De Blasio says city erred on Amazon campus deal
/In retrospect, he said, the city should have approached the project differently.
Read MoreIn retrospect, he said, the city should have approached the project differently.
Read MoreUnfortunately, for all its assets, New York also has a reputation as a hostile place to do business.
Read MoreSenate GOP Leader John Flanagan, of Long Island, said Wednesday that the chamber's majority party "blew" at least 25,000 jobs
Read MoreNow they have some serious power to shape or even block the project.
Read MoreThe deal included $1.5 billion in special tax breaks and grants for Amazon, but a closer look at the total package revealed it to be worth at least $2.8 billion.
Read MoreThe Eagle asked public advocate candidates what steps they would take to balance community character with the need for new housing.
Read More"One of the real risks here is the message we send to companies that want to come to New York and expand to New York.”
Read More“This could have been a game changer if done the right way,” Blake said.
Read MoreThe deal de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo brokered last year to bring Amazon to Long Island City faces opposition in the New York City Council and the state Senate.
Read MoreAmazon has not leased or purchased office space for the project, making it easy to withdraw its commitment.
Read More“New York needs responsible fiscal stewardship now more than ever.”
Read More"This is a big moneymaker for us. Costs us nothing," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said when the agreement was announced.
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, both Democrats, have heralded the deal as good for everyone.
Read More“Nothing in the Amazon transaction is new.”
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