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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Join our Mayoral Candidate Forum
Be a Part of the Conversation! New York City’s 2025 mayoral race is heating up, and the primaries are just...
Hochul Stands Up to Amtrak, Vows to Save Penn Neighborhood
Governor Hochul told reporters yesterday that she opposed Amtrak’s plan to destroy the block south of Penn Station to build...
Has Hochul Left the Station?
Two rival plans recently refocused attention on Penn Station and its surrounding neighborhood. There are questions about each. However, the...
Say NO to Outsized Lenox Hill Hospital Proposal
The Conservancy is testifying at Community Board 8 on Wednesday, March 12, renewing our opposition to a Lenox Hill Hospital...
Rally for West Park and Preservation
Landmarks got rousing support Saturday from celebrities, politicians, and West Siders. At a time when preservation is under fire, hundreds...
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...
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