Local preservationists—such as Sommer Omar (at mic)—say that internal Parks Dept. documents prove that the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center can be repaired, rather than demolished. ( Photo Credit: Village Preservation, Youtube) Village Preservation: Docs Prove Parks Dept. Can Save Tony Dapolito Local preservationist groups say that documents obtained from the Parks Dept. prove that the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center... News 01 Apr 2026 | 10:50
A rendering of the proposed Hudson Mosaic residential complex, which would end up replacing the landmarked Tony Dapolito Recreation Center on Clarkson Street. ( Rendering: Hudson Mosaic Development Team) Tony Dapolito Center Still Doomed; Adams Pushes ‘Hudson Mosaic’ Tower The outgoing Adams administration has formalized a plan to knock down the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and replace it... News 24 Dec 2025 | 08:21
Andrew Berman, head of Village Preservation, leads a June 1 rally outside the historic Tony Dapolito Recreation Center. Rallygoers hoped to convince city officials to reroute $51 million in proposed demolition-and-rebuild funds toward repairs instead. ( Photo: Village Preservation) Advocates Say Clock Is Ticking to Preserve Tony Dapolito Rec. Center The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is inching closer and closer to doom, unless $51 million in proposed budgetary funds... News 21 Jun 2025 | 08:34
