New York State Homes and Community Renewal Announces Completion of Green Infrastructure Upgrades in Nassau County

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the completion of a resiliency project on Long Island. ...

February 16, 2023
11:28 PM

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the completion of a resiliency project on Long Island. The nearly-$1 million project , funded through HCR's Office of Resilient Homes and Communities (RHC), will mitigate flooding in the hamlet of Merrick, located in the town of Hempstead in Nassau County.   HCR Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, 'By making these improvements, Merrick will be a stronger and more resilient community when the next major storm hits.