All articles tagged with #statue of liberty
A BuzzFeed/Yahoo Style list showcases 20 famous landmarks captured from surprising angles—like the Eiffel Tower directly beneath it and the Statue of Liberty viewed from inside-out—demonstrating how perspective can make familiar sights look strikingly unfamiliar, with readers invited to share their own angle-shifted photos.
ICE has detained 46-year-old Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, the captain of a boat that capsized near the Statue of Liberty, killing a mother and her five-month-old daughter; he faces federal charges of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death, and DHS says he is in the U.S. illegally after lying about citizenship in 2007. ICE plans to deport him after the criminal case, following a Coast Guard investigation into the Aug. 8 incident that triggered a major emergency response.
ICE has detained Manuel Hernandez-Umana, the operator of a New York Harbor boat tour, after a capsizing near the Statue of Liberty that killed a mother and her 5‑month‑old daughter. Authorities say he entered the U.S. illegally in 2007 and faced state charges of reckless endangerment, later upgraded to federal counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death. He was arraigned and released on bond, then detained by ICE, and is expected to remain in custody pending trial; if convicted, he could face prison time followed by deportation.
A 22-foot boat capsized in New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty at about 10:25 p.m., killing a 5‑month‑old girl, Antonella Garcia, and her mother, Sara Sanchez, both of Queens, with a dozen others rescued. Midtown resident Manuel Hernandez, 46, was arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment, and investigators are examining whether the boat was illegally chartered as the probe continues.
Authorities say a boat capsized near Liberty Island, killing a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old girl; 12 others were rescued and the boat's operator, a 46-year-old Manhattan resident, has been charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment as the investigation continues.
A Carteret Fire Department Marine Unit 2 boat returning from Fourth of July security duties near NY Harbor was struck by a breaching whale, causing it to sink. The crew abandoned ship and were rescued by a jet skier and a nearby boater, with nearby marine units arriving to assist; all firefighters survived the incident.
A viral photo from the No Kings protests shows the Statue of Liberty with her hands bound behind her back and her torch confiscated as police arrest her in downtown L.A., a symbol echoed across Reddit and X as organizers say millions joined demonstrations nationwide (Yahoo News cited about 8 million), with many calling it a generational image of the current American moment.
A large mural in Roubaix, France, depicting the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes as a critique of Donald Trump's immigration policies, has sparked outrage among Republicans, with some condemning the artwork as disrespectful. The artist, Judith de Leeuw, explained that the piece symbolizes the heavy burden of witnessing the loss of liberty and was intentionally displayed on Independence Day to serve as a reminder of what freedom should be.
A mural in Roubaix, France, depicting the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, symbolizes the perceived loss of freedom for migrants and criticizes US immigration policies, sparking controversy among Trump supporters and local officials.
Rep. Maxwell Frost proposed removing the Statue of Liberty in protest of the GOP's immigration bill, sparking social media backlash. His call to pass a bill to remove the iconic sculpture was criticized for conflating immigration reform with the statue's inscription. Frost's reference was mocked by right-wing commentators, and his proposal was met with ridicule and criticism. The left's comparison of the Statue of Liberty to immigration law has been a point of contention, and despite Frost's attack on Republicans, 14 Democratic lawmakers voted with the GOP to condemn President Biden's border policies.
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., proposed a mock bill to remove the Statue of Liberty in protest of the House GOP’s Secure the Border Act, which aims to restrict the asylum process and resume construction on the border wall. Frost's proposal was met with criticism and mockery on social media, with many accusing him of conflating immigration reform with the symbolic significance of the Statue of Liberty. Despite Frost's attack on Republicans, 14 Democratic lawmakers voted with the GOP to condemn President Biden’s border policies.
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) challenged GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, to introduce a bill removing the Statue of Liberty due to their immigration policies. Frost criticized their support for H.R. 2, a bill that aims to restrict asylum and tighten immigration policies, accusing them of peddling hate. He argued that their treatment of immigrants contradicts the statue's message and urged them to either welcome immigrants or remove the symbol altogether.
Jewish activists from the group Jewish Voice for Peace peacefully occupied the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty in New York to demand an end to Israel's bombardment of civilians in Gaza and a ceasefire. Wearing black T-shirts with slogans, they unfurled banners calling for freedom for Palestinians and denouncing US support for Israel. This protest is part of a series of pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place in the United States.
Hundreds of protestors, including members of Jewish Voice for Peace-New York City, staged a sit-in demonstration at the Statue of Liberty demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. The protest coincided with the announcement that the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 7th surpassed 10,000. This is the second mass demonstration in New York City by the group, with previous protests also calling for a ceasefire. Protests have been gathering pace across the United States, with tens of thousands attending pro-Palestinian rallies in Washington DC and other cities. Some activists have warned that President Biden's support for Israel during the conflict could impact his chances of re-election.
A collection of 19 incredible pictures that will blow your mind, including before and after shots of Mount St. Helens, the Space Shuttle Endeavour leaving Earth, Titanic survivors, a turtle's skeleton, the Statue of Liberty from the back, and more.