Scenes from the BPCA board meeting deciding the fate of the marina

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Editor

BPCA board behind closed doors 1-22-2015January 22, 2015- Scenes from the BPCA board meeting today: Continue reading →

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Lengthy RFP for contractors not required by law before replacing ballfield turf

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Editor
Jamie Propp

Jamie Propp

Update: February 15, 2013

Although progress has been made at removing the ballfields old turf, the replacement work has been delayed Continue reading →

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How wealthy is LeFrak?

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Editor

LeFrak in ForbesApril 10, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Richard LeFrak is in the news a lot lately over the class action lawsuit brought against him for his alleged mishandling of Gateway Plaza as a “slumlord”. Continue reading →

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Whatever happened to the old BPCA propaganda purveyor Leticia Remauro?

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Editor

Leticia RemauroFebruary 13, 2015- Before there was Robin Forst, there was the Dynamic Duo of Duncity, Continue reading →

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Told you so: Sheldon Silver arrested by FBI

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Editor

Sheldon Silver in police car arrestedJanuary 22, 2015- SHELDON SILVER HAS BEEN ARRESTED BY THE FBI, for allegedly not reporting income from law firms. Continue reading →

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Photos 2-13-2015

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Editor

Ice on Hudson 2-13-2015 Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Fill in the ridges in your teeth caused by brushing

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Editor

Teeth 8-21-2014Update February 12, 2015- I had Dr. Brecht do an unusual procedure on my upper canines today. Continue reading →

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South Street Seaport Approaches Its Moment of Truth

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Editor

Howard Hughes Seaport plansFebruary 11, 2015- Whether the city allows the Howard Hughes real estate company to move forward Continue reading →

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The one-percenter who runs BPC

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Editor

BN-FH026_1030PP_J_20141029170033Update January 20, 2015- It gets better. Mr. Mehiel owns a 148-foot mega-yacht called Helios. Continue reading →

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Restaurants on Greenwich Street in Tribeca drop like flies as the new year rings in

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Editor

Ivys bistroJanuary 5, 2015-By Steven E. Greer

Restaurateur Stephen Starr asked me once why I do not go to Tribeca places more often. I told him that most of Continue reading →

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Goldman Sachs is the most hated company in America

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Editor

200-West-Goldman-entrance-LOWFebruary 6, 2015- Bloomberg reports, “Goldman Sachs may need to work on its image.  Continue reading →

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The fallout begins: 50 city and private real estate inspectors arrested for taking bribes

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Editor

Cy Vance at police meetingFebruary 10, 2015- The people who used to look the other way and allow New York City backroom Continue reading →

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The Parm floor plan

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Editor

Parm floor planFebruary 3, 2015- Oops. We were looking at the wrong space for Parm all along. The corner lot at Continue reading →

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Bloomberg slams Danny Meyer for running Shake Shack like a dictator

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Editor

Danny Meyer NYSE ringing bell SHAK IPOUpdate February 7, 2015- Told you so. Bloomberg now slams Danny Meyer for running Shake Shack as a dictator. Continue reading →

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The city’s best outdoor cafe has just been turned into an NYPD parking lot

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Editor

NYPD unmarked cars on North EndFebruary 3, 2015- The CB1 met tonight. In a rare move, the Commanding officer of the First Precinct, Brendan Timoney, Continue reading →

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Eric Bromberg discusses his new Blue Ribbon Sushi coming to Brookfield Place

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Editor

Update July 23, 2014- They got the TCO and will open Monday. Continue reading →

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The declining butterfly population in North America

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Editor

February 10, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

The government is making efforts to set aside land to help repopulate the declining Monarch butterfly Continue reading →

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American Flatbread Tribeca closes

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Editor

Update February 10, 2015- This company has closed down.  Continue reading →

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Letter: I am sick of Townley using BPCA as his piggy bank

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Editor

Townley and friendsLetter to the Editor

September 26, 2013- By BPC Parent

I am sick of Bob Townley Continue reading →

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Rare Ferrari 275 GTB worth $7 Million parks by Ritz-Carlton

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Editor

Ferrari 275 GTB angelUpdate February 22, 2014- As the wealthy look for more alternative forms of investment, rare cars are Continue reading →

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