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Shake Shack raises $200,000 so far for hunger charity

Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin

May 22, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The second annual Danny Meyer Shake Shack fund raising drive called the Great American Shake Sale has already raised $200,000 for “No Kid Hungry“. “Last year we launched the Great American Shake … Continue reading →

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About those mystery US Postal Service containers

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

May 21, 2013- A viewer asked us to try to help remove the piling up US Postal Service containers by the mailbox on Albany Street and South End Avenue. The viewer was successful last October in achieving this, with the … Continue reading →

Posted in - Federal government, Gripes | 4 Comments

SouthWestNY outdoor seating is a big hit

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Update May 21, 2013- The customer flow to the new SouthWestNY has been a pleasant surprise for owner Abraham Merchant. People in town for site-seeing are flocking to the sunny outdoor decks. Mr. Merchant said, “We are pleased that our … Continue reading →

Posted in - Restaurants, American, Bar, Sports, Pizza, Soups and Sandwiches, Tex-Mex | 9 Comments

Jack Nicklaus junior golf leagues kick off May 9

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

April 30, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD The Jack Nicklaus Learning League (JNLL) junior golf classes that utilize the new SNAG method of teaching will launch their first pilot program in Queens on May 9th. Full press releases will … Continue reading →

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Citi Bike Share program to begin on Memorial Day

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

May 7, 2013- The actual bicycles will be loaded and ready for use on Memorial Day. April 30, 2013- Crain’s is reporting that the Citi Bike Share program will bring 170 new jobs and $36 Million in local economic activity. … Continue reading →

Posted in - Battery Park City Authority, - City and Mayor's Office, Dangerous West Thames and South End Ave crossings, Events and Activities, Health and lifestyle, Outdoor events, Sports and fitness | 1 Comment

Arabella: new clubhouse for North Cove Marina

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Introducing Our New North Cove Clubhouse “Arabella” April 28, 2013-By Mike Fortnebaugh At our Silver Jubilee Annual Dinner, with Dennis Conner, Gary Jobson, Giovanni Soldini and more than 230 members in attendance, Commodore Fortenbaugh stepped to the microphone. In the … Continue reading →

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Some Léman Manhattan Preparatory School graduates

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Micaela Yang – attending Bryn Mawr Yang was heavily involved in many groups at Léman, participating in several musicals, mock trial, student government, volleyball, and the school newspaper. She was named a Commended Student in the highly competitive 2013 National … Continue reading →

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Daily throw-away papers plague South End Avenue

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

May 18, 2013- By Steven E. Greer A woman who lives in Gateway Plaza stopped me yesterday on South End Avenue to ask whether BatteryPark.TV could help eliminate the numerous plastic daily newspaper containers. There are more than ten of … Continue reading →

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Gateway Plaza outdoor pool to open May 25, tentatively

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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US post office using Albany Street for storage

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

May 20, 2013- Letter to Editor from R. Anderson Last year, I had a months-long battle with the US Postal Service to stop using Albany St as a storage area for their orange bins. It took the intervention of the … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: PS 89 opens 4th K class, waitlist resolved

Posted on May 19, 2013 by admin

Update May 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD PS 89 opened another kindergarten class, and all of the parents on the waitlist seem to have been offered spots. The school wrote, “Hi everyone,  You will be happy to hear … Continue reading →

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ConEd destroys brand new sidewalk and street in Battery Park

Posted on May 19, 2013 by admin

May 18, 2013- We asked the crew contracted by ConEd why they are digging up Battery Place yet again. The foreman explained that, after the Hurricane Sandy and electrical outages in Downtown (which did not affect Battery Park City), more … Continue reading →

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Making a Yorganic juicer

Posted on May 18, 2013 by admin
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Trash on South End an eyesore and rat problem

Posted on May 18, 2013 by admin

April 15, 2013- Anyone walking about tonight saw a stunning site. An organized group of “Freegans” were sifting through the trash of Gristedes and Hudson Produce looking for food to eat.

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Yorganic (juices, Vegan, organic)

Posted on May 18, 2013 by admin
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Asphalt Green Open House

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

May 17, 2013- The lobby is open for tours. New treadmill and stair exercise equipment was ordered.  

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Letters to the editor 5-17-2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

Responses to Exclusive: PS 89 opens 4th K class, waitlist resolved Mother on waitlist says: April 13, 2013 at 11:46 am (Edit) Thank you Steven! The article reads very well. We will keep you posted. Have a nice weekend. BPCResident … Continue reading →

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Should the public school waitlists be a random lottery?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

Update May 17, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD PS 89 opened another kindergarten class, and all of the parents on the waitlist seem to have been offered spots. The school wrote, “Hi everyone,  You will be happy to hear … Continue reading →

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Any ornithologists out there?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

What type of bird is this? “Jeanne” wrote: “Young male Summer Tanager songbird. About a year old. Will be a a brilliant red when an adult. Migrates in Spring. Winters in Central America , even South America & Caribbean. Migrates … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Nomura leaving the WFC

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Update May 12, 2013- The WSJ is confirming that Nomura, in the WFC, is moving. BatteryPark.TV first exclusively reported that Nomura was shuttering its North America equities business. September 6, 2012  By Steven E. Greer, MD Bloomberg is reporting that … Continue reading →

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