Source: Queens Chronicle
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1860&dept_id=109522&newsid=14347705&PAG=461&rfi=9
On April 14, 2005 the Queens Chronicle reported, "Sikhs break ground in 2004 for a gurdwara to replace the one that burned down in March 2002. One year after the Sikh Cultural Society of New York broke ground for their new $15-million temple, members of the society are optimistic the East Coast’s biggest gurdwara will be completed by the end of next year. Bhupinder Singh Boparai, president of the Sikh Cultural Society, called the progress 'very good,' but added that the project was 'a lot of work.' Framework for the second and third floors of the building is being installed. Installation should be completed within four to six weeks. Ground was broken last year at the same site where the previous temple tragically burned down over two years ago. Funding for the new project will come from insurance payments from the former center and donations."