The Mario & Matilda Cuomo Pavilion

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AREA OF THE AIRPORT IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE ONGOING TERMINAL EXPANSION PROJECT AND THE READING ROOM IS NOT AVAILABLE. UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, IT IS OUR INTENTION TO CONTINUE OUR COLLABORATION.**

A book-lined sanctuary that celebrated the rich history of the literary arts in New York, the Mario & Matilda Cuomo Pavilion was opened in 2020. The 800 square-foot, glass enclosed lounge was on the first floor of the terminal and highlighted many of the 2,000 writers who have appeared at the New York State Writers Institute since its founding by Albany’s William Kennedy in 1984.

The Pavilion was named in recognition of former New York state governor Mario Cuomo and his wife Matilda Cuomo’s support for literary arts.