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Detecting nuclear fallout from Japan and elsewhere

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Editor

July 18, 2011 Clifford Mitchell, MD of the State of Maryland health department discusses how they measure nuclear fallout, as well as how the federal government has an independent system run by the EPA. – Which isotopes are the most … Continue reading →

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Rupert Murdoch’s biggest threat is from nepotism and incompetence

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Editor

July 16, 2011 Much is being discussed in the news about the metastasizing scandals relating to News Corp (NWS). It seems that criminal behavior was the modus operandi within the London tabloid news operations. There is now real concern that … Continue reading →

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The new super star living in Tribeca: Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Editor

July 2, 2011 Media frenzy in front of Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s (DSK) Tribeca pad (more…)

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Come on Irene

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Editor

August 28, 2011, 12:40 AM The storm is clearly blown over, no hurricane eye, and winds are less than 20 MPH over New York City (despite the TV images hyping the storm) August 27, 7:00 PM Video of Hurricane Irene … Continue reading →

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Will pitchfork mobs head to Stamford and Greenwich next?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Editor

June 30, 2011 For the average American who can’t even determine that a progressive “sub-prime” mortgage is a trap, anything financial is intimidating and foreign. Only buzzwords like “Goldman Sachs”, “Wall Street”, or “bailout” strike a resonating chord that triggers … Continue reading →

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Save the Stairs

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Editor

Update: June 17, 2011 The Winter Garden marble stairs are reportedly getting a pardon and will now be saved from demolition. Per our interview in March with grass roots leader Justine Cuccia, Brookfield Properties had wanted to demolish the awe-inspiring … Continue reading →

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Is P90X a mental health risk to congressmen?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Editor

June 7, 2011 A growing number of 40-something congressmen are getting into the best shapes of their lives after joining an informal “P90X caucus“, whereby they religiously workout to the instructions of the infomercial P90X program. However, is this detrimental … Continue reading →

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New FDNY fireboat, BRAVEST, Commissioned

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Editor

May 26, 2011 Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano commissioed the newest FDNY fireboat, Bravest, on Thursday, May 26 at 3 p.m. at the North Cove Marina in Battery Park City, Manhattan. The Bravest is a $2.4 million, jet-powered fireboat, custom … Continue reading →

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Where do all the taxis go?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Editor

January 11, 2011 The NY Times has an interesting article that explains for the first time why the supply of taxis decreases by 20% at 5:00 PM rush hour when you need them the most. The reason is that each … Continue reading →

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Update: U.S. Radiation levels from Japan

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Editor

May 1, 2011 The radiation fallout levels in the U.S. from the Japan Fukushima reactors remain low. The EPA runs a national RadNet system that collects radiation samples from air, water, milk and other sources. In addition, most states (e.g. … Continue reading →

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Selectively enforced parking rules on West Thames

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Editor

October 11 Matt Fenton has an interesting article in the Broadsheet about how State and City employees are parking their cars in no-parking zones on West Thames. The cars post government affiliations on their dashboard to avoid getting ticketed. Some … Continue reading →

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NYPD Memorial

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Editor

October 13, 2010 The NYPD held its annual Police Memorial event, adding 12 names to the Killed-in-Action-Wall by the North Cove Marina in Battery Park City. Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly were present. The names of the deceased offers this … Continue reading →

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PEP still illegally parking on our streets

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Editor

April 23, 2011 BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the problem of Parks Enforcement Patrol (Pep’s)  parking their personal cars in illegal spots along the streets of Battery Park City. The PEP’s involved were disciplined, but the practice still continues. At 10:20 … Continue reading →

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The Trump SoHo dissappoints

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Editor

August 27, 2010 The real estate speculators who started large condo projects at the height of the bubble continue to struggle. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Trump SOHO is discounting prices by 25% to boost slumping sales. … Continue reading →

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“Nazi-like” pattern of behavior by the PEPs

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Editor

March 1, 2011 The Community Board met tonight to discuss the proposed demolition of the Winter Garden stairs and the alleged assault of BPC resident Adam Pratt, first reported by BatteryPark.TV on January 29th. The Pratt incident was the last … Continue reading →

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Is the NCAA corrupt?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Editor

March 31, 2011 The best journalists in all of sports, in our opinion, are Bryant Gumble, Bernie Goldberg, and the others on the cast of HBO’s Real Sports. They just aired a special on corruption in big time college football … Continue reading →

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Japan now becoming a Chernobyl

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Editor

March 28, 2011 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfOaaqfyFP0 March 27th, 2011 As we predicted when the Japan nuclear crisis first began, the situation is deteriorating and now on par with Chernobyl. It will likely be many times worse than Chernobyl given the numerous reactors … Continue reading →

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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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Battery Park City park rangers assault BPC resident

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Editor

January 29, 2011 At approximately 12:00 PM on January 29th, 20011, according to eyewitness Theresa Shabbos who lives one floor above 2 South End Avenue, local resident Adam Pratt was walking his small dog and arrived at the southeast corner … Continue reading →

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Taxi driver violent behavior on the rise in NYC

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Editor

March 6, 2011 According to ABC Channel 7, a taxi driver who refused to take a group of males from Manhattan to the Bronx drove instead to the Midtown North NYPD precinct. The group explained the situation and the police … Continue reading →

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