Meet our new Development Director, Kaitlyn Robitaille
Kaitlyn Robitaille has nearly ten years fundraising experience, having worked at nonprofit organizations including the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the New Britain Museum of American Art and most recently, Project SAGE, a domestic violence prevention agency in northwestern Connecticut. Kaitlyn has an MA degree from Trinity College in American Studies, a BA degree in history from SUNY New Paltz, and an AAS degree from Dutchess Community College in early childhood education. Kaitlyn lives in Poughkeepsie New York with her husband, daughter, and many pets.
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Meet Our New Director of Preservation
Caitlin Meives most recently served as the Director of Preservation at The Landmark Society of Western New York, a regional historic preservation nonprofit based in Rochester that serves a nine-county area.
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Our 2022-2023 Annual Report: A Letter from our Board Chair & President
Covering July 2022-June 2023, our recently released annual report features highlights of our work over the past year, our donor list, and financial statements. Providing an opening for the report is a letter from League Board Chair Frank Sanchis and League President Jay DiLorenzo:
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2023 Lobby Days Recap
A recap of two days in DC for this year’s Preservation Advocacy Week.
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Mourning the Loss of Lori Zabar
The Preservation League of NYS mourns the loss of Lori Zabar, a dedicated member of our Board of Trustees and a much-loved colleague.
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A Year-End Letter From League President Jay DiLorenzo
Dear Friends,
I hope this letter finds you well. It’s that time of year when we reach out to our closest friends — like you — and ask for you to renew your support for the League. But before I get to that, I want to share an especially heartwarming story about a young couple who have undertaken an ambitious preservation project.
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Introducting Katie Eggers Comeau, Our New Vice President for Policy & Preservation
Katie brings decades of experience, a strong connection to New York State communities, and a wealth of knowledge of the various issues impacting the preservation field today.
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"A Really Good Bet for the Future": Anne Van Ingen's Legacy Giving
“I have spent my career thinking about and working toward making sure the nonprofit historic preservation sector is sustainable over time. Naming the League in my estate plans was a natural outgrowth of that.“
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A Visit to the NYBG Holiday Train Show
“…a small slice of masked normalcy for the holiday season.”
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A Preservationist Gift Guide
If you are in need of some ideas for the preservationist, history nerd, or old house lover in your life, we’ve got you covered. It’s been a hard year for all the local shops and nonprofits that make our communities vibrant. We hope you consider shopping local (and early!) this holiday season whenever possible.
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League Staff Favorites: Canal Edition
A few favorite places and activities along the NYS Canal System from League staffers.
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Road Trip to Cooperstown & Herkimer
Our President Jay DiLorenzo took another quick roadtrip, this time to Glimmerglass State Park and Herkimer.
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A Conversation with Board Chair Frank Sanchis
Introducing the new Chair of our Board of Trustees.
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A Conversation with Board Chair Paul Provost
Our new Board Chair has been involved with the League for 10 years and has a deep appreciation for the role historic preservation plays in building communities.
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Hello From the New Director of Communications
I started at the League at the end of February and I am very happy to be here.
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Meet our New Southern Tier Field Consultant!
The Preservation League of New York State has hired Corning resident Kati Smith as Southern Tier field consultant. The part-time position was established to promote and encourage local historic preservation efforts in communities throughout the Southern Tier.
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Tania Werbizky Retires from League
After 25 years of dedicated service, Tania Werbizky, the League's longstanding Regional Director for Preservation and Grant Programs, has retired
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