Heritage

West Nyack’s Mount Moor Cemetery: A Portal to African American Heritage and History

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West Nyack, NY — The Palisades Center, one of America’s largest shopping malls, is battling a major financial crisis as it faces foreclosure due to unpaid debts that have escalated over time. Currently, the mall’s management is under the supervision of a temporary receiver appointed by a state Supreme Court judge, an indication of the severity of the financial woes it is encountering. In August, Justice Francis A. Kahn III mandated Chris Neilson, managing partner of Trigild IVL, LLC, to oversee the operations of the shopping center. Neilson’s role involves managing leasing agreements, collecting rent … Read more

Spotlight on Innovation: RIBA National Awards Reveal 26 Top Architecture Projects Advancing Heritage and Modern Design Across the UK

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London, UK — This year’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RICA) National Awards hailed 26 exemplary architectural projects that demonstrate innovative design and effective use of space. These projects, selected from a pool of 111 regional winners, showcase the growing diversity and ambition within UK architecture. The awards, a precursor to the prestigious Stirling Prize shortlist, due to be unveiled on July 31, demonstrate a robust dialogue about the influence of design in both communal and private spaces. They represent a mix of new constructions and inventive reuses of old buildings, highlighting a particularly strong … Read more

Gullah-Geechee Community Fights to Protect Heritage Amid Zoning Battle in Georgia

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – Attorneys representing the Hogg Hummock community in coastal McIntosh County, Georgia, have requested a judge to allow them to rectify technical issues in their civil complaint over zoning changes. They argue that these changes pose a threat to one of the last Gullah-Geechee communities, comprised of Black descendants of slaves in the South. The plaintiffs’ attorney argued that the lawsuit should not be dismissed, as it complies with a 2020 amendment to Georgia’s state constitution that deals with legal immunity for local and state governments. Residents of Hogg Hummock filed the lawsuit … Read more

Displaced Heritage House Residents Take Legal Action, Demand Jury Trial in Lawsuit

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Kansas City, MO – Five residents of the Heritage House Apartments have taken legal action against the complex. They filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking a jury trial. The displaced residents are claiming that the apartments are responsible for their displacement and are seeking compensation. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the apartment management, which resulted in uninhabitable living conditions and forced evictions. According to the lawsuit, the residents endured numerous issues such as electrical failures, infestations, and lack of maintenance. These problems led to unsafe living conditions and ultimately the need to … Read more