Category Archives: City government

Where did all the STEM students go in Stuyvesant?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Editor

January 18, 2015- The Post reports that, “The top-rated Manhattan high school saw a staggering 82 percent drop this (more…)

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Bike path might open in 2015, a year sooner than last announced

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Editor

Update January 2, 2015- We spoke with a Brookfield lady who has presented before the CB1 before regarding the bike path. (more…)

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Marina Rally 2 draws hundreds of supporters again

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Editor

https://youtu.be/gA2tGJdzpJU?list=UUHSe21UiqKm8PjuuVb11uIQ January 8, 2015- The second rally to support Mike Fortenbaugh’s continued operation of The North Cove Marina, held in the public library, (more…)

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Citi Bike memberships plummet after dismal service in 2014

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor

January 12, 2015- The Post reports, “The city’s bike-share membership is hitting the skids. (more…)

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CB1 discusses the marina lockout and what to do about the BPCA

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Editor

January 7, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD On December 31st, 2014, the 10-year lease held by Mike Fortenbaugh to run the North Cove Marina expired. (more…)

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BPCA hires security to lockout Commodore Fortenbaugh from marina

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Editor

Update January 3, 2014- We spoke with a supervisor of FJC Security. They are the company contracted with the BPCA to handle security around Pier-A, not the marina. (more…)

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All local electeds now send letter to BPCA supporting the cancellation of marina RFP

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor

December 29, 2014 Chair Dennis Mehiel Battery Park City Authority 200 Liberty St New York, NY 10281 Dear Chair Mehiel, We write regarding the recent resolution of Manhattan Community Board #1 (CB1) regarding the Battery Park (more…)

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Manhattan Borough President sends letter of support for Mike Fortenbaugh to BPCA

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Editor

December 23, 2014- Gale A. Brewer, Office of the President, Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York   Dennis Mehiel Chairman & CEO, Battery Park City Authority, New York, NY 10281 Dear Chairman Mehiel: I write regarding the upcoming … Continue reading →

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City Hall moves to bullet-proof police car windows

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

December 22, 2014– By Steven E. Greer Right after the two police officers were assassinated, I sent the email below to the state and city elected officials. (more…)

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Exclusive: Three marketing women form “Seaport Friends” to help Howard Hughes plans

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Editor

December 8, 2014 (updated at 3:00 PM)- By Steven E. Greer Last week, a group of three “moms” representing the “Seaport Friends” hosted a town hall to support the Howard Hughes corporation plans to develop the Seaport. (more…)

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Pier-A visitor center still stalled

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Editor

December 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Poulakakos team was supposed to give an (more…)

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Legislation Introduced to Ban Drones From New York City Skies

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Editor

December 18, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Drones could be banned from the New York City skies under legislation introduced (more…)

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Broadsheet botches story on newly hired PEP

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Editor

December 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has been the only news source to accurately report on the fact that the city-controlled Park Enforcement Police (PEP) were not showing up to work in the Battery Park City (more…)

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Bill Ackman’s Howard Hughes corp dealt major blow on Seaport plans

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

December 12, 2014- Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman, Chairman of Howard Hughes corporation, was dealt a major set back by the CB1 on Wednesday when the Landmarks Committee of Community Board 1 (CB1) (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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What do you think of the new Pier-A Harbor House?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

December 6, 2014- The new Poulakakos-run Pier-A is partially opened. (more…)

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Review: I signed up for Uber, and it works well

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Editor

December 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer I used Uber for the first time. It was (more…)

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Estuarium at Pier 26 set to begin construction in 2017? Really?

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Editor

December 5, 2014- The NYT reported on a press release from the HRPT that claims the estuarium at Pier 26 will begin construction in 2017. (more…)

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BPCA awarded for renovation of Pier-A

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Editor

November 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD When the BPCA made the decision in 2008 to assume the responsibility of Pier-A and the renovation that had stalled under city control, there was every (more…)

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BPCA is a no-show to CB1 meeting just days ahead of announcement on the North Cove Marina contract

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Editor

December 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The BPCA’s esteemed “community affairs” person, Robin Forst, hired to replace the ousted Dynamic Duo of Anne Fenton (more…)

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