Islands

Published: April 25, 2012, 6:22 p.m.

b'The largest cemetery in the United States is right here in New York City, on Hart Island in the Bronx.\\xa0 There\'s a sovereign nation on U Thant Island just below Roosevelt Island.\\xa0 And you\'ll find thriving seaside communities on City Island and Broad Channel.\\xa0 Learn about some of New York City\'s smaller, lesser- known islands with Kate and Kathleen in this episode\\xa0 of ABC Gotham. But keep your kayak away from the islands that are off- limits bird sanctuaries, or the double- crested cormorants will squawk your head off!\\xa0 (Seriously.\\xa0 They will.)\\n\\nHelpful links to check out after listening to us:\\n\\nHart Island pics on Kingston Lounge\\nBroad Channel Historical Society\\nThe City Island Chamber of Commerce\\nThe City Island Nautical Museum and Historical Society\\nHunter Island Virtual Tour\\nComplete list of all the smaller islands in New York City\\n"The Other Islands of New York City" by Sharon Seitz and Stuart Miller'