Author Archives: Editor

The banks are insolvent folks

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Editor

Michael Platt manages $30 Billion in Geneva, and says it the way it is. The banks are insolvent.  Watch https://youtu.be/7pIUAZcsk1M (more…)

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The Lowdown Hudson Blues jazz concert

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Editor

July 30, 2011 (Filmed on handheld cell phone) (more…)

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Why Facebook does not want to reveal its books in an IPO

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Editor

Update: December 13, 2011 As we first reported a year ago, the U.S. usage rates of Facebook is way down, per the New York Times article. This is very bad for the hyped valuation and why they shunned the openness … Continue reading →

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The crazy nastyass honey badger

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Editor

27 Million views and counting (more…)

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Oh the irony. Leticia Remauro denied access to BPCA offices

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Editor

December 10, 2011 By Steven Greer The Tribeca Tribune has a story about the recent BPC CB1 meeting whereby Leticia Remauro, former BPCA employee, met face to face with current BPCA administration (but not with CEO Gayle Horwitz, see our … Continue reading →

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Too many Fuddy-duddies stifle entertainment Downtown

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Editor

December 9, 2011 The Financial District, Tribeca, and Battery Park City have few places for the citizens to enjoy good music, drinks, and New York class society. The main problem is that the local press consists of Fuddy-duddy people who … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree lot at 3 Place

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Editor

November 27, 2011 There is a nice Christmas tree lot outside of Battery Place Market on 3 Place and Battery Place Street. They call it “BP Trees” and it is managed by Heather. They will do custom work for you, … Continue reading →

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Drawing in the Park

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Editor

May 21, 2011 (Viewable in full-screen 1080iHD) One of the many activities in Battery Park that is produced by the Parks Conservancy is Drawing in the Park. Free art supplies and a tutor are supplied for adults to sketch landscapes … Continue reading →

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Gayle Horwitz avoids the public she represents, is a no-show for tree lighting

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Editor

December 9, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD While filming the wonderful tree lighting party by South Cove, an interesting side story developed. The Parks Conservancy seemed to have expected BPCA CEO Gayle Horwitz to be the one to count down … Continue reading →

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Gayle Horwitz hides under her desk as CB1 discusses her bizarre culling of the ranks

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Editor

December 7, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The Community Board 1, BPC division, met last night and the main topic was the bizarre firings of 19 long-time BPCA employees, first reported by BatteryPark.TV. One of the fired employees, former media … Continue reading →

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Will BPCA Chairman Thompson replace the 19 fired with his own cronies?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Editor

November 22, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD As BatteryPark.TV first reported, the BPCA abruptly fired 19 of its staff, with with much controversy. BPCA Chairman Bill Thompson, appointed by ex-Governor David Paterson, and Anne Fenton, spokesperson for the BPCA (now … Continue reading →

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The NYMEX has removed onerous security screening stations after businesses close

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Editor

November 27, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), part of the CME Group, has dropped the onerous security measures at the entrance to its retail mall. The metal detectors and X-ray bag screening station have … Continue reading →

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Our Person of the Year

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Editor

December 4, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD Our selection for Person of the Year won’t surprise you, but our runner up might. The question used for selecting the Person of the Year was, “Who will people, ten years from now, … Continue reading →

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New designer Randi Spoon

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Editor

July 30, 2011 (more…)

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Figure al Fresco

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Editor

May 11, 2011 The Figure al Fresco program convenes on Wednesday afternoons, starting at 2:30 PM,  on the esplanade by the South Cove. An art instructor helps guide residents as the sketch a standing model. For more information, call (212) … Continue reading →

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Steven E Greer quoted in Wall Street Journal about Facebook privacy violations

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Editor

Steven Greer, Editor of BatteryPark.TV, is quoted in this WSJ article Facebook ‘Unfair’ on Privacy November 30, 2011 By SHAYNDI RAICE And JULIA ANGWIN The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that Facebook agreed to settle charges that it misled users … Continue reading →

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Gayle Horwitz acted like a “third world potentate”

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Editor

Date:  November 17, 2011 To:  All RE:  Battery Park City Authority Terminations I was President and CEO of the Battery Park City Authority from May 1999 to June 2005.  I am shocked and dismayed at the heartless and unprofessional manner … Continue reading →

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A very funny version of The King’s Speech

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Editor

A very funny version of The King’s Speech (more…)

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Dog excrement and speeding mopeds dominate BPCA town hall meeting

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Editor

November 17, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The Battery Park City Authority hosted the first town hall in ten years on the evening of November 17th. Chairman William Thompson was not present and speaking for the authority was CEO Gayle … Continue reading →

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Let there be light

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Editor

The new buildings at the World Trade Center are sending blinding reflections southward down Washington Street lighting up shaded canyons that have not seen light in decades (Click images to expand to full screen) Below, the shadows are going the … Continue reading →

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