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Wagner Park at day 8-2-2013

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Are kayaks a danger to the waterways?

July 27, 2013– By Steven E. Greer, MD Sailing schools operate classes in small boats on the Hudson River and New York Harbor under the supervision of trained professional sailors. They know how to navigate around the larger commercial barges, … Continue reading

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Mega yachts in Battery Park targeted by theft ring

July 31, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The New York Police Department’s (NYPD) First Precinct, led by Commanding Officer Brendan Timoney, has now placed walking patrolmen within the boundaries of Battery Park City (BPC) to counter the spike in … Continue reading

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Lights on at Pier A

BPCA misses deadline for turning over Pier A to Poulakakos Poulakakos group discusses party boat plans for Pier A Poulakakos run food market coming to WFC (more…)

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Mix-match in demand for Citi Bikes in BPC

August 1, 2013- As the Citi Bike racks in BPC settle it, it is becoming apparent that people in North BPC are much different than people in South BPC. The rack at the Irish Memorial is always empty of bikes … Continue reading

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NY Post features North Cove Marina

July 7, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “For one week, it was Manhattan’s most exclusive address. During the Fourth of July holiday, the North Cove marina was awash with a flotilla of luxury yachts, including three vessels more than … Continue reading

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Meet the new BPCA board member, Lester Petracca

July 31, 2013- At the July 30th BPCA board meeting, a new board member was announced, Lester Petracca. Mr. Petracca is president of Triangle Equities, a construction company and developer in Whitestone, NY. He was appointed by Governor Cuomo. (more…)

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BPCA board is mum on supporting Manhattan Youth with grants

July 30, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The BPCA board met today, after abruptly canceling the July 16th scheduled meeting. The board discussed in detail why the BPCA supports the $632,000 payments to Downtown Alliance to fund the free … Continue reading

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Violent crime in West Thames park, and no PEP in sight

July 29, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the problem of the BPCA-paid city Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) still refusing to patrol the West Thames playgrounds, despite there being large numbers of teenagers routinely breaking … Continue reading

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Léman Prep Basketball Summer Camp with Indiana Pacers Guard C.J. Watson

July 29, 2013- Written by Leman Prep For the past week, more than 30 elementary and middle school students have been developing their basketball skills at the Léman Manhattan Preparatory School gymnasium under the guidance of former college and pro … Continue reading

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BPCA discusses spending on infrastructure for hurricane defenses

July 30, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The BPCA board met today, and for the first time hinted at how it will spend the billion dollars it will raise in new bonds this year. Plans are underway to begin … Continue reading

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City officials strong-arming judges to boost fines against businesses

July 29, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that city official are pressuring judges to essentially collect more taxes by fining businesses, even when no wrongdoing was found. “Judge Michelle Mirro — the city’s longest-serving administrative-law jurist — claims in … Continue reading

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PEP harass dog owners in nearby Battery Park

July 28, 2013- The NY Post is updating an ongoing  story, first exclusively reported by BP.TV, about BPC residents who said “enough is enough” and decided to team up and fight back against the PEP. The Park Enforcement Patrol, paid … Continue reading

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Residents of Rector Place “terrorized” by pit bull

July 27, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the dangers of certain breeds of dogs which have recently been banned from Gateway Plaza. In the New York Post is a story that hits home. The apartment building at 300 Rector … Continue reading

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Grand theft auto in front of PEP headquarters

April 24, 2013- According to a local police blotter, a $20,000 Ducati 848 Evo motorcycle was stolen in front of 235 South End Avenue on April 16th. That is very close to the Park Enforcement Patrol headquarters. BatteryPark.TV has long … Continue reading

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Bullmastiff kills 5-yo who survived Oklahoma tornado

June 10, 2013- By M. Alex Johnson, staff writer, NBC News A 5-year-old boy was killed when a 150-pound dog attacked him in Arkansas, where he was staying with family friends after his family’s home was destroyed by a tornado … Continue reading

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Kayak activist causes noise menace on waterways

Below is an email from Nancy Brous, sent on May 7th to her kayak group. She is the person who contacted the Coast Guard to now require four loud horns each time a ferry boat docks at 6:00 AM, awakening … Continue reading

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Durst pulls support NID-tax

June 27, 2013- File this under “Told you so”. DowntownTV has been the only local news source to accurately comment on the waning support for the NID-tax. Today, it was reported in “Capital new York” that the chief proponent, Douglas … Continue reading

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How to screw up a cookie

July 25, 2013– By Steven E. Greer As readers know, I have demanding standards when it comes to classic cookies. I can tell instantly when a variety is baked all wrong, or perverted into some French version of an American … Continue reading

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