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P.S. 276 Crossing Guard Hit by Car at ‘Unsafe’ Intersection, Police Say

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Editor

February 3, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “A school crossing guard was struck by a passing cab as she stood on duty outside of Battery Park City’s P.S./I.S. 276 at an intersection that parents and police say is unsafe. “I’m very concerned … Continue reading →

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Sheldon Silver unable to get a traffic light for PS 276

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Editor

February 14, 2014- A blast email from Speaker Sheldon Silver’s office proudly states that his office was able to have the City DOT install a stop sign in front of PS 276, in the wake of the crossing guard being … Continue reading →

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The Netflix Late Reviewer: Suicide Squad

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Editor

January 1, 2017- by Steven E. Greer I would normally disregard a superhero movie, because they are all bad (except for Nolan’s Batman trilogy). (more…)

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AstroTurf “Trump Resistance” meeting in Manhattan fizzles out

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Editor

February 19, 2018- by Steven E. Greer I rarely read Downtown Express, but saw this story about local politicians trying to rally a Trump (more…)

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Sushi and other culinary cons

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Editor

April 23, 2016- by Steven E. Greer I have eaten at a few top-end sushi places and have cynically concluded that the rice, and how it is (more…)

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Told you so: The reason this country is close to an 18th-Century-style revolution

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Editor

Update August 13- Told you so. The race riots in Charlottesville, Virginia are exactly what I warned about in June. (more…)

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I am Michael Clayton

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Editor

March 5, 2017- by Steven E. Greer Michael Clayton was a great film and should have won Best Picture in 2007. If you saw it, you recall (more…)

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This is why our federal First Amendment case is so important

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Editor

May 10, 2017- by Steven E. Greer As viewers know, BPTV is proceeding in federal court toward trial against the BPCA for violating our First Amendment (more…)

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Don’t F with Greer

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Editor

August 9, 2017- by Steven E. Greer, MD As viewers know, I have been the lead gardener in the public garden space on Albany Street. (more…)

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Catherine McVay Hughes becomes BPCA board member despite ties to convicted felon Sheldon Silver

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Editor

Update May 12, 2018- Despite Catherine Hughes’ mysterious departure from CB1, coinciding (more…)

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It will be hard to comprehend the ramifications of President Trump until years from now

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Editor

November 10, 2016- by Steven E. Greer Most people are still trying to process this major surprise of Trump winning the presidency, (more…)

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The Sailor’s Ball

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Editor

Click here for tickets to the 2013 ball in May (more…)

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Boat rides for kids from North Cove Marina

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Editor

Project City Kids offers free boat rides from North Cove Marina out to Governor’s Island and the Statue of Liberty, free for kids, $10 for adults. (more…)

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Julie Menin says “Close Indian Point”

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Editor

Update May 11, 2015- Indian Point suffered a small explosion in a transformer and oil leaked into the Hudson River this weekend. (more…)

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Manhattan’s epidemic of junkies on the sidewalks

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Editor

July 12, 2018- Literally, within the span of 30-seconds, without trying, I captured all of these people walking (more…)

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Scott Stringer opposes fracking in Upstate NY

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Editor

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer discusses his “Kill the Drill” campaign to not allow near New York City’s source of water in Upstate NY a water-polluting method of drilling natural gas called hydro-fracture drilling. (more…)

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Statue of Liberty Cons Pack Downtown Alliance Buses with Duped Tourists

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Editor

July 25, 2018- At the July 24th BPCA board meeting, resident Maryanne Braverman spoke about (more…)

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Eric Bromberg of Blue Ribbon talks shop

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Editor

May 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD One of the most successful chefs and restaurateurs in New York City is Eric Bromberg. With classic training in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu, he went on to launch Blue Ribbon on … Continue reading →

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A tour of the bakery at Le District

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Editor

April 29, 2015- By Steven E. Greer Throughout history, bakeries have been important establishments in cities around the world. (more…)

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Tour of Stone Street after Hurricane Sandy

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Editor

Ronan Downs, the owner of several restaurants in the Financial District on Stone Street, such as Beckett’s, Stone Street Tavern, The Dubliner, Pizza Pizza, and Burger Burger gives a tour of the area after Hurricane Sandy. All of the establishments … Continue reading →

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