Construction contracts by Port Authority trigger federal subpoenas of the conflicted chairman

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

SamsonMarch  18, 2014- The NYT reports, “Federal prosecutors in New Jersey subpoenaed records last week relating to potential conflicts of interest involving the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey chairman, David Samson, focusing on two bridge contracts worth $2.8 billion that he voted to award to construction companies represented by his law firm, according to people briefed on the matter.” Continue reading →

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PEP allow serious crime in parks to skyrocket

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

hudson-river-park-new-york-600x400March 12, 2014- The WSJ reports, “Major felony crimes in 31 of the city’s biggest parks increased nearly 18% in 2013 compared with the previous year, pushing the yearly total to the highest level since officials began collecting data for these parks in 2009. Major felony crimes citywide remained essentially constant in 2013—rising 0.17%—compared with the previous year.”. Continue reading →

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Will Vesey Street become a Downtown version of Times Square with lights?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

Vesey lights 2March 8, 2014- By Steven E Greer

With El Vez restaurant installing numerous large neon lights on Vesey Street, and Blue Smoke already having their own, will the strip become a mini-Times Square?

El Vez was approved Continue reading →

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Broadsheet continues to shill for Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

Townley-and-friends copyMarch 17, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV has previously detailed the financial conflicts of interest between the local advertising flier, The Broadsheet (BS), and the subjects of its articles. Community centers and city or NGO’s that “advertise” in the BS then receive favorable coverage. Continue reading →

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The BPCA needs an oversight committee

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Editor

People who left BPCA thompson anne fenton demitri boutris matt monahan gayle horwitzMarch 17, 2014– By Steven E. Greer

The WSJ reports on the newly formed “Oversight Committee” for the NJ NY Port Authority, that was created after the Governor Christie “Bridegate” scandal.

The article states Continue reading →

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Downtown Boathouse to open at Pier 26 in April

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Editor
March 13, 2014- Letter from Graeme Birchall, President, Downtown Boathouse Hi Steve, At CB1 Tribeca Committee meeting that was held last night, the Hudson River Park Trust announced that the Downtown Boathouse has won the bid to run the Pier 26 boathouse. We anticipate returning to our original Downtown home (more…)
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Traditional Irish music

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Editor
BatteryPark.TV is pleased to feature The Craobh Naithí Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, which is an organization based in Dublin, Ireland that teaches and promotes traditional Irish music. The group is on a New York tour and stopped by the Irish Hunger Memorial in Battery Park City. For more information, (more…)
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Goldman Sachs out, Nature moves in

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Editor
March 17, 2014- The Commercial Observer reports that the Nature Publishing group is moving to Water Street, at the 1 New York Plaza building. The space was made available when Goldman Sachs vacated. (more…)
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New York Times covers our story on kayak activists

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Editor
July 24, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD Yesterday, we mentioned that the New Yorker Magazine had a feature column based on our exclusive reporting on kayak activists who forced the Coast Guard into requiring all ferry boat landing to honk their horns four times upon docking. Today, the NY (more…)
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Tip of the Week: Buy a dedicated coffee bean grinder

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Editor
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Clerk of courts has Citi Bike rack blocked because it would remove private parking space

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Editor

101513PlazaHotel_gnm08.jpgMarch 16, 2014- The Post reports that a new Citi Bike rack installation was blocked when it became apparent it would eliminate a private parking space for a judge. The article states, “Susanna Rojas, the clerk of the court, “threw a tantrum” when she saw “No Parking” signs indicating the station would be placed just outside the courthouse doors, an insider told The Post. The station would displace prime parking for Presiding Justice Luis Gonzalez — Continue reading →

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The Netflix Late Reviewer- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Editor

TV screen with feetMarch 13, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

This second installment in The Hunger Games has earned $424 Million to date, domestic. Star Jennifer Lawrence delivered another great performance, and some of the scenes were intriguing. However, overall, Continue reading →

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High winds blow out windows in Gateway Plaza

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Editor

Gateway windows 2March 13, 2014- A woman who lives in Gateway Plaza circulated this plea.

“Dear Friends & Neighbors,

After returning from a grueling day of walking dogs in 25 MPH winds, I came upon a disturbing scene. I was headed over to the esplanade to walk my own dogs today @ approximately 4:30 PM from my building 375 SEA. As I approached the entrance to Gateway I suddenly noticed yellow police tape blocking my path. Continue reading →

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Do local task forces accomplish anything?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Editor

March 13, 2014- Opinion By Steven E. Greer, MD

The newly elected Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer recently formed a “Task Force” to halt the progress of the Howard Hughes Corporation development planned for the Seaport at Pier 17. The appointed members were the usual suspects, such as Community Board 1’s (CB1) Jeff Galloway and Catherine McVay Hughes. However, the CB1 role was downplayed, with majority of the task force members being actual elected officials or members of the community.

The goals of the “Seaport Working Group” task force were ill-defined. Statements in the press indicated that it would help create a “master plan” for the Seaport area, but what does that mean? What is the real purpose of this task force other than to give the appearance that the elected officials are listening to the small vocal opposition to development? Continue reading →

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Letter: Illegal town cars block disabled access to bus stop on Vesey Street

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Editor
March 12, 2014- Letter to Editor by David Feldman The problems (that BP.TV wrote about) persist. A dispatcher, wearing a bright orange vest is positioned just past the bus stop on Vesey Street. His job is to guide vehicles, and he guides them right into the bus stop. The police (more…)
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Brookfield ice rink closes, ends a successful season

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Editor
March 12, 2014- The Brookfield ice rink has closed due to warm weather. (more…)
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Exclusive: 41 River Terrace to be sold for condos

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Editor

41_River_Residential_2.jpg.617x411_q85_autocrop_crop-smartMarch 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV has exclusively learned that 41 River Terrace (by Stuyvesant High School on Chambers Street) is now up for sale, to be converted to condos from rental. Recall, the nearby 22 River Terrace has just undergone this process. Continue reading →

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Tribeca blog slams Brewer’s Seaport Task Force

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Editor

February 26, 2014- A local Tribecan with a blog of his daily experiences posted some harsh comments about the newly announced Seaport Task Force. He wrote, “The “Seaport Working Group” notion might be imposed on other new developments. Of note: Continue reading →

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Wealthy tenants at 22 River Houses being evicted as building converts to condo

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Editor

22_River_grass_2Update March 11, 2014- It seems that Big Real Estate will win in this dispute. The main vocal opposition, Seth Kyle, gave up and signed a lease in a FiDi apartment. When asked whether anyone else had organized and planned to fight, he replied, “Nope seems like a lost cause to be honest the Facebook group has no real leader and I was the most vocal….The Man wins.”.

March 6, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Seth Kyle and his wife and kids have lived in the Battery Park City neighborhood since 1999. Since then, they have been forced to leave their apartment twice as their buildings have been converted from rental to condo (first at 225 Rector Place, then 333 Rector Place). He is now facing his third eviction from his current apartment in 22 River Terrace, as it too is converting to condo. He has lived at his current address for six years. Continue reading →

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Photos 3-11-2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Editor

South Cove 3-11-2014 Continue reading →

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