Another Win for West Park, but the Fight Continues!
AdvocacySacred Sites
UPDATE: November 10 Community Board 7 voted 25-15-2 last Wednesday evening in favor of saving the landmark West Park Presbyterian Church,…
Conservancy Pledges 17 Grants to Historic Houses of Worship
Sacred SitesIn September, the Sacred Sites Committee voted to pledge 15 grants to 15 historic houses of worship totaling $244,500. These…
Preserve the Public’s Voice – Vote NO on Ballot Proposals 2, 3, and 4
AdvocacyVote NO on Ballot Proposals 2, 3, and 4 Make sure your voice is heard! Early voting starts October 25…
Speak Out for West Park
AdvocacySacred Sites
Speak Out for West Park, a Community and City Landmark – The New York Presbytery wants to demolish West Park…
Technical Tips – Caring for Ornamental Plaster
Preservation ServicesOrnamental plaster has long enriched American interiors, and with proper care, it can endure for centuries. Since water, impact, and…
Technical Tips – Where to Find Photos of Historic Buildings
Preservation ServicesHistoric photographs of buildings can be very valuable resources. They help inform historically accurate building restorations and modifications, they show the…
On the Roofs Again with our Historic Properties Fund
Historic Properties FundSummer is always busy for Historic Properties Fund staff Jim Mahoney and Kyunhea West—and this year was no exception. They…
Sacred Sites On the Road Again
Sacred SitesOur Sacred Sites staff sure get around! This summer, Colleen Heemeyer and Gwendolyn Stegall hit the road in the heat,…
A Bronx Tale – 107 Sites in 11 Weeks!
Sacred SitesThis summer, graduate student interns Charlotte Crum and Irine Le took on a huge challenge: visiting and documenting 107 historic…
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…
