Restoration Begins at Poppenhusen Institute
Nonprofit Technical Assistance Grant ProgramThe Conservancy recently awarded a $13,950 grant to the Poppenhusen Institute in Queens for immediate repairs to its mansard roof…
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…
Sacred Sites Director Ann Friedman Celebrates Retirement
Sacred SitesSacred Sites Director Ann Friedman was celebrated at a lively retirement party on September 26 attended by more than 100…
Conservancy Pledges 16 Sacred Sites Grants
Sacred SitesThe Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Committee met last week and awarded 16 matching grants totaling $321,000 to 15 sites throughout New…
Is This the City You Want to Live In?
AdvocacyHow Will the Mayor’s “City of Yes” Plan Impact Your Neighborhood? The New York City Planning Commission is scheduled to…
Another Reason for an Independent Review at Penn
AdvocacyThe stub-end, underground station the railroads want to build for New Jersey Transit is estimated to cost $16 billion. It…
Amtrak Slammed Over $16.7 Billion Penn Expansion Plan
AdvocacyAmtrak Slammed Over $16.7 Billion Penn Expansion Plan – Another Call for an Independent Review A Curbed article last Friday…
What Happened to Renovating Penn Station?
AdvocacyWhat Happened to Renovating Penn Station? This morning’s Crain’s New York Business asked a question that deserves an answer. “What…
Plans for Penn Station Deserve Independent Review – Sign our Petition!
AdvocacyAmtrak made a public presentation yesterday on plans for expanding rail capacity at Penn Station. Amtrak consultants said they…
“City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Public Hearing July 10
AdvocacyThis massive proposal will impact neighborhoods across the City. The City Planning Commission is holding its public hearing on “City…
