http://www.nyc.gov/html/govisland The Trust for Governors Island en-us Copyright © 2010. The Trust for Governors Island. All rights reserved. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:06:26 EST http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100722_milestones.shtml Governors Island has achieved historic milestones in recent weeks, The Trust for Governors Island announced today. On July 14, the City of New York and State of New York completed the transfer of the 150 acres of the Island formerly managed by the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation. Now, the City is fully responsible for the Island's operations and future. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100722_milestones.shtml Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100707_meatopia.shtml Meatopia kicks off a season of food festivals and programs on Governors Island, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) today announced. This unique barbeque festival will be held on Sunday, July 11 and is the pinnacle celebration of "July Good Beer Month." http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100707_meatopia.shtml Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100701_july_fourth.shtml Governors Island is the perfect place to enjoy free concerts, activities and a great view of the Statue of Liberty this Fourth of July weekend, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) today announced. On Sunday, July 4, there are two free concerts on Governors Island. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100701_july_fourth.shtml Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100625_free_activities.shtml Governors Island is offering an unprecedented number of free programs and activities for children and families this public access season, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) today announced. There are a diverse array of free programs available including hands on art classes, Free Bike Fridays and a free artist designed miniature golf course. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100625_free_activities.shtml Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100624_art_society.shtml The Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) has been awarded the Municipal Art Society's (MAS) Special Recognition Award, GIPEC today announced. The award is given to an organization that has had a profound impact on New York in a remarkably short time. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100624_art_society.shtml Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100623_prince_harry.shtml HRH Prince Henry of Wales returns to Governors Island this Sunday to play in the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Visitors are invited to come out to the South Island fields to see Prince Harry's team Sentebale play world-class polo champion Nacho Figueras' Black Watch Team. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100623_prince_harry.shtml Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100610_figment.shtml FIGMENT, the free, annual participatory art festival, is again coming to Governors Island, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) today announced. FIGMENT comes to the Island this weekend with an eclectic array of art installations, performances and an artist designed miniature golf course for visitors of all ages to enjoy. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100610_figment.shtml Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100610_free_bike.shtml Governors Island's Free Bike Fridays program kicks off this Friday with more bikes than ever before, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) today announced. Every Friday from June 11 through October 8, visitors can borrow a bike for free, for up to one hour. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100610_free_bike.shtml Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100604_comments.shtml This summer, visitors to Governors Island will have many ways to participate and provide feedback on the Park and Public Space Master Plan the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) announced today. Exhibits are located both in the Battery Maritime Building waiting room in Manhattan and in Building 110 on Governors Island, as well as on outdoor displays of the West 8 team's design using repurposed Cost-Guard era tram shelters throughout the Island. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100604_comments.shtml Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100428_schedule.shtml The calendar of events for the 2010 public access season on Governors Island was released today by the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC). There will be programs, performances and activities for a diverse array of visitors, including musical concerts featuring artists like Roseanne Cash, a free artist designed miniature golf course for kids and adults, food festivals, and much more. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100428_schedule.shtml Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100412_master_plan.shtml The Governors Island Park and Public Space Master Plan is now available online at www.govislandpark.com, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) today announced. The public can view the entire plan and provide their feedback by posting comments on the website. http://www.govisland.com/html/pr/pr20100412_master_plan.shtml Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT