Interactive map of all the new high-rises going in Downtown

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor
March 12, 2014- DNAinfo made an interactive Google map of the dozens of large new construction projects below Canal that will completely transform the area within 12-months. (more…)
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April Fool’s joke? Broadsheet passes off commercial as news

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor

Broadsheet infomercial for Manhattan Youth lectureApril 1, 2014- The local advertising flier called The Broadsheet (BS), and its staff of amateur writers, has done it again. On April Fool’s Day, they passed off a blatantly sponsored infomercial for Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth as a true news story.

Nowhere does the article mention that Manhattan Youth sponsored the story. Manhattan Youth is one of the largest sources of revenue for Robert Simko’s BS. Continue reading →

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Asphalt Green swimming programs and scholarships

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor
May 25, 2013- Recent graduate from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, Sammy Sherman, and the Director of Aquatics for Asphalt Green, Bryan Beary, discuss the Asphalt Green aquatics programs. Each year, numerous young adults trained by Asphalt Green go on to NCAA schools with swimming scholarships. Olympians are also produced. The young (more…)
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Letter: I enjoy BatteryPark.TV

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Editor

Irish-Memorial-2.jpgHello Dr. Greer,

I read your email list serve and think you do a great job. I am interested in many of your postings ( & congrats on getting the scoop on the BASE jumpers, etc. story). You are helping to expose the Port Authority for the unconscionable and irresponsible organization they are – including their lack of protecting the public at the WTC site.

Could you please Continue reading →

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The most viewed local news websites

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Editor

growthMarch 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

We found a website, StatShow.com, that fairly reliably estimates the web traffic of sites. We ranked the viewership of the various local news sites that cover our area. Large conglomerates, such as The New York Post or Times, are not listed. We looked at the stand-alone sites that are true local news venues. Continue reading →

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Update on ferry boat horn nuisance

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Editor

March 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Congressman Nadler updated the community today during a very informal meet-and-greet in front of Gateway Plaza. He seems to have made an earnest effort to speak to the U.S. Coast Guard about the laws now suddenly enforced that force the ferry boats to honk three times before they dock, and then again when they depart, from the Vesey Street slip. Unfortunately, his meetings have resulted in no progress, to make a long story short. Continue reading →

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Tesla allowed to keep New York showrooms

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

Red TeslaMarch 29, 2014- In a smart move by Governor Cuomo, the state reached a deal with car dealerships to allow Tesla to keep its existing showrooms, and ad more. The controversy is over Tesla’s direct sales program that threatens the middleman business model of traditional car dealerships. Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Stuyvesant pool day passes for $12

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor
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Drug-busting task force lands at Brookfield Place

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 28, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Drug Enforcement Agency’s New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force—an elite, joint federal, state and local group—will take one acre of space in lower Manhattan along the Hudson River. The feds will pick up the tab.” Continue reading →

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Broadsheet refuses to report on pending 4:00 AM liquor license at Pier A

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

Pier A plaza 3-11-2014March 18, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Viewers have reported to BP.TV that they sent letters to the editor of the Broadsheet (BS), and also requested the BS to alert the community, about the pending 4:00 AM liquor license for Pier A. Their communications were ignored by the normally responsive BS.

Recall, Continue reading →

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Man climbs rocks in HRP, fails, now sues HRPT

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor
March 30, 2014- The Post reports a man is now suing the Hudson River Park Trust after he tried to vandalize the park by climbing rocks, then tore his Achilles tendon. (more…)
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City DOE wants new after school providers

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor
March 18, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “The city is accepting proposals from organizations to provide new after-school programs for nearly 55,000 middle school students, at an estimated yearly cost of more than $131 million, according to an RFP released by the city. The new programs will nearly double the number of (more…)
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Smoking gun photos of Gov. Christie with Bridge-Gate staffers as it was happening

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 29, 2014- NBC News reports that Governor Christie was actually meeting in person with all of the key staffers involved in the scandal during a tour of the 9/11 Memorial, and showed the photographs. However, Continue reading →

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Comptroller Stringer claims conflicts of interest plague city contracts

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor
March 30, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “After a review of agency records from July 2007 to April 2013, the EDC failed to ensure contractors’ affidavits about conflicts of interest were completed on time during project bids, didn’t document follow-ups on contractors who had potential conflicts, and allowed contracts to begin without (more…)
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The private “Blue School” to add middle school

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor
March 30, 2014- The private Blue School, started by the cast of the Blue Man Group, acquired a Seaport building on 233 Water, adjacent to their existing school, and will add a middle school next year. (more…)
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City public school system fails to properly teach 77% of kids

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor
March 30, 2014- As Mayor de Blasio plans to attack the charter school system, a report is out that shows a whopping 77% of “college” students at CUNY need remedial math, thanks to the wonderful public school system. (more…)
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The Netflix Late Reviewer: The Counselor

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

TV screen with feetMarch 29, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Ridley Scott is not the main reason that The Counselor is one of the worst movies made in 2013. The casting directors, Nina Gold and Avy Kaufman (a Tribecan), are to blame.

Once again, Continue reading →

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State and City electeds support tenants at 22 River Terrace

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014

John Tashjian, Principal

Centurion Real Estate Partners, 595 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10002

Dear Mr. Tashjian,

As elected representatives for the area, we are writing to express our concerns regarding a condominium conversion plan for a building located in our districts, 22 River Terrace, that was submitted by your company, Centurion Real Estate Partners (CREP) to the New York State Attorney General’s office in January for review. Continue reading →

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The press is now the only form of oversight on a city run by progressive Democrats

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

cropped-Christie-Silver-classics.jpgMarch 20, 2014- The WSJ reports today, that for the first time in 20 years, New York City’s mayor has no real opposition acting as a check and balance to power. Former Comptroller Liu is quoted, “Even when Democratic elected officials had a Continue reading →

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Exclusive: We know the opening date for Brookfield Place restaurants

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The opening date for the second floor group of 14 restaurants in Brookfield Place will be Continue reading →

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