Tip of the Week: Get yourself a room humidifier

January 8, 2015- Cold air holds less humidity. Compounding that, heaters dry the air more. All of this is murder on the skin and lips. Get yourself a room humidifier. (more…)
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BatteryPark.TV accomplishments for 2014

Grass field 2December 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

It has been a very active year for government oversight. The following list of stories highlights the accomplishments made by BatteryPark.TV in 2014. Continue reading →

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BPCA issues statement on North Cove Marina

January 7, 2015- The BPCA’s highly-paid community liaison Robin Forst (who earns at least $120,000 Continue reading →

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CB1 discusses the marina lockout and what to do about the BPCA

January 7, 2015- By Steven E. Greer, MD

On December 31st, 2014, the 10-year lease held by Mike Fortenbaugh to run the North Cove Marina expired. Continue reading →

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What we want is a brand new year

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

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

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

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?

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New Year’s Eve parties that do not require fighting for a cab

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

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

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

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

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Poulakakos expands nightclub empire

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

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.

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

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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

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

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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