https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-wont-build-hq2-new-york-city/

It looks like Amazon’s year-long search for a so-called second headquarters was all for naught. After selecting New York City as one of two new campuses in November, the company is now saying never mind. Amazon announced Thursday that it will no longer open a highly anticipated corporate office in Long Island City, Queens, which was expected to eventually employ 25,000 people. The Washington Post first reported the NYC deal was in jeopardy last week.

“You have to be tough to make it in New York City. We gave Amazon the opportunity to be a good neighbor and do business in the greatest city in the world. Instead of working with the community, Amazon threw away that opportunity,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement.