Maloney statement in response to construction accident at Asphalt Green

Press Contact: Mike Morosi (202) 225-7944

NEW YORK – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today released the following statement in response to the construction accident at Asphalt Green

“When it comes to construction, safety should be paramount.  I am horrified to learn that a drill bit crashed through a fourth floor window at Asphalt Green showering at least one person with glass.  I fully support the decision by the city to stop construction on the MTS project following today’s incident and it needs to stay shut down pending a full investigation and until safety at the work site can be examined and improved.  The drill bit could just as easily have caused greater damage within the facility or flown onto an Asphalt Green field filled with children at play.  This ill-conceived project should not be taking chances with our safety.”