Historic Districts Aren’t the Problem
AdvocacyHistoric Districts continue to be “punching bags,” blamed for the City’s lack of affordable housing and denounced as “elite.” Unfortunately, a New…
City of Yes Faced Pushback but Passed First Hurdle
AdvocacyOn Friday, November 22, the City Council gave its preliminary approval to City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. Two committee…
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…
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…
Promoting Black History & Cultural Institutions Citywide
AdvocacyNonprofit Technical Assistance Grant Program
Preservation Services
The Conservancy helped facilitate the fifth convening of New York City Black Institutions in early September. The Noble Maritime Collection…
