Restaurant tip of the Week: Don’t do what Morton’s did

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

MortonsMarch 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The Morton’s steak house near the 9/11 Memorial invited me to stop by and do the usual photo review. We make genuine new articles, not infomercials, and are never censored or told what to write. We are not paid by the restaurants.

The New York Morton’s staff seemed nice enough, but then the corporate suits from Texas showed up by surprise. The local managers mentioned to the Landry’s people (owners of Morton’s) our pending visit, and received pushback.

The local media person then sent this ill-advised email, Continue reading →

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Congressman Nadler to speak at Gateway Plaza Saturday

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Editor
March 28, 2014- Congressman Nadler will be holding a Town Hall meeting at Gateway Plaza Saturday the 30th (tomorrow) at 11:00 AM, to discuss the slumlord conditions of the building. You can also voice your concerns about the ferry boat horns. (more…)
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Former New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly Joins ABC News

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Editor
March 28, 2014- A blog reports, “Ray Kelly, the former police commissioner of New York City, is joining ABC News as a consultant, Ben Sherwood announced this morning. “A 43-year veteran of the NYPD, Commissioner Kelly’s vast knowledge will provide our viewers with an even deeper understanding of national security (more…)
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Port Authority Chairman pushed out

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Editor

SamsonMarch 28, 2014- The news reports, “Port Authority Chairman David Samson resigned after a report commissioned by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to probe lane closings at the George Washington Bridge recommended changes at the agency….Pat Foye, the authority’s executive director appointed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, told the New York Daily News in February that Mr. Samson lacked the moral authority to run the agency.”. Continue reading →

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A bad day for Citigroup

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Editor
March 27, 2014- First, the Citi Bikes were in the news again in a bad way, with the man who launched the New York program stepping down under pressure. Then, it was announced that Citigroup was the only bank to fail the stress tests if liquidity mandated by the Federal (more…)
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Christie has tax payers fund whitewash report. Sound familiar?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Editor

cropped-Christie-Silver-classics-text.jpgMarch 27, 2014- New Jersey Governor Christie had his constituents foot for the bill for a “report” that he commissioned to exonerate him of wrongdoing in the Bridegate scandal. He even hired his own personal defense lawyer, Randy Mastro, to “investigate” and write the report. Continue reading →

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Brookfield Place still on track to open in April

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Editor
March 25, 2014- Disregard the bad reporting, below. Brookfield Place is on track to open in April. The reporter has been fired. March 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer We learned today that the Brookfield Place food court is nowhere near opening, and that April is unrealistic.  A source close (more…)
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Scallops anyone?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Editor
March 26, 2014- A scallop boat, photo by Mary Engels “So what is a scalloper doing at North Cove?  Well there is a gale blowing out in the Atlantic Ocean.  And not just any gale, waves are expected to reach 38 feet!  Endurance has been dragging for scallops off the (more…)
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FBI raids another New York Assemblyman

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Editor
March 26, 2014- The Post reports, “The FBI raided the offices and home of Queens Assemblyman Bill Scarborough today in what he said was an investigation into his travel reimbursements from the state.” (more…)
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Bill “Robin Hood” De Blasio wants to pilfer BPC to help poorer parks

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Editor

Clinton de Blasio Stringer JacksonMarch 22, 2014- The Post reports, “City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito expressed reservations Friday about a proposal to force well-funded park conservancies to share their donations with small or neglected parks. De Blasio, who backed the controversial money-sharing proposal during last year’s mayoral campaign, called it “promising” when asked about it again Friday.”

What the progressive Robin Hood Democrats Continue reading →

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Departures from CB1

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Editor
March 25, 2014- At the CB1 meeting tonight, it was announced that three long-time members are stepping down. Mark Costello and Ruth Ohman are among them. (more…)
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Important CB1 meeting today for BPC residents

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The monthly CB1 meeting tomorrow will discuss two issues vital to Battery Park City. You are encouraged to try to find the time and attend. Continue reading →

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Union Square Hospitality Group opens “Wine 101” course

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

danny3March 23, Crain’s reports, “Danny Meyer’s USHG is sharing a drop of its secret sauce with the public. A 10-week wine education course the company has offered employees as part of their professional development is now available to anyone willing to swallow the $1,750 fee. Continue reading →

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WTC parachutists had inside help from steel worker

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

Billy Geoghan James BradyMarch 24, 2014- The Post reports, “One of the three daredevils facing charges for parachuting from the World Trade Center last year is an ironworker who helped build the skyscraper — and may also have smuggled in the gear for the death-defying stunt, The Post has learned. James Brady, 32, was one Continue reading →

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National 9/11 Memorial Museum to open in May

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor
March 24, 2014- The Post reports that the National 9/11 Memorial Museum to open in May (more…)
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WWE’s Shane McMahon sues claiming injuries from water leaks in building

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

WWE suitMarch 24, 2014- A blog reports, “Shane McMahon, son of World Wrestling Continue reading →

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A $12 salmon dinner at François Payard

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Editor

Payard salmon salad Continue reading →

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NY Times covers local BPC effort to stop helicopter noise

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Editor

Turist helicoptersMarch 22, 2014- BatteryPark.TV first got Rep. Nadler involved in a quality of life problem plaguing BPC and other waterfront neighborhoods. The hundreds of tourist helicopters each day are a serious cause of stress for residents, as are loud ferry boat horns.

BP.TV also recommended to the most vocal complainer of the helicopter noise, South BPC resident Delia von Neuschatz, that she form an official website. She did so, and the site is called StopTheChopNYNJ.

The NY Times reported on their efforts, Continue reading →

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Letter to editor: Margaret Chin does not represent Downtown

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Editor

March 19, 2014- By Battery Park Dad

Regarding recent comments on BatteryPark.TV about Councilwoman Margaret Chin representing only Chinatown and city unions, I couldn’t agree more. If you want to make sure the Chinatown Senior Centers get their funding (and she gets her vote), then she is your go to. If it has anything to do with supporting the families in BPC or FiDi that have transformed the neighborhoods over the last 10 years, then you are out of luck: Very different neighborhoods, very different priorities.

She has been swept up in the “Progressive Revolution” and Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth investigated by State Attorney General

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Editor

March 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Bob Townley is the founder and operator of the Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources Inc, a 501c New York State regulated non-profit. It operates the community center on 120 Warren Street as well as the after school child programs for most of the public schools Downtown (PS’s 276, 89, 150, 397, 343).

In addition, Mr. Townley personally owns a small hotel in Upstate New York called the Belleayre Lodge & Cabins, to which Mr. Townley sends kids from his Manhattan Youth to summer camp. That facility is a for-profit entity, not a non-profit 501c.

Belleayre Townley Hotel Continue reading →

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