Hynes Athletic Center
The Hynes Athletics Center is a 2,611-seat multi-purpose arena in New Rochelle, New York. It was built in 1974 and is home to the Iona College Gaels basketball and volleyball teams.[2]
Hynes Center | |
Full name | James P. Hynes Athletics Center |
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Former names | John A. Mulcahy Campus Events Center (1974–2005) |
Location | New Rochelle, New York |
Coordinates | 40.92664°N 73.784325°W |
Owner | Iona College |
Operator | Iona Gaels |
Capacity | Basketball: 2,611 Volleyball: 1,000 |
Surface | Hardwood |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1973 |
Opened | September 1, 1974 |
Renovated | Summer—Winter 2019 |
Construction cost | $15 million ($77.8 million in 2019 dollars[1]) |
Architect | Anthony Pucillo |
Project manager | Darante Construction, Ltd. |
Tenants | |
Iona Gaels (MAAC) (1974–present) Westchester Golden Apples (USBL) (1986) | |
Website | |
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In 2005, it was renamed to the Hynes Center after being formerly known as the John A. Mulcahy Campus Events Center.
Between Summer to Winter 2019 Hynes Athletics Center received a total of $6.5 million to expand and modernize the area. The athletic center is to have their grand opening the same day of homecoming on October 19, 2019. The president along with the pipe band will be at the ribbon cutting ceremony along with the major donor, Edward F. Arrigoni.[3][4][5][6]
References
- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- Hynes Center Home
- "Hynes Athletics Center to Receive Major Renovations in Summer 2019". Iona College Athletics. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- Thomson, Josh. "Iona College to begin $6-million renovation on Hynes Center". lohud.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- "Homecoming and Family Weekend - Iona College Alumni". www.ionaconnection.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- "Homecoming Registration - Iona College Alumni". www.ionaconnection.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
External links
- Iona College - official website
- ICGaels.com - official athletics website
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