NYC’s Fearless Girl Statue Will Be Standing Her Ground for Another Year

When NYC’s “Fearless Girl” statue popped up, facing down Wall Street’s bull with a determined simplicity, we fell in love with the bold (and totally timely) art. Now, it’s been announced that the “Fearless Girl” will be standing her ground for another year.

Originally only scheduled to stay in her spot on the Department of Transportation’s property until April 2, The Daily News is now reporting that Mayor Bill de Blasio has decided that the installation created by artist Kristen Visbal be given a long-term permit, allowing it to remain unmoved until February 2018.

“In her short time here, the ‘Fearless Girl’ has fueled powerful conversations about women in leadership and inspired so many,” the Mayor said in a statement. “Now, she’ll be asserting herself and affirming her strength even after her temporary permit expires — a fitting path for a girl who refuses to quit.”

By the looks of it, fans of the piece will be more than a little pleased by this news…

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Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. I think my smile says it all. 😁

A post shared by Morgan Nuckolls Granfield (@morgandoesyoga) on Mar 26, 2017 at 9:16am PDT

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-投降輸一半-🏳🏳🏳🏳 已陷入半年紐約班鬼打牆輪迴裡，再怎麼愛身體也實在不堪負荷呀！尤其是冬季回程近16小時的飛行，在機上一半時間都在彌留😵好了，我要暫別大蘋果養身體，可以等夏天再排給我飛嗎？#華爾街#無懼少女#我認輸

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Maybe my favorite moment so far with my #fearlessgirl #wrenthefearwrecker

A post shared by Andrew Peters (@andrewlpeters) on Mar 26, 2017 at 9:37am PDT

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Not taking any Bull-shit 🙅🏼🐂 @charlottebidgood #fearlessgirl

A post shared by Katherine (@katherinelillydahl) on Mar 25, 2017 at 12:34pm PDT

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FEELING FEARLESS. #fearlessgirl

A post shared by Meghan Michelle Gallagher (@hairflipmeghan) on Mar 27, 2017 at 8:14am PDT

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happy birthday to my amazing mama!! ~ happy we got to celebrate all together ♡ #lovemymama #happybirthday #fearlessgirl #family #newyork

A post shared by Vivian Chen (@deviviate) on Mar 26, 2017 at 7:26pm PDT

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#FearlessGirl #NewYork #WallStreet #StrongWoman

A post shared by Wendy Roche (@wendyroche) on Mar 26, 2017 at 7:32pm PDT

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Fearless Girl 👯👯👯 #fearlessgirl #newyorktrip

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New York you were good while you lasted!!! #fearlessgirl #chargingbull #manhattan

A post shared by เทเรซาॐ (@queen_teresacruz) on Mar 26, 2017 at 6:47pm PDT

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So honored to raise these two #fearlessgirl (s). #annalise_jane #edithjoy

A post shared by Rebekah McGee (@rebekahmcgee) on Mar 26, 2017 at 3:57pm PDT

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INSPIRING MY GOD-DAUGHTER #fearlessgirl #shepersisted #toostrong #shedidthat #snapsomeslay #girlpower #sugar #SugerStrong #togetherwecan #wonderwoman #girlsarebetterthanboys #fairygodmother #princess #queen #nyc #newyork #newyorkstateofmind #newyorkrican #ilovenewyork #wallstreet #newyorkprincess #faceyourfears #boriqua #livinglikesuger #hewillnotdevideus #dumptrump

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Perhaps this fearless girl will become a permanent fixture, or even tour the country taking on other iconic spots with her bronzed bravery.

Are you excited that “Fearless Girl” will be staying around for longer than expected? Let us know @BritandCo!

(h/t AP; photos via Drew Angerer/Getty)