Author Archives: Editor

The NYPD should be given jurisdiction over the WTC and 9/11 Memorial

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- The breach of security at the One World Trade Center site by a 16-year-old kids makes it now obvious that the Port Authority police are incompetent. After all, the Port Authority is the same corrupt agency that … Continue reading →

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Zero coverage in local press of most important issue to BPC in years

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV exclusively reported that the operators of the new Pier A restaurant were granted by the CB1 a rare 4:00 AM liquor license in a residential community. Attending the CB1 meeting on March … Continue reading →

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PS 276 auction raises $200,000

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

Update March 22, 2014- The auction raised about $200,000, people are saying. March 19, 2014- PS 276 is hosting a fundraiser next week. Click here for details. (more…)

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Citi Bike rates to increase

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

Update March 22, 2014- The cost for a Citi Bike will likely go up to cover the deficit run by the inept operators from Oregon. The WSJ reports. March 20, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has been the most vocal supporter of the … Continue reading →

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Help us monitor our PEP

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

It is now clear that our expensive Park Enforcement Patrol are not showing up for duty in the numbers provided for in the contract between the BPCA and city. BatteryPark.TV has learned that BPC-funded PEP are being reassigned to the … Continue reading →

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The Clintons are the secret puppeteers pushing the De Blasio Robin Hood agenda

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Mayor de Blasio’s approval ratings are declining as he proceeds to attempt to redistribute funds and resources from the wealthier parts of Manhattan to the other boroughs. Who is really behind this political … Continue reading →

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Restaurant fines could be reduced 25%

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- WSJ reports, “City officials released new restaurant-grading rules designed to reduce fines by nearly 25%, a top priority of Mayor Bill de Blasio, who pledged during the campaign to help small businesses that he said were pummeled … Continue reading →

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Exclusive video tour of Brookfield Place construction

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Editor

In Part 3 of our tour of Brookfield Place, we walked through the second floor of World Financial Center Tower 2, where most of the restaurants will be located. The window views face out over the North Cove Maria. (more…)

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Letter to Editor: “Your voice permits us to see things that might not be seen elsewhere”

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Editor

March 21, 2014- Letter to Editor from Dr. Kim Lurie Though I may be forced out of my living space soon, I will continue to subscribe to your postings, wherever I end up. (more…)

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A new medical device to make blood thinners unnecessary

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Editor

Thromboembolic stroke caused by atrial fibrillation is the primary reason patients are placed on anticoagulation. However, those blood thinners also carry significant bleeding risks. As a result, various mechanical surgical approaches have been tried to prevent stroke, and obviate the … Continue reading →

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Is sugar (fructose) a poison?

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Editor

Robert Lustig, MD of the UCSF division of endocrinology and metabolism has become one of the more vocal and credible critics of the pervasive dietary sugar, whether it be in the form of table sugar (sucrose, which is a glucose … Continue reading →

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Sale of Hudson River Park air rights advances

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Hudson River Park Trust and community groups are set to meet with the City Planning Commission next week to (more…)

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Exclusive: Second major lapse in Port Authority security at One WTC

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer It’s happened again! The NY Post is reporting that a 16-year-old young man, out of boredom, sneaked past sleeping security guards at One WTC (The Freedom Tower), and made it to the top … Continue reading →

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Bob Townley faces uphill battle to regain lost BPCA funds

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) board convened a meeting today and the topic of charitable donations was discussed. The board approved new guidelines on how to decide which philanthropy or community organization … Continue reading →

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5 reasons South Street Seaport is the city’s next hot spot

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

January 23, 2014- the Post reports why the Seaport is set to become a hot spot, instead of the current abandoned ghost-town. (more…)

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Flying Bird Takes Shape at the WTC

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Editor

March 19, 2014- The fish bones sculpture, officially called “Flying Bird”, that sits above the way past due over budget PATH station, is taking shape. Curbed has the photos. (more…)

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White House pastry chef quits

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Editor

March 19, 2014- The Post reports, “Longtime executive pastry chef Bill Yosses has announced the “bittersweet” decision to leave the White House and move to New York, where he will teach people how to eat more healthfully, according to The … Continue reading →

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Images from the St. Patrick’s Day parade

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Editor

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Construction contracts by Port Authority trigger federal subpoenas of the conflicted chairman

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

March  18, 2014- The NYT reports, “Federal prosecutors in New Jersey subpoenaed records last week relating to potential conflicts of interest involving the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey chairman, David Samson, focusing on two bridge contracts worth … Continue reading →

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PEP allow serious crime in parks to skyrocket

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

March 12, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Major felony crimes in 31 of the city’s biggest parks increased nearly 18% in 2013 compared with the previous year, pushing the yearly total to the highest level since officials began collecting data for … Continue reading →

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