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| | | | | As the Mayor Promised Millions for New Monuments, Old Ones Crumbled | | by Zachary Small Dec 29, 2021 | | Without dedicated funding for conservation, many of New York City’s public memorials and artworks are decaying from neglect.The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Manhattan, closed since 2017 because of its decrepit state. Repairs to its Corinthian columns and eagle sculptures are estimated at $36.5 million. | | | | | Four Smithsonian Museums Close Amid Omicron Staff Shortages | | by Sarah Bahr Dec 29, 2021 | | The museums, which are smaller ones, will be closed through Sunday as the Smithsonian routes staff to more-visited outposts.The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington is among four museums closing through Sunday because of the spread of the coronavirus. | | | | | |
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