Officials Say New Statue Of Liberty Security Plan Is Risky
The National Park Service has decided to move security screening to Ellis Island.
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The National Park Service has decided to move security screening to Ellis Island.
Federal officials said visitors will now be screened on Ellis Island. NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said the only way to protect the statue is to screen passengers before they get on the ferries.
Sandy caused billions of dollars in damage and left tens of thousands of people homeless after coming ashore Oct. 29. Six months later, major issues including housing, business, tourism and coastal protection still remain.
For some, Earth Day took on a special meaning this year in parts of the Tri-State Area ravaged by Superstorm Sandy.
The collection of artifacts at the Ellis Island museum was unharmed by superstorm Sandy, but had to be moved because it wasn't possible to maintain the climate-controlled environment necessary for preservation.
Visitors will once again be welcomed to the Statue of Liberty by July 4, 2013, following the completion of repairs needed after superstorm Sandy, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced.
That's the hashtag being used by some Republicans, including the House Speaker John Boehner, to blame President Barack Obama for the automatic federal cuts that are a week away.
The Statue of Liberty survived Sandy unscathed, but the island she lives on was so severely ravaged that it remains unsafe for visitors more than a month later.
Superstorm Sandy is to thank for the extended closing of two of New York's most popular tourist attractions.
For the first time since Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Tri-State Area last week, the Statue of Liberty will once again shine through the darkness of New York Harbor.
The site on Manhattan's West Side is currently open seven days a week. But after Oct. 2, it will be open five days a week.
Someone allegedly trespassed onto Gateway National Park restricted land, ripped open netting that protects the struggling piping plovers and removed and crushed eight baby eggs that were days from hatching.
Some 9/11 victims' family members want to have the National Park Service run the museum and memorial the World Trade Center site, WCBS 880's Monica Miller reported.
The governors of New York and New Jersey have called on the National Park Service to take a role in funding and managing the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center site.
Lady Liberty was dedicated in New York harbor on October 28, 1886.
Rep. Steve Israel of Long Island says that one way to slow the sale of made in China products here in America is to prevent them from being sold in our national parks.
There will be a fireworks show, a flotilla of ships up New York harbor, a naturalization ceremony, a cake and much more to celebrate the statue's 125th anniversary.
Alexander Hamilton's stately yellow and white federal style country estate has been refurbished and now stands at 141st Street and Saint Nicholas Park.
Almost 300 miles from Ground Zero in the rolling hills of southeast Pennsylvania, the Flight 93 memorial is taking shape in Shanksville.
The price to park and hang out for a day at Sandy Hook could go from $10 one-day passes to $20 two-day passes, if the National Park Service's proposal goes through.
The National Park Service calls the gift a symbol of the ties between the memorials for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The U.S. senator says the National Park Service should help renovate a Long Island Rail Road station once used by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
The couple who scaled the Empire State Building are out on supervised release after being arraigned in a New York City courtroom Thursday morning.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The couple who scaled the Empire State Building are out on supervised release after being arraigned in a New York City courtroom Thursday morning.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
The two people taken into custody for climbing New York City's Empire State Building where they apparently got engaged have been identified as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angela Nikolau, 33.
A fired off-duty FDNY firefighter accused of killing a Queens man in a deadly crash last year changed his plea to guilty on Wednesday.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Law enforcement expert Richard Esposito discusses the NYPD's response to the daredevil stunt and what the two climbers are being charged with.
New Yorkers are venturing to the beach to seek relief from the dangerous temperatures. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan finds out the best tips to beat the heat.
NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell talks about what New Yorkers can do to deal with the extremely hot weather lingering for the next few days.
CBS News New York's John Elliott took a trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point to see what's coming up for Independence Day.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's long-awaited wedding celebration is reportedly taking place over the next few days in Midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
