Author Archives: Editor

Pato loco

May 5, 2011 On this Cinco de Mayo, we observed some crazy ducks, or pato loco, in the BPC home for mallards by the waterfall pond. With the cold spring, the mallards are getting a several week delayed start, compared … Continue reading

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Where do all the taxis go?

January 11, 2011 The NY Times has an interesting article that explains for the first time why the supply of taxis decreases by 20% at 5:00 PM rush hour when you need them the most. The reason is that each … Continue reading

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Early gardens

May 3, 2011 Photo montage of the early 2011 gardens (viewable in 1080i HD) (more…)

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Why the DOT should not be in the landscaping business

Update: DOT to make corrections to Tire Swing Park August 7, 2010 As a result of the BatteryPark.TV report on the construction flaws and suboptimal management of the lawn of the newly opened $9 Million Tire Swing Park on West … Continue reading

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The new and improved PEPs

Op-Ed May 2, 2011 The new Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP’s) staff brought in after the community uprising seem to be much improved. At approximately 7:00 PM today, a mentally ill man, likely schizophrenic, was standing on the esplanade by the … Continue reading

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Joplin tornado by Twisterchaser

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The 2011 Wall Street Heart Walk

May 17, 2011 (more…)

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Update: U.S. Radiation levels from Japan

May 1, 2011 The radiation fallout levels in the U.S. from the Japan Fukushima reactors remain low. The EPA runs a national RadNet system that collects radiation samples from air, water, milk and other sources. In addition, most states (e.g. … Continue reading

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Bernanke’s missing link of chainmail on his underbelly

April 27, 2011 As investors know, The Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, gave a first-of-its-kind press conference today, pulling the curtain away from the Wizard of Oz. Coinciding with the event, the Fed released discouraging updates that downgraded the estimates … Continue reading

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Selectively enforced parking rules on West Thames

October 11 Matt Fenton has an interesting article in the Broadsheet about how State and City employees are parking their cars in no-parking zones on West Thames. The cars post government affiliations on their dashboard to avoid getting ticketed. Some … Continue reading

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Egregious reporting

April 28, 2011 Perhaps this clip best exemplifies the mainstream media’s much criticized hyping of the Royal Wedding, that polls show few in America care about. The morning after the worst tornado deaths in history, ABC listed their pre-wedding coverage … Continue reading

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NYPD Memorial

October 13, 2010 The NYPD held its annual Police Memorial event, adding 12 names to the Killed-in-Action-Wall by the North Cove Marina in Battery Park City. Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly were present. The names of the deceased offers this … Continue reading

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The NFL needs to take a year off

Op-Ed February 7, 2011 By most accounts, Super Bowl 45 (XLV) was a big disappointment to fans and viewers, despite the actual game and Fox show being good. Due to incompetent planning, more than a thousand fans were kicked out … Continue reading

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PEP still illegally parking on our streets

April 23, 2011 BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the problem of Parks Enforcement Patrol (Pep’s)  parking their personal cars in illegal spots along the streets of Battery Park City. The PEP’s involved were disciplined, but the practice still continues. At 10:20 … Continue reading

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Elton John opening the Tribeca Film Festival

April 20, 2011 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiWwvRCf3qQ (more…)

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Trump failures?

October 29, 2010 Not all of Donald Trump’s real estate ventures are successful. His “Trump Towers” in Sunny Isles, Florida are mostly vacant and have hundreds of vultures nesting at the top causing a menace. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMhQECM49Mk (more…)

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Is Yukon Cornelius the only one buying silver and gold?

January 24, 2011 Gold prices have declined 8% steadily over the last two months, coming off of a 50% appreciation during the uncertain periods of the global depression. The economy is improving and hiring has increased. The European debt problem … Continue reading

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The Trump SoHo dissappoints

August 27, 2010 The real estate speculators who started large condo projects at the height of the bubble continue to struggle. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Trump SOHO is discounting prices by 25% to boost slumping sales. … Continue reading

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Cherry trees in bloom

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“Nazi-like” pattern of behavior by the PEPs

March 1, 2011 The Community Board met tonight to discuss the proposed demolition of the Winter Garden stairs and the alleged assault of BPC resident Adam Pratt, first reported by BatteryPark.TV on January 29th. The Pratt incident was the last … Continue reading

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