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Ellis Island
Century Old Photos of Ellis Island Immigrants Show What They Left Behind
Today almost a 100 million Americans can trace back their ancestry to Ellis Island immigrants.
One Year After Hurricane Sandy, NYC’s Ellis Island Reopens
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.
Ellis Island Opening Date Still in Limbo
With Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty back in business beginning on July 4, all eyes are on Ellis Island to see when it will be fully operational. National Parks Service representatives will know by September when the opening date may be.
Specialized High Schools Aim to Fill Career Gaps
Erin Gehant is contagiously optimistic about the prospects for the school she will be running, to open this fall. This enthusiasm is one of her best tools, particularly because The Urban Assembly (UA) School for Global Commerce will be educating students about logistics. The specialized field needs some explaining, especially when talking to young teenagers and their families.
