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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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Viewership for May blows away old records

For the month of May, 2014, total viewership was 43,600 total views, which was a whopping 120% growth over 2013, and 4% growth over April of 2014! (more…)

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Views from Hudson Eats in Brookfield Place

May 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer I take damn fine photos of people, do I not? (more…)

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9/11 Memorial to no longer host VIP parties after backlash

May 24, 2014- Crain’s reports that the backlash over the Union Square Hospitality catered black-tie VIP party at the 9/11 memorial, which caused family members of the deceased to be kicked out in preparation, has caused the memorial to pledge … Continue reading →

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Newly traded Time Magazine stock falls in first day

June 9, 2014- Time Magazine will be moving to Brookfield Place. Crain’s reports, “ (more…)

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Lord of the Flies rules Downtown high school next to City Hall

June 8, 2014- The Post reports, “Two blocks from City Hall, Murry Bergtraum HS for Business Careers was once a top city high school but has gone downhill in recent years. A massive student riot hit YouTube in 2012, (more…)

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Demand for Hudson Eats is off the charts

June 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The new Hudson Eats, the large dining section hidden inside construction of Brookfield Place, with no signage, and not even officially (more…)

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Letter: Milford Management is cleaning house

May 30, 2014- Letter to the Editor by (name withheld) I enjoyed your article on Lorraine Doyle’s “Retirement”. You are correct about the “cleaning house” of the Milford Management office. (more…)

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CEO of Brookfield Place pushed out

June 7, 2014- Observer reports, “Mitch Rudin will leave Brookfield Office Properties at the end of the month, according to a statement made by the company today. (more…)

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Review: Bouchon Bakery needs to relocate to Brookfield Place

April 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Being a fan of what I have seen of famed chef Thomas Keller, and myself a world famous baker, I decided to visit his Bouchon Bakery in the Time Warner Center in Columbus … Continue reading →

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Things you can do locally this weekend

June 6, 2014– By Steven E. Greer See the Robert de Niro art exhibit: Robert de Niro Jr, the actor, is honoring his father with an exhibition of his father’s art. It opens this weekend at the DC Moore Gallery … Continue reading →

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You spell Bubby’s with a B now

May 31, 2014- Bubby’s was slapped with a “B” rating by the City Health Department. (more…)

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Lunch with the Chairman of Restaurant Week: Tracy Nieporent

February 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV was pleased to be invited to have a marathon two-and-a-half-hour lunch with The Chairman of the Restaurant Week Committee, Tracy Nieporent, and brother of Drew Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group. … Continue reading →

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Fortess’ attempt to buy largest apartment complex stifled

June 7, 2014- Observer reports that Fortress Capital’s attempt to buy Stuyvesant Town, the largest apartment complex in the city, (more…)

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The Poulakakos team discusses lawsuits against them

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Howard Hughes Corp will ruin the Seaport

May 29, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD Long before Hurricane Sandy destroyed the Seaport area in the lowermost tip of Manhattan, the region was a no-man’s land. The Pier 17 strip mall was failing, as were the other … Continue reading →

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Cricket anyone?

May 28, 2014- The West Thames grass lawn is a great place for cricket, batting practice, Frisbee, kites, etc. (more…)

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