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Howard Hughes company breaks ground on new Pier 17

October 19, 2013- The Howard Hughes company broke ground o the new Pier 17, as one last tenant tries to resist progress. Crain’s reports, “The Howard Hughes Corp. announced that it will break ground on a new 300,000-square-foot retail mall … Continue reading

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No Halloween this year, again?

September 20, 2013- Last year, Hurricane Sandy cancelled Halloween and the parades. The big West Village parade might not take place this year as well. According to Crain’s, the group needs cash. Where and how do you plan to celebrate … Continue reading

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Concerned about the spike in crime? What you can do.

October 8, 2013- If you are concerned about the spike in violent crime Downtown, the most effective thing you can do is to take the time to attend the monthly community affairs meeting of the NYPD, held at the First … Continue reading

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The more we know, the more unnecessary President Bush’s stent seems

October 16, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD A recent short article in an obscure Washington, DC wonky journal triggered national media when it asserted that President George W. Bush’s (43rd President) coronary artery disease was far more dangerous than … Continue reading

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New study shows that noise pollution hurts your health

October 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD You aren’t a whiner. The noise pollution from the ferry boats and helicopters that so many are complaining about is actually detrimental to your heart health, according to a newly published academic … Continue reading

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Brookfield plans for a small ice rink this year

September 24, 2013- The ice rink of BPC was first located in 2010 on the ballfields and was hugely popular with TriBeCa and BPC families. It was not renewed for a year due to disputes with the contractor, then it … Continue reading

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Peter Vallone is the latest to make a grab for the BPCA piggybank

October 15th, 2013- In the latest attempt by city officials to steal your hard earned tax dollars that you pay to benefit your own Battery Park City community, Brooklyn City Councilman Peter Vallone wants BPCA-funded Park Enforcement Patrol to be … Continue reading

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Jungsik gets two Michelin stars

October 2, 2013- That mysterious Korean restaurant on Harrison and Hudson, that never seems to have people inside, has quickly become one of the best restaurants in the country. The 2014 Michelin book gave it two stars. (more…)

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Not the “Cut” they had in mind at Reserve Cut in FiDi

October 16, 2013- The newest attempt to make the Setai building restaurant space work is the recently opened Reserve Cut steakhouse. Things aren’t going well. One employee stabbed another, according to the Post.   (more…)

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CBS News confirms that park crime is up 40% this year

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A blogger for the Huff Post nails the stereotypes nearby

October 13, 2013- A blogger for the Huff Post nails the stereotypes nearby TriBeCa: This Lululemon wearing, stroller pushing, prominent young woman enjoys having “made it” in New York City. Her husband works in finance (more…)

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New Yorkers struggle with basic mechanics of Citi Bikes

October 5, 2013- Many New Yorkers are white collar yuppies whom have never touched a screwdriver. Their lack of mechanical aptitude is evident in Citi Bikes after they use them. In the photo above, many users think that turning the … Continue reading

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Smashburger coming to FiDi

October 5, 2013- DNAinfo reports that the “better burger” chain, Smashburger, is coming to FiDi. The menu looks great, with a variety of chicken as well as beef. Also, the buns look better than Shake Shacks. However, we have been … Continue reading

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Irish Memorial damaged for nearly a year, no repairs in sight

Update October 14, 2013- The Irish Memorial is finally being repaired. July 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer On August 12th, 2012, a man in a stolen vehicle, confirmed to be intoxicated, crashed a car into the north wall of … Continue reading

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Photos 10-12-2013

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Only in Tribeca bubble-land

October 12, 2013- Only in Tribeca bubble-land are apartments starting for $3 Million, while sitting in a flood zone. (more…)

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Another chef (Jacques Torres) leaves Manhattan

Updated October 11, 2013- The Hudson Street factory of Mr. Chocolate is moving to Brooklyn. The retail operation will remain in Tribeca. With so many fine chefs moving to Brooklyn, is Manhattan no longer the leader in culinary trends? (more…)

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Did the PS-276 PTA president break campaign rules?

Updated October 11, 2013- The PS 276 PTA met today and discussed the issue detailed by BatteryPark.TV reporting, below. Mr. Sadowsky spoke and spun the scandal as an error on the part of the Julie Menin campaign, implying that he … Continue reading

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The differences between fine chocolate and cheap chocolate

February 13, 2011, Updated February 13, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD There are many high-end chocolate shops in New York that sell $3-per-piece chocolates. Do they makes those in-house or import them? Is their chocolate any better than Hershey’s? To … Continue reading

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