Your Last Chance to Speak Out!
AdvocacyOn Thursday, November 21, the City Council will start voting on the most drastic change to New York’s zoning in decades. Even…
Penn Station & Giant Towers Back in the News
Advocacy––The Conservancy sent Governor Hochul a letter and petition last Friday asking for an independent review of through-running at Penn Station. Sixteen colleague groups…
2024 Living Landmarks Celebration – Video Highlights
EventsWe had another spectacular “Living Landmarks Celebration” last night that honored dedicated New Yorkers, filled The Plaza Ballroom, and brought…
Schapiro Fund Grant Will Support Conservancy Projects
Historic Properties FundPreservation Services
The Conservancy is pleased to announce a three-year grant of $105,000 from the Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund to support…
Speak Out! Drastic Changes Coming to New York City
AdvocacyThe Conservancy testified on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity at an October 22 City Council hearing. This Adams administration…
Amtrak Wants Empires–Not Modern Transit
AdvocacyAmtrak claims it needs to double the number of trains from New Jersey to Penn Station to meet booming ridership…
Squandering Architectural Heritage
AdvocacyPreservationist David Garrad Lowe’s obituary in Sunday’s New York Times was a fitting tribute to a singular man who combined…
Amtrak Says Bulldozing Only Way to Expand
AdvocacyAmtrak, MTA, and New Jersey Transit say they have completed an “exhaustive study” and concluded that the only way to…
Conservancy Testifies For Jacob Day & Manufacturers Trust Company Buildings
AdvocacyThe Conservancy testified on two issues at the LPC in September. We supported designation of the Jacob Day Residence at…
Restoration Begins at Poppenhusen Institute
Nonprofit Technical Assistance Grant ProgramThe Conservancy recently awarded a $13,950 grant to the Poppenhusen Institute in Queens for immediate repairs to its mansard roof…
