Last week Archinect reported that Yo-Yo Ma sent a letter out through the New York Review of Books in an attempt to save the floating concert hall, designed by Louis Kahn, from demolition. The famed cellist pleaded: "At a time when our national conversation is so often focused on division, we can ill afford to condemn to the scrap heap such a vibrant ambassador for our national unity, so I humbly ask that your readers join Robert and me in finding a new home for Point Counterpoint II." After five decades of running the barge, the owners, Robert Boudreau and wife Kathleen, have decided to retire their duties as caretakers and have been struggling to find a new proprietor for the ship. However, with a little help from Yo-Yo Ma, they may have found the vessel a new home in Kingston, NY.

Reportedly, Hutton Brickyards is being considered as the floating venue's new home. The former industrial site that supplied bricks to New York City up until the 80s was acquired by California-based developer, MWest Holdings, a few years back. They have since reinvented the site as an event space and the venue has hosted New York's premiere food bonanza, Smorgasburg and two Bob Dylan concerts. Programming on this site is run by Bardavon, who own and operate two historic theaters in the Hudson Valley as well as the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. In addition, they present a number of off-site events throughout the region. 

It is unclear where the funding for this project would come from. The asking price for Point Counterpoint II is currently at $2 million, shipping not included. This price point is nearly 5 percent of Kingston's annual budget and although the town's mayor has expressed interest in helping to make this happen, additional funding will need to come elsewhere.