The New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry, managed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks), now includes over 230 businesses.
The honorary registry recognizes New York-based businesses over 50 years old. It was first proposed by Democratic Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell and Democratic State Senator Jose M. Serrano in 2020 and launched in 2022. The registry now highlights over 230 historic businesses across New York State and continues to grow.
It was expanded in 2023 by Democratic Senator Michelle Hinchey and Democratic Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, allowing state elected officials, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, to nominate up to 10 businesses for inclusion in the registry per legislative term.
Nominations to the registry must be sponsored by an elected state official. The Division for Historic Preservation provides each business with a certificate and decal.
For more information and a map of the listed businesses see the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry.
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