Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Back to Top. TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS. SEC. 101.
In 1661, the first permanent settlement was established on Staten Island. The years that followed saw the development of small villages, with a cemetery in the northern section of the Island that was in use until 1696.
Ellis Island officially opened in 1892 as an immigration station and it was only a two storey structure with several rooms to house immigrants at that time. During the years of 1892 to 1954, America had a constant influx of immigrants from all over the world.