City News | Landmarks and Preservation

Proposed plaque honoring 1968 Columbia gym protests faces pushback from New York City Parks

Instead of placing the plaque, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation recently reinstalled two historical signs in Morningside Park.

By Frances Cohen / Staff Photographer

The historical signs, which briefly mention the protests, were removed a few years ago, due to damage and vandalism, and recently replaced on Feb. 7 and 8.

By Tsehai Alfred • February 12, 2024 at 4:29 AM

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