Category Archives: – Politics

Exclusive: ACLU investigating local Park Enforcement Patrol officers

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Editor

June 23, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD If you have been harassed by the Battery Park City (BPC) division of the city Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP), headed by Captain Edward Falcon, you can notify BatteryPark.TV and we will instruct … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: HRPT defies CB1 on Pier 26

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Editor

July 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the stealth plans of the Pier 26 restaurant and estuarium, and that the designs were not approved by any Community Board 1 resolution. Since our reporting, the newly … Continue reading →

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Citi Bike thieves caught in Battery Park City

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Editor

July 12, 2013- The Downtown Express is reporting that the two young males who stole Citi Bikes a week ago were caught in Battery Park City riding them, on July 10th, “Either they were way over their 30 minutes or … Continue reading →

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The stealth new Pier 26 restaurant

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

Update June 12, 2013- The Tribeca CB1 met tonight and the Hudson River Park Trust CEO, Madelyn Wils, was supposed to deliver an update on the mysterious Pier 26. However, she was “called to Albany” and could not attend. Also … Continue reading →

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Are CB1 members rigging the ferry boat slip for personal interests?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

July 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer At the Battery Park City (BPC) subdivision of the Community Board 1 meeting last night, a local man who lives by the Vesey Street ferry boat slip on the north side of BPC … Continue reading →

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NYPD sting operation tickets newbie Citi Bike riders

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

Photo by Dmitry Gudkov June 24, 2013- The Gothamist is reporting, “Photographer Dmitry Gudkov says he was cycling up First Avenue when he noticed a police officer standing near his squad car at the intersection of 6th Street. “I kind … Continue reading →

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Bombshell: The BPCA gives $500K to Manhattan Youth

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor

(Center, Bob Townley who runs Manhattan Youth, From Clockwise: Former Chairman of the BPCA, Bill Thompson, Former President/CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, BPCA senior executive Anne Fenton, Community Board 1 Chair, Katherine McVay Hughes, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Community … Continue reading →

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The NYPD Museum

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Editor

Julie Bose, Director of the NYPD Museum, takes us on a video tour of the museum with two new exhibits. The first one is “Artist as Witness” by artist Aggie Kenny who was given extraordinary access to the first-responders to … Continue reading →

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NID-tax in zombie status

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Editor

June 25, 2013- With the passage in the state legislature of the amendment to the Hudson River Park Trust Act that allows revenue to be raised via the sale of air rights, the fate of the alternative revenue raising plan, … Continue reading →

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Paul Hovitz doubles down on Sheldon Silver

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Editor

June 25, 2013- At the CB1 meeting tonight, Paul Hovitz made a public comment profusely praising Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and begged the community to remember all the positives he has done for the community. This was in response to … Continue reading →

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The NID-tax seems dead with passage of bill to allow sale of HRPT air rights

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

June 21, 2013- The NID-tax seems dead with passage of bill to allow sale of HRPT air rights to fund the park. This is a defeat for CB1’s Katherine McVay Hughes, Peter Braus, and Bob Townley. Real estate mogul Douglas … Continue reading →

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BPCA shows no enthusiasm for West Thames bridge

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Editor

Update June 18, 2013- By Steven Greer The BPCA met today. The West Thames bridge was downplayed once again by the BPCA, with Chairman Mehiel only saying, “Nothing new to report….we’ll see how that goes” May 24, 2013– By Steven … Continue reading →

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A deep dive into State Assembly Bill A8031 amending the HRPT act of 1998

Posted on June 21, 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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Letter: Lower Manhattan Democrats club often violent while campaigning

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Editor

Letter: June 15, 2013– By Westider (In response to our story The Robin Forst gorilla campaign) The woman volunteer trying to attack the camera is Eli Hausknecht, live-in girlfriend of the male volunteer you referenced but who is not shown … Continue reading →

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Hudson River Park Trust should be converted into an “authority” like the BPCA

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Editor

Update March 20, 2013 In response to our essay, below, politicians got off the fence and have decidedly spoken out against allowing residential building within the Hudson River Park. According to local news, “Assemblymember Richard Gottfried, who the only local … Continue reading →

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Friend of Sheldon Silver gets mysterious state job gigs

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Editor

May 30, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “A former state assemblywoman and close ally of Speaker Sheldon Silver has quietly left her cushy job at the state Education Department for an even higher-paying one in state Family Court. Janele … Continue reading →

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Results: US Postal Service containers removed

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Editor

Update May 22, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The US Postal Service container were removed by someone today. We had contacted the head of operations at Brookfield Properties, as well as the BPCA. In addition, a small but growing group … Continue reading →

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US post office using Albany Street for storage

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Editor

May 20, 2013- Letter to Editor from R. Anderson Last year, I had a months-long battle with the US Postal Service to stop using Albany St as a storage area for their orange bins. It took the intervention of the … Continue reading →

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Important issues Downtown approved without community input

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Editor

May 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Battery Park City residents will now be forced to endure weeks of the latest “outdoor art” chosen by the Brookfield Properties art guru, Debra Simon. The hideous steal cargo ship containers are smack-dab … Continue reading →

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The crime problem in Teardrop Park worsens

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Editor

Update May 8, 2013- A the May 7th CB1 BPC meeting, the main topic was lack of PEP presence in Teardrop Park, and the increase in petty crimes. However, more serious larceny, such as snatch and grab of iPads, is … Continue reading →

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