The Queens Preservation Council (QPC), founded in 2003, is a coalition of people from historical societies and neighborhood groups throughout Queens County who work collectively to curb overdevelopment and to advocate for the preservation of historical buildings and neighborhoods in our borough.
Recently, QPC presented two award plaques to worthy individuals who have worked to make a difference in their neighborhoods.
The Stanley and Lee Cogan Founders Award was presented to the family of the late Joseph Hellmann, who had been active along with other community members in the Douglaston Hill landmarking effort.
The Nancy Cataldi Memorial Award was presented to Marjorie Ferrigno and her late husband, Nick Ferrigno, for their longtime civic and preservation work in the Broadway- Flushing community. The Ferrignos, along with other community leaders, have been tireless advocates for the landmarking of their community.
The awards were announced at the recent QPC reception co-sponsored by Queens Borough President Helen Marshall to honor the installation of Jack Eichenbaum as the new Queens Borough Historian.
Henry Euler
Member, Queens Preservation Council
Bayside
