Reaction to Trump SoHo Accident: 'A Monument to Greed and Hubris'
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We have a statement from Andrew Berman, executive director of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, and one of the leading opponents of Trump SoHo:
First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victims of this tragedy and their families and loved ones. But this is a tragedy that never should have happened. This building was illegal and never should have been approved by the City. But the City bent over backwards to push it through, and then the developers worked at lightning speed to get the building up while the legal challenge has been making its way through the system. This building was already a monument to greed and hubris; now, sadly, it will be a monument to tragedy as well.
Perhaps Berman should tell the truth that Quinn could have done something and failed to. Perhaps it's because he wants Quinn's help and support when he runs for her seat in 2009.
Lightning fast isn't even the way to describe it. I work across the street and walk by that building everyday, and its a wonder that this is the first itme this has happened. The pace at which this building has been built is insane.
Aside from the agressive contruction it also make getting around dangerous, as construction crews manage the traffic flow in the area, and at times it can be quite chaotic.
i work accross the street and took this video right after
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzkpobMgDJE
god andrew berman is suck a coodge
I can't believe someone would rush to issue a statement like that for political advantage.
"First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victims of this tragedy and their families and loved ones."
Oh yeah, right.
Trump Soho MUST come down. The city must reverse it's building permit, and the citizens of NYC should start screaming bloody murder, literally! Trump will get away with murder if he is not held accountable and if he is allowed to continue to build this monstrocity. I hope the NY Observer has the courage to expose the truth about Trump and the city and how they're in bed together...yes I know the thought of being in bed with Trump is repulsive!
Yes trump is an asshole. His time has come and gone. Everyone is sick of him. Let's all fire him!