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The lobby at 550 Madison Avenue. Photo: APOPS.
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New Design for 550 Madison is a Vast Improvement, but Continues to Need Refining
January 15, 2019
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827-831 Broadway between East 12th and 13th Streets near Union Square in Manhattan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Beyond My Ken.
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Seven Broadway Buildings Deserve Landmark Status
December 4, 2018
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Clothes on racks during a street sale on 35th street in Manhattan's Garment District. Photo: Creative Commons, Michael Tapp.
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Zoning Changes in Garment District Should Wait until Manufacturing Space is Secured
November 15, 2018
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Rendering of the proposed jail in Queens
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Public Must Have More Input on Borough-Based Jail Proposal
October 30, 2018
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A NYPD van drives down the FDR flooded from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, David Shankbone.
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Army Corps of Engineers’ Resiliency Proposal Is Patently Inadequate
October 22, 2018
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Two Bridges Proposal Would Permanently Change the Neighborhood
October 17, 2018
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MAS Testimony to LPC on proposed Rules Amendments in Title 63
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Recommendations for Further Improvement in LPC Rules Reform
October 16, 2018
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Governor's Island with skyline of Manhattan in the background. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Felix Behnke.
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Finances and Mission Need Not Be in Conflict in the Development of Governors Island
October 9, 2018
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Exterior of New York City Hall in October 2016. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, MusikAnimal.
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The Time is Ripe to Revise the City Charter
September 27, 2018
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Exterior of the Fashion Information Center with large needle and button figures atop it
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Fashion Industry Must Control Its Own Space in Garment District in Order to Ensure Its Future
September 26, 2018
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map of Jointly Owned Playgrounds in New York City
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City Council Must Enforce Protections for Jointly Operated Playgrounds
September 17, 2018
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The neighborhood surrounding Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, as seen from the air. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, William John Gauthier.
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Statement in Response to the Governor’s Penn Station Announcement
September 6, 2018
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Illustration depicting the proposed development at 80 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, and the neighborhood surrounding it
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Collective Vision for Downtown Brooklyn Needed in 80 Flatbush Rezoning
August 14, 2018
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Two Bridges: Minor Modification or Major Mistake?
August 7, 2018
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Aerial of the Bronx with the Hunts Point Cooperative Market in the foreground
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Hunts Point Access Project Would Have Drastic Impacts on the South Bronx
July 31, 2018
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Recommendations for Improving the Stock Exchange District
July 25, 2018
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Exterior of New York City Hall in October 2016. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, MusikAnimal.
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Charter Revision Comes at a Critical Time for New York
July 23, 2018
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Illustration depicting the proposed development at 80 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, and the neighborhood surrounding it
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Collective Vision for Downtown Brooklyn Needed in 80 Flatbush Rezoning
July 20, 2018
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Aerial illustration of the gerrymandered zoning lot and proposed tower at 200 Amsterdam Avenue
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BSA Upholds 200 Amsterdam Building Permit
July 17, 2018
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Gowanus Canal
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Historic Gowanus Buildings Deserve Landmark Status
July 16, 2018
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Jimbo's Hamburger on 207th Street in Inwood. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Jim Henderson.
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Inwood Rezoning Must Balance Growth with Community Protections
July 10, 2018
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Garment District in New York City
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Important Strides towards Saving the Garment District
June 27, 2018
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The lobby at 550 Madison Avenue. Photo: APOPS.
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Designate 550 Madison Avenue as a NYC Landmark
June 19, 2018
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East face of the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York
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MAS Opposes FAR Cap Repeal
June 12, 2018
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Aerial illustration of the gerrymandered zoning lot and proposed tower at 200 Amsterdam Avenue
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BSA Must Consider City-Wide Consequences Regarding 200 Amsterdam
June 5, 2018
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The Henry C. Frick House on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Gryffindor.
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Frick Collection Expansion Needs Changes Before LPC Approval
May 29, 2018
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Exterior of Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn
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Recommendations for NYCHA’s 2019 Annual Plan & Revenue Generation
May 22, 2018
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A local public school, PS/IS 18, in Inwood. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Jim Henderson.
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Inwood Rezoning Must Protect Community Character
May 9, 2018
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Exterior of the Merchant's House Museum
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Protect the Merchant’s House Museum
May 3, 2018
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The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Ningyuan Hu.
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Joint Letter from Preservation Groups on New LPC Chair
April 25, 2018
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