Ellis Island Finally Re-Opens

John Mitty Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Ellis Island, one of the most important landmarks in New York and the United States as a whole, finally has re-opened, one year after the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy.  The restoration has been a substantial effort.  The hurricane caused floodwater to enter the boilers and the electrical systems of the building.  It took months to get power restored.  On top of that, damage to docks and walls required structural repair.  In fact, even though the restoration efforts have totaled $77 million to date, the work is still not complete.  The National Park Service has stated that the repairs should be finished by May of next year.

This is not only the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, but also marks a much happier occasion.  127 years ago, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28^th.  Now visitors can once again walk inside and view the immigration museum.  Superintendent David Luchsinger told CBS news, “It was just so heartwarming to see visitors step onto this island.  This is where our country is illustrated at its best.  We knew we had to get this place open for the people of the United States of America and the people of the world.”  

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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