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Friday, April 26, 2013  The developer of a proposed mosque and community center near ground zero has purchased a neighboring property.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  First, we broke down what we thought were the top local stories of 2010. Now we're compiling a list of the top 10 stoires that we think grabbed the world's attention the most. These are in no specific order. Do you agree?

Thursday, October 28, 2010  Carl Paladino has signed a pledge to support a group of construction workers opposed to a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero.

Monday, October 04, 2010  The wife of the imam planning an Islamic community center near ground zero says she and her husband have received death threats.

Friday, September 24, 2010  A new poll shows a majority of likely voters in New York think a planned mosque near ground zero should be moved.

Monday, September 20, 2010  Leaders of prominent U.S. Muslim groups called Monday for a national week of interfaith dialogue to combat religious intolerance and said they support the right to build a controversial Islamic center near ground zero.

Monday, September 13, 2010  A new Quinnipiac University poll says 70 percent of American voters believe Muslims have the right to build a mosque and cultural center near ground zero in Manhattan, but 63 percent say doing so would be wrong.

Friday, September 10, 2010  In the past, the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was marked by somber reflection and a call to unity, devoid of politics. No more.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  The Quran burnings in Florida have been called off, but the mosque debate lingers.  Has all the controversy overshadowed the 9th anniversary of September 11th?

Thursday, September 09, 2010  According to a pair of terrorism experts, this kind of heated rhetoric simply inflames anti-American sentiment overseas.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  New York's governor says the imam behind the proposed Islamic community center near ground zero has offered an "opening" with his latest comments about the debate.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  A proposed Islamic community center near ground zero will include separate prayer spaces for Muslims, Christians, Jews and people of other faiths, the imam behind plans for the facility wrote in an op-ed piece published online Tuesday.

Friday, September 03, 2010  The debate over a mosque near ground zero has divided local Muslim leaders.

Friday, September 03, 2010  Both supporters and opponents of a proposed Islamic cultural center should stand against rallies planned for the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, groups representing some relatives of attack victims said Thursday.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  The imam leading plans for an Islamic center near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York said the fight is over more than "a piece of real estate" and could shape the future of Muslim relations in America.