One Year After Sandy, New Hyde Park Still Not Fully Reimbursed for Storm Costs

One year after Hurricane Sandy battered New Hyde Park, the village is still waiting on Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) funds to come in for reimbursement to make the municipality whole for its cleanup efforts.

According to the village's figures, it has only been reimbursed 75 to 90 percent of the costs associated with the cleanup from Hurricane Sandy.

The village spent $588,383.51 on total debris cleanup and has received $529,545.16, or 90 percent.

It spent $60,890.45 to repair curbs and sidewalks from uprooted trees and has received $54,801.41 from the federal government, also 90 percent.

Costs of operating village hall were over $1,000, with $750 being paid (75 percent) on one category line and $387.45 paid on another.

Park cleanup incurred by the village was $1,583, while the federal government has paid 75 percent, or $1,187.25.

The total costs relating to Hurricane Sandy to the Village of New Hyde Park was $651,856.96. So far the total received in reimbursement is $586,671.27, with an outstanding balance of $65,185.69.

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