Category Archives: – Politics

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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Crime spikes in Central Park

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Editor

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 →

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Conrad Hotel causes resurgence of tour bus problem

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Editor

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 →

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BPC wife hires hitman to off hubby

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Editor

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 →

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Exclusive: President Bush had controversial coronary CT-scan as routine screening leading to questionable stent

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Editor

August 7, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The press has reported extensively about President George W. Bush (The 43rd President) receiving a controversial coronary stent after a routine annual exam found a blockage in an unspecified coronary artery. A … Continue reading →

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Coast Guard responds to letter about boat horn noise

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

Lenny Kinnear, US Coast Guard Chief Kinnear, I live 100 yards from the World Financial Center terminal. I complained to my Community Board about ferries at the terminal blasting their horns, and the Board forwarded to me your email of … Continue reading →

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BPCA Chairman/CEO denies investigation, $300 Million in new bonds on hold

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Editor

August 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD (First posted August 20, updated August 21) The Battery Park City Authority convened a board meeting today to discuss the proposed bond offering, the City Comptroller’s recent refusal to allow BPCA funds … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Key caretakers of Irish Memorial quit in disgust

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Editor

July 8, 2013- by Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has learned that the key staff member of the BPC Parks Conservancy in charge of the daily upkeep of the Irish Memorial, Mr. Tom Birch, has recently quit in disgust. He … Continue reading →

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BPCA board member Martha Gallo helped oversee JP Morgan London Whale trades

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Editor

August 12, 2013- The DOJ is planning to file criminal charges and arrest two JP Morgan employees who concealed bad trades that led to billions in losses of the now dubbed “London Whale” scandal. The Chief Compliance Officer of JP … Continue reading →

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More cover-ups relating to sexual misconduct for Sheldon Silver’s State Assembly

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Editor

August 8, 2013- The NY Times is reporting that Speaker Silver’s State Assembly is in trouble for yet another cover-up relating to yet more Assemblymen doing bad sexual things at the office. “New York ethics regulators have opened a new … Continue reading →

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PEP officers need to walk, not ride in golf carts

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Editor

Opinion August 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD With the spike in violent crime and grand larcenies Downtown and within Battery Park City borders, I have been keeping an eye out the Park Enforcement Patrol officers (PEP) that the … Continue reading →

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NYPD Night Out: Good idea. Bad Timing.

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Editor

August 6, 2013- The NYPD put on its citywide “Night Out” meant to get the community involved and raise awareness of crime prevention. The First Precinct, led by (more…)