Advocacy Win vs. Link 5G towers
FRIENDS has learned that the city's proposed 32-foot tall Link5G towers will be subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Watch It Again: Jacob Wrey Mould and the Artful Beauty of Central Park
Watch a recording of an illustrated talk, "Jacob Wrey Mould and the Artful Beauty of Central Park" by architectural historian Francis R. Kowsky.
Watch It Again: “City of Yes” with George Janes
Watch a recording of our online talk "City of Yes Explained" by urban planner and zoning expert George Janes held on January 18th and co-sponsored by FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts and Landmark West!
2024 Annual Awards: Call for Entries
This spring, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts will celebrate outstanding achievement in preservation, architecture, and advocacy on the Upper East Side during our 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
News from FRIENDS – Winter 2023
This past Tuesday, March 27th, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a new set of rules the agency has proposed to streamline the process of making changes to designated historic buildings.
Remembering Joan K. Davidson: The Godmother of New York Preservation
This past Tuesday, March 27th, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a new set of rules the agency has proposed to streamline the process of making changes to designated historic buildings.
Sacred Sites Open House: Talk on Stained Glass Windows at The Church of the Holy Trinity
Join us on Sunday, May 21st at 3:00 pm at The Church of the Holy Trinity for a special presentation by historian and author George Bryant of his newly published book, Henry Holiday: His Stained Glass Windows for Gilded Age New York. The talk will be illustrated with photographs of Henry Holiday’s work from the new book. Following the presentation, George will give a tour of the church’s sanctuary, which features a full suite of
Jane’s Walk 2023, Explore the City!
This weekend take the opportunity to learn more about your neighborhood by joining one of over 165 volunteer led walks taking place across New York City. Part of a global festival spanning some 500 cities, Jane's Walk NYC, is organized by The Municipal Art Society of New York and is the largest concentration of Janes Walks in the world. The Jane's Walk Movement was founded in 2006 in Toronto to commemorate writer, activist and urbanist,
Beyond the Bricks Featured on CUNY TV
FRIENDS' cultural immigrant initiative, ‘Beyond the Bricks’ was featured on CUNY TV's, DiverseCITY a program celebrating the kaleidoscope of cultures that underpin the identity of New York City. This episode dives into Yorkville’s German history and features former executive director Rachel Levy highlighting FRIENDS' efforts to keep the history of the community alive. Finishing in January of this year ‘Beyond the Bricks’ was a gallery walk and exhibit which connected the history of buildings on
Installation of Link5G towers to be halted until completion of Section 106 Review
FRIENDS has learned that the city's proposed 32-foot tall Link5G towers will be subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.