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Islamic Association of Long Island - Renovation and expansion history

By ascorz1

  • IALI becomes officially registered

    The Islamic Association of Long Island registered in 1974, making it the first Masjid (mosque) in Suffolk county.
  • Parkhill Drive building is purchased

    Parkhill Drive building is purchased

    The building on Parkhill Drive in Selden was purchased in 1979. Today it still serves as a worship center for 300+ Muslim Americans living in Suffolk County.
  • IALI expansion

    IALI expansion

    IALI purchased the neighboring piece of land in 2003, to accomodate its growing population.
  • Renovation proposal is submitted to planning board

    Renovation proposal is submitted to planning board

    IALI first submitted its plans for renovation to the Brookhaven Town Planning Board in December of 2009.
  • Town of Brookhaven holds a hearing regarding the renovation plan

    Town of Brookhaven holds a hearing regarding the renovation plan

    The Planning Board held a hearing in late September for both Selden residents and IALI members to voice their opinion.

  • Original date of Planning Board vote

    The Planning Board was supposed to vote on the renovation plans on October 13, however the vote was postponed by several weeks.
  • Board approves renovation plan

    Board approves renovation plan

    The renovation plan was voted on and approved by all seven members of the Planning Board on November 22, 2010.