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Have Ewe Herd? There Are Sheep on Governors Island — and We Paid Them a Visit!
Meet Evening, Chad, Philip Aries, Bowie and Jupiter, Governors Island's resident sheep.
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Governors Island’s New Head Curator Shares Her Vision for the Arts
"I want people to come away with some sort of experience."
![Here’s Your Summer 2024 Guide to Governors Island](https://downtownny.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/051724_govisland_1024x576-828x576.jpg)
Here’s Your Summer 2024 Guide to Governors Island
New Yorkers can expect everything from art installations, to music festivals, to workshops and sporting events this summer.
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QC NY Spa Announces Even More Opportunities to Relax With Expansion Coming in July
More pampering is on its way to Governors Island.
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Feeling Adventurous? Explore These Downtown Spots During Open House New York
Have you ever wanted an exclusive look at the Manhattan Borough President’s office? Or the chance to spend a few hours at the site of New York’s...
![For the Love of Gourd, Check Out These Pumpkin-Themed Events](https://downtownny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/gourd-blog-828x646.jpg)
For the Love of Gourd, Check Out These Pumpkin-Themed Events
It’s decorative gourd season, my friends, and that means it’s time to appreciate the greatest gourd of them all: the pumpkin. The chonky...
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Teach Your Tots How to Care for the Planet at Earth Matter’s Compost Learning Center
Taking care of the planet is essential for the sake of future generations — but it's also never too early for those future generations to learn the...
![Want to See Some Modern Art Paired With a View? Hop on a Ferry to Governors Island](https://downtownny.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/gov-island-blog-828x646.jpg)
Want to See Some Modern Art Paired With a View? Hop on a Ferry to Governors Island
Governors Island is an ideal day trip for artistic inspiration. Its offshore location, nature walks, incredible skyline views and historic buildings...