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Let there be bacon

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Editor

July 18, 2012- Admittedly, we missed the memo on this one, but we just learned that Shake Shack in Battery Park has the SmokeShack that debuted in April elsewhere. It’s the normal stuff with bacon available. You can also get … Continue reading →

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Made in the shade

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Editor

July 16, 2013- With the 100-degree East Coast heat wave, we found these images under The Conrad cooling. (more…)

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NBC’s Brian Williams insults all New Yorkers in the vilest of ways

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Editor

July 17, 2013- For some unknown reason driven by an agenda, NBC’s Brian Williams is critical of Citi Bikes. It is likely an agenda favoring the powerful NYC taxi industry, or simply an agenda to retaliate against Mayor Bloomberg. Watch … Continue reading →

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Photos 7-17-2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Editor

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CB3 session for gripes about Citi Bikes turns into lovefest

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Editor

July 17, 2013- Stephen Miller posted these comments on Twitter about a planned session in a school auditorium to vent gripes about Citi Bikes. However, only 25 people showed, and they all loved the bikes. @miller_stephen  CB 3 committee booked … Continue reading →

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Citi Bikes stolen from Irish Memorial rack. Fools busted.

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Editor

July 17, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “On July 10, Rafael Vasquez, 38, yanked at more than 10 Citi Bikes at the bike share dock near 8 River Terrace after 1 a.m., police said. When one blue bike came loose from … Continue reading →

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DOJ calls out WSJ and others for making up “sources” on SAC Capital stories

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Editor

July 17, 2013- DowntownTV has the best sources possible relating to the prosecution of SAC Capital and founder Stevie Cohen, and also was the source for numerous front-page WSJ articles since 2011. That is how we were confident that most … Continue reading →

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CB1 finally holds meeting about Pier 26 music concerts

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Editor

In response to BatteryPark.TV reporting that the concerts on Pier 26 were organized without CB1 or community input, as leaders of CB1, also on HRPT boards, likely knew full well what was transpiring, the C1 is now going to discuss … Continue reading →

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Shake Shack, of all places, now has best tap beer on the block

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Editor

July 16, 2013- Union Square’s newest fining dining restaurant, North End Grill, on the Conrad Hotel block, used to have the best array of 33 degree tap beers. For (more…)

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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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