Hart Island
The First Public Walking Tours of Hart Island to Start This Month in NYC
Hart Island has long been an obscured and out-of-reach location for most New Yorkers. Located in the Long Island Sound
New Film Shows Abandoned Hart Island Buildings Set for Demolition
In the latest short film released by Unforgotten Films, you might be watching some of the final pieces of footage
10 Famous People Buried in Cemeteries Around NYC
Lin Manuel Miranda penned the famous refrain “You have no control: / Who lives / Who dies / Who tells your story?” for
NYC Closed Down a “Negro Coney Island” Two Weeks Before Opening Day
Coney Island embodies the quintessential summer experience. Screams from the Cyclone travel to the boardwalk, which is lined with tourists
Haunting Video and Photos of Hart Island, NYC’s Mass Burial Ground
Until the coronavirus pandemic, Hart Island was one of the New York City’s most forgotten places. Yet, since 1869
The Remnants of a Cold War Missile Launch Site on Hart Island
Last night, several members of the Untapped New York team were part of the panel Rediscovering New York: Revealing Forgotten
Hart Island to Be Transferred to Parks Department and Public Access Increased
“A final resting place should not be run by the Department of Correction, and we’re making that official today,
Haunting New Video on Abandoned Hart Island Brings You Onto NYC’s Public Burial Ground
Hart Island is one of the city’s most beautiful and mysterious places. It serves as New York City’s
Behind the Scenes Photos on Hart Island, NYC’s Mass Burial Ground
Many New Yorkers have never heard of Hart Island, but the contested burial ground off City Island in the Bronx
5 Reasons Hart Island, NYC’s Mass Burial Ground, Should be Open to the Public
Since we began covering Hart Island the island has gotten more and more attention – and also a small amount of
11 Abandoned Islands Near NYC
New York City life is shaped by the archipelago upon which it lies. Nearly thirty of these islands bear names
10 NYC Parks Spots That Are Closed Off to the Public
The interior and roof of the Grand Army Plaza arch was designed for public access but has been closed off.