What we want is a brand new year

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Editor

December 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

A philosopher once wrote, “What we want is a brand new year. What we need is a brand new life. Continue reading →

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BPCA hires security to lockout Commodore Fortenbaugh from marina

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Editor

Fortenbaugh blocked by FJC security from marinaUpdate January 3, 2014- We spoke with a supervisor of FJC Security. They are the company contracted with the BPCA to handle security around Pier-A, not the marina. Continue reading →

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Review: The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Editor

December 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Do not see the third installment of The Hobbit. Director Peter Jackson should have his Oscars from Continue reading →

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Douglas Durst, developer of 1 WTC, claims his brother is a violent deranged man

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Editor

Durst on ferryJanuary 3, 2014- The Post reports, “Real-estate titan Douglas Durst has blasted his killer big brother, Robert, Continue reading →

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Can you name this legendary Ohio State football player?

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Editor
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New Year’s Eve parties that do not require fighting for a cab

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Editor

New Year's Eve lobster at El Vez 2014December 30, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Avoid the hassles of fighting for cabs and mixing with amateur drinkers, and do these local things for New Year’s Eve Continue reading →

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Shake Shack goes public, to be traded under ticker SHAK

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Editor

Double burger Shake Shack

Update December 29, 2014- It is official. The S1 is filed. Shake Shack is going public under ticker SHAK. Continue reading →

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Photos 12-30-2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor

El Vez sign and WTC 12-30-2014 low Continue reading →

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All local electeds now send letter to BPCA supporting the cancellation of marina RFP

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor

HeaderDecember 29, 2014

Chair Dennis Mehiel

Battery Park City Authority

200 Liberty St New York, NY 10281

Dear Chair Mehiel,

We write regarding the recent resolution of Manhattan Community Board #1 (CB1) regarding the Battery Park Continue reading →

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BPCA measures the curtains for new marina operator

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor
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Poulakakos expands nightclub empire

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Editor

Poulakakos in NYT on Pier ADecember 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV was the first to report that the Poulakakos group had opened a Trojan Horse on Bowery Street called Bacchanal, Continue reading →

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Demolition to begin on old 74 Trinity place

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Editor

a-rendering-of-74-trinity-place-from-pelli-clarke-pelliDecember 28, 2014- The controversial Trinity church is set to demolish the existing building at 74 Trinity Continue reading →

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Both governors like the corrupt Port Authority just the way it is. Thank you very much.

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Editor

cropped-Christie-Silver-classics-text.jpgDecember 28, 2014- The Post reports, “The governors of New York and New Jersey jointly vetoed legislation Saturday aimed at Continue reading →

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Manhattan Borough President sends letter of support for Mike Fortenbaugh to BPCA

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Editor

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December 23, 2014- Gale A. Brewer,

Office of the President, Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York

 

Dennis Mehiel

Chairman & CEO, Battery Park City Authority, New York, NY 10281

Dear Chairman Mehiel:

I write regarding the upcoming Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Pier A is structurally unfit to accept boats docking

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Editor

Circleline by Pier ADecember 26, 2014– The company called Manhattan by Sail, Continue reading →

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Manhattan Apartment Prices Soar to Record Levels in 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Editor

apartment 2014 chart wsjDecember 27, 2014- Prices for apartments jumped 13% year-over-year, while total number of apartments decreased. Continue reading →

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Review: Wei West still horrible Chinese food

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

December 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I tried out Wei West on Christmas before seeing a moving. I had not been in for years. I ordered the ramen noodle Continue reading →

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Exclusive: BPCA informs Mike Fortenbaugh that he has to evacuate the marina

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

WFC and marina 4-21-2013(5,000 people have read this story, as of December 13)

December 10, 2014 (3:42 PM)- By Steven E. Greer

As suspected, it seems that the marina operator RFP was awarded to some group other than the current operator, Mike Fortenbaugh. Continue reading →

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Photos 12-24-2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

Pier A in fog 12-24-2014 Continue reading →

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City Hall moves to bullet-proof police car windows

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Editor

NYPD carDecember 22, 2014– By Steven E. Greer

Right after the two police officers were assassinated, I sent the email below to the state and city elected officials. Continue reading →

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