Co-op City Times 02/27/16 by Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

Vol. 51 No. 9

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

On Saturday, February 20, the Riverbay Board’s Legislative Committee, under the chairmanship of Board Director Rod Saunders, held the very first legislative Appreciation Brunch in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center in Co-op City. The event, which was by invitation only, was an impressive affair that sent a signal of unity and cooperation between elected and local political leaders and the Co-op City community. Auditorium B, a 40+ year old meeting space in Co-op City, was transformed last Saturday into a beautifully redecorated space with soft, flowing red, white

L-R: Councilman Andy King, Board President Cleve Taylor (back), First Vice President Linda Berk, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto

and blue swags that covered the walls, ceiling, tables and chairs which were festooned with colorful bows and flowers thus creating an uplifting ambiance. The

Saturday, February 27, 2016

An impressive affair

Honoring the children – (L–R): Female District Leader and Co-op City resident Shirley Saunders, Congressman Eliot Engel, Director Berk, Councilman King, Director Saunders and Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson

space gleamed and brought smiles to the faces of all as they entered. The program began with the beautiful acapella voice of Ms. Jackie Berkeley Walker, who sang the National Anthem, then led the audience in singing the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing. Director Saunders, who served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies, led the audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance,” and then greeted the attendees, proclaiming, “everyone here is special,” before formally acknowledging the honorees, guests, and the members the Riverbay Legislative Committee. In addition, he expressed gratitude to Riverbay Board Liaison Sharan White; Riverbay Director of Community Affairs, Michelle Sajous, and their team of volunteers for the Herculean job they had done in transforming the meeting space.

Co-op City featured in New York Times article

ousness, in a city Affordability and where it can be But unlike many other open space are scarce hard to come by, is Mitchell-Lama buildings seductive, residents in today’s New York City neighborhoods. that went private along the say.” There is one place that In addition to still offers both quali- way, allowing owners to sell t h e w i d e - o p e n ties in a home these units for as much as they green spaces that make Co-op City days – and according to the New York Times, could fetch, Co-op City has so different than that place is Co-op stayed affordable. And that, the rest of New York, the Times City. In its Feb. 24 real some residents say, is more article points out the second feature estate section, the Times critical now than ever. of Co-op City’s describes just what resattraction for resiidents who live here in dents – the reasonable cost of living. Co-op City love about their community. “Co-op City’s primary perk, though, “Instead of a dense cluster of highmay have more to do with its financial rises, as the complex can appear from a fast-moving car, Co-op City is mostly structure than its open spaces: Buyers open space. Wide lawns are lined with can purchase its apartments for far less evergreens. Bike paths loop past benches. than the market rate,” the article says. Long-time Riverbay Board Director And on a recent morning, a trio of geese Bernard Cylich, a 40-plus-year resistopped traffic on Benchley Place. dent, was an electrician who worked on “Those swaths of grass are regulated, with picnics allowed only on special (Continued on page 2) occasions. But still, so much spaci-

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Co-op City is one of the most diverse communities in New York City. Reflecting that diversity, approximately one hundred and twenty-five people attended the brunch, dedicated to “honoring our elected officials,” who over the years, have been of help to this great community. The guest list included building association presidents, representatives of the many social, political, veterans, religious, educational and other organizations of Co-op City, as well as former Board directors. Among current Riverbay Board directors who attended the elegant affair were the Board’s Assistant Treasurer Helen Atkins, First Vice President Linda Berk, Treasurer Bernie Cylich, Director William “Bill” Gordon, Secretary Francine Reva Jones, Directors Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie and Leslie Petersen, Board President Cleve Taylor and Director Junius Williams. (Continued on page 4)

Director Rod Saunders gives opening remarks. Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Eligible Co-op City shareholders to share $1.2M in 2015/2016 STAR tax credits

BY JIM ROBERTS

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Eligible Co-op City shareholders who applied for the New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) Property Tax Exemption for tax year 2015/2016 before the March 15, 2016 deadline will share $1,173,367 in credits as

reflected on their March 1, 2016 carrying charge statements. The 2015/2016 STAR tax credit has been received by the Riverbay Corporation from New York City and is based (Continued on page 2)

Riverbay GM honored by Bronx Chamber of Commerce The Bronx Chamber of Commerce recognized Riverbay general manager Noel Ellison as part of its Black History Month celebration held on Wednesday at Tosca Marquee, Bronx, NY Ellison was one of six individuals selec-ted by the Chamber for the honor this year because of their achievements in business, their steadfast commitment to improving the lives of others and serving their respective communities. In photo at left, Mr. Ellison accepts his award which was presented by Co-op City resident Kathy Blount. Mr. Ellison extends his gratitude to the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, and congratulates his fellow honorees.

STAR tax credit on New York City’s fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. In total, out of Co-op City’s 15,372 apartments, 7,997 received the credit this year which amounts to a total of $1,173,367 for Basic and Enhanced STAR. The current 2015/2016 credit for Basic STAR, which is determined by the New York City Finance Department, is $100.88 per apartment, and $219.84 for Enhanced STAR. Last fiscal year, 2014/2015, 7,688 eligible shareholders shared $1,105, 524.28 when the credit for Basic STAR was $100.68 and for Enhanced STAR, $215. 08. “These are a one-time credit provided to Riverbay for tax year 2015/2016 and Riverbay, in turn, passes the credit along to the eligible shareholders,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The STAR credits were posted to the eligible shareholders’ accounts and will appear on their March, 2016 carrying charge monthly statements which have been mailed.” Basic STAR is available to any owner of a house, cooperative apartment, condominium or other property as long as at least one owner lives in or uses the property as their primary residence. Married couples owning more than one property can only have STAR on one property unless they are divorced or legally separated and can provide documentation to support their claim. Once a new shareholder qualifies for Basic STAR, they are now required to register their STAR exemption with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance and once this is done, they will be notified by mail when the registration has been completed with the State Department of Taxation. For Enhanced STAR applicants, the property must be the primary residence of at least one owner. Therefore, for a married couple applying for Enhanced STAR, if one owner is absent from the property because they are receiving inpatient health related services at a residential

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the original construction of Co-op City and is quoted in the article regarding the important role that the community plays in providing homes for middleincome families in today’s high-priced market. “It’s getting impossible for working families to remain in New York because it has become so unaffordable,” said Cylich, 74, who serves as treasurer of the co-op’s board. Another board member, Leslie Peterson, explains in the article why she and many others first decided to move here. “I came for nature and nurture,” said Peterson, who moved with her husband and two children in 1985 to a three-bedroom apartment with a view of the Hutchinson River…I wanted my children to feel when they put their foot out the door, they didn’t have to be scared of cars.” Co-op City remains the largest and most important affordable-housing community in New York City, thanks in large

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health care facility, such as a nursing home or any other facility that provides lodging, board and physical care, as long as the property is not occupied by anyone other than the remaining spouse or coowner, it may qualify for Enhanced STAR as long as all other criteria are met. There is no age limit to receive Basic STAR, however, the combined household income of the owner(s) must be $500,000 or less. On the other hand, to be eligible for Enhanced STAR, the property owner(s) must be age 65 or older as of December 31 of the exemption year and have an annual total combined household income of $84,550 or less to qualify. Senior citizens who would like to continue receiving their Enhanced STAR tax credit in the future without having to reapply and submit copies of their tax returns every year are encouraged to sign up for the STAR Income Verification Program. For those seniors who prefer not to sign up for the STAR Income Verification Program, you will have to reapply each year to continue receiving your STAR tax credit. Please note that eligibility for STAR this year (2016/2017 tax year) will be based on income information from the 2014 tax year. Total combined household income is the federal adjusted gross income minus the taxable amount of IRA distributions. All Co-op City shareholders are entitled to receive either Basic or Enhanced STAR, but this tax reduction must be filed for—it is not automatic. Once you have been approved to receive STAR benefits, however, there is no need to reapply each year unless you move, or you are a senior citizen who did not sign up for the STAR Income Verification Program. For those shareholders who move out of Co-op City, you should notify the Department of Finance to cancel STAR at the old (Co-op City) address and reapply for it at the new address. If you are a shareholder who applied for the STAR program this year and did not receive a credit, you should contact (Continued from page 1)

part to the commitment by successive Boards of Directors to fight to keep Riverbay’s finances sound, primarily through its historic mortgage refinancing of a low-interest loan with Wells Fargo that saves millions in interest payments. “Though some residents clamored for the complex to go private a few years ago, allowing market-rate sales, the status quo prevailed. In 2012, Co-op City refinanced its mortgage with a $621.5 million, 35-year loan, backed by the federal government …” Generations of family members dating back to the original Co-op City residents remain committed to keeping the community affordable for many more families for many more years to come. “You have people here who believe it would be hypocrisy to slam the doors on those individuals who are in the same situation as the original residents,” said Noel Ellison, the complex’s interim general manager.

the New York City Department of Finance by calling 3-1-1. And, if you have not yet filed an application and, as a result, did not receive a credit this year, you should fill out an application before the upcoming March 15th, 2016 deadline for a credit next year. You can obtain a STAR application by calling 3-1-1, or by logging onto the

New York City Department of Finance website at www.nyc.gov/star. Completed STAR applications should be mailed to: The New York City Department of Finance, P.O. Box 311, Maplewood, NJ 07040-0311. It is highly recommended that you should keep a copy of your application for your records.

Riverbay shows strong support at Bronx Chamber’s Black History celebration

Riverbay Board directors, including Board President Cleve Taylor and Director Leslie Peterson, joined a contingent of Riverbay staff members in attending the February 24th Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Black History recognition awards celebration where General Manager Noel Ellison was saluted.

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NCNW Black History Month Celebration today

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Co-op City Section, and the Riverbay Fund are co-sponsoring the 15th Annual Youth celebration of Black History Month today, Saturday, February 27, 1-4 p.m., in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Community Center. This will be an afternoon of singing, dancing, stepping, poetry, Spoken Word, storytelling and much more. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Youth groups interested in showcasing their talent at this celebration, or for more information, please call (917) 399-2643 or (917) 826-5644. Save the date and plan to attend, Saturday, February 27.

Next CB #10 meeting, March 17th

The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. at P.S. 175, 200 City Island Avenue, NY 10464. For more information, please call Community Board 10 at (718) 8921161.

Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee

The annual Co-op City Spelling Bee, sponsored by the African American Association of Co-op City with support from the Riverbay Fund, will be held on Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

AARP Tax Aide at JASA

JASA/Co-op City Senior Services is offering FREE tax preparation and free e-File until April 13, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35. For further information, please contact the JASA Senior Services office at (718) 320-2066.

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A movement to revive Little League baseball in Co-op City BY BILL STUTTIG The Co-op City Little League (CCLL) is a proud and historic institution in this community, almost as old as Co-op City itself. Founded in 1969, before most of the community’s buildings were even occupied, it was the community’s first youth organization and for nearly a half-a-century now, it has continued to be one of its most important, introducing thousands of children over the decades to the concepts of team sports, development of athletic skills and meaningful social interaction with both peers and elders. But like many little league programs throughout the nation – particularly in urban areas – interest in little league baseball has waned among today’s youth, replaced by other pastimes, such as video games and other sports like soccer, which are prominent in cultures that are becoming more prevalent in society as a whole. Hector Ayala, the current and longtime president of the Co-op City Little League and a parent volunteer with the program since1982, knows that much of the decline in interest in youth baseball is beyond his or anybody else’s control, but at the same time, he feels that the league fills an essential function in the community. “The league brings the community together,” said Ayala. “It gives parents the opportunity to get involved with their children, and in the end, that can be nothing but good for the kids. It allows families to come together and rally around the game of baseball which, in my opinion, is much more important than the game itself.” The league was founded by Irwin Address and Bernard Gittelson, and with the help of other pioneers, specifically Everod “Papa” Jefferson, the recently passed Bruce Laskey and Irwin Toplitsky, it began to thrive during the ’70s just as Co-op City was beginning to grow into the community that it is today. Most of those early games were not even played in Co-op City – some being played in nearby Pelham Bay Park and others on a makeshift field on the north Greenway. In 1979, Riverbay deeded land to the NYC Parks Department for the specific purpose of developing two little league fields adjacent to the Hutchinson River fields. In recent years, elected officials, including former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, former State Assemblyman Steve Kaufman, and current State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, helped publicly finance many new amenities for the program, including bleachers, a concession stand, a score board, lights and a picnic area. Current

A former Co-op City Little League Pillar Team with their trophies

Councilman Andy King is now financing new dugouts and an irrigation system for the fields. And the upgrades have brought recent successes to the league in recent years, including a Senior Division District 22 Championship Team in 201l that made it all the way to the east regional championship game played at the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones that summer. But over the course of more recent summers, Mr. Ayala said registration has dropped off by 25% and this season’s prospects do not seem any better despite the best efforts of league officials, which include offering free indoor baseball clinics at 4 p.m. each Saturday afternoon through March 5th at the MS 144 gymnasium, 2562 Gunther Avenue.

Stan Jefferson’s MLB card

Stan Jefferson, the only CCLL alumni to reach the major leagues, playing nearly six seasons in the majors including stints with both the Mets and the Yankees, said this week that in past decades, as well as today, family budgets are tight and paying for three children in a family to play little league baseball might be a hardship. “I know when my father and others like him, including Bruce Laskey, would come across this situation, they

would help out by paying one of the fees,” said Stanley. “This not only goes for baseball, but all sports. That is one of the complaints that we have heard over the years, that Co-op City has stopped investing in the children whether it be basketball, football, baseball or another activity. “Co-op City is in a unique position in that we have all the free space and facilities already here, but we have to do more to provide leadership to encourage use of these facilities and part of that is to have all the youth sports organization work closely together to support one another.” Mr. Jefferson also suggested taking a very small percentage of the monthly carrying charges and putting that money towards support for sports and youth activities. Someone who is in complete agreement with Mr. Jefferson is Ronald Hartridge, a standout collegiate athlete himself during his youth who, like Mr. Jefferson, began honing his athletic skills by participating in the Co-op City Little League several decades ago. Mr. Hartridge now heads the North Bronx Recreational Development Group, a consortium of youth groups serving Coop City and the north Bronx in general. He said this week that he believes progress is being made in getting the community, specifically Riverbay management and the Board, to have more involvement in the youth programs that already exist within the community. “I believe that with this new management and with the new Board, we are seeing a new day in which they want to and are becoming involved in helping the youth and sports programs here,” said Hartridge. “We are already in discussions with them for making some improvements with Co-op City which will benefit the sports program, including moving the new community baseball diamond in Section 5 to make it more user-friendly for the youth and to use the Greenway for the establishment of a new soccer field.” (Continued on page 9)

Brunch

“This is the new Co-op City,” stated Riverbay’s General Manager Noel Ellison. During the program, a high-point in the lives of four youngsters – Justin Thomas, Jewel Amponsah, Dalitso Champema and Yesutor Adabe, all winners of the 2016 NAACP Black History Month Essay Competition – came when they were invited to read their original essays, much to the delight of their parents and the audience.Dalitso Champema and Yesutor Adabe, all winners of the 2016 NAACP Black History Month Essay Competition – came when they were invited to read their original essays, much to the delight of their parents and the audience. As breakfast and socializing time morphed into a full course luncheon, the awards were presented. Each honoree, all elected officials, was called to the lectern and presented a beautiful, personalized Appreciation Award. The first presentation was by Director Saunders to Congressman Eliot Engel, who said that Co-op City is part of his DNA, having moved here with his parents and attending Evander Childs High School. Engel later moved here as an adult with his own family and lived in a townhouse. Additionally, having gone through the rent strike of the 80s, he said, “This community has proven that when people band together, they can get things done.” He pledged to see that federal officials are responsive to Co-op City because “government works for the people and not the other way around.” On a high note, he talked about getting a Metro North station, even if it take 40 years. Next, Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor presented to Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, but first thanked the elected officials and the Legislative Committee for bringing this event to fruition. The Board President prefaced the senator’s introduction by offering a mini “state-of-Co-op City” message lauding accomplishments and “a new sense of competence in our community,” all of which occurred with the help of State Senator Hassell-Thompson. For her part, Senator HassellThompson commented: “We persevered to make sure the MTA heard us and the MTA has said that there will be four stations.” She sought out Councilman Andy King and added, “we will continue the fight to get it done. We cannot forget that Co-op City is isolated and needs this.” The senator thanked Congressman Engel for being there at the time of the stimulus and applauded the current Riverbay Board for the way they have “taken hold and turned things around after a previous board” turned down millions, which was not easy.” Senator Hassell-Thompson also thanked her aide, Donna Drayton, for all her important help in getting the job done. Director Saunders, who is also the Board’s Assistant Secretary, presented to the next honoree, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, who said that unemployment has been reduced in the city and he continues to work on ways to reach the next level that doesn't rely on corporation bids, generating a little laughter

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from the audience. “Corporations are too male, too pale and too stale,” adding that he advocates “smashing the golden ceiling” and have corporations show that they have diversity in their companies or “we won't do business with you.” He called on unions to help with this. Next, General Manager Noel Ellison had the honor of presenting to a sur-

Co-op City first Legislative Appreciation Brunch

prised, very popular and extremely well-liked Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. “The Borough President was unaware that he was receiving this award today so we are happy he was able to be with us,” said Ellison. Before bringing up the Borough President, Ellison noted: “We need to let the world know this is not the old Co-op City. As a management corporation, we must work within affordable standards, but we have luxury likes. It would be helpful to pull in our government agencies so they can understand that we are unique. There is no other housing company bigger than we are. Today, we honor them with plaques, but they are elected officials and we need to verify them by voting them in and out of office.” Ellison said that it is an atrocity that we don't get out and vote “to move our dreams forward.” He then went on to say that since his first meeting with Borough President Diaz, he felt that the borough president was a good guy. “I told him I thought he should run for mayor,” Ellison said. “To this day, I still feel the same way.” “This was indeed a surprise and honor to receive this award,” said Borough President Diaz. He went on to applaud “the amazing political officers” who serve the Co-op City community, and expressed how it seems nobody talks about the good news in the Bronx. The borough president was especially chagrined after reading a recent front page New York Times article on violence in the Bronx which cited a homicide that happened years ago rather than reporting, as he did in his State of the Borough Address, the continuing decline in violence in the borough. “We are safer than Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, but nobody reports that.” Borough President Diaz told the community that what we are doing with teamwork changes the perceptions from the past. “Do not give up,” he charged. “We should all help to make the city a better place so our young people can carry on and, in the future, find

jobs.” The next presenters were Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario to Honoree Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. They said: “Michael Benedetto does not see race. He sees people.” “The public has put their trust in me and I work with a great group of people and in a wonderful district,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “On my next interview, I want you to say, ‘we will keep you’.” The assemblyman encouraged everyone “to get out the vote,” building-bybuilding and then Co-op City will be better. The Board’s First Vice President Linda Berk presented to the final honoree of the day, Councilman Andy King. Berk recalled that the councilman was someone “who works night and day or all night long” and cares for the community. The councilman, whose slogan is, “people pay attention to people who participate,” said that he is happy to be a part of the “first” legislative affair to happen under this current Board leadership. He charged all to remain vigilant and stay strong to make the Bronx a safe place. Constituents were urged to contact him for any issue involving a city agency, and, in addition, he invited all to come to his March 12th State of District 12 message to hear some “good news.”

With that, the concluding remarks from Director Saunders closed the official program of the first Co-op City Legislative Appreciation Brunch, considered a success by all reports, but not before Saunders raised awareness “to get education park back.” He pointed out that education park (Truman HS) was created as a part of the original Co-op City geography and houses a wealth of educational services, which remain such as an Olympic-size swimming pool, television station, planetarium and much more, which, Saunders says, should be used to turn education park into a magnet high school. The elected officials can help us “embrace the power and wonderfulness of education,” he stated.

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Notice: Building 30 cameras Yesterday morning, management became aware that the video camera feed from Building 30 was down. Although residents of the building can still view the lobby and basement cameras from their apartments, the feed to Riverbay’s recording equipment was not functioning. Workers from the IT and Technical Services Departments immediately began troubleshooting the system, but as of press time yesterday had not yet

identified the source of the problem. They have also been in contact with CISCO Systems and the company was troubleshooting from their end. Unfortunately, until the source of the problem is identified, management is unable to provide an estimate as to when the issue will be rectified. In the interim, shareholders of Building 30 should know that Public Safety has implemented around-the-

clock patrols to their building and lobby attendants will be assigned to both lobbies. In addition, since live feeds are currently available, Riverbay is exploring the possibility of “jerry-rigging” a DVR patch to the system. All efforts will continue until the matter is resolved. In the meantime, thank you for your patience and understanding. —Riverbay Management

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 21 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Tips on calling 9-1-1 or the Department of Public Safety for emergencies

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that all members of their household know when and how to call 9-1-1, (718) 671-3050 for Public Safety or the proper number for other situations. Young children have been known to have made life saving calls to 9-1-1. It is also important to keep important, non-emergency numbers accessibly stored in or near your telephone. Calls to 91-1 for situations that are not emergencies can result in a delay for persons with life or death emergencies receiving the help they need. 9-1-1 was established in 1968 as a Universal Emergency Number. In most areas of the United States and Canada, 9-1-1 will put you in contact with the police, fire or ambulance help that you in require. When traveling, check local phone books to make certain 9-1-1 is the correct emergency number. In some areas of Canada, the number could be 9-9-9. Also check if the telephone you are calling from requires a prefix before dialing, for example, dialing the number “9” for an outside line from a hotel or office telephone. It may sound like a joke, but make sure you know the number to 9-1-1 for any location you may travel to. Calling 9-1-1 can be stressful and may seem overwhelming at first, but knowing what to expect can make the call go smoothly. Staying calm is most important. Know the location of the emergency and the number you are calling from. Provide the dispatcher with any pertinent information, including descriptions or direction of flight of any criminals. For medical emergencies, be prepared with information regarding medications taken. Never hang up until directed to do so by the dispatcher. The dispatcher may pause to get the information out to the responding units. Also, be prepared to take directions from the dispatcher; they may be able to provide you with life-saving tips to use until help arrives. Visit the website www.firstaid.about.com for useful information about when and how to call 9-1-1. Very young children can be taught when and how to call 9-1-1. There are recorded instances of children as young as 2 years old effectively calling 9-1-1 and receiving life saving help. It is essential that children are aware of what type of emergency requires calling 9-1-1. Calling 9-1-1 because you cannot find your favorite toy is not appropriate. Visit the website www.kidshealth.org for activities for children to familiarize them with when and how to call 9-1-1. When in Co-op City, also call the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 in addition to 9-1-1 for all emergencies. In Co-op City, call (718) 3203300 for the main Riverbay switchboard during regular business hours; every Riverbay Department can be accessed by this number. In New York City, call 3-1-1 for any non-emergency issues; all New York City agencies can be accessed from this number. From telephones outside the City of New York, 3-1-1 service can be accessed by dialing (212) 639-9675. It is important to save the use of emergency numbers for true emergencies. 3-1-1 and the www.nyc.gov website are available for matters that are important, but not emergencies. Although this year’s snow has not been as bad as the previous two years, the weather has taken its toll on the roadways. This year, a large amount of salt was applied to area roadways due to several snowstorms (Continued on page 30)

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY If you are interested in bidding on this Project, contact Contract P891, Carpet Voucher Program, to bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. provide carpet for incoming cooperators and transferring cooperators Contract 3040, Shopping Center(s) & Storefront Bids Due: March 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. Facade Renovations If you are interested in bidding on this project, conPre-Bid Meeting: March 8, 2016 tact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Bids Due: March 24, 2016 at 2 p.m. This is a purchase and install contract. Insurance: Insurance is required Insurance: Insurance is required Winning bidder must have a showroom in their Contract 3054, Cooper Townhouse Bypass store. Shoring Pre-Bid Meeting: March 3, 2016 Contract P893, Kitchen Doors, Drawer Fronts, Bids Due: March 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. & Laminate Sheets Insurance: Insurance is required Bids Due: March 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Repost Job Posting: Open to 32BJ Union Members from February 24th to March 8th, 2016 Open to All applicants from March 9th to March 17th, 2016 Job Reference #: 16-12

Buildings Department Bulk Truck Driver Under the Supervision of the Janitorial/ Buildings Dept., this employee will be responsible for the pick-up and transport of bulk garbage, residential & commercial debris and corporate equipment throughout complex to designated area(s). He/she will be required to maintain logs that pertain to assigned vehicle’s maintenance, mileage and physical condition. This employee will pickup and deliver supplies and/or staff, in addition to general porter work. He/she may be called upon to respond to emergencies throughout the Co-op City complex, perform seasonal duties, including snow removal, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Job Description: Ideal candidate will be able to: • Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies. • Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition. • Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas. • Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse. • Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites. • Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point. • Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid. • Fill out defective equipment reports.

• Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems. • Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected. • Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed. • Sort items set out for recycling and throw materials into designated truck compartments. • Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items. • Perform other duties as required or assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent; successful candidates will be familiar with OSHA and other safety requirements related to truck driving and porter work; candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience in the industry; Must be able to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx.. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather; Valid Driver’s License (NY, NJ, CT or PA)/CDL license preferred; must be available for emergency work; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test; background checks, as appropriate and permitted by law Days and Hours: Days and hours of operation will vary on a flexible schedule We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations as appropriate and required by the circumstances FLSA: Non - Exempt How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Linda Berk

First Vice President On Saturday, February 20, the Legislative Committee sponsored a Legislative Appreciation Brunch that was a wonderful event. Kudos go out to Rod Saunders, Chair of the Riverbay Board’s Legislative Committee, and his committee members, with the help of the Board Liaison Sharan White. They converted the auditorium in Dreiser Center into an impressive legislative forum, decorated in red, white and blue. It was a true transformation of the auditorium. In attendance were building presidents and presidents of community organizations, in addition to Riverbay management and the Board of Directors. The elected officials who came out were our Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Council Member Andy King and City Comptroller Scott Stringer. One very critical message from Eliot Engel and Scott Stringer is that the residents of Co-op City have the power of the vote at their discretion and should be using it! To do that, we need to get out and vote. We were reminded of the times when Co-op City’s voting bloc was so powerful, we had an indelible impression on elected officials. This is one of my main appeals to my fellow shareholders. I lived here when Co-op City residents had every elected official’s ear and response because we were such a large voting bloc. This Legislative Brunch was the first of what will become an annual event to strengthen our relationship with our elected officials. And while the brunch was a nice, festive event, it should be just the start of a close working relationship between Riverbay and those who

Your Vote is Important

are elected to represent this community. It is on management and the Board to follow up this event and to let these elected officials know where we need their support, financially and legislatively. This brunch should just be the start of a change in the interdependency of this community with our elected officials. Let’s each of us do our part to make a difference. Each shareholder can start by voting on election days. Express Bus to Lower Manhattan It was encouraging to get responses from shareholders who want and need the express bus route to extend to lower Manhattan during morning rush hours. I believe we all realize every bus won’t be extended, but it would be a great service to this community to have a few buses extend their destination to lower Manhattan. I spoke on this issue with local representatives during our legislative lunch. I am happy to say that the response was good, but will require some work on our part. What I plan to do is start a petition of residents who are interested in extended rush hour service. The information I need to gather is signatures, the times of morning commute and email address. Within the next couple of weeks, I will have more information in a separate article in the Co-op City Times with details on where and when these petitions will be available for signature. In the meantime, please email me to let me know you are interested in extended service. My email is at the end of this viewpoint. IT, Website and Online Payment Online payment of carrying charges should be launched for April’s payments. The Riverbay Finance Department has worked out a conversion from our system to that of PayLease’s who will process our payments. They have had several test runs of the process and are confident we are good to go. Over the next few weeks, look out for articles in the Co-op City Times that will discuss the details of the launch. For now, we will use our current website that will provide a link to

Building 33 Association

Happy Black History Month! Spring is around the corner! Plans for a bake sale are underway. Daylight savings time is fast approaching and we will be springing forward an hour! Please come down and have a great time at our Bingo and Pokeno nights. They are great games filled with lots of excitement. So, come down, have fun and meet your neighbors! Upcoming events Bingo Night to be held on the following dates: Thursday, March 17th

and Thursday, March 31st Events will be from 7-9 p.m. in the association room. Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon. We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc @gmail. com, you can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number 347-7460608. —Tobias Garcia

Our next trip to Foxwoods Casino is on Saturday, March 12. There are a few seats left, so don’t be left out and be a part of an exciting trip. The cost is $45. The price includes $10 slot play, and a $10 food voucher. Interested? Call 718.320.2366 or 718.671.5485. We will have a seminar on fire safety, conducted by the Fire Department planned for our April 5th meeting. We will devote the entire meeting to this important subject. Join us and learn how to keep your family safe. April will be our next scheduled General Membership meeting. We had a parent’s information session concerning our next youth event “What Does Your Future Look Like?” This is a vision session for 5-12 graders. It presents an opportunity for our youth and their parents to set future achieve-

ment goals. If you would like to learn more and missed the scheduled information session, place a note with your email or telephone number in the association room (under the door if it is closed) and the chairperson of the youth committee will follow up with you. We are always looking for volunteers and committees, such as the hospitality and youth committees, and would welcome your participation. Hand-in-hand, we will continue to work together to make the Building 10 Association a strong, positive organization for those who live here. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. We also look forward to each of you sharing your thoughts and ideas since each of you is our strength. —Ron Campbell

Building 10 Association

the payment site. The IT Committee recommended to management, who agreed, to take our time and build a comprehensive website with a residential portal that will allow shareholders to take care of many procedures with Riverbay Corporation. We will also need the time to reconstruct our information technology (IT) services for Riverbay. Currently, our IT Department is a basic system maintaining financial information of the corporation, though we do rely on IT to connect all of our security cameras on campus. However, in today’s reality, IT is the one department that should breathe life into the corporation, for every department. An efficient IT Department is the intersection of all departments. The IT strategies are integral to the entire enterprise, putting Riverbay at a very critical point in time. The strategies of our IT Department should be the driver of innovation, efficiency and cost saving for Riverbay Corporation. With the collaboration of an experienced IT Committee, management and an outside consultant company, Riverbay will evolve into an exciting operation on the cutting edge of business and residential services. As I close out this viewpoint, I want to stress again for shareholders to get involved. Start with your building association, attend an Open Board meeting, write letters to the editor or simply stay connected by reading the Co-op City Times each week. Most importantly, use your vote to have your voice heard. Vote in Board elections, local elections, primaries and presidential elections. Our elected officials need to know we are engaged and connected, we need them to know we are counting on their representation. Please send me your thoughts and ideas. I can be reached at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or by email to lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Building 26 Association

Warm greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. Winter is here so while weather permitting, get out and enjoy our beautiful community with a leisurely stroll throughout Co-op City. We send loving wishes to all of you celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of February and the beginning of March. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all homebound, sick, and hospitalized persons. Our deepest condolences are sent to those families who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. May you be blessed during this difficult

time of bereavement. Our next building association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear lobby of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Ms. Katrina Asante, Chief-of-Staff for State Senator Gustavo Rivera, is attending our meeting. Please stay informed by attending with any questions, your concerns, and or suggestions. Refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Let’s all work to help keep Co-op City clean by properly disposing trash into the nearest garbage receptacle. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all non-emergency incidents. —YuVonne Lewis

Building 32 Association

Casino Trip Join us for our fundraiser trip to Foxwoods Casino, on Saturday, May 14. We will be leaving at 8:30 a.m.; our bus will be parked opposite Garage 7 in Section 5 (Einstein Loop N.). On the return, we will be stopping at Dreiser Loop and Asch Loop, prior to returning to our departure point. The charge for this trip is $30 and you will receive $10 in food credits and $10 for slot play. There is a branch of Tangers Outlets located onsite, with more than eighty stores to shop in. The bonus is subject to casino discretion, and you will need government issued I.D. to obtain your casino card and bonuses, if you don't already have one.

Checks and/or money orders, made payable to Building 32 Association, can be given or sent to the following ladies: Ms. Eleanor Bailey, 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy, Apt. 10 A, Bronx NY 10475 or Ms. Dolores Rankin, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy., Apt. 10 E, Bronx NY 10475. Association Dues Dues are being collected in our lobbies. The sum of $5 per family annually helps with lobby decorations, refreshments at our meetings, the turkey raffle, Halloween bags for our children, and numerous other items. Please contribute to our annual dues collection; you would miss us if we were gone. —Lorna Smith

Little League

He added that the missing part of the equation is to promote greater parental involvement and instill the value that sports activities are essential to the development of a healthy lifestyle. Mr. Hartridge said that as far as baseball is concerned, there must be a concerted effort to teach the game and the joy of the game to new cultural groups that are increasingly coming to Co-op City. “I know from my own experiences in working as a Parent Coordinator for P.S. 153 over many years that while I used to have five or six cultures comprise the population of the school, now I have 15 or 16,” stated Mr. Hartridge. “We have to adjust to these changes.” Rod Saunders, one of the new Riverbay Board Directors who puts a greater priority in working with the community sports organizations, said that involvement with the Co-op City Little League is not only good for the children, but good for the parents as well. “I know as a parent, my involvement with the Co-op City community began as a parent volunteer with the Co-op City Little League,” he said. “It is through that involvement that I started developing a greater interest in the community as a whole.” Mr. Saunders went on to become a distinguished community

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Girl’s Softball

leader beyond the world of sports, including serving for many years as School Board 11’s President, as a founding member of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity fighting for equal New York State funding for New York City’s schools and recently being elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors on which he serves as chair of the Legislative Committee. “Being involved in the little league was not only good for me, but more importantly, it was good for my children and all the other children. It brought a diverse community together and taught the children about the concept of working as a team and competing and not just competing, but competing to win. It might be politically incorrect to say this,

but the league teaches children the desire to win and that desire is necessary if you are going to succeed not only on the field, but in life.” Mr. Saunders gives credit to the many pioneers, including Everod Jefferson and Bruce Laskey, for not only helping the league survive, but thrive, in the years he was involved and many years past that. David Laskey, the son of the beloved CCLL coach and league leader Bruce Laskey, said: “This community needs this league to continue because the league takes our children and turns them into good young men and women and good role models for the entire community. This is what my father always believed. ” Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, a long-time supporter of this league and other little leagues throughout his district, credits his involvement with the Castle Hill Little League as being instrumental in helping him be a success today and sees the involvement that his daughters had in little league as being a key part in their development. “It teaches young people the importance of playing together as a team at a time in their lives when young people desperately need something to focus on,” the assemblyman said. “It is a healthy activity that

occupies children while it brings families together.” Brian Gilbert, Sr., a successful businessman living in Co-op City, played with the CCLL when he was growing up here and his son, Brian Gilbert, Jr., now a young aspiring movie actor, played and coached as well. Mr. Gilbert said: “In the 80s as a kid, I fell in love with baseball. I also developed lifetime friendships. Twenty years later, I was able to coach and share the experience with my son and his peers. It's a shame, the lack of

Bad News Bears

participation now. There are many great opportunities in little league today. Kids with interest can play late into October. This wasn't the case years ago. We were done in August.”

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Elected Officials Invited To Our City

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Second Vice President This Director’s absence, for a good cause, did not mean I did not do my part behind the scenes. From the beginning of the vision of a Legislative Brunch by Board Member Rod Saunders, I was one of his biggest cheerleaders, along with committee members, trusting all his recommendations. It was amazing to see how our own Sharan White, Executive Secretary, and her awesome dedicated team, Kerrie-Ann Sutherland, Kim Engrassia, Monique Troupe, Janiya Burley and others took the lead to do the work needed to ensure that the brunch was a success. It was reported that a planned bus tour did not happen. Again, good job to my colleagues and ALL Riverbay staff, including porters Berkie and Sammy for going beyond the call of duty for a dynamite event. “I was there; it was a very nicely put together event! The food was great. They served us lunch that was very nice, no line to stand on, just sit and be served,” was a comment received from a cooperator. Our elected officials are important and they work for US. New voters are imperative this year as we have important elections coming up. AUTISM: The Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Youth Committee, is next Saturday, March 5, Dreiser Loop, Auditorium C, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are accepting seasonal wraps (gloves, scarfs & hats) for the kids at the auditorium to be distributed at 4 p.m. Please note and share: Students with Autism Scholarships - www.autism -society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=asa awards.

Why Should We Love Co-op City? • We are close to New York City and can hop on a bus to take us to the city! • We help each other and all ethnicities live and worship together in harmony. • Co-op City is multi-cultural, safe, contemporary and nice size city. Now we are able to enjoy a state-ofthe-art mall without going far. • There is always something to do, no matter what time of year it is. Just read the Co-op City Times! • We have an annual College, Career & Resource Fair. • We have outdoor Summer Fun events. • Nothing beats a morning stroll around the Greenway. • Co-op City is affordable compared to other Bronx neighborhoods. • We have space for outdoor summer sports-like baseball, football and basketball. • We have our own community garden – fresh vegetables, straight from the ground to your kitchen. • We VOTE and our voices will be heard in ALL upcoming elections. Your Board is pushing very hard to address our complex expensive infrastructure needs and get approval from government officials for a Management Company/General Managers. We are also aware of the need of a facility for our youth for year-round indoor activities. Our elected officials are aware of our “serious” infrastructure needs. Another carrying charge increase is off the table!!!! Water For Flint Michigan Please contact the NAACP Co-op City Branch to donate funds ($10) or water to be delivered to Flint. You may not agree but, in my opinion, this would never happen in a majority Caucasian community. According to Dr. Joy DeGruy, our society has had to

Happy Sweet Sixteen Amanda Marie Byrd, we are blessed to have watched you grow over the last 16 years. We have seen how you have changed all your challenges into success. A happy and rewarding future is sure to be yours as you stay focused in your journey. Happy birthday, we love you. —Grandpa Ted, Grandma Dot, Great Grandpa Scottie, Mom, Troy, Dad-Donald, Jermaine Sr., Jermaine Jr., Alyssa and Aaliyah.

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set up mindsets and ways of thinking to help them to be alright with treating Black people wrong. American children are being unnecessarily traumatized trying to process lead and other harmful chemicals in their fragile growing bodies! We are not a 3rd world undeveloped country. This is AMERICA! All lives matter! Co-op City, let your voices be heard via a donation!!!! Contact cooperator Jerome Rice and his staff located in Einstein Community Center. Celebrate Women’s History Scholarships for Women: http://www.collegedegrees.com/financial-aid/scholarships/specialty/scholarships-for-women/ Scholarships for Single Mothers: http://www.collegedegrees.com/financial-aid/scholarships/specialty/ scholarships-for-single-mothers/ Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Scholarship: http://www.guardianlife.com/womenschannel/girls going places/girlsgoing places.html Other Resources Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest: http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: http:// www.chci.org/ In the Black Excel African-American Student’s College Guide (published by John Wiley & Son and available at Amazon.com), there’s a chapter that tells you exactly what to do with regard to “getting money!” Finding a scholarship is just the first step – Isaac Black, Founder of Black Excel: The College Help Network (www.BlackExcel.org). I am committed and dedicated to sharing information that may help cooperators and their families. Please contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner: eturner@ riverbayboard.com – 917-324-1033.

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Legislative Brunch

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Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary It was a pleasure to have attended the First Co-op City Legislative Brunch, hosted by the Riverbay Board of Directors’ Legislative Committee, headed by Director Rod Saunders and assisted by Board Technical Liaison Sharan White. Several of our elected officials were honored, including the Honorable Eliot Engel, State Senator Ruth HassellThompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and Council Member Andy King. Also invited were the Presidents of Co-op City organizations and building associations, and the Riverbay management staff. The Riverbay staff should be complimented for an outstanding job, especially for turning our Auditorium B into a lovely banquet hall. The food was also excellent. As a Board Director, I was proud of the excellent job performed by MC Rod Saunders; Board President Taylor made a terrific report on the Corporation's new structure and financial position; and our Interim General Manager, Noel Ellison, gave an enthusiastic and charismatic account of our progress and our needs. The event goal was to communicate the needs of our community and encourage working together to make them happen. Congratulations to all on a successful affair. Perfect Attendance Congratulations to the 106 Riverbay management employees for their perfect attendance record. I was happy to be able to attend the luncheon last year, but could not be present last week. However, please know that I recognize your faithful service to the Riverbay Corporation and trust that you will be honored next year also. You are appreciated. Resolution – First Readings This is a reminder that you can be involved in commenting on the resolutions that the Board of Directors votes on to pass or defeat. Under the present Board, which encourages transparency, the entire First Reading is printed in the Co-op City Times newspaper for you to examine.

Should you wish to make a comment regarding a particular resolution, kindly call the Riverbay Board Liaisons’ Office at 718-320-3300 Ext. 3352 or 347-913-4225. When the Second Readings appear in the newspaper, they have already been voted on and it would be too late for comments. Therefore, please read the First Readings carefully and, if you wish to discuss one of them, the Board Liaisons can make arrangements for you to speak with a Board Director or Management. Cooperators’ Money-Saving Award Program Very soon, you will have an opportunity to win $500, $250 or $125 by participating in the Cooperators’ MoneySaving Award Program. If you have a suggestion that would save the Riverbay Corporation money or increase the Corporation’s revenue, you could be a winner. The Community Relations Department Director and I, as Community Relations Committee Chair, have consulted, and we are ready to launch this program. More information will be provided in this newspaper shortly. Black History Month President Barack Obama is the 43rd United States President and the first African-American President. Or, is he? As quiet as it is kept, there were seven Black or African-American Presidents before him. They include: 1. John Hanson (a Moor) was actually the 1st President of the United States, he served from 1781 – 1782 and he was black. The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation. This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia and New York ceded their western lands (Maryland was afraid that these states would gain too much power in the new government from such large amounts of land). 2. Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States, he served from 1801 – 1809 and he was black. His mother, a half-breed Indian squaw and his father, a mulatto (half white and half black) from Virginia. He fathered numerous children with Sally Hemmings, a mulatto slave with whom he lived in Europe. 3. Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States. He served from 1829 – 1837 and he was black. His mother was a white woman from Ireland who had

Andrew Jackson with a black man. His father’s other children (Andrew Jackson’s stepbrother) was sold into slavery. 4. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, he served from 1861 – 1865 and he was black. His mother was from an Ethiopian Tribe and his father was an African-American. It was told that his father was Thomas Lincoln, to cover the truth, but he was sterile from childhood mumps and was later castrated, making it impossible for him to have been his father. Lincoln’s nickname, “Abraham Africa-nus the First.” 5. Warren Harding was the 28th President of the United States, he served from 1921 – 1923 and he was black. Harding never denied his ancestry. When Republican leaders called on Harding to deny his “Negro” history, he said, “How should I know whether or not one of my ancestors might have jumped the fence?” 6. Calvin Coolidge was the 29th President of the United States, he served from 1923 – 1929 and he was black. He proudly admitted that his mother was dark but claimed it was because of a mixed Indian ancestry. His mother’s maiden name was “Moor.” In Europe, the name “Moor” was given to all Black people just as in America, the name “Negro” was used. 7. Dwight E. Eisenhower was the 33rd President of the United States, he served from 1953 – 1961 and he was black. His mother, Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower, an anti-war advocate, was half black. So, America has survived and thrived through our first seven Black Presidents and we have survived and thrived with President Barack Obama. Attend the Black History Month Celebration today, 1 p.m., Dreiser Center, Auditorium B. Condolences My sympathy is extended to the family of Marlena Caraballo of Building #20A. The recent memorial service was attended by hundreds of her family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. She was a lovely person and will be missed. Contact Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or 718-671-5957.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders Assistant Secretary

This past Saturday, February 20th, the Legislative Committee, which I have the distinct pleasure of chairing, and the Riverbay Board of Directors, sponsored our first ever Legislative Appreciation Brunch. Attending the event: the members of the Riverbay Board of Directors; the elected representatives of Co-op City, including those who we vote for city, state, and to national legislative offices, and their accompanying staff member(s); building association presidents, a representative of a recognized Riverbay organization, key Riverbay management personnel, and four, very bright P.S. 160/NAACP essay contest winners: Justin Thomas, Yesutor Adabe, Dalitso Chapema, and Jewel Amponsah. Our Honorees – Congressman Eliot L. Engel, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, and NYC Councilman Andy King, were all present to accept their “Appreciation” plaques which we presented to them for their strong show of support when they accompanied the delegation consisting of Board Directors and management to meet with representatives of HUD (U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development), Wells Fargo (the bank), and HCR (Homes and Community Renewal), regarding the professional managerial discord issue. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. attended and was presented with an “Appreciation” plaque for his ongoing support of Co-op City in projects that will be forthcoming. New York City Comptroller, Scott M. Stringer, arrived during the Brunch, addressed the gathering, and pledged to come back to Co-op City to further discuss the needs of our community and how his office can be of assistance.

Each and every one of our honored representatives spoke of bringing about a renewed commitment of cooperation with the Board and the Co-op City community. I cannot say enough about the “Lady,” Mrs. Jacqueline Berkel-Walker, who opened our Bruch with a soul-stirring rendition of our “Star Spangled Banner,” acapella. My opening comments, before presenting to Congressman Eliot Engel, expressed what I hope will be our transition to a “renaissance partnership of cooperation” between the Riverbay Board, Management, our elected representatives, and fellow shareholders, all working together to ensure that every cooperator enjoys the highest possible quality of life living conditions. Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor, before presenting to State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, spoke of where we’ve been, and the direction that the Board and management must take, along with the support and assistance from all of our elected representatives, to assist Coop City as it approaches its 50th year of existence with some of our issues as we travel the path back to an economically healthier and stronger community. Riverbay Corporation’s General Manager Noel Ellison, before presenting to Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., addressed the audience by pointing out several of the key elements that Co-op City will need, both structurally, and politically, as our 330 acres of aging structures and bureaucratic governmental regulations impede our ability to address issues rapidly because we are held to the same contract award threshold ($25,000), that apply to residential buildings that house a dozen or so families, despite our 60,000 residents. Despite the belief by many that a program of this importance could not be put together in 25 or less days, Riverbay Board Liaison, Sharan White, embraced the “vision,” accepted the challenge, and performed the improbable task of organizing the event, down to the smallest detail in an incredible 13 working days.

The Legislative/Education Committee made two presentation pitches within 7 days to the Riverbay Board, and with minor input, suggestions and recommendations vital to the planning of the event, approval was granted. I cannot emphasize strongly enough, how well THIS Board works together, and I want to thank each and every Riverbay Board member who supported the Legislative/Education Committee, both in the Board room, and at the event. My wife, Shirley J. Saunders, Female Democratic District Leader of the 82 A.D., Deputy City Clerk of the Bronx, and Legislative Committee member, was uniquely instrumental in helping out with making sure that we made all of the correct political protocols. It is with great pleasure that I thank the following Committee members for their outstanding contributions to this event: Riverbay Board member Andrea Leslie, Riverbay Board member Bernie Cylich, Sandy Krasnov, Annette Newman, Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, LeRoy Moorehead, Katrina Asante, Bishop Angel Rosario, Rev. Nancy Rosario, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Marlene Smith, Ronald Hartridge, Donna Tilghman, Jerome Rice, Christine Adderly, Martin Prince, and Tamara King and Kevin Allen. Arguably, without the hard work of these men and women of Riverbay Corporation, Saturday could not have been the success that I truly believe that it was. They are: Tamara King, Kim Engrassia, Monique Troupe, Janiyah Burley, Kerrie-Ann Sutherland, Berkie Lugo, Sammie Ortega, Eddie Diaz, Michele Sajous, and Public Safety Officers – Ryan Wilkins, Edwin Feliciano, Amanda Esparra, E. Cordero and Charles Thomas. One last thing – there is one cooperator that should get special attention, and his name is Ike Donkor. With the guidance of Ms. White and staff, he did an outstanding job in decorating the auditorium. And whether or not you were there in attendance, I sincerely hope that you enjoy the televised presentation.

Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Our next meeting is at 7 p.m., March 24, Rm. 28, Bartow Community Center. Attend our Broun Place Townhouse Association first spring meeting of 2016. We would really like to know your reasons for applying to Co-op City. Have your reasons been satisfied by your move? This past Saturday in Dreiser Loop, the first “Legislative Appreciation Brunch” became a history of Co-op City lesson as many “ole-timers” and community activists gathered to recognize recent achievements of Riverbay Corporation and our elected politicians. The future should bring a new Metro North station, a renovated auditorium and hopefully, road repair. Congratulations to the honorees and special kudos to the youth who read their

essays on Black History Month. It was very inspiring to hear them and the optimistic speeches from the illustrious elected officials and our general manager, Mr. Noel Ellison. Thank you Riverbay Corporation, the Legislative Committee and staff members for this event. Tuesday, April 19, is the Democratic Primary. Only registered Democratics can vote in the Democratic Primary election. Neighbors, get in the great habit of voting in every election. The Riverbay Board elections are also right around the corner. One vote per household, but that vote is the vote that reflects the mission of the forefathers of Co-op City as to how to govern the largest middle-income housing development in the world. Participation in associations and resident boards is encouraged and part of the

makeup of Co-op City, a Mitchell-Lama middle income development. As February continues, celebrate Black History Month today and attend the Black History event in Dreiser Auditorium from 1 p.m. Also today and tomorrow, Macy’s Bay Plaza and Herald Square stores are hosting free events for children to participate in honoring Black History. As part of the tribute, a mobile truck is coming to Bay Plaza with an interactive history exhibit. Scam phone calls have started up again. Be on the alert for the one claiming to lower credit card interest, and never give private information over the phone. Report community offenders to Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Don’t “YOU” intervene, call Public Safety. Regarding recycling of clothes, take

donated items to the local green and white bins by our garages. Put them in the bins. We hope there will be action on moving a camera on the dumpster pad. Illegal dumping is a crime easy to correct. All one needs to do is put it in a bag and into a dumpster bin. Remember, litter cans located within Broun Place and on street corners are not for household garbage even in bad weather. Get caught and receive a community complaint. Report road issues to Bronx Community Planning Board 10. It is at 3165 East Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. This week, acknowledging sincere condolences to the Roberts family on the passing of their sister. Happy Birthday greetings to former cooperator, Dr. Mai Kindaichi. —Eva Lazaar

Hi, neighbors. To all our steadfast neighbors who attended our general meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd, we thank you. A lot was accomplished including meeting the building’s Executive Board members. We discussed (1) Scholarship Committee making changes on the scholarship applications, (2) Cumulative Floor Captains, (3) Fundraiser, Bake Sale in April and (4) Membership Drive starting March 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. The dues are only $10 per household for a whole year and you

can’t beat the benefits. Please see the list of benefits posted on the bulletin board. We encourage all to attend these essential meetings.You are important to us so let us know who you would like to invite and we will try to fulfil your request. After all, these meetings are scheduled with you in mind. A 50/50 drawing and refreshments are always served at these meetings. Movie Matinee is usually on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the association room at 3:30 p.m. unless there is a conflict. Please come and join us. Just sit

back and enjoy the movie and LET US serve you the refreshments and we promise you will have a good time. It’s like being away from home, but yet so close. Old saying is “Right in your own back yard.” (We try to show the latest movies.) We stress again and again how we love hearing from you so keep your articles coming to our e-mail address: Bldg18newsletter@aol.com. Thank you. Happy birthday to all with that special day in March and may that day be all you want it to be. Please be careful and enjoy.

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13, so set your clocks one hour ahead before you go to bed on that Saturday night. Always SPRING FORWARD. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. To the sick and homebound, may you have a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we give to you our deepest sympathies. Stay ALERT! IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! —Gertie Brown

Building 18 Association

Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Save The Date Our annual church meeting is scheduled for February 28th, immediately at 11 a.m. service. Saturday, April 9 – Sight and Sound

Theatre presenting Samson. Adults, $150, and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package includes round-trip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes and gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church at (718) 671-8746. Come cruise with us in 2016, leaving from NYC on the Fun Ship, Carnival Sunshine, Aug. 1-9. Itinerary: Amber Cove, Dominican Rep., Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Cost per person: Interior $1,340; Ocean View, $1,420; Balcony $1,710 (tax and port charges included). A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due now; monthly payment accepted; 50% due Feb. 2; full balance due May 11. For payment or information, contact Sadie James, (718) 652-8943, or Hermena Smith, (718) 708-5035. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www. churchofnewvision.com. —Carol Haque

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Our Board Sponsored a Brunch with Our Elected Officials Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Some of the things that we work on here are getting quite costly to maintain. Additionally, we have community situations that are getting way out of hand. So, at this time, we need some political assistance to deal with these matters. On a Mission with Our Politicians In 2005, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection inspected our vacant apartments and sent one of our floor tiles to a laboratory. The results from this test showed that a small amount of asbestos was in the adhesive. Since that time, Riverbay was ordered to conduct tests for airborne asbestos every time that they picked up a floor. Regardless, Riverbay continued to pick up the floors in our vacant apartments and they've been spending about $4 million a year on these tests. And, so far, Riverbay has paid for more than 86,000 tests and everything has come back negative for airborne asbestos. Now, even though we filed a lawsuit against the city, this issue has not been resolved. Therefore, think about how much money we have blown since 2005 on picking up the floors in our vacant apartments and having these asbestos tests done. Then, consider that Riverbay issues vouchers, for hundreds of dollars, to only one store to have those floors replaced. Questions: Would you continue to pick up good floors and deal with these costs, just to restore an apartment? What do you think about sending all new cooperators to just one store so that they can get new flooring? As you can see, this matter is costing us a lot of money. Now, let's go to our bus situation. The lines for buses at Pelham Bay and on Gun Hill Road are extremely long, in some cases 75 - 100 people. So, it's not unusual that a bus will get packed out before you even get close to the bus door. Additionally, it's freezing outside. So, with over 50,000 residents here, do you think that A Tribute - Farewell To African American History Month 2016 There are those of you who have asked for a place where you can come and bring your ideas for positive forward MOVEMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY… That place is in The Tank… THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday, 8:30 -10 p.m., located in the rear of 120 Bellamy Loop in the meeting room. The following is our tribute to the season dedicated to African American or Black History Month… Our Deepest Fear “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous??? “Actually, who are you not to be? “You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. “We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone… And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others…” —Marianne Williamson “Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity; it is

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we deserve better treatment than what we're receiving? The answer has to be yes. So, that's why we need some political assistance to handle these problems. Dreiser Legislative Brunch About 200 people showed up for a brunch at Dreiser last Saturday. They started off with breakfast items. Later on, they had salad, sandwiches, meatballs, pasta, and pastries for dessert. The auditorium was amazingly decked out in red, white, and blue. The politicians in attendance included Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Congressman Eliot Engel, Councilman Andy King, Comptroller Scott Stringer, and Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson. The goal of this brunch was to show honor to these politicians for the work that they've done for this community. Also, our board wanted to improve our professional relationships with them. So, was this brunch a win-win situation for Riverbay and these politicians? Yes. Now, do they know what's going on with the issues that I cited in this article? Absolutely yes. So, based on their speeches, they made it clear that we have to work together for the betterment of this community. And, yes, they will help us. However, we need for our residents to vote. Lastly, NYC Councilman Andy King stated that he's going to address several issues that are affecting this community in a 'State of the District' address in the Dreiser auditorium on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. I would like to encourage you to please attend this event. Thank you. Lobby Renovation Work Recently, wall tiles were placed in the lobbies of some buildings here. But, unfortunately, controversy has emerged over these tiles, the role of our building associations, and our overall priorities in reference to these lobbies. First of all, these wall tiles are loud, gaudy, and out of place for the overall appearance of our buildings. Second, who approved this lobby renovation work and these wall tiles? Also, why couldn't our board and our building associations give their opinions on this lobby

Building 21 Association

an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. YOU can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.” —Nelson Mandela The Building 21 Association is dedicated to the self-

renovation work before it was done? Third, why would we spend a lot of money on flashy wall tiles and we know that we must legally replace our lobby doors? Renovating a lobby is a very expensive project. And, the residents of a particular building are going to have to live with those design choices for many, many years. So, it would make sense to consult the board and the building associations to make sure that everyone is on the same page in regards to all of the work that will need to be done. But, think, we know that we have cooperators here that are disabled and some with other conditions. So, being thoughtful and considerate, we should have done our lobby doors first. This way, they can get in and out of our buildings like everyone else. Plus, we could have resolved all of the legal issues with these lobby doors. But, as you can see, some very bad choices were made on these matters. Close As you can see, we need to make a lot of changes in the way that we conduct business here. So, I would like for you to please consider running for the Board on my new team for this year. We are going to stop a lot of this nonsense and deliver the best services to this community. 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 double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

development and empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. We are passionate about our community... Do you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 sometime. Bring a friend. Bring a skeptical friend. Bring a young friend… Come, and let’s begin again! See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Richard B. Chernaik, M.D.

I have been in solo Internal Medicine practice in Co-op City for over 35 years. I have many years of experience in Primary Care as well as consulting at Montefiore Hospital. I have taught medical students and residents at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and am a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine there. I have been recognized in Connelly's Book of "Top Doctors". I am in the office 5 days a week and make rounds at Montefiore Hospital daily including weekends. I am also on call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. I provide a "Medical Home" for my patients (I am willing to help make all significant medical decisions). I have excellent consultants available whom I have vetted over the years and work well with them. Good Primary Care requires the Primary Doctor to know his patient thoroughly and guide them through our chaotic medical system. We now accept Medicare, Centerlight, VWS Choice, Empire, GHI, HIP, United Healthcare/Oxford and Emblem Health.

100 Elgar Place, Building 35 Telephone (718) 320-2188 • rchernaik@aol.com

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FYI: The Retirees general meeting will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Travel Events: (Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) ● March 24 (Thurs.). Sands Casino Resort, BETHELEM, PA. SOLD OUT! Lorants Coach bus. Meet/Depart: 8:45 a.m./9 a.m. SHARP! Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. ● April 26-28 (Tues. - Thurs.). Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. Rebate: $25 slot play + $25 food credit. Travel by coach bus. Meet & Greet upon arrival. 3 days/2 night charming hotel accommodations. Close to boardwalk and outlet shopping. Price: Double $190/Single $250. Final payment due on or before Wed., March 2. Contacts: Beverly James/Virginia Stewart, 718379-0377. • June 2&3 (Thurs & Fri). 2 days/1 night getaway. Overnight stay at an Atlantic City hotel. Enjoy a cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. A tour of Philadelphia. Price: double/triple $280 and single $330. Deposit: $100 due now to reserve your seat. 2 monthly payments (double/triple $90 and $115 single) due Feb. 15th and April 4th (final payment). Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718320-0500. • August 6th (Sat.). SENIOR DAY PICNIC at Holiday Hill, Ct. Price: $75. A day filled with fun, disc jockey with music for dancing and games (Bingo games with prizes

Spanish-American Community Club

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome! The Spanish-American Community Club is pleased to announce that applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are now available. Please note: the applications are being distributed to all students of higher education - NOT just members and their families. The forms will be available in Room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 12th, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees. Nomination of Club Officers and Elections are coming. Nominations will take place on March 10th. Elections will take place the following week, on Thursday, March 17th. Members: Please attend. The Membership Committee is sponsoring a special raffle for those members who participate. Enter your name on March 10th for a chance to win a free entry to the Installation of Officers Dance. The drawing will be held on March 17th. One entry per person and participants must be present in order to be eligible to win. We will be hosting ‘Vegas Night’ on Saturday, March 19th at 7 p.m. in our club room. Admission will be $2 at the door. Join us and try your luck! The club will also be co-sponsoring a dance in the Dreiser Community Center on Saturday, March 26th (‘Sábado de Gloria’). Performances will feature the phenomenal talents of Don Perignon y La Puertorriqueña (direct from Puerto Rico), Cita Rodriguez y Su Orquesta, and the musical stylings of DJ Joey Acosta. Advance sales are sold-out, but will be available at the door for $45. The Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Friday, April 29th at Eastwood Manor. Tickets are $55 for members, $75 for non-members. Music will be provided by DJ Salsero. Please contact Alfonso Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403 for more information. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC @gmail.com. —Carmen Rodriguez

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

awarded), and endless food, ice cream treats from ice cream truck, cotton candy and popcorn. Bring your bathing suit and towel. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722; Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • August 15-17, (Mon. - Wed.). DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, DE. Price: Double $400pp/ Single $490. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Two monthly payments: $150 pp/double; $195/single. Final payment due on or before Thursday, July 11th. Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes deluxe motor coach transportation, all you can eat crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet stores; on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, with bonus: free slot play and free buffet. Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): ● Thurs., March 10th, 7 p.m. show, “COLOR PURPLE.” Jacob Theatre. NOTE: We have 3 tickets available for immediate pick up and the price is $117 each. CALL:

Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. ● Wed., May 11th. Price: $135 (check/money order; your deposit will hold a seat). SAMSON, Sight & Sound Theatre, PA. Price includes show followed by a smorgasbord meal at Miller’s restaurant. FINAL PAYMENT due on or before Wed., March 2. SOLD OUT! Contacts: Virginia Stewart/Delores Debnam, 718-379-0377. Good and Welfare Those of you still under the weather know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. NOTE! Without your deposit, which must include your telephone number along with your name, no seat guarantee for theatre or bus trips. Committee members available in clubroom 19, 718-379-0377, on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m. “Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power.” –Joyce Meyer —Claudette Davis

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American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served

Greetings to all our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating a birthday this month. Our Post is always looking for new members, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the community center, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 3208164 and our email address is post1871@optimum.net. A reminder to all Post members --the

Bronx County meeting will take place at the Sam Young Post on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7 p.m. sharp. The National Commanders visit will take place at Autun 's located in Queens, N.Y. The tickets are $65.00 per person. If you plan to attend have your ready money by April. All Veterans! Walgreens will be giving out FREE FLU shots to all Veterans if you decide to go there. Make sure you have your I.D. handy so you can get your FLU shot. For all of our Post members that ate dinner at the TEXAS ROAD HOUSE, because you ate there, our Post received a small percentage, so they sent our Post a $50.00 check. This was done with your help. Thanks for din-

ning there! The Bronx Rotary club will sponsor two members from our Post to attend the State College for three days, Friday to Sunday. If you would like to go, contact Toba LaCrown and let him know. In January, William Gordon was awarded the Post Member of the Year by our Post commander Jerome Rice. Here is a quick way to test expired baking powder and baking soda. Take a little spoon of baking powder into hot water, or baking soda into white vinegar. If either fails to provide bubbling, it should be discarded. The NY Auto Show will start on March 25. For all of our Post members that like to see the new cars this is a good

Congratulations to last week’s club speech contest winners, Iris Soto and Andrea Haye! Iris won the International Speech Contest, and Andrea is our winner of the Speech Evaluation Contest. Both winners will advance to compete at District 46’s Area 21 speech contest next month – stay tuned for details! In just less than two years of membership, both of these beautiful ladies have made awesome progress in their quests to become excellent public speakers and great leaders. For over 90 years, Toastmasters International has helped millions of people just like them, you, and me to feel confident when speaking in front of anybody, from 1-on-1 interviews to gatherings of hundreds of peo-

ple. Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and friendly environment where we have a lot of fun while encouraging and nurturing our members to conquer their fear of public speaking. Even if you have no fear of speaking in front of people and you just want practice to improve your skills, our club is the place for you! As a member, you will also have opportunities at every meeting for developing the leader within you. Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over. DON’T MISS OUR NEXT MEETING – Co-Op City Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. Our next meeting is on Thursday, March 3rd

in room 28 at 7:30 p.m. SHARP. For more information, contact Club President Kim Robinson at (646)9960121 & Kim.Robinson.TM@gmail.com or contact us on our club website, http://3824.toastmastersclubs.org, and click the Contact Us link on the left. You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CoOpCityTo astmastersClub and on Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/CoOpCityToast mastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit http://www.Toastmasters.com. —Kim Robinson

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. (NANBPWC); The Williamsbridge Club is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of Health, Employment, Education and Economic Development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club. Our next event is to celebrate BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Come out on Sunday, February 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1 p.m. We will tell our stories – “How Did We Live in a Racist Society.” Events worth seeing: The movie “Race”, an exhibit “Africans in India: From Slaves to Generals and Rulers” in the Visitors Lobby, United Nations, New York. The exhibition, which will be on display at the United Nations through March 30, is created by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of The New York Public Library. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 30, Eastwood Manor; noon – 5 p.m. will be our 39th Annual FOUNDER’S DAY

LUNCHEON. Come and join us. We welcome all, of our supporters and new friends too. Please contact us at the phone numbers listed and call for Journal Ad information. If you are interested in serving an Internship or Community Service Project please contact the Club at the address listed. We are looking for young people who want to increase their skills. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18 who would be interested in joining our youth club, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information. The date for Scholarship Applications has closed. Please watch our column in November for our next Scholarship announcement. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or Facebook: TheWilliamsbridgeBPWC or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station; Bronx, New York 10475. Our phone contacts are 718.328.2302, Joetta Brown or 917.972.7732, Sandra Hall. —Joetta Brown

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Williamsbridge Club

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

place to go. Remember you don't have to buy a car while you're there. Just buy a ticket to enter the show. The next general meeting will take place on March19th at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time, sign in and take a seat. Q: Have you heard about McDonald’s new Obama value meal? A: You order anything you like and the person behind you has to pay for it. Q: How do you know when you’re getting old? A: When you have an airbag attached to your walker. This information is provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson Jr.

L-R: Kim Robinson, contest chair; Iris Soto, winner 1st place International Speech Contest; Andrea Haye, winner 1st place Speech Evaluation Contest

Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 On Saturday, February 20, the winners of our 1st Annual NAACP & P.S. 160 Black History Month Essay Contest were invited to read their winning essays: “Who, What, Where, When & Why of the NAACP” before our local elected officials at Riverbay’s Legislative Appreciation Brunch. Essay winners are: Jewel Amponsah, Yesutor Adabe, Dalitso Chapema and Justin Thomas. Special thanks to the parents,

Principal L. Baker and Kwafi Gray, Parent Coordinator. Calling All Community Residents: Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS 18-45 years+. FYI: Presidential Primary Election Day is April 19. Last day to register is March 25. Last day to request absentee ballot is April 12 and last day to return absentee ballot is April 18. Federal Primary – June 28th; State & Local Primary – September 13th; General Election – November 8th. Every election is an important election. Be prepared to VOTE! Attention: Building presidents, community organizations, churches

and schools, to request speaker for civic engagement/voter registration at your meeting call the office to make appointment. Thanks to those who already scheduled. Save The Dates February 22-26 – Members can “Read Aloud” to students. Call the office for NAACP branch referral. February 28 – Membership Meeting 3 p.m. March 1 – Zika Virus Public Forum w/Riverbay, NYC Dept. of Health, Bartow, Rm. 31, 7-9 p.m. March 9 – Executive Committee Meeting 1 p.m. March 13 – Membership Meeting date changed due to Psalm Sunday & Easter. April 7 – One Voice-One Vote, Voters’

Education & Candidates’ Forum w/ Riverbay at Dreiser B, 6-9 p.m. Democrats, Republican & Inde-pendents ALL INVITED. April 19 – Dinners Remember! Our branch is here to address the five game changers in the community. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest civil rights organization and its mission and goals are STILL RELEVANT! Ensuring the political, educational, economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate discrimination. If you want to know more about the NAACP, invite us to your next meeting or bring your group (10-15) to us. For more information and appointment, call the office. —Jerome L. Rice

Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, March 12, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “The Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday.

Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoors in the Dreiser Auditorium. Register now by calling (718) 320-8035. Youth ages 818. Practice on Mondays & Wednesdays. Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and

Thursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexible. We especially need men who live in close proximity. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live

within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com or tonyshome10475@ gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Hi, neighbors of Building 25. We would like our weekly news articles to reflect safety, peace of mind for all of us and community involvement. Building 25 Association would like to thank JASA representatives Jose Lopez and Samatha Johnson for attending our meeting on February 16. Jose and Samatha were happy to share an abundance of information regarding JASA services, including the fact that JASA has agencies throughout the five boroughs that service seniors who are 60 years old and beyond. Specifically in Co-op City, JASA offers four (4) different programs: 1) NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) program - Like Co-op City, some communities or building complexes were not originally designed for seniors; the NORC program provides a

unique and easy way for seniors to live independently. 2) JASA Case Management – Some of the case management and counseling services JASA provides are: arranging for nutritious, home delivered meals (both kosher and non-kosher), determining eligibility and assisting in securing benefits and entitlements, including food stamps, Medicaid, Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), advocacy to help secure all available community services, counseling to support emotional wellbeing and caregiver/family relationships, conducting referrals to help with the demands of daily living, including light housekeeping, cleaning, shopping, laundry, personal care, and other home care services, assistance with managing health concerns.

3) JASA Senior Centers - For seniors seeking group activities, company, friendships, trips, special events, or a hot meal. 4) JASA Adult Daycare Program Helps when functioning is complicated by loss of physical strength, mental alertness, or isolation. JASA is there to assist those who have no available family or friends nearby. They provide services to frail, isolated adults, who require special care. The topics above were just the tip of the conversation that JASA representatives talked about at the meeting. If you would like additional information, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066, or visit their office located at 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY or go on their website: jasa.org Building 25 Association is looking for a volunteer to fill the position of “Recording Secretary.” If you are interested in the position, please contact one of the members or

let it be known at our next meeting. Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for March 15, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, if you have not already done so, please pay your dues, $5 per household. This month, each week, I will close by quoting a President from the last four decades since 1976, in honor of Black History Month: “I have a dream.” (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.) - “I am the dream.” (President Barack Obama) 2004 —Wanda Bailey

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Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

African-American Association

Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 10. It will be an amazing event and there will be several invited guests. Our guests will be posted soon so make sure you stay in touch. There will be several important announcements so you don’t want to miss this one either. Our new computer classes will begin on Saturday, March 5th. Classes are a donation of $5 per class. You will experience a simplistic technique in learning computer skills. Space will be limited so be sure to register early. Our new tee shirts will be available soon so place your orders in advance. Tee shirts are $12 in advance and $15 after they arrive. We assure you it will be like no other tee shirt in your wardrobe. Some

say they are ordering four or more because they feel these shirts will become collector’s items. Stay tuned in. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Computer Classes – Start Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. starting March 5th, Rm. 15 Dreiser Center. Call 718-379-5555 to RSVP. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school dropoff program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – 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 718-671-8364. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 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. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. 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, Rm. 2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. The Book Study Group

meets every 3rd Sunday, 1 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please call to confirm, 718-379-5555. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 10. 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

Today, February 27, 2016, we are celebrating our 15th Black History Month Youth Celebration co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund. The free program is in the Dreiser Auditorium B from 1 – 4 p.m. The afternoon of music, art, poetry, Spoken Word and dance by the young people of the Northeast Bronx has the theme of “Celebrating the Arts: a Tribute to the Old School & New Skool.” We are pleased to haveArtist/Author Robin Miller as our storyteller, and our Mistress of Ceremonies will be Roxie Digital of Radio 103.9. Light refreshments will be served. Come on out today and enjoy our program. Save the date: April 2, for an afternoon of celebrating women, past and present through poetry, essays or skits. We will be recognizing women who have made contributions to society and

to the Co-op City community. Any organizations or churches who would like to suggest the name of someone to be recognized, call 917-825-5686 for further information. We will be creating an Honor Roll of women to be read during our program. This free event promises to be a beautiful afternoon. We still have two spots available on our trip to Rome, Florence and Venice, Italy this September 11-18. This perfect one-week vacation, seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, private boat ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and so much more is the chance of a lifetime to see places that you’ve only seen in movies or TV. For more information, call: 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034 or

718-538-8606 for more information. Many thanks to Michelle Sajous, Director of Riverbay’s Community Relations Department and CSO Manager Ray Fraticelli, who allowed NCNW to have a number of coats from the recent coat drive that we will be able to deliver to shelters in our neighborhood. In a message from Janice L. Mathis, NCNW Executive Director, she reminded us all of the importance of voting! Younger people in particular may wonder what difference voting makes. For instance, the issue of police use of force has become central to political discussions across the

nation. Police are supervised by Chiefs of Police (or Commissioners) who are hired by Mayors and City Council members who are ELECTED. The District Attorney who will decide whether or not to press criminal charges against a police officer is ELECTED. The state court judge who will determine whether to dismiss a lawsuit against the city is ELECTED. The same scenario is true for virtually every issue that arises in our communities, from voter suppression, to education, to criminal conduct. Once you are fully aware of the mechanics of government, no one will have to urge you to vote. —Joyce Howard

Our association meeting was held on Feb. 17th and the invited guest speaker was Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. He shared his history as to when and how he became our assemblyman and he offered his vision as to what is in his near future plans for our community. One of his projects is the restructuring of I-95 northbound exit ramps involving Section 5 and the newly built mall with DOT. The situation with non-delivery of parcels for over 3 months above the 1st floor on the A side was brought to his attention and the need for his intervention, if possible, is greatly needed. Thanks, Michael, for taking time to come to our meeting, and to quote him, just call him. His offices are available to assist with simple income tax free, just walk in. He also says his office has scholarships available. If you need an application, call to see if you qualify. Speaking of scholarships, we had a

bus ride to the Sands Casino on Feb. 20th to raise money for our scholarships with more fundraisers to come. Thanks to Sylvia, Sharon, Marilyn and Robert for their willingness to get this product done. Please help when we put out the call. Scholarship applications will be done in April so get ready H.S. graduates. Next month, March, we will be collecting building dues of $5 per apartment; look for the envelopes under your door and notices posted for exact date and time. Our 50/50 winner was Eva Velazquez and door prize winner was Mary Carter, both from the B-side. If you have suggestions regarding future invited guests, please contact an association executive board member listed on the lobby bulletin board. This is our building, we need to know. If you see something strange please say something. —Marilyn McDaniel

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From the CSO Dept. - Noise at night

Every cooperator has the right to enjoy the sanctity of their apartment. We ask all cooperators to be kind and keep noise down during the late evening hours. Those who do not are subject to a community complaint and possible fine. Please be courteous to your fellow cooperators. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

Newsong Church

Hey Co-op City! It's February and that means we're talking about love, dating & marriage at Newsong Church! Over the last few weeks, we've been learning a lot about how to have healthy Godcentered relationships. If you're single and would like a spouse someday, we're learning that we must BECOME the right person before we LOOK for the "right person." If you're already married, then the goal is to stay passionate best friends for the rest of your lives! Friends, this is what God wants for your relationship, and if you consider yourself a follower of Jesus, it's not optional! Take a look at Colossians 3:12: "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." If you want to change your relationship, and become the right person, I suggest you turn this scripture into a

daily prayer! You could pray it like this... God fill me with COMPASSION so that I can see my spouse the way that you see my spouse. Fill me with your KINDNESS so that the words I say to and about my spouse will build them up and not tear them down. Fill me with your HUMILITY so that I may seek to serve them instead of evaluating the way they serve me. Fill me with your GENTLENESS as my heart becomes more like the heart of Jesus. Fill me with PATIENCE so that I can show them as much grace as you show me. In Jesus name, Amen! Here's a thought for you...If you don't want your marriage or relationship to be like everybody else's, you need to stop doing what everyone else does! Come check out our new teaching series,"Drunk in Love," this Sunday, and learn how to get your relationship back on track! We hope that you will join us this Sunday! Our

Worship experience starts at 11:00 a.m. and is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage, just bring your ticket in for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg. 19. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 10a.m.-4 p.m., Phone: 718-708-8385 For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; email: info@newsong churchnyc.org. You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc’s. next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, March 1st, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506. The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as

one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa, free for the community. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organi-

zation of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community. February General Meeting: Our February General Meeting was held last week Saturday, February 20th. The program of activities for 2016 were discussed and approved by the general members. The 2016 program line-up is as outlined below: January 30th - Income Tax – Mr. Samuel Sintim February 19th - General Meeting March 26th - College Admission & Preparation April 30th - Riverbay reps. – Management & Board of Director May 21st - Rep from PS160 or MS180 June 4 – Section 1 Fair - Membership Drive June 25th - Health Fair – A Community Event for all July 23rd - Summer Picnic July 30th, 2016 - Identity Theft Education August 20th - General Meeting September 24th - Marriage Seminar @ Restaurant, Hotel, etc. October 29th - Vetting of Candidates November 19th - Election of Executives December 24th - Christmas Party Date to be announced - A trip to Sight & Sound Children and Youth Program! Members reiterated the need to organize educational and impactful programs for the children and youth. The children and youth programs under consideration will include the following: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities; tutoring; homework help; career fair; summer camp; summer school & summer program placement; trips to Sight & Sound, museums, Botanical Garden, zoo, movies, etc. Details will be provided when they are finalized. We encourage all of you to get involved in the development of our future leaders!

Girls Who Code! Girls who Code is a free 7weeks Summer Immersion Program for girls in grades 10 & 11. Every girl in grade 10 or 11 can apply. The application is only online at girlswhocode.com/applynow. The deadline for application is March 1, at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you need assistance in applying or have any questions, please call us. Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay using credit card. Pay the entire year’s dues by the end of March 2016 and get the $20

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discount. T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends. Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347-773-3499. UNITY IS STRENGTH! JOIN US TODAY! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Co-op Ghanama OR http:/www.facbook.com/gacc2013 —Seth Osei-Fosu

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Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, March 2 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Today, February 27 at 10:00 a.m., the

Sunday School will present their Black History Program. All are invited to attend. Tomorrow, Sunday, February 28, we will celebrate Black History Sunday at our 11 a.m. service with Rev. Quintin Irvin being the guest speaker. Please join us. March is Women’s History Month and the First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate HerStory on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. The theme for the day is “Working to Form a More Perfect Union Honoring Women in Public Service” … but by love serve one another… Galatians 5:13. The guest speaker will be Elizabeth Taylor, Judge of the Civil Court of New York. The cost of admission is $15 adults and $5 children ages 6-

17 which will be paid at the door. On Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m., the Trustees and Diaconate will have a celebratory service. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Ingraham, Pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Norwalk, CT. The service will be held at 135 Einstein Loop (Community Center) Room 45. You are invited to join the Scholarship Ministry on August 13 – 21, as they travel to Memphis, TN. This 9-day, 8night trip includes 14 meals, 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. You will have admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther Kings’ struggle for equality; admission to STAX Museum of American Soul Music and additionally admission to the Memphis

Rock and Roll Soul Museum and much more. A $100 deposit and payment is due for those just signing up. If you are planning on purchasing travel insurance, it is suggested that you pay it along with your deposit. Full payment is due on or before May 8th. The cost for doubles will be $835. For additional information and reservations, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0564 or 718- 320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

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! As Christians, we should desire growth. The more we live on a diet of God's Word, the more we'll grow. Let's get into it. Hebrews 5:11-14 says: 11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you

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. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School

and we look forward to seeing you. Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. Victor Hugo once wrote, “There are moments when whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.” We are doubly delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. During this Lenten Season, we encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant. Other Scheduled Events Sunday, March 13th, 3:30 p.m. Please join us in Service as we celebrate the Anniversary of the Ushers of Community Protestant Church. Saturday, July 16th - Spring Fling 2016! Celebrate spring with the Willing Workers as they travel for a fun-filled day in New Jersey including a lunch cruise and other activities. Set sail aboard the River Lady Riverboat for a delicious lunch and historical sightseeing tour along Tom’s River and Barnegat Bay. Donation: $110. For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658. 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

ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's Word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. 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. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 - 11

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Tues., Mar. 1

Mon., Feb. 29

Word Games 9:30 -11 a.m. Bingo 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Arthritis Exercises

a.m., Rm 45

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

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Word Search 11 a.m. -

Weight Management 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Bartow Main Office

Bereavement Counseling Back of Bartow Main Office 2:00 p.m. Bartow Office 12:40 -1:40 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

12 p.m. Bingo 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Rm. 35

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Intermediate Yoga

2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

Word Games

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9:30-11:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Walking Club

Dominoes 10 a.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Cultural Dance 10:30 –

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd

Matinee Movie

Mind Teasers

Tues.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Afternoon Movies 1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Wed., Mar. 2 Thurs., Mar. 3

3rd Wed., Rm. 31, 9-10 a.m. Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m.

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

Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9am-1pm Word Games 9:30am11:30am

Chat Session 9:30am1pm

Bingo 12:30- 2:00pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

9:30-10:30 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

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

African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2,

Rm. 45

1-2 p.m.

Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. Computer lab, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30-4 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Fri., Mar. 4

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

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

9:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.: 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m. Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd &

Piano

4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

Sing-along 11

a.m.-12 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4

Card Games, Dominoes

Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Pokeno 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35

2-4:00 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

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

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

Whole wheat bread Apple sauce unsweetened Fresh fruit

Apple juice

Crispy baked fried Tues, Breaded chicken breast chicken Kasha varnishkes Mar. Au Gratin potatoes Steamed peas & carrots Steamed peas & carrots 1

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna nicoise salad Orange juice

Spare ribs Wed., Turkey wing roasted Baked potato in skin Mar. Mashed sweet potatoes Sweet & tangy sautéed Steamed red or green 2 collard greens

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

cabbage, Alt: Egg salad Orange pineapple juice

Alert & Alive

11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Blood Pressure 1st &

w/sauce

10 - 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15 - 2 p.m., Rm. 2

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange juice

Beef w/black bean Mon., Sweet & sour meatballs garlic sauce Zucchini rice pilaf Feb. Steamed kale Brown rice w/beans 29 Alt: Baked Tilapia Broccoli w/toasted garlic

Rm. 4

Diabetes Support Group

Non-Kosher Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Crochet & Knitting

Diabetes Support Group

Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Date:

Kosher

Thurs., Baked fillet of Sole Jumbo stuffed shells Honey Dijon sauce w/meat sauce Mar. Spinach noodle pudding Italian blend vegetables 3 California blend vegeta-

Whole wheat bread Whole wheat dinner rolls Fresh fruit

bles, Alt: Chicken salad

Fri., Mar. 4

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

Breaded fillet of Sole Baked macaroni & cheese Roasted fresh brussels sprouts w/garlic thyme

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5. Join our Health/Wellness Committee at JASA Co-op City NORC – The committee is responsible for planning & development, program evaluation, event planning and coordination & presenters. We are looking for people with the appropriate skills & interest to make a significant contribution to JASA. We are embarking on some exciting developments for 2016, so this is a particularly interesting time to join us. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Friday, March 11th & 25th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! AARP TAX Aide - FREE TAX Preparation & Free e-File - JASA/Coop City Senior Services, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 35, 2nd floor; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Feb. 2 to April 13. First come, first served! Aldi – Tues., March 1st, $2; Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Help Build an Age-Friendly Community! - Please join us on March 2nd, 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to discuss ways to make your neighborhood more age-friendly! The Age-Friendly Neighborhood Initiative is hosting a town hall-style meeting to hear about what matters most to older adults in your community. RSVP to hatkins@jasa.org or 718-3202066. Dance Celebration! Wed., March 2nd at 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., back

Challah bread Fresh fruit

of Rm. 31. Join ten youth from P.S. 178 at the Bartow Senior Center. Delightful fourth graders, exchange ideas of movement, learn from each other! Dance together! Light refreshments will be served. Wal-Mart – Fri., Mar. 4th, $15; Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. JASA Dreiser Senior Center Social –Sat., Mar. 5th; $3; 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. A. Entertainment by DJ Woody. Menu: Pepper steak, rice & peas, green salad, sweet plantains, cheese & chicken empanadas (patties), pineapple layer cake & juice. Tickets will be sold at all 3 senior centers. Tickets will not be sold at the door! Stew Leonard’s – Mon., Mar. 7th; $5; Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Fri., Mar. 11th; $5; Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser -10 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. Shoprite – Mon., Mar. 14th; $3; Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wal-Mart – Fri., Mar. 18th, $15; Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Free - Pampering session w/facial tutorial class at the Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., Thurs., March 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Empire Casino – Mon., March 21st, $5; Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Fairway – Mon., March 28th; $3; Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Mohegan Sun – Mon., March 28th, $30. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. 55 Seat Coach Bus, Arrival time: 11:30 a.m. Bonus package – $15 free bet & $15 meal.

Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 14, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium "A". Don't forget— bring your dues and any new ideas for us to work on. To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator - 718 671-5493. 2016 Tour Activities March 28 - 29, 2016 – Samson: The Strongest Man Who Ever lived...at the

Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple. Final Payment past due…. Contact: Jean, 718379-3742. May 28 – June 8 – Alaska Cruise Tour (Island Princess)…11 days/10 nights; Air—Land—Rail—Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; Sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC… Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Reminder: The next general membership meeting is Tuesday, March 1st, 1:30 p.m., Room 38, Einstein Community Center. Refreshments will be served. We will be going to the Resorts Casino on Tuesday, March 8th. Receive $25 slot play. Pick-up with start at Einstein at 8:00 a.m., followed by Ash Loop and Dreiser. Tuesday, May 10th & 11th — A two-day trip to the Sight & Sound Theater for the performance of Samson in Lancaster, PA., plus a casino trip to the Sands. Lunch on your own at Hershey Park Restaurant. Room rates per person – double -

$245; triple - $235; and singles - $287. Please send in your deposits or full payments for your reservations. Balances can be paid off. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 20th. For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874. For dues, donations, memorial cards, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005. Please remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes to cheer them up and to know they are not forgotten. Good health and healings to everyone. —Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY Knitting — Mondays at 5 p.m. (All Levels) Toddler Time — Tuesdays at 11 a.m. (Story Tellers Fortune Tellers) Teen Tech Time — Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Adult Program — Wednesday, at 5 p.m. (Harriet Tubman) Tech Connect — Wednesday at 5 p.m. (Excel) Kids Program — Thursday at 11 a.m. Kids Program — Fridays at 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 28th (Valentine’s Day Fling: Balloon Magic) Saturday Afternoon Film — Saturdays at 2 p.m.; Feb. 27th (Mr. Good Deeds)

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 107, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Sunday, February 28th — There will be a Bingo game with Stephen and Jeanne in our club, Room 39, at 1:30 p.m. (members only). Admission is $1.25 for admission card and 2 Bingo cards, then .25¢ per game. Winnings up to $6 or more per game. Refreshments will be served. If weather is questionable, please call 718-379-9613 or Mary at 718-379-4899. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to our members who celebrate in the month of March: Carla Zeman, Jeanne Delmonico, Vivian Weiner, Adele Frank, Mercedes Pagan, Diana Rodriguez, Ida Nickens, Norma Janish, Stephen Roberts, and Yvonne Starks. There is also Bingo this Wednesday, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m. in Room 39. Come and join Goose Island Seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. for Kaluki Card Games and Thursdays at 1 p.m. for Kaluki and Mahjong Games.

The card players had tons of fun last week. If you know how to play, come join us; if you want to learn, come and watch. Do you love to read, we have a large library book collection. Shop at our Garage Sale, you may find something you like. All this is for our members only. We are working on trips for 2016. More information will be given as soon as we make arrangements. So join in the fun with Mary, Ann, Stephen and Jeanne. Don't forget to pay your yearly dues of $15. This is winter time, there is snow, and bitter cold weather, so I ask of you, please keep warm, the spring will be here soon. For more information, call 718-3799613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop. You may also call Mary at 718-379-4899. If there is no answer, please leave a message and I will return your call. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Baychester Visual Arts Association

If you enjoy drawing and painting, you could derive much pleasure from attending classes at BVA. Art classes are held every Tuesday, in Room 5, in the Dreiser Community Center. Our next session started on Tuesday, Feb. 9th. If you want to learn to paint and draw, this is your chance to discover your talent and have the satisfaction of creating beautiful artwork. You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. This year, we added a mosaics class.

You will learn to make beautiful designs with glass and create a finished product. Pat O’Connell is the instructor who will teach you the art of mosaic designs. There will be five classes beginning on Thursday, April 7th and will go through Thursday, May 5th from 1 until 4 p.m. The price for the class is $45. We will have the class contingent on enough registration. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation, - tax deductible, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. If you would like more information about classes, you can call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718379-1049. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

Co-op City Times / February 27, 2016

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue In Jewish literature, we find the phrase 'tzar gidul banim'—"the anguish of rearing children.” This refers to the parental responsibilities not only to feed, clothe, house and educate children, but also to help them mature and grow. Parents must give a child a set of values and standards. To become a person in his own right, the child must modify and even reject some of these standards. A child who accepts a parent's views completely is a carbon copy and not a free person at all. But when a parent, even the most understanding parent, is partly rejected, he feels hurt and pained. Yet this painful process of creating personal values is part of the child's growth and is, in the deeper sense,

the real importance of the parent as the standard-setting and goal-defining agent for the child. This normal pro-cess of growth can never be without anguish. This insight can be applied to many other areas, large and small. A business can never advance without struggle, the anxiety of risk and push. Learning and thinking in new areas often literally give us headaches. The greatest symbol of growth, the development of a child through the embryonic stage is accompanied by discomfort and even pain for the mother until the final moment of birth. But anyone who has built a business, earned a degree, or given birth and raised a child knows that the achievement is worth the expense.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/ contractors coming into your home. Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1-718-379-6920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, Feb. 27, at 6:34 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, March 4, is at 5:31 p.m. Coming Events Saturday, Feb. 27, at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer and be a part of the Minyon. On Thurs., March 24, we are having a Purim luncheon after services.

Cost: $18 pp. Make your reservations early due to limited space. Call Mimi at 347-427-4526. Good and Welfare We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more info., call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you. Mazol Tov to all who are having Simchas. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Health, peace and prosperity for our members and for Israel. Your support is always appreciated. Shalom. —Miriam Berlofsky

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue Happenings at the Traditional Synagogue

Men’s Club of the Traditional Synagogue invites you to join us on our first trip of the season to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, April 3rd. By then, Palm Sunday, Easter Holidays will be over, and the Jewish Holiday of Purim will be over. The Yankees and the Mets will start the baseball season, so you know it’s officially Spring. Everyone in the community can attend our trips and functions. Our bus is the only direct bus to Atlantic City on a Sunday. If you went on other trips to the Resorts Casino, please bring your Resorts Casino Card. The cost for the trip is $35 per person. Receive a $25 slot bonus. You need a RESORTS CASINO CARD or a GOVERNMENT I.D., PASSPORT, NON- OR DRIVER’S LICENSE TO RECEIVE THE BONUS. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a movie. 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 reservations, call Gary @ 718671-8424 or Bruce @ 718-320-2234. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. The Synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown, Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a snack. All Jewish men in Section 5, if you can give two hours on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, it would be a blessing. The Jewish holiday of Purim is March 24th. The Rabbi will be reading the story of Purim, followed by a luncheon. The cost is only $18, which is a donation to the Synagogue. The menu will include Salmon croquets, noodle kugel, eggplant parm, salad, garlic bread and refreshments. There is limited space, so please make a reservation. Wishing everybody a healthy, peaceful 2016. —Gary Schwartz

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Greater Love Baptist Church

“To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Spiritual Food for Thought: There are adjustments to be made before the new season is in full swing. There are decisions to make, things to let go of, and things to acquire. This will not necessarily be a wide swath of change, but will be minor adjustments that will keep your life on the course that is optimum for you. Let God lead you in the way of righteous change. Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing faith & Bible way ministry. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

(Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church. Food Pantry: Beginning today, our food pantry is open to the community from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Canned goods and non-perishables are available. The pantry will open on the 4th Saturday of each month. However, if you have a pressing need, feel free to leave a message on the church telephone and we will contact you. Donations to our food pantry are accepted. If you would like to contribute items, kindly stop in during the hours listed on our weekly schedule (below) or leave a message on the church phone.

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 Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on

the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 28, when we will celebrate the Third Sunday in Lent. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Church Calendar Month of February, Black History Month Sunday, February 28, Third Sunday

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 groups start at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.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 him 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 Egyptian 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-inlaw’s sheep. Then God called him and prepared him with a miraculous ministry, (Exodus 6:13, 30) And the Lord spoke 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

Greater Love’s MOSAIC (Making Our Souls Alive in Christ) Women’s Ministry: Today’s gathering is rescheduled to Saturday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar. Sunday School: Effective immediately, our Sunday School class is combined for children and adults. Please join us from 10:00 a.m. (sharp!) to 11:00 a.m. after which a light continental breakfast is provided from 11:0011:30. Worship Service begins at 11:30. Afternoon Prayer Meetings: All are invited to participate in our weekly corporate prayer meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. The anointed servant of the Lord and prayer warrior, Elder V. Archer-Dyer, is available to pray for you and with you in the name

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Pentecostal Tabernacle

in Lent. The Sunday School children will also give a presentation celebrating Black History Month. Sunday, March 6, Fourth Sunday in Lent. Service with Stations of the Cross. Sunday, March 13, Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 20, Palm Sunday Holy Week Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m., service with Stations of the Cross, washing of feet and stripping of the Altar. Good Friday, March 25, Solemn Good Friday Service, noon to 3 p.m.

29 of Jesus Christ. Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607 Email: glcubc@optonline.net Sunday Bible School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 1:30 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting: Wednesday Afternoon 1:00 p.m. Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets 4th Saturday Family Movie/Game Nite: 3rd Friday – 7 p.m. —Pastor Carol Laudrum Easter Sunday, The Sunday of the Resurrection, March 27. 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: http://www.st josephsepcbronx.org. “For your loving kindness is better than life itself; *my lips shall give you praise.” (Psalm 63:3) —M. Chambers

Opportunities

Open to: Open to All Applicants from February 23 to March 2, 2016 Job Reference #: 16-13

Lobby Attendant Public Safety Ideal candidate will perform as liaison to the Public Safety Department, by monitoring building lobby activity; interacting with cooperators and visitors; reporting emergencies as necessary and maintaining a daily log; and other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills. Job Description: Ideal candidate will be able to: • Monitor entrance and departure of employees, residents, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain a visual present in the lobby. • Record daily activities and irregularities in public safety log books, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. • Call Co-op City Public Safety in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. • Report alarms and investigate disturbances within the confines of the building’s lobby. • Observe visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property. • Answer questions, and provide information to employees, residents, visitors, and other persons during nonbusiness hours. • Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and call Co-op Public Safety to evict violators from premises. • Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/college degree is a plus; successful candidate will have 6 months of customer service and security experience; candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office; applicant must have ability to sit or walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds; must be available to work mandated overtime during emergency situations; must be able to speak fluent English; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test; background checks, as appropriate and permitted by law Days and Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 12 p.m.

Public Safety Report

combined with low temperatures. The good news is New York City is taking a proactive stance toward potholes. New York City residents can report potholes to 3-1-1 or send photographs to the website. The 3-1-1 website is www.nyc.gov. Be alert to potholes when operating a motor vehicle. Hitting a pothole can wreak havoc on the tires, rims and suspension of your vehicle. Remember if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not

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We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations as appropriate and required by the circumstances FLSA: Non - Exempt How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. —————————————— Repost Job Posting: Open to 32BJ Union Members February 24th to March 8th, 2016. Open to All applicants March 9th, 2016 to March 17th, 2016. Job Reference #: 16-14

Utility Person Maint. Department Under the supervision of a Maintenance Emergency Desk Supervisor, candidate will be responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance repairs throughout the development. Perform HVAC repairs, including clearing of condensation lines, blower fan and motor replacement. Perform plumbing repairs on lines up to 2 1/2 inches diameter. Snake sewer lines as required with manual and electric equipment, as well as perform electrical troubleshooting and repair of apartment & public space circuits and devices. Job Description: Ideal candidate will have the ability to: • Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. • Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. • Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions. • Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices. • Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in laundries, stores, or offices. • Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment. • Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.

• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. • Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers. • Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams. • Perform general cleaning duties after repairs conducted. • Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work. • Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings. • Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools. • Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors. • Align and balance new equipment after installation. • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments. • Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects. • Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring. • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports. • Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes. • Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes. • Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air and water systems. • Cut pipe and lift up to fitters. • Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools. • Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect

and transport materials and equipment to work site. • Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes. • Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service. • Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe. • Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags. • Clean and renew steam traps. • Perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters. • Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills. • Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools. • Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent; successful candidate should have 1 to 3 years of experience in maintenance; candidate should have a working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures; applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds; Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, or PA); knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs; must be available for emergency work; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, background checks, as appropriate and permitted by law. Days and Hours: Days and hours of operation will vary on a flexible schedule We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations as appropriate and required by the circumstances. How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

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drink or call a taxi. 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. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a

Public Safety Blotter February 20-21, 2016

Feb. 20 - 99 Bellamy Loop One male was arrested for DWI and was transported for further processing and issued a Community Complaint. Feb. 21 - 2047 Bartow Avenue One male was arrested for Larceny and Criminal Mischief and was transported for processing.

high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability.”

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