Deal To Reopen Lady Liberty Floated As DC Standoff Talks Continue

[hrmjustin]

NY1News

While the federal government shutdown continues, the Cuomo administration says the state is working on a deal to reopen the Statue of Liberty.

State officials are working to try to figure out what the move would cost.

The five boroughs have 33 sites under the jurisdiction of the federal park service, including the statue and nearby Ellis Island.

Meanwhile, there could be signs of progress on Capitol Hill as the shutdown enters its 11th day.

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[Politicalboi]

1. Why don't they move this fast for Meals on Wheels?

The statue of Liberty is just that, a statue. Just like the Memorial, just concrete. I understand the age thing with the vets who planned this trip for a while, but closing it isn't the worst that is going to happen if the GOP get their way. We need to keep these things closed to show the people what's going to happen. We need some "tough love" when it comes to things you can't feed a family with.

[hrmjustin]

2. Money means more to them.