co-op city times 7/9/16

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

On Sunday, July 3, 2016, one daybefore Independence Day, fireworks wereloud and clearly on display on the Section3 greenway in Co-op City. A smaller crowd perhaps than at a

Macy’s fireworks, but up in the Bronxand weather permitting, the Co-op Citydisplay of super bursts of pyrotechnics,

sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, hasbecome an annual and safe event enjoyedby as many as a thousand spectatorsdrawn to the greenway.It might have started “with the shot

heard around the world,” but Americansto this day, love a fireworks show and here

was no different. The real significance ofthe 4th of July, Independence Day, ismuch more than fireworks. It marks our

nation’s birthday and is a unifying eventwhere people are happy to celebratetogether. It brings out the old, the not soold and the young. Alissa Saunders, 4thgrader at P.S. 160, explained, “It cele-brates America’s independence fromEngland. It is a big celebration.”

Mr. Miller, a shareholder who wasenjoying the day, offered: “Without men-tioning any names, we are remindedAmerica is not free; we have a long wayto go to ‘make America great again,’ foreveryone.”And Portia, a young visitor from

Dallas, TX said that she was happyto be here especially since this isher first time seeing the fireworks in

Co-op City, noting, “It is very nice.”The main attraction, of course, was

the fireworks show but until that time,on this very nice sunny Sunday, wher-ever you were on the Greenway, stand-ing or sitting, people were seen con-gregating and enjoying family-stylepicnics, including multi-generational

cooperators, for example, the Moralesand Vega families—second-genera-tion—enjoying food and Uno together(known staples of any family picnic).As mom said: “This is perfect. I liveright across the street and can comeand bring my shopping cart.”

Of course, no outdoor event is com-plete without vendors, who were sell-ing a variety of toys for the large num-ber of kids running about, or food and

ices with proceeds tohelp the local youthsports teams. Even afew politicians wereseen shaking hands,greeting constituentsand kissing babies.All that not being

enough, the “UniqueBand,” a popular groupof singers and musi-cians wearing eye-

catching red and white outfits,commanded center stage andperformed live entertainment ofR&B, Soul and pop songs that

had the crowd of all ages roaring and“dancing in the streets,” right up untilMichelle Sajous, Riverbay’s CommunityRelations Director, led the crowd in thecountdown and the heartbeat that beganthe fantastic aerial “Fireworks Show” inCo-op City, July 3, 2016.

(See more photos on page 5)

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Fireworks in Co-op CityPre-4th of July holiday celebration

BY BILL STUTTIGCaptain Danielle Raia, command-

ing officer of the 45th Precinct for thepast 11 months, was pro-moted to the rank ofdeputy inspector in lateJune. She was one ofmore than 200 NYPDofficers and commandersto receive promotionswithin the departmentlast month. Deputy Inspector Raia

came to the 45th Precinctas Captain in August of2015, her first commandwith the NYPD after previously serv-ing as the executive officer for the

102nd Precinct in Queens, NY. Shehas 17 years of experience with theNYPD.

When she first came tothe command in Augustof last year, she told theCo-op City Times thather emphasis would bequality of life crime andlarceny, two crime cate-gories that were mostprevalent in the precinct.Riverbay Board direc-

tor Sonia Feliciano, whoalso serves in the volun-teer position as secretary

of the 45th Precinct Community

45th Precinct Commander promotedto Deputy Inspector

Deputy InspectorDanielle Raia

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BY BILL STUTTIGSharon McNeil, the woman charged

with a variety of crimes related to themugging of a 103-year-old woman inCo-op City on April 1st, has beendeclared unfit to stand trial by a BronxSupreme Court judge after psychologi-cal testing ordered by the court wasevaluated.

Bronx Supreme Court Judge GeorgeVillegas ordered the evaluation in Aprilafter the attorney representing SharonMcNeil argued that his client has a longhistory of mental illness and is not fit tostand trial.At a court appearance before the

Overcharges on July carrying charge bills

About 1,100 shareholders may have received July carrying charge billswith inaccurate extra charges. Due to a computer glitch, $50 late fee and/or$200 legal fee may have been added to some carrying charge statements.

Riverbay has identified these accounts and has been making the necessary cor-rections, which will be reflected on next month’s (August) carrying charge state-ments. If you receive your August carrying charge bill with these extra charges notcorrected, please contact your Rent Bookkeeper in the Riverbay FinanceDepartment next month (August) to have the matter addressed and rectified.

We sincerely apologize for the error and the inconvenience caused.

Woman accused of mugging 103-year old resident deemed

unfit to stand trial


Photos by Keisha Watkin

Council, said this week that, in her deal-ings with the Deputy Inspector, she hasmade good on the promises made at theoutset of her command and accom-plished other im-provements as well. Ms.Feliciano said that she had dealt directlywith the captain regarding specific qual-ity of life issues here in Co-op City andthe captain, now deputy inspector, hasbeen both responsive and effective atallaying those conditions.In offering her congratulations to the

new deputy inspector, Ms. Felicianosaid of the precinct commander: “Shehit the ground running with an estab-lished open door policy. She was always

well prepared in all of the PrecinctCouncil meetings and articulate inall law enforcement matters. DeputyInspector Raia came in with innovativeideas, bringing her officers out to thecommunity. She assigned two officers tomanage chronic 3-1-1 concerns, such asnoise complaints, that would have other-wise diminished the quality of life forour residents. She focused on commu-nity outreach and enforcement andworked extremely well with all of herofficers and the Precinct Council. Ireached out to her several months agoabout a matter happening in our owncommunity. Not only was she on it, she

stayed with it with positive results. Ibelieve that a precinct commander can-not be successful without a partnershipwith the community they serve. This iswhat community policing is all about.She strives to provide the highest qualityof law enforcement service, alwaysremembering that the individuals weserve are deserving of our understand-ing, patience and compassion.”Riverbay’s Director of Special Pro-

jects Joe Boiko, who also serves as thevice president of the 45th PrecinctCommunity Council, also had praise forthe newly promoted commander. Mr.Boiko said: “We welcomed Captain

Raia’s warmth and friendliness to theprecinct and we appreciate the work shedoes for us at the precinct and in the com-munity as a whole. Her promotion iswell-deserved.Wehope she remainswithus and is not transferred out as quickly assome of her predecessors were.”Deputy Inspector Raia is expected

to stay as the 45th Precinct commanderfor the foreseeable future, but if recenthistory is any indication, the last two45th Precinct commanders who werepromoted to deputy inspector wereboth transferred to more challengingcommand assignments just monthsafter their promotion took effect.

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Community and houses of wor-ship will come together this morn-ing, Saturday, July 9, at 10 a.m. onthe patio level of Dreiser Comm-unity Center for an open and honestdialogue to denounce the killing ofAlton Sterling in Baton Rouge, LA;Philando Castile in Falcon Heights,MN; and Delrawn Small in Brooklyn,NY.These killings have thrust the

question of racial bias in policingback into the national spotlight. Wewill gather not to demonize cops, but

to bring an understanding of the evilaround us, evil all over the countryattacking race and denominations.This gathering is sponsored by

Bishops Angelo & Nancy Rosario ofthe Bronx Clergy Task Force in part-nership with Rev. Deborah Jenkins ofFaith @ Work Christian Church.We encourage young ministers and

the youth to attend. In attendance willbe clergy of all denominations, com-munity and political leaders, NYPD,CCPD, Discovery for Justice, etc.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Public dialogue on racial bias todayJudge on June 29th, it was declared thatthe suspect was currently unfit to standtrial.A spokesperson for the Bronx Dis-

trict Attorney’s office said, “An examwas ordered to determine fitness fortrial a while back, and the results camein that she is unfit for trial.” The spokesperson went on to say that

the District Attorney’s office did notchallenge the findings and the suspect isconfined to a facility and will remainthere until she is deemed fit for trial.Calls to Ms. McNeil’s counsel were

not returned to the newspaper, but inlate April he told the Co-op City Timesthat he was requesting at that time tohave the court order psychiatric evalu-

ations of his client, citing what hecalled a long history of mental illnessdiagnosis.The mugging of the 103-year-old

Co-op City woman made news throughthe New York area when it occurred onApril 1. An arrest was made less than24-hours after the attack as Co-op CityPublic Safety detectives and officersquickly pieced together surveillancerevealing the alleged actions of the sus-pect moments before and after theattack, and informed NYPD detectiveswho affected the arrest of McNeil. The victim recovered quickly from

her injuries and resumed her normallyactive social life just weeks after themugging and robbery.

Happy 100th birthday to Ms. Allegra Gordon, who celebrated onWednesday, July 6. She is an original cooperator who lived in Building 3 beforemoving into the Bay Park Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation on Co-op CityBlvd. where she currently resides. Allegra was very active in the community and with the Sephardic

Synagogue where she was president of the Mr. and Mrs. of the SephardicSynagogue for over 40 years.We send our love and best wishes for many more happy returns.—Family and friends

Happy 100th birthday, Allegra!

BY BRANDON ORTIZAs part of their initiative to bring seniors together in a

productive and creative environment while also providing away for them to challenge their memory and sharpen theirwriting skills, the New York City Memoir Writing Projectheld a public reading on Thursday, June 30th in rm. 28 atthe Bartow Community Center. The program was hosted by JASA Senior Services.

Those in attendance listened to memoirs from several sen-iors who had been working on their stories since this pastFebruary.“The goal of today was to not only bring the communitytogether, but to also give these seniors a platform to sharetheir own story. In the process, we helped spread culturalawareness and helped this group bond on a more personallevel,” program facilitator, Wallace Bass Boyd, said. Ms. Willett Jackson, a featured writer from the reading,

said: “I really liked the program. It gave me a chance toreminisce on the past, something I haven’t done in a while.” Ms. Jackson shared a charming story about a time she took a

doll from a toy store and almost got away with it had her mothernot found out and made her go back to the store to return the doll.She explained the shame she felt as something she can remembervividly even to this day. The various stories read were inspired by prompts Boyd gave

to his group. Themes ranged from sensory memories to funnyanecdotes. The program forced the seniors to use creative writingas a tool for self-expression and self-reflection. “I loved forcing myself to remember events from my past. I didnot write much before the program so it was challenging at first,but the final outcome was worth all the work. Now I have some-thing to give my kids to remember me by,” Ms. Adona Fleming,the final featured writer of the reading, said of the experience. Seven writers shared their stories, but many more poten-

tially interested seniors at the event signed up to be a part ofthe next memoir program. The program met since Februaryand during each session the writers were given individualattention to help bring their stories to fruition. Boydexplained the sessions as both therapeutic for the seniors anda chance for them to get to know one another in a way thatordinary interactions rarely achieve. According to a 2009 study done by Dr. Lorne Label, “cur-

rently more than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’sDisease,” the most common form of dementia found inAmericans. Activities like memoir writing keep the brain andcognitive functions of the seniors active and in use. Much likeother muscles in the body, the brain needs to be exercised inorder to retain normal functions with age.

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FRONTPA G E2nd

Farmers’ Marketreturns to Co-op City

Every Wednesday beginning thisweek, the Farmers’ Market operatedby Harvest Home will return to thepark adjacent to the firehouse onAldrich Place and Asch Loop from8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until supplies aredepleted. The market brings fresh pro-

duce for sale, most of it harvestedthe previous day, to Co-op Cityeach week. Please come out andsupport local farmers.

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 back togetheragain.

Free tennis thissummer

The Co-op City Tennis Club,in association with the New YorkJunior Tennis League and the officeof City Councilman Andy King,is once again offering free tennisinstruction this summer from 9a.m. to noon Monday to Thursdayon the Co-op City Tennis Courtsdirectly behind M.S. 181. Tennis instruction will be offered

to all children 5 to 18 years old.Racquets and balls will be provided.Participating children need to wearcomfortable athletic wear, prefer-ably shorts and a short sleeve t-shirt and rubber-soled sneakers ortennis shoes.Special sessions for 5 year olds

are offered from 10 to 11 a.m. eachWednesday and Friday. The pro-gram will run through August 25thand registration is onsite and ongo-ing. A parent or guardian must bepresent to register a child.

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Program facilitator, Wallace Bass Boyd (right), poses with the seven fea-tured writers from the program. Photos by Brandon Ortiz

The audience responds to a prompt given by Mr. Boyd.

Approximately 25 shareholders,ranging from adolescents to seniorcitizens, participated in the walk-ing tour of Co-op City conductedby Harvard graduate student AdamTanaka on Saturday, June 25, 10a.m. to 1 p.m. The group includedboth long-standing cooperatorsand recent move-ins.Adam, a PhD candidate in

urban planning at the HarvardGraduate School of Design, isstudying the history of affordablehousing development in NewYork City, and led a similar tourof Co-op City previously, in con-junction with the release of a newbook entitled, “Affordable Housing in New York: The People,Places, and Policies That Transformed a City,” in which Co-opCity is featured. “We discussed the history of limited equity cooperatives in theUnited States; the rise and fall of union-sponsored housingdevelopment in New York City; the modernist planning and

design ideas that influenced Co-op City; the inflationary eco-nomic context for the 1970s rentstrike; and the prospects forfuture large-scale, middle-in-come housing development,”stated Adam. “At the end of thetour, we had a broader discus-sion about contemporary afford-able housing challenges in NewYork City and what particularaspects of Co-op City’s design,ownership structure, communityprogramming and demographiccomposition make it such apleasant place to live. We con-cluded that it is not just ‘afford-

ability’ that makes Co-op City a success, but an attention tobroader quality-of-life issues, including senior citizen program-ming, well-maintained open space, and a sense of seclusionfrom the broader city.”

Walking tour of Co-op City

Twenty-five Co-op City shareholders, including youth and sen-iors, participated in the walking tour of Co-op City given byHarvard grad student Adam Tanaka to learn about the historyof affordable housing development in New York City.



Keyon Purnell of Building 18 in Co-op City brokeall records when he graduated from Linden HillsHigh School in Hawthorne, NY on Friday, June 24,2016. He received not one, but two MonetaryScholarshipAwards forAcademic Excellence, one ofwhich is for each of his four years in college.

This award came from the State Department ofEducation/The University of the State of NewYork.He was awarded the NewYork State Comptroller’sAchievement Award which is presented each yearto a student who has excelled academically and hasshown leadership potential by volunteering his orher time to serve the school or community. Andthese awards were followed by yet another award for Community Servicefrom Blythedale Children’s Hospital for working with their students eachFriday during the school year.

The school superintendent, Mark Silverstein, also awarded Keyon with afully loaded laptop for college while the school district presented him with aKindle Fire. With all of the aforementioned accomplishments to his credit,Keyon was the only member of the graduating class to receive a RegentsDiploma.

The icing on the cake came when Keyon was recognized as “Head of theClass” and declared VALEDICTORIAN. In his address, he made a point ofsaying: “I was taught early on that school was my first priority. That givinganything but my best was unacceptable.”

His valedictory address was so moving and so sincere that the entire audi-ence was on its feet when he said his last word.

This fall, Keyon Purnell will be enteringWestchester Community Collegeas a freshman. He did indeed, give his best.

—The family&Ruth E. Edwards

Co-op City Achiever

Keyon Purnell – Head of the Class

Keyon Purnell

BY ROZAAN BOONEThe Institute for Mediation and

Conflict Resolution (IMCR) offers itsservices free of charge to the residentsof Co-op City every weekday and alsoon Saturdays with day time and eveningavailability.

IMCR established the first Com-munity Dispute Resolution Center inNew York City in 1975 to examinewhether certain cases of a criminalnature could be more effectively han-dled and resolved by diverting themfrom the normal court litigation processto local panels of community volunteermediators who include attorneys andprofessionals with experience in alter-native dispute settings.“Even the best of neighbors may at

times have disputes,” said MichaelMunns, SeniorAttorney, Riverbay LegalDepartment. “When you can’t resolvethose problems yourself, IMCR offersfreemediation service. Inmost cases, theIMCR mediator is able to guide the par-ties to a satisfactory solution, eventhough I should point out that the media-tor has no authority to order any personto do anything that they do not want todo. Cooperators are, however, fortunatethat IMCR Mediation Service is avail-able free onsite every week for thosewho would like to utilize the service. It’s

one of the best kept secrets of Co-opCity.”

IMCR facilitates resolution of minorcriminal allegations and civil disputeswhich are typically referred by thepolice, the DA’s office, and other localagencies. Here at Riverbay, CSO per-sonnel also refer cooperators to the cen-ter for resolution of neighbor-to-neigh-bor disputes, family peers and con-sumer disputes.

IMCR also handles conflicts in sev-eral other areas, for instance, aggravatedassault, aggravated harassment, animalcomplaint, assault, breach of contract,burglary, visitation, criminal mischief,criminal trespass, harassment, housingdispute, menacing, petit larceny, theft ofservices, and many others.

In addition, the center offers sessionson truancy, falling behind in school,communicating with a substitute, distri-bution of household chores, runningaway, early sexual activity, inappropri-ate friends and curfew negotiations, aswell as discussing parental fears.

Titus Rich, Jr., Director ofMediationat IMCR, said: “Quite often when peo-ple have conflicts, they may not becomfortable talking to each other, butwhen they come to mediation, they will

IMCR offers free mediationservices to Co-op City residents



It’s Happening in Co-op City

Co-op City Fireworks!

Hundreds of Co-op City shareholders, theirrelatives and friends gathered on the Section3 Greenway on Sunday, July 3 to see theannual Co-op City fireworks show. Therewere vendors, including Co-op City YouthSports teams selling items to raise funds;entertainment and dancing. It was anopportunity for families to get together out-doors and enjoy a beautiful evening filledwith family-oriented activities and fun with-out having to leave their community.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura and Keisha Watkin

Online payment of monthly

carrying chargesShareholders can now pay their carrying

charges online by logging onto the Riverbaywebsite at www.riverbaycorp.com, andclicking on the “PayLease” icon on thehome page, or by signing in directly at thePayLease website at www.paylease.com. Go green, go paperless! Register today.

To the Editor:I would like to read or hear the ration-

ale of those directors who voted against aSubway’s sandwich store in DreiserLoop. I don’t honestly believe those direc-tors voted in the best interests of the coop-erators on this issue. If the space is avail-able and will bring in revenue for the cor-

poration, then why not the approval? The Cablevision deal was also a great

deal for the majority of cooperators whovoted for it, but that deal fell thru.Directors have a habit of voting for oragainst resolutions, but provide no expla-nation or rationale for their vote. It is myopinion that directors should always

explain their vote in the next issue of theCo-op City Times since it is the officialpaper of Co-op City where we get muchof our information from about what isgoing on in our community. Stop hiding and be transparent on

your votes! —Mike Miller


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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 Adler & Broun Place Townhouses

Adler Place and Broun Place Townhouses

Current LeaseExpiration Date

New 3 yr.Expiration Date

Adler Place and Broun Place Townhouses

Oct. 31, 2016 Oct. 31, 2019

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Weekend Subway Service Advisory For Changes Affecting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, C, E, F, G and N

Customers may visit the MTA website at www.mta. info and check out “The Weekender,” accessible by clicking “TheWeekender” tab located within the Service Status Menu. The Weekender makes it easy for subway riders to visualize exactlyhow weekend construction work will affect subway service.The updated “Weekender for Mobile App,” which now includes MTA Subway Time data, is available for iPhone in the

Apple store, and in the Google Play store for Android devices. This free-to-download app shares the same features as thedesktop version, including a subway diagram that displays the service to be provided each weekend, and all service changes.Users can pinch or expand the map to multiple zoom levels, and tap to choose one of three ways to view service diversions:Service by Line, Service by Borough and Service by Station. Customers can also download the apps at http://mta.info/apps/weekenderApp.html.TripPlanner+ provides travel information that takes weekend service diversions into account. In addition, customers can

receive customized subway diversion e-mails delivered to their inbox by signing up for the E-mail Subscription Program. Justlog on to the NYC Transit homepage at http://www.mta.info/nyct. These weekend changes are necessary because of capital construction work on the MTA New York City Transit subway

system. This work is part of NYC Transit’s ongoing Capital Rebuilding Program aimed at upgrading and maintaining ourtracks, stations and signal systems in order to continue to provide our customers with safe and reliable service. Customerswho rely on these lines should allow for additional travel time.

Elevator Category 1 Inspections B low is the schedule of elevator category 1 inspections which will take place d ring the month of July 2016. Time of testing is approximate, testing is generally 9 minutes for each elevator. !

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Elevator Category 1 InspectionsBelow is the schedule of elevator category 1 inspections which will take

place during the month of July 2016. Time of testing is approximate, test-ing is generally 90 minutes for each elevator.

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLOThrowing objects out of the windows of Co-op City

apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal.Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously bythe members of the Co-op City Department of PublicSafety. When objects are thrown out of windows, asubstantial risk of serious injury or death is created.The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizesall available resources to make certain that personscaught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-opCity buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworksthrown from windows or terraces are extremely haz-ardous and enforcement is heightened due to numer-ous incidents in various locations throughout the com-munity.

In the case where the person who actually throwsthe object out of the window can be identified, thatperson can be charged with Reckless Endangerment.Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engagesin conduct which creates a substantial risk of seriousphysical injury to another person. If there is an injury,the person who threw the object out the window canbe charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment andAssault are serious charges with severe penalties.

In addition to objects being thrown out of windows,we are also receiving reports of items being thrown atpeople from ground level. This may seem like a harm-less prank, but serious injury can result. In the eventthat someone is seriously injured or killed from anobject being thrown from a window or from groundlevel, the penalties can be severe. Parents, pleaseinstruct your children that this type of behavior isnever appropriate. Public Safety is working with the45th Precinct to identify, arrest and prosecute any per-sons doing this in the community. Video surveillanceand other means are being used for this purpose.

As in all cases where a Co-op City resident isarrested for actions within the confines of Co-opCity, a Community Complaint is also issued. TheCommunity Complaint carries a monetary fine andcan be attached to the monthly carrying charges.Repeated violations may result in eviction.

Most commonly in Co-op City, the person whoactually throws the object out of the window cannot bespecifically identified. However, the apartment wherethe object came from is identified. In these instances,a Co-op City Community Complaint can be issued tothe offending apartment. Throwing objects out of win-dows is a lease violation, therefore the tenant of recordcan receive a Community Complaint when their apart-ment is identified as the location an object came from.The shareholder is responsible for the actions of allfamily members and guests, therefore, the CommunityComplaint can be issued without the need to identifythe specific offender. The Co-op City CommunityComplaint offers our department an extra level ofenforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity.Repeated violations result in escalating fines and canresult in eviction.

It is important that parents instruct children andteens that throwing objects out the windows is a seri-ous matter. Parents of teenage children need to be surechildren are not home unsupervised during the day.Check with your child’s school to be sure there areno unexcused absences. The summer school calendardoes have several days that classes are not in session.Also, check the school calendar for testing dates, halfdays and other variances in the normal schedule.Remember if your child invites friends into your homeand they throw objects out the window, the shareholder

is financially responsible. Inventory items, such as bot-tled water and eggs, to be sure an unusual amount ofthese items are not missing. Occasionally check areaon ground below the area where your windows face tosee if you can recognize items.

There are several locations throughout the complexwhich have been deemed chronic for objects out thewindow. Various means of detection are being taken.When locations are pinpointed, serious action will betaken against the offenders. Please call Public Safetyor your Cooperator Service Office if you have anyinformation in this case. At the end of the school yearin 2013, eggs were thrown from a rear facing terraceof Building 19. School personnel identified the loca-tion and the condition has stopped.

Parents need to make certain that young childrenand toddlers do not have access to open windows.Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out win-dows and have been known to empty an entire toy box.Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when thishas happened. Be certain that window guards areinstalled in any apartment where children under 10years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at(718) 320-3300 if you would like to have windowguards installed. Smaller items can still fit out win-dows with window guards in place, so young childrenshould not be left unsupervised near windows that areeven open just a little bit.

During air conditioning season, it is best to keepwindows completely closed. This will prevent childrenfrom being tempted to toss objects out the window. It

also allows the air conditioning to work at maximumefficiency. Keeping windows open results in anincrease in condensation and can damage rugs and fur-niture over time. Open windows during high tempera-tures can result in a flood in your apartment. If youmust open a window, open a small section at the top ofthe window only.

This is another situation where the Public SafetyDepartment asks for the help of the public in identify-ing violators. If you observe objects being thrownfrom a window, try to pinpoint the exact window andnotify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightlycolored curtain or shade as a landmark. The respond-ing Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map andidentify the exact apartment. By signing a CommunityComplaint Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Yourinformation will not be revealed to the person receiv-ing the complaint. Even if you cannot specificallyidentify the apartment in question or do not wish tosign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call PublicSafety for informational purposes. Always remember,if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and

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 recognized

protected 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

Contract P954, Mirrored Closet Doors (1 yearcontract)Bids Due: July 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. If interested in bidding, contact [email protected] is a Purchase Only.

Contract P959 Repair of Apartment Terraces(as needed for 1 year)Bids Due: July 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. Insurance: Insurance is required from the winningbidder If interested in bidding, contact [email protected]

CCPD takes action against persons caughtthrowing objects out windows July 2 - 99 Dreiser Loop

One male was arrested for DWI. He was transportedfor processing and issued a Community Complaint.

July 2 - r/o 140 DeKruif PlaceOne male was arrested for Public Consumption,Harassment and Disorderly Conduct. He was issued four Universal Summonses and two CommunityComplaints.

Public Safety Blotter

Full Time Porter BuildingsService, clean, or supply restrooms. Gather and empty trash. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping,

scrubbing, or vacuuming. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent dam-age to floors and fixtures. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, accordingto specifications. Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, orsqueegees. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Job Reference # 16-39Open to 32BJ Union Members from July 8th to July 22, 2016. Open to All applicants from July 25th to August 2nd 2016.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will continue his2016 Lobby Visit tour on Wednesday, July 20th at 900Co-op City Blvd. (Building #2A); and Thursday,August 4th at 120 Erdman Pl. (Building #27B)

With the passing of the sixth consecutive “on-time”state budget, Assemblyman Benedetto will have moretime to resume his popular visits to the lobbies of theCo-op City buildings.

The assemblyman said: “I always feel that anelected official has an obligation to keep in touchwith those who elected him. To this end, I do thesevisits and they have always proved to be a delight.”

The legislative session runs from January to Juneeach year, with the first three months being dedicatedto putting together the State Budget. As the budgetcomes together, legislators spend much of their time inAlbany and cannot get around their districts as muchas they would want. “My intent is to make up for some of the time lost

when I was up in Albany – sometimes for 4 or 5 days

each week,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “I love myjob and my Albany duties, but I miss talking directly tothose who elected me.”

The assemblyman stated that he will be conductingthe visits on various Tuesdays, Wednesdays and

Thursdays from now to the end of the year wheneverhe has no other pre-scheduled event. AssemblymanBenedetto will be in the lobbies from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m.All are invited to come and discuss whatever is on theirmind.


On Wednesday, June 29, 2016HUD, HCR and Wells Fargo made an historical visit toCo-op City as the Riverbay Board concluded aneighteen-month search for a new general manager.This period was contentious and included many inter-views, discussions and debates on whether a managingagent was needed and if so, who? With the selection ofDouglas Elliman Property Management, the entitiesdecided to accept the Riverbay Board’s offer to visit ourproperty, something we thought was necessary for themto make such critical decisions regarding Co-op City.

Touring Co-op CityAs mentioned last week, the time allotted by the offi-

cials for this tour and meeting was insufficient to get athorough overview of this massive development.However, the Riverbay staff was prepared, the propertywas very impressive and we were all prepared to givethese entities an explanation of what we do here at Co-opCity to make this an exemplary affordable housing com-plex!

After a tour of our CCPD command center andmodel apartments, everyone returned to the board roomfor a brief meeting. Included in the meeting was GengerM. Charles, General Deputy Assistant Secretary forHousing at the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment, her introduction to Co-op City; and sev-eral representatives from HUD and HCR. Wells Fargoonly had one or two, but then, they have received everymortgage payment on time since the inception of themortgage and they have been very impressed with thebusiness acumen of the current Board of Directors.Several department heads, Douglas Elliman, and ourmanagement team led by Noel Ellison, along with everyBoard director represented Riverbay Corporation.

Prior to our tour, President Cleve Taylor gave animpressive and comprehensive presentation of the

makeup of Co-op City (printed on page 1 of last week’sCC Times).

The MeetingThe meeting’s first speaker was Holly Leicht,

Regional Administrator of HUD, who has led the dis-cussion between Riverbay Corp. and the entities overthe past eighteen months. Acknowledging that the pastmonths had been contentious, her question was, are weprepared to work together as a board, management andour new property managing agent? On behalf of theBoard, I made it perfectly clear that we are one and eventhough we have had our moments of disagreement anddebate, we are all prepared to move forward and worktogether with our new managing agent.

Board director Andrea Leslie stated that she wasnever in favor of a general managing agent. She believesthis model has not been shown to be in our best interest.Over the 14 years MSI was here, Riverbay spentapproximately $22 million and what did we get? Sheexpressed that it would be on DE to prove her wrong.Daryl Johnson said he was glad that the entities “madeus” hire a managing agent. He said, tons of people cometo him to say we needed a managing agent. It was at thispoint I felt the necessity to ask the entities, specificallyHCR, why they did not work with the majority of theboard. I reiterated their requirement from years past andfrom previous boards that they only work with themajority board. However, our experience has been thatthey entertained the ideas, messages and misinforma-tion from one or two dissenting board directors therebypromoting the disruption and dissention on the board. Iexplained that here in Co-op City, we worked on theprinciples of democracy and our board functions onmajority rule. The board majority represents the will ofthe community! HCR Commissioner Jamie Rubinresponded that they should and would work with themajority board who represent the community’s will.

I was very proud of our State Senator, Ruth Hassle-Thompson, who will be the Governor’s Special Assistantfor HCR by this printing or soon thereafter. She told theentities that she was very proud of the Co-op City com-munity and the board of directors who stood the course

and never wavered as we fought to protect our housingdevelopment. She admonished the entities for not doingtheir job, not enforcing their regulations and rules to pro-tect and defend this community. We welcomed her sup-port!

In closing, Ms. Charles said that she was impressedwith what she saw and was prepared to go back toWashington, D.C. and report to the Secretary that wewere all working together to make this managementdecision work. She looks forward to hearing that we willcontinue to do so six months or a year from now.

This week, our new managing agent, DE, startedworking officially. There’s a lot for them to absorb asthey learn this property, however, we are all prepared toassist them so that we all benefit.

Proud of My CommunityOn Sunday, July 3rd, Co-op City enjoyed our annual

4th of July fireworks. This year was not a disappoint-ment! The band was incredible getting our children upto dance, which led to bringing entire families to theirfeet. The fireworks were beautiful. We had an impres-sive celebration and a perfect evening. The weathercooperated, the community, three generations deep, hada great family event. People were spread over the north-ern portion of the greenway and every patch of grassalong Co-op City Blvd., including garage roof tops. Thenext morning, you would have never known that somany people were gathered over this property. Thegrass, streets and garages were litter free! Kudos to ourstaff and the entire community for doing such a fantasticjob cleaning up. As I looked around the property, andthought about the thousands of people who were out thenight before, I was amazed at just how wonderful andrare we as a community can be. We have much more toenjoy as this summer moves along. We are working withCouncil Member Andy King to co-sponsor aFreedomland Anniversary fair in August. In the mean-time, enjoy the summer, be safe and continue as theinspirational community we are!

I can be reached at Riverbay Board of Directors,2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY10475 or [email protected].

Director’s ViewpointLinda Berk

First Vice President

Major Shift in Riverbay Corporation

Assemblyman Benedetto resumes lobby visits


Congratulations to mygrandson, Dashan Pugsley,on moving on to middleschool in Queens, NY. Hereceived several awards forexceptional participation inchorus, reading 25 or morebooks, outstanding achieve-ment in social studies, andan award for gym.

—Grandma Rosie, mom Katrina, aunt &uncle, James, Granny Louise, Lil Jimmy &Cory

Congratulations, Dashan!Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.Thanks to all who attended our last general meet-

ing/Scholarship Award Ceremony on June 28. We pre-sented two $500 scholarships Awards to 2 high schoolgraduates, D’Imari Starr Soto and Tre Savion Smith.To our graduates, congratulations. “Always be proudof your achievements, and use them to fulfill yourdreams and may all your dreams come true.” We areproud of you and we wish you the best!

A group picture was taken of all our ScholarshipAwardees since 2012: Renssalaer Lee, Tre SavionSmith, D’Imari Starr Soto, Tyler Moses, ChantelSmith and Matthew Salmon; three students Steven Hill,Bryce Campbell and Chike Simon were absent. Wewill resume our meetings in September after summerbreak.

We will have a FREE Ice Cream GIVE-AWAYTODAY, July 9th, starting at 12 p.m. in the meetingroom so please join us in this event.

We wish you all a healthy, safe and happy summer.Please stay out of the hot sun, drink plenty of liquids,STAY COOL! To the sick and homebound, we wishyou a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, wegive our deepest sympathies. Special comfort to theMerritt family in the loss of their loved one, ClareMerritt.

PS: 1. School Supplies will be distribute to ourmembership children in early September; 2.A Fish Fryis planned for September 2016. Please check bulletinboard.

“Together, we can make a difference.”—Gertie Brown

Building 18 Scholarship Awardees since 2012: Frontrow: Renssalaer Lee, Tre Savion Smith, D’Imari StarrSoto and Tyler Moses. Back Row: Chantel Smith, andMatthew Salmon. Three students were absent.

Rivers Run Community Garden

Happy holiday weekend! We have been enjoyingthe 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 5:00 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. Membershiprequirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work.There is a waiting list for beds. Members who areactively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer workrequirement are moved up on the waiting 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

June 29, 2016 was an historic day forCo-op City. Representatives from the NY State agenciesthat supervise the Riverbay Corporation—the Dept. ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD) and Homes andCommunity Renewal (HCR)—visited Co-op City to viewthe progress that was made over the past year-and-a-half,and to tour the property. It has been about 20 months sincethe suspension of Marion Scott Real Estate (MSI). Alsopresent was Douglas Elliman Property Management,which begins their new position of managing the RiverbayCorporation on Tuesday.

All of the Board directors were present for this meet-ing, many having taken the day off from work in order toattend. The meeting began with the issuing of name tags,guest bags containing supplies and information relating tothe tour and protective gear for use in the power plant. Theguests received refreshments and a warm welcomingaddress from our Board President Cleve Taylor, followedby comments from Riverbay General Manager NoelEllison who introduced the Power Plant Manager BrianReardon. Then, the group toured the property.

Upon their return, a meeting convened, led by BoardFirst Vice President Linda Berk and Mr. Ellison whenseveral Board directors expressed their satisfaction infinally achieving the recommended goal of the supervis-ing entities which was to hire a new managing agent fol-lowing the suspension of MSI in November of 2014. ADouglas Elliman principal stated that he was thrilled to bethere. Other Board directors expressed their sentiments ofpreferring to remain a self-managing corporation, ques-tioning the status of the MSI termination, and objecting toHCR for their threatening statements to the Board. Due totime constraints, the meeting concluded with graciousremarks from Ms. Berk and Mr. Ellison. Credit for thisimportant meeting is extended to the Board President andBoard attorney Jeff Buss of Smith Buss & Jacobs for

making it happen.Riverbay Departments and Committees

One of the challenges facing Douglas Elliman is toconsolidate the more than 20 Riverbay Corporationdepartments. Directors and shareholders have complainedthat the corporation is top heavy and has too manyemployees. The heads of many of these departments havebeen employed here in their positions for decades. Thereis also a concern about assuring that there are managers inplace to succeed any of the department heads that willretire or otherwise leave the corporation. In addition, theBoard President has expressed the need to consolidatesome of the Board committees. Presently, there are 19Board or ad-hoc committees, most of which meet once amonth. My recommendation on combining some of themis being reviewed. Many of the committees began as ad-hoc or temporary committees and wind up remaining forseveral years.

Board CommitteesMy recent experience as Chair of the Election

Committee was very positive and I continue to encouragethe shareholders to come out and volunteer. This will cre-ate a more enhanced community. In the next few weeks,the names of the committees will be announced and I urgeyou to join the committee that piques your interest. Youwill only be expected to do what you can. It will not inter-fere with your participation in line dancing, exercise classor card games. You can do both. I look forward to yourinvolvement.

More Retail Stores?Will more stores bring more traffic? With Bay Plaza in

close proximity to Co-op City, it is my opinion that thisarea of the Bronx needs no more retail stores. At a recentmeeting of the Board, representatives from Speak Up fora Better Bronx (SpeakUp) addressed the Board ofDirectors. They informed us that the owner of the pro-perty located on Gun Hill Road across from Home Depot,intends to build retail stores at that site called BaychesterSquare. SpeakUp has suggested that, rather than retailstores, it would be better if the owner would build afford-able housing, community facilities, a new park and/orsenior facilities. Co-op City already has traffic congestion

problems and, if more retail stores open so close to Co-opCity, it would be a disaster.

SpeakUp asked the Board members to sign a petitionto encourage the owner to consider this alternative, andmost of them did. I am carrying a petition and thank allof you who signed. Please join us by signing so that thequality of life of our shareholders will be preserved bypreventing more traffic from converging on our commu-nity. If you would like to sign the petition or workwith SpeakUp on this effort, kindly contact TatianaConstantinople at [email protected] or 718-260-6121.

Rivers Run Community GardenToday, July 9th at 2:00 p.m., there will be a workshop

on home canning to teach us a healthy way to preservefresh fruits and vegetables. There will also be meditationat 5:00 p.m. In addition, the organizers of Rivers Runsponsor other interesting events, such as family paintingworkshops, composting information, yoga demonstra-tions, and more. Teachers bring their classes here so thatchildren can see where real food comes from. I take thisopportunity to thank my nephew for assisting me in thegarden last week.

Line Dance ShowcaseCynthia and the Soul Latin Line Dancers will present

the 3rd Annual New York Metropolitan Area “Line DanceShowcase,” featuring "Big Mucci The International Kingof Line Dance Music" known for the song/record “BikersShuffle,” and music by DJ Danny. Dance groups from nearand far will gather to show off their dancing styles. Thisevent will take place on July 16th, 3:00 p.m., DreiserCenter Auditorium.

Contact MeIf you have thoughts that you would like to share,

don’t hesitate to contact me. If you have an issue thathas not been resolved through your building associationor the Cooperator Services Office (CSO) Department,you may contact me, Francine Jones, Board ofDirectors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue,Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957 and I willattempt to assist you.

Enjoy the summer and try to keep cool.


Director’s ViewpointFrancine Reva Jones

Secretary

Douglas Elliman Will Begin on July 5th

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

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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.

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MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, I, along with ourfellow Board members, participated in a meeting withmembers of the Division of Homes and CommunityRenewal (HCR), representatives of HUD (Housing &Urban Development) for New York and Washington,DC,Wells Fargo, representative for Michael Benedetto,Councilman Andy King, NY State Senator RuthHassell-Thompson, our Riverbay Management teamand our new ManagingAgent Douglas Elliman. A fulltour of the development was put together, but short-ened due to time constraints from the officials whovisited. I hope that they came away understanding allthe pieces that make this community exceptional.Board President Cleve Taylor provided a detailedassessment that captured present and ongoingprogress.There was good dialogue between everyone in

attendance. Holly Leicht, Regional Administrator forHUD, stated that we need to be in constant communi-cations and she will take the responsibility of beingmore communicative as we all hope we can continueworking together. I agree that communication is a keycomponent, especially communications that involvethe majority Board, not just the few.We were pleased to have had State Senator Ruth

Hassell-Thompson amongst us. She applauded theBoard and the shareholders of the community for“staying the course.” State Senator Hassell-Thompson

mentioned the IG report and the disservice these agen-cies provided the community. In September 2007, a report by the NY Inspector

General charged the (DHCR) Division of Housing andCommunity Renewal, the entity responsible for over-seeing Mitchell-Lama developments, with being neg-ligent in its duties to supervise the contractors, finan-cial reporting, budgeting and enforcement of regula-tions in Co-op City and other Mitchell-Lama develop-ments from the period of January 2003 to October2006 in violation of DHCR rules. It is our expectationthat these government agencies will work with us as afull working Board in the months and years to come asonly through these partnerships can we sustain thesuccess of Co-op City.

Douglas EllimanWewelcome Douglas Elliman – James O’Connor –

President and Executive Managing Director, andRobert Klehammer, our new Executive GeneralManager. Mr. Klehammer will spend 100% of his timein Co-op City. He will spend time assessing the 27departments we have today. He is going to start withthe Accounting Department, the in-house Architectand the IT Department. A review of the IT infrastruc-ture will be made to look at processes so that we canbenefit from much needed new software.A good managing agent must possess leadership, a

proven operating structure, financial stewardship,responsiveness, paying attention to detail, and being agreat communicator. Our focus for our communityshould be sustainability and accountability. I believeDouglas Elliman will provide a clear perspective anddirection on how we can do things more efficiently,always committing to being open and transparent.

ScholarshipsThe Hispanic Support Organization, an Employee

Resource Group of Verizon, has extended their schol-arship deadline to August 31st. The scholarships areone-time ranging between $2,500 to $3,000 for thosestudents entering college in the fall. In 2015, the HSOScholarship Fund awarded six college-bound studentswith $18,000 in scholarships. Since its inception, theHSO-NY Scholarship Fund has awarded $208,000 inscholarships to college students from the New Yorkand New Jersey area. If you are interested in an appli-cation, please email me at [email protected].

45th PrecinctWe are happy to announce that our 45th Precinct

Captain Danielle Raia has been promoted to DeputyInspector. At the moment, she will remain as the com-manding officer of the 45th Precinct.We wish her well.If you have anything you wish to discuss, please

email me at [email protected] or youcan reach me on 917-992-7311. Shareholders First –We matter!Best regards.

Let us know…If you have news you’d like toshare with your neighbors,please give us a call at (718)320-3300, Ext. 3375; email:[email protected] fax (718) 320-2595.


Productive dialogue during HUD visitDirector’s Viewpoint

Sonia Feliciano

On Wednesday, June 29, we had avisit from Wells Fargo, the NYS Homes and CommunityRenewal (HCR) agency, HUD, the NYC HousingDevelopment Corporation, and a few of our politicians.They toured our property, and they wanted to see whatwas going on here.

Wheels and DealsOn November 28, 2012, Wells Fargo along with city,

federal, and state officials announced that they closed ona refinance deal with Co-op City. The amount of the dealtotaled $621.5 million. Along with the deal came a moun-tain of paperwork and a lot regulations.

One of the regulations required that we bring in an out-side management firm. So, after numerous interviews, theboard decided to choose one of the top real estate firms inthe country, Douglas Elliman.

On Wednesday, June 29, the principals from DouglasElliman were introduced to all of the above-cited officials.Thereafter, the officials toured several sections of Co-opCity. After the bus tour, the officials, Douglas Elliman,along with several board members met for a discussion.

The DiscussionSenator Ruth Hassell-Thompson was one of the politi-

cians that was present during this meeting. And, I mustsay that she stood up for our community. For instance, shebegan her comments by lifting her hands up about twelveinches high and saying: "I have this many complaintsabout some of the things that have gone on here."

Then, she pointed out that our governmental agenciescannot continue to ignore the complaints that are comingfrom our community. "You must be involved with what'sgoing on here," she stated.

Jim O'Connor, the president of Douglas Elliman, thenmade some reassuring comments about our community."We run the best buildings in NYC. And, this is thebiggest property in the country. So, we can help it achieve

the best."Then, our new executive general manager, Robert

Klehammer, followed up with some comments in refer-ence to our operations. "We are going to use our staff effi-ciently. We are going to keep our carrying charges to aminimum. We are going to review our land. And, every-thing is going to be transparent."

HUD asked the board members what we thoughtabout bringing in a management company. And, I statedthat they did the right thing by forcing us to bring in a newmanagement company.

Thereafter, Genger Charles, the general deputy assis-tant secretary of housing at HUD, stated, "Things aremoving in the right direction here."

JASA ActivitiesJASA has just released their brochure for July. And,

it's full of really nice activities and programs to assistour seniors. From Monday through Friday, JASA hasa good lineup of activities in Bartow, Dreiser, andEinstein to help you have a good time. Here are someof the listed activities: card games, cellphone and iPadinstruction, crochet, dancing, dominoes, exercise,support groups, Tai Chi, word games, yoga, Zumba,etc.

Then, another big activity will be the 'Senior Splash'sessions on some Tuesdays at the Highbridge pool onAmsterdam Avenue and West 173rd Street during thesummer. According to JASA's flyers, the "Senior Splashoffers a stress-free time to socialize, swim, stretch, andenjoy the benefits of water in Park's outdoor pools."

Don't know how to swim? No problem. They willhave "swim instruction and lap swimming." And, get this,they're even going to have "water ballet." Free transporta-tion services will be available to pick you up at our threemalls to take you to these Senior Splash sessions.

Then, on other days, JASA will be hosting trips toother various locations. Lastly, JASA will have assistanceprograms to help you qualify for food benefits and otherservices. Now, do you know a senior that can benefit fromthese programs? If yes, then, please tell them to call JASAat 718-320-2066. I want everyone to please have a won-derful summer. Thank you.

Public Safety Detectives - Doing a Good JobIt's rare that you'll read something in our papers about

the detectives on our Public Safety force. But, on occasion,we have to stop, think, and acknowledge them and theimportant work that they do in our community. Justrecently, two undercover detectives were investigatingsome bad activity that had occurred at one of our buildings.And, I personally witnessed the time and the hard workthat they put into that case. Thereafter, I said that this com-munity needs to know about the good work that's occur-ring with this detective unit. Looking back, you'll see thatthey have solved extreme cases of criminal activity thathave occurred here. And, some of those cases includedmurder, robbery, illegal drugs, gang violence, shootings,stabbings, etc. These are some of the most horrific crimesthat can occur anywhere. Yet, these cases were solved byour detectives, other members of our Public Safety force,and the NYPD. So, I want to thank Chief Frank Apollo,Captain James Keappock, all of our Public Safety officersand detectives, and the NYPD for their good work.

FireworksI want to thank everyone for coming out to see our

spectacular fireworks show. Close

Our new executive general manager has made somepositive statements about the way Co-op City should bemanaged. So, I'm hoping that the outside agencies, ourboard, our new management firm, and everyone else willwork together in a positive manner. 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 darylhjohnson @opton-line.net (There are absolutely no problems with this emailaddress. 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 wonderfulweek. And, may God bless you and your family. Thankyou.


Housing officials visit Co-op CityDirector’s ViewpointDaryl Johnson

The office of the parent coordinator at PS 153, Co-op City resident RonHartridge, held an awards presentation recently to acknowledge the young scholarsat the school. First, the Parent/Student Monthly Newsletter presented its EditorAwards to School President Sebastian Rodriguez and Sadia Rahman. In addition,Blaire Lauder-Williams received the Article of theYear award for an article she didon Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

The prestigious Chess Program, which is also operated out of the office of the PS153 parent coordinator, awarded the winners of this year Assemblyman MichaelBenedetto/PS153x Chess Championships! The assemblyman was in attendance topresent to Louie Monaco Hillman, the first place winner, Ethan Ly, second placewinner and Co-op City's very own Khaliyah Brown, who won 3rd place. All partic-ipants received medals.


If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050

Accomplishments at PS 153

PS 153 newsletter award winners: BlaireLauder-William, Sebastian Rodriguez andSadia Rahman with the school’s parentcoordinator, Ron Hartridge.

PS 153 Principal Meghan Kelley, AssemblymanBenedetto and Mr. Hartridge join the school’schess finalists, including first place winnerLouie Monaco Hillman; Ethan Ly, second placewinner; and third place winner, Co-op City’sKhaliyah Brown, displaying their trophies andmedals.

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY “Independence Day: Resur-

gence” has got to be one of thelaziest films ever. It was veryuninspiring. When “ID4” (the firstIndependence Day) came out, itwas sort of a first of one of its kind;an alien invasion blockbuster. WillSmith’s first blockbuster. Now, 20 years later, a sequel is

made that is so bad that even UweBoll, renowned worldwide for his ter-rible films, wouldn’t be impressed. First and foremost, “Resurgence”

was an exact mirror of the first film.There were literal copies of scenes. I wasquite baffled. I laughed unintentionallythroughout the film about how manyscenes they re-did. So, in a way, I didenjoy myself. But the nostalgia of the film was

ruined. The acting was unbearable.Even Jeff Goldblum’s shtick washorrible and I usually like him alot. The actor who played WillSmith’s son (Jessie T. Usher) wasamateurish; can’t believe theygave him so many lines, furthertarnishing the film. Chris Hemsworth is equally

horrendous. I was actuallyupset Maika Monroe was inthis. I loved her in “The Guest”and “It Follows” (which I highly recom-

mend for horror buffs). Shewas unlucky for how terriblethis film turned out. The action is ok. They

even copied many spaceaction scenes from “StarWars.” It was an awful film. A good substitute to

see, however, is “FindingDory.” This is the realnostalgic film that wasmade for everyone. I remember seeing

“Finding Nemo” 13 years agoand it was an instant classic. Granted,“Finding Dory” is also similar to the firstone, but it knew what it wanted to be. Itwasn’t portrayed as a remake such as“Resurgence.”

“Finding Dory” captured the imagina-tion as was the case 13years ago. Pixar can do nowrong and they broughtback the kid in me with“Finding Dory.” It was funny,touching, sad and heart-warming all in one. I was in atheater mixed with adults andkids, so I know the movie wasenjoyed by everyone, in-clud-ing me. So, my recommenda-tion for everyone…see“Finding Dory.” It is a very mag-ical film.

Movie Reviews

“Independence Day: Resurgence” & “Finding Dory”

We now have in place an awe-some Management Team of the Best and the Brightestto continue to move our corporation forward.Welcome, Douglas Elliman Property Management,especially Robert Klehammer, the on-site ExecutiveGeneral Manager. Our existing Managers now have afresh “sets of eyes” and additional resources as wedeal with the many unresolved issues facing our com-munity. The fact that our GM, Noel Ellison, had a rela-tionship with Douglas Elliman is a plus +. I was absentfor the vote, but would have voted YES, this timearound, had I been in attendance. It is my hope that thestaff, many of them NEW, will provide our ExecutiveGeneral Manager the level of support and informationrequired to do his job for this awesome, one of a kind,community. We don’t want a “maintenance increase”any time soon. Additionally, I have no doubt that allBoard directors will continue to work together tomove our community forward. Again, to Noel andother General Managers, I am happy for you gettingsome well-deserved support! The tour you organizedfor the Board, elected and government officials, wasawesome.

MSIWe, the Board of Directors, removed MSI our way

with the proper documentations to support our deci-sion. Because we did it our way, we have paid sever-al thousands of lawyer fees in court. Hopefully, nowwe can close this chapter as we are in 100% compli-ance with our governing agencies.The two things I would like to thank MSI for are:

putting forth the time, effort and energy to obtain the“$621,500,000 Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital Mort-gage Insurance through the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development, Credit support fromState of New York Mortgage Agency and New YorkCity Housing Development, Oversight by New York

State Homes and Community Renewal on November28, 2012” that is enabling Co-op City to remain“affordable” for many years to come. At one point,Co-op City’s financial situation was such that manyhad suggested “privatization.” Secondly, a recommen-dation by the Chief Principal HF to censor this directorcaused me to explore the legal process to “picket.” Asa participant in the 1960’s civil rights movement whosuffers from “Post Traumatic Segregation Syndrome,”my freedom of speech was worth marching for in anon-violent way. The matter was resolved.

Snapshots & Highlights For CooperatorsMany thanks to the Riverbay staff for the April

2016 Monthly Report. From the Legal Department, there are four claims

and significant litigations pending. The lawyer feesrequired to resolve these serious litigations remainsunknown. In my opinion, the lawyers who have pend-ing claims against Riverbay are pleased that we aresharing the millions we have on hand in cash.A total of 94 cases were on the Housing Court calen-

dar in April 2016. Total monies collected: $93,922.21The daily update of dog accommodation quarterly

report was sent to HUD. Currently, there are 352approved dog accommodations and 39 pending.From the Residential Sales and Marketing

Department: As of April 30, 2016 there were 34 onebedrooms, 37 two bedrooms and 18 three bedroomsfor sale, totaling 89 unassigned units. There were 29sets of keys turned in, five represent evictions and 15sets represent move outs. The Sales Departmentreceived 204 new applications and continues to offerthe “Deferred Payment Program” to qualified appli-cants. The 35% down to purchase the units is attain-able for those interested in the program. In April, therewere 24 applicants accepted in the program. We havea total of 15,370 apartments and 3,559 prospectivetenants on the waiting list. We had 172 apartments notunder lease at the end of April 2016.

Public Safety: Another hard working and busydepartment, responded to four thousand, nine hundredand twelve (4,912) calls for service during the month

of April 2016. Of the 79 summonses issued, the topnumbers were: Abuse of Premises; Anti-SocialBehavior, Noise and Universal Summons. There were15 arrests ranging from simple violations to seriousfelonies. There were 86 calls for emergency and/ormedical assistance. The department responded tosixty-eight (68) elevator related calls for service. The Parking and Storage Department had a busy

month in April. They installed 2 tow-away signs by theloading dock of garage #7 and painted all 15 poles yel-low. A new water heater was installed. The garagesupervisors continually identify and cite drivers foroperating vehicles against directional arrows, parkingin designated Fire Lane areas and violating GarageLease rules and regulations. Weekly walk-through ofgarages are conducted, checking for neglected vehi-cles or any vehicle not in accordance with New YorkStare Traffic regulations. The Department collected$53, 370.80 in revenue from transient parking. Our Power Plant supplied 95% of Riverbay’s elec-

trical load during the month of April 2016. In May,Anthony Ligato was hired as the Plant ExecutiveAssistant Manager and Site Safety person. Engineersare working on redesigning the foundation for the newboiler # 2 received in October 2015. If you think that we don’t have the hardest working

staff ever, think again! UPS – To the cooperators who reached out to me

about this service, please be informed that I have notbeen able to get a presentation on the Board Agenda.When a presentation to the Board is allowed, you willbe informed of such.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Thanks,Riverbay staff, for this awesome event enjoyed by all.Good job!Thanks to cooperators who reached out to me about

my last article on Mental Health, especially a cooper-ator who is a Licensed Psychologist who wants to “dosomething.” Your support is very important to me and I may be

reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033 [email protected].


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Salute to Commander Jerome Lee RiceJerome Rice is a household name in Co-op City and

in the Greater New York, especially as an activist. Onewho would not hold back in his opinion, which wasborne out of selfless motives. But what most people donot know is that he was once committed to militaryservice, defending the constitution of the United Statesbefore coming into the limelight as an activist. Legionnaire Jerome L. Rice is a tireless, dedicated

public servant who served over 22 years in the militarybefore retiring with the rank of First Sergeant, and iscredited with 25 years of service with the New YorkCity Department of Corrections, retiring as a Captain.He’s the immediate past Commander of the AmericanLegion of Co-op City, otherwise known as Post 1871.He has an MBA in Business Management, with an

AAS in Computer Science, both from Monroe College.He’s currently a doctoral student at Walden Universityfocusing on Public Policy and Criminal Justice.Amongmany areas of recognition that you would identify withpast Commander Rice are, but not limited to, being aFirst Responder Survivor during September 11th; pastPresident of the Monroe College Toastmasters Club,

and the current President of theNAACP Co-op City branch—aposition he holds concurrentlyas the Commander of theAmeri-can Legion. Though he’s thepast Commander of AmericanLegion Post 1871, he willremain on the executive com-mittee to give guidance to thenewly elected board.During his term as Post

Commander ofAmerican LegionPost #1871, he was able to pushbeyond status quo, as he accom-

plished the following:• Created the Post First Historical Book, which pro-

vides a detail history of the post, the membership, andpast commanders.• In 2012, he became the first member of the post to

graduate from both the National & State College of theAmerican Legion, and passed the Instructor course, allin the same year. • Raised the standards of the PostAnnual Memorial

Day event by educating the community on what theveterans had to endure during the various wars.• Demanded that various agencies provide better

services for veterans and bring those services into thecommunities.• ImplementedAward’s Day for veterans where vet-

erans are acknowledged for the work they do while atthe post. Post Legion of the Year is presented duringthis time.• Flag Day – Encouraged veterans to go into schools

to provide workshops on the American Flag.• Negotiated to have the Post serve as flag bearer to

the opening of all Summer Fun Day events in Co-opCity to remind everyone that we served.During his first term as Post Vice Commander, he

promised and delivered the membership trophy to thepost for having the highest percentage of membershipin the county in a calendar year. Commander Rice con-tinues to display a can-do attitude towards any taskplaced before him. Thus, on this day, Comrades in1871 say THANK YOU for your selfless service toyour country as a veteran.

—Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba

Jerome Rice

American Legion Post 1871

The Coalition of African-American Churches &Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. thanksall of its members and friends, wishing everyone a safeand healthy summer. We will be in recess July andAugust. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that

you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President ofthe coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506.The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated

to maintaining and improving the quality of life of coop-erators while providing educational and culturallyenriching programs for the community. We also act asone voice for all coalition members where there areissues of common concern and human rights. We alsosponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations andKwanzaa, free for the community. Members of thecoalition include the following: African-AmericanAssociation; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of

Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent DemocraticClub; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’sEpiscopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.Please support our efforts by sending us a tax

deductible contribution made payable to Coalition ofAfrican-American Churches and Community Orga-nization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY10475. Churches and organizations that desire to jointhe coalition may apply for membership by either writ-ing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for amembership application, which should be returnedwith a letter on your church/organization’s letterheadand signed by the minister/president. Read the coali-tion’s weekly column for information about events andissues. Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Comingtogether is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progressand Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

We cordially invite YOU to meet our NEW CLUBOFFICERS.Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a

group of people, and declined out of fear? Do you hes-itate to speak up at a meeting because you think youmay sound silly? Do you shudder at the mere thoughtof having to make presentations at work? Most peoplehave a fear of public speaking, but fear no more!For over 90 years, Toastmasters International has

helped millions of people just like you and me to feelconfident when speaking in front of anybody, from 1:1interviews to gatherings of hundreds of people! Co-opCity Toastmasters Club is a warm and friendly envi-ronment where we have a lot of fun while encouragingand nurturing members to conquer their fear of publicspeaking. Even if you have no fear of speaking in frontof people and you just want practice to improve yourskills, our club is the place for you! As a member, you will also have opportunities at

every meeting for developing the leader within you.Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over.DON’T MISS OUR NEXT MEETING – Co-op CityToastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of eachmonth at 2049 Bartow Avenue on the lower level in theBartow Mall. Our next meeting is on Thursday, July21st in room 28 at 7:30 p.m. SHARP. For moreinformation, contact Club VP of PR Iris [email protected] or contact us onour club website, http://3824.toastmastersclubs.org,and click the “Contact Us” link on the left. You canalso find us on:

Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CoOpCityToastmastersClub

Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/CoOpCityToastmastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters Inter-

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

Let us know…If you have news you’d like toshare with your neighbors,please give us a call at(718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375;email: [email protected] or fax (718) 320-2595.

From Broun Place TownhouseAssociation: This week, it is all aboutfireworks. How great they were andeverything went beautifully there. Wehope everyone enjoyed their July 4th safe-ly. The annual fireworks were fantastic.Thank you, Michelle Sajous, for being theleader in getting this event accomplished.

Why do folks have to dump fast-foodgarbage bags in gutters and on sidewalks?Can you not see the garbage cans onalmost every corner? Of course, it is badeverywhere, but we do not have to acceptit. Please use the street receptacles.

Our neighbor, Ms. Hilma Texidor,made her transition on June 21. A retiredteacher,Ms.Texidor lovedbeing inBrounPlace and taking care of her townhouse.Her generous contributions to BrounPlace holiday events will always beremembered, RIP.

Again in support of “Voter Registra-tion,” we encourage all eligible people toget out and register. Register, you will beable to vote in all subsequent elections.Make your vote count.

Adam Tanaka, Scott Wagner andMarybeth Allen held their exciting,Co-op City-focused detailed lecture onhousing developments and social tran-

sitions in New York State on June 25th.It was fascinating and informative. Andit was wonderful meeting so manyinterested cooperators.

Why do cooperators need twodogs? Two cooperators, each walkingtwo dogs, equaling four dogs stood inBroun Place socializing, dogs andfolks got to know each other in ourgardens. The other day, two young-sters let a Beagle pup run unleashedbehind Broun Place. Questions arebeing asked to Public Safety and theLegal Department. It is important, “Ifyou see something, say something toPublic Safety.”

Riverbay Corporation’s Co-op CityTimes, features all the news of Co-opCity, no bias, distortion or editorializingreflecting particular views. The Co-opCity Times features events, viewpoints,cooperator’s news, topical and organiza-tional reports and information, as wellas calendars and Board Resolutions.Support and read the Co-op City Times.

I learned last week, no new camerasin Broun Place. There are four in placecovering the pedestrian corridors.Neighbors, keep your eyes on thedumpster pads and report problems.

Get on the “Do Not Call Registry”by phoning “1-888-382-1222.” Callfrom a phone that you want to register.This includes cell or house phones,whichever you want to register.

Congratulations to Mr. Justin Lazaar,our great grandnephew, grandson ofcooperator Ms. Audrey Lazaar, ongraduating with honors from ValleyStream Central High School and beingaccepted at Binghamton University,

NewYork State University. There, theysupport students in the STEM Program.Congratulations to all graduates andfamilies of graduates.

Report road issues to #3-1-1 andBronx Community Planning Board 10,located 3165 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx,NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161,Email: [email protected].

Wishing good health and happy timesto all. —Eva Lazaar


Blood Bank coming July 21st Donate & receive 2 Free tickets to the Mets

A blood shortage has been declared in NYCBlood is urgently needed

There is a severe shortage of blood for the NewYorkCity area. Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealingfor donations. Given the severe shortage of blood, allwho respond to this call for giving blood will receive

two (2) free tickets to a Metsgame as an incentive; thosewho are rejected for one rea-son or another will also begiven tickets. Tickets will bemailed to those who donateshortly after the Blood Drive.The Riverbay CommunityBlood Bank will be hostingthis blood drive in two weeksin the Bartow CommunityCenter with the assistance ofRiverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be heldThursday, July 21, in the Bartow Community Center,room 31, from 3:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Anyone in goodhealth between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 daysis an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75may donate provided they have a note from their doctorstating that they may do so. Individuals 16 years of agemay donate provided they have a consent form com-pleted by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms areavailable at the donation site, or online at www.nyblood-center.org.

Also available will be the use of the Alyx Systemshould you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows adonor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the dif-ference being that the Alyx System will separate yourblood components into two as you donate, allowing twopersons the opportunity to receive a complete bloodtransfusion from your one donation. The Alyx Systemonly takes a few minutes longer when donating, and thecollection syringe is smaller than that used in the con-ventional method. The choice is yours, you will beasked at the time of registration which type donationyou wish to make, the conventional method or by using

the Alyx System. The blood center staff will beglad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show pictureID and provide their Social Security num-ber. Donating blood is relatively quick andeasy. Most persons who are in reasonablygood health are eligible to donate, eventhose on medications may donate with fewexceptions. Should you have any questions regardingmedical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley,NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to

eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be avail-able upon completion of your donation.

Remember, close to 2,000 men, women and children,including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, traumavictims, newborn babies and many more in our commu-nity need blood transfusions each day.

For additional information, please contact JoeBoiko at 718- 320-3300, Ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live isBetter”

—Joe Boiko

Broun Place Townhouse Association Building 31 Association

I have been in solo Internal Medicine practice in Co-op City forover 35 years.

I have many years of experience in Primary Care as well as consulting at Montefiore Hospital. I have taught medical studentsand residents at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and am a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine there. I have been recognized in Connelly's Book of "Top Doctors".

I am in the office 5 days a week and make rounds at MontefioreHospital daily including weekends. I am also on call twenty four

hours a day, seven days a week. I provide a "MedicalHome" for my patients (I am willing to help make all sig-

nificant medical decisions). I have excellent con-sultants available whom I have vetted over the yearsand work well with them.

Good Primary Care requires the Primary Doctor toknow his patient thoroughly and guide them throughour chaotic medical system.

We now accept Medicare, Centerlight, VWSChoice, Empire, GHI, HIP, United Healthcare/

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We are officially on hiatus from July throughAugust and will return to our usual com-mitments for the association in September. However, because of requests for those twomonths, there will be game nights and our crochet & knitting group might be operating,so watch for flyers posted by the elevator.

We send accolades to the president of our association, Robert, and his wife, JoyceHedgepeth, as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary; we wish them many moreyears together.

They have both committed themselves to our association, he as our president and sheas the leader of the crochet and knitting group which has been enjoyed by neighborsfrom our building, as well as surrounding buildings.

We are asking all of the cooperators of our building to join us this fall so that we canstrengthen our association and formulate changes to enhance our community. Bring yournew ideas to the meeting so we can continue the goal of our group.

REMEMBER: Section 5’s Family Fun Day is in August and our building’s partici-pation is key for that day’s events just like all the other buildings in our section. Signswill be posted in the lobby. Help by volunteering, ask Robert, our president, for details.

Enjoy your summer.—Marilyn McDaniel

Greetings, neighbors. Summer is officially here,drink plenty of water during the hot days, stay safe andenjoy the beautiful flowers and scenery of nature thatsurrounds.Congratulations – to our graduates and to those

who received scholarship awards. May you all achieveand meet your goals in life.Laundry Room Carts - The carts are becoming

scarce. Remember there are cameras everywhere, soplease do not get caught removing the carts from thelaundry room, wherein one can face a communitycomplaint and a fine.Game Night - We will continue to have game

nights via one’s request.Section 5 Association - is again planning a FUN

DAY, Saturday, Aug. 20th. Please get ready to join uswith your talents, etc. Stay tuned, more informationwill be coming. We will certainly need volunteers.Time is of the essence, so please stay in tune with yourbulletin boards in your buildings and the Co-op CityTimes newspaper.Happy birthday to all in the month of July. Please

share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. LydiaRondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040 if a neighborin our building is ill, homebound, birthdays, bereave-ment. Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of theassociation.Let’s hope and pray for better things to come for

this is our home, building and community. Please keepall leaders of the nations in prayer.—H. Overman


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

Building 27 AssociationI hope everyone reading this is having a wonderful

summer and had a safe and happy 4th of July.It was great to see all the cooperators, their families

and friends enjoying the Riverbay fireworks display onthe greenway last Sunday night.It was amazing to see all the new members of our

Building 10 family as we waited on the elevator to goupstairs and return to our homes. It was, at the sametime, sad to me that we never get to see our neighborsat our meetings and events.The Building 10Association is an organization ded-

icated to the well-being for all of our Building 10cooperators. We have provided resources at our meet-ings to learn, such as safety tips from Chief Apollo ofthe Riverbay Public Safety, FDNY Safety Division,both giving valuable information that will keep ourfamilies safe.We hosted Cleve Taylor, President of theRiverbay Board, to ask question and assess progress in

our community for ourselves. We have had bus tripsand Fun Nights in the association room.When we call on your behalf to correct dangerous cir-

cumstances in and around our building, we get results. Ifyou are reading this and you have not attended one of ourevents, we challenge you to do so and enjoy the benefitsof membership. Please attend one of our meetings anddecide for yourself. Each meeting is focused and effi-ciently run by our association president, Maxine SullivanIf you have attended one of our event, your chal-

lenge is to attend one of our meetings in the fall andbring a neighbor with you.Continue to enjoy the summer and we hope any chal-

lenges you have encountered are resolved quickly.We believe each individual is the strength of our

association. So join us when you can!Have a peaceful and safe summer!—Ron Campbell

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Donizetti Building 4 AssociationOur last meeting was held on June 9th; our next

meeting will be September 8.Events

During our summer break, we will have our presen-tation of the Building 4 Scholarship Awards at 11 a.m.on Saturday, July 23.Also on July 23 at 1 p.m., we willhave our annual Ice Cream Social, so stop down andhave an ice cream cone.

TripCome join us on our first building fundraiser on

August 20th. We still have a few seats for our day cruiseon the Cornucopia Princess cruise for four hours on theJersey coastline, plus an all-you-can-eat buffet consistingof: salad bar, savory chicken, fresh fish, pasta, prime ribs,

carving station, beef, rice, potatoes, vegetable, interna-tional desserts, coffee and tea. After the cruise, we willspend two hours shopping at Jersey Gardens Outlet withtransportation to and from 120 Donizetti Place, all for$125. Bus will leave Donizetti Place at 9 a.m. For moreinformation, contact Mary (718-671-0425), Diane (347-275-7565) orYvonne (718-671-6922).Note:All money must be paid on or before July 18th.Congratulations to all graduates for 2016. Happy

birthday to all born in July. Get well wishes to our sick.Don’t forget, if you see something, say something; thisis our home.Have a great summer.—Yvonne Burrus


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TRAVEL EVENTS: (Coach Bus,Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) August 6th (Sat.). SENIOR DAYPICNIC at Holiday Hill, Ct. Price:$75. Wait list only. A day filled withfun, disc jockey with music for danc-ing and games (Bingo games withprizes awarded), and endless food andtreats. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.• August 15-17, (Mon. - Wed.),

DOVER 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, withbonus: 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 – Wednesday,

July 27th. Price $52. Seats going fast.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 for

CATS or pay for Radio City ticket. SeeLois Scott, 718-379-0377.

Good and WelfareAnd to members at home recuperating,

“As you rest and heal, know that you arethought of warmly and wished a quickrecovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and be-reavements.Members and friends, we do require

your telephone number, along withyour name when signing up. First paid,confirmed 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 inter-ested, call 718-379-4784. Come join 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.“LIFE always offers you a second

chance it’s called TOMORROW.” —author unknown—Claudette Davis

Retirees of Dreiser LoopDefensive Driving returns

in SeptemberThe Black Forum defensive driving

course will return in September. Loweryour liability insurance cost by 10%and remove up to 4 points from yourdriver’s license. Please make youracheck in the amount of $35, payable to“the Black Forum of Co-op City,” andmail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y.10475 at least 1½ weeks before theclass, or you can walk in on the day ofthe class but you must have $35 in cashto pay for the course.

Golden Corral & Harrah’sOn Saturday, September 24, we will

be going to the Golden Corral Buffetand Grill, and then off to Harrah’sCasino in PA. Cost: $70. Payment planavailable; $40 due July 29 and $30 dueAug. 31. Casino rebate: $20 slot play.For more information, please call 718-320-0033 or 917-209-5334.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., 7:30p.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 nowindoors in the Dreiser Auditorium.Register now by calling (718) 320-8035.Youth ages 8-18. Practice on Mondays& Wednesdays.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming in September

We will be starting Sound Off, Co-opCity in September, for all cooperators toexpress themselves on the issues facingour community. Meetings will be held

once or twice a month. More to follow.If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers neededWe need male and female volunteers,

2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays andThursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexi-bly. Especially need men who live inclose proximity.

Food distribution sitesOn Thursdays, residents of Buildings

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, Wednes-

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 haveyour card with you and bring two cleanplastic shopping bags. Please also haveyour current photo ID, such as a non- ordriver’s license or any photo ID cardwith proof of address. You will then beissued a card in order to pick up food inthe 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

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You missed us…Hello and thank you to those of you

who missed our article last week herein the CO-OP Times. It is cooperatorslike you who carry the torch for thiscommunity. It is up to all of us to talkto the ones who are lacking that kindof spirit that each shareholder mustacquire. You don’t have to read theRiverbay By-laws or know every detailabout CO-OP City. Start by urgingyour neighbor to read the CC Times.Instead of leaving them by the elevator,place one at each of your neighbor’sdoors. They will get the hint…but Idigress… I have been asked to cover 2 topics in

this article: DANGEROUS BEHAV-IOUR IN THE FORM OF OBJECTSAND FOOD BEING THROWN OUTOF WINDOWS, and LAUNDRYROOM ETIQUETTE. There have beeninstances of late in which people arethrowing food and metal objects out oftheir windows. FOLKS, PLEASEUNDERSTAND HOW DANGEROUSTHIS IS. Someone could be fatallywounded. You should be warned thatthis issue has been reported to the prop-er authority and action is being taken todeter and stop this senseless behavior.

Laundry Room EtiquetteWe have pretty good washing ma-

chine service, but we all must do our partto keep it comfortable for all of us toshare. Grown people should know better

than to sit on tables where people placetheir clean clothes. Here is a list of other“THINGS YOU ALREADY KNOW”that would make going to the laundryroom a better experience:1. Time yourself so that you don’t

leave your clothes in the machines.2. Don’t allow your children to play

in the laundry room, especially on bikeor skates, etc.3. Clean the lint filter before you use

the dryers. 4. If the bathroom is not clean, call

maintenance and report it.5. Think about the person coming

behind you to use the laundry room.Leave it the way you’d like to find it. Did you know? … The construction

work completed under the portico bythe exit door of the B-section of thebuilding was done as a result of The 21Association serving on the Building andGrounds Committee and communicat-ing with Maintenance SupervisorAlexander “Ali” Vargas, who alsohelped us acquire the “21 AssociationGathering Room” sign that is nowplaced on its front door?We are dedicated to the self-develop-

ment and empowerment of every share-holder in CO-OP City. We are passion-ate about our community. Each one of us,multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCEFOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury


Velocity Track Club New York is truly blessed! Atthe 2016 USATF Hershey Outdoor Youth NationalChampionship at Millersville University, the best youthathletes from throughout the country were in attendance.The competition started on June 28th and lasted untilJuly 3rd. USATF & Hershey put on a class act nationalmeet. They issued lovely bags to every athlete. Plus,every athlete and coach received a FREE ticket to theHershey’s Welcome Celebration, which was held onFriday, July 1st, at the Brooks Field, located on the cam-pus at Millersville University. The celebration includeshamburgers, hot dogs, vegetarian items, assorted sideitems, chips, healthy beverages, and dessert, as well asaccess to free carnival games and activities. Plus theyhad a DJ playing music that had the children dancing.The guest speaker at the carnival was Rafer LewisJohnson. Mr. Johnson was the 1960 Olympic goldmedalist, after getting silver in 1956 Olympics. He wasalso the flag bearer at the 1960 Olympics and lit the

Olympic Flame when the Olympicscame to Los Angeles in 1984. In 1968,he and football player Rosey Griertackled Sirhan Sirhan moments afterhe fatally shot Robert F. Kennedy. Mr.Johnson signed autographs and tookpictures with the athletes.

The National Championship Medalswere awarded for first through eighthplace in each event. On Day 1 of ourcompetition, two of our race walkingathletes were DQ (disqualified) for bentknee. On Day 2, 3 of our athletes whowere ranked in the top 6 were a littlenervous and that may have caused themto not perform to their potential andthey missed out on medals. But coachesand parents kept the faith and things

started to change. By the end of the meet, we all wereexcited that we finished with 18 medals (2 Silvers, 1Bronze & 15 All American medals). This is incredible;a team out of the Bronx brings home 18 medals fromthe 2016 USATF Hershey Outdoor Youth NationalChampionship!!

The following athletes who medaled were: BriannaBurrell, silver in the long jump, bronze in the 100meters & 6th place in the 200 meters. Pierce Parker, 5thplace and Dillon Hampton, 6th place in the 1500 metersrace. Matthiaus Anderson took 5th place in the shot put.Kabir Gaydarik took 8th place in the high jump. DontaeLindo took 6th place in the 3000 meters. Pearl Webstertook 6th place in the shot put. Hannah Gadpaille took4th in the 100 meters & 5th in the 200 meters. OliviaBurrell took 2nd in the long jump, 5th in 100 meters &6th place in the 200 meters. Dakota Hickman, KimarsisHickman, Jada Clarke & Saggi Hemmings took 5th in4x100 meter relays. Congratulation to all athletes who

competed, you’re all winners!!Our next meet will the 27th Annual Johnson &

Johnson HONOR Meet at Somerville HS Track inSomerville, NJ. Then, we will close out our outdoorseason at the 2016 AAU National Club Championshipsat ESPN Wide World of Sports - Kissimmee, FL fromJuly 12th – July 18th. The children will have an oppor-tunity to visit Disney after their events.

Anyone interested in joining Velocity Track ClubNew York, we are having orientation on Thursday,August 11th in the Bartow Community Center, room 28at 7:00 p.m. Parent or guardian must attend orientationfor child to try out for team. Child does not have to be atthe orientation. First day of practice will beAugust 15th.

Velocity Track Club NewYork is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go tohelp our children. For additional information, you cango to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me,Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or via emailat [email protected].

—Winston Dinkins

Velocity Track Club New York

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 RegisteredNurse and a graduate from Union TheologicalSeminary at Columbia University. He is invitingeveryone who is sick of any disease such as cancer,heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc., tocome for Bible Study, health education and/or praisesand worship every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00p.m. Snacks will be served. The address is 177Dreiser Loop, room 8, Bronx, New York 10475 atCo-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. Lucy Willens is our Prayer Leader and she willlead prayers for those who need prayer and support.

This year, Ms. Hilda Marful-Okwaning, a HealthEducator, Trained Teacher, and Registered Profes-sional Nurse, will talk about health education diseaseprevention and holistic health. She will also talkabout cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, heartdisease, infection control, nutrition and mental health.She will answer any questions or concerns you have.In addition, Reverend Victoria Otumfour-Neequaye,a visiting Pastor from Ghana, will also talk about theimportance of marriage and how to make God our

Lord and Saviour.‘Whatever God has begun in your life, he is faith-

ful to finish’ Philippians 1:6. There’s no storm thatGod won’t carry you through. No bridge that Godwon’t help you cross. No battle that God won’t helpyou win. No heartache that God won’t help let go of.He is so much bigger than anything you will facetoday. Leave everything in his hands and embracethis day confidently knowing that he will take careof you.

For more information, go to Faesi.org. Kindlymake your donation via Chase Quickpay to yawok-waning @yahoo.com or send checks/money orders toEmpowerment Services, Inc., PO Box 573, Bronx,NY 10475. —Felicia Aboagye


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If youwould like to bemore creative and enjoy draw-ing and painting you could derive much pleasure fromattending classes at BVA. Art classes are held everyTuesday in room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center.You can choose from the two class schedules which are1 p.m. – 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are asfollows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a sessionof 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx– maybe even the city – given the quality of instructionoffered. Classes will resume in September.Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is the

artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is anaccomplished artist who has studied at the ArtStudents League and NYU. He has exhibited work inthe New York and New Jersey area and has wonawards for his artwork.For the month of June, our paintings are on display

at the Baychester Library in celebration of Bronx

Month. Come and see the artwork and we know youwill be impressed with the fine quality of paintings. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization

that needs your support to continue offering high levelart instruction at these bargain prices. So come joinBVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make atax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of

being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checksshould be made out as indicated above.If you would like more information about classes or

members’ artwork, you can call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.—Sylvia Lochansky


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 Holy

Communion 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

p.m.The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women 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 meeting

after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.We look forward to welcoming everyone to service

at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, when we will cele-brate the Eight 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 out and supportthis 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, chick-en, beef, etc.) and outlet shopping at The Crossings

with discount booklets. Donation of $150 payable in 3installments: $50 by June 12, $50 by July 10 and thebalance of $50 by August 7. Bus leaves Dreiser Loopat 8:00 a.m.Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-per-

ishable food for the feeding program at Grace EpiscopalChurch in West Farms. Please remember to donate.For additional information on all of the above,

please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit ourwebsite: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.Hope everyone had a festive and safe July 4th.

“Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, *for they are from everlasting”(Psalm 25:5)—P. Lawrence

Since NCNW was founded in 1935, our comm-unity-based sections have grown to include over 240nationwide. Their diverse activities include a varietyof health, education and economic empowermentprograms and services. Our community-based sec-tions address local needs while impacting communi-ties nationwide through their volunteer efforts toimprove conditions within their communities. Among our community-based sections, NCNW has

a number of college-based sections. Our collegiatesections nurture young female leaders and give them achance to take part in NCNW’s rich legacy of empow-ering women of African descent. They consist ofyoung women, ages 19-25, who attend a college oruniversity and are interested in the principles and mis-sion of NCNW.Our sections exemplify the unity and volunteerism

that are at the heart of NCNW’s values. Through theirwork on the frontlines, they help us to lead, develop

and advocate for women of African descent as theysupport their families and communities.We in the Co-op City Section are looking forward

to our annual NCNW Health Fair on Saturday,September 24. This year, our health fair will be inBartow Center, room 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Savethis date on your calendar!

We have begun planning for our 45th AnniversaryCelebration. It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Heightcame to the Bronx to charter our Co-op City section.We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-opCity community on Saturday, October 29, at the VillaBarone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx,NewYork. Our guest speaker for the occasion will beBronx District Attorney Darcel Clark! We will receiveanniversary greetings from Pat Battle of NBC-TV!Wewill be honoring Roberta Boozè and Olive Glasgow,two of our Charter Members, who have been continu-ously active. Our theme for the occasion is “All

Generations Working Together for the Future.” Allmembers of Co-op City Section have tickets if youwould like to join us in our celebration or you can call(718) 538-8606. Perhaps you and your organization orfamily would like to congratulate us by taking out anad in our souvenir journal. You can contact any mem-ber or call (718) 655-9034.All members, please remember that registration for

our National Council of Negro Women, Inc.’s 57thNational Convention has begun. Our biennial conven-tion will take place October 7 – 9 at the Grand HyattWashington, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC20001. NCNW members from across the UnitedStates will be convening to examine strategies whichaddress the socioeconomic issues related to education,health and economic security for women throughoutthe Diaspora.You may register by going directly to ourwebsite, www.ncnw.org.—Joyce Howard

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Dinner TheatreAll payments must be received by September 10 for

our fundraiser trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatreon October 20. This is a matinee performance ofSaturday Night Fever, a glorious show filled withmusic that will have you dancing in your seat.The $80 charge includes round trip transportation,

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Game NightGame night is proving to be quite successful. There

was a game night last night. Look for postings in thelobby and also in the laundry room. Come on down,have some fun, and enjoy yourself. Game Night is heldin the association room, 32B, first floor rear.—Lorna Smith


Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the con-gregation of the Church of the NewVision extend a warm and friendly invita-tion to everyone to worship with us everySunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We area church where inspirational messagesfrom the Word of God, the Bible, aredelivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the

spiritual needs of our community byoffering anointed singing and preaching,and a general atmosphere of Christianlove and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our com-

munity to attend our Sunday Morningservices, which are designed to meet thespecial needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children tolearn 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 EventsChurch of the New Vision is located

at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or(203) 374-3020. Our mailing address is:Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at

www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque


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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr.Calvin E. Owens, and our church family,welcome to Community ProtestantChurch, a church of love and under-standing, located at 1659 East Gun HillRoad, 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’s Annex: 2053 Asch LoopNorth (Co-op City)

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

at 10:00 a.m.Extension of Prayer and Worship

Service – Every first second and thirdFridays at 7:00 p.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS AT10:00 a.m. (Summer Hours). Everyoneis invited to come and be a part of thisspecial moment set aside each Sundaymorning to be in the presence of God.We will be delighted to blend our spir-

its with yours as we bend both bodyand soul before our Heavenly Father.We encourage you to spend time withGod, and if it be His will, with us atCommunity Protestant.

Other Scheduled EventsSunday, July 24th, 10:00 a.m., FAM-

ILY AND FRIENDS DAY SERVICE atCommunity Protestant Church. All arewelcome.PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY GALA“50 Years of Preaching and 40 Yearsof Faithful and Spiritual PastoralLeadership.” In observance of his 40thPastoral Anniversary, Community Pro-testant Church most cordially invites

the community to join us at a Celebra-tory Banquet in honor of our Pastor,Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, onSaturday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. at Marina Del Rey, Bronx, NY.Donation: $150/adults; $50/children(under 15 years of age). For ticketsand/or additional information, pleasecall the church at (718) 862-9172.The doors of Community Protestant

Church are open to all to worship and fel-lowship with Christian believers of theGospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordiallyinvited to come in, join in and receiveyour blessing.—Evan G. Mitchell

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Church of the New VisionNewsong ChurchWhen you hear the word “church,”

what comes to your mind? Perhaps youthink about God, or you think about astained glass window, or you’re trying toremember the last time you actuallystepped foot into one! If you’re like mostpeople, church really isn’t even on yourmind, except for maybe on Christmasand Easter. Maybe your experience withthe church hasn’t been that positive,maybe you’ve found it to be boring, andnot really relevant to your life. What if I told you that church should

be the most exciting place on the planet,a beacon of hope to our hurting world, aplace of acceptance, one that offers achance for you to choose to followJesus? That the church should be aplace filled with love, grace & mercy?At Newsong Church, we’re deter-

mined to do our best to share the love ofJesus! Come and see why we can say, “Ilove MY church!”Newsong Church is a multi-cultural

church that believes God has a purposeand a plan for your life. We exist toreach people who are far away fromGod, and teach them how to followJesus step-by-step. That’s why youwill find our Sunday WorshipExperience to be so warm and friendly.We’re not concerned about whereyou’ve been, but where you’re going.When you step into our worship expe-rience, you won’t find a bunch of“Holier-than-thou” people pretendingto have it all together, but you’ll findthat we’re all broken people allowingGod to put us back together. As Godputs us back together, we’re realizingthat although our past has shaped us, itdoes not define us; that not only does

God love us with a radical and uncon-ditional love, but He loves us just as weare! At Newsong Church, we believethat the Bible is the greatest book everwritten, containing the greatest storyever told, and that each of us are part ofHis-story! In fact, we have a saying atour church: “If you’re not dead, God’snot done with you!” We don’t justbelieve this for the adults, but for ourchildren as well!At Newsong Church, we’re so pas-

sionate about our children learningabout Jesus, that we created a churchjust for them called Kidsong! AtKidsong, our children learn about Jesusin a safe, fun, age-appropriate learningenvironment! We also have a fullystaffed nursery!Please join us this Sunday, as we

start our “I love my church” series! OurWorship Experience is located at 177Dreiser Loop, Audit. B. Parking isavailable in the parking garage, justbring your ticket in for validation. Deafinterpretation is available. You maycontact us at: Church office: 140 Alcott Place

Bldg.19. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10

a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385For more information, check out our

website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org;Email: [email protected]. You can also interact with us on

social media! Facebook: www.face-book.com/ newsongchurchbxTwitter: @newsongchurchBXInstagram: @newsongchurchBX.

Our newsong family is here for you.God bless you!—Pastor Mike Tolone

The 4th of July celebration on the greenway had a larger attendance this year. Itwas a beautiful, awesome display; everyone was mesmerized.Please don’t forget the Pokino game tonight, July 9th, at 6:30 p.m. in the associ-

ation room on the “B” side. Come and meet your neighbors. Remember our sick andhome-bound in your prayers. —Betty Leak

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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.

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unless 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. -12p.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 p.m.Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Word Games 9:30-11amLibrary 9:30am-1pmWeight Management10:00-11:30 in the MainOfficeArthritis Exercises11am-noonBingo 12:30-2pmCard Games 2-4pmDominoes 2:30 pm

Library 9:30am-1pmDominoes 10am Rm 45Line Dancing 10-11am Rm. 45Around The LunchTable 11:30amWord Search 11am -12pmBingo 1:00-3:00pm, Rm.35Diabetes SupportGroup 2nd Monday -1:00pm Pokeno 3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 3

Crochet & Knitting 10am-12pmLibrary, Exercise Bike, ChatSession 9:30-10:30amStay Well Exercise – Vacation Until Sept 12Adult Coloring Book 11:00am,Rm. 4Mind Teasers 12-1pm , Rm. 4Diabetes Support Group1:00pm – Last Monday of themonthBereavement Counseling Rm. 13 1:00pmGentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm 2Basic Cell Phone & iPad training12:30-1:30pm, Rm. 7Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm

Upcoming Events/TripsJASA WELCOMES EVERYONE

AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: There

will be no refunds for all trips. Alltrips include roundtrip transportation!All trips must be paid in advance – Noexceptions! Payments for trips can bemade at all 3 centers.You can register for all trips start-

ing the Monday after it has been pub-lished in the newspaper: JASA willnot accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Appli-

cation Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps)– Fridays, July 22nd, Aug. 12th & 26th,Sept. 9th & 23rd, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Firstcome, first served! JASA Main Office,2049 Bartow Ave. JASA at Night - July 21, Aug. 4 & 12

at 7 p.m., a summer evening series foradults age 60 or older at various JASAlocations throughout Co-op City. Specificdates will be confirmed shortly. Night I.The history of Co-op City at JASA Office,2049 Bartow Ave. Night II. Game Nightin rm. 40, 135 Einstein Loop. Night III.Headlines and Happenings in rm. 7, 177Dreiser Loop . To register, email [email protected] or call 718-671-2090, ext.2090.(FREE) Circle of Care-Free Ser-

vices for Caregivers. JASA MainOffice, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9:30 to 11:30a.m., Fri., Aug. 12th. JASA 135Einstein Loop, rm. 40, 1-3 p.m.; Tues.,July 19th & Aug. 23rd.NY Common Pantry is partnering

w/JASA NORC to do a six month longLive Healthy! Workshop. The work-shop will focus on learning the differ-ence between healthy & unhealthychoices. How to read nutrition labelsand small steps you can take to create alasting healthy lifestyle, 135 EinsteinLoop, room 49, July 11th, Aug. 8th,Sept. 12th, Oct. 10th Nov. 14th, Dec.12th, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 7; July25th, Aug. 29th, Sept. 26th, Oct. 31st,Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th tentative. Call718-320-2066 to sign up. Please sign upfor one location only. FREE - Senior Splash Tuesdays

starting July 12th & 26th, August 2nd,9th, 23rd & 30th; Highbridge Pool,Amsterdam Ave. & West 173rd St., 9 to10:45 a.m. Senior splash offers waterexercise classes for seniors, taught byqualified water safety instructors. Addi-tional activities include swim instruc-tion, lap swimming & water ballet.Pick-ups: Bartow – 7:45 a.m., Einstein– 8 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:15 a.m. Fairway – Mon., July 11th, $3.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m.& Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait listShoprite – Wed., July 13th, $3.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m.& Dreiser – 10 a.m. Woodbury Commons –Thurs., July

14th, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein– 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Wait list. 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.Empire Casino – Fri., July 22nd, $5.

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

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

Hall – Wed., July 27th, $50. Show startsat 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m.,Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30a.m. Payment must be received no laterthan Friday, July 15.Wal-mart – Wed., Aug. 3rd, $15.

Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m.& Dreiser – 9 a.m. Attention Line Dancers: We’re

doing an ELECTRIC SLIDE FLASHMOB! WE NEED YOU! Help us inmaking this the biggest FLASH MOBin Co-op City history at National NightOut, Tues., Aug. 2, 5 p.m., Section 4Greenway; Instructor: Voncile Mallory.Practice dates: TBA.

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

Mon.,July11

Date:

Tues,July12

Wed.,July13

Thurs.,July 14

Fri.,July 15

Jumbo stuffed shells w/meatItalian blend vegetablesWhole wheat dinner roll

Apple juiceSouthwest turkey loafBaked brown rice pilaf

Kale w/garlic sauceWhole wheat bread, Canned

apricots or Egg salad

Orange pineapple juiceBarbecue chicken breastsGarlic mashed potatoes

Mixed vegetablesWhole wheat bread, Fresh fruit

or Veggie burger patty

Apple juiceBeef MoussakaGarden salad

Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit or Breaded Pollock fish fillet

Orange pineapple juiceLemon Salmon

Zucchini rice pilafWinter blend vegetables

Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit or Homemade turkey salad

Homemade roast pork (Spanish style)

Or Baked chicken

Mixed vegetablesSweet baked yams

Teriyaki baked fishRice w/vegetablesKale in garlic sauce

Chicken parmesanDiced tomato sauce

PastaBroccoli & red peppers

Orange juiceBaked oregano chicken

BarleySteamed carrots

Challah bread, Fresh fruit or Gefilte fish

Lemon pepper fishColeslaw

Potato salad

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

As a follow up to a Carnegie Foundation Award forCulture and Women’s Stories: A Framework forCapacity Building in Science, Technology, Engineer-ing and Mathematics (STEM) Related Fields, theDrammeh Center will present an exciting one-weekprogram for girls on indigenous African science andmath. Girls at the high school age will be selected forthe program that begins during school break period,April 8, through the 16th in 2017. The program will beco-facilitated with Dr. Nkechi Agwu, a mathematicalstory-teller of Nigerian Women in Agriculture,Research and Development (NIWARD). The programis accredited in collaboration with National Math-emat-ic Centre, Nigeria and Nigeria Center for Gender Issuesin Science and Technology, Akure.Applications will become available in August and

more information will follow. Please see our Facebookpage for updates and LIKE US!We will be launching a crowdsourcing campaign

online and hope that residents will signal their supportwith a financial contribution. For the current time, we are accepting donations

through parcel post mail and will announce the launchof the online giving in next week’s paper. For those with access to internet, here is an audio

sample of Dr. Agwu speaking about IndigenousAfrican knowledge and women in mathematics:http://bit.ly/29w1wWd.Other Announcement: Drammeh Center’s three-

day producer’s retreat for filmmakers, media writersand artists is coming up for the last week in September.If you are looking to network and access grants, this isfor you.Please consider joining us in support of our multi-

media and cultural programs in Co-op City. LIKE US

on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. You may also write to us and send your tax-deductible contribution by check/money order payableto: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The DrammehInstitute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY10475; email: Drammehcenter @gmail.com.—Elise Edwards

Einstein Cancer FundHappy birthday to everyone celebrating this month

of July. Enjoy with plenty of gusto!Reminder: Tuesday, July 12 – Going to Sands

Casino. Time of pick-up starting at 8:00 a.m. atEinstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and DreiserLoop. Don’t forget your casino card and ID.We will be going to the Resorts Casino on Tuesday,

August 9th. Cost person is $35 – bonus of $25 slotplay. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein andfollowed by the usual stops of Asch and Dreiser Loop.“Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse:April 26th 2017. Cost per person, $79, which can bepaid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 ormore will hold your reservation. You will be issuedreceipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was ahuge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday.You will enjoy this show and for those who saw themovie.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 willcheer them up and they will know they are always inyour thoughts and prayers.Good health and healings are wished to all.—Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors


C p City Times Schedule 7/11/2016 – 7/17/2016

Organizations

Function Type Date & Time Room

African-American Association

Yoga/Pilates

Belly Dancing Line Dancing

Salsa Class Line Dancing Showcase

Tuesday, 7/12 – 7:15 pm

Wednesday, 7/13 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 7/14 – 7:00 pm Saturday, 7/16 – 10:00 am Saturday, 7/16 – 1:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 2

Dreiser Aud. B

Black Forum of Co-op City

Cardio Zumba

Body Conditioning

Monday, 7/11 – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, 7/13 – 7:30 pm Thursday, 7/154 – 8:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Aud. C

Circle of Christ Church

Bible Study

Sunday, 7/17– 10:00 am

Dreiser Loop

Room # 2

Deeper Life Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 7/152 – 5:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 1

Harvest Restoration

Ministries

Bible Study

Sunday, 7/17– 12:00 pm

Einstein Loop

Room # 38

Islamic Cultural Center

Worship

Friday, 7/15 – 11:00 am

Dreiser Loop

Room # 9

New Song Church

Teen Worship

Worship

Friday, 7/15 – 6:00 pm

Sunday, 7/17– 11:00 am

Bartow Rm. 28 Dreiser Loop

1, 9, 10, B

AARP Chapter #4997REMINDER: SPACE AVAILABLE – Peachtree

Chapter #4997 and Caregivers Outreach MinistryEmpowerment, Inc. are sponsoring an Intergenera-tional Summer Program, One-on-One Basic Com-puter/Device Sessions (FREE). Dates: July 5 – August17, 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11-12 p.m., 1-2 p.m. & 2-3p.m. in Dreiser Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 0.Please R.S.V.P., 718-320-1946. NOTE: Please contact our Good & Welfare

Coordinator about any of our members we have notheard from or seen in a few months. We miss you/themand would like to know “how you doin’” – pleaseknow that you are in our prayers. Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493.

2016 Tour ActivitiesTuesday, 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

Scheduling Activities Calendar

We would like to thank all those who came with usto the Sands Casino. We enjoyed your presence and wehope you had a wonderful time. Please come again.Feel free to write us about your experience or makesuggestions for future trips. Goose Island Seniors - 135Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475.Wednesday, July 13th, at 1:30 p.m., there is

BINGO with 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.Thursday, July 21st, we are going to CRAB

SHANTY 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 gar-lic bread, baked potato & vegetables, coffee or tea,cake or ice cream. Come to 361 City Island Ave.,Bronx, NY. Directions: Take the BX29 bus toDitmars St. and walk 1 block to Tier St.The room is full. We have met our quota so if

interested, there is a waiting list. Call Mary or Ann

to be added in the list. All who are coming, your bal-ance must be paid in full by Thursday, July 14th.There are people on the waiting list who would loveto join us.A trip has been planned for next year, June 7,

2017 to Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford,NY, an afternoon of great theatre and dinning. Theplay is “Mama Mia.” Price $79. You can put adeposit and pay a little at a time. We only have 40seats, so first come, first served. See Mary or Ann toreserve your seat.Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all

members who celebrate their day in the month ofJuly: Carmen Ponce, Jessie Pilla, Jonathan Felix,Harriet Gittler, Florence Barnes, Regina S. Usher,Josephine Covone, Ann Perez, Audrey Chambers,Rosa Copeland, and Fastine Edwards.For more information, call Goose Island Seniors

at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday - Thursday, 10a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. Youcan call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will returnyour call. Just leave a message and phone number.GOOD HEALTH TO ALL.—Mary Pilla

Drammeh Center


Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl

Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

A newspaper once carried a storyin which policemen and firemendescended on a telephone booth inresponse to an emergency call from aman saying he was locked in. It wasan easy matter to release him. Theyexplained that the door openedinward, not outward.Instead of being trapped by hard

feelings and boxed in by unnervingfrustrations, let us open inward to thewisdom, beauty and inspiration ofour traditions. Beginning now, let usbe open and receptive to the teach-ings of our ancient faiths, for we can

find in them, as did our ancestors,inner exaltation to the very heights ofhuman experience.Let us begin by opening our minds

to the possibility of change to ourown feelings, as well as the feelingsof others. Let us open our eyes tolook upon all the glories of the uni-verse. Let us open our minds not onlyto the Bible, but to the literature ofmany nations that can also enrich ourlives. In short, let us open our eyes toall the possibilities that can make ourlives happier, more worthwhile andmore fulfilled.

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

NOTE: Office hours are Thursdayand Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.SHABBAT ends today, July 9th, at

9:17 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, July

15th is 8:06 p.m.The Synagogue has Services Friday

night at Sundown and Saturday morn-ing at 9 a.m. After Services, we alwayshave food. We need all Jewish men, if you can

give 2 hours on Saturday between 10a.m. and noon, we need your help tomake a Minyan. It would be a blessingand greatly appreciated. DRESS ISCASUAL, NO SUITS REQUIRED.This Saturday, July 9th, Cantor Sayanniwill conduct Services.If you made a pledge for yiskor on

Shavuot, please send your donation to

the Synagogue. GOOD AND WELFARE:We sell

TREE CERTIFICATES in Honor of orin Memory of a loved one. The cost isonly $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to allhaving Simchas. If you’re feelingunder the weather, we wish you aspeedy recovery. The Synagogue wishes Beverly

Davidoff and Eileen Satinoff MazolTov on their birthdays.

BINGO: The Synagogue will haveBingo this Sunday, July 10th at 1 p.m.The cost is only $3 admission, whichincludes refreshments and 10 games ofBingo. Also, there is a jackpot gamewhich costs $2. This is a 3-part game inwhich you have a chance to win $30, ifyou win all 3 games. Wishing all our members and friends

a happy and a healthy peaceful summer.Your support of the Traditional

Synagogue 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 toAtlantic City. Walk the boardwalk,shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights,have a good time.

MEN’S CLUB TRIP — Our nexttrip is on Sunday, July 17th to theResorts Casino in Atlantic City, no hol-iday weekend.Everyone in the community over 21

years old can attend 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 AtlanticCity after bonus. On the bus, we pro-vide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50raffle, and show a movie. We keep youentertained, the trip goes fast to AtlanticCity. 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, 1 week to the trip. Payment isdue 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 27B lobby,Bronx, NY 10475.Please note for August, we are plan-

ning a special trip to Atlantic City witha show; more details to come.Hope everyone had a happy JULY

4th holiday and wishing you a healthyand peaceful summer.

—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 7a.m.Anyone who wishes to start the daily

routine with prayers, during which ourspiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl,offers a brief Bible teaching 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

Come & Visit Us – We welcomeyou to God’s House – Your House –One Family in Christ. We are a congre-gation with spirit-filled worship, offer-ing opportunities for spiritual growth,fellowship and service to God and ourcommunity. We are a multi-ethnic,multi-cultural and bilingual congrega-tion and all are welcome. Services areat the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue,across the street from Building 30.Parking is available. Our phone numberis (718) 320-3795, and leave a message,if there is no answer. Pastor MagalyBeltre is at the church on Wednesdays,Fridays and Sundays. Sunday Services – The first Sunday

of the month is a bilingual service withcommunion, service starts at 10:00 a.m.Every other Sunday, the EnglishService is at 10:00 a.m. and the SpanishService is at 12:00 p.m. Children: Sunday School will be at

10 a.m. for all children ages 4 to 12years. Bring your children so they maylearn what the Bible says and have funwith all the other activities. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer

Morning (Spanish): The Lord said,“Whenever two or more are gathered inmy name, I am in the midst of them.”Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday morningsat 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come andbring your prayer needs so we can praytogether. Remember that prayer bringsmany blessings, which God has prom-ised to all his children.Music School: The music school is

having registration for the summersemester. Come to the church Mondaythru Friday in the afternoons and seeMaestro Frank Colon to register. Youcan call Maestro at 917 753-3644. Themusic 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 hav-

ing Vacation Bible School the week ofJuly 11th to July 15th. If you are inter-ested in sending your children, the costis $25 for the week. It is a fun time forthe children. Registration is on now,come to the church on Sunday morningaround 10 a.m. to register. Speak withNicole and she can answer all yourquestions and register your child orchildren. —Barbara Penn


Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle,and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Littlegreet everyone in the name of Jesus,that name which is above every name.We want you to know that you are wel-come in this house of the Lord! It is Hishouse by ownership: it is our house bystewardship: and it can be your houseby membership; so come on in and joinwith us. May God bless you in thishouse!

Even when everything seems mean-ingless, God still has a purpose for yourlife. Let’s go into scripture that supportsthis. 1 Peter 4:7-11 says:7. The end of all things is near.

Therefore, be alert and of sober mind sothat you may pray.8. Above all, love each other deeply,

because love covers a multitude of sins.9. Offer hospitality to one another

without grumbling.10. Each of you should use whatever

gift you have received to serve others,as faithful stewards of God’s grace in itsvarious forms.

11. If anyone speaks, they should doso as one who speaks the very words ofGod. If anyone serves, they should doso with the strength God provides, sothat in all things God may be praisedthrough Jesus Christ. To Him be theglory and the power for ever and ever.Amen.

InvitationsSweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3

p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10a.m. Our Sunday Morning WorshipService is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sundayfollowing the morning worship, weserve Holy Communion.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/ver-nonlittle and download music fromVernon Little free of charge. He alsohas videos on YouTube. You will beblessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loopin Section 1. Our phone number is(347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and sodo we! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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 groupbegins at 10:30 a.m. Worship servicestarts at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service heldWednesday morning, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bible study and Prayer meeting willbe held every Wednesday evening start-ing 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 the church.

St. John 4:7 -19There cometh a woman of Samaria

to draw water; Jesus saith unto her, Giveme to drink.

For his disciples were gone awayunto the city to buy meat. Then saith thewomen 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, thou wouldesthave asked of him, and he would havegiven thee living water. The womansaith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing todraw with, and the well is deep: fromwhence then hast thou that living water?Art thou greater than our father Jacob,which gave us the well, and drink there-of himself, and his children, and his cat-

tle? Jesus answered and said unto her,Whosoever drinketh of this water shallthirst again: But whosever drinketh ofthat water that I shall give him shallnever thirst; but the water that I shallgive him shall be in him a well of waterspringing up into everlasting life.

The women saith unto him, Sir, giveme this water, that I thirst not, neithercome hither to draw.

Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy hus-band, and come hither. The womananswered and said, I have no husband.Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said,I have no husband: for thou had fivehusband: and he whom thou now hast isnot thy husband: in that thou sadist truly.The woman saith unto him, Sir, I per-ceive that thou art a prophet.

Christ’s PriorityFor 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 differences,Jesus needed to go through Samaria. Heknew a Woman was there who wouldrespond to the good news He wouldshare with her. Jesus was travelling withhis disciples, being hungry and wearythe disciples decided to go and buymeat. So being weary from his journey,he stop to rest at Jacob’s well. Herecomes the woman of Samaria and Jesusdecided to struck up a conversation withher, and said, “Give me to drink.” Thewomen’s response to Jesus’ request fora drink also shows her surprise thatJesus would speak with her.—Rev. R. Sibblies

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMCOpen Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

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

Co-op City Baptist ChurchRev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and

the Co-op City Baptist Church familyinvite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service.We invite you to worship, study, andpray with us.

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

Sunday School, mid-week service,all Bible study classes and all prayerservices are suspended for the summer.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 10 at 11a.m., the Christian Education Ministrywill celebrate Christian EducationRecognition Sunday. Their theme is

“Teaching God’s People to Walk in theLord.” The guest speaker will be RevPatrice Shelby, Associate Minister atMt. Nebo Baptist Church. All are wel-come to this celebratory service.

The Building Fund Ministry is spon-soring a Gospel Explosion featuring theEcstatistics, The Co-op City BaptistChurch Choir and other entertainmenton Saturday, October 8 (3 to 6 p.m.) at177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B.Donation: adults, $50; children $25,ages 6-17. Dinner is also included. Fortickets or additional information, pleasecall the church at 718-320-3774.

Co-op City Intergenerational Out-

reach Center is pleased to announce thattheir Second Community Awards Cere-mony will be held on Friday, October 21at the Eastwood Manor. The distinguishedhonorees are Colville Ivor Bascom,President of the North Bronx YouthSports Association, Inc.; Rev. Dr. CalvinE. Owens, Pastor of CommunityProtestant Church; Milagrina Nazar,Educator, Co-op City NAACP DaycareCenter (now closed); Dr. Anderson Torres,CEO of R.A.I.N., Inc. and a representa-tive from the legal field. Tickets are $75.

Save the date! On March 2-20, 2018the church will be going to the HolyLand Pilgrimage (Israel). Worship sail-ing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized inthe Jordan River; share in communionin the Garden Tomb. All where Jesuswalked. A Meet and Greet will be heldtoday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the church.A representative from the travel agencywill be available.

The Co-op City Baptist Churchexists to glorify God and to establish aliving community of people who followthe teachings of Jesus the Christthrough worship, prayer, Bible studyand fellowship. We seek to meet thespiritual and physical needs of thechurch through ministry.—Hattie L. Lucas


oftentimes open up and say things thatif they did normally, they would proba-bly end up in a fight about. In mediationwhen they are clear about their thoughts,they are able to express those thoughtsand that gives the other party the oppor-tunity to know what and how the otheris thinking.” Rich explained there are no judges or

lawyers at the mediation sessions, onlythe IMCR assigned mediator and theparties involved sitting down in a safe,neutral place which makes it a bit easierfor them to open up and express theirthoughts and feelings. This is especiallyimportant for children, he said, who, inthe neutral setting of mediation, mayfeel comfortable enough to openlyexpress to their parents, grandparents orany other person, what they do not feelthey can say when they are home.Rich added that IMCR is currently

involved with a lot of youth related dis-putes to help curb youth violence allacross the Bronx.In addition to parties being referred

to IMCR’s services, IMCR also reachesout to parties who may have beenreferred to the agency as possibly need-ing their conflict resolution services.According toRich, IMCRhas approx-

imately 1,010mediators on call on a con-sistent basis. They act as impartial “refer-ees” during the mediation sessions, andall information and conversations areconfidential.Resolution can result in no agree-

ment, or verbal or written agreement,which both parties sign and agree toalthough the mediators cannot demandthat an agreement is signed since this isa voluntary process.Whatever the outcome, IMCR reports

the status of the session to Riverbay’sLegal Department although nothing dis-cussed inside of the session is divulged.IMCR’s mission is to promote peace-

ful human relations by offering media-tion and conflict resolution services andtraining in non-violent principles andskills which empower individuals torespond constructively to conflict.The mediator assigned to Co-op City

is Nurys Laureano. In addition to refer-rals fromCSO, Laureano is available byappointment for mediation in Co-opCity Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Accommodations can also bemade for sessions after 5 p.m. atIMCR’s headquarters at 384 East 149thStreet, Suite 330, Bronx, NY 10455.Additionally, sessions can also bescheduled at Mercy College, Bronxcampus at 1200 Waters Place, betweenthe hours of 6-9 p.m. weekdays. Toschedule an appointment with Laureano,she can be reached at (718) 585-1190 orby email [email protected].“We believe this is a very good toolthat anybody can use to deal with every-day issues when conflict arises,” saidRich. “It is a way for people to resolveoutstanding issues so they can go backto their normal lives.”

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In addition to his disserta-tion, Adam is also workingwith professional filmmakersto produce a short documen-tary film on the dramatic his-tory of this unique residentialcommunity. Towards that end,he is once again appealing toCo-op City cooperators forassistance. “We are on the search forvideo footage and photographsof Co-op City – we are partic-ularly interested in footage andphotographs of life in Co-opCity in the 1960s and 1970s,but would gladly accept morerecent documentation as well,”said Adam. If anyone has video footage and

photographs of Co-op City depictinglife in the 1960’s and 1970’s, they areurged to contact Adam by email [email protected].

Adam Tanaka, an urban planner,photographer, and historian, first becameinterested in the topic of affordablehousing while visiting Co-op City a fewyears ago with a friend whose mother

had grown up in Building 8. “As I walked through thegrounds of Co-op City andspoke to residents, I becamefascinated by the place,” saidAdam. “It contradicted so manythings that I had learned in plan-ning school about high-riseaffordable housing and isolatedNew Town developments.While it certainly seems a

world apart from the hustle andbustle of New York City, Co-opCity has an undeniable, evenidyllic, charm.”

Shareholders listen attentively to the discussionabout the future of large scale, middle-income hous-ing and express their opinions about what makesCo-op City such a wonderful place to live.

Adam Tanaka (right) engages with shareholders dur-ing the walking tour held on Saturday, June 25.

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the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your warm weather festivities be sure to

designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehi-cle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving areextremely severe. Legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties fordriving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk Driving enforcement isheightened nationwide. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have

called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions thatthe crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics.

All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’tforget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in thestreet. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at theGrammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disabil-ity.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone whoappears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. July is known as Disability Pride Month and Sarcoma Awareness Month. July 13 is

known as Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Awareness Day. This is a good opportunity tolearn about these disabilities or others that may affect your friends, family members orneighbors. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

The Parking Facilities Department is now the

Parking & Storage Departmentto assist with all your Garage Parking and Basement Storage needs!

We are still located in Room 24 in Bartow 718-320-3300,Option 8

Office hoursMonday, Wed., Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

For Hall Closets, please contact your CSO office.

Elevator shutdowns for door replacementThe elevators below will be shut-down for 4 hours each, one at a time, for the

scheduled repair work. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate yourpatience as we complete the work.

Tunes on Tuesdays and Wicked Wednesdays

The popular Riverbay summer concert series is back in swing!...Tunes on Tuesday andWicked Wednesdays are back in session and everyone is invited to come out, bringyour chairs and blankets, and enjoy quality entertainment on the Section 1 greenwayeach Tuesday and the Section 5 Greenway each Wednesday evening, 7-8:30 p.m. Thispast week, Tony Lewis & Friends started the series off Tuesday and Stuff Like That keptthings heated up on Wednesday evening. Photos by Keisha Watkin

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