Seattle Council Reveals Possible Effect of Amazon Expansion to New York

People opposed to Amazon's plan to locate a headquarters in New York City hold a protest inside of an Amazon book store on 34th. St. on Nov. 26, 2018, in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images
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Council members from the West Coast visited New York to discuss the impact Amazon has had on Seattle, and what Amazon’s new headquarters in New York City might hold for residents.

The briefing took place at the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) on Jan. 7, where discussions revolved around the $1.5 billion in incentives and other assistance to Amazon, and the corporation’s impact on the workforce.

Incentives, Grants, and Assistance

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Miguel Moreno has worked for years as an NTD reporter, and now mainly works as a producer. Moreno has produced and co-produced multiple programs, including NTD Evening News, The Presidential Roller Coaster: 2024, and Mysteries of Life. Besides being a show producer, Moreno has produced for films, the latest one being "The Unseen Crisis," a documentary on vaccine injuries.
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