Gone in a New York Minute: How the Amazon Deal Fell Apart
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The 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.
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Local Leaders Look to Belmont Project with Hope and Trepidation
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Queens could reap the benefits, with business opportunities potentially fueling the borough’s booming nightlife industry.
Read MoreCrowley Leaves Queens Dems to Join Major D.C. Lobbying Firm
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“I am looking forward to continuing to work in the best interest of New Yorkers.”
Read MoreCrowley Partners with Republican for D.C. Lobbying Effort
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Crowley and Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania are returning to the Beltway.
Read MoreA Medical Marijuana Joint Is About to Open in Briarwood
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The store will sell a variety of cannabis products available as permitted by New York State regulations, such as vape cartridges, tinctures and capsules.
Read MoreAdvocate Candidates Discuss Community Character Amid Development Boom
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The Eagle asked public advocate candidates what steps they would take to balance community character with the need for new housing.
Read MoreAmazon's Exit Could Scare Off Tech Companies
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"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 MoreRare Amazon Booster in Advocate Field Laments Loss of ‘Game Changer’
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“This could have been a game changer if done the right way,” Blake said.
Read MoreCouncil Bill Would Ban Plastic Straws, Bags, Forks and More
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Espinal’s bill, formally known as Int. 1407-2019, would ban “single-use plastics for which there is a reasonable sustainable alternative,” his office said.
Read MoreTV Personality Imprisoned for Ripping Off Immigrants Now Runs Legal Services Firm Geared to South Asians in Queens
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The Jackson Heights company connects clients with attorneys.
Read MoreRumbling Trucks on a Once-Quiet Street Prompt Complaints Heard Citywide
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Residents say the trucks are traveling along the route as early as 5 a.m.r.
Read MoreMain Street Robber Holds Up Kew Gardens Hills Bank
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The unidentified male suspect entered the Queens County Savings Bank located at 75-44 Main St. just before 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Read MoreThe Borough That Never Sleeps: Nightlife Jobs and Wages Are Rising in Queens
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The borough’s nightlife scene is booming, prompting increases in jobs and wages that outpace the other boroughs.
Read MoreDe Blasio Defends Amazon Deal at State Budget Hearing
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The 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 MoreCuomo Outraged, Activists ‘Thrilled’ as Amazon Reportedly Considers Canceling HQ2
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Amazon has not leased or purchased office space for the project, making it easy to withdraw its commitment.
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