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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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Citi Bike racks rid street of food vendors

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

June 24, 2013- If you think that most sidewalk food vendors serve gross food and are a  detriment to an area, then you will like this story. On Liberty and Broadway, a new Citi Bike rack has had the unintended … Continue reading →

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The stealth new Pier 26 restaurant

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

Update June 12, 2013- The Tribeca CB1 met tonight and the Hudson River Park Trust CEO, Madelyn Wils, was supposed to deliver an update on the mysterious Pier 26. However, she was “called to Albany” and could not attend. Also … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: PS 89 opens 5th K class to deal with PS 276 waitlist

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

Update June 15, 2013- Downtown Express is confirming that there is now no longer any child on the kindergarten waitlist in Downtown. Also, PS 150 likely will not move. Update June 11, 2013– By Steven E. Greer, MD PS 89 … Continue reading →

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Are CB1 members rigging the ferry boat slip for personal interests?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

July 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer At the Battery Park City (BPC) subdivision of the Community Board 1 meeting last night, a local man who lives by the Vesey Street ferry boat slip on the north side of BPC … Continue reading →

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NYPD sting operation tickets newbie Citi Bike riders

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

Photo by Dmitry Gudkov June 24, 2013- The Gothamist is reporting, “Photographer Dmitry Gudkov says he was cycling up First Avenue when he noticed a police officer standing near his squad car at the intersection of 6th Street. “I kind … Continue reading →

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Bombshell: The BPCA gives $500K to Manhattan Youth

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

(Center, Bob Townley who runs Manhattan Youth, From Clockwise: Former Chairman of the BPCA, Bill Thompson, Former President/CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, BPCA senior executive Anne Fenton, Community Board 1 Chair, Katherine McVay Hughes, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Community … Continue reading →

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BPCA to address BatteryPark.TV’s concerns over park neglect

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Editor

The Battery Park City Authority will be addressing our previous reporting of the parks falling into disrepair. Tomorrow, at the CB1 meeting, the topics will be: 7/2     Battery Park City Committee – 6:00 PM            Location:  Battery Park City Library, 175 … Continue reading →

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