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Liberty Island

July 5, 2018

Woman Climbs Statue of Liberty to Protest Family Separations, Island Shut DownThousands of tourists were cleared from the monument on July 4. After a three-hour standoff, the NYPD helped the woman down and arrested her.

By Margaret Hartmann
accidents happen Aug. 27, 2013

Liberty Island Ferry Hits Pier, Everyone Takes It Pretty WellEight people suffered minor injuries.

By Margaret Hartmann
america! June 4, 2013

Battery Park to Host Lady Liberty’s Huddled Masses Indefinitely Ray Kelly and Chuck Schumer win this round.

By Margaret Hartmann
america! May 27, 2013

Statue of Liberty Still Bound by Security Squabbling Schumer and Kelly restart the feud.

By Margaret Hartmann
america! Mar. 24, 2013

Don’t Plan on Visiting Ellis Island Anytime SoonRepairing the damage from Hurricane Sandy will take all year.

By Margaret Hartmann
lady liberty Mar. 3, 2013

NYPD, Feds Can’t Agree on How to Screen Huddled MassesSo for the time being, the Statue of Liberty will remain closed.

By Margaret Hartmann
lady liberty Sept. 12, 2012

Lady Liberty Interior Back Open for Business Next MonthIt reopens on October 28.

By Brett Smiley
tourism Oct. 17, 2011

People Visiting the Statue of Liberty Are Frequently ArmedTourists!

By Caroline Bankoff
lady liberty Aug. 11, 2011

Statue of Liberty Closing for RenovationBut just for a year.

By Jessica Dweck
scary things May 21, 2009

Jenny 8. Lee Did Not Jump Out of a Plane Over the Statue of Liberty… but a number of professional skydivers did.

By Chris Rovzar