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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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‘Plaza for a Day’ in Tribeca: kids classes and open space to play

To the Editor of Battery Park TV: We are a non profit organization in Tribeca. (more…)

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Revisiting an old friend

June 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer One of the things I like best about attending Community Board 1 meetings in the library on North End Avenues is leaving them when they end. (more…)

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HRPT updates CB1 on Pier 26

June 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Apparently wanting to avoid public questions about her controversial attempt to slip a secret MOU about Pier-A air rights by opponents, (more…)

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Mighty Quinn’s in Hudson Eats lacks the smoke

June 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer A blogger today seems to have gotten his hands on our essay that I circulated about Mighty Quinn’s in Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats and is writing about it himself. In it, I made … Continue reading

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Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Drum-Off

Be sure to watch the ending. Very funny. (more…)

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Tiny hamsters eating tiny burritos

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Man dies of sudden cardiac arrest while jogging on the esplanade

May 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD This evening, Jon Grobler, a 40-year-old local resident, was jogging on the esplanade north of the marina when he lost consciousness, fell to the ground, and began seizing. Witnesses said he “turned … Continue reading

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Who is managing Black Seed Bagels’ inventory?

June 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Over the weekend, a general manager (more…)

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Getting an outdoor cafe license is costly in New York

June 11, 2014- The WSJ reports on the cost and zoning hassle for restaurants to get outdoor seating. Julie Menin is quoted, and Dylan Prime is an example listed. (more…)

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