Category Archives: – Op-Ed

Ezekiel Emanuel pens essay urging Americans to skip the annual physical exam with their doctor

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor

Update January 12, 2015- CBS conducted a a roundtable discussion about this topic. Dr. Narula came down on the side of Dr. Emanuel, using the same misguided interpretation of meta-analysis statistics. (more…)

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We grew 60% in 2014

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor

December 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD I started BatteryPark.TV in 2009, because I had the technical capability to do so, having run another digital media company, (more…)

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Predictions for BPC 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor

December 23, 2015- By Steven E. Greer For the coming year, I predict: (more…)

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What we want is a brand new year

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Editor

December 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer A philosopher once wrote, “What we want is a brand new year. What we need is a brand new life. (more…)

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The best art is edible

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Editor

May 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer I am starting to realize that the best chefs are actually artists: not metaphorically, but literally. (more…)

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Comptroller Stringer issues audit report validating our warnings on Citi Bike fraud

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

Update December 12, 2014- Comptroller Stringer issued an audit report validating our warning, below. (more…)

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Lethal force in Ferguson was unnecessary, yet few lessons seem to have been learned

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Editor

November 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD There are huge problems with most police forces in this country. However, despite all of the riots this week, not a damn thing will change. (more…)

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BatteryPark.TV strongly supports the protestors in Ferguson, Missouri

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Editor

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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The Tunnel to Towers no longer fits well within BPC

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Editor

Update November 6, 2014- As a direct result of BatteryPark.TV action, (more…)

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Should Gateway Plaza be condemned and LeFrak evicted?

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Editor

Update October 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer File this under our “Told you so” file: Below, last February, BP.TV (more…)

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Does Chinatown deserve its own City Council district?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Editor

September 18, 2014- Policy Opinion by Steven Greer The City Council districts were redrawn in 2013 by the Districting Commission. Several laws and factors determined the shape of District 1, which encompasses (more…)

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Why I have such contempt for the mainstream press

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Editor

October 13, 2014- By Steven E. Greer I wish more people knew what I knew about mainstream news media. (more…)

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It’s official. Danny Meyer has sold out, literally.

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Editor

Update August 15, 2014- Reuters reports that the private equity firm Leonard and Greene and Partners LP purchased the 40% stake in USHG, not Goldman Sachs as were guessed. July 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer As if it weren’t … Continue reading →

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Restaurants should charge upfront

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Editor

September 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Restaurants should charge upfront. Think about it. How crass is it to ask diners to start to do accounting in their head after wine and food? (more…)

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I was in the delivery room when Obamacare was born

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Editor

Update September 21, 2014- Obamacare is causing more people to go to the hospital, which is driving revenue fr the big corporations. Therefore, the GOP lobbyists are telling the Republicans to back off of Obamacare-bashing as a campaign strategy. How … Continue reading →

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The combustion engine will go away sooner than people think

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Editor

September 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD I was noticing the strong presence of electric vehicles at this year’s car show on the esplanade. Not only did Tesla show up, but BMW sent their M8 electric car. (more…)

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CB1 conspires to dodge a crucial vote

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Editor

April 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer On April 1st, the BPC subcommittee of the Community Board 1 met to discuss a crucial issue in the community, which is the ongoing evictions of families form 22 River Terrace as the … Continue reading →

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NYT gives good review to Downtown Dance Festival

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Editor

August 22, 2014- If you think that some restaurant reviewers are overly critical, try reading the arts sections and reviews of dance theaters. (more…)

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Jimmy Fallon is a D-bag: Reason #15

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Editor

Charlie Rose made a perfectly acceptable joke on the CBS Morning Show. (more…)

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Essay: Mr. Mayor, It is time to give the EDC’s Kyle Kimball the boot

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor

June 21, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD Recently, during a City Hall meeting of 20 elected federal, state, and city officials concluded that there should be a complete ban on tourists helicopters causing noise disturbances over most of … Continue reading →

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