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Explanation of the Asphalt Green contract
March 28, 2013 By Steven E. Greer The local advertising flier, The Broadsheet, posted a misleading article by Matt Fenton about the amended contract between the BPCA and Asphalt Green. It gave the reader the impression that the BPCA was … Continue reading
The public is allowed to speak anytime during CB1 and BPCA board meetings
March 16, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD On many occasions over the last several months, both the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) and the Manhattan Community Board 1 (CB1), have made comments on websites and during board meetings stating … 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
Essay: Pier A should be a farmer’s market like New Amsterdam
Essay, Opinion February 2, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD After decades of throwing cash into the money pit called Pier A in the southernmost tip of Manhattan, the City of New York managed to unload this headache onto the … Continue reading
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Key BPCA board member unaware of New York law regarding fraud audit
January 8, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) convened a board session today to conduct a “pre-audit” meeting before the outside audit company files their official audit at the end of the month. The … Continue reading
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Winners and losers if the BPCA were to be dissolved
December 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Over the last three years, Governors of New York have appointed three different administrations to run the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) in Lower Manhattan, along the Hudson River. Two of the … Continue reading
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Jeff Galloway and Bob Townley’s MOU to restrict Asphalt Green is back on the table
Update December 4, 2012 The CB1 met tonight, and as BatteryPark.TV correctly forewarned, below, CB1 member Jeff Galloway and other allies of the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center used the crisis of Hurricane Sandy to revive their MOU that was … Continue reading
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What we want from the new BPCA
Opinion
September 19, 2012 By Steven E Greer
With the departure of the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) President and CEO Gayle Horwitz, and the similar unexpected departure of Bill Thompson as Chairman, the opportunity has arisen for some much needed reforms within the BPCA. For years, Gayle Horwitz has hosted dog and pony show “Town Hall” meetings, then proceeded to completely ignore the concerns of the community. In lock-step, some of the puppets on the Community Board 1 have been complicit enablers of the BPCA hand that feeds it. As a result, a long laundry list of problems in the BPCA await resolution by the new Chairman Dennis Mehiel and his boss Governor Cuomo.
BatteryPark.TV has compiled a list of the most urgent and important issues that the majority of the community would like to see addressed. The list is ranked according to importance and ease of resolution.
Better representation on the BPCA board:
Stop lights at West Thames and Rector:
Better patrolling by the PEP with more use of judgment and common sense:
A better bank that serves the unique needs of BPC:
A better grocery store:
An outdoor exercise path:
Changes to Pier A plans:
Better retail:
A cultural arts and music venue:
Various gripes with LeFrak:
Dog sewage in the streets:
New infrastructure projects:
Stop giving away our money:
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It’s not too late to make Pier A an Italian Museum
Opinion October 7, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD With the money pit at Pier A proceeding behind schedule and over budget, under the leadership of the former Chairman Bill Thompson and President/CEO Gayle Horwitz, and with the developing plans … Continue reading
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Accomplishments
BatteryPark.TV efforts directly cause BPCA to allow public comments at meetings Sheldon Silver is found guilty on federal corruption charges Exclusive: Jeff Galloway led away in handcuffs to prison We get results: BPCA fires PEP force The new Downtown Alliance … Continue reading
Meeting of Gateway Plaza stakeholders draws strong turnout
In full screen 1080i HD May 17, 2012 By Steven Greer A meeting of the residents of Gateway Plaza and elected officials drew a strong turnout. The main topic was the inadequate outdated windows in the units that drive large … Continue reading
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Asphalt Green pool filled as a PR maneuver to deflect the fact that the center will not be ready this season
April 26, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD A local printed flier featured today yet another pro-BPCA fluff piece highlighting the positives of the Asphalt Green athletic center. We previously reported how the BPCA Gayle Horwitz blamed the city for the … Continue reading
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The real reasons Asphalt Green is delayed by six months and counting
April 10, 2012 By Steven Greer At the recent Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) town hall meeting, CEO Gayle Horwitz blamed the city for the long delays in opening of the Asphalt Green community center. She said that building inspectors … Continue reading
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Why is Pier A delayed? Follow the money
January 5, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD We had an interesting conversation with The New York Times reporter, Patrick McGeehan, who has covered Pier A and the Maritime Building for years. Unbeknownst to many, the BPCA is seeking a bizarre … Continue reading
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Changes to BPCA leadership discussed at the town hall meeting
State Senator Squadron is advocating for a change in leadership and structure of the BPCA to better represent to people it services and taxes. Currently, many consider the situation to be a “Taxation without representation.” On March 29th, the CEO … Continue reading
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BPCA adds the first board member who actually lives in BPC
March 19, 2012 By Steven Geer, MD The New York legislature confirmed the first board member of the BPCA who actually lives in Battery Park City. Martha Gallo, an executive with JP Morgan, and local resident, was nominated by Governor … Continue reading
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OccupyWallStreet proposes to encamp in Battery Park City
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
BPCA leadership downplays community concerns at March 8 meeting
March 8, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD The BPCA held an official meeting today, with Chairman Bill Thompson and CEO Gayle Horwitz present. After discussing accounting issues related to the non-profit status of the BPC Parks Conservancy, CEO Horwitz began … Continue reading
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Exclusive: BPCA Pier A renovation delayed a year with cost overruns
January 4, 2012 by Steven Greer, MD Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) CEO Gayle Horwitz made a surprise appearance at the Community Board 1 (CB1) last night to deliver an update on the various BPCA construction projects underway. Recall, CB1 … Continue reading
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BPCA holds surprise meeting without public notice, minimizing attendance
December 20, 2011 The BPCA, run by Chairman Bill Thompson and CEO Gayle Horwitz, recently cancelled a scheduled board meeting in the wake of numerous controversies surrounding Pier A and Asphalt Green sports center construction delays, and the controversial mass … Continue reading
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