Defending Park51

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Azi Paybarah
The Empire | Mar 29, 2012

Bloomberg’s speech last night, in defense of Park51.

This was, according to Bloomberg’s office, the first time reporters were allowed to cover the mayor’s annual Iftar dinner at Gracie Mansion.

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