Dive Summary:
- An unbuilt marine waste transfer station on New York City's Upper East Side showed up as hotly debated issue between two Democratic candidates for mayor.
- William C. Thompson Jr. announced that he opposes the structure, though Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, supports it.
- The station has already prompted lawsuits against New York City of its construction, but Thompson and Quinn's feud over it has been stoked by alleged comments by Quinn that accused Thompson of "environmental racism."
From the article:
"... The waste transfer station has generated relentless and fierce opposition on the Upper East Side from residents, real estate developers and local elected officials. Opponents have brought seven lawsuits against the city over the issue, of which four have been unsuccessful and three are still pending. Construction on the station has begun. ..."
