Of course, Sandy did an incredible amount of damage to the community and the plant itself. In the days after the storm, County Executive Mangano implemented a program to help residents deal with sewage debris. Hundreds of homes have been addressed through the program. Before the storm, the Mangano Administration invested more than $70 million into the Bay Park Plant to reverse years of neglect at the facility. Due to these improvements the plant’s performance resulted in the excellence residents deserve. In fact before Sandy the plant had celebrated well more than one year without any violations, something that had not been accomplished in years. The work is not done and major plans are underway to mitigate the plant and ensure history is not repeated.

In addition to the improvements at the plant in the last several years Nassau County has increased its maintenance on all County roads within the Village, increased maintenance in beautiful Bay Park and assisted the Village and Town of Hempstead with waterfront improvements. This Spring, the Department of Public Works will perform catch basin and drainage repair and improvements throughout the Village, including Main St.

We are unaware of any request from the town or Village for funding specific to a project in East Rockaway. However, the County will continue to work with both municipalities to assist the community in any way that is within its jurisdiction. We welcome your input in how Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano can advocate for East Rockaway.

Brian Nevin
Communications Director
Office of the Nassau County Executive