The Easiest Way To Get Away
Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even
closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise.
Call for food and drink on Governors Island in 2019
Purveyors of food and beverage are invited to submit proposals to operate on Governors Island for the 2019 season! There are several flexible, high-traffic stationary sites as well as opportunities for mobile food carts. Find out more.
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Call for food and drink on Governors Island in 2019
December 14, 2018
Governors Island invites creative purveyors of food and beverage to submit proposals to operate on the Island for the 2019 season. There are several flexible, high-traffic stationary sites as well as opportunities for mobile food carts. The Trust for Governors Island will select multiple food operators or a single food service provider for the 2019 season with potential options to renew, multi-year proposals will be considered.
Governors Island is one of New York City’s most beloved seasonal attractions. Today, between the...
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Governors Island’s pack of working dogs grows to four!
December 13, 2018
Welcome, Aspen! The newest and youngest member of the pack, Aspen is a nine-month-old miniature Aussie. Like all of our working dogs, Aspen joined us from the Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue. Wondering why we need a team of dogs working on Governors Island? These four pups do more than just look cute. It’s their job to keep Governors Island free of Canada geese. In addition to leaving a mess all over our sprawling green lawns, geese waste can also...
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Host your event on Governors Island
Bring your event to an iconic NYC venue with some spectacular views! Governors Island is accepting proposals for events, festivals, concerts and more for the 2019 season. Apply for a permit here.