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22 The QUEE NS Courier • september 11, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com NY HALL OF SCIENCE $15M RENOVATION NEARING COMPLETION BY LIAM LA GUERE lguerre@queenscourier.com/@liamlaguerre The New York Hall of Science is in its final stage of an approximately $15 million renovation of its Great Hall, which was originally built for exhibitions for the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The project, which began in August 2012, was supposed to wrap up this August. But due to unforeseen problems, such as the need to repair concrete walls, the completion was pushed back and now the project is expected to be completed by spring 2015, according to the project manager. The revitalization seeks to clean up and repair the interior of the building — which had been in need of an upgrade for about three decades — and add new lighting, new heating ventilation and air conditioning systems, and new communication equipment. Ennead Architect’s Todd Schliemann, the design partner in charge of the renovation, called the building’s architecture unique and said it is one that should be treasured. “The purpose was to renew the building so it could live for another 50 years. It’s a remarkable piece of architecture. It’s very unique in its form,” he said. “I think we have an obligation to preserve the best of our architecture, because it’s our culture.” The project also will drain the reflecting pools outside of the building on the terrace, add a new outdoor classroom and a walkway with plants and benches, and renovate stairs leading to other sections of the Hall of Science. The Great Hall is mainly used as an event space. It has 90-foot-tall ceilings and about 5,000 square feet of space. The exterior is made of concrete and cobalt. With more than 450 exhibits that explore biology, chemistry and physics, the Hall of Science serves over 500,000 visitors each year. Courier publisher to take ALS challenge Help fund scientific research into the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Queens Courier and Christie Salon are sponsoring the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. The challenge will take place at Christie Salon & Spa and all Bay Terrace Shopping Center employees are invited. Victoria Schneps, publisher of The Queens Courier, will also participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge, and she challenges her readers to come and join in. Donations are welcome and Lois Christie has offered a free blowout at her salon to anyone who participates in the new ritual of pouring freezing water over one’s head in the name of fighting a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Call The Queens Courier at 718-224-5863 in order to participate. The New York Hall of Science is in its final stage of an approximately $15 million renovation of its Great Hall. Children who attend free, full-day, high-quality pre-K learn to problem solve, ask questions, and work together. Find out more about our two year planfor Pre-K for All at nyc.gov/prek. #OpportunityStartsNow Children born in 2010 are still eligible to apply for free, full-day, high-quality pre-K. Call 311 Text “prek” to 877-877 �� �� /nycschools


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