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Ed Koch: Who will be the leading contenders for the NYC Mayoral race?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

Update July 13, 2013- Two years ago, Anthony Weiner was in the news for recently being ousted from US Congress for posting online photos of his crotch to young women. We started our interview with Mr. Koch stating that “Anthony … Continue reading →

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Without public comment, even more concerts coming to Pier 26

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

Update September 5, 2013- More concerts than originally announced seem to have been added to the Pier 26 season . Tonight, “Empire of the Sun” is playing. Friday and Saturday, “Passion Pit” plays. When we first reported the concerts series … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable but true celebrity photos when they were young

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

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Election result for PS 276 School Leadership Team

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

July 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD New York State law mandates that public schools have School Leadership Teams, or SLT’s, comprised of teachers and parents. The positions are two-year terms. PS 276 hosted their election in June. Three … Continue reading →

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The reason the DOT was a no-show at the CB1 meeting

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

September 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The September 3rd BPC CB1 meeting was supposed to feature the City DOT plans for altering and improving South End Avenue and West Thames crossings. However, the DOT architects did not show up, … Continue reading →

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Crime spikes in Central Park

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

September 5, 2013- Per our reporting on the spike in crime in Battery Park and Tribeca parks, the NY Post is reporting that Central Park is also being hit by increases in muggings. (more…)

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The DOT street plans for slowing traffic on West Thames and South End

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Editor

June 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A nice turnout of concerned citizens walked all the way to City Hall tonight to meet in the Community Board 1 offices and listen to the City DOT present plans for slowing traffic … Continue reading →

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Minutes from the BPC CB1 meeting

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Editor

September 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer At the monthly BPC subcommittee of the CB1 tonight, more residents than usual attended. The City DOT was scheduled to present final plans to improve the streets, but canceled at the last minute. … Continue reading →

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PS 150 not moving

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Editor

September 3, 2013- The CB1 Twitter feed (all of you should be on Twitter) posted this: “The Department of Education will not be issuing a proposal to relocate PS 150: Community Board 1 has just received this update from the … Continue reading →

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Conrad Hotel causes resurgence of tour bus problem

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Editor

September 2, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The problem of tour buses illegally parking on North End Avenue has returned, after a community effort had eradicated the scourge. The Conrad Hotel is the reason. Junior front desk “managers” are belligerently … Continue reading →

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BPC wife hires hitman to off hubby

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Editor

August 30, 2013- The Post is reporting that 57-year-old Romanina national Elena Adams of BPC hired a hitman to murder her husband, but was arrested by cops in Brooklyn instead. She tried to use a stamp collection to pay the … Continue reading →

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NYT exposes Bill Thompson’s cronyism while comptroller

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Editor

August 31, 2013- BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the reasons for former BPCA Chairman Bill Thompson suddenly resigning. It seems that he was cutting lucrative deals with the big real estate owners in Battery Park City (BPC) in exchange for campaign … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: President Bush had controversial coronary CT-scan as routine screening leading to questionable stent

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Editor

August 7, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The press has reported extensively about President George W. Bush (The 43rd President) receiving a controversial coronary stent after a routine annual exam found a blockage in an unspecified coronary artery. A … Continue reading →

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Former Stuyvesant principal mishandled cheating inquiry last year, report concludes

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Editor

August 30, 2013- The NY Times reports that a Department of Education investigation concluded that the former principal of Stuyvesant High School, Stanley Teitel, mishandled the investigation into widespread cheating in his school. (more…)

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Chief Misinformation Officer of BPCA gets 45% raise during recession

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/HBX3fwxZ7XE Opinion January 20, 20131 BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the long delays in the opening of the Asphalt Green facility caused by contract disputes between then CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, and Asphalt Green. Hired by Ms. Horwitz, … Continue reading →

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Nightbiking with crickets in Manhattan

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

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Coast Guard responds to letter about boat horn noise

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

Lenny Kinnear, US Coast Guard Chief Kinnear, I live 100 yards from the World Financial Center terminal. I complained to my Community Board about ferries at the terminal blasting their horns, and the Board forwarded to me your email of … Continue reading →

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Blue Smoke adds fish

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

A rotating variety of fish is now on the menu at Blue Smoke. In addition to the healthy smoked chicken, the menu is now much more conducive to weekly dining. (more…)

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Photos 8-26-2013

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

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Another ferry boat crash

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Editor

August 27, 2013- The NY Post is reporting yet another crash of a ferry boat. This time, it was one carrying tourists to the Statue of liberty. Previously, passenger shuttle ferry boats have crashed in the Seaport and State Island. … Continue reading →

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