https://www.nps.gov/stli News releases from Statue Of Liberty National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/national-park-service-to-relocate-new-york-ferry-embarkation-and-security-screening-facility-in-the-battery.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:04:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that on or about Feb. 8, 2024, the security screening and ferry embarkation facility in New York will move to a new location adjacent to The View Restaurant in The Battery in Lower Manhattan. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/national-park-service-to-relocate-new-york-ferry-embarkation-and-security-screening-facility-in-the-battery.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/retail-food-and-beverage-concessioner-selected.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:51:00 EST – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Evelyn Hill Inc. to provide retail, food and beverage, and associated services to Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. Evelyn Hill Inc. has held the current concession contract since 2008 https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/retail-food-and-beverage-concessioner-selected.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/2023-08-30-ferry-contract.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 EST Ten-year contract to provide ferry service from New York and New Jersey to Liberty and Ellis Islands. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/2023-08-30-ferry-contract.htm https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/news/ellis-island-national-museum-of-immigration-to-begin-17-7-million-infrastructure-improvement-project.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 EST The National Park Service awarded an approximately $17.7 million construction contract to rehabilitate the Ellis Island Main Immigration Building. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), the project will rehabilitate exterior building components including the masonry facade, clerestory windows, and skylights. https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/news/ellis-island-national-museum-of-immigration-to-begin-17-7-million-infrastructure-improvement-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/air-tour-management.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:08:00 EST The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) today announced the completion of commercial air tour management voluntary agreements with all air tour operators for Statue of Liberty National Monument and Governors Island National Monument. These agreements guide the FAA and NPS in the management of commercial air tours over these two parks. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/air-tour-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/proposed-air-tour-management-voluntary-agreement.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:10:00 EST Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York City – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announce the availability of a proposed commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Statue of Liberty National Monument and Governors Island National Monument. This agreement guides the FAA and NPS in the management of commercial air tours over these two parks. The public review period has been reopened for 30 additional days ending December 30, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/proposed-air-tour-management-voluntary-agreement.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/stli-infrastructure-improvement.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:47:00 EST The National Park Service has awarded a $22 million construction contract to make repairs to the historic fort that serves as the foundation for the Statue of Liberty and its pedestal. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), the project will make drainage and safety improvements that will help preserve the structure and enhance accessibility for visitors. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/stli-infrastructure-improvement.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-director-visits-multiple-national-parks-in-new-york-city.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:55:00 EST In recognition of Pride Month and the many infrastructure improvements and partnerships underway to support national parks in the greater New York area, Director Chuck Sams along with regional National Park Service leaders recently visited several national parks in New York City. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-director-visits-multiple-national-parks-in-new-york-city.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-pedestal-observation-deck-to-reopen-july-1.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:00:00 EST  The National Park Service will reopen the pedestal observation deck of the Statue of Liberty on Thursday, July 1. Access to the pedestal is only available by advanced ticket reservations, and visitor capacity will be kept at 50%. Visitor hours will also be expanded beginning July 1 with the first ferry sailing to the islands at 9 a.m. and the last ferry leaving for the islands at 4:30 p.m. The statue's crown will remain closed until a future reopening phase. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-pedestal-observation-deck-to-reopen-july-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/concession-contract-solicitation-for-food-beverage-and-retail-services-canceled.htm Thu, 06 May 2021 06:07:00 EST Due to the extended impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on visitation and the resultant changes to the conditions upon which the business opportunity described in the solicitation was based, the National Park Service (NPS) has canceled the concession contract solicitation for food and beverage and retail services at the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island (CC-STLI004-20). https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/concession-contract-solicitation-for-food-beverage-and-retail-services-canceled.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/concession-contract-solicitation-cancellation-ferry.htm Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the cancellation of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island concession contract solicitation for passenger ferry transportation (CC-STLI001-20). The cancellation is due to the extended impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on visitation and the resultant disruption to the business opportunity advertised in the solicitation. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/concession-contract-solicitation-cancellation-ferry.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/19th-amendment-forward-into-light.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:13:00 EST The National Park Service will join the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission and sites across the U.S. to illuminate the country in purple and gold on August 26 in celebration of 100 years of women's constitutional right to vote. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/19th-amendment-forward-into-light.htm https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/news/museums-on-liberty-ellis-islands-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:38:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration intend to partially reopen on Monday, August 24. The reopening is in response to the City of New York’s inclusion of museums and cultural institutions to Phase Four of New York State’s reopening plan. https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/news/museums-on-liberty-ellis-islands-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/liberty-island-to-reopen-grounds-only-on-july-20.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:30:00 EST Liberty & Ellis Islands, NY/NJ – In response to the modifications made to Phase Four of New York State’s reopening plan by the Governor of New York today, the National Park Service (NPS) announced today, that only Liberty Island will partially reopen Monday, July 20. Ellis Island will remain closed as will the museums on both islands. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/liberty-island-to-reopen-grounds-only-on-july-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/virtualtour-release.htm Tue, 26 May 2020 03:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that a new virtual tour of the Statue of Liberty is now available for viewing by the public. It is a visually stunning exploration of the Statue of Liberty’s exterior and interior spaces composed from state of the art 360° digital photogrammetry. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/virtualtour-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/temporary-closure-in-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:02:00 EST The National Park Service today announced the suspension of operations at Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, effective Monday, March 16. This temporary closure is in response to Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/temporary-closure-in-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/food-beverage-retail-and-event-services-prospectus-released.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:05:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the release of the food and beverage, retail, and event services prospectus at Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. The prospectus is for a 10-year concession contract opportunity and is available on the NPS website at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/food-beverage-retail-and-event-services-prospectus-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/passenger-ferry-transportation-concession-prospectus-released.htm Mon, 20 May 2019 04:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the release of the passenger ferry transportation and related services prospectus at Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. The prospectus is for a 10-year concession contract opportunity and is available on the NPS website at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/passenger-ferry-transportation-concession-prospectus-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/the-new-statue-of-liberty-museum-opens-to-the-public.htm Thu, 16 May 2019 05:10:00 EST The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island opened to the public May 16th following a dedication ceremony presented by the National Park Service and the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. Superintendent John Piltzecker was joined by NPS leadership Dan Smith, David Vela, Gay Vietzke, and Joshua Laird. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation President and CEO Stephen Briganti, as well as campaign chairperson Diane von Furstenberg, delivered remarks at the ceremony, which also included performances from Broadway stars and the Manhattan Girls Chorus. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/the-new-statue-of-liberty-museum-opens-to-the-public.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-to-remain-open-using-national-park-service-fee-revenue-and-support-from-partners.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:03:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that Liberty and Ellis Islands will continue to be open to visitors using revenue generated by National Park Service (NPS) recreation fees and support from its partners. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-to-remain-open-using-national-park-service-fee-revenue-and-support-from-partners.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-s-original-torch-completes-move-to-new-home.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:18:00 EST Today, the Statue of Liberty’s original torch moved into its new home inside the new Statue of Liberty Museum currently being built on Liberty Island. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-s-original-torch-completes-move-to-new-home.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-announced-for-proposed-liberty-screening-facility.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:00:00 EST Superintendent John Piltzecker announced today the next step toward completing the Statue of Liberty New Security Screening Project: a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Preferred Alternative. The FONSI has been signed by the National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director, and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has been filed with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Both documents are now available online at the project website: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/Liberty_Island_Secondary_Screening https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-announced-for-proposed-liberty-screening-facility.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/stli-lighting.htm Mon, 01 May 2017 09:36:00 EST The lighting system that illuminates the exterior of the Statue of Liberty will be temporarily turned off from 6 PM to 5 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week (May 2nd – 4th). https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/stli-lighting.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/taia.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:08:00 EST Drawn from hundreds of submissions by students from across the nation, five short films received a red carpet premiere on Ellis Island during the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival®. The winners of the America I Am national student film competition were announced in the Great Hall of the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. The competition, now in its second year, is a collaboration between National Park Service and the Tribeca Film Institute®. It was designed to foster craftsmanship in filmmaking and to cultivate the voices of the next generation of storytellers. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/taia.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/secondary-screening-public-scoping.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2016 05:14:00 EST The Statue of Liberty National Monument is asking the public to comment on a proposal to construct a secondary security screening facility on Liberty Island to replace the existing security screening tent. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/secondary-screening-public-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/new-statue-of-liberty-museum-design-unveiled.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:30:00 EST New York, NY (October 6, 2016) – The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. (SOLEIF), with the National Park Service/U.S. Department of the Interior today unveiled the plans for the building of a new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, which is projected to open to the public in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/new-statue-of-liberty-museum-design-unveiled.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/the-review-period-for-the-statue-of-liberty-national-monument-new-museum-construction-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 26 May 2016 10:49:00 EST The purpose of the project is to move the Liberty Island Museum out of the Statue’s Pedestal into a new facility on the island. The environmental assessment examines two alternatives. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/the-review-period-for-the-statue-of-liberty-national-monument-new-museum-construction-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/taia-winner-to-be-announced.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:17:00 EST Red Carpet Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival to Showcase Short Films by Five Finalists; Winner Will Be Announced at National Park Service Centennial Celebration. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/taia-winner-to-be-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/the-america-i-am.htm Wed, 30 Dec 2015 09:33:00 EST The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island and Tribeca Film Institute partner to launch a short film competition. "The America I Am" invites young people, ages 18 and under, to create and share a personal short film. Collectively, these stories will help us to better understand our shared culture and history. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/the-america-i-am.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/public-comment-period-proposed-liberty-museum.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2015 07:08:00 EST The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, is preparing an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the impacts from the construction of a new 20,000 square foot Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island. The purpose of the museum construction project is to move the existing Statue of Liberty museum out of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal and into a new facility on the island. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/public-comment-period-proposed-liberty-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/new-led-lighting-system-will-illuminate-statue-of-liberty-july-7.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:48:00 EST The National Park Service has announced that the Statue of Liberty will shine as never before beginning the evening of July 7. A new lighting system will be activated at sunset, approximately 8:45 p.m., thanks to a generous donation of equipment by Musco Lighting of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Musco Lighting has had a close partnership with the National Park Service for many years. The Statue of Liberty joins numerous national treasures to be lit with Musco's innovative lighting solutions using the light-emitting diode (LED) light source. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/new-led-lighting-system-will-illuminate-statue-of-liberty-july-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/asian-pacific-heritage-month-2015.htm Fri, 29 May 2015 10:41:00 EST To celebrate National Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, the Statue of Liberty National Monument is presenting three extraordinary performing companies that represent the richness, power, and beauty of the cultures of China, India and Japan. The performances will take place at Ellis Island from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/asian-pacific-heritage-month-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/arborist-training-program-at-liberty-island.htm Tue, 05 May 2015 10:42:00 EST The Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation's Arborist Training Program works at Liberty Island the week of May 3, 2015 https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/arborist-training-program-at-liberty-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/liberty-island-closed-april-24.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:29:00 EST Statue of Liberty to resume normal operations after island closure on April 24, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/liberty-island-closed-april-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/nps-to-extend-hours-at-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-this-fall.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service announced today the expansion of extended hours Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. The park will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Sept. 2 through Columbus Day, Oct. 13, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/nps-to-extend-hours-at-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-this-fall.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/cherie-butler-to-become-deputy-superintendent.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:29:00 EST Cherie Butler, a 21-year National Park Service veteran, has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent for Park Operations at the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. Butler replaces Frank Mills who retired in 2012. She will begin her new assignment in early May. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/cherie-butler-to-become-deputy-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-reopens-2013.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:54:00 EST On July 4, 2013, the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island will reopen to the public for the first time since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will join New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, and other dignitaries in a ceremony and ribbon cutting on Liberty Island to celebrate the reopening at 10:30 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-reopens-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/security.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:21:00 EST Official statement by the National Park Service regarding security at Statue of Liberty National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/security.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/ticektsnowavailable050813.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 07:53:00 EST In preparation for a July 4 reopening following an eight-month closure due to severe damage from Hurricane Sandy, visitors will be able to purchase tickets to visit Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/ticektsnowavailable050813.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/firebrigadedonationpr030513.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:35:00 EST The donation replaces some of the Brigade’s fire and rescue equipment and supplies stored on Liberty and Ellis Islands that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/firebrigadedonationpr030513.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/damaged-liberty-island-dock-removed.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:22:00 EST Work concludes to remove damaged Liberty Island Service Dock https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/damaged-liberty-island-dock-removed.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/ellis-island-museum-collection-moved-to-a-stable-environment.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:14:00 EST Over the past few weeks staff at Ellis Island carefully wrapped and boxed museum items to be transported for temporary storage at the NPS Museum Resources Center in Landover, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/ellis-island-museum-collection-moved-to-a-stable-environment.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-crown-tickets-go-on-sale.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:00:00 EST Tickets to visit the crown of the Statue of Liberty are now available online, David Luchsinger, superintendent of Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, announced today. The crown will reopen on October 28, following a year of renovations. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-crown-tickets-go-on-sale.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-to-re-open-on-october-28.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:41:00 EST The interior of the Statue of Liberty will re-open to the public on October 28, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/statue-of-liberty-to-re-open-on-october-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/extended-hours-2012.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:13:00 EST Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island has extended its summer hours. Through Labor Day (Sept. 3, 2012), ferries depart Battery Park as late as 5 p.m. and return from the national icons as late as 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/extended-hours-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/npnh-economic-impact-2012-release.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:31:00 EST New York, NY — A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 17.5 million visitors in 2010 spent $462.3 million in the National Parks of New York Harbor and the communities surrounding them. That spending supported more than 5,300 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/npnh-economic-impact-2012-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/ellis-island-joins-museums-in-belgium-and-italy-to-navigate-differences.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:52:00 EST Interactive installation facilitates transatlantic dialogue on immigration in US and Europe Is immigration good for my country? Is immigration good for my community? Is immigration good for me? Starting November 17, visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island will have the chance to respond to these simple but provocative questions. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/ellis-island-joins-museums-in-belgium-and-italy-to-navigate-differences.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/alluring-history-of-alcatraz.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:54:00 EST Alcatraz: Life on The Rock, a traveling exhibit that tells the legendary Alcatraz story through artifacts and interactive displays, debuts at the Statue of Liberty National Monument's Ellis Island Museum of Immigration on Oct. 1. The exhibit, which marks the first time these historic artifacts are available for public display, premieres on the third floor of the Grand Hall and is open to the public through Jan. 12, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/alluring-history-of-alcatraz.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/lady-liberty-logo-contest.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:25:00 EST Statue of Liberty National Monument will celebrate 125 years of "Liberty Enlightening the World" beginning October 28. To commemorate this historic event, the National Park Service (NPS) has announced that on July 4 the park will launch Liberty’s 125th Anniversary Logo Contest. The public will be able to vote for its favorite logo for the year-long celebration whose theme is “Honor History, Envision the Future.” https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/lady-liberty-logo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/students-make-history-at-ellis-island.htm Thu, 19 May 2011 20:00:00 EST The story of 12 million immigrants who came to the United States through Ellis Island in search of the "American Dream" began with them sitting on a bench in the Great Hall. It was a wait of a lifetime, to begin a new life. If they passed the mental and physical exams they would be able to start a new chapter in their lives in America. That small but significant historical fact was brought back to life May 12, 2011 as high school students from upstate New York presented two replicas of those benches to Ellis Island. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/students-make-history-at-ellis-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/small-town-students-make-benchmarks-in-big-apple.htm Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST There was a distinct buzz in the air of the Great Hall on Ellis Island this past November. Six high school students closely scrutinized a few simple but sturdy wooden benches that once provided a resting place for immigrants waiting to be interviewed by officials on Ellis Island to see if they would be allowed to enter the United States. Curious visitors stopped to watch the busy teens some of whom rattled off numbers as others jotted down observations down, and a few took photographs of small details on each bench. https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/news/small-town-students-make-benchmarks-in-big-apple.htm