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Liberty held my wish. in Statue of Liberty

BIRTHDAY IN NYC

Liberty held my wish.

BIRTHDAY IN NYC

Liberty held my wish.

Statue of LibertyAugust 12, 2026

Harbor light, coral satin, and Lady Liberty celebrated thirty-six with a view worth keeping.

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36years worth celebrating

A New York birthday

A wish for the year ahead.

For a year as open as the harbor.

A personal story example

Behind This NYC Moment

I live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and Statue of Liberty is one of those New York places that keeps changing with me.

The island promenade opened toward the statue while the small cake made the landmark moment intimate. I chose the harbor because I wanted space, wind, and a view that made the year ahead feel open. The ferry ride back became part of the celebration too.

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Leila Haddad

NYC photographer celebrating 36

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

I live in Williamsburg and chose the harbor because every birthday makes the city—and my own life—look newly open.

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