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Amazon, the global tech giant, is reconsidering its plan to establish one of its new headquarters in Long Island City, New York, due to significant opposition from local politicians and residents. The company had announced its intention to split its second headquarters between Long Island City and Virginia, with an operations center in Nashville. However, the heavy opposition has led Amazon executives to reassess their decision and explore alternative locations.
Although Amazon has not yet leased or purchased office space in New York City, it is expected to begin building its campus at Anable Basin in 2020. The company had signed a memorandum of understanding with the state and city for the project, which aims to bring 25,000 jobs to the area. Despite Amazon's efforts to garner public support, vocal opposition has remained steady, with State Sen. Mike Gianaris emerging as a central critic. While no specific plans to drop the project have been made, the company's reconsideration may be a tactic to put pressure on New York officials.
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