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Pier 6 Ferry Dock a “Go”

As we noted in a previous post, a new ferry stop near the foot of Atlantic Avenue is one of the locations from which expanded ferry service to and from Brooklyn will be considered at a hearing to be held at Kings County Community College tomorrow evening. Tomorrow morning, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation […]

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Governors Island Video by Times

The New York Times has produced an informative and picturesque video, narrated by Corey Kilgannon, about Governors Island, now accessable by ferry from Fulton Landing. You can read about Homer and Mrs. Fink’s visit to the Island here.

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Governors Island – Fantastic!

We made it out to Governors Island yesterday via the free ferry from Fulton Landing.   We stumbled upon Creative Times “This World & Nearer Ones” art exhibit which is taking the island by storm this weekend.   Mrs. Fink and I were amused by Nils Norman’s tent installation by Castle William as well as the many […]

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Ferry Service to Governors Island Starts Saturday

A free ferry service from Fulton Ferry Landing, at the foot of Old Fulton Street, to Governors Island, will begin this Saturday, June 6, at 11:00 A.M. State Senator Daniel Squadron and other community leaders will be present for the inaugural ceremony. The ferry will run only on Saturdays when events are scheduled on Governor’s […]

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