Category Archives: – Politics

BPCA President’s husband asked to investigate Sheldon Silver

September 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics (more…)

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BP.TV asks Chairman of NYSLA how they handle rogue community boards

May 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV attended the Manhattan Community Board joint meeting that featured as panelists the top officers of the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA). (more…)

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Huge conflict of interest created by the BPCA hiring new President Shari Hyman

January 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD During the BPCA board meeting yesterday, Chairman/CEO Dennis Mehiel announced that the new President and COO of the BPCA will be Shari Hyman, starting the next month. The board voted and approved … Continue reading

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BPCA engages in same legal charades as Governor Christie

March 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD Governor Christie recently used New jersey taxpayer dollars to fund an “investigation” of Bridgegate that used his personal defense lawyer as the investigator. Many called it a whitewash. Now, the New Jersey … Continue reading

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BPCA fails to mention $7.5 million budget item during public meeting

June 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The controversial West Thames pedestrian bridge project is a proposed $30 Million bridge to span the West Side Highway. That number was determined even before plans were drawn up, so the final bridge, … Continue reading

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Soccer mom destroys other half of West Thames grass field

October 9, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The West Thames grass field was out of service for most of the year as the parks staff fenced it off to re-seed the lawn. Kids playing organized soccer destroyed the grass. (more…)

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Exclusive: Brookfield likely to take over North Cove Marina

October 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has learned from sources close to the BPCA that (more…)

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President Obama to visit Tribeca’s “White Street” restaurant

September 29, 2014- The Post reports that President Obama will be part of a fundraiser at the newly opened Tribeca restaurant called White Street. (more…)

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P.S. 150 wins national award

October 7, 2014- Last year, the city tried to evict P.S. 150 and make it move to Chelsea. Now, they are winning national awards: The National Blue Ribbon Award. (more…)

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Exclusive: BPCA, in panic mode, fires another employee after BP.TV reports on nepotism scandal

October 5, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD On September 25th, BatteryPark.TV exclusively reported how the BPCA allegedly (more…)

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Losers litter on South End Ave

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Who’s protecting the $40 Million Pier-A from vandalism?

October 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The BPCA recently approved the spending of an additional (more…)

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De Blasio Orders a Greener City, Setting Goals for Energy Efficiency of Buildings

September 21, 2014- The NYT reports, “In a sweeping effort to reduce its environmental impact, New York City is planning to overhaul the energy-efficiency (more…)

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Tribeca’s Sunday traffic crisis

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Exclusive: Lack of restrooms at 9/11 Memorial causes people to pee on buildings

July 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The large 9/11 Memorial park, that is now open to anyone (more…)

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Sheldon Silver spends $7.5 Million on legal defense fees, and takes it from campaign funds

July 22, 2014- The Daily News reports, “Scandal-scarred (more…)

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Will Mike Fortenbaugh be replaced as the North Cove Marina operator?

Update September 29, 2014- The October 7th CB1 meeting will allow Mike Fortenbaugh to deliver a presentation. September 22, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The long-time operator of the North Cove Marina has been Mike Fortenbaugh, a Princeton graduate with … Continue reading

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I was in the delivery room when Obamacare was born

Update September 21, 2014- Obamacare is causing more people to go to the hospital, which is driving revenue fr the big corporations. Therefore, the GOP lobbyists are telling the Republicans to back off of Obamacare-bashing as a campaign strategy. How … Continue reading

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Another Robin Hood pol wants to steal your BPC money

September 20, 2014- City Comptroller Stringer is the latest pol to want to get his hands into the golden cookie jar of the BPCA. (more…)

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The combustion engine will go away sooner than people think

September 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD I was noticing the strong presence of electric vehicles at this year’s car show on the esplanade. Not only did Tesla show up, but BMW sent their M8 electric car. (more…)

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