Marx Realty celebrates opening of 40,000 s/f SUNY WCC location

Yonkers, NY SUNY Westchester Community College (SUNY WCC), in a continuation of its commitment to deploying innovative ways to extend access to higher learning, launched a new location expanding pathways to high-demand jobs and workforce development for the college population. SUNY Westchester Yonkers, located in the Cross County Center, is accessible for residents of southern Westchester and northern Bronx looking to pursue degree programs or workforce training. The ceremony marks a new era for SUNY Westchester’s partnerships.

Cross County Center is jointly owned by Marx Realty and Benenson Capital Partners.

SUNY Westchester Yonkers offers a full array of student services, over 130 classes, and courses for selected associate degree programs. Its high-tech facilities include HyFlex Classrooms configured to support a flexible teaching environment utilizing advanced equipment that enables face-to-face and synchronous online learning. The new location includes a fashion design lab for students who want to earn a degree in Fashion Design & Technology, as well as computer and science labs.

SUNY Westchester Yonkers has criminal justice, business management and liberal arts programs. Workforce development and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are also offered. Students have access to clubs, student support services, and academic support.

“Supporting students where they live and work is essential to the SUNY WCC experience,” said Westchester county executive George Latimer. “I am proud of our efforts to freeze tuition and expand services so the residents of southern Westchester can have even more opportunities to better themselves and their families both now and for generations to come.”

“We are thrilled to welcome SUNY Westchester community to Cross County Center,” said Craig Deitelzweig, president and CEO of Marx Realty.

“Our new Yonkers location makes the most affordable college in the region geographically convenient for the thousands of residents in southern Westchester and the northern Bronx who seek a high-quality post-secondary education and gain high-demand middle skills jobs.” said Dr. Belinda Miles, president of WCC.

SUNY Westchester Yonkers, located in Cross County Center at the intersection of Rte. I-87 and the Cross County Pkwy., is accessible via public transportation or by car with free parking.

“This partnership with SUNY Westchester allows students to continue achieving academic excellence while training to develop important skills required for the workforce,” said Yonkers mayor Mike Spano. “This location opens the door to students in Yonkers and the surrounding areas to experience education in a setting unlike any other. I am confident the City of Yonkers can offer internship and job opportunities for students to continue to grow.”

“Cross County Center operates as a ‘town square’ for the community and we believe SUNY Westchester’s expansion and commitment to the Center will further its success and add to its dynamism and vibrancy.”

“SUNY Westchester Community College has been a long-time tenant at Cross County Center, and we are delighted by their continued expansion and success” said Jim Stifel, executive vice president, Benenson Capital Management.

“SUNY Westchester Community College has a mission of providing high quality education that is accessible and affordable.” said Dr. Miles.