Long Islanders often head east to experience the joys of summer.But it’s not the only option. Go the other way and spend a day on Governors Island, the 172-acre park in the middle of New York ...

Governors Island will be open to the public year-round with daily ferry service starting November 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Trust for Governors Island announced on September 28. The 172-acre ...

Governors Island remains one of New York City's most unique locations for events of all kinds. See below for a selection of upcoming events, with more to be announced throughout the season: We ...

Governors Island was Sold to New York State for $1 Dollar. In 2003, after 200 years of federal control, Governors Island was sold to the state of New York for a whopping $1.

Governors Island is finally opening, marking a delayed start to the New York City summer season after being held up by the coronavirus pandemic.. The island will be welcoming visitors again ...

This is the beginning of proving to the market that Governors Island is not just for retreat and recreation, but for doing business.” Governors Island received 8,000 visitors during its 2005 season.

A former weapons arsenal on Governors Island is getting a $10 million facelift that will bring new dining options and an event space to the 172-acre island, according to media reports.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced new plans to expand the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School on Governors Island. Doubling the school’s footprint from two to four buildings ...

Mares eat oats, and does eat oats, and little lambs eat invasive plant species on Governors Island. Five fluffy sheep that could have stepped out of an old-fashioned nursery rhyme were brought down… ...

Organizers hide 10,000 eggs for Easter egg hunt on Governors Island 00:20. NEW YORK -- There was lots of fun on Governors Island on Saturday during one of the city's largest Easter egg hunts.

Stony Brook University selected to lead $700M NY Climate Exchange on Governors Island. First in Newsday Governors Island climate hub, led by Stony Brook U., seen as 'a game-changer' ...

President Vincent E. Price, Fuqua School of Business Dean Bill Boulding, and Pratt School of Engineering Dean Jerome Lynch attended a Monday morning announcement of the Exchange on Governors Island ...