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Community Fights NYC's Plan to Demolish Historic Recreation Center

8/9/2025

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New York City officials are set to demolish the beloved Tony Dapolito Recreation Center in Greenwich Village to make way for a new outdoor aquatics facility. This decision has ignited fierce resistance from preservationists who argue that the city is dismissing community concerns and has the resources to restore the historic center. Village Preservation is determined to battle the demolition, emphasizing the building's cultural importance.

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New York City officials are set to demolish the beloved Tony Dapolito Recreation Center in Greenwich Village to make way for a new outdoor aquatics facility. This decision has ignited fierce resistance from preservationists who argue that the city is dismissing community concerns and has the resources to restore the historic center. Village Preservation is determined to battle the demolition, emphasizing the building's cultural importance.