Category Archives: – Politics

Poulakakos group discusses party boat plans for Pier A

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Editor

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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Exclusive: NY State gives update on NY Waterway ferry boat engines

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Editor

Update February 7, 2013 NYSERDA provided us with this update, “Two of the remaining 7 vessels are at the shipyard now having the engines and emission controls installed. When they are completed they should be replaced with other vessels. Progress … Continue reading →

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Doctors rarely tell patients of CT scan risks

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Editor

March 4, 2013 Reuters reported on a study that found that few doctors warn patients on the radiation risk of CT-scans. In the article, “Only about a third of patients surveyed at one U.S. (more…)

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Have you been nearly run over by dangerous delivery mopeds on sidewalks?

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Editor

Liberty View Chinese on 21 South End Avenue is the sole source for the unsafe electrified mopeds that a chronic problem in Battery Park. Have you been nearly run over by the electric mopeds on the sidewalks? Tell us your … Continue reading →

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Colin Farrell discusses the problem of anonymous cyberbullying

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Editor

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Essay: Pier A should be a farmer’s market like New Amsterdam

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Editor

Essay, Opinion February 2, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD After decades of throwing cash into the money pit called Pier A in the southernmost tip of Manhattan, the City of New York managed to unload this headache onto the … Continue reading →

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