Article 494PM Amazon cancels plans for New York headquarters after fierce opposition

Amazon cancels plans for New York headquarters after fierce opposition

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Erin Durkin in New York
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Tech company says it has 'decided not to move forward' with giant campus in Queens

Amazon has cancelled its plans for a new headquarters in New York City following a torrent of local political opposition.

"After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long Island City, Queens," the company said in a statement.

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