Category Archives: – Politics

Partial chaos at the polling stations in Battery Park

November 6, 2012 Because of Hurricane Sandy and the new law signed by Governor Cuomo allowing people to vote anywhere in New York, the local polling stations have been changed. Before waiting in line, be sure to ask a volunteer … Continue reading

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The Russian economy of cybercrime

November 5, 2012 The source of many of the cybercrime incidents is increasingly coming from Russia. This article describes how a cottage industry has evolved whereby cyber-criminals sell their programs and services to attack other sites. (more…)

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A humanitarian crisis is brewing as electronic refugees come to BPC for power

October 31, 2012 5:25 PM By Steven E Greer The worst of Hurricane Sandy might be yet to hit us. As major blocks of Manhattan continue to be without electricity, Internet, or cell phone, the electric refugees are flocking by … Continue reading

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Same company that killed firefighters downtown operated dangling crane on 57th Street

October 31, 2012 BatteryPark.TV has been reporting throughout Hurricane Sandy that much of the destruction and hassles in the aftermath of the storm have been due to human incompetence. We cited the dangling crane on 57th Street as a prime … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: The best way to monitor storm Sandy

October 28, 2012 The TV weather and local politicians are very unreliable with weather predictions relating to hurricanes. TV hypes the worst case scenario for a ratings boost, and politicians cannot risk the mistakes of President Bush with Katrina. The … Continue reading

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Images of devastation from Battery Park City after “Hurricane” Irene

(In full screen 1080iHD) August 28, 2011 The ratings-motivated TV “news” stations have gone beyond hyping Hurricane Irene and have crossed over into pure propaganda. The images of New York City being shown are of the worst areas, the isolated … Continue reading

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Serious accident at the dangerous West Thames and Battery Place intersection

September 21, 2012 10:50 AM By Steven E. Greer Just two days after our story listing West Thames as a death trap in need of addressing by the new BPCA leadership, a serious accident occurred. (more…)

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A remarkable community collaborative effort deals with the tour bus and livery cab problems

May 15, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD Due to policy decisions at City Hall beyond the scope if this report that freed up town car and SUV livery cabs to solicit cash fares more like a yellow cab, the streets … Continue reading

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CB1’s Mark Costello opposes Asphalt Green because it was made by prior Republicans

October 19, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD Mark Costello, CB1 member, is the “Father of the Ball Fields” in Battery Park and has also managed the Little League. He has been involved in the secret negotiations with the BPCA … Continue reading

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Serious problem on Broadway by Trinity Church caused by homeless OWS encampments

The Tribeca Tribune beat us to this story, so we will just link to theirs. After the OccupyWallStreet homeless “protestors” were evicted from Zucotti Park, they have now formed a permanent base on the sidewalk by Trinity Church. Passersby have … Continue reading

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What we want from the new BPCA

Opinion

September 19, 2012 By Steven E Greer

With the departure of the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) President and CEO Gayle Horwitz, and the similar unexpected departure of Bill Thompson as Chairman, the opportunity has arisen for some much needed reforms within the BPCA. For years, Gayle Horwitz has hosted dog and pony show “Town Hall” meetings, then proceeded to completely ignore the concerns of the community. In lock-step, some of the puppets on the Community Board 1 have been complicit enablers of the BPCA hand that feeds it. As a result, a long laundry list of problems in the BPCA await resolution by the new Chairman Dennis Mehiel and his boss Governor Cuomo.

BatteryPark.TV has compiled a list of the most urgent and important issues that the majority of the community would like to see addressed. The list is ranked according to importance and ease of resolution.

Better representation on the BPCA board:

Stop lights at West Thames and Rector:

Better patrolling by the PEP with more use of judgment and common sense:

A better bank that serves the unique needs of BPC:

A better grocery store:

An outdoor exercise path:

Changes to Pier A plans:

Better retail:

A cultural arts and music venue:

Various gripes with LeFrak:

Dog sewage in the streets:

New infrastructure projects:

Stop giving away our money:

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It’s not too late to make Pier A an Italian Museum

Opinion   October 7, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD With the money pit at Pier A proceeding behind schedule and over budget, under the leadership of the former Chairman Bill Thompson and President/CEO Gayle Horwitz, and with the developing plans … Continue reading

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The State Inspector General needs to investigate the Asphalt Green cover-up

https://youtu.be/HBX3fwxZ7XE Opinion October 10, 2012 By Steven E Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV exposed the (more…)

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You are not dreaming: There is a loud motorbike disturbing the peace at 5:30 AM

October 5, 2012  By Steven E. Greer If you live in South BPC along Battery Place, West Thames, or South End Avenue, facing those streets, you have been awakened numerous times over the last month or longer by a loud … Continue reading

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Unsanctioned soccer class destroys 40% of turf on West Thames field within an hour

Damage to West Thames grass field from soccer class
September 9, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD

As BatteryPark.TV previously reported, the West Thames grass field has held up this year due to proper usage, which includes small groups, sunbathing, kite flying, etc. The organized soccer leagues have been, for the most part, kept away. However, a few parents determined on using the grass field for organized soccer have persisted. Continue reading

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A new annual nightmare for North BPC: UN Week at the Conrad Hotel

September 25, 2012 By Steven E. Greer Since 2001, the Ritz Carleton in the southernmost portion of Battery Park City (BPC) has been the preferred residence of the visiting United Nations diplomats. With the opening of the Conrad Hotel this … Continue reading

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The other dog sewer hotspot: The back entrance to Gateway by Merchant’s

September 23, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD On September 22nd, the day of the BPC Block Party, the above video footage was captured as the Parks Conservancy staff tried to clean it up. Since first reporting on the front … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Local lawyer and dog activist prevails against frivolous PEP harassment

September 21, 2012By Steven E. Greer, MD Lawyer and Battery Park City resident Michael Devereaux, who recently incorporated his own dog activist group called the Battery Park Residents Action Corporation (BPRAC), took a stand against City Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) … Continue reading

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Letter: Best to handle the PEP by calling 911

In response to your story PEP rough up and handcuff another man for walking his dog, The Esplanade is the “West Side Hwy west” with bikers and skate boarders endangering all with their speed and lack of restraint, and South Cove is the local hangout for the later: and Continue reading

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“Dog mafia” Don fails with staged photo-op

Updated: 9:00 PM August 27, 2012 There were 1,000 views of this story withing the first 12 hours of posting. August 27, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD As previously reported, Jeff Galloway, founder of BPC dogs, a dog owners association … Continue reading

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