"...and the building of the gateway to the US at Rickers Island in Ny. Time you read your history pal!"
Stop, before you make a complete ass of yourself. I don't think too many immigrants came through Riker's Island.If they did, I am certain they got a oneway ticket back home.
Its ELLIS ISLAND. Obviously you went to a publick skool.
Please follow your own suggestion. :-)
I am red faced and humbled