co-op city times 7/2/16

BY JIM ROBERTSThe state Div-

ision of Homes andCommunity Renewal(HCR) has approvedDouglas EllimanProperty Manage-ment as the newmanaging agent forCo-op City and acc-epted the firm’s pre-liminary manage-ment plan and con-tract signed between

Riverbay Corporation and Elliman.Approvals from both Wells Fargo

bank and the federal Housing andUrban Development agency (HUD) areexpected shortly following a meetingand tour held in Co-op City last week.(see related story, page 1).Elliman will take over leadership of

the daily operations of Riverbay Corp-oration beginning on July 1 on a one-year contract that was approved by theRiverbay Board of Directors at theirmeeting on June 1. The new Riverbaycontract will pay Elliman an annual feeof $550,000 compared to the $1.54 mil-lion that the previous managing agent,

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., waspaid.Elliman will submit its final manage-

ment plan to the three oversight entitieswithin six months after a thoroughonsite review of Riverbay’s policies,procedures and books and records.Elliman has appointed Robert Kleham-mer as Executive General Manager toserve on-site as the full-time Ellimanrepresentative.

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Vol. 51 No. 27 Saturday, July 2, 2016 25¢

Co-op City Fireworks, 9 p.m.,Sunday, July 3rd, Greenway 3

BY BILL STUTTIGAnswering a long-standing

invitation to visit and tour Co-op City and see firsthandthe progress that has been madeover the last 18 months underself-management, more than adozen senior officials from

HUD and HCR came to thecommunity on Wednesdaymorning to be briefed on theextensive progress and take atour of the facilities whichmake the community bothunique and self-sufficient on

On Wednesday, June 29, representatives of theWashington and NewYork offices of HUD, NewYork StateDivision of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), Wells

Fargo and NYC Housing Development Corporation, were on our property for along-awaited tour and meeting, along with our presumptive managing agent,Douglas Elliman.On behalf of the 50,000 residents of Co-op City, the Riverbay Board of

Directors, our executive staff, 27 department directors and our 1,200 employees,I welcome them to Co-op City.I extend a special welcome to our guests fromWashington, D.C. I also welcome

our other elected officials who have indicated they will beattending or sending representatives, as well as Jim O’Connor,

HUD & HCRtour Co-op City

this weekComplexity of operations atnation’s largest bastion of

affordable housing showcased

(Continued on page 2)

Senior officials of HUD and HCRtour a revived Co-op City

General Manager Noel Ellison led more than a dozen high rank-ing officials from HUD and HCR on a brief tour of Co-op CityWednesday morning. The visit also included a briefing on Co-opCity’s recent progress led by President Cleve Taylor and open dis-cussion about the community between Riverbay Board directorsand agency officials after the tour. Photo by Bill Stuttig

(Cont’d on page 4)

BY JIM ROBERTSAttorneys for Riverbay and

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.,the former managing agent in

Co-op City, have been orderedto mediate a settlement amountto resolve the claims that MSI

HCR endorses DouglasElliman firm as new managing

agent in Co-op City

Judge makes preliminary ruling in MSI lawsuit

(Cont’d on page 27)

Cleve TaylorPresident

President’s Message

Welcome, Douglas Elliman

Real Estate!“Riverbay Corporation welcomes

Douglas Elliman Real Estate, JimO’Connor, President, and our newexecutive generalmanager, RobertKlehammer, Esq.We are hoping thatDouglas Ellimancan integrate thegold standards intoan affordable hou-sing model suchas Co-op City andcan add value to ourproperty. I wouldlike to see those Park Avenue con-cepts applied to Co-op City.”

—Cleve Taylor, President,Riverbay Board of Directors

CO-OP CITY FIREWORKSNO PARKING

Parking on Co-op CityBoulevard from Bellamy Loop toPeartree Avenue will not be permittedon Sunday, July 3, 2016 from 8 a.m.until midnight.Vehicles will be summonsed and

towed at owner’s expense.In addition, Co-op City Boulevard

from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Avenuewill be closed to all vehicular trafficfrom 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Enjoy the fireworks show!

Robert Klehammer

President of Douglas Elliman, and RobertKlehammer, Esq., our Executive GeneralManager.For many of our visitors, this is their

first visit to Co-op City, the largest resi-dential cooperative development in theUnited States and the nation’s largestNaturally Occurring Retirement Com-munity (NORC).

Campus and buildingsCo-op City is spread over 340 acres

of land in the Northeast Bronx. It iscomposed of 35 hi-rise buildings, 274townhouses, 8 garages, 3 shoppingplazas, one cogeneration power plantand several temporary structures. Withthe 35 hi-rise buildings, we have manywith multiple lobbies. In total, we have65 lobbies with each having a separateaddress which, on their own, wouldconstitute a hi-rise structure. These res-idential structures contain over 15 mil-lion square feet of space on a total of1,780 floors.Co-op City has 3 different types of

building structures. The Triple Corebuilding (double H), Chevron building(wing on wing) and the Tower building(star). TheTriple Core is composed of redbrick on the façade; the Chevron build-ings are composed of brick and a porousblock, and the tower buildings are thetallest structure, composed of all block.

179 elevators serviceresidential buildings

Servicing those 65 building structuresare 179 elevators both with gear andgearlessmachines. Our visitors will havean opportunity to ride one of those eleva-tors. Fifty thousand (50,000) people—senior citizens, children, emergencyservices and visitors—are reliant on thesafe operation of those elevators. Weowe them responsible care in the safeoperation of these systems.

2 million sq. ft. available for garage parking

In addition, our visitors will be seeing1 of our 8 garages—all of similar con-struction, providing over 2,000,000 sq.feet of parking and 11,000 parkingspaces.

Centralized Sanitation FacilityOur residents produce over 1,150

tons of garbage every month. Thatequates to 13,500 tons of garbage eachyear. Riverbay has built and fully staffs a

central sanitation facility where the sep-aration, compaction and containeriza-tion take place for all our garbage. Ourrear-load trucks pick up and deliver toour 40-yard mechanized roll-off con-tainer facility. This collection of garbageis done as a cost savings to the NYCDepartment of Sanitation.

Power generation in Co-op CityOur guests will also visit our 41-

megawatt co-generation power plantwhere essentially our main power sys-tems are located and generate all elec-tricity for Co-op City, as well as hi-tempwater, steam and chilled water. Co-opCity operates one of the largest non-util-ity power plants in the city of New York.There are 3 turbines, 2 of which areCTG combined cycle turbines, whichgenerate after 13 MW of electricityeach. If you will, think of two 747 jet

engines bolted to the ground with a heat-ing tube in front; the excess steam thenpowers another STG Steam Turbine andgives off 13MW of additional electricity. Co-op City also operates the largest non-utility cooling tower in the City of NewYork. Many of the motors that chill ourclosed loop water system are steam dri-ven to reduce our carbon footprint. Thischilled water is then used to provide air-conditioning for 72,000 rooms.

26 miles of underground pipingHowever, the part of Co-op City that

our visitors will not see is the 26 miles oflarge diameter and high temperatureunderground piping that transverses thisproperty. We hope that the basic sche-matic we will distribute to them will helpin their understanding of the power gen-eration here in Co-op City. Our staff willbe there to answer any mechanical ques-tions or administrative steps that we aretaking to reduce the marginal cost ofproduction at our facility.

Finances in excellent shapeWe have prepared a packet of infor-

mation for our visitors to take and peruseat their convenience which include a cor-porate organizational chart that depictsthe current line authority and functionaladministration of the corporation’s activ-ity. They will also receive a monthlyManagement Report compiled by ourgeneral manager, Noel Ellison, and hisstaff, which gives a basic operational andmonitoring view of the corporation.We will also distribute to our visitors

a copy of one of our current bank state-ments which indicates an operating cashbalance of $30 million.The Riverbay Corporation has con-

cluded its best financial year operationin its 49 year history. Our staff has donethis seamlessly and without a manag-ing agent. We fully anticipate that forthe fiscal year ending March 31, 2016the Riverbay Corporation will have $17million in cash on an accrual basis, inaddition to all other reserve accountsbeing fully funded.The corporation is also current on all

bills and expenses. The mortgage pay-ment to Wells Fargo of $27.6 million isalways paid on time and only represents12% of the total revenue ($240 million)for 2016.The cooperative is currently enjoying

a 99% residential occupancy roll and fulloccupancy on our commercial spaceswithout a managing agent.Under the direction of our general

manager, Noel Ellison, and his Com-

mercial Leasing Department, Riverbayis tripling and quadrupling the rents onnew leases and all renewals here in Co-op City. Over the past 12 months,those efforts have resulted in a 700%increase in lease renewal income, onceagain, without the services of a manag-ing agent. The Riverbay Board of Directors

and its management team are utilizingan old and innovative method to takeadvantage of the New York CityDepartment of Environmental Protection’s

Multifamily ConservationProgram. We conserva-tively estimate that Co-opCity’s participation in thiswater program will bene-fit the corporation and itsshareholders with over$20 million in revenueover the next 10 years. Acopy of the Co-op CityTimes outlining this pro-gram and its related savingswill also be included in thevisitors’ packets. Protecting our financial

integrityWe will also include a

copy of the investigation report conductedby the law firm of Smith, Buss and Jacobsinto the wrongdoing of our suspendedmanaging agent, at the request of HCR.This report will contain the exhibits, sev-

eral of which will identify a Riverbayemployee negotiating multimillion dollarlines of insurance with various marketmakers and underwriters for other largeMitchell-Lama properties and New YorkCity HPD properties throughout theCity of New York during work hourson Riverbay computers and servers.Identified will also be Marion Scott RealEstate employees and Rochdale Villageemployees involved in this activity. Wetook steps to protect the financial integrityof the Riverbay Corporation since thesame market makers and underwriterswere operating on the same platform.

ConclusionCo-op City remains the largest inte-

grated middle income community in theUnited States. Our monthly carry chargesare the lowest in the Bronx and possiblyall of the City of New York with an aver-age square foot charge of $l.15.Maintaining quality affordable hous-

ing is a goal that we continually strive forhere in Co-op City.

(Note: Because of their time con-straints, our guests were not able to com-plete the entire tour we had planned, butmy hope is that they will read and digestthe informational material that was pre-pared and included in their packets. Nowthat they have visited our development,hopefully they have a better grasp of theenormity of our campus and the complex-ity of our operation.)

The Riverbay Corporation has concluded itsbest financial year operation in its 49 yearhistory. Our staff has done this seamlesslyand without a managing agent. We fullyanticipate that for the fiscal year endingMarch 31, 2016 the Riverbay Corporationwill have $17 million in cash on an accrualbasis, in addition to all other reserveaccounts being fully funded.

—Cleve Taylor,Riverbay Board President

2 Co-op City Times / July 2, 2016

President’s Report (Continued from page 1)

CO-OP CITYFOOT CARE CENTER

SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR

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

The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs,bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail andskin infections, as well as other conditions.

The in-office surgical correction ofBUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS

PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES

ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Se Habla Español

MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURAFuturology the Musical was a great success last Saturday,

June 25, when Paper to Pen Productions staged the Off-Broadway musical in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium in Co-opCity, Bronx, NY in partnership with Riverbay Corp., Coca-Cola and Key Foods. This production met everyone’s expecta-tions and much more.

A few hundred residents, their friends, family members andneighbors, near and far, came out on this summer afternoon fora Job Fair and to see the musical performance of Futurology.Larnise, a longtime cooperator of Building 10A, put it this

way: “This is just too much entertainment for free; this is won-derful. Kinky Boots cost a hundred dollars plus transportation.

We don’t have to go anywhere and it should be in TrumanHigh School, too.”Penelope of Building 2A with friends, Judith and Judy from

New Jersey, agreed, “We are enjoying the performance and itshould be on Broadway.” All three auditoriums were filled and everyone enjoyed

themselves. Many made inquiries at the Job Fair table espe-

cially now that school is closed for the summer months.Michele Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations,and her team “manned” the refreshment tables where therewere lots of tasty snacks and drinks donated by Key Foodsavailable for the enjoyment of everyone. During a brief inter-mission, wine and fruit were served as well. At the heart of this love story, Futurology the Musical, is

one of life’s struggles between reality and Reality TV, as seenthrough the eyes of a young Black woman, Darima LorraineSpencer (played by Juanita Gordon). Darima’s cry for help isintercepted by three intergalactic “angels,” one of which is anandroid, who all passed back through time from 2415 to arriveon planet Earth to help. Her nemesis, Gravy Train (played byDef Jam alum Buddy Love), tries to woe her to a less moralway of life. Another long time cooperator, Harriet Silver, had a different

take, “My hearing is not good, but visually, all the womenwere the same kind - and women aren’t that shallow.”Anthony Dixon, an accomplished bass player, vocalist and

songwriter, also composed the music and lyrics to the production. “I have wanted to bring Futurology here to Co-op City for

a long time,” Dixon said earlier.

Co-op City Times / July 2, 2016 3

FRONTPA G E2nd

Combatting HumanTrafficking &

Domestic Violence The 3rd Annual Conference will

be held on Thursday, July 14th inDreiser, Aud. B from 10 a.m.-5:30p.m. Guest speakers from variousagencies and organizations will beon hand to educate the communityon these atrocities. Be informed,know the warning signs and helpothers to put the pieces backtogether again.

We also want to invite the pre-teens and teens from the Co-opCity community to attend theEmpowerment Event on HealthyRelationships and Building SelfWorth at P.S.144 on Friday, July15th from10 a.m.-4 p.m.

At the youth event '#Not4Sale,"come meet India Arie, NationalRecording Artist & 4-time GrammyAward Winner and meet SerenaBuca, Miss New York 2016 andspokesperson for the Not On MyWatch Movement, CombattingHuman Trafficking & DomesticViolence. Free pizza party, guestspeakers and more!

Events are co-sponsored withthe Bronx Clergy Task Force, Faith@ Work Christian Church andNCNW, Co-op City Section.

Please RSVP online at https://nomw2016.eventbrite.com or call(718) 231-1033.

New York City voter registration

@ JASA Applications are available at

two of JASA’s Co-op City NORCProgram offices:

• 2049 Bartow Avenue &• 135 Einstein Loop, room 34,

and at all senior centers.If you are not registered, please

make sure you come in.

Find out what’s goingon in Co-op City here...

CombingCo-op City

Futurology the Musical showcases home-growntalent in our own backyard

(Continued on page 30)

Co-op City shareholders, family and friends, turned out to support the Off-Broadway performance of Futurology the Musical, co-writtenby, and starring Co-op City cooperators. Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

The cast of Futurology the Musical take a well-deserved bow.

Gravy Train (center) tries to entice Darima to a less moral lifestyle.

Happy Fourth of July!

various levels.Riverbay President Cleve Taylor began the morning

by extensively briefing the government officials andother visitors – including Councilman Andy King, StateSenator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and State Assembly-man Mike Benedetto’s Chief of Staff John Collazzi. TheRiverbay President said to the filled Board conferenceroom: “The Riverbay Corporation has concluded its bestfinancial year of operation in its 49 year history. Our staffhas done this seamlessly andwithout a managing agent.We fully anticipate that forthe fiscal year ending March31, 2016 the Riverbay Corp-oration will have $17 mil-lion in cash on an accrualbasis in addition to all otherreserve accounts being fullyfunded.“The company is also

current on all bills andexpenses,” President Tayloradded. “The mortgage pay-ment to Wells Fargo of $27.6 million is always paid ontime and only represents 12% of the total revenue ($240million) for 2016. The cooperative is currently enjoyinga 99% residential occupancy rate and full occupancy onour commercial spaces without a managing agent.Under the direction of our general manager, NoelEllison, and his Commercial Leasing Department,Riverbay is tripling and quadrupling the rents on newleases and all renewals here in Co-op City.“Over the past 12 months, those efforts have resulted

in a 700% increase in lease renewal income, once againwithout the services of a managing agent.” Mr. Taylor also briefed the visitors on the exten-

siveness of the community and its facilities whichinclude a more than 100-officer round-the-clockpolice force, a waste treatment facility which allowsCo-op City to handle all of its daily waste collectionneeds in-house and at great savings to New York Cityand last, but certainly not least, a power plant whichhandles all heating, cooling and power needs for morethan 50,000 residents in addition to the community’scommercial and institutional facilities, including allsix schools serving the community. In outlining all of the community’s recent accom-

plishments, the board president gave credit to the nearly1,200 employees working under the charge of 27 depart-ment directors, most of whom were on hand to greet andanswer questions from the visiting government officialsabout their specific areas of responsibility. “Co-op City remains the largest integrated middle

income community in the United States,” Mr. Taylorsaid in concluding his presentation. “Monthly carryingcharges are the lowest in the Bronx and possibly in all ofthe City of New York with an average square footagecharge of $1.15. Maintaining quality affordable housingis a goal that we continually strive for here in Co-opCity.”Following the presentation inside the Board confer-

ence room, the visiting government officials weretaken on a tour of the community which originally wasplanned to include the power plant, a garage and theshopping centers, but was cut short due to the time con-straints of the visiting HUD and HCR officials.The following day when asked, President Taylor

expressed some frustration that the officials were unableto complete the tour in order to get the full essence ofCo-op City’s operations. “They rushed in and rushedout. We would have preferred if they had allotted moretime to fully appreciate the work that our staff do on adaily basis and to see how much Co-op City has tooffer.” Nevertheless, several Board directors who accompa-

nied the government officials saw a great value in provid-ing the tour, even an abbreviated one. Board director andlong-time respected Co-op City religious leader, PastorDeborah Jenkins, said: “It was a very timely meeting,

especially given the fact that representatives from ournew executive general management team, DouglasElliman Real Estate, were involved with the meeting.”Douglas Elliman Real Estate will officially begin

serving as Co-op City’s new managing agent this com-ing week, overseeing the ongoing management teamwhich has been in place since November of 2014. JimO’Connor, President of Douglas Elliman PropertyManagement, and Robert Klehammer, who will be

Co-op City’s on-site execu-tive general manager begin-ning Tuesday, July 5th, tookpart in both the presentationbefore the tour and an exec-utive meeting with the gov-ernment officials after thetour.The second meeting was

closed to the press, butPastor Jenkins was amongseveral directors who toldthe Co-op City Times thatthe meeting was highlighted

by a statement from outgoing State Senator RuthHassell-Thompson which, in Pastor Jenkins words,“admonished” the supervising agencies for not provid-ing the proper oversight of the community over the yearsdespite numerous reports coming from her office andother sources about allegations of possible misconductby the community’s previous management entity. PastorJenkins reported that the officials representing the twooversight agencies promised the senator and all others inattendance a better performance in supporting the boardand the community, in general.Senator Thompson’s remarks seemed particularly

pertinent because, as she steps down from her StateSenate office later this month, she will step into her newposition as Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Special Advisorfor Policy and Community Affairs for HCR. Following up on the senator’s

remarks, Riverbay’s general managerNoel Ellison, stated: “The current man-agement and staff of Riverbay are look-ing forward to the future in this newphase of management of Co-op City.We believe that we are blessed withstaff who have been here for a longperiod of time and have great institu-tional knowledge, along with new teammembers who have come from the cor-porate world and bring state-of-the-arttechniques to our development. In addi-tion, the inclusion of Douglas Elliman,who has a reputation for managing thetop buildings in New York City is thefinal piece of the puzzle. “However,” the general manager

continued: “we should not begin bypatting ourselves on the back becausethe hard work is now ahead of us. Thebar has been raised and, as a team, weintend to hurdle it. This is an historicoccasion for officials at this level ofgovernment to come visit us and nowhave a clearer vision of what Co-opCity is and how it is being managed.” HUD officials who took part in the

meetings and the tour included: ArdenSokolow, Multi-Family Housing Dir-ector for New York and Philadelphia;Dean Santa, Multi-Family Director forNewark; Holly Leicht, Regional Ad-ministrator for New York and NewJersey and Genger Charles, DeputyAssistant Secretary for HUD’s FederalHousing Administration. Attending from New York State’s

Division of Homes and CommunityRenewal (HCR) were: Commissioner

James Rubin; Exec. Dep. Commissioner Betsy Mallow;General Counsel Linda Manley; Director of HousingAudits & Accounts, Alfred Walcott; Director of theHousing Management Bureau, Robert Damico, R.A.and Deputy Commissioner of the Office of HousingPreservation, Mark Colon. Also in attendance from thelocal HCR offices were Denise Snyder, George Chanand Arlissa Blackwood. Wells Fargo Bank was represented by Ted Blair and

New York City Housing Development Corporation wasrepresented by Gary Rodney and Terry Giglellio. The tour, which was led by Ellison and Riverbay

General Counsel Jeffrey Buss, took in the Public Safetyheadquarters and the Riverbay sales model apartmentsin Section 5. The tour of Public Safety was led by ChiefFrank Apollo and Captain James Keappock who gave anoverview of the department and led visitors on a tour andexplanation of Co-op City’s extensive command centerwhich includes a computerized dispatching commandand a wall of high definition monitors displaying ongo-ing video surveillance from throughout the community’spublic areas. The tour, which was planned to also include the

power plant, one of the garages, all three buildingtypes, and at least one of the shopping center, was cutshort at the request of the visiting government offi-cials, stressing time constraints, but neverthelesseach of the visiting officials received a package con-taining among other things: a diagram of the powerplant and its components; the latest managementreport containing details of the most recent opera-tions and projects of all departments; a report by thelaw firm Buss Smith and Jacobs on its investigationinto the practices of Marion Scott Real Estate Inc.,Co-op City’s previous managing agent; a currentRiverbay organizational chart; the two most recentissues of the Co-op City Times, and a video of HillaryClinton’s recent campaign visit to Co-op City.

(See page 5 for photos.)


HUD visit (Continued from page 1)

Co-op City remains the largest integratedmiddle income community in the UnitedSttes. Monthly carrying charges are thelowest in the City of New York with anaverage square footage charge of $1.15.

—Cleve Taylor,Riverbay Board President


It’s Happening in Co-op City

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Government officials visit Co-op City

General Manager Noel Ellison led high-ranking officials from HUD and the stateDivision of Homes and Community Renewal on a tour of Co-op City Wednesday morn-ing which included a visit to Public Safety’s Command Center and the sales modelapartments in Section 5. The group from the supervising agencies also met withRiverbay Board directors and Riverbay management to get a detailed report on thecommunity’s recent progress—both physical and financial.

Photos by Brandon Ortiz and Bill Stuttig

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To the Editor:My condolences to the family and

friends of Mr. Dobson, a cooperatorwho lived in Building 21.My fondest memory of Mr. Dobson

was during Christmas season. WhileVice President of the building associa-tion, Michelle Marbury, her brother

Theron, a few cooperators and I wouldbe decorating the lobby, Mr. Dobsonwould always stop to pay his associa-tion dues.He would always have words of

encouragement and in addition to payinghis dues, Mr. Dobson would always givea donation to the building association.

This incident is not an indictment ofCo-op City; it can happen in any com-munityIt saddens me that Mr. Dodson's life

ended in such a vicious manner.It was a pleasure knowing you, sir.Godspeed!!—Junius Williams


Co-op City TimesCo-op City’s official newspaperserving the world’s largestcooperative community.(718) 320-3300, ext. [email protected]

Rozaan BooneEditor-in-Chief

Bill StuttigAssociate Editor

Jim RobertsBusiness Manager

Jennifer PiovanettiOperations Manager

Ralph HenriquezProduction Manager

The Co-op City Times welcomesissue-oriented letters to the editor tobe considered for publication. Allletters, in prose, not poetry, must beaddressed to the editor, not to thirdparties. All letters must be signed bythe writers and include their addressesand phone numbers, which will bekept confidential, so that the editorcan verify the authenticity of theauthors.Writers will be limited to one letter

per topic. Anonymous or unsigned letters

will not be accepted for publication.Letters cannot exceed 350 words.Ideally, they should be typed. All let-ters must be in the Co-op City Timesoffice in Room 21, Bartow CommunityCenter, by 3 p.m. every Monday to beconsidered for publication in thatweek’s edition. Views and opinionsexpressed in letters and Directors’Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, andnot necessarily shared by the Co-opCity Times or Riverbay Corp.Advertisements and classified

advertisements in the Co-op City Timesdo not necessarily reflect an endorse-ment from Riverbay Corporation ofgoods and services, but present greateroptions to cooperators of products andservices available.The Riverbay Corporation does not

assume any responsibility nor is it aparty to any contract or agreementbetween the cooperator and the vendor.All matter published herein is

copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.Permission for reprints of advertising oreditorial contents produced by the Co-opCity Times must be obtained in writingfrom Riverbay Corporation, 2049Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City TimesWas Not Delivered:

Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Article SIXTH of your OccupancyAgreement provides, in part, that yourlease automatically renews for an addi-tional three (3) year period. You need todo nothing if you want your lease toextend for another three (3) year period.If you will be moving out at the end ofyour lease, notify Riverbay, in writing,Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety(90) days prior to lease expiration.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 25

Building 25100 Benchley Place

Current LeaseExpiration Date

New 3 yr.Expiration Date

Building 25100 Benchley Place

Sept. 30, 2016 Sept. 30, 2019

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Letters to the Editor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Condolence

To the Editor:Congrats to the newly elected board.

Recently, shareholders were asked toshare ideas on cost saving measures.Here are a few: Notice the peeling paintin front of most of the elevators? Howabout putting a plastic panel on top ofthe buttons to display messages left byRiverbay or other important messagesso we don't have to see ugly, peeledpaint.We have a surplus in reserves. Why

don't we use a small amount to sueMarion Scott Real Estate for their mis-

management of this property, elevatormotors they signed off on, the top soiland undone balcony work. I'm surewe need to stop them from operatinganother complex into the ground.Create a solar panel farm to offset

the grid, or at least, use the solar forback-up for hallways and elevators.A dog park is needed. Some bikers

do not show courtesy to pedestrians.Do something about move-ins or trans-fers, allow people to transfer to anotherapartment without being straddledwith having to pay three months into

the old apartment and on top of that thenew apartment. That should apply tothose who recently moved here. If Co-opCity has a high move-in rate, there isno need to enforce that on some coop-erators who have been here for a while.On top of that, both new and recentcooperators get restoration hits, so thatis not fair.Create some form of waterfront park

or walkway park on the river. Wastedland is doing nothing but bringingunpleasant animals.—Dave Sanquiche

A few suggestions

CO-OP CITY FIREWORKSNO PARKING

Parking on Co-op City Boulevard from BellamyLoop to Peartree Avenue will not be permitted onSunday, July 3, 2016 from 8 a.m. until midnight.

Vehicles will be summonsed and towed at owner’s expense.In addition, Co-op City Boulevard from Bellamy Loop to

Peartree Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8:30p.m. to 10 p.m.Enjoy the fireworks show!

Co-op City Times deadline noticefor Saturday, July 9, 2016

The Riverbay Corporation offices, including the Co-op CityTimes, will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance ofIndependence Day.Because of this holiday-shortened work-week, the deadline

for all Co-op City Times submissions, including Directors’ view-points, is 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5. In order for the paper to keepits production schedule, this deadline will be strictly enforced andmaterial not received on time will not be considered for publica-tion in the Saturday, July 9th issue of the Co-op City Times.We wish the entire Co-op City community a happy and safe

Fourth of July holiday.

Domestic hot & cold watershut-down

Building 6, “D” LineBuilding 7, “J” line

The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down inorder to do restoration work.

DATE: TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

As soon as the work has been complet-ed, the hot & cold water will be restored. Please make sure that you keep

your faucets in a closed positionand all drains cleared of objects.We apologize for the incon-

venience and appreciate yourpatience in this matter.

—CSO (Dreiser Loop, rm. 6)

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLOThe Fourth of July is a great time of the year to

enjoy the summer and reflect on America’s Indepen-dence. The use of illegal fireworks has, unfortunately,become associated with this holiday. Illegal fireworkspresent serious risks of injuries resulting in trips to theEmergency Room. Children are especially at risk forinjuries from illegal fireworks.Fortunately, professional fireworks displays are

plentiful this time of year and provide a safe andbreathtaking alternative to illegal fireworks. Thisyear, the Riverbay Fund presents fireworks onSunday, July 3, to be viewed from Greenway 3 lo-cated between Buildings 10 and 25 opposite the littleleague fields located on Co-op City Boulevard. Thefireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. Bring a chair and joinyour neighbors for a fun-filled evening. Residents who live in the area and usually park on

Co-op City Boulevard from Bellamy Loop to PeartreeAvenue please be advised that there will be no park-ing on Sunday, July 3, from 8:00 a.m. until 12 mid-night. Vehicles are subject to being summonsed andtowed at the owner’s expense. In addition, Co-op CityBoulevard from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Avenuewill be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8:30 p.m. to10 p.m. These restrictions are in place to ensure safetyand prevent property damage.There are numerous fireworks displays throughout

the Tri-State area all summer long. These fireworksdisplays are an excellent alternative to using illegalfireworks. This year’s fireworks are being held on the

Hudson River and celebrate the 40th anniversary ofMacy’s annual fireworks. The fireworks will besimulcast on 1010 WINS. The musical score is per-fectly timed with the fireworks display. The fire-works will also be televised on NBC, channel 4 start-ing at 8 p.m. This year’s show features artists 5 Seconds of

Summer, Meghan Trainor and Kenny Chesney. Theshow will be hosted by award-winning journalistTamron Hall and NBC’s Willie Geist. Other celebri-ties attending include Beyonce, Taylor Swift, MariahCarey, Usher, Britney Spears, Brad Paisley and manymore. While it is nice to see the fireworks live, infront of your television provides the optimum view-ing location with none of the hassle. Whatever youdo, do not drive into New York City on July 4th.Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 40th anniversary

celebration will salute American spirit through adynamic score of patriotic favorites performed by theacclaimed United States Air Force Band and, ofcourse, the largest Independence Day fireworks dis-play in the nation.The 25-minute display will feature pyro effects

fired from five barges on New York City’s East River.A number of spirited musical selections will be fea-tured in the score, including an exhilarating newarrangement of America the Beautiful, with vocals byJennifer Holliday and the USAF Band.New York State is one of five states in which all

fireworks are illegal for use by the general public.The other four states are Delaware, Massachusetts,New Jersey and Rhode Island. The number of statescompletely banning illegal fireworks increases everyyear as injuries increase. Rhode Island was the laststate which added itself to this list because of anindoor fireworks display which resulted in the deathof 100 people. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance pol-

icy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks

within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-opCity, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by boththe New York City Police Department, as well as theCo-op City Department of Public Safety. Co-op Cityresidents are also subject to receiving a CommunityComplaint if they are arrested by any police agencywithin the geographical confines of Co-op City.Emergency rooms in the United States see an

average of over 9,000 persons per year injured byillegal fireworks. A majority of fireworks-relatedinjuries occur in the time period just before and justafter the 4th of July. Injuries to children under the ageof 15 represent more than one third of the injuries.Males sustain 75% of fireworks-related injuries. Themost common body part injured by fireworks is thehands, followed by the eyes. Injuries include burns,contusions, lacerations, amputations and blindness. Fireworks often thought to be safe are one of the

leading causes of injuries. Seemingly harmlesssparklers, with their over 1,000 degree white hotburning wire, are the leading cause of injuries to chil-dren under five years of age. Injuries to hands, eyesor feet are the most common. Sparklers have alsobeen known to ignite children’s clothing. Bottle roc-kets and firecrackers are responsible for a majority offireworks injuries because they are commonly used.Every type of consumer firework has been associatedwith serious injury or death. Quality standards arenon-existent on most consumer fireworks which aregenerally mass produced and imported from China.Leave fireworks displays to the professionals and

enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July. Nobody wantsto spend their holiday weekend seeking the help of aneye doctor or a hand specialist. Enjoy the “OOHS”and “AAHS” of a professional fireworks display andknow that you will be safe.Residents are reminded that barbequing is not per-

mitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strictguidelines set forth by the New York City FireDepartment do not permit barbecuing within 10 feetof any residential building. The exception to this iselectric barbecue grills for grilling on terraces andpatios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the

New York City Fire Department in any multiple fam-ily dwellings. Residents are also reminded that BikeRiding is not permitted near buildings, in shoppingmalls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle rid-ing are posted. The Public Safety Department would like to wish

everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. Remember tostay safe this summer, especially near pools, beaches andother bodies of water. Throughout the summer, we will befeaturing articles that focus on the rules that affect the qual-ity of life in the community. Always remember, if you seesomething, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Departmentof Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online atwww.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giv-ing information. The Co-op City Department of PublicSafety would like to thank all persons who have called insuspicious act-ivity. It is by your actions that the crime rateremains low and a high quality of life is maintained.Co-op City is a diverse community with people

of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All personsshould remember to respect each other and embracetheir differences. Don’t forget to say hello to yourneighbors when you pass each other in the hallwayor in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodateall persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys,“We need to make every single thing accessible toevery person with a disability.” It is also importantto remember that not all disabilities are visible.Someone who appears to be healthy may have aphysical or developmental disability. July is known as Disability Pride Month and

Sarcoma Awareness Month. This is a good opportu-nity to learn about these disorders or others thatmay affect your friends, family members or neigh-bors. Knowledge is power; the more you learn, thestronger you become.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES


OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

CONTRACT SUMMARY

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia atLgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at [email protected]. Please note that emailsshould be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

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

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation AdministrationOffice, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity

Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color,religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognizedprotected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform HumanResources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Public Safety Report

There are no contract opportunities to list. Please check back again next week.

CCPD urges residents to enjoy a Fourth of July free of illegal fireworks June 23 - s/o 100 Casals Place

One male was arrested for urinating in public view.He was issued a Universal Summons and aCommunity Complaint.

June 28 - f/o Truman High SchoolOne juvenile was arrested for fighting. A juvenilereport was prepared and the juvenile was thenreleased to her parent.

Public Safety Blotter

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On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 theRiverbay Board of Directors, management and ourpresumptive new managing agent Douglas Elliman(DE) will host the visit of the three entities who holdvarious responsibilities with Co-op City. This is an his-toric visit and is scheduled to include a property tourand meeting.While I am looking forward to the opportunity to

have HUD/HCR/Wells Fargo here to interface with theboard and management, I am concerned that the twohours they have allocated will not be enough time.There is so much to see here at Co-op City; we are, infact, the tenth (or twelfth depending on who you ref-erence) largest city in the state if we were a munici-pality. Co-op City is not like any other property theseentities may manage. For now, we plan to show themour Co-op City Public Safety command center, modelapartments, the power plant, garages and possibly oursanitation facility. The past eighteen months have been a very con-

tentious time with Riverbay and the entities. Therehave been many times where it has been obvious thatthey did not understand this community or how pas-sionate we were about our homes. There have alsobeen times when they have not shown an interest inbacking the interest of the majority of the Board,specifically HCR. They have ignored our request toinvestigate MSI. When they asked Riverbay to con-duct the investigation, they ignored our report. Theyignored our request to end MSI’s reign as managingagent for Co-op City. However, in my mind, this wasto be expected. They ignored the Inspector General’s

report of 2007 that enumerated several illegalities andirregular practices by MSI at that time.One of the questions I have been dying to ask HCR

is “why are you not paying attention to the majorityBoard?” When the minority of the Board was afterHCR to do something about MSI years ago, HCRreportedly informed those current Board members, “Ifyou want us to listen to what you say, have the com-munity vote you in as the majority of the Board; weonly deal with the majority.” Well that has not been theexperience lately. This community voted in represen-tation for themselves. As such, we represent the willof the community. If given the opportunity, my question to HCR is

why are they entertaining the opinion of one or twodissidents on the Board? Why are you resisting themajority opinion of the Board? Do you realize that byentertaining the one or two dissident opinions you,HCR, continue to fuel disruption on the Board? Afterall, there will always be dissidents. No board will everbe unanimous in their vote all the time, but we have tofunction on the will of the majority, the democraticprinciples we live by. I seriously believe HCR owesthis community an answer to these questions. ThisBoard has worked hard and, in working together withmanagement, we have had the most successful twoyears in Co-op City’s history in terms of progress andfinancial stability. This Board and this communityshould have your unconditional support. Wells Fargothemselves said they wish they had boards like ours attheir other properties!

Douglas Elliman is Here!I am very proud of our current Board. We have a

very diverse, experienced and talented Board whogives of themselves for the community they love. Wehave made progress in the past two years, but we stillhave more work to do. We are now entering a new

phase as Douglas Elliman begins here at RiverbayCorporation officially on July 5, 2016. Together withtheir gold standard property management experience,along with the institutional knowledge here atRiverbay, we are all looking forward to continuedprogress and opportunities for new insights andideas.We should welcome our new managing agent and

give them the opportunity to show us what they cando! There are various opinions as to whether we needa managing agent; I, for one, will give DE the chanceto give us their best in hope that we, as a community,will benefit from their contributions. Welcome to Co-opCity, DE!

Fourth of JulyOne of our unique experiences here at Co-op City

is our annual fireworks show. It has gotten bigger andlonger in the past couple of years and I am looking for-ward to enjoying this incredible experience on Sunday.I encourage everyone to come out and share in the fes-tivities. We will have a live band prior to the fireworksshow. Last year, it was so moving to see so many threegenerational families on the lawn. From grandparentto the young children, everyone was enjoying a com-munity event that we are fortunate to have every year.Whatever you may do for the 4th of July, please be

safe and use caution. Enjoy this time to share withyour family and be thankful that we enjoy a freedommany people around the globe do not have. While wedon’t have perfection, I am happy to be an American.My global travels for business have given me a trueappreciation to celebrate the 4th of July!!Enjoy and again, be safe!I continue to be interested in your thoughts and

ideas. I can be reached at Riverbay Board ofDirectors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 orLberk@riverbayboardcom.

Director’s ViewpointLinda Berk

First Vice President

HUD, HCR and Wells Fargo to Visit Co-op City

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It’s Graduation Time!Shareholders, if you have a graduate or astudent who excelled this past school year,let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors. Send yoursubmissions to [email protected]

or call us at 718-320-3300, x3375/6.

Co-op City Achievers

Co-op City Scholarship winnersSix Co-op City youths were honored as winners of the 2016 Co-op City

Scholarship Award. On Saturday, June 25th, each was presented with a $500check at the Mall in Bay Plaza by various sponsors of the annual event.In photo, the sponsors are Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, Congressman

Eliot Engel, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., McCall’s BronxwoodFuneral Home, Inc., Prestige Properties & Development and Riverbay Corporation.

In photo at right, the recipients of this year’s scholarship (starting fromsecond left) are Samantha Omolaiye, Natasha Girdy, Ashley Carter, MajeedSodunke, Brianna Marrero, and Jaquira Truesdale.

The Co-op City Scholarship is an annual competition that awardsgraduating high school seniors from Co-op City a financial prize to helpthem with their collegiate expenses. The scholarship winners were alsopresented with citation awards from John Collazzi (left) representingState Assembly Member Michael Benedetto and Deputy Bronx BoroughPresident Aurelia Greene (fifth from left) representing Bronx BoroughPresident Ruben Diaz, Jr.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic ClubScholarship winners

At an awards ceremony held on Thursday, June 16, the Eleanor RooseveltDemocratic Club presented its 2016 Scholarship awards to this year’s winners. Thepresentations were made by George Clarke, President of the club.

Congratulations, Samantha!

Mr. Clarke (right) presentsTruman High School 2016Graduate Milton Kyreekwith the Eleanor RooseveltDemocratic Club Scholar-ship for Scholastic Achieve-ment in the amount of$500.

George T. Clarke pres-ents Truman High School2016 Graduate SamanthaOmolaiye with the EleanorRoosevelt Democratic ClubScholarship for AcademicExcellence in the amountof $500.

Mr. Clarke presents Tru-man High 2016 GraduateBeatrice Nketsia withthe Teckla Hall MemorialScholarship in the amountof $500.

Mr. Clarke poses with the three (3) Truman High School 2016 graduates and thescholarship recipients: Milton Kyreek, Samantha Omolaiye, and Beatrice Nketsia,Joyce Wilson (third, right), Committee Member, and Gloria Clarke (right), CommitteeMember.

Congratulations to Samantha Omolaiye of Building 12,who graduated from Truman HS with a 3.8 GPA and willbe attending University Albany SUNY in the Fall. We, atChurch of God’s Children, along with her parents, Samuel& Chinyere, are extremely proud of Sam. In addition to being a Co-op City Scholarship winner,

Samantha also received scholarships from the N.Y. Yankeesand Home Depot. She was also recognized as one of Co-opCity’s Best & Brightest and received a Dell computer.

—Pastor Nancy Rosario

The members of the CommunityRelations sub-committee were delighted to receive 40applications for the Cooperators’ Money-Saving AwardProgram. These cooperators have taken the time to writeout and submit their ideas in a clear and detailed mannerand many of the suggestions that were submitted werevery good. I recognized that many of the ideas were sug-gestions to improve Co-op, but did not address saving orincreasing revenue. Also, many of them were issues thathave been discussed previously or are presently beingworked on. The Community Relations panel has readthem all and will submit the practical ideas toManagement for further research and implementation. The three cooperators with the best ideas will be

awarded the prizes of $500, $250 and $125 and dinner.All participants will be recognized. The panel will con-tact you shortly to advise you of the status of your sub-mission. We sincerely appreciate your involvement andhope to utilize your suggestion for our community in thevery near future.

Riverbay FinancesThe Riverbay Corporation is in a good financial state.

The corporation recently received $820,000 from EnergySpectrum which looks for innovative ways to earn moneyfrom the excess energy produced by Riverbay’s 40-megawatt cogeneration plant. KZA Realty is obtainingbetter rental income for our commercial properties thanwe did in the past. The corporation continues to derive amonthly income from Coinmach – which supplies andservices our laundry rooms – of $260,000 per month and90% of the revenue above $3,800,000 annually.The corporation also has expensive capital projects to

cover. To draw attention to the magnitude of the issue,Board President Cleve Taylor convened the Board meet-ing in the Construction Department trailer. It was my sec-ond time visiting the trailer and it is not a pretty sight. In

my opinion, it is embarrassing that the RiverbayCorporation has its construction office in an old trailerwhere the grounds leading to it are unpaved. I believe thatwe can do better. I suggest that we should eliminate thetrailer and erect a building so that many of the corporateoffices could be housed therein. A few of the challenging major projects are: The

installation of the Victory Boiler in our cogenerationplant, which requires a change order due to problemswith the foundation of the plant. Also, Local Law 11,which aims to repair the buildings’ damaged terraces andshopping centers. In addition, the replacement of ourlobby doors, which must be ADA compliant, and theintercom systems for all the Co-op City residential build-ings. Another major project is to change the elevatormotors to the correct motors that should have beeninstalled in the first place.

Rivers Run Community GardenIt is so nice to be a member of the Rivers Run Comm-

unity Gardens. It is so pleasant to be close to nature,planting a seed and watching it grow into a vital food forconsumption. This year, I have planted eggplant, lettuce,cabbage, carrots and kale. I have already harvested someof the delicious lettuce for my tossed salad. The organiz-ers of Rivers Run also sponsor other interesting events,such as family painting workshops, composting informa-tion, yoga demonstrations, and more. Teachers bringtheir classes here so that children can see where real foodcomes from. Join us at a Saturday outdoor meeting or justcome by to browse. Check this publication for the meet-ing dates. I take this opportunity to thank Mr. Scott andothers who assisted me.

FuturologyEveryone in attendance at the show, Futurology the

Musical, last Saturday seemed to have a wonderful time.The message that I gained from it was that, “You shouldlive your life as the example of what you want others toemulate.” Snacks and drinks were provided and enjoyedby all. This show appealed to many young adults andwas a positive event for our community, thanks to theRiverbay Fund.

Things to RememberSave energy – Turn off the lights and the air condi-

tioning when you leave the room or your apartment. Thiswill help to keep our expenses down.Don’t walk on the grass – There are signs throughout

the community that say, “Keep off the Grass.” Pleaseobey them because shareholders want the Co-op Cityproperty to remain looking beautiful. Hold litter for the trash can – There are trash cans

throughout the community and it would be helpful andappreciated if you would deposit trash into those recep-tacles.

Independence DayJuly 4th is Independence Day. This community will

celebrate with a fireworks show on Sunday, July 3 at 7:00p.m. on Greenway 3 (opposite the Little League field).All are invited to bring your chair and enjoy the show.Americans fought and won a war to become independentfrom England. Let’s take a moment to remember the menand women who helped set America free. There is another struggle going on in our nation – and

that is the fight for gun control. I believe that we shouldfight for a more peaceful world. There have been toomany massacres across this country for us to sit back andwait until another one occurs. We need assault weaponsoff of our streets and out of the hands of sick individuals.That means sensible gun control laws. It makes no sensethat a person on a “terrorist” list or a person with mentalchallenges can purchase a gun. I am so proud ofCongressman John Lewis and his colleagues for staginga sit-in on the House floor to protest Congressional inac-tion to vote on the gun control bill. Although they wereunsuccessful, I believe they will continue fighting untilthey win. For the past few years, Congress has done apoor job of representing the people and many of themshould not be re-elected. Taxpayers’ money is beingwasted on their big salaries and benefits.

Contact MeFrancine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay

Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 orcall 718-671-5957.


Director’s ViewpointFrancine Reva Jones

Secretary

Cooperator Involvement

Although this article was written lastSaturday, Douglas Elliman should have started their oper-ations here yesterday, July 1. If so, then, it's time to getdown to business.

Take Care of BusinessThe first order of business should be a determination as

to how things are going to flow between our new execu-tive general manager and our management employees.Thereafter, there should be an assessment of these man-agement employees, our 27 different departments, and theway that business is conducted here. According to several recent articles in this paper, we

need for Douglas Elliman to crack down on a lot of non-sense that's been going on with our management employ-ees. Yes, initially, we thought that our former self-manage-ment team could take care of business here. But, unfortu-nately, I must say that they failed on several communityprojects here. But, aside from all of the failed projects, avery bad allegation was reported last week in reference tosome construction work for our balconies. And, this alle-gation, which was made at a recent board meeting, hasdrastically changed my opinion of our former self-man-agement team. The allegation, again, was that an architect was asked

to review our balconies. Thereafter, this architect reviewedthe balconies and came in with an initial price of$580,000. Then, this architect alleged that he had to reviewthe balconies again. Why? Who sent him out to review thebalconies again? Why was it so important to review thebalconies again? Well, after this architect reviewed the bal-conies again, then a change order was issued for $1.2 mil-lion. Outraged, sparks flew in the room when we were dis-cussing this entire transaction. Thereafter, this architectwent home.Now, I wish that board meeting was televised so that

you could have witnessed this entire exchange. If you hadseen this exchange, then you would have been outraged tosee how this transaction was handled by our former self-management team.

Bronx Housing DevelopmentsSometimes, you can live in a community and forget

about what's going on around you. But, then one day youwake up and find out that everything has changed. And,that is what's happening in the Bronx. For instance, devel-opers are buying up lots of buildings in the Bronx. In fact,in 2014, developers spent $1.6 billion on several buildingsthroughout the Bronx. Then, just last year, developersspent $1.7 billion on additional buildings. A new develop-ment that will rise near the Willis Avenue bridge will offer1-bedroom apartments for $2,200 a month. And, can youbelieve that some folks from Riverdale are inquiring aboutmoving into these buildings? Now, let's look at some otherdevelopments in the Bronx.

Grand Concourse Main Post OfficeBack in 2014, this building was purchased for $19 mil-

lion. And, next year, this converted building will have retailspace, office space, a small post office, and a restaurant.

Triboro Rail LineA group named the Regional Plan Association is pro-

posing to connect the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queenstogether via a rail system. And, the Bronx portion is sup-posed to be right here in Co-op City. The plan is to skipManhattan and save a lot of commuting time. This projectcould cost billions of dollars if it gets off the ground.

Former Bingo HallThis is a good time for the board to develop some plans

for the Bartow mall. Now, yes, interest has been shown forthe bingo hall from a popular clothing store for children.But, first, we need to sit down and see if we can developsome good overall plans for this mall and our other vacantproperties along Bartow Avenue. For instance, what should be a starting point for square

footage for our incoming stores? What type of busi-nesses do we want for Bartow Avenue and this formerbingo hall? Should we expand this bingo hall? These ques-tions should be considered before we review another lease

for this space.Graduation

Congratulations to all of the students that recently grad-uated from a school.

Con Ed ScamIf you work for or own a business, please be careful if

you receive a call from a person that says that they're fromCon Ed. In a recent scam, a phony Con Ed worker alle-gedly had the account number and all of the pertinentinformation for a particular deli in Queens. Thereafter, hecalled this deli and stated that their electricity was going tobe shut off if a payment of $1,000 was not sent to himwithin one hour. Well, within one hour, the money wasunfortunately sent to the thief. Bottom line: Please hang up the phone immediately if

you receive a similar call from anyone. And, please do notpick up the phone again if they call you back. Also, pleasemake sure that you completely destroy or shred your billsand business documents before you discard them. Lastly,at times, your mail might be erroneously placed in ashared container in the lobby. Thereafter, anyone can eas-ily steal your mail. So, please consider getting some ofyour business statements sent to you via email.

ClosePlease have a nice, safe, and happy 4th of July holiday.

And, please tell your family to not play with fireworks.Also, please be careful at the beach. Finally, please do notdrink and drive. Thank you.Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl

Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o RiverbayCorporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or,please send a message to me at [email protected] (There are absolutely no problems with thisemail address. So, please double-check the spelling of thisaddress if your message bounces back to you.) Also,please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive aresponse from your message. You can also join me onFacebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful

week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thankyou.


Douglas Elliman is now in chargeDirector’s ViewpointDaryl Johnson

As we listen to the news and theword “mental illness” is mentioned, it means that theperson has been or should be diagnosed as “mentallyill.” A person, once diagnosed, has two choices: obtainprofessional help and support, or refuse. With support,a person can learn how to manage symptoms and sit-uations that may cause harm to self or harm to others. Most people experience some type of distress after

being exposed to a severely traumatic experience,death of a loved one, serious problems at home, schoolor job. Any demanding, stressful event brings reac-tions. Many of our kids are experiencing cyber bully-ing online. Many are being harassed, humiliated,embarrassed and threatened by others (bullying).Stress can affect your mind and body in many waysand everyone experiences stress differently. Stress canalso negatively affect interactions with people at homeand work. We are losing people daily to illegal drugoverdose and suicide. Reportedly, major depressivedisorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability world-wide. Poor physical health and functioning andincreased risk of suicide is associated with depression.Depression can take over the way you think and feel.Research is looking at brain scans that may cause achemical imbalance. Many people are shamed by amental illness and may wait until it is unmanageableor arrested before seeking help. Walking the path towellness is an ongoing challenge for the individual,family, professionals and community.

Seeking HelpResources are available to individuals who suffer

from all types of mental illness. Turning to someonefor help is the first step to addressing the impact of

mental illness in your life. We now have a “First Lady”in our city who is dedicated to making mental healthservices more available in schools, jails and commu-nities. We also have “The National Alliance on Mental

Illness of New York (NAMI) that Board memberMarie Smith is exploring as an on-site resource in Co-opCity. This is a grassroots organization that providessupport, education and advocacy for families and indi-viduals of all ethnic and social-economic backgroundswho live with mental illness. This is something Boardmember Smith discussed and recommended evenbefore becoming elected a Board member. We willdo whatever is necessary in offering this importantresource.Today, there are promising individual treatments

that include holistic interventions, as well as medica-tions. Treatment disparities exist which may causesome men especially less likely to seek help comparedto others. Mistrust of health care providers and misdi-agnoses continue to affect engagement and treatment.

Melanin-Dominant Individuals and MedicationSome doctors have been relentless and continue to

fight “the medical and pharmaceutical system” inunderstanding and accepting the fact that individualswith melanin exhibit different nutritional and develop-mental needs. Melanin is a pigment that is in everyorgan of the body and ranges in color from pale yel-low, reddish brown to blue black. The advocacy in themedical world is ongoing that ethnicity determineswhat minerals, vitamins and mind altering drugsshould not be used with melanin-dominant male andfemales of all ages.

Fireworks & VeteransAccording to a colleague working with men and

women veterans suffering with war-related PTSD, theJuly 4 fireworks is a difficult time for them. For many,the fireworks can trigger many uncomfortable emo-

tions. If veterans are in therapy, they know what to doduring this time of the year.

Violence & Mental IllnessNine times out of ten when you hear of a family

member murdering a family member, they have a sub-stance abuse problem or an untreated mental illness.Both legal and illegal drugs have side effects and con-tinue to cause deaths. As we go about our daily livesand use public transportation, we must be aware thatindividuals have choices when taking prescribed med-ication. The mistake that many loved ones make isknowing the warning signs and making the decision tobe “co-dependent” as opposed to exercising “toughlove.” While I do not recommend any illegal action, Ican understand having a loved one out of your homeuntil he or she gets help. It’s sad that we continue tohear and see on the news loved ones who are murderedby relatives as close as a child they birthed or a grand-child they cared for. Mental illness is real and mentallyill individuals will make choices that could be lifethreatening. My heartfelt sympathy to the family of anelderly cooperative as we all wait for news about whosnuffed out a precious life and why. My suggestion tocooperators is if you see someone who appears to bedisplaying reckless behavior, signs of depression,harmful activities, substance abuse or self-injury, tellsomeone about it.Individuals experiencing mental illness need medi-

cine like diabetic needs insulin. They have done noth-ing wrong and have no reason for shame. They havepeople who love them and must be brave, be strongand reason with themselves when they have lost theirreason. Know that wellness is possible and no onewho is not well mentally has to go it alone. There arecaring organizations that people can turn to.“With hope, all things are possible.”Contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW - 917-

324-1033 – [email protected].


Director’s ViewpointEvelyn Turner

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Can you do the electric slide/wobble?

If you are between 11-21years of age and you love todance, please contact Kerrie-AnnSutherland (dance instructor) andMark Tarlton (yoga/bodyshapinginstructor & mixed artist). Weneed your assistance in makingthe biggest FLASH MOB in the

history of Co-op City, along with our Co-op City line dance groups at NationalNight Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 on the Section 4 Greenway.

If you are interested in participating, please call Kerrie-Ann (917-854-7097)or Mark Tarlton (646-500-1293) no later than Monday, July 11th for furtherinformation.

Come join us and have some fun!!#FlashMob2016; #NationalNightOut; #LetsGetIn-Formation;

#Bridgingthegap; #Unityinthecommunity

Congratulations!Today, we extended our heartiest congratula-

tions and best wishes to our dear friends, Robertand Joyce Hedgepeth of Building 31B, whenthey celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary onSunday, July 3rd! Also, we extend early happybirthday wishes to Joyce on reaching her mile-stone of 81 years on Thursday, July 7th! MayGod’s blessing continue to reign down upon bothof you – forever and a day.

—Friends and neighbors


What a wonderful celebration! TheRetirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. held their44th annual luncheon on Wednesday, June15 at the beautiful Marina Del Rey inThroggs Neck. The afternoon began with adelightful happy hour. The affair was wellattended and the guests danced to themusic and sounds of D.J. Carol/DADProductions.The highlight of the afternoon was the

acknowledgement of Mrs. Virginia Stewartas Woman of the Year. Recognition wasreceived from various elected officialswhich included a Proclamation from NewYork State Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie,Certificate of Congressional Recognitionfrom Congressman Elliot Engel, Citationsfrom Assemblyman Michael R. Benedettoand Council Member Andy L. King, and aCertificate of Merit from Borough PresidentRuben Diaz Jr.With much pride and gratitude for many

jobs well done, the Retirees extend con-gratulations to this phenomenal woman.

As usual, we honored our June gradu-ates. Mothers, grandmothers, and greatgrandmothers had the best feeling in theworld as they smiled when the names ofthe seven scholarship awardees wereannounced. We are so grateful to our co-sponsors, Mr. James Alston, and Ms.Patricia Myers of McCall’s Funeral Ser-vices and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Granby,Granby Funeral Services, for their contin-ued generous support of our scholarshipprogram. Thanks are also extended to ourelected officials for their special certifi-cates of recognition. We wish our 2016awardees much success.

Bria Lemon-Johnson is a graduate ofCardinal Spellman High School and isinterested in pursuing a degree in MarineConservation at the University of NewHaven.

Jordan Joseph is a graduate of River-view High School in Oakmont, PA andis interested in pursuing an engineeringdegree at the University of Pittsburgh.

Tia Rooney is a graduate of Harry S.Truman High School and will be attendingBuffalo State College where she will pur-sue a degree in law.

Justice Rooney is a graduate of WestOrange High School in West Orange, NewJersey and will attend Tuskegee Universityin Alabama. After school, Justice willbecome an officer in the United StatesMarines.

Ashley Carter is a graduate of BronxPrep Charter School and will pursue adegree in early childhood education atPrairie View A&M University in Texas.

Jasmine Sinkler is a graduate ofDeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx.Jasmine plans to study law at SpellmanCollege in Georgia and follow the careerpath of a prosecutor or civil rights attorney.

Kinara Joseph Bolling is a graduate ofHarry S. Truman High School and plans toattend Monroe College where she will pur-sue a culinary degree.

—JoAnn Daniels Harris

Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. honors Woman of the Year and Scholarship winners

Ashley CarterBria Lemon-Johnson Jasmine SinklerJordan Joseph Justice Rooney Kinara Joseph BollingTia Rooney

Bronx Borough President RubenDiaz, Jr. presents a Certificate ofMerit to Mrs. Virginia Stewart,

Woman of the Year.

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Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services, Inc. is anon-profit organization designed to help the sick, poorand needy in the community, as well as people inAfrica.Reverend Marting Okwaning is a Registered Nurse

and a graduate from Union Theological Seminary atColumbia University. He is inviting everyone who issick of any disease such as cancer, heart disease, dia-betes, high blood pressure, etc., to come for BibleStudy, health education and/or praises and worshipevery Wednesday from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Snackswill be served. The address is 177 Dreiser Loop, room8, Bronx, New York 10475 at Co-op City.Anybody who wants to donate used cars, shoes,

computers, clothes or anything else, should kindly callReverend Okwaning at (347) 784-7516 or HildaMarful-Okwaning at (718) 795-3128.Ms. LucyWillens is our Prayer Leader and she will

lead prayers for those who need prayer and support.This year, Ms. Hilda Marful-Okwaning, a health

educator, trained teacher, and Registered ProfessionalNurse, will talk about health education disease pre-vention and holistic health. She will also talk aboutcancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease,infection control, nutrition and mental health. She willanswer any questions or concerns you have. In addi-tion, Reverend Victoria Otumfour-Neequaye, a visit-ing Pastor from Ghana, will also talk about the impor-tance of marriage and how to make God our Lord andSaviour.'Whatever God has begun in your life, he is faithful

to finish' Philippians 1:6. There's no storm that Godwon't carry you through. No bridge that God won'thelp you cross. No battle that God won't help you win.No heartache that God won't help let go of. He is somuch bigger than anything you will face today. Leaveeverything in his hands and embrace this day confi-dently knowing that he will take care of you.For more information, go to Faesi.org. Kindly

make your donation via Chase Quickpay to [email protected] or send checks/money order toEmpowerment Services, Inc., PO Box 573, Bronx,NY 10475.

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When representing an organization or a communi-ty there is no I in TEAM. That is why my past articleshave always stated us, we, yours or ours. This articlewill be the exception to the rule.This will be the last article that I write for Building

25 Association. I have resigned as CorrespondenceSecretary due to other projects that I have promised totake part in.It was a pleasure serving my neighbors in Building

25. I hope that we can get a volunteer to take over thisimportant position. If you are a senior and want tochallenge your writing skills, a young adult who isinterested in being a future writer or journalist, this canbe a perfect platform for you or a college student look-ing for extra credit/build upon your resume.During our last meeting, discussions encompassed

ideas to get more of our neighbors involved in attend-ing meetings. Over the summer break, Building 25Association members will be brainstorming ideas andpost them once they are finalized. Those who are inter-ested in applying for any position with 25 BuildingAssociation will have to be active members of theassociation, for example, attend meetings, attendingevery meeting is not mandatory.I would like to thank each and every neighbor in

Building 25 for their kind support extended to me dur-ing my time as a member of Building 25 Association.My best wishes to you and Building 25 Association

in the coming years. I will continue to support and attendour monthly meeting as I encourage all of you to do so.Have a happy, healthy and enjoyable summer. The

next 25 Building Association meeting will be on

September 20, at 7:30 p.m. Remember the associationmeets every third Tuesday of the month generallyfrom September through June at 7:30 p.m. If you can-not make it to meetings due to scheduling or otherobstacles in your way, please log onto our buildingemail address at [email protected] andaddress your emails to any or all members of Building25Association. If you have not already done so, pleasepay your dues, $5 per household.Building 25Association is looking for volunteers to

fill the position as Correspondence Secretary,Recording Secretary and floor captains.

Final quote: “With my resignation, the service forBuilding 25 Association is finished, but the sweetmemories of working with you will never diminish.”

—Wanda Bailey

Building 25 Association


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

Building 9 AssociationGreetings!The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us once

again. Get out, get moving, get busy and enjoy your-selves.As the summer temperatures rise, be mindful to

remain hydrated, wear sunscreen and dress appropri-ate to the weather forecast.The building association’s executive team con-

vened for our mid-year meeting on Thursday, June 23.We reviewed the association's financial records, min-utes, social event endeavors, fundraising efforts andmeeting presentations during the first half of this year.Plans for our summer events were evaluated.We iden-tified and discussed possible topics and presentationsfor upcoming building association membership meet-ings beginning September 2016.Movie Night: The Event Committee hosted their

first Movie Night social event in the building associa-tion room on Wednesday, June 29th. Movie selectionswere 'Black or White' and 'First Christmas.' Old-fash-ioned popcorn in red-and-white striped popcorn bags,pretzels and soda were served in a style reminiscent of

movie-going experiences of yore. Great fun was hadby all. Thank you to all who came out to make theevent a success.We are planning another Game Night for July,

details to follow. Calling all Gamers: Pokeno,Dominoes, Checkers, Cards games, etc.Last call: Seats are still available for our annual Fox-

woods Casino bus ride on Saturday, July 30th; $50 p.p.Seats are still available for our planned Newport

Playhouse Dinner, Theater and Cabaret show bus ridescheduled for Saturday, August 13th. $110 p.p.Remember: no participation, no event.Your building association executive team is work-

ing hard on your behalf. The events we plan are foryour enjoyment.The Riverbay Corporation’s annual Fireworks dis-

play is scheduled for Sunday, July 3rd. Please respectyour fellow shareholders and ensure that any guestsyou invite to join you for the evening respect the eventand the people sharing the space.Please clean up after your dogs; please do not litter

on our property; remove your laundry from the

machines promptly upon completion of their cycle; bemindful of the noise levels within your apartment dur-ing late night hours.Another week with a shocking report of criminal

violence within the confines of Co-op City shouldresolve each and every one of us to be vigilant aboutgranting access to our building. Promptly report anyunusual occurrences. Co-op City has a No Loiteringpolicy. No one should be standing idly in lobbies,stairwells, corridors, etc. Call Co-op City PublicSafety and/or 9-1-1 with your concerns.Late one night last week, there was a man sitting on

the floor in the Building 9A lobby with his cell phoneplugged into the wall while charging. Public Safetywas notified of his presence. Within 5 minutes PublicSafety officers arrived, checked the young man's IDand had him exit the building. If you see something orsomeone that arouses your concerns, please feel freeto notify Public Safety at once. Safety first.United we stand.Until next time, be well and be safe.—Linda Collins

Building 31 AssociationOur meeting started with

a silent prayer offered byour Vice President SharonClarke in behalf of all of the49 people who were killedin Orlando, Florida Themessage that we can takeaway from these lives lost isto learn to be tolerant of ourdifferences and love, nothate, is how we should alllearn to continue in thisworld we now live in.We were privileged to

be able to present 3 schol-arships this year. They sub-mitted their applicationsand after interviewingeach one, they were found eligible to receive the 2016scholarship of $500 from our association. Thanks tothe Hedgepeths from the B-side for their gracious con-tribution toward these grants. We had a few prior win-ners in the audience and they each gave words ofencouragement to the new high school grads.Since 2007, we have been fortunate enough to

share what we feel is our duty to share with the youthof our building. This scholarship was founded withdedicated cooperators and because of the love of whatwe do, we continue to do it year after year. There arecurrently 5 members of the committee: Sharon Clarke,Sharon Julian, Auvril Anderson, along with the presi-dent of the scholarship committee, Marilyn McDaniel,

and association presidentRobert Hedgepeth. Thecommittee decided to dedi-cate the awards in honor offormer longtime membersLoretta Paul and RuthTamaroff. We had a fabulous cele-

bration evening awardingand dining, as well as end-ing a year on this goodnote. We had plenty to eatand enjoy with dessert ofstrawberry cake with adonation by Carmen, ourresident baker of chocolatebrownies; mmm so good. We are planning next

year and getting started by offering a 50/50 won byCeion Barton, the 2014 scholarship winner, and a doorprize went to Alise Dixon, both from the B-side. Nowwhat can you do to help us next year? Support us inour endeavors for raising funds for this cause; therewill be posters when the time arises. Please don’tignore them, but join us in making sure we take on thewords “IT TAKES A VILLAGE” to raise our children– just open your hearts and give. Thanks to our membership and everyone who sup-

ports the association. Looking forward to seeing allwho can attend our meeting as we move forward inSeptember. –Marilyn McDaniel

Enjoy the Summer!

Hi, congratulations to all of our graduates. Summeris here. Please have a happy and healthy vacation.Hope everyone will come to the 4th of July celebra-tion on the Greenway.We’re having a Pokeno game on July 9th. It will be

posted. Please come and enjoy meeting your neighbors.Prayers to all of our sick and home-bound neighbors.—Betty Leak

Building 22A&B Association

We would like to thank Chief Frank Apollo forattending our meeting on June 23. It was very inform-ative. Thanks to all those cooperators who attendedand we wish more would attend.Our next meeting will be in September.Have a happy and healthy summer.—Sandy Krasnove

Building 15B Association

Marilyn McDaniel, Scholarship Committee chairperson(left) and Robert Hedgepeth, association president (2ndfrom right) present scholarships to the Building 31Association 2016 scholarship winners: Elijah Muhammad,Kiana Holden, and Monique Gyampo.

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A blood shortage has been declared in NYCBlood is urgently needed

There is a severe shortage of blood for theNew York City area. Hudson Valley BloodServices is appealing for donations. Given thesevere shortage of blood, all who respond tothis call for giving blood will receive two (2)free tickets to a Mets game as an incentive;those who may be rejected for one reason oranother will also be given tickets. Tickets willbe mailed to those who donate shortly after the BloodDrive. The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will behosting this blood drive in two weeks in the BartowCommunity Center with the assistance of RiverbayCorporation.

The blood drive will be held Thursday, July 21, inthe Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 3:00p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Anyone in good health between theages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who hasnot donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blooddonor. Those above the age of 75 may donate providedthey have a note from their doctor stating that they maydo so. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provid-

ed they have a consent form completedby a parent or legal guardian. Consent

forms are available at the donation site,or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

Also available will be the use ofthe Alyx System should you chooseto use it. The Alyx System allows adonor to donate the same one (1) pintof blood; the difference being that theAlyx System will separate your blood

components into two as you donate, allowingtwo persons the opportunity to receive a com-plete blood transfusion from your one donation.The Alyx System only takes a few minuteslonger when donating, and the collection syringeis smaller than that used in the conventionalmethod. The choice is yours, you will be asked atthe time of registration which type donation youwish to make, the conventional method or by using theAlyx System. The blood center staff will be glad toanswer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and pro-vide their Social Security number. Donating blood is

relatively quick and easy. Most per-sons who are in reasonably goodhealth are eligible to donate, eventhose on medications may donatewith few exceptions. Should youhave any questions regarding med-ical eligibility, you may contact theHudson Valley, NY Blood Center at1-800-688-0900. Please be sure toeat prior to donating. Light refresh-ments will be available upon com-pletion of your donation.

Remember, close to 2,000 men,women and children, including cancer,transplant and surgery patients, traumavictims, newborn babies and manymore in our community need bloodtransfusions each day.

For additional information, please contact Joe Boikoat 718- 320-3300, Ext. 3409.

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Building 29 Association On June 29, there was a general meeting, and new

officers were elected to run the Building 29 (A, B, and C)Association.

Stewart Edwards stepped down as former president,and Marie Standford became the new president. The listof new officers are: Norma Jean Barnes, Vice President;Valerie McNeil, Treasurer; Marie Smith, AlternateTreasurer; Kathy Wood, Secretary (recording); NovellaThomas, Alternate Secretary (corresponding); JamesEstwick, Building Captain for Building A; CynthiaDixon, Building Captain for Building B. Building C to beannounced.

The meeting (which officially will be the last untilSeptember) was well attended. After the new officersintroduced themselves briefly, there was an open discus-sion of both desires and concerns of the cooperators.

There was concern about problems concerning dogs(noise, clean ups), the newly installed front door mecha-nisms and locks (very heavy, unwieldy), elevators (shak-iness, noises). Regarding pedestrian safety in the area,Marie Smith indicated that she had helped promote thenew traffic safety improvements in the school zone.These concerns, as well as others, will be discussed fur-ther at the September meeting.

There were a number of suggestions for activities.Some of them include a ‘greet and meet’ for new coop-erators, a bake sale, a flea market, as well as fitness class-es for seniors, arts and crafts, a garden club, a scholarshipfund for our youth, and possibly, down the road, someholiday parties. Funding for these things should comeprimarily from our treasury and membership dues.

As Novella Thomas so eloquently put it, we are a“phoenix rising from the ashes.” We anticipate a livelyand vital new building association, and all—young andold—are most welcome. We will announce ourSeptember meeting…please join us…we can only be asgood as YOU make us!

Have a lovely summer in the meantime.—Katharine Wood

Rivers Run Community GardenHappy holiday weekend! We have been enjoying

the weather and the beauty in the garden. Each time wearrive, there is something new to learn and experience.If you are not busy, stop by – learn and grow with us.

To schedule your volunteer hours for July, pleaseemail [email protected] and [email protected].

Important dates (All are welcome):• July 9th - Mediation with Latik Wilson at 5 p.m.• July 9th - Canning Workshop (details to follow)• Oct. 29th - Trolley Day (details to follow)Rivers Run is open:• Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk)• Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.• Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities

to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy,

there is always something that needs doing.Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds.Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours ofvolunteer work requirement are moved up on the wait-ing list. Volunteers are welcome

Garden members are encouraged to take workshopssponsored by GreenThumb and The Botanical Garden,as well as working in other gardens. Knowledge ispower and participation in some of the workshopsqualifies Rivers Run to receive FREE stuff, like fruittrees, plants, seeds, dirt, compost, mulch and tools.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us [email protected] or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

—Gail Sharbaan

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Ourneighbor, Ms. Hilma Texidor, made her transition onJune 21, 2016. A retired teacher, Ms. Texidor loved beingin Broun Place and taking care of her townhouse. Hergenerous contributions to Broun Place holiday eventswill always be remembered. Ms. Texidor’s general goodhealth appearance denied the fact of her almost 91 years.We offer our sincere condolences to grandson, Chris;nephew, “Butch” and his wife, and to the Calderon fam-ily, who she was best friends with. Rest in peace, Ms.Texidor. Thank you, Gwen Roberts and Grace Emanuelfor the accompaniment to Ms. Texidor’s service.

We hope everyone enjoys their July 4th safely. Weare looking forward to the annual fireworks.

We support Mr. Stewart Berman in his Co-op Timesletter that encourages voter registration. Many gradu-ates will be able to register soon. Register, you will beable to vote in all subsequent elections.

Last Saturday, Adam Tanaka, Scot Wagner andMarybeth Allen held their exciting, detailed lecture onhousing developments and social transitions in NewYork State, focusing on Co-op City. It was fascinatingand informative. It was wonderful meeting so manyinterested cooperators.

The complaints regarding dogs and their ownershave increased. Why do cooperators need two dogseach? Sunday evening, two cooperators, each walkingtwo dogs, equaling four dogs, stood in Broun Placewhile the dogs got to know each other in our gardens.What kind of service requires two dogs? Two young-sters let a Beagle pup run unleashed behind BrounPlace. These questions will be asked to Public Safety.

It is important, “If you see something, say somethingto Public Safety.”

Riverbay Corporation’s Co-op City Times featuresall the news of Co-op City, no bias, distortion or edi-torializing reflecting particular views. This is Co-opCity news. The Co-op City Times features events,viewpoints, cooperator’s news, topical and organiza-tional reports and information, as well as calendarsand Board Resolutions. We are lucky. Support andread the Co-op City Times.

I learned this week, no new cameras in BrounPlace. There are four in place covering the pedestriancorridors. We have to keep our eyes on the dumpsterpads and report problems. Another idea to help, sensorlights over the A patios.

The increase in scam phone calls is tremendous.Get on the “Do Not Call Registry” by phoning “1-888-382-1222.” Call from a phone that you want toregister. This includes cell or house phones, whichev-er you want to register.

Do you agree Co-op City is comparatively a greatplace to live? Attend “Open Board Meetings” and seethe process in action. Let’s work together to ensure thefuture of Co-op City.

Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx CommunityPlanning Board 10, located at 3165 East TremontAvenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161,Email: [email protected].

Congratulations to all graduates and families ofgraduates. We encourage neighbors to advise yourassociation of events so they can be acknowledged.

—Eva Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

LUNCH AND LEARN…Storytelling for Em-powerment Workshop will be held Saturday, July 9 at10:00 a.m. – noon. This transformative storytellingworkshop helps participants to develop the ambition totell stories and recognize the opportunities to tell themin any situation. By charting the adventure of craftingpersonal stories, participants will strategically improvetheir ability to engage, influence and persuade othersusing their own natural voice and expressive style.RSVP is REQUIRED by July 3. Cost: $25.

Forthcoming information• As a follow-up to a Carnegie Foundation Award

for Culture and Women’s Stories: A Framework forCapacity Building in Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics (STEM) Related Fields, theDrammeh Center will present an exciting one week pro-gram for girls on African indigenous science and math.Applications will become available in August. Moreinformation will follow. Please see our Facebook pagefor updates.

• Drammeh Center’s three-day producer’s retreatfor filmmakers, media writers and artists is coming upfor the last week in September. If you are looking tonetwork and access grants. This is for you.

Please consider joining us in support of our multime-dia and cultural programs in Co-op City. LIKE US onour Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute.You may also write to us and send your tax-deductiblecontribution by check/money order payable to: TheDrammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The DrammehInstitute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY10475 Email: [email protected].

—Elise Edwards

Velocity Track Club New York’s next stop is the2016 USATF Hershey Outdoor Youth NationalChampionship at Millersville University. On Tuesday,June 28th, we will be traveling to Millersville, PA with22 student athletes and returning on Sunday, July 3rd.Hopefully, we can make it back in time for the Co-opCity fireworks. Please pray that we have a safe trip.

On Friday, June 24th, we went to Yankee Stadiumto watch the Yankees play the Minnesota Twins to sup-port a fundraiser hosted by Jeff Watkins for the BronxLions Club. The children and parents enjoyed thegame and each other’s company. Some of the childrenwere able to get the Mickey Mantle bobble-head doll,which were given to the first 2,000 in an attendance.To top it off, the Yankees won!!

On Saturday, June 25th after practice, the men ofVelocity’s Track Team had a BBQ for the mothers ofVelocity Track Club at Pelham Bay Park. Every year,the men serve the mothers food for Mother’s Day.This past Mother’s Day, we were unable to grill at thelocation where the track meet was. Therefore, wepostponed it until last Saturday. The men did theirthing, we had jerk chicken, fried chicken, sticky wings,Spanish rice, macaroni & cheese, collard greens,

salad, burgers, hot dogs, ribs, macaroni salad,shish kabobs, drinks and more. The children andparents played volleyball and a word game calledScattergories, while others played baseball or catchingthe football or just having fun-filled conversation. Wehad a great time!! Great job, Velocity men! Let’s see ifthe ladies can top that for Father’s Day. LOL!!

The 22 VTC Student Athletes competing in the2016 USA Track & Field Hershey Youth OutdoorChampionships will split the $750 traveling grantwhich we won at the USATF New York AssociationChampionship, as long as they submit receipts ofhotels, rental vehicles, meals for athletes or other rea-sonable travel expenses by August 1st.

We will close out our outdoor season at the 2016AAU National Club Championships at ESPN WideWorld of Sports - Kissimmee, FL from July 12th –July 18th. The children will have an opportunity tovisit Disney after their events.

Anyone interested in joining Velocity Track ClubNew York, we are having orientation on Thursday, Au-gust 11th in the Bartow Community Center, room 28 at7:00 p.m. Parent or guardian must attend orientation forchild to try out for team. Child does not have to be at the

orientation. First day of practice will be August 15th.Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(C)3 not-

for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation willgo to help our children. For additional information,you can go to our website Velocitytrack.org or contactme, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or viaemail at [email protected].

—Winston Dinkins


Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York at Yankee Stadium.

Drammeh Center Co-op City resident wins FishingTour at Greenwood Lake

On Sunday, June 26, Aaron Carnegie of Building 27A wonthe American Fishing Tour New Jersey division 10 event held atGreenwood Lake. He caught a 5-fish limit totaling 10.91 lbs.This was Aaron’s first win.

“This win means a lot,” said Aaron. “Not only was it the firsttime I was able to catch a 5-fish limit. but I had to out-fish myboater who is a professional angler.”

With this victory, Aaron secures a top 500 rank in the countryand will qualify for the Ram Trucks American Fishing TourNational Championships to be held at Lake Eufaula in Eufaula,AL on October 16-21.

Aaron thanks his sponsors—Venom Lures, Stormr, EcoproTungsten, Trokar Hooks, Agadir, Lew’s Reels and Bagel Cafe inBay Plaza.

Let us know…If you have news you’dlike to share with yourneighbors, please giveus a call at (718) 320-3300,Ext. 3375; email:[email protected] or fax (718)320-2595.


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We cordially invite YOU to meetour NEW CLUB OFFICERS…In caseyou’ve forgotten, we are at: 2049Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10475,room 28. Free parking is available. Weare looking forward to seeing youthere!!!Have you ever been asked to speak

in front of a group of people, anddeclined out of fear? Do you hesitate tospeak up at a meeting because youthink you may sound silly? Do youshudder at the mere thought of havingto make presentations at work? Mostpeople have a fear of public speaking,but fear no more!For over 90 years, Toastmasters

International has helped millions of peo-ple just like you and me to feel confidentwhen speaking in front of anybody, from1:1 interviews to gatherings of hundredsof people! Co-op City ToastmastersClub is a warm and friendly environ-ment where we have a lot of fun whileencouraging and nurturing members toconquer their fear of public speaking.Even if you have no fear of speaking infront of people and you just want prac-

tice to improve your skills, our club isthe place for you! As a member, you will also have

opportunities at every meeting fordeveloping the leader within you.Membership is open to adults aged 18and over. DON’T MISS OUR NEXTMEET-

ING – Co-op City Toastmasters meetsevery 1st and 3rd Thursday of eachmonth at 2049 Bartow Avenue on thelower level in the Bartow Mall. Ournext meeting is on Thursday, July 7thin room 28 at 7:30 p.m. SHARP. Formore information, contact club presi-dent Akia Taylor, [email protected] or contact uson our club website, http://3824.toast-mastersclubs.org, and click the“Contact Us” link on the left. You canalso find us on: Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/CoOpCityToastmastersClub; Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/CoOpCityToastmastersClub.For more information about Toast-

masters International, visit http:// www.Toastmasters.com.—Akia Taylor

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

If you would like to be more creativeand enjoy drawing and painting youcould derive much pleasure from attend-ing classes at BVA. Art classes are heldevery Tuesday in room 5 in the DreiserCommunity Center. You can choosefrom the 2 class schedules which are1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30p.m. The fees are as follows: Annualmembership is $35 a year and a sessionof 10 classes is $60. This is the best bar-gain in the Bronx – maybe even the city– given the quality of instruction offered.Classes will resume in September.Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art

instructor, is the artistic guide for theseclasses. Mr. Groves is an accomplishedartist who has studied at the Art StudentsLeague and NYU. He has exhibitedwork in the New York and New Jerseyarea and has won awards for his art-work.

For the month of June, our paintingsare on display at the Baychester Libraryin celebration of Bronx Month. Comeand see the artwork and we know youwill be impressed with the fine qualityof paintings. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting

organization that needs your support tocontinue offering high level art instruc-tion at these bargain prices. So comejoin BVA on this fabulous artistic trek,take a class, make a tax deductible dona-tion, and feel the satisfaction of being acreator and/or patron of the arts. Allchecks should be made out as indicatedabove.If you would like more information

about classes or members’ artwork, youcan call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847.

Science is for the body and art is forthe soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Co-op City Inspiration

“The circumstances that surround you do not define who you are. You cangrow, flourish, right where you are.” —John A. Hunter

Photo by John Hunter

TRAVEL EVENTS: (Coach bus,Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) August 6th (Sat.). SENIOR DAY PIC-NIC at Holiday Hill, Ct. Price: $75. Waitlist only. A day filled with fun, disc joc-key with music for dancing and games(Bingo games with prizes awarded), andendless food and treats. Contacts: SeritaG., 347-564-5722/ Barbara W., 718-320-0500.• August 15-17 (Mon.-Wed.). DO-

VER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO,Dover, DE. Price: Double $400 pp/sin-gle $490. $150 pp/double - $195/single.Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes –Deluxe motor coach transportation, all-you-can-eat crabs at Woody’s CrabHouse, shopping at Rehoboth OutletStores; on day of return, stopping at theHarrington Raceway & Casino, with

bonus: free slot play and free buffet.Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*price

includes transportation): TBD** Anyone interested in going to the

theatre to see the following:Radio City Rockettes – June 15 -

August 7th. Price approximately $52.CATs, a musical, on Broadway,

August or September. Price: TBA.If interested in one or both, please go

to clubroom 19 ASAP and sign up sotickets can be purchased.

See Lois Scott, 718-379-0377.GOOD AND WELFARE

Our most heartfelt sympathies goout to Elizabeth Brown for the loss ofher nephew, Michael Hunt, and toBeverly Waller for loss of her niece,

Torya Dennard. Our thoughts are withyou and your families during this diffi-cult time. And to members at homerecuperating, “As you rest and heal,know that you are thought of warmlyand wished a quick recovery.” CallJosephine Flowers, 718-320-0539,regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we do requireyour telephone number, along withyour name when signing up. First paidconfirmed seating. Committee mem-bers in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays,2:30-5:00 p.m.

Our first SPA Day was on Wednes-day, May 18th and was appreciated byall. We look forward to returning againon Wednesday, August 17th for anothersenior SPA Day at TONES SPA. If

interested, call 718-379-4784 to beplaced on the SPA DAY wait list. Comejoin us.Note: July and August are the RDL’s

vacation months – until Wednesday,September 7th. However, the Dreiserclubroom 19 will continue to be openfor fun and games every weekdayexcept Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - toapproximately 7:00 p.m. Come join us.

“Next Monday will be America’sbirthday (happy 239), and whether youare partying with fireworks or barbecu-ing, attending a parade or heading tothe beach, it’s a day for celebration.”Do have a safe and happy July 4th.

“LIFE always offers you a secondchance it’s called TOMORROW.” —Author unknown

—Claudette Davis

Co-op City Times / July 2, 2016 23Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Congratulations to the graduates ofthe Class of 2016. NCNW membershad the honor to present certificateawards to graduating seniors, selectedby their schools, who have exemplifiedexcellence in Academic Achievementand Community Service.

This year’s recipients were JodieAnn Williams for Academic Achieve-ment and Rene Wells for CommunityService, from Truman H.S.; KairaGore for Academic Achievement andCrystal Traverso for CommunityService from M.S. 180. These awardswere presented by Akeisha Neely.Hannan Abdul-Kadiri and BriannaBlack for Academic Achievement and

Community Service from the EqualityCharter School, presenter Grace Stubbs;Jada Asamoah for Academics andCommunity Service from P.S.153, pre-senter Rev. Beverly Spruill; KaylenWright for “Struggled to Make theGrades and Succeeded” from P.S. 178,presenter Lisa Wade-Stewart; Nadiv-yah Yisrael for Academic Achievementfrom P.S. 160, presenter EleanorBailey; Ashanti Johnson receivedthe Academic Achievement Awardand Alliyah Logan received theCommunity Service Award from M.S.181, presenter Akeisha Neely. We wishthe Class of 2016 all the best!

We invite you to attend the 3rd

Annual National Conference ofCombatting Human Trafficking &Domestic Violence - A Call to Action!“Putting the Pieces Back Together” onThursday, July 14, at the Dreiser Aud.B from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

There will be many guest panelistsspeaking from various agencies aroundNew York City. Educate yourself onthese atrocities, look for the warningsigns and learn how you can be a bea-con of light to help someone in thesesituations.

Also on Friday, July 15th, there willbe a Youth Workshop at P.S. 144, 2545Gunther Ave. from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for

youth only. Discussing Healthy Relationships,

Building Your Self-Worth, Free Lunchand More! India Arie, NationalRecording Artist & four-time GrammyAward winner will be present at theyouth workshop along with other guestspeakers. NCNW, Co-op City Section,is one of the co-sponsors of this eventand a partner with the Not on MyWatch Movement against HumanTrafficking and Domestic Violence.You can RSVP to register online athttps://nomw2016.eventbrite.com orcall 718-231-1033.—Lori Melton

National Council of Negro Women

Defensive Driving returns in September

The Black Forum defensive drivingcourse will return in September. Loweryour liability insurance cost by 10% andremove up to 4 points from your driver’slicense. Please make your check in theamount of $35, payable to “the BlackForum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O.Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½weeks before the class, or you can walk inon the day of the class but you must have$35 in cash to pay for the course. Black Forum going to Golden Corral

On Saturday, September 24, we willbe going to the Golden Corral Buffet andGrill, and then off to Harrah’s Casino inPA. Cost: $70. Payment plan available;$40 due July 29 and $30 due Aug. 31.Casino rebate: $20 slot play. For moreinformation, please call 718- 320-0033 or917-209-5334.Black Forum Aerobics and ZumbaIt’s time to get in shape, get healthy

and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aer-obics classes are held Mondays andWednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday.Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m.To register, please call (718) 320-8035.Nominal fee for each class.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club

Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoorsin the Dreiser Auditorium. Register nowby calling (718) 320-8035. Youth ages 8-18. Practice on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soonWe will be starting Sound Off, Co-op

City, for all cooperators to express them-selves on the issues facing our communi-ty. Meetings will be held once or twice amonth. More to follow. If interested,

please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed

We need male and female volunteers,2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays andThursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexibly.Especially need men who live in closeproximity.

Food distribution sitesOn Thursdays, residents of Build-ings

27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up foodat the New Vision Church, 115 EinsteinLoop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise,residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and35 must go to the Evangelical Church,2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Forinformation, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food ProgramWe are open on Tuesdays, Wed-nes-

days, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to12:45 p.m., room 20 in the DreiserCenter. Also, due to budget constraintsand shortage of available food, you mustlive within zip code 10475 to participatein this program. You must also have yourcard with you and bring two clean plasticshopping bags. Please also have your cur-rent photo ID, such as a non- or driver’slicense or any photo ID card with proof ofaddress. You will then be issued a card inorder to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us TodayMembership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to BlackForum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475;email: [email protected] [email protected]. Helpus keep independent community organi-zations alive in Co-op City. Everyone isencouraged to join. Call or visit us, room20 in the Dreiser Community Center.—Tony Illis

Black Forum Riverbay Fund Summer Schedule Date Time Place Event Sat, June 18 12 – 6 pm Casals Place Section 2 Block Party Sat, June 25 7 - 10 pm Dreiser A, B & C Futurology – The play Sun, July 3 7-9:30 pm Sec 1 Greenway Fireworks – Unique Band Tues, July 5 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays –

Tony Lewis and Friends Wed, July 6 8 – 2 pm Next to firehouse Farmer’s Market

every Wednesday Wed, July 6 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays – Stuff Like That Tues, July 12 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays - Ocho Y MAS Wed, July 13 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays –

Larry Love and Friends Tues, July 19 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays - MASPV Wed, July 20 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays – Worla Roots Tues, July 26 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays - SAGE Wed, July 27 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays – Andrea Rohlehr Thurs, July 28 11 – 3 pm Sec 5 Greenway Splash Day Tues, Aug 2 6 – 11 pm Sec 1 Greenway National Night Out (Outdoor Movie) Wed, August 3 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays –

King Solomon Hicks Thurs, Aug 4 11 – 3 pm Sec 1 Greenway Splash Day Tues, Aug 9 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays –

The Priceless Band Wed, Aug 10 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Outdoor Movie Thurs, Aug 11 11 – 3 pm Sec 1 Greenway Splash Day Tues, Aug 16 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays – All Is Well Wed, Aug 17 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays – La Tematik Thurs, Aug 18 11 – 3 pm Sec 5 Greenway Splash Day Sat, Aug 20 12 – 6 pm Sec 5 Greenway Section 5 Block Party Tues, Aug 23 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays – Jazzmenia Horn Wed, Aug 24 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays –

Julius Rodriguez Tues, Aug 30 7 – 9 pm Sec 1 Greenway Tunes on Tuesdays – Funk That Wed, Aug 31 7 – 9 pm Sec 5 Greenway Wicked Wednesdays - Upfront Sat, Sept 10 12 – 6 pm Sec 5 Greenway Annual Fair – Section 5 Sat, Sept 17 12 – 6 pm Btw Bldgs 1, 4, & 5 Section 1 Block Party


Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’sHouse – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are acongregation with spirit-filled worship, offeringopportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship andservice to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation andall are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30.Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. PastorMagaly Beltré is at the church on Wednesdays,Fridays and Sundays. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month

is a bilingual service with communion, service startsat 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday, the EnglishService is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at12:00 p.m. Children: Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. for all

children ages 4 to 12 years. Bring your children sothey may learn what the bible says and have fun withall the other activities. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning

(Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more aregathered in my name I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30p.m. Friday mornings at 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Comeand bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.Remember that prayer brings many blessings, whichGod has promised to all his children.Music School: The music school is having regis-

tration for the summer semester. Come to the churchMonday thru Friday in the afternoons and see MaestroFrank Colon to register. You can call Maestro at 917-753-3644. The music school is open to all ages from 5years old to 100 years young. Women’s Fellowship: is the first Saturday of every

month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every

month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Vacation Bible School: We are having Vacation

Bible School the week of July 11th to July 15th. If youare interested in sending your children the cost is $25for the week. It is a fun time for the children.Registration is on now, come to the church on Sundaymorning around 10 a.m. to register. Speak with Nicoleand she can answer all your questions and registeryour child or children. —Barbara Penn

On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E.Owens, and our church family, welcome toCommunity Protestant Church, a church of love andunderstanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road,Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire

JULY 3 – SEPTEMBER 4)Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.Communion Service - Every first and third

SundaysPrayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at

7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’sAnnex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. –8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Everyfirst, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS AT 10:00 a.m.(Summer hours). Everyone is invited to come and bea part of this special moment set aside each Sundaymorning to be in the presence of God. We will bedelighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bendboth body and soul before our Heavenly Father. Weencourage you to spend time with God, and if it be Hiswill, with us at Community Protestant.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTSSaturday, July 16th - Spring Fling 2016! Celebrate

spring with the Willing Workers as they travel for afun-filled day in New Jersey, including a lunch cruiseand other activities. Set sail aboard the River LadyRiverboat for a delicious lunch and historical sightsee-

ing tour along Tom’s River and Barnegat Bay.Donation: $110. For reservation and/or additionalinformation, call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658.

Sunday, July 24th, 10:00 a.m. FAMILY ANDFRIENDS DAY SERVICE at Community ProtestantChurch. All are welcome.

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY GALA“50 Years of Preaching and 40 Years of Faithful and

Spiritual Pastoral Leadership.” In observance of his40th Pastoral Anniversary, Community ProtestantChurch most cordially invites the community to joinus at a Celebratory Banquet in honor of our Pastor,Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Saturday, October15, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Marina Del Rey, Bronx,NY. Donation: $150/adults; $50/children (under 15years of age). For tickets and/or additional informa-tion, please call the church at (718) 862-9172.

The doors of Community Protestant Church areopen to all to worship and fellowship with Christianbelievers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cor-dially invited to come in, join in and receive yourblessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Community Protestant Church

When you hear the word “church,” what comesto your mind? Perhaps you think about God, or youthink about a stained glass window, or maybeyou’re trying to remember the last time you act-ually stepped foot into one! If you’re like most peo-ple, church really isn’t even on your mind, exceptmaybe on Christmas and Easter. Maybe your expe-rience with the church hasn’t been that positive,maybe you’ve found it to be boring, and not reallyrelevant to your life.

What if I told you that church should be the mostexciting place on the planet, a beacon of hope toour hurting world, a place of acceptance that offersa chance for you to choose to follow Jesus! Churchshould be a place filled with love, grace & mercy!At Newsong Church, we’re determined to do ourbest to share the love of Jesus! We love what we getto be a part of at Newsong, and we’re inviting youto come and see why we can say, “I love MYchurch!”

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church thatbelieves God has a purpose and a plan for yourlife. We exist to reach people who are far awayfrom God, and teach them how to follow Jesusstep-by-step. That’s why you will find our SundayWorship Experience to be so warm and friendly, wecare about you! We’re not concerned about whereyou’ve been, but where you’re going. When youstep into our worship experience, you won’t find abunch of “Holier-than-thou” people pretending tohave it all together. Instead, you’ll find that we’reall broken people allowing God to put us backtogether. As God puts us back together, we’re real-izing that although our past has shaped us, it doesnot define us; that not only does God love us witha radical and unconditional love, but He loves usjust as we are! We believe that the Bible is thegreatest book ever written, containing the greateststory ever told, and that each of us is part of His-story!

We don’t just believe this for the adults, but forour children as well! We’re so passionate about ourchildren learning about Jesus, that we created achurch just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong,our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have afully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday, as westart our “I love my church” series! We are locatedat 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking isavailable in the parking garage; bring your ticket infor validation. Deaf interpretation is available.

Please contact us with questions:Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19.

Office hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Phone: 718-708-8385.

For more information, visit our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; email: info@newsongchurch nyc.org

You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbxTwitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this

Sunday and experience the difference! God Bless you!—Pastor Mike Tolone

Newsong Church

www.mccalls.net • [email protected] Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

718-231-7647Fax: 718-231-7665

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Laundry Room Etiquette & Safety

Cooperators, please pick up yourdiscarded fabric softener sheetsand plastic shopping bags from the floor in thelaundry rooms,for your safety

and that of your fellow neighbors.

Be a concerned shareholder! Cooperate!

Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the con-gregation of the Church of the NewVision extend a warm and friendlyinvitation to everyone to worship withus every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00a.m. We are a church where inspira-tional messages from the Word ofGod, the Bible, are delivered everySunday morning. The church is designed to meet the

spiritual needs of our community byoffering anointed singing and preach-ing, and a general atmosphere ofChristian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our

community to attend our SundayMorning services, which are designed

to meet the special needs of our youngpeople. Parents, please send your chil-dren to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every

Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teachingfrom 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with usto learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events—Church of the

New Vision is located at 115 EinsteinLoop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #:(718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020.Our mailing address is: Church of theNew Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx,NY 10475. Please visit our website atwww.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams andthe Co-op City Baptist Church familyinvite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship serv-ice. We invite you to worship, study,and pray with us.The Co-op City Baptist Church is

located at 135 Einstein Loop, room50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.Mid-week service, all Bible study

classes and all prayer services are sus-pended for the summer. Sunday Schoolis also suspended for the summer.Vacation Bible School for 2016

began on Monday, June 27 and willend on Friday, July 8 except for July4th when the centers are closed.Please join us. Snacks will be servedfrom 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and classes willbe held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. eachevening. This year’s subject is theBeatitudes. Registration will be doneon the first evening.On Sunday, July 10 at 11 a.m., the

Christian Education Ministry will cele-brate Christian Education RecognitionSunday. Their theme is “Teaching

God’s People to Walk in the Lord.” Theguest speaker will be Rev. PatriceShelby, Associate Minister at Mt. NeboBaptist Church. All are welcome to thiscelebratory service.The Building Fund Ministry is

sponsoring a Gospel Explosion fea-turing the Ecstatistics, the Co-opCity Baptist Church Choir and otherentertainment on Saturday, October8 (3 to 6 p.m.) at 177 Dreiser Loop,Auditorium B. Donation: Adults,$50; Children, $25, ages 6-17.Co-op City Intergenerational Out-

reach Center is pleased to announcethat their Second Community AwardsCeremony will be held on Friday,October 21, at the Eastwood Manor.Tickets are $75. The Co-op City Baptist Church

exists to glorify God and to establisha living community of people whofollow the teachings of Jesus theChrist through worship, prayer,Bible study and fellowship. We seekto meet the spiritual and physicalneeds of the church through ministry.—Hattie L. Lucas

Church of the New Vision

120 DeKruif Place (street level).Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.Church telephone: (347) 346-5790;email: fatwcc @aol.com.Weekly Worship Experiences:

Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays;Children’s Church, 3rd Sundays, (K-3);Older Children’s Church, 4th Sundays(4th-7th).Church Motto: “We are Christ-cen-

tered, family-focused with power andauthority.” Church Mission: To empower, edu-

cate and motivate men, women, boysand girls to reach their full potential andlive abundant lives through preachingand teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we

honor tradition, but are not bound by

it! All are welcome to join us any andevery Sunday because our goal is toshare the Gospel of Jesus Christ, inLOVE, through teaching and preachingthe Word of God from the Bible.FAITH SUMMER CAMP, July 5 -

August 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.Bible classes, cooking classes, arts,crafts, writing and math, science andtechnology, recreation and trips (cost oftrips not included in camp fees). Lunchand afternoon snack included. $750 forall 6 weeks!! Limited space, first come,first served. We are taking full summerregistrations before single weeks. (5:00-6:00 p.m. is an additional $15 perweek). There are 6 seats available. Ifinterested, please contact Pastor Jenkinsat (718) 644-0951.Remember, it’s never about us, but

always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Faith @ Work Christian Church

Co-op City Baptist Church

• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon• Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

(718) 320-3774

COMMUNITY PROTESTANTCHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, BRONX, NY 10469REV. DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR

CHURCH (718) 862-9172OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds,

seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE: (Dress-Down Attire)

JULY 3 - SEPTEMBER 4, WORSHIP BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M.

WEEKLY: - ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 A.M.- WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:00 A.M.- PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY - WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM

MONTHLY: COMMUNION SERVICE - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Let me first thank all of the volun-teers who helped with our 5th AnnualSummer Fun Day. We were remiss inthanking Food Universe for supportingthe event for all of these years throughthe generosity of Alex Perez, propri-etor. As we recess for the months of July

and August, the association is lookingat the feasibility of hosting a commu-nity bus outing to Quassey AmusementPark in September as the summer’s“Last Hoorah.” The park, located inConnecticut, is a well-maintained mid-size venue minus the long lines experi-

enced at larger parks, along with abeachfront, concessions and games. Thecost would include an all-you-can-eatbuffet – yeah, no one has to cook/grill. Iwill be contacting building presidents tosee if we can organize at least threebuses for this outing to reduce the cost.Please keep watch in the Co-op CityTimes for more information.Finally, congratulations to all of the

graduates from pre-school to PhDs!Stay safe as you enjoy the summerfestivities. Contact us: theab14c@ hotmail.com or 917.612.1951. —J. Ferguson

Association of Building 14 Cooperators

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.


Library 9am-1pmWord Games 9:30am-11:30amChat Session 9:30am-1pmBingo 12:30- 2:00pmCard Games 2-4pmDominoes 2:30pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45Stay Well Exercise 10am, Rm. 45GrandparentConnection 1st & 3rdRm 35 10:30Arthritis Exercise 11am, Rm. 45Spelling Bee 11amWord search 11am-12pmKaraoke by Steven 1:00pm, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike,Chat Session 9:30-10:30a.m.Blood Pressure 10 -11:30a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8Line Dancing 10-11a.m., Aud. APiano Sing Along 11a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,Rm. 4Drama Club Vacationuntil Sept 8th NEW Purple Life TrailFitness Instruction 1-2p.m.

Fri., July 8

Thurs., July 7

Wed., July 6

Tues., July 5

Mon., July 4

BartowActivities in Room 31unless otherwise noted

EinsteinActivities in Room 49unless otherwise noted

DreiserActivities in Room 7unless otherwise noted

Word Games9:30-11:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club10:30-11:30 a.m.

Caregiver SupportGroup 1 p.m. 1st & 3rdTues.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Matinee Movie 10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

Karaoke by Stephen1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 45

NEW Green Life TrailFitness instruction1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike,Chat Session9:30-10:30 a.m.Alert & AliveVacation until Sept 13th Cultural Dance 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Aud. BMind Teasers12-1 p.m., Rm. 4Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. AAfternoon Movies1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

Blood Pressure 1st &3rd Wed., Rm. 31, 9-10a.m.Word Games 9:30-11:30a.m.Stay Well Exercise10-11 a.m.Line Dancing 11 a.m. -12 p.m.Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Card Games 2-4 p.m.Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

NEW Walk GroupStarting April 6, 9:30 a.m.(Meet in Rm. 40)

Library, Exercise Bike,Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m.Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.Tai Chi Vacation until Sept7th Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,Rm. 4African Brazilian Dancew/Leona Hull, Room 2, 1-2 p.m.Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

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Upcoming Events/TripsJASA WELCOMES EVERYONE

AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: There

will be no refunds for all trips. All tripsinclude roundtrip transportation! Alltrips must be paid in advance – Noexceptions! Payments for trips can bemade at all 3 centers.You can registerfor all trips starting the Monday after ithas been published in the newspaper:JASA will not accept checks under $5. New York City voter registration

applications are available at two ofJASA’s Co-op City NORC Programoffices: 2049 Bartow Avenue and 135Einstein Loop, room 34 and all seniorcenters. Please stop by!(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE

Application Assistance/SNAP (FoodStamps) – Fridays, July 8th & 22nd,Aug. 12th & 26th, Sept. 9th & 23rd; 10a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served!JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. (FREE) Circle of Care – Free

Services for Caregivers. JASA MainOffice, 2049 Bartow Ave. – 9:30 to11:30 a.m. Fridays, July 8th & Aug.12th. JASA, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 40,1-3 p.m.; Tues., July 19th & Aug. 23rd.JASA will be closed on Monday,

July 4th in Observance ofIndependence Day.Smartphone Classes for Beginner -

12:30 – 1 p.m. & Intermediate - 1:30 –2:30 p.m. has been added on Wed. atthe JASA Bartow Avenue main office.Please call to register, 718-320-2066.(12 seats are available). Fairway – Mon., July 11th, $3;

Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m.& Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list.NY Common Pantry is partner-

ing w/JASA NORC to do a six monthlong Live Healthy! Workshop. Theworkshop will focus on learning thedifference between healthy &unhealthy choices. How to read nutri-tion labels and small steps you can taketo create a lasting healthy lifestyle; 135Einstein Loop, rm. 49 – July 11th, Aug.8th, Sept. 12th, Oct. 10th Nov. 14th,Dec. 12th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7 –July 25th, Aug. 29th, Sept. 26th, Oct.31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th tentative.

Call 718-320-2066 to sign up. Pleasesign up for one location only. FREE – Senior Splash Tuesdays,

starting July 12th, 26th, Aug. 2nd,9th, 23rd & 30th, Highbridge Pool,Amsterdam Ave. & West 173rd St., 9-10:45 a.m. Senior splash offers waterexercise classes for seniors, taught byqualified water safety instructors.Additional activities include swiminstruction, lap swimming & waterballet. Pick-ups: Bartow – 7:45 a.m.,Einstein – 8 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:15 a.m. Shoprite – Wed., July 13th and July

27th, $3. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein -9:45 a.m. & Dreiser -10 a.m. Fairway – Mon., July 18th, $3.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m.& Dreiser – 10 a.m. Aldi – Tues., July 19th, $2, Bartow

- 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. &Dreiser – 10 a.m. Sea Food City, City Island – Wed.,

July 20th, $3. Pick-ups: Bartow - 11:15a.m., Einstein - 11:30 a.m. and Dreiser- 11:45 a.m.Wal-Mart – Thurs., July 21st, $15.

Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Wait list.Empire Casino – Fri., July 22nd,

$5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list.Central Avenue – Mon., July 25th,

$13. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein –9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Rockettes @ Radio City Music

Hall – Wed., July 27th, $50. Showstarts at 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15

a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.(Free) Ladies Sing the Blues –

Thurs., July 28th, Metro TechCommons, 304 Bridge St., Brooklyn.Trip includes transportation and show.Jazz diva Catherine Russell, a staple atjazz at Lincoln Center, is joined byvocalists Brianna Thomas & ChareneeWade to pay impassioned tribute to thegreat female Blues singers of the1920’s: Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith,Ma Rainey & Ethel Waters, backed bya seven piece band. Pick’ups: Bartow –10 a.m., Einstein -10:15 a.m. & Dreiser– 10:30 a.m. Wait list.

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guestALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

*Menu subject to change without notice.Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Men’s Line Dancing9-10am Word Games9:30am-11:30amWomen’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am Chat Session 10amBingo 12:30-2:30pm, Rm. 25Piano Sing-along11am-12pmCard Games 2-4pmDominoes 2:30pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Art 10am, Rm. 45

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

Card Games 2-4pm

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

Blood Pressure 2nd &4th Friday 10:00 - 11:30am,Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting10am-12:00pm Library, Exercise Bike,Chat Session9:30-10; 11am-12:00pmMeditative MomentsVacation until Sept. 9thMind Teasers12pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4Bingo1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7Card Games, Dominoes2-4:00pm

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Kosher Non-Kosher

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Date:

Tues,July5

Wed.,July6

Thurs.,July 7

Fri.,July 8

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Orange juiceChicken Francaise

BarleyCalifornia blend vegetables

Whole wheat breadFresh fruitOr Egg saladApple juice

Beef & vegetable stewYellow rice

Zucchini w/onions & peppersWhole wheat bread

Fresh fruitOr Turkey salad

Orange pineapple juiceBreaded filet of Sole fishMoroccan fish sauce

Cous cous, Vegetable mixWhole wheat bread, Fresh fruit

Or Chopped chicken liver

Chicken ScallopiniWhole wheat spaghettiItalian blend vegetables

Coconut curry Cod fishBrown rice w/mushroomsBroccoli w/teriyaki sauce

Classic salisbury steakBaked potato in skinSautéed spinach

Orange juiceSpanish style roast chicken

Brown rice w/beansBroccoli soufflé

Challah bread, Fresh fruitOr Gefilte fish

Breaded fish filletCorn, black bean & pepper salad

Garden salad

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Goose Island SeniorsThis Monday, July 4th, all centers will be closed

to honor Independence Day. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all mem-

bers celebrating their day in the month of July:Carmen Ponce, Jessie Pilla, Jonathan Felix, HarrietGittIer, Florence Barnes, Regina S. Usher, JosephineCovone, Ann Perez, Audrey Chambers, RosaCopeland, and Fastine Edwards.

Wednesday, July 6th, at 1:30 p.m., there is BINGOwith Stephen in our club room 39. Members only.Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and $.25 each game.Win up to $7 or more each game and the full card iseven more. Refreshments and snacks will be served.Las Vegas cards will be sold.

Thursday, July 21st, we are going to CRABSHANTY AT CITY ISLAND, BX, NY for a deli-cious luncheon. Time: 12:30 p.m. Menu: 1 lb. wholelobster, shrimps (broiled or fried), BBQ chicken withribs, chicken parmigiana, or filet of Sole (broiled orfried), or snow crab legs, all served with famous garlicbread, baked potato & vegetables, coffee or tea, cakeor ice cream. Come to 361 City Island Ave., Bronx,NY. Directions: Take the BX29 bus to Ditmars St. andwalk 1 block to Tier St. The room is full. We have metour quota so if interested, there is a waiting list. CallMary or Ann to be added to the list.

A trip has been planned for next year, June 7, 2017.We will be going to Westchester Broadway Theatre,Elmsford, NY, an afternoon of great theatre and din-ning. The play is Mamma Mia. Price: $79. You can puta deposit and pay a little at a time. We only have 40seats so first come, first serve. See Mary or Ann toreserve your seat.

Goose Island Seniors and members were saddenedabout the passing of Eric Shackelton, the son ofRegina Shackelton-Usher and Allan Usher. Prayersand condolences were sent to the family.

For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at718-379-9613 or visit on Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can callMary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call.Just leave a message and phone number.

Join Goose Island Seniors, enjoy our trips, games,and also our large library. If you need some clothes,browse our little clothes rack, you may find somethingyou can purchase.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla


AARP Chapter #4997Don’t forget: Peachtree Chapter #4997 and

Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment, Inc. aresponsoring an Intergenerational Summer Program –One-on-One Basic Computer/Device Sessions (FREE).Dates: July 5 – August 17, 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11-12p.m., 1-2 p.m. & 2-3 p.m. in Dreiser Center; 177Dreiser Loop, room 0. Please R.S.V.P., 718-320-1946.Starting TUESDAY.

NOTE: Please contact our Good & WelfareCoordinator about any of our members we have notheard from or seen in a few months. We missyou/them and would like to know “how you doin’” –please know that you are in our prayers. FrancesWilson, 718-671-5493.

2016 Tour Activities Tuesday, November 15: Ace in the Hole @ the

Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations…w/a fam-ily-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. ContactJudith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Have a safe July 4…as we celebrate 242 years ofindependence, and remember those who make it allpossible.

Reminder: Tuesday, July 12 – Going to SandsCasino. Cost per person is $35, receive a casino bonusof $20 slot play and $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up:8:00 a.m., starting at Einstein, followed by Asch Loopand Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your casino card andID.

“Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Play-house: April 26th, 2017. Cost per person, $79, whichcan be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of$5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be

issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday”was a huge comedy hit on film which featured JudyHoliday. You will enjoy this show and for those whosaw the movies.

For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey, 718-320-1874, for dues anddonations.

As always, remember to give a call to the home-bound and those in nursing homes. Your call will cheerthem up and they will know they are always in yourthoughts and prayers.

Good health and healings are wished to all.—Lydia Ruas

REMINDER ROOF CROSSINGShareholders are reminded that they should not

cross over the roof of their building when there isan elevator outage unless there is an escort from

the Co-op City Public Safety Department. Your safety is important to us. Please cooperate.

Scheduling Activities Calendar

Einstein Cancer Fund

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warmwelcome to you and your family and invites you tocome and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patiolevel (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo lesextiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia paraque vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nosencontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel delpatio. (Localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser)

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’slove for all.

Somos una Iglesia muticultural que recibe y da delamor the Dios para todos.Thought for the week/Reflexion para la semanaBut to all who believed in him and accepted him, he

gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12Mas a todos los que le recibieron, dioles potestad

de ser hechos hijos de Dios, a los que creen en su nom-

bre. Juan 1:12English services

Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible StudyFriday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the WordChildren Church, 5 years old to 12 years oldLittle lamb nursery.Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word

Horario de Servicios en EspañolDomingo, 9 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y PredicaciónJueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Eventents/Eventos EspecialesVacation Bible School 2016, Deep Sea Discovery, July 18 to 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ages 4-12)This is a free event all children are welcome. Lunch

provided. Call 646-436-2617.All are welcome. Todos son bienvenidos.—Rev. Sam Colon

Circle of Christ Church

For information on scheduled events this coming week, please call the Scheduling Department at 718-320-3300,

then press 5 at the prompt.

filed against Riverbay seeking to be reinstated in Co-opCity as managing agent and to recover alleged mone-tary damages.

State Supreme Court Justice Paul Wooten ruled onJune 20 that MSI’s November 2014 suspension was ade facto termination and breach of its managementcontract. The judge decided that MSI would not bereinstated as managing agent nor be entitled to recoverany attorney fees from Riverbay.

In his ruling, Judge Wooten determined that dam-ages, if any, would be limited to the time period betweenits November 2014 suspension and the date that NYSHCR terminates MSI’s contract. The state Division ofHousing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has ruledthat MSI’s management agreement is considered endedsix months following their removal from Co-op City.

Riverbay is arguing that MSI did not provide anyservices after November of 2014 and that its failure toproperly manage employment matters and other man-agement obligations damaged Riverbay in an amountin excess of $7 million.

If the two sides cannot reach a settlement, JudgeWooten ruled a special referee would be appointed todetermine the amount of MSI’s contract claim.

The judge did not make any determination ofRiverbay’s claims for money damages against MSI.Riverbay has countersued MSI for more than $7 mil-

lion. Those claims remain outstanding and are in dis-covery.

Riverbay is represented by former U.S. AttorneyMichael Battle and his partner, Tom Kissane, in the lit-igation against MSI.

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl

Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

In France, a doctor in one of theprovinces has worked for many yearsamong the poor. He is now a very oldman, but continues to serve faithfully.One day, one of the elderly womenwatched him as he skillfully bandagedthe wound of her grandchild. Afterseveral minutes, she said, “Doctor, youhave treated three generations of myfamily and you have perfected the artof healing.” The wise old doctorreplied, “Thank you, but I only dressthe wounds; G-d does the healing.”There is expressed in these percep-

tive words the true relationshipbetween man and G-d man’s respon-sibility is to dress the wounds of suf-

fering that exist about him, andthrough G-d, healing will be effected.We have within us the power to

help heal the sores of society. We canlive and help when we see our respon-sibilities to give. We can demonstrateto the world that we truly care –enough to give the very most.All we need to do is dress the

wounds, and as they heal, we our-selves will be healed in turn. Forthere is no prayer without care, nobelief without grief, no healingwithout feeling. The mystery ofhealing is that he who applies thedressing, as well as he who receivesthe balm is healed.

Cooperators, not renters!Become involved in your community!

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue

Be careful and ask to seeEmployee ID

If you are having work done in your apartment, share-holders – especially those who are elderly and/or who livealone – are reminded that all personal items should besecured in a safe location. This is for your own peace ofmind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home. Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so

do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seekingaccess to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enteryour apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718)320-3300 (follow prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue

Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc.

George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462

www.shalomjewish.com

The Traditional Synagogue is locatedin Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in therear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #:718-379-6920.

Note:Office hours are Thursday andSunday from noon to 2 p.m.SHABBAT ends today, July 2nd, at

9:20 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, July 8th

is 8:10 p.m.The Synagogue has Services Friday

night at Sundown, Saturday morningat 9 a.m. After services, we alwayshave a snack. We need all Jewish men; if you can

give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m.and noon, we need your help to make aMinyan. It would be a blessing andgreatly appreciated. This Saturday, July 2nd, Cantor

Sayanni will conduct Services.If you made a pledge for yiskor on

Shavuot, please send your donation tothe Synagogue.

Good and Welfare: We sell TREECERTIFICATES in Honor of or inMemory of a loved one. The cost is only$15 per tree. Mazol Tov, to all havingSimchas. If you’re feeling under theweather, we wish you a speedy recovery. The Synagogue wishes Mr. and Mrs.

Linder a happy 45th Anniversary, mazeltov.

Bingo: The Synagogue will have thenext Bingo on Sunday, July 10th at 1p.m. The cost is only $3 admission,which includes refreshments and 10games of Bingo.Also, there is a Jackpot game which

cost $2. This is a 3-part game in whichyou have a chance to win $30, if youwin all 3 games. Wishing all our members and friends

a happy July 4th holiday, and a healthyand peaceful summer.Your support of the Traditional Syna-

gogue is greatly appreciated.—Gary Schwartz

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Try your Luck with the Men’s ClubIt’s now officially the Summer sea-

son. It’s the perfect time to take a trip. Why not go with the Men’s Club to

Atlantic City. Walk the boardwalk, shopat the outlets, enjoy the sights, have agood time.

Men’s Club Trip - Our next trip ison Sunday, July 17th to the ResortsCasino in Atlantic City.EVERYONE IN THE COMM-

UNITY OVER 21 YEARS OLD CANATTEND OUR TRIPS AND FUNC-TIONS. The cost for the trip is $35 per per-

son. Receive a $25 slot bonus. You needa Resort Casino card or a GovernmentID, passport, non- or driver’s license toreceive the bonus. It’s like costing youonly $10 for a round trip to Atlantic Cityafter bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink,

snack, play bingo, 50/50 raffle, andshow a movie. We keep you entertained,

the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. The bus stops by all 3 shopping cen-

ters going and returning.We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by

the supermarket; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.by the library; and Dreiser Loop, 8:25a.m. by the hardware store. Please don’t wait to the last minute

for a reservation, make a reservation assoon as possible. We still have seatsavailable, 2 weeks to the trip. Paymentis due before the trip.Also check the Men’s Club signs in

your LOBBY SHOWCASES by theelevators.For reservations, call Gary at 718-

671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234.Please make out check or money orderto Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue,120 Erdman Place, Building 27BLobby, Bronx, NY 10475.Wishing everybody, a happy JULY

4th holiday and a healthy and peacefulsummer. —Gary Schwartz

Young Israel of Co-op City (lowerlevel of Dreiser Loop shopping center)is a house of worship that opens itsdoors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.Anyone who wishes to start the

daily routine with prayers, duringwhich our spiritual leader, RabbiSolomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bibleteaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services

begin at 10 minutes after candle-lightingtime. Saturday morning services start at

9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at10:30 a.m.The Rabbi’s class on the Torah read-

ing of the week begins one hour beforesunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information

you may seek, feel free to call (718)671-2300 and leave your name, phonenumber and a brief message on thesynagogue’s answering machine andyour call will be returned as soon aspossible.

Young Israel of Co-op City

633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains RoadAccessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

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“COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE”

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.718.239.7110

St. Joseph’s EpiscopalAnglican Church

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with HolyCommunion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m.Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the read-ing of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our youngadults assist in the service.Choir Rehearsal will take place on Thursdays at

7.00 p.m.The (ECW) Episcopal ChurchWomen meet imme-

diately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.Membership is open to all women of the church anddues are $2 per month. The men hold their meetingafter service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.We look forward to welcoming everyone to service

at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, when we will celebratethe Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Our SupplyPriest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacherand celebrant.

Calendar of Events: Please note -The Annual Cake Sale will take place at the church

on Saturday, July 16, starting at noon. Please come outand support this event.Saturday, September 10, Gospel Show in the

Poconos featuring Body of Christ Choir led by PastorGriffin. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet (lobster,chicken, beef, etc.) and outlet shopping at TheCrossings with discount booklets. Donation of $150

payable in 3 installments: $50 by June 12, $50 by July10 and the balance of $50 by August 7. Bus leavesDreiser Loop at 8:00 a.m.

Outreach Program:We continue to collect non-per-ishable food for the feeding program at Grace EpiscopalChurch inWest Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above,please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit ourwebsite: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Come now and see the works of God, *howwonder-ful he is in his doing toward all people.”—“Psalm 66:4”—P. Lawrence


“I have given them Your word; and the world hashated them because they are not of the world, just asI am not of the world.” —John 17:14

Spiritual Food For Thought: Surround yourselfwith good things – good people, good spiritual envi-ronment, truth, and faith. There are troubling situa-tions around the world, and evil abounds, but you arenot of the world. You belong to Jesus and God’s king-dom where you can thrive in spite of worldly condi-tions. Be strong in your convictions and dedication toall that is right and good.Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater

Love family welcome you to fellowship with us onSunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love is ateaching, preaching, tithing faith & Bible way min-istry. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op CityBlvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y.10475; main entrance - red button. Free parking isavailable in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parkingpasses will be validated at the church.

SAVE THE DATESSecond Annual Community Outreach – Saturday,

July 9th from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to be held right

outside the church doors. Please stop by to greet us& learn more about Greater Love Baptist Church.Prayer Warriors will be available to pray for you. Allwelcome – Free snacks.

Friends & Family Day: Sunday, July 10th at11:30 a.m.

Weekly ScheduleChurch Phone: 347-920-5607; Email: glcubc@opt

online.net.Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m.Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m. (all ages)Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.Holy Communion – First SundayAdult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday

evenings – 7:00 p.m.Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon – 1:00 p.m. Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at

7 p.m.Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets Saturday, July

30th at 1 p.m. Family Movie/Game Nite: 3rd Friday, 7 p.m.—Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Baptist Church

Cooperators, not renters! Become involved in your community!!

The Pentecostal Tabernacle inviteseveryone to attend worship service at100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A;Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.Sunday School for all age group

begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship servicestarts at 11:45 a.m.Prayer and fasting service be held

Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30p.m. Bible study and Prayer meeting will

be held every Wednesday eveningstarting at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Youth service will start at7:30 p.m.

Focus: Recruiting WarriorsDelivering a soul from Hell causes

the greatest damage to the enemy andbrings the greatest victory to thechurch. St. John 4:7 -19There cometh a woman of Samaria

to draw water; Jesus saith unto her,Give me to drink.For his disciples were gone away

unto the city to buy meat. Then saiththe women of Samaria unto him,How is it that thou, being a Jew, ask-

est drink of me, which am a woman ofSamaria? For the Jews have no dealingwith the Samaritans. Jesus answeredand said unto her, If thou knowest thegift of God, and who it is that saith tothee, Give me to drink, thouwouldest have asked of him, and hewould have given thee living water. Thewoman saith unto him, Sir, thou hastnothing to draw with, and the well isdeep: from whence then hast thou thatliving water? Art thou greater than ourfather Jacob, which gave us the well,and drink thereof himself, and his chil-

dren, and his cattle? Jesus answeredand said unto her, Whosoever drinkethof this water shall thirst again: Butwhosever drinketh of that water that Ishall give him shall never thirst; but thewater that I shall give him shall be inhim a well of water springing up intoeverlasting life.The women saith unto him, Sir, give

me this water, that I thirst not, neithercome hither to draw.Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy

husband, and come hither. The womananswered and said, I have no husband.Jesus said unto her, Thou hast wellsaid, I have no husband: for thou hadfive husband: and he whom thou nowhast is not thy husband: in that thousadist truly. The woman saith unto him,Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

Christ’s PrioriyFor this the son of God was mani-

fested, that he might destroyed theworks of the devil {1 John 3:8}Regardless of social conventions,

racial prejudice, or religious differ-ences, Jesus needed to go throughSamaria. He knew a Woman was therewho would respond to the good newsHe would share with her. Jesus wastravelling with his disciples, beinghungry and weary the disciples decid-ed to go and buy meat. So being wearyfrom his journey, he stop to rest atJacob’s well. Here comes the womanof Samaria and Jesus decided to struckup a conversation with her, and said“Give me to drink.” The women’sresponse to Jesus’ request for a drinkalso shows her surprise that Jesuswould speak with her.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Pentecostal Tabernacle


There is a message in the musical and we see this throughout the play with themusic and songs and dance numbers as they take us along on a bumpy, curvy ridebefore the road begins to straighten.

Linda Cofer-Hawkins, executive producer, said that she fell in love at the firstreading and said, “yes.” She noted, it gives us hope for young brothers and sisters;for the future, for tomorrow. It should be seen all over America and the world as amessage of hope. “Being here in Co-op helps me to see what works and how, withcurrent events,” she said.

“We are thankful to be here in Co-op City; this is our biggest crowd to date,” saidsinger/actress Harjar Northern. “Since 2010, the play has gone through many phasesand I thank Tony for his persistence and patience. I am reminded of the scripture thattells us don’t despise the days of small beginnings.”

The fact that the musical offered a chance to celebrate home-grown talent wasindeed a highlight and palpable as the cast and crew received a standing ovation atthe end. Co-author Dixon is a shareholder, and cast member Imani Logan also grewup in Co-op City. She played the part of the android, Mokia #1. Other cast memberswere Channing Jackson (Gregory); Aiesha Dukes (Capt. Larnyce); YamunaMeleth (Annie); and Kalieah Hankerson (Lt. Mirvan).

Logan said: “It feels amazing. All week as we rehearsed and rehearsed the singing,dancing, robotic movements and some for the first time, there was a bit of the nerves, but

tonight, it all came together and we felt it was okay – the energy, the confidence cameand the nerves went away. I also want to say, ‘Tony is great, he is kind and very patient’.”

Connie Sutton, a relative of Tony’s, said that she and her family are all extremelyproud of Tony’s achievement and hard work. She added that she, too, is a shareholder.

Mr. & Mrs. Cuandra, the parents of Gabrielle Cuandra, who played Laverne, saidthat not only did they enjoy the play, but they “like Co-op City” and had never heardof it before coming on Saturday night. “It is a nice place,” they said.

Completing this outstanding package of talent were choreographer Nubia Santos;Casting, Hillary Hawkins; Fashion Coordinator & Design by Abina Blackmore andHair Styling and Design by Zewditu “Ziggy” Mulugeta.

You may laugh, you may cry, but you will be hopeful when the curtain comesdown on Futurology The Musical.

Futurology (Continued from page 3)

Building 27 AssociationGreetings, neighbors. Summer is officially here, drink plenty of water during the hot

days, stay safe and enjoy the beautiful flowers and scenery of nature that surrounds.Congratulations – to our graduates and to those who received scholarship awards.

May you all achieve and meet your goals in life.Laundry Room Carts - the carts are becoming scarce. Remember there are cam-

eras everywhere, so please do not get caught removing the carts from the laundryroom, wherein one can face a community complaint and a fine.

Game Night- We will continue to have game nights via one’s request.Section 5Association - is again planning a FUN DAY, Saturday, Aug. 20th. Please

get ready to join us with your talents, etc. Stay tuned, more information will be com-ing. We will certainly need volunteers. Time is of the essence, so please stay in tunewith your bulletin boards in your buildings and the Co-op City Times newspaper.

Happy birthday to all in the month of July. Please share with the SunshineCommittee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040 if a neighbor in ourbuilding is ill, homebound, birthdays, bereavement. Ms. Rondon will respond on thebehalf of the association.

Let’s hope and pray for better things to come for this is our home, building andcommunity. Please keep all leaders of the nations in prayer.

—H. Overman

Refreshments were provided by Coca-Cola and Key Foods, which held a Job Fair priorto the performance of Futurology the Musical.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Rejoicing with Comrade LawsonCongratulations to Legionnaire Ri-

chard I. Lawson, Jr., a member of theAmerican Legion of Co-op City who hasjust graduated from the New York StateAmerican Legion College. The annualLegion College graduated 86 membersfrom across the state on June22nd and Legionnaire Law-son joined the league of Post1871 graduates who haveattended the college.

Other graduates of thecollege include, but is notlimited to, the current PostAdjutant, Antonio Codring-ton (2015); Vice Comman-der Dean Roberts (2014),Post Commander TOBALaCrown (2013), who wenton to the National Collegefor further studies in 2016; Immediatepast Post Commander Jerome Rice, whowas the first to attend the NationalCollege from Post 1871, as well as imme-diate County Commander and past PostCommander Robert Feliciano andLegionnaire Donald Fuller.

New York’s Legion College is the pre-mier Legion College in the country. It is athree-day immersion into the Legion’sprograms and structure and issues facingthe largest veterans’ organizations and itspurpose is to foster leadership skills ofLegion and SAL members as they workin teams to solve problems they may facein their home post or squadron.

We are glad to celebrate withLegionnaire Lawson and we hope thatother members who are yet to go to thecollege will register to go next year. It isfree for any volunteer as it is being spon-

sored at the county level and the post justneeds to send it free to any participant.

Our new graduate joined the MarineCorps in 1959 at the age of 19, and whilein the marines, he was in 81 mm MortarPlatoon. Lawson said that he didn’t likewhat he was doing at all. Thus, he

requested to be transferred tothe 155 Guns where all theydid was to clean guns everyday. What a job! However,one day he saw a bunch ofMarines in plain clotheswalking around at CampLajeune and he found outthat they were cooks and atthat time they needed cooksso he applied for the positionas an on-the-job-trainee for 3years.

In 1968, he was dis-charged from the Marines and he joinedthe Army National Guard as a cook. Hestayed in for another year, before hejoined the Army Reserves as a cookwhere he was opportune to travel toGermany, Holland, Texas. In 1991, his142 HQ Company was supposed to go toIraq, but the unit wasn’t qualified. Thus,everyone was told to find another unit.Richard Lawson thought he had hadenough, so instead, he retired as an E-5Sergeant. Legionnaire Lawson has beenvery instrumental in Post 1871 here inCo-op City since he became a member.He had held several positions, includingbeing the Chaplain of the Post for manyyears and the Public Relation Officer untilrecently when he humbly took the posi-tion of the Service Officer. We appreciatehis service.

—Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba

American Legion Post 1871

Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Assemblyman Michael Benedettowill continue his 2016 Lobby Visit touron Thursday, July 7th at 120 Asch Loop(Building #20B); Wednesday, July 20that 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Building#2A); and Thursday, August 4th at 120Erdman Pl. (Building #27B)

With the passing of the sixth consec-utive “on-time” state budget, Assembly-man Benedetto will have more time toresume his popular visits to the lobbiesof the Co-op City buildings.

The assemblyman said: “I alwaysfeel that an elected official has an obli-gation to keep in touch with those whoelected him. To this end, I do these vis-its and they have always proved to be adelight.”

The legislative session runs fromJanuary to June each year, with thefirst three months being dedicated to

putting together the State Budget. Asthe budget comes together, legislatorsspend much of their time in Albanyand cannot get around their districts asmuch as they would want.

“My intent is to make up for some ofthe time lost when I was up in Albany –sometimes for 4 or 5 days each week,”said Assemblyman Benedetto. “I lovemy job and my Albany duties, but I misstalking directly to those who electedme.”

The assemblyman stated that he willbe conducting the visits on variousTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdaysfrom now to the end of the year when-ever he has no other pre-scheduledevent. Assemblyman Benedetto will bein the lobbies from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. Allare invited to come and discuss whateveris on their mind.

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