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Exclusive: Citi Bikes installed at Gateway Plaza now

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Editor

Update July 16, 2013- The bikes have arrived and were an instant hit. The rack emptied out right away. Update July 11, 2013- As we predicted, Citi Bikes have just gone in at Gateway Plaza where the old junk pile … Continue reading →

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Park rangers assaulted by skateboarders

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/lBsgmK4i-dM July 16, 2013- We previously reported on a gang-style fight in the East Village whereby skateboarders brutally assaulted some clubgoers, knocking one unconscious and trying to then steal his sneakers (That video has been removed by the owner).  The … Continue reading →

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BPCA refuses to explain absence of Citi Bikes at Gateway Plaza

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Editor

June 25, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The City DOT had panned on installing a Citi Bike rack outside of Gateway Plaza, on BPCA property. The Citi Bikes would have served 6,000 residents of Gateway. However, an existing personal-use bike … Continue reading →

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Chutzpah cycle makes a last stand

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Editor

July , 2013- We admit, this was pretty funny. The chutzpah cycle sends a final message. July 4, 2013- At the July 2nd CB1 meeting, BPCA spokesperson  Matt Monahan confirmed that the authority is finally removing the personal-use bike rack … Continue reading →

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BPCA to refinance bonds and go to market for additional revenue

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Editor

Update June 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The June 18th BPCA board meeting presented an update on the plan to refinance BPCA bonds (see below). The bank underwriters have been chosen and the “go to market” date is … Continue reading →

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Community events at the new Asphalt Green

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/_rqP0EgP0V0 June 14, 2013- Asphalt Green will provide theater classes, pilates, circus arts, and other activities that are not the traditional swimming and soccer. For the full list, click here Coming soon: Cooking classes with top chefs, more arts, and … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: ACLU investigating local Park Enforcement Patrol officers

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Editor

June 23, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD If you have been harassed by the Battery Park City (BPC) division of the city Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP), headed by Captain Edward Falcon, you can notify BatteryPark.TV and we will instruct … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: HRPT defies CB1 on Pier 26

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Editor

July 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the stealth plans of the Pier 26 restaurant and estuarium, and that the designs were not approved by any Community Board 1 resolution. Since our reporting, the newly … Continue reading →

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Citi Bikes as stationary workout machines. No joke.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Editor

People are using Citi Bikes as stationary workouts machines. No joke. (more…)

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A helmet a day keeps the neurosurgeon away

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Editor

If you are getting into biking due to the Citi Bike program, get yourself a helmet. We bought this one at Gotham Bikes for $40. (more…)

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Citi Bike thieves caught in Battery Park City

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Editor

July 12, 2013- The Downtown Express is reporting that the two young males who stole Citi Bikes a week ago were caught in Battery Park City riding them, on July 10th, “Either they were way over their 30 minutes or … Continue reading →

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Why Hollywood cameras were facing away from BB King

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Editor

July 11, 2013- Yesterday,  we found this image odd. It was a Hollywood professional crew, during the BB King concert, far from the stage facing the empty wall of the WFC building. We figured out why. Security for the event … Continue reading →

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Struggling Block Party needs your help

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Editor

July 11, 2013- The annual BPC Block Party has been getting less impressive by the year, to put it nicely. Last year, the attendance was down and there were mostly lame commercial displays by local shops wanting more business, with … Continue reading →

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BB King

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Editor

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Sailing 7-9-2013

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Editor

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Kale and wheat grass grown from seed

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Editor

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Quinn to overhaul Bloomberg’s restaurant letter grading revenue scheme

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Editor

July 9, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that City Councilwoman Quinn plans to overhaul Bloomberg’s controversial letter grading system for restaurants that rake in $50 Million for the city, “Quinn, who announced plans to revamp it while dramatically cutting … Continue reading →

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West Thames kennel upsets corporate apartment dwellers

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/jfRPN2FLHtg July 6, 2013- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the poor design and bad location choice for the West Thames “dog run” located at the base of 99 Battery Place, and near two other luxury high … Continue reading →

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Do you support Pier 26 concerts or oppose the noise?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Editor

Update, July 6, 2013- Everyone seems to support the summer concerts on Pier 26 (as does this Editor). The curmudgeons lose. July 2, 2013- Do you support Pier 26 concerts or oppose the noise? Post your comments please. also Take … Continue reading →

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BPC North Gets New PEP Sub-Station

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Editor

On the BPCA website: June 28, 2013 Battery Park City North Gets New PEP Sub-Station; Open House Monday New York State’s Battery Park City Authority is pleased to announce that as of Monday, July 1, the Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) … Continue reading →

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