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Amazon Coming to Everywhere in NYC but LIC

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The world headquarters for?

EARLY last week came news that Amazon was looking to lease a one million square foot space in Brooklyn for a logistics center/warehouse. Then on Thursday the WSJ reported that Amazon was also kicking the tires at the former Lord & Taylor flagship store on Fifth Avenue for NYC office workers. Finally this Monday came news that they were also considering a newly cleared lot in Maspeth for the logistics center. What these potentially different-use buildings have in common is they are all not going to be in LIC.

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City Looking At Master Plan For LIC’s Waterfront Post-Amazon

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All three together at one time, only way it works

Thinkin’ of a master plan
‘Cuz ain’t nuthin’ but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent
So I dig deeper but still comin’ up with lint

NYC officials have been holding talks with property owners and leaders in Long Island City about joining forces and coming up with a master plan for the northern portion of the LIC Waterfront according to Politico via The Real Deal. This acreage includes the two lots that were part of the Amazon deal as well as the 5-acre plot just north coined ‘Lake Vernon.’

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Possible Candidate Emerges to Take on Gianaris

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Enter at your own risk

IF ever there was an elected political position ripe for the taking, New York State’s 12th District Senator seat would be it.  Occupied by Mike Gianaris since 2010, this seemingly innocuous legislative role was thrust into the limelight by Amazon HQ2.  Given Gianaris’ staunch opposition and the subsequent reversal by Amazon on LIC, …and Queens, backlash in the form of a challenger was all but inevitable.  Now a potential candidate has emerged according to Crain’s New York. [Read more…] about Possible Candidate Emerges to Take on Gianaris