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

Block Party Silent Auction Items at Discounted Prices and a Halloween Neighborhood Event

Dear Neighbor, Thank you for making our 28th Annual Block Party a success! A special thanks to all our volunteers and vendors. I hope you enjoyed it. 1. There are two remaining Silent Auction Items that can purchased at discounted prices. If you are interested, please email Mary Koval at mtkoval@aol.com. The item will go … Read more

SAVE-THE-DATE: Saturday, October 14, 2017 28th Annual West 104th Street Block Association Block Party

Dear Neighbor: We hope to see you at our 28th Annual West 104th Street Block Party on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10AM to 5PM. The party will be held on West 104th Street between West End Ave. and Riverside Drive.Browse our vendor tables, listen to music, and buy a raffle ticket or block association … Read more

Meet the Gardeners

Karen Gershenhorn and Dru Heidle

Three Neighbors Make Green Magic on West 104th St. At the foot of the block beside the Number 5 bus stop is a beautiful garden. If you crossed to Riverside Park on the uptown side of the street, you saw another on the island that divides Riverside Drive from the service road. Have you wondered … Read more

Neighborhood Update: August 14, 2017

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you are enjoying the summer months. We are very lucky to live so near a beautiful park and river and enjoy the cool breeze. I have always felt very fortunate to live in such a vibrant community such as the West 104th Street block. Perhaps you may feel the same and … Read more

Neighborhood Update – June 22, 2017

Dear Neighbor, Here are some events you may be interested in attending: 1. The 28th Annual West 104th Street Block Association Block Party – Saturday, October 14, 2017 Remember to save the date and attend our block party in October! We will have live music, tables with priceless treasurers, a bakery with home-made goodies, our … Read more

Save the Date! Oct 14 Block Party: Reserve Your Table Now!

Hi Neighbor, The 28th West 104 Block Association Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10AM to 5PM on West 104th Street from WEA to RSD. Vendor table registrations are being accepted NOW! The rates are: Block Association Member – $50.00 Block Resident – $55.00 Off-Block Resident – $60.00 **Early Bird Special** … Read more