Category Archives: – Politics

Judge allows prosecution of Sheldon Silver to continue

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Editor

April 11, 2015- The WSJ reports that the federal judge on the Sheldon Silver prosecution case (more…)

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Another pointless running race disturbs the peace in BPC

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Editor

Update April 10, 2015- This event was discussed at the CB1 meeting this week. Apparently, (more…)

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Citi Bike program saved by Related real estate company

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Editor

Update March 30, 2015- The Post reports that the new operators of the Citi Bike Program (more…)

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Exclusive: The FBI investigates Bob Townley and the finances of Manhattan Youth

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Editor

February 9, 2015- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has learned that the FBI is investigating the finances of Manhattan Youth Community Center, (more…)

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Hillary Clinton in dead heat with GOP candidates

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Editor

April 10, 2015– By Steven E. Greer A new poll shows that Hillary Clinton is in a dead heat with Rand Paul, and even Ted Cruz. (more…)

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Exclusive: BPCA execs award themselves 29% salary hike

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Editor

August 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Without any public comment, the Battery Park City Authority board approved double-digit hikes in salaries for senior (more…)

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Another fight outside 1 Oak

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Editor

April 8, 2015- Last year, the famous MMA fighter Renzo Gracie attacked the doorman of the nightclub (more…)

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The subways are so bad now that even jaded New Yorkers want action

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Editor

March 19, 2015- New Yorkers like to think that they are tough and demanding, but they actually (more…)

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Sheldon Silver uses campaign funds to pay for defense lawyer

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Editor

January 19, 2015- Our favorite politicians is in the news again. The Post reports, “Defending city and (more…)

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CB1 members “resign” in droves.

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Editor

March 24, 2015- By Steven E. Greer The rats are fleeing the sinking ship. Five long-time CB1 members resigned tonight at the monthly meeting. They were George (more…)

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BatteryPark.TV supports NYPD Detective Patrick Cherry now in hot water for dressing down a bad TLC driver

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Editor

April 4, 2015- By Steven E. Greer No one can accuse BP.TV of pandering to the cops. We strongly supported the non-violent civil rights protests (more…)

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Manhattan DA wants to crack down on political corruption

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Editor

March 30, 2015- Aiding the U.S. Attorney, Manhattan’s DA Cyrus Vance Jr. is calling for tougher local laws against political corruption. (more…)

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Tip of the Week: Never use Craigslist for anything. Period.

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Editor

April 2, 2015- By Steven E. Greer As loyal viewers know, BatteryPark.TV was taken out of service for 24-hours after a computer (more…)

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Feds seeking to seize Sheldon Silver’s kickback cash

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Editor

April 2, 2015- The Post reports, “On Tuesday, Bharara, as expected, upped the ante by seeking (more…)

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Big Chuck to rule the senate soon

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Editor

March 28, 2015- (As soon as the Republicans self destruct, the Democrats will control the senate (more…)

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City’s EDC head, Kyle Kimble, steps down, dealing blow to Howard Hughes Corp’s Seaport and tourist helicopters

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Editor

March 25, 2015- The WSJ is reporting that head of the EDC, Kyle Kimball, is stepping down. (more…)

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Update: Is there a throat-slashing murderer on the loose Downtown?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Editor

March 17, 2015- The coroner is conducting more tests, and has not yet ruled out murder, according to the Daily News. The article states, “Tindall’s death was deemed a suicide following a preliminary (more…)

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Exclusive: Harvey Weinstein met with the woman he allegedly groped the next day at the Tribeca Grand Hotel

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Editor

Update October 5, 2017- The Post reports that Harvey Weinstein is lawyering up ahead of the release of (more…)

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Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein accused of molesting female model in Tribeca

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Editor

March 30, 2015- We reluctantly give this story life since there has been no arrest, but it is out there. (more…)

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Why is Shelly Silver’s crew of elected officials so protective of Downtown Little League?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Editor

March 4, 2015- By Steven E. Greer As a direct result of BatteryPark.TV reporting, all of the local elected officials wrote a letter of concern (more…)

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