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Not just BPC is outraged over sidewalk food vendors
December 28, 2013- The Post reports, “East Villagers are up in arms over a Halal food cart stationed on Avenue A, where residents are complaining of foul-smelling falafel, generator noise and filth — in just three days since its unwelcome arrival.” South End Ave sidewalk to be cleaned up (more…)
WSJ essentially repeats our tour of Brookfield with Ed Hogan
December 23, 2013– God bless em, our bumbling friends at the WSJ have taken their ideas once again from BatteryPark.TV and reported on the new Brookfield Place, interviewing none other than ed Hogan, just as we did in November.
In today’s paper, “Luxury retailers’ storefronts—which function as banners for their brands—will be visible along West Street, a critical factor to wooing high-end merchants, said Edward P. Hogan, Brookfield’s national director of retail leasing. Michael Kors, Theory and Calypso St. Barth are some of the other brands that have signed leases. “Luxury brands have no intention of putting their flags underground,” Mr. Hogan said. “It’s important to have a street presence.” Continue reading
WSJ explains modern steakhouses, such as American Cut or Dylan Prime
December 28, 2013- The WSJ explains well how new “steakhouses”, such as American Cut or Dylan Prime, are much different from the classic style, such as Peter Luger, “And then there’s this: The steakhouse has a guy who throws steaks under a broiler; the meatery has a chef….. Continue reading
Pit bull attacks toddler in Queens
December 29, 2013- The Post reports, “A 3-year-old girl was injured in a terrifying attack by a pit bull that “came out of nowhere’’ outside a Queens supermarket on Saturday, witnesses and police told The Post.” Gateway prevails over dog rider dispute. Pit bulls banned. Residents of Rector Place “terrorized” (more…)
Best local news gaffes of 2013
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Helicopter noise to be addressed soon by federal electeds
December 21, 2013- A press release was issued by New York’s senators:
GILLIBRAND, SCHUMER, NADLER, VELÁZQUEZ, GRIMM URGE FAA TO DEVELOP PLAN TO REDUCE EXCESSIVE HELICOPTER NOISE FOR MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN, AND STATEN ISLAND RESIDENTS
Elected Officials Press FAA to Restrict Flight Hours of Operation and Frequency of Helicopters Taking Off and Landing in Lower Manhattan, Ensure that Helicopters Operating Around New York Harbor Follow Flight Paths
New York, NY – Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), and Michael Grimm (R-NY) pressed the FAA to take action to reduce excessive helicopter noise for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island residents. Continue reading
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Boy walking to school struck, killed by truck
December 20, 2013- Related to local efforts to allow kids to take buses to school, a New York City boy was struck by a struck and killed. The Post has more. PS 276 parents want buses allowed to take kids to school (more…)
Brookfield Place ice rink featured in The Post
December 28, 2013- The Brookfield ice rink was featured in the NY Post. (more…)
State bill to mandate grocery store health inspections be made available online
December 26, 2013- We previously reported how different the grocery store health inspection process was from the restaurant inspection process. The state agriculture department governs the grocery store inspections, whereas the city oversees restaurants with the infamous window-posted letter grades. Moreover, no information can be found on grocery store inspections. Therefore, delis and other “restaurants” within a grocery store are often disgusting.
A state bill aims to change that. Continue reading
Silverstein’s 30 Park Place Four Seasons breaks ground after 5-year stall
December 4, 2013- The long-stalled Tribeca Four Seasons broke ground. DNAinfo reports, “An 82-story luxury hotel and condo tower finally broke ground Tuesday, five years after construction stalled because of the financial crisis. The 30 Park Place building, by developer Silverstein Properties, will feature a Four Seasons hotel, 187 condos, (more…)
Free WiFi now at the Seaport
December 27, 2013- The Downtown Alliance issued a press release:
Downtown Alliance Announces First Phase of Free Public WiFi along Water Street Commercial Corridor and East River Waterfront
As a winner of the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s Wireless Corridor Challenge, the Downtown Alliance today announced the first phase of its enhanced free public WiFi network in Lower Manhattan. The first phase of Water Street WiFi coverage has officially been activated at: Continue reading
Insurance companies shortchange Hurricane Sandy victims
October 21, 2013- The Washington Post is reporting how how insurance companies are shortchanging victims of Hurricane Sandy and not paying claims (Why the local press has not covered this more is a mystery). The article states, “Many homeowners who got slammed by Hurricane Sandy one year ago are finding (more…)
Exclusive: Who is behind CB1’s move to dissolve the BPCA?
December 19, 2013- By Steven E. Greer
BatteryPark.TV first exclusively reported that the political winds were shifting in favor of dissolving the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) as it exists now, and possibly having the city assume control of the 92-acres of land. Shortly thereafter, the BPC subcommittee of the CB1 discussed the matter on December 3rd, with the board members for the first time aggressively challenging the need for the BPCA.
The CB1 only makes such bold moves when politicians behind the scenes direct the members to do so. Which politicians were controlling the CB1’s strings? Continue reading
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City plows ahead with West Thames bridge design opposed by the community
December 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer
For the first time since June, the team from the city, led by Matthew Best, presented more detailed plans for the $30,000,000 West Thames Bridge, called “Speaker Silver’s Bridge” by some. Recall, the LMDC is being phased out, and Speaker Silver has managed to get the state to allow $20 Million to be used to build the bridge. Somehow, even though designs were never officially made, the bridge was estimated to cost a whopping $30 Million, requiring the BPCA to pitch in at least $7 Million. Progress with the bridge stalled in April when it became clear that Governor Cuomo and the BPCA were unwilling to go along with the plan.
Assuming the bridge could actually be built, the city’s bridge team presented fancy architectural drawing in June before the CB1. The plans were mostly imaginary since the actual real designs were not yet drafted. However, a contentious component of any bridge design quickly arose: should ramps be built on each side the highway, making it more reliable than the elevator/stair design that has broken down so often with all of the other bridges connecting BPC to FiDi and Tribeca?
The main proponent of the unreliable elevator design has been Continue reading
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The BPCA proposed F2014 budget
October 27, 2013- By Steven E. Greer
At the October 22nd Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) board meeting, details of the proposed F2014 budget were discussed. The timing of the board meeting coincided with the successful sale of more than $800 Million in bonds. The following are some of the highlights of the discussion: Continue reading
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Snowden’s Christmas message on privacy
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Mobs of Tribecans meet the opening of China Blue
December 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer
I visited China Blue tonight on the second day of their soft opening. However, it seemed more like an establishment that had been around for a while given the large crowd and wait for a table. Clearly, people were anticipating this opening. The entire strip of Washington Street has been closed since Hurricane Sandy, and China Blue was replacing a landmark in Capsouto Frères.
Right away, it is obvious that China Blue is a true upscale Chinese restaurant: something that Downtown needs. The new interior is modeled after an early 20th Century Chinese restaurant theme. For larger parties, a side room that resembles a library is available. Continue reading
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