New York’s most iconic symbol just turned 130 and she hasn’t lost her luster.
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Statue of Liberty Museum to open on Liberty Island in 2019
Liberty Island is going to be more packed soon.
NYC historical treasures on display at archaeological repository
Millions of relics dating back to the city’s history are now safely secured and available for future researchers.
New York student loan debt rising at rapid rate: Report
The student loan debt crisis is getting worse in the Big Apple.
New York Public Library’s main reading room reopens in October
The landmark branch is ready to show off its makeover.
Cornell Tech shows off green Roosevelt Island dorm
The world’s largest passive house is coming to Roosevelt Island.
NYC landmarks commission launches interactive map
New Yorkers will have a chance to check out the city’s historical treasures.
De Blasio, Bloomberg at Cornell’s Roosevelt Island tech campus groundbreaking
Leaders and community activists celebrate the start of the project that will transform Roosevelt Island.
How NYC is helping train its youngest minds in STEM
The city’s making major efforts to ensure the next generation of New Yorkers are ready for the tech evolution.
Report finds the most affordable options for college grads in city
Living in New York on a budget isn’t easy, especially for young adults who just earned their college degree.
Prospective NYU student starts petition to lower rising school costs
One student took her fight against rising NYU costs to the web.
NYC public schools will now be closed for two Muslim holidays
New York public schools will now recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
City College starts program to promote women in tech
A special incubator program aims to end the gender gap in the tech industry.
Appeals court approves NYU expansion plan
The fight over the future of the Village continued after the courts granted NYU permission to go ahead with its expansion.
Student loan debt crisis hits New Yorkers hard
New York may have some of the best college and graduate programs in the nation, but students who attend those schools suffer long term challenges. Experts say this problem is getting worse and will destroy the quality of life for the entire city.
Al Roker bashes mayor’s school decision on Twitter
The NBC weatherman wasn’t happy with the city’s decision to keep schools open during a major snowstorm.
City schools to implement anti-hate lessons
The city’s public school system will instruct students with a lesson on tolerance during the final months of the school year, in response to the rise in hate crimes.
Longer school day will get test
New York City will test out a longer school day to see if it can help kids learn better.
Some school bus workers axed on first day back since strike
Life may have returned to normal for more than 100,000 kids who relied on school buses, but for some drivers it was the end of the line.
School bus union furious after mayor rejects proposal
The striking school bus union said they offered a deal to end the strike, but the mayor’s office said it would have cost the city millions.