Category Archives: State Government

Tip of the Week: How to dodge jury duty (legally)

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Editor

August 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer There are ways to postpone jury duty in New York that are not well appreciated. (more…)

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Durst wants more ferry boats

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Editor

August 5, 2014- A real estate news aggregating blog reports that developer Durst, the same man who failed to gain control of (more…)

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The Poulakakos team explains to the judge why they deserve to be open until 4:00 AM

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor

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How Asphalt Green eventually opened

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Editor

June 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Finally, seven years after the Battery Park City Authority approved the creation of the Asphalt Green community center, it will open this weekend and be nearly 18-months behind schedule. Undoubtedly, on June … Continue reading →

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BPCA throws $7 Million into a money pit, literally

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Editor

July 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer You have heard of the metaphorical “money pit”. Well, the Battery Park City Authority is throwing money into a money pit, literally, at the parks conservancy building on Battery Place. (more…)

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Contractor for 1 WFC lied to get minority contracts

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Editor

August 1, 1014- The Post reports, “Federal authorities on Thursday charged (more…)

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The second meeting of “Friends of BPC” block association

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Editor

July 18, 2014- The second meeting took place today. We plan to meet again on or before the CB1 meeting on July 29th. (more…)

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Brookfield reopens only detour at ground level

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Editor

Update July 28, 2014- The ground level detour is now opened up again, promptly after BP.TV reported. (more…)

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Preet Bharara goes after another state corruption target

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Editor

July 1, 2014- The Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, whose office took over Governor Cuomo’s anti-corruption (more…)

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You gotta “pay to play” to get NY State construction contracts

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor

July 21, 2014- The NY Post reports that several construction contractors awarded state jobs then turned around and promptly donated cash to the Cuomo-2014 campaign. (more…)

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Using shell company 501c non-profits is common form of corruption

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Editor

March 6, 2014- The recent conviction of a New York State Assemblyman, William Boyland, details how elected officials and others in the power grid on New York love to form noble sounding non-profits as tax-exempt 501c’s then funnel money from … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: P.J. Clarke’s wants your help fighting Brookfield

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Editor

July 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer If you walk by P.J. Clarke’s during the lunch hour, the popular outdoor dining area will be empty. Only after the work shift do they become packed for dinner service. (more…)

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Shooting at former BPCA board member Fernando Mateo’s nightclub La Marina

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Editor

July 14, 2014- This story woudl be more interesting if Mr. Mateo were still on the BPCA board, but the Post is reporting, “Former (more…)

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Exclusive: BPCA executives get a hefty raise

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Editor

June 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has previously reported how the BPCA executives (more…)

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Exclusive: Will a third BPCA board seat open up?

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Editor

July 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Two BPCA board members have resigned, Fernando Mateo and Carl Mattone, leaving those spots empty until the governor (more…)

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BPC needs a Block Association, a “Friends of BPC”

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Editor

July 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Most communities in Manhattan have official Block Associations acting as oversight committees to keep the CB1 and local (more…)

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Federal judge allows lawsuits against Sheldon Silver over sexual harassment

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Editor

June 11, 2014- The Post reports, “A federal judge (more…)

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Broadsheet uses BP.TV exclusive without proper reference

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Editor

July 7, 2014- The Broadsheet (BS) posted an online story today about the departure of the BPCA board member Fernando Mateo (more…)

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20 electeds want to outright ban tourist helicopters. Mayor de Blasio’s EDC opposes them.

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Editor

June 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Not reported whatsoever in the press was a City Council meeting of 20 elected federal, state, and city officials, who all want to completely ban tourists helicopters over the city. However, (more…)

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PEP refuse to enforce West Thames grass field rules, leading to destruction of grass

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Editor

June 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The BPCA is still refusing to acknowledge that the strip of land along the West Side Highway is now BPCA responsibility, per (more…)

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