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Amazon Tries To Woo Wary New Yorkers With Promises Of A 'Mutually Beneficial Partnership'


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Elizabeth Kim
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Jim O'Grady

Published Jan 22, 2019

Modified Jan 23, 2019


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A protest against Amazon in Long Island City last year.
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Published Jan 22, 2019

Modified Jan 23, 2019


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Elizabeth Kim

Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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