Golden Pushes City To Let Churches Back Into Schools
Bay Ridge — As of Feb. 12, churches were no longer permitted by the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to use public school buildings for their worship services. That’s the day on which a ban imposed by the DOE officially went into effect.
Up to now, the city has allowed approximately 60 church congregations to use public schools to conduct worship services during non-school hours.
State Sen. Marty Golden is one of several lawmakers upset with the city’s decision. He charged that the city is discriminating against religious groups.