Category Archives: City government

Pier A to be “largest restaurant in NYC”

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer You might seriously want to be considering moving if you like Battery Park City for its quiet manicured parks and family-friendly environment. The Community Board tonight just rubberstamped a 4:00 AM liquor license … Continue reading →

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Charter schools defeat Public Advocate Leticia James in court

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Editor

May 17, 2014- The local politicians in bed with the powerful school unions lost a battle in court. The WSJ reports, “Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Eileen Rakower dismissed a lawsuit by the city’s public advocate seeking to block co-locations (more…)

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Lady who drafted city bills, Alix Pustilnik, now BPCA General Counsel

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Editor

May 11, 2014- After the BPCA’s former General Counsel, Phyllis Taylor, abruptly “resigned” last year (along with the departure of Anne Fenton and Matt Monahan), there has been a void in that position. (more…)

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NY AG arrests NYC Councilman

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Editor

May 7, 2014- The Post reports that the NY AG Eric Schneiderman made an arrest of an alleged crooked City Councilman for stealing for a non-profit 501c he ran. This is interesting for a couple of reasons. (more…)

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Another restaurant fights back against the city letter grade “extortion”

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Editor

May 4, 2014- Famed chef David Keller recently made news for fighting back against city health department inspections that many have called nothing but added taxes. The inspectors make up arbitrary violations that have to be settled with fines in … Continue reading →

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Mayor de Blasio starts Office to Combat Domestic Violence

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Editor

March 27, 2014- Mayor de Blasio’s administration has a special office to combat domestic violence. Kirsten DeFur, MPH, discussion the functions of the office at the monthly First Precinct meeting.   (more…)

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How sidewalk food hacks avoid paying fines and stay open

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Editor

April 28, 2014- The Post reports, “Sidewalk fruit and hotdog vendors can’t get their licenses renewed if they rack up more than four unpaid fines, but Elshamy’s new license was approved by the city the same month he applied. He … Continue reading →

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Julie Menin to run city’s Consumer Affairs

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Editor

April 24, 2014- Mayor de Blasio chose former CB1 Chair Julie Menin to run his Consumer Affairs Department. (more…)

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Exclusive: Pier A has acquired large chunks of BPC garages for valet parking rights

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Editor

April 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has learned that many of the parking garages in Battery Park City have sold parking rights to the (more…)

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Letter: Pier A noise will be detrimental to BPC

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Editor

March 5, 2014- By Concerned BPC Resident It won’t be long before there will be an explosion of 311 complaint calls due to the noise that will be emanating from Pier A. It’s unbelievable that a 7:00 AM – 4:00 … Continue reading →

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Best chef in the world fights back against NYC restaurant shakedown

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Editor

April 4, 2014- By Thomas Keller With the conclusion of the OATH Tribunal, where the Judge overturned 25* violation points, we are now in a position to describe in detail the findings of both the original inspection and the Tribunal. … Continue reading →

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New York City’s biggest employer is the City of New York

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

March 23, 2014- The Post reports via Crain’s (so we have now recycled this for the third time), “City Hall and the city’s Department of Education were the top two employers in 2013 — with City Hall employing more than … Continue reading →

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City Schools now use “harassment” charges to jail and intimidate whistleblowers

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Editor

April 13, 2014- The Post reports on a very concerning trend used by the Department of Education bosses in New York City. They are having critics of their schools jailed by reporting “harassment” charges. Those charges are actually just harmless … Continue reading →

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Manhattan DA piles on, subpoenas Port Authority

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor

April 12, 2014- WSJ reports that the Manhattan DA has subpoenaed the Port Authority. The exact reason for the actions were unclear. This investigative body  is in addition to the DOJ’s Preet Bharara, and various other New Jersey investigators. (more…)

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Catherine McVay Hughes gets a demotion

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Editor

April 11, 2014- Finally, the CB1 announced the long overdue new appointees to the Community Board 1. There was no news in the announcement since BP.TV previously exclusively reported on the new additions. (more…)

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Book Review: Dragnet Nation by Julia Angwin

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Editor

March 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD Author of Dragnet Nation, Julia Angwin, won her Pulitzer Prize while working for the Wall Street Journal. She is now is an investigative reporter for ProPublica. Her new book builds upon her … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: BPCA hires engineer team to redesign streets

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Editor

April 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the temporary plans of the City DOT that will make South End Avenue and West Thames safer. The installation of concrete medians and painted curbs, etc., was … Continue reading →

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Interview with BASIS Independent Brooklyn

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

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NY ferry boats not safe to ride, claim the captains

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

April 7, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has previously warned of the unsafe conditions on the small NY Waterway, and other, ferry boats that traverse the East and Hudson rivers. Not only are the boats in obvious disrepair, (more…)

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Manhattan Borough President protests LeFrak plan to demolish historic building

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

April 7, 2014- The Observer reports that Gale Brewer is calling for changes in the city landmarking process after they were “blindsided” by the LeFrak organization. The Rizzoli bookstore on 57th street was not allowed to be landmarked, and is … Continue reading →

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