New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today the completion of state-funded renovations at the Hendrick Hudson Free Library. The project was funded by a $50,000 state grant Harckham secured through the Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) Program.
“Libraries are one of the most important public institutions for communities,” said Harckham. “Keeping these spaces in good condition fosters a welcoming environment for residents and goes a long way in encouraging robust communal engagement. I’m proud that I could secure the funding to help ensure the library’s infrastructure remains up to date without burdening local taxpayers.”
The Hendrick Hudson Free Library used Senator Harckham’s CREST grant funding to renovate two children’s restrooms. Originally built in 1997, the two-story library features four restrooms, two for adults and two for children. While the adult restrooms were renovated in 2018, the children’s restrooms have not seen any major upgrades since the library’s opening. The recent renovations included aesthetic redesign and sustainability enhancements, including low-flush toilets, low-flow faucets, improved ventilation, and eco-friendly materials whenever possible.
“Senator Harckham has always been an advocate for libraries,” said Library Director Jill Davis. “With his assistance, the Hendrick Hudson Free Library has been able to improve the infrastructure of our beautiful building with needed improvements to two of our original restrooms. Not only has this made our building more efficient, but patrons from our littlest to our seniors will be delighted at the aesthetically pleasing changes.”
The CREST program is among the State Senate grant programs administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to support community and economic development. Harckham has delivered more than $30 million of State Senate grant funding to municipalities and nonprofits in the 40th Senate District since taking office in 2019.
