Renovations At Nepperhan Community Center

YONKERS – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has announced transformative renovations will be made to the historic Nepperhan Community Center, on 342 Warburton Avenue, marking a major investment in a cornerstone of the City’s west side and African American community.
First founded in 1942 in the Runyon Heights neighborhood, one of the first predominantly Black suburban neighborhoods in the country, the Nepperhan Community Center has served families as a gathering place for education, celebration, and civic life. After operating in several locations, the center established its permanent home in 1982 at 342 Warburton Avenue, the site of a former A&P supermarket. The center was led in its early years by Mary Gaines, its first Executive Director, whose leadership helped shape The Nepp into a vital community anchor.

The announcement signals a new chapter. Through a multi-million-dollar Community Benefits Agreement, Azorim North America, developer of Miroza Tower at 44 Hudson Street and Miroza at Ridge Hill, has committed to rebuild and fully revitalize the Nepperhan Community Center.

“The Nepperhan Community Center represents history, resilience, and opportunity,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “I am grateful to Azorim North America for offering a Community Benefits Agreement unlike any other, restoring a vital institution without costing taxpayers. This investment ensures the New Nepp will once again serve as a vibrant, welcoming space for families, senior...