Final Vote Coming on Controversial Rezoning Plans
AdvocacyThe City Council will vote (Thursday, August 14) on two big plans — the Lenox Hill Hospital expansion and the…
Train Daddy’s Listening Tour
AdvocacyAndy Byford, Amtrak’s “special advisor” for Penn Station, is busy meeting the various stakeholders seeking to influence what will happen…
Preservation Advocacy Alerts – Historic Districts Matter
AdvocacyThe City Council’s Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee heard arguments yesterday on the Department of City Planning’s Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan.…
Midtown South – Speak Up for Preservation!
AdvocacyJune 25, 2025 Join the Conservancy next Tuesday, July 1, at the City Council hearing on the Midtown South Mixed Use…
Outsized Lenox Hill Hospital Proposal – Act Now
AdvocacyJune 20, 2025 – UPDATE City Planning is about to vote on Northwell Hospital’s massive, 436-foot tower proposal for Lexington…
Press Conference for West Park – Sign the Petition!
AdvocacyThe Conservancy joined a June 16 press conference at West Park Presbyterian Church to show support for The Center at…
Rally for the Future of Midtown South
AdvocacyThe Conservancy spoke at a Midtown rally on June 18th opposing a City plan to upzone the Garment District and sections…
Proposed Landmarks Vital to Garment Center History
AdvocacyGarment Center history was the focus of a May 21 Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) public hearing. Conservancy testimony supported designating five…
Watch – Panel Discussion on Midtown South Zoning
AdvocacyWhy You Should Care About The City’s Midtown South Proposal The Midtown South Zoning Proposal, currently going through the City’s…
Now What for Penn Station?
AdvocacyApril 21, 2025 Last week’s announcement that the Federal government is taking over planning for Penn Station got mixed reviews.…
