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Decision Clears Way for Ground Zero Mosque

New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission has cleared the way for a Muslim community center, including a mosque, to be constructed two blocks from Ground Zero. The program director for Park 51 says it's designed to "build bridges between faiths," like Jewish Community Centers and YMCA's.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission has cleared the way for a Muslim community center, including a mosque, to be constructed two blocks from Ground Zero. The program director for Park 51 says it's designed to "build bridges between faiths," like Jewish Community Centers and YMCA's. Reacting to today's unanimous vote, some in the audience shouted, "Shame on you." Opponents include Sarah Palin, Tea Partiers, some Republican leaders and the Anti-Defamation League, all of whom call it an affront to the victims of 911. Victims' families are divided. Javier Hernandez covered today's hearing for the New York Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Darrell Satzman

    Producer

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    Javier Hernandez

    Reporter, New York Times

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