On Monday night, July 21st, over 120 loyal supporters braved the heat and packed into a room at the Hunter College School of Social Work for the Community Board 8 Landmarks Committee Meeting. People gathered to learn more about the expansion of the Upper East Side Historic District and to offer public testimony in favor of the expansion. The room was filled with a sea of supporters wearing bright orange “Save Lexington Avenue” stickers. After a brief slide presentation by FRIENDS Executive Director, Seri Worden, public testimony in favor of the proposed expansion included Councilmember Dan Garodnick and a representative from Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney’s office. Also in support were the Municipal Art Society, Historic Districts Council, and Civitas.
The Community Board 8 Landmarks Committee voted unanimously in favor of the proposed expansion. Thank you to all of our attendees for an outstanding display of support. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors about the proposed expansion and feel free to contact our office for more petitions, maps, walking tour guides, and postcards to distribute.
