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(New York, NY) — There’s a report saying the Trump administration will keep the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island open during the government shutdown.
“The New York Post” quotes an Interior Department spokesperson who says the White House will keep the two monuments in New York Harbor open during the current government shut down.
During shutdowns in 2013 and 2018, New York State had to foot the bill when cash stopped from Washington. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 1st, the state would not pay this time, saying people need to see the consequences of the shutdown. The complex is staffed by 88 permanent employees, 28 seasonal employees and 80 United States Park Police personnel.
- Park hours: The park is generally open from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m..
- Ferry schedule: The ferry to the islands departs from both Battery Park in New York City and Liberty State Park in Jersey City. First ferries depart around 8:30 a.m., with the final departure around 3:30 p.m..
