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Battery Place Market coffee

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Editor

June 27, 2012 By Steven Greer Battery Place Market. Offering $75-a-pound True Blue beans, at $10 a cup, down to run-of-the-mill gourmet Stumptown for $5 a cup, what makes BPM so good is the preparation methods of American coffee. They … Continue reading →

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Photos of the Week

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Editor

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Crime Report Manipulation Is Common Among New York Police, Study Finds

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Editor

By WENDY RUDERMAN NY Times Published: June 28, 2012 An anonymous survey of nearly 2,000 retired officers found that the manipulation of crime reports — downgrading crimes to lesser offenses and discouraging victims from filing complaints to make crime statistics … Continue reading →

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The people have voted: “Bring quality music to the Conrad Hotel”

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Editor

The results of our survey are in. Ideally, if the business model made sense, our viewers liked the idea of a high-quality jazz and performing arts venue to go into one of the remaining retail spots of the Conrad Hotel, … Continue reading →

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Photos of the Week

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Editor

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Francois Payard ice cream and sorbet sandwiches arrive

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Editor

June 8, 2012 François Payard Bakery is now offerng seasonal ice cream and sorbet sandwiched between macarons. Flavors include mango, chocolate, coconut, pistachio/raspberry, passion fruit/cheesecake, and vanilla. *** BatteryPark.TV has selected François Payard Bakery as a Best of Downtown for Pastries, … Continue reading →

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NY Times reviews the Goldman Sachs canopy: A Canopy as Social Cathedral

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Editor

The New York Times has an architectural review of the glass canopy that covers the alley (North End Way). Click here for the story. “That’s the power of architecture. I’ve stopped by on different days, morning and evening. Cafe tables … Continue reading →

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BPCA voluntarily pays $632,000 to Downtown Alliance for a seldom used bus service

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Editor

June 21, 2012 By Steven Greer On June 19th, the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) convened a meeting of the board. The new Chairperson is yet to be nominated by Governor Cuomo yet some very important annual financial decisions were … Continue reading →

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Permanent fixture doughnut hut evicted from Albany Street

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Editor

Update: June 20, 2012 The cart has returned. The operators said that the cart left for a thorough cleaning in preparation for an inspection. When asked how they can pass the upcoming inspection given the size of their cart and … Continue reading →

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Lightning hits The Statue of Liberty

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Editor

Update, September 18, 2010 Our video was covered by several national stations and affiliates. Fox News invited us on to chat but we were unavailable. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbI4AeGCNn8 September 16, 2010 Lightning striking the buildings near the Statue of Liberty and nearby … Continue reading →

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Hecklers at JP Morgan Senate hearing

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Editor

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Serious problems at Gateway Plaza and BPCA does nothing

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Editor

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“You have to have people who can work across all medium”

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Editor

David Westin, former head of news at ABC, describes the requirements of new journalists in the online digital age. https://youtu.be/vy4iDqA2TvM (more…)

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Ben Stiller movie shuts down Water Street for three weekends

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Editor

June 10, 2012 By Steven Greer Ben Stiller is the star of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” being filmed in New York City right now (by Twentieth Century Fox). Water Street has been completely shut down during daylight hours, … Continue reading →

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Oaxaca Tacos (pronounced WaHaCa)

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Editor

Located on the upper level esplanade by North Cove Marina and the World Financial Center Winter Garden. There is no phone number and no deliveries, walk up only. (more…)

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Photos of the Week

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Editor

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The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Editor

June 8, 2012 By Mary Engels On Saturday, June 2nd, Clive Owen, Nacho Figueras, and Vanessa Kay hosted this year’s Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Liberty State Park, which christened the event’s first year in their new location. Now in … Continue reading →

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Salvatore Hair Salon, Battery Park

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Editor

A throwback to 100 years ago, including the antique barber shop poll in the window, Salavatore Hair Salon attracts clients such as Governor Cuomo, Lloyd Blankfein, and numerous other bankers, traders and elected officials. You won’t easily find this shop … Continue reading →

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The Ship “Remember When” arrives at North Cove

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Editor

  June 4, 2012 In a city of superlatives, Remember When stands out.  She is currently stretched across the north breakwall, commanding the marina. Remember When is 168 feet in length and was built in the United States by the Christensen … Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV shapes federal healthcare policy, again

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Editor

OPINION Wall Street Journal Updated June 4, 2012, 7:19 p.m. ET Inside ObamaCare’s Grant-Making By STEVEN E. GREER Early this year, I was briefly involved with one of the Affordable Care Act’s bureaucracies called the Center for Medicare and Medicaid … Continue reading →

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