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Speaker Quinn criticized by Alec Baldwin for overturning term limits and allowing Bloomberg to be re-elected

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Editor

New York Post By CARL CAMPANILE December 8, 2012 Alec Baldwin has picked a new fight — with Council Speaker Christine Quinn. The “30 Rock” actor ripped Quinn as unworthy to be mayor because she overturned term limits to extend … Continue reading →

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CB1’s Anthony Notaro explains the new secret MOU to stifle Asphalt Green

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Editor

Update December 7, 2012 Mr. Notaro commented on our stories (see comments section below) December 6, 2012 Please turn up the volume on your screen Jeff Galloway and Bob Townley’s MOU to restrict Asphalt Green is back on the table … Continue reading →

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Elmo put back in the closet by PEP

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Editor

December 7, 2012 At the Christmas Tree lighting last night, we learned something funny. The New York City Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) have long used an Elmo suit to interact with children during community events such as the block party. … Continue reading →

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Jeff Galloway dodges meetings about his secretive MOU

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Editor

Opinion December 6, 2012 By Steven E. Greer Jeff Galloway, partner of Hughes and Hubbard LLP, and CB1 member, is the main author of the secretive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would stifle the operations of the Asphalt Green management … Continue reading →

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Photos of the Week

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Editor

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Jeff Galloway and Bob Townley’s MOU to restrict Asphalt Green is back on the table

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Editor

Update December 4, 2012 The CB1 met tonight, and as BatteryPark.TV correctly forewarned, below, CB1 member Jeff Galloway and other allies of the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center used the crisis of Hurricane Sandy to revive their MOU that was … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: BPCA was not properly insured against flooding of Asphalt Green. Milstein might be on the hook.

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Editor

December 4, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD (This story updated at 3:00 PM on December 4, 2012) The BPCA board convened on December 4 to discuss, among other matters, the repairs required to various construction projects after the devastation … Continue reading →

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More people join the fight against inconsiderate dog owners

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Editor

December 2, 2012 Someone in the neighborhood is fed up with dog owners not curbing their dogs. They are writing in chalk “Shame” with arrows pointing to the messes. Related stories: https://www.batterypark.tv/category/gripes/dogs-going-to-bathroom-on-sidewalks (more…)

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Construction problems at Conrad hotel retail spaces still plague business owners 12-months later

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Editor

Update December 2, 2012 After a year of no action, the malfunctioning entrance door to Beans&Greens was repaired. BP.TV gets results. November 28, 2012 By Steven E. Greer The newly renovated Conrad Hotel space, and the retail locations on the … Continue reading →

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Ratings for November: A very attractive chart

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Editor

For the month of November, 2012, BatteryPark.TV received: 14, 307 unique views and 20,230 total views for a 15% increase over October According to a website Compete.com that can somehow estimate traffic, the eBroadsheet website received 350 hits a day, … Continue reading →

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Pier A is shaping up to be an extension of the touristy Liberty Tours scene, with booze

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Editor

Update December 18, 2012 At the last BPCA update on Pier A, the construction was supposed to be completed by the end of the year, then turned over to the Poulakakos family for the construction of the restaurant. That timeline … Continue reading →

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South Street Seaport in danger of sinking

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Editor

WSJ By LAURA KUSISTO, JENNIFER MALONEY and JESSI RUCKER The South Street Seaport was recently on the verge of a major redevelopment designed to lure locals and more tourists to the charming, but largely ignored, neighborhood on the southeast tip … Continue reading →

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Traffic light for West Thames discussed at First Precinct meeting

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Editor

November 29, 2012  By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV attended the monthly First Precinct Community Affairs meeting tonight. We asked whether the NYPD ever collaborates with the City DOT about dangerous intersections, such as West Thames Street. Inspector Winski replied … Continue reading →

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Online campaign against overcrowding at P.S. 276

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Editor

November 29, 2012 Click here for the online petition. (more…)

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Melrose Place actress convicted of vehicular homicide in death of former BPC resident Helene Zucker Seeman

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Editor

November 29, 2012 By Associated Press and Louise Boyle Melrose Place actress faces up to 15 years in prison after she is found GUILTY of vehicular homicide in DUI crash Amy Locane-Bovenizer, 40, convicted by Somerset County, New Jersey, jury … Continue reading →

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Distasteful strip club ads plastered on South End Avenue

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Editor

November 25, 2012 Who approved this ad for a strip club to be posted in a residential area like BPC? Why are these broken phone-booths even standing? Why is this strip club allowed to exist so close the hallowed “Ground … Continue reading →

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Asphalt Green update

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Editor

November 27, 2012 By Steven E. Greer The joint session of Manhattan Community Board 1 met tonight and the Asphalt Green community center was mentioned. (more…)

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Pay to Play at the Broadsheet?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Editor

November 26, 2012 The coincidences never cease with the Broadsheet. Just as the new shops in the Mercantile Exchange building pony’d up and paid for advertising in (more…)

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BP.TV articles might lead to tens of billions in federal cuts

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Editor

November 23, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD Earlier this year, BatteryPark.TV published two Op-Eds (here and here) in the Wall Street Journal about a wasteful program created by ObamaCare called the CMMI. They triggered congressional oversight investigations and we … Continue reading →

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Go Bucks

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Editor

Congratulations to The Ohio State Buckeyes for finishing undefeated, 12-0, and beating Michigan. It was nice to also see the tribute to the 2002 national champs and Coach Tressel.   (more…)

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