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

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

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 ...

Discover the places in New York City! Our list explores top tourist attractions like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, ...

LGBTQ people are building families and thriving in all of our communities; and we should be free to celebrate who we are ...

The official Statue of Liberty tour operator claims it's losing thousands of customers daily to fake ticket scammers -- and ...