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Health & Fitness

Denenberg Hosts Superstorm Sandy Workshops

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick), together with Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, present two community meetings regarding rebuilding and elevating homes, Town of Hempstead and Village of Freeport building permit requirements, insurance issues and advocacy and FEMA assistance. The first takes place at Bellmore Knights of Columbus (Bellmore) on July 17; the second, at Brookside Central Administration Building (North Merrick) on July 23.  Both begin at 7 p.m.

Representatives from the Village of Freeport and Town of Hempstead Building Departments, FEMA Individual Assistance and Flood Mitigation, insurance attorneys and advocates and construction companies are invited to discuss the Increased Cost of Compliance program, elevating and rebuilding homes, insurance issues and claims, disaster relief and other assistance for residents.

Flooding on residential streets, which are town or village roads, will be discussed and the Town of Hempstead Engineering Department and Village of Freeport Public Works Department are invited to attend and address this issue.

  • Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm, Bellmore Knights of Columbus Hall, 2333 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore
  • Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm, Brookside Central Administration Building, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick



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