A Note From Hedy Campbell, Newsletter EditorDear Neighbors,
We have the solstice firmly behind us and are moving quickly to the vernal equinox -- it must be time for the Spring 2022 edition of our newsletter! You may download it here. Read about our friend, neighborhood mensch Shelly Fine, or check out the latest restaurant reivew: Sushi W. The newsletter is chocked with local information. Don't forget the newletter archives: always at the ready online here. Finally, join us via zoom on April 4 at 7pm for our Annual Meeting featuring guest speaker Gale Brewer. RSVP to: annualmeeting@w102-103blockassn.org. Yours, Hedy Campbell Editor, West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association Newsletter Welcome!The West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association is a group of volunteers who work to make our blocks a vibrant, safe, and beautiful community.
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The West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association welcomes new members who live in our district on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (New York City). That area includes W. 102nd and W. 103rd Streets from Broadway to Riverside Drive and West End Avenue between W. 102nd and W. 103rd Streets.
Join us by becoming a member at the button below. ~ Block Association Board of Directors |
Join Us!There are many ways to support your Block Association. Why not start by simply joining our mailing list to receive news directly. Click below to sign up. Membership dues or contributions are appreciated but not required to join our email list.
Survey Results on W. 103rd Open Street ProjectLast Fall, the Block Association conducted a survey of its membership regarding the designation of W. 103rd St. between Broadway and Riverside Drive as a “Temporary Limited Local Access Open Street.” Paper surveys were distributed and responses came in. Click the button below for detailed results.
Calendar of EventsMonthly BA Board Meetings
Second Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (remote) Email info@w102-103blockassn.org if you would like to attend. Community Board 7 Meetings First Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (remote)For info, see: nyc.gov/mcb7 24th Precinct Community Council Third Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Bloomingdale branch of the NYPL, 150 W. 100th St. TriBloomingdale SciFi Reading Group
For information about TriBloomingdale, click here. TriBloomingdale Walks are Back! Every Sunday at 8 a.m. Contact Caitlin Hawke for information. News
2021 Marked Our 50th Anniversary! If you missed Asya and Ted Berger's presentation about our origin story, it's now available on the website. Click here to view it and read more. Click here for our blog featuring local news. Block Association Blog Receives 2021 Jim Torain Award Caitlin Hawke, our blogger, received the 2021 Jim Torain Award from the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group for coverage of the history of our neighborhood. View the history posts here. |
Meet Our Street Guard
B.A. guards do rounds seven nights a week from 5:30-11:30 p.m. On weekdays, our guard is Robert Huggins. If you see him, introduce yourself! To report neighborhood security issues or to request our guard's assistance, please use the following phone number:
Your contributions to the Block Association provide funding for our street guard service.
- Mr. Huggin's cell phone: 917-474-4221
Your contributions to the Block Association provide funding for our street guard service.
Our Annual Block Party
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Who: Kids, Adults, You, Us, All!
What: Our festive, 25+ family, community sale and annual tradition with a split-pot lottery, food & treasures galore! An old blog post describes it all. When: TBD Where: Along W. 103rd St. from West End Ave. to Riverside Dr. How to Become a Vendor: Rates are reasonable for Block Association residents ($40) and non-residents ($55). See the vendor page here. How can you help? We are always looking for volunteers, bakers to supply the bake sale table; musicians; and vendors! Please email us: YardSale@w102-103blockassn.org |
Credit: Caitlin Hawke
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