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Wednesday Jazz at the Winter Garden
February 12, 2014- Every Wednesday at 12:00, until February 26, the Brookfield Place Winter Garden will have free concerts with jazz duos. Today, the act was George Cables on piano and Steve Turre on trombone. On February 19- Aruan Ortiz, John Beasley, and Adam Rudolph On February 26- Osmany Parades (more…)
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More ice falls from One World Trade Center, shuts down West Side Highway
https://youtu.be/Rc0ExsmZcrc Update February 19, 2014– More ice problems for the Freedom Tower. This time, ice fell more than a 1,000 feet and blew onto traffic on the West Side Highway. the street was partially closed from the Battery Park underpass northward to Murray. February 7, 2014- The Daily News reports, (more…)
Banksy “art” fails to sell in Miami auction
February 19, 2014- The Post reports, “Banksy was a bust Tuesday at a Miami auction house where two pieces from his New York project — including a “Bandaged Heart Balloon,” which was tagged on a Brooklyn warehouse — failed to sell.” Fake Banksy tag placed on Syms building The BS (more…)
Trinity Box Club faces eviction
February 19, 2014- The Post reports, “A Lower Manhattan boxing gym that draws a diverse crowd from Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony to Wall Street traders and even Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s boxing club, is facing eviction by a scheming landlord, the club owner claims in a new lawsuit. Trinity Box (more…)
Obstructionists lose. Gourmet diner coming to City Hall.
Update February 19, 2014– Denny’s got its liquor license.
January 2, 2014- For unknown reasons, obstructionists opposed plans to bring affordable consistent dining, in the form of a Denny’s, to 150 Nassau Street, which is across from Pace University and City Hall. The space formerly was the the home of Taco Bell, no less, so Denny’s would be an upgrade, one would think.
However, since the building converted into a luxury condo, the residential board was resisting a new affordable eatery that might attract the riffraff of Pace college kids. How terrible. Tenants sued Denny’s to stop the move, but seem to have lost the battle. Continue reading
Cars buried in piles of ice for days in Battery Park City
February 16, 2014- Weeks after the first of many snow storms, the snow continues to pile up, melt, then freeze into ice. Most of the cars parked in BPC are now stranded, unable to move. Not only is the city doing nothing, but the BPCA, which also owns snow plowing vehicles, seems to be sitting on their hands.
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Kids Stuff: Grand Central Holiday Train Show
February 18, 2014- The FiDi kids’ blog FiDiFamilies reports on a model train show taking place in Grand Central Station. (more…)
Most Citi Bikes unusable, encased in snow
February 18, 2014- The Post reports, “A DOT spokesman said New York City Bike Share, which is in charge of operating the system, must remove snow and maintain its stations. It also must shovel the sidewalks and street locations when necessary. The company could not be reached for comment yesterday. (more…)
At Bouley restaurant, Leo DiCaprio gives girlfriend a gift
February 17, 2014– A blog reports, “The 39-year-old Wolf Of Wall Street superstar handed over a pair of Valentine’s earrings to the 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret model at the Bouley restaurant in New York’s Tribeca area on Friday before jetting over to London.” Mr. DiCaprio owns an apartment in BPC. The (more…)
Snowboarding on the streets of New York City
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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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