Decision on 510 Fifth Avenue Tomorrow?

Tomorrow (4/19/11) at 12:30, the Landmarks Preservation Commission is scheduled to hear Vornado’s modified proposal for 510 Fifth Avenue for consideration of approval .  While HDC has been pleased by the direction the proposal has been taking – and are incredibly grateful and appreciative of the Landmarks Commissioners’  comments and advocacy for the building – we’re still worried […]

Steeples of Sheepshead Bay’s oldest house of worship saved!

The pastor of Sheepshead Bay’s oldest house of worship says he’s abandoning a plan to tear down its two iconic steeples, and will now restore the debilitated towers. “We had a meeting with a new contractor who told us that it’s possible and affordable to restore them,” said Pastor Jay Kyung Kim. “We’re very happy.” […]

Steeples of Sheepshead Bay’s oldest house of worship saved!

The pastor of Sheepshead Bay’s oldest house of worship says he’s abandoning a plan to tear down its two iconic steeples, and will now restore the debilitated towers. “We had a meeting with a new contractor who told us that it’s possible and affordable to restore them,” said Pastor Jay Kyung Kim. “We’re very happy.” […]

New Secret Lives of Public Places Tour

http://hdc.org/secretlives_MH.htm April 13, 2011, 5:00pmFriends- $75; Non-friends $100 New Secret Lives of Public Places tour. Join us on April 13th on a tour of the Amateur Comedy Club and Sniffen Court and the De Lamar Mansion. The Amateur Comedy Club is America’s oldest continuing performing theatrical society in the country, the Amateur Comedy Club moved […]

New Secret Lives of Public Places Tour

http://hdc.org/secretlives_MH.htm April 13, 2011, 5:00pmFriends- $75; Non-friends $100 New Secret Lives of Public Places tour. Join us on April 13th on a tour of the Amateur Comedy Club and Sniffen Court and the De Lamar Mansion. The Amateur Comedy Club is America’s oldest continuing performing theatrical society in the country, the Amateur Comedy Club moved […]

Inwood-City Council Approves Columbia's Baker Field Plan

INWOOD — Columbia University’s plan to create a new development on its Baker Field property in Inwood cleared a hurdle Tuesday when it was approved by a City Council committee. The plan now heads to the full Council for a vote expected Wednesday. City Councilman Robert Jackson, who represents the neighborhood and has neld community […]

Inwood-City Council Approves Columbia's Baker Field Plan

INWOOD — Columbia University’s plan to create a new development on its Baker Field property in Inwood cleared a hurdle Tuesday when it was approved by a City Council committee. The plan now heads to the full Council for a vote expected Wednesday. City Councilman Robert Jackson, who represents the neighborhood and has neld community […]

Hungarian Ethnic Music in Tottenville!

TIES THAT BIND Celebrating the German and Hungarian Communities of Charleston Experience live Hungarian music this Saturday! Performances at 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. Hungarian Reformed Church fellowship hall, 19 Winant Place (off Arthur Kill Road) Exhibits include: The Kreischer Legacy Charleston’s Hungarian Community — Celebrating 95 years! Hungarian Folk Art Embroidery A selection of books […]

Private Club and Consulate Tour in Murray Hill

Private Club and Consulate Tour in Murray Hill http://hdc.org/secretlives_MH.htm April 13, 2011, 5:00pm Friends- $75; Non-friends $100 New Secret Lives of Public Places tour. Join us on April 13th on a tour of the Amateur Comedy Club and Sniffen Court and the De Lamar Mansion. The Amateur Comedy Club is America’s oldest continuing performing theatrical […]

Private Club and Consulate Tour in Murray Hill

Private Club and Consulate Tour in Murray Hill http://hdc.org/secretlives_MH.htm April 13, 2011, 5:00pm Friends- $75; Non-friends $100 New Secret Lives of Public Places tour. Join us on April 13th on a tour of the Amateur Comedy Club and Sniffen Court and the De Lamar Mansion. The Amateur Comedy Club is America’s oldest continuing performing theatrical […]