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In the News: New Push to Landmark Paved-Over Queens African Burial Ground

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The Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing a request to protect the 19th century cemetery of a historic Elmhurst church from development.

BY GREG B. SMITH SEPT. 4, 2026, 5:03 A.M.
Read the full article on The City Reporter: https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/09/04/LANDMARKS-REQUEST-HISTORIC-BLACK-CHURCH-ST-MARK-AME/

New Push to Landmark Paved-Over Queens African Burial Ground

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In the News: New Push to Landmark Paved-Over Queens African Burial Ground

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In the News: From Parking Lot to Memorial? Queens Borough Prez Wants City to Buy Paved-Over Black Cemetery

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In the News: They Paved a Historic NYC Black Burial Ground. Now It’s a Lot for Abandoned Cars.

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Archaeological Society of New Jersey’s Bulletin

New York Times: This Empty Lot Is Worth Millions. It’s Also an African-American Burial Ground.

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