Category Archives: City government

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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Small law firm sues NYC for $21B over racially biased property taxes

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Editor

March 23, 2014- Crain’s reports, “Late last month, a pair of lawyers working for Newman Ferrara, a small law firm, set New York’s powerful real estate industry on its ear by filing a class-action suit that challenges the basic underpinnings … Continue reading →

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Drug-busting task force lands at Brookfield Place

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 28, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Drug Enforcement Agency’s New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force—an elite, joint federal, state and local group—will take one acre of space in lower Manhattan along the Hudson River. The feds will pick … Continue reading →

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City DOE wants new after school providers

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 18, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “The city is accepting proposals from organizations to provide new after-school programs for nearly 55,000 middle school students, at an estimated yearly cost of more than $131 million, according to an RFP released by the … Continue reading →

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Comptroller Stringer claims conflicts of interest plague city contracts

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 30, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “After a review of agency records from July 2007 to April 2013, the EDC failed to ensure contractors’ affidavits about conflicts of interest were completed on time during project bids, didn’t document follow-ups on contractors … Continue reading →

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City public school system fails to properly teach 77% of kids

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 30, 2014- As Mayor de Blasio plans to attack the charter school system, a report is out that shows a whopping 77% of “college” students at CUNY need remedial math, thanks to the wonderful public school system. (more…)

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State and City electeds support tenants at 22 River Terrace

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014 John Tashjian, Principal Centurion Real Estate Partners, 595 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10002 Dear Mr. Tashjian, As elected representatives for the area, we are writing to express our concerns regarding a condominium conversion plan for a … Continue reading →

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The press is now the only form of oversight on a city run by progressive Democrats

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- The WSJ reports today, that for the first time in 20 years, New York City’s mayor has no real opposition acting as a check and balance to power. Former Comptroller Liu is quoted, “Even when Democratic elected … Continue reading →

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Bill “Robin Hood” De Blasio wants to pilfer BPC to help poorer parks

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- The Post reports, “City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito expressed reservations Friday about a proposal to force well-funded park conservancies to share their donations with small or neglected parks. De Blasio, who backed the controversial money-sharing proposal during … Continue reading →

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NY Times covers local BPC effort to stop helicopter noise

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- BatteryPark.TV first got Rep. Nadler involved in a quality of life problem plaguing BPC and other waterfront neighborhoods. The hundreds of tourist helicopters each day are a serious cause of stress for residents, as are loud ferry … Continue reading →

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Letter to editor: Margaret Chin does not represent Downtown

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Editor

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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Citi Bike rates to increase

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

Update March 22, 2014- The cost for a Citi Bike will likely go up to cover the deficit run by the inept operators from Oregon. The WSJ reports. March 20, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has been the most vocal supporter of the … Continue reading →

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Help us monitor our PEP

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

It is now clear that our expensive Park Enforcement Patrol are not showing up for duty in the numbers provided for in the contract between the BPCA and city. BatteryPark.TV has learned that BPC-funded PEP are being reassigned to the … Continue reading →

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Restaurant fines could be reduced 25%

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

March 22, 2014- WSJ reports, “City officials released new restaurant-grading rules designed to reduce fines by nearly 25%, a top priority of Mayor Bill de Blasio, who pledged during the campaign to help small businesses that he said were pummeled … Continue reading →

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PEP allow serious crime in parks to skyrocket

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

March 12, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Major felony crimes in 31 of the city’s biggest parks increased nearly 18% in 2013 compared with the previous year, pushing the yearly total to the highest level since officials began collecting data for … Continue reading →

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Clerk of courts has Citi Bike rack blocked because it would remove private parking space

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Editor

March 16, 2014- The Post reports that a new Citi Bike rack installation was blocked when it became apparent it would eliminate a private parking space for a judge. The article states, “Susanna Rojas, the clerk of the court, “threw … Continue reading →

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Do local task forces accomplish anything?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Editor

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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HRPT is neglecting the new $5 Million dog run

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Editor

March 10, 2014- People who use the new $5 Million dog run by Pier 26 are complaining that the park staff are not caring for the dog run. For example, dog feces is accumulating. Send us your observations. UK’s Daily … Continue reading →

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They live! Citi Bikes have new Spring designs

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

March 8, 2014- A LES blog posted what seems to be a photo of a new design for selected Citi Bikes. (more…)

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Inspired by BP.TV, Gateway tenants take action into their own hands

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has been the only source to report on the conflicts of interest of the leaders of the Gateway Plaza Tenants Association (GPTA) that have led to inaction in correcting the poor … Continue reading →

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