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New York Neighbors is sponsoring 2 events in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of September 11. The New York Neighbors for American Values coalition will hold a roundtable discussion on Wednesday Sept. 7 from 10am-12noon focusing on various topics for … Continue reading →

Hello NY Neighbors! You are cordially invited to the New York Neighbors for American Values Independence Day Multi-cultural Potluck Picnic on Sunday July 3rd, 2011. What better way to celebrate Independence Day weekend with your family then to come together … Continue reading →

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Since NY Neighbors focuses on anti-Muslim bigotry in New York City, we will not be responding as a coalition to this issue. However, we encourage you to lend your support to the Muslim community in Bridgewater, NJ as individuals and … Continue reading →

A summary of news coverage from Friday’s NYS Senate Homeland Security Hearing Continue reading →

New York Neighbors for American Values http://nyneighbors.org CONTACT: Mike Cummings, 212.697.3363 / mcummings@nyclu.org Natalie Chap, 646.379.6499 / NChap@CommonCause.org State Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing Must Focus on Legitimate Public Safety Concerns, not Fear-Mongering Directed at Muslims FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April … Continue reading →

(From our statement released Oct. 7th See the NY1 news story below.) New York Neighbors for American Values applauds the Upper West Side Community Board (Community Board 7) for endorsing Community Board 1′s support for the Córdoba House/Park51 project. By … Continue reading →

New York Neighbors supports the right of Muslims to construct a mosque in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn. Continue reading →

Friday’s Vigil was deeply encouraging and humbling. For those of us who were blessed to be there in person (some of us had to be with you in spirit) it was an Eid we will never forget. Continue reading →

The candlelight vigil on Friday was beautiful and heartwarming. We’re so grateful to everyone who volunteered, spoke, and recorded the event. We think you’ll enjoy these links: Photo slideshare from CAIR-NY NY1 newscast from the vigil (video) AP story with … Continue reading →