The Greer Journal

Drew Nieporent’s new Bâtard draws complaints about noise

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor

July 23, 2014- The Eater blog sent 80-year-old Gael Greene to review Drew Nieporent’s newest restaurant, Bâtard, and Continue reading →

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You gotta “pay to play” to get NY State construction contracts

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor

July 21, 2014- The NY Post reports that several construction contractors awarded state jobs then turned around and promptly donated cash to the Cuomo-2014 campaign. Continue reading →

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Chambers Street by City Hall shaping up

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor

July 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BP.TV first reported that Chambers Street was becoming gentrified, and that top-notch restaurants were key. Continue reading →

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7 kittens in synchrony

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Editor

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Using shell company 501c non-profits is common form of corruption

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Editor

March 6, 2014- The recent conviction of a New York State Assemblyman, William Boyland, details how elected officials and others in the power grid on New York love to form noble sounding non-profits as tax-exempt 501c’s then funnel money from them into personal pockets.

The NYT reports how Continue reading →

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Complaints about dogs in dog-free grass parks

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Editor

Update July 22, 2014- This was spotted today. She is likely from FiDi using the lawn as her personal dog sewer. Continue reading →

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4 WTC gets first private sector tenant

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Editor

July 21, 2014- Crain’s reports that MediaMath has signed on to rent from 4 WTC, but the rent is free, essentially. The article states, Continue reading →

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Exclusive: The BPC is pocketing the cash that was budgeted for infrastructure repairs

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Editor

June 28, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV obtained the fiscal 2014 budget for the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA). It was approved by the Chairman of the Board and CEO, Dennis Mehiel. A small portion of the total BPCA revenue is supposed to go toward capital expenditures to maintain the infrastructure. Continue reading →

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The other Goldman Sachs bike junkyard

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Editor

Update July 20, 2014- The bikes by Shake Shack are much more orderly.
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Flowers in BPC 7-17-2014

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Editor

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Brookfield shuts down the only artery between north and south BPC for two days

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Editor

July 16, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Tonight and tomorrow, the Lowdown Hudson Blues is taking place this year, once again. It is produced by Brookfield Properties. Continue reading →

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Review: Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream tries too hard and fails

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Editor

July 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Continuing our summer series touring ice cream shops in Manhattan, we ventured all the way to the Bowery for Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream. Continue reading →

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100 HIV researchers killed as Russian missile takes down jetliner MH17

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Editor

July 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

I emailed earlier today a leading HIV Continue reading →

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A modern medical wonder finishes second in the U.S. Open golf tournament

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Editor

June 15, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

34-year-old Erik Compton finished tied for second in the United States Open golf tournament. That was a good accomplishment by any standard, but it was also a genuine feat of modern medicine and surgery because he is living on his third heart. Continue reading →

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Photos 7-18-2014

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Editor

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BatteryPark.TV gets results, water turned on at Kowsky Plaza

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Editor

July 9, 2014- By Steven E. Greer As a direct result of BatteryPark.TV reporting, the BPCA has jerry-rigged a series of hoses to supply water to the dog run and kids playground at Kowsky Plaza. (more…)

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Exclusive: P.J. Clarke’s wants your help fighting Brookfield

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Editor

July 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

If you walk by P.J. Clarke’s during the lunch hour, the popular outdoor dining area will be empty. Only after the work shift do they become packed for dinner service. Continue reading →

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