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Where LI pols stand on the Ground Zero mosque

Originally published: August 16, 2010 8:32 PM
Updated: August 16, 2010 10:21 PM

Quick ReadA snapshot of what Long Island's politicians are saying about the proposed building of a mosque-community center near Ground Zero.

People watch construction at The World Trade Center

Photo credit: Getty Images | People watch construction at The World Trade Center site in New York City. (Aug. 16, 2010)

Members of the Long Island congressional delegation were asked whether they supported building the mosque-community center at the proposed site near Ground Zero.

 

Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) said in a statement: "While they have a constitutional right to build the mosque, it would be better if they had demonstrated more sensitivity to the families of 9/11 victims. I urge them to...

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