Category Archives: – Op-Ed

Broadsheet puts outrageous spin on Gateway settlement

May 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The local advertising flier calling itself the Broadsheet (BS), which earns most of its revenue from the BPCA and state-funded organizations, (more…)

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The Post piles on Danny Meyer for poor taste at 9/11 Memorial

May 22, 2014- One day after a small story, the editorial staff at The NY Post have piled on poor ole Danny Meyer. Recall, BatteryPark.TV made the Post aware of an obscure announcement about a Danny Meyer restaurant opening in … Continue reading

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NY Post picks up on our story about Danny Meyer’s ill-advised cafe at the 9/11 Memorial

May 21, 2014- The NY Post picked up on our story about Danny Meyer’s ill-advised cafe at the 9/11 Memorial. The article states, (more…)

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Spy Drone lobbyists and a WSJ propaganda piece

May 17, 2014- Opinion By Steven E. Greer, MD The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is truly an evil organization for many reasons. For example, they have a large feature section today touting drones as safe friendly ways to take family … Continue reading

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Be thankful if your mother is alive

May 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD This week, over the course of several hours, I had to admit both of my parents into hospitals. One was pre-planned. One was an emergency. (more…)

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Viewership for April breaks another record

For the month of April, 2014, total viewership was 41,733 total views, which was a whopping 74% growth over 2013, and 7% growth over March of 2014! Of those, 29,555 were unique views. That number gives a better indication of … Continue reading

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Letter to State Liquor Authority: Do not allow the Pier A liquor license

April 13, 2014- By Delia von Neuschatz To: The New York State Liquor Authority Dear (name redacted) : I am a Battery Park City homeowner and resident writing to express my deep concern over the granting of a 7:00 AM … Continue reading

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Why Union Square Hospitality Group is the best in the business

(The new and improved Shake Shack fries) March 11, 2014- By Steven E Greer, MD The number of restaurant groups trying to copy Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) and create the “better burger” are in the dozens, but … Continue reading

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Paul Gigot’s Op-Ed section disgraces the Wall Street Journal yet again

February 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD On February 20th, Paul Gigot, the editor in charge of gatekeeping the letters published in the prestigious Wall Street Journal, allowed two men to criticize Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks about … Continue reading

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Letter: I enjoy BatteryPark.TV

Hello Dr. Greer, I read your email list serve and think you do a great job. I am interested in many of your postings ( & congrats on getting the scoop on the BASE jumpers, etc. story). You are helping … Continue reading

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The Netflix Late Reviewer: The Counselor

March 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Ridley Scott is not the main reason that The Counselor is one of the worst movies made in 2013. The casting directors, Nina Gold and Avy Kaufman (a Tribecan), are to blame. Once … Continue reading

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Restaurant tip of the Week: Don’t do what Morton’s did

March 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Morton’s steak house near the 9/11 Memorial invited me to stop by and do the usual photo review. We make genuine new articles, not infomercials, and are never censored or told what … Continue reading

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Letter to editor: Margaret Chin does not represent Downtown

March 19, 2014- By Battery Park Dad Regarding recent comments on BatteryPark.TV about Councilwoman Margaret Chin representing only Chinatown and city unions, I couldn’t agree more. If you want to make sure the Chinatown Senior Centers get their funding (and … Continue reading

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

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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Letter to Editor: “Your voice permits us to see things that might not be seen elsewhere”

March 21, 2014- Letter to Editor from Dr. Kim Lurie Though I may be forced out of my living space soon, I will continue to subscribe to your postings, wherever I end up. (more…)

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The BPCA needs an oversight committee

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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The Netflix Late Reviewer- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

March 13, 2014- By Steven E. Greer This second installment in The Hunger Games has earned $424 Million to date, domestic. Star Jennifer Lawrence delivered another great performance, and some of the scenes were intriguing. However, overall, (more…)

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Do local task forces accomplish anything?

March 13, 2014- Opinion By Steven E. Greer, MD The newly elected Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer recently formed a “Task Force” to halt the progress of the Howard Hughes Corporation development planned for the Seaport at Pier 17. The … Continue reading

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Letter: Illegal town cars block disabled access to bus stop on Vesey Street

March 12, 2014- Letter to Editor by David Feldman The problems (that BP.TV wrote about) persist. A dispatcher, wearing a bright orange vest is positioned just past the bus stop on Vesey Street. His job is to guide vehicles, and … Continue reading

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Review: The new Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon aims for Nickelodeon’s viewers

February 22, 2014– By Steven E. Greer The new Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon completed its first week. Ratings were high, around 7-Million, thanks to A-listers as guests. However, the short segments which actually featured just Jimmy Fallon were cringe … Continue reading

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