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Exclusive: Milford Management’s Lorraine Doyle “retires”

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Editor

Update May 12, 2014- Despite Ms. Doyle’s denials, back in March (see below), she announced today that she is “retiring”, and gave no explanation. (more…)

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Crepes by Suzette on 86 Chambers Street, Tribeca

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Editor

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Details of the Pier A beer garden and nightclub

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Editor

April 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV exclusively obtained the actual SLA liquor license applications by the Poulakakos/Dermot group for Pier A. One fact that stands out (more…)

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Jeff Galloway’s “temporary” fence removed by BPCA

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Editor

May 23, 2014- By Steven E. Greer For inexplicable reasons, the temporary extension fence along the West Thames grass field was kept up for five years by (more…)

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Pier A to be “largest restaurant in NYC”

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer You might seriously want to be considering moving if you like Battery Park City for its quiet manicured parks and family-friendly environment. The Community Board tonight just rubberstamped a 4:00 AM liquor license … Continue reading →

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The Post piles on Danny Meyer for poor taste at 9/11 Memorial

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Editor

May 22, 2014- One day after a small story, the editorial staff at The NY Post have piled on poor ole Danny Meyer. Recall, BatteryPark.TV made the Post aware of an obscure announcement about a Danny Meyer restaurant opening in … Continue reading →

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Courageous man chases down violent criminal who assaulted young woman

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Editor

May 23, 2014- The Post reports that a young man chased down a violent criminal after he punched his female companion in the face, breaking her cheek bone. He was apparently “knocking her out” for the fun of it, (more…)

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Mighty Quinn’s BBQ: The review

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Editor

April 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously posted the 13-minute-long “documentary” video on the award-winning Mighty Quinn’s barbeque team of Hugh Mangum and Micha Magid. They are opening in May another Mighty Quinn’s in the Brookfield Place … Continue reading →

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BPCA might finally act to collect unpaid ground lease bills

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Editor

May 13, 2014- By Steven E. Greer A little known secret in Battery Park City is that those costly monthly ground lease bills owed to the BPCA are optional, or so it would seem. For many years, dozens of apartment … Continue reading →

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NY Post picks up on our story about Danny Meyer’s ill-advised cafe at the 9/11 Memorial

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Editor

May 21, 2014- The NY Post picked up on our story about Danny Meyer’s ill-advised cafe at the 9/11 Memorial. The article states, (more…)

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Tone-deaf 9/11 Memorial execs made a “gift shop”

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Editor

May 18, 2014- The Post reports on the tactless crass tone-deaf “gift shop” inside the 9/11 mausoleum…I mean museum. (more…)

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Bill Clinton wears a Shinola watch on TV

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Editor

https://youtu.be/OXhvUwvmmmo Watch Bill Clinton’s left wrist as he brandishes a special Shinola watch with a presidential seal on the back. (more…)

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Pit bull bites kids in Queens

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Editor

May 26, 2014- The Post reports that a pit bull rescued from a shelter in Queens attacked its new family. (more…)

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A discussion of the Seaport area with the Head of private Blue School

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Editor

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Video of BPCA Chairman Dennis Mehiel trying to kick out reporters

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Editor

May 11, 2014- BatteryPark.TV was the only news source to have attended the May 6th BPCA board meeting.  (more…)

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Review: Noma is food porn for suckers

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Editor

May 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The annual charade conspired by “Restaurant Magazine” to pick the “Best Restaurant in the World” has Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant in the news, again. For the fourth time, Chef Rene Redzepi and his Noma … Continue reading →

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Comparing the best high schools in China and the U.S.

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Editor

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The New Math of Renting vs. Buying

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Editor

May 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The WSJ published a lengthy article on the calculations to determine whether renting or buying is the smartest option. Most people think that renters are poor losers. Actually, in many cities, including New … Continue reading →

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A fascinating time in history for music

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Editor

May 16, 2014- The period from 1963 to 1966 or so is a fascinating one for music. People who went on to become the biggest legends of all-time were all hanging out with one another and cross pollinating . (more…)

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FIKA: The best $6 gourmet breakfast Downtown

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Editor

Update February 23, 2014- The $4 ham and cheese croissant is back on the menu. July 5, 2013- The $4 ham and cheese croissant, and $2 coffee, at FIKA is the best gourmet breakfast downtown because the croissants are made … Continue reading →

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