Co-op City Times 09/08/18 by Co-op City Times

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Vol. 53 No. 36

NYS Democratic Primary On Thursday, Sept. 13

With no local state legislative offices being contested by other Democrats this election season, the New York State Democratic primary comes down to a fight for the Democratic slot on the November ballot for three of the four highest elected positions in the state – Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Involved Co-op City voters are already quite familiar with the candidates and the issues as five of the eight candidates vying to represent the Democratic Party in November for these three races came to Co-op City’s Bartow Center just two weeks ago for a Candidates’ Forum co-sponsored by Co-op City’s Working Families Party and the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. Incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo is being challenged for the Democratic nod by actress Cynthia Nixon. The governor has based much of his campaign on fighting the policies of President Donald Trump. Nixon, who spoke at the Co-op City forum, has run on a platform of equality across all racial, ethnic and gender identities on many fronts, including education, health care, criminal justice and employment. She also stated that while the governor’s campaign rhetoric might be progressive, his record over the last eight year isn’t. Governor Cuomo and his campaign staff dispute Ms. Nixon’s contentions, pointing to numerous accomplishments in areas such as access to higher education, women’s reproductive rights, strengthening statewide gun ownership restrictions and increasing access to health care. The race for the Democratic nod for lieutenant governor closely mirrors the race for governor with incumbent Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul running in close association with Governor Cuomo being challenged by Brooklyn-based City Council representative Jumaane Williams who, while appearing at the Co-op City forum, promised to be a more independent lt. governor, not existing to merely echo the policies of the administration in power, but to present independent thoughts and policies on a number of issues, chiefly, in his case, criminal justice reform. The fight for the current vacancy in the position of state attorney general is between four candidates, three of whom came to Co-op City last month, each of them presenting a progressive platform based on criminal justice reform and investigating the in-state businesses and charities of President Trump. The three candidates who came to Co-op City last month and who appear on the statewide ballot for next Thursday’s primary are current NYC Public Advocate Letitia James and attorneys Zephyr Teachout and Leecia Eve. The fourth candidate for Attorney General is Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, a former White House staffer (Continued on page 2) BY BILL STUTTIG

Open Board Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in Einstein Center Saturday, September 8, 2018

An Open Board Meeting will be held in room 45 of the Einstein Center on Wednesday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m., and all shareholders are encouraged to attend. “I hope to see a lot of shareholders out at this Open Board meeting. It is important that the Board knows what shareholders are thinking and feeling,” said Board President Linda Berk. “It is also an opportunity to share with them, first hand, developments in the community. Shareholders have been very influBY ROZAAN BOONE

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ential in their speaking out regarding issues facing Co-op City, and I look forward to that continued involvement with this Open Board meeting.” Following the approval of the meeting’s agenda, Board President Berk will give her report, which will be followed by a management report from Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer detailing important upcoming work throughout the community. In the September 1, 2018 issue of the Co-op City Times, Mr. Klehammer (Continued on page 2)

Bill Stuttig Retiring From Co-op City Times After 19 Years As Associate Editor

The long-time associate editor of the Co-op City Times, a voice of the community and colleague to his fellow Riverbay employees, is retiring after nearly two decades of service here. Bill Stuttig, who came to the paper in January 2000, is finishing up his employment next week and will retire on Sept. 14, after 19 years of helping to produce the community’s local newspaper. Bill was the primary reporter over that span that included almost 1,000 issues of the Bill Stuttig paper. He reported on major issues in the history of Co-op City, covered annual Board elections and informed the community each week about public safety, maintenance, education and political issues that effected the daily life of all shareholders. Bill also produced numerous feature stories through the years, sharing the lives of individual Co-op City BY JIM ROBERTS

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Banquet Tickets Available Online

Shareholders who would like to attend Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance on December 10th at Marina Del Rey can now order tickets online by logging onto www.co-op citygala.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $125 each with a limited number of discounts available to shareholders qualified under SCRIE and DRIE. For more information, call 347-913-4226.

residents with the entire community through his inspiring portraits of their many accomplishments. “I owe thanks to the many Board directors, managers, department heads and staff members who shared their knowledge and expertise with me over the last 20 years, allowing me to help the community better understand the issues they were facing and still face,” Bill said to his many readers and friends in Co-op City. “Especially, I would like to (Continued on page 4)

New Parking Access System Switchover Begins This Month In Garage 2 Work will begin next week in two more parking garages to prepare for switching shareholders over to the new garage access system using RFID stickers that is replacing the current card access system. Garage 2 parkers will start to make the changeover beginning on Monday, Sept. 17. The enrollment can be done right onsite at Garage 2 and should take approximately 10 minutes to fill (Continued on page 2) BY JIM ROBERTS

Democratic Primaries

under President Bill Clinton and currently the representative for NY’s 18 Congressional District encompassing most of Westchester and some for Rockland County. Like the others, he vows a fight against the policies and practices of the Trump administration. NYS Primary elections are usually held on the second Tuesday of September, but in deference to 9/11 commemorations, the election was pushed back to Thursday, September 13th, this year. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Co-op City residents should be mindful that due to the scheduled renovation of the Dreiser auditorium, many election districts in the community had their polling sites changed to either Truman High School or another room in the Dreiser Center. Election Districts whose polling place have been moved to Truman due to the Dreiser auditorium scheduled work

New Parking Access

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018 are: 89, 99, 101, 102, 103, and 104. In addition, 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. All of the voters affected by these changes have been sent mailings advising them of the changed polling places. Residents who are still not sure where they should vote, can check their polling site online by visiting vote.nyc.ny.us and clicking on the link for the NYS Poll Site Locator. Type in your building address, street name and zip code and hit “Lookup Address” at the bottom right of the page. You can also call the Bronx Board of Elections at 718- 299-9017. Only voters registered as Democrats are permitted to vote in the Democratic Primaries. To check on your registration status, log onto http://voterlookup.election .ny.gov. (Continued from page 1)

out a vehicle information update form and have an attendant bring the tag up to the vehicle and place the sticker inside the front windshield. Staff members from the Riverbay Parking Department will be on hand to verify that each car is registered to park in the garage and to update the information in Riverbay’s Parking Department database. Cars can be registered and receive the new RFID stickers onsite at Garage 2 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. beginning on Sept. 17, through the week up until Friday, Sept. 28. Any resident who would prefer can come to the Parking Department office in the Bartow Center during office hours that week and fill out the form and have the sticker attached to their car immediately thereafter. Starting this upcoming Monday, Sept. 10, the front entrances to both Garage 2 and Garage 6 will be closed. In Garage 2, new machines and gates will be installed. In Garage 6, a new attendant booth will be put in place, and modifications to the concrete slab surrounding the booth will be made in order to accommodate the new equipment. Shareholders will enter both those garages through the back entrances during next week. The dates for the transition to the new system in Garage 6 will be announced soon. In addition, the top deck of Garage 6 will be closed starting Sept. 10 when construction work will begin to replace the steel beams there, a project that Riverbay is undertaking throughout all the garages as part of its major capital improvement program throughout Co-op City. Shareholders parking in Garage 3 received their new RFID stickers during the week of Aug. 20 and the new system there is up and running after a bit of fine turning, according to Danielle O’Connor, Riverbay director of Parking and Leasing. There were only two dozen residents who did not enroll in the new garage access system in Garage 3 and they will be contacted in the near future after an inspection in the garage to make sure everyone is registered, O’Connor said. The new RFID system uses an electronic eye at the gate to read the sticker on the front windshield and lift the gate to let the car enter. Until the entire system is working in all garages, Garage 2 and 3 parkers will be able to enter other garages, but they will have to be let in manually. Riverbay’s current parking access system suffers from frequent computer crashes and can’t provide reports detailing revenue and traffic flows that are needed to make the garages run efficiently. The software now used is no longer upgraded or serviced by the vendor and is obsolete. Under the new system, hourly parkers will pay with credit cards instead of cash, another upgrade that can’t be made with the current software. When the entire system is operating, drivers will be able to park in any garage up to 11 p.m. without needing the attendant to let them in. Updating the database will allow the Parking Department to remove any garage users who are not properly registered or have stopped paying their monthly garage fees. Riverbay will be able to generate a significant amount of new revenue with the RFID tag system. (Continued from page 1)

Open Board Meeting

reported that work has begun to upgrade the access system in the community’s eight garages. So far, Garage 3 has been addressed, and Garage 2 will be equipped with the new system beginning this coming week, to be followed soon by Garage 6. This new system utilizes an EZ Pass-type sticker which is affixed to the front window of the vehicle and is read by an electronic eye as the vehicle approaches the garage gate. The access cards currently in use will be phased out as the new system is installed in each garage. This new system also provides a better cash management system for tracking transient parking, and allows for the use of credit cards to pay for parking. Another project which will commence in the upcoming months is the modernization of elevators, a $37M

project currently awaiting state approval, as well as lobby entrance replacement to improve the intercom system and allow greater access for the community’s handicap population. Immediately after these reports, the Gallery Session will be held where shareholders can address the Board to ask their questions or offer their opinions on issues before the Board and community. That night, the Board will also address three second readings for leases and a number of first readings, one of which will be a resolution on the revised smoking policy, and another on Local Law 11 work in Section 5, and yet another on fleet management of the corporation’s vehicles. Committee chairs will then give their respective reports before the meeting is adjourned. (Continued from page 1)

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NAMI Meeting Cancelled The NAMI meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m., in room 35 in Einstein Center, has been cancelled only for this date. The group will meet again on Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m.

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.

Bereavement Support Resumes The Bereavement Support Group led by Rev. Dr. Robert Smith and meant to support those trying to recover from the loss of a loved one or friend will resume meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, September 10th, in Dreiser Community Center. For more information, call Dr. Smith at 917-7344058.

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Annual Co-op City College & Career Fair To Be Held Oct. 6 At College Of New Rochelle The annual Co-op City College, Career and Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Co-op City campus of the College of New Rochelle, located at 755 Co-op City Boulevard. This year’s fair is being held at the college since the Dreiser auditorium is closed for repairs. This college and career fair is unique because in addition to the colleges that come to meet the youth of Co-op City, there are professionals who provide necessary insight to show youth that there are a plethora of options out there for students should they choose to apply themselves. The program is separated into two parts designed to target youth from elementary through high school. From 9:30 a.m. until noon, children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, from third through sixth grade, are encouraged to attend and take part in the special interactive event planned for 10 a.m. run by the 2Train Robotics Morris High School Team. This year, the students of the 2Train Robotics Morris High School Team will be showcasing their award winning robot to help get younger children interested in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). These members of the 2Train Robotics team are led by team coordinator and former Morris High School teacher, Gary Israel, and exercise their mental dexterity in what is coined as “sports of the mind.” The New York Yankees organization recognizes the 2Train Robotics Team yearly, as well as provides financial support. The students were even granted space in Columbia University to build their robot, and have received support from the university to help them travel all across America. Ms. Scott, a parent who attended the college and career fair with her children, said: “I attended the STEM college fair in October 2016 in hopes of exposing my six year old daughter to robotics and to expose my son to the various colleges and universities that would be there to get an extra start on college searching. My daughter was amazed when she saw the robotics team and their robot. “I was also able to acquire a flyer from the New York Urban League about an after-school coding program. My son attended the program on a weekly basis for nine months. There, he was able to create his own app. He was also able to shadow employees at a company called Infor to learn how they create apps through a program called Mongoose. He was selected to represent New York Urban League at their 2017 National Urban League Youth Leadership Summit, ‘Show Me: Turn Talk Into Action!’ With this experience, my son has gained the knowledge of MongoDB coding and is very interested in pursuing a degree in computer science. Without us attending the Co-op City College Fair, he would not have been granted these opportunities,” Ms. Scott said. Beginning at noon, middle school and high school students will then have the opportunity to meet with various college representatives. NYU, Berkley, New York Institute of Technology, SUNY Binghamton and CUNY College of Technology were BY BRANDON ORTIZ

just some of the many schools that participated in last year’s fair. Scholarship and financial aid workshops will begin at 2:30 p.m. In addition, there will be resource directories for high school students. "I had the privilege of being present for last year's Co-op City College Fair and was very fortunate to accept two applicants who were enthusiastically present for the college fair last year. I'm pleased to share with your readers that these two young people are enrolling at Delaware State and Norfolk State University in part due to their participation on our annual college fair tour," said Michael Gilbert, co-chairman, Omega Black College Tour, Member Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Xi Phi Chapter. Judge Elizabeth Audrey Taylor will be in attendance at the fair to talk about her experiences in the judicial system and help answer questions for any aspiring lawyers or judges. She founded the Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Program that focuses on middle school students, specifically seventh and eighth graders, and helps introduce them to the judiciary system as well as exposing them to role models and the various careers in the legal field. In addition, Amber L. Peters, founder of Mizz P PostSecondary Success Consulting LLC, will help inform and better prepare prospective students and their parents about the college process and beyond. Ms. Peter’s consulting company combines college knowledge, youth development strategies and life skills to help students and their families be better prepared for the college experience and the career planning process.

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Stuttig

thank the hundreds of residents and community leaders – many of whom are no longer with us – who shared their concerns, interests, hobbies, and accomplishments. Your stories helped inform and inspire this community. “But most of all, I would like to thank my colleagues at the paper. In 40 years of working in this business, Rozaan Boone is by far the best, kindest, and smartest editor I have ever known. Rozaan, Ralph, Jennifer, Jim and I were together for nearly a decade – something very rare in this business. If we were compared to a basketball team, we would be the 1970 Knicks, each player with different skills, but all selflessly working together as one to produce under tremendous pressure week-after-week. Working with them over the last ten years has been the greatest honor of my career. I will always be grateful to them for putting up with my bad jokes and giving me their friendship, both professionally and personally. “The Bible says ‘Even the sparrow finds a home.’ Well this sparrow found a professional home in Co-op City and for that I will be grateful to this community forever,” Bill concluded. Ms. Boone, editor of the Co-op City Times, said: “Bill leaves an outstanding legacy of service and excellent reporting that will live on for many, many years to come as a treasure-trove of reference and background material for researchers and historians, as well as current and future journalists who carry on the important work of documenting the history of Co-op City, and the battles, triumphs and achievements of its shareholders. “As associate editor of the Co-op City Times, he has not only been the face of the publication, but the lead reporter on a myriad of issues that confront this

unique community, amassing historical and institutional knowledge that is irreplaceable. “As a colleague, I value his wise counsel, his commitment to community journalism, sense of fairness, his fastidious quest to always ‘get the story’ and to fully report back to the community, and his professionalism. I am also deeply grateful for his support and friendship, and will miss him terribly. “I join with the other members of our current team – Jim Roberts, Ralph Henriquez and Jennifer FlynnPiovanetti; contributors Lauretta Jaysura and Toriea McCauseland; and former staff members of the Co-op City Times, namely, former editor John Roche, Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar, Mary-Ann Sowah and Deborah Harris, in thanking Bill for sharing his incredible talents with us, for the contributions he made to the newspaper and the impact his reporting has had on the Co-op City community, and, finally, for livening up our days especially when we’re on deadline and under pressure to get the paper out. We wish both Bill and Chris the very best in their retirement. May they continue to enjoy endless adventures together.” Bill started his career in journalism and communications 40 years ago. A life-long resident of City Island, he worked for 12 years with the New York Daily News. He covered the Bronx and Co-op City for three years as editor-in-chief of the Bronx Times and Bronx Times Reporter, helping to expand that publication from three to six weekly editors while he was there. His career included several years as assistant director of Public Affairs for Starrett City in east Brooklyn and its management company, Grenadier Realty Corp. Speaking for the staff of the Co-op City Times, we all wish Bill and his beautiful bride, Chris, a wonderful retirement in their new home and many

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Happy Birthday, Lox! To a wonderful brother and uncle, Loxely Sharpe of Building 7, a very happy birthday to you! Thanks for being such a wonderful person. With lots of love, —Earlettie Sharpe

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PEOPLE UNITED Come join us for a day trip on October 6, 2018 going to Nordic Lodge in Rhode Island For an unforgettable dining experience. 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 Call 646.579.1701 to reserve your seats Tickets are non-refundable

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American Legion Post 1871

Department Commander Visit Bronx County Legion Family will be hosting Department Commander Gary Schacher, Department Auxiliary President Mock and the Sons Detachment Commander Coates at a dinner on Wednesday, September 12. The event will take place at The Morris Yacht Club at 25 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464. Donation is $50pp with beer, wine & soda. Social Hour is 5-6 p.m. and buffet dinner & dessert is 6-9 p.m. Please call Commander Toba for attendance the latest by Friday, September 7. Dress code is business attire. National Convention The American Legion rounded off its 100th National Convention in Minneapolis, MN, on Friday, August 30, with the election of a new National Commander, Brett Reistad of McLean Post 270 in McLean, Virginia. National Commander Reistad is a 37-year member of the American Legion. A U.S. Army veteran who served from 1974 to 1978 in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” at Fort Myer, Va. Reistad has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and spent 26 years with the Fairfax County (Va.) Police Department in suburban Washington, D.C. As the organization begins the celebration of its 100 years of service to veterans, the military, community, state and nation, Commander Reistad has chosen the theme “Celebrating Our Legacy” Bus Ride To National Museum Of African American History The campaign for our bus tour to Washington, DC, the nation’s capital, for a visit to the National Museum of African American History is in its final stage. Participants are requested to balance up their contributions towards the trip in the early week of September. More so, the commander will be arranging for room allocations and individuals who have put some money down should ensure that they reach out to him with names of members in their group. It is very necessary to finalize the whole plan. There are still couple of spaces left on the bus as some names were dropped. Details of the itineraries will be provided in future release. American Legion Auxiliary Now that summer is over, the Auxiliary’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting for September was held on the first Friday of the month. Thus, at its first meeting after summer on Friday, September 7, in Dreiser, room #0, the new executive board were sworn in. If any of the auxiliary members has any questions, kindly call the president, Deloris Cornelius, at 718-320-1946. More so, members are encouraged to pay their dues

American Legion The Legion’s first board meeting coming back from the summer session was held on Wednesday, September 5, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting, led by Commander Toba who was returned to lead the board for another tenure, was about the new administration projects and the ongoing bus tour to Washington, DC. The first general assembly meeting of the group will be held on the very third Saturday of the month, Saturday, September 15, at 11 a.m. On this day, all moneys for the bus trip would be collected. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

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Letters to the Editor

Video Intercoms Improve Safety

To the Editor: I am writing to ask shareholders to please come out in opposition to the proposed restriction of video intercoms systems on cooperator doors. An article was published in the Co-op City Times dated July 28, 2018 stating that the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors was delaying a proposed ban on video intercoms on our front doors until September 30th to give the Board time to study the issue. An article the previous week listed the following reasons for the proposed ban: 1) there was no demonstrated need for the devices; 2) privacy concerns of other neighbors on the floor; and 3) Riverbay may lose their NYC Board of Standards & Appeals fire rating for apartment doors. Demonstrated need: Riverbay shareholders include many residents who are senior citizens and disabled. The video intercom systems allow these residents to view their doorway and respond to inquiries without having to physically open the door. Right to Privacy: No shareholder in Riverbay has the right to privacy in a public hallway, elevator, entryway, laundry room, or grounds of the Riverbay community. The use of video intercom systems cannot violate privacy rights where no such right exists. Many neighbors of cooperators that own video intercom systems feel safer and more secure with the systems in place on their floor. Board of Standards: It is my opinion that the Ring doorbell poses no greater risk to the fire safety of a door than the current doorbell systems. Intercom video systems are generally battery powered and can be mounted without drilling holes in the door or door frame. I am requesting that shareholders come out in support of these video intercom systems to the next Riverbay Open Board on September 12th. The voice of the shareholders needs to be heard on this issue. Please check your Co-op City Times for the next Board meeting’s time and place and speak out against this restriction on our individual public safety. —Aaron Carnegie

Summer Fun And Life Celebrations

To the Editor: As a first time coordinator of the awesome Section 5 Summer Fun Day, it was a pleasure volunteering my time from beginning to end. The advantage of volunteering is that you get to meet new people, some who live in your building and volunteered before. To all the Section 5 volunteers, you deserve a standing community ovation. To the Section 5 president, Robert Hedgepeth, and when absent, Bill Gordon, I am grateful for all your help in this new leadership role. To the building and townhouse leaders who were active participants, your suggestions were as helpful as they were welcomed, thank you. The kids had a wonderful time! Thanks, Winston Dinkins, and staff for the track competitions. Our DJ is the best! We had new vendors this year and one, DrugBox Pharmacy, went far beyond what I'd hoped for and beyond. They raffled off a large flat screen TV, two $100 gift certificates, free t-shirts and pencils. Thanks to Sprinkle Stars Twinkle, The Garvey School, College of New Rochelle, Get Covered NYC, BOSS Movement (Breaking Suffering & Silence) and one church, Iglesia Marcos 16:15, gave out free school supplies that enhanced what the association presidents gave out. A special thanks for monetary donations from community businesses and elected officials. It was an honor to be a part of, via tv, the homegoing celebrations for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and U.S. Senator John McCain. They both faithfully served a cause greater than their self-interest that encompassed all Americans. Lastly, another deep loss, Ellie Mannette, innovator of the Steel Drum, a "natural teacher" musician and builder from Trinidad, West Indies. He was among the first to fashion a steel drum that had all the notes of the chromatic scale, so it could play any melody in any key. His shop will continue to run in Morgantown, W.Va by his former students and interns. —Evelyn M. Turner

Resources Need To Be Valued

To the Editor: Unfortunately, there are a number of cooperators who I believe are blasé about our energy and water consumption since we do not directly pay for it. Water is a precious resource in many undeveloped nations, and more recently, Puerto Rico. I think it would be very helpful and informative to publish, on a monthly basis, our water and energy consumption for the prior month. Although we may pay a flat rate for our water, there would be some sort of savings or earnings related to lower electricity use. We sell energy. If less energy was used, we can sell more and profit from it. It would be informative for cooperators to be aware of the aforementioned statistics. I’m sure some people leave lights on when not needed. I assume that some people leave their convectors running when not needed, even when not home, etc. These stats may be even more informative if a dollar amount is attached to usage and amount saved with decreased consumption. How much extra money we would earn if we had more energy to sell? Could there be less of an increase in forthcoming maintenance fee increases? Just having a month-to-month comparison would make us all cognizant of resource use and, hopefully, that resources need to be valued. —Ed Rudyk 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.

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Banquet Tickets Available Online

Shareholders who would like to attend Co-op City’s 50th Anni-versary Gala Dinner Dance on December 10th at Marina Del Rey can now order tickets online by logging onto www.co-opcitygala.event brite.com. Tickets are $125 each with a limited number of discounts available to shareholders qualified under SCRIE and DRIE. For more information, call 347-913-4226.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Urges Residents To BE PREPARED For September’s Hurricane Season

phone outages often only affect local services. Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan. Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days. A three-day supply of non-perishable food,

September is known as Emergency Preparedness Month. Be sure you are prepared for whatever weather may be around the corner. We were lucky that last year’s Tropical Storms Harvey, Irma and Jose had little effect on the Northeast region. Fortunately, we only got a few raindrops, rough swells (Continued on page 30) and some extra wind. Wind always has the potential to cause downed trees and power outages. The month of September generally brings a For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: mixture of weather which can often be very unpreLenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. dictable. September’s weather is often combined Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. with the threat of effects from tropical storms, hurPlease DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. ricanes and tornadoes. Last year, we had several For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. storms with thunder, lightning and high winds. There were no injuries or property damage CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES reported in Co-op City as a result of any of these There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week. storms. of Public Safety urges Co-op City Department EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies. Being prepared for all types of emergencies will allow residents to feel confident in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. Once an emergency strikes, it becomes too late to prepare. Supplies become scarce once a storm hits or is predicted. Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan known by all members of the family is essential. Children can enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency, too. There are several websites, like www.fema.gov/ kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam. gov.cdc designed for children to help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies, too. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross. org and www.nyc.gov/html/oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area. Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting place, local and regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. TeleBY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Police Determine Suicide Cause Of Death The Co-op City community suffered a tragic loss last week when a 55-year-old male died on Sunday, Sept. 2 outside of Building 29B in what was ruled to be suicide. Police from the Co-op City Public Safety Department and the 45th Precinct of NYPD responded to a call at 10 a.m. on Sunday and determined that the male had jumped from the 25th floor of the building following a verbal dispute within the apartment, according to CCPD. BY JIM ROBERTS

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Preparing For Our MTA “Fast Forward” Meeting

(MTA) is in the borough by borough planning stages of implementing its “Fast Forward: The Plan to Modernize New York City Transit.” While the MTA’s major focus is arguably the subSecond Vice President way system, MTA President Andy Byford is presently holding borough by borough hearings in which he is As most cooperators are very well aware, some expressing his “priority” to allowing its ridership to eight (8) years ago (June & September of 2010) be partners in his “Reimagine the Bus Network.” Now or Never – It’s Our Community’s Turn changes were implemented to the bus routes here in As chair of the Riverbay Board’s Legislative Co-op City. Three (3) of the most frequently used bus routes Committee, it give me great pleasure to announce were changed, and so too were the traveling patterns that on: Tuesday, October 9th – 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and out-of-pocket expenses to many Co-op City resBartow Center, room 31, Co-op City will be hostidents. In January of 2014, the MTA wrote a report consisting of over 100 pages, explaining the savings ing one of the MTA’s Fast Forward: Bronx Bus Netin their costs by the rerouting of the three most fre- work Redesign Workshop. Again, I would be remiss quently used buses, with the addition of up to six new if I did not thank Jacqueline Carter, assistant director, Government & Community Relations, Office of the bus routes. Last December, the governor vetoed bills passed Executive Vice President, for giving Co-op City this by both the State Assembly and the Senate, which rare opportunity. I would not have met Assistant Director Carter would have allowed for a third transfer, thus reducing the cost of at least $2.75 to many Co-op City resi- were it not for the overwhelming support of Assemdents in the mid- to northern sections of Co-op City. blyman Mike Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul personally heard our Bailey. request for restoration of the three bus routes which Homework to Do would better serve the community, and has so far, Here in Co-op City, we have a lot to determine communicated nothing to our voting community in before the “Fast Forward” event is hosted here. Co-op will have the unique, first-hand opportunity response, or results. to hear the MTA’s proposals, and then will be given Fast Forward – to 2018 When they come to (or back to) Co-op City – the the opportunity to weigh in on what we believe will community can serve notice that as a major voting be the best solutions to our traveling experiences in bloc containing more than 38,000 registered voters, stating our preference to Co-op City’s bus routing system. Co-op City is not a happy voting bloc right now! As I have alluded to in previous directors viewTo be most effective, we have to do our homework. points, The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Co-op City bus riders need to articulate exactly what

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders

“redesigning” our bus network means, as it relates to: 1. Customer focused routing, recommending that buses come at faster intervals (as they did prior to 2010), and newer, more comfortable buses. In addition to buses coming at faster intervals, we should be asking for new “Next Bus” signs (audio capable) that afford you the opportunity to decide which bus may be more advantageous for you to take, as the following bus may be fairly close, and contain fewer riders, as well as making sure that there are adequate shelters at every bus stop. We need to be clear about which specific bus, what specific route, and every specific stop, we need to better service Co-op City. That means servicing every section, not just sections 1 through 4. Preparing Our Community The Legislative Committee, as we did back in May, will hold a pre-Fast Forward meeting. We need to hear as many concerns from cooperators who make up the ridership of the bus routes here in Co-op City as possible. We need to formulate everything we need and want into a consensus request that best represents the best transportation system that the Co-op City community can possibly obtain from the MTA. It will be the intention of the committee to host a pre-Fast Forward event meeting with the community during the third, or fourth, week in September. The exact information will be posted on flyers around the community, and will also appear in one or more of my upcoming viewpoints. Once again, thank you for taking the time to read my viewpoint, and please remember to support our wonderful community in every way that you can! I can be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard. com.

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Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Meeting Date Change Our first General Membership meeting will be held on Monday, September 24th, at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow, rm. 28, instead of on September 10th, as originally scheduled. The date change is in deference to our neighbors who will be celebrating the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashana on the 10th. We’ll be paying tribute to one of the Coalition’s dedicated members, Hal Satinoff, who recently passed on. Hal was one of the Coalition’s original members who worked hard for Democratic reforms here. Board Director Bernie Cylich will talk about Hal’s work with the Coalition in the context of Co-op City’s history. Board President Linda Berk will join us to discuss the upcoming celebration of Co-op City’s 50th anniversary and the Coalition’s Yolanda Schumann will announce the Bardekova Ensemble Free Concert that she and Board Director Andrea Leslie bring to Co-op City every year. This year, the Ensemble will be here on Oct. 28th. The Ensemble will also perform at the Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel on Sunday, September 16th, at 3:00 p.m. My apologies to Janice Brown for neglecting to mention her terrific work in helping us put on the August 26th Candidates’ Forum. Thank you, Janice. You’ll always have my vote. We couldn’t have done it without you and, of course, Mary Pearson, the forum’s creator. —Bruce Silberman

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 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. 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 tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will begin its season on Thursday evening, September 13, in room 10 of the Dreiser Community Center. Please note that the meeting will take place in room 10, instead of our usual room 1 meeting place. This is due to scheduling conflicts and the fact that room assignments having been changed due to the scheduling of the Primaries on a Thursday this year. No speaker has been scheduled for our meeting. Instead, we will devote our time to getting up-to-date on association business and any changes that have taken place over the summer. Of course, paying the $10 per family annual association dues will be in order and our treasurer, Nadine Thompson, will be on hand to collect. She will also deliver her Treasurer’s Report. In addition, there will be other items of club business to be discussed, including election of officers, and a tentative schedule of guests to be invited during the year to enlighten us on vari-

ous topics that might affect us in the upcoming year. A report on the meeting held in August for building association presidents introducing the 45th Precinct’s Neighborhood Communication Officers will be given as well. It is fortunate that our meeting will take place on Primary Night (September 13) so we can attend our meeting and also cast our primary ballots. You should be aware that our voting place will be room 4 instead of the auditorium, which has been the traditional location. It is hoped that the two events, our meeting and voting, will increase the turn-out for both. Please, remember to vote in the Primary where you will be able to choose your candidate for governor, lieutenant governor and also attorney general. We hope to see all Debs Place Townhouse residents on Thursday night, September 13. Our meeting will start at 7 p.m. in room 10. —Nels Grumer

Debs Place Townhouse Association

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

See You In September

about America (to put it simply but with a touch of hyperbole) in terms of ideology (liberty and justice for all) and ecology (clean air and water). This year’s primaries finally allow voters to Secretary attempt counter attacks at the ballot box in a broad way. In 2017 and earlier this year, a few special elecSeptember 8th: Section 5 Community Fair tions have hinted at a Blue comeback with some wins The weather predictors are telling us to go grab and some near misses in solidly Red states. This some last minute summer fun while we can. So come November will determine if those near misses and on out TODAY, Saturday, to the Section 5 Commu- wins were flukes or indeed the pre-shadowing of the nity Fair, aka “The 2nd Biggest Fair in the Bronx.” so-called Blue Wave. I’ll be there sitting in my recently-gifted aluminum In order to offer up candidates who will inspire folding chair at the Coalition to Save Affordable voters to turn out in numbers large enough to wash Housing table. away some of the negative effects of the first two No. I never found my lawn chair that (depending years of Trump, people need to turn out in droves for on how you look at it) was either abandoned or the primaries. absconded on the night of the July fireworks, but In NYS, some of those primaries took place on aside from some misplaced sentimental value, the June 26th at the congressional level, the federal level. replacement is just as good. Thanks, Theodora! Our own sixteenth congressional district representaSeptember 12th: Open Board Meeting tive Congressman Eliot Engel was faced with a rare Don’t forget to come on back to Section 5’s Ein- challenge this year by three opponents. Engel, a wellstein Center for the September 12th Open Board meet- liked representative, was victorious; the oppositions’ ing. Bring your comments, concerns, complaints… numbers were not even close. and questions. Now is the time! This is the place! Congressman Joseph Crowley from a nearby disSeptember 13th: Primary Day trict spanning parts of Queens and the Bronx did not I know who’ll be getting my votes on Thursday, fare as well, though. That election was swept away September 13th, in the Democratic primary. I can’t by a young woman the press barely referred to by tell you who or why, but I can share a bit of informa- name before election day, and now that name — tion about the current political climate we’re all Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — is breathed as a warnswimming around in. ing to the most entrenched incumbents. In those two Many progressives became reactivated in 2015 on congressional primary races, the difference in outthe day Trump floated down his golden escalator. We comes depended on the charisma, more so than the all know what happened after that: a Trump presi- experience, of the challenger or challengers. dency and a relentless attack on everything good This upcoming primary deals with legislators on the state level — the state assembly and state senate. September 13th could be a day of reckoning for many former members of the IDC, the Independent Democratic Conference, who have been accused of Come out and celebrate 50 years of Co-op City, being instrumental in blocking many pieces of pro1968 to 2018, and Section One Family Fun Day, gressive legislation in the state senate from January 2011 through this past April. The group separated Saturday, September 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from the main group of Democrats to — arguably -behind our Building 6 near the paddle court. They ally themselves with Republicans. (Our state senator, are going to have FREE hot dogs and hamburgers Jamaal Bailey from our senate district 36, is not one and waters, plus they’re going to have a live DJ and of them. He faces no primary challenge.) a live band and on our tennis courts we are going to Serving our neighboring senate district (SD 34) have a tennis clinic. There is also going to be Co-op is Jeff Klein, the leader of the former IDC. Jeff City Line Dancers and relay races, Klein is facing a challenge from the inexperienced, plus face painting for the kids. There will be a yet charismatic upstart, named Alessandra Biaggi, Photo Booth to have your photo taken. There’s going to be a lot of fun for everyone. Bring your chairs and enjoy all the events. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all of the Jewish neighbors and we wish all Shana Tova for a good year for everyone. We are going to have three months of construction around the outside of our building for water proofing. Please be careful. The work is going to start September 10, for three months. I hope all the kids in the building got the school notebooks that we gave out in our lobby. I want to thank Marvin Lowery for helping me out cleaning out our building association room. Marvin has been a great help to me and other people in the building. Marvin will be giving out water and helping out giving the hot dogs and hamburgers at the Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 15. We are going to try to have a cake sale in our lobby to raise money for the building association soon. Thank you, Andy Soto, our lobby attendant, for keeping our building safe and opening the doors. Everyone loves hearing Andy say, “Welcome Home,” when we walk in the building. We are lucky to have a great lobby attendant in our building. Hope everyone had a great Labor Day, and Happy Grandparents Day on September 9, to all the grandparents in our building. Hope all the kids in our building have a great school year. Hope to see everyone out at the Family Fun Day fair on September 15. Get there early for the hamburgers, they are only going to give out 100 of them. —Jeffrey Schwartz

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

Building 6 Association

granddaughter of former Congressman Mario Biaggi. She has received endorsements from many “heavy hitters,” including former Mayor David Dinkins and current City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, as well as the before-mentioned Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The effectiveness of the push to unseat Klein and the rest of the eight former IDC will be revealed on September 13th when the results are tallied. Co-op City voters can only watch those races from the sidelines, but they have decisions of their own to make regarding the top three positions in NYS. Many Co-op City voters met both of the primary challengers for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor right here on Sunday, August 26th, at the Meet the Candidates’ Forum I organized. We heard from Cuomo challenger, activist/actor Cynthia Nixon, and Lt. Governor Hochul’s challenger, the current three-term Brooklyn City Council member Jumaane Williams, as they presented their detailed visions for our state. Co-op City voters also heard from three of the four contenders for NYS Attorney General. None of the four lack either charisma or experience and the biggest differences among them are style and zip codes, not ideology nor substance. Choosing will be tough. Even the NY Working Families Party could not decide on which one to endorse. Their solution was to put a “place holder” on the general election ballot, a man named Kenny Schafer, who will be replaced by either Zephyr Teachout or Letitia James if either of two wins the Democratic Primary election on Thursday, September 13th. Of course, if Leecia Eve or Sean Patrick Maloney wins, then the WFP will face the same dilemma. Right now, according to the polls, James is leading, followed by Teachout, Maloney and Leecia Eve, in that order. But with about 20 points separating the frontrunner from the current last-place holder, and with 40% of voters undecided, it is still anyone’s race. It’s also anyone’s guess what the outcome will be on September 13th. But no matter who wins, it’ll be a first… the first gay NY Attorney General, the first female AG and/or the first African American to hold the office. Don’t be surprised if you see one or more of the contenders out today at the Section 5 Fair to further woo us and our votes! Thanks for reading. mpearson@riverbayboard.com, 718-219-2211.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

NAACP Co-op City Branch

Branch Elections (Vote) • September 16th at 3 p.m., there will be an election of the Nominating Committee. • October 28th, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee; members in good standing can be nominated for office. • November 18th, Einstein Community Center, room #36, 2:00-6 p.m., elections of officers. One must be in good standing 30 days prior in order to vote. Terms of Office are 2 years, effective January 2019 – December 31, 2020. Open officer position are: president, vice president, secretary, asst. secretary, treasurer, asst. treasurer and at-large members of the Executive Committee. Labor Day Labor Day is an especially important day for communities of color. It was the right for workers to organize and form labor unions that helped workers from marginalized communities fight for fair treatment and better wages that lifted many into the middle class. But over the past few decades, unions have been decimated, and this dismantling of unions has contributed to stagnation in wages. Workers, especially those in minimum wage fields, are grinding hard every day just to find themselves barely making it or living in poverty. The NAACP stands on the side of workers, and we have been fighting to ensure every American who has a job can earn a wage that allows her or him to prosper in one of the world’s richest countries. Recently, we won a victory in a landmark lawsuit alongside Fight for $15 activists in Alabama, where fast-food workers filed a case after the state legislature blocked the City of Birmingham from implementing a law to increase the city’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour. Battles like this are happening all across the country; people are yearning for the right to earn a decent, livable wage. The NAACP is there to let these workers know we have their backs. —Jerome Rice

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.

Co-op City Democratic Club

The CCDC is supporting the following candidates for the Thursday, September 13, 2018, Primary Election. Please vote for: Governor: Governor Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul for Lt. Governor; also vote for New York State Attorney General Ms. Letitia James; and for Comptroller Tom Dinapoli. This is a democratic community; please look for the above-mentioned names on the ballot and vote for them. On Sunday, September 9th, the Bronx Democratic County Organization will be celebrating their Annual BBQ. They will be on our Little League Baseball Field from 12 to 5 p.m. There will be free food and sodas, and something for everyone. Please invite your friends and family for a day of fun and relaxation. —Shirley Saunders Please join us on the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for September 13. Everyone is welcome! At our general membership meeting on September 13th, the Scholarship Board of Trustees will present the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Awards. We kindly ask all recipients to be present. Social Fridays will return on September 28th, at 7:00 p.m. Gentlemen: Please wear guayaberas, if possible. On Sunday, September 30, the club and the Riverbay Fund will co-host the free ‘Hispanic Heritage Day’ celebration beginning at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center's auditorium. No advanced ticketing is necessary. This event is open to everyone. Come join us! Please see the website for additional information. October’s general membership meeting will take place on the 11th at 8 p.m. Halloween Party: The annual Halloween get-together for the adults will be held on Saturday, October 20. Please see the flyer on the website for more details. October’s Social Friday is scheduled for the 26th at 7 p.m. Members: Renewal dues for the coming year are now being accepted. Dues are $30 per household. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http:// spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also email the club at SpanAmCCCC @gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanamcccc’). —Carmen Rodriguez

Spanish-American Community Club

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

The summer vacation for school children has ended and NYC children are back in school for another year of education. Drivers must be careful and proceed slowly in school zones. Under the Vision Zero Program that was started by Mayor de Blasio in 2014, the speed limit was reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph. Its purpose is to reduce by 50% the number of traffic fatalities by 2025. Drivers are particularly observed in school zones where speed cameras with radar have been placed to gauge the speed of vehicles passing by. Speeders will be detected and fined should the 25 mph be exceeded by ten or more miles per hour. Please be observant and drive carefully. Our children are our future. Educating children is of the utmost importance in their young lives. Parents and guardians should take the time to talk to their children, read to them, and expose them to new and interesting things. In addition, parents and guardians should pay attention to what their children are learning in school and help them with homework assignments and special projects. Be aware of what they watch on television and how they use the computer. Guard against adult level computer shows and games. Get to know your child’s teachers and the school principal. Attend the open school meetings for a one-to-one discussion with the teacher regarding your child’s progress. Join the Parent Association, if time permits. There are several Co-op City child care programs and workshops that will care for your child after school if you work. Make sure your child is in a loving, caring, safe environment with people that you trust. It takes a village to raise a child. As your child advances, be aware of the company s/he keeps. Take notice of any attitude changes and/or changes in the friends they hang around with. Be aware of the possibility of alcohol and/or drug use. Encourage daily conversations so that you will stay in tune with all that goes on in your child’s life. In that way, your child will also know that you care and love him/her. The Riverbay Fund is sponsoring the Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth (C.L.A.A.Y.) Program. It is about our civics. Civics was removed from public schools many years ago to the detriment of Americans. People need to know about government and it should begin in our public schools. Learning about civics at a young age will build an enthusiasm in children that will grow into adulthood. They will become involved citizens, participating in the electoral system of government, and, perhaps run for a political office one day. Please watch for notices about the CLAAY Program and take your child or grandchild to experience it. Co-op City Grounds Thanks to the Riverbay Grounds Department on keeping the Co-op City community looking beautiful this summer. The flower beds look terrific and there has been a reduced amount of trash on our grounds and debris in the trees. Sonia Feliciano is the chairperson of the Grounds Dept. and I credit her along with the department and managers and workers. I was pleased to read that the Riverbay General Manager will attempt to communicate with the city and/or state agencies to own up to their responsibilities for maintaining the grounds surrounding our community. They are generally deplorable sights and do not reflect well on our community. In the meantime, the GM stated that the Riverbay staff has cleaned up these areas and making a noticeable difference. Open Board Meeting An Open Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12th, at 7:30 p.m. in Einstein Community Center, room 45. Come out for the “hot topics,” the Manager’s Report and the Gallery Session where issues of cooperators’ concerns are discussed. The midterm elections are on Thursday, September 13th. Your vote is needed. The candidates making an appeal for your votes are, candidates for Attorney General: Leecia Eve, Leticia James, and Zephyr Teachout; and candidates for Governor: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon; candidates for Lt. Governor: NYC Councilman Jumaane Williams, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sean Patrick Maloney. Check your voting site. You should have received notification from the Board of Elections informing you of your possible new voting location. You may

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check your voting site at: www.vote.nyc.ny.us or by calling the Bronx Board of Elections at 718-299-9017. Disabilities And Accommodations Committee (DAAC) DAAC and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, in collaboration with Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey, will present the NYC Disabilities Expo on Sunday, October 14th, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in Einstein Community Center, room 45. The theme: “Building Inclusionary Bridges Through the Arts.” There will be exhibitors displaying goods and services; information about our 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 mark the date and plan to attend. Rites of Passage Orientation for Blue Nile Passage will be held today, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for children 12-15 years old. For more information, call 212-561-1449. Condolences My condolences are extended to the family and

friends of musician Randy Weston, who was 92 when he died Sept. 1, 2018 at his home in Brooklyn. Weston was among the most prominent ambassadors for traditional African music in the U.S. A revered jazz pianist, composer and band leader, he incorporated that continent’s complicated rhythms, tonalities and call-and-response patterns in records that ushered in a new era of transatlantic fusion. Weston has left a legacy of authentic compositions for the world to continue enjoying. Dr. George Walker, the first African-American composer to win Pulitzer Prize, died on Aug. 23 at 96, in a Montclair, N.J. hospital. Despite racial discrimination from managers, talent agencies and orchestras, who passed over him for white performers, he emerged as an extraordinary concert pianist and the first Black instrumentalist to perform with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Contact Looking forward to seeing you at the Open Board Meeting on September 12th. I can be reached at fjones@riverbayboard.com or 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Section 5 Association

Section 5 Family Fun Day was held on Saturday, August 25th. The event was rescheduled from August 18th, due to the weather. We celebrated our 5th Annual Family Fun Day with family and friends from Buildings 26 thru 35, and all who joined us in an enjoyable time. The Splash was replaced by the Bounce House which our little ones always enjoy. The kids stood patiently on line to get their favorite face/painting and beautiful and colorful balloons by the Vegas; free hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, icies, were enjoyed by all; DJ Smooth provided the music, and entertainment by Voncile and the Bartow Swingers and Velocity Track Team. Shout Out…to our supporters each year, who were unable to make it due to the rescheduled date, Ellie and the Marvelous Minors. Thank You, And With Much Appreciation To, the sponsors and contributions from Assemblyman Benedetto; Congressman Engel; Councilman Andy King; Riverbay Fund; Senator Jamaal Baily; Apple Bank; HSBC Bank; Allstate; shredder truck from Comptroller Stringer’s office; Food Universe Supermarket of Einstein; Capri Pizza; Sprinkle Stars Twinkle INC-UPK Day Care program; College of New Rochelle representative, Errol Bedford, director of Student Success; The Garvey School; Get Covered NYC, and the Boss Movement. Thank You to the new pharmacy in town, located next to 7-Eleven on Bartow Avenue. They offered three awesome raffles prizes, two $100 gift cards and the Grand winner (large screen TV). Kudos to all winners. Also free t-shirts and pens. The Iglesias Marcos Church provided school supplies; Building 35 Association provided school supplies and raffled off backpacks, and variety of prizes; and the Section 5 Association provided school supplies. To The Committee And All Volunteers – We thank our president, Mr. Robert Hedgepeth; chairperson, Ms. Evelyn Turner, who took on the challenge; Bill Gordon, our committed Master of Ceremony; Nelson Sweeting, the grill master, and especially the volunteers who take on their task each and every year; we could not do this without your help. We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. Once again, thank you all for your support on behalf of the Section 5 Association and committee. —H. Overman

National Council Of Negro Women

Membership Meeting – Our first membership meeting of the new season will be tomorrow, Sunday, September 9th, in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop at 3:00 p.m. Returning members, please come with enthusiasm and new ideas of how we can support our community. Prospective members, please come and check us out. Come with your interests and ideas about bringing health information to our community; support for women of all ages in Co-op City; involvement with women in nursing homes in our community and support of the families in Phipps Center, our neighbors. Health Program – Save the date, Saturday, September 15, for our Health Program. In room 4, Dreiser Community Center, from 1 – 4 p.m., we will have an Informational Family Caregivers’ Resource panel discussing Medicaid, Medicare and information about topics such as Alzheimer’s disease, senior housing, elder law and much more. 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! For more information, contact ncnwcoopcitysocial@gmail.com. NCNW 58th National Convention – The 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9, to Sunday November 11, 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

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Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Numbers Count - Vote on Thursday, September 13, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

In my opinion, a lot of things that we go through in this community can be resolved in a far easier manner. But, the key is to work in a positive manner with politicians and other good business leaders. Additionally, with over 50,000 residents here, we should try to develop a powerful voting record. Make a Decision to Vote Just a few short years ago, our bus service was really good. But, then, the MTA said that they had some budget problems. So, they made some horrible changes to our bus lines. Thereafter, the wait time for buses along several routes was extended. Nevertheless, do you honestly believe that these situations would be dragging out in this manner if we had the right connections along with a powerful voting record? What about that situation with the forced attempt to place an animal shelter next to Red Lobster? How was it possible that people from other communities could come here, use our facilities to give their presentation, and then drag out this situation for this long? Then, what about this simplistic matter of transferring from one apartment to another apartment? Look at how many of our cooperators are affected by this situation. We have cooperators that bought 6½ room apartments when they had large families. But, now, some of them are living alone and they're struggling to make ends meet. Nevertheless, the regulations dictate that they must pay $4,500 per room to transfer to a smaller apartment. However, in many cases, do you honestly think that they can come up with that amount of money for even a 3-room apartment? Again, in many cases, the answer is no. Bottom line: As you can see, making a decision to not vote is just hurting this community. However, for a moment, please think about the good that we

can accomplish if we were to work together to elect candidates that have no choice but to help our community. Thereafter, we can correct everything that I cited along with several other things that we need. Thank you. New Vehicles A good decision has been made to get rid of our vehicles and to outsource the management of our vehicle program. As you may have seen, some of our vehicles are very old. Therefore, Riverbay ran an expensive auto shop to keep these vehicles on life support. But, you have to wonder about why they purchased those raggedy vehicles. Money? Perhaps! But, they should have thought about the reason why people dumped those old cars. Anyway, it's going to be interesting to see these new vehicles on the street. Upcoming Open Board Meeting We're going to have an open board meeting on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. So, please come on out and join us. Thank you. New Elevators in October – Get Ready Now October will be here before you know it. And, that's when work will begin on replacing ten elevators here. It's going to take about 12 weeks to renovate each elevator. So, how do you think things will be in the morning time when you're in a rush to get to work? Realistically, that one elevator on your side might be slow and packed out. So, what are you going to do? Get mad and go off? No! A better choice would be to make a backup plan right now for these anticipated conditions. Your bus arrives at a certain time? Leave your apartment at an earlier time. Afraid to be late for work? Show this article about the buses and this huge elevator project to your supervisors. Then, ask them to let you come in earlier or let you get on flex time if you arrive late. Thereafter, you make up the time. Bottom line: I do not want anyone here to say that they did not know about this upcoming elevator

work. So, please talk to your family now and make sure that they understand that they will have to cooperate with you by getting up earlier and leaving earlier. I'm going to run this piece for the next few weeks so that everyone here can be ready for this upcoming work. Also, please talk to your neighbors about this elevator work so that they can be ready before October. Medical Alert System – Don't Fall For Scam!!! For some time now, seniors have received robocalls in several states about free medical alert systems. The calls state that a medical alert device was ordered by a loved one or even a doctor. "Everything is ready to be sent to your home," is what the robocall states. "All you have to do is to press a button and then hang up." Then, within seconds, they're getting another call from a monster that's pressuring them into giving up their social security number along with their credit or debit card information. In fact, this scam is so bad that a lady went to an emergency room for a medical condition. Thereafter, she started getting these strange calls to accept a medical alert device. "What is your address?" the caller kept asking her. But, she was smart because she kept hanging up the phone. Bottom line: You do not know what is going to happen to you if you fall for this horrible scam. So, please be tough and hang up your phone immediately when you receive a call from a scammer. Close Please consider screening your calls so that you can avoid these horrible scammers. 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.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Velocity Track Club

On Saturday, September 1st, Velocity sonal record or goal at the Junior Olympics received a Velocity bag. Trophies were Track Club New York had its first Award given to The Best Newcomer Athlete (girl & boy), Most Improved Athlete (girl & Banquet Ceremony at the Einstein Commu- boy) and Most Valuable Athlete. Six athletes were given trophies for their Academic nity Center in Co-op City. It was an amazing Achievements. Lastly, a beautiful plaque was given to the Volunteer of the Year. Congratulations to the following athletes: Best event that we plan Newcomers Award for 2017-21018 were Cameron on continuing for Joseph and Sachin Ramharak. Most Improve Athletes years to come. In for 2017-2018 were Adonijah Washington and Justice previous years, we Wellington. Most Valuable Athlete for 2017-2018 was held a BBQ Awards Jada Clarke. Academics Achievements Award winners Outing, which was were: Nevaeh Wellington, Kiana Davis, Saniah Caldenjoyed by both well, Micah Claxton, Sachin Ramharak and Pierce athletes and parents. The entire team, along with their Parker. Goal /Personal Record at the Junior Olympics families, were able to play games, go swimming and Award winners were: Cameron Joseph, Brianna Burenjoy each other’s company. The BBQ Outings were cost effective compared to renting a hall and catering rell, Hannah Deflorimonte, Shyenne Blake, Jenelle food. Bryan, Ryan Joseph, Jada Clarke, Olyvia Burrell, This year, we decided to have a banquet and it was a Adonijah Washington and Hannah Gadpaille, Velocity great success. Our athletes and parents looked lovely in Track Club Volunteer of the Year was Counsel Caldtheir Sunday Best! Our guest speakers and award well (Coach Gary). recipients were Ms. Valarie McNeil, Co-op City resiVelocity Track Club New York had an excellent 2017 – 2018 season. We have been blessed with many dent; Walter W. Brown representing the United Flyers national medals and we currently hold 15 USATF Track Team; Ms. Neva Shillingford-King, representNew York Association Records and 1 AAU Junior ing City Council Member Andy King and Zakia HayVelocity Track Club Awards Banquet wood, director of Community Programs at New York Olympics Record. Road Runners. The award recipients gave captivating speeches that left each perVelocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for profit. One hundred person at the banquet both uplifted and inspired. Also receiving an award, but was cent of your donation will go towards unable to attend, was John Padula, vice president of USATF New York. helping our children. Help support our youth so they can continue to do great Our staff (Celeste Caldwell, Renee Parker, Serena Jackson and Tanya Ingram) did things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, an amazing job decorating the room and organizing the event. Every athlete who or contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or via email watclt@aol.com. completed a full year received a lovely trophy. Every athlete who broke their per—Winston Dinkins

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Co-op City Working Families

Find us at the Fair! Co-op City Working Families will have a table at the Section 5 Community Fair today, Saturday, September 8th. Stop by for a chat. We’ll be at the table with the leftover red, white and blue balloons from the Candidates’ Forum blowing about. You can’t miss us! NYS Candidates’ Forum Speaking of the forum…We heard exciting and inspiring words from gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Jumaane Williams that day. Working Families urges you to vote for both Cynthia Nixon and Jummane Williams on Thursday, September 13th, as the progressive alternatives to the incumbents. But remember, unlike voting for the president and vice president as a single unit, the NYS governor and lieutenant governor are separate on the ballot, so you can split the ticket and vote for one or the other or both. Also, there are four Democratic contenders in the upcoming Primary for NYS Attorney General. We heard from three of them: Zephyr Teachout, Leecia Eve and Letitia James. The field is so rich and the contenders so qualified that even the NY Working Families Party could not decide on which one to endorse. In an unusual move, they are endorsing both Zephyr Teachout and Letitia James. September 13th Primary This Thursday, September 13th, is Democratic Primary Day. If you are a registered Democrat, do not fail to cast your ballot. If you have not yet registered to vote, it’s too late for you to vote in the primary, but it’s not too late to register to vote in the general election on November 6th.

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. Next Meeting Working Families meetings (except for December) will now be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please save the date: Tuesday, September 25th, in room 35 of Einstein Center, Section 5, at 7:00 p.m. All progressives are welcome. —Mary Pearson

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Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson

I hope that it has been a healthy, fun-filled summer for all. Many events were either postponed or canceled due to the amount of rain we had this summer, but it didn’t stop me and I hope it didn’t stop you from enjoying these warm months. There are still several events planned for September. Today is the Section 5 Fair, September 15th is the Section 1 Family Day and September 16th is Latin/Jazz in the Garden to name a few. Read your Co-op City Times to know what’s happening in your community. You still have time to contact the City Planning Commission and let them know your thoughts regarding the proposed animal shelter. A vote will be coming soon so don’t delay. The next stage will be the public hearing at the City Council. We should be making plans now to attend. Let’s be prepared and ready to state our case. It is time for us to address some issues with HCR, our regulating agency, regarding our transfer policy. In my opinion, the transfer policy and handling of upgrades in units should be reviewed and, in fact, changed. I would like to see us grapple with resolving the payment of full equity when transferring to a smaller unit. In my opinion, shareholders downsizing to a smaller unit should be exempt from paying the new equity. Not all, but many, are retired seniors who moved in years ago when their families were larger. Some may not have the finances, but most do not want that debt. There are families who, since moving

Getting Back Down to Business in, have grown and need additional living space, as well as those who have applied that are desirous of larger units. I would like to see us allow certain upgrades made by a shareholder moving out remain, if agreed upon by the new purchaser, such as improvements made to kitchen cabinets, flooring and closet doors. Many of these improvements are of very good quality, but they are removed from the apartment during the restoration process. Is that prudent? Taking responsibility would be an option for the new shareholder acknowledging responsibility during their residency. I am sure it would save money and decrease the time it takes to prepare an apartment. Changing these two items (transfer policy and unit upgrades) would allow us to have larger units to sell, substantial equity payments and reduce the time and cost to restore units. There were many shareholders in Co-op City, a NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) that relied on food from the pantry. Hopefully, we will be able to accommodate the food pantry service that was disrupted during the diner fire and resume service to the community. I have received several requests from those interested in joining the Commercial Leasing Committee. Our first meeting is scheduled for September 25, at 5:30 p.m. I have requested a letter be sent for the first meeting. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your suggestions. Tickets are now on sale for the Co-op City 50th Anniversary Gala event being held December 10, 2018 at the Marina del Rey. SCRIE and DRIE shareholders’ tickets will be discounted. Information will soon be available for those who would like to have

Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Please send notes of support to let Riverbay and elected officials know that the Black Forum food pantry needs a viable space to continue serving the community. The note can be as long or as short as you want. It can be a simple sentence that says, 'I need the pantry open because I am on a fixed income.' Your submission can be anonymous or you can share your name. Your messages or 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. Thank you to all who have shared their moving messages. We're sharing a few, but have omitted writers’ names for their privacy: "The pantry is needed. It helps those who are in need;" "It's a blessing to the community to have this pantry. People have a hard time stretching their money. Please keep it;" "This place was a great help to me and my family. It's truly missed. Please try to reopen;" "I didn't know about the food pantry despite living here most of my life. My mom is on SNAP. I think the presence of a food pantry is valuable in so many ways. First, it's there for those who need it and secondly, it also brings the community together - it solidifies it." Defensive Driving Course Resumes Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 1. Please

their organization or building, etc. acknowledged in the Anniversary Journal. Please see your bulletin board for information regarding the gala tickets and journal information. FYI: An opportunity for organizations to learn and understand the process of becoming a 501c3 nonprofit entity Part I was offered. Many groups ask for funds, but do not understand that granting most NYC funds to organizations comes with restrictions, one being you must have the 501c3 status. On Thursday, September 13th, Part II of the workshop will be held at Dreiser Center, room 1 (one). Check your bulletin board for information and save the date so you can attend the next workshop. Music is a universal language which anyone can understand. It has the power to change lives. It is a gift to both give and receive. Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It's transporting, it can take you back to the very moment certain things happened in your life per Aretha. It's uplifting, encouraging and strengthening. Thank you for the precious gift you shared with the world. Rest in Peace, Aretha Franklin. What the country and we, as a Board, can embrace is John McCain’s ability to fight vigorously for what we believe and still be comrades. Per McCain, we have so much more in common and should give each other the benefit of the presumption that we all love our home. Rest in Peace, Senator John McCain. “You must never be fearful about what you do when it's right.”—Rosa Parks I am always interested in hearing your thoughts. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bx, NY 10475, Tel. @ 718-320-1370, or email at lpeterson@riverbayboard.com.

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. Harrah's Casion, Chester, PA Saturday, November 10. Cost: $45. Casino rebate: $30 slot play. We're collecting monies now. No refunds. Guests receive their seat assignment when we receive their payment. Final payment due October 31. Call 917-209-5334 or 718320-0033, if you have questions. Sugar House Casino, Philadelphia, PA (Sold Out) Saturday, September 22. Casino rebate: $20 slot play. Boarding time: Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:50 a.m.; Section 5, 9:10 a.m. Please be on time because we will not wait. Contact (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you. —D. Illis

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Donizetti Building Four Association

Now that September is here, we are back in the swing of things as we prepare for our monthly general building association meetings. Normally, we meet every second Thursday of the month. However this month, the Democratic Primary Election falls on the same day as our meeting so we are postponing our meeting until the following Thursday, September 20th. For our first meeting we’d like to have a welcome back meeting where those who may be new shareholders can mingle and meet those of us who’ve been here for a while. I’d like to suggest everyone bring their favorite dish that represents their culture or something they enjoy very much. On another note, next Saturday, September 15, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. is our Family Fun Day which will be between Buildings 4, 6 and 7. There will be free hotdogs and drinks available for everyone. There will also be hamburgers for the first 100 people. Events include a live DJ, basketball, relay races, tennis clinic, hula hoop contest, singers, stand-up comedy, belly dancers, salsa dancers, Co-op City Line Dancers, face painting, trivia and much more. So bring your chair and enjoy the festivities. Rain date is Saturday, Sept. 22nd from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable. —Nichiren Daishonin —Steven Vega

African American Association

Salute to Aretha Franklin Our next general meeting will be dedicated to the life of “The Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. There will be a short video presentation, music, refreshments and testimonials. The meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 17. We will convene in room #15 in Dreiser Center at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend at 7 p.m. There will be announcements and important information available. Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2018/19. It is time for membership dues. It is important that you remember that membership dues are how we are able to run programs and bring you health, education and culture. Support Your African-American Association. New workshops are coming. Most are all based on personal development with professional guest instructors, from money matters and relationship building to character building. These are all amazingly very low cost certification courses. For more information, email us at aaaccpower@gmail.com. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent for more information. Call us at: 646-373-4122. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in

Dreiser Center, room #2. Also first and third Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073. Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every second and fourth Monday, Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact Haru Maat, harumaat@msn.com. Karaoke – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Salsa Class – Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Specialized Workshops /Programs – Life Group workshops (Understanding My Money/My Relationships/My Politics/My Culture. For more information, contact Kevin at 646-721-8185. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 10:00 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Monday, Sept. 17. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc; email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com. —Kevin Lambright

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Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators. Just a few reminders: General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) in the Building 10 association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Light refreshments will be served. Election of Officers – Lenise Lee-Streeter is the nomination committee chairperson for this election. If you are interested in running for a position on the executive board of the Building 10 Association, please place a note under the association room door. To run, you must meet minimum membership criterion contained in the association by-laws. The election will be held at the general membership meeting on September 18. New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting on September 18. Primary Day – Primary Day is September 13, 2018. Please come out and vote. Building 10 Mission Statement – The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and their families. The mission of the Building 10 Association is to be advocates for the Riverbay Corporation and for Building 10 cooperators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be useful to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and well-being of all. Have a great week. —Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Building 13 Association

We’re back and can’t wait to see you! Whether you traveled away or stayed and enjoyed the wonderful events offered in the community, welcome back from what was hopefully a pleasant summer. Check the bulletin board in the lobby to stay upto-date on what’s happening in our building and throughout Co-op City. Our first Building 13 Association Inc. meeting will be held on Thursday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the association room located in the rear of the building outside under the portico. Our guest speaker will be the director of the Restoration Department. The restoration department handles a variety of items such as painting, plastering and flooring. Please attend. Women Keeping It Real returns on Saturday, September 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. Join us! The atmosphere is fun, the refreshments delectable and the topics varied. We welcome new guests, but you must be 18 and over to participate. Something on your mind…let’s talk. Rivers Run Community Garden – Creativity is in the air as the garden has a painting workshop on Saturday, September 15th, at 3 p.m. and Latin/Jazz on Sunday, September 16, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The breeze is nice, the view awesome. Sit back and enjoy the One Man Band of Juan Ortega, a most entertaining musician. Our activities are sponsored by our Councilman Andy King and the Riverbay Community Relations Department, along with the Rivers Run Community Garden. You can also purchase your Bronx Hot Sauce at this event. Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Gala at the Marina del Rey is fast approaching and you do not want to

miss this event. Make sure to purchase your ticket. Shareholders on SCRIE and DRIE are discounted. Call the number on the flyer for additional information. Whistleblower Hotline: Is up and running with a toll-free number, along with several other reporting methods, all of which are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Soon you will see poster and information regarding this program. Website: www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp Tele: Toll-Free Telephone: English speaking USA and Canada: 833-290-0009 Spanish speaking USA and Canada: 800-216-1288 Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com (must include company name with report) Fax: (215) 689-3885 (must include company name with report) Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us atbthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Hope all are being careful under the heatwave. Drink plenty of water, walk under an umbrella. Primary Election/Vote…on Thursday, September 13. Please check your voting location, there has been some changes due to renovation going on at Dreiser auditorium. Take your time, read the ballot and vote. 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, how 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. They are posted right at the lobby door entrance, can’t miss it. Section 5 Family Fun Day – was rescheduled for Saturday, September 25, due to the weather on the 18th. Thank You, Bldg. 27 Volunteers – Board Director Mary Pearson; the Vegas’ who did the face painting and colorful balloons; Thalia, Sharon and Nelson, the master griller, good job. The Fundraising 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. Cost: $110. Leaving from Einstein Loop/Center, Sect. 5, at 8:00 a.m. The final payment is Sept. 13. 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. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Harriet Jeffries, may she rest in peace. She was also one who spoke passionately on what she believed in. Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased. 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. —H. Overman

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Building 9 Association

Greetings. Our summer hiatus is over. Time to get back to association business. The executive board will begin planning our usual panoply of monthly activities. We are in the final stages of implementing the new automated access system in garage two. The new access system will drastically increase garage-generated revenue from our eight garages to our parent corporation. Please pay attention to notices regarding when and where to update your vehicle data and have the new access sticker affixed to your windshield. This fall, we will begin our Senior Resident Empowerment project. We will provide more information in the coming weeks. In the past six months, we have lost two of our most senior resident members. They will be sorely missed. Please pay attention to yourselves and to one another. We will hold a meeting with our volunteers this month. As always, we have a lot to do in the next few months. We cannot do it without you. We have had two convector leaks in our association room during the summer months. One from the floor convector and the other from the ceiling convector. The New York Primary election is scheduled for Thursday, September 13th. Please educate yourselves about the issues and the candidates. Vote. Vote. Vote. Saturday, September 15th, will be the NCNW sponsored Health Fair in Dreiser, room 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please come out to learn about Medicare and other programs and their benefits that may be of concern and interest to you. Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Linda Collins

Join Bronx residents on Tuesday, 9/11, as we gather to honor and remember those lost on September 11, 2001 and those who continue to fight for our freedoms. Memorial Ceremony at 6 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial FDNY Engine 72, 3929 E. Tremont Avenue (Northeast Corner Of East Tremont Avenue And Cross Bronx Expressway)

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Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45). Validated parking available in Einstein Garage. Service Time: 11 a.m. *Kidsong available in rm. 49. *Deaf Interpretation available during adult service. For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org. Bring your children to Jesus! 13 One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. 14 When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. 15 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” 16 Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them. –Mark 10:13-16 NLT Here in this scripture, we see that parents were bringing their children to Jesus so that He could pray a blessing over them. The disciples thought the children were bothering Jesus, it was only after He yelled at them, that they realized the mistake they were making. Jesus declared, “let the children come to me, don’t stop them!” As parents who love and follow Jesus, it’s important that we don’t make the same mistake the disciples did and

end up blocking the way to Jesus. How Do We Block The Way? We block the way when we don’t consistently put God first in our life. I know as parents our lives are busy. However, if you want your child to learn and grow in the things of God, things like daily Bible reading, daily prayer, & weekly church attendance are a must! Our children need to understand the importance of putting God first in our life. They need to see and hear us praying for our families. They need to see that we have a daily devotional time. They need to see us attending a weekly worship service! When they see us consistently skip church for other things, we’re teaching them that those other things are more important than Jesus. We can’t be “do as I say and not as I do” parents…that will not bring our children closer to God! Here’s What You Can Do! 1. Add a Bible story, and nightly prayer time for your children. There’s plenty of free resources out there that will help you with this. One of my favorites is www.bible.com. 2. Consistently attend a church that has something for the whole family! At Newsong, everyone gets to learn about Jesus at their own level. From nursery to the adults, we have something for everyone! Check out our website for more information. If you don’t have a home church, check us out! The key is to be consistent! Teach your family to put God first and lead by example! —Pastor Mike Tolone

Broun Place Townhouse Association

This weekend, Sunday - Monday, begins the celebration of Jewish high holy days, “L’Shana Tova.” My usual peek out the window Labor Day began the day, surprise, Martin, our grounds person, is working and watering plants! Labor on Labor Day! We celebrate Martin’s hard work and dedication. Share your Broun Place, Co-op City photos. Your activities interest us. This week salutes our Board and their “labors of dedication:” our vice president, Vivian Burrus, gets kudos for her dedication to “Rivers Run Gardens;” secretary, Rev. Grace Emanuel, for her “labor of love” in church, community service and family, and treasurer, Lillian Richardson, for her labor in community affairs, family and being a great treasurer. Readers, share your tidings. Broun Place Townhouse Association announces our first meeting for season 2018-2019. The date is September 19, from 7 p.m. Please join us, at our home, your flyer will have the address. The guest is a representative from Public Safety who will answer questions and give useful information. An invitation flyer will be distributed to each townhouse apartment. Section 4 residents are welcome. Annual association dues of $12 can be paid at any time. School has started, let’s be aware and hopeful students will be respectful and tolerant. Building 4 celebrated their very successful and fun trips to “Splish Splash Park” and newly renovated “Resorts Casino in Atlantic City.” As a smaller association, Broun Place couldn’t pull this off alone, but this will be on our agenda, to discuss as a joint venture adventure with other associations. Watching the funerals of two national heroes, Senator John McCain and Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, brought to mind how the recognition of their contributions became a priority in our lives and how folks of all races and religions came together in that spirit. Let’s keep your involvement going; VOTE in the Primary, VOTE in the mid-term election. A neighbor received a phone call, caller ID had a Riverbay number as its ID, but when the speaker began our neighbor realized it was a scam. Somehow a Riverbay number was poached and used as part of this “phishing” scam. Our neighbor knew, firstly, never give personal information! The neighbor reported this incident to Public Safety whereupon it was discovered that although it is a Riverbay number, it isn’t in use. If this happens to you, this scenario, report it to Public Safety. Neighbors, keep your eyes out for two red motor bikes using our Broun to Adler Place path. The bikes are illegally using this private path. Report it, if you witness them! The overseeing of “pond Broun Place” is an ongoing commitment here. The Grounds Department is committed to keeping the area clear of water in the cul-de-sac. Thanks, Co-op City Times, for continuing excellent reporting of our local news. To gain information on Co-op City, read the Co-op City Times! Make time to vote, Primary Day, September 13th! —Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Hello, friends. Communication is essential to our professional and personal lives. Opportunities are lost because of inadequate communication skills. At Co-op City Toastmasters, we groom you to improve and enhance your public speaking communication and your interpersonal leadership skills, right here in your neighborhood where it is convenient and moderately priced. Are you looking to improve your communication skills: • For a promotion at work? • For a presentation? • For an interview? • To grow as a person? • To get ahead in life? • For your relationships? Then, Co-op City Toastmasters Club is where you want to be. All are welcome! We meet monthly the first and third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. SHARP! We offer a learning environment that is engaging and fun. Members make speeches and give encouragement to like-minded adults. Our meetings start promptly at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Ave., lower level. Come out to the next club meeting on Thursday, September 20th; get started, help others and be helped in your journey to communicate better! Mark your calendars, ladies and gentlemen, and get started on your path to becoming an inspirational or motivational speaker or just a more confident speaker and person. It’s what we do at Toastmasters. To find more information about Toastmasters International, please visit www.Toastmasters.org or toastmasters46.org or 3824.toastmastersclubs.org. You may also call us at 718-344-6719. —H. Joseph

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Coalition Of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, at noon in the Dreiser Community Center, room 15. We are requesting all members to please attend. Please watch this column for further information. It is important that two representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings. We will be hosting our annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 29, at 3 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Ave. Everyone is invited to this free event. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number: (718) 671-4506. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa Celebrations free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-9610, for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church’s/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

Chavurah Temple Beth El

Shalom. The Holidays are just a few days away. Sunday night and Monday. There is still a Jewish community in Co-op City. Come and worship with your friends and neighbors. Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City is having services for the High Holidays this year in Dreiser. We look forward to seeing you and please bring your friends. Your support is rewarding as we keep Judaism alive in Co-op City. Hear the sound of the SHOFAR. Bring in the new year 5779 2018 Most synagogues require tickets for the High Holidays. Especially during the High Holidays, synagogues want to ensure there are enough seats for everyone who wishes to worship. In many congregations, this means tickets are required – even for members. Congregants generally don’t pay for High Holiday tickets. We are not charging for tickets, so you all can come to services. We will have books for you to use. 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, Dreiser, room 4 Morning Service, 10 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 4. There is no charge for tickets for all services. Just come!

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Tickets have been mailed out to all our members, along with the form for names to be read or added on our yartzeit list. If you have names you wish to have read, please fill out the form and mail it back. Please come and worship with us as many of you have done in the past. On Yom Kippur, we will read the list of the departed loved ones who are dear to your hearts, and are on our Temple Yartzeit list, and the names of those that have also been given to us. Please pass this information to your friends. 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

Travel Events: (price includes Lorant coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • October 10th (Wed.) (the new) RESORTS WORLD CATSKILLS, Monticello, NY. Price: $40. ASAP. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347 564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-3200500. 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. Sold Out! Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949. • Nov. 14th (Wed.) “BEAUTIFUL.” The Carole King musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (Note date change). Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Price: $110. Deposit, $50/Balance, $60 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 p.m. 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 parttime freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least three 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. “When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative: an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It’s all a matter of perspective.” —Harvey Mackay —Claudette Davis

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The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend services at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Bldg. 22A. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening evangelistic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Focus Thought: The Power of Unity Genesis 11: 1-6 1. And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. 2. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. 3. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and they had

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joined together with who are liked minded to do the holy will of God. Like Babel, ungodly unity always produces disharmony and confusion. Godly Unity, on the other hand, produces harmony. Like the unison of the joined, harmonic voices of a choir or the blending of the harmonized instruments of a symphony. “United In Purpose” Although pride is the wrong motivator, it does motivate. Over the centuries, evil people have been able to accomplish much only because their common pride united them in evil purpose. It seems that God would thwart all the evil purposes of mankind, but there are some fundamental principles involved that cause God to restrain Himself from prematurely intercepting evil. Just as the law of gravity works for both the godly and the godless, principles of industry work for anyone regardless of their purpose. For further information, call 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar. 4. And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower whose top may reach unto the heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. 5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. 6 And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they all have one language and this they began to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagine to do. Genesis11-9) “When we all pull together” There is something spiritually nourishing about unity. Working together with godly unity produces a keen sense of satisfaction, and effective productivity skyrockets. We can accomplish so much more through the synergy of cooperative unity that we could ever hope to achieve alone. The power of unity is incredible, but the lesson to be learned from our study today is that unity can achieve great evil or great good. It is insufficient only to possess unity; we must have godly unity –

Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. Worship Service — 11:00 a.m. Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following program is at the Church’s Annex; 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City): Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Is Now In Session Every Sunday At 9:00 A.M. Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Worship Service Begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant. Other Scheduled Events Tomorrow, 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. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 655-7241 or (718) 379-8643.

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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 Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets 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. 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! —Evangelist Vernon Little

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PRIMARY ELECTION LUNCH SERVED IN ROOM 28 CLOSED FOR ACTIVITIES 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 Spelling Bee 10 a.m. (New) Body in motion with Ola 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m. in Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m. rm. 4 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.

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(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.

Computer Class – rm. 13 Beginner 10 -11 a.m. Intermediate 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Only 6 seats available Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m. rm. 2

Orange Pineapple juice Hawaiian Chicken Turkey Drumsticks Legs Noodles and Cabbage Roasted Potatoes Mashed Butternut Sautéed String Beans Squash Whole wheat bread, Fruit Cocktail Alt: Tuna salad

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. Purple Life Trail Fitness with Damion 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Section 1 - Greenway Drama Club 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 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 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 8 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Orange juice, Breaded Sole Fish Fillet, Chickpea Salad w/Dill, California Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, Alt: Baked Turkey Breast

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Upcoming Events/Trips

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., Sept. 14th and 28th, 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. Diabetes Self Management Program – Join us for a FREE 6-week workshop to help manage your chronic conditions. All seniors are welcome, Sept. 12th, 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, 1-2 p.m. on Thursdays, Section 1 Greenway. JASA CLOSED – Mon., September 10th, Rosh Hashana (Day 1) JASA CLOSED – Tues., September 11th, Rosh Hashana (Day 2) JASA closing 3 p.m. – Tues., Sept. 18th – Erev

Yum Kippur JASA CLOSED – Wed., Sept. 19th, Yom Kippur JASA CLOSED – Mon., Sept. 24th, Succoth (Day 1) Computer Classes – Einstein Loop, rm. 40, Mon., Sept. 10th; Beg., 9:30 a.m.; Int., 10:30 a.m. & Adv., 11:30 a.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register. Only six seats available. Smartphone/Tablet Classes – Wed., Sept. 12th, JASA, 2049 Bartow Ave. main office; 12:30–1:30 p.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register. Computer classes – Dreiser Loop, rm. 13 – Tues., Sept. 11th at 11 a.m. & Wed., Sept. 12th, 10 & 11 a.m. Call 718-320-1345 to register. Fairway/BJ’s – Wed., Sept. 12th; $4. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Pool – $3. Fri., Sept. 14th & 28th. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. –12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility, which can be paid at the pool by check or money order. ShopRite Bruckner Blvd. – Mon., Sept. 17th, $4. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. IKEA – Tues., Sept. 18th; $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Central Ave. – Sept. 20th, $13. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Stew Leonard’s – Sept. 21st; $6. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire – Tues., Sept. 25th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Target Throggsneck Mall – Wed., Sept. 26th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Costco – Wed., Sept. 26th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Walmart – Thurs., Sept. 27th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m. National Museum of African American History, Washington, DC – Thurs., Oct. 4; $85. Payment due by Sept. 1st (No refunds), Wait list. Six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop – Tues., Oct. 9th–Nov. 13th, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 13, 1-2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. To register, please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

We will like to wish all our Jewish members and friends a Happy New Year. Special Mass & Memorial—Sunday, September 16th, at 8:30 a.m. for Lydia Ruas, Cancer Care Fund president. 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 Seniors Club, room #39 at 135 Einstein Loop Center. Time: 11 a.m. All are welcome. Bingo—Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Time: 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available. Sunday Bingo—September 31st at 1:30 p.m. There is no Pokeno this 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 - 4:30 p.m. (Members may bring a friend or two). $1 collected for refreshments. WiFi available. Karaoke—Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at l p.m. with Stephen in room #45. Come sing or listen to a free concert. All are welcome.

Matinee Movie—Tuesday, September 18th. Time, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room 45. All are welcome. The movie, “Marshall,” will be shown. An early case of Thurgood Marshall who would later become the first African-American Supreme Court justice. This riveting drama depicts his defense of a black chauffeur accused of sexual assault. We show a movie every 3rd Tuesday of the month. 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. Waiting list only. Full payment due by Wednesday, September 5th. Those who have not paid will be replaced by people on waiting list. Menu: Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimp platter, lemon pepper cod, chicken parmigiano, roast turkey with stuffing, eggplant rollatini, roast vegetable kabob (gluten free), homemade bread, mixed garden salad with house dressing, famous unlimited dessert buffet, coffee and tea. Foxwoods—Thursday, October 18th at 8:30 a.m. Price $3-5. Rebate: $10 for play, $10 toward food. Full payment due by October 1st. Christmas In The Air—Monday, November 5th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Their most popu-

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder: Our meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 10, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, room 9. Looking forward to seeing all of you – with new projects for us to get involved in, within the Co-op City community and AARP. Reminder: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th, at Marina Del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets. Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home. 2018 Tour Activities September 5 – September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show, $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Seats available. Price: $309/person double; $395 single; Balance due ASAP. Bus depart 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 – 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 ASAP. Contact Judith, 718-3793370. December 30 – January 1, 2019: Lavish New Year’s Celebration at The Desmond – 2-night stay at the newly renovated Desmond; 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners; 3 shows – Day 1: dinner/show; New Year’s Eve Dinner and show; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/show; trip to Sands casino ($30 slot play & $5 food voucher); $699/person double; $849/single. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370 or Jeannie, 718-379-3742. 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. Insurance available. SOLD OUT. Contact Judith, 718-3793370. 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 lar show of the year. 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. Payment due by October 19th. To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of September: Mary Smith, Alma Alequin, Veiatla Rhames, Janice Brown, Beryl Hines, Joyce Wilson and Lillian Hines. Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room. 39 (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – noon. (evenings) Tues. & Thurs., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. & Fri., 6-8 p.m. Stephen cellphone number is 347-847-1941. Please leave a message. Good health to all. —Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

It that time of year again, the High Holidays are coming up: ROSH HASHANAH – September 9 thru 11 YOM KIPPOR – September 18 thru 19, 2018. Therefore, it’s 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 718379-6920 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. The 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 at 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 Ends at 7:46 p.m. YOM KIPPUR – Day of Repentance Erev YOM KIPPUR – Tuesday, September 18th 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 19th 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. It’s handicap accessible, no steps. Phone # 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message. The synagogue

has services Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a Kiddush. The synagogue needs donations. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah. Sabbath ends on Saturday, September 8, at 8:03 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, September 14, 6:49 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’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue. Gary Schwartz is now at home recuperating and he continues to improve. Speedy recovery to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus and Marty Linder. Wishing all our members, and friends, peace, and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Building 30 A and B Association

Welcome back from summer vacations. Hope everyone had a wonderful summer. It’s a new season for our building association. We will be officially opened on Wednesday, September 26th, with our first building association meeting in the association room in the lobby of Building 30B. The door opens at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30. Our first crochet meeting will be on September 26th, at 1 p.m. in the association meeting room. Our first PoKeno games will be on Friday, September 21st, with the door opening at 7 p.m., and games starting at 7:30 in the association room. Look in this paper to find out when we will start collecting for association dues and candy for our Halloween. —Linda Werner

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Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow as we celebrate Family and Friends Day and National Grandparents Day at our 9:00 a.m. worship service. Next Sunday, September 16, we will return to our regular hours with worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School for children and adults at 9:15 a.m. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Tomorrow, September 9, 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. All grandparents are wished a Happy and Blessed Grandparents Day. Join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Bible Class will also be held on Wednesday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN,

enter 660065 and you will be connected. 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 p.m. 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. After September 30, tickets will be $65. For tickets or additional information, call 718-515-6090, 646-4187102, 718-862-9243 or 718-320-3774. Come and find out how you can use your gifts to be the leader God expects you to be wherever He has placed you and however He is using you. Our next Leadership class will be on Saturday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Classes are open to all church members and to our sister church members. 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. The cost for Ocean View Cabin/Double Occupancy is $3970 for this 11day cruise and includes port charges, taxes, transfers and airfare. A deposit of $600 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, 718-320-3240, 718-671-1271 or the church at 718-379-3774. —Hattie L. Lucas

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Open Door Ministries A Life of Integrity

Integrity — the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness; the state of being whole and undivided, the condition of being unified, unimpaired, or sound in construction. A Michigan judge found himself in the news recently because of the violation of a courtroom rule—and what happened next. Judge Raymond Voet has long had a policy forbidding the use of electronic devices in the courtroom. Anyone whose phone rings aloud has it confiscated and receives a fine. Over the years, attorneys, police officers, witnesses, and spectators have broken the rule and received the punishment. During closing arguments at the trial, someone’s smartphone started talking. It was the judge’s new phone! “I’m guessing I bumped it. It started talking really loud. That’s an excuse, but I don’t take those excuses from anyone else. I set the bar high, because cell phones are a distraction and there is very serious business going on,” he said. “The courtroom is a special place in the community, and it needs more respect than that.” During the next break in the trial, Judge Voet held himself in contempt, and paid the standard $25 fine that he issues anyone who disturbs a trial. “Judges are human,” Voet said. “They’re not above the rules. I broke the rule, and I have to live by it.” wsj.com, April 16, 2013 Psalm 15 O Lord, who may lodge as a guest in Your tent? Who may dwell continually on Your holy hill? 2

He who walks with integrity and strength of character, and works righteousness, and speaks and holds truth in his heart. 3 He does not slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his friend; 4 In his eyes an evil person is despised, but he honors those who fear the Lord and obediently worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder. He keeps his word even to his own disadvantage and does not change it for his own benefit; 5 He does not put out his money at interest and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken. Integrity begins in one’s heart – Do you practice righteousness in all you do? Do you see yourself as above others or do the same rules apply to you? Do you turn a blind eye when those in your circle sin but condemn those outside of it? Are you still awed by God or blasé about who He is – do you love Him? Do you keep your word, or does it change according to circumstance? Are you concerned about the welfare of others and demonstrate it practically? Will you honor God even if it costs you benefits and political status? Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-3344407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. 1. Sunday, September 9: • We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. when we will celebrate the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon O. Johnson will be the preacher and celebrant. • The invitation to wear your African Attire (if you have one) has been extended. Therefore, if you would like to wear an outfit to this service, please feel free to do so. EVERYONE is invited to participate. • All groups are now back in session after the summer break and we do hope you that you enjoyed the summer. 2. Fundraising Events • 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. • Saturday, September 29: Annual Dinner Sale at the church starting at noon. Do not cook! Come and enjoy home style dinners. • Saturday, November 24, Atlantic City trip to The Resorts Casino. Deluxe motor coach leaving from Dreiser Loop in front of Rehab Center at 9:00 a.m. $40.00 p.p. Please contact June Grimes at 347-457-8349. Outreach Program: Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in dire 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 foregoing, please call the church at 718-320-0844. You may also visit our website at https://www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York. “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul! * I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” —Psalm 146:1 —Merville Chambers

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018

Public Safety Report

a can opener for canned foods, plates, cups, utensils and paper towels should be included. Include a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both. Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A well-stocked first aid kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation. Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children. Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies. Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency. It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a blackout. A blackout combined with a severe storm is not a good combination. If everyone takes steps to conserve electricity, it decreases the risk of a blackout. Energy conservation is a good idea year-round. Using energy-saving light bulbs is a good place to start. Turning off and unplugging appliances when they are not used is also a good idea. Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous any time of the year and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that bike ridBuilding Each ing is not permitted near buildings, shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. During warm fall weather, it is often tempting to take a dip in the ocean. However, lifeguards are no longer on duty at some area beaches. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. The absence of lifeguards, combined with dangerous conditions, can have deadly consequences. Indian summer can last well into October, but avoid the temptation of swimming in unguarded beaches. If your idea of fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would (Continued from page 7)

like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say “hello” to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. September is known as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Cholesterol Awareness Month, as well as Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is also a good opportunity to schedule a full physical examination with screening tests recommended by your physician. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

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All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

EMERGENCY SERVICE

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20

OFF

Re-installation of any types of Blinds.

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person. Fully Insured • NYC License #1233497

718.792.2655

Repair Closet Doors and Sell New Bi-Fold Doors! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

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L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

SPOONER

DOMESTIC SERVICE

• Basic Cleaning $90 • Deep Cleaning $130 • Non-Medical Senior Care $80 • 4 Hour Min. + 8.78% tax • Bonded • 7 Days • Cash, Pay-Pal www.spoonercleaning.com 10/27 (718) 320-5112

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT (except vacuums)

718.792.2655

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

Call

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs! 718-829-9090 Service Charge • Washers only $24.95 • Dryers plus 10% off any repair Senior • Stoves Citizen Discount

• Refrigerators • Dishwashers • Vacuums

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

PAINTING

Anthony’s Painting & Handyman

2/23/19

Floor Waxing: Living Room $140 Dining Room $75 Kitchen $90

Hallway Small $75 Hallway Large $90 Bedrooms $100

Please Call For Information 718-644-8712

DECORATOR

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You Provide Paint. 2 Coats: Living Room $140 Bedroom Small $110 Dining Room $120 Bedroom Large $140 Kitchen Sm. $90 Hallway Small $110 Kitchen Lg. $130 Hallway Large $140 Bathroom $80

Call for rates! Ads starting at $8/week! 718-320-3300 x3384

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery - Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen - Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

CAR SERVICE

•Proms •Sports Events •Weddings •Funerals •Tours •Sweet 16 •Special Occasions •Airports •Casinos Office: 212-531-3792 Mobile: 917-560-6838

Advertise in the Co-op City Times!

COMPUTER CONSULTANT, SALES & REPAIR 10/8

UNITED APPLIANCE SERVICE

Executive Exotic Limo

“When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Fully Insured

LOCKSMITH

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CLEANING SERVICES

A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. CARPET CLEANING SERVICES

2 Rooms for $90; 3 Rooms for $110 Excludes Living Room. 9/29 Call 718-798-4259

HOME IMPROVEMENT

1-800-479-2667 CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

• ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES • VERTICAL & MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

Breathe Easy

• RANGE HOODS We BEAT • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING Quote! • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

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Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc If you SEE something, SAY something!

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

www.co-opsales.info DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

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Co-op City Times / September 8, 2018