Category Archives: Crime

CBS News confirms that park crime is up 40% this year

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Editor

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Folks, your Apple products will get you mugged

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Editor

Update October 9, 2013- The NY Post has a video of a woman being pummeled in the face for her smartphone (not even an Apple). August 29, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the increase … Continue reading →

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NYC drug dealer prosecuted for using pit bull as deadly weapon

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Editor

October 6, 2013- The NYT is reporting, “A drug suspect, being pursued by two plainclothes officers, ran into Mr. Austin’s building. The authorities said Mr. Austin commanded the dogs to attack the officers, who responded by opening fire, killing Dutchess … Continue reading →

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Forensic sketch of child predator

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Editor

October 4, 2013- Gothamist posted this story over the summer of a child predator who attacked a boy in the Seaport. With the recent child predator arrest at the BPC ballfields, could it be the same man? (more…)

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Motorcycle gang attacks family in SUV on West Side Highway

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

Update October 4, 2013- The Post is reporting that several members of the motorcycle gang are actually police offices, and one was “undercover” as the incident, below, took place. Update October 3, 2013- The Post is reporting that police have … Continue reading →

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Grand larceny in SoHo “out of control”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

Update October 3, 2013- DNAinfo reports that a worker in a boutique retailer was punched in the face trying to stop a shoplifter. July 31, 2013- DowntownExpress is expanding on our coverage and reporting today on the spike in grand … Continue reading →

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NYPD lets ‘pop-up’ bike gangs rampage

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

October 2, 2013- The Post is reporting, “They’re hell on wheels — and NYPD cops won’t touch them. The department has ordered cops not to chase after large biker groups like the one that beat a driver near the West … Continue reading →

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More violent muggings in wealthy Tribeca

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Editor

September 25, 2013- The crime blotter of DNAinfo reports more violent muggings and theft of valuable goods. In Tribeca, a “well dressed” white male tried to rape a woman in the entrance of her apartment, but was scared away by … Continue reading →

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Hudson Park rapist takes plea deal for 35 years in jail

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

September 9, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “The vicious sex fiend who raped an aspiring actress in TriBeCa last year copped a plea Monday in exchange for 35 years behind bars. Jonathan Stewart, 26, admitted to chatting up the … Continue reading →

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A good day for the hood: NYPD ticket tour bus

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

September 8, 2013- In a major development, the actual NYPD ticketed a tour bus today. Normally, the local PEP office has to be called, with no penalty to the driver. Occasionally, the TLC will send enforcement agents, but the NYPD … Continue reading →

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Crime spikes in Central Park

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

September 5, 2013- Per our reporting on the spike in crime in Battery Park and Tribeca parks, the NY Post is reporting that Central Park is also being hit by increases in muggings. (more…)

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BPC wife hires hitman to off hubby

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Editor

August 30, 2013- The Post is reporting that 57-year-old Romanina national Elena Adams of BPC hired a hitman to murder her husband, but was arrested by cops in Brooklyn instead. She tried to use a stamp collection to pay the … Continue reading →

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BPCA board member Martha Gallo helped oversee JP Morgan London Whale trades

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Editor

August 12, 2013- The DOJ is planning to file criminal charges and arrest two JP Morgan employees who concealed bad trades that led to billions in losses of the now dubbed “London Whale” scandal. The Chief Compliance Officer of JP … 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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Mega yachts in Battery Park targeted by theft ring

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Editor

July 31, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The New York Police Department’s (NYPD) First Precinct, led by Commanding Officer Brendan Timoney, has now placed walking patrolmen within the boundaries of Battery Park City (BPC) to counter the spike in … Continue reading →

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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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