2021 Grassroots Preservation Awards - Untapped NY and Save the Janta-Polczynski House Coalition

Описание: The Historic Districts Council (HDC) is the advocate for all of New York City’s historic neighborhoods.
Our mission is to ensure the preservation of significant historic neighborhoods, buildings and public spaces in New York City, uphold the integrity of New York City’s Landmarks Law, and further the preservation ethic.

Friend From the Media (honoring members of the Fourth Estate who contribute to the public understanding of preservation)
Untapped New York

Untapped New York is an online magazine and experience company that unearths New York City’s secrets and hidden gems. Founded in 2009, Untapped New York is powered by a team of passionate New Yorkers, always exploring the city. Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer explains the proposed Empire Station Complex and give a tour of the buildings that are under threat of demolition as a result of the proposed complex.

Walentyna & Aleksander Janta-Polczynski House Coalition
The Walentyna & Aleksander Janta-Polczynski House Coalition is comprised of several groups that came together for the common goal of Landmarking the Walentyna & Aleksander Janta-Polczynski house and highlighting the brave and honorable work of Walentyna & Aleksander Janta-Polczynski. The organizations are former Six to Celebrate and Grassroots Award winner Elmhurst History and Cemeteries Preservation Society who will be represented by Marialena Giampino; the Polish American Congress represented by Klara Wisniewska; the Polish Falcons of America represented by Tim Kuzma; and Inside Elmhurst represented by Alfonso Quiroz. The groups discuss how Walentyna was pivotal in revealing Nazi atrocities to the world and how Walentyna and Aleksander’s home in Elmhurst, Queens became a safe haven for Polish émigré elite in the United States.