The 1969 Stonewall rebellion is largely regarded as the catalyst for the modern LGBT rights movement in the US. However, vibrant communities all over the city were making their mark on New York's civil rights, arts, and cultural scene. On the Upper West Side, the Continental Baths, perhaps the most famous gay bathhouse in the […]
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Community United will hold a Town Hall Meeting with a presentation by guest speaker, Attorney Michael Hiller of Hiller, PC. At the meeting, Mr. Hiller will discuss means of effectively opposing the planned American Museum of Natural History expansion project, the Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation, and particularly the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) […]
Combining a historian's rigor with a foodie's palate, Ten Restaurants That Changed America reveals how the history of our restaurants reflects nothing less than the history of America itself. Food historian Paul Freedman and Eater editor Matt Buchanan will treat LW! special members to a delicious discussion of history-making eateries. The story naturally begins with […]
The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several items. Of note, they will take testimony on the proposed Morningside Heights Historic District. Per the LPC, this proposed district "would be an approximately 115-building district that reflects the residential development of Morningside Heights, primarily comprising residential buildings, with some institutional buildings, largely […]
Join LW! for a full day workshop: "Preservation 101" Ideal for Real Estate Professionals (Approved for 7.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education Credit) Need more Continuing Education credits before year's end? Have fun learning about historic New York buildings while you earn credits. Plus-the more you know about historic buildings, the easier it is […]
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The LPC will hold a public hearing on a range of open Certificate of Appropriateness items. Consult our Certificate of Appropriateness page for current applications and background.
The LPC will hold a public hearing on a range of open Certificate of Appropriateness items. Consult our Certificate of Appropriateness page for current applications and background.
