Co-op City Times 08/25/18

Vol. 53 No. 34

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Co-op City Affordability Provides Homes For Middle Income New Yorkers

“Affordability” is a rare commodity in the New York City housing market. Clean, safe affordable homes are always in high demand, and Co-op City remains at the forefront of opportunity for working-class families to raise their children and retire in comfort.

The U.S. Department of Housing calculates Fair Market Rent (FMR), the estimated amount of money a rental with a certain number of bedrooms in a specific area of the country will cost monthly.

For the NY Metro Area, HUD calculated the FMRs by unit bedrooms. In 2018, a fair market rent comes out to $1,558/month one-bedrooms, $1,789/month two-bedrooms, $2,280/month three-bedrooms and $2,437/month four-bedrooms.

In Co-op City, monthly carrying charges for a one-bedroom apartment can be up to approximately $936, two-bedrooms $1,167 and three-bedrooms $1,484 making affordability here approximately 35% below the HUD baseline.

HUD estimates that a single New Yorker earning up to $58,450 annually is in their lowincome category.

According to a study by the NYU Furman Center, new housing is lagging far behind the growth of population in the metro NY area. Between 2000 and 2016, the housing stock grew by about 8 percent, while the adult population went up nearly 11 percent. Jobs were up more than 16 percent, another sign of the rising demand for housing in the city. The study also found that more renters are living in overcrowded units.

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BY JIM ROBERTS

Another Successful Summer Internship Program The Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program concluded this past Friday, August 24. 40 interns took part in this year’s program, which kicked off on July 9. Only Co-op City youth in high-school, transitioning to a technical or trade school program, or attending a college were eligible to apply. To conclude the program, interns attended a final meeting where they were able to share their experiences and give feedback about the program. In addition to a free lunch, Board Director and President of the Co-op City branch of the NAACP, Jerome Rice, was invited as a guest speaker. “You don’t ever want to be comfortable where you are,” Rice said to the interns. “Because that is when you think you know it all, and when you think you know it all that is when you make the ultimate mistake.” he said.

“You have to be the difference,” Rice said.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

NYS Democratic Primary Candidates Forum

Candidates for the Democratic Party’s nomination for New York State’s three highest elected positions – Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General – will be attending a candidate’s forum sponsored by Co-op City Working Families and the Coalition to Save Cynthia Nixon Affordable Housing beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in room 31 of Bartow Community Center. All of the eight candidates vying to run in November on the Democratic Party ticket for each of these three positions were invited to this forum and so far, five have confirmed their participation, as of press time. Gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon has accepted her invitation to participate along with candidate for the office

of Lt. Governor, City Councilman Jumaane Williams.

Three of the four candidates vying to run on the Democratic ticket for State Attorney General have also accepted invitations to participate: the city’s Public Advocate Letitia James; Leecia Eve Letitia James and Zephyr Teachout.

Candidates invited, but who have yet to confirm their participation, include incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo, incumbent Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, and candidate for Attorney General Sean Patrick Maloney. The doors will open at 4 p.m. with the forum starting at approximately 4:30 p.m.

The Democratic Primary for New York State will be held on Thursday, September 13th.

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Construction Activity Around Co-op City To Increase This Autumn

Scheduled and required inspections, repairs and renovations of Co-op City’s buildings are scheduled to commence in the coming weeks, according to Riverbay’s Construction Department.

The largest of these projects is the required Local Law 11 inspections affecting Buildings 1 through 25, Section 1 through 4. As part of this required inspection procedure, over the next four months the façade and exterior brick work of each of the 25 buildings will be inspected by a certified inspection contractor.

According to Mark Warren, Riverbay’s Director of Construction, each inspection will require scaffolding drops to be present at each building during its scheduled inspection process. The amount of time required for each inspection depends largely on the size of the building and varies from a few days to a week. Mr. Warren said the residents will be notified of their building’s scheduled inspection approximately a week before it begins.

The inspections will not affect residents of the buildings except that they might notice the presence of the scaffolding drops required to support the inspectors as they thoroughly examine the exterior walls encompassing the height and width of each building.

The Local Law 11 inspections will determine the level of restoration repairs required on each building which can and does range from a safe designation, meaning no work is required, minimal repairs meaning (Continued on page 4)

BY BILL STUTTIG

Co-op City Spotlight: Mary Vin Rose How she used misfortune to drive her passion for inspiring others to live a healthy life Mary Vin Rose, a long time resident of Co-op City, grew up in Section Five in a multicultural family. She’s a graduate of Binghamton University who majored in Political Science but had a passion for working in TV production. Mary transitioned to becoming a celebrity event planner and in a rare case of serendipity, stumbled upon an opportunity to become a TV producer, a dream come true!

“I’ve always wanted to tell stories,” she said. Having a family history of diabetes and high (Continued on page 2)

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Mary Vin Rose, right, and her guest, licensed acupuncturist Joannie Campuzano, in an episode that airs August 28.

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Housing

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And while the city’s vacancy rate is approximately 3.6 percent, Co-op City’s vacancy rate is less than half of the overall New York City vacancy rate and there is a waiting list of nearly 6,000 here.

Since the year 2000 the study found that median rents have risen more than twice the dollar amount of renter incomes. While median rents have risen about $300 a month, incomes of rental households have only risen $145 per month according to NYU Furman Center.

In another illustration of how fewer new affordable rental units are available, the percentage of new units available to people who earn 80 percent of the area median income was 40.5 percent in 2016, down from 64.4 percent in 2000.

Co-op City is one of the most important properties in New York City still remaining in the Mitchell-Lama program, the state-subsided housing initiative that constructed almost 140,000 affordable apartments between 1955 and 1978.

Keeping properties in Mitchell-Lama and preventing more conversions into market-rate housing remains critical to preserving affordable housing in New York.

Of the 2,663 properties in the city with HUD and Mitchell-Lama subsidies in 2017, 11% are eligible to expire out of affordability restrictions by 2023. About 73% of the properties eligible to expire out by 2023 are in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Between now and 2023, Manhattan has the most properties with expiring subsidies (454 properties), followed by Brooklyn (433 properties).

Affordable homes provided through rent control and public housing are declining in availability and quality. Approximately one million rent-stabilized and rent-controlled apartments exist in the city now but that number continues to decline as landlords raise rents when tenants move out. It’s estimated that the number of rent-controlled units have dropped by 200,000 over the past 20 years due to deregulation of those apartments.

And public housing faces a crisis with an estimated $32 billion in capital costs required to complete needed repairs. Because of budget cuts from the state and federal governments, housing run by NYCHA has fallen into desperate conditions in many developments.

The Andrew Jackson Houses, a few blocks east of Yankee Stadium, have relied on portable generators for the extra electricity needed in the summer for four years now, with outages every few days when they change generators. The Patterson Houses, about 20 blocks south, went without hot water for a week this summer, and have been using temporary boilers for more than three years according to published reports.

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Mary Vin Rose

blood pressure, Mary wanted to adopt a healthy lifestyle, often taking her favorite recipes and making them a bit robust. Mary’s general curiosity and concern about health led her to want to talk to experts that would give her a better understanding of overall well-being, and this groundwork led to the development of her Bronxnet show, ‘Healthy Living in The Bronx.’

Unfortunately, after an incident that occurred earlier this year, Mary was left with severe injuries and had to undergo surgery. She used her time of healing to give her the “stillness to sit still and be more intentional about planning each episode.” Her show ‘Healthy Living in The Bronx,’ and people that believed in her, motivated her to keep going and push through after that tough time. “That situation in a weird way catapulted the research that I was already doing,” she said. “My mission is to raise awareness on our lack of accessibility to [healthy alternatives] in The Bronx and ask the tough questions like why is The Bronx rated the unhealthiest county in the state of New York?"

Although faced with pushback because of the title of her show, Mary was determined to get answers. “I was tired of hearing The Bronx isn’t a place where people care about something like this. I know I’m not alone.”

After much hard work, ‘Healthy Living In The Bronx’ was live on-air. “It’s all about me giving people in our community opportunities and a platform to say that more people should come and service the area because we want it,” Mary said passionately. “‘Healthy Living in The Bronx’ highlights people and organizations in The Bronx that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Bronx residents,” she continued.

The show takes a holistic approach to live a healthy lifestyle by discussing a variety of areas within health such as mental health, spiritual health, physical and much more. “One of my main missions in life is to break down the stigma of mental illnesses while also addressing emotional eating. A lot of people don’t realize that they’re emotionally-tied to food. I see that in both of my cultures. It’s a long process of understanding triggers, balance and finding other mechanisms to deal with joy and pain.” People should watch because “if we want content that matters, we have to show up for it. No one is going to do it for us better than us.

It’s for the community,” she added.

Viewers can tune into ‘Healthy Living in The Bronx’ with Mary Vin Rose every Tuesday at 7 pm on BronxNet channel 70 for Optimum customers, or live on Bronxnet.org! Although the show is a limited series, Mary plans on continuing her mission and expanding her reach via social media. “It’s so important for me to do this; hopefully my show gives people the tools they can use to heal themselves!”

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Future Community Leaders Meet Today Parents are encouraged to bring the children between 5 and 12 years old to a program designed to teach youth the value of civic involvement and leadership. The program will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in room 9 of Dreiser Center. It is being presented by CLAAY at Co-op City (Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth) under the leadership of Board Director Leah Richardson.

Job Fair VIP Community Services is holding a Job Fair on Friday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 176 Street, Bronx, NY 10460. Refreshments will be served. It is sponsored by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; State Senator Guillermo Rivera; Assemblyman Michael Blake; and Councilmembers Ritchie Torres, Vanessa Gibson and Rafael Salamanca Jr. VIP invites you to “Get Ready for the Job Fair� on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 1910 Arthur Ave., 4th floor, Bronx, NY 10457. Learn resume writing, conduct mock interviews and how to dress for success.

For more information, please contact VIP Community Services at (718) 731-3500, ext. 7925.

NCNW “Back To School� Supply Drive NCNW will be collecting much needed school supplies that will be donated to the students at Phipps Neighborhood Residence Home and to selected students at selected schools in the Co-op City community. We welcome our community to help support our efforts by donating.

Drop off Dates: Sat., 8/25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon., 8/27 and Wed., 8/29, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Dreiser Loop Shopping Center 1, room 14. For more info., call (917) 399-2643.

NYC Disabilities Expo On Sunday, October 14 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church is hosting the NYC Disabilities Expo in the Einstein Community Center located at 135 Einstein Loop. The expo features exhibitors, a speaker series that will touch on mental health and disaster preparedness amongst other topics, clinics and workshops and interactive arts.

For more information contact the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church at sdacoopcity@gmail.com or disabilitiesministries@gnyc.org.

The Co-op City Youth Tennis program of New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) concluded yesterday. The free program served up lessons and special events for youth from Co-op City and surrounding areas all summer. Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 years old with diverse skill levels in tennis received free lessons along with equipment for use.

The program which started on July 5th registered over 300 youth and hosted over 100 participants daily over the summer, the majority being returning players.

Lorraine Rohlsen, Site Director and Co-op City resident, has been playing tennis since her teens. She’s not only passionate about the sport but the program as well. “It's essential to have a program like this so kids can have a place to go. It is a free program, and we provide not only tennis but a reading club and mentoring. Our goal is to have participants excel in the courts and the classroom,� she said.

Madison Danquah, of Section 3, has been active with the youth tennis program for two years. “I initially joined because I needed something to do over the summer. I’ve met a lot of new people,� she said. “When I first got here, my backhand was the worst ever, and now I can hit a backhand into one of the square boxes on the court. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a new experience, meet new people and make friends from different areas of the Bronx.�

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nized anti-bullying organization.� Keys along with two panelists shared their stories on a variety of topics including bullying, body-image, and social media to name a few.

Doreen Asante, 11, shared her experience while at the event. She says, "I was very excited to meet Madison Keys. I learned that we should be ourselves and not be afraid. We should be brave and fearless because in this world it’s tough for girls.� A cohort in the tennis program, Adaora Okpara, 9, added, “The trip was fun.

The event made me feel more inspired and motivated me to do better.� The girls who attended this trip even got a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of tennis super-star Serena Williams while practicing. “It was like heaven,� said Asante.

Youth players also participated in tournaments throughout the summer including NYJTL’s camp-wide Jamboree tournament at their headquarters, where boys and girls ages 11-18, played against teams from other NYJTL sites across New York City. The Co-op City group took home trophies for their third place win. “Tournaments inspires them to do better.

It makes me happy to see their joy,� says Mrs. Rohlsen Asante proclaimed, “I recommend kids coming to the program to play because the coaches are excellent. I’m so much better now than when I first started.�

Okpara shared that same passion, "Tennis has helped me with my stamina and do more. Kids should attend this program because it’s fun and a great way to learn tennis and it’s motivating."

According to Mrs. Rohlsen, this year will be the first time in 40 years that Co-op City is being promised a free tennis program for the Fall for kids ages 6-18. She says, “Thanks to the allocation of funds to the NYJTL by council member Andy King, the plan is to have a fall program beginning September 10th from 3-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.�

Keep a lookout for future programs for the family and “come on in and enjoy the tennis.�

Over the course of the summer youth in the program attended a variety of events including the Connecticut Open at Yale University and Arthur Ashe Kids Day, where some of tennis’ best players get together to celebrate tennis legend, Arthur Ashe. On Tuesday, August 21st, girls from the program were invited to attend the first ever New York ‘FearlesslyGirl summit’ with tennis professional Madison Keys, who serves as an ambassador for FearlesslyGirl, an “internationally recog- Photos by Toriea McCauseland

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some work is required and the third being the requirement of significant repairs to the building’s exterior which requires the immediate erection of bridging and fencing around the building until the repairs are satisfactorily completed.

Local Law 11, also known as the Façade Inspection Safety Program – requires all owners of buildings in New York City over six stories tall to have a certified inspector inspect each building and submit a report on the inspection to the Department of Buildings (DOB) every five years. The law then requires the owner to commence the repairs that are deemed necessary in the certified report to the DOB. Inspection Reports on the building comprising Sections 1 through 4 are due in the first half of 2019 so inspections of all 25 buildings will be done over the next four months or before 2019 begins.

Similar inspections were done to the 10 buildings that comprise Section 5 in 2016 and three of the ten – Buildings 26, 30 and 31 -- were deemed to require significant repairs. Scaffolding and bridging were erected around those three buildings following those inspections. Repairs to those buildings will commence this autumn as well.

Also commencing this autumn will be needed repairs to the portico areas of certain tower buildings beginning with Buildings 6 and 18 in the coming weeks. These repairs will include the exterior portico area and interior below ground portico areas including laundry rooms, ash cart rooms and corridor ceilings.

Mr. Warren said, “We have selected Specialty Construction System Inc. to be the general contractor for this project. They are ready to begin the construction

phase with Building 6 and 18. This phase will begin within two weeks.”

Repairs to the portico areas will be done in phases beginning with ½ of the portico area of Building 6.

The contractor will then begin repairs to the first half of Building 18’s portico area, return to Building 6 to complete the second half of that work and then back to Building 18 to complete that building’s second half.

The same process will then be started in Buildings 23 and 25 but only after repairs to the portico areas of Building 6 and 18 are complete.

Also scheduled to begin in the coming weeks will be the removal of the tee beams from the roof of each of the community 8 garages. This project is part of the required work financed through the approximately $650 million bank loan guaranteed by HUD in November of 2012. The work will be done by JVS Construction and will begin in Garage 6 on or around September 10th.

Bernie Cylich, Riverbay’s First Vice-President and Chair of the Construction Committee said the tee beams were originally placed on the roofs of the garages nearly a half-century ago due to a request by supervising agencies at that time to provide a cover for rooftop parkers.

He said that the additional work such as the Local Law 11 and Portico repairs are inevitable problems that need to be corrected. The community welcomes this work as well as projects that will be needed in the near future and beyond to maintain our quality of life and safety. He added that these inevitable repairs are why it was so important for this current Board and management to greatly build up the community’s cash reserves as it has done over the last four years.

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The Dawning

I saw a flower start to grow, As they do in early spring.

I thought of you and our affair And how much they are the same.

Its beauty blends with its smell within Exemplify its charms, Just like your kiss make promises, When I hold you in my arms.

The sun will feed its infancy And the rain will lend a hand, Until it blossoms like our affair Its beauty then begins.

—Frank Mayes Section 2

Memorial Mass

A memorial mass has been scheduled to honor Claudette Browner, a resident of Building 3A who passed away on August 4th at the age of 81. The mass is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 13th at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 765 Co-op City Boulevard at the intersection of Rombouts Avenue.

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YMCA Groundbreaking Elected officials, including City Councilman Andy King, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Public Advocate Letitia James joined with YMCA officials and north Bronx community leaders in breaking ground on a new YMCA community center at 1250 East 229th Street. The new center is projected to be open in 2020 and will feature two swimming pools, a full length basketball court, gym facilities, an indoor track, a wellness center, a childcare facility and multi-purpose rooms. The center will also provide childcare, afterschool and summer camp, classes to improve health and wellness, and activities including senior adult programs and civic classes for new Americans. Mayor Bill de Blasio who spoke prior to the groundbreaking ceremony said, “… in a world that we’re trying to make better every day, it’s fair to say you shouldn’t have had to fight so long and hard for this day because you were right all along to demand this opportunity for our young people, for our seniors, for everyone in the community.”

All Iz Well Rocks Tunes on Tuesdays!

Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters and Brittney White

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • –Letters • – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

– • –Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

Condolences to the Jeffries Family To the Editor: Sending healing thoughts and prayers to the family of Harriet Jeffries, also a former Riverbay Board Member.

I will forever cherish a letter of encouragement she sent me during my first term on the Board of Directors. I am praying for her family and friends in their loss. May God give you strength to bear this loss, as only He can do.

For the Cooperators who spoke to me about not being able to serve on the Board Committee of your choice, please know that leadership has changed and as such, participation on committees is now very limited. To the Cooperator who spoke to me about the "dog" issue, please use the Whistle Blower Policy if you are aware of an illegal dog in your building. I am not sure if there will be a committee to address the "Comfort Dog" issue as suggested during the election. A lot of energy is now around blocking an Animal Shelter location on Bartow Avenue and heavy fines for Comfort Dogs Owners who don't follow all the rules.

I was as surprised as others to discover that funds had been allocated for a Youth Center on Bartow Avenue, powerful individuals knew about it and guess what?

Nothing happened! These same individuals were silent when there was a chance to have a center on our property. Who would have thought that it would take an Animal Shelter issue to bring out advocates for a Youth Center? Maybe our present elected officials can research what happened to the money? We need a State-Of-TheArt Center for our Co-op City Youth.

—Evelyn M. Turner

Halt The Hearing The following is a letter by Jerome Rice, President of the Co-op City branch of the NAACP to his fellow branch members.

Dear Branch Members, The convictions of Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort recently were a game changer for Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. The Senate must not and cannot proceed with the Supreme Court nomination of a President whose statements and policies are rooted in racism and is now an alleged co-conspirator in a series of federal crimes.

The Senate owes it to the American people to see how these legal proceedings play out before even considering whether to confirm a SCOTUS nominee selected by a President linked to federal crimes. This is especially true with a nominee like Brett Kavanaugh, who believes that the President is immune from federal investigation.

Proceeding with this nomination now will only taint the Senate process for reviewing Supreme Court nominees under the Constitution and threaten the legitimacy of the Supreme Court itself.

Nothing about this presidency or this nomination is ordinary. We have been gravely concerned about the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the Kavanaugh nomination, including the criminal investigation into the presidency itself. Yesterday’s events make clear that it’s time for the Senate to do the right thing and #HaltTheHearing!

Call your senators now and tell them the Kavanaugh nomination must not move forward. Our justice system is at stake.

Section 5 Fun Day Rescheduled For Today The threat of severe storms forced organizers to postpone last Saturday’s Section 5 Fun Day until today. The community gathering on the Section 5 Greenway will begin at noon and last until 6 p.m.

The party will include live music, a fashion show, face painting, dance and self-defense demonstrations and plenty of free food while supplies last including hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones.

PayLease Variable Payment Option

PayLease (the company Riverbay’s uses so shareholders can make online payments) will be offering a new “Variable Payment Option,” whereby shareholders who elect this option can have the exact amount that they are billed each month debited from their checking accounts. So if their bill were to increase (due to a carrying charge increase, for example) or decrease (due to STAR credit, for example), by selecting the variable option, the payment amount will adjust itself each month. Previously they would need to go into the PayLease site when the billed amount changed and physically change it.

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.

Income Verification Discrepancy Letters Coming

Letters for the 2013 Income Verification will likely be mailed out this coming week. Every year the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) receives a copy of each shareholder’s income affidavit.

HCR matches the incomes reported on the income affidavit with the household occupants’ NY State Income Tax Returns. If there is a difference, or if the HCR cannot match the name or Social Security number, that is noted on a report that HCR sends to Riverbay, those shareholders listed on this HCR report then receive a letter from Riverbay asking the affected person(s) in the household to obtain and submit a certified transcript of their NYS Tax return. Only shareholders listed on the HCR report will receive these letters.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 15 Building 15

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 15 100 & 120 Aldrich St.

November 30, 2018

November 30, 2021

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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

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Public Safety Report

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Co-op City Department Of Public Safety Alerts Residents To Potential Scams

Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety receives updates from various agencies regarding trends in scams. Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent (Continued on page 26) studies have shown that certain types of scams especially internet scams increase every year. By being aware of potential scams readers can reduce their For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: chance of becoming a victim.

Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com.

Always use caution when speaking on the phone Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. when you did not initiate the call. Caller identificaPlease DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. tion cannot be trusted at all times. Scammers can For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. change the information displayed on your device.

The telephone number or name can be altered. In CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES some cases names of government agencies or busiThere are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week. nesses may show on the display. In many cases the area code and first three digits make a number seem EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES like a local number. If you receive a call from an agency you wish to speak to, hang up and call the number you have listed for the agency.

Another scam involves the transition to credit cards with imbedded chips. These chips are a great fraud prevention device. It is ironic that they could become part of a scam. Never give any information out to anybody contacting you and requesting it.

Call the number on the back of your credit card or on the sticker on a new card to activate your card.

The same precaution applies to emails that appear to come from your bank. Sometimes the address can be off by one letter and direct you to a fake website hosted by scammers. Scammers are hoping you have just received a new card and are eager to activate it. By being alert you can avoid being a victim of this scam.

Never give anyone personal information such as bank account numbers, PIN numbers, date of birth or Social Security number. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know or have only met through a dating website. Never send money for plane tickets, bail money, medicine for a sick family member or any other reason to anyone you do not know well. Be also leery of fake websites offering to give you something for nothing.

Always be sure to enter a website address directly into your website; never click on a link from an email. Sometimes one letter off can take you to a fake website.

Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them.

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Public Safety Blotter August 12 – August 18, 2018 August 12 – Address Withheld The male at the center of a recent news story was determined to reside within Co-op City. He apparently is the subject of an investigation into the death of a child. The man fled to Thailand but was captured and returned to New York where he was arrested by detectives from the 5th precinct in relation to an ongoing investigation.

August 14 – 135 Einstein Loop A fugitive being sought by the NYS Dept. of Parole was captured by CCPD and arrested. The male was returned to the Department of Parole and faces felony charges.

August 18 – 113 Dreiser Loop A male was arrested for violating an order of protection. He was booked on felony charges and remanded.

Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted.

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Co-op City To Have Say In The MTA’s Fast Forward Plan

Director’s Viewpoint

increases that shareholders have had to pay, beginning back in 2015. The immediate need was to have monies available to settle a negotiated lawsuit, which would not have been possible with only some Second Vice President $900,000.00 (nine hundred thousand dollars), in our account at that time, and based upon our last profesBack on May 24th, the Legislative Committee sional management’s handling of our financial affairs.

With a total of three increases given since that invited NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, to our meeting to discuss time, the community is currently poised to handle the the Co-op City community’s nearly decade long need corporations (our) business because the operating to have the Bx26, Bx28, Q50 service, restored to its budget is sound. Necessary capital projects such as pre-2010 rerouting. In addition, the Co-op City com- the replacement of our elevator motors, and the renomunity deserves to have the restoration of our origi- vation of the elevators themselves, a $35 million dollar project will be implemented. nal Wall Street Express Bus service.

With the presentation of a $1 million dollar check Ahead of the meeting date, Assemblyman Benedetto contacted me directly, and indicated that it by New York City Councilman Andy King to help would be possible to have the Assistant Director of with costs, we are continuing with our plans to make Government & Community Relations for the MTA, every building lobby in Co-op City “accessible”.

Largely, because of these increases, the Riverbay Jacqueline Carter, attend that meeting.

I purposely scheduled the meeting to take place Board of Directors was able to approve our first ever one day after the Riverbay Board of Directors elec- 5-year budget which includes capital construction tion was to have officially ended. However, the elec- projects badly needed in our 50 year old infrastructure.

In the same June 30th issue, I wrote about distion was extended to June 12th this year. Being unable to inform the community at that time, due to cussing with the Board, a proposal to remove several the election extension, I submitted a Directors View- items from the existing “Maintenance Charges To point to the Co-op City Times, to be printed in the Cooperators” list, approved by the Board, and put June 30th issue, detailing the events topics, and into effect eight years ago (October 1, 2010). Of the exactly what was advocated for by those in atten- 58 items listed that cooperators are responsible to pay dance during the meeting. (Co-op City Times online: for, I showed Board President Linda Berk, and First V.P. Bernie Cylich (back in mid-July), a highlighted www.issuu.com/cctimes) copy of 21 of the 58 items which I thought should be True to Her Word The last sentence that I wrote regarding the bus absolutely free to cooperators, and should be disrerouting issues, referenced Ms. Carter assurances to cussed with the entire Board.

On Friday, August 17th, Board Director Bernie me that she would in fact, reach out to me throughout the process going forward. Additionally, Ms. Carter Cylich informed the Board that management was placed a reference book – Fast Forward: The Plan looking into updating the fees. While the Board can look forward to management’s proposed changes to Modernize New York City Transit, in my hands.

Earlier this week, MTA President Andy Byford, (suggestions) to the fee list, it is my understanding held the first of several public meetings at Queens’ that the existing list, was York College, to openly discuss his Fast Forward approved by Riverbay plan, in which is his vision of a 10 year blueprint for Board resolution back revitalizing the subway, bus, and accessibility serv- in September of 2010 ices for every borough throughout the City, and to ( 1 0 - 5 3 ) . T h e r e f o r e , whatever management’s take the public’s comments into consideration.

Ms. Carter (true to her word) contacted me last recommendations may week, and informed me that the MTA was consider- be, the Board will have ing holding a Fast Forward meeting here in Co-op the final say by standard City. I will keep the community updated as progress procedure, which is the submission of a restowards that event unfolds. olution, followed by Increases and Token Give Backs Everyone is aware of the carrying charge discussion, and finally

Rod Saunders

by approval by majority vote of the Board.

Further Considerations for Cooperators I believe that the Board should also consider for upcoming discussion, two additional topics. The first is my newly acquired understanding of how and when Social Security payments are sent out to retirees, and second, the amount of the penalty fees charged for payments made after the 10th of the month.

Should your Social Security benefit money arrive in the second week of the month, and your check is the sole, or the majority resource of your income, you would be late for payment by the 10th of the month at least half of any given year. Similarly, if you have a problem paying your carrying charges on time for any given month(s), an additional $250.00 only adds to the problem.

Clearly, these two items should be discussed, and I’m perfectly willing to bring them bring them before the Board for discussion at upcoming meetings!

Project C.L.A.A.Y. (Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth) For those of you who read the Co-op City Times early, today I want to remind you of the following: Saturday, August 25th Project C.L.A.A.Y. Dreiser Center – Room 9 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Project C.L.A.A.Y., is Riverbay Board Director Leah Richardson’s program, which is designed to engage Co-op City youngsters, in grades 5 through 12, in a program that will introduce this select group to our elected representatives, mock courtroom trials, debates, and the identification of community problems, with proposal of resolutions to community leaders. I would strongly recommend that parents consider registering your child for this program.

Thank you for reading my Directors Viewpoint.

I can be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard.com

Primary Election Day Is Thursday, September 13, 2018

Co-op City Times / August 25, 2018

The last day to register to vote in this year’s Primary Election was Sunday, August 19, 2018. But you can still register now to vote in future elections. You may register online at vote.nyc.ny.us, or in person by going to the Bronx Board of Elections Office located at 1780 Grand Concourse, 5th fl. Bronx, NY 10457. For information, call the Bronx Board of Election at (718) 299-9017.

Due to the closing of the Dreiser auditorium in late August for scheduled renovation work, the polling place for six of the Election Districts in Co-op City are moving from Dreiser to Truman High School beginning with the September 13th primary election. Those Election Districts are: 89, 99, 101, 102, 103, and 104. Also the polling place for Election Districts 80 and 81 have also been moved to Truman High School to help alleviate some of the crowding in Bartow Center, room 31 on voting days. Please take note if you are affected by these changes.

It is equally important that you look up your voter registration status to make sure you are still a registered voter and have not been purged from the voter rolls. This can be done online by logging onto https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov and typing in your first and last name, date of birth, county and zip code.

Be mindful of poll site changes. You should have received notification from the Board of Elections if there has been a change in your polling site.

To check your polling site online, visit vote.nyc.ny.us, and click on the link on the right hand side of the page for “NYC Poll Site Locator.” Then, type in your building number, street name and zip code, and hit “Lookup Address” at the bottom right of the page. You may also call the Bronx Board of Election at (718) 299-9017.

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Co-op City’s 7th Annual College, Career & Job Fair – 2018 Update

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Volunteers are working tirelessly preparing for our 7th Annual College Fair. We will be providing weekly updates for cooperators. We have information that is timesensitive and as such cannot wait until October to share.

Because of anticipated construction of Dreiser Loop Auditorium, we are pleased to announce that we will be partnering with The College of New Rochelle, School of New Resources, Co-op City Campus. This is indeed a wonderful opportunity as the staff is awesome and shares our passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate the path to success in college or in a career.

The College Fair will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Our format will be the same. Elementary students will attend in the AM, middle school and high school students in the afternoon. The schedule will be shared at a later date.

We want to see all students’ position themselves for the country’s lucrative opportunities so they can advance and give back to their communities. That said it’s important to share information.

SUMMER PROGRAM FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN AND SOPHMORES – Three years of travel in summer (fully paid for).

The Frederick Douglas Global Fellowship, hosted by the Council on International Educational Exchange and the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions as part of their three-year partnership to increase study abroad at Minority Serving Institutions have launched a program to provide scholarships for the most financially challenged students from the nation’s nearly 600 MSIs. Each year for the next three years, the scholarship funds will cover 100 percent of program fees and travel costs for 10 students. Students will take part in a summer study abroad program designed to enhance their leadership and intercultural skills in one of three locations; London, England (summer 2017), Cape Town, South Africa (summer 2018 and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (summer 2019).

The scholarship is named in honor of Frederick Douglass-the African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and international statesman to highlight the characteristics that today’s young leaders need most; a keen intellect, a strong work ethic, and a global perspective.

APPLICATION FOR SUMMER 2019 CLOSE ON OCTOBER 1, 2018. Students must be rising sophomores or rising juniors. Reach out to Paola Emsie, pesmieu@gse.upenn.edu to see if your child/grandchild is eligible. You may reach out to me for the entire email.

—Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW, Lead Organizer (evelyntinez@aol.com)

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Co-op City Times / August 25, 2018

Candidates * Canines * Cotton Candy * Cruz * And The Commission Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

Candidates’ Forum: TOMORROW! (aka Cynthia and Cake!)

Now I know I should be appealing to your political curiosity and sense of civic duty and simply say that several of the candidates running for the top three positions in our state government will be doing us the honor of coming to Co-op City to tell us where they stand on super important issues. So why do I write, “Cynthia and cake!”? Oh, you know why. Come for the star power and goodies and stay for the information.

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and Co-op City Working Families are hosting a Democratic Candidates’ Forum tomorrow, Sunday, August 26th, in Bartow, room 31 around 4:00 p.m. We’ll hear from the contenders in the NYS governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general races. Come hear what they have to say, learn their histories, and find out where they stand on issues that could affect our everyday lives right here in Co-op City.

And who are the candidates? This year Governor Cuomo is being challenged on his third term run for governor by none other than the “Sex and the City” star, Miranda Hobbes…. I mean Cynthia Nixon.

When asked at the beginning of her run if she thought her surname “Nixon” would be a deal breaker, she replied, “I’d rather be known as the good Nixon than as the bad Cuomo.” She was, of course unfavorably comparing Governor Andrew Cuomo with his father, Governor Mario Cuomo.

Governor Cuomo has some good one-liners of his own. Referring to our nation’s gun problem and the steps he’s taken to fight back, steps that are devastating the NRA, he responded, “If the NRA goes bankrupt, I will remember them in my thoughts and prayers.”

I’ve also heard terrific one-liners, in other forums and on TV, from our incumbent Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and challenger Jumaane Williams and from the attorney general contenders: Leecia Eve, Letitia James, Sean Patrick Maloney, and Zephyr Teachout, as well.

The field opened up for the four contenders when Eric Schneiderman needed to step down in May due to accusations of domestic violence.

The AG is not only the number one lawyer of the state, but according to NY1, “New York's attorney general is seen as one of the top legal positions in the country, especially given the office's numerous legal challenges to the Trump Foundation and administration.” All four are considered consummately qualified for the job. But with 40% undecided voters, it’s anyone’s contest. Come decide who gets your vote on Thursday, September 13th.

[As of this writing, Cynthia Nixon, Leecia Eve, Letitia James, Zephyr Teachout, and Jumaane Williams have confirmed their participation.]

Canines: Beating a Dead Horse, So to Speak This week I’ve seen “poop on the path” and not from the geese, either. I also saw a man allowing his little pet to relieve himself under a triple-core portico one afternoon during a downpour. I called out, “No peeing under the portico!” as I snapped a fuzzy picture of the little dog and his owners’ legs as they ducked out of sight. (“Please clean up after your pet” signs are missing from several Section 5 lobbies.)

On top of that I’ve seen people walking two dogs at a time on two occasions. That’s just plain against any of our dog-free community rules.

It’s no secret that I believe many of our co-operators are fudging the rules in order to bypass our nopet policy by acquiring pet waivers in a less than upand-up manner. I’ve mentioned it more than once.

Here’s one more reason to not play around with a deceptively obtained Emotional Support Animal waiver to our no-dog policy.

A recent NPR article described the practice of insurance companies siphoning up data of all sorts to one day be able to apply their findings to increase insurance rates. One example of extrapolating this data was, “Does she shop for plus size clothing? That might indicate depression.” (I remember that example because I indeed buy plus-size clothes.) Can you imagine what these data collectors could do with a record of mental illness, insincerely provided solely

to bypass a no-pet policy? Would you jeopardize your child’s future just because he or she wants a pet!

Cotton Candy Rescheduled The combined Section 5 Family Fun Day/Splash Day got washed out last Saturday. Boooo. But it’s been rescheduled for TODAY. Yay!! Get your free cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn, and whatnot along with games, entertainment, and raffled prizes. Plus there will be free frozen icy treats for the first fifty kids! I’ll be there on clean up duty. Come say hi!

Cruz Wants Your Ideas Send your ideas for long term improvements to, or beautification of, our complex to Matt Cruz of Community Board 10 at bx10@cb.nyc.gov or call him at 718-892-1161. He’ll be submitting 25 requests on behalf of CB10 soon, and some of them could benefit Co-op City, so get those suggestions to him ASAP. Tell him, how about a pool? How about two pools? One on each Greenway. How about adding a top floor to the Baychester Library and

enclosing the wasted patio space on its east side?

How about making a space for the Co-op City Community Band, the brainchild of two music teacher/ co-operators. How about extending the Section 5 pathway, chopping down the brush, putting in some benches and attractive fencing, giving us a lovely waterfront view of Goose Island? How about… fill in the blank?

Commission Time is most likely running out to send animal shelter comments to the City Planning Commission.

Tell them what you think by filling out the form on the NYC.gov website, or write them at: City Planning Commission/ 120 Broadway, 31st floor/ New York, NY 10271. Comments must be submitted before the commission votes on the animal shelter and clinic’s location. We don’t know when that vote will happen so give ‘em your two-cents worth right away.

Thanks for reading. mpearson@riverbayboard.com 718-320-1922

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Co-op City Times / August 25, 2018 This week in Broun Place: This week we cannot, not celebrate two people. One gentleman, Deacon Robert Emanuel, Reverend Grace Emanuel’s husband, our Board Secretary, passed after a long illness on August 4, 2018. Last Thursday, Neighbors in Broun Place joined the Emanuel family at a beautiful and inspiring memorial service led by Reverend Dr. Sheldon Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church. We learned about Deacon Emanuel’s life and unselfish serving of others. Harriet Jeffries is a person admired and respected historically in Co-op City. Her guidance and teaching, community leadership, unselfish participation stood for what Co-op City is built on and resulted in her leaving her mark on our history and life in Co-op City. Heaven gained two very remarkable and wonderful people this August.

Broun Place sends sincere condolences to both families and the friends of these two families.

Monday the 20th, an extraordinary and long-awaited groundbreaking for the next YMCA took place at 229th Street near Edenwald and just a little over a mile from Co-op City. This ceremony drew a host of notables: Mayor DeBlasio, Congressman Eliot Engel, Councilperson King, Comptroller Scott Stringer, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Borough President Diaz, City Public Advocate Letitia James, State Assemblyperson Carl Heastie and Bronx County District Attorney Darcel Clark were among the speakers. We congratulate our community and its leaders on this accomplishment and look forward to the results of this mission.

Unfortunately, Broun Place suffered through floods and leaks last week that

stressed neighbors. The kitchen sink is not the place to connect garden hoses. If that hose connection breaks a serious flood will result. Additionally, you could get a Cooperator Complaint.

Despite cleaning convectors, leaks can still happen. Check your convector regularly. Our apartment had a succession of leaks and we cleaned our convectors. Thank you to Emergency Maintenance and our workers for rescuing us.

Neighbors keep your eyes out for two red motorcycles that are endangering us. The riders drove down the path from Broun Place to Adler speeding and scaring pedestrians.

They are illegally doing this. No phone camera is fast enough to document. Call it in to Public Safety if you witness.

All the accumulation of water has made the overseeing of pond Broun Place an ongoing commitment. Grounds has assured they are also committed to keeping the area clear.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

The mosquitos populate and we must do our best to control them.

Broun Place wants to remind neighbors to use the white and green bins for recycling and the source to receive gently used donations. Remember to recycle house garbage at the compactor sites.

Thanks to the Co-op City Times continuing their excellent reporting of our local news. Please read this source to gain information, it has been so helpful to catch-up especially as we come back from vacation.

Did you know tomorrow is Women’s Equality Day? Make time to vote, Primary Day, September 13th!

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

PEOPLE UNITED Come join us for a day trip on October 6, 2018

Building Associations of Section One

“We’re almost there. It’s less than a month away from showtime.”

The last two months the Family Fun Day committee has been working diligently on this year’s event. This year’s Family Fun Day focus will be the celebration of Co-op City’s 50-year anniversary.

This year we will be serving burgers to the first 100 people, so make sure to come out early, if you want a burger. This year’s returning entertainment will be: Salsa Dancers, Belly Dancers, and the fabulous Soul Latin Line Dancers of Co-op City. New, joining us; Singer /Rapper LaBruja, a Live Band, and Chicc, The Comedian, who will also be our MC for this year’s event. Returning to the sporting area: Velocity Track Club and The Tennis Clinic, which was a big hit. Newcomer, JGC/Skills, and Drills will be hosting our basketball event.

We want to thank all the returning acts, and welcome aboard the new ones that are joining us this year.

In the Fun Time area, we will feature: face painting, Hula Hoop contest, and a photo booth. Make sure to check out the many information tables that will be available at the event. Too much to remember? Stop by the Family Fun Day information table and pick-up a program for the event. Due to the limited supply of programs, we will only be able to issue one to a group.

We want to thank everyone who joined us on our 2nd annual bus ride to Foxwoods. Everyone had a wonderful time and wanted to know when our next bus ride would be. We’re working on it (smile).

Since we’re the last Co-op City event for the summer, we’d like to be the first to kick-off Co-op City’s 50-year anniversary celebration.

Cooperators, come out on Saturday, September 15th, at 1 p.m. with your chair or pick-up one from us, relax and enjoy the many shows and activities that we have planned for you that day.

Family Fun Day Committee Members, our next and last meeting before The Fun Day Event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m., location to be determined. I hope all committee members attend this meeting; there are many items that we must address before showtime.

See everyone on Saturday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m.

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C

going to Nordic Lodge in Rhode Island

4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

For an unforgettable dining experience.

(718) 671-2233

Enjoy unlimited seafood, fried chicken, filet mignon, prime rib, dessert bar and much more.

The next stop will be Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut Enjoy gambling and outlet shopping. $10.00 slot play, food, drinks, 50/50 raffle and giveaways will be given on the bus.

This will be a day of fun for everyone. Tickets are $160. 00 and payment plans are accepted if needed.

Payment accepted by Venmo and Zelle cash Apps.

Bus departs from 120 Elgar Place Bronx, NY 10475 Leaving @ 7:00a and Returning @ 9:00p.

Parking is $8.00 for the whole day

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Call 646.579.1701 to reserve your seats

Se Habla Español

Tickets are non-refundable

MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Co-op City Times / August 25, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

Thanks to the many cooperators that continue the fight to reject the building of an animal shelter on Bartow Avenue. Cooperators have stepped up and spoken out at the Community Board 10 meeting, the Bronx Borough President’s Office and the City Planning Commission. When we stand our ground as a united community, we will win, and others will stand with us, and we will get the respect that we deserve. Thankfully, our community has a wonderful NYC Councilman in Andy King, who advocates for his constituents. The Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr. also sided with our community. I believe it is the Mayor’s Office that has the final word, which is yet to come.

Therefore, the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, headed by Ms. Virginia Stewart, has initiated a letter-writing campaign. Hundreds of letters have already been mailed to the Mayor’s Office and the letters will continue being sent until there is a decision from the Mayor’s Office. I take this opportunity to thank the cooperators who signed our letter.

Primary Election There is a Primary Election on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Please be sure to vote. To assist you with your voting selection, there will be a Co-op City Candidates’ Forum to address issues affecting our community, state and nation. All Democratic contenders for the office of NYS Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General have been invited to address our community on Sunday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m., Bartow Community Center, room 31. Doors open at 4 p.m. There will be light refreshments.

For Governor, the invited candidates are: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon. For Lt. Governor: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams.

For Attorney General: Leecia Eve, Letitia James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Zephyr Teachout. This event is sponsored by the Co-op City Working Families and the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing.

You are encouraged to attend in order to make the wisest decisions.

Please note that many of the voting sites have been changed. Therefore, you should check your voting site by visiting: www.vote.nyc.ny.us or by calling the Bronx Board of Elections at 718-299-9017. I have checked the website for my building 20A, B and C and the voting location remains the same, which is the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue.

Cooperators Stand Strong

This is an appeal to encourage every American you know who is 18 years old or older to vote or to register to vote. There is no doubt in my mind that there has definitely been voter suppression following the Obama administration. Rather than making it easier for American citizens to vote, the current administration has made it more difficult. In many areas of our country, the voting days or times have been reduced, many voting sites have been shut down, eliminating voters from the rolls, rejecting former convicts, etc. It would not be wise to throw away your voting privileges for which many of our forefathers have fought and died. To those that think that voting is not important, the question you should ask is, why are the powers-that-be attempting to take away our voting rights. Is it because this country voted in its first African-American President?

And, would, “Make America Great Again” mean preventing it from happening again?

Board Residential Sales Committee Thanks to all the cooperators that requested to be on the Residential Sales Committee which I will chair this year. You will be informed of our first meeting in September. Unfortunately, we were unable to accommodate everyone, which I sincerely regret.

Disabilities And Accommodations Committee (DAAC) I will also be co-chairing this committee with Andrea Leslie. Please save the date of Sunday, October 14th from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. for the NYC Disabilities Expo in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. The theme is, “Building Inclusionary Bridges Through the Arts.” There will be exhibitors displaying goods and services; information about the Speaker Series, including Alzheimer, Mental Health and Disaster Preparedness; Clinics & Workshops, including wheel chair and functional needs seminars; Interactive Arts, including performing and visual arts. So, please save the date and plan to attend.

Whistle-blower Program The Board has approved a Whistle-blower program with Lighthouse Services, effective July 2, 2018. It is used by someone who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity. You can report information anonymously and your identity will remain confidential. Lighthouse provides a toll-free number 833-290-0009; Fax: (215) 689-3885 Website:

Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes Issuu app now available for iOS and Android devices.

RIVERBAY CALL CENTER (718) 320-3300 - Prompt Locations

• Press 1 if you have a Public Safety emergency • Press 2 to dial a Riverbay extension/or access the directory • Press 3 to report a maintenance problem in your apartment to reach your CSO Manager, CSO Director, Ombudsman • Press 4 to call the Restorations Department • Press 5 to reach a Rent Bookkeeper • Press 6 to reach Parking Facilities & Storage • Press 7 to schedule a Community Room • Press 8 to reach Residential Sales • Press 9 to reach the Co-op City Times • Stay on the line to speak to an Operator Public Safety Emergency: 718-671-3050 MATV – Camera Service Desk: 718-320-3529 Coin-Mach (laundry issues): 800-734-8851 Cablevision Service: 718-617-3500 / Sales: 866-218-1931

www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp; E-mail: reports@lighthouse-services.com, along with several other reporting methods, all of which are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your concern will be investigated with an aim to resolving the impropriety.

Remembering Marcus Garvey The month of August has been designated Marcus Garvey Month in honor of this renowned leader.

Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., (8/17/1887–6/10/1940), a Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator who was a proponent of the Pan-Africanism movement, to which end he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. He also founded the Black Star Line, a shipping and passenger line which promoted the return of the African diaspora to their ancestral lands. Garvey was unique in advancing a Pan-African philosophy to inspire a global mass movement and economic empowerment. Promoted by The Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) as a movement of African Redemption, Garvey would eventually inspire many others. Garvey continues to be revered.

Condolences My sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the legendary Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (3/25/42-8/16/18), singer, songwriter and pianist whose gifts ranged from gospel to soul to opera and beyond. The Queen leaves a legacy of music for the world to enjoy. May she rest in peace.

Kofi Annan (4/8/38-8/18/18) has joined the ancestors. He was the seventh Secretary General and first black African to head the United Nations, Nobel Peace Laureate and global humanitarian who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world. He will long be remembered.

Contact Continue enjoying the wonderful summer weather.

I can be reached at fjones@riverbayboard.com or 718-671-5957.

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Co-op City Times / August 25, 2018

Section 5 Association

The Section Five Association Annual Family Fun Day is today in Section 5 on the Greenway. The Fun Day was rescheduled due to pending thunderstorms on last Saturday, August 18th. Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Town Houses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends. Let’s again hope for a beautiful sunshine day.

The shredder truck was here last Saturday, and we thank Linda Warner for her assistance.

We are glad that some cooperators made it to the (CPC) City Planning Commission public hearing held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 10 a.m. When applications are filed with the (CPC) City Planning Commission; the applications are sent to the affected Borough President, all Community Board chairs and City Council members.

There is a Calendar schedule of when the CPC Public Hearings will take place.

To find out how the process works, because there are time frames, wherein the next actions take place or general information call 212-720-3300. Perhaps by this reading, a decision by the CPC would have taken place regarding the status of the Animal Shelter.

Join us for positive, fun and free face painting, balloons, tap dance, women’s self-defense demos, fashion show, Vegas and Tamara-face painting/balloons, Winston Dinkins and the Velocity Track Team, Ellie and the Marvelous Minors, Voncile and the Bartow Swingers, DJ Kevin Green (Smooth), Ms. Roslyn on the grill, free hot dogs, ices, popcorn, as long as they last, and more activities, stay tuned. Better yet, come on out and enjoy the day with us.

WAIVERS -All youth under the age of 18 years old, parents or an adult must sign a waiver form at the registration table for the youths to participate in the games.

Organizations and Churches are welcome to set up a table, contact Chair Person, Ms. Evelyn Turner at 917-324-1033 or Mr. Robert Hedgpeth president of the Section 5 Association at (718) 320-2656.

—H. Overman

Building 21 Association

Each One of Us Multiplied By All of Us! Hello again… so glad you are reading this article… In last Friday’s Think Tank session, we discussed the importance of the midterm elections and strength of your vote. We discussed how and why FEMA has re-zoned this community.

We discussed what Aretha Franklin meant to us and what she will always mean to women, music and the African American community. We talked about how we must continue to keep the doors of the Think Tank open for all shareholders to come and be the change that they want to see in Co-op City.

“THINK TANK at Building 21” is in session every Friday, 8:30-10 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B (120 Bellamy Loop) in the Gathering Room and all are always welcomed… This is where the self-development and empowerment of each CO-Operator is our intention. Your ideas are not only welcomed but needed, for the progression of this important neighborhood project.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, September 27th…

Mark your calendars and everyone from all buildings, plan to attend… If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, you have 3 ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are usually held every 4th Thursday in The Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City is planning our 2nd Christmas “Surprise” Extravaganza and activities for the remainder of 2018... The date is Friday December 14th… The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday 7:30 8:30 in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). Come, have some fun. Be involved. Make a difference.

Floor Captains are an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY IN EVERY BUILDING… Thanks to The Cooperators of Building 21 who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be Floor Captain for their floor… You are truly appreciated…

We need more volunteers…

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) - LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES - PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES - READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 We are passionate about our community… Come join us at Building 21 sometime… Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD… See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Building 27 Association

Greetings neighbors. Hope all are being careful under the heat wave. Drink plenty of water, walk under an umbrella.

Candidates Forum: Meet the candidates on Sunday, August 26, 2018, for the office of NYS Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General and their opponents to address issues affecting our community, state, and nation. The location right here in Coop City, Bartow Center room 31 at 4:30 p.m.

My Fellow Cooperators attending the Public Hearings and other sources of information is being proactive.

Folks, we have to stand together as a community for what we want. The MTA hearing has taught us that, when we neglect to attend these Public Hearings to voice our opinions, it will and can affect the outcome of a decision. So let’s continue to stand together.

Dog Logo Sign- is eye catching and positive, reminding the owners to clean up after their dogs. Posted right at the lobby door entrance/can’t miss it.

Section 5 Family Fun Day- was rescheduled for today due to last Saturday’s pending storm. Bring your chairs, neighbors and children and let’s enjoy the day.

The shredder truck was here in Section 5 on last Saturday; we thank Linda Warner for her assistance.

The Fund-Raising Committee invites you to join us on the Spirit of Philadelphia Scenic Cruise along the Delaware River. Buffet Lunch on Cruise; Entertainment, on Saturday, October 6, 2018. COST: $110, leaving from Einstein Loop/Center, Sect 5 at 8:00 a.m.

The final payment is Sept 13, 2018. NO REFUNDS after Sept 13. Make checks, money orders to: Building 27 Cooperators Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman PL, Apt 6D Bx, NY 10475. Contact phone numbers, Margie at 718-379-4629 and Sharon at 718-671-1905 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Pray for peace amongst the nations and world leaders. At the end of the day be nice, respectful and offer genuine kindness and love to your neighbor; life is so short.

To get the full value of joy you must have people to divide it with. (Mark Twain).

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There Are Too Many Complaints

No computer? No problem. Have cooperators fill out paper tickets for maintenance services. Blank tickets can be placed in the three centers, Bartow, Dreiser, and Einstein. Thereafter, there wouldn't be a need for phone service between our cooperators and our employees.

Some managers may have thought that they could Now, as you can see, these steps are not costly and ignore the complaints from our cooperators. How- they can eliminate a lot of the complaints about ever, our cooperators are now voicing some serious phone service here. However, if needed, we can concerns about how this community is being man- bring in a professional phone answering service to handle all of our calls for maintenance services. aged.

In other words, our cooperators could call an 800 Too Many Complaints Almost everywhere I go, I hear lots of complaints number and get outstanding telephone service. about how things are going here. And, not surpris- Trained operators could handle every call in a profesingly, the majority of the complaints are about our sional manner without any type of nonsense going on.

The operators would have nice voices and they could maintenance service. here are a few recent examples: "I schedule all of the appointments for maintenance For instance, stayed on the phone for a long time and then some- services. Now, based on this information, do you one picked up the phone and hung it up. Then, on the think that we can effectively deal with the telephone other hand, some residents have said that no one complaints here? Overwhelmingly, the answer has to picks up the phone. Next, some residents are saying be yes. that they had an appointment and no one showed up.

Now, in regards to actual maintenance services, Then, lots of residents have complained that they had there are Riverbay employees that complain about a convector leak and their floor was damaged. And, how lousy their department is being managed. Here now, Riverbay wants them to use their insurance to are a few complaints: "A lot of tickets are not being handled in the daytime. Too many tickets are being pay for their convector leak.

Previously, I wrote viewpoints on how to deal with saved for the evening shift. We don't have enough these complaints. For instance, there were com- workers for the evening shift to handle all of the tickplaints about lousy phone service. So, I stated that we ets that we're given."

Cooperators are also complaining that workers are need more ways for our cooperators to file tickets for not showing up for their appointments. "I took off maintenance service without using their phone.

One way could be by using our website. As men- from work and no one showed up," is a common tioned before, every apartment should have an online complaint. Then, we have complaints about the account. Thereafter, cooperators should be able to go length of time that it takes for flooring repairs.

My solution to these problems is to bring in a comto their account and fill out an online ticket. This ticket could then be printed and no one would have to pany to help our maintenance department get their work done. Let them bring in their own equipment talk on the phone.

Then, I stated that email was another good option. and charge us per job. So, will we have to store mateCooperators should have the option to list their basic rials and tools for them? No. Therefore, we will not information--name, building number, apartment, and have to worry about anything vanishing. Will they phone number--and then briefly state their problem have a desire to make money? Absolutely, yes!

Therefore, let that desire lead them so that they on an email. Again, no one has to make a call and no one has to answer a phone. will want to do more work for us in a professional

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

manner. And, at that point, there should not be a lot of complaints about poor maintenance services.

Bottom line: The complaints are growing about the way that this community is being managed. And, lots of cooperators are saying that things are going down. In fact, I've had to calm down a few cooperators that called me. Additionally, I was shocked by the number of directors that were also complaining about several things that are going on here. So, now, the board is going to meet to discuss these complaints and to hopefully change the way that things are going here.

Catch That Car Thief Recently, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark's office received a $100,000 grant to expand a bait car program throughout the Bronx. The grant will be used to purchase two bait vehicles, cameras, and other technical equipment. Additionally, her office will purchase a van that will be used for surveillance purposes.

Previously, we had several cars that were stolen in our community. In one case, a thief stole a brand new car out of a garage. Then, there were cases wherein thieves broke into cars on the street and stole items.

Law enforcement officers can place popular vehicles at different locations. Then, that vehicle will be used as "bait" to attract thieves to steal it. And, just as the foolish thief starts to drive off, the officers in a surveillance van will track their every move. Then, at the right time, the officers can remotely stop the stolen vehicle and then they can catch that thief.

Close As mentioned before, we are not going to let this community go down.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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

It is with heavy hearts, we send the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan families our deepest sympathy.

Aretha Franklin wasn't just a music legend, she also raised her voice for Civil Rights. In her youth, she was mentored by the late Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel. Aretha was well known for her R&B songs like RESPECT, Ain’t No Way, Chain of Fools, Think, Mr. Spain, Day Dreaming, just to name a few.

Kofi Annan was recognized for speaking out about the HIV/AIDS pandemic and his proposal to create a Global AIDS and Health Fund, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the United Nations in 2001 "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world."

Two true Angels in their own rights dedicated their lives helping humanities.

Our first meeting after summer break will be Tuesday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. notices will be posted should this date change.

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Co-op City Working Families

NYS Candidates’ Forum Co-op City Working Families and the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing are co-hosting a Candidates' Forum tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, August 26th, in Bartow room 31 beginning at 4:30 p.m.

To address issues affecting our community, state, and nation, all Democratic contenders for the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General have been invited to address our community in a forum setting. They are: Governor Andrew Cuomo vs. actress/activist Cynthia Nixon; Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul vs. Brooklyn’s 45th District City Councilman Jumaane Williams; and the four contenders for Attorney General of New York State — public servant, attorney, and advocate Leecia Eve, current NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Congressional District 18 representative Sean Patrick Maloney, and law professor and 2012 gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout.

So far, Cynthia Nixon, Jumaane Williams and two of the contenders for NYS Attorney General, Leecia Eve and Zephyr Teachout, have accepted the invitation.

Eric Sneiderman, the former AG, stepped down following credible accusations of domestic abuse necessitating this year's race for NYS Attorney General.

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul’s campaign has not yet confirmed but continues to stay in touch. We await response from the remaining candidates.

September 13th Primary In just a few weeks, on Thursday September 13th, a Democratic Primary will pit these candidates against each other in their respective races. Come hear what they have to say, learn their histories, and see where they stand on issues that affect our everyday lives.

Perhaps after meeting the candidates you might be inspired to help Working Families Get Out the Vote (GOTV). Hear the candidates’ plans for our community, our state, and our nation.

Tell your friends and neighbors and especially tell your kids to come meet the candidates tomorrow, Sunday, August 26th, at 4:30 p.m. (doors open at 4:00 p.m.) in Bartow Center Room 31. This is what democracy looks like!

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

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

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. —Mary Pearson

Co-op City Toastmasters

Greetings friends and members. We welcome you to visit Toastmasters club meeting if you are someone interested in improving your speaking and leadership skills in a non-judgmental and self-paced environment. Come to any meeting on the 1st or 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and join in the fun. Our next meeting will be Sept. 6, Bartow Community Center.

We had a fantastic meeting on August 16th with two wonderful speeches by fairly new Toastmasters: Ralph Wilburn presented his “Ice Breaker“ full of sad, humorous and real life stories and Moses Gitiabi presented his sixth speech titled “Words Cannot Be Taken Back” with the obvious lesson to THINK before you speak. Feedback was given and we look forward to hearing and learning more from these already skilled speakers.

To cap off the evening, we had the distinct honor of hosting a reception for the District “Toastmaster of the Year,” Lauretta Jaysura, DTM - one of our very own club members. Lauretta is a 14-year Toastmaster and it was very exciting and special to have this “Big Deal” award presented in person by Immediate Past District Director Nancy Garlic, DTM. Refreshments and socializing followed. TM Lauretta received many accolades and testaments of leadership from former and current Toastmasters who have served alongside her in her Toastmaster Journey. “Now I know how Octavia Spencer felt when she received her Academy Award,” said Lauretta, “only, I never, ever expected this. But it is nice and Lauretta Jaysura rewarding to be recognized by your peers.”

Please join us for future meetings. You may achieve exciting goals in your Toastmaster journey as well.

—H. Joseph

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Become involved in your building association!

Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Thank you to all who have shared their moving messages. We’re sharing a few but have omitted writer’s names for their privacy: “Please open the pantry. I am a senior on a fixed income. I need help.”

“I am in support of a designated location for the food pantry until a location is made available. Times are hard these days. We may look well-kept but that does not mean we are not struggling with the needed nourishment. Rents and food costs are rising. This is a supplement of food services needed in the community. I know because of my circumstances. If we can help our community, it should be done with the space for the pantry.”

“Dear Riverbay & Board of Directors - We need the pantry running again. I have to buy eggs, milk, pasta, potatoes, greens, canned beans, tuna fish, and other food items I used to get from the pantry. I am a senior who needs help with groceries.”

Your notes can be mailed, emailed or dictated over our voicemail. Paper and pens for writing notes are available outside Dreiser, Room 20. Please leave your note in the provided envelope.

The pantry has no age restrictions and we are ready to serve again as soon as possible. Contact:coopcityblackforum@gmail.com, 718-320-8035, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475.

Defensive Driving Course Resumes Saturday, September 8; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 1.

Please arrive ten minutes early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make checks of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1½ weeks before class. Include name and phone number. Walk-ins are welcomed but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class - no checks. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating.

Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. (718) 320-8035.

Sugar House Casino - Philadelphia, PA (Sold Out) Saturday, September 22, 2018. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest.

Departure times will post shortly. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Senior Farmer’s Market Checks These coupons can be exchanged for eligible foods like fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs at farmers’ markets. ‘They are targeted to low-income senior households based on the following: $1,872.00/monthly for 1 person, $2,538.00 monthly for 2 person household OR, currently receiving or eligible to receive SSI, public assistance or Section 8 and have not received Farmer’s Market Checks from any other location. Must bring NYS ID, proof of age and income requirements. Distribution: Thursday, August 30; 4:30 p.m. until supplies last; Dreiser Center, Room 11; 10475 only.

Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend! You all made the trip worthwhile. We’ll return next year and will post when deposits will be accepted.

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

The Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition is proud to co-sponsor with Co-op City Working Families our second Candidates’ Forum of this election period. All Democratic contenders for the office of NYS Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General have been invited to address issues affecting our community, state and nation. The Forum will take place on Sunday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. in Bartow Community Center, rm.

31. FIOS 1 News Anchor Raymond Raimundi will be the moderator. We hope all shareholders will take advantage of this opportunity to get to know the candidates better and pose any questions they’d like them to answer. So far gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon, Lt. Governor candidate Jumaane Williams and Attorney General candidates Zephyr Teachout and Leecia Eve have accepted our invitation.

Complimentary coffee and cake will be served.

Calling all Executive Committee members: we’ll be meeting on Thursday, August 30th at 7 p.m. in Bartow, rm. 28 to discuss some exciting events we’re planning.

Our first General Membership meeting will be held on Monday September 10th at 7:30 p.m. also in Bartow, rm. 28. Election of officers will be on the agenda and all shareholders are invited to join the discussion of issues affecting Co-op City.

Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes. At our meetings you can examine community issues and take part in affecting them.

—Bruce Silberman

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Farewell To The Queen

to include the President. Whenever veterans visit the graves of fallen soldiers, they kneel in respect for Director’s Viewpoint those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Some say by kneeling that you are disrespecting soldiers. If so, what about those who fought under this same flag and in uniform and were discriminated against like Like so many others, we will miss the daughter of a the Tuskegee Airman and the Buffalo soldiers. pastor, the legendary Queen of Soul Aretha L. The truth about the Flag is that it has 13 stripes, Franklin. As a child, I was often awakened to the which represent the 13 original colonies. The color sounds of Aretha Franklin which was often played by red stands for the blood that it shed in the various a huge fan, my mother. Aretha Franklin was not only wars, white stands for purity which is the reason why the first female inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of the flag should never touch the ground or floor and Fame, but she was also a strong supporter of the Civil blue stands for courage or valor. There are 50 stars, Right movement. She is known for sharing her views which represent the 50 states. The stars on the flag and financing the Civil Right Movement behind the are arranged as 4 rows of 5 stars and 5 rows of 6 stars. scenes. As big as she was in the music industry, Aretha The stars on the flag shall be covered over the head of never changed from who she was by always return- fallen soldiers during burial. To retire (destroy) the ing back to the church her father once served as the flag you must first separate its colors then burn it. pastor and demanding a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Aretha Only one flag is flown higher than the American flag L. Franklin is a legend that has lived her life enter- and that is the Religious flag, which is the flag that taining so many generations for more than 5 decades. the Pope uses. The United Nation is the only location Music has lost an icon; she will be greatly missed. where all flags are flown equally. The American flag JUST AN IDEA (The Queen of Soul Studio) is always to the right and never dipped. The military We should coordinate with our elected officials routinely play taps at night to honor our fallen soland friends and try to built a state of the art music stu- diers. There are three types of the American Flags, dio for the youth and name it “The Queen of Soul Storm, Post and Garrison. When flying a flag at night, Studio.” It will be the first ever equipped with music you are supposed to have a light on, so that our solboards, soundproof rooms and a separate location for diers who are lost can find their way back home. In dance classes in the same building. Let’s raise our the National Anthem song where it said “And the voice, so that this can become a reality. You will be rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air gave surprised by the amount of talent that will come out proof through the night that our flag was still there”. of this very diverse community. Everyone is not At that time American soldiers were held captive on going to make it in sports. a ship by the British and when the bombs were burstTRUTH ABOUT THE AMERICAN FLAG ing in air, it illuminated the sky and shown the AmerAs a retired Army Veteran of 22 years, I am often ican flag waving which gave America hope to keep asked about my views regarding NFL players kneel- fighting and save our soldiers. Like so many Ameriing for the American flag. In my opinion those who cans, we never joined the military for a flag, we actunever served in the military are mixing the message ally join to either escape the streets or to put food on

Jerome L. Rice

Youth Committee – We are collecting school supplies for the students at Phipps Neighborhood Center and selected schools in Co-op City. We are collecting backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks, binders, folders, loose leaf paper, crayons, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, rulers, etc. If you’d like to support us in helping our young neighbors get ready for a new school year, you can drop off your donations in room 14, Dreiser Center at the following times: Saturday, August 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 29th from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call (917) 399-2643.

Health Program – Save the date, Saturday, September 15, 2018 for our Health Program. In room 4, Dreiser Community Center, from 1 – 4 p.m., we will have eight medical professionals discussing Medicaid, Medicare and information about health topics that we are concerned about. On July 31, 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law. Come find out what are the current benefits of both of these programs 53 years later.

Voter Education – Our president, Lori Melton, attended a NCNW Webinar on voter education. She was reminded that we should all verify our polling places and make sure our names have not been purged as registered voters in addition to other valuable information. When she checked, to her surprise she found that her polling location has changed! If you live in Co-op City, she urges you to open your mail from the Board of Elections because your polling location may have changed as well. Many have been changed from the Community Centers to the schools. Remember, Primary Day is Thursday, September 13th and the General Election is Tuesday, November 6th.

Book Clubs – Calling all book lovers! Join us as we discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Perhaps you saw the TV movie in April 2017 that starred Oprah Winfrey. We will meet on Saturday, September 29th in room 11, Dreiser Center to share ideas about the book. Calling all teens!

Have you read the book, “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas? The movie is going to hit the theaters soon so come join other young people in our community on Friday, October 12th at 7 p.m. in room 11, Dreiser Center to discuss this fascinating book. Bring all your friends!

NCNW 58th National Convention – The 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9 to Sunday November 11, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001. The convention opens at noon, November 9th. Online registration has already begun and will close once capacity is reached. All members are strongly encouraged to register and attend the convention and Gala. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn, share best practices, ideas and ideals, grow together and have a little fun.

—Joyce Howard

National Council Of Negro Women, Inc.

the table for your family. During your military journey you learn to respect the flag and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Many fought and died so that everyone can have the freedom of expression. 1SG Ret. Infantry ROLL CALL OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS I’m calling on all churches, community organizations and vendors to be part of history and consider taking out a journal ad for the 50th Anniversary. This will be a commemorative journal to last a lifetime.

Don’t be on the outside looking in. For more information please reach out to President Berk or those who serve on the committee.

FIRST RESPONDER DAY On September 14th inside the Bartow Community Center, we will be having our Annual First Responder Day. All Building Presidents, Lobby Attendants and First Responders are cordially invited, however you must RSVP by September 1st; please contact Sharan White at (347) 913-4224. All First Responders residing in the community must show their job I.D. to attend. This year the keynote speaker will be the Brooklyn Borough President Hon. Eric Adams.

THE GREAT DEBATE The time has come for you to come to the candidate’s forum on August 26 and hear what the candidates have to offer. The mid-term election is a very important election. So much is at stake. Candidates for both the Governor, Lt. Governor and NYS Attorney General will be held inside the Bartow Community Center. Everyone must show up at 4:30 p.m. for seating. Stay engaged, Stay Involved.

FIRST SECURITY MEETING IS SCHEDULED Our first Security Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 4th at 7 p.m. I want to thank the previous security committee for their tireless service to the committee; your contribution has kept us all safe. Thank You.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Events • Wednesday August 29th, we ask everyone to come out for Corporate Prayer at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Sept 30th, the Pastor’s Aide and Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the 11:00 Service. Guest Speaker will be Rev. Sheldon Williams of Co-op City Baptist Church.

• Youth Retreat October 25-27, 2018. Calling all youths to join us on God's mountain at the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center for a weekend full of faith, fellowship and fun! Adults (18+) $160 / Teens (13-17) $140.00 / Children (4-12) $110. All includes 2 nights, 5 meals, transportation. If interested, please see our youth leaders, Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Indria Drayton • Save the Date: Saturday, November 3rd is our Annual Building Fund Banquet at Seashore Restaurant on City Island, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Donation: Adults $75.00/ Youth under 12 yrs $30.00. See any Pastor’s Aide member for tickets or contact the church.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Church of New Vision

The laundry carts in the Riverbay laundry facilities in the basement of your buildings are provided for the convenience of all shareholders. These carts should not be removed from the laundry room.

Shareholders who are identified removing the carts from the laundry rooms will be assessed a $125 community fine for abuse of the premises.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

Laundry Carts

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd. Building 22A, Bronx N.Y.10475 SUNDAYS: Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayer. God’s power is released through His Word. Come and study the word of God; it can change your life FRIDAY: Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m.

FOCUS: MICAH PROPHET OF RIGHT LIVING MICAH 6: 1-9 Hear ye now what the Lord saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains; and let the hills hear thy voice. Hear ye, O mountains, the Lord’s controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth; for the Lord hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel. O my people, what have I done unto thee?

And wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me. For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the Lord, Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?

Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath shown thee O man, what is good; and what doeth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? The Lord’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name; hear he the rod, and who hath appointed it.

The Requirements The prophet questioned, in Micah 6:6-7 “Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? The answer is no. God does not want mere outward signs of contrition or a mere show of repentance. The Lord requires us to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God, Micah 6:8 In the New Testament, Jesus simplified the Law into two commandments.

First we must love the Lord with all our hearts. Second, we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. Matthew 22:37-39 For further information call 718-324-0334, 646-345-6707 — Rev. R. Sibbles

Please curb your dog.

It’s the law.

NAACP CO-OP City Branch #2210

Your Vote Matters Dear Member, Our nation is in political turmoil.

We see it on the news, we hear it on the airwaves and we feel it in our homes.

The constant disrespect and disregard of communities of color, the attack on immigrant families, the erosion of good union jobs, unchecked police violence, starved public education, crumbling infrastructure, rampant racism and deliberate division; these are only a few of the many issues for which the current political climate and leaders are responsible.

To turn things around NAACP members, advocates, supporters and allies are joining together to register, educate and turn-out voters across the country. Our goal is to make democracy work for all people by mobilizing millions to the polls. Join the NAACP’s Turn Out 2018 Civic Engagement Movement!

You can do your part in reclaiming our nation state by state, city by city, block by block – by joining the Turn Out 2018 Civic Engagement Movement. If you are already active in a branch or chapter, this will help elevate your civic engagement work. If you are starting for the first time, then you will be trained to deliver at the highest level.

SEPTEMBER 22ND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS On September 22nd we will be hosting our annual event, I ask everyone to come out and support not only your branch but all the awardees. My staff continues to make this affordable for all to attend, because we believe that no one should go broke to see their love one or friend get awarded. Our tickets are just $40 prior to September 14th. So get your tickets while they last. For more info. call 718-320-3210.

American Legion Post 1871

National Convention The American Legion will be conducting its 100th National Convention in Minneapolis, MN, from Friday, August 24 – 30. The Legion is proud that the state of Minnesota and specifically the city of Minneapolis will be welcoming the American Legion Family members to its fine city. These members gather at the National Convention to help further their cause of patriotism and support for our service members past and present. The National Convention of the American Legion includes the following separate events: the American Legion Auxiliary’s National Convention, the Sons of the American Legion’s Convention and the American Legion Riders Legacy Run. The combined membership of these organizations is nearly 3 million worldwide.

Bus Ride To National Museum Of African American History This month, participants in the Washington, DC trip should have written their second installment of $100 for this month of August. Commander Toba has warned that individuals who showed interest without committing any amount of money will be deleted from the list to make room for others that are ready to pay.

The earlier we fill up the space, the better, as we will be able to make plans in advance. Invite your loved ones, your friends and associates to join us on this experience as we tour the nation’s capital for a visit to the National Museum of African American History.

It is a two-day, one night bus ride (October 20-21) with lots of fun. There are discount prices per person. With 2 per room ($229); 3 per room ($219) and $199 for 4 per room. If you have any question, kindly call the American Legion Post (718-320-8165) or the Commander Toba (347-327-6288) or Auxiliary President Cornelius (929-286-1345).

What You Need To Know About The Trip This package includes, but not limited to: round trip transportation and overnight hotel accommodation at Holiday Inn, Columbia, MD. The features at the hotel include outdoor pool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, cafe, restaurant, etc. Included in the package are: stop for 2 hrs. at Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland Live!; all-you-can-eat dinner buffet and DJ entertainment; comedy show with belly-busting BET comedian; DJ Dance Party with 2 hour premium open bar; all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.

After checking out of the hotel in the morning, we will then proceed to the museum with our “Reserved Timed Admission Pass.” Travelers are encouraged to come with comfortable walking shoes for the tour. We will then depart for home after touring the museum & surrounding area landmarks.

Departure The bus will leave for DC from Co-op City in Section Five, and probably other locations based on the spread. All guests must bring their valid government-issued photo ID. Remember that the minimum age to consume alcoholic beverages is 21.

Note that if a reservation is canceled 45 days prior to departure, only the initial deposit of $30 is nonrefundable. However, if a reservation is canceled for any reason within 45 days of departure, all payments in at the time are non-refundable.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

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Co-op City Times / August 25, 2018

Community Protestant Church

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

Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire July 1 – September 2) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every First and Third Sundays The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service Begins At 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other Scheduled Events SHIRLEY CAESAR AT CPC Today, Saturday, August 25th - Bro. Gary Radio Show presents the Living Legend PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR, Live in Concert, at Community Protestant Church. Tickets: $60.00. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; Showtime: 6:00 p.m. For tickets and or additional information call the Church at (718) 862-9172.

Sunday, September 9th at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Please join us for our Annual Celebration of the Hospitality Ministry’s Anniversary. Our Guest Preacher will be Bishop Mary Freeman, Pastor, Emmanuel Church of God, New York City.

Save The Date!! Saturday, October 13th, 3:00 p.m. at the Church – The Sepia Players Ministry presents a Religious Comedy, The Devil On Trial, Case #666, written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. Donation: $20.00. For tickets and/or additional information call (718) 513-3308, (718) 655-7241 or (718) 379-8643.

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

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (price includes Lorant coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Oct. 10th (Wed) (the new) Resorts World Casino in the Catskills. Price: $40.00 ASAP. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347 564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718 320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes Van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • Oct. 24th (Wed) “Phantom” play, “…a gripping story, richly drawn characters, and music that can break your heart with its beauty”. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $75.00. Deposit: $40.00/Balance $35.00 due

by Sept. 20th (Thurs). Contact: Marie Green-Ryan 718 671-4949.

• Nov. 7th (Wed) “Beautiful” The Carole King musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Showtime: 2:00 pm. Price: $110.00. Deposit $50.00/Balance $60.00 Due (Thurs) Oct. 4th. Contact: Dorothy Lindo 718 379-0314.

Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip and/or theatre seat. We will accept your check or money order only payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 pm.

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.

Our next Wednesday Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day will be on Wed., Sept. 19th. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784 or Hattie L, 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us on our Sept. 19th SENIOR SPA DAY. Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record - This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718 379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

Note: Our summer vacation is almost over, and our monthly general meetings will soon resume. So, mark your calendars to indicate that the 1st Wednesday, Sept. 5th, the RDL meeting be at 1:30 pm in the Dreiser Community Center, room 9. See you there.

“There are no negatives in life, only challenges to overcome that will make you stronger.”

—Claudette Davis

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute, Inc, HQ

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Founder; 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!

God always keeps His Eyes on His children. Let’s look at scripture to support this. Psalms 121 says: 1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help?

2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

3 He will not allow your foot to [a]be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.

4 Behold, He who keeps Israel, Shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord is your [b]keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.

6 The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord shall [c]preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve[d] your going out and your coming in, From this time forth, and even forevermore.

DIVORCE - BANKRUPTCY • ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • IMMEDIATE FILING

• FREE CONSULTATION • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS

“COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE”

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

Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded’ on iTunes, amazon, spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of gospel, r&b, and rap. 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

DID YOU KNOW... There is a Lost and Found located in the Bartow Community Center Public Safety office. Please check there if you have recently lost keys, glasses, or other items.

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

DR. DAVID HORN, O.D. FAAO • FELLOW, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY

• COMPLETE VISION CARE - EYE EXAMINATION

• OCULAR DISEASE TREATMENT

• EYEGLASSES

• GLAUCOMA TREATMENT

• CONTACT LENSES

High Fashion Frames on Premises. “Your Vision Health Is My Concern.”

Much of Learning Is Done Through The Eyes. Insist on a Professional Eye Examination.

120 ALCOTT PLACE

633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY

(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

718-379-8029 DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

Co-op City Times / August 25, 2018

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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

Health & Wellness Support Group, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

(New) YOGA w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. 12 p.m., JASA Main Office Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice Beef Hamburger Red Bliss Potato Mixed Green Salad Fresh Fruit Hamburger Bun Alt: Egg salad

Italian Sausages Sautéed Onions and Peppers Penne Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower

Tues., Aug. 28

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

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

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

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Wed., Aug. 29

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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

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

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

Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv., 9:30 a.m., rm. 40

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

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

Stay Well Exercise – Vac until Sept 5th Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

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

Alert & Alive Vacation until Sept. 5 Matinee Movie 10 a.m., rm. 45 Computer Class – rm. 13, Beginner 11- a.m. – 12 p.m.

Health & Wellness Support Group Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B 10–11 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., rm. 45 Matinee 1 p.m.

Computer Class – rm. 13 Dominoes 10 a.m. rm. 45 Beginner 10 -11 a.m.

Intermediate 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Only 6 seats available (New) Body in motion with Ola Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010 a.m. – 11 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m. in Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Computer Lab Tai Chi Vacation until August 29th Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m. rm. 4 Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m. rm. 2

Orange Pineapple juice, Turkey and Beef Salisbury Steak Curried Chicken Legs w/Mushroom Gravy Black Beans and Orzo, Creamy Rice Spinach, Whole Cabbage w/Shredded wheat bread, Carrots Wildberry and Applesauce, Alt: Tuna salad

Fri., Aug. 31 Thu., Aug. 30

Mon., Aug. 27

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Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

NEW Yoga w/Damion 9:45–10:45 a.m.

Thursdays @ the Movies 12:45 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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

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

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

Karaoke 12:45 – 2:45pm Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Rm. 35 10:30 a.m.

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

Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

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

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

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

(New) Purple Life Trail Fitness with Damion 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Section 1 - Greenway Drama Club Vacation until Sept. 13

Orange juice, Baked Salmon, Smashed w/Garlic Red Potatoes, Whole Baked Fish Sauce Wheat bread, CaliforRice w/vegetables nia Blend Vegetables Sautéed String Beans Fresh Fruit Alt: Turkey salad

Dominoes 10 a.m.

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

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

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5 (FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Aug. 31 & Sept. 7 & 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come!

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

Dreiser Back to School Supplies Drive – Until Sept. 1, Room 7, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please drop off notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, binders, lined writing paper, erasers, crayons, pens, construction paper, pocket folders, staplers, calculators, rulers, hand sanitizer, tissue napkins, etc. All donations go to local schools.

Diabetes Self Management Program – Join us for a FREE 6-week workshop to help manage your chronic conditions. All seniors are welcome. August 29, Sept. 5 & 12. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE light breakfast included. To register or get more information, please contact Julissa Reynoso 646-946-1252 or register in the JASA NORC office. Seats for 20 people.

(New) Purple Life Trial Fitness w/Damion – 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Section 1 Greenway.

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

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

Meditative Moments Vacation until Sept. 7 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Apple juice Shake and Bake Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes Whole wheat bread Cole Slaw Canned Pears Alt: Salmon salad

Apple juice Roasted Chicken Kasha Varnishkes Steamed Carrots Challah bread Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Spaghetti Sautéed Spinach

Chicken Salad Macaroni Salad Arugula Salad w/Balsamic Vinegar

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Common Pantry for Seniors that are currently registered to pick up food in the Bartow Senior Center 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Room 31. Tuesdays, Aug. 28, Sept 25 & Oct 23.

Fairway/BJ’s – Thurs., Aug. 30. $4. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser 10:00 a.m.

Central Ave – Thurs., Aug. 30, $13. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45 & Dreiser 9:00 a.m.

Open House @ Einstein Sr. Ctr. - Sat., Sept. 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit your local Sr. Ctr. Sign up as a new member and receive a free lunch. Lunch: $2 Jerk chicken, red beans & rice, steamed vegetables.

Kosher meal by request.

JASA Closed Mon., Sept. 3rd in Observance of LABOR DAY Woodbury Commons – Tues., Sept 4. $15. Bartow - 8:30; Einstein – 8:45 & Dreiser- 9:00 a.m.

Empire - Tues., Sept 4. $5. Bartow - 9:00; Einstein – 9:15; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. Only 14 seats.

Aldi – Wed., Sept. 5. $3. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser 10:00 a.m.

Union Square Green Market – Wed., Sept. 5, $2. Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.; Bartow – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein – 10:00 a.m.

Ridgehill – Thurs., Sept 6. $7. Bartow - 9:30; Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser 10:00 a.m.

Wal-Mart –Thurs., Sept. 6, $15. Bartow - 8:30; Einstein – 8:45 & Dreiser - 9:00 a.m.

Upcoming Events/Trips

Computer Classes – Einstein Loop, Room 40, Mon., Sept. 10. Beg. 9:30; Int. 10:30 & Adv. 11:30 a.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register. Only 6 seats available Smartphone/Tablet Classes – Wed., Sept. 12, JASA, 2049 Bartow Ave. main office, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register.

Computer Classes – Dreiser Loop, Room 13, Tues., Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. & Wed., Sept. 12, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. Call 718-320-1345 to register.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3. Fri., Sept. 14 & 28. Pool aerobics for seniors – 10 a.m. –12 p.m. Bartow 8:30; Einstein - 8:45 & Dreiser – 9:00 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility, which can be paid at the pool by check or money order.

National Museum of African American History – Washington, DC, Thurs., Oct. 4, $85. Payment due by Sept. 1. No refunds. 50 seats available.

(Wait list) Renault Winery and Atlantic City Resorts Casino - $110; $15 bonus slot play. Sat., Oct. 6.

Guided tour of Winery. Deadline for payment: Mon., Aug 20th. (Wait list) Six week Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop - Tues., Oct. 9 – Nov. 13. 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. To register please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Sunday Bingo — August 26th, tomorrow. There is Bingo in our club room 39. All are welcome.

Bring your daubers. Admission, $5.00 for 3 cards, and $1 for 3-part Full Card Jackpots. 12 games will be played plus 3-part full card. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available.

Bingo – Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Time 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room 39. Members only. Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra card are 25 cents each.

Refreshments available. The is no Bingo on Monday, September 3rd, Labor Day. Game Day — Tuesdays and Thursdays, our club room is set up for our members to play games.

Mahjong, Dominoes, Kalooki, Wii Tennis, Bowling, etc., from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Members may bring a friend or two). $1 collected for refreshments.

WiFi available.

Matinee Movie — September 18th. Time: 10 a.m. Movie to be announced.

Goose Island Seniors

Run For Your Wife -Thursday, September 27th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Very funny play, Time 8:30 a.m., price $86 for lunch and show. Eddie Mekka (Carmine) from “The Big Ragu” and “Laverne & Shirley” takes the stage in one of the funniest farces of all time. A meek and mild taxi driver has found himself with two wives in two areas of town all due to his inability to say “no” to a woman in need. “Virtually continuous laughter” —The NY Post.

Foxwoods — Thursday, October l8th at 8:30 a.m.

Price $35. Rebate: $10 for play, $10 toward food.

Christmas In The Air — Monday, November 5th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Their most popular show of the year. Song, dance, comedy sketches, original songs with a live onstage orchestra. Price $95 for table served’ entree, dessert buffet and show; To pay for trip, you may drop off, mail or call for check pick-up.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members

FYI: Summer is almost over… It’s almost that time… Meeting. Our meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 10, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 9. Looking forward to seeing all of you…bringing new projects for us to get involved in, within the Co-op City community and AARP projects.

Reminder: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Ray; $90/person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — see Stella B. for tickets.

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

2018 Tour Activities September 5 – 6, 2018 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show – $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Seats available - Price: $309/person Double; $395 Single; Balance due A.S.A.P. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m.

Sharp from the Library on Asch Loop; please assemble at 8:00 a.m. for bus seat assignments… contact Hannah 718 379-7962.

October 11, 2018 – Legends & Laughter at Resorts Casino (Atlantic City) – A musical journey with impressions of Rod Stewart, The Temptations, Tony Orlando, Prince and others starring Jimmy Mazz. $25 slot play, deluxe Motorcoach transportation, $79/person due A.S.A.P. Contact Judith, 718 379-3370.

2019 Tour Activities: April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11 night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only Single Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person deposit due immediately to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final Payment due October, 2018; only 5 cabins available in each category. contact Judith 718 379-3370.

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

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

They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

AARP Chapter #4997

that celebrate their day in the month of August: Amy Rindner, Rose E Koerner, Betty Leak, Marvine Holhnan, Archangel Ortiz, Roberta McGee, Sylvia Polite, Bonnie Silverman, Evelyn Foster, Diana Gordon, Ella Thorne. Joann Evans, and Angel Rondon.

Special Mass & Memorial — September 16th at 8:30 a.m. for Lydia Ruas, Cancer Care Fund president, Einstein. Mass at St. Michael’s Church, presented by Mary Pilla & Joyce Wilson. There will be a Memorial for Lydia Ruas after the Mass at the Goose Island Club, room #39 at 135 Einstein Loop Center. Time 11 a.m. All are welcome.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39 (Mornings) Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. - 12.

(Evenings) Tues. & Thurs. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. & Fri. 6 – 8 p.m. Stephen cell phone number is 347-847-1941. Please leave a message.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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Traditional Synagogue

It that time of year again, the High Holidays are coming up: Rosh Hashanah - September 9 thru 11; and YOM KIPPOR – September 18 thru 19.

Therefore, it time for our members to reserve your seats. Please send in your payment for your seat as soon as possible.

For non-members, please call the office at 718-379-6920 and leave your name, the number of seats required and a phone number that we can reach you. We will get back to you with all the information you will need to reserve your seat.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippor Services will be conducted by Rabbi Daniel Zalman Kronengold and Cantor Joseph Ringel High Holidays Schedule 5779 (2018) Rosh Hashanah - New Year Erev Rosh Hashanah - Sunday night, September 9th Light Candles Not Before 6:56 p.m.

Evening Services at 6:59 p.m.

First Day of Rosh Hashanah - Monday, September 10th Morning Services at 8:30 a.m.

Shofar at 10:45 a.m.

Tashlich at 5:45 p.m. (at the water) Afternoon/Evening Services at 6:30 p.m.

Light Candles Not Before 7:54 p.m.

Second Day of Rosh Hashanah – Tuesday, September 11th Morning Services at 8:30 a.m.

Shofar at 10:45 a.m.

Sermon by Cantor Ringel Rosh Hashanah ends at 7:53 p.m.

Sabbath – Saturday, September 15th Morning Services at 9:00 a.m.

Sabbath end at 7:46 p.m.

Yom Kippur – Day of Repentance Erev Yom Kippur – Tuesday, September 11th Light Candles Not Before 6:41 p.m.

Kol Nidre at 6:50 p.m. (Fast begins before 6:46 p.m.)

Yom Kippur Day – Wednesday, September 12th Morning Services at 8:15 a.m.

Yiskor at 11:00 a.m.

Mincha at 4:00 p.m.

Neila (closing of the gates) at 5:30 p.m.

Maariv at 7:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur ends at 7:39 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B and is handicap-accessible; no steps. Phone #: 718-3796920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

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

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate would help the synagogue’s finances. We also need men to help make a minyan. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City, and its air conditioned.

Candle lighting for Friday, August 10: 7:42 p.m.

Sabbath end on Saturday, August 11, at 8:49 p.m.

Good & Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per Tree. Mazel tov to all having Simchas. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person you should make a donation to the synagogue. Get Well. Speedy Recovery, to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus, Marty Linder.

Gary Schwartz is now at Rehab at Burke recuperating from a stroke.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

August Birthdays: A special 94th Birthday to Nora Singer; Happy Birthday to Barbara Rose, Michael Schwaiger, Howard and Steven Schwartz.

Fun And Games: After services and Kiddush, some men and women play Rummycube.

—Gary Schwartz

Baychester Visual Arts Association

We hope you are enjoying the summer! All of the beautiful colors and outdoor scenery can be an inspiration to come home and paint a picture.

BVA’s classes will begin on Tuesday, September 11th in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 – 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, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

If you would like to take art classes in September you can register by mail indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P. O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a 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.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

No Co-op City Times? Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Chavurah Temple Beth El

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City is having services for the High Holidays this year in the Dreiser Center. We look forward to seeing you and please bring your friends. Your support is rewarding as we keep Judaism alive in Co-op City.

Hear the sound of the Shofar. Bring in the new year 5779.

The High Holidays – Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur are just around the corner and you are invited to worship with us.

Services are as follows: Rosh Hashanah Evening: Sunday, September 9, 8:00 p.m., Dreiser, room 4 Morning: Monday, September 10, 10:30 a.m., Dreiser, room 4 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre: Tuesday, September 18, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 4 Yom Kippur Day: Wednesday, September 19 Morning Service – 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, room 4 Public Yiskor – 1:00 p.m., Dreiser, room 4 Public Yiskor – 2:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 4 Mincha & Neliah – 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, room 4 All services are to be held in Dreiser, room 9.

There is no charge for tickets for all services. Just come.

Tickets will be mailed out to all our members, along with the form for names to be read or added on our Yartzeit list. If you have names you wish to have read, please fill out the form and mail it back.

Please come and worship with us, as many of you have done in the past.

On Yom Kippur, we will read the list of the departed loved ones who are dear to your hearts, and are on our temple’s Yartzeit list, and the names of those that have also been given to us.

For further information, please email Rabbi Dennis Tobin at RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com, or call him at 973-769-3915.

We look forward to beginning the year of 5779 with you and your families.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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Church of God’s Children

Until further notice worship services and Bible study at 159 Dreiser Loop – Fellowship Hall. We welcome you to a word teaching house of worship. Schedule of services: Sunday – Spanish Worship 9:30 a.m.; English Worship 1:15 p.m.

11:30am Sunday School in Spanish and English – Spanish-Study on Prayer; English – Study on the Mind. Tuesday: Fasting-Prayer-Study at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer; 7 p.m.-The Revelation in Prayer with Archbishop Rosario. Sunday 9/2/18 – one bi-lingual worship service at 10:30 a.m.

Are you wondering how to pray or what to pray for? You are not alone! Disciples asked Jesus the same question. Prayer is communication between the Father and His children. Just as communication can’t exist without relationship, so can’t prayer. Something we can learn, is that to have effective prayer, we need to improve our communication. “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing, ” Martin Luther. According to Matthew 7:7, prayer has to have 3 parts to it: Seek – it deals with DEVOTION. It’s when we seek God’s presence. Ask – it deals with PETITION. This is when we ask for our requests. Knock – it deals with INTERCESSION. This is when we wage war on behalf of souls for salvation. Join us on Tuesday for a deeper understanding of how to pray. In memory of Rev. Melinda Medina-Reyes, we will continue the After-School Workshop in September. In-person registration Monday & Tuesday 8/27 & 28, 5-7 p.m. First day of school 9/5/18. Call 718790-9120 or 718-671-7265 —Bishop Nancy Rosario

Co-op City Baptist Church

rev. dr. sheldon e. williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family, invites you to join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for worship service. Please note our summer worship schedule has begun. we will have one worship service at 9:00 a.m. The summer schedule will remain in effect through sunday, september 9. we invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 einstein loop lower level, room 50. our telephone number is 718-320-3774. wednesday midday worship service, all Bible study classes, the Prayer warriors and friday noon prayer service are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in september. sunday school classes and the friday evening Prayer conference call line are also on hiatus and will resume in september. on sunday, september 9, we will celebrate national grandparents day and friends and family day at our 9:00 a.m. service. all are invited to join us for this celebratory service. sunday, september 9, 2018, is national grandparents day, which was proclaimed a national Holiday by former President Jimmy Carter on august 3, 1978. even though it has been 40 years since President Carter proclaimed the first sunday after labor day as national grandparents day, many people are not aware of this holiday. This information is being shared so that on sunday, september 9, the 40th national grandparents day, more people will be aware of and celebrate this holiday. Many of us are blessed to be grandparents, some are blessed to have their grandparents, others have fond memories of their grandparents. You are urged to remember and celebrate national grandparents day on sunday, september 9.

Come one, come all and have a ball. The Building fund Ministry is proud to announce their gospel evening of elegance on saturday, october 13. The event will be held at 135 einstein loop, room 45 from 3 to 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner, entertainment by The Inspirational gospel singers of new Castle, delaware, performance by CCBC Praise dancers and a fashion show. Ticket prices until september 30 are adults (18 and over) $60, Youth (13-17) $20, Children (6-12) $5, Children 5 and under free. after september 30, tickets will be $65. for tickets or additional information call 718515-6090, 646-418-7102, 718-862-9243, or 718-320-3774.

The scholarship Ministry’s trip to the Museum of the Bible in washington, d.C. has been cancelled.

The scholarship Ministry invites you to mark the date to join them on their upcoming cruise to the greek Isles and Italy on august 9, 2019. The cost for Inside Cabin/ double occupancy is $3595.00. The cost for ocean View Cabin / double occupancy is $3970 for this 11 day cruise and includes port charges, taxes, transfers and airfare. a deposit of $600.00 is required on or before september 30, 2018. final payment is due on or before sunday, april 7, 2019. no refund after sunday, april 14, 2019. for additional information or reservations, call 718-379-0541, 917-612-1245, 718-320-3240, 718-671-1271 or the church at 718-379-3774.

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

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Month of August: 1. On Sundays, there will be service with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.

2. No midday service on Wednesdays 3. The following groups will be on break for the entire month • Sunday school • Choir • ECW (Episcopal Church Women) • Men’s group • Vestry

By Sunday, September 9, all groups are expected to be back in session.

Sunday, September 2: By popular request, if you have an African Attire and would like to wear your outfit to this service, please feel free to do so. Everyone is invited to participate.

We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 26, when we will celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Canon Vincent Abisi Ackaah will be visiting with us and he will be the preacher and celebrant.

Fundraising Event Just a reminder, our Gospel Cruise on board The Spirit of Philadelphia takes place on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The motor coach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive no later than 7:30 a.m.

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

For additional information on ALL of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844.

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

“The Lord is near to the broken-hearted * and will save those whose spirits are crushed.” - Psalm 34:18 —Merville Chambers

Open Door Ministries

From Bondage to Freedom - The “Fatal Sequence” Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

Quoted in a 1943 speech “Industrial Management in a Republic” by H.W. Prentis: Each of the great civilizations of the world passed through a series of stages from their birth to their decline to their death. Historians have listed the following ten stages.

What if you applied this to your Spiritual Life?

The first stage moves from bondage to spiritual faith; Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

The second from spiritual faith to great courage; Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

The third stage moves from great courage to liberty; Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

The fourth stage moves from liberty to abundance; Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

The fifth stage moves from abundance to selfishness; James 3:16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

The sixth stage moves from selfishness to complacency; Zephaniah 1:12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish those who are complacent, who are like wine left on its dregs, who think, ‘The Lord will do nothing, either good or bad.’

The seventh stage moves from complacency to apathy; Matthew 23:23 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness.

The eighth stage moves from apathy to moral decay; James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

The ninth stage moves from moral decay to dependence; Hebrews 10:35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.

And the tenth and last stage moves from dependence to bondage; James 1:15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is fullgrown, gives birth to death.

Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center Room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

—Blessings in Christ, Pastor Luis

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Public Safety Report

Another scam I heard about and then actually received myself is a PayPal scheme. The email states that you are almost finished completing your registration for PayPal. The email looks legitimate and it asks you to enter your PayPal username and password. It then prompts you to enter your bank account number.

When you call the customer service number it tells you to mail a Green Dot card to an address. A friend of mine did not realize there was a problem until that point.

When I received the same email I investigated the email right away as I was not trying to set up a PayPal account. Upon scrutiny the email came from an email address at e.paypal.com, very close to the actual email address. In any case when you are doing business with a company known to be legitimate, enter the website into your browser yourself, do not use search engine results or click on a link from an email. PayPal is a legitimate company which offers an extra level of protection for online payments but a scammer pretending to be PayPal can be a real threat to your financial identity.

Another type of scam we have seen either calls or texts someone’s phone and tells them that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to specified person. In most cases the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. Many calls or texts are initiated until someone falls for the scam. Wiring money to someone you do not know is almost never a good idea. If something seems out of order notify authorities.

Another type of scam is a “sweepstakes” based scam. In this case the victim receives a real looking check. New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing establishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time the victim may have already wired money to another state or country. Unfortunately the victim may be responsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check. Remember a legitimate contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize.

Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency claiming to have unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim.

For a fee the “government employee” can help you obtain these funds. While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send employees out to solicit the owners of these fees. If you believe that you are entitled to unclaimed fees seek out the New York State Attorney General’s office and find out how to proceed.

Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds.

The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge.

The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number or other personal data.

If you receive a request like this call your financial institution using a number you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person. Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information.

In order to protect yourself from these and other scams realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a

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prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer. Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau. There are reputable lenders that can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable.

Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the event of a legitimate emergency make sure that the agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for disasters. It is unfortunate but this is unfortunately a fact of life. In some cases it may be better to donate funds locally at your church, synagogue or religious institution. Be certain the charitable organization you select is in fact using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation.

If you fall victim to a scam notify the New York State Attorney General at 1(800)771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website is www.ic3.gov/

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