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Ann Taylor in WFC closes

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Editor

March 23, 2013: The Ann Taylor in the WFC is closing. The mannequins were disrobed and the clothes are on sale. The image, above, caught our eye as rather bizarre. (more…)

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Letter: New Gateway plaza resident frustrated with bills

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Editor

March 21, 2013 By Dr. Kim Lurie I am a recent tenant at Gateway, displaced from Long Beach due to Hurricane Sandy.  After losing my nearly all of my possessions, being evacuated, and nearly 4 months in a hotel, I … Continue reading →

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PEP still refuse to patrol West Thames Park

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Editor

Update August 10, 2013- This “promise” by Captain Falcon seems to have been an empty one. Park staff tell us that the PEP and parks conservancy still are treating the West Thames park as if it were Hudson River Park … Continue reading →

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Photos 3-21-2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Editor

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Tell us what you think about the proposed $30 Million West Thames bridge

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Editor

March 14, 2013 The $30 Million proposed pedestrian bridge to span the West Side Highway at West Thames Street is not getting much support from the residents. Tell us what you think. Is it too costly, too ugly, too frivolous, … Continue reading →

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Our first ride on the Downtown Connection bus

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Editor

March 19, 2013 We tried out the Downtown Connection bus for the first time, taking it from Battery Park to Water Street. It was clean, free of charge, and quite convenient, with buses at a stop every ten minutes. The … Continue reading →

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CB1’s Evan Lacher breaks speed record: 24 minute meeting

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Editor

March 5, 2013 By Steven E. Greer The most notable event from the BPC subcommittee of CB1 meeting tonight was how the leader, Evan Lacher, completed most of the business within 24 minutes. The normal leader, Anthony Notaro, was on … Continue reading →

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Conflicts of interest exposed between CB1 Tribeca and NID tax groups

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Editor

March 13, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The controversial Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) tax being pushed upon residents who live along the West Side Highway, from the Battery Park City border all the way north to 59th street, was … Continue reading →

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No need for concern when taking a Z-pack

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Editor

March 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The mainstream press picked up an FDA safety advisory story that cautioned the public over a slight increase in sudden cardiac death from taking the antibiotic azithromycin, best known as a “Z-pack”. … Continue reading →

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Blue Smoke kicks it up a notch

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/UczfQJDMh6k March 17, 2013 By Steven E. Greer (Please post your comments below) Under the new management of Andrea Borgen and Mikayla Cohen, the Battery Park City Blue Smoke has revamped the menu, checking off most of the items on … Continue reading →

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Show us your Gateway electric bill

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Editor

Update March 11, 2013 By Lauren V I live in a STUDIO apartment and work during the day. My meter was replaced in late January and my first electric bill since then is absurd.  I’ve averaged around $130 for the … Continue reading →

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North Cove Marina esplanade lights now working

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Editor

March 16, 2013 A mere five months after Hurricane Sandy floods knocked out the Brookfield Property park lights along the marina esplanade, Brookfield finally got them back working. Residents were forced to endure blinding nighttime spotlights and noisy generators in … Continue reading →

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The honeymoon is over: We revisit the new restaurants

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Editor

October 6, 2012 By Steven E. Greer It has been almost a year since the new restaurants opened in the Goldman Sachs alley and perimeter of the Conrad Hotel. They have all had time to fix early miscues and change … Continue reading →

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Photos 3-16-2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Editor

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Exclusive: Psychotic man crashes car into Irish Memorial injuring teen

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Editor

Update September 5, 2012 As we first reported, the police report now confirms that the car was indeed stolen, and that the man was “high on drugs”. Local news reports that copied BP.TV’s were skeptical of our facts and also … Continue reading →

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The public is allowed to speak anytime during CB1 and BPCA board meetings

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Editor

March 16, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD On many occasions over the last several months, both the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) and the Manhattan Community Board 1 (CB1), have made comments on websites and during board meetings stating … Continue reading →

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Oprah’s new horror flick

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Editor

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Photos 3-13-2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Editor

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BPCA conceals budget documents that should be public

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Editor

March 13, 2013 By Steven E. Greer The BPCA recently refused to properly answer a Freedom of Information request for the full proposed 2013 budget that was discussed in January. All that was delivered was the same one-page spreadsheet that … Continue reading →

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Financier in WFC

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Editor

Financier has now relocated to the second floor by American Express, in the Winter Garden. ________________________________________________________________ 250 Vesey St, In World Financial Center between building 4 and 3 Enter on Vesey Street across from Goldman Sachs, (212) 786-3220 (more…)

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