I read that there is open senate legislation in NY S2514 I think that is supposed to provide at least the date of death and place of burial of patients at the state hospitals. I believe it is sponsored by a legislator named Roach and co sponsored by someone named Nozzolio. In Jan of 2014, if I understand correctly it was referred to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee.
I don't live in NY but have a relative, Carey Adams Knight,
that died at Binghamton State Hospital in the 1930's. I would be happy just to know when he died and if he is in a grave not just dumped somewhere.
I wonder if anyone who does live in NY could contact their state legislator to see what the status of this bill might be and if we old timers will live long enough to see it pass. thanks.