Local elected officials including New York State Assemblymember Steve Otis, Rye Mayor Josh Cohen and Rye City Manager Greg Usry were in attendance for the ceremony
This space will allow NYBCe to provide more efficient service to hospitals in Westchester, the Hudson Valley and the tri-state area, improving the region’s overall public health
New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) today announced the groundbreaking of their new state-of-the-art campus. This 187,000 square foot campus located at 601 Midland Ave, Rye will be home to NYBC’s tri-state operations, including space for life sciences research, blood collections, processing and cell therapy manufacturing.
The Rye campus is expected to be finished in mid to late 2024 and will be the first-ever single campus for NYBCe. NYBCe is committed to research in areas of health and humanitarian causes with a global life saving impact. New York Blood Center Enterprises’s research arm, the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute (LFKRI), has advanced numerous groundbreaking innovations in clinical care and biotechnology.
NYBCe was joined by New York State Assemblymember Steve Otis, Rye Mayor Josh Cohen, Rye City Manager Greg Usry, Deborah Novick Director of the Westchester County Executive’s Office, Consigli Construction Co., G3 Architecture Interiors Planning and George Comfort & Sons for the press conference and official groundbreaking event that marked the start of construction at the campus.
“We are grateful to the Town of Rye and all of the community members and elected officials who joined us for today’s special event,” said Christopher D. Hillyer, MD, President and CEO, of New York Blood Center Enterprises. “We will transform the building into a state-of-the-art, multipurpose campus dedicated to life sciences research, blood collections, processing, distribution, specialty laboratories, and cell therapy manufacturing to support the public health of our region and fulfill our mission to provide life-saving healthcare across the globe.
“The groundbreaking of the new New York Blood Center campus in Rye is a monumental achievement for the life sciences industry and public health, especially in Westchester County. This cutting-edge facility will be the new hub of NYBC’s tri-state operations, including life sciences research, blood collections, processing, and cell therapy manufacturing, all in one convenient location. With a focus on global life-saving research and groundbreaking innovations in clinical care and biotechnology through the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute, NYBC is leading the charge in advancing public health. This first-ever single campus for NYBC is a testament to their vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference. Get ready for a new era of life-saving impact on our Westchester communities and beyond,” said U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
“For decades, NYBC has provided millions with world-class blood services and led critical research on blood-related medicines and technologies. I am proud to support the construction of NYBC’s newest state-of-the-art campus in Rye, which will provide life-saving blood products and services for countless New Yorkers,” said U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
“Congratulations to New York Blood Center on their upcoming move that will enhance their national reputation for excellence in serving patients, hospitals, researchers, academia, and biomedical companies with their wide-ranging services and skill in scientific innovation,” said New York State Assemblymember Steve Otis. “The new Rye campus is perfectly situated to serve the tri-state area, while also bringing their dynamic programs together at one location. The New York Blood Center’s role will grow even larger with the benefit of the new campus.”
“I am pleased to welcome New York Blood Center and all its personnel to Rye,” said Rye Mayor Josh Cohn. “It is wonderful to have a new community member with such noble purpose and impact.”
“Consigli is committed to building meaningful healthcare projects like the New York Blood Center, which will make a significant impact on the greater Westchester region and the individuals and families who will be served by its operation,” said Bill Allan, Consigli Construction Director of Operations – New York/Tri-State Region. “Through its new, state-of-the-art research and blood donation facilities, the New York Blood Center will deliver unparalleled support and care for patients, and we look forward to this continued, collaborative work alongside partners like G3 Architecture, AKF Group, Gardiner & Theobald and Cuono Engineering.”
About New York Blood Center Enterprises: Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) is a nonprofit organization that is one of the largest independent, community-based blood centers in the world. NYBC, along with its operating divisions Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Missouri (CBC), Innovative Blood Resources (IBR), Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD), and Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), collect approximately 4,000 units of blood products each day and serve local communities of more than 75 million people in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT), Mid Atlantic area (PA, DE, MD, VA), Missouri and Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and Southern New England. NYBC and its operating divisions also provide a wide array of transfusion-related medical services to over 500 hospitals nationally, including Comprehensive Cell Solutions, the National Center for Blood Group Genomics, the National Cord Blood Program, and the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute, which — among other milestones — developed a practical screening method for hepatitis B as well as a safe, effective and affordable vaccine, and a patented solvent detergent plasma process innovating blood-purification technology worldwide.
About Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is a leading construction manager in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Consigli services clients across all markets, including academic, health care, life sciences, institutional, energy, corporate and federal. Founded in 1905, Consigli is now a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, providing its people a direct benefit of its success and creating a culture of accountability. The company has offices in New York, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Maine, Connecticut, North Carolina and the Caribbean. Consigli has received numerous awards for its craftsmanship and employment practices, including consistent national recognition as a Forbes Best Employer.
