Especially in an era of rapid climate change, the conservation efforts in the Adirondacks can provide a blueprint for other areas in New York State and beyond. In this author talk, Brad Edmondson dives into the APA’s tumultuous origin story and then is joined in conversation by the League’s Erin Tobin to expand on how the creation of a government agency in the 1970s continues to have ramifications today.
Read MoreWe love a behind the scenes tour inside a historic building. We also love seeing what’s behind a historic building — at least when gardens are involved! The Stockade Association’s annual Garden Tour opens up private gardens throughout the Stockade Historic District, showing off some truly spectacular spaces
Read MoreThis Letter to the Editor was submitted to The Post-Standard and published on Syracuse.com.
Read More“Follow the Chuck” for river views, urban scenery, scenic vistas, and more in the canalside community of Amsterdam, NY.
Read MoreAt our 2021 Preserve New York grant review meeting, an independent panel selected 32 applicants in 25 counties to receive support totaling $297,995. Each grant supports important arts and cultural initiatives, as well as economic development related to our state’s arts and cultural heritage.
Read MoreHow do we get to a place where "telling the full story" is normal instead of novel? In this webinar we heard from leaders of historic sites around the state who are doing the work to bring underrepresented histories to light.
Read More“The Preservation League of NYS applauds the NYS Senate and Assembly for the passage of the Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit bill this session,” said Preservation League President Jay DiLorenzo. “Our Technical Services team fields questions about barn rehabilitation more often than for any other building type. This tax credit provides much-needed resource for owners of historic barns to preserve these important buildings that provide a physical link to our state’s agricultural past. The League thanks Senator Hinchey and Assemblymember Barrett for their leadership on this issue.”
Read MoreThe Parrott Hall Stabilization and Remediation Project is officially out to bid!
Read MoreThis month marks the 120th anniversary of the Tug Urger's launching. Help us celebrate the Urger by adding your best wishes for her return to the water.
Read MoreThe Preservation League’s statewide work brings us all over the state, and we’re excited to shine a light on this charming village in Central New York. For a small town, there is a lot to do in Cazenovia.
Read MoreFor Pride Month, we hosted a panel to talk about the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history.
Read MoreThe Town of Huntington received a Technical Assistance Grant from the League in 2020 to fund an Engineering Structural Analysis of the Peter Crippen House (TAG is a regrant partnership program between the League and the New York State Council on the Arts). We reached out to their Town Historian Robert Hughes to get an update on the project.
Read MoreR & Company is a cutting-edge Tribeca gallery that represents a distinguished group of 20th and 21st century designers, whose work is among the most innovative and finely crafted of their time. The League's Excelsior Society was proud to host a conversation with gallery Co-Founder Zesty Meyers on Thursday, June 10.
Read MoreThe first in a series encouraging you to explore our state. Schenectady might not be your first thought for a weekend destination, but there is plenty to see and do — especially for lovers of historic architecture!
Read MoreAs we marked the end of the 2021 New York State legislative session on June 10, our policy team wanted to take a moment to reflect upon the League’s recent preservation advocacy efforts.
Read MoreA 2020 Technical Assistance Grant is helping Shaker Heritage Society embark on the next phase of updates on their Barn — a site that has been an important source of earned revenue in recent years.
Read MoreDuring the final days of Preservation Month this May, we took the opportunity to highlight the positive impact of the NYS and Federal Historic Tax Credit programs here in New York. While significant challenges resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic this year, we continue to support the role preservation can play in recovery efforts. A notable victory came during this year’s NYS legislative session: a 10% increase to the state historic tax credit for small projects under $2.5 million (for a total credit of 30%). To celebrate, we presented a special three-part webinar series. If you missed it live, we’ve got you covered.
Read MoreWe invited several professionals whose work exists at the intersection of preservation and affordable housing to hear their perspectives on how this work is being done successfully — and what challenges still exist. Our panelists share examples of how preservation and affordable housing efforts can work together, from community land trusts to land banks, along with specific project examples.
Read MoreAlong with millions of New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world, we are excited to celebrate our historic New York State Canal System opening on May 21, 2021. Like it has throughout its nearly 200-year history, the opening of New York’s canals ushers in a new season of recreational and commercial activities with social and economic benefits that flow far and wide.
Read MoreFor three years, the League has been fortunate to work with Lori Zabar and the Zabar Family Foundation to award scholarships to the best and brightest preservation students from around New York State. Thanks to their generosity, these Zabar Scholars will receive $1,000 to support their education and research.
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