The Greer Journal

CB1 breaks the law again?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Editor

September 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

September 7, 2014- Letter to Editor by Gateway resident Kim Lurie

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

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Broadsheet fails to disclose conflicts on interest

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Editor

September 5, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

On September 2nd, the CB1 met and several important topics were discussed, which BatteryPark.TV promptly reported. Continue reading →

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Will Smith likes North End Grill

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Editor

August 7, 2014- By Steven Greer

We hear that actor Will Smith, a new resident of BPC, enjoys Continue reading →

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One distracted driver could kill 50 kids at PS 276

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Editor

September 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV has been the only source to report on Continue reading →

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The resilient Ruth of CB1

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Editor

September 3, 2014- By Steven Greer

Ruth Ohman, long-time member of the CB1, was not reappointed this June when the new crop of members was announced. Continue reading →

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Misinformation by Brookfield claims restaurants opening soon

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Editor

September 3, 2014- The NY Times is the gullible victim of misinformation by the Brookfield Place bullies today. They are eagerly reporting that the Continue reading →

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The Netflix Late Reviewer: Breaking Bad

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Editor

September 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I have been catching up on the first few seasons of Breaking Bad. That show is unanimously loved by the critics and viewers alike. I like it too, but Continue reading →

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BPC CB1 agenda for September 2nd

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Editor

9/2 Battery Park City Committee – 6:00 PM
Location: Battery Park City Library, 175 North End Avenue Continue reading →

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CB1’s Fratta outraged over Pier A

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Editor

September 24, 2013- At the CB1 joint session tonight, Treasurer John Fratta expressed outrage over Pier A being given away to a private company (the Poulakakos Group) after tax payer money (more than $35 Million and counting) was used to renovate the money pit. (more…)

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Pier A plans are “A slap in the face to Italian Americans”

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Editor

Update: June 25, 2011 The oyster bar wins

It appears as if the BPCA is not backing down on its subversive plans to turn Pier A into a for-profit bar (see below). John Fratta, leading opponent to the bar plan and champion of the idea to make Pier A an Italian Heritage museum, was rebuffed by the BPCA. His group had requested via Freedom of Information Continue reading →

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This is the type of drunk that Pier A could bring to BPC

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Editor

https://youtu.be/gwkokdZcHPU

August 26, 2014- This is the type of piss drunk derelict that could stumble out of Pier A at 4:00 AM if it is allowed to open with the current proposed liquor license. Continue reading →

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Will there be a German beer festival next to the Jewish Holocaust Museum?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Editor

June 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

With the real possibility that the SLA will allow the Poulakakos team to have the rights to serve beer on the large 5,000 square-foot, BPCA-funded, plaza, under construction now, what will this mean to the community? Continue reading →

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Did the CB1 break state law when it approved the Pier A liquor license?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Editor

August 19, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

On March 4th, the BPC subcommittee of the CB1 met and voted unanimously to approve the liquor license for the Pier A nightclub. By doing so, the CB1 enabled the Continue reading →

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