Posts Categorized: Governor’s Island

The weekend is here!

Happy weekend dear readers! Did you have a nice week? I’m trying to savor the last few weeks of summer by doing some only-in-New-York things. My big plan is to make it to Governor’s Island and do a bit of exploring. Have you ever been? I went in June to check out the Jazz Festival,… Read more »

Back to the Jazz Age

My dear readers, tell me — have any of you ever been to the Jazz Age Lawn Party out on Governor’s Island? A hop, skip and a 10 minute ferry ride from Manhattan or Brooklyn, it’s like going back in time to a Gatsby-like affair. Between the stylish 1920s attire and the music provided by… Read more »