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

West 104 Street Block Association Annual Meeting

Presentation by FDNYFire Safety and Fire DoorsMay 12th at 7pm, by Zoom Join Zoom Meeting There will be a presentation by the FDNY about Self Closing Doors and how they are an effective barrier to fire and smoke. This meeting is open to all and you are encouraged to invite others. It will be followed … 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

Goings On in the Neighborhood – January 2021

Food Drive Thanks to all who participated! The food donation drive was very successful- some 800 pounds of food was picked up by City Harvest. You can expect future food drives. Jazz Quartet on Riverside Drive Take a stroll on Riverside Drive Saturday 12:00 to 1:30 PMSunday 2:00 to 4:00 PMMonday 2:00 to 4:00 PM … Read more

BLOCK BYTES: More October Events

Riverside Park Conservancy & Us Fall Clean Up Even though we only had two participants, in two hours last Saturday, we were able to make a measurable impact, raking leaves and sticks on the West side of Riverside Drive from 103 Street to 106 Street. It’s not too late to join this effort. Our next date … Read more

Joel DeArce’s Funeral Arrangements

Joseph DeArce, the super of 895 West End Avenue, passed away this past Sunday. He was an integral part of the block and was a great supporter of the Block Association and will be sorely missed. Wake: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM 4425 Broadway, New York, NY 10040 Phone: 212- 942-3700 Funeral Mass: … Read more

Dan Jenkins

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