The YMCA of Greater New York broke ground on September 16 on a new, state-of-the-art Bong and May Yu Family YMCA in Flushing, marking a major milestone in the Y’s century-long history of serving the Queens community and paving the way for an expanded facility that will provide health, fitness, and community programming for New Yorkers of all ages.
Already the most visited YMCA branch in New York City, the new 63,000-square-foot facility, located just 1.5 blocks from the current Flushing Y and closer to the heart of downtown Flushing, will expand the Y’s ability to meet the needs of one of New York City’s densest and most diverse neighborhoods. Shaped by input from Flushing Y members, staff, and local residents, the new branch will build on 100 years of service as the Flushing Y celebrates its centennial and looks ahead to its next century of impact.
The new Yu Family Y is being made possible through a combination public and private support, including federal, state and City funding secured by U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng, Assemblymember Ron Kim, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Councilmember Sandra Ung, as well as contributions from YMCA of Greater New York Board Chair Raymond Yu and the Yu family, Delta Air Lines, and The Clark Foundation.
The YMCA of Greater New York broke ground on September 16 on a new, state-of-the-art Bong and May Yu Family YMCA in Flushing.
Photo Courtesy of David Morgan, YMCA of Greater New York