Judges reverses denial of Hillside Islamic Center expansion

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Judges reverses denial of Hillside Islamic Center expansion

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge reversed the North Hempstead Town Board’s decision to deny New Hyde Park’s Hillside Islamic Center’s expansion proposal after nearly a year-long court battle challenging the board’s action. “We initiated this lawsuit with faith in our creator and in the Court system to uphold the sanctity of reasonable religious accommodations. It is unfortunate that we were forced to litigate at all, especially since numerous…