Block Bytes: October 2018

October 21, 2018 Dear Neighbors, Silent Auction Unsolds Thanks to those who were not silent and went for some of the remaining items. Still available: Tours of the American Museum of Natural History Robofun Studio New York Brat Factory Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Bloomingdale School of Music Read the Silent Auction Overstock details. Upcoming Events Halloween Parade … Read more

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes

August 13, 2018 Yard Sale – Yard Sale – Yard Sale When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Where: Right Here! Calling All Vendors! The 29th Annual West 104th Street Block Association Yard Sale Don’t Miss Out! SIGN UP NOW to be part of this exciting local westside event and reserve your preferred place. Spots go quickly as … Read more

Mid-June Block Bytes

Tables for the Yard Sale are now available from Gary Waskow- Contact him at waskowg@yahoo.com. We will do group building photos later this year- in October. Look below for pictures of the tote bags and cap that we have available for sale AND Photos of the April lobby sits- showing off all the members of … Read more

Bringing an Architect’s Eye

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

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes

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

Neighborhood News – February 20, 2018

Book Presentation On Wednesday night there is a book presentation about the history and personalities of West 105 Street between RSD and WEA entitled ” The Man With the Sawed-Off Leg and Other Tales of a New York City Block” by its author, Dan Watkin’s an editor at the New York Times. Check it out … Read more

2017 Issues

Month Contents December 2017 PDF Fighting for An Accessible NYC 28th Annual Block Party A Success Holiday Greetings from the Board of Directors October 2017 Financial Report 2017 Yard Sale Financial Report Thank You to Our 2017 Block Party-Yard Sale Volunteers! If You Enjoyed the Yard Sale, Please ank… Our Generous Donors! Letter from the … Read more

In With the New: Block Association Board Update

As we approach the turning of the calendar to 2018, I am pleased to introduce your officers for the West 104th Street Block Association: President: Steve Zirinsky – a long time board member and resident of 315 Riverside Drive. Steve was instrumental in obtaining the beautiful street lights we have on the block. Vice-President: Jeff Howitt … Read more

Daffodil Bulbs Are In!

Dear Neighbor, Get ready for a beautiful spring! On Sunday, volunteers planted 500 daffodil bulbs in 20 of our tree wells. The bulbs were provided at no cost by the NYC Parks Department Daffodil Project to honor those lost in the 9/11 attack of the World Trade Center. Look for photos on our website: www.bloomingdale.org … Read more