On Nov. 12, 1954, a main entry point into the United States was closed as immigration station, detention center.

The Park Service described a typical day at the immigration station: “Immigrants came face to face with inspectors, interpreters, nurses, doctors, social workers, and many others. As a large federal ...

While most recovered, more than 3,500 immigrants died on Ellis Island in sight of New York and their dream of a better life. Some 350 babies were also born on the island, although this was no ...

The multimillion-dollar project at Ellis Island will expand the gaming floor and include several additions to the property, such as a new center bar and a rooftop event space. Inside the existing ...