Statement from the Nigro Companies

ALBANY, NY (05/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Work to dismantle the bell tower of the former St. Patrick's Church in Watervliet will resume next week. Preparatory work will continue this weekend but, consistent with Watervliet city policy, no demolition will occur on the weekend.

Our main concern has been, and remains, to do this work safely and with as little impact as possible to the surrounding community. This is why the pace of the work has been deliberate and step-wise and why we have used exclusively mechanical means to carry it out. We will continue to coordinate our work closely with Watervliet city officials. We appreciate the community's patience.