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Molly Brown is now a City-Wide Phenomenon!
Molly Brown's head shot 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...
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Spend Your Weekend Listening to Poetry on the Island!
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...
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This Weekend: FIGMENT NYC Festival
This weekend Governors Island is hosting the annual FIGMENT NYC Festival which features “an explosion of creative energy” where visitors can observe and interact with over 200 artists located in...
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Weekend Update: City of Water Day, Come Out & Play Field Day, and so much more!
A photo from City of Water Day 2011! We have a great weekend planned for you! Check out our special events for this weekend below! The rest of the events (which last for multiple weekends/all season)...
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Pig Island Food Festival: September 1, 2012
Governors Island has become a very popular place for food festivals over the past few years. This September, we welcome back Pig Island! Enjoy: 25 of the best chefs in the 5 boroughs going (ahem)...
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The NY Times Calls Governors Island a Place to Find Tranquility in Busy NYC
Quiet space at the future “hammock grove”. In the hustle and bustle of the busy City, where are your favorite spots to go to find quiet? Last week, the City Room Blog ran a photo of Governors Island...
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Trust for Governors Island President Speaks at the 2013 Gel Conference
All staff members at the Trust sat on mock-ups of the new curb-style seating to determine what the ideal height and seat design is for maximum comfort. Trust for Governors Island President Leslie Koch...
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This Weekend: Vintage Baseball, Hard Hat Tours, Writing On It All and More!
Summer is officially here on Governors Island and we’re thrilled to bring our visitors the eclectic combination of programs, events, food, music, art installations, and more in one of the most unique...
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This Weekend on Governors Island: Fete Paradiso, Bang on a Can All Stars,...
Constructing the exhibit This weekend, we are excited to host Fete Paradiso, a spectacular collection of vintage carousels and carnival rides. From traditional merry-go-’rounds to more unique rides,...
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This Weekend on Governors Island: New York Poetry Festival, NYSCI Designing...
Courtesy The Poetry Society of New York This weekend (July 27-28) features a diverse array of offerings on Governors Island to satisfy even the most artistic, inventive, and curious minds! We are...
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The Permit Process for the New Governors Island Sports Fields is Open!
Play Ball! The watchful eye of Lady Liberty looks over the new Governor Island’s sports fields. Image from Timothy Schenck, courtesy of The Trust. The permit process to use the Governors Island’s...
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Free Bike Mornings! From Monday to Friday
Yesterday, The Trust announced a new free bike program for the 2014 season – Free Bike Mornings! From Monday to Friday. Visitors to the Island can now borrow a bike for free for one hour between 10 am...
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Governors Island Public Season Is Around the Corner
We are shaking in our flip flops! Blue Marble Ice Cream back on Governors Island. Image courtesy of Glenwoodnyc.com. Governors Island opens next week, with 30 acres of park, delicious food, and many...
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What to Look For in the New Park
This weekend, the 30 acres of new park and public space designed by West 8 will be open to the public for the first time. Some visitors had the opportunity to take a hard hat tour last Summer, but now...
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Great First Weekend on Governors Island
Thank you to the 28K visitors who came out to the opening weekend on Governors Island! The very first visitor in the new park was a little girl on a blue bike. Image courtesy of The Trust. Rain clouds...
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Ballfields, Babe Ruth, and the World Cup!
Baseball season is in full swing on Governors Island. On the weekend, the vintage baseball players take over the Parade Ground wearing full length sleeves, cracking wooden bats, and catching pop flies...
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Explore Nolan Park
There are tons of fun and free activities for the whole family on Governors Island this summer – especially in Nolan Park. Take a look at the historic 19th century officers’ homes in Nolan Park, all...
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Explore Nolan Park with a Scavenger Hunt!
Did you know that there are over ten different exhibitions and programs in the Nolan Park houses? You could visit the summer exhibition of the Sculptures Guild, the unique hand made items at Brooklyn...
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Coming up on Governors Island
The Civil War Sesquicentennial This weekend, come to Governors Island to celebrate the 150th year anniversary of the Civil War. Visitors will find the Island in a time warp, courtesy of the National...
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Beatles, Bocce, and the Surprise House
Head to Governors Island this weekend for lawn bocce, a Vintage VW car show, and the Surprise House, a new installation in Nolan Park. Recess: Bocce Recess New York began in 2009 hosting fun...
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