Category Archives: State Government

Important issues Downtown approved without community input

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Editor

May 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Battery Park City residents will now be forced to endure weeks of the latest “outdoor art” chosen by the Brookfield Properties art guru, Debra Simon. The hideous steal cargo ship containers are smack-dab … Continue reading →

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Port authority and City Spar Over Escalating World Trade Center Expenses

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Editor

If you thought the construction progress at the new World Trade Centers and 9/11 memorial was stalling, you were correct. After duct taping together the 9/11 Memorial to meet the deadline of the tenth anniversary opening, the whole site has … Continue reading →

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City wants BPCA to pay for West Thames bridge cost overruns

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Editor

Update April 18, 2013- The BPCA board met on the 16th and voted to fund for a $2 Million design of the West Thames bridge. Currently, the bridge is a very speculative idea with no real architectural plans. Therefore, estimated … Continue reading →

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Does Asphalt Green deserve your trust, again?

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Editor

April 14, 2013– Essay by Steven E. Greer, MD They’re baaaack. Asphalt Green is claiming to be in business once again, accepting memberships for summer camp and gym memberships. More than 1,700 families and 3,000 individuals of Downtown were burned … Continue reading →

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Another resolution, more conflicts of interest at Tribeca CB1

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Editor

April 12, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The issue of possible conflicts of interest amongst Tribeca CB1 board members was discussed last month during contentious debates over the proposed Hudson River Park tax (i.e. The NID Tax). Key voting … Continue reading →

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The CB1 makes a grab for BPCA treasure chest to fund Pier 40

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Editor

April 10, 2013– The Tribeca Cb1 passed the follow general resolution in support of the Hudson River Park. There s no mention of an NID Tax or call for Albany to allow for bonds to be issued. (In the comments … Continue reading →

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Should the public school waitlists be a random lottery?

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Editor

April 11, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD One of the most concerning issues to parents Downtown is the growing problem of classroom (more…)

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Poulakakos group discusses party boat plans for Pier A

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Editor

April 9, 2013- Since last presenting their plans for developing Pier A more than a year ago, the Poulakakos group has now made it known that they intend to offer some sort of dinner or party boat cruise that would … Continue reading →

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Little League opening day attracts the unworthy taking credit

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Editor

Opinion April 7, 2013 (updated 6:23 PM) The ballfields were opened this morning and Little League was able to commence the season on schedule. Showing up for the photo-op, like flies to honey, were every imaginable elected official. Even some … Continue reading →

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Latest arrests of State Assemblyman seem familiar

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Editor

April 5, 2013- The latest in several arrests of New York State Assemblymen by federal prosecutors were made over allegations of the elected officials accepting bribes in exchange for helping prevent new competition to a community center. If that sounds … Continue reading →

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The sound and the fury: Route 9 DOT beeping at 4:00 AM

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Editor

Update March 26, 2013 By Steven E Greer BatteryPark.TV remained in communication with the DOT regarding the unbearable construction noise on the West Side Highway at the Battery Park underpass. Although the DOT had made good efforts, and switched out … Continue reading →

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No elected officials turn out for yet another Manhattan Youth fundraiser

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Editor

March 7, 2013 Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth center has been incessantly bombarding residents with email solicitations to raise money for his center, claiming that the Hurricane Sandy damage was not covered under insurance. He hosted a fundraiser on February 28th, … Continue reading →

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Durst = Glick = NID tax to Tribeca

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Editor

March 3, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The NY Times printed a lengthy article about the Pier 40 debate and the Thursday, February 28th Town Hall. However, in the article, just as with the meeting, there is no mention … Continue reading →

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The State of Battery Park: 2013 annual letter

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Editor

February 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD Battery Park (BPC) is a far better place now than it was 12-months ago. Goldman Sachs brought fine dining to BPC for the first time with tremendous successes. Danny Meyer’s North End … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: NY State gives update on NY Waterway ferry boat engines

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Editor

Update February 7, 2013 NYSERDA provided us with this update, “Two of the remaining 7 vessels are at the shipyard now having the engines and emission controls installed. When they are completed they should be replaced with other vessels. Progress … Continue reading →

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Essay: Pier A should be a farmer’s market like New Amsterdam

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Editor

Essay, Opinion February 2, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD After decades of throwing cash into the money pit called Pier A in the southernmost tip of Manhattan, the City of New York managed to unload this headache onto the … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: BatteryPark.TV helps save the Little League season

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Editor

January 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD As a direct result of BatteryPark.TV’s reporting that lengthy RFPs are not required before beginning the repair work on the ballfields (other sources such as the Broadsheet were incorrectly reporting on the … Continue reading →

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NY Waterway stalling on promised ferry boat engine replacements

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Editor

January 13, 2013 By Steven E Greer, MD At the January 15th, 2013, CB1 BPC meeting, the NY Waterway ferry company attended to give updates on their promised solutions to address noise and pollution complaints. For decades, the ferries have … Continue reading →

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State Senator Squadron demands BPCA open ballfields

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Editor

January 11, 2013 State Senator Daniel Squadron issued an email statement demanding that (more…)

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Key BPCA board member unaware of New York law regarding fraud audit