FRIENDS Honors 29 Years of East Side Preservation Efforts

Honoring those seeking to restore, renovate and protect the historic qualities of the Upper East Side is the full-time job of the Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts. The nonprofit celebrated its 29th annual meeting and awards ceremony Mar. 14 at 6 p.m. at the New York School of Interior Design.

City Council Member Dan Garodnick with awardees Charles Biada, National Academy Museum & School, and Jane Stageberg, Bade Stageberg Cox Architecture.

See Our Town next week for a special insert honoring the work of FRIENDS as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.