Category Archives: – Politics

Rand Paul quotes Roger Waters and Pink Floyd lyrics

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Editor

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BPCA’s new community liaison Robin Forst carries on the Anne Fenton ways

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Editor

March 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In the eBroadsheet today (BS) today, Matt Fenton writes about the large renter population that makes BPC unique from Tribeca, where most people own their apartments. He makes no mention of the previous … Continue reading →

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Federal Prosecutors Seek Records on Port Authority Chairman

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Editor

March 11, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed records from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey related to the business interests of its chairman, David Samson, people familiar with the matter said Monday. (more…)

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HRPT is neglecting the new $5 Million dog run

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Editor

March 10, 2014- People who use the new $5 Million dog run by Pier 26 are complaining that the park staff are not caring for the dog run. For example, dog feces is accumulating. Send us your observations. UK’s Daily … Continue reading →

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They live! Citi Bikes have new Spring designs

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

March 8, 2014- A LES blog posted what seems to be a photo of a new design for selected Citi Bikes. (more…)

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Milford Management hires man embroiled in Rep. Rangel scandals

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Editor

March 8, 2014- In 2010, venerable United States congressman Charlie Rangel was investigated by the House Ethics Committee. Among other findings of wrongdoing, it was revealed that a Harlem apartment complex was inappropriately giving Mr. Rangel discounted housing. The building … Continue reading →

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Inspired by BP.TV, Gateway tenants take action into their own hands

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has been the only source to report on the conflicts of interest of the leaders of the Gateway Plaza Tenants Association (GPTA) that have led to inaction in correcting the poor … Continue reading →

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Crime and Weather

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Editor

March 6, 2014- Well, the cold could not keep thugs inside forever, the random acts of violence have started again. In Greenwich Village, a gay man was assaulted. On Bowery Street, a punk perpetrated a “knockout game” attack on a … Continue reading →

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Bob Townley now mysteriously votes on the BPC CB1

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Editor

March 5, 2014- For the second time in a few months, the Tribeca CB1 member Bob Townley has attended a BPC CB1 meeting. He was allowed to dominate the conversation and vote tonight. The CB1 offices confirmed that Mr. Townley … Continue reading →

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Do Community Boards violate the NY State Open Meeting laws with secret sessions?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014– By Steven E. Greer The New York Community Board (CB) members have long discouraged discourse from the public during meetings. However, according to the New York Open Meeting Law, that seems illegal. BatteryPark.TV requested through the Freedom … Continue reading →

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Oh no! Best restaurant in the country loses City’s “A” grade by health department

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Editor

March 4, 2014- The Post reports, “Per Se, the three-Michelin-starred eatery in the Time Warner Center, lost its “A” rating last month after city inspectors wrote up seven violations and slapped it with a not-so-stellar “Grade Pending.”” Sasha Baron Cohen … Continue reading →

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City closes strip clubs by going after liquor licenses

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Editor

March 3, 2014- The NYT reports “The strip club industry is under broad attack in New York, as opponents have embraced a startlingly effective strategy: Spare the strip clubs, but punish their liquor. (more…)

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Term limits for CB1 being pondered

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Editor

February 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Newly elected Gale Brewer, who appoints half of the members of the Community Board, was present at the CB1 meeting tonight. Her staffer, Jesse Bodine, discussed the  selection process for the new members … Continue reading →

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Hollywood set to oppose Hillary Clinton again

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Editor

January 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD In 2007, Hollywood powerbroker David Geffen gave an interview to the New York Time’s Maureen Dowd, which could have been the deciding factor that propelled Barack Obama into the White House. At … Continue reading →

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We don’t make this up: Dog pee in front of PEP office

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Editor

March 1, 2014- A viewer sent us these photos. Note the “No dogs” signs, plural, and the fresh dog pee in front of the North PEP office. Minutes later, the same viewer saw a PEP in the nearby drug store. … Continue reading →

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Man arrested for jogging after dark in Prospect Park

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Editor

March 1, 2014- A local blog posted the first person account of a man arrested, held overnight, for jogging after dark in prospect Park. “I was arrested on Tuesday night for running in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park after dark. It was, … Continue reading →

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Letter: We need developments to save the Seaport

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Editor

February 26, 2014- By Battery Park Dad While I applaud the effort to ensure that the community around the Seaport has a voice via the Seaport Task Force, I have to question the naiveté of the community leaders opposed to … Continue reading →

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Letter: Sick and tired of the unending helicopter noise

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Editor

January 4, 2014- By Delia von Neuschatz Our elected officials have accomplished absolutely zero in mitigating the tourist helicopter issue since air tours moved to the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in 2008 after they were banned from using the East 34th … Continue reading →

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Ballfields for use on Governors Island

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Editor

February 26, 2014- At the CB1 monthly meeting, it was announced that the new ballfields on Governors Island are available for use. Apply for permits here. You will need to take the ferry. Also, the nearby Staten Island Ferry, which … Continue reading →

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Gale Brewer sends strong message that her administration will be different

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Editor

February 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer At the February 25th CB1 meeting, elected officials made a rare appearance to discuss their new Seaport Task Force. Prior to the Fall 2013 elections, under the leadership of City Council’s Margaret Chin, … Continue reading →

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