Upcoming Fall Events

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WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Some Fall Events Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade October 18 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade through the Park! The Parade meets at Dinosaur Playground and marches north to Ellington in the Park. To compete in the costume contest, Register your pup!  … Read more

Sharon Waskow: It’s Easy Being Green

Two smiling women wearing glasses and tshirts stand behind a sidewalk table. A sign on the table and a banner behind them say “It’s Easy Being Green. Three buckets on the table labeled trash and recycle . The one in the middle is full of cellophane wrapped baked goods set in a green plaid kitchen towel.

Pro Planet Options tor Uncertain Times: A Founder of It’s Easy Being Green shares her tips. By Sharon Waskow We’re living in uncertain times for the planet. It seems clear that mitigating the effects of climate change is not a top of mind issue for our current federal administration. You can read a quick summary … Read more

2020 Issues

Month Contents   November 2020PDF A Helping Hand on the Block: Mark Smith Is a One-Man Pick-Up Crew A Golden Afternoon: The Block Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a 50/50 raffle drawing $50 for 50 Donors October 2020 Financial Report Local Celebrities, Internet Stars: Riverside Park’s raccoon families are a hit Going for the … Read more

2019 Issues

Month Contents   November 2020PDF A Helping Hand on the Block: Mark Smith Is a One-Man Pick-Up Crew A Golden Afternoon: The Block Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a 50/50 raffle drawing $50 for 50 Donors October 2020 Financial Report Local Celebrities, Internet Stars: Riverside Park’s raccoon families are a hit Going for the … Read more

2018 Issues

Month Contents   November 2018PDF A Park Is Born: The long green road to Riverside Park Sunshine Fuels Yard Sale Success September 2018 Financial Report Thank You to Our 2018 Yard Sale Volunteers Bloomingdale Aging in Place: Building Community One Group at a Time By Stephan Russo Neighborhood Services September 2018PDF Spotlight: An Artist in … Read more

2017 Issues

Month Contents December 2017 PDF Fighting for An Accessible NYC 28th Annual Block Party A Success Holiday Greetings from the Board of Directors October 2017 Financial Report 2017 Yard Sale Financial Report Thank You to Our 2017 Block Party-Yard Sale Volunteers! If You Enjoyed the Yard Sale, Please ank… Our Generous Donors! Letter from the … Read more

2016 Issues

Month Contents November 2016 PDF Spotlight: West End Palazzos – 905 and 895 Brought “High Rises” to the Block 27th Annual Yard Sale Celebrates Community Spirit Holiday Greetings from the Board of Directors October 2016 Financial Report Yard Sale 2016 Financial Report Thank You to Our 2016 Block Association Yard Sale Volunteers Farewell and Welcome … Read more

2015 Issues

Month Contents December 2015 PDF West 104th Street Historic District News Letter from the President Read the Newsletter Early Online Recently Elected Officers of the Block Association Board November 2015 Financial Report Two Board Members Resign! Dr. Lawrence Stern Elected to Board Community Corner: Tri-Bloomingdale Activities Community Corner: The 102/103rd Streets Block Association Winter Solstice … Read more

2014 Issues

Month Contents November 2014PDF Yard Sale Triumphs in Adversity! November 2014 Financial Report Yard Sale Volunteers Planting Update 24th Precinct Community Meeting West Federation Grant Award Calendar of Events Neighborhood Services September 2014PDF 25th Annual West 104th Street Yard Sale! The New and Improved West 104th Street Block Association Website is Now Online Your Safety … Read more