Category Archives: – Politics

Citi Bike memberships plummet after dismal service in 2014

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor

January 12, 2015- The Post reports, “The city’s bike-share membership is hitting the skids. (more…)

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Ezekiel Emanuel pens essay urging Americans to skip the annual physical exam with their doctor

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor

Update January 12, 2015- CBS conducted a a roundtable discussion about this topic. Dr. Narula came down on the side of Dr. Emanuel, using the same misguided interpretation of meta-analysis statistics. (more…)

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Cuomo’s office has been notified of the vacuum of leadership amongst the BPCA

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Editor

January 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD As of today, there is still no posting on the BPCA website about any January board meeting. Moreover, (more…)

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FBI questions Gov. Christie over BridgeGate. Another Christie appointee is fired from Port Authority.

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Editor

January 10, 2015- The WSJ reports that the Feds have questioned Governor Christie over his role in the closure of the George Washington Bridge (more…)

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BPCA issues statement on North Cove Marina

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Editor

January 7, 2015- The BPCA’s highly-paid community liaison Robin Forst (who earns at least $120,000 (more…)

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CB1 discusses the marina lockout and what to do about the BPCA

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Editor

January 7, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD On December 31st, 2014, the 10-year lease held by Mike Fortenbaugh to run the North Cove Marina expired. (more…)

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BPCA hires security to lockout Commodore Fortenbaugh from marina

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Editor

Update January 3, 2014- We spoke with a supervisor of FJC Security. They are the company contracted with the BPCA to handle security around Pier-A, not the marina. (more…)

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All local electeds now send letter to BPCA supporting the cancellation of marina RFP

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor

December 29, 2014 Chair Dennis Mehiel Battery Park City Authority 200 Liberty St New York, NY 10281 Dear Chair Mehiel, We write regarding the recent resolution of Manhattan Community Board #1 (CB1) regarding the Battery Park (more…)

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BPCA measures the curtains for new marina operator

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor

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Poulakakos expands nightclub empire

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor

December 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV was the first to report that the Poulakakos group had opened a Trojan Horse on Bowery Street called Bacchanal, (more…)

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Both governors like the corrupt Port Authority just the way it is. Thank you very much.

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Editor

December 28, 2014- The Post reports, “The governors of New York and New Jersey jointly vetoed legislation Saturday aimed at (more…)

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Manhattan Borough President sends letter of support for Mike Fortenbaugh to BPCA

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Editor

December 23, 2014- Gale A. Brewer, Office of the President, Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York   Dennis Mehiel Chairman & CEO, Battery Park City Authority, New York, NY 10281 Dear Chairman Mehiel: I write regarding the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Pier A is structurally unfit to accept boats docking

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Editor

December 26, 2014– The company called Manhattan by Sail, (more…)

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Photos 12-24-2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

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City Hall moves to bullet-proof police car windows

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

December 22, 2014– By Steven E. Greer Right after the two police officers were assassinated, I sent the email below to the state and city elected officials. (more…)

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CB1 feels the heat, backpedals on Swiss Neutrality stance toward marina RFP, passes new resolution

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

December 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD In the wake of the huge turnout for the SaveNorthCove rally and subsequent New York Times article, and BatteryPark.TV (more…)

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Exclusive: Three marketing women form “Seaport Friends” to help Howard Hughes plans

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Editor

December 8, 2014 (updated at 3:00 PM)- By Steven E. Greer Last week, a group of three “moms” representing the “Seaport Friends” hosted a town hall to support the Howard Hughes corporation plans to develop the Seaport. (more…)

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Pier-A visitor center still stalled

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Editor

December 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Poulakakos team was supposed to give an (more…)

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Exclusive: BPCA fires another lawyer for “asking the wrong questions”

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Editor

October 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has learned that yet (more…)

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More Sheldon Silver scandals uncovered by FBI

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Editor

December 8, 2014- The NY Times reports, “So far, people with knowledge of the matter say, prosecutors have found that Sheldon Silver, (more…)

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