Demonstration and Rally to stop the ruthless Developers and their Political Allies, who are working relentlessly to deny local Rockaway Residents access to their beaches and public shoreline in violation of Federal Law. DATE: Saturday Ausgust 19, 2006TIME: 3pmPLACE: 70th Street and Boardwalk, Rockway Beachside Bungalow Preservation Assoc., President Richard GeorgeThe Rockaway Independence Party President, […]
We are pleased to present the August 2006 Northeast Preservation News to help keep you up to date on what’s happening in preservation across our region. This month’s edition features these stories: – State Rehabilitation Tax Credit Legislation Update– Fund Goes “Boutique” http://www.nationaltrust.org/northeast/newsletters/nero-0806.pdf Northeast Office/Wendy Nicholas, DirectorNational Trust for Historic PreservationEmail: [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org
Maria Burks, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor, has announced the selection of two firms who will complete the work on the African Burial Ground Interpretive Center, part of the African Burial Ground National Monument in Manhattan. When completed in 2008, the center will provide opportunities to learn about the free and […]
From Michael [[email protected]] Thought you might be interested in seeing the following Queens Chronicle article. Jeff Gottlieb, Pres. of the Central Queens Historical Association is also interested in forming a committee to advocate for potential landmarks & historic districts in Forest Hills. He recently held a ceremony to rededicate Forest Hills oldest & only row […]
Developer’s Attorneys Submits “Mystery Set” of Architectural Plans at 11th Hour On Friday, August 11, 2006, the Board of Standards and Appeals received a last-ditch effort by the Developer’s attorneys to derail the final vesting decision set for Tuesday, August 15. A third “mystery set” of plans for the property “approved” by the DOB on […]
Pushing for Better Neighborhood Protections in Light of NYU Mega-Dorm Development GVSHP continues to push the City to include Third Avenue and the blocks to the west in the draft proposed rezoning of the East Village, especially in light of NYU’s recently begun plans for a 26-story mega-dorm – to be the tallest building in […]
Trump 45-Story Condo-Hotel PlanGVSHP and allies opposing Donald Trump’s plan for a 45 story “condo-hotel” at Spring and Varick Streets continue to keep the pressure on the City to make the right decision and refuse building permits for this project. See the latest Village Voice piece on the effort at www.villagevoice.com/news/0632,lombardi,74119,5.html. The good news: after […]
Rare Endangered Stable Gets Calendared for Landmark Hearing!128 East 13th Street (see www.gvshp.org/128e13.htm) is believed to be the last surviving horse and carriage auction mart building in New York City. A once-common building type in New York, these marts are distinguished by their high central halls, where horses were paraded around on rings for potential […]
City will appeal Wash. Sq. lawsuit in NovemberThe Villager – New York,NY,USA… take its plans for the redesign of the Washington Square Park fountain and fountain plaza back to Community Board 2 and to the Landmarks Preservation Commission … Seminary critics slam unholy alliance with developerThe Villager – New York,NY,USA… construction protection plan would be […]
THE CITY ARRIVESA walking tour of Inwood focusing on the dramatic transformations of this neighborhood in the 20th century When: Saturday, August 12 at 3:30 PM Where: The tour will begin at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum4881 Broadway at 204th Street – [email protected] RSVP: Reservations are recommended, as space is limited.Call 212.304.9422 or email [email protected] The fee […]
