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Exclusive: The $5 Million dog run of Hudson River Park

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

October 1, 2013- The video of the September 26th meeting of the HRPT board is now posted online. The recently opened dog run by Pier 26 was discussed. Rep. Nadler was given the credit for it by appropriating $5 Million … Continue reading →

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The O’Reilly Factor discusses “Therapy Dogs”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

October 3, 2013- The O’Reilly Factor discussed the concept of “Therapy Dogs” being abused by people with no true disability. (more…)

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Grand larceny in SoHo “out of control”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

Update October 3, 2013- DNAinfo reports that a worker in a boutique retailer was punched in the face trying to stop a shoplifter. July 31, 2013- DowntownExpress is expanding on our coverage and reporting today on the spike in grand … Continue reading →

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2013 BPC Block Party “Best Food” Award: Blue Smoke

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

The $5 pulled pork sandwich on roll baked in-house (more…)

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Confirmed: BPCA cuts off $750,000 to TriBeCa’s Bob Townley

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

October 2, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on at least $750,000 in free grants given to TriBeCa’s Bob Townley, ostensibly for various services provided, such as senior swim classes. After a JCOPE investigation was launched (more…)

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NYPD lets ‘pop-up’ bike gangs rampage

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

October 2, 2013- The Post is reporting, “They’re hell on wheels — and NYPD cops won’t touch them. The department has ordered cops not to chase after large biker groups like the one that beat a driver near the West … Continue reading →

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SouthWestNY adds new exhaust equipment

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

Update October 2, 2013- As a result of BatteryPark.TV reporting, the CB1 requested the owner of SouthWestNY to speak to the board about the complaints from the community (bel0w). Abraham Merchant explained that they have now installed a device to … Continue reading →

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Daniel Squadron loses run-off race

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

Update October 1, 2013- Squadron lost the run-off election in his bid to become the New York City Public Advocate. Primaries expose weaknesses of former power brokers Failed Julie Menin campaign reflects poorly on Townley-Plaskin efforts Update September 30, 2013- … Continue reading →

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No mention of the HRPT amendment at September board meeting

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Editor

November 14, 2013- Governor Cuomo finally signed A8031. The Villager reports, “On the same day that around 200 Lower West Side residents gathered to discuss their fears about a bill that would allow the transfer and sale of Hudson River … Continue reading →

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CB1 helps Bob Townley angle for BPCA bucks

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Editor

September 30, 2013- Opinion by Steven E. Greer The Community Board 1 (CB1) sent out a blast email of a free advertisement for Bob Townley’s Tribeca community center, Manhattan Youth. It featured a large graphic of a senior citizen swimming, … Continue reading →

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Photos of the 2013 BPC Block Party

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Editor

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100% of survey responders want Gristedes replaced

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Editor

July 8, 2013- The results of our small unscientific survey are in, and 100% of the responders want Gristedes to be ousted and replaced by a new operator. Those are approval ratings worse than what congress has. In the comments … Continue reading →

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Photos 9-29-2013

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Editor

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BPC Block Party: Most Self-Serving Presentation award

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Editor

Opinion, September 29, 2103- The “Most Self-Serving Presentation” award for the 2013 BPC Block Party goes to Bob Townley. Not only was Mr. Townley making his presence known in hopes of getting BPCA funding returned to his Tribeca Manhattan Youth, … Continue reading →

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Solaire building not so “green” after all

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Editor

September 28, 2013- the NY Times is reporting that the Solaire building, hyped as super green, failed a grading system of the city that ranks energy efficiency of buildings. “Among the city’s best-known residential addresses, the Dakota, on the Upper … Continue reading →

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Video of the BPC Block Party 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Editor

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ADA Walk for Diabetes Battery Park City 9-28-2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Editor

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Glenn Plaskin lets his dog urinate on Cherry Tree Circle lawn

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Editor

September 27, 2013- A viewer complained to us about a site they saw yesterday at 4:45 PM. Dog activist Glenn Plaskin had walked his dog onto the Cherry Tree circular lawn by the North Cove Marina and WFC. He then … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Misleading Downtown Express story about draconian cuts to BPC cultural events

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Editor

September 25, 2013- In the Downtown Express, an amateur journalist reported that a mystery agency of “New York State” had forced the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) to make draconian cuts to various cultural programs within Battery Park City. The … Continue reading →

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Why is Tribeca’s Bob Townley organizing the BPC block party?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Editor

September 3, 2013- (Originally posted 9/2/2013, updated 9/3/2013) By Steven E. Greer In the current online edition of the local advertising flier, The Broadsheet, a section discusses the upcoming BPC block party. The last sentence states, “Manhattan Youth is coordinating … Continue reading →

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