West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes May 18th at 10 AM (Change of Date!) The plantings to beautify our block continues. The spring planting will take place this Saturday morning, over several hours on May 18th. starting at 10 AM. The tulips that were so successful this spring are ready to be removed and will be replaced … Read more
Around the Neighborhood this month Memory Cafe, May 13th from 2 to 3:30 pm at Riverside Church. A supportive group for those dealing with dementia and their care partners, presented by Riverside Church Older Adult Ministries, LILY and Sevieh. Lobby Sits- May 14th 5 to 7:30 pmfor 315 RSD, 905 WEA, 308 and 309 W … Read more
Come with us on our Inaugural Bird Watching EventSunday, April 28th 9am Rain or ShineRiverside Drive Benches at 104 Street Join us for a walk up Riverside Park from 103rd to 122nd street (Grant Memorial) to look for birds during the spring migration. The walk should last around two hours. Many people don’t know there … Read more
West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Around the Neighborhood this month Tribloomingdale Initiative:”It’s Easy Being Green”Climate Change Awareness Activities through Tribloomingdale. Landmarks Conservancy Lecture-The Evolution of the Window in Historic BuildingsMichael Devonshire, Director of Conservation, Jan Hird Pokorny AssociatesTuesday, April 16, 2019General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen20 W. 44th Street6:30 pm, reception to followContact … Read more
Climate Change Advocacy Climate Speak- A new platform for creative youth leadership dealing with climate issues through end of June. A spoken word training program for high schoolers interested in making a difference with climate change. A Tour of Moynihan Train Hall Hard Hat construction tour presented by the American Institute of Architects March 8th … Read more
All block residents are invited to the West 104 Street Block Association Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 19, 2019 7pm Marseilles Common Room 230 West 103 Street There will be a presentation by the Bloomingdale Historical Group on the architects who designed the buildings on our block (including Boak & Paris and Gaetan Ajello). Light refreshments will … Read more
Around the Neighborhood this Weekend Bank Street Bookstore Story Time: The Girl With the Magical CurlsSaturday February 9th 10:30 to 11:30 Am2780 Broadway (107 Street) Martin’s Be Wine ValentineSaturday Feb 9th 4 to 8 pm2781 Broadway (107 Street) Symphony Space: Sing Along to Chitty Chitty Bang BangSunday Feb 10th 11 AMat Symphony Space And in a week … Read more
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
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
Dear Neighbors, Without any apparent notice, the Department of Transportation is repaving our street. And they are doing it now. All cars have been towed (some are on Broadway, some on Riverside). And while it is all quiet now (see the photos below), but it will get noisy and dusty. So you may want to … Read more