Blizzard of 2026

Snow day scene of a silver car (possibly a hatchback or compact SUV) parked on the sidewalk covered with snow with an overhang of snow where the car that was behind it pulled out. The car is surrounded by piles of plowed snow.

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Neighbors, Do you have any interesting photos from the Blizzard of 2026 If so, please send them to me. We’d love to document these intense and memorable few days together as a community. A few important reminders: Be safe, and do keep in touch with us. Thanks! Steven … Read more

Upcoming Fall Events

Fall leaves, brown and yellowed pin oak leaves with a red one at top center.

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Some Fall Events Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade October 18 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade through the Park! The Parade meets at Dinosaur Playground and marches north to Ellington in the Park. To compete in the costume contest, Register your pup!  … Read more

Cynthia Doty Memorial Service

Cynthia Doty sadly passed away in July after a brief illness. A real advocate for our neighborhood, she was a tireless, gracious, and wise political and community organizer, and the Deputy Clerk of the Manhattan Board of Elections, she will be sorely missed by her friends and colleagues. A memorial service, organized by Three Parks Independent Democrats, … Read more

August Soirée in the Park

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Summer Soiree  August 3, 6:00 to 7:30pm Ellington in the Park (Upper Level) in Riverside Park at 105 St Come relax, enjoy the weather,  and meet your neighbors Dutch Treat  Be safe, and do keep in touch with us.  Thanks! Steven Zirinsky Block Association Dues Haven’t paid your … Read more

July Soirée in the Park

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Summer Soirée July 6 6:00 to 7:30 Ellington in the Park (Upper Level)in Riverside Park at 105 St Come relax, enjoy the weather,and meet your neighbors Dutch Treat  Be safe, and do keep in touch with us.  Thanks! Steven Zirinsky Block Association Dues Haven’t paid your dues? Why Not? … Read more

June Soiree in the Park

Spring Soiree  June 1 5:30 to 7:30 Ellington in the Park (Upper Level) in Riverside Park at 105 St Come relax, enjoy the weather,  and meet your neighbors Dutch Treat  Be safe, and do keep in touch with us.  Thanks! Steven Zirinsky Block Association Dues Haven’t paid your dues? Why Not? It is easy! Click here. Boom. Done. Don’t … Read more

Halloween and Other Events

Halloween Events in the Neighborhood West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes W 102/ W 103 Street Annual Halloween Parade Great for the kids (of any age)!!At 6 PM sharpOctober 31stWest 103 and West End Ave.For details click here. At 6:30 PMFollowed -directly- by the West 102 Street Halloween Dog Paw-rade. For details click here Riverside Park Fall Clean Up Contact … Read more

Summer Soirees In the Park

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Join us for Summer Soirées in the Park every third Tuesday of the month NEXT DATE:  JULY 19, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm Ellington in the Park (Upper Level) in Riverside Park at 105 St Come relax, enjoy the weather,  and meet your neighbors! Dutch Treat!  Block Association Dues Haven’t paid your dues? Why … Read more

Looking Forward to 2022 !

View the latest Newsletter in color. What do you want to see in the neighborhood this coming year? Stores? Services? Other changes? Please send your thoughts to Hanna Rubin for possible inclusion in the next newsletter. Responses maybe edited for length and clarity. Block Association Dues Haven’t paid your dues? Why Not? It is easy! Click here. Boom. Done. Don’t get … Read more