Category Archives: Events and Activities

The 2010 MOU that would have stifled Asphalt Green

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Editor

Update October 14, 2012 The MOU detailed below was not the subject of the October 2nd CB1 meeting and the resolution discussed. BPC Chair Anthony Notaro clarified to BatteryPark.TV that (more…)

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Asphalt Green swimmer gets scholarship to USC

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Editor

October 16, 2012: Local New Yorker Michael Domagala, who was trained by the Upper East Side Asphalt Green crew, has received a scholarship to USC. Recall, his colleague Lia Neal won a bronze medal at the London Olympics and is … Continue reading →

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The New York Grand Prix speedboat race 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Editor

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The grass field is a big success so far

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Editor

August 10, 2012 By Steven Greer The West Thames Park grass field is a smashing success this year and is being used properly by the children and adults. After two years of disgraceful neglect caused by a feud between the … Continue reading →

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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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The Atlantic Cup Yacht Race

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Editor

(Viewable in full screen 1080i HD) The inaugural Atlantic Cup yacht race started today from the North Cove Marina. We interviewed Race Director Hugh Piggin about the types of yachts and goals of the race.   (more…)

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Horse-pulled wagon rides

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Editor

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The economic impact of the Tribeca Film Festival

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Editor

April 19, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD Entering its 11th year, The Tribeca Film Festival will go through April 29th. In 2002, less than six months after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centers and The Pentagon, … Continue reading →

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BPCA’s Gayle Horwitz blames the city for long delays in her Asphalt Green center

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Editor

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Three Cunard Oceanliners Together Again

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Editor

January 13, 2011 Once again, a trio of flagships from the British Cunard cruise line (The Queen Mary 2, The Queen Victoria and The Queen Elizabeth) came together in New York Harbor. A similar gathering took place in 2008. (Heat … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Tree Lighting in Battery Park City of 2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Editor

December 8, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD (In full screen 1080iHD) Toy donations can be made by contacting Stockings with Care or caroline@stockingswithcare.org   (more…)

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The Lowdown Hudson Blues jazz concert

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Editor

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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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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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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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The people have spoken: No organized sports on the grass field

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Editor

Update September 28, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The Parks Conservancy is now aerating the field and placing barrier fences to rest trampled areas of the lawn.   Update: September 16, 2011 Since our notes from September 14, a coach … Continue reading →

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A perfect day for sailing

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Editor

June 8, 2011 A perfect 93 degree day brought out all of the sailing groups to New York Harbor. (Viewable in full-screen 1080i HD) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXMRmT8k0iE   (more…)

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Elton John opening the Tribeca Film Festival

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Editor

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Comparing radiation leaks from major nuclear events

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Editor

March 15, 2011 Now that the multiple nuclear reactors in Japan are in meltdown, possibly on the scale of Chernobyl in 1986, the key safety questions are “How will this radiation accident compare to other previously documented events, such as … Continue reading →

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Jackass 3D and Big Air’s Mat Hoffman: An American lunatic

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Editor

August 17, 2010 The upcoming masterpiece of film called “Jackass 3D” will feature a BMX daredevil, Mat Hoffman, who has broken more bones than Evil Knievel and has suffered at least 70 concussions. He wears a shoulder harness because his … Continue reading →

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