New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says Amazon “threw away” their opportunity in his city. The retail giant announced Thursday that it was dropping their plans to build a new headquarters in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens. Despite promising to bring 25,000 new jobs to the area, the company faced fierce local opposition over the tax incentives it was offered, as well as the effects the massive new headquarters could have on existing residents. In a statement, Amazon said it was disappointed in the outcome. But the company thanked de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who they said “enthusiastically and graciously invited us to build in New York City and supported us during the process.” In his own statement, de Blasio was somewhat less gracious. “You have to be tough to make it in New York City. We gave Amazon the opportunity to be a good neighbor and do business in the greatest city in the world. Instead of working with the community, … [Read more...] about Read Mayor Bill de Blasio’s statement on Amazon dropping their New York City headquarter plans
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Amazon pulls out of plan to build New York City headquarters after backlash
close Video Amazon pulls out of plan to build New York City headquarters Amazon has announced that after opposition from local New York officials, it is dropping plans to move their HQ2 operation to Long Island City. Amazon announced Thursday it was turning back on its plans to build its second headquarters in New York City, the company said in a statement. The move comes after backlash from lawmakers, notably Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who bemoaned the project. "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 Seattle-based Amazon said in the release. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, (D-New York) waves to the crowd after speaking at Women's Unity Rally organized by Women's March NYC at Foley Square in Lower Manhattan, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in New York. Ocasio-Cortez had been extremely critical of Amazon's planned New York … [Read more...] about Amazon pulls out of plan to build New York City headquarters after backlash
The Best Things to Do in New York City This Weekend, July 26-29
A Drake-themed cruise, a Brazil-themed street fair, a glow-in-the-dark dance party and more of the best things to do in New York City this weekend.Watch anime all weekend It’s the 15th anniversary of Animation Block Party, BAM’s annual survey of what’s new in the cartoon world with four days of shows and movies by professional, indie and student artists here and abroad. This year highlights female animators, and will have a screening dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the anime classic Akira. There’s also a night just for experimental films and music videos. The fest kicks off with a free Opening Night Party at Littlefield on Thursday. July 26-29, BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, $15, animationblock.comProspect Park holds a fish(ing) fry Some people love fishing for the sake of catching fish, and some just like to hang out and knock back a cold one with friends, then enjoy the spoils later with someone’s secret family recipe. There’s … [Read more...] about The Best Things to Do in New York City This Weekend, July 26-29
Hop on the Train to Long Beach for a Summer Escape From New York City
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index New York Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Advertisement Supported by Day Trip ByJulie Besonen July 19, 2018 A vast horizon and gently swelling waves make Long Beach, N.Y., a soothing summer getaway from New York City, plus it’s usually a few degrees cooler. Day trippers who don’t surf or care to plunge into the Atlantic can explore the easygoing restaurants, bars, bakeries and shops. This stretch of skinny barrier island in Nassau County skims the South Shore of Long Island and is an hour by train from Pennsylvania Station. From the Long Beach stop, it’s a short walk to 3½ miles of powdery sand. Beach passes cost $15 for nonresidents. The broad boardwalk, however, is free, flowing alongside the beach for more than two miles. Bicycles are allowed. If you haven’t brought your own, SoBi Long Beach rents them for $8 an hour, prorated at 13 cents per … [Read more...] about Hop on the Train to Long Beach for a Summer Escape From New York City
New York City’s Young Inmates Are Held in Isolation Upstate, Despite Ban
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index New York Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Advertisement Supported by ByAshley Southall and Jan Ransom July 22, 2018 Three years ago, when New York City banned solitary confinement for inmates younger than 22 and curtailed it for others, Mayor Bill de Blasio held up the policy as a model for reform. But since the rules were approved, the city has stepped up a longstanding practice of transferring some inmates to correctional facilities elsewhere in the state where no such restrictions exist. Dozens of New York City inmates, including several teenagers, have ended up in solitary confinement. Transfers of inmates 21 and younger increased sharply starting in 2015, the year the city adopted the solitary ban, and except for a drop in 2017, the number of such transfers has remained well above the levels seen before the ban, according to Correction Department data. At least 10 young inmates … [Read more...] about New York City’s Young Inmates Are Held in Isolation Upstate, Despite Ban