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Category Archives: In the News
Trash on South End an eyesore and rat problem
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.
Confirmed: Nomura leaving the WFC
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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How to rent your apartment by the night
May 12, 2013- Crain’s is reporting on the Airbnb service that allows people to rent their aprtments by the night to travelers looking to save on hotel expenses. There is one problem: it is still illegal in New York. “Airbnb, … Continue reading
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Important issues Downtown approved without community input
May 9, 2013- By Steven E. Greer Battery Park City residents will now be forced to endure weeks of the latest “outdoor art” chosen by the Brookfield Properties art guru, Debra Simon. The hideous steal cargo ship containers are smack-dab … Continue reading
Bill Thompson was hired by municipal bond firm he selected as City Comptroller
May 6, 2013- Former Battery Park City Authority Chairman, and former City Comptroller, Bill Thompson, (now running for Mayor) was handsomely rewarded by a minority-owned municipal bond underwriting firm that he selected while comptroller. Columbia Journalism School reports that millions in … Continue reading
Steve Kamali to help build and run Pier 26 restaurant
May 6, 2013- Steven E. Greer The HRPT responded to our FOIL request after we appealed their failure to reply. So far, we have learned that restaurateur Steve Kamali is the person contracted to advice the development of the Pier … Continue reading
Posted in In the News, Parks, Seafood
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Huge law firm Jones Day to move to Brookfield Place
May 3, 2013- According to Crain’s New York, “Law firm Jones Day is moving ahead with a large lease at 4 Brookfield Place, according to several sources familiar with the firm. Jones Day would take at least 400,000 square feet … Continue reading
The other casualty from Boston: Old-school TV news
April 27, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD On April 15, 2013, at 2:49 PM, two terrorist bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three, and blowing off the legs of many others. The other casualty … Continue reading
Posted in Film Theater and TV, In the News, Op-Ed, Videos
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Did the Tribeca Film Festival benefit Downtown after 9/11?
April 18, 2013 By Steven Greer, MD Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro were interviewed on the CBS Morning show today, and Ms. Rosenthal listed examples of the recovery of Downtown New York after September 11th, 2001. For example, she … Continue reading
Posted in Film Theater and TV, In the News, Op-Ed, Outdoor events, Videos
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Outrage over high salaries of 9/11 Memorial staff amidst budget overruns
Update April 21. 2013- CBS’ 60 Minutes featured a first look at the 9/11 Museum (not the Memorial above ground), but made no reference at all to the disgrace that has taken place on hallowed ground. CBS interviewed Alice Greenwald … Continue reading
Port authority and City Spar Over Escalating World Trade Center Expenses
If you thought the construction progress at the new World Trade Centers and 9/11 memorial was stalling, you were correct. After duct taping together the 9/11 Memorial to meet the deadline of the tenth anniversary opening, the whole site has … Continue reading
Tribeca Film Festival to get a permanent new home
April 10, 2013- Part of the Pier 57 news involved the Tribeca Film Festival. According to the NY Post, the new pier will be the home for the Tribeca Film Festival. Currently, major outdoor operations and some screenings take place … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Museums, Film Theater and TV, In the News
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NYPD stepping up security at soft targets after Boston bombings
April 15, 2013 6:30 PM- Comment from NYPD in relation to Boston terrorist bombings “We’re stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations in the city through deployment of the NYPD’s critical response vehicles (CRVs) until more about the … Continue reading
Posted in - NYPD First Precinct, Crime, In the News
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Governor Cuomo considering ousting Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver
April 8, 2013- Could there be a “New York State Spring” similar to the Arab Spring? The NY Post is reporting, “Gov. Cuomo and his top aides are looking to use last week’s round of embarrassing scandals in Albany to … Continue reading
Posted in - State Government, Crime, In the News
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Little League opening day attracts the unworthy taking credit
Opinion April 7, 2013 (updated 6:23 PM) The ballfields were opened this morning and Little League was able to commence the season on schedule. Showing up for the photo-op, like flies to honey, were every imaginable elected official. Even some … Continue reading
Bombshell: The BPCA gives $500K to Manhattan Youth
(Center, Bob Townley who runs Manhattan Youth, From Clockwise: Former Chairman of the BPCA, Bill Thompson, Former President/CEO of the BPCA, Gayle Horwitz, BPCA senior executive Anne Fenton, Community Board 1 Chair, Katherine McVay Hughes, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Community … Continue reading
New flood zone maps favor Battery Park City
March 1, 2013 By Steven E. Greer BatteryPark.TV was the only local news site operational and reporting updates on the status of the flooding as the Hurricane Sandy storm surge came and went, leaving BPC virtually unscathed (see video below). Many … Continue reading
Explanation of the Asphalt Green contract
March 28, 2013 By Steven E. Greer The local advertising flier, The Broadsheet, posted a misleading article by Matt Fenton about the amended contract between the BPCA and Asphalt Green. It gave the reader the impression that the BPCA was … Continue reading
PEP officers relocated get paid in settlement
March 28, 2013 The infamous crew of Battery Park City Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers who were harassing and beating up innocent BPC residents have now received settlement checks totally $165,000, according to The Daily News.
Outrageous bias by omission in The Broadsheet
Opinion March 27, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has previously documented