During a state legislature hearing today, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said it is “mission critical” that Amazon build HQ2 in Long Island City. De Blasio’s remarks come a few days after a report that widespread outcry from residents and local politicians alike have prompted Amazon to reconsider the move, which the company […]
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Amazon reportedly rethinking HQ2 in New York City
Amazon’s second headquarters may not be coming to New York City after all.
According to the Washington Post, Amazon may be reconsidering its decision to open its long-touted HQ2 to the borough of Queens in New York City. Sources “familiar with the company’s thinking” told the Post that the reassessment comes following local opposition from politicians and activist groups.
Last November, Amazon announced it had chosen New York’s Long Island City and Arlington, Virginia as its locations for a second company headquarters. The Seattle-based company also announced a third location in Nashville. The selections came after a year-long competition with hundreds of cities vying for Amazon’s favor. Read more…
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Following Amazon’s decision to set up one of its new headquarters in Long Island City, Queens, the company announced this morning a plan to fund computer science classes in over 130 New York City area high schools. Specifically, Amazon will fund both introductory and Advanced Placement (AP) classes across all five NYC boroughs, including over […]
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