A must-see summer destination for New Yorkers and visitors to NYC, Governors Island feels a world away from the bustle of Manhattan, but is only a 5 minute ferry ride outside the city. Although it's legally part of the borough of Manhattan, you won't find subways or skyscrapers here, but parks and cultural events abound. Although no one currently lives on the island, it has served as a Coast Guard base and housed many servicemen and their families. Which famous author grew up on Governors Island?
a) Joyce Carol Oates
b) Maurice Sendack
c) Lois Lowry
d) Danielle Steel
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this trivia question!
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