The famous "Gateway to America" opened more than 130 years ago on New Year's Day. What was it like for the more than 12 ...

It is a national monument partly located in New Jersey. But for over two months during the past several winters, the only way to get there has been from New York City. Ferry service from Liberty State ...

Ellis Island straddles New York and New Jersey and commemorates the immigrant experience. Millions of American stories began at Ellis Island; by some estimates, 40% of people in the country today have ...

During this period, New Jersey officials say ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will remain available from Manhattan’s Battery Park. News 12 Staff Jan 1, 2025, 5:00 PM ...

Those who had nowhere to go stayed on Ellis Island and were served a ton and a half of turkey from Vermont and a full bog's worth of cranberry from New Jersey, one of five states producing much of ...

The pedestal stands at about half the height of the monument and offers panoramic views of New Jersey, New York City, the New York Harbor and Ellis Island. Travelers can also visit the Statue of ...

Between 1892 and 1954, more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known.

Between 1892 and 1954, more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known.