The only vehicular ferry landing on Governors Island is undergoing a dramatic rehabilitation. The transfer bridges (the moving ramps which allows vehicles and pedestrians to embark and disembark the G.I. ferry) are being rehabilitated along with the piles which support them. In addition, the fender racks, those large wooden arms reaching out into the harbor, [...]
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On behalf of Molly Brown and everyone on Governors Island, best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a great new year. We look forward to seeing you in May when the Island re-opens to the public!
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Governors Island has closed for the 2011 season but we wanted to thank all of the visitors and organizations that brought incredible arts, cultural and recreational programs to the Island. You have all made this season the best one yet on the Island. We look forward to welcoming you all back in the spring of [...]
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This Saturday is National Public Lands Day, which is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. The National Park Service is inviting everyone to this national day of service and celebration in your national parks. To celebrate the day, the National Park Service will offer the following programs for Island visitors: Autumn Bird Census [...]
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Meet Slow Food USA & friends at Governors Island on September 17th! We will meet at the beautiful Picnic Point. Just follow the signs when you get off the ferry. This will be a GIANT fun potluck picnic open to everyone. Bring friends, bring family, bring a “slow” potluck dish that costs under $5 and [...]
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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at riding a unicycle? Well now is your chance. Come to Governors Island on Saturday for A day of unicycle races, games, shows and more. Visitors will be able to watch unicycle hockey, basketball, world record attempts, a one-wheeled show by the public and participate in games [...]
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This from the DMB Caravan website: Ticket holders for Saturday and Sunday are invited to attend the Friday event at Governors Island. The Governor of New York has issued a state of emergency, therefore the DMB Caravan events on Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th have been postponed. New Caravan Governors Island dates will [...]
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Governors Island will be transformed into the roaring 1920′s on Saturday and Sunday when Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra return for the Jazz Age Lawn party. Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra will cast a magical spell of hot jazz and open-air merriment that will delight the whole family. This Jazz-Age Lawn party brings [...]
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The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic is once again coming to Governors Island this Sunday. We have gotten several questions from those interested in coming, so we put together so you can plan your trip! Timing of the match and festivities The polo match starts at 2:30 PM, but visitors are encouraged to come early to stake [...]
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