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Port Authority adds “No Trespassing” signs to WTC
April 26, 2014- In the wake of the embarrassing security breaches allowed by the Port Authority police, they have now added “No Trespassing” signs. That should keep the bad guys away. (Photo by Mary Engels) (more…)
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How sidewalk food hacks avoid paying fines and stay open
April 28, 2014- The Post reports, “Sidewalk fruit and hotdog vendors can’t get their licenses renewed if they rack up more than four unpaid fines, but Elshamy’s new license was approved by the city the same month he applied. He … Continue reading
Man sneaks onto roof of 41 River Terrace, then jumps to his death
April 27, 2014- The Post reports that a crazed man slipped past the lame security of 41 River Terrace (AKA Tribeca Point, despite not being in Tribeca), went to the roof, then, committed suicide by leaping. His body landed on … Continue reading
Letter to State Liquor Authority: Do not allow the Pier A liquor license
April 13, 2014- By Delia von Neuschatz To: The New York State Liquor Authority Dear (name redacted) : I am a Battery Park City homeowner and resident writing to express my deep concern over the granting of a 7:00 AM … Continue reading
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Julie Menin to run city’s Consumer Affairs
April 24, 2014- Mayor de Blasio chose former CB1 Chair Julie Menin to run his Consumer Affairs Department. (more…)
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Important meeting today could allow outdoor music and city’s biggest nightclub to open in BPC
April 23, 2014- By Steven E. Greer There will be an important public hearing tomorrow to discuss the (more…)
Posted in Real estate, State Government
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Speaker Silver pal Rapfogel pleads guilty to $9M charity scam
April 24, 2014- Speaker Sheldon Silver’s long-time friend, who helped obstruct development in the Lower East Side to make sure that the population was more likely to vote for Silver, pleaded guilty to stealing $9 Million in charitable funds. (more…)
Exclusive: Large beer garden planned for Pier A esplanade
April 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has learned that the $6 Million paved esplanade adjacent to the Pier A nightclub is scheduled to be turned into a (more…)
Posted in Real estate, State Government
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Exclusive: Pier A has acquired large chunks of BPC garages for valet parking rights
April 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has learned that many of the parking garages in Battery Park City have sold parking rights to the (more…)
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Exclusive: Pier A group misled CB1, applies for full cabaret liquor license
April 16, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV was informed today by the New York State Liquor Authority that the application filed by the Pier A restaurant group (The Poulakakos family and the Dermott Company) for Pier A deviates considerably … Continue reading
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Letter: Pier A noise will be detrimental to BPC
March 5, 2014- By Concerned BPC Resident It won’t be long before there will be an explosion of 311 complaint calls due to the noise that will be emanating from Pier A. It’s unbelievable that a 7:00 AM – 4:00 … Continue reading
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Exclusive: CB1 was misled about Pier A liquor license
April 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer On March 4th, when the Poulakakos restaurant group presented to the CB1 for approval of a resolution in favor of their 4:00 AM liquor license at Pier A, Peter Poulakakos proudly stated that … Continue reading
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Best chef in the world fights back against NYC restaurant shakedown
April 4, 2014- By Thomas Keller With the conclusion of the OATH Tribunal, where the Judge overturned 25* violation points, we are now in a position to describe in detail the findings of both the original inspection and the Tribunal. … Continue reading
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It’s Spring, time for Apple mugging season
April 22, 2014- The Post reports on the awakening of the usual Apple iPhone theft muggings in city parks. (more…)
Feel-good video of the day: Bully on subway gets his ass kicked
April 22, 2014- The Post reports a story with video of a hulking man on the subway abusing an elderly couple. Rider then intervened with a beat down. (more…)
Cops shut down trouble-making Greenhouse nightclub
April 21, 2014- The Post reports that the Greenhouse nightclub on Varick was raided by the NYPD and closed. It may never re-open because their liquor license expires soon and they declined to apply for a new one. (more…)
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Electeds want liquor license of Tribeca club revoked
April 20, 2014- The cabaret liquor license at the Greenhouse nightclub is in jeopardy. The State Liquor Authority is set to renew the license, and elected officials are urging the SLA not to do so due to the numerous cases … Continue reading
Pier 26 updates
Update April 18, 2014– The educational “estuarium” that seemed to have been left out of the Pier 26 plans are now back in the plans, and have received $10 Million in funding. Governor Cuomo issued a press release on the … Continue reading
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How much does it take to sway a CB1 member to do a 180?
March 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Over the last several years, as the Pier A project went from being the money pit of the city, to money pit of the BPCA, then to being a pure gift from the … Continue reading
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FBI, Federal Prosecutors Use Aggressive Tactics to Clean Up State, Local Politics
March 28, 2014- The WSJ reports, “A string of federal corruption cases involving officials in Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco and other cities shows the fruits of an increased use of aggressive tactics by the Justice Department to root out state … Continue reading