I read that, but even if he speaks after the fact, it still is part of the story. I'd give it to him if he mentioned it a year or so later, to allow for there to be a separation of time to distance himself from it.
Sheldon Silver the most powerful Democrat in the state says about the protesters, "I believe people are entitled to their opinions. Disagreement is one of the fundamental principles of our country." He supports the mosque as a "freedom-of-religion issue."
I know that Sheldon has a history of if he doesn't like something going on in our neighborhood it quietly disappears politically or is engaged full on. It's his turf and I expect that as my elected official responsible for the Lower Manhattan area (District 64) he weigh in on things with responsibility. I see that from him, not from other politicians.
As far as the Landmarks Commission, they still can ensure that the building facade stay intact and that they cannot demo the building and build a new one.
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Let me get this straight: the community board in Lower Manhattan unanimously approved the center, didn't they?
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I'm not 100% sure on unanimous, I believe some members abstained from voting, but it was approved.
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