xpost from LGBT: City of New York gets after Homophobic Church for Landmark violations
Hooray!
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http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150306/central-harlem/landmark-violations-could-force-atlah-worldwide-church-take-down-sign
Atlah Worldwide Church accussed of making alterations to historic district building without permission, including a sign used to post anti-gay messages. Protesters want the Landmarks Commission to force them to remove the sign. Protesters Want Landmarks Commission to Fine Church With Anti-Gay Signs View Full Caption
HARLEM — A city-issued violation could force the controversial Atlah Worldwide Church to take down its controversial sign — which often displays homophobic and racist messages — after multiple failed attempts by critics who tried to pressure the church to put a stop to what they called hate speech.
The church on 123rd Street and Lenox Avenue — which is a landmarked building — was hit with five violations Thursday for altering the structure without permits, according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
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Atlah's owner must appear before the Environmental Control Board at 9:30 a.m. on May 4. If found guilty the judge can issue fines until the violation is corrected, Olivo said.
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The owner can try to get a permit to retroactively legalize the work that is in violation, she added.
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It makes me sick everytime I pass by it.
Being the type of person I am, I would be getting myself into trouble. There's a Southern Baptist near me and we are always at odds over their marquee. The only saving Grace is the Lutheran Church next to them always counters their marquee with their own. And they are much smarter at it. 
