Topic: New York Harbor

Titanic: 5 stories from survivors

From 'Shadow of the Titanic' by Andrew Wilson, here are the stories of five of the people who made it out of the Titanic disaster.

Statue of Liberty birthday celebrations include Sigourney Weaver, 'La Marseillaise,' and 125 new Americans

What would happen if hurricane Irene hit New York City?

Hurricane Irene is forecast to pass very close to the Big Apple this weekend. What would happen if a major hurricane struck New York?

Time to pitch your tent ... in New York City? US touts urban camping plan.

US plan to create 'great urban parks' set to begin in New York City, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Monday. It's part of Obama's bid to reconnect young people with the great outdoors.

Liberty stamp mistake: USPS uses Vegas replica on forever stamp

Liberty stamp mistake: The design is not based on the statue in New York Harbor but on a replica outside the New York-New York casino hotel in Las Vegas.

Prince Harry throws out first pitch at New York Mets game

Prince Harry fired an unrecognizable pitch (but a pitch) to begin the Mets - Twins game on Saturday.

Prince Harry visiting US Army cadets at West Point

Prince Harry will join cadets training at the U.S. Military Academy on Friday as he starts a three-day visit to New York.

Britain's Prince Harry is coming to America

Prince Harry, third in line for Britain's throne, will play in a charity polo match in New York City this July.

Obama’s NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness?

The Obama administration says it won’t hold the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Al Qaeda suspects in Manhattan after all, mainly because of security costs and community backlash. But to some, it's another political misstep.

America's national parks face challenges

Shifting climates and needed upkeep are issues facing America’s treasured spots.

Preserve US national parks

Americans must make a renewed commitment to their 'best idea.'

A grand reopening for Lady Liberty's crown

An estimated 15,000 visitors endured two-hour waits Saturday to visit the Statue of Liberty – but under new rules only 240 got to climb to the crown.

Buoys help ships steer clear of right whales

Far inland, scientists listen for slow, shallow swimmers.

Six picks: recommendations from the Monitor staff

Behind Churchill's public face, a ramble through Britain's backroads with Robbie Coltrane, a novel about Cuba pre-Castro, and more.

Turning cities into art galleries

Public art can generate big revenues and beautify urban areas. Or it can anger residents. How does one measure its success?