Category Archives: Wall Street

How the JP Morgan trading calamity could help the GOP take the moral high ground and win in 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Editor

(If you are a Democrat, do not jump to conclusions) May 13, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD JP Morgan reported at least a $2 Billion loss in trading of exotic synthetic derivatives: instruments very similar to the CDO’s that caused … Continue reading →

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The economic impact of the Tribeca Film Festival

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Editor

April 19, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD Entering its 11th year, The Tribeca Film Festival will go through April 29th. In 2002, less than six months after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centers and The Pentagon, … Continue reading →

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Waste in the American Healthcare System

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Editor

https://youtu.be/E1n4wjqO6Ds Dr. Berwick, former Director of CMS and former President and CEO of IHI, discusses the percentage of waste in the American Healthcare System. He also mentions the new proposals by nine specialties recommending that 45 procedures and tests be … Continue reading →

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An agenda-filled Broadsheet article about Union Square’s new restaurants in BPC

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Editor

April 13, 2012 By Steven Greer The local advertising paper, The Broadsheet, published an unusual interview with the CEO of The Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), Mr. Danny Meyer. In the article, they heavily reference all of the reviews on … Continue reading →

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OWS demonstration fizzles on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Editor

March 17, 2012 6:00 PM As previously reported, the OccupyWallStreet movement had planned to make the Irish Hunger Memorial the spot for their new headquarters of 2012, after having been pushed out of Zuccotti Park last year. The group had … Continue reading →

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What type of store should complete the Conrad Hotel spaces?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Editor

(Please forward this to your friends) BatteryPark.TV has learned that some of the retail space at the Conrad Hotel is yet to be leased. What would you like to see go into these spots? Click here to take the survey … Continue reading →

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OccupyWallStreet proposes to encamp in Battery Park City

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Editor

March 6, 2012 The monthly Community Board (CB) meeting for the BPC region was held tonight, and the main topic was the review of the application from “Occupy Wall Street” (OWS) to host their six-month anniversary march through Battery Park … Continue reading →

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Vesey Street blocked by illegal town cars

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Editor

BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the problem of “town car” taxi drivers harassing sidewalk pedestrians crossing Vesey Street between Goldman Sachs and the WFC. The problem has worsened to the point that the entire Vesey Street is now blocked due to … Continue reading →

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The Conrad Hotel in Battery Park opens

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Editor

Our full tour will be posted later. (in full screen 1080i HD) 102 North End Avenue, New York, NY, 10282, USA 1-212-945-0100 (more…)

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Goldman Sachs delivers with Shake Shack

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Editor

https://youtu.be/Fp8VQpvq-A4 June 4, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD Goldman Sachs might be on the road to redemption. After taking away the neighborhood gym, there is finally evidence of betterment to the local community. One of Danny Meyer’s high-end, ultra healthy … Continue reading →

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The Two Towers

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Editor

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Goldman Sachs transforms BPC from a Staten Island annex vibe into the new Tribeca

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Editor

January 10, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD Battery Park City, since its formation in the early 70’s, has always been viewed by most New Yorkers as more of a Staten Island annex rather than a true part of Manhattan, and … Continue reading →

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Gypsy cabs illegally soliciting people crossing Vesey Street by Goldman Sachs

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Editor

January 13, 2012 If you have been harassed lately by gypsy cab drivers, out of their car and soliciting clients, as you walk across Vesey Street from the WFC toward Goldman Sachs, you are not alone. As the new restaurants … Continue reading →

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Featured resident Alan Wilzig

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Editor

Nearby resident, Alan Wilzig, and fan of BatteryPark.TV, is featured in the NY Post today. Where there’s a Wilzig  By MICKI SIEGEL New York Post Last Updated: 9:06 AM, January 12, 2012 Posted: 9:50 PM, January 11, 2012 There’s no … Continue reading →

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Is your financial analyst not up to par?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Editor

December 8, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD (former financial analyst on the sell side and buy side, and portfolio manager within a $10 Billion fund) The bad economy and large volatility in the markets has made for yet another challenging … Continue reading →

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Wall and Water

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Editor

You can now rate this restaurant by clicking here, and post your comments in the section below. 75 Wall Street in the Andaz hotel 212 699 1700 (more…)

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The banks are insolvent folks

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Editor

Michael Platt manages $30 Billion in Geneva, and says it the way it is. The banks are insolvent.  Watch https://youtu.be/7pIUAZcsk1M (more…)

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Why Facebook does not want to reveal its books in an IPO

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Editor

Update: December 13, 2011 As we first reported a year ago, the U.S. usage rates of Facebook is way down, per the New York Times article. This is very bad for the hyped valuation and why they shunned the openness … Continue reading →

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The NYMEX has removed onerous security screening stations after businesses close

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Editor

November 27, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), part of the CME Group, has dropped the onerous security measures at the entrance to its retail mall. The metal detectors and X-ray bag screening station have … Continue reading →

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Big meeting tonight to discuss the fate of the polluting NY Waterway boats

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Editor

November 1, 2011 By Steven Greer, MD The CB1 Battery Park City subcommittee will meet tonight to discuss the fate of the BillyBey Ferry Company’s air and noise polluting ferry boats (6:00 PM, 1 World Financial Center, 24th floor). After … Continue reading →

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