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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Rain during sunshine

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Editor
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Stuff you see at 4:00 AM with insomnia

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Editor
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Photos 8-29-2014

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Editor

Arabella sparkly 8-29-2014 Continue reading →

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Making a tomahawk steak

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Editor

Steak unpackagedAugust 20, 2014- Using our new pan and knife, we sliced up some vegetables and fried up an outstandingly Continue reading →

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Brookfield Place will keep bike path closed for another year

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Editor

August 27, 2014- Did we cause this story? Continue reading →

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Homeless man sets up full bed on sidewalk

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Editor

Homeless man on matressAugust 28, 2014- A Lower East Side blog reports that a homeless man got creative and set up a full bed with mattress on Bowery. Continue reading →

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NYC’s Scarlet Letter for restaurants

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Editor

August 28, 2014- Commercial Observer reports on the Health Department’s letter grading system, calling it a Scarlett Letter. Continue reading →

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PEP snooze, people robbed on Pier 25

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Editor
August 27, 2014- A few people playing sports on Pier 25 were robbed of the usual (iPhones, etc). The lack of proper patrolling by park officers is a chronic problem. (more…)
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Pace College Dean speaks about changes to FiDi

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Editor
February 28, 2014- By Steven E. Greer In Part 2 of our interview with Pace University’s Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Nira Hermann, we discuss the dramatic changes to the neighborhood near her Spruce Street campus. (more…)
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BLT Bar & Grill at the W Hotel Downtown

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Editor
Regional Director of the BLT restaurants, Pamela Friedl, takes us on a tour of the new Bar & grill at the W Hotel Downtown. For reservations, visit https://www.bltbarandgrill.com (more…)
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New bank to possibly open in BPC

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Editor

Me and sunflower looking up 8-25-2014 lowAugust 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

One of the agenda items of the editorial staff of BatteryPark.TV (i.e. me) has been to recruit more banks to open branches in BPC. Continue reading →

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Photos 8-24-2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Editor
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California set to ban drones that violate privacy laws

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Editor

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August 23, 2014- California has a state bill that would ban the use of drones capturing photos of celebrities and others, in ways that violate current privacy laws. Continue reading →

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Simply disgraceful: Weeds overrun BPC parks

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Editor

Weeds by dog run AAugust 13, 2014- There are two marble planters near the West Thames dog run, within the BPC boundaries that for some reason are being treated by the parks conservancy as if they are not BPC property. The weeds are now six feet tall. Continue reading →

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Awesome dude volunteers to clear weeds in BPC

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Editor

August 17, 2014- by Steven E. Greer, MD

It was my pleasure to interview the mystery man who has been cleaning the weeds along the highway in Battery Park City. Tessa Huxley’s Continue reading →

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WSJ explains why Governor’s Island is getting elevated

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Editor

Governors Island elevated parkAugust 20, 2014- The WSJ reported on Governor’s Island and explained its history and why portions of it are being elevated now. Continue reading →

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NYT gives good review to Downtown Dance Festival

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Editor

SUB22ERASING-master675August 22, 2014- If you think that some restaurant reviewers are overly critical, try reading the arts sections and reviews of dance theaters. Continue reading →

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Shake Shack going public

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Editor

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August 15, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV was the first source in the world to properly estimate the valuation of Union Square Hospitality Group, owner of Shake Shack. Continue reading →

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The Grand Banks oyster boat on Pier 25

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Editor

Grand Banks bow Continue reading →

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