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Updated 7.11.19 - Governors Island and Film at Lincoln Center Announce Free Summer Screenings for 2019
Governors Island Opens 2019 Public Art Commission With Shantell Martin
MAYOR DE BLASIO NOMINATES CLARE NEWMAN AS NEW GOVERNORS ISLAND PRESIDENT AND CEO
How to spend 12 hours on Governors Island
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
May 3 12:00 am
Governors Island Opens for Summer
CBS New York
May 1 12:00 am
Everything you need to know about Governors Island 2019
Gothamist
May 1 12:00 am
Governors Island unveils new ferry
Crain's
Apr 4 12:00 am
Governors Island will have expanded hours, a new ferry this year
Curbed
Apr 2 12:00 am
New Art Dealers Alliance to Stage ‘NADA House’ on Governors Island During Frieze New York
ArtNews
Apr 2 12:00 am
Governors Island Announces 2019 Public Season
A 19th-century warehouse on Governors Island will become a permanent arts center
6sqft
Mar 25 12:00 am
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council opens the Arts Center at Governors Island in September 2019
On Governors Island, a Munitions Warehouse Becomes a Cultural Hub
The Wall Street Journal
Mar 24 12:00 am
30 New York-Based Organizations to Host Free Programs Spanning Art Culture and Environmental Science on Governors Island
We Spent A Night With Governors Island's Working Dogs
Gothamist
Dec 11 12:00 am
Governors Island Opens Call for Proposals for Indoor Programming and Exhibition Space for Organizations Working in Arts, Culture and Education
Halloween in the Harbor: Governors Island Pumpkin Patch and Trick-or-Treating Return this October
Escaping Time: Art from U.S. Prisons Finds a Home in New York
ArtNews
Sep 18 12:00 am
City of New York Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer Releases How-To Guide for Creating “Moonshot” Civic Tech Challenges
De Blasio Administration Announces Next Step in Transformation of Governors Island into Year-Round Hub for Education, Innovation and Recreation
7 Outdoor Exhibitions to See This Season
ALL ARTS
Aug 9 12:00 am
Late Saturdays and Expanded Programming Comes to Governors Island in July and August
Shandaken Projects Announces New Artist Residency Program on Governors Island
Summertime Skating Rink to Open on Governors Island
5 Not-to-be-Missed Art Happenings in NYC
Gotham Magazine
May 17 12:00 am
A new immersive art installation is coming to Governors Island
Time Out New York
Apr 27 12:00 am
Governors Island Announces Immersive Public Exhibition by Artist Jacob Hashimoto
Governors Island Will Feature More Extended Hours This Year
Gothamist
Apr 24 12:00 am
Governors Island will stay open past sunset every Friday this summer
Time Out
Apr 24 12:00 am
Governors Island will bring back Friday late-night hours this season
Curbed
Apr 24 12:00 am
Governor's Island is open late on Fridays this summer
AM New York
Apr 24 12:00 am
Governors Island to Extend Hours with Late Friday Nights this Summer
Trust for Governors Island Announces 2018 Season and Spring Program Calendar
25 Best Things to Do in New York City
Conde Nast Traveler
Mar 21 12:00 am
The Best Things to do in NYC This Spring
Metro
Mar 19 12:00 am
Why Governors Island is the testing ground for 5G in NYC
Tech Republic
Mar 20 12:00 am
Governors Island is gearing up to rezone for new development
Curbed
Feb 15 12:00 am
Ferries can handle Governors Island Traffic – Letter to the Editor
Crain’s
Mar 1 12:00 am
An uptown artistic director moves downtown
The New York Times
Mar 8 12:00 am
In Partnership with NYC Media Lab, Havas Funds and Supports New York City Graduate Students’ Emerging Technology Prototypes On Governors Island
Jul 20 6:32 pm
Park Professionals from Around the World Convene for First-Ever Urban Park Executive Leadership Program Led by Central Park Conservancy and the City University of New York School of Professional Studies
Trust for Governors Island Issues Request for Expressions of Interest for New Parade Ground Athletic Field
Governors Island will get a new camping experience this season
Curbed
Feb 7 12:00 am
New York’s Governors Island Is Getting a Glamping Retreat
Condé Nast Traveler
Feb 7 12:00 am
Sleep under the stars on Governors Island for the first time this year
TimeOut NY
Feb 7 12:00 am
Overnight Camping Retreat, Recreation And More Coming to Governors Island in 2018
Trust for Governors Island Issues RFP For Mobile Food & Announces New Outdoor Cafes for 2018
Mayor’s Office of the CTO and Trust for Governors Island Announce Connectivity Challenge Finalists
Jul 20 6:32 pm
Trust for Governors Island Seeks Restauranteurs and Vendors for New Food and Beverage Program in 2018 and Beyond
An Artist Dug Up the Secret Pre-History of Governors Island
Vice
Aug 15 12:00 am
Trust for Governors Island Announces New Public Art Commission
Governors Island To Remain Open In October For The First Time, Expanding The Public Season
Sheinelle, Craig and Dylan adventure on Governors Island
Today
Jun 24 12:00 am
Your Week Agenda
New York Nightlife
Jun 22 12:00 am
Everything that must be on your 2017 NYC summer bucket list
Metro US
Jun 22 12:00 am
Governors Island Will Be Open LATE Friday For A Summer Solstice Party
Gothamist
Jun 21 12:00 am
The New York Historical Society Celebrates Summer with Film Screenings, Talks & Family Programs
Jewish Voice NY
Jun 21 12:00 am
Dance for the People (by the Pros) at the River to River Festival
New York Times
Jun 20 12:00 am
A plan for a 24/7 Governors Island community is in the works
6sqft
Jun 19 12:00 am
24/7 Governors Island
Crain's
Jun 18 12:00 am
10 Vital Programs Receiving NEA Grants This Year
Artnet News
Jun 16 12:00 am
San Francisco Is Creating Its Own Governors Island
Smithsonian
Jun 16 12:00 am
Zip Line Open on Governors Island
Spectrum News
Jun 15 12:00 am
Find fun outdoors at New York City parks, zoos and gardens
New York Daily News
Jun 15 12:00 am
Just Do Art: Week of June 15, 2017
Downtown Express
Jun 14 12:00 am
The five free things to do in New York the next seven days
TimeOut NY
Jun 14 12:00 am
The NYLON Guide to Rose
NYLON
Jun 10 12:00 am
Dancing in the Street
The New York Times
Jun 9 12:00 am
Get some of NYC's best ice cream for free on Friday
TimeOut NY
Jun 8 12:00 am
Tom Sachs Is Not Interested In Sneaker Culture
Vanity Fair
Jun 7 12:00 am
River to River Festival Puts Dance in Unexpected Places
New York Times
Jun 7 12:00 am
Everything you need to know about the Jazz Lawn Party This weekend
TimeOut NY
Jun 6 12:00 am
New York City's beauty can be viewed from every angle
The Star
Jun 6 12:00 am
New York Music Month: Free concerts, events, to attend this June
amNew York
Jun 5 12:00 am
This music-themed minigolf course will have you groovin' on the green
New York Post
Jun 2 12:00 am
Writing On it All offers free fun on Governors Island
New York Amsterdam
Jun 2 12:00 am
Weekend Agenda
New York Nightlife
Jun 2 12:00 am
Why We Need The World Ocean Festival Now More Than Ever
Refinery29
Jun 2 12:00 am
Two Dogs on a Wild Goose Chase on Governors Island
New York Times
Jun 1 12:00 am
River to River Festival lineup: Free events, performances you won't want to miss
amNewYork
Jun 1 12:00 am
12 Great Place to Drink Outdoors in NYC This Summer
Vogue
Jun 1 12:00 am
10 (mostly free!) New York Activities for families this summer
Metro US
May 25 12:00 am
Family friendly things to do in New York City from THE BEAST to The Met
Newsday
May 22 12:00 am
You can go ziplining and rock climbing at Governors Island next week
TimeOut Blog
May 19 12:00 am
10 Spring and Summer Dance Festivals
New York Times
May 19 12:00 am
For Urban Preservationists, Six Big Saves
City Lab
May 10 12:00 am
Escape the Craziness of NYC this summer by taking a trip to these local islands
TimeOut Blog
May 8 12:00 am
Governors Island Welcomes Visitors Earlier This Year
Spectrum News
May 8 12:00 am
These amazing NYC events are now postponed due to the rain this weekend
TimeOut Blog
May 5 12:00 am
New York Travel Guide: Best Places to Visit in The 'Big Apple' Aside From Manhattan
Travelers Today
May 4 12:00 am
OFFICE III designs new welcome center for Governors Island
Archpaper
May 2 12:00 am
Why New York Schoolchildren Want to Grow a Billion Oysters
Smithsonian
May 1 12:00 am
Governors Island Opens 1 Month Earlier Than Usual
CBS New York
May 1 12:00 am
Your 2017 to Guide Island
Gothamist
Apr 28 12:00 am
13 amazing you must do on Governors Island
Metro US
Apr 28 12:00 am
LMCC's Downtown Dinner 2017 to Honor Durst Family, Keith Haring Foundation and More"
Broadway World
Apr 6 12:00 am
Tickets on Sale Now for Governors Island's Jazz Age Lawn Party
DNAinfo
Apr 5 12:00 am
Tickets are now on sale for this summer's Jazz Age Lawn Party
TimeOut New York
Apr 4 12:00 am
Exclusive: Governors Island is getting a new beer garden and more this summer
TimeOut New York
Apr 4 12:00 am
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