Liberty Island jurisdictional status of Liberty Island. An unusual clause in the 1664 colonial land grant that outlined New Jersey's borders reads: "westward of Long Island, and Manhitas Island and bounded on the east part by the main sea, and part by Hudson's river" rather than at the river's midpoint, as was common in other colonial charters. When the Province of New Jersey was separated from the Province of New York in 1674 it was argued that Staten Island belonged to the former. Then governor Edmund Andros directed that all islands in the bay that could be circumnavigated within 24 hours were
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