Ithaca YMCA to receive over $6 million for pool work and related improvements

News

Photo: Saga Communications

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is receiving state support.

On December 29, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $6.26 million in funding for the Ithaca Y through the NY SWIMS initiative, which provides matching capital grants to communities to improve swimming facilities.

“Through Governor Hochul’s leadership, the NY SWIMS program is investing millions of dollars to build and revitalize pools and swimming facilities across the state,” said Acting Commissioner of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Kathy Moser. “This ongoing effort helps New Yorkers learn to swim and stay safe in and around the water.”

According to state officials, the money heading to Ithaca will be used for pool reconstruction, locker room upgrades, and the addition of a hydrotherapy spa.

Cortland’s Yaman Park also received funding through the SWIMS Initiative.

Recent Headlines

7 hours ago in Sports

Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says

Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN.

7 hours ago in Sports

‘I was lucky’ says Djokovic after setting up Australian Open semifinal against Sinner

After a walkover and an in-match retirement, 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic will meet two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.

7 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

As the recent winter storm recedes, residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok. Others might want to try "sugar on snow," a taffy-like confection made by pouring hot maple syrup onto a plate of snow.