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Advocating Historic Preservation for East New York and Cypress Hills.
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Abo So, only imagine what can happen?

As we know, sections of East New York and Cypress Hills will be highly affected by the rezoning proposed in the East New York Community Plan. Many of us have been concerned with the proposal and are highly focused on mainly addressing baseline issues such as affordable housing, displacement, job opportunities and services. However, amidst these critical concerns, we also have to think about how physically vulnerable the community is at this moment. The major rezoning will cause massive developments to invade “the last frontier”. It will cause rapid and insensitive changes where we may completely lose all the buildings and places that we identify with and that contribute to the history of our community. We will not know what the face of East New York will look like or what will remain of it. This is why Historic Preservation is important because if implemented, it can be used as a powerful tool for the community. The Preservation Law does not only work to protect history through the designation of buildings and places, but it works to strengthen and empower communities. Combined with planning and revitalization strategies it can drive economic growth and boost the community's well-being. By preserving and protecting existing structures, community organizations, small businesses and residents can be protected from rapid development that can lead to displacement. And not to mention, preservation protects investments. Therefore, Historic Preservation can be incorporated within our fight to make sure we have a fair rezoning while having the benefit of protecting the treasures of our community.

10/01/2026

Early last August, we took a stroll through the neighborhood with this year's East New York Farms! Youth Cohort. Touring with the youth is always a highlight of our year. We walk around familiar places to discuss the architectural and cultural history, and we especially enjoy it when the youth add their personal touches by sharing their connections to the sites along the route. We keep the floor open for their contributions and remind them that they are part of, and actively writing, East New York's story.
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A principios del mes de Agosto, dimos un paseo por el vecindario con el grupo de jóvenes de East New York Farms! de este año. Recorrer el vecindario con ellos siempre es uno de los momentos más destacados de nuestro año. Caminamos por lugares conocidos para hablar de su historia arquitectónica y cultural, y disfrutamos especialmente cuando los jóvenes aportan su toque personal al compartir sus vínculos con los sitios a lo largo de la ruta. Mantenemos el espacio abierto para sus aportaciones y les recordamos que forman parte de la historia de East New York y que la están escribiendo activamente.

10/31/2025

Today's weather reminded us of a few weekends ago when we walked the streets of East New York during a walking tour in partnership with the Center for Brooklyn History, the East New York Archives, and the East New York Community Land Trust. We are still feeling the excitement from that day. We were very appreciative of the large, engaged group that showed up despite the rainy weather. We even had a clown in the crowd. Did you spot them?

We were excited to introduce a new route to the public, including a visit to one of the neighborhood's many community gardens. Did you know that the neighborhood with the highest number of community gardens is East New York? (Boom!) The tour concluded at the Euclid Avenue station, where we viewed the Memory Matters Pop-Up Museum created by the East New York Community Land Trust, the East Brooklyn Archives, and the Center for Brooklyn History. So next time, be sure to get off the C train and check it out at the Euclid Avenue station!
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El clima de hoy nos recordó a hace un par de fines de semana, cuando recorrimos las calles de East New York en una visita guiada a pie en colaboración con el Centro de Historia de Brooklyn, los Archivos de East New York y el Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias de East New York. Todavía sentimos la emoción de aquel día. Agradecimos mucho la gran participación de este grupo numeroso y entusiasta que nos acompañó a pesar de la lluvia. Incluso había un payaso entre ellos. ¿Lo encontraron?

Nos entusiasmó presentar una nueva ruta al público, que incluía una visita a uno de los muchos jardines comunitarios del vecindario. ¿Sabían que el vecindario con mayor número de jardines comunitarios es East New York? (¡boom!) El recorrido concluyó en la estación de Euclid Avenue, donde visitamos el Museo Itinerante Memory Matters, creado por el Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias de East New York, los Archivos de East Brooklyn y el Centro de Historia de Brooklyn. Así que la próxima vez, ¡no olviden bajarse del tren C y visitarlo en la estación de Euclid Avenue!

10/09/2025

Join us this Saturday for a free walking tour of East New York, hosted in collaboration with our partners: the Center for Brooklyn History, the East New York Community Land Trust, and the East New York Archives.

Come and explore the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the neighborhood and experience how both past and recent history have shaped the community.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit the link below.

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/walking-tour-east-new-center-for-brooklyn-20251011-1100am?fbclid=IwY2xjawNU3_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHRktLeHRKa0xZcmI3Z1dNAR4Y4VGFxfayDzwMfJtMTlHoXeKCBVZN05-Xd0MEY3cuOCeEGpuyMwNQ1pC3bA_aem_zGpVExWSudJEb7HO-fatmg

10/06/2025

Wayback Wednesday takes us back to this past spring, when we had the opportunity to guide this year's youth cohort on a walking tour of East New York. During this experience, the youth explored the vibrant history and architecture of the neighborhood and also delved into the complex narrative of gentrification that has significantly impacted our community. Touring with the youth is a highlight for us as we witness their curiosity and enthusiasm, and we also learn how they connect with their community.
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En este "Miércoles de recuerdos", les recordamos la primavera pasada, cuando tuvimos la oportunidad de guiar a los jóvenes del programa en un tour guiado a pie por el vecindario de East New York. Durante esta experiencia, los jóvenes exploraron la vibrante historia y arquitectura del vecindario y también profundizaron en la compleja narrativa de la gentrificación que ha impactado significativamente a nuestra comunidad. Para nosotros, viajar con los jóvenes es un momento destacado, ya que somos testigos de su curiosidad y entusiasmo y también aprendemos cómo se conectan con su comunidad.

09/25/2025

Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow 🎵

09/23/2025

Remembering the inspiring final projects from the 2025 Spring semester of these brilliant architecture students from studio at the CUNY Spitzer School of Architecture, who reimagined a new life for the East New York LIRR Substation. Among the exciting proposals were diverse ideas such as a brewery, an urban agriculture and hydroponic center, a wellness center, a bathhouse, a recycling and exchange center, and a music venue. They left us very inspired, eager to witness the potential transformation of the substation in the near future.
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Recordando con admiración los inspiradores proyectos finales del semestre primaveral 2025 de estos brillantes estudiantes de arquitectura del estudio de de la Escuela de Arquitectura Spitzer de CUNY, quienes idearon un nuevo concepto para la estación de la LIRR en East New York. Entre las propuestas interesantes se encontraban ideas tan diversas como una cervecería, un centro de agricultura urbana y cultivo hidropónico, un centro de bienestar, un spa, un centro de reciclaje y un espacio para eventos musicales. Su trabajo nos inspiró profundamente y nos llena de ilusión la perspectiva de ver la transformación de esta estación en un futuro próximo.

03/17/2025

Reflecting on our event last Sunday, we truly enjoyed the engaging activities crafted by the talented CUNY students from the Spitzer School of Architecture. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of play and community participation as we envision a vibrant future for the abandoned East New York Long Island Railroad Substation.

In many marginalized communities, designs often emerge in their final forms without the valuable input of those who live there. We believe that if a space is meant for us, it should be shaped by us—just like the spirit behind FUBU, remember? "For Us, By Us." Our community engagement event was not just an event. It was an act of design justice, allowing us to gather narratives and stories that can help breathe new life into the long abandoned Substation. Participatory design, built from the ground up, empowers the community, giving a voice to the people.
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Al reflexionar sobre nuestro evento del domingo pasado, disfrutamos muchísimo de las interesantes actividades creadas por los talentosos estudiantes de CUNY de la Escuela de Arquitectura Spitzer. Fue un poderoso recordatorio de la importancia del juego y la participación comunitaria al imaginar un futuro vibrante para la subestación abandonada del Ferrocarril East New York Long Island.

En muchas comunidades marginadas, los diseños suelen surgir en su forma final sin la valiosa participación de quienes viven allí. Creemos que si un espacio es para nosotros, debemos moldearlo nosotros, tal como el espíritu de FUBU, ¿recuerdan? "Para nosotros, por nosotros". Nuestro evento de participación comunitaria no fue solo un evento. Fue un acto de justicia en el diseño, que nos permitió recopilar narrativas e historias que pueden ayudar a revitalizar la subestación abandonada hace tiempo. El diseño participativo, construido desde cero, empodera a la comunidad, dándole voz a la gente.

02/12/2025

On this day, ten years ago, February 11, 2015, a Brownstoner article highlighted the impending demolition of our beloved East New York Savings Bank building. The unfortunate news resonated deeply within our community, inspiring us to come together and take action like the protest led by Council Member Chris Banks to save the building. This moment became a powerful catalyst for change, inspiring the formation of Preserving East New York (PENY) as a testament to our commitment to safeguarding the heritage and identity of our beloved neighborhood.

As we commemorate ten years of advocacy, let us celebrate the progress we’ve made together with our community, allies, partners, and supporters as we continue to celebrate and preserve our history and culture.
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En este día, hace diez años, el 11 de febrero de 2015, un artículo de Brownstoner destacó la inminente demolición del edificio de nuestro querido East New York Savings Bank. La desafortunada noticia resonó profundamente en nuestra comunidad, inspirándonos a unirnos y tomar medidas como la protesta liderada por el concejal Chris Banks para salvar el edificio. Estos momentos se convirtió en un poderoso catalizador para el cambio, inspirando la formación de Preserving East New York (PENY) como testimonio de nuestro compromiso de salvaguardar el patrimonio y la identidad de nuestro querido vecindario.

Al conmemorar diez años de defensa, celebremos el progreso que hemos logrado junto con nuestra comunidad, aliados, socios y seguirdore mientras continuamos celebrando y preservando nuestra historia y cultura.

And many more/y muchos más...

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Feliz Navidad! 🎄

11/28/2024

For scale.

2nd slide from Google Maps 2011
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Para escala.

2da imagen de Google Maps 2011

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