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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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