Iron Chef Jose Garces to open restaurant in Brookfield Place

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Editor

Iron_Chef_Jose_GarcesMarch 11, 2014- The Eater blog reports that Iron Chef TV show winner Jose Garces is opening a full sit-down restaurant in Brookfield Place (i.e. not the food court section). There is no word yet on the type of restaurant, but if we had to guess, a steakhouse would make most sense. Continue reading →

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The housing bubble is leaking gas

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor
April 16, 2014- Just as we correctly predicted many times that the biotech bubble would deflate as soon as the Fed hinted at raising interest rates, we also called out high New York City apartment prices as a bubble. Now, the WSJ reports that the hosing market is grinding to (more…)
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NY Post covers the evictions going on at 22 River Terrace

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

22_River_grass_2April 15, 2014- The Post reports on the evictions taking place at 22 River Terrace, “Since tenants received a “red herring” in January, Centurion has refused to renew leases and has exercised an option to cancel others. Continue reading →

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FBI, Federal Prosecutors Use Aggressive Tactics to Clean Up State, Local Politics

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor
March 28, 2014- The WSJ reports, “A string of federal corruption cases involving officials in Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco and other cities shows the fruits of an increased use of aggressive tactics by the Justice Department to root out state and local corruption…. (more…)
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Book review: “ADHD Does Not Exist” By Richard Saul, MD

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MDadhd-does-not-exist-richard-saul1

Richard Saul, MD strived to be provocative with his new book ADHD Does Not Exist. He not only succeeded, but also backed up his bold assertion with ample sound logic and supporting data.

This is an important book because ADHD, as defined by the psychiatry guidelines in the DSM-V, can now be diagnosed in 5% of the United States population. Up to 11% of all children have been diagnosed. Up to 20% of high-school-age boys have been diagnosed with ADHD: a 40% rise in just ten years.

Dr. Saul estimates that the monetary cost of this epidemic of ADHD is as high as $50 Billion. $14 Billion, or 27% of that $52 Billion, was spent on families related to the ADHD “patient”. Another $12 Billion was spent on schools and other health related costs.

Surprisingly, Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Try the Warby Parker bricks and mortar store

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

Warby Parker interiorApril 5, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

I previously extolled the virtues of online optical stores that have broken the mold of the old eyeglass cartel, and sell high quality prescription glasses for as little as $35. I explained how to design custom spectacles for the computer screen distances, relieving stress on the eyeball.

Today, I ventured to the actual physical store for Warby Parker in the Meatpacking district. Continue reading →

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Major new addition to CB1: Andrew Zelter

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

CB1 on Gateway 1-7-2014April 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

The list of new CB1 appointees was released to BatteryPark.TV by the Manhattan Borough President’s office (see chart at bottom). There were few changes amongst the old guard, but a very significant new member was added: Andrew Zelter.

Mr. Zelter is a rising star in the local community, Continue reading →

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New York City’s biggest employer is the City of New York

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor

MTA employeesMarch 23, 2014- The Post reports via Crain’s (so we have now recycled this for the third time), “City Hall and the city’s Department of Education were the top two employers in 2013 — with City Hall employing more than 150,000 people and the Department of Education employing more than 119,000. Continue reading →

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POV video of the WTC base jump

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Editor
https://youtu.be/nz7sxt9xeJE Told you so. WTC parachutists finally charged. WTC parachutists had inside help from steel worker   (more…)
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The 23andMe home genetic test kit controversy

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Editor
Interviewed by Steven E. Greer, MD In Part 1 of our interview with Robert Klitzman, MD, ethics professor at Columbia University, we discuss the 23andMe genetic test kit company and why the FDA made them stop marketing the tests. (more…)
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Photos 4-13-2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Editor

10 Ugly cat on 10th StreetThis was a really ugly cat I saw staring down at me from a brownstone on 10th Street. Continue reading →

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Photos 4-12-2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Editor

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City Schools now use “harassment” charges to jail and intimidate whistleblowers

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Editor

Unknown.jpegApril 13, 2014- The Post reports on a very concerning trend used by the Department of Education bosses in New York City. They are having critics of their schools jailed by reporting “harassment” charges. Those charges are actually just harmless emails or blogs by the whistleblowers. Continue reading →

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Ritz-Carlton condo sells in rare auction for $3 Million

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Editor
Update April 9, 2014– This unit sold for $2.96 Million. March 12, 2014- Crain’s reports, “A condominium at the Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park will be hitting the auction block next month, marking one of the few times a luxury residence goes out to bid in New York City. “Luxury (more…)
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Bill Clinton speaks about his repeal of Glass-Steagall

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor
Bill Clinton speaks about his repeal of Glass-Steagall that caused the financial collapse. (more…)
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Exclusive: Asphalt Green CEO Tweedy “retires”

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor

Tweedy Nussbaum and BoutrisApril 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV previously posted an essay critical of the lack of leadership within the Asphalt Green community centers. The Executive Director, Carol Tweedy, was silent throughout the two-year struggle to open the Battery Park City Asphalt Green, Continue reading →

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Manhattan DA piles on, subpoenas Port Authority

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor
April 12, 2014- WSJ reports that the Manhattan DA has subpoenaed the Port Authority. The exact reason for the actions were unclear. This investigative body  is in addition to the DOJ’s Preet Bharara, and various other New Jersey investigators. (more…)
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Op-Ed: The electeds need Little League and Soccer, not the other way around

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor

Little League opening day 2013 with captionApril 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

For years, I have watched the sports teams that use the BPC ballfields pander and kiss up to the local elected officials, such as Sheldon Silver. Every April on opening day for Little League, the parade of electeds are there for photo opportunities, as if they made it all happen. Continue reading →

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Former BPC resident, now State Health Commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah, forced out

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor
April 9, 2014- The Post reports that former long-time BPC resident, Dr. Nirav Shah, is being ousted after scandals related to lack of inspections of abortion clinics. “State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah is stepping down amid criticism over his agency’s failure to conduct regular inspections of abortion clinics and (more…)
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Tribeca Film Festival now forced to pay “interns”

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Editor

March 26, 2014- A blog reports, “According to Christina Isnardi, an NYU student who worked as a crew member for the Tribeca Film Festival in 2012, the star-studded Continue reading →

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