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Category Archives: Law
Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP renews lease in Brookfield Place
January 22, 2014- Commercial Observer reports, “Law firm Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP has signed a 59,323-square-foot renewal of its headquarters space at 200 Liberty Street, which is part of Brookfield Office Properties‘ Brookfield Place complex in Lower Manhattan….The property at 200 … Continue reading
Photo of ice inside a Gateway Plaza apartment
January 4, 2014- Photo courtesy of Jonathan Jossen One year later, and no progress on Gateway Plaza freezing conditions (more…)
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New state laws to curb motorcycle gangs
December 23, 2013- The Post reports new laws are planned to stiffen penalties against motorcycle gangs, in the wake of the roadside beating last vvv, “Sen. Adriano Espaillat, whose district includes Washington Heights, where the violence took place, and Assemblywoman … Continue reading
BPC man sues ex-wife for hiding Twitter stock during divorce proceedings
November 27, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that a man in BPC is suing his ex-wife for hiding her early-stage equity investment in Twitter during their divorce proceedings, “Stuart Strumwasser, 47, who plays in an indie rock band and … Continue reading
The “Support dog” scam now invades jet planes
November 16, 2013- The NY Times reports, “Classifying animals as emotional support animals has long been permitted under antidiscrimination laws, allowing owners to take them into restaurants and shops or to residential buildings that have no-pet policies. To demonstrate the … Continue reading
BatteryPark.TV shapes state bill A8031 relating to Pier 26
November 14, 2013- Governor Cuomo finally signed A8031. The Villager reports, “On the same day that around 200 Lower West Side residents gathered to discuss their fears about a bill that would allow the transfer and sale of Hudson River … Continue reading
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Huge law firm Jones Day moves to Brookfield Place
November 12, 2013- The NY Post reported that the Jones Day law firm officially signed the lease. May 3, 2013- According to Crain’s New York, “Law firm Jones Day is moving ahead with a large lease at 4 Brookfield Place, … Continue reading
Bill Thompson was hired by municipal bond firm he selected as City Comptroller
May 6, 2013- Former Battery Park City Authority Chairman, and former City Comptroller, Bill Thompson, (now running for Mayor) was handsomely rewarded by a minority-owned municipal bond underwriting firm that he selected while comptroller. Columbia Journalism School reports that millions in … Continue reading
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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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
BPCA to refinance bonds and go to market for additional revenue
Update June 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The June 18th BPCA board meeting presented an update on the plan to refinance BPCA bonds (see below). The bank underwriters have been chosen and the “go to market” date is … 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
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
Letter: Lower Manhattan Democrats club often violent while campaigning
Letter: June 15, 2013– By Westider (In response to our story The Robin Forst gorilla campaign) The woman volunteer trying to attack the camera is Eli Hausknecht, live-in girlfriend of the male volunteer you referenced but who is not shown … Continue reading
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CB1’s Jeff Galloway meets in secret with city official about West Thames Bridge
Updated June 6, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD At the June 4 meeting of the BPC subcommittee of the Manhattan Community Board 1 (CB1), Matt Best of the Office of Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, presented the first specific … Continue reading
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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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Does Asphalt Green deserve your trust, again?
April 14, 2013– Essay by Steven E. Greer, MD They’re baaaack. Asphalt Green is claiming to be in business once again, accepting memberships for summer camp and gym memberships. More than 1,700 families and 3,000 individuals of Downtown were burned … Continue reading
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Latest arrests of State Assemblyman seem familiar
April 5, 2013- The latest in several arrests of New York State Assemblymen by federal prosecutors were made over allegations of the elected officials accepting bribes in exchange for helping prevent new competition to a community center. If that sounds … Continue reading
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PEP officers relocated get paid in settlement
March 28, 2013 The infamous crew of Battery Park City Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers who were harassing and beating up innocent BPC residents have now received settlement checks totally $165,000, according to The Daily News. (more…)