Category Archives: NYPD First Precinct

Have you ever been held hostage in a taxi?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Editor

January 20, 2013 We have heard numerous stories over the last 12-months of New Yorkers being locked in yellow cabs and driven as hostages as the driver extorts more money from the passenger. Have you experienced anything like this, or … Continue reading →

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Fiery ferry boat crash at South Street Seaport

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Editor

January 9, 2013 A “Seastreak” ferry boat operating out of the newly added East River slips has made a hard landing and crashed at Pier 11 in the South Street Seaport. A fire started. More then 20 injuries are reported … Continue reading →

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More rogue behavior from our parks officers

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Editor

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Is the security in your doorman building or local school adequate?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Editor

https://youtu.be/3BS5vE4ISkk December 18, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD Across the city today, schools have held town hall meetings to discuss their security plans with parents in the wake of the Newtown massacre. In many cases, schools have open doors … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bloomberg expresses his outrage over gun deaths

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Editor

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The Connecticut shooter was influenced by violent video games

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Editor

December 16, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD Adam Lanza watched violent mass murder video games (I assume this story is accurate, which is a big assumption given all of the incorrect reporting on this story.). (more…)

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Two more pedestrians struck by vehicles on North End Ave

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Editor

December 15, 2012 Despite several new traffic lights being installed, the portion of North End Avenue in front of the Conrad Hotel continues to be a death trap. Tonight, at 6:30 Pm, and again earlier in the week, two different … Continue reading →

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Traffic light for West Thames discussed at First Precinct meeting

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Editor

November 29, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV attended the monthly First Precinct Community Affairs meeting tonight. We asked whether the NYPD ever collaborates with the City DOT about dangerous intersections, such as West Thames Street. Inspector Winski replied … Continue reading →

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PEP offices still without phone lines, but why?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Editor

Update: November 13, 2012 As a result of BP.TV’s story, the BPCA posted an update stating that a backup phone has been made available at (212) 417-3114 November 9, 2012 By Steven E. Greer Almost two weeks after Hurricane Sandy, … Continue reading →

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Skateboard noise

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Editor

Letter November 11, 2012 By Fran Hi. I was wondering if there was any number for the PEP police. Everyday, skateboarders jump up and down the steps outside my window. Everyday, I have to call the PEP office to have … Continue reading →

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A humanitarian crisis is brewing as electronic refugees come to BPC for power

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Editor

October 31, 2012 5:25 PM By Steven E Greer The worst of Hurricane Sandy might be yet to hit us. As major blocks of Manhattan continue to be without electricity, Internet, or cell phone, the electric refugees are flocking by … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: The best way to monitor storm Sandy

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Editor

October 28, 2012 The TV weather and local politicians are very unreliable with weather predictions relating to hurricanes. TV hypes the worst case scenario for a ratings boost, and politicians cannot risk the mistakes of President Bush with Katrina. The … Continue reading →

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Serious accident at the dangerous West Thames and Battery Place intersection

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Editor

September 21, 2012 10:50 AM By Steven E. Greer Just two days after our story listing West Thames as a death trap in need of addressing by the new BPCA leadership, a serious accident occurred. (more…)

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A remarkable community collaborative effort deals with the tour bus and livery cab problems

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Editor

May 15, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD Due to policy decisions at City Hall beyond the scope if this report that freed up town car and SUV livery cabs to solicit cash fares more like a yellow cab, the streets … Continue reading →

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Serious problem on Broadway by Trinity Church caused by homeless OWS encampments

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Editor

The Tribeca Tribune beat us to this story, so we will just link to theirs. After the OccupyWallStreet homeless “protestors” were evicted from Zucotti Park, they have now formed a permanent base on the sidewalk by Trinity Church. Passersby have … Continue reading →

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You are not dreaming: There is a loud motorbike disturbing the peace at 5:30 AM

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Editor

October 5, 2012 By Steven E. Greer If you live in South BPC along Battery Place, West Thames, or South End Avenue, facing those streets, you have been awakened numerous times over the last month or longer by a loud … Continue reading →

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Unsanctioned soccer class destroys 40% of turf on West Thames field within an hour

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Editor

Damage to West Thames grass field from soccer class
September 9, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD

As BatteryPark.TV previously reported, the West Thames grass field has held up this year due to proper usage, which includes small groups, sunbathing, kite flying, etc. The organized soccer leagues have been, for the most part, kept away. However, a few parents determined on using the grass field for organized soccer have persisted. Continue reading →

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A new annual nightmare for North BPC: UN Week at the Conrad Hotel

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Editor

September 25, 2012 By Steven E. Greer Since 2001, the Ritz Carleton in the southernmost portion of Battery Park City (BPC) has been the preferred residence of the visiting United Nations diplomats. With the opening of the Conrad Hotel this … Continue reading →

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Letter: Best to handle the PEP by calling 911

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Editor

In response to your story PEP rough up and handcuff another man for walking his dog, The Esplanade is the “West Side Hwy west” with bikers and skate boarders endangering all with their speed and lack of restraint, and South Cove is the local hangout for the later: and Continue reading →