NY BRICKS grant goes to local community centers in Haverstraw, Monsey and Port Chester
The funding comes through NY BRICKS, which stands for Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors. State officials visited the Haverstraw Center on Thursday to formally announce the grant awards in the lower Hudson Valley area.
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Millions of dollars in state grant funding are being distributed to community centers across New York, including several in the Hudson Valley.
In Rockland County, the Haverstraw Center on Broad Street is set to undergo a significant transformation after receiving a $4.56 million grant. Plans for the project include a major addition to the building, featuring new spaces.
“I hope this project feels like home to everybody in this community,” said Marion Breland, the center’s director.
Breland hopes to break ground in 2027, with construction expected to be completed in 2028.
“This will be an incredible opportunity for this community to really all be here—and all the generations to be here. It’ll be fantastic,” she said.
The funding comes through NY BRICKS, which stands for Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors. State officials visited the Haverstraw Center on Thursday to formally announce the grant awards in the lower Hudson Valley area.
“When we invest in spaces like this, we’re not just improving buildings,” said Robert Rodriguez, president and CEO of DASNY. “It’s about the people and the lives that we’re touching through the work that happens there.”
The Community Outreach Center in Monsey was awarded $2 million which they say will be for a 15,000-square-foot expansion project. Rabbi Hersh Horowitz highlighted the broader impact of the investment.
“When we invest in spaces like these, it’s not just about building walls. It’s about building stronger families, healthier communities, and a better future for all of us,” executive director Rabbi Hersh Horowitz said.
Meanwhile, the Carver Center in Port Chester received $863,972 which they say will replace the roof and complete a full elevator renovation. Anne Bradner, the CEO of the Carver Center, said “investments like this make a meaningful difference to the people we serve.”
While construction timelines vary, these projects are expected to take shape over the next few years, bringing long-term improvements to community spaces across Rockland and Westchester counties.
Statewide, NY BRICKS awarded a total of $100 million to 30 different projects in 22 counties. Officials say the program received more than $1 billion in applications, underscoring the high demand for community infrastructure funding.
