§ 02 — OVERVIEW
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1966 to 1996, continuing its legacy of national service.
Today, Governors Island has transformed into a destination for art, culture, and public programs.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Governors Island is located in New York Harbor, 1/2 mile from the southern tip of Lower Manhattan and 400 yards west of the end of Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue and Red Hook waterfront. It is accessible only via ferry. Ferry service from Manhattan is the main way to access the island. The ferry departs from Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, at South and Whitehall Streets (next to the Staten Island ferry terminal). Check www.govisland.com for ferry schedules.
Weather Notes
During the summer public access season from May to September, the weather is typical of the mid-Atlantic region. Thunderstorms can come quickly with short downpours. There may be extended periods of heat or humidity that might last a week or more. The island is generally a few degrees cooler than the city due to the fairly constant breeze.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Tue
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 20 mph S
Wed
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
12 mph NW
Thu
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
13 mph N
Fri
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 10 mph N
Sat
81°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 9 mph E
Sun
83°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 13 mph S
Mon
81°F
Chance Rain Showers
9 mph W
AT&T
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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