Why NYC must save the South Street Seaport

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Editor

Y-SEAPORT-articleLargeApril 19, 2014- The Post has a lengthy historical piece on the Seaport, and slams the Howard Hughes Corporation, “Now Howard Hughes plans on finishing the job — Continue reading →

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Buy a real dragon egg for Easter

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Editor

FIKA dragon egg 1March 22, 2014- Master chocolatier and artist, Håkan Mårtensson of FIKA Tribeca, is preparing some special treats for Easter. Among them are Game of Thrones dragon eggs! Continue reading →

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Faberge’s Big Egg Hunt

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Editor

DSC01094April 3, 2014- Faberge’s Big Egg Hunt has displayed uniquely decorated eggs throughout the city, which be auctioned off at the end. Continue reading →

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Warning: Every show Steven E Greer, MD is on gets cancelled

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Editor

March 8, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

Well, I caused the cancellation of another show. CNBC’s Larry Kudlow had his 7:00 PM show cancelled. This is a clip of me on his show (Note how he botches my name even though the teleprompter has it spelled correctly). Come to think of it, I got poor Larry cancelled twice. I was on his Kudlow and Cramer show in 2004 (see here).

In 2012, MSNBC flew me half way around the country for the Continue reading →

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Ritz-Carlton could be evicted to make way for condos

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Editor

Ritz_BatteryParkNY_00112_HomeApril 15, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

We previously commented on the new form of gentrification involving the merely wealthy being evicted by the ultra-wealthy in Battery Park City. The 22 River Terrace condo conversion, and others nearby, are driving renters out of BPC, despite the fact that they are paying market rate for apartments that start at $3,000 a month.

Well, now the New York Post reports on rumors that the Ritz-Carlton Continue reading →

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Pier 26 updates

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Editor

Pier 26 restaurant 7-20-2013

Update April 18, 2014– The educational “estuarium” that seemed to have been left out of the Pier 26 plans are now back in the plans, and have received $10 Million in funding. Governor Cuomo issued a press release on the matter.

Update March 12, 2014- The CB1 subcommittee on Tribeca met and the HRPT updated the group on Pier 26. The restaurant is stalled, with no plans to open for at least 12-months. BatteryPark.TV was the first source to report that the restaurant was troubled (see below).

However, Continue reading →

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New BPCA President’s first move is to block comments on Facebook page

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The newly appointed president of the BPCA, Shari Hyman, made her first public act known today at the BPCA board meeting. She proudly displayed a new Facebook page created by her staff, then explained that comments from the community would be blocked.

How sublimely apropos, indeed, said one observer watching the live webcast. Continue reading →

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The Korean ferry boat disaster could happen right here on the Hudson

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Editor

April 18, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Officials are now reporting that the captain of the Korean ferry boat that sank, killing hundreds, had no captain at the helm. A lower ranking employee was steering when the vessel went off course and struck ground. Continue reading →

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How much does it take to sway a CB1 member to do a 180?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Editor

Pier A top satelliteMarch 27, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Over the last several years, as the Pier A project went from being the money pit of the city, to money pit of the BPCA, then to being a pure gift from the tax payers to the Poulakakos restaurant group, the BPC committee of the CB1 has opposed the possibility that the event space will be a source for noise and disruption. Then, in a dramatic 180 degree turn, the CB1 members became huge supporters this month of anything the Poulakakos group proposed, including a 4:00 AM liquor license with party boats docking.

What caused this about-face? Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Milstein Properties continues to clean house at its Milford Management

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Editor

Darryl RankinApril 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV previously reported on senior management changes within Milford Management (the apartment management company arm of Milstein properties), and that other changes were likely. We have now learned Continue reading →

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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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