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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Because there is a need for the growing Muslim community that is moving into the area.
The area is very under served as far as support services as historically it was not a residential area. Over the past 15 or so years has it has changed to include more residential housing. This means that supermarkets, houses of worship, and restaurants open after business hours and on weekends are required and demanded by the neighborhood.
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Living in Manhattan you know the area better than me...I didn't know that particular area was heavily residential...I can see it from that point of view...I still think they are pushing things and it will come back to haunt them if they do decide to build there. Not that I personally wish harm to befall them but things are heating up nationally over this brings out the ugly side in people, and a sensitive matter to those who have family and friends who died on 9/11/01. I don't see this ending well its going to continue to fester and inflame emotions and ultimately bring all sorts of people with bad intentions out of the woodwork.