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Lower East Side

May 21, 2013

Shuttered Bialystoker Nursing Home Wins Landmark Protection

Bialystoker Home for the Aged on East Broadway became a landmark, which means it cannot be demolished.

Greenpoint

March 04, 2013

Brooklyn's Oldest Public Elementary School Welcomes New Leader

Principal Carmen Asselta caters to P.S. 34's diverse population of Polish and Latino students.

Park Slope

February 12, 2013

Brooklyn Lyceum Owner Warns Arts Venue Could Become Duane Reade

The owner of the arts venue warns it could be turned into a Duane Reade or condos if it gets sold.

Midtown East

December 12, 2012

Preservationists Want 17 Midtown East Buildings Protected Prior to Rezoning

The Municipal Art Society asked the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission to landmarks the buildings.

Midtown

October 16, 2012

Rainbow Room Atop Rockefeller Center Landmarked by City

The chic dining room was given landmark protection Tuesday.

East Village

October 10, 2012

East Village Historic District Approved by Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to secure the new historict district despite protests.

Greenpoint

August 15, 2012

Street Sign Snafu Designates Drab Greenpoint Warehouse a Landmark

The city's mistake also robs 19th century buildings of historic status.

Forest Hills & Rego Park

June 14, 2012

Forest Hills Firehouse Named New York City Landmark

Engine 305/Ladder 151 on Queens Boulevard and 75th Avenue has served Forest Hills for almost 90 years.

Gramercy

June 07, 2012

Taxi Crash Leaves Nearly $50K Hole in Historic Gramercy Park Fence

No one was injured in the crash, but repairs to the landmark fence could take several months to complete.

East Village

May 31, 2012

Former Saloon of Radical Thought in East Village Honored with Plaque

A new commemorative program is planning to afix plaques to local historical buildings.

New York City

May 09, 2012

Queens Councilman Says Building Owners Need Protection from Landmark Laws

Critics have slammed Councilman Leroy Comrie's proposed bills as an attack on landmarking rules.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 28, 2012

Supporters Resume Push to Save 170-Year-Old Sarkozy-Backed French Church

Supporters have waged a six-year campaign to landmark St. Vincent de Paul Church in Chelsea.

Harlem

March 08, 2012

Corn Exchange Building Will Have New Look With Old 'Flavor'

Five stories of office space will be added to the two-story nub at Park Avenue and 125th Street.

Upper West Side

January 17, 2012

Sugar & Plumm Wins Landmarks Approval with 'Toned Down' Facade

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a "toned down" facade for the controversial candy store.

Midtown

December 21, 2011

Former Home of Macy's and Mutual Reserve Building Become City Landmarks

Macy's old home, Hotel Wolcott and the Mutual Reserve Building are among the city's newest landmarks