State grants for expanding and renovating community centers will be going toward projects in a half-dozen Hudson Valley communities as part of the NY BRICKS program. BRICKS stands for Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors. The state on Dec. 5 announced 30 new grants totaling $100 million in its NY BRICKS program. The six grants for the Hudson Valley came to a total of $12,043,972.
Projects were selected based on demonstrated need, community impact and viability, with priority given to underserved communities and facilities offering affordable services like childcare, eldercare and mental health counseling.
The latest Hudson Valley grant recipients are:
- The City of Kingston, which is receiving $3 million to support renovations at the community center located at 105 Broadway in the city;
- Community Outreach Center, Inc., in Monsey, which is receiving $2 million to support addition and renovation work at the community center located at 21 Remsen Ave.;
- The Port Chester Carver Center, which is receiving $863,972 to support renovations at the community center located at 400 Westchester Ave.;
- The Red Hook Community Center, Inc., which is receiving $310,000 to support renovations at the community center located at 59 Fisk St.;
- The Town of Marbletown, which is receiving $1.31 million to support renovations at the community center located at 3564 Main St., in Stone Ridge;
- The Village of Haverstraw, which is receiving $4.56 million to support addition and renovation work at the community center located at 50 West Broad St.
“NY BRICKS grants will create affordable and accessible spaces where kids can play, families can connect, and seniors can stay active and engaged,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said when announcing the new grants. “I’m proud to see this funding reach 30 communities, and I look forward to seeing these centers come to life.”
The state money covers 80% of the various projects with 20% matching contributions required from recipients.
