The NYT’s Pete Wells pens essay supporting ours: Cocktails have jumped the shark

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Editor

Employees Only barOctober 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I recently wrote my definitive review of “The World’s Best” cocktail bar, Employees Only. (It was voted world’s best by Continue reading →

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The Oculus transportation hub at WTC

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Editor

Oculus 12-13-2014 Continue reading →

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More Sheldon Silver scandals uncovered by FBI

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Editor

Cuomo and Silver togetherDecember 8, 2014- The NY Times reports, “So far, people with knowledge of the matter say, prosecutors have found that Sheldon Silver, Continue reading →

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Plans for the old Syms store on Greenwich Street in FiDi

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Editor

 

67 Greenwich Street Syms Store plansDecember 17, 2014- The not-so-reliable rumor mongers at The Post claim that the Syms store is being shopped around to become yet Continue reading →

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You have to import ice cream in NYC to get the good stuff

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Editor

Jenis ice cream in bowlDecember 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Over the summer, I tried my best to find good ice cream in New York City and pretty much struck out. Imported Continue reading →

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How you can help save North Cove Marina

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Editor

cropped-Sailing-June-26-panorama.jpgClick here to join SaveNorthCove and also contact your local officials. Continue reading →

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TriBeCa’s Kitchen? I don’t think so.

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Editor

Tribecas KitchenDecember 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I walked all the way to 200 Church Street to Continue reading →

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Legislation Introduced to Ban Drones From New York City Skies

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Editor

Drone caught in SeattleDecember 18, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Drones could be banned from the New York City skies under legislation introduced Continue reading →

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Broadsheet botches story on newly hired PEP

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Editor

December 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV has been the only news source to accurately report on the fact that the city-controlled Park Enforcement Police (PEP) were not showing up to work in the Battery Park City Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Female BPCA employee who complained of sexual harassment “quits”

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Editor

Robert Serpico 8-20-2013September 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

In May of this year, a BPCA employee, Kirk Swanson, who oversaw the contracts and RFP process, was fired for allegedly not agreeing to Continue reading →

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The biggest A-hole in Hollywood is from New York, surprise surprise

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Editor

Chris Rock and Scott Rudin On The Set of Their New MovieDecember 14, 2014- Hollywood is full of scum. the recent hack into Sony Pictures computers has revealed the details. Continue reading →

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The best art is edible

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Editor

Carbone interiorMay 25, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I am starting to realize that the best chefs are actually artists: not metaphorically, but literally. Continue reading →

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Photos 12-13-2014

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Editor

Whole Foods banana stand Continue reading →

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Online petition to save North Cove Marina

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Editor
Click here to sign the Change.org petition supporting Mike Fortenbaugh (more…)
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Angelina Jolie has chicken pox

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Editor
By the Way, there is a vaccine now against chicken pox. All kids should receive it. It can leave bad scars (as I can attest to). (more…)
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Those tall ugly apartment buildings sprouting up all over are not really for living in

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Editor

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December 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The New York City skyline is transforming as super tall and skinny needle towers go up faster than weeds. Despite having thin walls and being nothing but glass boxes, the apartments inside are selling for Continue reading →

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Bill Ackman’s Howard Hughes corp dealt major blow on Seaport plans

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

shop_south-street-seaport_aerialDecember 12, 2014- Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman, Chairman of Howard Hughes corporation, was dealt a major set back by the CB1 on Wednesday when the Landmarks Committee of Community Board 1 (CB1) Continue reading →

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Comptroller Stringer issues audit report validating our warnings on Citi Bike fraud

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

Update December 12, 2014- Comptroller Stringer issued an audit report validating our warning, below. Continue reading →

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What do you think of the new Pier-A Harbor House?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

Pier A plaza looking at clock towerDecember 6, 2014- The new Poulakakos-run Pier-A is partially opened. Continue reading →

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Multiple gourmet grocery stores to open in WTC

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Editor

Eataly vegeatablesNovember 18, 2014- The Post is reporting that several gourmet Continue reading →

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