Hart Island Finally Under The Department of Parks & Recreation’s Jurisdiction!

Washington – RealEstateRama – “On December 2019, I was proud to join Mayor de Blasio, Melinda Hunt, President of the Hart Island Project, family and loved ones of people currently buried at Hart Island, and advocates as we signed into law Intro. 906-A, a bill I introduced to the Council transferring the jurisdiction and control over Hart Island, the City’s public burial ground, from the Department of Corrections (DOC) to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Family and loved ones of those buried at Hart Island should be free to visit their loved ones whenever they wish without having to be chaperoned by correctional officers.

It is with great pleasure to share an important update our office has received regarding the Hart Island transfer. Starting on Sunday, October 3rd NYC Parks Rangers have begun leading guided gravesite visits for loved ones of those buried on the island, taking over the DOC uniformed personnel’s duties. These visitation opportunities for loved ones will be offered on a regular basis. In accordance with the City’s existing practice, these visits have limited capacity and must be pre-arranged. Additional information is slowly being rolled out, more to come in the near future. I would like to thank everyone that has worked tirelessly to make this possible.” said Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER
YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
Contact: Tomas Garita | 646-847-6714 |