Amazon opts out of building New York City headquarters

Started by walkstall, February 14, 2019, 11:35:30 AM

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walkstall

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Amazon announced Thursday that it is backing out of plans to open a new headquarters in New York City, blaming state and local politicians who "had opposed our presence and will not work with us."

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/amazon-opts-out-building-new-york-city-headquarters-n971636
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supsalemgr

Quote from: walkstall on February 14, 2019, 11:35:30 AM
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Amazon announced Thursday that it is backing out of plans to open a new headquarters in New York City, blaming state and local politicians who "had opposed our presence and will not work with us."

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/amazon-opts-out-building-new-york-city-headquarters-n971636

This is a major hit on tax revenues for a state that is losing taxpayers by the thousands.
"If you can't run with the big dawgs, stay on the porch!"

ConservativeInCT

New York has created an uninhabitable business environment. I would do the same if I were Amazon.

walkstall

Quote from: supsalemgr on February 14, 2019, 11:41:23 AM
This is a major hit on tax revenues for a state that is losing taxpayers by the thousands.



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A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.- James Freeman Clarke

Always remember "Feelings Aren't Facts."