Rockland County Executive Ed Day
Announces New Drainage Agency Director
New City, NY — Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced the appointment of Joshua Nathanson as executive director of the Rockland County Drainage Agency on November 2. Nathanson replaces former Executive Director Vince Altieri, who passed away in 2025. Nathanson will earn an annual salary of $151,750.
Nathanson previously served as principal assistant county attorney in the Rockland County Attorney’s Office for the past three years. His primary responsibility was to serve as legal advisor to the County and Planning Department. His duties included analyzing State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) determinations and conducting environmental reviews for open space purchases, as well as county-owned facilities. Nathanson also spent a year as an assistant district attorney in the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.
Established in 1975, the Rockland County Drainage Agency manages and protects floodplains and preserves natural water flow. The agency regulates development, construction, and maintenance along 14 designated county-protected streams spanning an estimated 78 miles. It requires a county permit for development within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain.
“Following Hurricane Floyd, it took nearly a decade to fully repair the extensive damage that was done. However, thanks to increased staffing, more frequent inspections, and sustained diligence, the Drainage Agency has helped ensure that flooding has remained minimal,” said County Executive Day.
Rockland County Superintendent of Highways Charles “Skip” Vezzetti serves as chairman of the Drainage Agency, while the agency director oversees daily operations.
Published: November 4, 2026.