State Officials: Essential Workers Monument Will Be Built In New Location After Backlash From Battery Park City Residents

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- There's an update on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plans to build a monument to essential workers.

State officials say they will find a new location in Battery Park City.

The original plan called for an eternal flame and 19 red maple trees at Rockefeller Park.

Residents objected to the use of green space for the Circle of Heroes monument and complained about a lack of input from the community.

The governor's office says they are committed to building a monument to honor workers.

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