2024 Annual Meeting
The BID and its board of directors cordially invite you to our 2024 Annual Meeting
Learn about the progress of our projects and updates of what we have accomplished this past year and what we have planned for this coming year.
RSVP will close at 8am on the day of the event to verify people
If you are a Commercial Property Owner, Property Manager, Property Representative, Commercial Tenant or Resident within the BID boundaries of West 96th -West 110th Street along Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues, please make sure to register to become a BID Member. Those who are not registered will not be able to vote.
Board Members Running for ReElection
Class A (Property Owner):
Lora Lavon Dole
989 Amsterdam Avenue
Lora LaVon Dole is a costume designer who has worked in film, television, and theater for over twenty years. She has lived in the BID for many years & has also served as a long-term Board Member. Lora loves the Bloomingdale neighborhood & wants to help shape the future of NYC by staying involved with the BID.
Jeffrey Olivares
973 Amsterdam Avenue
Jeffrey Olivares is a long-standing member of our board with a deep love for the Bloomingdale neighborhood. He looks forward to continuing his role on the board, contributing to the neighborhood he proudly calls home.
Class B (Merchant):
Victor Martinez
The Calaveras Group LLC
Victor Martinez is the owner of The Calaveras Group LLC; "The Calaveras NYC" and Luke Guy LLC "Calaveras Corner", both Mexican restaurants located on Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. Victor moved to NYC from Mexico about 22 years ago and has been living in the neighborhood for five years now! He loves being a part of this community and always tries to stay present with his neighbors as much as possible & his passion is making delicious Mexican food. Victor can also be seen roaming the streets of Bloomingdale on his bike enjoying what our beautiful neighborhood has to offer.