Harlem Valley United Coalition, Inc. v. Hall

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph D. Quinn, Jr., J.

In this mandamus proceeding, brought to review a determination of the New York State Director of the Division for Youth that proposed construction, involving the conversion of a three-building section of the Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, in the Town of Dover, Dutchess County, into a detention facility for juveniles convicted of serious crimes, would not significantly affect the quality of the environment, so that no environmental impact statement was required, petitioners seek to enjoin construction of that facility, now under way, pending…