Federal Court Enjoins U.S. Postal Service Sale of Building It Says Is Hazardous to Workers

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A federal judge has preliminarily enjoined the U.S. Postal Service from disposing of a landmark facility in Stamford, Conn., that postal officials have said poses health and safety risks for workers.

U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton granted the preliminary injunction sought by two non-profit groups and one customer pending completion of the USPS' obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act.

Plaintiffs are trying to prevent the USPS from selling the 1916 “Atlantic Street Station” to a private developer for $4.3 million. That developer allegedly plans to demolish part of the building to construct two …