Category Archives: – Politics

Forensic sketch of child predator

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

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”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Editor

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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Rep. Nadler might change Coast Guard horn laws

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Editor

September 25, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD At the CB1 meeting on September 24th, Rep. Jerrold Nadler was present. After his presentation, we asked him about the federal Coast Guard laws mandating the horn sounding of the ferry boats, … Continue reading →

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The newsrack scourge inflicts North End Grill now

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Editor

Update September 22, 2013- After some calls, we had the newsrack removed. But more will come like Whac-A-Mole. September 22, 2013- This is the latest pop-up newsrack to have been quietly deposited in the dark of night, testing the waters … Continue reading →

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Letter: Parks Department snubs qualified candidate for PEP

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Editor

September 21, 2013– Letter from Julian Fernandez Dear BatteryPark.TV I applied for a New York City Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) job recently and was not selected. They were looking for (more…)

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Letter: Free parking disappears in FiDi

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Editor

September 18, 2013- By Rickmond Anderson For years, it has been possible to park on the streets of Lower Manhattan without charge.  This has been very convenient to local residents of FiDi and Battery Park city. Over the past two … Continue reading →

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BPCA staff paid on par with Goldman Sachs and Harvard lawyers

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Editor

June 7, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV obtained the list of salaries for 41 employees of the Battery Park City Authority. The list of salaries for the Chairman of the Board and other board members were not provided, … Continue reading →

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Bill Thompson was hired by municipal bond firm he selected as City Comptroller

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Editor

May 6, 2013- Former Battery Park City Authority Chairman, and former City Comptroller, Bill Thompson, (now running for Mayor) was handsomely rewarded by a minority-owned municipal bond underwriting firm that he selected while comptroller. Columbia Journalism School reports that millions in … Continue reading →

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Loud Harley’s do not honor 9/11/2001

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Editor

September 1, 2013- Opinion By Steven E. Greer There are so many parades, motorcades, and ceremonies on September 11th each year, and weeks afterward, that people did not notice last year when a very disturbing new development took root. Dozens … Continue reading →

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The 9/11 Memorial corruption caused the 100% increase in bridge and tunnel fees

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Editor

By JOSH MARGOLIN of the New York Post August 12, 2011 EXCLUSIVE The outrageous toll hikes pushed by the Port Authority’s top brass are needed to cover their wild — and hidden — cost overruns at the World Trade Center, … Continue reading →

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NYPD 9/11 bagpipe parade 2009

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Editor

The annual NYPD commemorative bagpipe parade honoring the police killed in the September 11th, 2001 attacks.   (more…)

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Hudson Park rapist takes plea deal for 35 years in jail

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

September 9, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “The vicious sex fiend who raped an aspiring actress in TriBeCa last year copped a plea Monday in exchange for 35 years behind bars. Jonathan Stewart, 26, admitted to chatting up the … Continue reading →

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A good day for the hood: NYPD ticket tour bus

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Editor

September 8, 2013- In a major development, the actual NYPD ticketed a tour bus today. Normally, the local PEP office has to be called, with no penalty to the driver. Occasionally, the TLC will send enforcement agents, but the NYPD … Continue reading →

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Contact information to help you take action

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Editor

We often receive questions asking us for the phone numbers and contacts of officials who can help address quality of life issues. The following are some of the more common issues that you can help take action against: General strategies: … Continue reading →

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