The YMCA of Greater New York’s Cross Island branch held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to mark the reopening of its community spaces.

Community members, staff and local elected officials, including Assemblymember Clyde Vanel and state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, gathered at the Cross Island YMCA located at 238-10 Hillside Ave. o n Thursday, July 24, for the ceremony.

Stavisky and Vanel were honored for each of their contributions of $250,000 in funding to the project, totaling $500,000 towards the branch renovations.

Renovations began on Nov. 11, 2024, and were completed this summer. The branch remained open while the facility was being renovated. Improvements to the facility include a modernized lobby and new family locker rooms. Close

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