Poetry is usually heard in dark bars and small coffee shops, but we’re excited to present poetry in a new venue – outdoors on Governors Island! We are proud to host the first annual New York Poetry Festival, a free celebration of the poetry world of NYC. The festival is this Saturday, July 30th and Sunday, July 31st, starting at noon [...]
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Although it was just three months ago when Molly Brown swam across the Buttermilk Channel to Governors Island, she has already made a name for herself. Time Out New York calls her one of New York City’s animal mascots. Molly Brown is honored to be included among the mascots, which also include the Brooklyn Brewery’s cat, [...]
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Oldies But Goodies As the 2010 season on Governors Island draws to a close, it is fun to look back at all the events and activities that this summer brought. While on the Island, have you ever paused to wonder how it would have been to spend a day recreating on Governors Island 100 years ago? [...]
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On Saturday and Sundays from 11 AM to 4PM down at Picnic Point the Added Value Farmstand is open for business. Fresh seasonal fruit and juices and jams from Red Jacket Orchards (Geneva, NY) are on offer as well as beautiful cut flowers from the Added Value Farm at Governors Island just across the lawn. [...]
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TIis past weekend a gang on nine dads took their children out to Governors Island, and we could not be more please that they have discovered the Island as a great free place to bring their kids and relax. And one of the guys put it: “The moment you ship out, you’re docking. You could [...]
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Office Space, Governors Island Originally uploaded by governors_island Just so you know, it’s not all fun and games out here. We spied this chap working through the drizzle we had this afternoon.
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Governors Island has added a sustainable farm at Picnic Point! Added Value has planted a three acre farm on the newly created green space. The plants include tomatoes, squash, eggplant, sunflowers, and much more. The farm uses a drip watering system which uses a fraction of the water that sprinklers use but still keeps the plants happy [...]
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Governors Island needs help! We would love Friday and weekend volunteers to help out on the Island. If you have time and would like to get out of the house, we would love to have you. Please fill out an application and fax (the number is on the form) or email (volunteer-gipec@empire.state.ny.us) it in. There are plenty [...]
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Earlier this summer, we conducted a survey of Island visitors. Most New Yorkers avoid eye contact when approached by a stranger with a clip board. We were amazed at all the visitors who were kind enough to help us, and were very enthusiastic in the process. We interrupted your Scrabble game, your boat-watching, your miniature [...]
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Many summer visitors have been stopping by the “What’s Happening on Governors Island?” exhibit and giving us great ideas for the future park. Over 500 people have done drawings or left notes. Here’s a sampling: Salsa music jam Butterfly garden Movies on the lawn Yoga under the trees A place for all ages [...]
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