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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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Yet another 1000-foot residential tower going up in FiDi near BPC: 22 Thames

December 10, 2013- Curbed is reporting, “Fisher Brothers has posted some renderings of the Rafael Vinoly-designed 22 Thames…It also could become the tallest residential building in Lower Manhattan if it exceeds 937 feet, passing the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences … Continue reading →

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3 WTC gets Liberty bonds. Construction continues.

October 7, 2014- Larry Silverstein did it again. He was able to win discounted funding in the form of $1.6 Billion in Liberty Bonds to finish 3 WTC. (more…)

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3 WTC signs a new whale tenant

December 23, 2013- The Post reports, “In a spectacular holiday present for the World Trade Center and developer Larry Silverstein, media investment management giant GroupM has signed a 20-year lease for over a half-million square feet at 3 WTC, paving … Continue reading →

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