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 snowstorm [...]
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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 from [...]
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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 womens’ models.
40 kids’ bikes available [...]
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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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Next Thursday, October 8, the Governors Island Alliance and the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School are celebrating the end of Governors Island’s reacord breaking season with a beach party at Water Taxi Beach. The party is in recognition of the partners and groups that work with Governors Island and have made this season such an [...]
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Last weekend’s rain caused the Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra to postpone their event on Governors Island to this coming weekend, October 4. On Sunday, from 11 AM to 6 PM, Colonels Row will once again be transformed into a 1920’s Jazz Age Lawn Party. So don’t be surprised if you see flappers and [...]
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Photo by: nycscout
Photo by: nycscout
Recently announced:
“Archeological Dig Opens to the Public on Governors Island”
“Archeologists uncover remnants of a civilian hamlet abandoned in the mid 1950’s”
Huh? Come see for yourself September 17-20 and Fridays-Sundays through October 11.
Visitation and ticket information at www.archdig.wordpress.com
Ferry schedule: www.govisland.com
Thanks to the ScoutingNY blog for great photos – see more at http://www.scoutingny.com/?p=1026 ”The Underground City [...]
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Misty the cow, Governors Island’s newest (temporary) resident, was on the move today when she went to Lower Manhattan to stretch her legs and see more of our fair city. Misty is part of the New Island Festival, a Dutch festival of the arts on the Island. The festival features site specific performances, incredible visual arts, [...]
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Starting tomorrow, Pioneers of Change, a celebration of Dutch design and architecture, will open to the public on Governors Island. Pioneers of Change has transformed eleven former officers’ houses into individual installations that range in subject from sustainable design, urban farming, fashion and fabric, and even a pop up store where everything costs less than $100. Visitors can [...]
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