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Committee on General Welfare Approves Local Law on Hart Island Burial Capacity Study
New YorkNov 12, 20252 min read
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On November 12, 2025, the New York City Council's Committee on General Welfare met to consider Int. No. 1408-2025, a local law mandating a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island. The committee, chaired by Diana I. Ayala, approved the amended introduction by roll call vote.
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Committee vote and amendmentsHart Island burial capacityLocal law Int. No. 1408-2025New York City Council Committee on General Welfare
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- Approved Int. No. 1408-2025-A, a local law requiring a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island.
- The law was amended by the committee before approval.
- The vote was 5 in favor (Banks, Ossé, Restler, Riley, Ung) and 4 absent (Ayala, Avilés, Cabán, Stevens).
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Committee on General Welfare
Nov 12, 2025, 12:00 AM250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1scheduled
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- A Local Law in relation to a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island
- Roll Call
- A Local Law in relation to a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island
- A Local Law in relation to a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island
- A Local Law in relation to a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island
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