A 100-foot wide “Vote for Trump” sign in upstate New York is generating controversy after the City of Amsterdam claimed it violates local codes due to its size and illumination. The sign, installed by Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino, sits atop the old Fownes glove factory and is visible from the New York State Thruway.
According to Fox News Constantino said the sign symbolizes the return of American manufacturing and the triumph of the underdog, drawing parallels between his own business success and Donald Trump’s political journey. “President Trump triumphed against massive adversity, and we did too,” Constantino said. “No one believed we could build a massive tech and sticker company in upstate New York.”
However, the City of Amsterdam has taken legal action to prevent the display and lighting of the sign, citing it as a potential distraction to drivers and a violation of city code. According to court documents, officials allege the sign “presents a dangerous distraction” and impacts traffic flow, particularly when illuminated at night. The city claims Sticker Mule was informed in August that permits and variances were required before the sign could be installed, but the company did not respond.
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