Statue of Liberty

A 23-year-old man from Forsyth County, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to allegedly plotting an explosive “Jihad” attack on the White House.

In front of a misty Statue of Liberty, a culturally diverse group of immigration activists and supporters gathered in Battery Park on Monday. They called on President Obama to expand administrative relief for undocumented immigrants, including temporary relief such as protection from deportation and work authorization.

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NEW YORK—The island where millions of immigrants first set foot on American soil reopened Monday, a year after it was shuttered due to damage from Superstorm Sandy.

NEW YORK—In spite of the federal shutdown, the Statue of Liberty is back open for business. The state of New York negotiated a deal with the federal government to reopen the national icon to tourists and New Yorkers alike starting on Oct. 13.

The Statue of Liberty, which has been closed since Oct. 29, 2012, due to damage sustained during Hurricane Sandy, is expected to reopen by the July 4 holiday.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain closed nearly 3 months after Hurricane Sandy with no repairs to begin until Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief Bill passes Congress.

After being closed for more than a year for renovations, the crown of the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public on Oct. 28.

Emma Lazarus: Poet of Exiles, an exhibition featuring the story and message of Lazarus.

Nearing its 125th anniversary, Liberty Enlightening the World, the official name for the statue, still stands strong as an international icon of freedom.