NYC Landmarks50+ Alliance Member Rosemary Vietor (far right) at a dedication for John Bowne! Thanks to Rosemary for sharing her speech; her words about religious freedom, and this early struggle are even more important now, given the state of our nation. Today we are faced with the urgent need for all of us to look within ourselves to find ways to bring our communities, and our country together. Click through for a PDF of her speech, and for a link to news coverage.--Alliance Chair Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel

Choreographer Claudia Schreier, part of the creative team for the premier of Spaces by Wynton Marsalis in 2016, now serves as ballet master for the program's 2018 performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Spaces combines modern dance with big band jazz; this visually captivating production now embarks on a national tour.

On Wednesday, August 15, the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center dedicated a cultural medallion for the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, NY. Covered by local News Channel 12, here:

On 18 April 2017 the Empire State Building was lit in honor of NYC Landmarks. Our thanks to the ESB Lighting Team and their support for landmarks!

NYC Landmarks50+ Alliance was created to engage, inform and educate the public about the importance of the passage of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Law (19 April, 1965).

Don't miss Jim Zirin's interview with NYC Landmarks50+ Alliance Founder and Chair, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel. Catch it on the air, or watch the interview anytime on your computer, tablet, or smart phone with this link:

For a virtual visit to NYC's Historic Districts, look for us on Google Cultural Institute: http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/ collection/nyc-landmarks50-alliance

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See the growing list of NYC Landmarks50+ Alliance members participating in the celebrations

NYC Landmarks50+ Alliance commemorates the 50th Anniversary with a documentary we conceived: The Landmarks Preservation Movement, on WNET-TV and WLIW-TV Treasures of New York series. To view, visit http://www.thirteen.org/programs/treasures-of-new-york/#the-landmarks-preservation-movement

Find out how about how buildings become designated as a landmark and how the Law effects you

NYC Landmarks on Buzzfeed, see #51 in their list of 60 things you didn't know about NYC

Catch the CUNY Television Special "Landmarks50 at the City University of New York" and learn about City University's landmark buildings!

April 13, 2015 NYC Landmarks50 Alliance rang the closing bell at NASDAQ: shown on Bloomberg, CNBC, and Fox News!

Onward and upward for New York City Landmarks!

On 14 April, 2016, the NYC Landmarks50+ Alliance commemorated the end of the 50th Anniversary year of the NYC landmarks law at the Four Seasons Restaurant.