Category Archives: State Government

It’s not too late to make Pier A an Italian Museum

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Editor

Opinion   October 7, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD With the money pit at Pier A proceeding behind schedule and over budget, under the leadership of the former Chairman Bill Thompson and President/CEO Gayle Horwitz, and with the developing plans … Continue reading →

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The State Inspector General needs to investigate the Asphalt Green cover-up

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Editor

https://youtu.be/HBX3fwxZ7XE Opinion October 10, 2012 By Steven E Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV exposed the (more…)

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Another pro-BPCA fluff piece in the Broadsheet

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Editor

May 24, 2012 By Steven Greer The local advertising flier, The Broadsheet Daily, has posted another article so friendly to the BPCA that it seems to have been placed by a PR firm. Recall, BatteryPark.TV has previously pointed out the … Continue reading →

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Fox 5 covers dog sewer story

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Editor

Note: Gateway Plaza washed the sidewalks knowing that Fox 5 was arriving. Therefore, of course, the usual sewer and stench was absent. Related stories The dog sewer at the entrance of Gateway Plaza “Dog mafia” Don fails with staged photo-op … Continue reading →

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State Senator Squadron’s photo-op arranged for BPC Dogs

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Editor

  August 30, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the failed attempt of (more…)

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State Senator Squadron wants to give Gayle Horwitz, Bill Thompson, the boot

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Editor

February 19, 2012 State Senator Squadron wrote a letter to the NY Daily News recommending that Governor Cuomo transform the leadership of BPCA from its current state-appointed, nonrepresentative, leaders, such as Gayle Horwitz and Bill Thompson, neither of whom even … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bloomberg, Mort Zuckerman agree the stimulus package was wasted

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Editor

August 1, 2010 Mayor Bloomberg was on NBC’s Meet the Press in 2010. He made some insightful comments about the ineffective ARRA stimulus package that not many in the press have made. As unemployment remains high, the debate has been … Continue reading →

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Serious problems at Gateway Plaza and BPCA does nothing

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Editor

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A letter to the EPA about the NY Waterway ferries polluting the children’s playgrounds

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Editor

Kenneth Eng Chief, Air Compliance Branch US EPA, Region 2 Mr. Eng I am a medical doctor and am reporting a serious air quality health hazard at the west end of Vesey Street where the New York Waterway ferries dock. … Continue reading →

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Meeting of Gateway Plaza stakeholders draws strong turnout

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Editor

In full screen 1080i HD May 17, 2012 By Steven Greer A meeting of the residents of Gateway Plaza and elected officials drew a strong turnout. The main topic was the inadequate outdated windows in the units that drive large … 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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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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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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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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Exclusive: BPCA Pier A renovation delayed a year with cost overruns

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Editor

January 4, 2012 by Steven Greer, MD Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) CEO Gayle Horwitz made a surprise appearance at the Community Board 1 (CB1) last night to deliver an update on the various BPCA construction projects underway. Recall, CB1 … Continue reading →

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Polluting ferry boats to get new, less polluting, less noisy, engines

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Editor

November 2, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The much anticipated BPC CB1 meeting to discuss the ongoing problem of noise and air pollution from the New York Waterway ferry boats yielded significant results for the first time in recent memory. … Continue reading →

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Gayle Horwitz hides under her desk as CB1 discusses her bizarre culling of the ranks

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Editor

December 7, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The Community Board 1, BPC division, met last night and the main topic was the bizarre firings of 19 long-time BPCA employees, first reported by BatteryPark.TV. One of the fired employees, former media … Continue reading →

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Big meeting tonight to discuss the fate of the polluting NY Waterway boats

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Editor

November 1, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The CB1 Battery Park City subcommittee will meet tonight to discuss the fate of the BillyBey Ferry Company’s air and noise polluting ferry boats (6:00 PM, 1 World Financial Center, 24th floor). After … Continue reading →

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Update: EPA’s response to our letter on NY Waterway ferry pollution

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Editor

August 31, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD CB1 Battery Park City committee Chairwoman Linda Belfer requested that BatteryPark.TV present our video of the NY Waterway ferries billowing black diesel particulate pollution at the Vesey Street slip on Tuesday, September 6th. … Continue reading →

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