July Report: Friends of BPC

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Editor

Freedom Tower and canyon of apartments in BPC 6-15-2014July 30, 2014, By Steven E. Greer

The Friends of BPC was launched this month. It is still in the formation stage. We have conducted two conference calls to date. Members of the community are welcome to participate. Continue reading →

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New video of WTC BASE jumpers as they land in a BPC grass lawn

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Editor

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The WTC BASE jumpers posted video from the third jumper. He popped his shoot right away, so he glided farther, all the way out over the Hudson, Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: If you feel uncomfortable signing something, DON’T SIGN IT!

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Editor

Smartboat in waterJune 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I went to the boat anchor spot by Pier 25 to meet a small business calling themselves “Smartboat”. They give people tours of the harbor. Continue reading →

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Chrissy Teigen throws out first pitch

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Editor
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First Precint’s National Night Out

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Editor

Night Out balloon entranceAugust 5, 2014- This year’s Night Out was produced much better, with a band, balloons, and more attendance due to greater promotion.

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Alan Wilzig throws fundraiser for NYPD

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Editor

Commissioner Bratton with David Gold at WilzigJune 23, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Tribecan banker and motorsport enthusiast, Alan Wilzig, hosted an NPYD fundraiser tonight at his townhouse. Police Commissioner Bill Bratton was the Guest of Honor. Continue reading →

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Downtown commercial real estate in greater demand than traditional Midtown

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Editor

cropped-Manhattan-from-Governors-Island.jpgJuly 2, 2014- Crain’s reports, “”The epicenter of Manhattan is moving west, south and downtown,” Continue reading →

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Essay: Mr. Mayor, It is time to give the EDC’s Kyle Kimball the boot

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor
Kyle Kimball, heads up the EDC for New York City

Kyle Kimball, heads up the EDC for New York City

June 21, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD

Recently, during a City Hall meeting of 20 elected federal, state, and city officials concluded that there should be a complete ban on tourists helicopters causing noise disturbances over most of the waterfront communities in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Continue reading →

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The Poulakakos team explains to the judge why they deserve to be open until 4:00 AM

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor
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Preventing HIV infection

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor
August 5, 2014- Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD Rajesh Tim Gandhi, MD of the Massachusetts General Hospital discusses the NEJM review paper he co-wrote with his sister, Monica Gandhi, MD, discussing the current state of therapy for HIV-infected patients. He then addresses the ways to prevent HIV infection either (more…)
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The new Laughing Man doing well

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor

New laughing Man zoom lowJuly 22, 2014- Laughing Man coffee relocated to a larger spot, and is doing much better now. They are located in the NYMEX building by Continue reading →

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The history of the ugliest buildings in New York

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor
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Madelyn Wils pisses off New Jersey

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Editor

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July 28, 2014- Madelyn Wils and her HRPT first outraged Tribecans Continue reading →

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How Asphalt Green eventually opened

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Editor

June 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

Finally, seven years after the Battery Park City Authority approved the creation of the Asphalt Green community center, it will open this weekend and be nearly 18-months behind schedule. Undoubtedly, on June 15th at the opening, numerous politicians and bureaucrats will flock to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and have their faces captured in the photo-op.

Who truly deserves credit for Asphalt Green opening? Who actively prevented Asphalt Green from opening more than a year ago? Continue reading →

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Danny Meyer sells 40% of the company

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Editor

Danny MeyerUpdate August 15, 2014- Reuters reports that the private equity firm Leonard and Greene and Partners LP purchased the 40% stake in USHG, not Goldman Sachs as were guessed.

June 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Will Danny Meyer relocate his original Union Square Cafe to BPC? The NY Times reports that he is closing the original restaurant in Union Square as the rent has risen too high. The new location is yet to be determined.

Also, Danny’s tone-deaf hearing problem might be caused by investment bankers making bad decision for him. The NYT article states that Danny sold 40% of his empire to bankers. We believe the name of the bank to be Continue reading →

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Did Martha Gallo stage a press conference during the BPCA board meeting?

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Editor

BPCA board Serpico Gallo MateoAugust 3, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer

On July 31st, the BPCA board convened a public meeting. In the audience was local resident Matt Fenton who is also an amateur writer for the local Broadsheet (BS). Mr. Fenton rarely attends the BPCA meetings. Why was he there? Continue reading →

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Restaurant, Employees Taking on Giant Brookfield

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Editor

PJ Clarkes scaffold 7-16-2014 low resJuly 11, 2014- The Commercial Observer reports on the story BP.TV previously Continue reading →

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Help us find the missing PEP

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Editor

July 28, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

A viewer commented today, “Where have all the PEP gone?”. Continue reading →

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Asphalt Green’s Carol Tweedy outrages CB1

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Editor

May 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Asphalt Green’s long-time Executive Director, Carol Tweedy, finally, after a year of the BPC Asphalt Green being open, made an appearance before the community. She spoke to the monthly CB1 meeting held at Asphalt Green. Continue reading →

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BatteryPark.TV reporting leads to changes at top of WTC security

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Editor

Rossig parachute WTCMarch 29, 2014- The Durst real estate organization, that now owns the One World Trade Center, has replaced the head of security for the construction project. The Post reports, ”David Velazquez — ex-director of the Newark FBI field office — Continue reading →

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