SUNY Dorm Projects for Purchase, New Paltz

HARRISON, NY — The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and the State University of New York issued $150 million in low-cost, tax-exempt bonds through a SUNY Dormitory Facilities Program for residence hall capital projects across New York State. SUNY New Paltz and Purchase College are among the campuses benefiting from the bond issue.

The DASNY-SUNY financing partnership is expected to deliver more than $31 million to the Mid-Hudson Region.

About $13 million will support the $19 million renovation of SUNY New Paltz’s Bevier Hall. The 212-bed, 49-year-old residence hall is undergoing a complete mechanical and plumbing upgrade, and improvements to its fire protection system. A new elevator and entrance are being added as well as new meeting spaces. The financing also supports other projects at the college.

“This low-cost financing will support projects in many of our residential facilities and help to refresh on-campus housing," SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian said in the announcement. "Continued improvement of our physical environment is critical to our ability to serve current and future students well with the high-quality programs and opportunities they deserve. We look forward to witnessing the impact of these projects on our students’ living and learning experiences in the coming years.”

SUNY Purchase is expected to receive roughly $14 million to support renovations at Farside Residence Hall and other facilities for repairs and painting of all bedrooms, corridors and door frames, new fire alarm systems, new tiling in bathrooms, additional bedrooms for students, and a new heating system, among other improvements.

“We are grateful to DASNY for their ongoing partnership with SUNY which supports necessary repairs and renovations," said Purchase College President Thomas J. Schwarz. "We are sure our students will appreciate the improvements in comfort and safety in their renovated living quarters.”