North Hempstead Appeals Islamic Center Expansion Decision
The Town of North Hempstead has appealed the State Supreme Court's decision in the Hillside Islamic Center case.
The center's plan, which was initially rejected by the town, aimed to expand the existing mosque to accommodate its current congregation and reduce traffic impacts on the neighborhood.
- Build a third story
- Increase its square footage
- Expand the center's parking lot onto surrounding parcels of land to provide 63 parking spaces
Unless the state overturns the ruling, the neighborhood around the center may be turned into a parking lot.
No statement from the town or the center is available at this time.
Author's summary: North Hempstead appeals court decision on Islamic center expansion.