Who was the model for the face of liberty? Sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi had many inspirations, including this one woman.

LIBERTY ISLAND -- A 911 call reporting a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Statue of Liberty Friday, closing the monument for the day on Friday. The monument and Liberty Island is expected to ...

Welcoming newcomers to the nation via New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty has remained a symbol of resilience, freedom and ...

Ross Calvin envisions the logistically complex colossus, which would be around 50% taller than the State of Liberty, as a ...

NEW YORK -- A protest against U.S. immigration policy forced the evacuation of the Statue of Liberty on the Fourth of July, with a group unfurling a banner from the pedestal and a woman holding police ...

LIBERTY ISLAND, New York -- A construction mishap sparked a propane fire on Liberty Island on Monday afternoon forcing thousands of tourists to evacuate the Statue of Liberty and the island itself, ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island were open for visitors on Monday, with New York state picking up the tab for federal workers. The two sites have been ...

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour is a popular attraction for tourists visiting New York City. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and cultural significance of ...

I’m a descendant of immigrants. Most likely you are, too. When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, 2.5 million colonists and enslaved people lived in what would eventually become the ...

Plan your Statue of Liberty boat trip for the ultimate sightseeing adventure. Discover history, skyline views, and guided ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Inspectors from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have been hot on the case of food safety and licensing violations on the North Shore. Three venues around the ...

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two iconic landmarks in the United States that hold significant historical and cultural significance. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United ...