Recent activity at New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Nys Board For Historic Preservation Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda includes discussions on protecting historic resources through local regulation, proposed changes to Section 106, and National Register nomination reviews. The board will also receive a report from the Deputy Commissioner and address new business, which features a resolution in honor of Ann-Isabel Friedman.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting agenda
State Review Board National Register Review
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The board conducted a review of various historic preservation nominations across New York State. Key agenda items included the evaluation of multiple properties, historic districts, and boundary amendments, such as the Forstmann Castle, the First Presbyterian Church of Marlborough, the Holcombe Rucker Park Basketball Court, the Seward Park Extension Houses, the Headquarters of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, the Alcyone Masonic Temple, James Plaza, St. John's Episcopal Church, the Bank of Geneva, the Lyons Falls School, the Sig Sautelle Circus House, the East Aurora Downtown Historic District, the Shoreline Apartments Complex, The Log House, the Limerick School, the Broad Street-Main Street Historic District, the Village of Hammondsport Historic District, the Michael J. Day and Daniel P. Quinn Apartments, the Eugene Hanratta Apartments, the Abram Hilton Apartments, the Waddington Historic District, the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church, and Mooers Junction.
Sep 9, 2026·Strategic plan
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Comprehensive Plan
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation developed a Comprehensive Plan for Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park to establish a long-term vision and guide for improvements over the next ten to fifteen years. The plan aims to transform the park into a more resilient, accessible, and relevant four-season recreational destination. Key strategic areas include the protection of natural and cultural resources, enhancement of recreational activities, modernization of infrastructure, and expansion of educational and interpretive programs. The overarching goal is to foster a clean, accessible facility with diverse outdoor opportunities and environmental stewardship.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting
New York State Board For Historic Preservation Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation titled 'The Balancing Act,' which focused on protecting historic resources through local regulation, specifically within New York State's Certified Local Government (CLG) program. Discussions covered the history of local preservation movements, including the impact of the loss of Penn Station, and the legal framework for historic preservation in New York. The presentation also addressed the role of the SHPO in administering CLG programs, including providing technical support, managing a competitive grant program for municipalities, and maintaining standards for local landmark designation and review processes.