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Chaos at the BPCA
Update February 15, 2014- A source in an investigative division of the federal government recently told BatteryPark.TV, “We are following (the BPCA). The FBI is aware of it too.”. This was during a conversation about the BPCA’s application for FEMA funds. The comment was volunteered and not an answer to a question, which caught our attention.
Recall, the decision by the BPCA to allow Pier A to intentionally flood during Hurricane Sandy was investigated by Homeland Security. Now, the BPCA is planing on requesting billions in future FEMA aid for part of the “Rising New York” efforts to harden the waterways and mitigate flooding in the future.
November 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer
BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the departures of three senior executives of the BPCA: Anne Fenton, Matt Monahan, and Phyllis Taylor. There has been no press release issued explaining the incidents. Moreover, organizations that deal with the BPCA frequently are reporting that the BPCA is radio silent and not replying to emails, etc. A source close to Asphalt Green reported that Continue reading
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Exclusive sneak peak at Brookfield Place restaurant area
February 10, 2014- By Steven E. Greer
Three months after our exclusive tour of the Brookfield Place construction, we were allowed a sneak peak inside to see what some of the final designs look like. The row of restaurants will open in April.
Brookfield is sparing little expense Continue reading
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CB1’s Catherine McVay Hughes fights for her job
January 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD
The details of the elected officials Downtown are covered closely by the press, but few know how the sausage is made at the Community Board. In February, new CB1 members will be appointed by the new Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer, and the re-elected city councilwoman Margaret Chin. Both offices split the duties and appoint 50% each of the new CB1 seats made available by term expirations (see table below).
The Chair of the CB1 is Catherine McVay Hughes. Her term expires this April, and Gale Brewer will be deciding whether to retain McVay Hughes or appoint her own soldier to the board. Continue reading
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Letter: Our federal elected officials should address noise pollution of ferry boats
October 4, 2013- Letter from Dean, resident of River Terrace
Dear Editor:
This an opportune time to discuss the “green” aspects of Battery Park City as they relate to the air quality outside of the Solaire residential building. The Port Authority Ferry Terminal is producing a massive amount of noise pollution in Battery Park City.
There are federal laws to Continue reading
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Letter: The dog poop scourge of Battery Park City
Dear Editor:
I recently moved into 380 Rector Place and I have a dog. I walk throughout our neighborhood and I am shocked by the amount of dog waste there is on the street and on the promenade. Is there no enforcement in our neighborhood ?
I feel like we need to charge a fee to all dog owners including me (I pick up I even pick up if I see other waste by mine) for a pick up fee and have someone clean up after these lazy people. Maybe, if we start charging people they will pick up.
Can you post signs on every tree tell them to pick up? It is just disgusting.
When the weather gets warmer it will truly be a health hazard not to mention the smell.
Please tell me if there is anything I can do as a concerned New New Yorker resident.
Thank you.
Marian McCarthy, Esquire Continue reading
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Letter: BPCA is a Greek fiefdom
I think that nobody is happy with this ongoing process within the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA). They fire people making below $50,000, but then they re-hire for the same position people with little different title but with double the salary. HR is in cahoots with them. The VP HR lady was hired under the new BPCA administration, without any qualifications, for $138,000. She brought from her old job three more people with salaries above $80,000, without any reason to hire them.
They do not advertise the positions and think that this is their fiefdom. They think they can do anything.
Chairman Dennis Mehiel is no less guilty. A person of Continue reading
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Letter to Rep. Nadler about ferry boat horn problem
To: Celine Mizrahi, Staffer for Rep. Jerrold Naddler
Ms. Mizrahi,
I received your email as a possible contact in Rep. Nadler’s office. If you are the incorrect contact, would you please forward my note to the correct person.
I read that Rep. Nadler was at the CB1 meeting yesterday and discussed the ferry boat horns at the BPC ferry terminal with a reporter. Please thank him for helping the community with this issue.
The unnecessary horns have Continue reading
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Letter: Why are Downtown Express newsracks polluting North BPC?
Update November 2, 2013- The surrogate trashcan DowntownExpress newsrack was removed by somebody. Update October 27, 2013- Yet another DowntownExpress newsrack has appeared on North End Avenue, within yards of four others. September 26, 2013- Letter from North BPC resident Dean There are now four of these newsracks right outside (more…)
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A new Olympic sport: Slush puddle jumping
February 14, 2-14- With hundreds of millions of dollars in surplus budget, the BPCA cannot plow the streets or eliminate street slush puddles the size of Lake Erie. Continue reading
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Tribeca Grand Valentine package invites guests to shag on painting canvas
February 7, 2014- The Daily Mail reports, “In a bid to make this Valentine’s Day a special night to remember, one hotel is inviting guests to cover themselves in paint and make love on canvas. The Tribeca Grand in New York told MailOnline that its special package, priced at $675 (more…)
Suggestions for Valentine’s Day
January 28, 2013 If you are looking for a unique package for Valentine’s day, we suggest the following (post your own suggestions as well): Old fashioned Valentine’s day cards: In the Seaport is Bowne Printers offering old fashioned printing press cards. Holy Cow Bakery cookies: Start by ordering in advance (more…)
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Photo by BP.TV’s Mary Engels selected for museum exhibit
January 5, 2014- Mary Engels, contributor to BatteryPark.TV, had one of her Seaport photos after Hurricane Sandy selected for an exhibit at the Museum of NYC. (more…)
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ABC TV anchor to open restaurant in former Churrascaria Tribeca
February 13, 2014- The Post reports, “It looks like media titans Dave Zinczenko and Dan Abrams are cooking up another restaurant. The longtime pals (and ABC newsmen), who partnered on The Lion on West Ninth Street, have inked a deal to take over 5,000 square feet on West Broadway in (more…)
Port Authority cop makes first arrest in 14-years on Vesey Street
February 13, 2014- The Post reports, “Port Authority top cop Joseph Dunne hadn’t made an arrest in 14 years — but the old reflexes kicked in at West and Vesey streets Tuesday when a woman in distress pointed out a man who, she said, had groped her. Dunne, since November (more…)
Orlando Bloom ditches Tribeca apartment
February 12, 2014- On the heels of Director Peter Jackson selling his Tribeca pad, the highly credible source “ShowBizSpy” reports that Orlando Bloom is selling his too. Recall, Bloom is an actor in many of the Lord of the Ring and Hobbit flicks made by Jackson. (more…)
BPCA’s Fernando Mateo in the news again
February 11, 2014- BPCA board member Fernando Mateo is in the news again. This time, he wants regular drivers to be fined if their cars blow snow onto taxi drivers. Yes, you read that correctly. Local CBS TV reports, Continue reading
Hate crime “Knockout” punch kills man
February 11, 2014- The Post reports on the prosecution of a man who murdered another man after he randomly punched him in the head. The “knockout” epidemic has made the news, but few realize the seriousness of those assaults. Continue reading
New York Film Academy founder buys $7.5 Million pad in Ritz-Carlton
February 11, 2014- The Real Deal reports, “Jerry Sherlock, the founder of the New York Film Academy (located nearby on 17 Battery Park South), picked up a condominium at the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park City for $7.55 million. The three-bedroom, 3,730-square-foot unit was listed with Douglas Elliman (more…)