Author Archives: Editor

One of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World”

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Editor

July 25, 2011 Peter Pronovost MD PhD, gave us a tour of his work at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. His pioneering research has greatly reduced adverse outcomes, such as infections and OR, in hospitals around the world. For his work, … Continue reading →

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Peppy le PEP

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Editor

July 29, 2011 A new homeless couple decided to visit Rector Park today and set up camp, literally. They used sheets hanging from tree branches to set up a real cabana. The PEP office was called, and in stark contrast … Continue reading →

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The FDNY’s fire boat Three Forty Three

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Editor

July 30, 2011 The FDNY’s fire boat Three Forty Three (Viewable in full screen 1080iHD) (more…)

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Dear Verizon: You’re fired

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Editor

July 19, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD When I first heard about the new fiber optic Internet/cable/phone service coming from Verizon, I eagerly awaited for my building to be outfitted to carry it. However, I was leery about doing business … Continue reading →

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A new BPC world Record

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Editor

July 24, 2012 There is a new world record for the tallest sunflower grown in Battery Park City. These are now an estimated 12 feet tall and growing. No fertilizer was used. The seeds are heirloom from 2009 and were … Continue reading →

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Wall Street trader arrested for death threats to the SEC

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Editor

Update: July 18 The New York Post is reporting that this trader who made numerous death threats against the SEC and others has pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal. He faces up to five years on each charge. … Continue reading →

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PEP catch a thief

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Editor

July 18, 2011 On Saturday, July 9, an astute Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officer witnessed two teenage boys steal a camera that was on the hostess stand of Kaijou Japanese restaurant, 21 South End Avenue. One boy escaped, but the … Continue reading →

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Detecting nuclear fallout from Japan and elsewhere

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Editor

July 18, 2011 Clifford Mitchell, MD of the State of Maryland health department discusses how they measure nuclear fallout, as well as how the federal government has an independent system run by the EPA. – Which isotopes are the most … Continue reading →

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The PEP welcome homeless to stay in our parks

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Editor

June 28, 2011 On June 28, a local resident once again informed BatteryPark.TV of a homeless man in Rector Park. The same man has encamped himself in the park. He had a large cluster of trash bags and scared away … Continue reading →

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Grass field opening delayed

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Editor

July 12, 2011 BatteryPark.TV has learned that the DOT will delay the opening of the West Thames grass lawn. It was scheduled to be open next week on July 22, but due to the Battery  Park Conservancy still refusing to … Continue reading →

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Rupert Murdoch’s biggest threat is from nepotism and incompetence

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Editor

July 16, 2011 Much is being discussed in the news about the metastasizing scandals relating to News Corp (NWS). It seems that criminal behavior was the modus operandi within the London tabloid news operations. There is now real concern that … Continue reading →

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Full Moon

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Editor

July 15, 2011 While you slept, a spectacular full moon set over New York Harbor, with calm seas and perfect temperatures. (viewable in full screen 1080iHD) (more…)

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Will Goldman Sachs close the Regal Cinemas?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Editor

July 14, 2011 BatteryPark.TV recently spoke with some officials from Goldman Sachs and the topic of the hotel/retail remodeling came up. Goldman Sachs is not pleased with the young crowds that gather outside the Regal Cinemas movie theater, which is … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Editor

July 14, 2011   (Click image to enlarge) (more…)

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Macy’s fireworks barges

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Editor

July 4, 2011 The Macy’s fireworks barges heading into position. (click images to expand) (more…)

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The new super star living in Tribeca: Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Editor

July 2, 2011 Media frenzy in front of Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s (DSK) Tribeca pad (more…)

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Should organized sports be allowed on the new West Thames grass field?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Editor

June 3, 2011 Please complete this brief survey expressing your opinion on how the grass field should be used. Please click here to take the survey. It takes 20-seconds. The “mud field” of West Thames Park is now sodded. In … Continue reading →

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A new view: the Deutsche Bank eyesore is gone

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Editor

May 18, 2011 If you walk by the W hotel, you might notice something: you can see the new WTC looking northward. The dilapidated scandalous death trap of the old condemned Deutsche Bank building has finally been removed. Some have … Continue reading →

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Come on Irene

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Editor

August 28, 2011, 12:40 AM The storm is clearly blown over, no hurricane eye, and winds are less than 20 MPH over New York City (despite the TV images hyping the storm) August 27, 7:00 PM Video of Hurricane Irene … Continue reading →

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Will pitchfork mobs head to Stamford and Greenwich next?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Editor

June 30, 2011 For the average American who can’t even determine that a progressive “sub-prime” mortgage is a trap, anything financial is intimidating and foreign. Only buzzwords like “Goldman Sachs”, “Wall Street”, or “bailout” strike a resonating chord that triggers … Continue reading →

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