Amazon's Stunning Decision Catches Business Owners, Realtors In Queens Off Guard
Most realtors and businesses owner in Long Island City are in a state of shock over the end of the Amazon deal.
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Most realtors and businesses owner in Long Island City are in a state of shock over the end of the Amazon deal.
Aaron Elstein of Crains New York, calls Amazon's reversal of its NYC headquarters plan "an enormous surprise," expecting the retail giant to absorb the negative publicity and stay the course.
The day Amazon announced it's backing out of the deal to build a new headquarters in Queens, the governor blasted critics who he accused of short-sighted local politics.
The internet giant put a statement on its blog Thursday saying it will not pursue a second headquarters in Long Island City, and has no plans to look elsewhere.
The political opposition stems from the city's $2.8 billion in incentives promised to the trillion-dollar company. Local leaders are also concerned that the incoming jobs would be non-union.
Amazon is reconsidering its plan to open its second headquarters in Long Island City, according to a report in the Washington Post.
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris talks about his issues with the deal to let Amazon build their new headquarters in Long Island City.
Open warfare erupted in the state capital Tuesday over the controversial Amazon deal.
The Seattle-based tech firm continues to push for community support.
Officials from Seattle who lived through the impact of a new Amazon headquarters were in midtown Monday to clue New Yorkers in on the good, the bad and the ugly.
Rocco the parrot was caught using Amazon's Alexa voice assist to shop online while his owner was away.
The New York City Council is holding the first of three planned hearings Wednesday to discuss Amazon's decision to build part of its second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.
Robbinsville spokesperson John Nalbone said a can of bear repellent fell off a shelf at the facility and dispersed.
The Council will hold three hearings to question both city officials and company executives about the closed-door negotiations that led up to Amazon's decision.
Community leaders held a rally Wednesday in Queens, protesting Amazon's decision to bring part of its second headquarters to Long Island City.
The tech giant says the move will bring more than 25,000 jobs to Queens, but not all New Yorkers are happy about the decision in an already crowded city.
Whether you've bought shoes at Zappos, picked up milk at Whole Foods or listened to an audiobook on Audible, you've been caught up in Amazon's growing web of businesses.
Historians in Seattle say Long Island City, New York and Arlington, Virginia can expect a delicate relationship with the world's hottest online retailer.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Amazon has chosen New York City as one location for its new headquarters.
Amazon may not be the only corporate giant considering expanding in our area. Watch out Silicon Valley -- Google may quietly be searching for property in the Big Apple.
A deal to bring Amazon to New York is close, sources close to Governor Andrew Cuomo tell CBS2. On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed what he is and isn't willing to put on the table.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the online retail giant is now in late-stage negations with New York City, Dallas and Crystal City in Virginia.
Amazon says it will start offering free shipping on all holiday orders ahead of Christmas, even for non-Prime members.
Amazon says it will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all U.S. workers starting Nov. 1, after the company faced criticism over its pay and treatment of employees.
Amazon opened its first "Amazon 4-Star" store in downtown Manhattan on Thursday.
Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4.
The Chicago White Sox ended a nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium with a 5-1 victory over New York on Thursday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
A Queens man pleaded guilty to manslaughter Thursday in connection to a woman's 2025 botched surgery death.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
A Queens man pleaded guilty to manslaughter Thursday in connection to a woman's 2025 botched surgery death.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4.
The Chicago White Sox ended a nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium with a 5-1 victory over New York on Thursday.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 18 at 11 p.m.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries and defeat two sitting Democratic congressmembers. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
According to The New York Times, the Department of Homeland Security is planning to sell a warehouse it previously planned to turn into an ICE detention center in New Jersey.
There were terrifying moments in Times Square on Thursday after a teenager allegedly fired shots. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Two million Knicks fans lined New York City streets to celebrate our champions Thursday, and the festivities didn't end at City Hall. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo and Naomi Ruchim report.
