Advocacy
The Conservancy is a strong and respected voice for preservation laws and policies at every level of government. From testifying before the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, to lobbying in Albany and in Washington, D.C, to rallying constituents, we have a powerful impact. Our policy positions help shape landmarking, planning, and development decisions which affect our economy, tourism, and quality of life.
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Stonewall National Monument’s Digital Erasure
Preservation is about more than bricks and mortar. The buildings we preserve tell New York’s history, honor its diversity, and...
Conservancy Urges LPC to Designate the Breuer Building
The Conservancy urged the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to designate the interior of the Breuer Building, the former...
Opposition for Lenox Hill Hospital Redevelopment Plan
Joint Statement Opposing Northwell Health’s Redevelopment Plan for Lenox Hill Hospital FRIENDS of the Upper East Side, The New York...
A Mass Erasure of Heritage
The terrible Los Angeles fires have moved all of us. The loss of lives and homes is paramount. But there...
Our Year in Historic Preservation
To Our Members: Thank You for Your Support! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for standing by us in...
City of Yes – Landmark Confusion
Last week the New York City Council passed City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. It’s the Adams Administration plan to rewrite...
The Shrinking of Penn Improvement Plans
Shortly after Governor Hochul told a November business breakfast that she wanted a “magnificent” Penn Station to rival Moynihan Train...
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