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POLL: Are you disappointed Amazon cancelled its HQ2 plans for NYC

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Some are cheering, some are jeering.

Amazon's announcement Thursday that it's scrapping its plans to open a second headquarters in Long Island City in Queens, follows vocal backlash by some local residents and politicians.

"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," Amazon spokeswoman Jodi Seth said.

Are you disappointed or brimming with happiness that Amazon has yanked its plans? Vote below!

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David Caplan
January 16, 2019 - 12:46 pm

WATCH: First look at 'Broad City' final season premiere

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The girls are back in town! Here's a first look at the season premiere of the final season of Comedy Central's " Broad City ," airing Thursday, Jan. 24 at 10 p.m. In the episode -- which was shot as a series of stories shot on Ilana's phone -- Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer'...
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Comics from John Dorian
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January 16, 2019 - 9:23 am

Long Island listener sends 1010 WINS comics for terminally ill Marvel fan

A 1010 WINS listener who lives on Long Island was so moved by the story of a terminally ill comic fan that he sent our radio station a collection of comics to send to him.
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The Situation
(Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for MTV)
January 15, 2019 - 12:15 pm

The Situation due to report to federal prison for tax fraud

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — "Jersey Shore" cast member Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is trading life on the beach for time behind prison bars. RELATED: Prison-bound 'The Situation' marries college sweetheart in NJ | 'The Situation' to begin prison sentence in January | 'Jersey Shore' star 'The Situation...
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Gillette razors
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January 15, 2019 - 11:42 am

WATCH: Gillette targets toxic male behavior with ‘We Believe’ campaign

BOSTON (1010 WINS) -- They're known for the slogan 'the best a man can get,' and in the age of #MeToo, Gillette is using that to send a message to customers. RELATED: FDA: ‘Rhino’ male enhancement products tied to spike in health issues | Report: Male sports fans have big interest in women's sports...
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Carol Channing
Andy Alfaro/Sacramento Bee/MCT/Sipa USA
January 15, 2019 - 7:38 am

Broadway legend Carol Channing dies at 97

Broadway legend Carol Channing has died at age 97, according to her publicist.
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David Caplan
January 14, 2019 - 7:22 pm

'Made In Staten Island' cast makes peace offering to Joe Borelli: Pizza

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- New York City councilman Joe Borelli is no fan of MTV's latest reality show "Made In Staten Island," having slammed it as an "embrassing" representation of the outer borough. But his opposition to the show, which premieres Monday night, inspired the show's producer, "Mob...
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Red Dead Redemption
Take-Two Interactive
January 14, 2019 - 2:22 pm

Detective agency threatens to sue makers of ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’

A real-life detective agency is threatening to sue the makers of the wildly popular Wild West videogame “Red Dead Redemption 2.”
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David Caplan
January 14, 2019 - 1:10 pm

R. Kelly accuser meeting with NYPD about 'investigation into potential victims,' says Gloria Allred

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing three women of R. Kelly's accusers, said she and accuser Faith Rodgers are slated to meet with the NYPD Monday about the "investigation into potential victims" of the singer. Despite the meeting -- at which they will provide...
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In this Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, photo Carole King, third from right, poses for photos with the cast of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre after a performance in New York. King appeared Saturday night, sitting at a baby grand piano and showing all the love in her heart as she sang "Beautiful," the final song to celebrate the show's fifth anniversary on Broadway. (AP Photo/Brooke Lefferts)
January 13, 2019 - 11:07 am

Carole King shows up as herself in Broadway bio 'Beautiful'

NEW YORK (AP) — Anything can happen in live theater, and audience members seeing "Beautiful," the life story of Carole King, got a surprise when King appeared in the role of herself to celebrate the show's fifth anniversary on Broadway. The packed house at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre erupted into...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
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January 12, 2019 - 2:12 pm

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprises Hamilton role in Puerto Rico

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his lead role in the hit musical "Hamilton" on Friday night to start a two-week run in Puerto Rico expected to raise thousands of dollars for artists and cultural groups struggling in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
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