Author Archives: Editor

Zelda the resident turkey is a myth

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Editor

September 17, 2012 The local advertising flier The Broadsheet has a photo today of a turkey on the grounds of BPC and once again labels it as the singular “Zelda the resident turkey”. This is an urban myth. As BatteryPark.TV … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Leave a comment

Peter Poulakakos’ Nightlife Venture at 146 Bowery

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Editor

August 13, 2013- A blog is reporting that Peter Poulakakos is looking to get into the nightclub business on Bowery Street. The Poulakakos is in the process of expanding immensely into Battery Park City with Pier A and a huge … Continue reading →

Posted in - 1 The Good News and Greer Report, Real estate | Leave a comment

BPCA board member Martha Gallo helped oversee JP Morgan London Whale trades

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Editor

August 12, 2013- The DOJ is planning to file criminal charges and arrest two JP Morgan employees who concealed bad trades that led to billions in losses of the now dubbed “London Whale” scandal. The Chief Compliance Officer of JP … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Wall Street | Leave a comment

Zelda the Turkey

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Editor

August 3, 2013- Although a singular “Zelda” is an urban myth, and in fact there is a large population of turkey on Staten Island and some fly to Battery Park, we will call this one Zelda nevertheless. A viewer, Lee … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | 1 Comment

CB1 wants Castle Clinton to become a performing arts center

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Editor

August 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD In the annual report and request for budget (Page 23), the Community Board 1 is requesting from the city that the Clinton Castle within Battery Park be converted into a performing arts … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

American Express dumps Tribeca Film Festival

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Editor

August 6, 2013- American Express has dropped the Tribeca Film Festival and will no longer be the deep pockets funding the event. BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the struggles of the festival due to the economic depression, as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Film Theater and TV | 1 Comment

Juice of the Week: Carrot, celery, orange

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Editor

  (more…)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

CB1 asks City Council for funding of Bob Townley programs

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Editor

August 8, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the possibility that the BPCA will revoke the $250,000 free grants given to Bob Townley’s Tribeca community center called Manhattan Youth. Suggesting that the funding cutoff decision has … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports and fitness, Tip of the Week | Leave a comment

More cover-ups relating to sexual misconduct for Sheldon Silver’s State Assembly

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Editor

August 8, 2013- The NY Times is reporting that Speaker Silver’s State Assembly is in trouble for yet another cover-up relating to yet more Assemblymen doing bad sexual things at the office. “New York ethics regulators have opened a new … Continue reading →

Posted in - 1 The Good News and Greer Report, State Government | Leave a comment

PEP officers need to walk, not ride in golf carts

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Editor

Opinion August 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD With the spike in violent crime and grand larcenies Downtown and within Battery Park City borders, I have been keeping an eye out the Park Enforcement Patrol officers (PEP) that the … Continue reading →

Posted in - Op-Ed, Crime | 2 Comments

NY Post covers our story on dubious BPCA grants

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Editor

August 7, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the dubious free money handouts given by previous BPCA administrations to so-called charities. The most egregious of these gifts has been the $250,000 per year given to Tribeca’s Bob Townley and his … Continue reading →

Posted in - 1 The Good News and Greer Report | Leave a comment

Should this be the official photograph of North BPC?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Editor

(Click image for full screen) What do you think? Please post comments. (more…)

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

NYPD Night Out: Good idea. Bad Timing.

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Editor

August 6, 2013- The NYPD put on its citywide “Night Out” meant to get the community involved and raise awareness of crime prevention. The First Precinct, led by (more…)

Posted in NYPD First Precinct | Leave a comment

Photos 8-5-2013

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Editor

(more…)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

USHG might not be the juicer for new Brookfield Equinox gym

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Editor

Update August 1, 2013- Danny Meyer’s Unions Square Hospitality Group has not yet signed on to be the provider of juices and sandwiches at this Equinox, despite having such deals with other Equinox gyms. A USHG spokeserson replied, “We are … Continue reading →

Posted in Real estate | Leave a comment

Speaker Sheldon Silver and Inspector Winski discuss Night Out

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Editor

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and First Precinct Commanding Officer Inspector Winski discuss Night Out: The annual community outreach event of the NYPD. This year, Battery Park resident Anthony Notaro received a community achievement award. Speaker Silver also … Continue reading →

Posted in NYPD First Precinct, State Government, Videos | Leave a comment

Ice rink killed grass. Sod now dead too.

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Editor

August 5, 2013- The winter ice rink that was installed in Wagner Park required the plush bluegrass to be re-sodded. For unknown reasons, the sod did not take, and will have to be replaced. The Executive VP of Operations for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Roids don’t even work for this bottle

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/2qZ0iUj7kco (more…)

Posted in Humor and pranks, Videos | Leave a comment

NYMEX building secretly burning something

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Editor

August 4, 2013- Yesterday, a viewer sent us a short video of black smoke coming from the roof of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) Building by the Irish memorial and Conrad Hotel. We dismissed it as a non-story. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Real estate, Wall Street | Leave a comment

Manhattan Sailing club featured in NY Times video

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Editor

A NY Times video about a couple who met while sailing was filmed on a Manhattan Sailing School boat. (more…)

Posted in - 1 The Good News and Greer Report | Leave a comment