Last Chance to Speak Out Against Destruction Around Penn Station
AdvocacyThe National Trust for Historic Preservation has now joined the Conservancy, and other local groups, in opposition to Governor Hochul’s…
New York is Worth Fighting For
AdvocacyNew York is Worth Fighting For A donor emailed last Friday wondering how we can use the phrase “the city…
Why You Should Want to Save SoHo/NoHo
AdvocacyThe City Council will vote on the SoHo/NoHo upzoning this month. We’ve been saying “NO” all along. Now the Council…
Speak Out: Fight for New York
AdvocacyI have always believed that you need to be a part of your time and involved in the issues of…
Conservancy Supports new Landmark Designations
AdvocacyThe Conservancy spoke out in support of several new Queens and Manhattan designations at the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) hearings…
Where Dreams Once Came True
AdvocacyI was caught unaware by the outpouring of public concern over the likely demolition of Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn.…
SoHo NoHo Historic District Under Threat
AdvocacyMayor de Blasio’s plan to upzone SoHo/NoHo takes another step when Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer holds her hearing on…
Empire State Complex Update
AdvocacyNow that Governor Cuomo is leaving office, his Empire State Complex plans should leave with him. Do we need to…
Primary Election Day is Here
AdvocacyElection Day was a big deal when I was a child. My parents loved politics. My father left for work…