"After battling for years over the fate of the 116 year-old church, today we have saved a great building.  But we've also preserved a spiritual and everyday landmark for our neighborhood, protecting not only architecture, but history, heritage, and quality of life."  ~ City Council Member Gale A. Brewer (click here for the council member's full press release)

Remarks by the Landmarks Preservation Commissioners: 
(Click here for an MP3 recording of the Commission's 1/12/10 discussion and vote.)
"This church is a sculpture given to us."

"It stops you in your tracks."

"We will work with anyone and everyone to find a new use as we cannot afford to let this church go." 

A Sampling of Community Responses to LW!:
"Hallelujah!  Congratulations all around--and Excelsior"

"It was a long, hard fight, and I hope the next steps of repair and restoration turn out as well."

"Your grassroots persistent insistence triumphs again"

"Congratulations...for sticking to it."

"What an achievement!"

"Well done!"

"THREE CHEERS!"

In our haste to spread the good news about West-Park last week, we neglected to thank one very important supporter ~ New York State Senator Bill Perkins, whose district lies just north and east of the church.  Please click here to read Sen. Perkins letter to the Landmarks Preservation Commission.