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Olive’s at Hudson Eats destroyed by Tribeca blogger

June 18, 2014- The angry Tribecan blogger is at it again. Recall, he has slammed most of the Hudson Eats restaurants. (more…)

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New corporate tenants flee Brookfield Place shortly after signing long-term lease

June 18, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has exclusively reported on the chaos within the Brookfield Property companies, and that the Brookfield Place renovations are years behind schedule. Those issues seem to be weighing on the tenants. (more…)

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City DOT to install speed bumps by PS 276

June 17, 2014- DNAinfo reports that the City DOT will install speed bumps to slow traffic by PS 276. Recall, Sheldon Silver took credit for having a mere (more…)

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At Museum of Jewish Heritage, a Passing of the Torch

June 18, 2014- WSJ reports, “Robert Morgenthau, nearing age 95, is passing the torch. The former Manhattan district attorney, who retired from (more…)

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N.Y. RPT. LAW § 421-a : NY Code – Section 421-A:

N.Y. RPT. LAW § 421-a : NY Code – Section 421-A: Exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation  1. The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this section, shall have the following meaning, unless a different meaning … Continue reading

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Why was the Brookfield Office Properties CEO pushed out?

June 9, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD Over the weekend, news broke that the man in charge of U.S. commercial operations for Brookfield Office Properties, Mitch Rudin, abruptly left office. Crain’s and Bloomberg could not get much comment from … Continue reading

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Manhattan Condos See Prices Fall From First-Quarter Records

June 18, 2014- The Fed will raise rates soon and the housing bubble is deflating.  WSJ reports, “Second-quarter Manhattan (more…)

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Danny Meyer’s hearing loss continues

May 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) recently opened a Shake Shack in Moscow right as Vladimir Putin was becoming a raging homophobe and starting the second Cold War. Then, they got into … Continue reading

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Brookfield Place fine dining one year away, at least

June 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV previously reported on how the entire Brookfield Place renovation is far behind schedule, and that the organization to (more…)

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Controversial BPCA board member absent for fourth straight month

Update May 6, 2014-The BPCA board convened a meeting today. For the fourth straight month, board member Fernando Mateo was absent. This coincides with multiple scandals involving Mr. Mateo in the press (see below). At this point, he has clearly … Continue reading

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Broadsheet in bed with Poulakakos now

June 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer As expected, the local advertising flier, The Broadsheet (BS), which is consistently in bed with special interests that fund it, has published a puff piece on the approval of the liquor license for … Continue reading

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The fix was in: SLA grants unconditional approval for Pier-A beer garden and nightclub

June 16, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer The final SLA letter for the Pier-A beer garden and nightclub was obtained by BatteryPark.TV. (more…)

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Tapas Plan B in NOLITA needs a Plan C

Update June 16, 2014- Observer is reporting that Plan B wants to get out of their lease, which costs $21,000 per month, because they cannot make things work financially. (more…)

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Owner of Tribeca spa arrested for money laundering and illegal gambling

June 16, 2014- Have you ever wondered how weird “book stores” and “spas” stay open despite never seeing any customers? They are often fronts for money laundering. (more…)

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Canine Tribecans

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Exclusive: New head of Asphalt Green is Margaret Siegel

June 5, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV previously reported that Carol Tweedy was ousted from Asphalt Green, and that the BPC location was having membership problems. (more…)

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The bottom line: Mayor de Blasio has the final say on the Seaport tower

June 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer On February 25th, newly elected Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, and Chris Curry of the (more…)

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P.J. Clarke’s sues Brookfield Place over renovation problems

June 11, 2014- The WSJ reports, “The proprietors of P.J. Clarke’s on the Hudson LLC, located in a prime waterfront spot at Brookfield Place, (more…)

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Bloomberg leaves out Dead Rabbit in list of world’s best

June 13, 2014- The Dead Rabbit in FiDi opened with PR-placed stories in the WSJ acclaiming it as “world’s best bartender” and so on. (more…)

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Renderings for 50 West

June 10, 2014- Curbed posted renderings of the “50 West” skyscraper apartment building going in next to BPC across from West Thames. (more…)

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