Category Archives: – Politics

No more drugs in Rector and West Thames parks

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Editor

Update June 25, 2014- As we warned at the end of this story, the police and PEP will need to constantly patrol these parks, or else the problem will return. (more…)

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Mayor de Blasio wants to end the practice of City Council dolling out pork

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Editor

June 24, 2014- WSJ reports, “The New York City Council plans Wednesday to approve $50 million in discretionary funds to hundreds of (more…)

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Know your cuts of pork, BPCA-style

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Editor

June 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV obtained the Fiscal 2014 budget for the BPCA. As usual, it is loaded with pork and contracts to cronies. Some notably egregious and inexplicable spending that caught our attention was: (more…)

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The River to River festival: What is it and who is getting rich?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Editor

June 10, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The River to River Festival kicks off June 19th and lasts through the 29th. Some promotional fliers mailed out were nondescript. It was not clear what the event will be about, who the … Continue reading →

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Albany sends bill to governor addressing school overcrowding

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Editor

June 19, 2014- The New York Assembly and Senate issued this press release, “both houses have passed legislation to (more…)

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City DOT to install speed bumps by PS 276

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Editor

June 17, 2014- DNAinfo reports that the City DOT will install speed bumps to slow traffic by PS 276. Recall, Sheldon Silver took credit for having a mere (more…)

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N.Y. RPT. LAW § 421-a : NY Code – Section 421-A:

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Editor

N.Y. RPT. LAW § 421-a : NY Code – Section 421-A: Exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation  1. The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this section, shall have the following meaning, unless a different meaning … Continue reading →

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Brookfield Place fine dining one year away, at least

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Editor

June 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV previously reported on how the entire Brookfield Place renovation is far behind schedule, and that the organization to (more…)

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Broadsheet in bed with Poulakakos now

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Editor

June 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer As expected, the local advertising flier, The Broadsheet (BS), which is consistently in bed with special interests that fund it, has published a puff piece on the approval of the liquor license for … Continue reading →

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The fix was in: SLA grants unconditional approval for Pier-A beer garden and nightclub

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Editor

June 16, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer The final SLA letter for the Pier-A beer garden and nightclub was obtained by BatteryPark.TV. (more…)

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Owner of Tribeca spa arrested for money laundering and illegal gambling

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Editor

June 16, 2014- Have you ever wondered how weird “book stores” and “spas” stay open despite never seeing any customers? They are often fronts for money laundering. (more…)

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The bottom line: Mayor de Blasio has the final say on the Seaport tower

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Editor

June 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer On February 25th, newly elected Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, City Councilwoman Margaret Chin, and Chris Curry of the (more…)

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‘Plaza for a Day’ in Tribeca: kids classes and open space to play

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Editor

To the Editor of Battery Park TV: We are a non profit organization in Tribeca. (more…)

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Man dies of sudden cardiac arrest while jogging on the esplanade

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Editor

May 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD This evening, Jon Grobler, a 40-year-old local resident, was jogging on the esplanade north of the marina when he lost consciousness, fell to the ground, and began seizing. Witnesses said he “turned … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Flies rules Downtown high school next to City Hall

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Editor

June 8, 2014- The Post reports, “Two blocks from City Hall, Murry Bergtraum HS for Business Careers was once a top city high school but has gone downhill in recent years. A massive student riot hit YouTube in 2012, (more…)

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You spell Bubby’s with a B now

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

May 31, 2014- Bubby’s was slapped with a “B” rating by the City Health Department. (more…)

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The Poulakakos team discusses lawsuits against them

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Editor

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Howard Hughes Corp will ruin the Seaport

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Editor

May 29, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD Long before Hurricane Sandy destroyed the Seaport area in the lowermost tip of Manhattan, the region was a no-man’s land. The Pier 17 strip mall was failing, as were the other … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk vendors flood to BPC as 9/11 Memorial opens

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Editor

June 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The day of reckoning has arrived. We have all been wondering what will be impact the 9/11 Memorial on the quiet community of Battery Park City. (more…)

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No member of CB1 shows up in support of Pier A liquor license

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Editor

June 3, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Several members of the Battery Park City community attended the public hearing at the New York State Liquor Authority to discuss the Pier-A liquor application. Many more sent emails to the commissioner. They … Continue reading →

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