Category Archives: – Politics

Howard Hughes company breaks ground on new Pier 17

October 19, 2013- The Howard Hughes company broke ground o the new Pier 17, as one last tenant tries to resist progress. Crain’s reports, “The Howard Hughes Corp. announced that it will break ground on a new 300,000-square-foot retail mall … Continue reading

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Concerned about the spike in crime? What you can do.

October 8, 2013- If you are concerned about the spike in violent crime Downtown, the most effective thing you can do is to take the time to attend the monthly community affairs meeting of the NYPD, held at the First … Continue reading

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The more we know, the more unnecessary President Bush’s stent seems

October 16, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD A recent short article in an obscure Washington, DC wonky journal triggered national media when it asserted that President George W. Bush’s (43rd President) coronary artery disease was far more dangerous than … Continue reading

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New study shows that noise pollution hurts your health

October 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD You aren’t a whiner. The noise pollution from the ferry boats and helicopters that so many are complaining about is actually detrimental to your heart health, according to a newly published academic … Continue reading

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Peter Vallone is the latest to make a grab for the BPCA piggybank

October 15th, 2013- In the latest attempt by city officials to steal your hard earned tax dollars that you pay to benefit your own Battery Park City community, Brooklyn City Councilman Peter Vallone wants BPCA-funded Park Enforcement Patrol to be … Continue reading

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Not the “Cut” they had in mind at Reserve Cut in FiDi

October 16, 2013- The newest attempt to make the Setai building restaurant space work is the recently opened Reserve Cut steakhouse. Things aren’t going well. One employee stabbed another, according to the Post.   (more…)

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CBS News confirms that park crime is up 40% this year

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BPCA board member Fernando Mateo draws ire of Inwood residents

October 9, 2013- The Daily News is reporting that BPCA board member Fernando Mateo is one of several restaurant owners drawing the ire of local residents of Inwood in the northernmost tip of Manhattan. An organized group calling themselves “Moving … Continue reading

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Folks, your Apple products will get you mugged

Update October 9, 2013- The NY Post has a video of a woman being pummeled in the face for her smartphone (not even an Apple). August 29, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the increase … Continue reading

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BPCA refuses to disclose list of recent hires

October 7, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Previous letters to the editor from BPCA insiders have accused the Battery Park City Authority’s Chairman/CEO, Dennis Mehiel, of firing employees without cause, only to then hire replacements at higher wages, awarding those … Continue reading

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NYC drug dealer prosecuted for using pit bull as deadly weapon

October 6, 2013- The NYT is reporting, “A drug suspect, being pursued by two plainclothes officers, ran into Mr. Austin’s building. The authorities said Mr. Austin commanded the dogs to attack the officers, who responded by opening fire, killing Dutchess … Continue reading

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Lower East Side Dwellers form powerful opposition to CB3

https://youtu.be/yW2F2wFUjEE September 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer We ran across an astonishing video of a recent CB3 meeting, whereby an organized group of residents called the LES Dwellers opposed a liquor license application. Then, a CB3 member angrily charged … Continue reading

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Forensic sketch of child predator

October 4, 2013- Gothamist posted this story over the summer of a child predator who attacked a boy in the Seaport. With the recent child predator arrest at the BPC ballfields, could it be the same man? (more…)

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Motorcycle gang attacks family in SUV on West Side Highway

Update October 4, 2013- The Post is reporting that several members of the motorcycle gang are actually police offices, and one was “undercover” as the incident, below, took place. Update October 3, 2013- The Post is reporting that police have … Continue reading

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Exclusive: The $5 Million dog run of Hudson River Park

October 1, 2013- The video of the September 26th meeting of the HRPT board is now posted online. The recently opened dog run by Pier 26 was discussed. Rep. Nadler was given the credit for it by appropriating $5 Million … Continue reading

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Grand larceny in SoHo “out of control”

Update October 3, 2013- DNAinfo reports that a worker in a boutique retailer was punched in the face trying to stop a shoplifter. July 31, 2013- DowntownExpress is expanding on our coverage and reporting today on the spike in grand … Continue reading

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NYPD lets ‘pop-up’ bike gangs rampage

October 2, 2013- The Post is reporting, “They’re hell on wheels — and NYPD cops won’t touch them. The department has ordered cops not to chase after large biker groups like the one that beat a driver near the West … Continue reading

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Daniel Squadron loses run-off race

Update October 1, 2013- Squadron lost the run-off election in his bid to become the New York City Public Advocate. Primaries expose weaknesses of former power brokers Failed Julie Menin campaign reflects poorly on Townley-Plaskin efforts Update September 30, 2013- … Continue reading

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No mention of the HRPT amendment at September board meeting

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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More violent muggings in wealthy Tribeca

September 25, 2013- The crime blotter of DNAinfo reports more violent muggings and theft of valuable goods. In Tribeca, a “well dressed” white male tried to rape a woman in the entrance of her apartment, but was scared away by … Continue reading

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