Where do all the taxis go?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Editor
January 11, 2011 The NY Times has an interesting article that explains for the first time why the supply of taxis decreases by 20% at 5:00 PM rush hour when you need them the most. The reason is that each cab is used by two cab drivers per 24-hour period. (more…)
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Early gardens

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Editor
May 3, 2011 Photo montage of the early 2011 gardens (viewable in 1080i HD) (more…)
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Why the DOT should not be in the landscaping business

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Editor
Update: DOT to make corrections to Tire Swing Park August 7, 2010 As a result of the BatteryPark.TV report on the construction flaws and suboptimal management of the lawn of the newly opened $9 Million Tire Swing Park on West Thames Street, the DOT will me rectifying the situation. New (more…)
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The new and improved PEPs

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Editor
Op-Ed May 2, 2011 The new Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP’s) staff brought in after the community uprising seem to be much improved. At approximately 7:00 PM today, a mentally ill man, likely schizophrenic, was standing on the esplanade by the volleyball courts near North Cove Marina. He was yelling for (more…)
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Joplin tornado by Twisterchaser

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Editor
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The 2011 Wall Street Heart Walk

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Editor
May 17, 2011 (more…)
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Update: U.S. Radiation levels from Japan

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Editor
May 1, 2011 The radiation fallout levels in the U.S. from the Japan Fukushima reactors remain low. The EPA runs a national RadNet system that collects radiation samples from air, water, milk and other sources. In addition, most states (e.g. Maryland) have independent collection systems, as do nuclear regulatory agencies. (more…)
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Bernanke’s missing link of chainmail on his underbelly

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Editor
April 27, 2011 As investors know, The Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, gave a first-of-its-kind press conference today, pulling the curtain away from the Wizard of Oz. Coinciding with the event, the Fed released discouraging updates that downgraded the estimates for first quarter GDP, increased inflation expectations for inflation, and (more…)
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Selectively enforced parking rules on West Thames

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Editor
October 11 Matt Fenton has an interesting article in the Broadsheet about how State and City employees are parking their cars in no-parking zones on West Thames. The cars post government affiliations on their dashboard to avoid getting ticketed. Some use handicap passes. The controversy is whether these car operators (more…)
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Egregious reporting

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Editor
April 28, 2011 Perhaps this clip best exemplifies the mainstream media’s much criticized hyping of the Royal Wedding, that polls show few in America care about. The morning after the worst tornado deaths in history, ABC listed their pre-wedding coverage on equal status as that catastrophe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y80BW-SIWo4 (more…)
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NYPD Memorial

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Editor
October 13, 2010 The NYPD held its annual Police Memorial event, adding 12 names to the Killed-in-Action-Wall by the North Cove Marina in Battery Park City. Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly were present. The names of the deceased offers this year are: INSP Richard D. Winter 10/25/08 LT Brian S. (more…)
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The NFL needs to take a year off

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Editor
Op-Ed February 7, 2011 By most accounts, Super Bowl 45 (XLV) was a big disappointment to fans and viewers, despite the actual game and Fox show being good. Due to incompetent planning, more than a thousand fans were kicked out of their seats because the fire marshal deemed the temporary (more…)
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PEP still illegally parking on our streets

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Editor
April 23, 2011 BatteryPark.TV previously reported on the problem of Parks Enforcement Patrol (Pep’s)  parking their personal cars in illegal spots along the streets of Battery Park City. The PEP’s involved were disciplined, but the practice still continues. At 10:20 AM on Saturday, April 23rd, BatteryPark.TV was notified of an (more…)
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Elton John opening the Tribeca Film Festival

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Editor
April 20, 2011 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiWwvRCf3qQ (more…)
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Trump failures?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Editor
October 29, 2010 Not all of Donald Trump’s real estate ventures are successful. His “Trump Towers” in Sunny Isles, Florida are mostly vacant and have hundreds of vultures nesting at the top causing a menace. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMhQECM49Mk (more…)
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Is Yukon Cornelius the only one buying silver and gold?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Editor
January 24, 2011 Gold prices have declined 8% steadily over the last two months, coming off of a 50% appreciation during the uncertain periods of the global depression. The economy is improving and hiring has increased. The European debt problem and demise of the Euro seem to be less imminent. (more…)
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The Trump SoHo dissappoints

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Editor
August 27, 2010 The real estate speculators who started large condo projects at the height of the bubble continue to struggle. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Trump SOHO is discounting prices by 25% to boost slumping sales. Previously, it was reported that the prices of housing sales (more…)
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Cherry trees in bloom

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Editor
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4zf47ZB9u4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4zf47ZB9u4 (more…)
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“Nazi-like” pattern of behavior by the PEPs

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Editor
March 1, 2011 The Community Board met tonight to discuss the proposed demolition of the Winter Garden stairs and the alleged assault of BPC resident Adam Pratt, first reported by BatteryPark.TV on January 29th. The Pratt incident was the last topic of the evening. The overwhelming consensus by the 20 (more…)
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PEPs still driving at night with no lights on

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Editor
April 2, 2011 The PEP’s are not supposed to be driving their carts without lights and have been warned. Many weeks after the “Zero tolerance” policy, they continue to do this unsafe practice.  BPC resident Adam Pratt captured this footage. It is unclear why the PEP prefer to drive without (more…)
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