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With 3 WTC Financing Finally a Done Deal, What Comes Next?

November 30, 2014- Observer reports, “Silverstein Properties scored (more…)

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The real Eataly coming to 4 WTC in 2015

Updated December 6, 2014- I was just in my elevator with a mother and her 10-yo or so son. She had an Eataly bag of food. (more…)

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BPCA sues Wall Street bank that employs its own board member

February 10, 2014- Bloomberg reports that the BPCA is suing numerous Wall Street banks for rigging the bond offering system back in 2003 when the BPCA raised hundreds of millions in revenue. Of note, the BPCA’s CFO, Robert Serpico, was … Continue reading

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NY Times architecture critic slams 1 World Trade Center

November 30, 2014- The NYT slams the design of the WTC, “There had been talk after Sept. 11 about the World Trade Center development’s including housing, (more…)

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BatteryPark.TV strongly supports the protestors in Ferguson, Missouri

https://youtu.be/CAcIAzrRSbk August 14, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD On Saturday, August 9th, a hand-to-hand battle broke out between a white police officer and an 18-yo African American in Ferguson, Missouri. The young man’s name was Michael Brown. He … Continue reading

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Estuarium at Pier 26 set to begin construction in 2017? Really?

December 5, 2014- The NYT reported on a press release from the HRPT that claims the estuarium at Pier 26 will begin construction in 2017. (more…)

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BPCA awarded for renovation of Pier-A

November 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD When the BPCA made the decision in 2008 to assume the responsibility of Pier-A and the renovation that had stalled under city control, there was every (more…)

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Thousands of protestors clog major arteries

December 5, 2015- The numerous large protests taking place across the country, for weeks now, have made this (more…)

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The new Greer middle school at the Seaport

November 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In February of this year, BatteryPark.TV observed during a CB1 (more…)

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Uber, better and cheaper, poised to put yellow taxis out of business

November 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The biggest quality of life problem for New Yorkers is transportation (or perhaps high housing costs). Our Third-World subways, corrupt Port Authority and high bridge/tunnel tolls, (more…)

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More pro-Big Real Estate infomercials masquerading as news in the New York Post

December 1, 2014- As old media print papers struggle to survive, they no longer even attempt to be ethical when it (more…)

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Howard Hughes Unveils South Street Seaport Proposal

November 24, 2014- Observer reports, ““Unfortunately, it’s clear that the Howard Hughes Corp. has not fully considered all of the guidelines put (more…)

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They are “peaceful protestors”, not rioters

November 26, 2014- Letter to the Editor by Gina Dear Dr. Greer, I submitted a comment last (more…)

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Security alert: Second night of riots in NYC shuts down bridges and Times square

November 25, 2014- Be careful if you venture out. While it is calm down here (more…)

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Mayor de Blasio continues to say “Let them eat cake” to anti-helicopter activists

November 22, 2014- By Steven E. Greer To no one’s surprise, Mayor de Blasio is still not going to (more…)

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BatteryPark.TV reporting leads to ouster of PEP Captain Falcon

Update November 11, 2014- As we predicted on March 21st, below, Captain Falcon (more…)

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Brookfield abandons plan to buy Atlantic City’s Revel Casino

November 22, 2014- We previously reported on the plans of Brookfield to sell their partially renovated Brookfield Place (more…)

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Fairway grocery store chain wants to back out of Greenwich Street lease

Update October 15, 2014- A real estate blog reports that Fairway want to back out of its Tribeca lease. Perhaps the new Eatlay coming to the WTC nearby is the reason? Who knows. All I know is that Whole Foods … Continue reading

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Seaport gets another 1000-ft high-rise: 92 Fulton Street

Update January 23, 2014– The Post reports that “Mavrix Group is looking at a total of seven parcels of land, Erin Wicomb, co-founder of the development firm said.” January 8, 2014- In addition to the Pier 17 high-rise, nearby on … Continue reading

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Verizon HQ on West Street acquired by CIM Group for condos

January 2, 2014- A blog reports, “CIM Group and Magnum Real Estate Group announced today the acquisition of a condominium interest primarily consisting of floors 11 through 31 in 140 West Street, a 32-story office tower in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood. … Continue reading

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