Donate to the Silent Auction

A woman in a blue t-shirt and ponytail peruses items at the Silent Auction table as others behind her her do the same.

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES What Items Can You Donate? Do: We would like good condition antiques, collectibles, art works, framed posters and photos, fine jewelry, theater and concert tickets, household gadgets in their original boxes and services (piano lessons, resume reviews, etc). Don’t: We do not accept computer equipment, exercise equipment or broken or … Read more

Donate to the Book Sale

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Donate to the Book Sale Do: We are looking for novels, plays, poetry, non-fiction including memoirs and history. Don’t: We cannot sell textbooks, CDs or cassettes, dictionaries or manuals, out-of-date travel books, or games and cards. Please drop off your donations between September 6 and September 16 with the doorman at 320 Riverside … Read more

Raffle Table Starts Tonight

WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES It is that time of year…. You can now visit the raffle and merchandise table most week nights and weekends at the corner of West End and West 104th Street thru Sept 20th. The Raffle winner last year took home $2623. Not bad for $1. Can you help? … Read more

Bloomingdale Bites Presentations

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WEST 104TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION BLOCK BYTES Bloomingdale Bites Historical Presentations We now have the info on the June 6th Bloomingdale Historical History Group presentations and thought to share them with you as these will give added depth to the event.  There will be three 10-minute presentations: 1.  City Taverns and Country InnsThe decades from the … Read more

REMINDER: May 6 Sidewalk Cafe

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West 104th Street Block Association Sidewalk Cafe Sidewalk Cafe: May 6th 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Rain Date May 7th) Northside West 104 Street near 905 West End Ave Come say hello and chat with your neighbors. Be safe, and do keep in touch with us. Thanks! Steve Zirinsky Block Association Dues Haven’t paid your dues? Why Not? It … 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

Purchasing 50/50 Raffle Tickets On line

West 104th Street Block Association Block Bytes This photo shows what $6000 dollars of raffle tickets look like. The pot now tops $2500  with less than 10 days to the Yard Sale.  Did you know that you can virtually buy tickets virtually, or at least on line? Try it at 3AM ! Venmo, Zelle, Paypal and Check (must … Read more

Silent Auction & Volunteers

West 104 Street Block Association Block Bytes Do You Have Items for the Silent Auction?  Living with your impulse buys for too long?  We’re looking for vintage treasures, gadgets (in their original boxes), tickets (basketball, theater, opera, museums) and artwork in good condition for the Yard Sale’s Silent Auction.  We also welcome donations of services such … Read more