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Category Archives: State Government
Exclusive: Lack of restrooms at 9/11 Memorial causes people to pee on buildings
July 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The large 9/11 Memorial park, that is now open to anyone (more…)
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Sheldon Silver spends $7.5 Million on legal defense fees, and takes it from campaign funds
July 22, 2014- The Daily News reports, “Scandal-scarred (more…)
Will Mike Fortenbaugh be replaced as the North Cove Marina operator?
Update September 29, 2014- The October 7th CB1 meeting will allow Mike Fortenbaugh to deliver a presentation. September 22, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The long-time operator of the North Cove Marina has been Mike Fortenbaugh, a Princeton graduate with … Continue reading
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Is Sheldon Silver really fighting for more schools?
December 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer MD Some of State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s proudest accomplishments are the new schools that he takes credit for building. He even has (more…)
Maureen Koetz makes it on the November ballot to oppose Sheldon Silver
September 15, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In the David versus Goliath race for State Assembly, (more…)
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Has the ACA law begun to reduce the uninsured, and at what cost?
July 27, 2014- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD Ben Sommers, MD PhD, from the Harvard School of Public Health (more…)
Citizen places entire community board under arrest for violating state open meeting law
June 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has extensively written about the rampant violation of New York Open Meeting Law by the BPCA board and Community Board 1. Whenever (more…)
Bernie Madoff’s defense lawyer now runs New York State’s ethics agency
July 15, 2014- Shari Hyman is the controversial (more…)
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Good Samaritan told to stop clearing the weeds
August 30, 2014- By Steven E. Greer We previously reported on a good Samaritan volunteer, Michael Carthins, working with the Doe Foundation, who took it upon himself (more…)
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Exclusive: Huge impediment to bike and pedestrian flow possibly removed
July 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer During the July 1st CB1 meeting, pedestrian congestion caused by the increase in tourists was brought up. The discussion then turned to speeding bikes that have to share the esplanade with walkers thanks … Continue reading
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Dysfunctional LMDC obstructs development at WTC Tower 5
September 5, 2014- Downtown Express posted a story about the World Trade Center Tower 5 spot that sits undeveloped just north of the W Hotel. (more…)
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Despite multiple malpractice payouts, doctors often keep practicing
Doctor who runs 200 Chambers Urgent Care being investigated by NY Health Department (more…)
Pier A plans are “A slap in the face to Italian Americans”
Update: June 25, 2011 The oyster bar wins It appears as if the BPCA is not backing down on its subversive plans to turn Pier A into a for-profit bar (see below). John Fratta, leading opponent to the bar plan … Continue reading
This is the type of drunk that Pier A could bring to BPC
https://youtu.be/gwkokdZcHPU August 26, 2014- This is the type of piss drunk derelict that could stumble out of Pier A at 4:00 AM if it is allowed to open with the current proposed liquor license. (more…)
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Will there be a German beer festival next to the Jewish Holocaust Museum?
June 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD With the real possibility that the SLA will allow the Poulakakos team to have the rights to serve beer on the large 5,000 square-foot, BPCA-funded, plaza, under construction now, what will this … Continue reading
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Did the CB1 break state law when it approved the Pier A liquor license?
August 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer On March 4th, the BPC subcommittee of the CB1 met and voted unanimously to approve the liquor license for the Pier A nightclub. By doing so, the CB1 enabled the (more…)
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California set to ban drones that violate privacy laws
https://youtu.be/KsHuECa4qBM August 23, 2014- California has a state bill that would ban the use of drones capturing photos of celebrities and others, in ways that violate current privacy laws. (more…)
Simply disgraceful: Weeds overrun BPC parks
August 13, 2014- There are two marble planters near the West Thames dog run, within the BPC boundaries that for some reason are being treated by the parks conservancy as if they are not BPC property. The weeds are now … Continue reading
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WSJ explains why Governor’s Island is getting elevated
August 20, 2014- The WSJ reported on Governor’s Island and explained its history and why portions of it are being elevated now. (more…)
Nadler sends letter to Mayor de Blasio to stop tourist helicopters
August 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Two years ago, when residents affected by the nonstop noise from the tourist helicopters appealed to BatteryPark.TV for help, we began to (more…)
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