Author Archives: Editor

Asphalt Green swimming programs and scholarships

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor

May 25, 2013- Recent graduate from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, Sammy Sherman, and the Director of Aquatics for Asphalt Green, Bryan Beary, discuss the Asphalt Green aquatics programs. Each year, numerous young adults trained by Asphalt Green go on to NCAA … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and lifestyle, Schools, Sports and fitness, Videos | 1 Comment

Letter: I enjoy BatteryPark.TV

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Editor

Hello Dr. Greer, I read your email list serve and think you do a great job. I am interested in many of your postings ( & congrats on getting the scoop on the BASE jumpers, etc. story). You are helping … Continue reading →

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The most viewed local news websites

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Editor

March 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer We found a website, StatShow.com, that fairly reliably estimates the web traffic of sites. We ranked the viewership of the various local news sites that cover our area. Large conglomerates, such as The … Continue reading →

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Update on ferry boat horn nuisance

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Editor

March 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Congressman Nadler updated the community today during a very informal meet-and-greet in front of Gateway Plaza. He seems to have made an earnest effort to speak to the U.S. Coast Guard about the … Continue reading →

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Tesla allowed to keep New York showrooms

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 29, 2014- In a smart move by Governor Cuomo, the state reached a deal with car dealerships to allow Tesla to keep its existing showrooms, and ad more. The controversy is over Tesla’s direct sales program that threatens the … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Stuyvesant pool day passes for $12

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

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Drug-busting task force lands at Brookfield Place

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 28, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Drug Enforcement Agency’s New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force—an elite, joint federal, state and local group—will take one acre of space in lower Manhattan along the Hudson River. The feds will pick … Continue reading →

Posted in - 1 The Good News and Greer Report, City government, Federal government, NYPD First Precinct, Real estate | 2 Comments

Broadsheet refuses to report on pending 4:00 AM liquor license at Pier A

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 18, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Viewers have reported to BP.TV that they sent letters to the editor of the Broadsheet (BS), and also requested the BS to alert the community, about the pending 4:00 AM liquor license for … Continue reading →

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Man climbs rocks in HRP, fails, now sues HRPT

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 30, 2014- The Post reports a man is now suing the Hudson River Park Trust after he tried to vandalize the park by climbing rocks, then tore his Achilles tendon. (more…)

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City DOE wants new after school providers

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 18, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “The city is accepting proposals from organizations to provide new after-school programs for nearly 55,000 middle school students, at an estimated yearly cost of more than $131 million, according to an RFP released by the … Continue reading →

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Smoking gun photos of Gov. Christie with Bridge-Gate staffers as it was happening

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 29, 2014- NBC News reports that Governor Christie was actually meeting in person with all of the key staffers involved in the scandal during a tour of the 9/11 Memorial, and showed the photographs. However, (more…)

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Comptroller Stringer claims conflicts of interest plague city contracts

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 30, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “After a review of agency records from July 2007 to April 2013, the EDC failed to ensure contractors’ affidavits about conflicts of interest were completed on time during project bids, didn’t document follow-ups on contractors … Continue reading →

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The private “Blue School” to add middle school

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 30, 2014- The private Blue School, started by the cast of the Blue Man Group, acquired a Seaport building on 233 Water, adjacent to their existing school, and will add a middle school next year. (more…)

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City public school system fails to properly teach 77% of kids

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 30, 2014- As Mayor de Blasio plans to attack the charter school system, a report is out that shows a whopping 77% of “college” students at CUNY need remedial math, thanks to the wonderful public school system. (more…)

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The Netflix Late Reviewer: The Counselor

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Ridley Scott is not the main reason that The Counselor is one of the worst movies made in 2013. The casting directors, Nina Gold and Avy Kaufman (a Tribecan), are to blame. Once … Continue reading →

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State and City electeds support tenants at 22 River Terrace

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014 John Tashjian, Principal Centurion Real Estate Partners, 595 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10002 Dear Mr. Tashjian, As elected representatives for the area, we are writing to express our concerns regarding a condominium conversion plan for a … Continue reading →

Posted in City government, Real estate, State Government | 5 Comments

The press is now the only form of oversight on a city run by progressive Democrats

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- The WSJ reports today, that for the first time in 20 years, New York City’s mayor has no real opposition acting as a check and balance to power. Former Comptroller Liu is quoted, “Even when Democratic elected … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: We know the opening date for Brookfield Place restaurants

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The opening date for the second floor group of 14 restaurants in Brookfield Place will be (more…)

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Restaurant tip of the Week: Don’t do what Morton’s did

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Morton’s steak house near the 9/11 Memorial invited me to stop by and do the usual photo review. We make genuine new articles, not infomercials, and are never censored or told what … Continue reading →

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Congressman Nadler to speak at Gateway Plaza Saturday

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Editor

March 28, 2014- Congressman Nadler will be holding a Town Hall meeting at Gateway Plaza Saturday the 30th (tomorrow) at 11:00 AM, to discuss the slumlord conditions of the building. You can also voice your concerns about the ferry boat … Continue reading →

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