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A "sad day" for New York: Democratic congressman says Amazon backed out of HQ2 deal "too quickly"

"I wish Amazon had stuck it out a little bit longer, because in the long term I believe that this would have been a good deal for both," said Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcFeb 14th, 2019

De Blasio Slams "1 Percenter" Bezos For Shafting New York

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio slammed Amazon on Friday after the Seattle-based online retailer backed out of a $3 billion deal for a sec.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeFeb 15th, 2019

Guest Opinion: Eco-devo subsidies very rarely work

After a 14-month bidding process, New York City scored part of Amazon’s second headquarters, HQ2. But after leaders challenged the deal, Amazon backed away......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 22nd, 2019

Amazon-backed Aurora just inked a major deal to put its self-driving software in semi trucks

The deal with Paccar, the company behind big rig names like Kenworth and Peterbilt, is a major validation for Aurora's technology. Aurora and Paccar will work together to develop, test, and sell self-driving big rigs, the firms announ.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 19th, 2021

Amazon CEO Questioned By Senators For Firing Worker Who Led Coronavirus Protest

Five United States senators from the Democratic Party on Wednesday asked Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) chief executive officer Jeff Bezos to explain the firing of a worker who led protests at one of the company's New York warehouses, Reuters read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 9th, 2020

After Amazon deal, New York lawmakers reconsider incentive programs

President Donald Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo failed to reach an agreement Thursday to resolve a changed his primary residence to Florida in a move that could lighten his tax bill. The president owns... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkFeb 19th, 2020

Hedge-funder Cohen backed out of deal to buy Mets after Wilpons wanted more control

The Trump administration is suspending enrollments by New York residents in use to through airport security and customs, citing new limits on federal access to state driver’s license data aimed at... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkFeb 7th, 2020

New York to allow striking workers to collect unemployment after two weeks

The say they’re not selling the team to , but the franchise is still up for sale. Sterling Partners, a firm backed by the Mets owners, said it couldn’t reach a deal with Cohen, who wanted to buy... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkFeb 7th, 2020

New York offered Amazon nearly $1 billion more in tax credits than previously known for its HQ2 deal

Elaine Thompson/AP Last February, Amazon called off its HQ2 deal in the Queens borough of New York City after tension with lawmakers and politicians who criticized the deal.  The Wall Street.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 4th, 2020

State subpoenas payroll firms after company"s collapse

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Cuomo: End of AIDS epidemic in New York is near

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Newsday to sell amNewYork

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Rose throws support behind Trump impeachment inquiry

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Council proposes a plan for jails after Rikers

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Medicaid payout followed hospitals’ donation to New York Democrats

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Trump’s Justice Department asks judge to block tax-return subpoena

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Staten Island congressman now says he favors impeachment inquiry

A Democratic congressman from New York who the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he now supports the Rep. Max Rose of Staten Island said he intends to “fully... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 7th, 2019

Group that includes Amazon buys Disney’s stake in YES Network

The New York Yankees are joining forces with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Amazon to buy the team’s cable network in a deal valued at $3.47 billion. Yankee Global Enterprises announced the widely... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkAug 31st, 2019

Thor Equities pivots to logistics market

The New York Yankees are joining forces with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Amazon to buy the team’s cable network in a deal valued at $3.47 billion. Yankee Global Enterprises announced the widely... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkAug 31st, 2019

Hispanic Society Museum prepares for major overhaul

The New York Yankees are joining forces with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Amazon to buy the team’s cable network in a deal valued at $3.47 billion. Yankee Global Enterprises announced the widely... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkAug 31st, 2019

Early praise for makeover of dreaded Kosciuszko Bridge

The New York Yankees are joining forces with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Amazon to buy the team’s cable network in a deal valued at $3.47 billion. Yankee Global Enterprises announced the widely... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkAug 31st, 2019