The massive project to modernize the historic immigration museum comes as political tensions over immigration are rising.

The Ellis Island Immigration Museum, which sustained severe damage to its infrastructure from the surging waters of Superstorm Sandy, is not expected to re-open to the public this year, the Nationa… ...

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are staying open through the federal government’s partial shutdown due to intervention from Albany. New York state taxpayers will keep the monuments up and ...

Ellis Island is offering a hands-on look at the history of immigration to America. The historic site will open its “The Peopling of America Center” Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting ...

Leaders in business, education, entertainment, public service, philanthropy, media, healthcare, sports, and the defense of the United Stateshonored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medals of ...

Ellis Island Is Opening an Abandoned Hospital to the Public for the First Time in 60 Years ... About 1.2 million people — around 10 percent of Ellis Island arrivals — passed through its doors.

A new exhibit, "Unframed -- Ellis Island," by the artist JR will be on display at the unrestored hospital complex, which will be open for tours starting Oct. 1.