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This was a really ugly cat I saw staring down at me from a brownstone on 10th Street. (more…)

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April 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV previously posted an essay critical of the lack of leadership within the Asphalt Green community centers. The Executive Director, Carol Tweedy, was silent throughout the two-year struggle to open the Battery … Continue reading →

April 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer For years, I have watched the sports teams that use the BPC ballfields pander and kiss up to the local elected officials, such as Sheldon Silver. Every April on opening day for Little … Continue reading →

April 3, 2014- Story and photos by Mary Engels Gilded Age kept its doors open late last night to showcase their Spring collection. Hand-painted Salvage denim washed in a natural indigo dye, over-dyed tees in lighter colors of blue and … Continue reading →

Send us your photos and videos of trucks and tour buses illegally parked, PEP sleeping on the job, children having to cross unsafe streets, filthy grocery stores, funny things, cool things, restaurant meals, etc. (more…)

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4/1 Battery Park City Committee – 6:00 PM Location: Battery Park City Library   175 North End Avenue 1) American Heart Association/NYC LeadDog Marketing Group, Inc., application for Battery Park City Authority permit for Wednesday, June 18, 2014 – Discussion  (more…)

March 27, 2014- New Jersey Governor Christie had his constituents foot for the bill for a “report” that he commissioned to exonerate him of wrongdoing in the Bridegate scandal. He even hired his own personal defense lawyer, Randy Mastro, to … Continue reading →

March 26, 2014- A scallop boat, photo by Mary Engels “So what is a scalloper doing at North Cove?  Well there is a gale blowing out in the Atlantic Ocean.  And not just any gale, waves are expected to reach … Continue reading →

March 25, 2014- At the CB1 meeting tonight, it was announced that three long-time members are stepping down. Mark Costello and Ruth Ohman are among them. (more…)

March 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The monthly CB1 meeting tomorrow will discuss two issues vital to Battery Park City. You are encouraged to try to find the time and attend. (more…)

January 20, 2014- Opened last October by BPC resident Val Chan, a mother and college stats professor, Stitched Tribeca teaches sewing and craft classes to children and adults. Her website explains, “Stitched Tribeca is a  mix of workshop, gallery and … Continue reading →

March 22, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Mayor de Blasio’s approval ratings are declining as he proceeds to attempt to redistribute funds and resources from the wealthier parts of Manhattan to the other boroughs. Who is really behind this political … Continue reading →

In Part 3 of our tour of Brookfield Place, we walked through the second floor of World Financial Center Tower 2, where most of the restaurants will be located. The window views face out over the North Cove Maria. (more…)

January 23, 2014- the Post reports why the Seaport is set to become a hot spot, instead of the current abandoned ghost-town. (more…)

March 13, 2014- Letter from Graeme Birchall, President, Downtown Boathouse Hi Steve, At CB1 Tribeca Committee meeting that was held last night, the Hudson River Park Trust announced that the Downtown Boathouse has won the bid to run the Pier … Continue reading →

July 24, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Yesterday, we mentioned that the New Yorker Magazine had a feature column based on our exclusive reporting on kayak activists who forced the Coast Guard into requiring all ferry boat landing to … Continue reading →

February 26, 2014- A local Tribecan with a blog of his daily experiences posted some harsh comments about the newly announced Seaport Task Force. He wrote, “The “Seaport Working Group” notion might be imposed on other new developments. Of note: … Continue reading →

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