To answer Ron Olesko, yes it is a very big block. From what I understand (not having been there) this is the only other stucture on the block besides the Monestary, Salvation Army, & office building. To answer Susan, I stated previously that the nearest Orthodox (faithful) families are 7 miles away which is beyond reasonable walking distance. Now as far as going through legal channels go, Bikur Cholim did make an application to the zoning board once they were informed of the legal situation. However when the public notice went out for the hearing, the village classified the application as being for a "transient hotel" for lack of a better definition. This blatant mis-classification with all of its negative connotations is what brought out 200 angry residents to the hearing shouting NIMBY. Even the testimony of the Mother Superior who is president of the hospital in favor of the Shabbos House was shouted down by the angry mob. Therefore the courts are unfortunately the only answer.

                                             SOL ZELLER