Category Archives: – Politics

Pier 26 updates

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Editor

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?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Editor

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

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

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 →

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New York City’s biggest employer is the City of New York

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

March 23, 2014- The Post reports via Crain’s (so we have now recycled this for the third time), “City Hall and the city’s Department of Education were the top two employers in 2013 — with City Hall employing more than … Continue reading →

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POV video of the WTC base jump

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

https://youtu.be/nz7sxt9xeJE Told you so. WTC parachutists finally charged. WTC parachutists had inside help from steel worker   (more…)

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City Schools now use “harassment” charges to jail and intimidate whistleblowers

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Editor

April 13, 2014- The Post reports on a very concerning trend used by the Department of Education bosses in New York City. They are having critics of their schools jailed by reporting “harassment” charges. Those charges are actually just harmless … Continue reading →

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Bill Clinton speaks about his repeal of Glass-Steagall

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor

Bill Clinton speaks about his repeal of Glass-Steagall that caused the financial collapse. (more…)

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Manhattan DA piles on, subpoenas Port Authority

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor

April 12, 2014- WSJ reports that the Manhattan DA has subpoenaed the Port Authority. The exact reason for the actions were unclear. This investigative body  is in addition to the DOJ’s Preet Bharara, and various other New Jersey investigators. (more…)

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Former BPC resident, now State Health Commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah, forced out

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor

April 9, 2014- The Post reports that former long-time BPC resident, Dr. Nirav Shah, is being ousted after scandals related to lack of inspections of abortion clinics. “State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah is stepping down amid criticism over his … Continue reading →

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The BPC truck stop

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Editor

April 9, 2014- A resident of North BPC made a funny comment, calling the situation on North End Avenue so bad, that it is a truck stop. (more…)

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Catherine McVay Hughes gets a demotion

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Editor

April 11, 2014- Finally, the CB1 announced the long overdue new appointees to the Community Board 1. There was no news in the announcement since BP.TV previously exclusively reported on the new additions. (more…)

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Crooked politicians not off the hook. DOJ still pursuing.

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Editor

April 11. 2014- Any New York State politicians who were doing a victory lap when Governor Cuomo shut down his own anti-corruption panel, to get a budget passed, will be sweating like a whore in church today. The DOJ’s Preet … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dragnet Nation by Julia Angwin

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Editor

March 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD Author of Dragnet Nation, Julia Angwin, won her Pulitzer Prize while working for the Wall Street Journal. She is now is an investigative reporter for ProPublica. Her new book builds upon her … Continue reading →

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Biggest Medicare crook is South Florida eye doctor, and friend of NJ Senator Mendez

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Editor

April 9, 2014- The release of data by Medicare that shows what individual doctors earned from Medicare is making all sorts of news. One of the biggest over-billing crooks is a Miami eye doctor who is no stranger to investigations. … Continue reading →

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Sheldon Silver fights for LeFrak, not the common voter

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Editor

April 9, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The local Broadsheet (BS) was handed some inside information from Robin Forst at the BPCA to help their case in the court of public opinion. Recall, the BPCA is now heading to real … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: BPCA hires engineer team to redesign streets

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Editor

April 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the temporary plans of the City DOT that will make South End Avenue and West Thames safer. The installation of concrete medians and painted curbs, etc., was … Continue reading →

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Interview with BASIS Independent Brooklyn

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

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NY ferry boats not safe to ride, claim the captains

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

April 7, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has previously warned of the unsafe conditions on the small NY Waterway, and other, ferry boats that traverse the East and Hudson rivers. Not only are the boats in obvious disrepair, (more…)

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Exclusive: Details of the Class Action against LeFrak and the BPCA

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

April 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV obtained the actual legal complaint of the Class Action lawsuit brought by Gateway Plaza residents against the owners, LeFrak, and the BPCA. It has not been previously reported that the BPCA was … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Borough President protests LeFrak plan to demolish historic building

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

April 7, 2014- The Observer reports that Gale Brewer is calling for changes in the city landmarking process after they were “blindsided” by the LeFrak organization. The Rizzoli bookstore on 57th street was not allowed to be landmarked, and is … Continue reading →

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