A Note From Hedy Campbell, Newsletter Editor

Dear Neighbors,

Our Winter 2020 Newsletter is here!

If we don't have your email yet, please help us to build our email list so that we can communicate electronically. Please click the blue button on this page to join our email list.

If you are feeling out of touch, check out our back issues of our newsletter online here and don't forget our blog!

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.

We provide:
  • Dedicated evening security guard to help maintain the safety of our neighborhood
  • An active community full of events including: Halloween parade, Solstice caroling and annual Block Party
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 a lot of ways to support your Block Association. Why not start by simply joining our mailing list so that you receive our news directly. Click the button below to complete our form. Membership dues or contributions are appreciated but not required to join our email list.
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Calendar of Events

Our 50th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, January 12 at 8 p.m. 
Email amzoom@w102-103blockassn.org if you would like to attend the celebration and our Residents Hall of Fame induction.
​Monthly BA Board Meetings
Second Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (remote)
Email info@w102-103blockassn.org if you would like to attend.
​​Block Assn History Photo-Collage Presentation
Tuesday, February 9, 8 p.m.
​RSVP to amzoom@w102-103blockassn.org.

​Stories of Our Founding Years
Tuesday, March 9, 8 p.m.
​RSVP to amzoom@w102-103blockassn.org.
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​TriBloomingdale SciFi Reading Group
For information about TriBloomingdale, click here.​


TriBloomingdale Walks
(Temporarily suspended)
Every Sunday at 8 a.m.
Contact Caitlin Hawke for information.

News & Upcoming Events:

Click here for our neighborhood events calendar.
Click here for our blog featuring local news.

Meet Our Street Guard

Two guards, Kevin and Dwight, have been trained for our beat seven nights a week from 5:30-11:30 p.m. ​To report neighborhood security issues or to request our guards' assistance, please use the following phone numbers:
  • Guard’s cell phone: 646-772-2240
  • Starr Security: 212-246-1040
Please contact security@w102-103blockassn.org to provide feedback and to volunteer for our Security Advisory committee.
​Your contributions to the Block Association provide funding for our street guard service. 

Our Annual Block Party

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
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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
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Credit: Ozzie Alfonso
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Credit: Ozzie Alfonso
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Credit: Caitlin Hawke
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