Liberty Island Liberty Island souvenir shops. In response to a FAQ about whether the Statue of Liberty is in New York or New Jersey, the National Park Service, which oversees Liberty Island, cites the 1834 compact. Question 127 on a naturalization examination piloted in 2006 asks "Where is the Statue of Liberty?" The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services gives "New York Harbor" and "Liberty Island" as preferred answers, but notes that "New Jersey," "New York," "New York City," and "on the Hudson" are acceptable. The Statue of Liberty itself is claimed as a symbol by both New York and New Jersey.
Liberty, New York Liberty’s middle school and high school each earned a bronze medal, ranking 259th within New York State. The Liberty School District was one of only two Sullivan County School Districts that received an award in 2017. The Town of Liberty is nationally recognized for its award-winning school district. The district, which inspires students to pursue their dreams, and to contribute to and thrive in a diverse community, serves 1,625 students from five surrounding townships, plus the village and town of Liberty. Towns include: Rockland, Fallsburg, Neversink, Thompson and Bethel. Additionally, the Liberty Central school district offers its students the opportunity