Muslims
Christie: No Time Wasted In Israel; Arab Group: Trip Was ‘One-Sided’
The first-term Republican says his first foreign trip was designed to tout business and trade opportunities in New Jersey for Israelis. It also helped him get a better grasp of the unique security challenges facing the volatile region
Poll: Gov. Christie’s Approval Ratings Highest Ever; NJ Voters Support NYPD Muslim Surveillance
The Quinnipiac poll found that New Jersey voters approve of Gov. Chris Christie 59-36 percent. Meanwhile, they disagreed with him on the criticism of NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly regarding Muslim surveillance in the state.
Heated Exchanges Mark Ray Kelly’s Testimony Before City Council
New York City’s top cop was grilled Thursday during a City Council committee hearing over the NYPD’s controversial surveillance of Muslim communities and stop and frisks.
Poll Shows Broad Support For NYPD Surveillance Of Muslims
The disclosure of the NYPD’s expanded surveillance of Muslims prompted criticism for Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. Some politicians and law enforcement officials critiqued the program.
Holder: Reports Of NYPD Surveillance In NJ ‘Disturbing’
The attorney general made the remarks at a Senate hearing when asked by Sen. Frank Lautenberg how a law enforcement agency could spy on another state’s residents without notifying authorities.
FBI Launches Unprecedented Attack On NYPD Over Muslim Surveillance Tactics
The head of the Newark FBI said Wednesday the NYPD’s monitoring of Muslims in New Jersey has had a chilling effect on the feds’ ability to gather counter terrorism intelligence.
Christie Lashes Out At NYPD, Ray Kelly Over Surveillance Of Muslims In New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie isn’t mincing words when it comes to what he thinks of NYPD’s surveillance of Muslims in the Garden State.
Bloomberg Defends ‘Legal,’ ‘Appropriate’ NYPD Monitoring Of Muslims
The mayor stopped short of acknowledging that police had spied on Muslims who weren’t suspected of any crime, reiterating that investigators only followed leads.
Muslim Groups Plan Rally After NYPD Intel Report
Muslim groups are planning a march to NYPD headquarters Friday afternoon to protest what they say is police spying on their community.
Document: NYPD Recommended Surveillance Of Mosques Based Solely On Religion
The recommendation for increased, secret surveillance on Muslims and Shiite mosques was contained in a 2006 NYPD Intelligence report on Iran, obtained by the Associated Press.
Rep. King To Testify In British Parliament About Muslim Radicalization
Saying the radicalization in Muslim communities has increased in America and Britain, King said “we can’t afford to be politically correct.”
1010 WINS 9/11 Series: L.I. Muslims Discuss Tolerance Ten Years Later
Speaking with worshipers at the Islamic Center Of Long Island, 1010 WINS’ Mona Rivera came across a variety of sentiments, ranging from uncertainty to optimism.
Developer Of Proposed Mosque Near Ground Zero Says Project May Take Years To Complete
Sharif El-Gamal told The New York Times that further decisions would be made only after consultation with lower Manhattan residents and Muslims in New York City.
Local Muslims Glad Bin Laden Gone, But Some Not Thrilled With Method
The message on the door of the Masjid el Ber of Astoria is not a violent one. It prays that peace be upon the messenger of Allah. It’s through that lens that people here viewed the life and death of bin Laden.
Muslim Congressman Breaks Down At Radicalization Hearing
Rep. Peter King’s hearings took an emotional turn when Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, tried to speak of the heroism and patriotism of Mohamad Salman Hamdani, a New York City EMT who died on 9/11.
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