Families Seek Greater Involvement in Hart Island's Future
Relatives of those buried on Hart Island are pushing for more access and a formal voice in the decision-making process as the city plans a 20-year overhaul of the public cemetery.
New Yorkers with loved ones buried on the island want their gravesites protected and a say in the process, as lawmakers and the public discuss the future of the island at a City Council hearing.
- The city's public cemetery on Hart Island has served as the final resting place for poor and unclaimed residents for over a century.
- A 20-year overhaul is planned for the island, with conditions improving since the parks department took over management in 2021.
Families testified that decisions about Hart Island remain opaque, despite improvements and ongoing planning.
Author's summary: Families demand a voice in Hart Island's future plans.
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