Category Archives: – Op-Ed

Chief Misinformation Officer of BPCA gets 45% raise during recession

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/HBX3fwxZ7XE Opinion January 20, 20131 BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the long delays in the opening of the Asphalt Green facility caused by contract disputes between then CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, and Asphalt Green. Hired by Ms. Horwitz, … Continue reading →

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PEP officers need to walk, not ride in golf carts

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Editor

Opinion August 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD With the spike in violent crime and grand larcenies Downtown and within Battery Park City borders, I have been keeping an eye out the Park Enforcement Patrol officers (PEP) that the … Continue reading →

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Are kayaks a danger to the waterways?

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Editor

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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Bombshell: The BPCA gives $500K to Manhattan Youth

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

(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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Brookfield should buy the Gateway Plaza parking garage and replace it

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Editor

Opinion June 20, 2013- By Steven E. Greer When the LeFrak-owned Gateway Plaza went off the Mitchell-Lama rent stabilization program several years ago, it made it possible for LeFrak to sell the property. It has been rumored that neighboring Brookfield … Continue reading →

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Letter: Lower Manhattan Democrats club often violent while campaigning

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Editor

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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Hudson River Park Trust should be converted into an “authority” like the BPCA

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Editor

Update March 20, 2013 In response to our essay, below, politicians got off the fence and have decidedly spoken out against allowing residential building within the Hudson River Park. According to local news, “Assemblymember Richard Gottfried, who the only local … Continue reading →

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Letter: Enough with the charity runs in BPC

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Editor

Letter to the Editor May 30, 2013- By Debra Banks BPC is changing for the worse…the traffic congestion from tour buses, diverted traffic and road closures due to events taking place down here (i.e. the Wall Street run this evening … Continue reading →

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Letters to the editor 5-17-2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Editor

Responses to Exclusive: PS 89 opens 4th K class, waitlist resolved Mother on waitlist says: April 13, 2013 at 11:46 am (Edit) Thank you Steven! The article reads very well. We will keep you posted. Have a nice weekend. BPCResident … Continue reading →

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Letters to the Editor 5-11-2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Editor

Reply to: Verizon to sell Downtown headquarters due to flooding zone Sally Regenhard says: May 7, 2013 at 11:19 pm I am on the mailing list for your website, which I find extremely interesting and informative. I would like to … Continue reading →

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Important issues Downtown approved without community input

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Editor

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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Letter: Parent outraged over kindergarten waitlist

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Editor

April 25, 2013- Letter from Reader In our most recent CB1 meeting, Tricia Joyce started her speech saying “We built it and they came…”. (more…)

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

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor

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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Does Asphalt Green deserve your trust, again?

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Editor

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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Little League opening day attracts the unworthy taking credit

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Editor

Opinion April 7, 2013 (updated 6:23 PM) The ballfields were opened this morning and Little League was able to commence the season on schedule. Showing up for the photo-op, like flies to honey, were every imaginable elected official. Even some … Continue reading →

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Latest arrests of State Assemblyman seem familiar

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Editor

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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It’s official: Pick-A-Bagel the worst restaurant in Battery Park

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Editor

March 31, 2013 Opinion– Since posting our first story on the decline of the Pick-A-Bagel on South End Avenue, it has become one of the most read stories of the year. It seems official now that Pick-A-Bagel is the worst … Continue reading →

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Letter to Editor : Issues needed to be addressed in BPC

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Editor

Dear Editor, I moved to Battery Park at exactly 7 years ago so I wouldn’t have a long commute to American Express from the Upper West Side. I’ve lived in New York my entire adult life in many different neighborhoods. … Continue reading →

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Letter: suggestions on sprucing up south BPC

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Editor

I always enjoy reading the articles about what is going on in BPC. I have lived in BPC for 4 years, renting for 2 years on North End ave and then we purchased a place on South End Ave for … Continue reading →

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