Category Archives: State Government

How much does it take to sway a CB1 member to do a 180?

March 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Over the last several years, as the Pier A project went from being the money pit of the city, to money pit of the BPCA, then to being a pure gift from the … Continue reading

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New York City’s biggest employer is the City of New York

March 23, 2014- The Post reports via Crain’s (so we have now recycled this for the third time), “City Hall and the city’s Department of Education were the top two employers in 2013 — with City Hall employing more than … Continue reading

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Manhattan DA piles on, subpoenas Port Authority

April 12, 2014- WSJ reports that the Manhattan DA has subpoenaed the Port Authority. The exact reason for the actions were unclear. This investigative body  is in addition to the DOJ’s Preet Bharara, and various other New Jersey investigators. (more…)

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Former BPC resident, now State Health Commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah, forced out

April 9, 2014- The Post reports that former long-time BPC resident, Dr. Nirav Shah, is being ousted after scandals related to lack of inspections of abortion clinics. “State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah is stepping down amid criticism over his … Continue reading

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Crooked politicians not off the hook. DOJ still pursuing.

April 11. 2014- Any New York State politicians who were doing a victory lap when Governor Cuomo shut down his own anti-corruption panel, to get a budget passed, will be sweating like a whore in church today. The DOJ’s Preet … Continue reading

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Book Review: Dragnet Nation by Julia Angwin

March 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD Author of Dragnet Nation, Julia Angwin, won her Pulitzer Prize while working for the Wall Street Journal. She is now is an investigative reporter for ProPublica. Her new book builds upon her … Continue reading

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Sheldon Silver fights for LeFrak, not the common voter

April 9, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The local Broadsheet (BS) was handed some inside information from Robin Forst at the BPCA to help their case in the court of public opinion. Recall, the BPCA is now heading to real … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Details of the Class Action against LeFrak and the BPCA

April 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV obtained the actual legal complaint of the Class Action lawsuit brought by Gateway Plaza residents against the owners, LeFrak, and the BPCA. It has not been previously reported that the BPCA was … Continue reading

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Update on ferry boat horn nuisance

March 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Congressman Nadler updated the community today during a very informal meet-and-greet in front of Gateway Plaza. He seems to have made an earnest effort to speak to the U.S. Coast Guard about the … Continue reading

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Tesla allowed to keep New York showrooms

March 29, 2014- In a smart move by Governor Cuomo, the state reached a deal with car dealerships to allow Tesla to keep its existing showrooms, and ad more. The controversy is over Tesla’s direct sales program that threatens the … Continue reading

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Smoking gun photos of Gov. Christie with Bridge-Gate staffers as it was happening

March 29, 2014- NBC News reports that Governor Christie was actually meeting in person with all of the key staffers involved in the scandal during a tour of the 9/11 Memorial, and showed the photographs. However, (more…)

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State and City electeds support tenants at 22 River Terrace

March 24, 2014 John Tashjian, Principal Centurion Real Estate Partners, 595 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10002 Dear Mr. Tashjian, As elected representatives for the area, we are writing to express our concerns regarding a condominium conversion plan for a … Continue reading

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The press is now the only form of oversight on a city run by progressive Democrats

March 20, 2014- The WSJ reports today, that for the first time in 20 years, New York City’s mayor has no real opposition acting as a check and balance to power. Former Comptroller Liu is quoted, “Even when Democratic elected … Continue reading

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Port Authority Chairman pushed out

March 28, 2014- The news reports, “Port Authority Chairman David Samson resigned after a report commissioned by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to probe lane closings at the George Washington Bridge recommended changes at the agency….Pat Foye, the authority’s executive … Continue reading

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FBI raids another New York Assemblyman

March 26, 2014- The Post reports, “The FBI raided the offices and home of Queens Assemblyman Bill Scarborough today in what he said was an investigation into his travel reimbursements from the state.” (more…)

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Exclusive: Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth investigated by State Attorney General

March 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Bob Townley is the founder and operator of the Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources Inc, a 501c New York State regulated non-profit. It operates the community center on 120 Warren Street as well … Continue reading

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The NYPD should be given jurisdiction over the WTC and 9/11 Memorial

March 22, 2014- The breach of security at the One World Trade Center site by a 16-year-old kids makes it now obvious that the Port Authority police are incompetent. After all, the Port Authority is the same corrupt agency that … Continue reading

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Sale of Hudson River Park air rights advances

March 20, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Hudson River Park Trust and community groups are set to meet with the City Planning Commission next week to (more…)

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Bob Townley faces uphill battle to regain lost BPCA funds

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) board convened a meeting today and the topic of charitable donations was discussed. The board approved new guidelines on how to decide which philanthropy or community organization … Continue reading

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Construction contracts by Port Authority trigger federal subpoenas of the conflicted chairman

March  18, 2014- The NYT reports, “Federal prosecutors in New Jersey subpoenaed records last week relating to potential conflicts of interest involving the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey chairman, David Samson, focusing on two bridge contracts worth … Continue reading

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