Smart entrepreneurs making healthier chocolate bars without high fructose corn syrup

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Editor
In full screen 1080i HD Smart entrepreneurs have spotted a huge demand for healthier chocolate bars. Much like the alternative drinks that have displaced traditional Coke and Pepsi, boutique markets are carrying a wide variety of chocolates that are made with more wholesome ingredients. Most importantly, they are not using (more…)
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The reason that skateboard vandalism and speeding mopeds are a menace to BPC

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Editor
March 31, 2012 By Steven Greer, MD The BPCA held a town hall meeting on March 29th, and two of the biggest concerns from the community were the growing problems of skateboarders vandalizing the parks, and food deliverymen speeding on electric mopeds, jeopardizing the safety of pedestrians. The parks PEP (more…)
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BPC has gourmet Easter chocolates this year

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Editor
(In full screen 1080iHD) Jacques Torres chocolate is now available at Battery Place Market, and François Payard’s chocolate is down the strip a few doors. To learn more about what makes fine chocolate different from cheaper types, we refer you to our previous story.   (more…)
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Changes to BPCA leadership discussed at the town hall meeting

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Editor
State Senator Squadron is advocating for a change in leadership and structure of the BPCA to better represent to people it services and taxes. Currently, many consider the situation to be a “Taxation without representation.” On March 29th, the CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, was asked about this. (more…)
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BPCA’s Gayle Horwitz blames the city for long delays in her Asphalt Green center

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Editor
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Key provision of PPACA “Obamacare” likely to be overruled by Supreme Court

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Editor
March 27, 2012  By Steven Greer, MD Today was the most important day of the historic three-day Supreme Court hearing evaluating the constitutionality of the PPACA law, otherwise known as “Obamacare”, because it addressed the “commerce clause” of the constitution that is the justification for mandating people buy healthcare insurance. (more…)
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Photos of the Week

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Editor
(click images to expand) A robin singing in Wagner Park, March 25, 2012 crab apple branches in Rector Park Cherry blossoms in the circle lawn (more…)
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BatteryPark.TV gets results: PEPs address several problems

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Editor
March 25, 2012 In collaboration with BatteryPark.TV, the park ranger PEPs have been effectively dealing with several problems plaguing the area. PEP Captain Falcon wrote: Dear Sir, We thank you for your email regarding noise/dog barking. We expect you may have seen our immediate response as of late. We have (more…)
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Very tame city ducks

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Editor
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Cherry tree blossoms

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Editor
Click image to enlarge Early cherry tree blooms on March 23, 2012 (more…)
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Police effectively move OWS gathering on South End Ave

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Editor
March 22, 2012 The NYPD effectively used anti-riot maneuvers to eradicate a large group of OccupyWallStreet (OWS) protestors gathered on South End Avenue near Rector Place. Large police vehicles swept the crowd northward out of the neighborhood at approximately 8:00 PM on Wednesday night. On March 17th, st. Patrick’s Day, (more…)
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Why illegal town cars have invaded New York City

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Editor
March 17, 2012  By Steven Greer BatteryPark.TV has reported on the growing problem of town cars acting as taxis, illegally soliciting fares by hustling pedestrians on Vesey Street, blocking the street. This problem is rampant all over Manhattan. In fact, even out-of-state cars are picking up passengers, cutting off legitimate (more…)
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Duck and Dog coexist

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Editor
(click images to expand) Female mallard duck at the waterfall pond   (more…)
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BPCA adds the first board member who actually lives in BPC

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Editor
March 19, 2012  By Steven Geer, MD The New York legislature confirmed the first board member of the BPCA who actually lives in Battery Park City. Martha Gallo, an executive with JP Morgan, and local resident, was nominated by Governor Cuomo. Martha Gallo, new BPCA board member Assembly Speaker Silver (more…)
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Photo of the Week

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Editor
(click image to enlarge) Hudson rivery ferry boat slip and cruise ship passing by March 18, 2012 photo by BatteryPark.TV (more…)
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OWS demonstration fizzles on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Editor
March 17, 2012 6:00 PM As previously reported, the OccupyWallStreet movement had planned to make the Irish Hunger Memorial the spot for their new headquarters of 2012, after having been pushed out of Zuccotti Park last year. The group had announced on websites that St. Patrick’s Day was the day (more…)
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Photos of the Week

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Editor
WTC towers becoming part of the skyline (Click images to enlarge) Freedom Tower WTC #1 WTC #4 (more…)
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What type of store should complete the Conrad Hotel spaces?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Editor
(Please forward this to your friends) BatteryPark.TV has learned that some of the retail space at the Conrad Hotel is yet to be leased. What would you like to see go into these spots? Click here to take the survey (more…)
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Adrián Villar Rojas’ “Before My Birth” outdoor exhibit at WFC

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Editor
The reviews from local residents and passersby seem to be uniformly negative toward this latest Brookfield outdoor artwork. In 2010, the same Brookfield people selected an equally baffling piece of work. A common comment from viewers is that the artist ran out of money, or rushed the project before it (more…)
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Is that one of them artsy things?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Editor
August 25, 2010 BPC has featured many interesting temporary art exhibits near the North Cove Marina. The latest one called “Weather Beacon” by Erik Guzman is quite a mystery. If the goal is to perplex, it has certainly succeeded. What is this thing? Give us your comments below. (more…)
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