Block Bytes — June 2019

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Block Association Upcoming Events Bird Watching- End of Spring Migration Saturday June 1st 9 am Rain or Shine Riverside Drive Benches at 104 Street We should still be able to catch late season migrants. Walking from 104th to 120th, we will visit the Forever Wild path, the gotham … 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

Bringing an Architect’s Eye

Steve Zirinsky Is New President of Block Board The Block Association’s new president, Steve Zirinsky, is not a block newcomer. He and his wife Paula moved here in 2002 and he has been involved with and committed to our block community ever since. We can thank him for organizing the installation of our elegant streetlights, … 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

SAVE-THE-DATE: Saturday, October 14, 2017 28th Annual West 104th Street Block Association Block Party

Dear Neighbor: We hope to see you at our 28th Annual West 104th Street Block Party on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10AM to 5PM. The party will be held on West 104th Street between West End Ave. and Riverside Drive.Browse our vendor tables, listen to music, and buy a raffle ticket or block association … Read more

Meet the Gardeners

Karen Gershenhorn and Dru Heidle

Three Neighbors Make Green Magic on West 104th St. At the foot of the block beside the Number 5 bus stop is a beautiful garden. If you crossed to Riverside Park on the uptown side of the street, you saw another on the island that divides Riverside Drive from the service road. Have you wondered … 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

2013 Issues

Month Contents December 2013PDF Letter From the President for 2013 Letter to the Editor December 2013 Financial Report Three Fall 2013 24th Precinct Community Council Meetings West Side Federation of Block Associations Update Bloomingdale Aging in Place (BAiP) 895 West End Building Representative In the Spotlight: Daisy Obadiah BAiP to Honor Founding Board Member Herman … Read more