DASNY Press Releases

Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), announced today Catholic Health System, Inc. issued more than $180 million in bonds through DASNY, in a financing led by Bank of America, Merrill Lynch.
The Dormitory Authority of New York (DASNY) and the State University of New York (SUNY), today announced a $16.6 million renovation project at SUNY Plattsburgh. The work now underway includes a renovation of the college's Kent Hall.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the first new State University of New York zero-net, carbon-certified residence hall on campus. SUNY, in partnership with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, will begin construction of the $33.5 million, 257-bed, residence hall project at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Utica Campus. It is expected to be open for student residents by August 2020.
Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), announced today that ArchCare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center has financed $25 million through DASNY. Sterling National Bank is purchasing the bonds.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced three design-build teams have been selected to receive a Request for Proposals, enabling them to compete for a contract for the design and construction of a new $750 million world-class, state-of-the-art public health laboratory that will replace Wadsworth Center’s aging facilities. The lab is expected to attract approximately 1,200 life sciences jobs and generate about $2.3 billion in economic activity for the region over the life of the project.
Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), announced today that New York University (NYU) issued $862.8 million in bonds through DASNY. The financing will be used in conjunction with previous financings to advance construction and renovation projects throughout the university system. The $862.8 million issued by DASNY on behalf of NYU was offered as $603.5 million in tax-exempt bonds and $259.3 million in taxable bonds.
The State University of New York announced today its partnership with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to start its first zero-net carbo-ready retrofit project on a campus for SUNY Oneonta’s Ford Hall. The project will advance Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s statewide clean energy goals of 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2040.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $204 million to support 95 projects that will protect and transform New York State's health care system. This funding from the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program will improve patient care through the development of high-quality medical facilities and programs serving the inpatient, primary care, mental health, substance use disorder and long-term care needs of communities throughout the State.
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the completion of Marist College Steel Plant, a state-supported renovation and expansion of a former steel fabrication plant in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. The new facility will serve as a fine arts and fashion hub dedicated to business and career development. ESD provided $2.5 million in grants through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) and the project has also been awarded an additional $491,000 in funding from the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HeCap) board, which is administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). The project supports the success of New York’s holistic economic development strategy for revitalizing downtowns and reinforcing placemaking throughout the state.
Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), announced today DASNY and The Arc New York (NYSARC, Inc.) closed on a $7.03 million transaction. This is the first transaction of a larger $20 million tax-exempt equipment lease authorization for The Arc New York to acquire adaptive equipment and specialized vehicles for individuals with disabilities, as well as finance information technology equipment upgrades.