Explore the fascinating history of Governors Island on our upcoming Hidden Gems of Governors Island walking tour! The history of this partially man-made piece of land at Manhattan’s southern tip ...

The five animals are back for a fifth season to munch on invasive species, but they won’t be needed next year.

Of course, the history of Governors Island is too expansive to fit in a magazine article (no matter how brilliant), which is why I’ve turned to Ann L. Buttenwieser’s new book, “Governors ...

Just eight minutes from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn, this 172-acre car-free haven is bursting with art, nature, history, and nonstop summer fun. While Governors Island welcomes visitors every day ...

Before Governors Island had glamping and hammock groves and the city's best lobster roll, it was a military island—and beyond its modern touches, much of its history remains today. There are ...

This tour is only available between May 1 to October 31st, due to the Governors Island ferry schedule. The history of Governors Island spans from the days of early European explorers, through ...

Long Islanders often head east to experience the joys of summer. But it’s not the only option. Go the other way and spend a day on Governors Island, the 172-acre park in the middle of New York ...

Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, an author of a book on Governors Island history and a frequent tour guide there, fears massive changes would ruin what many New Yorkers love about the space: its open ...