As we marked the end of the 2021 New York State legislative session on June 10, our policy team wanted to take a moment to reflect upon the League’s recent preservation advocacy efforts.
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During the final days of Preservation Month this May, we took the opportunity to highlight the positive impact of the NYS and Federal Historic Tax Credit programs here in New York. While significant challenges resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic this year, we continue to support the role preservation can play in recovery efforts. A notable victory came during this year’s NYS legislative session: a 10% increase to the state historic tax credit for small projects under $2.5 million (for a total credit of 30%). To celebrate, we presented a special three-part webinar series. If you missed it live, we’ve got you covered.
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Over the course of two days, trainers Ramona Bartos, Friedericke Mittner, and Abbey Christman took us on a jam-packed seven hours of training on legal fundamentals, design review guidelines, alternative materials, procedures and commissioner roles, infill design, and mid-century resources.
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It may surprise you to learn that New York State lacks a clear process to protect previously undiscovered burials and known burials on private property. This is one of the advocacy issues the League is currently focusing on.
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