From the New York Landmarks Conservancy:

The New York Landmarks Conservancy is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2018. With guidance from a dedicated board, and the work of a skilled staff, the Conservancy has grown to become one of the largest preservation organizations in the country. Few groups have the range of financial and technical programs the Conservancy offers. We are also a respected advocate for preservation at all levels of government. Our thanks to all of you who have supported our efforts through the years and shared our dedication to preserving New York’s remarkable historic buildings and neighborhoods.

Preservation has become key to New York’s economy, tourism and quality of life. You have helped us make a difference. Our best wishes to you in 2018. We pledge to continue, with enthusiasm, our mission of preserving and protecting the best of New York.

An experimental journey through New York City with over a thousand still photographs of its unique textures. Ambient sounds were recorded on location. Directed & animated by Ynon Lan.

Shalom Japan is a unique restaurant in South Williamsburg that combines Japanese and Jewish cuisines in an unexpectedly delicious pairing. In this video from our friends at Thrillist, see how the restaurant makes their signature fusion dishes like matzo ball ramen, sake-infused challah and pastrami topped okonomiyaki.

After a trip to Japan, husband and wife team Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi discovered the similarities in flavors between their different upbringings, his Jewish and hers Japanese. Paying homage to their combined heritages, the couple opened Shalom Japan as a culinary representation of their relationship.