Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Governor George E. Pataki and Police Athletic League of New York City (PAL) Executive Director John J. Ryan today joined community leaders to announce the opening of the Harlem Armory as a multi-purpose athletic, educational and cultural center for children. The $6.4 million reconstruction project, administered by the PAL, was made possible by a combination of City, State and Federal contributions.
The renovated facility houses six modern tennis courts, two multi-purpose courts, three classrooms, a computer room and office space. It will offer children numerous hands-on, after-school activities such as track and field, volleyball, basketball, tennis, rock climbing, martial arts, boxing and gymnastics, as well as enrichment programs, such as tutoring, mentoring, computer training, SAT preparation and public speaking.
It will also provide community residents with a new, state-of-the-art venue for large public events, including concerts, graduation ceremonies and festivals. Space for a radio and television station has also been constructed to overlook the floor of the drill shed, giving youth training and experience in broadcasting and filming events taking place at the Armory. Read entire press release
9.07.2006
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