Tip of the Week: Get yourself an ergonomic desk and chair

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Editor

Herman Miller Envelop desk and aereon chairJuly 25, 2016- by Steven E. Greer

After decades of sitting behind poorly designed desks, I finally got myself a state-of-the-art ergonomic desk Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: What I have learned about furniture shopping

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Editor

Living room and media room New AlbanyAugust 8, 2016- by Steven E. Greer

I had not purchased furniture in a long time. So, when I moved into a larger condo with more rooms, Continue reading →

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Citi Bike moves to resolve problem of full docking stations

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Editor

Citi bike rack West Thames nightAugust 27, 2016- DowntownExpress reports (i.e. regurgitates a BPCA press release), “Starting Monday, Continue reading →

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Did Mayor de Blasio copy the crooked Clinton techniques of pay-to-play politics?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Editor

Clinton and de BlasioAugust 24, 2016- by Steven E. Greer

Federal prosecutor Preet Bharara has a mountain of evidence against Mayor de Blasio indicating Continue reading →

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Told you so. This is why I left Manhattan.

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Editor

sunflower and 50 West 8-19-2015August 11, 2016- DNAinfo reports, “NEW YORK CITY — The number of apartments on the market in Manhattan Continue reading →

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CB1 elects new chairman nobody wants

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Editor

Update July 1, 2016- Notaro is now the full Chairman of the entire CB1. Continue reading →

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New York City is now worse than it was in the 1970’s

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Editor

Bill de Blasio and wife cropped copy

Update August 9, 2016- Today alone, a doctor was slashed in the face in a nice part of town in the Upper East Side, Continue reading →

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Again, violent criminal thugs in The Battery assaulted someone

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Editor

Battery assault victimAugust 24, 2016- Again, violent criminal thugs in The Battery assaulted someone and the city Park Enforcement Patrol were nowhere to be found (which is by BPTV chased our old PEP out of town). Continue reading →

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Images of the newly opened Oculus WTC transportation hub

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Editor

Oculus military in front of Apple storeAugust 20, 2016 Continue reading →

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Irish Memorial closed for “repairs”

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Editor

Irish Memorial repairs 4August 11, 2016- by Steven E. Greer

The BPCA has closed the Irish Memorial and surrounded it with a hideous fence, ostensibly for “repairs”. Continue reading →

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Did the Supreme Court just throw Shelly Silver a get-out-of-jail-for-free card?

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Editor

11 Silver copyUpdate August 25, 2016- As predicted below, Shelly Silver is getting off the hook, it seems. He has successfully delayed jail time for a year, says the Post. Continue reading →

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Again, the Hudson River collects a dead body by Battery Park

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Editor

South Cove piles with grass on them 6-28-2015August 25, 2016- The Post reports that a dead body was found in Continue reading →

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Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Timoney funeral receives much fanfare

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Editor

20160817-john-timoney-630x420August 24, 2016- John Timoney was the NYPD Deputy Commissioner and recently lost a battle with lung caner. Continue reading →

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Pier 26 new restaurant, City Winery, gets slammed by Eater

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Editor

Pier 26 restaurant close 4-12-2014August 23, 2016- Every decision made by the HRPT’s director Madelyn Wils seems to be a bad one. Continue reading →

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Nobu FiDi stalled?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Editor

Nobu 195 Broadway contruction 8-20-2016August 23, 2016- Last week, I peeked into the 195 Broadway location for the new Nobu and saw Continue reading →

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Le Pain Quotidien at Gateway Plaza entrance opens

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Editor

Le Pain Quotidien south end frontAugust 20, 2016- Le Pain Quotidien at the Gateway Plaza entrance opens tomorrow. The sidewalk seating is an unexpected surprise. Continue reading →

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Pick-A-Bagel on South End Ave closes

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Editor

Pick a Bagel South End closedAugust 20, 2016- The worst restaurant in BPC (and that is saying a lot, given that we have Picasso Pizza Continue reading →

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Images of the new Shake Shack in Fulton Station

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Editor

Shake Shack fulton across pavillionAugust 20, 2016- As a shareholder, I checked out the new Shake Shack in Fulton Station. They serve breakfast, like the one in Grand Central. Continue reading →

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Saks Fifth Avenue windows going in, for September opening

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Editor

Saks windows going in 2August 20, 2016- Saks Fifth Avenue in Brookfield place is moving along. The windows are going in and workers Continue reading →

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Sticker shock at the tunnels

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Editor

LincolntunnelAugust 20, 2016- by Steven E. Greer

I drove through the Lincoln Tunnel last night and was shocked that the fee is now $15. The huge fees Continue reading →

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