Category Archives: – Politics

Community Centers are magnets for corruption

April 3, 2013  Op-Ed By Steven E. Greer, MD The trials and tribulations of the Battery Park City community center, to be run by Asphalt Green, and also the associated controversies with the nearby Downtown Community Center, managed by Bob … Continue reading

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Illegal livery cabs make threats against new green cabs

November 25, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the illegal livery cab problem that plagues Vesey Street, North End Avenue, and the residential streets in South BPC. The drivers have become increasingly violent. Related, the NY Post is reporting, “Illegal … Continue reading

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Livery cab driver busted for stealing credit cards of drunk passengers

November 25, 2013- The NY Post reports, “A crooked livery cabby was busted for pulling a credit-card switcheroo on his fares, often while they were drunk, and then using the stolen cards to pilfer thousands of dollars from their accounts, … Continue reading

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De Blasio presses real estate owners to build residential

November 24, 2013, – New York has long been controlled by crooked politicians paid off by real estate moguls. New Mayor de Blasio seems willing to make a dent in that mold. Crain’s reports, “Bill de Blasio’s bid to close … Continue reading

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NYPD vs. Port Authority in WTC power struggle

November 23, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “For years, the Port Authority and the NYPD have battled over who should provide security at Ground Zero — with each claiming jurisdiction over the hallowed site and trying to squeeze out … Continue reading

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The perverted “knockout game” violent assaults

https://youtu.be/qF9lV319yg4 November 22, 2013- The local news is covering as the lead story a recent ‘knockout game” attack of a Jewish man in Brooklyn, early Friday morning. All four alleged attackers were arrested, and have long arrest records. BatteryPark.TV was … Continue reading

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Exclusive: BPCA’s Phyllis Taylor leaving next month

November 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A source wrote to us today, “You missed or were not told that Phyllis Taylor (VP Executive Vice President, general Counsel) has been asked to retire and will leave on December 31st. Details … Continue reading

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Madelyn Wils suing to evict rent-stabilized tenant from her apartment

November 20, 2013– DNAinfo is reporting how our favorite “authority” figure, Madelyn Wils, CEO of the Hudson River Park Trust, is suing a rent stabilized tenant in an apartment she owns, “Wils is suing a longtime rent-stabilized tenant in a … Continue reading

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CB1 obstructionists still fighting progress at Seaport

November 20, 2013- The NY Post is reporting on the new designs for a skyscraper to go smackdab in place where the South Street Seaport piers are now, “A new project that could bring a skyscraper to the South Street … Continue reading

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The BS: Two weeks late and still full of typos

November 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The Broadsheet (BS) seems to be truly phoning it in. “Editor” Matt Fenton rarely shows up to CB1 meetings, and for BPCA meetings, he often leaves is tape recorder behind as he goes … Continue reading

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The “Support dog” scam now invades jet planes

November 16, 2013- The NY Times reports, “Classifying animals as emotional support animals has long been permitted under antidiscrimination laws, allowing owners to take them into restaurants and shops or to residential buildings that have no-pet policies. To demonstrate the … Continue reading

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Gang Of Skateboarders Attack Lower East Side Store Owner

November 14, 2013- CBS is reporting, “A pack of skateboarders savagely attacked a Lower East Side store owner when he confronted them about shoplifting, police said.” Skateboarders assault food vendor near the Ritz Carleton in Battery Park City Park rangers … Continue reading

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BatteryPark.TV shapes state bill A8031 relating to Pier 26

November 14, 2013- Governor Cuomo finally signed A8031. The Villager reports, “On the same day that around 200 Lower West Side residents gathered to discuss their fears about a bill that would allow the transfer and sale of Hudson River … Continue reading

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The new outer-borough green cabs are a hit

November 12, 2013- Livery cabs are out of control, hustling people for cash fares anywhere a corporate tower is located. In an effort to get the chaos under control, and also compete with the companies that own the taxi medallions … Continue reading

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Plan to rezone Midtown East killed. Boon for Downtown.

November 13, 2013- Crain’s is reporting, “Defeat of huge rezoning plan shakes city landscape- The demise of the plan that was to usher in a whole new generation of bigger, smarter buildings in midtown east is a defeat for the … Continue reading

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Now, your fancy coat and belt will get you mugged and shot

November 12, 2013- BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the dangers of carrying one’s iPhone in public. The NY Post is reporting that fashion designer coats and belts are now also the target of gun-wielding thieves, “The $680 Marmot coat that sparked … Continue reading

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Stand up for Heroes 2013

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Exclusive: Inspector General of Homeland Security investigates BPCA

Update November 10, 2013- The NY Post called us about the story, below, and ran their own version today, “The head of the Battery Park City Authority admitted he intentionally allowed Hurricane Sandy floodwaters to inundate a historic city pier … Continue reading

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Helicopter traffic over Hudson River increases 600% under Bloomberg era

October 25, 2013- A NJ source has a nice article on the out-of-control tourist helicopter noise plaguing humans who reside along the East River and Hudson River. Under the Bloomberg administration, the number of helicopter flights per days has increased … Continue reading

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Livery cab steals $1,000 from Ritz-Carlton Downtown guest

October 10, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting that a livery cab driver stole $1,000 from a passenger he was driving to the Downtown Ritz-Carlton. BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the problem of livery cabs loitering on residential streets waiting for corporate … Continue reading

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