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We don’t make this up: Dog pee in front of PEP office

March 1, 2014- A viewer sent us these photos. Note the “No dogs” signs, plural, and the fresh dog pee in front of the North PEP office. Minutes later, the same viewer saw a PEP in the nearby drug store. … Continue reading

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Teens killed and mauled by bullmastiff dog

March 1, 2014- The Post reports, “A 13-year-old New Jersey boy was killed and another seriously hurt by a huge bullmastiff that escaped its Paterson home and mauled the children as they were walking home from school, authorities said.” (more…)

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A hint of things to come soon: Fancy gala parties at Brookfield Place

February 25, 2014- As a hint of things to come soon when Brookfield Place opens their new shops, there was a fancy black tie ice skating party tonight. The event was hosted by the man who owns a spirits company. … Continue reading

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Man arrested for jogging after dark in Prospect Park

March 1, 2014- A local blog posted the first person account of a man arrested, held overnight, for jogging after dark in prospect Park. “I was arrested on Tuesday night for running in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park after dark. It was, … Continue reading

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Letter: We need developments to save the Seaport

February 26, 2014- By Battery Park Dad While I applaud the effort to ensure that the community around the Seaport has a voice via the Seaport Task Force, I have to question the naiveté of the community leaders opposed to … Continue reading

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Letter: Sick and tired of the unending helicopter noise

January 4, 2014- By Delia von Neuschatz Our elected officials have accomplished absolutely zero in mitigating the tourist helicopter issue since air tours moved to the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in 2008 after they were banned from using the East 34th … Continue reading

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The Battery Place Market

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Ballfields for use on Governors Island

February 26, 2014- At the CB1 monthly meeting, it was announced that the new ballfields on Governors Island are available for use. Apply for permits here. You will need to take the ferry. Also, the nearby Staten Island Ferry, which … Continue reading

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Gale Brewer sends strong message that her administration will be different

February 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer At the February 25th CB1 meeting, elected officials made a rare appearance to discuss their new Seaport Task Force. Prior to the Fall 2013 elections, under the leadership of City Council’s Margaret Chin, … Continue reading

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CB1’s Notaro backs down on “Homeowners Association” claims

February 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The monthly CB1 took place tonight, and on the agenda for the BPC committee was supposed to be a review of the BPC Homeowners Association. (more…)

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Gale Brewer puts a stop to Pier 17 plans, for now

February 25, 2014- The WSJ reports that the new CB1, now controlled by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and City Council’s Margaret Chin, have forced Howard Hughes to stall plans to build a high-rise at Pier 17. The article states, … Continue reading

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Try the new Porterhouse pork chop at Blue Smoke, while it lasts

February 22, 2014- Try the Restaurant Week three-course special at Blue Smoke. At lunchtime, for $25, they offer an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Especially for Restaurant Week, they have a Porterhouse pork chop. It’s moist and savory. (more…)

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Details separate Blue Smoke from the rest of the pack

https://youtu.be/UczfQJDMh6k February 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Have you ever had a Southern-style biscuit made in a restaurant that was not so dry that it did not require butter and jam to prevent sticking to the roof of your … Continue reading

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Scrap the entire Community Board system

Opinion January 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD I forced myself to walk into the freezing cold and attend the monthly CB1 meeting held at the Manhattan Youth building. I wanted to see whether the CB1, in their “Accomplishments” … Continue reading

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I pronounce winter over

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Not a single PEP officer to be found

February 23, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Today was the first warm sunny day of the year. After weeks of polar vortex conditions, people came out to the parks by the hundreds. However, there was not a single PEP officer … Continue reading

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WSJ and AP report on BPCA’s new President

January 30, 2014- The WSJ (via the AP) covered our story about the newly appointed president of the BPCA, Shari Hyman, posing conflicts of interest, (more…)

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My Grandmother: a pioneer in education of sorts

February 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD My mother posted the note, below, her site today. It is about her mother’s (my grandmother) 100th birthday. I found it interesting as it relates to women’s education in the 1930’s and … Continue reading

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The Bayonne wind turbine is turning

February 22, 2014- The Bayonne, New Jersey wind turbine is now turning, we noticed. It is six miles away, and 260 feet tall. Apparently, it went online in June of 212, and we never noticed. (more…)

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Will Mayor de Blasio build a new high-rise in place of Gateway Plaza?

February 20, 2014- BatteryPark.TV recently posted an essay laying out the reasons why condemning and demolishing Gateway Plaza made sense. Today, The Post reports, “Mayor de Blasio says he wants more high-rise buildings in the city, in hopes they will … Continue reading

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