Residents Clash With Ferry Operator Over Harbor's Future

Influential downtown interests compete over a cherished and valuable nook of New York City's waterfront.

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April 6, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"A battle is now simmering over the North Cove Yacht Harbor, with suspicions growing of evil intent. Did someone steal into the marina under the cover of darkness to remove the floating docks to make room for, say, a ferry service? What became of the marina operator after the attack nearby on the World Trade Center? Did a politically connected ferry operator, New York Waterway, covet the harbor as a hub for its expanding empire?"

Thanks to Amy C. Verel

FULL STORY: Docks Vanish, and Tempest Stirs

Friday, April 5, 2002 in The New York Times

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