Category Archives: State Government

The press is now the only form of oversight on a city run by progressive Democrats

March 20, 2014- The WSJ reports today, that for the first time in 20 years, New York City’s mayor has no real opposition acting as a check and balance to power. Former Comptroller Liu is quoted, “Even when Democratic elected … Continue reading

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Port Authority Chairman pushed out

March 28, 2014- The news reports, “Port Authority Chairman David Samson resigned after a report commissioned by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to probe lane closings at the George Washington Bridge recommended changes at the agency….Pat Foye, the authority’s executive … Continue reading

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FBI raids another New York Assemblyman

March 26, 2014- The Post reports, “The FBI raided the offices and home of Queens Assemblyman Bill Scarborough today in what he said was an investigation into his travel reimbursements from the state.” (more…)

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Exclusive: Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth investigated by State Attorney General

March 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Bob Townley is the founder and operator of the Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources Inc, a 501c New York State regulated non-profit. It operates the community center on 120 Warren Street as well … Continue reading

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The NYPD should be given jurisdiction over the WTC and 9/11 Memorial

March 22, 2014- The breach of security at the One World Trade Center site by a 16-year-old kids makes it now obvious that the Port Authority police are incompetent. After all, the Port Authority is the same corrupt agency that … Continue reading

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Sale of Hudson River Park air rights advances

March 20, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Hudson River Park Trust and community groups are set to meet with the City Planning Commission next week to (more…)

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Bob Townley faces uphill battle to regain lost BPCA funds

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) board convened a meeting today and the topic of charitable donations was discussed. The board approved new guidelines on how to decide which philanthropy or community organization … Continue reading

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Construction contracts by Port Authority trigger federal subpoenas of the conflicted chairman

March  18, 2014- The NYT reports, “Federal prosecutors in New Jersey subpoenaed records last week relating to potential conflicts of interest involving the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey chairman, David Samson, focusing on two bridge contracts worth … Continue reading

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Broadsheet continues to shill for Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth

March 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has previously detailed the financial conflicts of interest between the local advertising flier, The Broadsheet (BS), and the subjects of its articles. Community centers and city or NGO’s that “advertise” in … Continue reading

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The BPCA needs an oversight committee

March 17, 2014– By Steven E. Greer The WSJ reports on the newly formed “Oversight Committee” for the NJ NY Port Authority, that was created after the Governor Christie “Bridegate” scandal. The article states (more…)

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Clerk of courts has Citi Bike rack blocked because it would remove private parking space

March 16, 2014- The Post reports that a new Citi Bike rack installation was blocked when it became apparent it would eliminate a private parking space for a judge. The article states, “Susanna Rojas, the clerk of the court, “threw … Continue reading

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Wealthy tenants at 22 River Houses being evicted as building converts to condo

Update March 11, 2014- It seems that Big Real Estate will win in this dispute. The main vocal opposition, Seth Kyle, gave up and signed a lease in a FiDi apartment. When asked whether anyone else had organized and planned … Continue reading

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BPCA’s new community liaison Robin Forst carries on the Anne Fenton ways

March 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In the eBroadsheet today (BS) today, Matt Fenton writes about the large renter population that makes BPC unique from Tribeca, where most people own their apartments. He makes no mention of the previous … Continue reading

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Federal Prosecutors Seek Records on Port Authority Chairman

March 11, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed records from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey related to the business interests of its chairman, David Samson, people familiar with the matter said Monday. (more…)

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Inspired by BP.TV, Gateway tenants take action into their own hands

March 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has been the only source to report on the conflicts of interest of the leaders of the Gateway Plaza Tenants Association (GPTA) that have led to inaction in correcting the poor … Continue reading

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Do Community Boards violate the NY State Open Meeting laws with secret sessions?

March 4, 2014– By Steven E. Greer The New York Community Board (CB) members have long discouraged discourse from the public during meetings. However, according to the New York Open Meeting Law, that seems illegal. BatteryPark.TV requested through the Freedom … Continue reading

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Hollywood set to oppose Hillary Clinton again

January 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD In 2007, Hollywood powerbroker David Geffen gave an interview to the New York Time’s Maureen Dowd, which could have been the deciding factor that propelled Barack Obama into the White House. At … Continue reading

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Letter: Sick and tired of the unending helicopter noise

January 4, 2014- By Delia von Neuschatz Our elected officials have accomplished absolutely zero in mitigating the tourist helicopter issue since air tours moved to the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in 2008 after they were banned from using the East 34th … Continue reading

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Gale Brewer sends strong message that her administration will be different

February 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer At the February 25th CB1 meeting, elected officials made a rare appearance to discuss their new Seaport Task Force. Prior to the Fall 2013 elections, under the leadership of City Council’s Margaret Chin, … Continue reading

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WSJ and AP report on BPCA’s new President

January 30, 2014- The WSJ (via the AP) covered our story about the newly appointed president of the BPCA, Shari Hyman, posing conflicts of interest, (more…)

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