WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays While the cause of the Amsterdam and 107 Street fire this past Tuesday remains under investigation, there are conditions that increase the likelihood of fires this time of year. We should especially be mindful of seasonal hazards such as space heaters, holiday … Read more
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
WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES West Side Story Saturday, August 24 7PM 110th Street & Amsterdam Avenue Price: Free Outdoor Movie Screening Come at 7 PM or earlier to enjoy some music, play games, and get henna from local artist Tasnia! Bring picnic blankets, folding chairs, and of course, your neighbors, family, and friends for a … Read more
West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Weather The event is still on. We will update everyone as the events warrant it, but right now it is on. Vendors Final instructions will go out on Friday Night. Raffle The pot is about $4000 in tickets. If the weather holds, the pot will be over $5000. The … Read more
West 104th Street Block Association Block Bytes Four of the tree beds on the south side of West 104 Street are rat infested. The Block Association is employing several strategies to help confront this problem. But your help is also needed- when disposing of garbage: Use the brown composting bins. If not available, please contact the … Read more
Annual West 103 Street Earth Day CelebrationBetween West End Avenue and BroadwayApril 24th from 11 to 4 pm Click here for details Newsletter Input Requested Neighborhood changes you would like to see? Something you want to celebrate? Problems that need solving? Services or improvements that the neighborhood needs? Please tell Hanna here!Responses may be edited for length and … Read more
Balmy weather, brilliant sunshine and soaring spirits made the 31st Annual Yard Sale a success. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic. So there was a sense of exhilaration as shoppers, sellers, volunteers and neighbors streamed up and down the block on September 25, remarking on the beautiful weather and celebrating being together … Read more
Spring must be around the corner because it is time for Spring Bulb Planting This Saturday Dec 1st at 10 AM – on the block We can use the help! We are planting 1500 tulip bulbs and that is a lot of work. Can you be counted to do 30 bulbs, each tree bed will … Read more
April 6, 2018 Dear Neighbors, Welcome to the first in a series of short, informational pieces regarding our block. News to report: Lobby Sits– We are having block-wide lobby sitsthis Tuesday night from 5 to 7 pm. Board members will be in the lobbies of 315 and 320 Riverside, 308 and 309 West 104 Street, … Read more
Welcome Neighbors! We have a few places left, Don’t miss this chance to reserve your place at the Block Party this SaturdayThe 28th West 104 Block Association Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, from 10AM to 5PM on West 104th Street from WEA to RSD. If you have already signed up for a … Read more