article – West 104th Street Block Association https://bloomingdale.org Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:05:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://i0.wp.com/bloomingdale.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cropped-104_block_t-shirt3.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 article – West 104th Street Block Association https://bloomingdale.org 32 32 230652691 Open Streets: 103 Street Discussion https://bloomingdale.org/open-streets-103-street-discussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=open-streets-103-street-discussion https://bloomingdale.org/open-streets-103-street-discussion/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:47:06 +0000 https://bloomingdale.org/?p=4569 Read more]]> West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes


Public Meeting to Address Concerns about the 103 Street Open Streets Program presented by The 102 /103 Block Association

July 6 at 6pm
Ansche Chesed 
215 W 100 Street

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Note: This is not our block but it is our neighborhood, so you might be interested.

Thanks!

Steven Zirinsky


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The November newsletter is out and available in color!

And we can now accept dues payments by Venmo and Zelle.

And some yard sale scenes below…..

Be safe, and do keep in touch with us.

Thanks!
Steven Zirinsky

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Holiday Food and Toy Drive https://bloomingdale.org/holiday-food-toy-drive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-food-toy-drive https://bloomingdale.org/holiday-food-toy-drive/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:59:28 +0000 https://bloomingdale.org/?p=4243 Read more]]> Now through Sunday, December 12th and the 14th

Two men, including a doorman in red coat and black mask and a man in olive coat and black hat, loading boxes onto a City Harvest delivery truck
Men loading boxes onto a City Harvest delivery truck

The Third Annual West 104th Street Block Association Food and Toy Drive

…is starting this week! Boxes will be distributed to buildings this week – either Monday or Tuesday – and will run through next Monday evening (Dec 12). Collection at 320 Riverside Drive will continue until noon on Wednesday (Dec 14). If you live in a brownstone or off block you can make donations at 320 Riverside Drive lobby.

FOOD ITEMS

Nonperishable food items such as soup, pasta, cereal, juice as well as canned vegetables, fruit and proteins

TOYS NEEDED TOO

Please consider donating new/unwrapped toys as well as appropriate gently used toys (e.g. jigsaw puzzles, card games). Toys will be redistributed to nonprofit organizations Womankind, Not4gotten NYC, and/or Toys for Tots.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Block Association is looking for volunteers to help manage donation boxes in 315 Riverside Drive, 895 West End, 905 West End, and 309 Riverside Drive. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Peter Littlewood at peter.b.littlewood@gmail.com.

BOX DECORATING

We are also encouraging buildings to decorate their donation boxes and send in photos of the finished products.

Questions about the food drive? 

Contact Peter Littlewood

Be safe, and do keep in touch with us. 

Thanks!

Steven Zirinsky

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Our Raffle Table is up and Running https://bloomingdale.org/our-raffle-table-is-up-and-running/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-raffle-table-is-up-and-running https://bloomingdale.org/our-raffle-table-is-up-and-running/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:57:12 +0000 https://bloomingdale.org/?p=4029 Read more]]> Two men, block residents, sitting at a table selling hats, t-shirts and raffle tickets for the West 104th Street Block Association yard sale, October 1.
Manning the raffle table for the West 104th Street Block Association

It is that time of year….

You can now visit the raffle and merchandise table most week nights and weekends at the corner of West End and West 104th Street until Oct 1st.

The Raffle winner last year took home $1,966. Not bad for $1.

Want to help with the Yard Sale?

We need bakers, books for the book table, people to sell at the what a bargain and raffle tables and more! 

It is a fun way to experience this block.

Stop by the table or contact Hanna.

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2021 Silent Auction Contributors and Volunteers https://bloomingdale.org/2021-silent-auction-contributors-and-volunteers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2021-silent-auction-contributors-and-volunteers https://bloomingdale.org/2021-silent-auction-contributors-and-volunteers/#respond Sat, 30 Oct 2021 13:33:00 +0000 https://bloomingdale.org/?p=4128 Read more]]> Volunteers

Bakery
Michelle Barre
Pauline Brookfield
Rodica Cristea
Cathy Cuthell
Everest de Montebello Miriam Duhan
Benetta Dunning
Shani Erdman
Alex Grannis
Rita Houlihan
Lynn Max
Carol Prager
Marlene Schonbrun

Bakers
Michelle Barre Pauline Brookfield Mary Cargill
Karen Collins
Sandi Cooper
Barb Cowling
Jennifer Cowling Cathy Cuthell
Kay Cynamon
Arlene Danford
Janie Deegan
Miriam Duhan
Lauren Flowers

Mary Jo Gennaro Tova Geoff
Miriam Grabois
Alex Grannis
Mary Koval
John Krinsky
Daniel Jenkins
Nancy Lian
Kayla Massick
Kim Max
Lynn Max
Carol Prager Katherine Randall Hanna Rubin
Ray Schwartz
Elizabeth Stone Donna Tapper Suzanne Wachtel Paul Zeigler

Book Table
John Damstra
Tova Getoff
Steven Helman Mary Koval
Peter Littlewood Tom Monaco Barbara Rothenberg Patty Smith
Robin Willner


Raffle Table
Margaret Beels Laura Bronson Barbara Rothenberg Haley Elszasz
Mary Jo Gennaro
Tova Getoff Stephen Helman Mary Koval
Nancy Lian
Tom Monaco
Lisa Rabinowicz Barbara Rothenbery Lani Sanjek
Paula Zirinsky

Silent Auction
Lydia Dufour
Hanna Rubin
Larry Stern

What-A-Bargain
Hilda Darre
Carol Goodfriend
Joyce Mann
Martin Mann
Karen Odom
Joe Rappaport
Connor Stewart

Elizabeth Stone
Lisa Zeitz
Paul Zeigler

Set-Up, Entertainment
Teresa Elwert
Dan Jenkins
Steve Max

Schleppers
Brian Almonte
Heptig Hobbes
Nina Hobbes
Connor Stewart
Isaac Silber
Rebecca Silber

Special Thanks To…
Jeff Howitt for his Yard Sale guidance and leadership

Silent Auction Contributors

Amity Hall
Arco Café
BeFitNYC
Ben & Jerry’s
Bloomingdale School of Music Book Culture Bosino’s
Café du Soleil
Casa Mexicana
Community Food & Juice
Creative Health Foods
Dive Bar 96
Dive Bar 106
The Ellington
Friendly Valet Cleaners

Fumo
Jack’s Art Gallery
Martin Brothers Wine & Spirit
New York Tours by Gary
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
Paris Frameworks
Regional Bar & Restaurant
Riverside Liquors
RoboFun
Silver Moon Bakery
Thai Market Restaurant
University Hardware
V & T Restaurant
Westside Market

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Less Than Two Weeks! Yard Sale! https://bloomingdale.org/less-than-two-weeks-yard-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=less-than-two-weeks-yard-sale https://bloomingdale.org/less-than-two-weeks-yard-sale/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:54:45 +0000 https://bloomingdale.org/?p=3672 Read more]]>

It is less than two weeks to the Yard Sale on Sept 25, 2021!

Tables: $61 each. Sales have been brisk but we still have some left. Click to reserve a table.

Want to volunteer the day of the yard sale? It is a great way to meet your neighbors. See my contact info below or explore other ways to participate.

And finally, we are still selling raffle tickets and merchandise at the top of the block at 104 Street and West End Avenue, next weekend and the weekday evenings prior to the 25th. Contact me for other arrangements if those times are inconvenient.

Hurry, operators are standing by!

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The West 104 Street Block Association Yard Sale is Sept 25, 2021!

Tables are $61. Reserve a table soon as there are only a few remaining.

Want to be a yard sale volunteer? Click here to explore option

And finally, we are selling raffle tickets and merchandise at the top of the block at 104 Street and West End Avenue, most weekends and weekday evenings.

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Be safe, and keep in touch with us.

Thanks!
Steven Zirinsky

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Thanks to all who participated! The food donation drive was very successful- some 800 pounds of food was picked up by City Harvest. You can expect future food drives.

Jazz Quartet on Riverside Drive

Take a stroll on Riverside Drive

Saturday 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Monday 2:00 to 4:00 PM

106th St. Riverside Drive
Weather Permitting

Wear your mask and maintain social distancing

COVID VACCINE OPTIONS

Click here for NYC options. Finally.

Thanks!

Steve Zirinsky

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Food Drive Update https://bloomingdale.org/food-drive-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-drive-update https://bloomingdale.org/food-drive-update/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:07:43 +0000 https://bloomingdale.org/?p=3396 Read more]]> Food Drive Update

It has been astonishing how much food people on the block have donated- some 15 boxes and counting.

The last collection will be tomorrow, Monday Dec 21st at 9AM

The West 104th Street Block Association morning at 9Am is partnering with City Harvest to collect non-perishable food items for those in need, in this year of great need.

Contact Peter Littlewood for pick up/ drop off details.

The most helpful items include:

❆ Canned fruits and vegetables
❆ Canned proteins (i.e. tuna or beans)
❆ Peanut butter (plastic jars)
❆ Macaroni and cheese (packaged)
❆ Soups
❆ Hot and cold cereal (packaged, family-sized)
❆ Juice packs

City Harvest cannot take:

❆ Unlabeled or dented cans
❆ Open packages
❆ Products that require refrigeration
❆ Homemade foods
❆ Expired products

Please remember to wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.

Stay home, be safe, and do keep in touch with us. 

Thanks!

Steve Zirinsky

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Holiday Food Drive 2020 https://bloomingdale.org/holiday-food-drive-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-food-drive-2020 https://bloomingdale.org/holiday-food-drive-2020/#respond Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:24:40 +0000 https://bloomingdale.org/?p=3369 Read more]]> From now through Sunday, December 20th The West 104th Street Block Association is partnering with City Harvest to collect non-perishable food items for those in need, in this year of great need.

The collection boxes are located in the lobby or laundry room of 315 Riverside Dr320 Riverside Dr309 West 104th St, 895 West End Ave, and 905 West End Ave.

If your building does not have a collection bin, you can drop off food in the lobby of 320 Riverside Drive. 

Questions about the food drive? Contact Peter Littlewood here

The most helpful items include:

  • ❆ Canned fruits and vegetables
  • ❆ Canned proteins (i.e. tuna or beans)
  • ❆ Peanut butter (plastic jars)
  • ❆ Macaroni and cheese (packaged)
  • ❆ Soups
  • ❆ Hot and cold cereal (packaged, family-sized)
  • ❆ Juice packs

City Harvest cannot take:

  • ❆ Unlabeled or dented cans
  • ❆ Open packages
  • ❆ Products that require refrigeration
  • ❆ Homemade foods
  • ❆ Expired products

Please remember to wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.

Stay home, be safe, and do keep in touch with us. 

Thanks!

Steven Zirinsky

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