WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Remembering Robert J. Ledogar Robert J. LedogarMemorial ServiceSunday, August 3, 20251pm via Zoom Robert, a long time resident of 315 Riverside Drive was well known for being actively engaged in the community. May his memory be for a blessing. Join the Zoom call here on August 3. Be safe, and do … Read more
WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES In Memorium A dedicated member of our community, Phyllis Sperling passed away earlier today. Funeral Service will be at: Plaza Jewish Community Chapel630 Amsterdam Avenue, NY, NYon Sept 3, 2024 at 12 Noon. Click here for details and further info. May her memory be for a blessing.Steven Zirinsky
Cynthia Doty sadly passed away in July after a brief illness. A real advocate for our neighborhood, she was a tireless, gracious, and wise political and community organizer, and the Deputy Clerk of the Manhattan Board of Elections, she will be sorely missed by her friends and colleagues. A memorial service, organized by Three Parks Independent Democrats, … Read more
A Helping Hand on the BlockMark Smith Is a One-Man Pick-Up Crew By Joyce Mann In the 1970s, Mark Smith moved to New York from North Carolina to pursue an acting career. In those days, urban living had a gritty edge. The years went by, Smith met his wife Miriam Cukier, and in 1994, they … Read more
In her new memoir, Shailah Edmonds talks about the grit and glamour it took to succeed. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Shailah Edmonds dreamed of a fashion career. Coming to New York as a young woman in the 1970s, she found few opportunities for women of color. A photographer advised her to try Paris, where … Read more
Joseph DeArce, the super of 895 West End Avenue, passed away this past Sunday. He was an integral part of the block and was a great supporter of the Block Association and will be sorely missed. Wake: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM 4425 Broadway, New York, NY 10040 Phone: 212- 942-3700 Funeral Mass: … Read more
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
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
Actor Dan Jenkins on Staging, Accents and Playing a Real Person Daniel Jenkns, a 23-year resident of 309 West 104th Street is currently featured in the ensemble of Oslo, the critically acclaimed, TONY nominated play by J.T. Rogers about the 1993 Israeli-Palestinian peace accords. The play goes behind the scenes to explore the roles that … Read more
Non-Profit Head Focuses on Vulnerable New Yorkers – Aiding Women and Teens to Rebuild Since 2006, block resident Ana Luiza Oliveira has run the New York Women’s Foundation, which is dedicated to helping women who are struggling improve their skills and gain control of their lives. Oliveira, who has a long career in non-profit work, … Read more