Fearless Girl in NYC battle

The 1.21-meter bronze Fearless Girl statue set up in front of New York City's Charging Bull in 2017 will remain opposite the New York Stock Exchange while officials wrestle with a permanent place for the symbol of female empowerment.

An 11-month permit extension has been issued as a way is sought for the city to take ownership of the statue - currently a subject of litigation between artist Kristen Visbal and State Street Global Advisors, the asset management firm that commissioned it.

The statue was meant to be a temporary installation to urge more representation of women on corporate boards. But permits to keep it on display were extended as it became a major tourist attraction.

Fearless Girl moved to her current location opposite the Stock Exchange in December 2018.