COVID has changed our lives. And sadly, it has impacted our ability to have the yard sale. But it has not changed the spirit of the West 104th Street Block Association. We will still hold the popular 50/50 raffle.Please look for Block Association members selling tickets on the West End Avenue street corner over the next … Read more
The Block Association now has a limited number of face masks available for purchase. All cotton. Price is $10 each. Email me for purchase/ pick up arrangements. It is beautiful outside- and we must partake, but in a safe way. Stay home, be safe, and do keep in touch with us. Thanks! Steven ZirinskyDon’t get … Read more
The Annual Meeting is Tuesday, June 2 at 7:15 pm The Annual Meeting for the Block Association is being done via Zoom this year, as group gatherings are still not possible. Part of the process of the Annual Meeting includes election of the Board of Directors. Please fill out the ballot and instructions to return … Read more
The Block Association Board has rescheduled its annual meeting for June 2. Please keep an eye out in your email for an upcoming Block Bytes with time/link and ballot. We are pleased that the New York City Parks Department has agreed to join the meeting virtually for a presentation on our neighborhood’s street trees as … Read more
West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Dear Neighbors, As the virus looms over all of us, I just wish we could change the channel. I would like to thank all the responses I received and offers of help from the last Block Bytes It was, and is, greatly appreciated. FINANCES As with everything else, … Read more
As we watch with dismay how our world has changed over the past two weeks, I can’t help but remember that we are a block organization of neighbors. As such, to the extent possible, please check on your neighbors, particularly those who are older or those who have limitations As we are supposed to stay … Read more
West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes New York State Plastic Bag Ban took effect March 1st. Now that the ban is in place, we would like to remind you that the Block Association has reusable bags for sale that promote our block…see below for the options or stop by the lobby of 315 Riverside Drive, … Read more
Block Association dues are due now. If you haven’t done so, now is the time to peel off a check and financially support the block association so that we can continue to do the things we do- guard service, plantings and the yard sale as well as surprise get togethers. $160 for block residents and … 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
Month Contents November 2020PDF A Helping Hand on the Block: Mark Smith Is a One-Man Pick-Up Crew A Golden Afternoon: The Block Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a 50/50 raffle drawing $50 for 50 Donors October 2020 Financial Report Local Celebrities, Internet Stars: Riverside Park’s raccoon families are a hit Going for the … Read more