Bike surreys have arrived in NYC! What is a bike surrey many people asked? Well if you dont remember Fred and Wilma Flintstone’s family vehicle this photo may help. What better way for a family (or any group of 4 or more of all sizes and ages) to enjoy the car-free bike path on Governors [...]
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Day One of the Figment Festival was pretty amazing. Art projects are springing up all over the Island in unexpected places and if you were flying over Governors Island you might have noticed a string of balloons floating above the Parade Ground. I hope the fantastic red white and blue electric car is back today [...]
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This week’s New York Magazine has a great article on Olafur Eliasson’s New York City Waterfalls project that answers most of the questions folks are starting to ask us about the installations. Since one of the New York City waterfalls is right here on Governors Island, we watched it slowly rise above our ferry dock this winter. Check [...]
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Only 8 days to opening day for 2008. The island looks spectacular Just rode the new tram and saw the sculpture being installed in Nolan Park. There are so many new things this year on Governors Island..the waiting room, bike rental…too many to list. I’ll post again next week with more info on some of [...]
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