Author Archives: Editor

The NYPD Museum

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Editor

Julie Bose, Director of the NYPD Museum, takes us on a video tour of the museum with two new exhibits. The first one is “Artist as Witness” by artist Aggie Kenny who was given extraordinary access to the first-responders to … Continue reading →

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Brookfield should buy the Gateway Plaza parking garage and replace it

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Editor

Opinion June 20, 2013- By Steven E. Greer When the LeFrak-owned Gateway Plaza went off the Mitchell-Lama rent stabilization program several years ago, it made it possible for LeFrak to sell the property. It has been rumored that neighboring Brookfield … Continue reading →

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FIKA coffee, wine, pastries, and chocolate

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

(From the Fika website) Meet Håkan Mårtensson – our master in the art of chocolatering! Born and raised in the heart of the Swedish south, Håkan knew from an early age that he would devote much of himself to tickeling … Continue reading →

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Two thumbs up for Citi Bikes

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

June 8, 2013- We tried the Citi Bikes today, and have rave reviews. They will allow people to go to work on a bike rather than use unsafe and nasty yellow cabs, or inconvenient subways. Transportation hassles are the #1 … Continue reading →

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Dog owners ignoring “Dog Free” signs

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

May 29, 2013- At the most recent meeting of the BPC division of CB1, board member Dennis Gault raised the topic of dog owners allowing their pets to go to the bathroom in the dog free Teardrop Park. Likewise, in … Continue reading →

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Daily throw-away papers plague South End Avenue

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

Update May 24, 2013- An Upper East Side group working to clean up that area has extensively investigated the free newspaper box plague. A law was passed in 2002 to curtail this problem, but the city is not enforcing it. … Continue reading →

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Is this the moment Jon Corzine committed the felony of perjury?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

On March 23, the news sources reported that Jon Corzine did indeed make direct orders to transfer client funds to JP Morgan to pay off a margin call. This conflicts with his sworn testimony. (more…)

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Minimalist Financial District Skyscraper Wins Landmark Status

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Editor

June 27, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “FINANCIAL DISTRICT — The 51-story glass and aluminum skyscraper at 140 Broadway — perhaps best known as the soaring, black Financial District tower with the massive red cube sculpture at its base — is … Continue reading →

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NID-tax in zombie status

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Editor

June 25, 2013- With the passage in the state legislature of the amendment to the Hudson River Park Trust Act that allows revenue to be raised via the sale of air rights, the fate of the alternative revenue raising plan, … Continue reading →

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Paul Hovitz doubles down on Sheldon Silver

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Editor

June 25, 2013- At the CB1 meeting tonight, Paul Hovitz made a public comment profusely praising Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and begged the community to remember all the positives he has done for the community. This was in response to … Continue reading →

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What happened to the Colgate clock in Jersey City?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Editor

June 22, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A reader/viewer asked what happen to the Colgate clock landmark visible from Manhattan over in Jersey City. It was taken down for repair and will be replaced.   (more…)

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Durst botches the name of WTC Tower 1

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Editor

June 24, 2013- If you have trouble saying the name of the most important skyscraper in the world, you are not alone. What once was called The Freedom Tower is undergoing a branding change before it opens. The Durst corporation … Continue reading →

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Juice of the day

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Editor

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The Goldman Alley Summer Solstice shindig

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

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A new place for sunbathing and Frisbee Downtown

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

May 25, 2013- The West Thames grass field opened today, after repairs were made to install a drainage system. The public can now use it for sunbathing and light recreational activities (see photos below). (more…)

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Circus Arts at Asphalt Green

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

June 17, 2013- By Christina Klapper of Asphalt Green InShape Circus offers classes for the whole family using traditional circus arts like static trapeze, silks, tumbling, acrobatics and more. InShape Circus helps create a personalized and unique environment that allows … Continue reading →

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The NID-tax seems dead with passage of bill to allow sale of HRPT air rights

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

June 21, 2013- The NID-tax seems dead with passage of bill to allow sale of HRPT air rights to fund the park. This is a defeat for CB1’s Katherine McVay Hughes, Peter Braus, and Bob Townley. Real estate mogul Douglas … Continue reading →

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Photos 6-21-2013

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

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BPCA shows no enthusiasm for West Thames bridge

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

Update June 18, 2013- By Steven Greer The BPCA met today. The West Thames bridge was downplayed once again by the BPCA, with Chairman Mehiel only saying, “Nothing new to report….we’ll see how that goes” May 24, 2013– By Steven … Continue reading →

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A deep dive into State Assembly Bill A8031 amending the HRPT act of 1998

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Editor

November 14, 2013- Governor Cuomo finally signed A8031. The Villager reports, “On the same day that around 200 Lower West Side residents gathered to discuss their fears about a bill that would allow the transfer and sale of Hudson River … Continue reading →

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