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Co-op City Times / December 2, 2017
Shared Feeling Or Sexual Harrassment
Director’s Viewpoint
Safety in conjunction with the shareholders of CO-OP with mental issues, however, if they had undergone City who help solve most of the crimes committed in a routine background check, many lives could have our community. Again, this clearly shows that when been saved. The bottom line is we are not living in Assistant Treasurer the community works with law enforcement and vice the wild wild west. If you have nothing to hide, what is the problem? versa, results will happen. Crime is down because of Don’t be the Party of NO your tireless efforts and dedication. I will continue to (Statute of Limitation on Ignorance) Imagine you are snowed in your place with your work with the fine men and women of Public Safety to What is going on in the world today? Everyday child in the dark, and your child says to you: bring to justice those who dare to commit crimes in we learn that another lady had been the victim of a our community. While there is so much to complain I need to know, what you know man’s dark past. Groping has become more proceabout that is not getting done at your pace, there is so But you won’t let me know, what you know dural than punishable. So who gets to bring back much to be thankful for. Again, thank you. When I tried to know, what you know respect for women? We can’t look at the leader of As the holidays approach, here are just some holYou keep saying NO the free world, because he came into office not iday tips: Parents, raise your children, because if you don’t, respecting women. The Gov. of Alabama, who is a • Do not leave valuable items in plain view inside the streets will. I know that no parent wants to be Republican female, chose politics over justice when your vehicle. told how to raise their child, but the truth is Public she stated that we couldn’t give the Senate seat over Safety is not in the business of putting your child • In an effort to prevent pick pocketing, try to to the Democrat. Then there is journalist Charlie through the system, especially on things you can carry your valuables in your front pocket. Rose who believed it was simply shared feelings. • If you know that you are not expecting a delivcorrect or avoid. Too many so-called good kids are As men, we must control our actions and address ery, don’t open the door. hanging out with the wrong kids, which could lead our problems. We must work towards a better future • Try to handle all bank transactions inside the to various crimes. Don’t wait for the knock on the for our women, particularly our daughters, where bank. door from Public Safety to now fix the problem. they can work without being harassed or violated. • If walking alone, walk the opposite direction of Know who your child is hanging out with, where There is no statute of limitation on ignorance. I chaltraffic where you can always be seen they claim to be going, when are they scheduled to lenge all men to rise up and speak out against other return? Remember you are actually responsible for • No credible business will ask for your personal men who are ruining our women’s future. Women, not only your child’s behavior, but also your guest’s. information over the phone. the moment you feel that you are violated by anyIf we all do our part, we can maintain a comfortable • Use a Uni-Ball pen when writing checks to one, raise your voice to be heard. Report all inciliving environment. avoid acid washing dents immediately to the police and then your Prior to me joining the Board, I traveled the five • Protect our seniors by doing some of their human resource office. It is a federal offense to go errands for them boroughs conducting various survival workshops after anyone who files a complaint. • If possible, avoid taking too many children to a for an organization called 100 Blacks in Law Shareholders vs. Tenants crowed mall without additional adults Enforcement Who Care and Blacks in Law EnforceIt’s been said that the only time you appreciate Wild-Wild-West ment Alliance. Here are some of the workshops: something is when you don’t have it. Many com• What to do when stopped by the police As I read a shareholder’s recent letter on the plain about CO-OP City, but are not in a rush to leave • Senior Citizen Safety Second Amendment, I have yet to receive a suitCO-OP City. Why? Because everything you need is • Gangs, Our community domestic terrorist able justification for not having Mandatory Gun in arm’s reach. We are in reach of several malls, Want to talk safety? Put politics aside and invite Background Checks. So far, the Second Amendentertainment, “Splash Day” events and various me to your meeting: jrice@riverbayboard.com. ment has yet to make anyone safer in the wake restaurants. When the rest of the city is in the dark, of so many senseless shootings. Yes, guns will our lights are on. When others complain about being continue to enter our cold, our heat is on. Compared to others, we remain communities, but if we affordable, secure where crime remains down. can get everyone to go There is a difference between a tenant and a through a background shareholder. A tenant complains about a decision check, it will reduce already made whereas shareholders are part of the Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. Let’s look forward to the winter the amount of people decision-making process. So when those dare to bad holiday festivities around us, like the events here in the Bronx, such as the not qualified to purmouth your community, ask them one question, amazing, renowned Train Show in our Botanical Gardens. chase a firearm. Many why are they still here? Our Public Safety seminar held Wednesday, November 15th in rm. 28 of the senseless shootThank You, Public Safety focused on the special needs of townhouse residents and answered questions. ings were by those I want to thank the men and women of Public Townhouse homes are exposed to crime and anti-social behavior. Be alert and careful as you exit and enter your home; make sure doors are closed tight when you leave, carry a flashlight or light of some kind, have your keys in your hand. Thank you, Officer Kiona Singleton of the 45th Precinct, for attending and “Civil Rights Never Sleep” bringing so much information and telling us about the auto-safety programs NAACP Outraged At Trump Administration Decision available. Our CCPD came in force with Captain David Perez, Lieutenant Cruz To End Temporary Protection For Haitians and Community Affairs Officer Wright. The “Are You Okay” program was The NAACP is outraged at Homeland Security officials’ announcement that described too. Additional thanks out to president of Adler Place, Ken Graham, and Mr. Wyatt for attending. We also appreciated the attendance of Board memthe Trump administration has decided to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from 59,000 Haitians. bers Leslie Peterson and Junius Williams. Thank you to the members of the The Temporary Protected Status Program, enacted by President George Bush Section 5 residents association and all the Broun Place residents who attended. in 1990, currently benefits 320,000 individuals. El Salvador, with 200,000 peoFinally, Scavellos’ on City Island did a wonderful catering job and we thank ple in the program, makes up the largest percentage; Haiti comes in second. them for their prompt and courteous professionalism. Contact Public Safety at The Homeland Security announcement followed another on November 6 that 718-671-3050 if you see something, don’t you enter into a confrontation. If you ended protections for 2,500 Nicaraguans. The NAACP urges our government’s want a set of pamphlets from the seminar, please let Eva know. They will be leaders to reconsider their decision and extend the protections on which 59,000 delivered. Haitians depend. The NAACP also calls upon the administration to halt their Speak up, help protect Co-op City against litter. Alert our politicians to take unraveling of the TPS program and instead invest in the well-being of all those action to areas under and around I-95, behind Stop and Shop and let’s get surroundwho call the United States home. ing streets cleaned up! We have to make an all-out effort to keep Co-op City cleaner. NAACP Opposes FCC Plan To Repeal Net Neutrality Call 3-1-1 and register a complaint. I called them again myself to reiterate our serious garbage problem at Bassett and DeReimer Avenues going out Section 5. “The NAACP resolutely supports an open internet and opposes the FCC’s new The Grounds Department has assured us there is no poison ivy between plan,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. “The internet is fundamental to economic opportunity, social action, and innovation in the Broun Place homes and Building 25. Regarding disposal of garbage, neighbors modern age. It has the power to democratize information, it allows us to witnessed house garbage being disposed in the street waste can. A few steps communicate instantly and effectively, and in recent years, it has facilitated more and it is where it belongs, in the compactor bins. Neighboring areas must innovation and been the catalyst for social justice movements. Throughout our divide their garbage and separate food garbage for a special compost recycle. If you have Co-op City memorabilia and stories, please let Eva know. Arti108 year history, the NAACP has fought against discrimination and for justice and equal opportunity for all. We see the fight for net neutrality as an extension facts and stories are being reviewed. We are interested in what you have and what of that mission.” you remember. About the NAACP Phone scams include this one: caller, “You don’t have to donate now, we have Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan your information, we will send you a letter…” Last week this one got through civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world the “Do Not Call” restrictions: “You qualify for a reduction in your credit card are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. Join our branch, interest rate, press #2 to speak to a rep.” Don’t do it! Prayers and healing thoughts out to Sylvia Ruiz. Submit your tidings and 718-320-3210/naacp2210@gmail.com. news to Eva. —Jerome Rice —Eva Lazaar
Jerome L. Rice
Broun Place Townhouse Association
NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210