The Queens Museum reverses its decision to cancel an event marking the anniversary of the creation of Israel.
An event was planned in November to re-enact the 1947 United Nations vote establishing the State of Israel. The historic vote actually took place inside the museum.
Officials with the Israeli mission to the U.N. had reportedly rented space for the event, but it was later canceled.
Local city leaders, including Comptroller Scott Stringer, criticized the decision.
The museum changed course yesterday saying in a statement:
"After a productive conversation with Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon, the Queens Museum will work with the Israeli Mission on the proposed commemoration of the 1947 vote."