"The Knickerbocker Greys are a beloved part of the Upper East Side, and have been for over a century," state Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan), who sponsored the bill, wrote in a statement.
"There's plenty of room in the Armory to support the great arts programming that the Conservancy presents as well as continuing to be the permanent home of the Greys," Krueger went on. "Here's to another century of the Knickerbocker Greys!".
Supporters say the group helps build a sense of community and leadership skills among its participants from all over the city, not just the Upper East Side.
The cadets have been fighting eviction from their headquarters - an 800-square-foot space in the sprawling 200,000-square foot facility - as the conservancy claims it needs the space for renovation plans.
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