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December 26, 2012 Most of the repairs for the Asphalt Green indoor facility (not the ballfields) will (more…)

This door used to lead to the biggest employer in Battery Park.   (more…)

December 20, 2012 By Steven E. Greer We have learned that Milstein management met with the BPCA yesterday, and that Hurricane Sandy flood damage insurance dispute was resolved. We do not yet know whether the BPCA will be the one … Continue reading →

December 16, 2012 Across the Goldman Sachs alley from Françoise Payard’s gourmet chocolate shop is the Danny Meyer Shake Shack. Interestingly, Shake Shack has entered the high-end chocolate market with $9 chocolate bars. In comparison, same sized bars at Smoke … Continue reading →

December 14, 2012 The same CB1 leaders who secretly revived the controversial MOU that would restrict Asphalt Green and protect the monopolies enjoyed by nearby Manhattan Youth have chosen the actual Manhattan Youth facility to discuss the MOU on December … Continue reading →

December 13, 2012 By Steven E. Greer At the Tribeca committee of CB1, Marc Forgione applied for a liquor license to build a new restaurant called Kio. It will be Laotian themed. That seems to be a novel idea and … Continue reading →

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December 11, 2012 The South Street Seaport Museum was partially destroyed by the flood and has finally re-opened. For more information, click here. (more…)

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December 2, 2012 Someone in the neighborhood is fed up with dog owners not curbing their dogs. They are writing in chalk “Shame” with arrows pointing to the messes. Related stories: https://www.batterypark.tv/category/gripes/dogs-going-to-bathroom-on-sidewalks (more…)

November 27, 2012 By Steven E. Greer The joint session of Manhattan Community Board 1 met tonight and the Asphalt Green community center was mentioned. (more…)

Congratulations to The Ohio State Buckeyes for finishing undefeated, 12-0, and beating Michigan. It was nice to also see the tribute to the 2002 national champs and Coach Tressel.   (more…)

November 17, 2012 To learn more about tax relief if you or your business are in areas affected by the hurricane, click here, and this IRS site. (more…)

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November 13, 2012 Merchant’s River House is now open again after flooding from Hurricane Sandy knocked it out.   375 South End Avenue New York, NY 10280-1014 (212) 432-1451 (more…)

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The Battery Park City division of the Manhattan Community Board 1 will not have a meeting for the month of November. The meeting tonight has been cancelled. (more…)

DNAinfo has this useful story on how to make a damage claim with FEMA. (more…)

November 6, 2012 The PS 276 election station is also the spot today for some post-Sandy bake sales to raise money. Manhattan Youth is making a presence. The table, managed by Broadsheet reporter Matt Fenton, is more of a symbolic … Continue reading →