Category Archives: – Politics

Livery “town car” drivers can often be dangerous criminals

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Editor

March 29, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the growing problem in our neighborhood of drivers of livery cab town cars illegally parking in residential Battery Park and illegally soliciting fares. In one story, a driver … Continue reading →

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Illegal livery cabs halt traffic on Vesey Street

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Editor

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Waste in the American Healthcare System

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Editor

https://youtu.be/E1n4wjqO6Ds Dr. Berwick, former Director of CMS and former President and CEO of IHI, discusses the percentage of waste in the American Healthcare System. He also mentions the new proposals by nine specialties recommending that 45 procedures and tests be … Continue reading →

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A letter to Speaker Silver and Senator Squadron about jackhammer noise on West Thames and Battery Place

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Editor

April 18, 2012 Speaker Silver, Senator Squadron I am writing to on behalf of thousands of people in Battery Park City because the BPCA, Mayor’s office, and city DOT are completely unresponsive. We have a major noise problem down here … Continue reading →

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Livery cab town car driver sleeping in car loitering

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Editor

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Why is Pier A delayed? Follow the money

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Editor

January 5, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD We had an interesting conversation with The New York Times reporter, Patrick McGeehan, who has covered Pier A and the Maritime Building for years. Unbeknownst to many, the BPCA is seeking a bizarre … Continue reading →

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Key provision of PPACA “Obamacare” likely to be overruled by Supreme Court

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Editor

March 27, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD Today was the most important day of the historic three-day Supreme Court hearing evaluating the constitutionality of the PPACA law, otherwise known as “Obamacare”, because it addressed the “commerce clause” of the constitution … Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV gets results: PEPs address several problems

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Editor

March 25, 2012 In collaboration with BatteryPark.TV, the park ranger PEPs have been effectively dealing with several problems plaguing the area. PEP Captain Falcon wrote: Dear Sir, We thank you for your email regarding noise/dog barking. We expect you may … Continue reading →

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Police effectively move OWS gathering on South End Ave

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Editor

March 22, 2012 The NYPD effectively used anti-riot maneuvers to eradicate a large group of OccupyWallStreet (OWS) protestors gathered on South End Avenue near Rector Place. Large police vehicles swept the crowd northward out of the neighborhood at approximately 8:00 … Continue reading →

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Why illegal town cars have invaded New York City

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Editor

March 17, 2012  By Steven Greer BatteryPark.TV has reported on the growing problem of town cars acting as taxis, illegally soliciting fares by hustling pedestrians on Vesey Street, blocking the street. This problem is rampant all over Manhattan. In fact, … Continue reading →

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BPCA adds the first board member who actually lives in BPC

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Editor

March 19, 2012  By Steven Geer, MD The New York legislature confirmed the first board member of the BPCA who actually lives in Battery Park City. Martha Gallo, an executive with JP Morgan, and local resident, was nominated by Governor … Continue reading →

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OWS demonstration fizzles on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Editor

March 17, 2012 6:00 PM As previously reported, the OccupyWallStreet movement had planned to make the Irish Hunger Memorial the spot for their new headquarters of 2012, after having been pushed out of Zuccotti Park last year. The group had … Continue reading →

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OccupyWallStreet proposes to encamp in Battery Park City

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Editor

March 6, 2012 The monthly Community Board (CB) meeting for the BPC region was held tonight, and the main topic was the review of the application from “Occupy Wall Street” (OWS) to host their six-month anniversary march through Battery Park … Continue reading →

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Vesey Street blocked by illegal town cars

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Editor

BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the problem of “town car” taxi drivers harassing sidewalk pedestrians crossing Vesey Street between Goldman Sachs and the WFC. The problem has worsened to the point that the entire Vesey Street is now blocked due to … Continue reading →

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How easy it is to steal a bike in New York

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Editor

New York Times video showing how easy it is to steal a bike in Manhattan (more…)

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At 9/11 Memorial, Police Raise Fears of Suicide

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Editor

February 16, 2012 The New York times is reporting that the NYPD fear the waterfalls at the September 11th memorial will be enticing for the distraught seeking suicide. The story can be found here. (more…)

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How to handle harassing town car solicitations on Vesey Street

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Editor

February 10, 2012 By Steven Greer On any given busy work day, anyone wearing business casual or a suit, trying to cross Vesey Street from the WFC to the Goldman Sachs alley, will be harassed by numerous town car drivers … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Man kills self falling from Rector Place window

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Editor

February 11, 2012 (updated February 12 at 9:35 AM) BatteryPark.TV has learned that at 5:55 AM this morning, a man named Jimmy Taso, 28 years old, somehow fell from his window and died upon impact at 300 Rector Place. The … Continue reading →

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Port Authority Called ‘Dysfunctional’ as Trade Center Costs Rise

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Editor

By CHARLES V. BAGLI The New York Times Published: February 7, 2012 The estimated cost of rebuilding the World Trade Center has grown to at least $14.8 billion, up from $11 billion in 2008, according to an audit commissioned by … Continue reading →

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Tunnel from WTC to Winter Garden progressing

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Editor

January 16, 2012 The tunnel being constructed to go from the World Trade Center, under West Street, to the Brookfield Properties Winter Garden atrium is nearing completion. An inspector on the site said that the new glass structure overtop of … Continue reading →

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