Review: Whole Foods taco bar is just gross

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Editor

Whole Foods tacos in boxSeptember 14, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I tried out the new Whole Foods taco bar. The prices are great, at $5 for two tacos, and I was enthused, despite the bad display of toppings. Continue reading →

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Rajkumar accused of plagiarizing Gateway Plaza lawsuit

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Editor

Rajkumar PlaskinApril 8, 2014- Downtown Express reports, “Days after filing a $100 million class action lawsuit against the landlord and management of Gateway Plaza on behalf of a fellow tenant of the complex, Democratic District Leader Jenifer Rajkumar Continue reading →

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Bernie Madoff’s defense lawyer now runs New York State’s ethics agency

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Editor

Hyman Horwitz MadoffJuly 15, 2014- Shari Hyman is the controversial Continue reading →

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Video of bicyclist getting “doored” by taxi passenger

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

https://youtu.be/yFFZnnasd_Q

September 13, 2014- Watch the entire clip. You will see a Continue reading →

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Good Samaritan told to stop clearing the weeds

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

August 30, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

We previously reported on a good Samaritan volunteer, Michael Carthins, working with the Doe Foundation, who took it upon himself Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Huge impediment to bike and pedestrian flow possibly removed

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

Clamshell block on esplanadeJuly 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

During the July 1st CB1 meeting, pedestrian congestion caused by the increase in tourists was brought up. The discussion then turned to speeding bikes that have to share the esplanade with walkers thanks to the never-ending Continue reading →

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Remove this bike path obstacle

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

Ovstruction on bike pathJuly 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer

This 12-year-old barrier installed by the BPCA after 9/11 is obstructing the only bike Continue reading →

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BPC now has four of the best restaurants in NYC

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

cropped-El-Vez-outdoor-seating-sunset-6-21-2014-summer-solstice11.jpgAugust 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Battery Park City now has four of the best restaurants in the city, all clustered together on Vesey and North End Ave. Continue reading →

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Despite “New law”, Speaker Silver still fails to bring in new schools to Downtown

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

August 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Governor Cuomo, both up for re-election in one month, have rushed through a new bill Continue reading →

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Jeff Galloway wants to invite 9/11 Memorial crowd to use BPC taxi stand

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

CB1 9-2-2014September 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

At the September 2nd CB1 meeting, the topic of the dangerous Liberty Street/West Street crossing came up. One aspect of that is the lack of a Continue reading →

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Dysfunctional LMDC obstructs development at WTC Tower 5

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Editor

cropped-Ground-Zero-WTC-pano-looking-north-from-Tower-4-1-16-2014.jpgSeptember 5, 2014- Downtown Express posted a story about the World Trade Center Tower 5 spot that sits undeveloped just north of the W Hotel. Continue reading →

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News reports confirm Citi Bike scam we first reported

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Editor

Citi Bikes in snowSeptember 12, 2014- The Post confirms what BatteryPark.TV previously reported, Continue reading →

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Despite multiple malpractice payouts, doctors often keep practicing

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Editor
Doctor who runs 200 Chambers Urgent Care being investigated by NY Health Department (more…)
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9/11 Spotlights

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Editor

911 spotlights from rector park low Continue reading →

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NYPD helps remove tour bus from North End Ave

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Editor

September 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

On Saturday, September 6th, 2014, a tour bus was illegally parked in the turning lane on North End Ave. This is a moving violation and not Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV defeats Jimmy Fallon and NBC legal

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Editor

August 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV previously reported on a case of copyright dispute, Continue reading →

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Photos

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Editor

Japanese lantern low Continue reading →

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New York Dolls sued by strippers

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Editor
September 17, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that strippers at Downtown’s very own New York Dolls are suing because of onerous work conditions. No, not the “forced to get naked” part, but rather because they were not allowed to wear glitter. The article states, “The owners of three Manhattan (more…)
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CB1 breaks the law again?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Editor

CB1 9-2-2014September 2, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

During the BPC subcommittee of the CB1 tonight, Chairman Anthony Notaro scolded the group for releasing a CB1 document to a blogger. Continue reading →

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Gateway Plaza now infested with rodents

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Editor

Mouse sign GatewaySeptember 7, 2014- Letter to Editor by Gateway resident Kim Lurie

Here’s an update: I heard rumblings Continue reading →

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