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Fun Activities for Teenagers in NYC

Being a teenager is tough in general, and also quite tricky when you are on vacation. In a city like New York, there are many places that are…

Guide to Preparing for a Trip to New York

Itching for a trip back to New York? Never been, but dying to go? Planning any kind of trip is a series of steps and questions. For each…

Meet Emma Lazarus: The Woman Who Crafted the Legendary Poem of Statue of Liberty

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These are the powerful words that Emma Lazarus wrote while envisioning the majesty that would…

8 Must Sees Along The High Line

The High Line is one of New York’s newest and most exciting attractions. Elevated 30 feet in the air, this former railroad has transformed into a modern, peaceful…

Annie Moore: Ellis Island’s First Immigrant

When Ellis Island officially opened on January 1, 1892, the gates of America were opened for millions of people all over the world. For one woman in particular,…

Ellis Island in Numbers

1. Over 12 million immigrants entered the Unites States through the portal of Ellis Island. 2. Between 1880 and 1930, over 27 million people entered America. 44.44% of them came through Ellis…