Sanitation Schedule

Alex Crawford of CB7 has advised of Sanitations schedule post blizzard. This is what they have told her: With an unprecedented number of emergency snow shovelers, Sanitation workers are able to both continue operating salt spreaders and snow plows, while also beginning to collect trash and compostable material.  The Department is asking New Yorkers, if … Read more

Blizzard of 2026

Snow day scene of a silver car (possibly a hatchback or compact SUV) parked on the sidewalk covered with snow with an overhang of snow where the car that was behind it pulled out. The car is surrounded by piles of plowed snow.

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Neighbors, Do you have any interesting photos from the Blizzard of 2026 If so, please send them to me. We’d love to document these intense and memorable few days together as a community. A few important reminders: Be safe, and do keep in touch with us. Thanks! Steven … Read more

Uptown Film Center Film Series

Dear Neighbors: We are very excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring two film series with the Uptown Film Center this winter and spring, with a special discount for West 104 Street Block Association residents. Tickets are on sale now. The first series, “Science on Screen,” will feature three films, each introduced by a scientist, … Read more

Fire at 107th and Amsterdam

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

Composting and Counting

Tan colored Composting pail with a white handle and lid shown on a kitchen counter next to a roll of paper towels.

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Over the past year, the Block Association has distributed approximately 250 free composting pails to residents. Combined with other neighborhood initiatives, this effort has contributed to a significant decline in rat sightings, demonstrating the impact of proper organic-waste management on local sanitation and public health. Our local success … Read more

2025 Holiday Food and Toy Drive

City Harvest truck at food pickup site

Holiday Food & Toy Drive December 6th through 14th The Fourth Annual  West 104th Street Block Association Food and Toy Drive will be running from  Monday December 6th through December 14th. Donation Boxes are set up at 315 and 320 Riverside Drive, 895 and 905 West End Avenue and 309 West 104 Street. If you live in a brownstone … Read more

Spring Tulip Planting

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES  Is it April? Not yet…. But we are doing the spring tulip planting! Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 AM  Please volunteer! Tools will be provided.  Please email Larry Stern email Larry Stern  Rain date, Sunday November 23 at 10:00 AM Get a workout and be part of the community at … Read more