Tag: Florence Mills

  • The Last Fireplaces

    The Last Fireplaces

    On Earth Day in 2014, as part of a clean-air initiative, Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced that as of July 1, 2014 the construction of new wood-burning fireplaces would be banned in New York City. Under the new regulations, residents who already have wood-burning fireplaces or who have reconstructed their fireplaces prior to that date, would…

  • Florence Mills

    Florence Mills

    At our January HNBA meeting, we heard from Savona Bailey-McClain about her effort to name the plaza at St. Nicholas Ave and 135th street after Florence Mills. Savona is looking for letters of support from you. Below are the email addresses for letters of support as well as a draft letter that can be modified.…