Rockensies named Nassau IDA chairman

BY BRANDON DUFFY

William Rockensies was elected chairman of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency during the Thursday night board meeting in Mineola.

Rockensies, of West Hempstead, takes over for former head Richard Kessel, who announced earlier in the month he was stepping down from his role with the IDA, which promotes business growth and grants tax breaks to development projects.

Taking Kessel’s spot on the Board of Directors is Marco Troiano, of Malverne, who was appointed to the IDA April 24.

Board members are appointed by the county executive and approved by the county Legislature for the volunteer, non-compensated positions. Members then vote on positions, including chairman and secretary.