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BPCA’s new community liaison Robin Forst carries on the Anne Fenton ways

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Editor

March 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In the eBroadsheet today (BS) today, Matt Fenton writes about the large renter population that makes BPC unique from Tribeca, where most people own their apartments. He makes no mention of the previous … Continue reading →

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Federal Prosecutors Seek Records on Port Authority Chairman

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Editor

March 11, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed records from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey related to the business interests of its chairman, David Samson, people familiar with the matter said Monday. (more…)

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HRPT is neglecting the new $5 Million dog run

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Editor

March 10, 2014- People who use the new $5 Million dog run by Pier 26 are complaining that the park staff are not caring for the dog run. For example, dog feces is accumulating. Send us your observations. UK’s Daily … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Blue Ribbon Sushi coming to Brookfield Place

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Editor

February 12, 2014- Oops, we got it half wrong. Blue Ribbon Sushi, not Fried Chicken, is the restaurant coming to Brookfield Place. January 17, 2014- BatteryPark.TV was present for the soft-opening of Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken in The East Village. … Continue reading →

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How to use the Irish Memorial for events

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Editor

February 6, 2014- Since the owner of the Irish Memorial, the BPCA, seems to be wanting it to fade away by intentional neglect and refusal to schedule events at the location, BP.TV inquired about the process for groups to use … Continue reading →

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Now that’s entertainment: Queen of the Night performing arts dinner show

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

January 30, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Are you bored to tears of Tribeca, and tired of flying to LA for good old fashioned hedonistic (more…)

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The Netflix Late Reviewer: The Usual Suspects

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

March 9, 2014- With Kevin Spacey back in the limelight because of his Netflix hit show, it was only fitting that I used Netflix to watch him play his classic character in The Usual Suspects. Directed (more…)

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Photos 3-9-2014

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

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They live! Citi Bikes have new Spring designs

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

March 8, 2014- A LES blog posted what seems to be a photo of a new design for selected Citi Bikes. (more…)

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Milford Management hires man embroiled in Rep. Rangel scandals

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

March 8, 2014- In 2010, venerable United States congressman Charlie Rangel was investigated by the House Ethics Committee. Among other findings of wrongdoing, it was revealed that a Harlem apartment complex was inappropriately giving Mr. Rangel discounted housing. The building … Continue reading →

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Recreates David After Dentist

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Editor

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Exclusive: Lighted ballfields free for public to use until the Spring

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Editor

December 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD With the return of the outdoor lighting for the ballfields on Murray Street by Asphalt Green, the BPCA-funded Parks Conservancy is offering use of the field, free to the public. From now … Continue reading →

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Inspired by BP.TV, Gateway tenants take action into their own hands

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has been the only source to report on the conflicts of interest of the leaders of the Gateway Plaza Tenants Association (GPTA) that have led to inaction in correcting the poor … Continue reading →

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A new BPC Homeowners Action Committee forms

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Editor

February 18, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD As previously reported, the “BPC Homeowners Coalition” (BPCHC), which made news recently by having one of its members present before the CB1 meeting this month, is in fact an illegitimate organization lacking … Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV is the cutting edge of “Cool”

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Editor

February 4, 2014- Nearly seven months after BP.TV first reported that West 26th was a new hotspot for live music and good food, the NY Post reports today, “West 26th Street heats up with 5 new venues” Road trip: West 26th … Continue reading →

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Crime and Weather

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Editor

March 6, 2014- Well, the cold could not keep thugs inside forever, the random acts of violence have started again. In Greenwich Village, a gay man was assaulted. On Bowery Street, a punk perpetrated a “knockout game” attack on a … Continue reading →

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Review: The new Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon aims for Nickelodeon’s viewers

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Editor

February 22, 2014– By Steven E. Greer The new Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon completed its first week. Ratings were high, around 7-Million, thanks to A-listers as guests. However, the short segments which actually featured just Jimmy Fallon were cringe … Continue reading →

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Pre-K Guide: How to Score a Seat for Your Child

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Editor

March 5, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “It’s a tale of two cities when it comes to competition for free pre-K seats in the city’s public schools.” (more…)

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Bob Townley now mysteriously votes on the BPC CB1

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Editor

March 5, 2014- For the second time in a few months, the Tribeca CB1 member Bob Townley has attended a BPC CB1 meeting. He was allowed to dominate the conversation and vote tonight. The CB1 offices confirmed that Mr. Townley … Continue reading →

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Do Community Boards violate the NY State Open Meeting laws with secret sessions?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014– By Steven E. Greer The New York Community Board (CB) members have long discouraged discourse from the public during meetings. However, according to the New York Open Meeting Law, that seems illegal. BatteryPark.TV requested through the Freedom … Continue reading →

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