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The city’s best outdoor cafe has just been turned into an NYPD parking lot
February 3, 2015- The CB1 met tonight. In a rare move, the Commanding officer of the First Precinct, Brendan Timoney, (more…)
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Exclusive: Is the BPCA paying the city for no-show PEP officers?
Update December 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The missing PEP are found! At the CB1 meeting tonight, a major announcement was made by the PEP officer assigned to give the update (PEP officer Ramos was unable to (more…)
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BatteryPark.TV reporting leads to ouster of PEP Captain Falcon
Update November 11, 2014- As we predicted on March 21st, below, Captain Falcon (more…)
July Report: Friends of BPC
July 30, 2014, By Steven E. Greer The Friends of BPC was launched this month. It is still in the formation stage. We have conducted two conference calls to date. Members of the community are welcome to participate. (more…)
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Cops ticket truck illegally parked on North End Avenue as PEP do nothing
July 10, 2014- By Steven E. Greer I was biking this evening and saw a huge tractor trailer tow truck illegally parked in the turning lane in front of The North End (more…)
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Exclusive: Brookfield is responsible for the delayed renovations
July 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the Brookfield Place construction that is years behind schedule, and noted that the Battery Park City Authority was actually the agency controlling key construction contracts. (more…)
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Teens dealing narcotics on Rector pedestrian bridge
April 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer This afternoon, a local couple (man, woman) who live on Rector Place approached NYPD officers dealing with a traffic matter to inform them of crime they had observed. According to the woman, she … Continue reading
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Sidewalk vendors flood to BPC as 9/11 Memorial opens
June 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The day of reckoning has arrived. We have all been wondering what will be impact the 9/11 Memorial on the quiet community of Battery Park City. (more…)
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Send us your photos and videos
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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PEP allow serious crime in parks to skyrocket
March 12, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Major felony crimes in 31 of the city’s biggest parks increased nearly 18% in 2013 compared with the previous year, pushing the yearly total to the highest level since officials began collecting data for … Continue reading
The year in review at a granular level
December 31, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Please find below, in sequential order throughout the year, the most important, or representative, stories of Downtown, from 2013. Happy New Year. The State of Battery Park: 2013 annual letter BPCA now … Continue reading
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The new outer-borough green cabs are a hit
November 12, 2013- Livery cabs are out of control, hustling people for cash fares anywhere a corporate tower is located. In an effort to get the chaos under control, and also compete with the companies that own the taxi medallions … Continue reading
Air pollution causes lung cancer, World Health Organization says
October 19, 2013- The LA Times reported on the recent declaration from the WHO that links lung cancer to air pollution. This is relevant to people in Downtown Manhattan because several common complaints also cause air pollution. The idling illegally … Continue reading
Fired city parks officer wants job back
November 1, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has reported on the problems at the top with our local Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers, led by Captain Ed Falcon. The New York City Parks Department has endemic problems. The Post is reporting, “A Parks … Continue reading
Contact information to help you take action
We often receive questions asking us for the phone numbers and contacts of officials who can help address quality of life issues. The following are some of the more common issues that you can help take action against: General strategies: … Continue reading
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The DOT street plans for slowing traffic on West Thames and South End
June 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A nice turnout of concerned citizens walked all the way to City Hall tonight to meet in the Community Board 1 offices and listen to the City DOT present plans for slowing traffic … Continue reading
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Letter: Enough with the charity runs in BPC
Letter to the Editor May 30, 2013- By Debra Banks BPC is changing for the worse…the traffic congestion from tour buses, diverted traffic and road closures due to events taking place down here (i.e. the Wall Street run this evening … Continue reading
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Poulakakos group discusses party boat plans for Pier A
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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The honeymoon is over: We revisit the new restaurants
October 6, 2012 By Steven E. Greer It has been almost a year since the new restaurants opened in the Goldman Sachs alley and perimeter of the Conrad Hotel. They have all had time to fix early miscues and change … Continue reading
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The State of Battery Park: 2013 annual letter
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