Preservation League of New York State

"...We are concerned that the broad scope of this Program Comment sends the message that preservation is an obstacle to affordable housing and climate solutions. Modern preservation best practices actively promote both." Along with our colleagues at Adirondack Architectural Heritage, Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts, Historic Albany Foundation , Historic Districts Council, Historic Ithaca & Significant Elements, The Landmark Society of Western New York, The New York Landmarks Conservancy, PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, Preservation Buffalo Niagara, Preservation Long Island , Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, TAP Inc., and Village Preservation (GVSHP), the League submitted the following comments to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in response to their draft Program Comment on Accessible, Climate-Resilient and Connected Communities.

Calling all students: Applications are now open for our Zabar Family Scholarship! Three $2,500 scholarships will be awarded during the 2025 spring semester to students currently studying preservation or a related field.

The call for nominations for our 2025-2026 Seven to Save list is now live! If you know a place that is at risk of being lost and could benefit from receiving this statewide attention, submit a nomination by November 1.

We are very excited to announce the 2024 Excellence in Historic Preservation Award Winners! Now in its 40th year, the League's annual Excellence Awards program allows us to shine a light on the people who are using historic preservation to make all our lives better — through exemplary restoration projects, indispensable publications, individual action, and organizational distinction.

For anyone looking for a preservation job in NYC!

On behalf of our colleagues at The New York Landmarks Conservancy, we encourage you to sign this petition demanding an independent review of plans for Penn Station.

Along with our program partners at the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), we are thrilled to announce the 2024 Preserve New York grant recipients! This year, an independent panel selected 21 applicants in 17 counties to receive support totaling $264,388. “Projects funded through Preserve New York often mark the beginning of bigger preservation efforts, and the League takes tremendous pride in helping to jumpstart this important work,” said Jay DiLorenzo, President of the Preservation League of NYS. “We can’t wait to see how this year’s grantees tackle these projects and look forward to continuing to be a resource into the future. We are grateful for the continued partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts, as well as the additional support from the ROBERT DAVID LION GARDINER FOUNDATION INC, which makes these grants possible.”

Do you have lunch plans this Wednesday? We hope you'll join us on Zoom at noon for A Vanishing New York: Author Talk with John Lazzaro.

The Preservation League of NYS is thrilled to share that three capital projects will receive funding from the newly launched Preservation Opportunity Fund. As Preservation League President Jay DiLorenzo said when the grant program was first announced in February, “We have seen a clear need from nonprofits across the state for more grant funding specifically for capital improvement projects. Through our new Preservation Opportunity Fund, we hope to meet some of that need.” Learn more about our inaugural grant recipients: Albany County Historical Assn, Friends of Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church / Adirondack Architectural Heritage, and Old Fort Johnson!

There’s still time! We’ve extended the deadline to submit a nomination for this year’s Excellence Awards until 4:00 p.m. EST next Thursday, June 27. The League’s annual Excellence Awards program allows us to shine a light on the people who are using historic preservation to make all of our lives better —through exemplary restoration projects, indispensable publications, individual action, and organizational distinction. We want to celebrate the best of preservation in NYS, but we need your help to do that. Submit a nomination today! Initiatives relating to social justice, civil rights, sustainability, traditional trades, and affordable housing are especially encouraged, as are sites that were formerly included on a League “Seven to Save” list. Please note: Letters of support from people familiar with, but not directly involved in, your nomination are required for consideration by the Awards jury.