In a message dated 98-05-28 01:29:04 EDT, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< I thought it was interesting that the "oriiginal" 3-acre island remains in
 NY and the landfill- created 24 or so acres goes to NJ. So I guess if New
 Yorkers didn't throw crap in the water there wouldn't be a New Jersey part
 of Ellis Island. >>

The island should consider seceding from the Union and flying another flag.

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