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Governors Island

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Governors Island is open daily, year-round. Visit us online and reserve ferry tickets at govisland.org/ferry

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Public Housing Community Fund (@communityfundny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌍 Save the date! The Trust for Governors Island’s 4th annual Earth Day Celebration is Saturday, April 19, 10am–3pm! 🚢 Hop the ferry (free for NYCHA residents) for eco-activities for all ages + a kickoff honoring 2025 #NYCHA #ClimateAction Grant winners! 🌱 Join NYCHA,

🌍 Save the date! The Trust for Governors Island’s 4th annual Earth Day Celebration is Saturday, April 19, 10am–3pm!

🚢 Hop the ferry (free for NYCHA residents) for eco-activities for all ages + a kickoff honoring 2025 #NYCHA #ClimateAction Grant winners!

🌱 Join <a href="/nycha/">NYCHA</a>,
NYCHA (@nycha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🙌 On Happy National #HighFiveDay, register to be part of resident-led climate action at #NYCHA! 🌱 Join The New York Climate Exchange, Public Housing Community Fund and NYCHA on April 19 at 10AM on Governors Island to meet the 2025 Resident #ClimateAction Grant winners. on.nyc.gov/4lvC85a #Sustainability

🙌 On Happy National #HighFiveDay, register to be part of resident-led climate action at #NYCHA! 🌱

Join <a href="/NYClimEx/">The New York Climate Exchange</a>, <a href="/communityfundny/">Public Housing Community Fund</a> and <a href="/NYCHA/">NYCHA</a> on April 19 at 10AM on <a href="/Gov_Island/">Governors Island</a> to meet the 2025 Resident #ClimateAction Grant winners. on.nyc.gov/4lvC85a #Sustainability
Governors Island (@gov_island) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Celebrating the people, ideas, and initiatives that are helping to shape a more resilient and equitable future right here on #GovernorsIsland: join us for #EarthDay in Colonels Row on April 19 from 10AM-3PM, feat. eco-friendly activities for all ages 🌎 govisland.org/earth-day

Celebrating the people, ideas, and initiatives that are helping to shape a more resilient and equitable future right here on #GovernorsIsland: join us for #EarthDay in Colonels Row on April 19 from 10AM-3PM, feat. eco-friendly activities for all ages 🌎

govisland.org/earth-day
NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An Air Quality Health Advisory from New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation NYSDOH is in effect for the New York City and Long Island region (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) through midnight. For the latest reading in your area, visit airnow.gov.  For sensitive groups, recommendation is to

An Air Quality Health Advisory from <a href="/NYSDEC/">New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation</a> <a href="/HealthNYGov/">NYSDOH</a> is in effect for the New York City and Long Island region (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) through midnight. For the latest reading in your area, visit airnow.gov.  

For sensitive groups, recommendation is to
Mayor Eric Adams (@nycmayor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Governors Island isn't just for day trips! It's for planning the future. Some of our best and briniest are creating innovation there. From the Billion Oyster Project to Seaweed City, Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión, Jr is overseeing the island's great potential.

Governors Island isn't just for day trips! It's for planning the future.

Some of our best and briniest are creating innovation there. From the Billion Oyster Project to Seaweed City, Deputy Mayor <a href="/AdolfoCarrion/">Adolfo Carrión, Jr</a> is overseeing the island's great potential.
Con Edison (@conedison) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We believe in giving back. Last weekend, our team volunteered on Governors Island, caring for trees and maintaining trails. Each year, employees and retirees support non-profits across NYC, Westchester, and Orange and Rockland Counties, preserving coastlines and mentoring future

Governors Island (@gov_island) 's Twitter Profile Photo

EXCLUSIVE: Sneak peek of “How the Land Lies,” making its U.S. debut *this weekend* on Governors Island as part of the #GovIslandArts INTERVENTIONS performance series. 2-for-1 tickets available for performances May 17 & 18 at eventbrite.com/e/intervention…

Governors Island (@gov_island) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI, hundreds of runners hopped on the ferry earlier this week for the Good Morning America 5K on #GovernorsIsland, featuring hundreds of dedicated runners, a performance from The 502s, and—of course—the stunning Island views we all know and love. Check it out⬇️

LMCC (@lmcc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Announcing 2025 Summer Season! Free events May–Oct at Arts Center at Governors Island + across Lower Manhattan. From River To River to hands-on workshops + open studios—experience art in action and explore new ways of living in tune with NYC’s climate future. 🔗bit.ly/4kqQiU8

Announcing 2025 Summer Season! Free events May–Oct at Arts Center at <a href="/Gov_Island/">Governors Island</a> + across Lower Manhattan. From River To River to hands-on workshops + open studios—experience art in action and explore new ways of living in tune with NYC’s climate future. 🔗bit.ly/4kqQiU8
NYC Public Schools (@nycschools) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Youth Climate Summit is off to a blast! 🐳 Students across NYC Public Schools gathered at Governors Island for fun-sized climate workshops. From painting oysters to waste sorting relay races, our students learned all about the importance of water ecology and conservation. 🌎

SailGP (@sailgp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Inspiring the next generation of sailors! 🙌⛵ Ahead of racing this weekend, #SailGP hosted a #SGPInspire wing foil clinic in Oyster Bay, with the support from Mubadala and Armstrong. This clinic provided kids from Rocking the Boat the opportunity to wing foil for the first time.

NYC Public Schools (@nycschools) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We had so much fun at the Youth Climate Summit on Governors Island! 🌎 From hands-on workshops to student-led presentations, students learned all about how their local actions can make a global impact. Our students are the leaders of tomorrow and the changemakers of today! 💚

We had so much fun at the Youth Climate Summit on Governors Island! 🌎
 
From hands-on workshops to student-led presentations, students learned all about how their local actions can make a global impact.
 
Our students are the leaders of tomorrow and the changemakers of today! 💚
Governors Island (@gov_island) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 Happy (kind of) birthday to us! #OnThisDay in 2005, Governors Island opened to the public for the first time ever. From 8,000 visitors in our first season to nearly 1M year-round today, we’ve come a long way. Celebrate with us—plan your next visit today! 📸: Opening Day 2005

🎉 Happy (kind of) birthday to us! #OnThisDay in 2005, Governors Island opened to the public for the first time ever. From 8,000 visitors in our first season to nearly 1M year-round today, we’ve come a long way. Celebrate with us—plan your next visit today!

📸: Opening Day 2005
NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera (@cmcarlinarivera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us for our family day + job fair on Saturday, June 21 from 1-4pm at 55 avenue B! Enjoy free games, food, music, and connect with employment opportunities and community resources. Fun for all ages! RSVP: bit.ly/3Fsneg3

Join us for our family day + job fair on Saturday, June 21 from 1-4pm at 55 avenue B! Enjoy free games, food, music, and connect with employment opportunities and community resources. Fun for all ages! RSVP: bit.ly/3Fsneg3
LMCC (@lmcc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

〰 Explore the studios of 19 multidisciplinary artists at Arts Center Residency Open Studios! Dive into works in progress exploring climate justice, urban ecology & more through painting, theater, VR + live activations. Governors Island 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/3HJuLYu

〰 Explore the studios of 19 multidisciplinary artists at Arts Center Residency Open Studios! Dive into works in progress exploring climate justice, urban ecology &amp; more through painting, theater, VR + live activations. <a href="/Gov_Island/">Governors Island</a> 
🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/3HJuLYu
LMCC (@lmcc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

〰 Join Shinnecock artist Jeremy Dennis this Sat, July 12, 1–3PM at #LMCCArtsCenter at Governors Island for a hands-on protest sign-making workshop in support of Shinnecock sovereignty + water protection. Free w/ RSVP: bit.ly/4lBuMfU

〰 Join Shinnecock artist Jeremy Dennis this Sat, July 12, 1–3PM at #LMCCArtsCenter at <a href="/Gov_Island/">Governors Island</a> for a hands-on protest sign-making workshop in support of Shinnecock sovereignty + water protection. Free w/ RSVP: bit.ly/4lBuMfU
NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌡️ Heat Index: Feels-like temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s this afternoon. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and have access to air-conditioned spaces. Cooling Centers are open! ⚡ Storm Risk: Isolated pop-up showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 PM. The

Governors Island (@gov_island) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⛴️❤️ Take the ferry from Manhattan with us! Ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island leave daily from the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan and on summer weekends from 2 add'l Brooklyn locations. Reserve tickets & plan your visit at govisland.org/ferry