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Not the “Cut” they had in mind at Reserve Cut in FiDi

October 16, 2013- The newest attempt to make the Setai building restaurant space work is the recently opened Reserve Cut steakhouse. Things aren’t going well. One employee stabbed another, according to the Post.   (more…)

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CBS News confirms that park crime is up 40% this year

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A blogger for the Huff Post nails the stereotypes nearby

October 13, 2013- A blogger for the Huff Post nails the stereotypes nearby TriBeCa: This Lululemon wearing, stroller pushing, prominent young woman enjoys having “made it” in New York City. Her husband works in finance (more…)

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New Yorkers struggle with basic mechanics of Citi Bikes

October 5, 2013- Many New Yorkers are white collar yuppies whom have never touched a screwdriver. Their lack of mechanical aptitude is evident in Citi Bikes after they use them. In the photo above, many users think that turning the … Continue reading

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Smashburger coming to FiDi

October 5, 2013- DNAinfo reports that the “better burger” chain, Smashburger, is coming to FiDi. The menu looks great, with a variety of chicken as well as beef. Also, the buns look better than Shake Shacks. However, we have been … Continue reading

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Irish Memorial damaged for nearly a year, no repairs in sight

Update October 14, 2013- The Irish Memorial is finally being repaired. July 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer On August 12th, 2012, a man in a stolen vehicle, confirmed to be intoxicated, crashed a car into the north wall of … Continue reading

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Only in Tribeca bubble-land

October 12, 2013- Only in Tribeca bubble-land are apartments starting for $3 Million, while sitting in a flood zone. (more…)

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Another chef (Jacques Torres) leaves Manhattan

Updated October 11, 2013- The Hudson Street factory of Mr. Chocolate is moving to Brooklyn. The retail operation will remain in Tribeca. With so many fine chefs moving to Brooklyn, is Manhattan no longer the leader in culinary trends? (more…)

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Did the PS-276 PTA president break campaign rules?

Updated October 11, 2013- The PS 276 PTA met today and discussed the issue detailed by BatteryPark.TV reporting, below. Mr. Sadowsky spoke and spun the scandal as an error on the part of the Julie Menin campaign, implying that he … Continue reading

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The differences between fine chocolate and cheap chocolate

February 13, 2011, Updated February 13, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD There are many high-end chocolate shops in New York that sell $3-per-piece chocolates. Do they makes those in-house or import them? Is their chocolate any better than Hershey’s? To … Continue reading

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BPCA board member Fernando Mateo draws ire of Inwood residents

October 9, 2013- The Daily News is reporting that BPCA board member Fernando Mateo is one of several restaurant owners drawing the ire of local residents of Inwood in the northernmost tip of Manhattan. An organized group calling themselves “Moving … Continue reading

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Folks, your Apple products will get you mugged

Update October 9, 2013- The NY Post has a video of a woman being pummeled in the face for her smartphone (not even an Apple). August 29, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the increase … Continue reading

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Battle of the restaurants: Goldman Sachs v Brookfield Place

May 28, 2013- There will be an interesting Battle of the Restaurants coming to Battery Park soon, as the Brookfield Place shops open and compete with the Goldman Sachs established shops.  In the BBQ category will be: Blue Smoke v … Continue reading

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BPCA refuses to disclose list of recent hires

October 7, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Previous letters to the editor from BPCA insiders have accused the Battery Park City Authority’s Chairman/CEO, Dennis Mehiel, of firing employees without cause, only to then hire replacements at higher wages, awarding those … Continue reading

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The Ritz-Carlton of BPC up for sale

September 26, 2013- The real Deal is reporting that the Ritz-Carton hotel and condo building is up for sale. (more…)

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CB1 challenges Rev. James Cooper of Trinity Church

September 14, 2013- The FiDi subcommittee of the CB1 met to discuss the controversial plans of the Trinity Church to build a residential and cooperate skyscraper across the street for the historic church. This is far from the first controversy … Continue reading

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NYC drug dealer prosecuted for using pit bull as deadly weapon

October 6, 2013- The NYT is reporting, “A drug suspect, being pursued by two plainclothes officers, ran into Mr. Austin’s building. The authorities said Mr. Austin commanded the dogs to attack the officers, who responded by opening fire, killing Dutchess … Continue reading

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