Asphalt Green angers some ardent supporters

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Editor

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June 16, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV previously reported in detail the complex political infighting that caused the former BPCA administration to intentionally stall the opening of the Asphalt Green community center. One reason that the malfeasance stopped and the center was finally allowed to open was the community outrage that ensued.

BatteryPark.TV has learned that Carol Tweedy, the Executive Director of Asphalt Green, invited only select members of the community to a private gathering Continue reading →

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Will the BPCA be insured for the next hurricane?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Editor

June 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer

At the June 18th BPCA board meeting, a lengthy discussing ensued about whether the authority would be properly insured for the next storm flood, and how much insurance should be purchased. Interestingly, after a property audit, the value of the BPCA increased suddenly 50%, year over year, from $229 Million to $349 Million. The new property audit breaks down the seawall by smaller regions for better insurance coverage. Continue reading →

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Summary of the BPCA meeting 6-18-2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Editor

June 18, 2013- By Steven Greer

The BPCA meeting this morning proceeded once again in secretive fashion, with no details of the agenda being posted ahead of the meeting. Chairman Dennis Mehiel began by announcing the opening of Asphalt Green, with a resolution welcoming them and wishing them success. Anne Fenton made no comment, nor did Matthew Monahan. Continue reading →

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Letter: Lower Manhattan Democrats club often violent while campaigning

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Editor

Forst helper attacking camera blurredLetter: June 15, 2013– By Westider (In response to our story The Robin Forst gorilla campaign)

The woman volunteer trying to attack the camera is Eli Hausknecht, live-in girlfriend of the male volunteer you referenced but who is not shown in your photos, David Reck. (That is his shopping cart in the background, in fact. He never seems to leave home without it.) Continue reading →

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The entire apartment building at 22 River Terrace for sale

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Editor
June 13, 2013- the Real Estate Weekly is reporting, “Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed to sell 22 River Terrace, a luxury residential building at the convergence of Battery Park City’s north neighborhood and Tribeca.” Editor’s note: We believe that 22 River Terrace is currently all-rental, so the sale would (more…)
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Road trip: Eataly

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Editor

Eataly vegeatablesBrookfield Place is trying to make something like Midtown’s Eataly. Let’s hope they succeed. Continue reading →

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Give us your impressions of Asphalt Green

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Editor
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Hudson River Park Trust should be converted into an “authority” like the BPCA

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Editor

Pier-40Update March 20, 2013

In response to our essay, below, politicians got off the fence and have decidedly spoken out against allowing residential building within the Hudson River Park. According to local news, “Assemblymember Richard Gottfried, who the only local politician who had been receptive to the possibility of allowing housing at the West Houston St. pier, declared the residential option now should be “off the table” because of “adamant opposition.””

March 17, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD

The Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT) was created in 1998 after other grand plans for the area along the West Side Highway, such as “Westway”, never came to fruition. Governor Pataki signed the Hudson River Park Trust Act legislation, which made the HRPT a self-sufficient entity that earns revenue from leased properties, such as Piers 25, 40, 57 and Chelsea Piers. However, the HRPT was specifically prohibited form issuing debt in the form of bonds.

The HRPT is very similar to other New York State “authorities”, such as Continue reading →

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Photos 3-30-2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Editor
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Photos 4-7-2013

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It’s official. Asphalt Green is now open.

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Editor
June 15, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD It’s official. Asphalt Green is now open, and it is probably the biggest and best constructed community center int he country. The facility opened with ample interest from the community. (more…)
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Police and Irish Memorials both neglected

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Editor

Police Memorial no water

June 4, 2013- By Steven E. Greer

The pumps for the waterfalls in the Police Memorial and Waterfall Pond are still not activated. This has turned the Police Memorial into a neglected property that now collects junk and debris where once water flowed. Nearby, the Irish Memorial still has a gaping hole in the north wall caused by a man on drugs who drove his stolen vehicle into the wall last August.

The Battery Park City Authority did not reply to our questions. The Chief Operating Officer is Anne Fenton. Continue reading →

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The biggest sailing in class in New York: North Cove Marina

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Editor

young-america-and-skylineMay 1, 2013- By Michael Fortenbaugh, Commodore of North Cove Marina

The New York Harbor Sailing Foundation organizes two junior sailing programs from North Cove.  Full details are available on the Continue reading →

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Bloomberg proposes the equivalent of BPCA on the East River

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Editor
June 12, 2013- DNAinfo is reporting one of Mayor Bloomberg’s plans to control flooding would be to expand the land along the East River by the current Seaport/FiDi, and make something like Battery Park City. (more…)
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A growing cry to remove free newsracks

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Editor

June 3, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

Last month, the transportation subcommittee of the Upper West Side’s Community Board 7 voted to approve a resolution cracking down on ugly or abandoned newsracks. The resolution supports the efforts of the Upper East Side CIVITAS group that wants to give the City DOT more power to remove the newsracks. CB7 member Marc Glazer drafted the resolution, which encouraged the city and DOT to act. The full CB7 board will vote on the official resolution June 4th.

Newsracks dispensing free “throw away” local papers have plagued New York City sidewalks for decades. Despite Continue reading →

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Complaints about dogs using Teardrop Park as a bathroom

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Editor

https://youtu.be/l0j_GwCMXvQ May 7, 2013- By Steven E. Greer At the monthly CB1 Battery Park City subcommittee meeting, CB1 member Dennis Gault, who lives in North BPC, raised the issue of dog owners allowing their pets into the dog-free Teardrop Park to use the bathroom. Once again, the point was made that the Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) are not anticipating predictable hotspot problem areas, and that a greater presence is required. The board seemed prepared to recommend that the PEP begin issuing monetary fines to violators, until dog advocate Jeff Galloway Continue reading →

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New drainage to West Thames grass field might be working

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Editor
May 28, 2013- The newly installed drainage to the West Thames grass field might be working as designed. The recent several days of rain would have, in the past prior to the drainage, caused the field to have standing water. The field is now well drained, so far. (more…)
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Gateway Plaza outdoor pool to opens

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Editor
May 13, 2013- The Gateway Plaza newly renovated pool, which was converted from an enclosed dingy chlorine smelling location to a nicer outdoor pool, with grass, will open May 25th, if all goes well. The recent storm knocked a large tree over the wall adjacent to the pool, and it (more…)
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CB1’s Jeff Galloway meets in secret with city official about West Thames Bridge

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Editor

Updated June 6, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD

At the June 4 meeting of the BPC subcommittee of the Manhattan Community Board 1 (CB1), Matt Best of the Office of Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, presented the first specific design plans for the proposed West Thames Bridge. Recall, the last time that the city spoke publicly about the bridge was on February 27th, 2013, to the BPCA board, and there were no designs whatsoever drafted. The designs at that time were just artist renderings and not real architectural designs.

Since the February update, subsequent BPCA meetings have Continue reading →

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High winds, hail, down more trees on esplanade, damaging River House

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Editor

Roots north River HouseDSC01388May 11, 2013- 5:00 PM- A strong stormfront brought high winds and hail to Battery Park. The trees along the esplanade, already weakened by Hurricane Sandy, could not bear the force, and three more toppled. Merchant’s River House was hit hard. The north and south outdoor dining areas were crushed by two trees.

There are reports on people being injured by the hail. No one interviewed reported seeing a funnel cloud. Continue reading →

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