New Yorkers are finding more and more ways to enjoy the hundreds of miles of waterfront weaving through this dense city. They kayak, ride ferries, and enjoy the pleasure of waterside parks. But how many of us know what happens out there, underneath the water’s surface? The Hudson River Foundation and NY/NJ Baykeeper are leading [...]
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Governors Island is the perfect place to enjoy free concerts, activities and a great view of the Statue of Liberty this Fourth of July weekend. On Sunday, July 4, there are two free concerts on Governors Island. Rosanne Cash will play a free show in Colonels Row and Water Taxi Beach will host She & [...]
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There are so many exciting events and programs on Governors Island this weekend it is hard to know where to start! Free Bike Fridays begins tomorrow with more bikes than ever before. On Bike and Roll’s Free Bike Fridays, visitors can borrow a bike entirely for free for up to one hour. You can of [...]
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Our friends over at FIGMENT have a new video on the street, showcasing all of the awesomeness that is their multi-day participatory arts festival here on Governors Island. Ah SUMMER!! Click above to watch the video for inspiration. Then warm up your glue gun and get to work!
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Arrival on Governors Island in 1896 looked like this. From 1832-1920, the New York Arsenal was located on Governors Island. Both active armaments and obsolete weaponry was stored on the north end of the Island over the course of those years. The New York Arsenal did not manufacture arms, but its staff inspected, purchased and [...]
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Many of Governors Island’s visitors are used to seeing the Island blanketed with art installations, full of bike riders and people picnicking, playing sports, or enjoying a free performance. Since the Island is open from June – mid-October, very few New Yorkers have actually seen the Island when it is covered in snow and the trees are bare. After Wednesday’s [...]
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With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, we have been thinking about romance out here on Governors Island. Earlier in the week, the New York Times compiled a list of some of the New York City’s most romantic spots, and of course, many are located along the water, with beautiful harbor views and vistas of the [...]
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We on Governors Island wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays and send our best wishes for a wonderful New Year. The picture that you see below is of a postcard that we found that was printed during World War I. The postcard features images of Governors Island, including Castle Williams, and sends the recipient “Christmas Greetings [...]
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It’s the end of the season, and Bike and Roll is selling rental bikes on Governors Island at greatly reduced prices. Dates: Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Governors Island bike rental station (just to the left of the ferry landing) Ferry information: www.govisland.com 250 Trek Navigator 1.0 bicycles available in mens’ and [...]
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A record number of visitors have come to Governors Island this summer to ride bikes, picnic, play Figment’s artist designed miniature golf course, see art exhibitions, listen to concerts, and just relax and enjoy the view. As we look back on the past few months of being open to the public, we realized that Governors Island visitors are [...]
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