New York Harbor now devoid of recreational boats in the wake of Mike Fortenbaugh’s eviction from North Cove Marina

Empty New York Harbor 5-10-2015May 10, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

What is missing from this photo? There are virtually no recreational sailboats now since Mike Continue reading

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Crabapple trees in bloom

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A new form of Downtown gentrification: One percenters evicting the mere wealthy

BPC from Pier 25March 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV has reported on several cases recently of wealthy families with incomes over six-figures, renting apartments that cost well more than $3,000 per month, who have been evicted as their buildings were acquired and converted to condo ownership. Many of these families are long-term residents, and not transient renters. Being forced to relocate, in many cases, will harm their children at school, or lower them on the waitlists for kindergarten. Continue reading

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The real estate company masquerading as Trinity Church

a-rendering-of-74-trinity-place-from-pelli-clarke-pelliMay 11, 2015- The Post reports on the real estate moguls masquerading as a church, “Trinity Church is selling the lavish Soho town house that the Rev. James Cooper Continue reading

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NYPD moves WTC station to 90 West Street

90 West StreetMay 11, 2015- The new NYPD police substation to cover the WTC will be located at 90 West Continue reading

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How Mighty Quinn’s destroys good meat

Brisket at Mighty QuinnsDecember 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

After my enjoyable delivery of a half chicken the week before, I walked to the Mighty Quinn’s for a brisket dinner to avoid the $8 delivery fee. The meat was Continue reading

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Bâtard takes home the big prize at the Oscars of food

May 5, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

My favorite chef and restaurant, Marcus Glocker and Bâtard, won the Best New Continue reading

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Port Authority creates ultracreepy vibe for One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center A 11-8-2014April 6, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

I have been throughout the Silverstein-managed World Trade Center Towers several times Continue reading

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It’s a miracle: No street work at North Moore and Hudson

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Tip of the Week (for dudes): Get new bed linens

new pillows and sheetsMay 10, 2015- By Dirk Diggler

There is nothing more repelling to the ladies than a bad bedroom Continue reading

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Chipotle gets off to a bad start in BPC

Chipotle managersMay 9, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

When the Chipotle district manager and local store manager presented before the CB1 last month Continue reading

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9/11 Memorial people sue Port Authority for deficient construction

911 Memorial outsideMay 10, 2015- The Port Authority was urged by both the governor of New Jersey and New York Continue reading

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Photos 4-16-2015

Brookfield tulips close 2015April 16, 2015- Continue reading

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A proposal to extend the lighted ballfield time to 10:00 PM

Ballfields 2 3-8April 21, 2015- A Letter to the BPCA from Downtown Little League Continue reading

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Images from the Irish Memorial in Battery Park

Irish Memorial 4-29-2015April 22, 2015- To learn more, the designer of the memorial will be giving a tour on May 3rd at 2:00 PM. Continue reading

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Photos 5-2-2015

Chicks on esplanade cropped 5-2-2015May 2, 2015- Continue reading

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Man sues the City Parks and gets only $25,000 after four years in court

PEP-arresting-PrattMay 8, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

In January of 2011, BatteryPark.TV exclusively reported on the assault of a local BPC man, Continue reading

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Skelos and Silver could end up in same federal jail

Cuomo and Silver togetherMay 7, 2015- The City & State blog reports, “All Americans are innocent until proven guilty. Continue reading

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RFP for marina prohibits water taxis and gambling boats, but not booze cruises

May 7, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

At the May 5th CB1 meeting, the Brookfield and IGY Marinas team gave an update on the marina Continue reading

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Images of the newly opened Battery Conservancy

Battery Park Conservancy open 2April 17, 2015- Continue reading

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