LW! e-newsletter
| April 22, 2010
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West-Park Continues on Road to Landmark Designation
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Step 1: Landmarks Preservation Commission DESIGNATED West-Park by unanimous vote on January 12, 2010!
Step 2: City Planning Commission APPROVED LPC designation by unanimous vote on March, 10, 2010!
Step 3: On Tuesday, April 20th, West-Park Presbyterian Church was heard by the NY City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses. Dozens of landmark supporters testified to preserve West-Park, along with those who threaten to destroy this architectural masterpiece. |
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 The Council Chambers were filled as the
Subcommittee, led by chair Brad Lander, listened to public testimony
from more than sixty members of the public. The hearing continued long
into the afternoon. For pictures from inside the Council Chambers, check out LW! on Flickr.
Our sincere thanks to everyone who attended Tuesday's public hearing! Your
presence and decades-in-the-making testimony sent the message
loud and clear: West-Park has waited too long, but it is not too late. The Subcommittee will reconvene to make this crucial decision on Tuesday, May 4th (time and location TBD). 
LANDMARK WEST! will be there, and we need you there with us. Together, our presence (no public testimony will be admitted) will remind the Council members that we--the community--are counting on them to confirm the Landmarks Preservation Commission's designation of West-Park.
Photo at right: Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, prior to his public testimony in favor of the landmark designation of West-Park.
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What can YOU do?
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It definitely is not too late for you to state or reiterate
your support. EMAIL, WRITE or CALL:
 City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who will be a crucial vote in the City Council's landmark designation process.
Council Member Brad Lander, chair of the Subcommittee, reminded him how important his leadership is on this issue.
Council Member Gale Brewer, thanking her for her tremendous support at the Subcommittee hearing. Let her know you're behind her 100%!
Hon. Christine Quinn Hon. Brad Lander
NYC Council Speaker NYC Council Member
224 West 30th St., Suite 1206 456 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001 Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (212-) 564-7757 Phone: (718) 499-1090
lander@council.nyc.gov
Hon. Gale A. Brewer (send us a copy!)
NYC Council Member LANDMARK WEST!
563 Columbus Avenue 45 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10024 New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 873-0282 Phone: (212) 496-8110
gbrewer@council.nyc.gov Fax: (212) 872-0209
Their votes will determine if West-Park is landmarked! Use
the "Forward email" link at the end of this email and send it on to your family, friends and
neighbors. With your help, the community's voice at
the City Council will be loud and clear: affirm the LPC designation and
make West-Park Presbyterian Church a full-fledged NYC Individual
Landmark!
**IMPORTANT** For letters and emails, please send a blind-carbon copy (bcc) to landmarkwest@landmarkwest.org, and we'll make sure copies get to each and every City Council member (51 in total).
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 Here, a sample letter that you can use as-is or, better yet, customize to capture your personal viewpoint.
The full City Council will vote to affirm the LPC's designation of West-Park, so please make sure to write, email or call your own local Council Member in addition to the Council leaders above. Find your local City Council Member's contact information here, then please use the sample letter above to show your support (sending a blind-carbon copy [bcc] to LW!).
**Read Council Member Brewer's letter of support for West-Park's designation -- along with those of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, State Senator Eric Schneiderman, Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, and State Senator Bill Perkins-- on the West-Park webpage.
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