Seniors from District 48 in South Brooklyn Visit Governors Island
Sep 23, 2014 1:47 pm
A big thank you to Councilmen Chaim Deutsch and Age-Friendly NYC for organizing a trip to Governors Island for seniors from Councilmen Deutsch’s South Brooklyn district! [caption id=“attachment_7829” align=“aligncenter” width=“468” class=” ”]
Half the group took a walking tour with the National Park Service, while the other half went on a bus tour. Image courtesy of Age Friendly NYC.[/caption] The group of seniors, hailing from as far away as Brighton Beach, arrived together on two yellow school buses. For most, it was their first time visiting Governors Island. The National Park Service led the group on a tour of the historic districts. You can take your own historic tour with the NPS or through the Governors Island Alliance Phigital App before the Island closes this Sunday. [caption id=“attachment_7830” align=“aligncenter” width=“468” class=” ”]
The group stayed for lunch in Liggett Terrace in the new park. Image courtesy of Age-Friendly NYC.[/caption] After the tour, the group enjoyed lunch on sunny Liggett Terrace. Everyone loved the beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty and the new park. Governors Island is a place made by and for New Yorkers, and we proud to have this group of New Yorkers here on the Island. Thank you again to Councilmen Deutsch for organizing this great event!