Friends of Van Cortlandt Park v. New York, City of

ELR Citation: ELR 20242
No(s). s. 00-6183(L) et al (2d Cir. Nov 15, 2000)

The court certifies a question to the New York Court of Appeals whether state legislative approval is required before New York City can construct a water treatment plant (WTP) under parkland in the Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. The city planned to build the WTP pursuant to a consent decree betwee...