Hillside Islamic Center mosque sues North Hempstead over expansion denial

Hillside Islamic Center mosque sues North Hempstead over expansion denial

The Hillside Islamic Center for years has navigated a lengthy town review process to widen its footprint on its Hillside Avenue site.

Long Island Mosque Files Federal Lawsuit After Town Blocks Expansion: Read The Suit Here

A Long Island mosque has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging a local town blocked its expansion over religious discrimination (lawsuit is attached at the bottom of this news article).Hillside Islamic Center in North Hempstead dra…

Hillside Islamic Center sues town after expansion request denial

The Hillside Islamic Center, a mosque in New Hyde Park, filed a lawsuit Tuesday, March 10, against the Town of North Hempstead, claiming the town used its zoning power to prevent its congregation from building an adequate place of worship, according to court documents.  The mosque seeks to expand its facilities by 6,600 square feet and add 63 parking spaces to relieve crowding during busy periods. The town board denied the request, despite the z…