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A bad day for Citigroup

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Editor

March 27, 2014- First, the Citi Bikes were in the news again in a bad way, with the man who launched the New York program stepping down under pressure. Then, it was announced that Citigroup was the only bank to … Continue reading →

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FBI raids another New York Assemblyman

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Editor

March 26, 2014- The Post reports, “The FBI raided the offices and home of Queens Assemblyman Bill Scarborough today in what he said was an investigation into his travel reimbursements from the state.” (more…)

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Bill “Robin Hood” De Blasio wants to pilfer BPC to help poorer parks

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- The Post reports, “City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito expressed reservations Friday about a proposal to force well-funded park conservancies to share their donations with small or neglected parks. De Blasio, who backed the controversial money-sharing proposal during … Continue reading →

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Union Square Hospitality Group opens “Wine 101” course

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

March 23, Crain’s reports, “Danny Meyer’s USHG is sharing a drop of its secret sauce with the public. A 10-week wine education course the company has offered employees as part of their professional development is now available to anyone willing … Continue reading →

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WTC parachutists had inside help from steel worker

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014- The Post reports, “One of the three daredevils facing charges for parachuting from the World Trade Center last year is an ironworker who helped build the skyscraper — and may also have smuggled in the gear for … Continue reading →

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National 9/11 Memorial Museum to open in May

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014- The Post reports that the National 9/11 Memorial Museum to open in May (more…)

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WWE’s Shane McMahon sues claiming injuries from water leaks in building

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014- A blog reports, “Shane McMahon, son of World Wrestling (more…)

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NY Times covers local BPC effort to stop helicopter noise

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- BatteryPark.TV first got Rep. Nadler involved in a quality of life problem plaguing BPC and other waterfront neighborhoods. The hundreds of tourist helicopters each day are a serious cause of stress for residents, as are loud ferry … Continue reading →

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The NYPD should be given jurisdiction over the WTC and 9/11 Memorial

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- The breach of security at the One World Trade Center site by a 16-year-old kids makes it now obvious that the Port Authority police are incompetent. After all, the Port Authority is the same corrupt agency that … Continue reading →

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Zero coverage in local press of most important issue to BPC in years

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV exclusively reported that the operators of the new Pier A restaurant were granted by the CB1 a rare 4:00 AM liquor license in a residential community. Attending the CB1 meeting on March … Continue reading →

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Citi Bike rates to increase

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

Update March 22, 2014- The cost for a Citi Bike will likely go up to cover the deficit run by the inept operators from Oregon. The WSJ reports. March 20, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has been the most vocal supporter of the … Continue reading →

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Restaurant fines could be reduced 25%

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- WSJ reports, “City officials released new restaurant-grading rules designed to reduce fines by nearly 25%, a top priority of Mayor Bill de Blasio, who pledged during the campaign to help small businesses that he said were pummeled … Continue reading →

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Sale of Hudson River Park air rights advances

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Hudson River Park Trust and community groups are set to meet with the City Planning Commission next week to (more…)

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Exclusive: Second major lapse in Port Authority security at One WTC

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer It’s happened again! The NY Post is reporting that a 16-year-old young man, out of boredom, sneaked past sleeping security guards at One WTC (The Freedom Tower), and made it to the top … Continue reading →

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Flying Bird Takes Shape at the WTC

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Editor

March 19, 2014- The fish bones sculpture, officially called “Flying Bird”, that sits above the way past due over budget PATH station, is taking shape. Curbed has the photos. (more…)

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White House pastry chef quits

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Editor

March 19, 2014- The Post reports, “Longtime executive pastry chef Bill Yosses has announced the “bittersweet” decision to leave the White House and move to New York, where he will teach people how to eat more healthfully, according to The … Continue reading →

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Construction contracts by Port Authority trigger federal subpoenas of the conflicted chairman

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

March  18, 2014- The NYT reports, “Federal prosecutors in New Jersey subpoenaed records last week relating to potential conflicts of interest involving the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey chairman, David Samson, focusing on two bridge contracts worth … Continue reading →

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PEP allow serious crime in parks to skyrocket

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

March 12, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Major felony crimes in 31 of the city’s biggest parks increased nearly 18% in 2013 compared with the previous year, pushing the yearly total to the highest level since officials began collecting data for … Continue reading →

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Broadsheet continues to shill for Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

March 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has previously detailed the financial conflicts of interest between the local advertising flier, The Broadsheet (BS), and the subjects of its articles. Community centers and city or NGO’s that “advertise” in … Continue reading →

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The BPCA needs an oversight committee

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

March 17, 2014– By Steven E. Greer The WSJ reports on the newly formed “Oversight Committee” for the NJ NY Port Authority, that was created after the Governor Christie “Bridegate” scandal. The article states (more…)

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