Planning Underway for $2 Million in Federally Funded Repairs to Bellport Marina

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement as the planning process begins for repairs to the Bellport marina bulkhead and parking lot, damaged during Superstorm Sandy, which was awarded $2.3 million in federal funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

“Long Islanders were hit hard by Superstorm Sandy, and so many of our communities are still rebuilding years later. The federal funding provided to this important project will assist the residents of Bellport in rebuilding their local marina stronger and more secure than ever before.”

Mayor of Bellport Ray Fell said, “The Village of Bellport was thrilled to learn that FEMA awarded our community 2.3 million dollars to replace the bulkhead at the Village’s marina that was damaged by Superstorm Sandy. We are very appreciative to Congressman Lee Zeldin, for his assistance and support in obtaining this grant.  The Bellport Village marina is a revenue source that is vital to our yearly budget and the Village has always been a boating community going back to the whaling days.”

In April, the Village of Bellport received the final notification that they were awarded the $2.3 million grant and has now begun the planning stages of the repairs and construction.    

In July 2017, Rep. Zeldin voted to fund FEMA Federal Assistance Grants at $27 billion, including the Public Assistance Grant Program from which Bellport received this $2.3 million grant.