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Why are you running away?

August 27, 2013- We previously reported that BPCA executives convened staff meetings to discuss the media reports and rumors surrounding the abrupt resignation of former president Boutris. Sources told us that the meeting took place at the parks conservancy headquarters. … Continue reading

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Waterfall duck pond 8-23-2013

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Photos 8-24-2013

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Fifth Citi Bike rack added in BPC

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Ferrari v Citi Bike

August 23, 2013- The Tributo Ferrari rally began in Battery Park City. (click for more photos) (more…)

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ConEd destroys brand new sidewalk and street in Battery Park

Update August 21, 2013- After three months of work, the new gas fittings are completed. Left standing is this new mystery monolith, like 2001 a Space Odyssey. May 18, 2013- We asked the crew contracted by ConEd why they are … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Winter Garden palm trees cut down by Brookfield, to be replaced

August 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer (Updated 1:30 PM) The iconic beloved palm trees inside the Brookfield World Financial Center have been removed. This was performed late at night and into the early morning of August 13th. A Brookfield … Continue reading

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BPCA Chairman/CEO denies investigation, $300 Million in new bonds on hold

August 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD (First posted August 20, updated August 21) The Battery Park City Authority convened a board meeting today to discuss the proposed bond offering, the City Comptroller’s recent refusal to allow BPCA funds … Continue reading

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Have you been stranded while Citi Biking?

August 15, 2013- The NY Times is reporting on the problems caused by the success of the Citi Bike program, which is how some racks are empty of bikes while others are too full. The program is using box trucks … Continue reading

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Letter: Our parks are looking bad

August 12, 2013 Dear Ms. Fenton, and Mr. Monahan: Since my common charges are no longer being used to maintain the common areas of Battery Park City, I was wondering if there will be a credit passed along to the … Continue reading

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Broadsheet publishes more PR for the BPCA that pays them

August 19, 2013- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the financial conflicts of interest created by the Broadsheet accepting tens of thousands of dollars from the Battery Park City Authority. In the wake of the surprise announcement … Continue reading

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NY Times makes excellent review of Mayor Bloomberg’s legacy

August 18, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has previously expressed the opinion that Mayor Bloomberg, while certainly flawed, has championed important changes to the city. The NY Times is reporting on his legacy as well. (more…)

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Progress in Battery Park and Pier A plaza

August 14, 2013- The slow progress with the Battery Park Conservancy redesign of the 25 acres is making slow progress. ConEd is the rate limiting step for the northern section that will connect the Hudson River Park bike path through … Continue reading

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Photos 8-16-2013

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Inept PEP allow dogs to urinate on West Thames field killing grass

August 16, 2013- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the problem of the BPCA-paid PEP officers still refusing to patrol the West Thames park due to turf battles with the Hudson River Park Trust. In addition, the … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Key caretakers of Irish Memorial quit in disgust

July 8, 2013- by Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has learned that the key staff member of the BPC Parks Conservancy in charge of the daily upkeep of the Irish Memorial, Mr. Tom Birch, has recently quit in disgust. He … Continue reading

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Compensation committee formed by the BPCA

https://youtu.be/HBX3fwxZ7XE May 30, 2013- At a recent board meeting of the BPCA, Chairman Dennis Mehiel announced the formation a compensation committee to more thoroughly scrutinize staff salaries. This comes in the wake of BatteryPark.TV reporting on the inexplicable 45% increase … Continue reading

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The BPCA misinformation team takes credit for Asphalt Green

https://youtu.be/HBX3fwxZ7XE BPCA reps Anne Fenton and Matthew Monahan still deceiving the public on Asphalt Green Chief Misinformation Officer of BPCA gets 45% raise during recession Community Centers are magnets for corruption The BPCA misinformation team does it again   (more…)

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Star chef of Union Square Hospitality group branching out on his own

August 15, 2013- Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group announced that star chef of The Modern, Gabriel Kreuther is leaving to form his own restaurant next year. (more…)

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Photos 8-10-2013

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