Statement From State Senator Michael Gianaris on Agreement to Rebuild St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
October 14, 2011
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ISSUE:
- Authorities and Commissions
- PANYNJ (Port Authority of New York and New Jersey)
- New York City
- Executive
“For more than a decade, Greek-Americans have been without our place of worship in one of the most significant locations in this country. This long-awaited deal reminds the world of New York’s emphasis on religious freedom and the value of reconstruction as we continue to remember all we lost on September 11th. I look forward to celebrating the rebuilding of Saint Nicholas with my fellow Greek-Americans and all New Yorkers. I thank the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Governor Cuomo and the Port Authority for their hard work to bring about today’s agreement.”
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