Video montage of the national news getting facts wrong on the CT kids shootings

On December 14, 2012, 20 kindergarteners and 7 adults were slaughtered by a crazed man with an assault rifle and handguns. More than 8 hours later, the national TV news was still botching key facts of the story. 24 hours later on the morning news, the same mistakes were made. (more…)
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ABC’s This Week discusses the Connecticut school massacre

Excerpts from the video transcript: Joe Klein of Time Magazine said, “I think there is a bright line on gun control, as well but there’s a third piece and that is the celebration of violence. We not only have a second amendment in the country, we also have a first (more…)
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Françoise Payard gets competition: $9 chocolate bar at Shake Shack

December 16, 2012 Across the Goldman Sachs alley from Françoise Payard’s gourmet chocolate shop is the Danny Meyer Shake Shack. Interestingly, Shake Shack has entered the high-end chocolate market with $9 chocolate bars. In comparison, same sized bars at Smoke Shack are $4. (more…)
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The Hobbit

December 14, 2012 By Steven Greer I saw the 3D version of The Hobbit. I don’t know who this J.R. Tolkien guy is, but he is clearly ripping off the Harry Potter series. I am joking, of course. Tolkien’s Hobbit in 1937 started it all (which were also based on (more…)
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CB1 chooses friendly venue to discuss the anti-Asphalt Green MOU

December 14, 2012 The same CB1 leaders who secretly revived the controversial MOU that would restrict Asphalt Green and protect the monopolies enjoyed by nearby Manhattan Youth have chosen the actual Manhattan Youth facility to discuss the MOU on December 19. MONTHLY MEETING DATE:             Wednesday, December 19, 2012 TIME:             6:00 (more…)
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The Connecticut shooter was influenced by violent video games

December 16, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD

Adam Lanza watched violent mass murder video games (I assume this story is accurate, which is a big assumption given all of the incorrect reporting on this story.). Continue reading

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Two more pedestrians struck by vehicles on North End Ave

December 15, 2012 Despite several new traffic lights being installed, the portion of North End Avenue in front of the Conrad Hotel continues to be a death trap. Tonight, at 6:30 Pm, and again earlier in the week, two different pedestrians have been struck by motor vehicles. The victim tonight (more…)
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CB1 explained by Tribeca Chair Peter Braus

New York City Council takes advice from Community Boards on matters such as liquor licenses and construction permits. Community Board 1 oversees lower Manhattan and is divided into subcommittees by region, such as Battery Park, Tribeca, Financial District, etc. Tribeca committee Chairman Peter Braus explains how the system works. For (more…)
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Battery Park (not BPCA) park officer caught stealing

December 14, 2012 An undercover city Department of Investigations, during a sting operation, handed in a “lost” wallet with $55 in it to a Battery Park Conservancy PEP named Erthal Scott. The 32 year old Scott, then allegedly took the money and discarded the wallet. DNAinfo has the story. Parks (more…)
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Gunman Kills 20 Schoolchildren in Connecticut

Speak up. Post your comments on gun violence Please show the world what Downtown New York thinks should be done about mass murders with guns. Post your comments below. Two of the victims New York Times By JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM  December 14, 2012 A gunman killed 26 (more…)
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Marc Forgione’s new restaurant to take over the Duane Park space

December 13, 2012 By Steven E. Greer At the Tribeca committee of CB1, Marc Forgione applied for a liquor license to build a new restaurant called Kio. It will be Laotian themed. That seems to be a novel idea and much more interesting than another Italian or French joint. The (more…)
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When pigs fly in Yankee Stadium

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Danny Meyer to open new chain of pressed juice bars

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3 World Trade Center Close to Securing 2 Leases

December 6, 2012 As good news to the large retail and restaurant spaces opening in Battery Park, such as the El Vez, WFC shops, etc, the nearby World Trader Center towers under construction are gaining some large tenants, Bloomberg TV reports: (more…)
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South Street Seaport Museum re-opens

December 11, 2012 The South Street Seaport Museum was partially destroyed by the flood and has finally re-opened. For more information, click here. (more…)
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The Gateway Plaza holiday party

December 10, 2012 By Steven E. Greer The Gateway Plaza holiday party on Sunday, held at the newly opened SouthWestNY restaurant, took place without drama from Jeff Galloway or Glenn Plaskin. The main dining room was set aside for drinks and small plate food. The turnout was great and included (more…)
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Martha Stewart raises money for the cash strapped Hudson River Park

December 10, 2012 By Mathew Katz, DNAinfo MANHATTAN — Homemaking maven and media mogul Martha Stewart is helping raise funds for the cash-strapped Hudson River Park. The home-goods guru and green thumb was the first to adopt a tree using a new online program launched by Friends of Hudson River (more…)
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Space Shuttle Enterprise heads to Intrepid Museum

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Former BPCA Chairman Bill Thompson revs up campaign for Mayor

New York Post By CARL CAMPANILE December 8, 2012 Powerhouse Queens preacher Rev. Floyd Flake blessed Bill Thompson’s campaign for mayor. “I’m on board with Bill,” Flake — pastor of Greater Allen AME Church in Jamaica, home to one of the largest congregations in the city — told The Post. (more…)
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Speaker Quinn criticized by Alec Baldwin for overturning term limits and allowing Bloomberg to be re-elected

New York Post By CARL CAMPANILE December 8, 2012 Alec Baldwin has picked a new fight — with Council Speaker Christine Quinn. The “30 Rock” actor ripped Quinn as unworthy to be mayor because she overturned term limits to extend Mayor Bloomberg’s tenure. “Quinn has that blood on her hands,” (more…)
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