Category Archives: Crime

Violent crime in West Thames park, and no PEP in sight

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Editor

July 29, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the problem of the BPCA-paid city Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) still refusing to patrol the West Thames playgrounds, despite there being large numbers of teenagers routinely breaking … Continue reading →

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City officials strong-arming judges to boost fines against businesses

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Editor

July 29, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that city official are pressuring judges to essentially collect more taxes by fining businesses, even when no wrongdoing was found. “Judge Michelle Mirro — the city’s longest-serving administrative-law jurist — claims in … Continue reading →

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Grand theft auto in front of PEP headquarters

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Editor

April 24, 2013- According to a local police blotter, a $20,000 Ducati 848 Evo motorcycle was stolen in front of 235 South End Avenue on April 16th. That is very close to the Park Enforcement Patrol headquarters. BatteryPark.TV has long … Continue reading →

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Citi Bikes stolen from Irish Memorial rack. Fools busted.

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Editor

July 17, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “On July 10, Rafael Vasquez, 38, yanked at more than 10 Citi Bikes at the bike share dock near 8 River Terrace after 1 a.m., police said. When one blue bike came loose from … Continue reading →

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DOJ calls out WSJ and others for making up “sources” on SAC Capital stories

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Editor

July 17, 2013- DowntownTV has the best sources possible relating to the prosecution of SAC Capital and founder Stevie Cohen, and also was the source for numerous front-page WSJ articles since 2011. That is how we were confident that most … Continue reading →

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Park rangers assaulted by skateboarders

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/lBsgmK4i-dM July 16, 2013- We previously reported on a gang-style fight in the East Village whereby skateboarders brutally assaulted some clubgoers, knocking one unconscious and trying to then steal his sneakers (That video has been removed by the owner).  The … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: ACLU investigating local Park Enforcement Patrol officers

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Editor

June 23, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD If you have been harassed by the Battery Park City (BPC) division of the city Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP), headed by Captain Edward Falcon, you can notify BatteryPark.TV and we will instruct … Continue reading →

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NYPD sting operation tickets newbie Citi Bike riders

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

Photo by Dmitry Gudkov June 24, 2013- The Gothamist is reporting, “Photographer Dmitry Gudkov says he was cycling up First Avenue when he noticed a police officer standing near his squad car at the intersection of 6th Street. “I kind … 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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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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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 crime problem in Teardrop Park worsens

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Editor

Update May 8, 2013- A the May 7th CB1 BPC meeting, the main topic was lack of PEP presence in Teardrop Park, and the increase in petty crimes. However, more serious larceny, such as snatch and grab of iPads, is … Continue reading →

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Pit bulls are dangerous

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Editor

April 25, 2013- In the news is a story about a pit bull that attacked an 12-yo girl in Harlem and is scheduled to be euthanized. March 7, 2013- Surgeons who treat dog attack victims are well aware that certain … 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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Slippery Bill Thompson up to old tricks

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Editor

April 6, 2013- The Columbia University school of journalism runs a news site called “The New York World” which focuses on New York politics. They have discovered that former Chairman of the BPCA, Bill Thompson, who abruptly resigned from his … Continue reading →

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PEP officers relocated get paid in settlement

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Editor

March 28, 2013 The infamous crew of Battery Park City Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers who were harassing and beating up innocent BPC residents have now received settlement checks totally $165,000, according to The Daily News. (more…)

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Jeff Galloway supports dog owners’ right to use dog-free park

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Editor

March 28, 2012 At the March 27th CB1 meeting held at the WTC Tower 7, John Fratta led a discussion about the problem of a few bad dog owners who are using the small DeLury park as a dog sewer. … Continue reading →

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PEP still refuse to patrol West Thames Park

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Editor

Update August 10, 2013- This “promise” by Captain Falcon seems to have been an empty one. Park staff tell us that the PEP and parks conservancy still are treating the West Thames park as if it were Hudson River Park … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Psychotic man crashes car into Irish Memorial injuring teen

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Editor

Update September 5, 2012 As we first reported, the police report now confirms that the car was indeed stolen, and that the man was “high on drugs”. Local news reports that copied BP.TV’s were skeptical of our facts and also … Continue reading →

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Mentally ill man fishes for koi in waterfall pond

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Editor

June 4, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD At 7:00 PM today, a mentally ill and/or intoxicated man, wearing a bizarre green dinosaur or jester custom with tail and red hat was spotted laying face down with his head under the … Continue reading →

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