Fortess’ attempt to buy largest apartment complex stifled

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Editor

St Johns 1June 7, 2014- Observer reports that Fortress Capital’s attempt to buy Stuyvesant Town, the largest apartment complex in the city, Continue reading →

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The Poulakakos team discusses lawsuits against them

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Editor
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Howard Hughes Corp will ruin the Seaport

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Editor

Y-SEAPORT-articleLargeMay 29, 2014- Opinion by Steven E. Greer, MD

Long before Hurricane Sandy destroyed the Seaport area in the lowermost tip of Manhattan, the region was a no-man’s land. The Pier 17 strip mall was failing, as were the other nearby retail companies and various museums. The reason for the blight was a lack of residential real estate. Continue reading →

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Cricket anyone?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Editor

Cricket played on West Thames lawn 2May 28, 2014- The West Thames grass lawn is a great place for cricket, batting practice, Frisbee, kites, etc. Continue reading →

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Yes. It is OK to feed the ducklings soft bread.

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Editor

June 5, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, mD

It has been a few years since ducklings have made it from the grass nest to the waterfall pond, so a reminder of what they need is in order. First, these are not Parks Conservancy animals, like the fish. They stay alive only from the help of the community. Continue reading →

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Super genius from Battery Park saves the global markets

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Editor
March 30, 2014- CBS’ “60 Minutes” featured a fascinating story, written up by author Michael Lewis, about how high speed trading is just legalized front running of large clients trying to place orders. This was all discovered in 2008 by an RBC Capital trader, right here in Battery Park City, (more…)
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Sidewalk vendors flood to BPC as 9/11 Memorial opens

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Editor

Hot dog vendor at Liberty and West Side HighwayJune 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The day of reckoning has arrived. We have all been wondering what will be impact the 9/11 Memorial on the quiet community of Battery Park City. Continue reading →

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Big lines for cupcakes at Sprinkles

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Editor

Cupcake line at Hudson Eats Continue reading →

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No member of CB1 shows up in support of Pier A liquor license

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Editor

Pier A street viewJune 3, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Several members of the Battery Park City community attended the public hearing at the New York State Liquor Authority to discuss the Pier-A liquor application. Many more sent emails to the commissioner. They were opposing the application. Continue reading →

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Condo sale prices experience largest monthly drop in more than three years

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Editor

StreetEasy reportJune 3, 2014- StreetEasy has a report out that shows: Continue reading →

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Don’t mess with Rector Park

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Editor
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Exclusive: State Liquor Authority recommends against beer garden at Pier-A

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Editor

cropped-Pier-A-NW.jpgMay 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV obtained via Freedom of Information Law the report written by the New York State Liquor Authority’s (SLA) “500-foot Hearing” committee, which convened a hearing on April 24th, 2014. Continue reading →

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Exclusive: New lady in charge of Milford Management

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Editor

Martin Rankin DoyleMay 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the chaos within the Milford Management ranks, as several long-time employees were forced into “retirement”. We now know why. Continue reading →

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Peter Poulakakos pays PR firm to place puff piece in NYT

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Editor

Poulakakos in NYT on Pier AMay 23, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Coming out in the Sunday print edition of the New York Times, in the real estate section, is an infomercial placed by Peter Poulakakos, the beleaguered restaurateur trying to open the city’s largest nightclub at Pier-A in residential Battery Park City. Continue reading →

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Olive’s at Hudson Eats

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Editor

Olives owner wife Hudson EatsMay 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

We had a nice chat with the co-owner of Olive’s, Nick Hartman, and his wife, the founder and co-owner, Toni Allocca. There will be a full story to follow. Continue reading →

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Governor’s Island runs out of water

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Editor

line to leave Governors IslandJune 1, 2014- The Post reports, “There’s water, water everywhere on Governors Island — but hardly a drop to drink. Continue reading →

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I was there: The 1984 Memorial Tournament

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Editor

May 30, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I was a kid in the gallery when this happened (see video). I was so close to Jack and his son the caddy (the one telling the story) that they bumped into me heading to the 18th tee. Continue reading →

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Review: Mighty Quinn’s at Hudson Eats

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Editor

Mighty Quinns owners Hudson EatsMay 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I have previously interviewed the co-owners of Mighty Quinn’s, Hugh Mangum and Micha Magid, up at their original restaurant on Second Avenue and Sixth Street, in anticipation of them opening in Battery Park City. Well, the day has arrived. Continue reading →

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Warning: Keep your kids away from Sprinkles at Hudson Eats

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Editor

Sprinles lineMay 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

My worst fears were realized after I tried the coconut cupcake at Sprinkles. Continue reading →

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Man breaks window of Lamborghini for street racing

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Editor
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