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 zoning board’s recommendation to accept the expansion, according to the complaint.
