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CB2 idiots complain about Shake Shack in Brooklyn

https://youtu.be/Fp8VQpvq-A4 November 26, 2013- Exemplifying why the Community Board has a 14% approval rating, DNAinfo is reporting, “Shake Shack employees regularly take over Willoughby Plaza — located adjacent to the hamburger joint — to hold “staff meetings and team-building exercises,” … Continue reading

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Brookfield to buy NYMEX building in Battery Park City

Update November 26, 2013- The most poorly kept secret is confirmed. The NYMEX will sell to Brookfield for $200 Million, then re-lease the lower half, keeping the NYMEX trading floor in place. This is according to Commercial Observer. (more…)

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Court dismisses case against man falsely accused of being child predator

Update November 27, 2013- The BS is reporting that the poor man with “special needs”, falsely accused of being a child predator, had his case dismissed by the court, under the condition that he is not arrested again. There was … Continue reading

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BPC man sues ex-wife for hiding Twitter stock during divorce proceedings

November 27, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that a man in BPC is suing his ex-wife for hiding her early-stage equity investment in Twitter during their divorce proceedings, “Stuart Strumwasser, 47, who plays in an indie rock band and … Continue reading

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A $250 fine for dog poop on sidewalk

November 27, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “…Dog feces on sidewalks were outlawed in 1978—and there’s a $250 penalty for those who ignore the law, according to DSNY spokesman Vito Turso.” Dog excrement and speeding mopeds dominate BPCA town … Continue reading

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Community Centers are magnets for corruption

April 3, 2013  Op-Ed By Steven E. Greer, MD The trials and tribulations of the Battery Park City community center, to be run by Asphalt Green, and also the associated controversies with the nearby Downtown Community Center, managed by Bob … Continue reading

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BPCA does a 180, decides to keep funding the Stuyvesant community center

November 26, 2013- In a complete reversal, the BPCA has decided to keep the Stuyvesant community center open, rather than cut off the $203,000 in funding spent each year. The cost is mostly for BPC Parks Conservancy staff to run … Continue reading

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Illegal livery cabs make threats against new green cabs

November 25, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the illegal livery cab problem that plagues Vesey Street, North End Avenue, and the residential streets in South BPC. The drivers have become increasingly violent. Related, the NY Post is reporting, “Illegal … Continue reading

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Livery cab driver busted for stealing credit cards of drunk passengers

November 25, 2013- The NY Post reports, “A crooked livery cabby was busted for pulling a credit-card switcheroo on his fares, often while they were drunk, and then using the stolen cards to pilfer thousands of dollars from their accounts, … Continue reading

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De Blasio presses real estate owners to build residential

November 24, 2013, – New York has long been controlled by crooked politicians paid off by real estate moguls. New Mayor de Blasio seems willing to make a dent in that mold. Crain’s reports, “Bill de Blasio’s bid to close … Continue reading

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NYPD vs. Port Authority in WTC power struggle

November 23, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “For years, the Port Authority and the NYPD have battled over who should provide security at Ground Zero — with each claiming jurisdiction over the hallowed site and trying to squeeze out … Continue reading

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The perverted “knockout game” violent assaults

https://youtu.be/qF9lV319yg4 November 22, 2013- The local news is covering as the lead story a recent ‘knockout game” attack of a Jewish man in Brooklyn, early Friday morning. All four alleged attackers were arrested, and have long arrest records. BatteryPark.TV was … Continue reading

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One WTC looking West

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Jeff Koons “Balloon Flower”

November 13, 2013- Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog (a different piece than flower piece above in the plaza near WTC 7) broke the record for the most expensive piece of art sold by a living artist: $58.4 Million. The reason art … Continue reading

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What people are actually ordering in

November 11, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The Holy Grail in marketing is to know exactly what people purchase, with associated demographics and locations. Then, marketers want to understand the consumer’s reaction to the product. With restaurants, various online sites … Continue reading

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Has ‘The Daily Show’ Bumped ‘SNL’ as TV’s Premiere Comedy Launchpad?

November 14, 2013- Variety asks, “Has ‘The Daily Show’ Bumped ‘SNL’ as TV’s Premiere Comedy Launchpad?” (more…)

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Asphalt Green should run the Stuyvesant Community Center

https://youtu.be/_rqP0EgP0V0 Opinion October 31, 2013- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV previously reported how Bob Townley’s Tribeca community center is making a grab for the soon-to-close Stuyvesant Community Center, which is a gymnasium and swimming pool. The Battery Park City Authority … Continue reading

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Exclusive: BPCA’s Phyllis Taylor leaving next month

November 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A source wrote to us today, “You missed or were not told that Phyllis Taylor (VP Executive Vice President, general Counsel) has been asked to retire and will leave on December 31st. Details … Continue reading

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