Governors Island, which lies just south of Manhattan, was a U.S. Army post before it was turned into 172 acres of public park and event space.

To look at Governors Island, one would think that it was untouched by September 11th. But a proposal for the island, sponsored by the Regional Plan Association, has languished, in part because of the ...

Governors Island’s famous oyster bar’s future up in the air as ‘social hub’ sought for massive waterfront space By . Nicole Rosenthal. Published Feb. 2, 2025, 5:14 p.m. ET.

A “living laboratory” for climate solutions will rise on the idyllic 172-acre island off Lower Manhattan, led by Stony Brook University.

From Dutch outpost to urban playground, Governors Island has had many lives. Now, it's pioneering a zero-waste concept that could show other cities how to develop more sustainably.

Celebrate winter on Governors Island BY Roger Clark New York City PUBLISHED 6:50 AM ET Dec. 15, 2023 PUBLISHED 6:50 AM EST Dec. 15, 2023 ...

NEW YORK – In the two decades since the federal government turned over control of Governors Island to New York City, city officials have sought an innovative way to use the 172-acre patch of ...