Hynes Athletics Center
College sports arena in New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
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The James P. Hynes Athletics Center is a 2,578-seat multi-purpose arena in New Rochelle, New York. It was built in 1974 and is home to the Iona University Gaels basketball and volleyball teams.[2]
Full name
James P. Hynes Athletics CenterFormer names
John A. Mulcahy Campus Events Center (1974–2005)LocationNew Rochelle, New York
Coordinates40.92664°N 73.784325°W
Hynes Center | |
Hynes Athletics Center before a 2021 basketball game | |
 Interactive map of Hynes Athletics Center | |
Full name | James P. Hynes Athletics Center |
|---|---|
Former names | John A. Mulcahy Campus Events Center (1974–2005) |
| Location | New Rochelle, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.92664°N 73.784325°W |
| Owner | Iona University |
| Operator | Iona Gaels |
| Capacity | Basketball: 2,578 Volleyball: 1,000 |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1973 |
| Opened | September 1, 1974 |
| Renovated | Summer—Winter 2019 |
Construction cost | $15 million ($97.9 million in 2025 dollars[1]) |
| Architect | Anthony Pucillo |
Project manager | Darante Construction, Ltd. |
| Tenants | |
| Iona Gaels (MAAC) (1974–present) Westchester Golden Apples (USBL) (1986) | |
| Website | |
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In 2005, the building was renamed the Hynes Center, after being formerly known as the John A. Mulcahy Campus Events Center.
Between the summer and fall of 2019, Hynes Athletics Center received a total of $6.5 million to expand and modernize the athletic center. The athletic center's renovations were completed in October 2019.[3][4][5][6]
