CB1 challenges Rev. James Cooper of Trinity Church

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Editor

James CooperSeptember 14, 2013- The FiDi subcommittee of the CB1 met to discuss the controversial plans of the Trinity Church to build a residential and cooperate skyscraper across the street for the historic church. This is far from the first controversy that church leader, Reverend James Cooper, has stirred up.

The Catholic Church usually comes Continue reading →

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NYC drug dealer prosecuted for using pit bull as deadly weapon

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Editor
October 6, 2013- The NYT is reporting, “A drug suspect, being pursued by two plainclothes officers, ran into Mr. Austin’s building. The authorities said Mr. Austin commanded the dogs to attack the officers, who responded by opening fire, killing Dutchess and inadvertently shooting Mr. Austin in the leg. Mr. Austin, (more…)
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Photos 9-18-2013

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Editor
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North End Grill stumbles in sophomore year

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Editor
October 2, 2013- The 2014 Zagat is out, and the North End Grill is not in the top 100. Last year, it opened and debuted as “The Best New Restaurant”. Some changes have already been notice with the menu and other areas. Let’s hope they get the kinks worked out, (more…)
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Lower East Side Dwellers form powerful opposition to CB3

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/yW2F2wFUjEE

September 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer

We ran across an astonishing video of a recent CB3 meeting, whereby an organized group of residents called the LES Dwellers opposed a liquor license application. Then, a CB3 member angrily charged the crowd after a woman insinuated he had a conflict of interest for selling a bar to the group requesting a liquor license before his CB3.

Briefly looking into the LES Dwellers a bit more, it seems Continue reading →

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CB3 member filmed going berserk promptly “resigns”

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Editor
https://youtu.be/yW2F2wFUjEE Update September 25, 2013- CB3 longtime member McWater “resigned” from the board. (The power of video shining a light on sleazy NYC politics) September 18, 2013- It seems that the CB1 is not the only community board with real estate professionals carrying water for clients. Watch CB3 member David (more…)
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Breaking: Shake Shack changes style of French fries

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Editor
August 6, 2013- A Shake Shack Twitter post announced that all of the classic crinkle cut fries are being switched out to the “Fresh Fries”, which are slimmer ones like McDonald’s. This is a horrible move, in our opinion. Slim fries are nothing but oil sticks. Who is poisoning Danny (more…)
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Forensic sketch of child predator

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Editor

October 4, 2013- Gothamist posted this story over the summer of a child predator who attacked a boy in the Seaport. With the recent child predator arrest at the BPC ballfields, could it be the same man? Continue reading →

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Mighty Quinn’s BBQ named best new restaurant by Zagat

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Editor
October 1, 2013- Bloomberg reports that the barbeque restaurant in the East Village, Mighty Quinn’s, was named “Best New Restaurant”. They write, “Mighty Quinn’s, an East Village barbecue spot run by a former hedge funder, was named New York’s best new restaurant by the Zagat survey today. The affordable cafeteria-style (more…)
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Record yacht docks at North Cove Marina

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Editor

Fidelis leftFidelis-04-bigJune 30, 2013- Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh

A new record breaker arrived at Dennis Conner’s North Cove on Friday.  She is the stunning Perini Navi named “Fidelis.”  At 184 feet, she breaks the marina’s previous record of 182 feet.

The captain Continue reading →

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September breaks more viewership records

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Editor
For the month of September, 2013, BatteryPark.TV received 30,150 total views for a 23% increase over August, and 130% increase over September of last year. Viewership continues to break new ground. If you support what we are doing, please spread the word to your neighbors, post comments, and follow us (more…)
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CB1 shuts down oversight committee for Asphalt Green

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

Update October 3, 2013- The October CB1 meeting discussed BatteryPark.TV’s reporting, the CB1 board announced that they were Continue reading →

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HRPT “honors” Goldman Sachs tonight

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor
Note the “Honoring” of Goldman Sachs and Friends Chairman Novogratz (a former Goldman Sachs partner). It is now en vogue once again to bash Wall Street. With Elizabeth Warren in the senate, pit bull Mary Jo White at the SEC, Southern District of the DOJ Preet Bharara, and President Obama (more…)
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Motorcycle gang attacks family in SUV on West Side Highway

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor
Update October 4, 2013- The Post is reporting that several members of the motorcycle gang are actually police offices, and one was “undercover” as the incident, below, took place. Update October 3, 2013- The Post is reporting that police have found the man who dragged the driver out of his (more…)
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Exclusive: The $5 Million dog run of Hudson River Park

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor
October 1, 2013- The video of the September 26th meeting of the HRPT board is now posted online. The recently opened dog run by Pier 26 was discussed. Rep. Nadler was given the credit for it by appropriating $5 Million in transportation funds, which even Ms. Wils admitted was a (more…)
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The O’Reilly Factor discusses “Therapy Dogs”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor
October 3, 2013- The O’Reilly Factor discussed the concept of “Therapy Dogs” being abused by people with no true disability. (more…)
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Grand larceny in SoHo “out of control”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Editor

Update October 3, 2013- DNAinfo reports that a worker in a boutique retailer was punched in the face trying to stop a shoplifter.

July 31, 2013- DowntownExpress is expanding on our coverage and reporting today on the spike in grand larceny in upscale SoHo retail shops. Handbags costing more than $1,000 have been the favorite targets. As the NYPD has Continue reading →

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2013 BPC Block Party “Best Food” Award: Blue Smoke

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor
The $5 pulled pork sandwich on roll baked in-house (more…)
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Confirmed: BPCA cuts off $750,000 to TriBeCa’s Bob Townley

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor

October 2, 2013- BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on at least $750,000 in free grants given to TriBeCa’s Bob Townley, ostensibly for various services provided, such as senior swim classes. After a JCOPE investigation was launched Continue reading →

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NYPD lets ‘pop-up’ bike gangs rampage

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Editor
October 2, 2013- The Post is reporting, “They’re hell on wheels — and NYPD cops won’t touch them. The department has ordered cops not to chase after large biker groups like the one that beat a driver near the West Side Highway because of the risk that innocent bystanders or (more…)
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