MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.–Local and state officials came together on Thursday to announce $6.6 million in state funding to transform the dilapidated Solomon Kleiner Center into “a shining star” for arts and recreation.
Speaker of the New York state Assembly Carl Heastie visited Middletown on Sept. 4 during his annual tour around the state. He was joined outside the old recreation center by Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano, state Sen. James Skoufis, Town of Wallkill Supervisor George Serrano, Middletown Alderman Jerry Kleiner, and state Assemblymember Paula Kay.
Kay announced that the state Assembly will be investing $3.3 million into the Kleiner Center, saying that the building should be renovated so it can be used by residents of Middletown for arts and recreation….