The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY, November 13,

2026, News Release – Community partners and donors came together Thursday, November 12 to walk through and experience the future home of the Plattsburgh YMCA. YMCA board members, partners, and elected officials ceremonially broke ground on the project, which will begin construction in January 2027. Additionally, in a few short weeks, members and families of the Y are invited to see and experience the space during an open house on Saturday, January 9, 2027.

“This milestone has been a long time coming, and we’re excited to break ground and share the vision of the Y’s future with the community,” said Molly Ryan, Chief Volunteer Officer and Board Chair. “Our families, donors, and supporters have believed in us throughout this process, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone together. I can’t wait for our members and neighbors to see this transformation take place, and before we know it, experience the state-of-the-art community center for themselves.”

“This new home will let the Y do more of what we do best: give young people a safe place to develop and thrive, teach kids to swim, and help people of all ages stay healthy and connected within our community,” said Jeff Collen, Plattsburgh YMCA Interim CEO. “Turning the former CVPH Wellness Center into a modern community multipurpose space means more opportunities for the Y to make a difference in people’s lives. We’re grateful to every donor, partner, and elected official who helped us get here. We look forward to getting this project started and inviting the community to enjoy the finished and revitalized space this time next year.”

Neagley + Chase Construction Co., which is based in Burlington, will lead project management throughout the 10-12 months of transforming the current 36,500-square-foot facility into a new and modernized community center on New York Road. Additionally, the multi-year planning and design process has been led by GRO-DEV and Plattsburgh-based AES Northeast. The project, which is reimagining the current CVPH Wellness Center into the future home of the YMCA, includes a revitalized aquatic center expanding opportunities for swimming, in addition to a youth adventure center, health and wellness, recreation, youth programming, a teen lounge, community space, and other amenities.

The YMCA has raised over $12 million through a combination of community contributions and state and federal funding. This total includes $4.5 million in state funds designated by Speaker Heastie for the aquatics portion of the project. The YMCA is grateful for all the donors, families, businesses, foundations, and community partners whose support has helped bring this vision to life.