be played in three parts.

Refreshments and snacks will be served.

To all members: Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of August: Amy Rindner, Rose Koerner, Bonnie Silverman, Evelyn Foster, Miriam Rodriguez and Ella Thorne.

Bingo – Wednesday, August 2 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 and snacks will be served. Come and join us.

Crab Shanty — Thursday, August 17th in City 1sland, Bx, NY. Time: 12:30 p.m. Price: $30. Let’s have a delicious lunch together. Money is due by August 3. There are some seats available. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Come to 361 City Island Ave., Bronx, NY. Directions: Take the BX29 bus to Ditmars St. and continue walking 1 block to Tier St. to the red awning. There will be a 50-50 raffle.

“Come Blow Your Horn” – Thursday, October 12, at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. It’s a very funny play by Neil Simon. Also, you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch and all the desserts you can eat. They are delicious. Price is $79 for show, lunch and transportation. All money must be paid by September 21. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on wonderful trips.

Note: Call Ann, Mary or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613 or visit us MondayThursday, 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39.

You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen, 347-847-1941.

Visit Stephen in room 39, every Wednesday, l0 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

I want to thank all who made our trip to the Sands Casino enjoyable.

We are returning to the Sands Casino on Thursday, August 10. Hopefully, everyone will be in the best of health for this return trip. Thursday is a day of perks by the casino. Cost of trip is $35 per person. Casino bonus is $20 slot play, $5 food voucher. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at Asch Loop, followed by Einstein and Dreiser. Please bring your casino card or a photo ID for those who do not have a card. Please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874.

As always, remember to give a call to those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and will know that they are in your thoughts and prayers.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

JASA Notary Hours JASA’s Notary Hours are as follows: • 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 34, every Tuesday and first, second and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

• JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 4th Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 13, 4th Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For additional information, please contact JASA at 929-399-1394.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone: 718-379-6920.

Note: 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, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible.

Shabbat ends today, July 29, at 9:01 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 4 at 7:50 p.m.

The synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a Kiddush. We need few Jewish men Saturday morning. If a member can bring a friend to enjoy Services between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan and be able to take out the Torah. Sometimes, we are short one or two men.

The synagogue now has a Facebook page. Look under Facebook Traditional Synagogue.

On Saturday, August 5th, we’ll have a special Kiddush in honor of a member of the Synagogue, every member is invited to attend.

Good & 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 all a speedy recovery. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for the sick, you should make a donation in that person’s name to the synagogue.

The synagogue has a Kiddush every Saturday. If you can make a donation for the Kiddush, the synagogue would appreciate it. Wishing you and your family no more sorrow.

Bingo: The synagogue will have a Bingo Sunday, August 6th, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo.

Also, there is a Jackpot game which costs $2. This is a 3-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. This is the only Bingo in August. So if you like to play Bingo, please attend.

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

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Sometimes the freshness with which a child looks at things forces us to pause and reconsider our approach to life.

A father was carrying his three-year old into a dark room. Suddenly he felt the tiny arms of the child tightened around his neck. “Turn off the dark, daddy,” he whispered. Not “turn on the light,” but “turn off the dark.”

All too often we concentrate on brightening our lives, but we neglect the fact that one of the ways we can do this is by ending the dark and evil thoughts in our lives. We must give more time to eliminating the negative influences upon us which yield us only discomfort and pain. It is not enough to accentuate the positive; we must also make an effort to eliminate the negative, says the Lord.

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

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

On Friday evening Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after, the candlelighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

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

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Try your luck with the Men’s Club

Temple Beth-El

Our next trip is this Sunday, July 30th to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City.

Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, enjoy the beach, have a good time. Everyone in the community over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. Seats still available for this trip.

The cost of the trip is $35 per person. Receive $25 slot bonus. You need a Resorts Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. It’s like costing you only $10 for a round trip to Atlantic City after the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and on the way back, show a movie. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City.

The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m., by the library, and Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store.

For a reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234. If no one is available, please leave a message at either number.

Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Also, check the Men’s Club sign in your lobby showcases.

Our next trip is at the end of summer, Monday, August 28th, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. The cost for this trip is $35 per person. Receive $15 slot play bonus and a complimentary show ticket, a $30 value to NIK WALLENDA’S CIRCUS SHOW. This is a thrilling variety show. The show combines suspense, amazement and laughter.

This show is about onehour long. Nik is the holder of 10 world records. This trip is selling out fast. For a reservation, call Gary or Bruce at the above phone numbers.

Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated.

Wishing everyone a happy and enjoyable summer, peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Chavurah Temple Beth-El of Co-op City is having Services for the High Holidays this year in DREISER. We look forward to seeing you and please bring your friends. Your support is rewarding as we keep Judaism alive in Co-op City. Hear the sound of the SHOFAR. Ring in the new year 5778 The High Holidays - Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur are just around the corner and you are invited to worship with us at Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City. Services are as follows: ROSH HASHANAH Evening, Wednesday, September 20, 8 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4.

Morning, Thursday, September 21, 10:30 a.m., Dreiser, room 4.

YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre, Friday, September 29, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4.

Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, September 30.

Morning Service, 10 a.m., Dreiser, rm. 9.

Public Yiskor, 1 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 9 Public Yiskor, 2:30 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 9 Mincha & Neliah, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 9 All services are to be held in Dreiser, rm. 9.

There is no charge for tickets for all services. Just come! Tickets WILL BE mailed out to all our members, along with the form for names to be read or added on our yartzeit list. If you have names you wish to have read, please fill out the form and mail it back. Please come and worship with us as many of you have done in the past.

On Yom Kippur, we will read the list of the departed loved ones who are dear to your hearts and are on our Temple Yartzeit list, and the names of those that have also been given to us. For further information, please email Rabbi Dennis Tobin at RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com, or call him at 973-769-3915. We look forward to beginning the year of 5778 with you and your families.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Shareholders, “if you see something, SAY SOMETHING!” Contact Public Safety, (718) 671-3050.

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

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Famyou to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sumily in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of mer hours will begin on Sunday, August 6. One worship service will be held at opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. 9:00 a.m. Summer hours will continue through Sunday, September 10. We We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message, if And be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 5 there is no answer. p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more Sunday Services – Come & and receive a blessing. about our pastor and the principles of our church while enjoying a laugh or two Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with comon Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please munion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify Service is at 12:30 p.m. for upcoming contests and rewards.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m., bring your children, they Sunday School, Wednesday worship service, Wednesday Bible study classes will have a great time while learning God’s word. and Prayer Services held on Fridays are on hiatus for the summer and will Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenresume in September. ever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew On Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, the Scholarship Ministry will be 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 10:30 going back to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Washington, D.C. We will spend two days at the museum which includes motor coach transportation; hotel accommodations; 1 breakfast and 2 dinners at an allRemember that prayer brings many blessings which God has promised to all his chilyou-can-eat buffet. The price of the trip is double $295 pp; triple $275 pp; single dren that have a personal relationship with Him. Prayer night will be suspended for $345; children 12 and under with 2 adults $200. A non-refundable deposit of the rest of the summer, hope to see everyone in September. $100 is due immediately. To make your reservation, you may call 718-379-0541 Friday Family Night … starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different groups or 917-612-1245. for parents, young adults, teens and children. Learn the Bible and also other activities.

On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel.

It’s a fun time for all.

Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play communion in the Garden Tomb; all where Jesus walked. The price per person an instrument or sing, come join the music school. Piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice from JFK is $2,995 for a double room an additional $586 for a single room. A and other instruments. Registration for the fall season is here and cost is very reasonnon-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately. Final payment is due on or able. Registration is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon, (917) 753-3644, to set up a time before November 12. For a flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, to come and register. Students range in age from 5 years to 100. please call 718-671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 718-671-1271 or the Trip to Lancaster, Pa.: Come join us on Black Friday (11/24/17) to see the “Mirchurch at 718-320-3774. acle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theater, shopping at Rockvale Square Mall and 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 wordinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Cost is $160/person and $120/child 12 and under. If you are interested in going with us, call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; if no answer, ship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. leave a message and someone will get back to you. Deposit of $50/person will hold —Hattie L. Lucas a seat. Payment plan available. Hurry because seats are going fast.

—Barbara Penn

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A (main lobby), Bronx, N.Y 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218. You are invited to attend services on the following days.

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

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

Friday:Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: God is touched by the problems and difficulties of His people, and He will rescue them from oppression.

Exodus 6, 6 -7 Wherefore, say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgements.

And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the Lord your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

While leading bleating sheep along the backside of the desert, and after arriving at Mount Horeb, Moses witnessed an amazing sight, a burning bush that was not burned by fire. A voice addressed Moses from the bush commanding to remove his sandals for he is standing on holy ground. There God revealed himself to Moses and gave him the command to go and tell Pharaoh to let my people go.

The Hebrew children had been reduced to slavery in a foreign nation; the pathetic cry of the Hebrews had not gone unnoticed. A loving compassionate God delivered them by raising up a miracle man Moses. God providentially rescued Moses from certain death as an infant, allowed him to be raised in the Egyptians palace, received proper nursing care and later received very good Education. However, Moses had to leave Egypt and spend several years in the wilderness caring for his father in law’s sheep’s. Then God called him and prepared him with a miraculous ministry, (Exodus 6:13, 30) And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out the land of Egypt. And Moses said before the Lord, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?

God sent Moses to Pharaoh to secure the release of the Israelite slaves, obstinately refusing to comply with Moses request, Pharaoh saw his kingdom ruined around him by God’s judgments. After the death of the firstborn of the Egyptians, Pharaoh ordered the Hebrews to leave. However, he pursued them, and his army was destroyed in the red sea. Today God still hear our cry for help, and He knows our emotional and physical pain. And he will hear and deliver us.

—Rev. R.Sibblies

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Public Safety

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family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Have a safe and healthy summer. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. Parents must supervise children at all times.

Never swim alone.

If summer fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City’s unofficial newspaper is publishing vintage articles meant to provide cooperators with a sense of nostalgia about our past. In some cases, the articles continue without notice that the incidents occurred 30 years ago or longer.

New York City’s Blackout of 1977 was 40 years ago. For nostalgic purposes, take a few moments to remember where you were at that time if you lived in Co-op City or were even born at that time.

NYPD’s Enforcement of Angle Parking Regulations The NYPD strictly enforces parking regulations pertaining to angle parking spaces.

Shareholders should be aware that vehicles in angle parking spaces on streets such as Asch Loop, Einstein Loop and Hutchinson River Parkway East, must be parked within the marked lines or they will be summonsed.

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.

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

July is known as Disability Pride Month and S a r c o m a Aw a r e n e s s Emergency: Month. This is a good 718-651-3050 opportunity to learn about disabilities or conNon-Emergency: ditions that may affect 718-320-3330 your friends, family members or neighbors. Knowledge is power, the more @CCPDnyc you learn the stronger you become.

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Proper disposal of household grease

Shareholders, please DO NOT pour or allow grease to go down the drains.

First, make sure that a strainer is placed over your kitchen sink drain so that materials that should not go down the drain are caught.

Secondly, used oil and grease should be poured into old cans and/or bottles with a lid so as to prevent spillage. Place these cans and/or bottles inside a plastic bag, tie it up and then leave it inside the compactor room on your floor for the porters to collect.

Please do not place the cans or bottles down the compactor chutes as these heavy items will damage the compactor equipment.

If there are any questions regarding the proper disposal of grease or used cooking oil, please contact your respective Cooperators Services Office (CSO).

Thank you for your cooperation.

Reminder – Feeding Animals

Shareholders are reminded that it is a violation of your lease to place food out for animals to eat.

A Community Complaint may be issued for littering to anyone who puts food out for any reason.

Well intentioned cooperators may think they are putting food out for stray cats or birds, but the food ends up attracting rats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes or other animals which can be a threat to residents.

Feeding wildlife, such as geese, also tends to change the migration pattern of these animals as they end up not flying south for the winter. This was the case last winter in the New York area where many geese were found starved to death when they did not fly south for the winter and their normal food source was covered by deep snow. Food placed out for animals is often lacking in the nutrition needed by the animals and serves to upset their ecological balance.

Please resist the urge to place food out for animals in Co-op City or elsewhere.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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MetroCard Bus On the first and third Thursday of each month, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

The MetroCard Bus does not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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1. Required to test your smoke detector once a month using the test button 2. Vacuum the smoke detector every 6 months. Do not clean smoke detector with any harsh chemicals.

Keep cobwebs away.

3. Never paint smoke detectors or attach any

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stickers or decorations.

4. Smoke detectors with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke detector.

5. Smoke detectors with any other type battery needs a new battery every six months. (Change clock–change batteries.) If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.

6. Do not install smoke detector outside kitchen, bathroom or near HVAC supply or window. Follow manufacturer installation guidelines —Safety Department

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