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Loud Harley’s do not honor 9/11/2001

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Editor

September 1, 2013- Opinion By Steven E. Greer There are so many parades, motorcades, and ceremonies on September 11th each year, and weeks afterward, that people did not notice last year when a very disturbing new development took root. Dozens … Continue reading →

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The 9/11 Memorial corruption caused the 100% increase in bridge and tunnel fees

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Editor

By JOSH MARGOLIN of the New York Post August 12, 2011 EXCLUSIVE The outrageous toll hikes pushed by the Port Authority’s top brass are needed to cover their wild — and hidden — cost overruns at the World Trade Center, … Continue reading →

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9/11 memorial lights

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Editor

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NYPD 9/11 bagpipe parade 2009

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Editor

The annual NYPD commemorative bagpipe parade honoring the police killed in the September 11th, 2001 attacks.   (more…)

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The 2013 New York Grand Prix speedboat race

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

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Fake professor scares pre-med students

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

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Hudson Park rapist takes plea deal for 35 years in jail

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

September 9, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “The vicious sex fiend who raped an aspiring actress in TriBeCa last year copped a plea Monday in exchange for 35 years behind bars. Jonathan Stewart, 26, admitted to chatting up the … Continue reading →

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Protests planned at Stuyvesant High School today

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

September 8, 2013- Acting Principal of Stuyvesant, Jie Zhang, sent this email to parents: Dear Parent/Guardian of *****: Tomorrow, I am looking forward to the opening of school and another productive school year. I am writing to you because it … Continue reading →

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A good day for the hood: NYPD ticket tour bus

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

September 8, 2013- In a major development, the actual NYPD ticketed a tour bus today. Normally, the local PEP office has to be called, with no penalty to the driver. Occasionally, the TLC will send enforcement agents, but the NYPD … Continue reading →

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Contact information to help you take action

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Editor

We often receive questions asking us for the phone numbers and contacts of officials who can help address quality of life issues. The following are some of the more common issues that you can help take action against: General strategies: … Continue reading →

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Local sailing expert comments on America’s Cup dangerous new boats

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Editor

May 10, 2013- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer With the death of an America’s Cup sailor after a capsize in San Francisco, and other crashes like it, we asked our local North Cove Marina sailing expert, Mike Fortenbaugh, some questions. … Continue reading →

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Daily Show’s take on Citi Bike Share program

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Editor

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City Council debate: Chin v Rajkumar

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Editor

Letter: Margaret Chin endorses idea of BPC residents serving on BPCA board NY Post slams Jenifer Rajkumar for hyping her charitable work Jenifer Rajkumar opposes Citi Bike racks Whom should DowntownTV endorse for City Council?   (more…)

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Is the BPCA helping find a solution for soccer league lights?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Editor

Update September 7, 2013- The Downtown Soccer folks rented their own diesel generator temporary lights. The BPCA did not provide these for them. August 30, 2013- As previously reported, the construction work is underway for the new flood-proof elevated electrical … Continue reading →

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No Atlantic Hurricane in August, First Time in 11 Years

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Editor

August 30, 2013- Bloomberg is reporting that there has been no hurricane this month, which is a first since 2002. The reason is a massive dust storm in Africa, where the hurricanes form, with sand in the atmosphere floating all … Continue reading →

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Bill Thompson as Comptroller doled out generously to Wall Street advisors

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Editor

September 7, 2013- The political paper City&State published a thorough biography of mayoral candidate, and former BPCA Chairman, Bill Thompson. It portrays him as an aloof comptroller who used the office to divert unnecessary financial advisory fees to Wall Street. … Continue reading →

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Stalled project at 90 Washington makes progress

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

September 6, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The apartment building at 90 Washington, directly adjacent to the newly planned 700-feet tall high-rise, has quietly been progressing, and might be completed next year. When the financial collapse occurred, the developer lost … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Picasso Pizza shut down by the health department

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

Update: February 6, 2012 Picasso is reopened now after what they described as “renovations”. However, the place looks the same. The sign out front even is broken, missing some lights. _____________________________________________________________________   November 21, 2011 The Battery Park City “Broadsheet” … Continue reading →

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Bloomberg may be a dweeb, but he’s a genius for Citi Bike

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

June 28, 2013- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD This morning, I did something that I have never done before in my decades of living in Manhattan. I ventured beyond my immediate “hood” to get gourmet pastries and coffee in … Continue reading →

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Would you re-elect Mayor Bloomberg this year if you could?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

June 28, 2013- Our previous story about Mayor Bloomberg triggered some interesting responses. With the current polls showing Anthony Weiner in the lead for the 2013 mayoral race, if you could, would you re-elect Mayor Bloomberg? Post your comments below…also … Continue reading →

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