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Exclusive: Mayor de Blasio’s staff in talks to take over the BPCA for $1
November 20, 2013- Sources tell BatteryPark.TV that the city might take control of the BPCA for $1, which is a clause in the BPCA Act. Mayor de Blasio’s staff is in talks with Governor Cuomo on the matter. However, it … Continue reading
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Karate rabbi wants to train Jewish kids to combat ‘knockout’ thugs
December 1, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “He wants to pump Jew up! A cop-turned-rabbi is on a quest to toughen up city Jews being targeted by “knockout” thugs. “If Jewish kids started fighting back, they wouldn’t get picked … Continue reading
Exclusive: BPCA now owns Pataki Highway south of Chambers Street
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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An NYPD Police Commissioner with a thick Boston accent
From Wikipedia William Joseph “Bill” Bratton CBE (born October 6, 1947) is an American law enforcement officer and is the incoming New York City Police Commissioner effective January 1, 2014, and served as the chief of police of the Los … Continue reading
Crooks and more crooks in the state government
December 4, 2013- The Moreland Commission report released yesterday is the source of several stories of state crookery. In one story, arrested State Senator Smith, “Queens State Sen. Malcolm Smith has billed his campaign fund $100,632 for vehicle-related expenses since … Continue reading
Ed Koch’s stuff to be auctioned off for charity
November 18, 2013- The Post is reporting, “Former Mayor Ed Koch’s furniture, books and letters are going on the auction block in New York City. Doyle New York is auctioning the items over two days. Furniture, decorations and art from … Continue reading
Squadron discusses plan to change the BPCA
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Plan to form “committee” deciding fate of Stuyvesant community center is likely illegal
November 29, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The deal cut by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and BPCA CEO/Chairman Dennis Mehiel to form a “committee” to decide who will manage the Stuyvesant community center is likely an ill-conceived illegal plan. … Continue reading
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BatteryPark.TV causes CB1 to question the existence of the BPCA
November 26, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported in an exclusive that Mayor de Blasio is considering exercising the option of assimilating the authority into the city. We also reported that the BPCA was in chaos, with … Continue reading
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NYPD tows away motorcycles by 2 River Terrace
November 18, 2013- A resident of 2 River Terrace sent us this photo. For unknown reasons, motorcycles that have been allowed to park by 2 River Terrace were towed away today. This could be related to the NYPD cracking down … Continue reading
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Cut in food stamps causes spike in demand at food pantries
November 29, 2013- Crain’s is reporting, “Demand as much as doubles at NY food pantries: Surge comes in wake of a $5 billion cut in Food Stamps at the beginning of the month. Some facilities cut limits on food they … Continue reading
What we the people demand from the BPCA
Click here to sign the petition, which will be sent to Governor Cuomo and BPCA Chairman Mehiel. It reads: To: Dennis Mehiel, Chairman and CEO, BPCA Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York The BPCA has now had numerous administrations removed … Continue reading
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Court dismisses case against man falsely accused of being child predator
Update November 27, 2013- The BS is reporting that the poor man with “special needs”, falsely accused of being a child predator, had his case dismissed by the court, under the condition that he is not arrested again. There was … Continue reading
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A $250 fine for dog poop on sidewalk
November 27, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “…Dog feces on sidewalks were outlawed in 1978—and there’s a $250 penalty for those who ignore the law, according to DSNY spokesman Vito Turso.” Dog excrement and speeding mopeds dominate BPCA town … Continue reading
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
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
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