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Come Out to Governors Island This Weekend to Play Bocce, See Vintage Volkswagens and Ride a Vintage Carousel 22 Aug 2013 | 07:07 pm
Photo courtesy of RECESS This weekend on Governors Island, play bocce, see vintage VW bugs and a new exhibition by the International Center of Photography and the Museum of the City of New York! REC...
Wayward Goats 16 Aug 2013 | 12:34 am
Cream roams near the Earth Matter Learning Compost Center It seems that our resident goats, Patches and Cream, who reside at the Earth Matter Compost Learning Center, tried to make a getaway this pas...
This Weekend: The Jazz Age Lawn Party, Art Exhibits and So Much More! 14 Aug 2013 | 10:24 pm
Michael Arenella and the Dreamland Orchestra bring the 1920′s back to Governors Island! This weekend on Governors Island, enjoy arts and culture for all ages! Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, Au...
Governors Island Fun Fact: Who Was Samuel S. Coursen? 13 Aug 2013 | 05:56 pm
The Lt. Samuel S. Coursen in transit Before Governors Island was transformed into a haven of culture and relaxation for New Yorkers to enjoy, it served as both an Army and Coast Guard base for over 2...
A Sound Test with Susan Philipsz 9 Aug 2013 | 10:22 pm
Above, Susan Philipsz is listening near and far during a sound test of her piece “Day is Done.” The piece is the first permanent public art commission for Governors Island. The sound test coincided wi...
Sandy Success Stories: The Little Island That Could 8 Aug 2013 | 10:26 pm
After impressively braving Superstorm Sandy on October 22nd 2012, Governors island has earned itself a spot as one of the Sandy Success Stories. Sandy Success Stories Cover Listed on page 27, Govern...
This Weekend on Governors Island: Rite of Summer, Civil War Weekend 8 Aug 2013 | 12:07 am
The Rite of Summer concert series continues this weekend on Saturday at 1 PM and 3 PM (photo from Rite of Summer) This weekend on Governors Island, visitors will enjoy classical music, history, carou...
This Weekend on Governors Island: African Film Festival, Plus Mayor Bloomberg Breaks Ground on The Hills! 31 Jul 2013 | 07:37 pm
Courtesy African Film Festival, Inc. This weekend, August 3 – 4, kicks off a new month of summer fun on Governors Island with cultural events and hands-on experiences for all ages! This Sunday, the....
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Groundbreaking for The Hills 25 Jul 2013 | 10:11 pm
Rendering Courtesy West 8 Today, Mayor Michael Bloomberg held a press conference on Governors Island to break ground on The Hills, an exciting new phase in the Island’s transformation. Made possible...
This Weekend on Governors Island: New York Poetry Festival, NYSCI Designing for Flight, Construction Tours, and More! 24 Jul 2013 | 09:43 pm
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 .....
