Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded to Expand Public Access to Swimming in Underserved Communities. For the full news release and list of projects from Governor Hochul, click here.

SCHENECTADY, NY  – “We are incredibly grateful that Governor Hochul shares our vision for the SUNY Schenectady Aquatic Center,” said Gary Hughes, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. “This $10 million award moves us one step closer to bringing this transformative project to life. The facility will not only boost tourism and support local businesses but will also equip our residents with the essential life skill of swimming, helping to combat childhood drowning and create a safer community for all.”

“The support our aquatic center partnership has received from SUNY administration, the State of New York and Governor Kathy Hochul has truly blessed SUNY Schenectady with this historic opportunity,” said Dr. Steady H. Moono, President of SUNY Schenectady. “We look forward to making the vision of safer swimming and world-class aquatic competition a reality, to making aquatics programs in our community more accessible, and to further expanding our role in Schenectady’s ongoing rebirth.”

“Today’s award is game changing step forward for our efforts to build a first of its kind year-round swimming education and competition facility in Schenectady County,” said Kara Haraden, Capital Region Aquatic Center board president. “We are extremely grateful to Schenectady County and to SUNY Schenectady for preparing the winning grant proposal and we are forever grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul for believing in the importance of water safety.”