Posts by PLNYS Staff
Annual Report on the Economic Impact of the Federal Historic Tax Credits for Fiscal Year 2021

We know that Historic Tax Credits are a crucial tool for preserving and rehabilitating historic buildings — which is why it is so important that we have hard numbers that prove just how immense the impact is. The National Park Service’s Annual Report detailing the economic impact of the Federal Historic Tax Credit is an invaluable resource as preservation advocates continue to promote the importance of maintaining and enhancing Historic Tax Credits.

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Survey seeks insights on historic preservation trades workforce

A public survey, open through July, seeks to understand workforce development challenges, barriers, opportunities, and successes in the Northeast region. The Northeast Regional Initiative for the Preservation Trades is a cooperative project between the Preservation League of New York State, Preservation Trust of Vermont, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, and Maine Preservation.

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The 2022 Pillar of New York Awards Event Recap

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2022 Pillar Awards one of our most inspirational yet. On Tuesday night we were joined by over 200 friends, supporters, activists and donors, both in person and virtually, to celebrate our 2022 Pillars of New York, Nancy & Otis Pearsall, A’Lelia Bundles, and Elizabeth & Ethan Finkelstein. The admiration and support was truly palpable.

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From Troy to Buffalo Celebrating Historic Tax Credit Improvements

To celebrate improvements to the state historic tax credit for small projects, the League joined Assemblymembers Carrie Woerner, John McDonald, and Patricia Fahy for a press conference in Troy in May, and with Senator Timothy Kennedy for another in Buffalo in August. Redburn Development Principal Tom Rossi and Troy Mayor Patrick Madden were on hand in Troy and Preservation Buffalo Niagara Executive Director Jessie Fisher and Preservation Studios Principal Mike Puma joined in Buffalo.

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Celebrating the Recent Passage of the Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit Bill

“The Preservation League of NYS applauds the NYS Senate and Assembly for the passage of the Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit bill this session,” said Preservation League President Jay DiLorenzo. “Our Technical Services team fields questions about barn rehabilitation more often than for any other building type. This tax credit provides much-needed resource for owners of historic barns to preserve these important buildings that provide a physical link to our state’s agricultural past. The League thanks Senator Hinchey and Assemblymember Barrett for their leadership on this issue.”

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A New Canal Season to Celebrate: Benefits Flow Far and Wide

Along with millions of New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world, we are excited to celebrate our historic New York State Canal System opening on May 21, 2021. Like it has throughout its nearly 200-year history, the opening of New York’s canals ushers in a new season of recreational and commercial activities with social and economic benefits that flow far and wide.

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