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Go to Governor's Island!


A StreetFilm by Clarence Eckerson Jr. and Trorb Productions

Running Time: 4 minutes 18 seconds

Governors Island is a car-free, New York City paradise and now it's open to the public on weekends from June thru Sept 2nd. Find all the details on the Governors Island Alliance website.

To get there, enjoy a short free ferry ride from lower Manhattan or use new service provided by New York Water Taxi. There are concerts every Saturday throughout the summer, so bring your bike, enjoy a picnic, take historical tours by tram or by foot, and see spectacular views of the city.

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