Views from Hudson Eats in Brookfield Place

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Editor

Tartinery staff PSMay 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I take damn fine photos of people, do I not? Continue reading →

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9/11 Memorial to no longer host VIP parties after backlash

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Editor

Danny Meyer in NY PostMay 24, 2014- Crain’s reports that the backlash over the Union Square Hospitality catered black-tie VIP party at the 9/11 memorial, which caused family members of the deceased to be kicked out in preparation, has caused the memorial to pledge to no longer host such events. Joe Daniels, the Continue reading →

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Newly traded Time Magazine stock falls in first day

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Editor

Time Warner building in New YorkJune 9, 2014- Time Magazine will be moving to Brookfield Place. Crain’s reports, ” Continue reading →

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Lord of the Flies rules Downtown high school next to City Hall

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Editor

120920_bergtraum_jcrice-10.jpgJune 8, 2014- The Post reports, “Two blocks from City Hall, Murry Bergtraum HS for Business Careers was once a top city high school but has gone downhill in recent years. A massive student riot hit YouTube in 2012, Continue reading →

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Demand for Hudson Eats is off the charts

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Hudson Eats looking southJune 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The new Hudson Eats, the large dining section hidden inside construction of Brookfield Place, with no signage, and not even officially Continue reading →

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Letter: Milford Management is cleaning house

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Martin Rankin DoyleMay 30, 2014- Letter to the Editor by (name withheld)

I enjoyed your article on Lorraine Doyle’s “Retirement”. You are correct about the “cleaning house” of the Milford Management office. Continue reading →

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CEO of Brookfield Place pushed out

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Mitch Rudin Brookfield CEOJune 7, 2014- Observer reports, “Mitch Rudin will leave Brookfield Office Properties at the end of the month, according to a statement made by the company today. Continue reading →

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Review: Bouchon Bakery needs to relocate to Brookfield Place

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Oh Oh Bochon BakeryApril 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Being a fan of what I have seen of famed chef Thomas Keller, and myself a world famous baker, I decided to visit his Bouchon Bakery in the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. His 3-star Michelin restaurant, Per Se, is in the same location. Continue reading →

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Things you can do locally this weekend

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Two de NirosJune 6, 2014– By Steven E. Greer

See the Robert de Niro art exhibit: Robert de Niro Jr, the actor, is honoring his father with an exhibition of his father’s art. It opens this weekend at the DC Moore Gallery (You can also see his work at the Greenwich Hotel). Continue reading →

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You spell Bubby’s with a B now

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Bubbys BMay 31, 2014- Bubby’s was slapped with a “B” rating by the City Health Department. Continue reading →

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Lunch with the Chairman of Restaurant Week: Tracy Nieporent

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Me and Tracy NierpontFebruary 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV was pleased to be invited to have a marathon two-and-a-half-hour lunch with The Chairman of the Restaurant Week Committee, Tracy Nieporent, and brother of Drew Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group. We met at their flagship Tribeca Grill. Continue reading →

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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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