Park rangers assaulted by skateboarders

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July 16, 2013- We previously reported on a gang-style fight in the East Village whereby skateboarders brutally assaulted some clubgoers, knocking one unconscious and trying to then steal his sneakers (That video has been removed by the owner).  The relevance to BPC was that similar skateboard gangs travel to the parks to use the esplanade, and have also assaulted PEPs in the past, two years ago hitting a male PEP officer over the head with a skateboard.

BP.TV has learned that the PEP were assaulted once again, last month, by a violent gang of skateboarders. An officer was knocked unconscious and arrests were made (see video).

Note, at the 4-minute mark of the video, the tough guys get excited when told that a lawyer is watching the arrest. They change from using the N-word to seeking the help of an ambulance chaser.

On the YouTube site of the man arrested, which posted the video above, he gives a description of the incident, admitting to assaulting the PEP and fleeing arrest Continue reading

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BPCA refuses to explain absence of Citi Bikes at Gateway Plaza

June 25, 2013- By Steven E. Greer The City DOT had panned on installing a Citi Bike rack outside of Gateway Plaza, on BPCA property. The Citi Bikes would have served 6,000 residents of Gateway. However, an existing personal-use bike rack needed to be removed first. The BPCA failed to (more…)
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Chutzpah cycle makes a last stand

Chutpah cycle makes a standJuly , 2013- We admit, this was pretty funny. The chutzpah cycle sends a final message.

Shelley Mossey peddling his Chutzpah Cycle

Shelley Mossey peddling his Chutzpah Cycle

July 4, 2013- At the July 2nd CB1 meeting, BPCA spokesperson  Matt Monahan confirmed that the authority is finally removing the personal-use bike rack by the Gateway Plaza cafe. BatteryPark.TV previously reported Continue reading

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BPCA to refinance bonds and go to market for additional revenue

Update June 18, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD

The June 18th BPCA board meeting presented an update on the plan to refinance BPCA bonds (see below). The bank underwriters have been chosen and the “go to market” date is set for September. The leader underwriter will be Citigroup, despite Bank of America (Merrill Lynch) having the highest score of the RFP process.

Chairman Dennis Mehiel remarked that the underwriting fees are astonishingly ow, “The decimal point was in the wrong place, I thought”. Normall, the fee to the banks would be in the range of 1.5% to 2.5%. For a bond deal of $300 Million, Mehiel said, the fees would range from $5 Million to $9 Million. In this actual underwriting, the fees will be only $500,000.

May 23, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) convened a board meeting today with little public notice, and no posting of agenda online, possibly violating the Open Meetings Law. Section 104 of the New York Law requires a one week notice to the media. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place after Memorial Day. Prior to the meeting, we tried to contact Anne Fenton and Mathew Monahan to obtain the meetings materials, and no one responded.

During the meeting, the main topic discussed was the vitally important process of issuing new bonds, and the various financial companies that would be contracted by the BPCA. The BPCA wants to take advantage of historically low interest rates to refinance existing bonds issued in 2003 and 2009.

In 2003, the BPCA issued Continue reading

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Community events at the new Asphalt Green

https://youtu.be/_rqP0EgP0V0 June 14, 2013- Asphalt Green will provide theater classes, pilates, circus arts, and other activities that are not the traditional swimming and soccer. For the full list, click here Coming soon: Cooking classes with top chefs, more arts, and golf instructions for kids using the Jack Nicklaus program. (more…)
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Exclusive: ACLU investigating local Park Enforcement Patrol officers

June 23, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

If you have been harassed by the Battery Park City (BPC) division of the city Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP), headed by Captain Edward Falcon, you can notify BatteryPark.TV and we will instruct you on how to take action. BP.TV has learned that the case-overloaded ACLU is investigating the problem in BPC regarding possible abuse of power by the PEP.

The ACLU is interested in Continue reading

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Exclusive: HRPT defies CB1 on Pier 26

Pier-26-restaurant-5213July 13, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the stealth plans of the Pier 26 restaurant and estuarium, and that the designs were not approved by any Community Board 1 resolution. Since our reporting, the newly passed state law, state bill A8031, specifically included a provision to retroactively allow The Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT) to keep the construction that has already been completed.

We have now obtained the actual CB1 resolutions made since 2002 relating to the HRPT Piers 25 and 26. Not only was Continue reading

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Citi Bikes as stationary workout machines. No joke.

People are using Citi Bikes as stationary workouts machines. No joke. (more…)
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A helmet a day keeps the neurosurgeon away

If you are getting into biking due to the Citi Bike program, get yourself a helmet. We bought this one at Gotham Bikes for $40. (more…)
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Citi Bike thieves caught in Battery Park City

July 12, 2013- The Downtown Express is reporting that the two young males who stole Citi Bikes a week ago were caught in Battery Park City riding them, on July 10th, “Either they were way over their 30 minutes or wanted more than a yearly subscription, because police arrested two (more…)
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Why Hollywood cameras were facing away from BB King

July 11, 2013- Yesterday,  we found this image odd. It was a Hollywood professional crew, during the BB King concert, far from the stage facing the empty wall of the WFC building. We figured out why. Security for the event explained that BB King does not allow professional audio or (more…)
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Struggling Block Party needs your help

July 11, 2013- The annual BPC Block Party has been getting less impressive by the year, to put it nicely. Last year, the attendance was down and there were mostly lame commercial displays by local shops wanting more business, with an inflatable house paid for by the BPCA (we think). (more…)
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Sailing 7-9-2013

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Kale and wheat grass grown from seed

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Quinn to overhaul Bloomberg’s restaurant letter grading revenue scheme

July 9, 2013- The NY Post is reporting that City Councilwoman Quinn plans to overhaul Bloomberg’s controversial letter grading system for restaurants that rake in $50 Million for the city, “Quinn, who announced plans to revamp it while dramatically cutting the dough it produces from fines. Quinn said the council (more…)
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West Thames kennel upsets corporate apartment dwellers

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July 6, 2013- By Steven E. Greer

BatteryPark.TV has previously reported on the poor design and bad location choice for the West Thames “dog run” located at the base of 99 Battery Place, and near two other luxury high rises. At predictable times of the day, a few inconsiderate dog owners allow their beagle or blood hound to bark incessantly, awakening thousands of residents in those towers (most pets are well behaved).  Continue reading

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Do you support Pier 26 concerts or oppose the noise?

Update, July 6, 2013- Everyone seems to support the summer concerts on Pier 26 (as does this Editor). The curmudgeons lose. July 2, 2013- Do you support Pier 26 concerts or oppose the noise? Post your comments please. also Take our very brief survey here (more…)
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BPC North Gets New PEP Sub-Station

Map of new PEP officeOn the BPCA website:

June 28, 2013 Battery Park City North Gets New PEP Sub-Station; Open House Monday

New York State’s Battery Park City Authority is pleased to announce that as of Monday, July 1, the Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) will begin operating  its “BPC North Command” to augment PEP service to our vibrant North Neighborhood.  PEP service will continue on a 24/7 basis at The Regatta building in our beautiful South Neighborhood, located on the western end of West Thames Street. Continue reading

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Citi Bike racks rid street of food vendors

June 24, 2013- If you think that most sidewalk food vendors serve gross food and are a  detriment to an area, then you will like this story. On Liberty and Broadway, a new Citi Bike rack has had the unintended consequences of cleaning up an oasis of smelly smoke proliferating (more…)
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