{"id":24567,"date":"2025-05-22T13:40:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/former-deputy-mayor-meera-joshi-to-lead-green-wood-cemetery-into-a-new-era\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:40:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:40:38","slug":"former-deputy-mayor-meera-joshi-to-lead-green-wood-cemetery-into-a-new-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/former-deputy-mayor-meera-joshi-to-lead-green-wood-cemetery-into-a-new-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi to Lead Green-Wood Cemetery into a New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Meera Joshi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the former Deputy Mayor for Operations in New York City, is taking on a new leadership role \u2014 overseeing the 570,000 permanent residents of Brooklyn\u2019s historic Green-Wood Cemetery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A New Chapter for a Storied Landmark<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Green-Wood Cemetery Board of Trustees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announced Joshi as its next president following what it called an \u201cextensive search.\u201d The board praised her \u201cexceptional leadership, deep management skills, and comprehensive understanding of how to navigate complex urban challenges.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a statement, Joshi said, \u201cIt is an honor to join the amazing Green-Wood team as we together write the next chapter of this magical institution\u2019s history. From the over 570,000 New York stories of Green-Wood\u2019s residents to the most unique natural green public space in New York City, Green-Wood offers serenity, beauty and adventure for all \u2014 a true city and national public gem that everyone, especially, true New Yorkers, must visit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From City Hall to Sacred Ground<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joshi served for three years as Deputy Mayor for Operations under <\/span><b>Mayor Eric Adams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, managing major city agencies tied to infrastructure, operations, and sustainability, including Sanitation, Parks, Environmental Protection, and the Office of Climate and Environmental Justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She previously worked as the CEO of the city\u2019s Taxi and Limousine Commission for five years and worked at the U.S. Department of Transportation as a deputy administrator. Joshi also serves as vice chair of the Hudson River Park Trust Board of Directors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Controversial Departure from City Hall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joshi resigned in February, along with three other deputy mayors, amid controversy surrounding Mayor Adams\u2019 alleged willingness to support <\/span><b>President Donald Trump\u2019s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immigration policies in exchange for leniency in a federal corruption probe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The charges against Adams were ultimately dismissed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green-Wood\u2019s Next Phase<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Peter Davidson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, chairman of Green-Wood\u2019s board, told <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/05\/22\/nyregion\/green-wood-cemetery-meera-joshi.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the cemetery is looking to modernize outdated infrastructure, including its roads, sewer systems, monuments, and green spaces. These are areas where Joshi\u2019s city government experience will prove valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGreen-Wood is one of the oldest and largest green spaces in the city and plays a pivotal role in supporting a sustainable environment,\u201d Davidson said. \u201cWe are confident that under Meera\u2019s leadership, our commitment to preserving our urban green space will grow even stronger.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joshi echoed that sentiment: \u201cAfter two decades devoting my career to improving the lives of New Yorkers, I am thrilled to continue serving our city through the further growth of Green-Wood as a hub for climate resilience, culture, restoration, education, public space, and a final resting place.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Living Landscape with Deep Roots<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanning 478 acres, Green-Wood is a registered arboretum that plays a vital environmental role in the city. It is home to thousands of trees and plants that sequester carbon monoxide, absorb stormwater, and support local wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, the cemetery has launched several sustainability initiatives, including the planting of native grasses, the creation of rain gardens, and expanded tree-planting efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoring the Past, Planning for the Future<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joshi will officially step into her new role in July following the retirement of longtime <\/span><b>president Richard J. Moylan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who has led the cemetery for nearly four decades. Under his leadership, Green-Wood became a National Historic Landmark, gained arboretum accreditation, expanded its public programming, and undertook major restoration projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThrough my 39 years at Green-Wood, I have been immensely proud to help this incredible place grow, thrive, and connect with new audiences,\u201d Moylan said. \u201cI could not be more confident in our staff and their unwavering passion for Green-Wood. I am proud and optimistic about this institution\u2019s future under Meera\u2019s skilled leadership.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meera Joshi, the former Deputy Mayor for Operations in New York City, is taking on a new leadership role \u2014 overseeing the 570,000 permanent residents of Brooklyn\u2019s historic Green-Wood Cemetery. 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