Actor Dan Jenkins on Staging, Accents and Playing a Real Person Daniel Jenkns, a 23-year resident of 309 West 104th Street is currently featured in the ensemble of Oslo, the critically acclaimed, TONY nominated play by J.T. Rogers about the 1993 Israeli-Palestinian peace accords. The play goes behind the scenes to explore the roles that … Read more
Dear Neighbor, 1. Saturday, May 20 10am until 12pm – Planting of Tree Wells and Block Association Tables. Please join us Saturday, May 20, 2017 as Urban Explorations Landscaping Company will be planting our beautiful summer flowers. You can also meet the board members who will have two block association tables displaying our NEW tote … Read more
Dear Neighbor, Here are some events and news that may interest you. 1. Con Edison Work Notice Beginning April 7 Con Edison is performing work in our neighborhood. The work is taking place on West End Avenue between West 93rd Street and West 102nd Street. They will continue work through April 2018. West End Avenue … Read more
Dear Neighbor, Here are some events that may interest you: People, Places, and Things: Art Showing – March 7 through April 15, 2017 Our own resident of 895 West End Avenue, Jeff Miller, will be showing his drawings at the Atlantic Gallery 548 W. 28th Street, 5th Floor. Jeff Miller is renowned for his drawings … Read more
Dear Neighbor, I hope you will attend our 2017 West 104 Block Association Member Meeting on Wednesday, February 22 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The event will be held at the Marseilles Community Room located at 230 Broadway at 103rd Street.Our featured speaker is Kate Wood, president of Landmark West. She will discuss our block’s historic … Read more
Non-Profit Head Focuses on Vulnerable New Yorkers – Aiding Women and Teens to Rebuild Since 2006, block resident Ana Luiza Oliveira has run the New York Women’s Foundation, which is dedicated to helping women who are struggling improve their skills and gain control of their lives. Oliveira, who has a long career in non-profit work, … Read more
Month Contents November 2016 PDF Spotlight: West End Palazzos – 905 and 895 Brought “High Rises” to the Block 27th Annual Yard Sale Celebrates Community Spirit Holiday Greetings from the Board of Directors October 2016 Financial Report Yard Sale 2016 Financial Report Thank You to Our 2016 Block Association Yard Sale Volunteers Farewell and Welcome … Read more
Hi Everyone, I hope all weathered the storm. Luckily, the snow stopped early in the day. West 104th Street Block Association Member Meeting Just a reminder that we will be holding our Annual Member Meeting on Wednesday, February 22 from 7:30pm to 9pm at the Marseilles Community Room – 230 Broadway at the corner of … Read more
Recent graffiti incidents in our neighborhood were discussed at the 24th Precinct Community Council on Wednesday, December 21. Captain William Burke, the newly appointed Commander of the 24th Precinct, stated that the graffiti was not considered a hate crime. Officer Paige Hilbig of the graffiti squad explained the graffiti had no specific meaning except to … Read more
The Transportation Committee of Community Board 7 resolved to take steps to install a mid-block traffic signal and crosswalk to allow pedestrians a safe crossing of 106th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam. This stretch of 106th Street is long and hilly and is used by the elderly from the Red Oak Senior Housing and the … Read more