She was just a voice from across the hall exchanging pleasantries until the blizzard happened in 1982. It was unexpected and so severe, traffic was paralyzed and could not get through the Lincoln Tunnel; and without cell phones nobody knew what became of friends and family en route to the city. That’s when Claire knocked … Read more
Information on Current Community Issues Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety As many of you are aware, we have had three pedestrian fatalities which occurred on Broadway, 96th Street and West End Ave. Wide, car-centric streets are the most dangerous to walk in New York City and Broadway has been deemed the most dangerous road according to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign’s study … Read more
We are thrilled to introduce you to one of our West 104th St. block residents: Noreen Whysel. Noreen and a team of fellow students at Pratt Institute’s School of Library and Information Science have graciously agreed to revise our website to make it more user-friendly and suited to your needs. Noreen has been a resident … Read more
Month Contents December 2013PDF Letter From the President for 2013 Letter to the Editor December 2013 Financial Report Three Fall 2013 24th Precinct Community Council Meetings West Side Federation of Block Associations Update Bloomingdale Aging in Place (BAiP) 895 West End Building Representative In the Spotlight: Daisy Obadiah BAiP to Honor Founding Board Member Herman … Read more
Month Contents December 2012PDF Happy Holidays: Letter from the President for 2012 Block Bulletin Board November 2012 Financial Report Special thanks to Teresa Elwert for tidying our Winter tree well beds Precinct Community Council Meetings West Side Federation of Neighborhood and Block Associations Is this Thing On? and other computer questions you are too embarrassed … Read more
Month Contents December 2011PDF Happy Holidays! Letter from our President for 2011 Spring Planting Bloomingdale Aging in Place Community Health Service Day Parking Discount Reminder November 2011 Financial Report Neighborhood News Police Precinct Watch Selected Calendar of Events In Pursuit of Beauty: An Interview with James Goodfriend BAiP’s Walking Program Celebrates its Second Anniversary and … Read more
Month Contents December 2010PDF The 24th Precinct Community Council Don’t Let Pain Take Over: Strategies for Coping with Chronic Pain Good Reads: Revolution is Not a Dinner Party Spring Flowers November Financial Report Lost and Found Bloomingdale Aging in Place Panel: STAYING INDEPENDENT: Secrets to Helping Yourself and Others MEMORIES – On Moving to West … Read more
Month Contents December 2009PDF Happy Holidays from the W. 104th Street Blcok Association Baord of Directors Security Guard Explained November 2009 Financial Report Getting Ready for Spring Join the Solstice Songfest Good Reads: The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean Restaurant Review: Angelinea’s Pizza Bar Selected Calendar of Holiday Events In the Spotlight: Richard Einhorn Neighborhood … Read more
Month Contents December 2008PDF Farewell to Elms Block Resident Awarded a MacArthur: Palliative Care Specialist, Dr. Diane Meier, Receives “Genius” Grant Block Bulletin Board Join the Solstice Songfest West 104 Street Block Association Financial Report November 2008 Phyllis Sperling Joins Block Board A Treasury of Gifts Aging in Place Initiative Update Suba Pharmacy Needs Your … Read more
Month Contents December 2007PDF Our Broadway sparkles Celebrating a great West 104th St. year! Remembering Michael Dillon Letter to the editor Election results November 2007 financial report Yard Sale 2007 final report In the spotlight: Michael Deegan and "The Revels" Special neighborhood holiday gift suggestions ‘Tis better to give away than to receive The spirit … Read more