Molinaro calls for NTSB investigation into safety of opening new bridge crossing at Tappan Zee

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NYACK – In light of the
revelation that a portion of the old Tappan Zee Bridge could cause safety
problems with the new adjacent Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge, Republican
gubernatorial candidate Marcus Molinaro Sunday called for a National Transportation
Safety Board investigation.

The second span of the new bridge was to open on Friday night, hours after
current governor, Andrew Cuomo, son of the namesake of the new bridge,
held a ribbon cutting ceremony on the bridge, but it was announced late
in the day a portion of the old bridge that was being deconstructed, caused
potential concerns with the new bridge.

Molinaro revealed Sunday that at least two whistleblowers, who have knowledge
of the new bridge construction, and deconstruction of the old one, “have
raised concerns regarding the construction timeline for the bridge.”

Molinaro, currently Dutchess County Executive, said on the basis of their
information, he believes the schedule “was rushed and safety concerns
set aside because Andrew Cuomo wanted the bridge he named after his father
open before Thursday’s Democratic Primary” in which Cuomo
is facing a challenge for that line in the November election.

“The governor has a long history of putting optics ahead of purpose
and people and we believe there is adequate reason to conduct the appropriate
investigation and the individuals who have talked to us will speak if
they are provided with the appropriate protections and are subpoenaed
to do so,” he said.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat like Cuomo, in
light of the “engineering challenges” that remain, “this
is not the time for anyone to attempt to score political points using
this issue.”
Instead, he said it is a time where we cooperate to safely resolve this
situation.”

 




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