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NY Post covers our story on dubious BPCA grants

August 7, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the dubious free money handouts given by previous BPCA administrations to so-called charities. The most egregious of these gifts has been the $250,000 per year given to Tribeca’s Bob Townley and his … Continue reading

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Manhattan Sailing club featured in NY Times video

A NY Times video about a couple who met while sailing was filmed on a Manhattan Sailing School boat. (more…)

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Are kayaks a danger to the waterways?

July 27, 2013– By Steven E. Greer, MD Sailing schools operate classes in small boats on the Hudson River and New York Harbor under the supervision of trained professional sailors. They know how to navigate around the larger commercial barges, … Continue reading

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NY Post features North Cove Marina

July 7, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “For one week, it was Manhattan’s most exclusive address. During the Fourth of July holiday, the North Cove marina was awash with a flotilla of luxury yachts, including three vessels more than … Continue reading

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PEP harass dog owners in nearby Battery Park

July 28, 2013- The NY Post is updating an ongoing  story, first exclusively reported by BP.TV, about BPC residents who said “enough is enough” and decided to team up and fight back against the PEP. The Park Enforcement Patrol, paid … Continue reading

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Residents of Rector Place “terrorized” by pit bull

July 27, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the dangers of certain breeds of dogs which have recently been banned from Gateway Plaza. In the New York Post is a story that hits home. The apartment building at 300 Rector … Continue reading

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NBC’s Brian Williams insults all New Yorkers in the vilest of ways

July 17, 2013- For some unknown reason driven by an agenda, NBC’s Brian Williams is critical of Citi Bikes. It is likely an agenda favoring the powerful NYC taxi industry, or simply an agenda to retaliate against Mayor Bloomberg. Watch … Continue reading

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Citi Bikes stolen from Irish Memorial rack. Fools busted.

July 17, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “On July 10, Rafael Vasquez, 38, yanked at more than 10 Citi Bikes at the bike share dock near 8 River Terrace after 1 a.m., police said. When one blue bike came loose from … Continue reading

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DOJ calls out WSJ and others for making up “sources” on SAC Capital stories

July 17, 2013- DowntownTV has the best sources possible relating to the prosecution of SAC Capital and founder Stevie Cohen, and also was the source for numerous front-page WSJ articles since 2011. That is how we were confident that most … Continue reading

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Quinn to overhaul Bloomberg’s restaurant letter grading revenue scheme

July 9, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that City Councilwoman Quinn plans to overhaul Bloomberg’s controversial letter grading system for restaurants that rake in $50 Million for the city, “Quinn, who announced plans to revamp it while dramatically cutting … Continue reading

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NYPD sting operation tickets newbie Citi Bike riders

Photo by Dmitry Gudkov June 24, 2013- The Gothamist is reporting, “Photographer Dmitry Gudkov says he was cycling up First Avenue when he noticed a police officer standing near his squad car at the intersection of 6th Street. “I kind … Continue reading

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Bombshell: The BPCA gives $500K to Manhattan Youth

(Center, Bob Townley who runs Manhattan Youth, From Clockwise: Former Chairman of the BPCA, Bill Thompson, Former President/CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, BPCA senior executive Anne Fenton, Community Board 1 Chair, Katherine McVay Hughes, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Community … Continue reading

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Minimalist Financial District Skyscraper Wins Landmark Status

June 27, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “FINANCIAL DISTRICT — The 51-story glass and aluminum skyscraper at 140 Broadway — perhaps best known as the soaring, black Financial District tower with the massive red cube sculpture at its base — is … Continue reading

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Durst botches the name of WTC Tower 1

June 24, 2013- If you have trouble saying the name of the most important skyscraper in the world, you are not alone. What once was called The Freedom Tower is undergoing a branding change before it opens. The Durst corporation … Continue reading

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CB7 passes resolution to remove newsracks

May 31, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “Hundreds of news racks should be immediately removed from the Upper West Side because they are poorly maintained and clog the streets, local community board members said. Community Board 7 member Marc Glazer has … Continue reading

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Friend of Sheldon Silver gets mysterious state job gigs

May 30, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “A former state assemblywoman and close ally of Speaker Sheldon Silver has quietly left her cushy job at the state Education Department for an even higher-paying one in state Family Court. Janele … Continue reading

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Trash on South End an eyesore and rat problem

April 15, 2013- Anyone walking about tonight saw a stunning site. An organized group of “Freegans” were sifting through the trash of Gristedes and Hudson Produce looking for food to eat. (more…)

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Important issues Downtown approved without community input

May 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Battery Park City residents will now be forced to endure weeks of the latest “outdoor art” chosen by the Brookfield Properties art guru, Debra Simon. The hideous steal cargo ship containers are smack-dab … Continue reading

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The other casualty from Boston: Old-school TV news

April 27, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD On April 15, 2013, at 2:49 PM, two terrorist bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three, and blowing off the legs of many others. The other casualty … Continue reading

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Did the Tribeca Film Festival benefit Downtown after 9/11?

April 18, 2013  By Steven Greer, MD Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro were interviewed on the CBS Morning show today, and Ms. Rosenthal listed examples of the recovery of Downtown New York after September 11th, 2001. For example, she … Continue reading

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