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New York Harbor will be experiencing planned closures on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Because of this, Governors Island ferry service may be impacted between 12:30-1:30pm and 6:30-7:30pm on February 7. Times are subject to change; click here or follow us on Twitter for updates.

New York Harbor will be experiencing planned closures on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Because of this, Governors Island ferry service may be impacted between 12:30-1:30pm and 6:30-7:30pm on February 7. Times are subject to change; click here or follow us on Twitter for updates.

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Gov­er­nors Island relies on vol­un­teers to help keep this incred­i­ble pub­lic space wel­com­ing and beau­ti­ful for all. Whether it’s help­ing main­tain land­scapes or wel­com­ing vis­i­tors, there are many ways to lend a hand.

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The Friends of Gov­er­nors Island wel­come cor­po­rate part­ners to plan fun and reju­ve­nat­ing events on the Island, take part in impact­ful team-build­ing vol­un­teer activ­i­ties, and spon­sor the Island’s pop­u­lar events and programs.

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