Why We Oppose the Governor’s and Speaker’s Plans for the City
AdvocacyGovernor Andrew Cuomo and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson have big plans for the City. Most residents probably haven’t heard…
Landmarks Commission Promotes Appropriate Development
AdvocacyPreservation isn’t perfect. But preservation has contributed to New York’s economy, tourism, identity, and livability for the last 56 years.…
A Virtual Evening with Robert A.M. Stern
EventsView or listen to our talk with celebrated architect Robert A.M. Stern in this in-depth look at some of his…
Robert A.M. Stern: New York Projects
EventsI never thought about becoming an architect. I’d never survive the math requirements. But Robert A.M. Stern, former Dean at…
Tourist in Her Own Town
EventsOne of my favorite books as a child was New Worlds to Conquer by Richard Halliburton, an early travel writer who entertained…
The Last Best Place
AdvocacyMillions of New Yorkers and visitors love Governors Island as an oasis. And what’s not to love? Historic forts, a…
“A Prince of a man” – We Will Miss Our Longtime Trustee Donald Tober
EventsThere are times in life when you meet a person so special—intelligent, kind, accomplished, modest, witty, and decent—that you know…
Planning Together
AdvocacyTowers in the South Street Seaport Historic District. Upzoning in SoHo and NoHo. An out-of-scale hospital on the Upper East Side.…
New Year…New Entrance to New York
AdvocacyThere were lots of people exploring Moynihan Train Hall last Saturday morning. Taking pictures. Pointing. Staring at the sky through…
Conservancy President Honored “Responsible 100”
AdvocacyI’m pleased that City and State has included me in their list of the “The 2020 Responsible 100” honoring individuals “whose…
