100-foot 'Vote for Trump' sign lit up in Amsterdam, NY after court rules against Democrat-run city for trying to block it

The small city of Amsterdam, NY had attempted to block the lighting of a massive, 100-foot-long "Vote for Trump" sign that sits atop a building owned by Sticker Mule. The sign was a bone of contention between CEO Anthony Constantino and the Democrat-run city, which attempted to block the lighting from moving forward. A court intervened and on Monday night, the sign was lit and a rally was held to unveil the Trump tribute.

"We are all set to light it up!" Constantino said. The court ruling came down after 5 pm, with the lighting set for 7 pm. City attorneys had tried to block the sign last week, claiming that it was in violation of city codes and could even be a safety hazard to passing drivers. The Post Millennial obtained the violation notice from Amsterdam. The complaint cited multiple city codes and ordered the sign to be taken down in 48 hours.


Abandoned FOWNES building, Amsterdam, New York Oct. 7, 2024

Despite the complaint, the sign was able to go up after the order was vacated by a judge. A source close to the matter told The Post Millennial that the judge "orally said the motion for a temporary restraining order is vacated in full." There will be no hearing taking place on Tuesday. The sign sits on top of the abandoned FOWNES building that used to make leather products dating back to 1903.

The FOWNES building closed in 2010 and was abandoned and is one of the tallest buildings in Amsterdam. Sticker Mule bought up the building in 2019. After placing the sign on it recently, CEO and co-founder Anthony Constantino said, "The Fownes sign was a symbol of American manufacturing moving to China."


"Vote for Trump" sign covered on abandoned FOWNES building in Amsterdam, New York Oct. 7, 2024.

“We debated what to do with the Fownes sign for the last few years,” Constantino added. “We decided to replace it with a symbolic message that manufacturing can return to America and no one should fear supporting the man leading the charge to make it happen.”

GOP Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) posted in support of the event, saying, "Happening now: Thousands come together in Amsterdam NY21 to support Donald Trump in record numbers! UPSTATE NEW YORK IS TRUMP COUNTRY. Thank you Anthony Constantino and Sticker Mule!"

The GOP nominee also reacted to the sign on Truth Social. 

Last week, Sticker Mule announced the lighting of the building, inviting all to come on Oct. 7 at 6pm at 26 Elk Street in Amsterdam, New York where food was provided. The event attracted a crowd for a rally in support of the GOP nominee.


CEO of Sticker Mule, Anthony Constantino stands with Trump supporter in Amsterdam, New York Oct. 7 2024.

Hundreds of people gathered for the event on Monday night as there was music playing. Constantino made a few remarks to the crowd, as well as other speakers, including Joe Pinion, a former GOP Senate candidate that ran against Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

Speaking to audience, Constantino said, the city had was "demanding I take down the beautiful sign that's up there and, believe it or not, threatened to throw me in jail."

"Up until an hour ago, I was doing interviews, and I honestly didn't know what was going to happen tonight. I spent my day, to my surprise, talking to friends and family and UFC superstars, asking what to do. To my surprise, they all said, 'Go for it. Light the sign and spend a few days in jail.'"

He added that his attorney was able to argue the case, and stop the order before the event took place, meaning and the rally could go on with the sign being lit up.