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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
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
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
Posted in Crime, NYPD First Precinct
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Rep. Nadler might change Coast Guard horn laws
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
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
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
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
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
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
Loud Harley’s do not honor 9/11/2001
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
Posted in Federal government, NYPD First Precinct
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The 9/11 Memorial corruption caused the 100% increase in bridge and tunnel fees
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
NYPD 9/11 bagpipe parade 2009
The annual NYPD commemorative bagpipe parade honoring the police killed in the September 11th, 2001 attacks. (more…)
Hudson Park rapist takes plea deal for 35 years in jail
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
A good day for the hood: NYPD ticket tour bus
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
Posted in Crime, NYPD First Precinct
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Contact information to help you take action
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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Crime spikes in Central Park
September 5, 2013- Per our reporting on the spike in crime in Battery Park and Tribeca parks, the NY Post is reporting that Central Park is also being hit by increases in muggings. (more…)
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The DOT street plans for slowing traffic on West Thames and South End
June 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A nice turnout of concerned citizens walked all the way to City Hall tonight to meet in the Community Board 1 offices and listen to the City DOT present plans for slowing traffic … Continue reading
Posted in NYPD First Precinct
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Conrad Hotel causes resurgence of tour bus problem
September 2, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The problem of tour buses illegally parking on North End Avenue has returned, after a community effort had eradicated the scourge. The Conrad Hotel is the reason. Junior front desk “managers” are belligerently … Continue reading
Posted in NYPD First Precinct
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BPC wife hires hitman to off hubby
August 30, 2013- The Post is reporting that 57-year-old Romanina national Elena Adams of BPC hired a hitman to murder her husband, but was arrested by cops in Brooklyn instead. She tried to use a stamp collection to pay the … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, NYPD First Precinct
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