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It’s time for a BPCA corruption probe

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

May 10, 2014- The Post reports, “The head of the Port Authority has ordered a top-to-bottom internal probe by the agency’s inspector general to investigate claims of corruption in a lawsuit filed by the former No. 2 cop, The Post … Continue reading →

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BPCA hires separate security for Pier-A, not Poulakakos

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

September 23, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In an admission of the ineptness of the city-parks-contracted PEP force, which already costs the BPCA several million dollars per year, (more…)

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City Councilwoman Glick gets a challenger

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

October 9, 2014- Downtown Express reports, “Alexander Meadows officially (more…)

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Allegations of BPCA mishandling RFP contracts leads to reversal of large contract

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

June 17th, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Last month, the BPCA awarded a multimillion-dollar construction contract to repair the piles that hold up the esplanade. The Construction Manager (CM) chosen was Hudson Meridian Construction Group (located nearby on Rector Street). … Continue reading →

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BPCA responds to BP.TV, addresses infrastructure repairs budgeted but not happening

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

July 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer As a direct result of the BatteryPark.TV investigative report that showed most of the budgeted infrastructure repair projects for 2014 have not yet begun, the BPCA went over a list of programs at … Continue reading →

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BPCA President’s husband asked to investigate Sheldon Silver

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

September 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics (more…)

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BP.TV asks Chairman of NYSLA how they handle rogue community boards

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

May 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV attended the Manhattan Community Board joint meeting that featured as panelists the top officers of the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA). (more…)

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Huge conflict of interest created by the BPCA hiring new President Shari Hyman

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

January 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD During the BPCA board meeting yesterday, Chairman/CEO Dennis Mehiel announced that the new President and COO of the BPCA will be Shari Hyman, starting the next month. The board voted and approved … Continue reading →

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BPCA engages in same legal charades as Governor Christie

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

March 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD Governor Christie recently used New jersey taxpayer dollars to fund an “investigation” of Bridgegate that used his personal defense lawyer as the investigator. Many called it a whitewash. Now, the New Jersey … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Did former BPCA President Boutris really join a California consulting firm?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

Update February 22, 2014- When the BPCA announced last August that former President Demetri Boutris had to step down so abruptly because a much better job awaited him in California, BP.TV was skeptical (read below).  Now, a full six months … Continue reading →

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BPCA fails to mention $7.5 million budget item during public meeting

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Editor

June 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The controversial West Thames pedestrian bridge project is a proposed $30 Million bridge to span the West Side Highway. That number was determined even before plans were drawn up, so the final bridge, … Continue reading →

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Soccer mom destroys other half of West Thames grass field

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Editor

October 9, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The West Thames grass field was out of service for most of the year as the parks staff fenced it off to re-seed the lawn. Kids playing organized soccer destroyed the grass. (more…)

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Holy Cow Bakery’s Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Editor

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Exclusive: Brookfield likely to take over North Cove Marina

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Editor

October 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has learned from sources close to the BPCA that (more…)

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Tribeca’s New York Dolls settles lawsuit for $4.3 Million

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Editor

October 7, 2014- Tribeca’s strip club, New York Dolls, that somehow gets its liquor license approved by the CB1’s peter Braus without controversy or debate no debate, (more…)

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President Obama to visit Tribeca’s “White Street” restaurant

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Editor

September 29, 2014- The Post reports that President Obama will be part of a fundraiser at the newly opened Tribeca restaurant called White Street. (more…)

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P.S. 150 wins national award

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Editor

October 7, 2014- Last year, the city tried to evict P.S. 150 and make it move to Chelsea. Now, they are winning national awards: The National Blue Ribbon Award. (more…)

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Exclusive: BPCA, in panic mode, fires another employee after BP.TV reports on nepotism scandal

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Editor

October 5, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD On September 25th, BatteryPark.TV exclusively reported how the BPCA allegedly (more…)

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Losers litter on South End Ave

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Editor

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Who’s protecting the $40 Million Pier-A from vandalism?

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Editor

October 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The BPCA recently approved the spending of an additional (more…)

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