Monroe College Debuts Mixed-Use Athletics Complex

For Students and New Rochelle Community

The arena will be the new home of Mustangs and Lady Mustangs basketball

New Rochelle, NY—Monroe College Executive Vice President Marc Jerome today announced plans to renovate the former ice rink at New Roc City into a state-of-the-art athletic complex for students and the New Rochelle community. The centerpiece of the 45,000 square foot arena will be a 94-foot, wood-floor basketball court where the Monroe Mustangs and Lady Mustangs will play their home games. The complex will also house a track, volleyball courts, locker rooms, a trainer’s room and seating for fans. Overlooking the court are sizeable reception rooms and a professional kitchen for catered events.

“Monroe College has first-class athletic teams and now we have a first-class facility in which to compete,” said Executive Vice President Jerome. “We’re equally excited that this new arena will provide our students and the entire New Rochelle community with a new venue for recreation, fitness and entertainment, while contributing to the ongoing revival of the downtown area. We look forward to partnering with local businesses and community groups to make it an even more vibrant destination.”

“The New Rochelle BID is delighted that Monroe College will turn the lights on at this important facility, dormant for too long, while New Roc City pursues longer-term retail options,” said New Rochelle Business Improvement District President Ralph DiBart. “Monroe’s arena will host sports and special events that will bring thousands of visitors to downtown New Rochelle, strengthening traffic for our restaurants and stores. The BID looks forward to working with Monroe College to develop the arena as an important economic anchor serving the entire community.”

The as-yet unnamed facility at 19 Lecount Place is across the street from the college’s New Rochelle campus, which includes academic buildings, a renowned culinary arts program, and dormitories for 750 students. The college plans to use the facility even while renovations are underway. On January 10, the Lady Mustangs played the first-ever basketball game in the arena, defeating Orange Community College 85-22. Other upcoming events include:

• Media Day-Wednesday, January 26 at 4:30pm
• Alumni Night-Wednesday, January 26 at 6:30pm
• First Doubleheader-Thursday, January 27 at 5:00pm
• Homecoming Doubleheader-Saturday, January 29 at 1:00pm