Three cultural institutions in Brooklyn are set to receive a combined $14 million in New York State funding to support expansion projects, educational initiatives and critical infrastructure improvements.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the allocations on October 30, with funding administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). The beneficiaries are the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) and the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
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The Brooklyn Children’s Museum will receive the largest allocation of $7 million to advance its proposed Earth Science Garden and address infrastructure needs. The project will transform the museum’s courtyard into a year-round outdoor learning environment where children can explore earth science and learn how natural events, including the ice ages, shaped Brooklyn.
HITN, a nonprofit Spanish-language educational television network, will receive $5 million to expand its production facilities at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The funding will support the development of a 17,000-square-foot rooftop production facility and event space, increasing studio capacity while creating opportunities for workforce development and employment.
Meanwhile, BAM will receive $2 million for essential repairs and renovations to the exterior of its historic Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene. The improvements will address ageing building conditions, prevent water intrusion and reduce weather-related damage to preserve the facility.
Governor Hochul said the investment would strengthen Brooklyn’s cultural institutions, expand educational resources and ensure communities continue benefiting from these facilities for generations.
The funding represents a combined investment in cultural preservation, educational access and economic development, supporting institutions that serve residents and visitors throughout the borough.
