Co-op City Times 9/29/18

Vol. 53 No. 39

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Proposed Animal Shelter On Bartow Avenue Wins Approval Of Planning Commission Despite a vocal, ongoing campaign by some Co-op City residents to stop it, the path toward building a city-owned animal shelter on Bartow Avenue continued its march forward last week.

With a 30-second, unanimous vote, the New York City Planning Commission gave its approval to build the animal shelter on city-owned property on Bartow Avenue next to the Red Lobster restaurant. The vote was taken Sept. 26th during the commission’s meeting held in Lower Manhattan.

Both Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Community Board #10 have expressed their opposition to the proposal. But the city ULURP (Uniformed Land Use Review Procedure) process does not give either of those opinions any standing to stop the project. With Planning Commission approval secured, the project next goes to the New York City Council committees having jurisdiction and, ultimately, to the whole Council for a vote that would send the project on to the Mayor for his signature.

City Council Member Andy King, Co-op City’s representative, issued a statement following the PlanBY JIM ROBERTS

ning Commission vote last week.

“We have seen the Borough President speak on this issue and now the Commission has approved the Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter,” Councilman King said. “A Community Board hearing on this matter heard a united voice from Co-op City residents against the particular project and location proposed, while at the same time we recognize many Bronxites are excited about the prospect of building this facility as soon as possible.

“The Council will hold a hearing in a land use subcommittee on October 9th and I will have the opportunity to publicly question the Administration on concerns surrounding this project,” Councilman King said.

“I have stated time and again that I will follow the wishes of the neighborhood and the surrounding community on this project and all projects that impact our residential communities. While we look to comply with the law of building an animal shelter in our borough of the Bronx, we cannot, and I will not, forget the position of our local residents,” King said.

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Power Plant Starts Switchover Work To Turn On Heat Oct. 15 This summer’s hot, humid days have quickly given way to crisp, cool fall weather and the Riverbay Power Plant is swinging into action to make the annual switch from cooling to heat for Co-op City residents.

Air conditioning in the apartments will be turned off on Sunday night, Sept. 30th, and the heat will turn on Oct. 15, according to Riverbay Director of Utility Assets Anthony Ligato.

During that two-week period, workers will use the outage time at the Power Plant plant to carry out preventive mainte- change-over. nance work that can only be done when the plant’s gas turbines are powered down.

“The outage is done to assure reliability of heat and electricity during the winter months and ensure the plant is making power for the residents at an economic rate,” Ligato said. “Although the power plant was built very well, aging issues of the facility necessitate continued focus on maintenance activities.”

Riverbay uses a combination of in-house staff and outside contractors to do the work on a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule, seven days a week. The chillers are configured for the winter, the cooling tower is cleaned and inspected, and inspections required by New York City are conducted on the boilers that run to make the heat.

While the gas turbines and other Power Plant equipment is down to do maintenance work, mechanical contractors repair valves identified as not working properly while the boilers are off-line. Inspections on some other equipment that can only be done during the October or May outages have to be done by outside third-party certified (Continued on page 4)

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New Director Of Riverbay Grounds Dept.

Michael Ambo, a 15-year veteran of Riverbay, has been appointed as the new permanent director of the Grounds department by Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer.

“Mike has filled in ably and competently during the period following the illness and unfortunate passing of Donovan Plummer, the former director of the Grounds Department,” said Mr. Klehammer.

“He’s an innovative problem solver and has demonstrated his ability (Continued on page 10)

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Sewer Repairs on Bartow Avenue Michael Ambo

Photo by Toriea McCauseland

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preparing for heat Photo by Jim Roberts

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) crews began laying new sewer pipes along Bartow Avenue earlier this week. The work is expected to be competed by Wednesday.

Photocaption by Fiifi Frimpongi; Photo by Brandon Ortiz

IBO Says No Lead In Co-op City Water in Most Recent Tests

Open Meeting Today In Dreiser On Bus Service

Despite a local news report that Co-op City is In an effort to present a cohesive plan to the Metamong six neighborhoods in the city with the highest ropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on how levels of lead in its water, the New York City Independto improve bus service in Co-op City, the Riverbay ent Budget Office (IBO) said this week that no lead Board’s Legislative Committee is inviting all sharewas found in Co-op City water in the most recent tests. holders to a meeting of the committee today, SaturSpeaking to the Co-op City Times on Thursday, day, Sept. 29th, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Dreiser Doug Turetsky, Communications Director at IBO, auditorium B. said: “From the zip code that Co-op City buildings are Shareholders who depend on public bus service in, there were very few tests, and on the most recent provided by the MTA are encouraged to attend and ones – those from 2006 to 2016 – no lead was found.” share their suggestions on how best to restructure In the September 2018 IBO report, entitled, “Lead the current bus routes to better serve the community. in Tap Water Remains Issue In Some City Dwellings,” This meeting is being held in advance of the MTA’s which was prepared by IBO’s (Continued on page 4) “Fast Forward Bronx Bus (Continued on page 2)

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Network Redesign Workshop” which will be held by the MTA in Co-op City on Tuesday, October 9, 6-8 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center.

“I am hoping that shareholders will take into consideration that ten years ago when the MTA was holding hearings about the changes in routing of our buses, that by not showing up and by not speaking up, it cost us dearly in the rerouting in three of our buses – the Bx26, Bx28 and the QBx1 – and the one thing that we do not want to do is to make that mistake again and not show up, and to not articulate what exactly we want from our bus lines,” said Director Rod Saunders, chair of the Legislative Committee. “The meeting today is to get everyone’s ideas on what they think will make the best routes possible and to expand on that in any way that they see as advantageous to the community.”

This pre-“Fast Forward” meeting will be an opportunity to prepare and present a unified plan when the MTA brings its “Fast Forward” workshop to the community on October 9. Similar workshops have been, and will continue to be held throughout the five boroughs to interact with and solicit input from local stakeholders who utilize the MTA’s bus service to improve service to riders.

“Fast Forward” is a 10-year plan which was previously scheduled to take more than 40 years to accomplish. The highlights of the first five years are: state-of-the-art signal system on five (5) subway lines which include signals, modernized interlockings and additional power where needed; more than 50 new stations to be made accessible so riders are never more than two stops away from an accessible station; repair work at more than 150 stations; installation of more than 650 new subway cars; more than 1,200 (Communications-based train control) CBTC-modified cars; redesign of bus routes in all 5 borough; new fare payment system and 2,800 new buses.

In the final five years, the work includes: a state-of-the-art signal system on 6 new lines; improved accessibility at more than 130 additional stations, with the remainder of all possible stations completed by 2034; state-of-good-repair work at more than 150 stations, more than 3,000 new subway cars and 2,100 new buses.

“Bronx residents deserve first rate transit and right now they simply aren’t getting it,” said Andy Byford, MTA president. “These upcoming meetings offer Bronxites an incredibly unique opportunity to reimagine the way buses navigate their communities. Just as we did in Staten Island and just as we will do in the city’s other boroughs, customers are being provided with a blank slate and we are eager to hear what they bring to the table. After all, the people who live in these communities are the ones who know them best.”

For bus riders, “Fast Forward” bus redesign will feature customer-focused routes, faster and more reliable travel times and more comfortable and environmentally friendly buses, which will be described in detail both at today’s Legislative Committee meeting and the October 9th MTA “Fast Forward” workshop.

In addition to the new customer-focused routes, the new plan will incorporate enforced bus lanes to cut down on travel time; “Next bus” signs which are audiocapable signs; new bus command center for centralized control; and the infusion of more than 2,800 new electric buses within five years.

Director Saunders said last week that he is especially interested in the restoration of the bus service that the community enjoyed prior to the 2010 changes,

Animal Shelter

and the Mayor’s office will be undertaken in the coming weeks, and more input from Co-op City residents will be sought, King said.

“I will continue to have conversations with the administration on what is best for our neighborhood while still complying with the law that requires that every borough have an animal shelter,” King told the Co-op City Times. “At the end of the day, I will be standing with the neighbors in the Bronx and the Co-op City community who have shared a position.

“This is not going to be a bullying tactic – they are not going to ram it down our throats,” the councilman added. “I have been having respectful conversations and I will be reaching out to more members to figure out how we can have another sit-down with the city and some Co-op City residents to determine how to deal with the issue that’s before us.”

In reviewing the history of the process, Borough President Diaz pointed out in his opposition that 40 members of the public spoke at a hearing at his office on July 19, with 24 speaking out against the shelter, most, if not all, of those from Co-op City.

He also noted that emails and petition signatures against the Bartow Avenue site largely came from Co-op City residents while those who expressed in writing their favor for the Bartow Avenue site were largely from other areas in the Bronx.

In explaining his recommendation against the development, Borough President Diaz referred to and agreed with many of the arguments made by the Co-op City opponents, including the community’s long-held wishes that that particular parcel of long-vacant city-owned land directly across from Co-op City be used for a recreational or community center.

Diaz referred to placement of the Bronx

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Animal Care Center in the extreme northeast corner of the Bronx away from adequate public transportation which would not allow residents of other areas of the Bronx, particularly the west Bronx, to reach it easily.

He also referred to the prevalent traffic congestion in the area of Bartow Avenue and the huge Bay Plaza shopping complex by stating, “This concern is exacerbated when considering that the proposed animal shelter is also envisioned as a regional destination.”

He also noted that the community directly across the street from the proposed animal shelter, Co-op City, has a nopet policy except in the case of service or support animals.

Diaz concluded his explanation of his recommendation: “I applaud the applicant’s vision for a full service animal shelter in the Bronx. As such, my office is wellprepared to assist the applicant in seeking out an alternative location for this facility.

“Key to this search will be a more centralized location so as to maximize accessibility for Bronx residents, especially those reliant on public transportation. I concur with Community Board 10 and the ardent sentiments of the residents of Co-op City as I recommend disapproving this application.

I urge the City Council member to do the same,” the Borough President said.

But as of now, the Mayor’s office remains firmly behind the effort to use the land for the Bronx Animal Care Center scheduled for opening in 2024. Jeff Dupee, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, did most of the presenting in favor of the Bartow site at both the Community Board’s and the BP’s hearing.

The City Council passed a law earlier this year that requires the city to build and operate a full-service animal shelter in each of the five boroughs by July 1, 2024.

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most notably service not only to and from Co-op City, but service in and around all sections of Co-op City; shorter time intervals between buses; making sure that all buses servicing the community are accessible to all segments of the Co-op City population; installation of the “Next Bus” signs so shareholders will be better advised and can make informed decisions regarding their commute; and bus shelters at the bus stops in case of inclement weather.

“What they do with any of the other buses that they have now streamed into Co-op City coming from all other areas, whether it is the 30 or the 29, etc., we have no pony in that fight because that’s sort of a Bay Plaza issue; we are only concerned with the restoration of the service that we had,” said Director Saunders, adding that prior to the 2010 bus restructuring, Co-op City had the best bus service in the Bronx with wait intervals of only 5-7 minutes between buses. He also said that he intends to address Access-A-Ride at the “Fast Forward” workshop, a service that has not been dependable for shareholders who rely on it.

The June 2010 bus changes significantly impacted the Bx26, Bx28, the former QBx1 which is now the Q50, and the express bus to Manhattan, BxM7, the major bus routes that Mr. Saunders said he will focus on. Since June 2010 when the bus routes were restructured, Co-op City commuters have endured fewer buses and more transfers to travel in, out and around the community.

With the 2010 plan, the Bx26 was rerouted, eliminating the portion of the route that took shareholders to and from the northern section of Co-op City via Baychester Avenue, Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Blvd. Those who take the Bx. 26 from the west Bronx into Co-op City now have to transfer at the corner of Baychester and Bartow Avenue to take the Bx. 30 or the newly established Bx. 3, which now covers the northern section of the community and then extends itself into Bay Plaza. The Bx26 now follows the exact route of the former Bx25 which is no longer being used.

At the same time, the newly established Bx. 38 now takes commuters from Bartow Avenue onto Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., traveling the entire exterior of Sections 1 to 4 before heading into Bay Plaza where the line terminates. In addition, the Bx28, now skips Sections 1 to 4 entirely and travels across Bartow Avenue and into Section 5.

The Bx28, Bx38 and the restructured Bx30, all had stops along Asch Loop eliminated from their routes. ºDirector Saunders urges shareholders to participate in today’s meeting and to come prepared to articulate their suggestions so that a unified Co-op City plan can be structured for presentation to the MTA on October 9.

“This will not be a decision made in a back room. This decision will be made by the community,” said Director Saunders. “Our goal is to present an effective response, but I want the response to be from the shareholders. This will be a cooperator-driven effort.”

In addition to attending today’s meeting, shareholders may also submit their suggestions by email to rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

“I’d also like shareholders to note that not being able to attend today’s meeting does not preclude you from attending the October 9th meeting with the MTA,” Director Saunders said. “It is in our best interest to show up and speak up on this issue.”

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NCNW Book Club

Calling all teens! On Friday, October 5, at 7 p.m., let’s read and discuss the book, "The Hate You Give,"

by Angie Thomas. The movie will start in theaters soon. The adult and teen book club will meet in Dreiser, room 11. For further information, contact ncnwcoopcitysocial@ gmail.com.

SAFE Event Oct. 6

The New York City Department of Sanitation will be holding a Solvents, Automotive, Flammable, Electronics (SAFE) Disposal Event on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The disposal event will be held in the Orchard Beach parking lot located at the end of Park Drive.

Residents are encouraged to drop off and get rid of harmful household products like auto fluids, batteries, electronics, strong cleaners, medications, and paint.

For more information about the SAFE Disposal event, dial 3-1-1.

Free After School Tennis

The Co-op City tennis program of New York Junior Tennis and Learning offers free afterschool tennis instruction and play from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, on the tennis courts behind MS 181. Registration is ongoing and open to all young people between 5 and 18 years old. Racquets and equipment are provided. The only requirement for players is a good pair of sneakers or tennis shoes.

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.

Co-op City will be hosting its annual College, Career and Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 6th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organized by former Board Director Evelyn Turner and cosponsored by the Riverbay Fund, the event is set to be held at the College of New Rochelle’s Co-op City Campus, located at 755 Co-op City Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10475.

Open to the public, the fair is aimed at providing information to college-bound students and parents on how to apply to colleges, as well as how to gain access to the many grants and scholarships available to incoming college students.

The fair will be broken up into two separate sessions to ensure that the activities, workshops and presentations are geared towards those in that age group. Children, accompanied by an adult, from third through sixth grades are invited to attend the fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Then, students in seventh to twelfth grades, as well as adults who have not yet received a college degree, will attend the 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. session.

During the first part of the fair, students from the 2Train Robotics Morris High School Team will give a demonstration of their award-winning robot. At 10 a.m., the team will also give a Robotics and Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) presentation to help spread information and interest in the field.

Representatives from New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities II will also be present during the fair.

During the second session, college-bound students and their families will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from over 30 colleges.

In attendance will be representatives for New York City and State Universities (CUNY and SUNY) like SUNY Maritime, CUNY Staten Island, and Hostos Community College.

Representative will also be available for private colleges like North Carolina Central University, Virginia State University,

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Berkeley College, Hartwich College, North Carolina State, Grace Institute, Monroe College, University of Delaware, BANK Street College of Education, Clarkson College, Carsten Institute of Cosmetology and the University of Buffalo.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) like Fisk University will also have a representative at the fair.

Representatives will also be present for organizations like Guns Down Life Up, Live The Zoe Life, Kevin’s Puzzles For Us, The Door, Legal Aid Society, Sources for Students, Travel With Chaz, New York Jaguars, Per Scholas and the SWEET Institute. The NYPD’s 45th Precinct and the FDNY will also send in representatives.

Along with meeting representatives from the different programs and colleges, students and parents will also get a chance to attend various scholarships and financial aid workshops that are set to start at 2:30 p.m.

Some of the workshops include a Financial Aid Workshop lead by Adrienne King, a financial aid expert from Bank Street College of Education, an Application and Planning workshop for parents led by Amber L. Peters, and a workshop on strategies to find grant money lead by Paul Rivers.

Judge Elizabeth Audrey Taylor, an alumna of Ohio Northern University School of Law, will also attend the fair to talk to students about her experience in the judicial system.

All those who attend will also leave with a flash drive filled with over 300 leads on how to get free money for college.

During the fair, attendees will also be able to sign up for the Omega Black College 2019 Tours. Conducted by Xi Phi, a New York City-based Graduate Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, the tour will take African American students to HBCUs. The 2019 tour is scheduled to take place from February 17th to the 22nd and is set to visit over 14 HBCU’s.

Refreshments will be served, and all are invited to attend.

Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Seminar Held In Bartow Center

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety held its Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Seminar on Thursday, September 27, in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

The event, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and The Riverbay Security Committee, was hosted by Sergeant Milton Gregory, who was joined by several guests throughout the seminar.

The event was filled with information geared towards preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, child trafficking, and resources for those in need. Sgt. Gregory stressed the importance of being informed to avoid being at risk.

“Prevention is always better than cure,” said Sgt. Gregory. “If the mind is blind, the eyes are useless.”

The first guest speakers of the night were Aleka Asamoah and Hillie Teller from Legal Information for Families Today.

“Our mission is to enhance access to justice for children and families by providing legal information, community education, and compassionate guidance, while promoting systemwide reform of the courts and public agencies,” said Asamoah.

Lucy Ramos, working with the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, provided a PowerPoint presentation on how the office works against domestic violence, elder abuse, and sex trafficking on a daily basis.

She also said that the office is now getting the resources to fight against sexual assault from a stranger, stalking, human trafficking, and labor trafficking.

“We have a center that is facilitated with the District Attorney’s Office at 198 E. 161th St.,” said Ramos. “We are in-house, and we have many different organizations that help out with the particular populations I stated before. We have lawyers, counselors, case managers, and an in-house NYPD that will take your report if you don’t go to an actual precinct for whatever reason.”

Flyers were given out encouraging attendees to register for free training courses to educate, equip, and engage individuals combatting human trafficking and domestic violence.

Lori Melton, a Co-op City resident, was present on behalf

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Lucy Ramos from the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-based violence presenting a Powerpoint on how her office works against domestic violence. Photo by Fiifi Frimpong

of Not On My Watch to speak and hand out literature to inform attendees on the youth who are targeted in our communities. She mentioned the average age range targeted is 12 to 14 years old.

“It’s a very sad case,” said Melton. “When you think of human trafficking, some people look at kids as if they’re just property. Once they use your body, they could use it over and over again. That is the sad situation that people have gone through.”

Board Director Jerome Rice, chair of the Riverbay Security Committee, gave a brief speech on the dangers of staying quiet while being at risk. “There are three things both the victim and abuser use, called the three tendencies,” he said. They tend to blame, justify, and make excuses. Regardless of what side of the aisle, those are the three things that are done. So, I encourage everyone to say something. Don’t keep it all in.”

Officers from the 45th Precinct ended the event by telling residents they’re working around the clock to assist those who need help.

Another seminar will be held in October to continue educating the community on the dangers of sexual assault and domestic violence.

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inspectors.

“During the outage, the staff is focused and works diligently as a team in order to get the technical and complicated issues associated with the operations and maintenance of a power plant completed successfully in a constrained time period,” Ligato said.

The gas turbines in the plant are taken off-line for maintenance work prior to the winter season while the cooling tower is being cleaned. The heat will be turned on and the plant restored to full operation on Oct. 15th this year. A primary task during the outage is to clean and inspect the cooling tower during the two outage periods each year when the boilers are shut down.

In addition, the chillers are switched over from summer mode to winter mode and prepared for the change into heating season.

Chillers produce the chilled water in the summer but are shut down in the winter so that the heating system can be turned on. The chiller shut down also allows maintenance to be done on them during the winter. In the summer outage, the plant staff works on the heat exchangers for the heating system.

During the outage, there is also work being done in the buildings that varies each year. October and May are the only two times possible to shut the system down allowing the plant staff to complete scheduled maintenance work to be done.

Hot water is produced during the outage from Boiler 1 in the plant which can operate without needing the cooling tower and electricity is purchased from Con Edison. A planned short hot water outage will be needed to be taken this year from Friday, Oct. 5, at 11 p.m. to Saturday morning, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. During that time, hot water will not be available for residents in Co-op City.

Water Testing

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environmental analyst Daniel Huber, “the potential scale of lead contamination in New York City tap water and the rules that serve as the standards for detection and amelioration” was examined.

The report states that although the city is compliant with federal and state regulations for “at-the-tap” monitoring in dwellings, and spends approximately $10 million annually to treat the water supply with anti-corrosives to help prevent lead from leaching into the water as it passes through lead pipes, smaller and older buildings – especially those built in the 1920’s and 1930’s – may have plumbing that contain lead because the material was commonly used in pipes at that time.

Since 1961, however, the use of pipes with lead to connect a building to the city’s water mains has been prohibited. New York City also prohibits the repair of service lines with lead to private residences if they are damaged; they must be replaced with lead-free pipes.

Construction of Co-op City began in May 1966.

In the IBO report, it is stated that among the specific findings from their study, and based on test data from 2006 through 2016, “The highest rates of tap water test level exceeding the federal threshold were in community districts that included neighborhoods such as Ridgewood and Maspeth in Queens, Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, Co-op City and Riverdale in the Bronx, and South Beach in Staten Island.”

In communication to the Riverbay Board on Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, Riverbay's Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer wrote of the Channel 12 news segment: “The story is misleading in that the IBO report named several areas in the city where a review of data from 2006-2016 suggests that there are higher levels of lead in the drinking water. Unfortunately, the data consists only of results from known buildings with higher lead levels used by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for monitoring purposes and results obtained from home test kits.

The report does not indicate that any water samples were taken in residences located in Co-op City. The report also states that the results are based on data from the community district containing Co-op City which includes areas outside the community.”

Nevertheless, Mr. Klehammer reported that a meeting with Riverbay’s environmental contractor has been scheduled for early next week to design a water sampling plan in order to allay any concerns that cooperators may have based on the Channel 12 report.

“I expect that we would have this survey completed within the next 30-60 days, at which time, we will inform the community of our findings,” said Mr. Klehammer.

“Our goal is to be transparent and to ascertain that the quality of water coming into the homes of our cooperators meets all applicable standards.”

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Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. I want to make a correction about something that was posted on the flier announcing the association’s committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 18th. On the flier, I mistakenly mentioned that the election for members of the association’s executive board would be held in 2019. That information is wrong. According to the association’s by-laws, elections are held during the even years. So, the next election will be held in 2020, not 2019, as I mistakenly printed on the flier (sorry about the goof, folks).

For those who attended our first general meeting yesterday since our last one in June, I want to thank you for attending. As a reminder, the next general meeting will be held on Friday, November 16th. At that meeting, we will address the issue of succession rights. This is an important topic that you definitely don’t want to miss.

In regards to our next monthly committee meeting, it will be held next Tuesday on October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the association room. Please save this date on your calendar and we look forward to seeing you there.

—Leon Tulton

Co-op City Elevator Modernization Schedule

Co-op City Resident Indicted In Baby Son’s Death

James Currie, a 37 year old Co-op City resident who is the father of the baby found floating in the East River earlier this summer, was arraigned last Friday, September 24th, in a Manhattan Criminal Court. Currie is charged on one count of concealment of a corpse shortly after he was arrested at JFK airport, upon returning from Thailand where he was apprehended.

The complaint states that on August 4th, Currie took his 7-month-old son, Mason Saldana, to his Co-op City apartment for a scheduled weekend custody visit. Surveillance video showed Currie entering the building with the infant, and, according to court documents, the child was still alive at the time. The next day, Currie was seen exiting the building carrying what appeared to be a backpack with a blanket over it made to look like a baby carrier. Officials believe the baby was likely dead at that point. Soon after, baby Mason, wearing only a diaper, was found floating in the East River by tourists from Oklahoma.

Baby Mason's cause of death is still pending, but is expected some time this week.

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NAACP Community Service Awards

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The Co-op City branch of the N.A.A.C.P. presented its 4th annual Community Service event on Saturday, September 22, in the Einstein Community Center. The event honored and rewarded individuals who make a difference in the community. Community service awardees included, Mathew Miller, Kamrin Pressley, former Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo, Errol Olton, Riverbay Board Director Leslie Peterson, Christopher Robinson and Riverbay Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous. The event was hosted by the N.A.A.C.P., Co-op City branch, of which Jerome Rice is the president.

Photos by Alfred Lynch Jr. and Mike Miller

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

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

Letters to the Editor MTA Service Improvements

To the Editor: As I see it, the main problem with the MTA is the employees are limited to do their jobs and if they step up there’s more of a chance that they will get into trouble. So, the rule seems to be, the less you do, the less you’re apt to get into trouble.

This appears to be the plan from the big wigs to get more funding. You see, if things went smoothly, then no complaints and less money needed for funding.

I read about the MTA getting all this money to upgrade the signal system. When you hear that signal problems are the cause of delays that is partly correct. When a passenger gets sick or a crime occurs on the train, there is a delay.

Now, the signals can’t clear because the train is delayed and on the circuit. It’s designed this way, but the MTA can’t bleed the taxpayers for more money if someone gets sick

or a crime occurs, so they say the signals are the problem and we need more of your money to upgrade the system.

I used the #5 train at Gun Hill Road and almost every time coming home, I run to the 38 bus to Co-op City only to see the bus always pulling away from the stop. Sometimes I think there’s a purpose here. Is this poor scheduling done to get the MTA more funds to get more money for buses or are they not utilizing those expensive tracking devices that we, the public, pay for on the buses and trains to systematically work more effectively.

So be careful what you wish for as feeding the MTA may not be the solution. Money is not the answer, but, in my opinion, properly managing the system is the answer.

Beware of the politicians who want your money for their own agenda.

—Nick Liberati

Failure to Communicate

To the Editor: A main complaint throughout the years here at Riverbay is the lack of communication between the shareholders and management. Here are three cases in point: 1. On September 14, the front elevator in Garage 7 went out of service. A non-dated letter was place on the elevator and the Attendant’s Booth that reads, “Please Be Advised That The Front Elevator Is Out of Service Until Tomorrow Morning.” We are now 10 days later, the elevator hasn’t been repaired, and the same notice is still on the elevator.

2. Again a Garage 7 issue. Late last week, a notice on the Attendant’s Booth was placed letting shareholders

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• Ensure that your digital camera or cell phone camera is set to the highest possible resolution setting. The higher the resolution, the better the image quality.

• Fuzzy, dark or blurry images will be difficult to sharpen, so please make sure all images submitted are clear and brightly lit.

• Photocopies are not accepted as we try to go for the highest quality possible.

• Cooperators are encouraged to email their photos to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com • Printed glossy photos are also accepted.

• Cooperators can bring or mail their photos to our office to be scanned at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 21, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• All photos will be returned if requested.

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.

know that the roof will be closed beginning on September 24. It also lets us know that if you can’t find parking, you can park in Garage 8 or Garage 5. No word of how long the roof will be closed. No word on if you are forced to park in Garage 5, if there is a shuttle to get you back to Garage 7.

3. Building 32B has a lobby trash can that has the top jammed into the can. Tough to put your garbage in it. The area office said they will get a new one. We are now 2 1⁄2 weeks into the promise of a new can. No word on when it is arriving.

Maybe a little better communication with the shareholders would lessen the aggravation of the affected.

—Mark Peters

Benedetto, Bailey to Start 2018 Co-op City Lobby Visits

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey will start their 2018 Lobby Visits on the following dates: • Thurs., October 4, 120 Darrow Place (Building #5A) • Wed., Oct. 10, 2420 Hunter Ave. (Building #26B) • Wed., Oct. 17, 600 Baychester Ave. (Building #16B) • Thurs., Oct. 25, 100 Bellamy Loop (Building #21A) The lobby visits provide the folks of Co-op City an opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics with their elected officials in a special one-on-one setting just steps from their front door.

“I always feel that an elected official has an obligation to keep in touch with those who elected him,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “To this end, I do these visits and they have always proved to be a delight.”

The legislative session runs from January to June each year, with the first three months being dedicated to putting together the State Budget. As the budget comes together, legislators spend much of their time in Albany and cannot get around their districts as much as they would want.

Assemblyman Benedetto said: “My intent is to make up for some of the time lost when I was up in Albany. I love my job and my Albany duties, but I miss talking directly to those who elected me.”

The assemblyman, along with State Senator Bailey, will be in the lobbies of the aforementioned buildings from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. All are invited to come and discuss whatever is on their mind.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 16 Building 16

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 16 600 & 620 Baychester Avenue

December 31, 2018

December 31, 2021

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Public Safety Report

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CCPD Alerts Residents Of Mystery Shopper Based Scams Co-op City Times / September 29, 2018

tery” based scam. In this case, the victim receives a real looking check. New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing become aware of a new twist on an old scam apparestablishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the ently targeting residents of Co-op City. This new funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time, the twist is even more convincing than the old blanket victim may have already wired money to another state or country attempted to “MYSTERY SHOPPER” email. One of my savvy receive an even larger sum of money. Unfortunately, the victim may be responreaders received a United States Postal Service Priorsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check. Remember, a legitimate ity envelope with a very convincing check inside with contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize. A instructions which included buying twenty $100 iTunes legitimate lottery doesn’t look for you to tell you that you won. The New York certificates. You can fool some of the people some of the State Lottery gives you one year to claim your earnings, many smaller prizes go times, but not my readers. unclaimed.

Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current claiming to have unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim. For a fee, the information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that all types of scams are increasing every year, especially internet scams. “government employee” can help you obtain these funds. While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming employees out to solicit the owners of these fees. If you believe that you are entia victim. tled to unclaimed fees, seek out the New York State (Continued on page 17) Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. TeleFor information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: phone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder, but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. have even been known to approach their potential Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. victim in person at their door or in a public place.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

The previous “MYSTERY SHOPPER” scam For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. solicited victims through a bulk email for a potential job as a Mystery Shopper. This may seem legitimate CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES at first because they might even use the name of a There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week. reputable company, one you may have seen on the news or some other TV show. What could be wrong with a fun new job? When you answer the email, you EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES are told Western Union has had a problem with people not receiving all of their wired money, they suspect employees are stealing money. All you have to do is cash the check we send you, wire half of it and keep the rest as compensation for helping us. The surprise comes when you learn that the check is not drawn from a real bank and you are responsible for the entire amount.

How do you recognize fraud in this and any other instance? The email or the return email is not a domain name, but an account at a free or group email service such as Yahoo mail, hotmail, AOL excite, optonline, Verizon, etc. A legitimate company will have its company name as the domain name. A company domain name costs a small amount annually; not having one is an instant flag. Having a domain name alone does not make a company legitimate. If you looked the company up and contacted them, they have a better chance of being real. Contact the Better Business Bureau to check a company’s reputation or history. A legitimate company will have an office or location you can respond to and conduct business.

Another recent scam is a “sweepstakes” or “lotBY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

September 16 - 22, 2018

Public Safety Blotter Sept. 17, 120 Asch Loop A cooperator reported that her two children were missing from her apartment. A canvass was conducted by CCPD and the children were located on the roof of their residence. The matter is under investigation.

2035 Bartow Avenue One male was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after initiating a dispute with another male who was witnessed by the arresting officer. He was issued a summons and released.

Sept. 20 – 600 Baychester Avenue FDNY responded and extinguished a fire on the balcony. The source of the fire is currently undetermined. There were no injuries.

Sept. 22 – 2031 Bartow Avenue Store owners reported their glass was shattered and unspecified items were taken. The matter is still an open and active investigation.

Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted. (Continued on page 17)

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Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President

A Memorial Tribute to Hal Satinoff

At a recent meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, members celebrated the memory of one of the group’s most loyal and active founders. Hal Satinoff never wavered in his support. Although in the last few years he was unable to attend our meetings, he would accept responsibility to contact other members to do so.

The many significant accomplishments of the Coalition since its founding in 2000 inspired Hal to resist the efforts made to sabotage its recognition, deny room rentals and even reject articles for publication in the Co-op City Times.

Hal’s Role in Anti-Privatization Struggle In 1999, the City News—owned and published by a right-wing Republican millionaire from Connecticut, Christopher Hagedorn—began beating the drums weekly in favor of privatization. In this insidious campaign to destroy our community’s cooperative ideals, Hagedorn was joined by management, as well as by a Riverbay Board majority led by Iris Baez.

Hagedorn and his allies promoted a referendum that could have led to the elimination of Co-op City’s as a limited equity co-op by permitting residents to sell their apartments on the open market.

The Coalition was overwhelmed by the sheer weight of the pro-privatization barrage. In spite of the propaganda, and the incessant maligning of our Coalition and the demonization of its leaders, Hals’ support for the organization never wavered but, in fact, grew firmer. The Coalition presented a clear message that resonated with the vast majority of cooperators. Hal would argue that our homes were not commodities to be speculated for windfall profit. From the beginning, the purpose of the sponsors was to provide affordable, livable housing. Co-op City was placed in our trust to maintain its affordability—not only for existing cooperators, but for future working-class families as well. As Hal constantly reminded all of us, privatization would lock out future working families and drastically change the composition of our community. And he pointed out that privatization would result in the imposition of real estate taxes, loss of surcharge income, and elimination

of SCRIE and DRIE (freeze rent increases for elderly and persons with disabilities)—would make our homes unaffordable.

Hal cheered us on when, under the Obama administration, we obtained a historic 35-year, $621.5 million, fixed low-interest loan, guaranteed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The loan would save Co-op City hundreds of millions of dollars and provide funds to rebuild our failing infrastructure. The loan would keep our homes affordable, livable, and lock us in the M-L program, from being privatized for the next 35 years. What is more, that loan was the final nail in the coffins of the pro-privatization gang. Clearly, all of us felt vindicated when Iris Baez was sent to jail and two years ago and the City News printed its final official Co-op City issue. We were especially gratified when Michael Horowitz told us he had been fired. He lived outside Co-op City and was an unyielding pro-privatization editor.

Perhaps most important, Hal’s clear understanding of the stakes during the privatization struggle, and his persistence in fighting, remain a legacy for Co-op City.

The Coalition was outspent and outgunned by the proprivateers, but in June 2014, following the Board elections in May, the organization captured control of the leadership of the Board. Since then, the Coalition has been electing 4 out of 5 candidates every year and firmly controlling and running Riverbay Corporation.

Hal’s Continuing Commitment to Co-op City I first met Hal in early 1970s; I was an elected representative from Building 7 to the Co-op City Advisory Council and he represented Building 26. At that time, the Council had 147 members; as the voice of cooperators, its role was to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors of United Housing Foundation, Co-op City’s sponsors.

I remember Hal raising his voice numerous times, advocating for freedom of speech and for social and racial justice.

At a Council meeting in 1977, before we had gotten to know each other well, Hal stood up to speak on the Council floor and, without any solicitation from me, defended me against an unprincipled

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Greetings, neighbors. Summer is almost over already. Kids are returning to school, and the association is back to business.

Today – Legislative Committee of the Board, chaired by Director Rod Saunders, will meet in open session from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Dreiser, Aud B. This will give cooperators an opportunity to prepare and present to the MTA, how the cuts of the bus services within Co-op City have impacted and affected you as you travel daily to work and within our community, as well as the need to restore the services to 50,000 plus cooperators.

MTA Fast Forward Redesign Workshops … are scheduled for six locations throughout the borough of the Bronx, asking the people’s input to help redesign the Bronx bus service for the 21st Century.

October 9 – Mark your calendar: MTA workshop will be here at Bartow, rm.

31, 6 to 8 p.m., so have your suggestions and solutions ready regarding buses Bx23, Bx26, Bx28, Bx30 and Express Bus M7. When the Legislative Committee met with only a few people, Assemblyman Benedetto, Senator Bailey and MTA’s Ms. Carter, we expressed the meeting should have been open to cooperators so that they could voice their own hardships that the transportation cuts have caused.

Based on these forthcoming workshops, we believe MTA agreed and listened.

Folks, you are going to be there, right? We have to stand together as a community for what we need. The MTA Public hearing in 2010 that Co-op City cooperators failed to attend has taught us that when we neglect to attend these public hearings to voice our opinions, it will and can affect the outcome of a decision. So, let’s attend this workshop.

General Election – November 6, 20I8, you still can mail-in your registration postmarked no later than October 12, 2018 and received by the Board of Election

by October 17th to be eligible to vote in this General Election. In-person registration at local Board of Elections for the Bronx, 1780 Grand Concourse; phone number: 718-299-9017. Pass the word to our high school graduates, college students, etc. Try online registration. Please follow-up to make sure you are registered.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating during 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.

Management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right things. –Peter F. Drucker —H. Overman

attack because although I had been a leader of the rent strike, I questioned and challenged the strike leadership.

Hal’s sense of justice forever earned my respect.

Later, as a member of the Trade Union Peace Committee, I would learn of Hal’s dedication to his union and to unionism. He remained a severe critic of the Board of Directors for approving the hiring of non-union contractors. The policy of outsourcing capital projects to such companies was introduced by Marion Scott Real Estate in 2000, with Board approval. Hal frequently raised objections to anti-union policies; he felt they betrayed the union leaders and members who were responsible for the very existence of Co-op City. It was because of those leaders, he argued, who conceived, designed, and campaigned for political support, that Co-op City had become a reality. The union leaders’ insistence that Co-op City be built with 100 percent union labor for both idealism and business savvy; cutting corners on workers’ wages and benefits was not the way to ensure the construction of safe and affordable homes. To their credit, Co-op City remains, as its 50th anniversary approaches, the best deal in town.

Hal was a fierce defender of racial and social justice.

He was a proponent of peace between Israel and Palestinians; supported the two-state solution; called for ending Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinians’ land. He nurtured a vision of a socialist society that would serve the interests of humankind and not the greed of corporations.

I will remember Hal for his firm principles that made him who he was.

Our hearts go out to his wife, Eileen, and their two sons, David and Howard.

We will always be grateful for his contributions to Co-op City.

(The historical facts cited above come from my knowledge individually and not as an official representative of Riverbay Corporation.)

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Building 13 Association

TODAY! Women Keeping It Real – Saturday, September 29, from 6:308:30 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.

Our next building meeting will be held on October 4, at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be from the Sales Department. The agenda will be posted on the bulletin Board in the lobby.

The 7th Annual College, Career and Resource Fair is being held on Saturday, October 6. It is being held at the College of New Rochelle, 755 Co-op City Blvd. (near MCU and in the area of National Wholesale Liquidators). Youth from 3rd to 6th grades from 9:30 to noon will enjoy the ROBOTIC Team (10 a.m.). They will have Robots they built that won them several awards. Grades 712, including adults, especially 21 and older, from noon to 5 p.m. should attend.

There is something for everyone, CUNY, SUNY and HBCU’s. The scholarship and Financial Aid workshops begin at 2:30 p.m.

All building lobbies are mandated to have a special bulletin board where required notices have to be placed. Ours is now relocated to one of the approved locations. After an inspection of the public space painting, the building is almost completed, including the compactor rooms. Please make every effort to do your part in maintaining the integrity of the building. If you drop something, pick it up; if you spill something, go back and mop it up. This is your home and it is the first impression someone has of where we live and how much we respect our surroundings.

Elevator repairs will begin soon. There may be some inconveniences, but the result should be worth the extra time it may take coming and going when they begin. Upon determining when we are scheduled, Management will hold meetings and answer any questions or concerns you may have. When these meetings are scheduled, please be sure to attend.

I will keep reminding you until we get it right!! New York City has a leash and curb your dog law and so does Co-op City. With that being said, we ask that you be considerate of your neighbors and curb and pick-up after your dog. “Curb” does not mean under the portico or in the grass, and remember, your dog should be on a leash at all times.

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 at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators. The following events are scheduled for the Building 10 Association.

Medicare Updates Seminar – A seminar regarding Medicare will be held on October 6, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room. This seminar will include information regarding the open enrollment period and extended care. Light refreshments will be served.

Halloween Candy Collection – We will be accepting candy donations for Halloween from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room on the following dates: Tues., Oct. 9 and Thurs., Oct. 11; Tues., Oct. 16, and Thurs., Oct. 18; Tues., Oct. 23 and Thurs., Oct. 25.

Halloween Candy Giveaway – The Halloween candy giveaway will be held on Wednesday, October 31, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room.

Mental Health Training – On October 27, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., a training session on Mental Health will be held in the Building 10 Association room. This training will teach participants how to help adults experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance use disorder. All participants must register prior to the training. Class size is limited. Participants will receive a certificate for completing the 8-hour course. Light refreshments will be served. Please see the flyer in the lobby for more information.

New Theatre Club – This is a social event for Building 10 cooperators. We have a limited amount of tickets to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre on Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The program will include the world’s most popular work of modern dance, Revelations. Tickets are $31.50 on a first come first served basis. For more information, please call 718-320-2366.

New Travel Group – On May 4, 2019, you are hereby invited to join us on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship – Anthem of the Seas. We will be cruising to the beautiful islands of Bermuda. The cost per person for a double occupancy inside cabin is $948.92. The cost per person for a double occupancy ocean view cabin is $1068.92. A deposit of $250 is due ASAP. For more information, please call 718-320-2366.

General Membership Meeting – Our next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 23, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.).

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

In Memoriam Haskel Satinoff, 1926 – 2018

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My father, Haskel “Hal” Satinoff, was quite a remarkable man.

He and my mother lived in Co-op City in the same apartment for 46 years. It was a huge step up for us, like the lap of luxury. He loved it there, made lots of friends, felt he was truly living the good life.

He was abandoned by his father before birth and grew up with two brothers with a struggling single mother in a Lower East Side tenement.

He was apparently a scrappy kid, taught himself to swim and roamed the streets as a little boy.

At 18 in 1945, he enlisted in the Army to fight the Nazis, but was too late to see combat, so he was part of the occupation. He wanted to be a gunner, the guy in the tail of the fighter plane who shoots down enemy aircraft, and told me if he had he probably wouldn’t have survived as most didn’t. He wanted to be a pilot, went to Aviation High School, but apparently eyesight was the barrier.

My mother, Eileen, was the first and only woman he was ever with. It was pretty much love at first sight, but she had to pursue him as he wanted more experience.

He had one job his entire life, as well, a blue collar job in a union shop in downtown Manhattan, and brought his breakfast and lunch every day. His real passion was the union. He attended meetings regularly. He had wanted to be a union organizer, but somehow family was an impediment as it would have taken up a lot of his free time. But it was his calling. Instead, he was heavily involved and committed to the Co-op City community, winning a seat on the Council and becoming president of our building. We always felt he had what it took to run for office.

He was a great Dad. He took us on outings and family vacations regularly.

He was very attentive to the other kids. He was affable, warm, humorous, and fun-loving. Most of all, he was caring about other people.

He taught us not to be prejudiced. In 1964, our neighborhood of Long Island City, Queens, was integrating the grade schools and he had me passing out leaflets to promote the plan. When my brother came home from his first day at junior high crying because black kids performed a ritual of beating up new white kids, and my mother was hysterical, Dad was measured. His primary concern was that we not let the experience fester into racist attitudes.

That was the kind of man he was. That, to me, is character. That is greatness.

My father was proud of his Jewish heritage and made a point of educating us in Jewish history and culture, a very rewarding and invaluable experience; it was in lieu of Hebrew school and the formality of the religion. That to me was more important.

He was a Socialist, but always voted Democrat. He believed in equality and justice, and passionately engaged in political discussions whenever he could. He was always quick with a laugh and a joke. He exuded love.

He is survived by his two sons, myself and my brother, Howard, as well as two nephews, a niece, two grand-nephews and a grand-niece. He is interred at Wellwood in Farmingdale in a plain pine box.

—David Satinoff

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Director’s Viewpoint

Sonia Feliciano Treasurer

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 thru October 15) is celebrated each year. It culminates the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Spain and Mexico. It celebrates the achievements, contributions, culture and history of Hispanic and Latino-Americans.

The observation started in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson declared Hispanic Heritage Week and it was later expanded by President Ronald Regan for a month-long event. It started in the middle of the month to recognize several Latin American countries that celebrate their National Independence during the

Hispanic Heritage Month

month of September, namely Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica on September 15, Mexico on September 16, Chile on September 18, and Belize on September 21. The common threads that unite Hispanic ancestral roots date back 500 years. Hispanics are in part Indian, European and African. Hispanics represent many cultures that embody behaviors, beliefs, attitudes and norms shared by a group of people. While many associate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, dancing and dress, it is equally important to engage our youth in understanding the richness of the culture, creating meaningful experiences by building knowledge for themselves. It embraces diversity by recognizing, respecting, acknowledging, and valuing our differences.

There are many notable Latino individuals who have made significant contributions in the arts, sciences, Congress, writers, educators and poets. Our

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most notable and a Bronx native is Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice.

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, in partnership with the Riverbay Corporation and the Riverbay Fund, the Spanish American Community Club will host and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Dreiser auditorium from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Who doesn’t love a celebration? There will be a folkloric dance presentation, poetry, dancing, food and so much more. The best part of this event is that it is open to everyone in the community and it is free. On this day, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated through a togetherness of community, family and friends. Come and join this event.

Any concerns that you wish to share with me, you can write me, email me or call me at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; SFeliciano@riverbayboard.com or 917-992-7311.

Shareholders First! – We matter

Greetings. to relate to and lead his team. I am confident that the department will be in very Our deep sympathy to Donna Toro and family on the loss of her mother. capable hands under his stewardship.”

Our 2018 association motto is ‘New Perspectives.’ We embrace positive new Mr. Ambo held several positions of increasing responsibility in the Grounds ideas, endeavors and experiences. department throughout the years. He first got his start back in 2003 as a seasonal The Amano automated access system in Garage 2 was installed without much temp Grounds worker and has been working hard ever since. inconvenience, no thanks to a couple of very rainy days during the data update “I came into the Grounds department as a temp, and from day one I set my eyes on and sticker application process. Thank you, Danielle O’Connor, Alisha being the director; that was a dream,” Mr. Ambo said passionately. “I never stopped McCluney and staff for delivering a more efficient and cost effective access sysworking towards that. I’m always the guy who would go the extra mile, always voltem to address the needs of our community and to increase the revenue generated unteering to do things and I would make sure that I learned all the things that I didn’t by our garages.

Our Game Night is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th, at 7 p.m. know. All of that kept me going, and I enjoy coming here. I’m excited and have been working for it.”

Your Executive Board is working diligently to implement the first event of our Noel Ellison, Riverbay’s General Manager, said: “Michael Ambo’s ascension Senior Resident Engagement Project, sponsored by Citizens Committee for New to the director’s position is the logical progression of his growth within this corYork City 2018 Neighborhood Grant. Our first event will be an Oral History poration. He has performed admirably over the years. What has been extremely stroll down your own personal memory lane (take us along), aided by vintage impressive in his case is the collective call of the Co-op City community to give signs and pictoral books with photos depicting people, places and things of the him the assignment.

1920-1950s.

“Shareholders, building leaders, Board members, and staff, have all expressed In 2017, the association discussed the lockers and came to a consensus that we their confidence in his ability to head Co-op City’s landscaping operation. did not consider the installation of USPS lockers in our lobbies to be aesthetiMichael has placed his stamp on the functioning of the Grounds department cally pleasing nor safe. I took those concerns to Cooperators United for Co-op through his vision, creativity, and personality. Indeed, his leadership style has City. The president of that organization, Sonia Maxwell, sent an email to USPS and copied our Board president regarding the lockers (as well as other matters). I, earned the respect of his team and the support of his peers. His work speaks for itself as Co-op City’s grounds have never looked better. In truth, everyone knew too, learned of the locker installation from the flyers posted in our building. I this promotion would happen and welcomed its announcement.” contacted management about our previously expressed position on the locker Mr. Ambo credits his predecessor, mentor, and friend, Mr. Donovan Plummer, installation. Their response: “Management has made the decision to have the for teaching him the business side of the department’s operation. He explained: parcel lockers installed in every building. We believe this will be a benefit to the “He went out of his way to show me everything about the department, especially shareholders...” at a management level. He pushed me hard to be what he knew I could be. I I have been in contact with Community Board 10 and Council Member Andy started listening more and following his examples. He took much time throughKing’s office about the proposed development of the vacant lot located at 801 out the years to teach me and train me. I think he did a good job!”

Co-op City Boulevard.

Mr. Ambo’s passion for landscaping started way before he got his start at Tuesday, Vivian Burrus and I harvested Serrano peppers from the RRCG and Riverbay. His experience in landscaping and agriculture began while growing up delivered them to NYBG for The Bronx Hot Sauce.

October 12th is the last day to register to vote in the November 2018 election. in Dominica, having to work on the farm after school with his dad. He said: “I’ve been working in landscaping all of my life. Part of the chores was to help on the Please encourage young people to vote. It matters. farm; that’s how I grew up.”

“Invisible wounds are the hardest to heal. It takes others, patience and, most of Excited to implement new ideas, Mr. Ambo has plans and strategies to better all, time.” —Jennifer Lee Worth —Linda Collins the department and community. “My plans as the new director is to take the Grounds department to another level. I want to introduce fresh ideas, methods, CORRECTION and innovations and see how it works. I also want to get up-to-date equipment to Last week, our report on PS 153x’s Dads Take Your Children To School make our jobs more efficient and productive.”

(DTYCTS) Program, included Councilman Andy King. The Councilman Mr. Ambo’s dedication to the job motivates him to keep up with industry participated in the DTYCTS program at MS 181. We apologize for the error. trends that will add to the beautification efforts here at Co-op City.

“I’m a researcher! I love researching! If I see something on the outside that will look good in Co-op City, I’ll start to do my research, find out about it, and then we try to implement here,” Mr. Ambo stated.

Presently, Mr. Ambo wants to concentrate on building a stronger department.

He says, “Right now, my main focus is team building. I want to build a The Riverbay Board of Directors’ History Committee will stronger and more united department. I want to concentrate more on seeing meet on Thursday, October 4, at 7 p.m. in the Riverbay Board of what we can do to make the place better, in improving the look and cleanliness of Riverbay.”

Directors’ room (26A) in the Bartow Center. All members of the Speaking of his team, Mr. Ambo hopes to continue to influence and motivate committee are urged to mark the date and plan on attending this them with his inspiring career path here at Riverbay. He said in admiration: “I meeting. always tell them my story, where I started and about my growth here. I love my job; it’s my passion. I love nature, and I love working with these guys.”

Director Bernard Cylich chairs the Board’s History Committee.

Mr. Ambo is excited that his goal has come to fruition. “I set a goal for myself, dreamed it and saw it through,” he said. “I feel good!”

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“Dads Take Your Child To School Day” Now Ten Years Strong At PS 153x

Last Tuesday, September 18, at PS 153x, the Helen Keller School, the morning started a little earlier for the many fathers participating in the school’s 10th annual ‘Dads Take Your Child To School’ Day (DTYCTS).

Dads started their day welcoming and greeting students as they walked through the school doors. Then, they were treated to a performance by the P.S.153x Color Guard.

“Thank you for nurturing the hearts and minds of our children and for your devotion to our community.

Thank you for making P.S.153’s Fathers of Helen Keller a pillar of our community as we celebrate our tenth anniversary,” Principal Meghan Kelley said in her opening statement to fathers.

2018 is a special year for this program because it highlights ten years committed toward empowering fathers to feel more involved with the education of their children.

“Ten years already!” exclaimed Ronald Hartridge, Parent Coordinator and founder of Fathers of Helen Keller Fatherhood Program, in his opening remarks. “This, my longest running parent program, and it is clearly dear to my heart…My heartfelt thanks to my many fathers who grew with me and the program over the years. We are now in M.S. 181 and plan to expand to M.S. 180 next year.”

In his remarks, Mr. Hartridge also acknowledged former principal Veronica Goka, Coach Stevan Lynn and others who were with him when he initiated the annual “Dads Take Your Children To School” program, as well as sponsors, including the NY Jets.

Mr. Hartridge recalled the inception of the program when the panelists outnumbered the fathers in attendance. He admits that when he started, he felt a need to change the culture and acknowledges that a lot of the success of the program is attributed to the diligence of Principal Meghan Kelly. “Dads were not welcome at the elementary school level, they weren’t aware they had rights, too,” Mr. Hartridge said.

“I hoped to change that picture.”

The keynote speaker this year was founder and executive director of Real Dads Network, Derek Phillips. “The Real Dads Network was created to help strengthen fathers and families,” according to its website. “It is our belief that children do better, both developmentally and in attainment of life opportunities, when both parents are actively involved in their parenting, regardless of the marital or living circumstances. It is also our belief that healthy, functional black families create stronger communities and a stronger, more resilient society.”

Phillips was presented with a fatherhood leadership award from the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in 2013.

“Every year, we just keep getting bigger and bigger with our dad events. Ten years running and I know that in the next 10 years we are definitely going to have to rent out Truman for our event,” Parent Association President Jessica Casiano said. “Here at 153, we have the biggest parent involvement and plenty of opportunities for you to be involved.”

According to data from 2015 on the Citizen’s Committee for Children of New York website, the Bronx has the lowest percentage of households with two parents at 34.2%, compared to the citywide average of 53.4%. What this data says is that the need for more involvement in our children’s lives in the Bronx is more pertinent now than ever because of the example both parents being involved in a child’s life has. The Bronx also has the highest single mother rate at 45.3%, compared to the citywide average of 27.2%. In addition, the Bronx also has the highest poverty rate at 31.6% compared to the citywide average of 20.9%.

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“We all know our children watch everything we do. Our lives will guide them on how to live their own lives,” said Omari Gay, Executive Board member of the Fathers of Helen Keller. “Let us be the best fathers for our children we can be by loving them, nurturing them, teaching them and by not just being involved in their lives, but completely engaged in it.”

This year’s DTYCTS event at PS 153x included a number of special guests and presenters including Elijah Lester, former PS 153x Parent Association president and sergeant-at-arms; Principal Marlon Williams of MS 180x; State Senator Jamaal Bailey; Rev. Dr. Robert Smith who gave the Benediction; Steve Miller, CEC 11 president; Pastor Deborah Jenkins of Faith @ Work Church and a former member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, Board Director Kevin Lambright; Jonathan Smaldon and Kaitlyn Touehy, New York Jets representatives and a host of other notables.

“I am deeply indebted to both Bagels on Bartow who have been with me for ten years and Costco of New Rochelle, major sponsors of our event,” said Mr. Hartridge. “I also need to send a big shout-out to Jessica Casiano, our parent association president because they really helped spearhead all of the activities, including our volunteers. They really did a great job for us. I also have to thank Ms. Lisa Williams, who runs our breast cancer program here for her support. She came out and helped, and she also produced our Color Guard. They are outrageous, they are so good and they did a really fine job for us.

“Outside of that, I want to encourage all dads to understand and identify their roles in both family and community, and to recognize learning never stops because you walked out of school. As you have kids, you are learning every day and you have a chance every day to better your life,” Mr. Hartridge concluded.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

Quick! Quick!

If you have ideas about revamping our Bronx bus lines, then quick, quick, hop over to the Dreiser Auditorium B to add your two-cents at the open Legislative Committee meeting starting at 11 a.m. today. This is of special importance to people whose routes were rerouted or eliminated in 2010 causing them time and money and headaches. The meeting — chaired by Director Rod Saunders — will run till 1:30 p.m. I’ll be there with my transit pet peeve: Senior Fair Fare.

Senior Fair Fare Only the express buses fail to honor senior discount MetroCards 24/7. During eight “peak” hours each weekday, discounts for seniors don’t apply – even on Express buses dead-heading in the opposite direction. Express buses alone — which cost one dollar more than double the regular bus fare or subway fare — discriminate against seniors. All other buses and the subway do not enforce this mini congestionpricing practice. If a senior wants to brave rush hour, there’s most likely a very good reason for it, usually involving health issue appointments. The banned hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and again, that applies to either direction, into or out of Manhattan. That’s 40 hours a week that seniors may have to choose a less convenient form of transportation. The City Council recently won a lowincome folks Fair Fare, how about doing a little something for the seniors?

Register to Vote The September 13th Primary has come and gone, but there’s still time to register to vote in the November 6th general election. You can download and print a form here: http://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html.

As the Millennial Politics people say: “Your vote matters. If it didn’t, you wouldn’t have Republicans trying

Autumn Action

to suppress it. If it didn’t, you wouldn’t have billionaires trying to buy it. If it didn’t, you wouldn’t have Russians trying to hack it. Your vote matters. Use it in November.”

Did You Find Your Poll Site?

As if it weren’t getting harder and harder to vote in this state, what with voter records being purged and early voting denied year after year by our state senate, now we have a change of voting venue this year. The new poll sites are all spread out. Some voters have been shuffled about due to the Dreiser auditorium renovation. Many Section 5 residents had their poll site moved to P.S. 160, on Hutchinson River Parkway East, permanently, they say, due to overcrowding in room 45 of Einstein Center.

Many missed their notification in the mail from the Board of Elections and headed to the site they’d voted at for years if not decades. If you try to contact the Board of Elections at http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/html/voters/where.shtml — as I did — to make a complaint, or as they put it, “to chat,” it won’t do you any good. You will, however, find an email address and a phone number. You might want to try to tell them your tale of inconvenience.

In my case, the new site is closer than the old, but the signage was far from adequate all over. I heard of people having to walk totally around the exterior of Truman High School to find the secret passageway to the new poll site. Due to the projected closing of the Dreiser auditorium, new sites were thought to be necessary for this year’s election. (I say “thought to be necessary” since the auditorium is still not yet under construction.) But, again, even though it’s closer to me, why must the Section 5 elementary school be involved? There are many extra rooms in Einstein Center that could have been used to alleviate the overcrowding issue, no?

I really missed the excitement of voting day, everyone winding their way to Einstein. I’ve always felt it quite festive. I missed it and I missed the feeling of community, by being banished to “the new place.” I’m sure the students at P.S. 160 missed the use of their lunchroom that day as well. I hear they ate at their

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Make time to vote, Election Day, November 06th! Thank you’s are many this week. Our first meeting of the new season was more like a surprise party as Captain David Perez and Lieutenant Apollo came with a surprise guest. Newly appointed chief of our Public Safety Department, Joseph Riley, made our meeting his first attended building association meeting. Thank you to Public Safety and all the neighbors who came. Please continue to join us in the future. More chairs will be available.

In introducing themselves, our guests articulated the statistics confirming our low crime rates. We, however, had issues to enter: illegal use of the private path from Broun Place down to Asch Loop/Adler Place; double parking; lawful oversight of Garage 6; occasional groups of teens menacing property through Broun Place; destruction of private property, dogs and renewal of foot patrols during busy hours especially.

In response to the above, Chief Riley expressed that he will investigate our issues, but that right now, the department is down about 25 officers which makes, for example, foot patrol assignments difficult. Congratulations, to the Public Safety Department and good luck to Chief Riley.

The meeting/invitation flyer was distributed to each of our townhouse apartments. Annual association dues of $12 can be paid at a meeting or any time. Consensus to having a trip has been positive so we will investigate further.

Thank you to Reverend Grace Emanuel and her family for their thoughtful note with regard to our participating in memorial services for Deacon Robert Emanuel, Reverend Emanuel’s husband.

In case you haven’t heard, Broun Place Townhouse Association is announcing that thanks to our state assemblyperson, Michael Benedetto, a “work order” has been confirmed, for the creation of the long awaited official NYS street signage identifying Broun Place and Bellamy Loop corners. When it is erected, it will be a great accomplishment and confirmation for Broun Place and Bellamy Loop. Broun Place will be able to identify the corner of Bellamy and Broun Place! Thanks to our Executive Board for their support in this pursuit.

Neighbors, keep your eyes out for two red motor bikes using our Broun to Adler Pl. path as their thoroughfare. 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

desks. I also hear some of our seniors were alarmed by the rushing of little bodies swirling around them as they and their walkers made their way to their ballots.

In case you would like to write or voice your own complaint, they are located at: Board of Elections, 1780 Grand Concourse, 5 Fl., Bronx, NY 10457; their number is 1.718.299.9017 and the email address is Electioninfo@boe.nyc.ny.us.

Hidden Treasure Speaking of hidden stuff... I was hanging flyers in the Section 5 laundry rooms promoting something or other and I noticed all the basements had something in common: buckets and buckets and buckets to catch the endless leaks. For a soggy mess, our basements have hardly any mildew smell at all, or maybe I just need my nose examined. But there was one building’s basement that was different from all the others. In it, I found a subterranean art gallery. I’m not going to tell you which building housed these dozens of African American-themed framed pictures and posters, you’ll just have to find out for yourself by asking your Section 5 neighbors. Once you do, ask for a tour!

Festivities Francine Reva Jones’ birthday was celebrated at the NAACP Dance and Awards evening last Saturday.

I arrived a little late, but witnessed the awardees (among them, former Chief Apollo, Director Leslie Peterson, and tireless Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous) being loaded down with plaques, testimonials and accolades from all of our elected officials. They received commendations from NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, and NYC Councilman Andy King. Such a sad sight: Born-to-Dance Andy King making his congratulations then having to drag his newly damaged appendage home to ice and elevate.

Speedy recovery, Councilman King. You’ve got some important dancing to do at the 50th Anniversary Gala coming up on December 10th!

Thanks for reading. mpearson@riverbayboard.com; 718-219-2211.

Grounds Department is committed to keeping the area clear of water in the culde-sac. Please let us know if you have a question or issue.

Congratulations to the NAACP on their celebration last Saturday and to the truly deserved folks who received awards for their deeds and social participation.

Autumn has begun so get the sweaters, scarves and hats ready. Prayers for the well-being of those serving as first responders and for those suffering due to Hurricane Florence.

Neighbors, to gain information on Co-op City, read the Co-op City Times!

Please use the litter bins, not the sidewalks for garbage!

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Building 33 Association

The association will start collecting building dues on Monday, Oct. 1. We will be in the lobby until we get the envelopes ready for each apartment.

The building dues are for the employee appreciation fund, the Sunshine Committee, a fifty-fifty raffle to start soon – we plan to have one twice a month to generate cash for the organization and for you, the cooperator; a bake sale, a flea market, etc.

The association is still looking for people to join the organization or to give us a helping hand. Please let us know if you are available.

Our sympathy to all who have lost their loved ones. Get-well wishes to the sick and the ones who are shut-in.

A building meeting is also in the works for October. Thanks you all for your patience.

—Patricia Bonaparte

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Building 25 Association

We would like to thank Mr. Ray Kenny, our section maintenance supervisor, for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend our first meeting on September 18. Mr. Kenny asked and answered questions regarding individual problems that plague apartments within our building. Mr. Kenny also addressed the issue of waiting too long on the phone to speak to someone in the Maintenance office.

The Maintenance crew faced many challenges this past summer due to the abnormal amount of rain fall. If you find yourself in this situation, walk over to the office and ask to speak to the area manager or area assistant manager. Mr. Kenny also informed us that scaffolding will be going up to fix the exterior wall of our building sometime in April.

Denise Gerrald, Building 25 Association president, attended a community meeting and stated that they will start having beat cops in our community. They will work with Public Safety to get to know the residents and the issues in our community. The beat cops will be invited to attend our meetings in the future,

Building 30 A and B Association

October is the month that we start to collect our association dues. We will also collect candy for Halloween.

Itinerary We’ll be collecting dues in the lobby of the A-side, Tuesday, Oct. 16th, from 5 to 7 p.m. We’ll be collecting dues in the lobby of the B-side, Thursday, Oct. 18th, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Our collection of Halloween candy and dues on the A-side will be Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Our collection of Halloween candy and dues on the B-side will be Thursday, Oct. 25th from 5 to 7 p.m.

We will have Crochet every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the association room.

Come join us for movie night on Friday, October 19th, in the association room with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the movie starting at 7:30.

We’ll have fun at our Pokeno games on Friday, October 26th, in the association room in the lobby of Building 30B, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the games starting at 7:30 p.m.

Our association meeting will be on Wednesday, October 17th, with the doors to the association room opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting 7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget our great Halloween party will be Wednesday, October 31st, as soon as the children come home from school.

So come on down, new neighbors, and see what the association is all about.

—Linda Werner

Ghanaian Association

September General Meeting: The general meeting will be this Saturday, September 29, at the Bartow Community Center, room 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community.

Key Priorities • Build a stronger unified Ghanaian community in Co-op City • Strengthen engagement in Co-op City community activities • Provide opportunities for members (for their families & especially the children) • Provide social, economic and emotional support to members and their families 2018 Program & Activities September 29th – Seminar on personal finance October 20th – Seminar on marriage counselling December – End of year party/love feast Dues: Remind members to pay their dues. You can now pay using credit card. If you pay the entire year’s dues now, you can get a discount.

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends.

Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting.

Call 347-773-3499. Unity is strength! Join us today!

Like us on Facebook! Coop Ghanama or www.facebook.com/gacc2013 —Seth Osei-Fosu

date and time will be posted. Please make every effort to attend to get more information regarding their role in our community.

We also discussed the possibility of getting a bus for our building or section for the Co-op City 50th Anniversary that will take us to and from Marina Del Rey. If you are interested in this idea, let us know.

Our next meeting has been rescheduled for October 23, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder: Our building annual dues are $5 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, asst. treasurer.

I will close with the following quote: “When one neighbor helps another, we —Wanda Bailey strengthen our communities.” —Jennifer Pahika

Building 31 A/B Association

Welcome back, everyone, to the first meeting since our summer vacation. We hope you’re well and had a fantastic summer and you are now looking forward to this year’s goals.

Your association has been organized with the purpose of making our lives better by helping in any way we can and also by keeping this building’s cooperators informed including daily operations of our building like safety and cleanliness.

Every floor should have a floor captain to monitor and report to the association their findings so together we can resolve issues before they escalate to major problems. Join in to discuss your floor issue. We ask that you bring suggestions to the meetings to breathe another life into your association. Collectively, we can make a stronger team and a louder voice.

As your organization, we think of the children in our building. Once again, it takes a village to raise our children. Last year, our Scholarship Committee selected Carlos Velazquez from the A-side as the recipient of this award, but due to time constraints, we were not able to celebrate or give him the award in June.

Carlos will be home from college on Monday, 10/8/18, and on that evening, we have scheduled our first meeting to honor him. We ask the membership to come out at 7 p.m. to show him support and celebrate with refreshments.

Remember: If you see something, say something. Back on dog poop, it’s the owners’ responsibility to pick up after their dogs and there are many that do, but for those owners that don’t, you’re causing a major issue and giving a negative tone to all dog owners which is not fair.

Please check behind yourself as dropping paper on the elevator or hall floors is you not being vigilant to your cleanliness or surroundings.

Make a call to your CSO regarding no assigned lobby attendant to our Bldg.

A/B, and what’s the plan to assign one for our safety. The more who call, the louder our voice can be heard.

See you on Mon., 10/8, at 7 p.m.

—Marilyn McDaniel

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Director’s Viewpoint

Kevin Lambright Assistant Treasurer

Street psyche 101 says that if you put 10% of truth into 90% of a lie (in most minds), it becomes 100% truth. I find it necessary conversation at this time because for reasons of either malicious or ignominious intent, my words and activity may have been slightly manipulated by some for quizzical reasons.

So in order to put any miscommunication to rest, these are my words: I have in the past and continue to believe that we as a people should participate in all of our local and national elections. I also believe that those elected in our communities and nation, have an obligation to serve as they have promised. Here in Co-op City, I feel that not every local politician has lived up to their obligative responsibility. I am and have never been an advocate for self-aggrandizing titles. Now it is possible that I may have overlooked some things.

So aside from pampering the community with a party once or twice per year or shaking their hands and smiling at them around election time, I invite each politician to spend their own money and share with the community all they do and have done for us that did not benefit them personally.

I do not agree with giving politicians free reign of our community spaces for their own benefit if they have not done anything positive for our community.

Why should we spend $20,000 or more to engage them in conversation begging them to help us? They should be coming to us since we put them in office.

They should be asking us what we need and what we want. Why is it we only see them maybe once or twice per year? There are quite a few politicians who affect our community directly, you know the ones who are active and the ones who are not.

Riverbay Politics Children often play games and know how to play one parent against the other. It’s another way they develop their communication and strategic skills.

However, when it continues into adulthood, the results can cause people job loss, anxiety, animosity, and always, counter-productivity. I find it necessary to make mention of this because we have a whistle blower policy in place and if a person thinks it’s safe to play the children’s game of hit and hide, remem-

Assemblyman Benedetto To Sponsor Team In Breast Cancer Walk

Once again this year, Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is calling for volunteers to join him in the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk scheduled for Sunday, October 21, at Orchard Beach beginning at 10 a.m.

This is the assemblyman’s 12th year participating in this important event and the 11th time that he will be sponsoring a team.

“Everyone joining together and giving a little will make a large impact and in the end the proceeds will be used towards much needed research, prevention, early detection and support programs,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

Anyone interested in signing up for “Team Benedetto” can do so by either calling his East Tremont Avenue office at (718) 892-2235, his Co-op City office at (718) 320-2220, or registering in person at either of these locations. You may also register online at makingstrideswalk.org/bronx, click on “Donate to a Team” and look for “Team Benedetto.”

All “Team Benedetto” volunteers will be asked to donate $20 for a personalized “Team Benedetto” polo shirt.

Looking for Volunteers to Join “Team Benedetto”

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ber that what is in the dark, always eventually comes to light. Let us as humans learn to respect that we are all individuals and we have a community to serve.

We should be moving in the direction of inclusion as opposed to division. We should not be looking for alternative ways to get people not to participate. It is easy to find ways to excuse people from obligatory responsibility. It is easy to find fault in others for our non-participation. It is also easy to rally a couch potato not to stand up. As I respect the opinion of others and look to find ways to bring us together, I comprehend the fact that alternative means of pacification in lieu of responsible co-operative living should be deemed unacceptable in any co-op community. So when someone tells you that it’s snowing, it’s ok to look out the window to check. It’s also ok to consider the fact that it is near impossible for there to be snow-

fall in 75 degree weather.

My obligation to serve all Co-op City shareholders stands stronger than ever. My oath commits me to serve all shareholders even when we may disagree on certain issues. My service and respect to my fellow Board members have increased since taken that oath.

Yes, to all of them.

Keep in Touch These are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it.

We must protect and defend one another and our property. Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

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Velocity Track Club New York

On Sunday, September 23rd, Velocity Track Club New York competed in the 2018 USATF New York Cross Country Series – Meet #1 at Van Cortland Park. There were approximately 544 athletes competing in this competitive event.

The top 15 in each age division received medals (15-16, 1718, and open/masters was scored as one age division). In the Novice race, the top three received awards. Velocity Track Club had 21 athletes competing and we were blessed to receive seven medals. This was a great accomplishment, since most of our athletes who competed were not cross-country runners. One of the benefits our athletes receive from running cross country is conditioning which includes endurance and strengthening.

The following VTC athletes received medals: In the 8 & under age division (boys), Justice Wellington took 5th in the 2K (1.2 mile) race. In the 9 & 10 age division, (girls) Ryan Joseph took 15th. (Boys) Pierce Parker took 2nd and Sachin Ramharak took 5th place in the 3K (1.8 miles) race. In the 13 & 14 age division (girls), Patience Burgess took 15th, and (boys), Dontae Lindo took 5th in 4k (2.5 mile) race. Jadah Bentham, who is only 12, ran the 4K (2.5 miles) race with the 13 & 14 age division and received a medal. Congratulations to all who competed.

Our next meet will be on Sunday, September 30th, the UASTF New York Cross Country Series Meet #2 at Van Cortland Park. For Velocity Track Club medalists from the 2018 USATF our complete cross country schedule, please go to our website, Velocitytrack.org.

New York XC Meet #1.

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

—Winston Dinkins

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Matthew Awarded For Community Service; Adds To His Martial Arts Titles

This past Saturday, Sept. 22, Co-op City’s Matthew Miller was among 6 honorees at the Co-op City Branch NAACP Awards Gala and Dance. Matthew received a Community Service Award from the local organization, along with award certificates from New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, NYC Councilman Andy King, NY State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey, and US Congressman Eliot Engel.

The next morning, on Sunday, Sept. 24, Matthew competed at the New York Nationals Martial Arts tournament held in Freeport, Long Island. Matthew Miller displays his won at the NY He won first place in the trophies Nationals Martial Arts TourBlack Belt Weapons Division, nament. His Black Belt second place in the Black Belt Weapons Grand Champion Forms Division and third prize was a shield. place in the Black Belt Sparring Division. This was a great weekend for everyone, and especially for Matthew who left a late event Saturday evening to compete in a crowded tournament the next morning!

—Mike Miller

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created, "graduated enforcement processes that involve escalated warnings, progressive enforcement remedies, and educational resources for residents."

Thereafter, tenants can have an "informal and a formal hearing" before their lease is terminated.

Back in 2012, HUD partially backed the current $621.5 million mortgage for the Riverbay CorporaThere's been a lot of good talk about our former tion. And, now, management is being directed by Acting Chief of Public Safety, David Perez. On many board resolution #18-30 to prepare a "smoking poloccasions, Perez has stepped up and worked on some icy that prohibits smoking anywhere inside or outheavy community issues here. So, I want to thank side Riverbay property." him for his ongoing service to our community.

This resolution will prohibit, "smoking inside any A New Chief – Welcome apartment, inside any Riverbay facility, and anyI want to welcome the new Chief of the Co-op where outside within Riverbay's property line." Also, City Police Department, Joseph Riley. As you may this resolution defines smoking as, "inhaling, exhalhave read last week, Chief Riley worked with the ing, burning or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, NYPD for 37 years. Therefore, his extensive law electronic cigarette, vape device, pipe or other form enforcement experience will be very useful for some of lighted object or device which contains tobacco, of the major issues that we have here. marijuana, or any other material to produce smoke."

Building Upgrades With NYCHA, a person has to go outside of a buildShortly, work is going to begin on installing new ing and step 25 feet away before they light up. But, as accessible lobby doors and an intercom system in the you can see, smoking will be prohibited "anywhere Chevron buildings. Thereafter, the other buildings outside within Riverbay's property line. By the way, the will be similarly upgraded as well. Initially, Riverbay property across the street from the buildings along installed an accessible lobby door and a new inter- Co-op City Boulevard belongs to Riverbay. Addicom system in building 15A. tionally, Riverbay owns other property. So, smokers Building 15A is located on Baychester Avenue near will not be able to smoke on those properties as well. that sign that says, ‘Welcome to Co-op City.’ The lobby Management will have sixty days to produce a no of building 15A looks nice. And, currently, cooperators smoking policy if this resolution passes at our next can use a key fob and the door can easily open. board meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

Upcoming Smoking Policy New Elevators in October Not too long ago, the U.S. Department of Housing October is just around the corner. And, as was and Urban Development (HUD) issued a regulation pointed out in this paper before, Riverbay is going to that mandated all federally-funded public housing start replacing ten elevators here. It's going to take about developments to be smoke-free by July 30, 2018. 12 weeks to renovate each elevator. And, this entire eleThereafter, NYCHA along with over 3,000 housing vator process should hopefully finish in about 4-5 years. authorities then implemented policies to comply with Questions: Will there be delays in the mornings? this regulation.

Will that one elevator on your side of the building be According to NYCHA, their policies prohibit, packed out? Is it possible that you might miss your "the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and hookah pipes bus? The answers to these three questions are yes. So, in indoor common areas, within public housing units, please make sure that you leave your apartment a lot in administrative offices, and in outdoor areas within earlier if they're going to start these elevator renova25 feet of NYCHA buildings." tions in your building.

Additionally, NYCHA inserted "smoke-free proBuilding Meetings visions" in all of their leases. Enforcement? NYCHA I want to thank the building association group in

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Daryl Johnson

building 20 for inviting me to their building meeting.

We discussed a lot of issues. And, I was glad to meet some of the residents within this building.

Additionally, I want to thank all of our building associations here for conducting meetings and for their efforts to meet with other cooperators. Unfortunately, the turnout at some meetings might be low.

But, then, the cooperators that attend these meetings will always know what’s going on in their building and within Co-op City.

Therefore, I want to encourage everyone to please review your schedule and make some time to attend these meetings. This is one good way to meet your neighbors. Thank you.

New Basketball Courts When I was young, I used to go outside and play basketball and other sports with other youngsters.

And, we learned to work together and to get along with one another. Moreover, we had a great time. So, those memories will last forever in our minds.

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed lots of young adults and children playing ball and having a good time on Bellamy Loop. So, they’re off the streets, exercising, and having a great time. And, when they grow up, I hope that they will be able to recall some good experiences that they had in Co-op City. Lastly, those basketball courts look amazingly nice. So, I want to thank that group named ‘Game Over’ and our employees for doing a good job with these courts.

Thank you.

Close Similar to other communities, Riverbay will have to legally implement a no smoking policy throughout Co-op City. Therefore, let's see if we can work together, without fighting, to implement a policy that can be good for the health and safety of everyone in this community.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.

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Public Safety Report

Attorney General’s Office and find out how to proceed. Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds. The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge.

The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud, but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number or other personal data. If you receive a request like this, call your financial institution using a number you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person. Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information.

In order to protect yourself from these and other scams, realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer. Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau. There are reputable lenders that can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable.

Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the relief efforts in areas affected by hurricanes, make sure that the agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past, scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for other disasters. Be certain the charitable organization you select is in fact using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation.

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

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Thanks again to my savvy readers for bringing the latest scams to my attention so that I can share them with your neighbors.

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Judge Kavanaugh Sexual Misconduct Hearing President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court on July 10th, 2018. After four days of hearings which began on Sept. 4th, we are still left with serious questions, most importantly, why are we rushing a decision as important as a lifetime appointment to the US Supreme Court, the highest court in the land? Furthermore, since that hearing, at least two women have alleged that Judge Kavanaugh illegally tried to force himself on them. Until these allegations are investigated and resolved by a non-partisan authority such as the FBI, all additional hearings should be suspended. As the attorneys for one of the alleged victims wrote, “As the Judiciary Committee has recognized and done before, an FBI investigation of the incident should be the first step in addressing her allegations. A full investigation by law enforcement officials will ensure that the crucial facts and witnesses in this matter are thoroughly assessed in a non-partisan manner, and that the Committee is fully informed before conducting any hearing or making any decisions.”

In addition to the new allegations, we do not yet have a full accounting of the nominee’s complete policy beliefs, and there remain accusations of perjury before the US Senate Judiciary Committee thirteen years ago when he was being vetted for his current position on the US Court of Appeals.

I challenge everyone to stay engaged and to VOTE. Special Thanks to: US Congressman Eliot Engel, NYS Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto,, NYC Councilman Andy King, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Food Universe, He & Jay Stationery, Prestige Properties, Ridgewood Saving Bank, Amalgamated Bank, Riverbay Corp., Riverbay Fund and all the branch members for making the 4th Annual Community Service Award a success. Thank you.

—Jerome Rice

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Leslie Peterson

I want to again thank the Co-op City Branch NAACP for presenting me and other awardees with a Community Service Award, along with recognition certificates from Speaker Heastie, Congressman Engel, State Senator Bailey, Councilman King and Assemblyman Benedetto. I congratulate my fellow awardees for their outstanding service and I am proud to share this award with such awesome people.

Animal Shelter – As of this writing, the City Planning Commission was scheduled to vote on the proposed Animal Shelter on Wednesday, September 26, so we should know how that went. Regardless of their decision, whether in favor or opposed, it will be sent to the City Council. At each stage, there was a public hearing. The City Council will also have a public hearing session where your voice can be heard. Be prepared!

Apartment Door Cameras – Recently at the Riverbay Board open forum gallery session, many shareholders took the opportunity to voice their opinion on the video doorbell surveillance system. During this meeting, there were compelling stories and it is obvious that people are more security-conscious than ever. In my opinion, we should request a legal opinion, but from what I have read, the law does not prohibit surveillance of public or common areas, such as a hallway in a residential building. According to the New York Multiple Dwelling Law, in every multiple dwelling, the owner must provide a peephole in the entrance door and must enable a person to view from the inside any person outside of their door, therefore, in my opinion, surveillance in building common areas does not violate any “privacy right” currently recognized by New York.

Most interesting was the apprehension of an alleged perpetrator at a shareholders door due to the video surveillance camera. The Board heard fellow

Outstanding Issues

cooperators and will revisit the question at hand.

Another issue was damage to the entrance doors when affixing the video device. At the gallery session, equipment that does not compromise the integrity of the apartment entrance door when installing, if removed or destroyed, was demonstrated and appears not to reduce the structural stability of the door or reduce the required fire-resistance rating. Several shareholders have these devices so let’s gather them, review the surveillance equipment they are using and, with no endorsement of any product, let the shareholders know especially if we impose any restrictions. We should postpone any future penalties until a final decision is made.

Transfers and HCR – I have stated in the past, and will state again, the time has come for us to address several issues with HCR, our regulating agency, regarding our transfer policy. In my opinion, the handling of the transfers and upgrades in units stated in a letter from the now retired Commissioner of HCR was arbitrary and 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 that, since moving 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? If the new shareholder is willing to legally take responsibility during their residency and/or upon moving, 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.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration — Tomorrow, September 30, from 1-6:00 p.m., Dreiser.

Food Pantry – There were many shareholders in Co-op City, a NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) and large families with limited finances that relied on food from the pantry. Hopefully, we will be able to resume the food pantry service that was disrupted during the diner fire in Dreiser to the community. Thanksgiving is around the corner.

The humanitarian benefit this would provide to families is immense.

The Hate U Give – Calling All Teens—Parents, on October 19, a movie called “The Hate U Give” is scheduled to open in theatres. The NCNW (National Council of Negro Women) Book Club invites you to read and discuss before the movie hits. A meeting will take place at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 11, on Friday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending or need more information, contact NCNWCOOPCITYSOCIAL@GMAIL.com.

Tickets for the Co-op City 50th Anniversary Gala event on December 10, 2018 at the Marina del Rey are on sale. SCRIE and DRIE shareholder tickets will be discounted. Information will soon be available for those who would like to have their organization or building acknowledged in the Anniversary Journal.

Please see your bulletin board for information regarding the gala tickets and journal information.

What the country and we, as a Board, can embrace is the ability to fight vigorously for what we believe and still be comrades. We have so much more in common and should give each other the benefit of the presumption that we all love our home.

“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.

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relationship as neighbors. While some of these people are parked like that briefly, parking too close to other cars or taking someone else’s space when parking is assigned is a great way to become a disliked person and potentially end up with a car being towed I am proud to be the new chairperson of the away, booted, or ticketed.

Garage, Storage And Scheduling Committee. We This Is Not The Indy 500 kicked off our first meeting on September 18, and we Rushing to beat other drivers to that prime empty went straight to work on the old and new business. space in the parking lot? Yeah, it’s downright dangerI am excited that our garages are finally moving ous ... and rude. WE WILL CATCH YOU!!! into the 21st Century. Although there is still much The Cooked Driver more work to be done, we are happy that the process Few things are more annoying than finding that is moving forward. Like any new technology, there you can’t open your door all the way because your may be a few glitches in the beginning. The new neighbor has parked too close. Show your neighbors RFID system will now allow us to accept credit cards that same courtesy that you expect and park your car instead of cash. This system reads the sticker on the straight and evenly between the lines. front windshield and lifts the gate to let the car enter Speed Demon just like the EZ-Pass system you may currently have.

Keep your speed low and always be alert to what Please exercise caution and drive slowly approach- is going on around you. You should never drive faster ing the gate to allow the sensor to read your sticker than 15 MPH in any parking garage. This will preand to prevent hitting the gate. vent potential fender benders, as well as auto-pedesDrivers will now be allowed to park in any garage trian accidents. up to 11 p.m. without needing an attendant to let Don’t Be A “Podestrian” them in. The upgrade will allow the Parking departGarage etiquette isn’t limited to drivers. A pedesment to remove any unauthorized vehicles and those trian should be on the lookout for cars as well. Don’t who are not properly registered or have stopped pay- walk through the garages listening to music, podcasts ing their monthly garage fees. Riverbay will be able or texting while walking as this can prevent you from to generate a significant amount of new revenue with hearing or seeing an approaching vehicle. This is the RFID tag system. dangerous and may cause you your life.

Parking Garage Etiquette Make Sure You’re Driving in the Right The ability to park a car is an acquired skill that Direction When Entering Aisles takes a lot of practice behind the wheel. Parking in All parking garages have signs or painted arrows garages can be daunting at times. Parking also informing you of the proper direction in which to drive requires residents to follow the vehicle and parking when entering aisles. The purpose of these arrows is etiquette. I think it’s safe to say that someone has to direct the flow of traffic and ensure you’re in the annoyed us at one time or another with the way they best position to enter a parking spot. If you ignore the drive or park their cars in the garages. When you are directional arrows, you risk getting into an accident in a parking garage, make it a point to drive defen- or being in the wrong direction to park safely. sively and treat every turn as crucial to your safety.

Don’t Make Everyone Behind You Wait Don’t be a Space Invader Whether you’re entering your car to leave the Someone who leaves their vehicle taking up parking garage or looking for the best parking spot, numerous parking spaces can ruin your day and your don’t make everyone behind you wait. Unless a

Leah Richardson

driver has already entered his car and is preparing to exit a parking spot, don’t stop your car and wait. You can continue circling the parking garage until you find a parking spot. If you’re getting in your car, do so and exit expeditiously, so that you don’t create a long line of traffic behind you.

Don’t Squeeze In Just Because You Can We all know someone who does this. They pull into a parking lot and find the tightest possible spot for their SUV. Don’t be that person.

Let Pedestrians Pass Pedestrians in a parking lot are always going to be in the right if you run them over. Give them plenty of room and be prepared to let them cross.

Using The Parking Lot Like Your Personal Junkyard… ...for a junk car or garbage not only impacts the perception of the building when managers are attempting to show it to a prospective tenant, but it also leaves a bad impression with your neighbors.

Treating the grounds of the apartment like that may not mean much to you, but for many people, the apartment complex is their home and they don’t like anyone making a mess of their home.

C.L.A.A.Y Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth The C.L.A.A.Y program (Project Citizen) is on track. I would like to thank everyone who came out to our informational sessions. This is an amazing program designed to promote competent and responsible participation in local and state government. I want our youth to be able to know our government and how it works. It is important for them to make informed decisions about our government when it is time for them to vote. My goal is to have youth gain political experience while being able to target and address issues within their community. We will be contacting students and volunteers who registered for the program shortly. Thank you again for your registration. Space is limited; if you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Director Leah Richardson, (917) 495-0585.

government-issued photo ID. It is required that you show this ID for access to all events.

1-3 p.m.: A stop at the Arundel Mills Outlets and the Maryland Live Casino on your way to the hotel. Enjoy 2-hours of free time shopping, eating or gambling 4 p.m.: Check-in hotel room – Settle in and visit the Activity Desk for event details and updates 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Dinner Buffet served; live DJ entertainment 9:15 - 10 p.m.: Comedy Show – Live performance by a family-friendly comic 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.: Dance Party with live DJ, adults only 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.: Premium Open Bar Sunday 8-10 a.m.: Breakfast Buffet served 8:30 a.m.: Check-out begins 10 a.m.: Coaches load & depart for DC Museum Area 11 a.m.: Arrive at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

5:30 p.m.: Load Coach for departure home. Meet at same location it dropped you off for the museum.

Home: Arrive at your group’s drop-off location.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

American Legion Post 1871

Department Commander Visit Bronx County Legion family hosted Department Commander Schacher, Department Auxiliary President Mock and the Sons Detachment Commander Coates at a dinner on Wednesday, September 12. The event took place at The Morris Yatch Club on 25, City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464. Commander Toba led fellow Legionnaires and the Auxiliaries to the event and it was wonderful.

American Legion Auxiliary The Auxiliary’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting for October will be on Friday, October 5, in Dreiser, room #0. At the same time, the Bronx County meeting will be the first Wednesday, October 10, at the Throgg’s Neck Post. During the meeting, officers of the Auxiliary will be sworn in. If any of the auxiliary members has any question, kindly call the president, Deloris Cornelius, at 718320-1946. More so, members are encouraged to pay their 2019 dues while they come to the October meeting.

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’s projects and the ongoing bus tour to Washington, DC. The first general assembly meeting of the group was held on the very third Saturday of the month, Saturday, September 15, at 11 a.m.

Last Call On The 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 will end this month.

All monies for this trip needed to be paid up by the end of this month. Commander Toba announced that few spaces are available on a bus for first come, first served.

Tentative Itinerary For The Trip Meet at your group’s designated pick-up location 30 minutes early. Be on time Departure: Board Motor Coach and check-in by 8 a.m. Be sure to have valid

Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Noice complaints may lead to a fine. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City —CSO Department a peaceful community.

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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, at 4 p.m. 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 5th, at 7 p.m. in room 11, Dreiser Center, to discuss this fascinating book. Note the date change from our previous date.

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 from Friday, November 9th, to Sunday, November 11th, at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, located at 1000 H Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001. The convention opens at 12 p.m., 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.

October Membership Meeting – Remember that at our October membership meeting on Sunday, the 14th, we will be taking our group photo. Members, please remember to wear black and your NCNW stole.

Also, get to the meeting on time so that you won’t miss the photo shoot. Lori has a few extra stoles for purchase at $25 if you don’t have one.

Health Program – At our Ninth Annual Health Fair on September 15th, Diane Cooper, RN, M.Ed., GNP, the CEO & Founder of Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment, Inc., provided the following panelists: Karaine L. Sanders, Psy. D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Manpreet Israel, MBBS, Hospice Liaison for Compassionate Care Hospice; Kristin Morris, Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment; Yovanka Reyes, Marketing Manager, Rebekah Rehab & Extended Care Center; Annette Freyre, Community Liaison/Patient Care & Business Development, The New Jewish Home; Vielka Wilkinson, Attorney-AtLaw; and Freddy Fortoson, Director of Community Outreach, EssenMed House Calls. The above mentioned panelists addressed: hospice care, caregiver preparation, in-home care, emotional support, customized rehabilitation, will preparation and amendments, power of attorney, life insurance, guardianship, trust, Medicare and Medicaid selection, as well as house calls and temporarily relieving the caregivers.

All questions were thoroughly answered by each panelist addressed.

Social Media – Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

—Joyce Howard

National Council Of Negro Women

Co-op City Working Families

Get Involved!

Last we looked, Trump was still wreaking havoc in Washington and beyond. Stay woke by staying involved. Come join us as we strategize on how to add our few drops to the Blue Wave washing over the land and bolstering our democracy. Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single and retired and still join Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City. All progressives are welcome.

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 that our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Special Guest Speaker. Save the Date.

We met many interesting and exciting people throughout this campaign season, from campaign managers to media personalities to candidates. One of those interesting and exciting people was news anchor Ray Raimundi. We’ve invited Mr. Raimundi to be our first speaker of the season to discuss his career and perhaps offer some tips on breaking into the biz. (Alert the kids with journalistic and media aspirations!) Mr. Raimundi did a masterful job moderating our Candidates’ Forums in June and again in August. Watch this space as we confirm who’ll be coming to share behind-the-scenes stories and information at our upcoming meetings.

Next Meeting Working Families meetings (except for December) will now be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Though we always need help paying the rent, we want your presence and your ideas more than we want your dues. So please come Tuesday, October 23rd, in Section 5, Einstein Center, room 35, at 7:00 p.m.

—Mary Pearson

Manpreet Israel speaking at NCNW Health Panel

NCNW Co-op City marches in the African-American Day Parade

Co-op City Democratic Club

The next meeting of the CCDC will be held on October 9th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room #28.

We will be discussing fundraisers, various events to give back to our community and what we can do to get out the vote. We would also like to thank all of the Democrats who voted for our team: Governor Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and Tish James for Attorney General. Congratulations to them for securing the Democratic Line in the General Election November 6th, 2018.

To all those who did not register to vote in the General Election on November 6th, it is not too late.

You can pick up a voter registration form in Dreiser Loop and Congressman Eliot Engel’s office or Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s office. The postage is free, so please tell everyone you know to register. These “Mid-term” elections are too important not to vote. The last time people took Trump for granted and never thought he would win – look what happened… Don’t complain to your neighbor about poor healthcare, immigration, education, women’s rights, etc. Do Something About It – Get Out And Go Vote.

Look at what’s hap-

pening in Washington, D.C. – the President’s men are going to jail. Now the Republicans want to make a man with a questionable past a judge for the rest of his life in the U.S. Supreme Court. Vote these people out of office!!! We only have one month to make changes so make calls and ring bells, please vote on November 6. Polls are open from 6 to 9 p.m. be there.

This is a Co-op City issue which will effect most of us: Another important issue: ALL SHOULD ATTEND the Legislative Committee (of Riverbay Corp.) PreMTA meeting on Saturday, September 29th, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Aud. “B.” This will set the agenda for the October 9th MTA Fast Forward meeting on Tuesday, October 9th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Very few cooperators attended the last MTA meeting and we lost services. It is most important to let them know what we want and where we want it. You must come out and let your voice be heard or we will lose additional services. Come out; the meeting is right here in “YOUR” house. Do not pass this opportunity up.

—Shirley J. Saunders

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service.

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number 718-320-3774.

Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Tomorrow, September 30th, the senior choir is celebrating their anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service. Please join them for this celebratory service.

On Sunday, October 7th, we will celebrate Rev. Williams’ 25th Pastoral Anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Johannes J. Christian, Pastor Emeritus of Adoration and Peace Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio. All are invited to join us for this celebratory service.

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, October 10th, at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon.

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 13th. 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 30th are adults (18 and over), $60; youth (13-17), $20; children (6-12), $5. After September 30th, tickets will be $65. For tickets or additional information, call 718-515-6090, 646-418-7102, 718-8629243, or 718-320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to mark the date to join them on their upcoming cruise to the Greek Isles and Italy on August 9, 2019. The cost for Inside Cabin/double occupancy is $3595.00. The cost for Ocean View Cabin/double occupancy is $3970 for this 11-day cruise and includes port charges, taxes, transfers and airfare. A deposit of $600.00 is required on or before September 30. 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 718379-3774.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Section 5 Association

Today – Legislative Committee … chaired by Board Director Rod Saunders, will meet the cooperators in open session from 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m., in Dreiser, Aud. B. This will be an opportunity to prepare the reasons we need our bus services restored to be expressed to the MTA. On that note…

Mark Your Calendar – The MTA brings its Fast Forward Bronx Bus Redesign workshop to Co-op City on Tuesday, October 9, 6 to 8 p.m. in room 31, Bartow Center. The MTA is asking communities that utilize the bus service for their input in order to better serve the people. Please try to make it and speak directly to MTA in lieu of complaining to one another about the bus services in Co-op City.

General Election … is November 6th. If you need to register, applications must be postmarked no later than October 12, and received by the Board of Election by October 17, to be eligible to vote in this general election. One may also register in person at the Bronx Board of Election, 1780 Grand Concourse; phone number, 718-299-9017.

Pass the word to our high school graduates, college students, etc.

Do you know we have at least four former Board members and one present Board member who are active in the Section 5 Association, who are all still serving their community? They are to be commended.

—H. Overman

Circle of Christ Church

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

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

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful Children Ministry focused on learning God’s Word. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos.

La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas.

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

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

Thought For The Week Psalm 37:7 7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Reflexion para la semana Salmos 37:7 7 Guarda silencio ante el Señor, y espera en él con paciencia; no te irrites ante el éxito de otros, de los que maquinan planes malvados.

English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Event Explosion Of Praise, A Praise Dance Concert – Saturday, October 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

—Pastor Sam Colon

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

Building 29 Association

On Friday, September 21, the Building 29 Association held its first meeting of the season.

After greetings to all, some announcements were made.

On Oct. 6, Co-op City will host a College, Career, And Resource Fair at The College of New Rochelle, Co-op City campus. The event is free.

There will also be a NYC Disabilities Expo on October 14th at the Einstein Community Center, with speakers, exhibitors, clinics, and workshops.

The MTA is coming to Co-op City, Bartow Center, 6-8 p.m., rm. 31, looking for community input. Very important.

Senior Exercise resumes in Building B every Saturday (unless posted) at 10 a.m. sharp.

Dues collection ($5 annually) will be in the lobbies, 29A &29C on October16; Building 29B on October 17th.

At the meeting, elections were held with the board remaining as is: Marie Standford as president, Marie Smith as vice president, Valerie McNeil as treasurer, Katharine Wood as secretary, Novella Thomas as alternate secretary, George Adjetey as alternate treasurer. James Estwick, Cynthia Dixon, and Josh Harris remain our building captains.

At the meeting, the cooperators also voted not to hold an October Fest, but to have security come as

speakers; hopefully, the Neighborhood Communication police officers covering Co-op City – Jessica Griesinger and Dean Cassells.

In November, it was decided to have someone speak from JASA, especially about services for the aging and for caretakers dealing with various types of dementia.

December will be a short meeting, followed by our festive holiday party.

One cooperator mentioned the difficulty of exiting Building 29A with walking aids or wheelchairs.

The association will look into this problem.

Finally, congratulations to Novella Thomas on her 53rd anniversary and to Josh Harris on his 58th anniversary!!

Also, heartfelt condolences to the family of Sylvia Freeman, who was a regular attendee of our meetings. She will be missed. And, condolences to the family of Steven Gantwarg on his tragic death. Do know that there is help for a loved one who is troubled and their caretakers.

It is the NAMI family support group. It meets every second Thursday of the month in Einstein Loop, rm. 35. Facilitator: Marie Smith.

Enjoy the rest of September, and we'll see you in October!

—Katharine Wood

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Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Black Forum is headed to Washington, D.C. to support the GoOrange2DC campaign. We’re joining emergency food support agencies from NYC to communicate the power of the people and the importance of anti-hunger programs for the communities that the elected officials represent. The agencies support the Farm Bill, which encompasses SNAP. Policies that exist within the bill help our country. Both growers and consumers deal with uncertainty.

Black Forum exists to serve during times of uncertainty. We still need your support to reopen the pantry for the CO-OP City community. We haven’t given up! Please continue to speak up. 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 can be mailed, emailed or dictated over our voicemail. Paper and pens for writing notes are available outside 177 Dreiser Loop, room 20.

Please leave your note in the provided envelope. Thank you to all who have shared their moving messages.

Defensive Driving Classes (Temporary room change) Next class is Saturday, Octoberth 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, room 35. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early because class starts on time. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four 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 your 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 for seating any time prior to noon on the Friday before class. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen; (718) 320-8035.

Harrah’s Casino, Chester, PA, (Date change) Saturday, December 8th. Cost: $45. Casino rebate: $15 slot play. We’re collecting monies now. No refunds. Final payment due by Friday, November 16th. Guests will receive their seat assignment when payments are received. Call 718-320-0033 or 917-209-5334 for additional information. Kindly leave your name, telephone number and brief message.

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

–D. Illis

Please join us on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for October 11th. Everyone is welcomed!

On Sunday, September 30th, the club and the Riverbay Fund will co-host the free ‘Hispanic Heritage Day’ celebration beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center auditorium. Performers include: Casa Boricua, Little Branches – Ramitas de Borinquen, Mariachi Juarez con Eunald, Ray Martinez Latin Jazz and Juan Ortega. This event is open to everyone; come join us!

October’s general membership meeting will take place on the 11th at 8 p.m.

Halloween Party: The annual Halloween get-together for adults will be held on Saturday, October 20th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser, room #4. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. Non-members will be asked for $10 at the door, but as always, members will be admitted free.

October’s Social Friday is scheduled for the 26th at 7:00 p.m.

Members – Renewal dues for the coming year are now being accepted.

Dues are $30 per household.

Additional information for all 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

African-American Association

Come gather with us for an interesting, interactive and informative conversation. Our last general meeting was dedicated to the life of “The Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. There was a short video presentation, music, refreshments and testimonials.

Our next General Meeting will be held Monday, October 15th. Tickets will be available for our spectacular event on December 1st. Come learn all about it. We will convene in room #15 in Dreiser Center at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. There will be announcements and important information available. Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2018/19. Portions of our meetings may be recorded to archive some events.

It is time for membership dues. It is important for you to remember that membership dues are how we run programs that inspire 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: 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 at 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, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073.

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday in Dreiser Center room #15, at 7 p.m. Contact Haru Maat - harumaat@msn.com.

Karaoke – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. #15. Call Keith at 917561-6211 Salsa Class – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Call Keith at 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 and Zumba – Classes on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Monday, October 15th. 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/and email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright Why should you join Toastmasters International? As a leader and director in a huge organization, I joined because at any given time, I may have to speak in front of a large audience and I want to make sure I am prepared and able to speak effectively.

I believe we sometimes let our emotions take over and Toastmasters will help us learn how to control those feelings instead of hiding from them. Mastering public speaking and leadership are core skills. These skills are used every day and needed for dealing with others.

I would consider myself to be an extrovert, but I have a fear of speaking in front of an audience. Communication skills are essential in everything we do. I believe no matter how sociable we are, there is room for improvement and Toastmasters can give us that needed confidence that helps us improve.

Also, the support that Toastmasters gives is impeccable. The positive feedback between members gives me a sense of contentment. It is not a stuffy, boring organization, but one that is family like, that supports and truly cares about member success.

I challenge you to visit and join us on any first and third Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. We meet at 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 28, in the Bartow Center. Bring a friend. All are welcome, but you must be 18 years or older to join. Contact us at www.3824.toastmastersclubs.org or Toastmasters.org for more information.

—Leah Richardson

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads.

These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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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, October 2, at 12 p.m. 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 are 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 room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave. community center. 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/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

Rivers Run Community Garden

We are excited to welcome the Co-op City schools to Rivers Run. This year, cool-season vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, and collard greens) have been planted for viewing at their various growth stages. We will have daffodils and lilies for our little visitors to plant (until they run out), along with our famous workshops and games. There are also various herbs for picking.

If interested, please call the numbers below to set up a date in October for the visit.

We will be closing at the end of October for the season so hop on over for a personal tour and a cutting.

Important dates (All are welcome): October 17th – We welcome the 4th grade of PS 153.

October 20th – Members meeting – 1:00 p.m. at garden.

Rivers Run is open: Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds.

Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

We are located on Co-op City Blvd. (between Bellamy Loop and Peartree Ave.), Bronx, NY 10475.

—Gail Sharbaan Cool season veggies.

Building 21 Association

The Jewish High Holy Days End With Sukkot Sukkot is a week-long Jewish holiday that comes five days after Yom Kippur.

Sukkot celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection God provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt.

Sukkot is celebrated by dwelling in a foliage-covered booth (known as a sukkah) and by taking the “Four Kinds”) (arba minim), four special species of vegetation.

All Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date specified.

For example, the dates for Rosh Hashanah were listed as Sept. 10-11. The holiday began at sundown on Sept. 9 and ended at nightfall on Sept. 11.

Other notable dates recently celebrated on the Jewish calendar were: Shabbat Shuva, September 15; Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19, and Sukkot, which began Wednesday, September 26, and ends tomorrow on the 30th. To our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith, the 21 Association wishes you happiness, good health and prosperity. Good yontif!

National Hispanic Heritage Month Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15, and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The day of September 15th is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12th, falls within this 30-day period. The Building 21 Association salutes our brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors of Hispanic descent.

Do you have 21 Association Inquiries? You have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are usually held every 4th Thursday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City is planning our 2nd Christmas Caroling Extravaganza and activities for the remainder of 2018...The date is Friday, December 14. The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). All are welcomed.

“THINK TANK at Building 21” is in session every Friday, 8:30 -10 p.m., except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B and you are always welcomed. This is where the self-development and empowerment of each co-operator is our intention. Your ideas are not only welcomed, but needed, for the progression of this important neighborhood project. Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Note: The next RETIREES’ General Membership Meetings will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 9.

Travel Events: (Price includes Lorant coach bus; located on Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Oct. 10 (Wed.), Resorts World Catskils, Monticello, NY. Sold out! Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Join us on our next Wednesday, October 24, Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784, or Hattie L, 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us.

• Jan. 10 &11, 2019 (Thurs. & Fri.), Foxwood & Mohegan Sun, CT. Price: double: $130/single: $175. Deposit: double: $65/single: $90. Balance due: Mon., Dec. 3. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-3200500.

• Mar. 10, 2019 (Thurs.), Sands Casino Report, PA. Price: $40. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Apr. 19, 2019 (Tues.), Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Theatre. Price: $85.

Deposit: $45/Balance: $40 due by Monday, March 18th. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • Oct. 24 (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, 718-6714949.

• Nov. 16 (Fri.), “Christmas Spectacular” at the Radio City Music Hall. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Price: $78. Deposit, $35, ASAP/Balance, $43, due Thursday, Oct. 11. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

Remember – Your deposit (and final payment) in the form of a check/money order payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. NO cash accepted.

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 Our get well wishes to Antonio Codrington who is ill, and may good health envelope you, spurring a quick recovery. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Join us at our next Wednesday Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day – date to be determined. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784 or Hattie L, 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us.

Attention! The RETIREES need experienced part-time 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

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

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Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

“He guards the paths of justice and preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.”

—Proverbs 2:8-9 Word for the Week: You must not take the attitudes and motivations of those around you seriously. They are dealing with their own stuff, which has very little to do with you. Steer clear and do your best to be righteous despite your environment. Do not take things too personally, stay focused spiritually.

The Greater Love family invites you, friends and family to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance – red button. Parking is available for a nominal fee in Garage #1 on Darrow Place.

Please join us tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. for our Sunday morning worship where we will celebrate Women’s Day hosted by Greater Love’s MOSAIC Women’s Ministry. The theme is: “Giving Him the Best that I Got!” 2 Corinthians 6:1. Our Keynote Speaker for morning worship is Evangelist Carrie Conyers, followed by a special treat: “Sunday Church Hats: A Bold Expression of identity for Women of Faith.” Our hat models will showcase their crowns to the cherished tunes of the late Aretha Franklin. A light lunch will be served. Come out and, if possible, wear something ‘Pink’ as we usher in Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

New York State Chaplains Task Force: The next NYSCTF 10-week training session at our Greater Love Church is currently in session each Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you are interested in attending and want more information, please visit their website at NYSCTF.org or contact Rev. Kim Osorio at 646-265-2173. This will be the final invitation for the current session.

Food Pantry: We are pleased to announce the reopening of our Two Fish and Five Loaves food pantry and Prayer Station on Saturday, October 20th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please keep the donations coming!

Majestic Men’s Fellowship: Will be held on Saturday, October 20th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Men 18+ are encouraged to come out and break bread with Greater Love’s Deacon board and men of God MOSAIC Women’s Fellowship: Our final gathering for 2018 will be on Saturday, October 27th, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The theme is “The Martha Syndrome & the Mary Solution.” A light lunch will be served. All are welcome to join us for this important teaching.

Bible Institute: Training for Service-A Survey of the Bible: Our next 18-month Bible course will begin on Tuesday, October 23rd, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pre-registration is on October 9th and 16th, at 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. If you attend another church, and have a desire to attend, we ask that you receive clearance from your pastor. For more information, please call the church at 347-920-5607 and leave a message.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

Family Owned and Operated

• Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 52 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

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Serving all cultures & faiths

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Open Door Ministries Damned if you Do; Damned if you Don’t Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

It is impossible to change a person who refuses to change. When someone is continually in emotional turmoil and lives a drama-filled life they will have a difficult time accepting that they are the cause of their own problems. These people seek others to blame without acknowledging their bad decisions which lead to negative consequences.

Luke 7:31-34 “To what can I compare the people of this generation? Jesus asked. ‘How can I describe them? 32 They are like children playing in the public square. They complain to their friends, ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn’t dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn’t weep.’ 33 John the Baptist didn’t spend his time eating bread or drinking wine, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.” 34 The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, “He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’

If a pastor laughs too much, he is not serious enough. If he is too serious, he has no sense of humor. Charles Spurgeon was aware of this when he commented on holding back humor, “If critics only knew how much humor I suppressed, they would keep silent.”

The danger this type of person causes is that we may seek to appease them even though we may have done nothing wrong. But, the people pleaser pleases no one. We are foolish when we do more for a person than they do for themselves. A fickle or indecisive person is divided – they may seek counsel but do not follow it. They may be over counseled; in constant therapy, looking for affirmation despite their bad decisions. They want to be victims even though they are aggressive in their demands.

James 1:6-8 “Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, (Double-minded, indecisive, unsettled in opinions, hesitating, dubious, irresolute, half-hearted, two-souled) and they are unstable in everything they do.”

We need to seek to please God first, then we may be able to please others.

Some people refuse to acknowledge that their actions have led to negative effects.

Healthy change comes from persistent effort, those that waver in thinking fail.

Faith in God leads to firm standing and the ability to face hardship well.

People pleasers live defeated lives because they often are distressed by the actions of others.

Real change in a person comes through honest introspection and faith in God. It displeases the Lord when we seek him with doubt; minimizing His power.

Sunday services are @ 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

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

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome.

Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795; leave a message, if no answer.

Schedule for Sundays – Come and Receive a Blessing: We have the English service starting at 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The bilingual services with communion will be on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 9:45 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word.

Adult: Sunday Bible Study in English will be at 8:45 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/ Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” —Matthew 18:20.

Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. is the Spanish Prayer & Bible Study.

Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the English Prayer Service. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Night is Fun Night for the Youth (ages 13 – 21): This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word and enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. Start time is at 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening. Also on Tuesday evenings, Pastor will be teaching the youth who are interested in becoming leaders. Time will be 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Women’s Fellowship: There will be a women’s fellowship on Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Einstein Community Center, room 43. Come and enjoy a great fellowship and have a great time.

Cake Sale: On Sunday, October 7th, there will be a cake sale at the church starting at 12 p.m. after the service.

This is to raise funds to purchase items needed for the Children’s Sunday School activities. Join us in teaching our children the way they should go in life. Remember they are our future leaders.

Please keep your eye on the paper for upcoming events.

God bless.

—Barbara Penn

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Church of the New Vision

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

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

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

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

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

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

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6 – 9 p.m.

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

• Youth Retreat, October 25-27.

Calling all youths to join us on God’s mountain at the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center for a weekend full of faith, fellowship and fun! Adults (18+) $160/Teens (13-17) $140/ Children (4-12) $110. Includes 2 nights, 5 meals and transportation. If interested, please see our youth leaders, Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Indria Drayton.

• Save the Date: Saturday, November 3rd, is our Annual Building Fund Banquet at Seashore Restaurant on City Island, 1 p.m. -5 p.m. Donation: adults, $75/youth under 12 yrs., $30. See Sis. Sadie James or any Pastor’s Aide member for tickets.

• July 23-25, 2019 (Tuesday - Thursday) you are welcome to join us on a 3day trip to the National Museum of African American History & Culture with the Museum of the Bible. Double Occupancy, $400 per person; Single Occupancy, $525; triple, quad and rate available upon request.

Package Includes: • Transportation by motor coach • 2-night hotel stay • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner buffet and 1 dinner at Phillips Seafood Restaurant • 2-day passes • Discount shopping at Arundel Mills Outlet • Taxes and meal gratuities. $50 non-refundable deposit due now; final payment due by April 1, 2019.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

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.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at noon, you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

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) 3798643.

Please Join Us In Celebrating Our Pastor Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens’ 42nd Pastoral Anniversary Opening Service – Sunday, November 4th, 3:30 p.m. Guest Preacher: Rev. Hugh Farrish, pastor, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Closing Service – Sunday, November 11th, 3:30 p.m. Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carl Bruce, pastor, Mt. Carmel Church, Yonkers, NY. All are welcome!

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

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Word Games 9:30-11am Library 9:30am-1pm Health & Wellness Support Group

Library 9:30am-1pm Dominoes 10am, Rm, 45 Line Dancing 10-11am, Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search 11am -12pm Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday

Crochet & Knitting 10am-12pm Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-

Bartow Center Room 31 10:00am – 11:00am (New) YOGA w/Peggy Hill 11:00am 12:00pm, JASA Main Office Arthritis Exercises11am-noon Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30

JASA Closed for Simchat Torah Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 –11am Line Dancing 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

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

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Bartow Main office Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

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

(NEW)- Yoga w/Damion 9:45 a.m – 10:45 a.m.

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

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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

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

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

Karaoke 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

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

- 1:00pm Computer Class for Beg., Int. & Adv., 9:30am, Rm. 34

JASA Closed for Simchat Torah

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Apple Juice Egg Salad Tuna Salad Whole wheat bread Alt: Tuna salad

Beef Brisket w/tomatoes & onions Broccoli & Red peppers Instant mashed potatoes

JASA Closed for Simchat Torah

JASA Closed for Simchat Torah

10:30am

Stay Well Exercise 10-11am, Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11am, Rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11:00am to 12:00pm, Rm. 7

Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00pm – Last Monday of the month

Bereavement Counseling 1pm, Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm

JASA Closed for Simchat Torah

Computer Class – Rm. 13 Orange pineapple juice Beginner 10 a.m. -11 a.m.

Turkey burger Dominos 10 a.m., rm. 45 Intermediate 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Whole wheat Homemade Spanish Only 6 seats available (New) Body in motion w/Ola hamburger bun style Roast pork Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Potato salad Roasted vegetable 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

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

Tossed salad couscous Computer Lab w/dressing Steamed cauliflower Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Zumba 11 a.m. -12 p.m., rm. 4 Fresh fruit Art Class 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Alt: Egg salad Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Orange juice Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

Breaded Fillet Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Blood Pressure 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. 1st & of Sole fish Curried chicken legs rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

3rd, rm. 8 Bulgur salad Black beans & rice Line Dancing, 10 a.m. -11a.m., Aud. A Arthritis Exercise 11a.m., rm. 45 Creamy spinach Cabbage w/shredded Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.

-12 p.m.

Spelling Bee 11 a.m. carrots (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Whole Wheat Bread Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fresh Fruit 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Section 1 - Greenway Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Drama Club Alt: Turkey salad Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Apple juice Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Spanish style roast Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. chicken, Brown rice Fish w/Creole sauce Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., rm. 35 Meditative Moments 11 a.m.-12 p.m., & Black bean, Beet Rice w/vegetables Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., rm. 8 salad, Challah bread Sautéed spinach 10 -11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Fresh fruit Free Oil Painting Classes rm. 38, Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

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

Alt: Gefilte fish 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

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

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA Welcomes everyone age 60 and older!

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 – Fridays, Oct. 12th, Oct. 26th; 9 a.m.-12 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.

JASA will be closed Tuesday, October 2nd in observance of Simchat Torah.

(New) Purple Life Trial Fitness w/Damion – 12 p.m. on Thursdays, Section 1 Greenway.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3; Fri., Oct. 5th; Mon., Oct. 15th; Mon., Oct. 22nd. 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, New Rochelle – Mon., Oct. 8th, $4.

Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop – Tues., Oct. 9th – Nov. 13th, 177

Dreiser Loop, room 13, 1-2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. To register, please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252.

Empire – Tues., Oct. 9th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Aldi – Tues., Oct. 9th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Costco – Wed., Oct. 10th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Central Ave. – Wed., Oct. 10th; $13. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Ridgehill – Thurs., Oct. 11th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Thurs., Oct. 11th; $6. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Oct. 12th; $4. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Tues., Oct. 6th; Einstein Senior Center, 135 Einstein Loop, rm.

45, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Presentations from survivors and supporters. Free giveaways & light refreshments will be served.

Empire – Tues., Oct. 16th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Apple Picking, Harvard Moon Farm & Orchard – Apple picking, hayride, apple cider donuts & lunch. You don’t have to do the hayride if

you don’t want to; the ride is very bumpy. Tues., Oct. 16th, $25. Thirteen seats available. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Bartow, 9 a.m. & Einstein, 9:15 a.m.

Walmart – Thurs., Oct. 18th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m.

IKEA – Tues., Oct. 23rd; $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Target, Throgs Neck Mall – Tues., Oct. 23rd; $3; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Dances for Seniors – Wed., Oct. 31st at 1:30 p.m., Bartow Senior Center, rm. 31. Join Naomi Goldberg Haas & dancers for a variable population in sharing strong & creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities for fun & friendship.

U.S. Citizenship Classes – Starting Thurs., Oct. 11th in the JASA Bartow Main office, 1-2 p.m. The class will instruct you on how to obtain the proper documents and requirements needed to become a U.S. Citizen. Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Halloween Party – Sat., Oct. 27th, Einstein Sr. Ctr. Additional information: TBA. Foxwoods Casino – Sat., Nov. 3rd; $40. Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m. Bonus package is $10 slot play, $10 food voucher. Light breakfast on the buses; two coach buses, 50 people per bus.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 8; 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 9.

Please join us and bring a neighbor and/or friend.

Reminder: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 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 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. Meet at Asch Loop near the library at 8:00 a.m. for bus seating assignments; leaving at 8:30 a.m. SHARP. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

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, 718-379-3370 Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

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

—Delores Debnam

Building 26 Association

Goose Island Seniors

Sunday Bingo – September 30th, tomorrow, at 1:30 p.m. There is no Pokeno this day. All are welcome. Bring your daubers. Admission, $5.00 for three cards and $1 for three-part full card jackpots.

12 games will be played plus three-part full card.

Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available.

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, $5.00 for three cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available.

Matinee Movie – Tuesday, October 16th, at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in room 45. All are welcome. There is a movie every third Tuesday of the month. Movie to be announced.

Game Day – Tuesdays and Thursdays, our club room is set up for our members to play games, Mahjong, Dominoes, Kalooki, Wii Tennis, Bowling, and more from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (members may bring a friend or two). $1 collected for refreshments. Wifi available.

Karaoke – Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm with Stephen in room 45. Come sing or listen to a free concert. All are welcome.

Foxwoods – Thursday, October 18th, at 8:30 a.m.

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

Full payment due by October 1st. Tickets are going fast.

Christmas In the Air – Monday, November 5th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Their most popular show of the year. Song, dance, comedy sketches, original songs with a live onstage orchestra. Price, $95, for table-served entree, dessert buffet and show.

To pay for trip, you may drop off, mail or call for check pick-up. Payment due by October 19th.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of October: Joan Macafity, Miriam Lunenfeld, Marilyn Sherman, Bess Manger, Felicia (Phyllis) Curia, Norma Vigilance, Yolanda Osorio, Edward Delgado, Joan Rosa, Edith Rosado, and William Gordon.

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. - 12 p.m., (evenings) Tues. & Thurs., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., and Mon., Wed. & Fri., 6-8 p.m.

Stephen’s cell phone number is 347-847-1941.

Please leave a message.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 9th, at 7 p.m. in the association meeting room in the rear of the Building 26B. Please bring your questions and concerns to the meeting so the president can bring them to Riverbay. Remember the president is our eyes and ears in the community and brings us all the news of the goings on in Co-op City. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. The executive board hopes to see many of you at the meeting.

It has come to our attention that people are taking the laundry carts from the laundry room. Just to remind all of our cooperators, do not take the carts from the laundry room. If you are caught with a laundry room cart, you will receive a Community Complaint from the Dept. of Public Safety. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in this matter.

We also ask that you please be considerate of your neighbors and come down when you should to take your laundry out of the machine(s). No one should have to wait to use the machine(s) because someone hasn’t come down in a timely manner. If you’re not down to empty the machine(s), don’t be surprised when your clothing is not in the machine where you left them. Also put the dryer sheets in the trash receptacle when finished and don’t let them fall on the floor, this could be a hazard if someone steps on it, slides, falls and get hurt. Thank you for your cooperation.

—Patty Cipollaro

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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 is handicap accessible, with 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, leave a message.

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

The synagogue needs donations.

Whatever amount you can donate would help the synagogue’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City, and its air conditioned.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, September 29, at 7:52 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, October 5, 6:10 p.m.

It was great to see an overflowing congregation for Yom Kippur (the day of atonement) YIZKOR service. What is the meaning of Yizkor?

Yizkor, in Hebrew, means “Remember.” It is not only the first word of the prayer, it also represents its overall theme. In this prayer, we implore G-d to remember the souls of our relatives and friends who have passed on.

When we recite Yizkor, we renew and strengthen the connection between

us and our loved ones, bringing merit to the departed’s souls, elevating them in their celestial homes.

The main component of Yizkor is our Private Pledge to Give Charity following the holiday in honor of the deceased. By giving charity, we are performing a positive physical deed in this world, something that the departed can no longer do.

The soul gains additional merit if the memory of its good deeds inspires their loved ones to improve their ways.

The Yizkor service is primarily intended to be recited as a communal service. Please also remember your loved ones who are no longer with us and also those who perished in the Holocaust by donating in their honor and memory to our synagogue.

Donation should be made payable to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City and mailed to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, 120 Erdman Place rear lobby, Bronx, NY 10475.

The next Yizkor will be for Shmini Atzereth on Mon., Oct. 1, at 11 a.m.

Services start at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

On Monday night. Oct. 1, the holiday of Simchath Torah begins with candle lighting at 7:27 p.m. Services start at 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday morning. Oct. 2, services for Simchath Torah will start at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Fun and Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-cube.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

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.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

We look forward to welcoming you to church service tomorrow, Sunday, September 30th, at 9:00 a.m. where we will celebrate the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our supply priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting 15-minute midday service starting promptly at noon.

New – On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls and visitations, interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible (11 a.m. to noon), followed by a very short noonday service.

Choir rehearsal – On Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

Acolytes – The church is in need of Acolytes. If anyone is interested in becoming an Acolyte, please speak with Victoria after service.

Group Activities The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church.

The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

Fundraising Events • Many thanks to all our supporters who made the Gospel Cruise such a success on Saturday, September 22nd.

We received feedback that everyone had a good time.

• Today, Saturday, September 29th, starting at noon we will have our annual dinner sale at the church. Do not cook! Come out and enjoy some scrumptious home-style cooked dinners.

• Saturday, November 24th, Atlantic City trip to The Resorts Casino.

Deluxe motor coach leaving from Dreiser Loop in front of the rehab center at 9:00 a.m. $40.00 p.p. Please contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

Outreach Program: Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food.

At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis.

Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

You may also visit our website at www.stjosephsepcbronx.org for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City.

“The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.” –Psalm 19:8 —Merville Chambers

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Newsong Church

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City This Sunday’s Schedule worship to Jesus. Mary was criticized for Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-324-0334.

Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45); wasting her worship on Jesus. The disciples Services are as follow: Sunday School starts at 10:30 am. Validated parking available in Einstein Garage. didn’t see Jesus for who He really is, but Mary Service Time: 11 a.m.

Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. recognized Jesus as The Messiah and wor*Kidsong available in rm. 49; *Deaf inter- shipped Him accordingly! The way we see Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service every morning at 11 pretation available during adult service. a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Jesus will determine the way we worship For more information about Newsong Church, Jesus! on Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Bibliour beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our The Apostle Paul writes: 12 “Therefore, I cal prayer. God’s power is released through His Word. Come and website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org. urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of Waste It All On Jesus!

God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living study the word of God; it can change your life.

3 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is Friday: Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m. home of Simon, a man who had previously had your true and proper worship.” –Romans Focus: God has an eternal desire for fellowship with humans leprosy. While he was eating,[a] a woman came 12:1 (NIV) and has ordained fellowship among believers.

As followers of Jesus, we too should see in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive God created Adam and Eve, the first human community, makperfume made from essence of nard. She broke Jesus for who He is. He’s more than just another ing fellowship possible. He demonstrated His interest in entering that community by visiting their home, the Garden of Eden. open the jar and poured the perfume over his religious leader. He’s more than just another And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garhead. 4 Some of those at the table were indig- prophet. He’s our Savior, He’s our Lord, He’s den in the cool of the day: nant. “Why waste such expensive perfume?” our Healer, He’s our Friend, He’s our soon comAdam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord they asked. 5 “It could have been sold for a ing King! The only thing we can do to say God amongst the trees of the garden. And the Lord God called unto year’s wages[b] and the money given to the “thank you” is to live our life as worship to Him! poor!” So they scolded her harshly.” –Mark Mary offered everything she had. How about Adam, and said unto him, ‘Where art thou?” Genesis 3:8-9 you? Will you worship Him with your time?

14:3 (NLT) This event revealed God’s desire to fellowship with people Mary was a follower of Jesus. She listened Will you worship Him with your talents? Will under normal circumstances. God visited the Garden of Eden regintently to His teachings, experienced His for- you worship Him with your treasure? Will you ularly to be with Adam and Eve, however, one day when God went giveness, and watched in awe and wonder as offer your life as a living sacrifice? Mary was on his routine visit to be with them they heard His voice and hid Jesus raised her brother Lazarus from the dead. happy to waste everything on Jesus…even when themselves from His presence. God called and said, “Where art thou?” He responded by saying “I heard thy voice in the garden, Mary had a problem that you and I can identify everyone around her thought she was crazy! with. How do you say, “Thank you” to God? Let’s follow her lead today! Let’s be crazy for and was afraid because I was naked, and hid myself.” Although it is impossible to hide from God, Adam and Eve attempted to do so How do you show Him how much you love Jesus! Pray Father, I give you all me today as a living sacrifice. Use me for Your Glory. In the not realizing that His eyes are watching us every day.

Him? However, in spite of their sin, God did not abandon Adam and The only thing that Mary could think of was matchless name of Jesus, Amen! Friends when Eve after they disobeyed Him and eat from the tree that He told to offer Jesus the most valuable possession she we offer all of ourselves to Jesus, it’s worship them not to touch, instead He made coats of skins and conversed had. It was worth a year’s salary, but she didn’t that’s never wasted!

—Pastor Mike Tolone even hesitate to break it open and pour it out as them, and discussed the consequences of their sin, and announced an arrangement that would result in the possibility of full reconciliation between people and God. However, God said to the serpent: I will put enmity between thee and the women, and between thy seed and her seed, it shall bruise thy head, and thou shall bruise his heel.

To have sweet fellowship with God, we must walk in the light.

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin.

The Intensity of God’s desire to fellowship with people is demonstrated by his willingness To give His only begotten Son to make reconciliation possible between SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C humans and Himself. Hebrews 10:25 says: We should not forsake the assem4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST bling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. and —Rev. R. Sibblies

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER (718) 671-2233

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Pastor and Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, the 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!

Prayer acknowledges that we are weak and totally dependent on God. We may not fully understand the circumstances of our life, but we can rest in the knowledge that God is in control. He gives us his peace. Let’s look at scripture to support this.

1st Peter 5:6-10 says: 6 “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”

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

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

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

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