The Department of Interior said in a statement that both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty will remain open.

The Statue of Liberty in New York City, New York is one of the world's most iconic landmarks and most popular tourist attractions, but over a hundred years ago, it actually used to be a lighthouse.

The United States government officially shut down on October 1, yet the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will remain open.

The city's first public statue was installed in 1950 by the Boy Scouts of America in a "Strengthening the Arm of Liberty" ...

NEW YORK -- After more than two hours, police have apprehended a woman who climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty. U.S. Parks Police evacuated Liberty Island after the woman, identified as Therese ...

The situation at US national parks has been less than clear-cut, with some sites still open, but park staffers have expressed concerns about safeguarding visitors.

A humpback whale ready for its close-up frolicked in front of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and other iconic sights off New York Harbor on Tuesday.