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This is the type of drunk that Pier A could bring to BPC

https://youtu.be/gwkokdZcHPU August 26, 2014- This is the type of piss drunk derelict that could stumble out of Pier A at 4:00 AM if it is allowed to open with the current proposed liquor license. (more…)

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Will there be a German beer festival next to the Jewish Holocaust Museum?

June 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD With the real possibility that the SLA will allow the Poulakakos team to have the rights to serve beer on the large 5,000 square-foot, BPCA-funded, plaza, under construction now, what will this … Continue reading

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Did the CB1 break state law when it approved the Pier A liquor license?

August 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer On March 4th, the BPC subcommittee of the CB1 met and voted unanimously to approve the liquor license for the Pier A nightclub. By doing so, the CB1 enabled the (more…)

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Rain during sunshine

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Stuff you see at 4:00 AM with insomnia

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Photos 8-29-2014

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Making a tomahawk steak

August 20, 2014- Using our new pan and knife, we sliced up some vegetables and fried up an outstandingly (more…)

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Brookfield Place will keep bike path closed for another year

August 27, 2014- Did we cause this story? (more…)

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Homeless man sets up full bed on sidewalk

August 28, 2014- A Lower East Side blog reports that a homeless man got creative and set up a full bed with mattress on Bowery. (more…)

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NYC’s Scarlet Letter for restaurants

August 28, 2014- Commercial Observer reports on the Health Department’s letter grading system, calling it a Scarlett Letter. (more…)

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PEP snooze, people robbed on Pier 25

August 27, 2014- A few people playing sports on Pier 25 were robbed of the usual (iPhones, etc). The lack of proper patrolling by park officers is a chronic problem. (more…)

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Pace College Dean speaks about changes to FiDi

February 28, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In Part 2 of our interview with Pace University’s Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Nira Hermann, we discuss the dramatic changes to the neighborhood near her Spruce Street campus. (more…)

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BLT Bar & Grill at the W Hotel Downtown

Regional Director of the BLT restaurants, Pamela Friedl, takes us on a tour of the new Bar & grill at the W Hotel Downtown. For reservations, visit https://www.bltbarandgrill.com (more…)

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New bank to possibly open in BPC

August 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer One of the agenda items of the editorial staff of BatteryPark.TV (i.e. me) has been to recruit more banks to open branches in BPC. (more…)

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Photos 8-24-2014

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California set to ban drones that violate privacy laws

https://youtu.be/KsHuECa4qBM August 23, 2014- California has a state bill that would ban the use of drones capturing photos of celebrities and others, in ways that violate current privacy laws. (more…)

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Simply disgraceful: Weeds overrun BPC parks

August 13, 2014- There are two marble planters near the West Thames dog run, within the BPC boundaries that for some reason are being treated by the parks conservancy as if they are not BPC property. The weeds are now … Continue reading

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Awesome dude volunteers to clear weeds in BPC

August 17, 2014- by Steven E. Greer, MD It was my pleasure to interview the mystery man who has been cleaning the weeds along the highway in Battery Park City. Tessa Huxley’s (more…)

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WSJ explains why Governor’s Island is getting elevated

August 20, 2014- The WSJ reported on Governor’s Island and explained its history and why portions of it are being elevated now. (more…)

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NYT gives good review to Downtown Dance Festival

August 22, 2014- If you think that some restaurant reviewers are overly critical, try reading the arts sections and reviews of dance theaters. (more…)

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