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Letter: Gateway retaliated against me for complaining

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Editor

February 15, 2014 Dear Editor, I have been a tenant at Gateway exactly one year this weekend. I am not rent stabilized, but rather live in a market-rate one bedroom “renovated apartment.” (more…)

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CB1’s Anthony Notaro complains about BPCA spending money on BPC

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Editor

February 19, 2014- By Steven E Greer The Downtown Express reported on the BPCA board meeting of February 18. The BPCA updated the public on the plans to repair the Wagner Park bathrooms. This work project was discussed in public … Continue reading →

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Head of NJ Transit booted after Super Bowl fumble

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

Update February 19, 2014- The head of the NJ Transit, Jim Weinstein, was canned today. February 4, 2014- BP.TV correctly predicted the public transportation headaches of the Super Bowl. New Jersey and the Port Authority are on the defensive. The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Jazz at the Winter Garden

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

February 12, 2014- Every Wednesday at 12:00, until February 26, the Brookfield Place Winter Garden will have free concerts with jazz duos. Today, the act was George Cables on piano and Steve Turre on trombone. On February 19- Aruan Ortiz, … Continue reading →

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Goats balancing on a flexible steel ribbon

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

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More ice falls from One World Trade Center, shuts down West Side Highway

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

https://youtu.be/Rc0ExsmZcrc Update February 19, 2014– More ice problems for the Freedom Tower. This time, ice fell more than a 1,000 feet and blew onto traffic on the West Side Highway. the street was partially closed from the Battery Park underpass … Continue reading →

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Banksy “art” fails to sell in Miami auction

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

February 19, 2014- The Post reports, “Banksy was a bust Tuesday at a Miami auction house where two pieces from his New York project — including a “Bandaged Heart Balloon,” which was tagged on a Brooklyn warehouse — failed to … Continue reading →

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Trinity Box Club faces eviction

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

February 19, 2014- The Post reports, “A Lower Manhattan boxing gym that draws a diverse crowd from Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony to Wall Street traders and even Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s boxing club, is facing eviction by a scheming landlord, … Continue reading →

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Obstructionists lose. Gourmet diner coming to City Hall.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

Update February 19, 2014– Denny’s got its liquor license. January 2, 2014- For unknown reasons, obstructionists opposed plans to bring affordable consistent dining, in the form of a Denny’s, to 150 Nassau Street, which is across from Pace University and … Continue reading →

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Cars buried in piles of ice for days in Battery Park City

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Editor

February 16, 2014- Weeks after the first of many snow storms, the snow continues to pile up, melt, then freeze into ice. Most of the cars parked in BPC are now stranded, unable to move. Not only is the city … Continue reading →

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Kids Stuff: Grand Central Holiday Train Show

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Editor

February 18, 2014- The FiDi kids’ blog FiDiFamilies reports on a model train show taking place in Grand Central Station. (more…)

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Most Citi Bikes unusable, encased in snow

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Editor

February 18, 2014- The Post reports, “A DOT spokesman said New York City Bike Share, which is in charge of operating the system, must remove snow and maintain its stations. It also must shovel the sidewalks and street locations when … Continue reading →

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At Bouley restaurant, Leo DiCaprio gives girlfriend a gift

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Editor

February 17, 2014– A blog reports, “The 39-year-old Wolf Of Wall Street superstar handed over a pair of Valentine’s earrings to the 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret model at the Bouley restaurant in New York’s Tribeca area on Friday before jetting over … Continue reading →

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Photos 2-16-2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Editor

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Snowboarding on the streets of New York City

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Editor

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Chaos at the BPCA

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Editor

Update February 15, 2014- A source in an investigative division of the federal government recently told BatteryPark.TV, “We are following (the BPCA). The FBI is aware of it too.”. This was during a conversation about the BPCA’s application for FEMA … Continue reading →

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Exclusive sneak peak at Brookfield Place restaurant area

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Editor

February 10, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Three months after our exclusive tour of the Brookfield Place construction, we were allowed a sneak peak inside to see what some of the final designs look like. The row of restaurants will … Continue reading →

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CB1’s Catherine McVay Hughes fights for her job

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Editor

January 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD The details of the elected officials Downtown are covered closely by the press, but few know how the sausage is made at the Community Board. In February, new CB1 members will be … Continue reading →

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Letter: Our federal elected officials should address noise pollution of ferry boats

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Editor

October 4, 2013- Letter from Dean, resident of River Terrace Dear Editor: This an opportune time to discuss the “green” aspects of Battery Park City as they relate to the air quality outside of the Solaire residential building. The Port … Continue reading →

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Letter: The dog poop scourge of Battery Park City

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Editor

Dear Editor: I recently moved into 380 Rector Place and I have a dog.  I walk throughout our neighborhood and I am shocked by the amount of dog waste there is on the street and on the promenade. Is there … Continue reading →

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