Amazon's second headquarters clears blocks in Virginia funding vote.
There was strong opposition from some residents and labor groups, many of whom chanted "shame" and waved signs.
. That followed a year-long search in which hundreds of municipalities, ranging from Newark, New Jersey, to Indianapolis, competed for the coveted tax-dollars and high-wage jobs the project promises.to build part of its second headquarters in the New York borough of Queens after opposition from local leaders angered by incentives promised by state and city politicians.
"Speculators are already driving up home prices, landlords are raising rents and general contractors are raising their quotes for home improvement projects," said one resident, Hunter Tamarro. "Regarding incentives, Amazon is only eligible for the financial incentive after we make our investments and occupy office space in the community," she said.
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