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Let there be turf

Update March 11, 2013 Update February 22, 2013 The BPCA has selected the contractor to replace the ballfields. It will be Applied Landscape Technologies. The BPCA website stated, “Locally, the company which is an authorized installer of AstroTurf systems, has … Continue reading

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Photos 3-11-2013

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BPCA now has $221 Million in surplus!

March 11, 2013 By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV obtained the 2013-Budget-and-Financial-Plan for the BPCA. With new bonds issued, there is an astounding $362 Million in revenue, and a surplus of $221 Million!! (Click image for full screen)     (more…)

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Huge water junk in South Cove

March 9, 2013 The South Cove and North Coves are magnets for flotsam that come down from the Hudson. These huge planks were the largest seen in memory. We thought that they might even be some intentional construction project, but … Continue reading

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Why are the best restaurants slammed lately?

March 6, 2013 By Steven E. Greer Starting around February 18th, some of the nicest restaurants Downtown suddenly became packed, with dining rooms and bars full until 10:00 PM. It was a mystery to the managers as to exactly why … Continue reading

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Photos of the Week 3-9-2013

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Polar ducks

March 9, 2013 The ducklings we helped raise over the last few years keep piling up because they refuse to migrate south, even when there is ice and snow on the ground. It’s a new bizarre breed of polar mallard. … Continue reading

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Dogs of the Week

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Mentally ill man fishes for koi in waterfall pond

June 4, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD At 7:00 PM today, a mentally ill and/or intoxicated man, wearing a bizarre green dinosaur or jester custom with tail and red hat was spotted laying face down with his head under the … Continue reading

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Very creative New York kids in the snow

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Liberty View Ice Rink

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Letter: Spend the BPCA budget surplus on Battery Park

BPC residents have $126 Million in tax money that should go back into Battery Park City owners and to reduce the monthly building payments. February 25, 2013 By Barbara Ireland The huge budget surplus of cash that the Battery Park … Continue reading

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No elected officials turn out for yet another Manhattan Youth fundraiser

March 7, 2013 Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth center has been incessantly bombarding residents with email solicitations to raise money for his center, claiming that the Hurricane Sandy damage was not covered under insurance. He hosted a fundraiser on February 28th, … Continue reading

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Durst = Glick = NID tax to Tribeca

March 3, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The NY Times printed a lengthy article about the Pier 40 debate and the Thursday, February 28th Town Hall. However, in the article, just as with the meeting, there is no mention … Continue reading

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Holy cow! An empty Shake Shack

I thought it was later than it was and went to Shake Shack around 11:00 This is the first time I have ever seen it empty. (more…)

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The State of Battery Park: 2013 annual letter

February 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD Battery Park (BPC) is a far better place now than it was 12-months ago. Goldman Sachs brought fine dining to BPC for the first time with tremendous successes. Danny Meyer’s North End … Continue reading

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Exclusive: NY State gives update on NY Waterway ferry boat engines

Update February 7, 2013 NYSERDA provided us with this update, “Two of the remaining 7 vessels are at the shipyard now having the engines and emission controls installed. When they are completed they should be replaced with other vessels. Progress … Continue reading

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LeFrak makes progress with efforts to clean up South End Ave commercial strip

February 6, 2013 By Steven E. Greer As previously reported, LeFrak’s Gateway Plaza is supposedly going to help BatteryPark.TV and local businesses in our 2013 project of cleaning up the filthy strip of sidewalk and worn down storefront facades on … Continue reading

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Local girl is now star of new CBS drama “Golden Boy”

May 13, 2012 By Steven Greer Bonnie Somerville, daughter of long-time BPC resident Maureen Somerville, is now the star of CBS’ newest cop drama “Golden Boy”. It will be filmed in NYC. (more…)

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