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Citi Bike memberships plummet after dismal service in 2014

January 12, 2015- The Post reports, “The city’s bike-share membership is hitting the skids. (more…)

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Ezekiel Emanuel pens essay urging Americans to skip the annual physical exam with their doctor

Update January 12, 2015- CBS conducted a a roundtable discussion about this topic. Dr. Narula came down on the side of Dr. Emanuel, using the same misguided interpretation of meta-analysis statistics. (more…)

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We grew 60% in 2014

December 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD I started BatteryPark.TV in 2009, because I had the technical capability to do so, having run another digital media company, (more…)

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Predictions for BPC 2015

December 23, 2015- By Steven E. Greer For the coming year, I predict: (more…)

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Cuomo’s office has been notified of the vacuum of leadership amongst the BPCA

January 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD As of today, there is still no posting on the BPCA website about any January board meeting. Moreover, (more…)

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FBI questions Gov. Christie over BridgeGate. Another Christie appointee is fired from Port Authority.

January 10, 2015- The WSJ reports that the Feds have questioned Governor Christie over his role in the closure of the George Washington Bridge (more…)

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Tip of the Week: Get yourself a room humidifier

January 8, 2015- Cold air holds less humidity. Compounding that, heaters dry the air more. All of this is murder on the skin and lips. Get yourself a room humidifier. (more…)

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BatteryPark.TV accomplishments for 2014

December 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer It has been a very active year for government oversight. The following list of stories highlights the accomplishments made by BatteryPark.TV in 2014. (more…)

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BPCA issues statement on North Cove Marina

January 7, 2015- The BPCA’s highly-paid community liaison Robin Forst (who earns at least $120,000 (more…)

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CB1 discusses the marina lockout and what to do about the BPCA

January 7, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD On December 31st, 2014, the 10-year lease held by Mike Fortenbaugh to run the North Cove Marina expired. (more…)

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What we want is a brand new year

December 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer A philosopher once wrote, “What we want is a brand new year. What we need is a brand new life. (more…)

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BPCA hires security to lockout Commodore Fortenbaugh from marina

Update January 3, 2014- We spoke with a supervisor of FJC Security. They are the company contracted with the BPCA to handle security around Pier-A, not the marina. (more…)

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Review: The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

December 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Do not see the third installment of The Hobbit. Director Peter Jackson should have his Oscars from (more…)

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Douglas Durst, developer of 1 WTC, claims his brother is a violent deranged man

January 3, 2014- The Post reports, “Real-estate titan Douglas Durst has blasted his killer big brother, Robert, (more…)

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Can you name this legendary Ohio State football player?

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New Year’s Eve parties that do not require fighting for a cab

December 30, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Avoid the hassles of fighting for cabs and mixing with amateur drinkers, and do these local things for New Year’s Eve (more…)

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Shake Shack goes public, to be traded under ticker SHAK

Update December 29, 2014- It is official. The S1 is filed. Shake Shack is going public under ticker SHAK. (more…)

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All local electeds now send letter to BPCA supporting the cancellation of marina RFP

December 29, 2014 Chair Dennis Mehiel Battery Park City Authority 200 Liberty St New York, NY 10281 Dear Chair Mehiel, We write regarding the recent resolution of Manhattan Community Board #1 (CB1) regarding the Battery Park (more…)

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