York cites progress on food and theater – Queens Chronicle

York Colleges dining facilities and performing arts center remain closed, but college officials said Tuesday that work is underway to reopen both as quickly as possible.

The colleges cafeteria was shut down by the city in September after failing a health inspection, but its re-opening was authorized after a follow-up inspection on Sept. 18.

However, the York College Auxiliary decided not to renew its contract with its former food service vendor which expired on Monday, September 30, 2019, the college said in an email. As a result, the cafeteria on the lower level and the Cardinal Caf on the main level have remained closed. Because of a CUNY-wide process to determine food services for all campuses, York cannot commit to a new long-term contract as a campus.

The school said conversations are ongoing with a number of food service vendors for a short-term contract that would enable us to re-open the Cardinal Caf as soon as possible to provide the college community with additional food options once again.

Students, faculty and staff have been limited to vending machines and a variety of food trucks that have been stationed outside the schools Guy R. Brewer entrance since September.

The Milton G. Bassin Center for the Performing Arts also has been shut down since early September after the school learned of a mold condition. The building has been chained and padlocked shut, with all classes moved to other locations on the campus.

The school said a new fence that was erected around the perimeter of the theater this week is due to work being done by contractors to repair the buildings roof, which is expected to be completed by the end of December.

Upon completion of this phase, the College will begin remediation of the interior of the building, the school said. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) and the contractor have developed a plan to ensure the safety of the college community and the work crews during the repair period.

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