Isabel Belarsky was one of the millions of migrants who passed through Ellis Island in New York. In 2014, she told the BBC ...

On Nov. 12, 1954, a main entry point into the United States was closed as immigration station, detention center.

On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million ...

Discover the natural beauty of New York State's national parks. Explore monuments and trails, and immerse yourself in history ...

The only way to access the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is by using the official National Park Service ferry operator, Statue City Cruises. If you’re departing from the New York side ...

it scored revenge of sorts three years later when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that about 90 percent of Ellis Island, long associated with New York, actually is within the boundaries of New Jersey.

The closing of the U.S. busiest immigrant processing station, the crowning of a new emperor in Japan and the birthday of the “Godfather of Grunge.” ...

The migrant crisis in New York City is a key voting issue in the United States. The iconic Roosevelt Hotel has been named the ...

With immigration one of the key talking points in this year’s elections, the Ellis Island Initiative – a coalition of labor, business and advocacy groups focused on transforming migrant families' ...

While most recovered, more than 3,500 immigrants died on Ellis Island in sight of New York and their dream of a better life. Some 350 babies were also born on the island, although this was no ...