After more than a year of negotiations, New York City is able to take control of Governors Island and convert a big part of the former military outpost into a public park. Last month, New York City reached a similar agreement with the state to take over Brooklyn Bridge Park.

After more than a year of negotiations, New York City is able to take control of Governors Island and convert a big part of the former military outpost into a public park. Last month, New York City reached a similar agreement with the state to take over Brooklyn Bridge Park.