General Membership Meeting
A Vanishing New York
John, Lazzaro, author, photographer
November 24, 2024
2-4pm BBP Library
Back by popular demand, photographer John Lazzaro will once again be presenting his photographs documenting the remains of abandoned buildings and vanishing New York architecture. New York is filled with forsaken buildings, each ravaged by the exploits of modernization, each having fascinating histories. This photographic essay explores over 40 of the most evocative abandoned sites in the Empire State and puts their individual stories in the larger context of New York’s historical legacy.
Photographer and author John Lazzaro traveled the state, capturing what’s left of such places before they are inevitably swept away by time. Divided by region, these sites, ranging from the Catskills’ once-vibrant vacation destinations to Long Island’s melancholy psychiatric centers, reveal deeper social, cultural, and political changes that lead to their decay. These abandoned hospitals, schools, churches, railways, and estates offer us a view into a past rapidly dissolving before it disappears completely.
The presentation will include his approach to photography, inspiration for the book, and an education and thought-provoking history of many of the sites visited and photographed.
🎅 Christmas at Meadow Croft 🎅
It is almost time for our Annual Christmas at Meadow Croft! This year's event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 7th & 8th, 2024. There will be special exhibits, electric trains, wood carvings, and of course St. Nicholas will be there. Hot cocoa and family pictures with St. Nick will be in the Carriage House. The Roosevelt piano will be filling the air with holiday music and the festive decorations and baskets will be raffled off. The theme for this year is A Candy Coated Christmas!
Christmas Aglow: Back by popular demand, 2 special preview nights on Friday & Saturday, December 6th & 7th from 7:00-9:00pm. A special guided tour of the full estate in all of its Christmas glory as well as refreshments served. This preview event is for adults only and is $25.00 per person. These tickets are not interchangeable so when purchasing tickets on our website, please specify what night you would like to attend. We have sold out quickly the last 3 years so don't wait! Gather your friends and family for a wonderful festive night at MC. Tickets are limited to 50 people per night and can be purchased on our website starting on November 15, 2024.
Volunteers needed: We are in need of some parking attendants to help with traffic on both Saturday and Sunday. If you have some time to spare and would like to help, please call Craig Clare at 631-921-5245.
Get in the holiday spirit!
Gifts available for purchase!
Gift baskets & decorations to be raffled off!
Save the dates! December 7th & 8th from 12:00-4:00.
Admission $10.00 per person.
Hope to see you there!