Saturday, May 20, 2023
New York Harbor School
on Governors Island,
New York City
AIA CES: 5 LU | HSW
︎︎︎ View Recording
New York Harbor School
on Governors Island,
New York City
AIA CES: 5 LU | HSW
︎︎︎ View Recording
BQE 2053
Governors Island Information
Getting to Governors Island
Governors Island is a car-free urban park accessible only by ferry. Ferries are available from Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Service from Manhattan operates every half hour from the Battery Maritime Terminal (adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal) in Lower Manhattan.
Tickets are required to board. Ferries are free before 11AM. Book your ticket, see schedules and exceptions here.
Battery Maritime Terminal
10 South Street
New York, NY
The terminal is accessible by these public transit methods:
Service from Brooklyn is operated by NYC Ferry on the South Brooklyn route. Tickets are required to board. Please see schedules and ticket information here.
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Service from Manhattan operates every half hour from the Battery Maritime Terminal (adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal) in Lower Manhattan.
Tickets are required to board. Ferries are free before 11AM. Book your ticket, see schedules and exceptions here.
Battery Maritime Terminal
10 South Street
New York, NY
The terminal is accessible by these public transit methods:
- 1 train, South Ferry station
- R train, Whitehall St station
- 4, 5 trains, Bowling Green station
- M15-SBS bus
- Citi Bike dock adjacent to the terminal
Service from Brooklyn is operated by NYC Ferry on the South Brooklyn route. Tickets are required to board. Please see schedules and ticket information here.
Food Vendors
There are a number of food vendors available on Governors Island. Please see a list of select vendors that will be open on Saturday and are near the Symposium site. For a full list, please visit the Governors Island website.
The Island provides ample seating and shaded green spaces perfect for picnics. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Visitors are not permitted to bring alcohol onto the Island.
The Island provides ample seating and shaded green spaces perfect for picnics. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Visitors are not permitted to bring alcohol onto the Island.
LITTLE EVA'S
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, PESCATARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Daily, 11AM–5PM
Little Eva features classic grilled fare like hamburgers, brats, crispy codfish sandwiches, vegan spring rolls, and more, along with an extensive drink menu (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic).
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, PESCATARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Daily, 11AM–5PM
Little Eva features classic grilled fare like hamburgers, brats, crispy codfish sandwiches, vegan spring rolls, and more, along with an extensive drink menu (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic).
TOKYO DRUMSTICK
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Friday–Sunday, 11AM–4PM
Tokyo Drumstick, a new concept from the team behind Kimchi Taco Truck, brings savory East-Asian inspired, chicken-centric fare to Governors Island (with vegetarian options) along with frozen cocktails, bubble tea, agua fresca, slushies, and more refreshing drinks.
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Friday–Sunday, 11AM–4PM
Tokyo Drumstick, a new concept from the team behind Kimchi Taco Truck, brings savory East-Asian inspired, chicken-centric fare to Governors Island (with vegetarian options) along with frozen cocktails, bubble tea, agua fresca, slushies, and more refreshing drinks.
FAUZIA'S HEAVENLY DELIGHTS
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Friday-Sunday, 11AM-6PM
Fauzia’s has served up delicious Jamaican fusion food to NYC for over 20 years. At their cart at the Winter Village, you can try favorites like jerk chicken, vegan jerk chicken, fried plantains, beef patties, and more to see what makes Fauzia’s a Governors Island staple.
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Friday-Sunday, 11AM-6PM
Fauzia’s has served up delicious Jamaican fusion food to NYC for over 20 years. At their cart at the Winter Village, you can try favorites like jerk chicken, vegan jerk chicken, fried plantains, beef patties, and more to see what makes Fauzia’s a Governors Island staple.
THREES BREWING & THE MEAT HOOK
VEGETARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Saturday–Sunday, 12–6PM
Brooklyn mainstays Threes Brewing and The Meat Hook provide inventive, locally crafted beers paired with offerings from the acclaimed butcher shop at their shady location in Liggett Terrace. Each year, Threes features Public Property, a special beer served only on Governors Island.
VEGETARIAN
Liggett Terrace: Saturday–Sunday, 12–6PM
Brooklyn mainstays Threes Brewing and The Meat Hook provide inventive, locally crafted beers paired with offerings from the acclaimed butcher shop at their shady location in Liggett Terrace. Each year, Threes features Public Property, a special beer served only on Governors Island.
WHEELER'S BARBECUE
Colonels Row: Friday-Sunday 12-6PM
Wheeler’s Barbecue is excited to announce a partnership with Pulse Grids by offering a unique BBQ offering on Governors Island for the 2023 summer season! The partnership will feature a special menu created by Top Chef contestant Ash Fulk, known for his innovative and locally sourced cuisine, and will use Pulse Grids’ revolutionary POWERDOME to deliver a truly sustainable, climate-conscious experience for customers.
Colonels Row: Friday-Sunday 12-6PM
Wheeler’s Barbecue is excited to announce a partnership with Pulse Grids by offering a unique BBQ offering on Governors Island for the 2023 summer season! The partnership will feature a special menu created by Top Chef contestant Ash Fulk, known for his innovative and locally sourced cuisine, and will use Pulse Grids’ revolutionary POWERDOME to deliver a truly sustainable, climate-conscious experience for customers.
EL TORO ROJO
Liggett Terrace: Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM
From their seasoning to homemade marinade and salsas, to imported dried chilies from Mexico, you can always count on El Toro Rojo for consistent quality, freshness and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Liggett Terrace: Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM
From their seasoning to homemade marinade and salsas, to imported dried chilies from Mexico, you can always count on El Toro Rojo for consistent quality, freshness and authentic Mexican cuisine.