An interesting link!

Thanks to fellow block resident Hilary Stillman for this interesting link. It shows how many parking tickets were issued on any block in NYC from July 2007 - June 2008.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/11/26/nyregion/20081128_PARKING.html?emc=eta3

REMINDER! Precinct 28 Community Council Meeting Tonight!

The meeting is this evening starting at 6:30PM - located at the 28th Precint
2271-89 8th Ave (Fred Doug Blvd) (between 122nd & 123rd St).

Hope to see you there!

NYC Marathon on Sunday!

For those of you who are marathon (or marathon viewing!) enthusiasts, tomorrow is the NYC marathon and it will be coming down 5th Avenue right past our block, which is approximately 21.75 miles into the race.

The expected arrival times at this location are:

- For wheelchair participants: 9:48AM
- For lead women: 11:05AM
- For lead men: 11:25 AM

(Don't forget - clocks move back one hour tonight!!)

Some other nearby viewing options are:

Fifth Avenue & 110th Street
Check out the race to the music of Ray Mantilla and his Band at Duke Ellington Circle, at Central Park, 5th Avenue and 110th Street. 11:30am - 2:00pm

Marcus Garvey Park
Music, crowds & Free Emerald Nuts! Extended viewing and activities. NYC Parks & Recreation

Hope to see you there!

Police Precinct Community Council Meetings

Many of you may already know this, but our block is somewhat unique in that is covered by two police precincts - the south side of 127th street is in the 28th precinct and the north side is in the 32nd precinct.

There are monthly Community Council meetings held at each precinct which are ways for the police to communicate happenings in the precinct and they are also a place to get to know and connect with our neighbors. We went to the September meeting and it was very worthwhile. We recommend attending to anyone interested in becoming more involved in the neighborhood.

Here are the details for each precinct's meetings. I've also attached links to the precinct's home page:

Precinct 28 Community Council Meeting
The precinct community council meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the precinct station house.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_028.shtml

Precinct 32 Community Council Meeting
The 32 Precinct Community Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Salvation Army Temple, 540 Lenox Avenue at 7:00 p.m.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_032.shtml

Sad news! Mobay files Chapter 11

Unfortunately, one of our neighborhood restaurants is filing for bankruptcy.

http://harlemworldblog.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/harlems-mobay-files-chapter-11/

Halloween Party Friday, October 31st 2-6PM

There will be a Halloween Party Oct 31st, 2-6 PM in the playlot on the north side of 127 St closer to Lenox Ave. Set up will be from 12-2PM - any help is appreciated. Melvin, who maintains the playlot will be running it.

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween!

Thanks for the invitation. I will send along the e-mail addresses that I have for residents at 50 West.

Welcome to the Blog

Hello -

Welcome to the West 127 St Blog! Please feel free to share your thoughts, ideas and issues that can make our neighborhood a better place to live!