Around the Neighborhood this month Memory Cafe, May 13th from 2 to 3:30 pm at Riverside Church. A supportive group for those dealing with dementia and their care partners, presented by Riverside Church Older Adult Ministries, LILY and Sevieh. Lobby Sits- May 14th 5 to 7:30 pmfor 315 RSD, 905 WEA, 308 and 309 W … Read more
Come with us on our Inaugural Bird Watching EventSunday, April 28th 9am Rain or ShineRiverside Drive Benches at 104 Street Join us for a walk up Riverside Park from 103rd to 122nd street (Grant Memorial) to look for birds during the spring migration. The walk should last around two hours. Many people don’t know there … Read more
West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Around the Neighborhood this month Tribloomingdale Initiative:”It’s Easy Being Green”Climate Change Awareness Activities through Tribloomingdale. Landmarks Conservancy Lecture-The Evolution of the Window in Historic BuildingsMichael Devonshire, Director of Conservation, Jan Hird Pokorny AssociatesTuesday, April 16, 2019General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen20 W. 44th Street6:30 pm, reception to followContact … Read more
Climate Change Advocacy Climate Speak- A new platform for creative youth leadership dealing with climate issues through end of June. A spoken word training program for high schoolers interested in making a difference with climate change. A Tour of Moynihan Train Hall Hard Hat construction tour presented by the American Institute of Architects March 8th … Read more
All block residents are invited to the West 104 Street Block Association Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 19, 2019 7pm Marseilles Common Room 230 West 103 Street There will be a presentation by the Bloomingdale Historical Group on the architects who designed the buildings on our block (including Boak & Paris and Gaetan Ajello). Light refreshments will … Read more
Around the Neighborhood this Weekend Bank Street Bookstore Story Time: The Girl With the Magical CurlsSaturday February 9th 10:30 to 11:30 Am2780 Broadway (107 Street) Martin’s Be Wine ValentineSaturday Feb 9th 4 to 8 pm2781 Broadway (107 Street) Symphony Space: Sing Along to Chitty Chitty Bang BangSunday Feb 10th 11 AMat Symphony Space And in a week … Read more
Dear Neighbors, Without any apparent notice, the Department of Transportation is repaving our street. And they are doing it now. All cars have been towed (some are on Broadway, some on Riverside). And while it is all quiet now (see the photos below), but it will get noisy and dusty. So you may want to … Read more
October 21, 2018 Dear Neighbors, Silent Auction Unsolds Thanks to those who were not silent and went for some of the remaining items. Still available: Tours of the American Museum of Natural History Robofun Studio New York Brat Factory Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Bloomingdale School of Music Read the Silent Auction Overstock details. Upcoming Events Halloween Parade … Read more
Dear Block Residents, It was a great day. As President of the Block Association, I wanted to give my take on the yard sale. It was a success financially and, judging by the smiles, with the residents too. Our raffle set a new record – $4,051. The winner was Jesse Berger, resident of 320 RSD – … Read more
August 13, 2018 Yard Sale – Yard Sale – Yard Sale When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Where: Right Here! Calling All Vendors! The 29th Annual West 104th Street Block Association Yard Sale Don’t Miss Out! SIGN UP NOW to be part of this exciting local westside event and reserve your preferred place. Spots go quickly as … Read more