Category Archives: Wall Street

WSJ explains how cotton and other commodities are often counterfeit

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Editor

December 9, 2013- Perhaps inspired by our stories, our friends at the WSJ have an article today explaining how “cotton” and other commodities are often of poor quality, or counterfeit. “Jesse Curlee is on a mission to stamp out textile … Continue reading →

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PEP now suddenly refusing to remove tour buses

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Editor

October 5, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Illegally parked tour buses is a major concern for Battery Park City residents. The Community Board and local Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) have been willing to assist in eradicating the buses. Suddenly, for … Continue reading →

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Trailer out for “Wolf of Wall Street” filmed all over Downtown

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Editor

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Harry’s of Hanover Square and the wine cellar

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Editor

Harry Poulakakos took us one an extensive tour of his flagship restaurant and its extensive wine cellar.   (more…)

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Cut in food stamps causes spike in demand at food pantries

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Editor

November 29, 2013- Crain’s is reporting, “Demand as much as doubles at NY food pantries: Surge comes in wake of a $5 billion cut in Food Stamps at the beginning of the month. Some facilities cut limits on food they … Continue reading →

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Brookfield to buy NYMEX building in Battery Park City

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Editor

Update November 26, 2013- The most poorly kept secret is confirmed. The NYMEX will sell to Brookfield for $200 Million, then re-lease the lower half, keeping the NYMEX trading floor in place. This is according to Commercial Observer. (more…)

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CB1 obstructionists still fighting progress at Seaport

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Editor

November 20, 2013- The NY Post is reporting on the new designs for a skyscraper to go smackdab in place where the South Street Seaport piers are now, “A new project that could bring a skyscraper to the South Street … Continue reading →

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Illegal taxi lineup forms all around Goldman Sachs

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Editor

October 30, 2013- Video of the total congestion on Murray Street caused by livery cabs parking in the left driving lane. October 4, 2013- The lineup of illegally parked livery cabs and yellow taxis is now officially out of control, … Continue reading →

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Are they really Goldman Bikes?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Editor

November 1, 2013– The WSJ reported, “Goldman Sachs Inc. scored some points with regulators with a loan to a New York City bicycle-sharing program named after rival Citigroup.. The $41 million loan to the Citigroup bike program was part of … Continue reading →

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Huge news for Tribeca: Citigroup to stay at Greenwich Street tower

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Editor

October 24, 2013- The WSJ is reporting that Citigroup will decide t renew the lease at the Greenwich Street headquarters rather than move to Midtown as Merrill Lynch did. If Citi had left, Tribeca restaurants and and the apartment market … Continue reading →

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HRPT “honors” Goldman Sachs tonight

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

Note the “Honoring” of Goldman Sachs and Friends Chairman Novogratz (a former Goldman Sachs partner). It is now en vogue once again to bash Wall Street. With Elizabeth Warren in the senate, pit bull Mary Jo White at the SEC, … Continue reading →

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No mention of the HRPT amendment at September board meeting

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Editor

November 14, 2013- Governor Cuomo finally signed A8031. The Villager reports, “On the same day that around 200 Lower West Side residents gathered to discuss their fears about a bill that would allow the transfer and sale of Hudson River … Continue reading →

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BPCA Chairman/CEO denies investigation, $300 Million in new bonds on hold

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Editor

August 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD (First posted August 20, updated August 21) The Battery Park City Authority convened a board meeting today to discuss the proposed bond offering, the City Comptroller’s recent refusal to allow BPCA funds … Continue reading →

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BPCA board member Martha Gallo helped oversee JP Morgan London Whale trades

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Editor

August 12, 2013- The DOJ is planning to file criminal charges and arrest two JP Morgan employees who concealed bad trades that led to billions in losses of the now dubbed “London Whale” scandal. The Chief Compliance Officer of JP … Continue reading →

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NYMEX building secretly burning something

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Editor

August 4, 2013- Yesterday, a viewer sent us a short video of black smoke coming from the roof of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) Building by the Irish memorial and Conrad Hotel. We dismissed it as a non-story. Then … Continue reading →

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DOJ calls out WSJ and others for making up “sources” on SAC Capital stories

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Editor

July 17, 2013- DowntownTV has the best sources possible relating to the prosecution of SAC Capital and founder Stevie Cohen, and also was the source for numerous front-page WSJ articles since 2011. That is how we were confident that most … Continue reading →

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BPCA to refinance bonds and go to market for additional revenue

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Editor

Update June 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The June 18th BPCA board meeting presented an update on the plan to refinance BPCA bonds (see below). The bank underwriters have been chosen and the “go to market” date is … Continue reading →

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West Thames kennel upsets corporate apartment dwellers

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/jfRPN2FLHtg July 6, 2013- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the poor design and bad location choice for the West Thames “dog run” located at the base of 99 Battery Place, and near two other luxury high … Continue reading →

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Two thumbs up for Citi Bikes

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

June 8, 2013- We tried the Citi Bikes today, and have rave reviews. They will allow people to go to work on a bike rather than use unsafe and nasty yellow cabs, or inconvenient subways. Transportation hassles are the #1 … Continue reading →

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Is this the moment Jon Corzine committed the felony of perjury?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Editor

On March 23, the news sources reported that Jon Corzine did indeed make direct orders to transfer client funds to JP Morgan to pay off a margin call. This conflicts with his sworn testimony. (more…)

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