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We're on the frontlines, protecting the unique landmarks and neighborhoods that make up the heart and soul of New York.
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Outsized Lenox Hill Hospital Proposal
The Conservancy continues to oppose Lenox Hill Hospital’s redevelopment plan, which would radically change the zoning on Lexington Avenue. Read our letter to...
Conservancy Pledges 16 Sacred Sites Grants
In April the Sacred Sites Committee voted to pledge 16 grants to 15 sites totaling $261,500. These grants were awarded...
Zoom Panel Discussion on Midtown South Zoning
Why You Should Care About The City’s Midtown South Proposal The Midtown South Zoning Proposal, currently going through the City’s...
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture – Harlem
In Harlem, the former West 135th Street Branch Library—built in 1904 by McKim, Mead & White—evolved from a Carnegie-funded public...
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Gracie Mansion – Yorkville, Manhattan
Gracie Mansion has been the official residence of New York City’s mayors since 1942, but it has had a long...
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The Noble Maritime Collection – Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor on Staten Island is a great reminder of New York City’s maritime history. Opening in 1833, it was...
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