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Welcome To My Block - West 80th Street

~ This is the Offical  ~

New York City's
West 80th Street Block Association   
Billy Amato, Director
e-mail: Billy@West80thStreet.com

"This is Your Block"



West 80th Street 
Manhattan
NYC
 
The West 80th Street Block Association
(Between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues)

On The Upper West Side
Manhattan
 
 

For the:
West 80th Street Block Association
Billy Amato
130 West 80th Street #1
New York, New York 10024

E-Mail: Billy@West80thStreet.com
 


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Billy Amato, Director 
The West 80th Street Block Association
E-Mail: Billy@West80thStreet.com 








P R I V A C Y   P O L I C Y   N O T I C E
The West 80th Street Block Association is privately owned and operated not-for-profit private associaition. It does not accept any kind of donations public or private.
©® 2024 The West 80th Street Block Association  ™





West 80th Street NYC
Meet Billy Amato Chairperson of The West 80th Street Block Association
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS!





The West 80th Street Block Association would like to thank our Community Board 7 and our NYC Council Office Borough of Manhattan and our NYC Council Member Helen Rosenthal for recognizing Billy Amato, Chair-Person of the West 80th Street Block Association for his neighborhood efforts towards our community since 1968 (the past 57 years) on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. 

(July 2021)

In Appreciation
West 80 Appreciation




At AMNH at West 79th Street/Columbus Avenue 

RICHARD GILDER CENTER
...FOR SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND INNOVATION

The Gilder Center will be expand access to a broader range of the Museum's resources for students, teachers and families in the new way of learning opportunities and inviting all visitors from all over the world to share in the excitement of our new world of discovery.  




Richard Gilder Center for Science
Richard Gilder Center for Science


Bull Moose Dog Run is now open......

The long-awaited renovation of Bull Moose Dog Run, located in Theodore Roosevelt Park next to the Museum of Natural History is now open. The dog run, which occupies about a 1/2 acre of Theodore Roosevelt Park @ West 81 Street, is unrelated to the Gilder Center, the science education center being built by the Museum around the corner at West 79th Street at Columbus Avenue. (photos below) 



HALLOWEEN 

ON WEST 80TH STREET






Monaco Cafe - Amsterdam Avenue at West 80th Street
READ ALL ABOUT IT IN
THE NEW YORK TIMES 
READ ABOUT BILLY AMATO WHO STARTED THE WEST 80TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION AND THE GOOD NEIGHBOR SINGLE HANDED SAVED WEST 80TH STREET FROM DEMOLITION (A LANDMARK'S PIONEER) AND TOOK ON THE DRUG GANGS THAT OCCUPIED 165 WEST 80TH STREET.
(57 years ago in 1968)  
click The New York Times logo below...

The New York Times - West 80th Street
>>>>>>>>CLICK HERE<<<<<<<<<



THE WEST 80TH STREET
NEIGHBOURHOOD BULLETIN BOARD


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***It's the LAW***

No Smoking in the City’s Parks and Beaches!
On February 22, 2011, Mayor Bloomberg signed Local Law 11 of 2011, The West 80th Street Block Assoc.  support this legislation because second hand smoke is a health problem for all New Yorkers but especially for families who have children with chronic asthma. Other cities have passed similar ordinances and CUNY just banned smoking on its campuses citywide. It is common sense legislation and in the long run will help New Yorkers become healthier, while reducing the amount of trash in parks and beaches.  In addition to parks and beaches, the law specifically prohibits smoking in the following areas: pools, recreation centers and all other property, equipment, buildings and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Parks Department. The bill also prohibits smoking in pedestrian plazas, which are areas designated by the Department of Transportation for use as a plaza and are located within the bed of a roadway and may contain benches, tables or other facilities for a pedestrian to use. The ban does not include: the sidewalks immediately adjoining parks, squares and public places; any pedestrian route through any park strip, median or mall that is adjacent to vehicular traffic; parking lots; and actors in theatrical performances. The Parks Department is authorized to enforce this law, which is effective May 23, 2011, and may issue fines of $50 per violation or more. 
NO MORE....... 
Helicopters over the UWS
DONE !!!
WE DID IT !!!
NO MORE HELICOPTER !!!
This was the story..............

Starting in February 2011 any tour helicopter flying over the city, not following the dedicated tour routes, or flying too low will be fined by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).  Fines will start at $100 and will be raised to $1000 by May. If you witness helicopters flying over the city or flying too low please call 311 and make a service complaint.  As always make sure you give a description of the helicopters. The West 80th Block Assoc.  is working with EDC to create literature to help residents identify the different tour helicopter companies. If you have any problems filing a complaint with 311, please contact Penny Ryan, at  CB7 call 212-873-0282.

New 2025 Holiday Alternate Side Parking Suspensions Calendar


The West 80th Street 

2025 Alternate Side   

Parking Street Cleaning Rules !!!

DateHoliday
Jan 1, Wed New Year's Day*
Jan 6, Mon Three Kings' Day
Jan 20, Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan 28-Jan 29, Tue-Wed Lunar New Year's Eve & Lunar New Year
Feb 12, Wed Lincoln's Birthday
Feb 17, Mon Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)
Mar 5, Wed Ash Wednesday
Mar 14, Fri Purim
Mar 31-Apr 1, Mon-Tue Idul-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr)
Apr 13-Apr 14, Sun-Mon Passover
Apr 17, Thurs Holy Thursday
Apr 17, Thurs Holy Thursday (Orthodox)
Apr 18, Fri Good Friday
Apr 18, Fri Good Friday (Orthodox)
Apr 19-Apr 20, Sat-Sun Passover (7th and 8th Days)
May 26, Mon Memorial Day*
May 29, Thurs Solemnity of the Ascension
June 2-June 3, Mon-Tue Shavuot (2 Days)
June 6-June 7, Fri-Sat Idul-Adha (Eid al-Adha)
June 19, Thurs Juneteenth
July 4, Fri Independence Day*
Aug 3, Sun Tisha B'Av
Aug 15, Fri Feast of the Assumption
Sept 1, Mon Labor Day*
Sept 23-Sept 24, Tue-Wed Rosh Hashanah
Oct 2, Thurs Yom Kippur
Oct 7-Oct 8, Tue-Wed Succoth (2 Days)
Oct 13, Mon Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 14, Tue Shemini Atzereth
Oct 15, Wed Simchas Torah
Oct 20, Mon Diwali
Nov 1, Sat All Saints' Day
Nov 4, Tue Election Day
Nov 11, Tue Veterans Day
Nov 27, Thurs Thanksgiving Day*
Dec 8, Mon Immaculate Conception
Dec 25, Thurs Christmas Day*


Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations allow for street cleaning. ASP rules are posted on signs with a "P" crossed by a broom and indicate the days and times parking isn’t allowed.

When ASP is in effect, you can’t park on the side of the street that is being cleaned. The rules apply for the entire time posted on the sign, even if a street sweeper has passed.

ASP is fully restored as of July 5, 2022. ASP Reform Rules are no longer in effect. Vehicles must move for street cleaning on all days and times posted on the ASP sign.

* MAJOR LEGAL HOLIDAY

In many neighborhoods on the Upper West Side, people double park their cars for the duration of street cleaning, on the side of the street that is not being cleaned that day. This practice has always been technically illegal ("Double parking of passenger vehicles is illegal at all times, including street cleaning days, regardless of location, purpose or duration"--DOT). On West 80th Street the hours are now 11:AM - 12:30PM, however, double parking for the duration of street cleaning is openly tolerated by the authorities and CB7. If you double park your car or SUV/Van/Truck on West 80th Street for an extended period of time, it's very important that you leave some contact information displayed in your car, such as a piece of paper with your telephone number and address on the left side dashboard. This way any cars that you have blocked-in can call you so you can let them out.




 
* On major legal holidays, stopping, standing, and parking are permitted, except in areas where stopping, standing, and parking rules are in effect seven days a week (for example, “No Standing Anytime”). Parking meters are not in effect on major legal holidays.
                                 

Useful telephone Manhattan numbers  .........


Manhattan Information Hot Line:  311

Or for emergencies and inclement weather, streetlight/traffic signal problems, potholes, community board info:
call: 311

Hotline for TTY Deaf or Hearing-Impaired
(212) 442-9488

Car towed?
(212) 869-2929

Manhattan Tow Pound
(212) 971-0771

Parking Violations Help Line
(718) 422-7800



Disclaimer:
© 2025 by The West 80th Street Block Accociation who assumes no responsibility what so ever for any losses or damages incurred from use of this information. Use at your own risk.

Source:
NYC's Department of Transportation.

THE WEST 80TH STREET
 PHOTO GALLERY




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Please feel free to contact The West 80th Street Block Accociation at the following E-Mail address:   Billy@West80thStreet.com


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