Category Archives: State Government

Will Asphalt Green survive in Sheldon Silver’s district?

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Editor

December 12, 2013- By Steven E. Greer

Asphalt Green has been open for seven months. Is the community finding it to be indispensable, or is it a source of angst and a big disappointment? Listening to the Community Board 1, one would conclude that Asphalt Green is nothing but a luxurious country club for the wealthy, taking public funds, promising to be a “community center”, yet failing to provide “affordable” recreation.

Supporters of Asphalt Green say….well, they say nothing. There are seemingly no supporters whatsoever of Asphalt Green at public meetings.

At the recent November 4th CB1 meeting held on Asphalt Green’s own turf, Continue reading →

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Senator Schumer goes after Metro North bureaucrats

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Editor

December 9, 2013- “Sen. Charles Schumer on Sunday blasted Metro-North in the wake of a Post report that revealed the mind-boggling decision by the commuter railroad to rehire an engineer who caused a 1987 crash that injured 27 riders. “It’s … Continue reading →

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Chairman/CEO of BPCA might be next to leave

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Editor

November 22, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Sources close the the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) have told us that the Chairman and CEO of the authority, Dennis Mehiel, could be (more…)

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CB1 has been given the green light to call for the end of the BPCA

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Editor

December 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV previously exclusively reported that Mayor de Blasio was looking into the option allowed in the state law that governs the BPCA to buy the BPCA for $1. We have also exclusively reported … Continue reading →

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Sheldon Silver’s synagogue sued

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Editor

December 7, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that the synagogue that Sheldon Silver used to run is being sued over a real estate deal, “A Manhattan judge was slapped with a $25 million lawsuit for his role in the … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Mayor de Blasio’s staff in talks to take over the BPCA for $1

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Editor

November 20, 2013- Sources tell BatteryPark.TV that the city might take control of the BPCA for $1, which is a clause in the BPCA Act. Mayor de Blasio’s staff is in talks with Governor Cuomo on the matter. However, it … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: BPCA now owns Pataki Highway south of Chambers Street

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Editor

November 14, 2013- Governor Cuomo finally signed A8031. The Villager reports, “On the same day that around 200 Lower West Side residents gathered to discuss their fears about a bill that would allow the transfer and sale of Hudson River … Continue reading →

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Crooks and more crooks in the state government

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Editor

December 4, 2013- The Moreland Commission report released yesterday is the source of several stories of state crookery. In one story, arrested State Senator Smith, “Queens State Sen. Malcolm Smith has billed his campaign fund $100,632 for vehicle-related expenses since … Continue reading →

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Squadron discusses plan to change the BPCA

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Editor

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Plan to form “committee” deciding fate of Stuyvesant community center is likely illegal

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Editor

November 29, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The deal cut by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and BPCA CEO/Chairman Dennis Mehiel to form a “committee” to decide who will manage the Stuyvesant community center is likely an ill-conceived illegal plan. … Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV causes CB1 to question the existence of the BPCA

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Editor

November 26, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported in an exclusive that Mayor de Blasio is considering exercising the option of assimilating the authority into the city. We also reported that the BPCA was in chaos, with … Continue reading →

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Cut in food stamps causes spike in demand at food pantries

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Editor

November 29, 2013- Crain’s is reporting, “Demand as much as doubles at NY food pantries: Surge comes in wake of a $5 billion cut in Food Stamps at the beginning of the month. Some facilities cut limits on food they … Continue reading →

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What we the people demand from the BPCA

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Editor

Click here to sign the petition, which will be sent to Governor Cuomo and BPCA Chairman Mehiel. It reads: To: Dennis Mehiel, Chairman and CEO, BPCA Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York The BPCA has now had numerous administrations removed … Continue reading →

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Community Centers are magnets for corruption

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Editor

April 3, 2013  Op-Ed By Steven E. Greer, MD The trials and tribulations of the Battery Park City community center, to be run by Asphalt Green, and also the associated controversies with the nearby Downtown Community Center, managed by Bob … Continue reading →

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NYPD vs. Port Authority in WTC power struggle

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Editor

November 23, 2013- The NY Post is reporting, “For years, the Port Authority and the NYPD have battled over who should provide security at Ground Zero — with each claiming jurisdiction over the hallowed site and trying to squeeze out … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: BPCA’s Phyllis Taylor leaving next month

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Editor

November 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A source wrote to us today, “You missed or were not told that Phyllis Taylor (VP Executive Vice President, general Counsel) has been asked to retire and will leave on December 31st. Details … Continue reading →

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Madelyn Wils suing to evict rent-stabilized tenant from her apartment

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Editor

November 20, 2013– DNAinfo is reporting how our favorite “authority” figure, Madelyn Wils, CEO of the Hudson River Park Trust, is suing a rent stabilized tenant in an apartment she owns, “Wils is suing a longtime rent-stabilized tenant in a … Continue reading →

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The “Support dog” scam now invades jet planes

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Editor

November 16, 2013- The NY Times reports, “Classifying animals as emotional support animals has long been permitted under antidiscrimination laws, allowing owners to take them into restaurants and shops or to residential buildings that have no-pet policies. To demonstrate the … Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV shapes state bill A8031 relating to Pier 26

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Editor

November 14, 2013- Governor Cuomo finally signed A8031. The Villager reports, “On the same day that around 200 Lower West Side residents gathered to discuss their fears about a bill that would allow the transfer and sale of Hudson River … Continue reading →

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Helicopter traffic over Hudson River increases 600% under Bloomberg era

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Editor

October 25, 2013- A NJ source has a nice article on the out-of-control tourist helicopter noise plaguing humans who reside along the East River and Hudson River. Under the Bloomberg administration, the number of helicopter flights per days has increased … Continue reading →

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