Category Archives: Sports and fitness

Ralph Lauren botches another Olympic with bad taste

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Editor

January 26, 2014- Recall, for the 2012 summer Olympics, designer Ralph Lauren was criticized for having his Olympic team uniforms manufactured in China. Somehow, he got the contract again for the 2014 Olympics. This time, he learned his lesson, and … Continue reading →

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Told you so, The Super Bowl sucketh on a grand scale

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Editor

February 3, 2014- The day before the Super Bowl, we wrote the essay “Why Super Bowl 48 will suck“, pointing out the ill-conceived plans to send 90,000 fans from Manhattan to New Jersey via public transportation. We were correct. The … Continue reading →

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Why Super Bowl 48 will suck

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Editor

Update February 2, 2014- Told you so, lead story tomorrow will be how New jersey screwed up the transportation to the game. Opinion February 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer What would happen if, as an experiment of the effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Alec Baldwin hoists Lamborghinis to Tribeca rooftop for fundraiser

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Editor

January 31, 2014- A local blog reports that Alec Baldwin and other celebrities have used the “Tribeca Rooftop” event space on on 2 Debrosses Street to host a Super Bowl related fundraiser. Part of the event includes hoisting Lamborghinis to … Continue reading →

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Will this be the most iconic image from Super Bowl 48?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Editor

January 30, 2014- The NY Post has this classic image of police herding some sad ladies in a “perp walk”, who were allegedly “high priced hookers”. The photo of organized crime seems to sum up a “New Jersey” Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl fireworks on the Hudson

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Editor

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Do the data support Mayor Bloomberg’s public health and safety legacy?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Editor

February 6, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD More than reform of the public school system or racial harmony, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s legacy will undoubtedly be his innovative and controversial measures to deal with public health and safety issues. His … Continue reading →

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Tips of the Week: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and how to cure it

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Editor

January 23, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD Thanks to a few medical doctors, most notably Robert Lustig of UCSF, it is becoming known that humans can develop fatty liver disease even if they do not consume alcohol. Certain foods … Continue reading →

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Enough already with the running quarterback

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Editor

Update January 19, 2014- The loss by the 49ers today, led by their running QB, and the exceptional play of Peyton Manning for the Broncos, supports my thesis, below. December 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The concept of … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl prediction

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Editor

Update January 19, 2014- Oh well, I thought the running game for New England would be the key. Good for Peyton. He played well. January 11, 2014- Super Bowl prediction (at the time of this prediction, the final 4 teams … Continue reading →

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The agony of defeat: Olympic ski jumper falls

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Editor

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Asphalt Green basketball leagues

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Editor

November 14, 2013- the Asphalt Green Five on Five mean’s basketball leagues are underway. Click here for more information. (more…)

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Locals Push for Citi Bike Station in the South Street Seaport

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Editor

December 23, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting, “Residents of the South Street Seaport are pushing for a Citi Bike station in their neighborhood, hoping it could bring foot traffic to an area that is still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.” (more…)

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Home exercise that works

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Editor

December 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Most gym or workout products sold on TV infomercials are junk. However, out of necessity in 2009, when Goldman Sachs closed down my gym in the old Embassy Suites hotel, I purchased … Continue reading →

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NFL hires USHG to make pop-up steakhouse with $50,000 seats

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Editor

December 18, 2013- Bloomberg reports, “The National Football League is going into the restaurant business for the first time, hiring Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group to run a steakhouse the week before the Super Bowl and putting the venue’s … Continue reading →

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Is Bob Townley’s $150 flag football “affordable”

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Editor

December 5, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Bob Townley has been the biggest critic of the Asphalt Green community center. His talking points have focused on the fact the Asphalt Green in BPC does not provide discounted or free memberships … Continue reading →

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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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Let there be light: Ballfield lights completed

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Editor

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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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FlyWheel opens in Tribeca

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Editor

Flywheel Sports, 415 Greenwich (at Hubert), 212-242-5162 (more…)

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