Noting the important role Iona University plays in the economic development of Westchester County and beyond, the Building Owners and Managers Association of Westchester (BOMA) recently recognized Iona with its Hall of Honor Award at its 31st annual awards dinner.
More than 150 leaders from the county”™s commercial real estate industry were on hand for the event, which took place at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown on May 11.
“During my 28 years at Iona, I”™ve seen the university evolve in so many ways, especially in our infrastructure and campus facilities. Thank you to BOMA for recognizing the important role Iona plays in being a vital force of economic development for the region”¦, said Richard Murray, assistant vice president of facilities and campus operations.
The city of Yonkers ”“ the largest city in Westchester County and the third largest city in New York state ”“ was also recognized. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano issued a proclamation declaring the day as “Iona University Day.”
Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, today Iona has two campuses, one in New Rochelle and the other in Bronxville.
Iona’s 45-acre campus in New Rochelle has seen several notable capital improvements in recent years, including the construction of a new residence hall on North Avenue; the complete renovation of the Hynes Athletics Center Arena; the construction of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; and the addition of a new green space in the heart of campus known as the Murphy Green.
