Category Archives: BIkes

Interview with the CEO of Shinola

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Editor

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HRPT installs lights after BatteryPark.TV reporting

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Editor

October 1, 2013– By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously reported on hotspots of crime within the HRPT strip of parks created by poor (more…)

Posted in - Downtown oversight, - Real estate, - State Government, Accomplishments, BIkes, Crime, Hudson River Park Trust, TriBeCa | Leave a comment

Weekend Warriors do not understand city bike laws

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Editor

December 6, 2015- by Steven E. Greer At the recent CB1 meeting, member Jeff Mihok was griping that the newly opened West Side (more…)

Posted in - City government, - NYPD First Precinct, Battery Park City and BPCA, BIkes, Crime, Dangerous West Thames and South End Ave crossings, Gripes, Hudson River Park Trust, Lawyers, Op-Ed, Parks, Sports and fitness, The Battery | 1 Comment

Fancy building loses battle to remove Citi Bike rack

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Editor

August 5, 2015- Crain’s is reporting, “An appeals court has turned down The Plaza’s bid to get rid of a bicycle-sharing rack from a space across from the landmark hotel’s entrance. (more…)

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CB1’s Tammy Meltzer wants to restrict Citi Bikes

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Editor

July 8, 2015- By Steven E. Greer At the July 7th meeting of the BPC subcommittee of CB1, Tammy Meltzer was being her long-winded self, (more…)

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American Express starts their own version of Citi Bikes

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Editor

June 6, 2015- It looks like American Express is starting their own version of the Citi Bike program. (more…)

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Citi Bike program saved by Related real estate company

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Editor

Update March 30, 2015- The Post reports that the new operators of the Citi Bike Program (more…)

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Comptroller Stringer issues audit report validating our warnings on Citi Bike fraud

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

Update December 12, 2014- Comptroller Stringer issued an audit report validating our warning, below. (more…)

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Remove this bike path obstacle

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

July 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer This 12-year-old barrier installed by the BPCA after 9/11 is obstructing the only bike (more…)

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Citi Bike rates to increase

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Editor

Update March 22, 2014- The cost for a Citi Bike will likely go up to cover the deficit run by the inept operators from Oregon. The WSJ reports. March 20, 2014- BatteryPark.TV has been the most vocal supporter of the … Continue reading →

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New mayor seems to support Bloomberg’s Citi Bikes

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Editor

January 19, 2014- The Post reports, “The city Department of Transportation doesn’t want to give up bike-share racks at The Plaza hotel — months after the landmark building filed a lawsuit to get rid of them. The attorney for the … Continue reading →

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Photos 1-3-2014

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Editor

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Have you been erroneously billed by Citi Bike?

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Editor

December 15, 2013- By Steven E. Greer I noticed $30 of charges on my credit card from Citi Bike and inquired. The docking stations frequently malfunction, accept the bikes, but turn to yellow light instead of green. I do not … Continue reading →

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New Yorkers struggle with basic mechanics of Citi Bikes

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Editor

October 5, 2013- Many New Yorkers are white collar yuppies whom have never touched a screwdriver. Their lack of mechanical aptitude is evident in Citi Bikes after they use them. In the photo above, many users think that turning the … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Citi Bike spotting

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Editor

June 8, 2013- Tyra Banks picked up a Citi Bike in Battery Park today. (more…)

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Citi Bike BMX

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Editor

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Bloomberg may be a dweeb, but he’s a genius for Citi Bike

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Editor

June 28, 2013- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD This morning, I did something that I have never done before in my decades of living in Manhattan. I ventured beyond my immediate “hood” to get gourmet pastries and coffee in … Continue reading →

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Nightbiking with crickets in Manhattan

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Editor

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Fifth Citi Bike rack added in BPC

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Editor

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Have you been stranded while Citi Biking?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Editor

August 15, 2013- The NY Times is reporting on the problems caused by the success of the Citi Bike program, which is how some racks are empty of bikes while others are too full. The program is using box trucks … Continue reading →

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