From the Downtown Express Downtown revelers roll over to StoneBy Jennifer Milne In the evening, people slowly begin to trickle through the cobblestone street from both ends of Stone St. and from the perpendicular Mill Lane. Those in the 19th century historic district don’t seem to notice the buildings towering over them — they’re too […]
From the New York Sun, Francis Morrone on the glories of Bushwick, including one of HDC’s “Unprotected and Under Consideration” – St. Barbara’s. Up From the Flames in BushwickAbroad in New YorkBY FRANCIS MORRONEJune 21, 2007URL: http://www.nysun.com/article/56998 New Yorkers of a certain age remember when “Bushwick” evoked visions of urban doom. In the 1970s, the […]
From Michael Perlman [[email protected]] June 22, 2007 I am Michael Perlman, Chairman of the “Rego-Forest Preservation Council,” which advocates for the preservation of potential individual landmarks & potential historic districts, throughout Forest Hills & Rego Park, and proudly supports the efforts of other Queens neighborhoods. I would like to inform you of an effort that […]
Sunday, June 24, 9:30 AM – 12 PMBCUE Tour Cruising the Gowanus Canal led by Dan WileyMeet at Fulton Ferry Landing, foot of Old Fulton St, opposite the River Café.Visit www.bcue.org and click Urban Tours section for details on this and others. Pre-reg/paymt required call Ruth Edebohls at 718-788-8500 x 208 or e-mail [email protected] Description: […]
From the Queens Chronicle 06/21/2007Jamaica Rezone Changes Fall Short, Leaders Sayby Theresa Juva , Assistant Editor The Department of City Planning revealed modifications to the proposed Jamaica rezoning plan this week, sparking response from community leaders who say the changes are not enough.The plan, one of the largest zoning overhauls in city history, takes aim […]
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America is pleased to present THE 2007 FELLOWS’ SUMMER LECTURE SERIES HISTORIC CITIES IN TRANSITION atNew York School of Interior Design170 East 70th Street, New York City Lecture II 6:00 PM Wednesday, June 27 “From the Cabildo to Katrina Cottages: Rebuilding New Orleans After the Storm” Steve Mouzon, […]
Join the first Naumburg Orchestral free outdoor concert in Central Park with Chen Tao’s Melody of Dragon, presenting traditional Chinese music and a work by celebrated composer Tan Dun.The New York Times called Chen Tao a “poet in music” and his playing “a miracle of the oriental flute”.Hosted by WQXR’s Jeff Spurgeon, the concert will […]
On Monday June 25, the City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses will be voting on the landmark designation of three important structures, 23 and 25 Park Place in Manhattan and 41-45 240th Street in Queens. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated 23 & 25 Park Place as individual landmarks in March 2007. […]
Rally to save St. Saviour’s: A new park & community center is what we need.Help us make this a reality for Maspeth! Join Councilman Tony Avella and the Juniper Park Civic Association in calling for the city to acquire and convert the historic former St. Saviour’s Church property into a museum, community center and public […]
Postion Open! Regional Director of Technical and Grant Programs For Eastern New York, New York City and Long IslandPreservation League of New York State THE POSITION: The Preservation League is seeking an experienced preservation professional who will serve as the League’s primary field services staff person for Eastern New York, New York City and Long […]
