US government shutdown: Statue of Liberty won’t be closed, says Trump admin after New York Governor refused to pay to keep it open

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday said that the Statue of Liberty, one of the most iconic monuments in the city, ...

To celebrate opera composer Giuseppe Verdi, fans gather at his statue in New York City

Fans of "La traviata," "Aida," and "Otello" creator Giuseppe Verdi met at his statue in New York City Friday to mark 212 years since his birth.
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Federal shutdown: Will the Statue of Liberty be going dark?

NEW YORK − The Statue of Liberty may go dark during the federal government shutdown, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned on Oct. 1. With Lady Liberty as a backdrop, the New York Democrat stood alongside ...
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Seeking to fix a gender gap in public art, New York will add 4 statues of women

On Wednesday, the city announced that these four female historical figures would be honored with statues in New York. Seeking to Fix a Gender Gap in Public Art, New York Will Add 4 Statues of Women ...

Humpback whale in New York Harbor ready for closeup at Statue of Liberty

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.