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Join LW! for a Valentine’s Celebration in a landmarked building!
Next Stop: Grand Central Terminal!
Next Stop: Grand Central Terminal!Saturday, January 26th 20131:00 PMOn August 2, 1967, New York City's recently established Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Grand Central Terminal as an official New York City landmark. Join LANDMARK WEST! and noted...
LANDMARK WEST! on Roosevelt Island
LANDMARK WEST’s First Roosevelt Island Visit: FDR Four Freedoms Memorial Park Kyle Johnson leading LW! and friends beneath theQueensboro Bridge, en route to the MemorialYou read correctly…on Nov. 14th, 2012 LANDMARK WEST! left the Upper West Side for a...
West-Park to host U.S. premier of film “The Second Meeting”
Since even before its designation as a New York City Individual Landmark in May 2010, West-Park Presbyterian Church (Amsterdam Avenue at West 86th Street) has set the stage for an exciting array of community events. From experimental theater productions...
Advocacy How-To: Writing to your elected officials
Informing your elected officials of the issues that matter to you--to your neighborhood--is critical. Whether you send an email, mail a letter or pick up the phone and speak to a member of staff, your neighborhood needs you to take action! Consider this post...
Ghosts of the Past: “Fading Ads” illustrated lecture, October 3rd
Fading Ads of New York City An illustrated lecture and book signing with author Frank JumpWednesday, October 3rd, 2012 at 6:00PMNew York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street"[Fading Ads of New York City] showcases Mr. Jump's loving record of...
A Morning at Play
The first official day of the Fall season may not be until tomorrow, but this morning's beautiful weather tempted us to celebrate a day early. With blue skies on our side, we took a mid-morning romp through the Adventure Playground, located just a stone's throw...
Tonight, Experience the Architecture of Cuba
"Say the word Cuba and most people think dictators, the prison at Guantánamo Bay, and Communism with palm trees. Architect Hermes Mallea believes there is so much more to the country and has the pictures to prove it." -- Architectural Digest This evening,...
Monday Meanderings Captured in Instagram
Mid-morning errands produced a mini-collection of some Broadway gems. Have a look at our "I'm running to Staples for labels, be right back!" album:The Apthorp Apartments, between West 78th and 79th Streets. Known perhaps most readily as the longtime object...
Countdown to City Council Sub-Committee Public Hearing: 15 DAYS
The Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I continues on the path to achieving bona fide landmark status! City Council has set a date for the public hearing (Wednesday, October 3 -- more details here). Now they need to hear from YOU. This is...
