At a recent West Side Federation of Neighborhoods and Block Associations meeting, Joselinne Minaya, Community Coordinator for the New York County District Attorney’s Office, spoke to the group regarding recent crimes in our area. The Crime Prevention Initiative has implemented enhanced mobile communication between NYPD personnel in the form of a departmental cell phones and … Read more

Your three neighborhood organizations, West 104th Street Block Association, the West 102nd/103rd Streets Block Association, and Bloomingdale Aging in Place, have come together to form a new group based on our neighbors’ interest to connect with others who are running a business from home. The group is aptly named, “Networking in the Neighborhood” or NITN. … Read more

The West 104th Street Block Association is collaborating with the West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association and BAiP to offer residents a 60-minute group walk on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Led by neighbor Teresa Elwert, the walk will be at a brisk pace – target 20 blocks in 17 minutes – and usually incorporate … Read more

Central Park Loop: Safety Enhancements to include reduction of speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph, barricades further separating pedestrians from cyclists, and enhancements to key crosswalks. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, NYPD, and the Central Park Conservancy today announced immediate safety enhancements along … Read more

Calling all parents and grandparents! The Manhattan Community Board 7 invites you to the first public meeting of the Inclusive Playground Task Force. The Task Force will focus on creating a community space in which all can enjoy and play. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at 6PM at the Manhattan Community … Read more

From Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell’s website: Assembly Member O’Donnell is proud to announce FREE mammograms and flu shots will be available at his 11th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, November 22nd! Free mammograms will be available for extended hours from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM to women who are 40 years or older, NYC … Read more

Effective January 1, 2015, the New York State recycling laws dictate that it will be illegal to place any electronic waste in your trash. Electronics Recycling: The Lower East Side Ecology hosts recycling events during the year throughout Manhattan and also operates a permanent E-Waste collection Center at 469 President Street, Brooklyn, Tuesdays through Saturday. … Read more

Our Council Member, Helen Rosenthal, is sponsoring a symposium on the changes in the 2015 Medicare Program and how it will affect your benefits. The symposium will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 5PM – 7PM. The event will be held at the B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue at 257 West 88th Street between Broadway … Read more