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Letter: Margaret Chin endorses idea of BPC residents serving on BPCA board

August 21, 2013 Transparency and oversight should be integral components of any government entity, especially those that deal directly with public money. From the beginning, a portion of BPCA revenue was meant to be allocated specifically toward developing affordable housing. … Continue reading →

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Letters to the editor 5-17-2013

Responses to Exclusive: PS 89 opens 4th K class, waitlist resolved Mother on waitlist says: April 13, 2013 at 11:46 am (Edit) Thank you Steven! The article reads very well. We will keep you posted. Have a nice weekend. BPCResident … Continue reading →

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Any ornithologists out there?

What type of bird is this? “Jeanne” wrote: “Young male Summer Tanager songbird. About a year old. Will be a a brilliant red when an adult. Migrates in Spring. Winters in Central America , even South America & Caribbean. Migrates … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Cup winner arrives at North Cove Marina

The North Cove Marina’s new Twitter account just posted this, about the Atlantic Cup “It’s official! @BodaciousDream is the first to cross the #NYC finish line #AtlanticCup “ (more…)

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Important school waitlist meeting tonight

May 14, 2013- Tonight Youth & Education Committee – 6:00 PM Location: Community Board #1 – Office, 49-51 Chambers Street, Room 709 1. WTC Environmental Health Forum, June 3rd – Presentation by Kimberly Flynn 2. Relocation of PS 150 – Update and Discussion 3. Speaker … Continue reading →

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How to protect your 401K in this market bubble

March 12, 2013 By Steven E. Greer The stock markets have reached all-time highs despite the fundamentals of the economy still reflecting a recession. The reason for this incongruity is that the Federal Reserve has been indirectly “printing money”, via … Continue reading →

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Letters to the Editor 5-11-2013

Reply to: Verizon to sell Downtown headquarters due to flooding zone Sally Regenhard says: May 7, 2013 at 11:19 pm I am on the mailing list for your website, which I find extremely interesting and informative. I would like to … Continue reading →

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Mother’s day gift ideas

May 8, 2013 By Mary Engels- Adeline Adeline Adeline Adeline has city-friendly bicycles in Spring colors like their Wren original or Linus MXTE models. Accessorize with a helmet, basket and bell. Adeline Adeline 147 Reade Street https://www.adelineadeline.com Bogner New York … Continue reading →

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Asphalt Green now provides after-school programs

Update May 9, 2013- Asphalt Green has now created a website explaining their after-school program. “No babysitter? No problem! With our after–school pick-up service, parents can rest assured their children are safely picked up from school and escorted to Asphalt … Continue reading →

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Important issues Downtown approved without community input

May 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Battery Park City residents will now be forced to endure weeks of the latest “outdoor art” chosen by the Brookfield Properties art guru, Debra Simon. The hideous steal cargo ship containers are smack-dab … Continue reading →

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More “art” chosen by Brookfield for the esplanade

May 7, 2013- Debra Simon runs the arts programs for Brookfield Properties and, year after year, selects bizarre outdoor exhibits. This year, they have steal cargo containers with garden plants on the walls. Of all the frivolous overreaches of Community … Continue reading →

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The crime problem in Teardrop Park worsens

Update May 8, 2013- A the May 7th CB1 BPC meeting, the main topic was lack of PEP presence in Teardrop Park, and the increase in petty crimes. However, more serious larceny, such as snatch and grab of iPads, is … Continue reading →

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Verizon selling headquarters on West Side Highway

May 7, 2013- Now we know why Verizon is shipping Manhattan jobs to other boroughs. They are selling all, or portions of, the headquarters on 140 West Street. That building was flooded by Hurricane Sandy, and perhaps they are transitioning … Continue reading →

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Water outage in BPC Parks Conservancy

May 4, 2013- The reason the water for the community gardens on Albany Street is not activated is that the pipes have a break under the grass field Since that is Hudson River Park Trust property, they are hiring an … Continue reading →

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Asphalt Green to open June 15th

Update May 3rd, 2013- Asphalt Green sent emails telling people that they will be opening June 15th. As of yesterday, significant work with “movable furniture” is still required. Update April 13, 2013 The wood floor for the gym has been … Continue reading →

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Tour buses invade North End Ave thanks to Conrad Hotel

May 2, 2013– By Steven E. Greer At 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 2nd, on a beautiful day, the entire micro-community of North End Avenue was thrown into disarray by a fleet of three huge tour buses. They were hired … Continue reading →

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