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Join us this Thursday 1/22 for the “Stop the Jail” rally and press conference, where we’ll be letting Mayor Mamdani know that Chinatown needs affordable housing, not a umpteen story mega-jail.
Meet at 111 Centre Street 11:00am. Sponsored by Coalition to Protect Chinatown and Lower East Side.
Meet at 111 Centre Street 11:00am. Sponsored by Coalition to Protect Chinatown and Lower East Side.
January 21, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Join us this Thursday 1/22 for the “Stop the Jail” rally and press conference, where we’ll be letting Mayor Mamdani know that Chinatown needs affordable housing, not a umpteen story mega-jail.
Meet at 111 Centre Street 11:00am. Sponsored by Coalition to Protect Chinatown and Lower East Side.
Meet at 111 Centre Street 11:00am. Sponsored by Coalition to Protect Chinatown and Lower East Side.
Check out The Lo-Down’s excellent coverage of our campaign to landmark the historic Church of St. Mary on Grand Street: thelodownny.com/leslog/2026/01…
January 20, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Check out The Lo-Down’s excellent coverage of our campaign to landmark the historic Church of St. Mary on Grand Street: thelodownny.com/leslog/2026/01…
We were thrilled Thursday evening when Community Board 3's Landmarks Committee voted unanimously to support the landmark designation of the Church of St. Mary on Grand St. CB3's Full Board will vote on this resolution Tuesday Jan 27, 6:30pm at PS 20, 166 Essex St, the public is welcome to attend.
January 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
We were thrilled Thursday evening when Community Board 3's Landmarks Committee voted unanimously to support the landmark designation of the Church of St. Mary on Grand St. CB3's Full Board will vote on this resolution Tuesday Jan 27, 6:30pm at PS 20, 166 Essex St, the public is welcome to attend.
Tonight, Thursday, Community Board 3's Landmarks Committee will be voting on whether to support the NYC landmark designation for St. Mary's Church on Grand St. Show your support by attending this important meeting: 6:30pm at Grand Street Guild, 131 Broome Street. We hope to see you!
January 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Tonight, Thursday, Community Board 3's Landmarks Committee will be voting on whether to support the NYC landmark designation for St. Mary's Church on Grand St. Show your support by attending this important meeting: 6:30pm at Grand Street Guild, 131 Broome Street. We hope to see you!
Make a year-end contribution to the Lower East Side Preservation Initiative — LESPI — and support historic preservation in the Lower East Side! For more information & to make a donation, see email.everyaction.com/.../3a0b1388.... Thank you for your help protecting this important historic community!
December 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Make a year-end contribution to the Lower East Side Preservation Initiative — LESPI — and support historic preservation in the Lower East Side! For more information & to make a donation, see email.everyaction.com/.../3a0b1388.... Thank you for your help protecting this important historic community!
Check out AM New York’s coverage of yesterday’s rally to reopen and preserve the East Village’s historic Most Holy Redeemer church, which was closed for services as of September. LESPI’s Richard Moses was one of the speakers, to a crowd of about 100. www.amny.com/new-york/man...
East Village rally to save Catholic church from closure
Around 100 parishioners, preservation advocates, and East Village residents rallied on Sunday to oppose the cessation of services and the potential sale of
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December 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Check out AM New York’s coverage of yesterday’s rally to reopen and preserve the East Village’s historic Most Holy Redeemer church, which was closed for services as of September. LESPI’s Richard Moses was one of the speakers, to a crowd of about 100. www.amny.com/new-york/man...
Reminder: today, Sunday December 7 at 2pm join us at the rally to save the magnificent Most Holy Redeemer Church at 173 E 3rd St. Recently closed, this historic site is likely under threat of demolition. For more info see prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E.... We hope to see you!
December 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Reminder: today, Sunday December 7 at 2pm join us at the rally to save the magnificent Most Holy Redeemer Church at 173 E 3rd St. Recently closed, this historic site is likely under threat of demolition. For more info see prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E.... We hope to see you!
This Sunday December 7 at 2pm join the rally to save the magnificent Most Holy Redeemer Church at 173 E 3rd St. Recently closed by the Archdiocese, this historic site is likely under threat of demolition. For more info see prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This Sunday December 7 at 2pm join the rally to save the magnificent Most Holy Redeemer Church at 173 E 3rd St. Recently closed by the Archdiocese, this historic site is likely under threat of demolition. For more info see prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
It was a great night last night at LESPI's book talk, "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum," presented by author Margalit Fox at P&T Knitwear on Orchard Street. The audience learned how “America's first great mob boss was a nice Jewish mother," then stayed afterward for a lively book signing and reception.
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
It was a great night last night at LESPI's book talk, "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum," presented by author Margalit Fox at P&T Knitwear on Orchard Street. The audience learned how “America's first great mob boss was a nice Jewish mother," then stayed afterward for a lively book signing and reception.
This Thursday, Nov 13 Village Preservation is hosting an in-person meet & greet with Harvey Epstein, the newly-elected representative for the 2nd City Council District, covering the East Village, NoHo, & part of Greenwich Village.
For more info see: www.villagepreservation.org/event/meet-a....
For more info see: www.villagepreservation.org/event/meet-a....
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This Thursday, Nov 13 Village Preservation is hosting an in-person meet & greet with Harvey Epstein, the newly-elected representative for the 2nd City Council District, covering the East Village, NoHo, & part of Greenwich Village.
For more info see: www.villagepreservation.org/event/meet-a....
For more info see: www.villagepreservation.org/event/meet-a....
LESPI volunteers were very happy to take part in last Sunday's Corlears Hook Park Halloween celebration, along with a host of other local non-profits and businesses. Ghosts and goblins of all ages came by for trick or treat, and a great time was had by all.
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
LESPI volunteers were very happy to take part in last Sunday's Corlears Hook Park Halloween celebration, along with a host of other local non-profits and businesses. Ghosts and goblins of all ages came by for trick or treat, and a great time was had by all.
Check out LESPI's Fall 2025 Newsletter, "hot off the presses" with the latest Lower East Side and LESPI news, at prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Check out LESPI's Fall 2025 Newsletter, "hot off the presses" with the latest Lower East Side and LESPI news, at prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
If you missed our recent webinar, "Kleindeutschland and the Church of Most Holy Redeemer," you can now watch it on our YouTube Channel at youtu.be/B1qb_dvlxpE, where you can learn more about this beautiful, historic and now threatened East Village church.
October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
If you missed our recent webinar, "Kleindeutschland and the Church of Most Holy Redeemer," you can now watch it on our YouTube Channel at youtu.be/B1qb_dvlxpE, where you can learn more about this beautiful, historic and now threatened East Village church.
Don't miss our Zoom webinar tomorrow, Monday evening, discussing the LES's Kleindeutschland, and the history and architecture of the Church of Most Holy Redeemer on E 3rd St, now potentially threatened by demolition.
For more info & to register see: email.everyaction.com/EmailMessage...
For more info & to register see: email.everyaction.com/EmailMessage...
October 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Don't miss our Zoom webinar tomorrow, Monday evening, discussing the LES's Kleindeutschland, and the history and architecture of the Church of Most Holy Redeemer on E 3rd St, now potentially threatened by demolition.
For more info & to register see: email.everyaction.com/EmailMessage...
For more info & to register see: email.everyaction.com/EmailMessage...
We were happy to be part of the Fourth Arts Block's annual LES Arts & Culture Open House yesterday with two events: tabling on East 4th Street, and our "A Neighborhood Transformed - Landmarks of the East Village/Noho" walking tour led by LESPI's Deborah Wye. It was an excellent day!
October 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We were happy to be part of the Fourth Arts Block's annual LES Arts & Culture Open House yesterday with two events: tabling on East 4th Street, and our "A Neighborhood Transformed - Landmarks of the East Village/Noho" walking tour led by LESPI's Deborah Wye. It was an excellent day!
Join us this Saturday 10/18 from 12-4pm when we'll be tabling at the LES Arts & Culture Open House on East 4th Street, between Bowery and 2nd Avenue. The entire street will be alive with live music, poetry readings and theater performances — don't miss it!
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Join us this Saturday 10/18 from 12-4pm when we'll be tabling at the LES Arts & Culture Open House on East 4th Street, between Bowery and 2nd Avenue. The entire street will be alive with live music, poetry readings and theater performances — don't miss it!
Join us for two important webinars, tomorrow Wednesday and this coming Monday, that address significant issues for historic preservation and our community.
For more information and to register for these free events, see: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
For more information and to register for these free events, see: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Join us for two important webinars, tomorrow Wednesday and this coming Monday, that address significant issues for historic preservation and our community.
For more information and to register for these free events, see: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
For more information and to register for these free events, see: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E....
Check out LESPI's Summer 2025 Newsletter, sharing the latest news on Lower East Side preservation and LESPI: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E.... We hope you enjoy it!
September 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Check out LESPI's Summer 2025 Newsletter, sharing the latest news on Lower East Side preservation and LESPI: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E.... We hope you enjoy it!
Earlier this week LESPI's Richard Moses met with Skyline Restoration's crew to review their salvaging of the East River Park's historic Track House's terra cotta ornament — so far it's going beautifully!
A big thank you to Parks, LiRo Hill, and especially Skyline for making this happen!
A big thank you to Parks, LiRo Hill, and especially Skyline for making this happen!
September 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Earlier this week LESPI's Richard Moses met with Skyline Restoration's crew to review their salvaging of the East River Park's historic Track House's terra cotta ornament — so far it's going beautifully!
A big thank you to Parks, LiRo Hill, and especially Skyline for making this happen!
A big thank you to Parks, LiRo Hill, and especially Skyline for making this happen!
Here are a few shots from our tabling yesterday at the 10th Street Block Festival, a great day until, toward the end, we were chased off by the storm. If you missed us, you can catch us tabling at the Fourth Arts Block Open House on October 18 — stay tuned for more info on this.
September 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Here are a few shots from our tabling yesterday at the 10th Street Block Festival, a great day until, toward the end, we were chased off by the storm. If you missed us, you can catch us tabling at the Fourth Arts Block Open House on October 18 — stay tuned for more info on this.
Reminder: stop by the E 10th St Block Festival today, Saturday 9/6, for a great afternoon of activities. And come say hi to us LESPI volunteers — we'll be tabling from 12-4pm (unless it's raining), at E 10th St between 2nd & 3rd Aves (photos are last year's). We hope to see you!
September 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Reminder: stop by the E 10th St Block Festival today, Saturday 9/6, for a great afternoon of activities. And come say hi to us LESPI volunteers — we'll be tabling from 12-4pm (unless it's raining), at E 10th St between 2nd & 3rd Aves (photos are last year's). We hope to see you!
Stop by the East 10th Street Block Festival tomorrow, Saturday 9/6, for a great afternoon of activities. And come say hi to us LESPI volunteers — we'll be tabling from 12:00-4:00pm (unless it's raining), at E 10th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (photos are last year's). We hope to see you!
September 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Stop by the East 10th Street Block Festival tomorrow, Saturday 9/6, for a great afternoon of activities. And come say hi to us LESPI volunteers — we'll be tabling from 12:00-4:00pm (unless it's raining), at E 10th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (photos are last year's). We hope to see you!
For lovers of Art Deco architecture: a couple of weeks ago, LESPI cosponsored with Village Preservation and ADSNY an excellent webinar on Art Deco in the East and West Village. In case you missed it, you can now see it online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIjN.... We hope you enjoy it!
August 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
For lovers of Art Deco architecture: a couple of weeks ago, LESPI cosponsored with Village Preservation and ADSNY an excellent webinar on Art Deco in the East and West Village. In case you missed it, you can now see it online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIjN.... We hope you enjoy it!
LESPI & NY Preservation Archive Project were thrilled to meet yesterday with Clayton Patterson, a longtime Lower East Side artist, activist, and chronicler of downtown life, to review Clayton's immense and fascinating trove of artistic and documentary materials and see how we can help archive it.
August 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
LESPI & NY Preservation Archive Project were thrilled to meet yesterday with Clayton Patterson, a longtime Lower East Side artist, activist, and chronicler of downtown life, to review Clayton's immense and fascinating trove of artistic and documentary materials and see how we can help archive it.
Donate to LESPI's mid-year fundraising appeal and help us do our important work, helping to preserve the architectural, cultural and historic heritage of Manhattan's Lower East Side. For more info and to donate see prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E.... Thank you!
July 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Donate to LESPI's mid-year fundraising appeal and help us do our important work, helping to preserve the architectural, cultural and historic heritage of Manhattan's Lower East Side. For more info and to donate see prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E.... Thank you!