July 2012
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The Lilac Preservation Project
The afternoon of Saturday, July 28 will offer great fun for kids from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  Children are invited to come costumed as pirates, mermaids or mermen. The writers of Pen Parentis, a lower Manhattan network of authors who are also parents, will read from their writings for youngsters.  Books will be available for sale and signing, vended by Bluestockings Books. 2:15-2:30  Melanie...
Jul 26th
“The deceptively-named “Responsible Landmarks Coalition” is seeking approval by...”
– Real Estate Forces Unite for Campaign to Undermine Landmarks System in New York
Jul 20th
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Why Windsor Terrace's Fight Against Walgreens... →
What the death of one supermarket reveals about the changing face of New York City
Jul 20th
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Book talk at Lilac, July 21
On Saturday, July 21 at 6:00 PM, Susan Fox Rogers, author of My Reach: A Hudson River Memoir, will speak about her book and the personal exploration and physical journey by kayak that led to her memoir.  Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing.  This illustrated lecture is co-sponsored by New York City Water Trail Association.  The event is free and open to the public. The NYCWTA...
Jul 18th
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Landmark West! Love your Landmarks
For the past three years — starting in 2010 — LW! has spent the month of February showing our love for the Upper West Side’s much-loved landmarks…   …Who’s to say we can’t show our love for landmarks all year long?! With the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s recent designation of the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I (at public...
Jul 6th
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