Posted on 03/24/2013 10:47:40 AM PDT by SMGFan
She has kept a lonely vigil over New York Harbor with no visitors except for a few workers since Hurricane Sandy. But last week, federal officials announced the Statue of Liberty would again welcome guests by July 4.
Although Lady Liberty wasn’t hurt in the storm — give credit to Gustave Eiffel for the skeletal design that can withstand hurricane-force winds — Sandy’s tidal surge destroyed the docks, the energy infrastructure and tore up sections of the walkways. Nearly three-quarters of the island was underwater. Damage was also done to the welcoming and departure station in Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
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Although admission to Liberty and Ellis islands is free, The National Park Services receives a 21 percent commission from the company that operates the concessions and from the ferries that shuttle tourists from New Jersey and New York to the islands.
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It also helped put Zero back in office along with Krispy Kreme. That’s the real blow to Lady Liberty.
My thoughts EXACTLY
Sandy was NOT a hurricane!! I get really tired of hearing that!!
That connects Ellis Island to the Park...
My mistake , I got mixed up. :) “D’OH”
I can see the Statue of Liberty from my house.
Sandy was a Hurricane until just before landfall
So it is correct to call the storm Hurricane Sandy.
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