Author Archives: Editor

Is that one of them artsy things?

August 25, 2010 BPC has featured many interesting temporary art exhibits near the North Cove Marina. The latest one called “Weather Beacon” by Erik Guzman is quite a mystery. If the goal is to perplex, it has certainly succeeded. What … Continue reading

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OccupyWallStreet proposes to encamp in Battery Park City

March 6, 2012 The monthly Community Board (CB) meeting for the BPC region was held tonight, and the main topic was the review of the application from “Occupy Wall Street” (OWS) to host their six-month anniversary march through Battery Park … Continue reading

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Vesey Street blocked by illegal town cars

BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the problem of “town car” taxi drivers harassing sidewalk pedestrians crossing Vesey Street between Goldman Sachs and the WFC. The problem has worsened to the point that the entire Vesey Street is now blocked due to … Continue reading

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Sneak peak of the newly seeded field

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How easy it is to steal a bike in New York

New York Times video showing how easy it is to steal a bike in Manhattan (more…)

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BPCA leadership downplays community concerns at March 8 meeting

March 8, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD The BPCA held an official meeting today, with Chairman Bill Thompson and CEO Gayle Horwitz present. After discussing accounting issues related to the non-profit status of the BPC Parks Conservancy, CEO Horwitz began … Continue reading

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Photos of the Week

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BatteryPark.TV helps prompt City Council investigation of restaurant letter grading system

(In full screen 1080i HD) Update: March 7, 2012 The City Council meets today in a hearing sponsored by Speaker Christine Quinn, to address complaints about the city’s controversial restaurant letter grading system. Per video, and stories below, many call … Continue reading

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Rite Aid long lines caused by managerial incompetence

December 31, 2011 BatteryPark.TV has received complaints about the WFC Rite Aid having long checkout lines. The problem arises despite plenty of employees being elsewhere in the back of the store. We encountered this today, and spoke with the manager. … Continue reading

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Funny Tweet on Shake Shack

Funny. A New York Times Wall Street writer posted this on Twitter Peter Lattman ‏ @peterlattman Kids sharply disagreed with NYT on The Lorax. On heels of negative Shake Shack review, it seems we’re at risk of losing 7-to-10 demographic. … Continue reading

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Men in Black 3 filmed in Battery Park

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The Conrad Hotel in Battery Park opens

Our full tour will be posted later. (in full screen 1080i HD) 102 North End Avenue, New York, NY, 10282, USA 1-212-945-0100 (more…)

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Time lapse of Freedom Tower/Sun Flowers going up

(View in full screen 1080iHD) September 10, 2011 By Steven Greer A time lapse of our local garden sun flowers growing into mini-towers as the real Freedom Tower grows behind it. (more…)

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Cheers. Vintry Fine Wines is here! (and high tech too)

**** BatteryPark.TV has selected this store as Best of Downtown for wine and liquor You can also rate this store here, and please post comments in the section at the bottom.  January 14, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD Harry Poulakakos … Continue reading

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First bloomers

March 17, 2011 Congratulations. You survived the Winter of 2010-2011. Click to enlarge photos Aconis   (more…)

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Confirmed: Bill Thompson using BPCA as a platform to run for Mayor

February 24, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD Op-Ed Battery Park City Authority Chairman Bill Thompson confirmed, to no one’s surprise, that he is running for NYC Mayor. Meanwhile, he is transforming the BPCA staff to suit his needs and serve … Continue reading

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A letter to Gayle Horwitz, CEO of BPCA, about the growing filth

February 22, 2012 Gayle Horwitz CEO, Battery Park City Authority Dear Gayle, Now that we have addressed the dog doo issue, can we move on to the filth that has been infiltrating BPC.  I have lived here since 1996 and … Continue reading

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MSNBC interviews Steven E Greer, MD about healthcare policy

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