Historic SI House May Be In Danger Of Being DemolishedNY1 – NY,USA…Linda Hauck (Tottenville Historic Society) says this case has been before the Landmarks Preservation Commission since last December, but no decision has been made. … More on LPC & Staten Island later….
Many organizations and individuals involved in historic preservation have closely followed the increased public attention recently focused on the subject of preservation and conservation easements, particularly in the news media and in Congress. Those interested in this subject should be aware that significant legislative changes to address abuses in the area of façade easement donations […]
Building would be tallest in East Village; NYU accused of reneging on promise to incorporate community concerns into plan Opposition to NYU Mega-Dorm: In late 2005, NYU announced plans to build a 26-story mega-dorm on the site of the demolished St. Ann’s Church, on East 12th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. While GVSHP and […]
Please come hear the fourth concert of our 101st anniversary season On: Tuesday, August 8th 7:30 PMat : the Naumburg Bandshell, on the Concert Ground of Central Park750 seats will be available – come early to secure a seat. The Naumburg Early Instrument Players (members of the Aulos ensemble, Orchestra of St. Lukes, Stony Brook […]
ART DECO ON THE UPPER WEST SIDEWith Tony RobinsTuesday, August 22, 20066pm, rain or shine Tony Robins will lead us on a pleasant summer evening stroll along Central Park West for a closer look at the buildings that form Manhattan’s major residential skyline. We will see the great twin-towered skyscraper Art Deco apartment buildings – […]
From the New York Times: The Views From the Top Power With Class Q. While I was walking along the West Side waterfront, I was struck by the beauty of the ancient power plant at 59th Street and 11th Avenue. Can you tell me more about it? A. Joseph Petta, a spokesman for Consolidated Edison, […]
Please act now to save the Upper West Side’s “Stable Row” between 75th and 77th Streets on Amsterdam Avenue. Write to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission today urging them to calendar a public hearing to consider designating this unique ensemble of 19th-century former stable structures. Read on and follow the link at the end of […]
Gentrification, Displacement, and the Survival of the Black Historic Metropolis of Harlem: An analysis of Harlem’s “Second Renaissance” Wednesday, August 16, 20066 to 8 PMSt. Ambrose Episcopal Church9 West 130th Street(Between Fifth and Lenox Avenues)Hear an insightful discussion by a panel composed of an economist, political scientists, historic preservationist and a mental health clinician on […]
And this is why HDC gave them an award for “Preservation Friend from the Media”… Protesters rally, but developer says he wants a dealThe Villager – New York,NY,USA…Lisi de Bourbon, a Landmarks Preservation Commission spokesperson, said the commission had no comment on Singer’s destruction of the building’s old …With noiseless staff and plates, new arts […]
The Community Arts Development Program sustains its strong commitment to community arts organizations through “Small Capital Improvements Grants” pre-application deadline August 24, 2006. The Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce a solicitation of proposals for the Community Arts Development Program Small Capital Improvements Grant. DCA regrants Department of Housing and Urban Development funds […]
