Flushing YMCA unveils newly upgraded lobby
Renovated facility’s modern design includes additional work stations and digital signage
BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
Flushing YMCA board
members were joined by state
Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky and
state Assemblyman Ron Kim
last week for a ribbon-cutting
ceremony, unveiling the
upgraded and renovated lobby
to the public.
Board of Managers
chair, Ling Xu, and several
members of the Flushing Y
Board, were in attendance
Feb. 12, along with Executive
Director Tiffany Dunbar,
who presented the guests
with the honor of cutting
the ceremonial ribbon, and
officially welcoming the
new space to the building
and neighborhood.
The renovations began in
October 2018 and took 14 weeks
to complete at the Flushing
Y branch, located at 138-46
Northern Blvd.
Designed by Manhattan
firm Marvel Architects,
the modern inspired space
allows staff to interact with
State Sen. Toby Stavisky and state Assemblyman Ron Kim with Flushing YMCA members at the ribboncutting
ceremony unveiling the newly renovated lobby. Courtesy of Flushing YMCA
members on a more personal
level and check in guests more
easily, and opens the facility
to bright, natural light and a
more inviting flow to the busy
day-to-day activity.
The new lobby includes
built in benches for member
comfort, and digital signage
to better inform members of
events and updates. Additional
office and work stations were
added for more efficient staff
operations, as well.
The estimated costs of the
renovations were $420,000
with support from both local
lawmakers. Kim donated
$125,000 and Stavisky donated
$105,000 for the project.
“We are very pleased with
how the Flushing YMCA lobby
renovations turned out and
excited to put the space to good
use for our community,” said
Dunbar. “I am appreciative to
all of our members, program
participants and staff who
were so adaptable and patient
throughout this process. I
think everyone is happy with
the final result.”
The Flushing Y features
state-of-the-art exercise
equipment and two indoor
pools, sports teams,
immigrant services, and
comprehensive childcare.
The branch continues to
welcome visitors from around
the world, offering more than
125 hotel rooms and access to
its world-class swimming and
fitness facilities.
The Flushing Y continues to
build on its historic emphasis
on aquatics, providing
swimming classes for all ages
and levels of ability.
Reach reporter Carlotta
Mohamed by e-mail at
cmohamed@schnepsmedia.
com or by phone at (718) 260–
4526.
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