Category Archives: – Politics

The US Post Office trash dump in BPC

April 17, 2013- The US Post Office is storing their trash on South End and Albany again. (more…)

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Does Asphalt Green deserve your trust, again?

April 14, 2013– Essay by Steven E. Greer, MD They’re baaaack. Asphalt Green is claiming to be in business once again, accepting memberships for summer camp and gym memberships. More than 1,700 families and 3,000 individuals of Downtown were burned … Continue reading

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Another resolution, more conflicts of interest at Tribeca CB1

April 12, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The issue of possible conflicts of interest amongst Tribeca CB1 board members was discussed last month during contentious debates over the proposed Hudson River Park tax (i.e. The NID Tax). Key voting … Continue reading

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The CB1 makes a grab for BPCA treasure chest to fund Pier 40

April 10, 2013– The Tribeca Cb1 passed the follow general resolution in support of the Hudson River Park. There s no mention of an NID Tax or call for Albany to allow for bonds to be issued. (In the comments … Continue reading

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Should the public school waitlists be a random lottery?

April 11, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD One of the most concerning issues to parents Downtown is the growing problem of classroom (more…)

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Poulakakos group discusses party boat plans for Pier A

April 9, 2013- Since last presenting their plans for developing Pier A more than a year ago, the Poulakakos group has now made it known that they intend to offer some sort of dinner or party boat cruise that would … Continue reading

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Slippery Bill Thompson up to old tricks

April 6, 2013- The Columbia University school of journalism runs a news site called “The New York World” which focuses on New York politics. They have discovered that former Chairman of the BPCA, Bill Thompson, who abruptly resigned from his … Continue reading

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Little League opening day attracts the unworthy taking credit

Opinion April 7, 2013 (updated 6:23 PM) The ballfields were opened this morning and Little League was able to commence the season on schedule. Showing up for the photo-op, like flies to honey, were every imaginable elected official. Even some … Continue reading

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Latest arrests of State Assemblyman seem familiar

April 5, 2013- The latest in several arrests of New York State Assemblymen by federal prosecutors were made over allegations of the elected officials accepting bribes in exchange for helping prevent new competition to a community center. If that sounds … Continue reading

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New flood zone maps favor Battery Park City

March 1, 2013 By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV was the only local news site operational and reporting updates on the status of the flooding as the Hurricane Sandy storm surge came and went, leaving BPC virtually unscathed (see video below). Many … Continue reading

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PEP officers relocated get paid in settlement

March 28, 2013 The infamous crew of Battery Park City Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers who were harassing and beating up innocent BPC residents have now received settlement checks totally $165,000, according to The Daily News. (more…)

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Jeff Galloway supports dog owners’ right to use dog-free park

March 28, 2012 At the March 27th CB1 meeting held at the WTC Tower 7, John Fratta led a discussion about the problem of a few bad dog owners who are using the small DeLury park as a dog sewer. … Continue reading

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Meet the new boss: First Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Brendan Timoney

To contact the First Precinct, call (212) 334-0616 (more…)

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The sound and the fury: Route 9 DOT beeping at 4:00 AM

Update March 26, 2013 By Steven E Greer BatteryPark.TV remained in communication with the DOT regarding the unbearable construction noise on the West Side Highway at the Battery Park underpass. Although the DOT had made good efforts, and switched out … Continue reading

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PEP still refuse to patrol West Thames Park

Update August 10, 2013- This “promise” by Captain Falcon seems to have been an empty one. Park staff tell us that the PEP and parks conservancy still are treating the West Thames park as if it were Hudson River Park … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Psychotic man crashes car into Irish Memorial injuring teen

Update September 5, 2012 As we first reported, the police report now confirms that the car was indeed stolen, and that the man was “high on drugs”. Local news reports that copied BP.TV’s were skeptical of our facts and also … Continue reading

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Mentally ill man fishes for koi in waterfall pond

June 4, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD At 7:00 PM today, a mentally ill and/or intoxicated man, wearing a bizarre green dinosaur or jester custom with tail and red hat was spotted laying face down with his head under the … Continue reading

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No elected officials turn out for yet another Manhattan Youth fundraiser

March 7, 2013 Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth center has been incessantly bombarding residents with email solicitations to raise money for his center, claiming that the Hurricane Sandy damage was not covered under insurance. He hosted a fundraiser on February 28th, … Continue reading

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Durst = Glick = NID tax to Tribeca

March 3, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The NY Times printed a lengthy article about the Pier 40 debate and the Thursday, February 28th Town Hall. However, in the article, just as with the meeting, there is no mention … Continue reading

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The State of Battery Park: 2013 annual letter

February 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD Battery Park (BPC) is a far better place now than it was 12-months ago. Goldman Sachs brought fine dining to BPC for the first time with tremendous successes. Danny Meyer’s North End … Continue reading

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