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Fight for Light

For the economic, environmental, social, and public health of New York

2019–Present
Map of 421-a properties across New York City
Policy
421-a Tax Exemption

A failed experiment in incentivizing affordable housing

2015
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Preservation
Adopt-A-Monument / Mural

Conserving public art through private funds

1987–present
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JKO Medal Celebration

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2023 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal Celebration
Wednesday, November 29 at 7:00 PM
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Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
with Robert Depczenski
Sunday, November 5 at 11:00 AM
Member: $20 | Non-member: $30
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2023 MASterworks Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 PM
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Revisiting Grand Central
with MAS Docent Judy Garza
Friday, November 10 at 11:00 AM
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Skyscraper National Park: Towers on the Squares
with Matt Postal
Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 AM
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Historic Architecture of SoHo
with Ginny Poleman
Sunday, November 12 at 11:00 AM
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Person Place Thing with Kelley Girod
Monday, November 13 at 6:00 PM
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Legacy

Celebrating 130 years of advocacy on behalf of New York and New Yorkers.
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2023
New York City Gets a Chief Public Realm Officer
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