Category Archives: Outdoor events

A new place for sunbathing and Frisbee Downtown

May 25, 2013- The West Thames grass field opened today, after repairs were made to install a drainage system. The public can now use it for sunbathing and light recreational activities (see photos below). Related stories: The people have spoken: … Continue reading

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Citi Bike Share program to begins

May 24, 2013- The Bikes are being inserted into the racks today, for use tomorrow.

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Jack Nicklaus junior golf leagues kick off May 9

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

May 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 … Continue reading

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Go Fish

Liz Conner interviews the founders of the Go Fish program along the esplanade discuss how the program raises awareness of the importance to keep the Hudson River clean, and how the river has rebounded since it was proclaimed “Dead” by … Continue reading

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More “art” chosen by Brookfield for the esplanade

May 7, 2013- Debra Simon runs the arts programs for Brookfield Properties and, year after year, selects bizarre outdoor exhibits. This year, they have steal cargo containers with garden plants on the walls. Of all the frivolous overreaches of Community … Continue reading

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Without public comment, concerts coming to Pier 26

May 5, 2013- The good news is that some big names in music are coming to starved-for-culture-Downtown this summer. However, a cynic would point out that this is yet another stealth move by the Hudson River Park Trust and its … Continue reading

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Sailing schools at Pier 25

April 30, 2013 By Steven E. Greer For the second year, Pier 25 will be offering sailing classes through the OffShore Sailing School. The mooring capabilities of the Pier were not established until mid-season last year, so they only had … Continue reading

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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

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Tryouts for the Asphalt Green competitive soccer leagues

March 24, 2013 By Steven E. Greer The Asphalt Green facility will soon announce an opening date, according to sources at Asphalt Green. The physical repairs are proceeding, and the gym floor is days away from completion. Once the “keys … Continue reading

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Little League opening day

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Jack Nicklaus to bring his youth golf to NYC parks

Update: January 28, 2013 The SNAG golf/Jack Nicklaus group, below, met with the city parks staff, and said that they are moving forward. A class for children to learn golf in Central Park will begin in the summer. December 13, … Continue reading

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Little League and Asphalt Green opening days set

March 26, 2013 By Steven E. Greer, MD From the BPCA board meeting today, it was announced that the ballfield reconstruction is completing, and that opening day will be on

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Traditional Irish music

BatteryPark.TV is pleased to feature The Craobh Naithí Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, which is an organization based in Dublin, Ireland that teaches and promotes traditional Irish music. The group is on a New York tour and stopped by the … Continue reading

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Let there be turf

Update March 11, 2013 Update February 22, 2013 The BPCA has selected the contractor to replace the ballfields. It will be Applied Landscape Technologies. The BPCA website stated, “Locally, the company which is an authorized installer of AstroTurf systems, has … Continue reading

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Liberty View Rink

 

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Lengthy RFP for contractors not required by law before replacing ballfield turf

Update: February 15, 2013 Although progress has been made at removing the ballfields old turf, the replacement work has been delayed due to what seems to be an RFP process to determine the new contractor. This is baffling since an … Continue reading

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The Big Toot

Project City Kids offers free boat rides from North Cove Marina out to Governor’s Island and the Statue of Liberty, free for kids, $10 for adults. Liz Conner interviewed one of the Captains, Richard Dorfman.  

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Mr. Gorbachev, Open Asphalt Green now

October 21, 2012 By Steven E. Greer, MD On a crisp Sunday morning in October with blue skies, residents of Tribeca and Battery Park gathered on the terrace by the ball fields to express their frustration over the delays in … Continue reading

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View of New Year’s 2012 fireworks over New York Harbor

(in full screen 1080i HD)

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