Category Archives: Real estate

Will Canadians control all of the waterways in Downtown New York?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Editor

Update January 23, 2015- Brookfield did indeed win the RFP to run North Cove Marina, as suspected. Also, Howard Hughes announced (more…)

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The ferry boat horn blowing noise nuisance coming to Pier-A

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Editor

January 29, 2015- By Steven E. Greer Last month, the CB1 entertained the thought of allowing the company “Manhattan by Sail”, operated by (more…)

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Restaurateur Jose Garces doubles down on Downtown, opening a second place in WTC

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Editor

January 29, 2015- By Steven E. Greer The CB1 agendas for February revealed what (more…)

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You have probably been to one of the Farkas IGY marinas

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Editor

January 24, 2015- I was not interested in the actual marina aspect of MarinaGate. My main interest (more…)

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Exclusive: Did BPCA’s CFO Robert Serpico misappropriate $4.2 Million NY State grant money?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Editor

December 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the mishandling of the construction and design of the Pier-A visitor center that was funded by a $4.2 Million New York State parks grant funds. (more…)

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Confirmed: Friends of Governor Cuomo want to run North Cove Marina

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Editor

Update November 4, 2014- In Cuomo’s acceptance speech tonight, he thanked Andrew Farkas personally. Mr. Farkas is the man vying for (more…)

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Exclusive: Why did Brookfield and a Cuomo friend win the marina RFP? Follow the money.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Editor

December 15, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Since Mike Fortenbaugh is being told to evacuate the marina in two weeks, and the BPCA dodged the controversial (more…)

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Marina Rally 2 draws hundreds of supporters again

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Editor

https://youtu.be/gA2tGJdzpJU?list=UUHSe21UiqKm8PjuuVb11uIQ January 8, 2015- The second rally to support Mike Fortenbaugh’s continued operation of The North Cove Marina, held in the public library, (more…)

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Predictions for BPC 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Editor

December 23, 2015- By Steven E. Greer For the coming year, I predict: (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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Douglas Durst, developer of 1 WTC, claims his brother is a violent deranged man

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Editor

January 3, 2014- The Post reports, “Real-estate titan Douglas Durst has blasted his killer big brother, Robert, (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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Demolition to begin on old 74 Trinity place

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Editor

December 28, 2014- The controversial Trinity church is set to demolish the existing building at 74 Trinity (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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Manhattan Apartment Prices Soar to Record Levels in 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Editor

December 27, 2014- Prices for apartments jumped 13% year-over-year, while total number of apartments decreased. (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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