State Politicians Visit Middletown to Announce $6.6 Million in Funding for Building Renovation

The Solomon Kleiner Center arts and recreation project is expected to be completed in five years.
State Politicians Visit Middletown to Announce $6.6 Million in Funding for Building Renovation
The front of the Solomon Kleiner Center in Middletown, N.Y., on Sept. 4, 2025. Oliver Mantyk/The Epoch Times
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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.

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