Amazon Cancels Plans For New York HQ2 Location
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
NEW YORK (AP/KDKA) - Amazon says it will not be building a new headquarters in New York, a stunning reversal after a yearlong search.
The online retailer has faced opposition from some New York politicians, who were unhappy with the tax incentives Amazon was promised.
Amazon said Thursday it does not plan to look for another location, and will continue to build out offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Pittsburgh was one of the 20 final cities in the running for Amazon's HQ2.
After the news broke, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto took to Twitter on Thursday night to respond to questions and comments from Pittsburghers wondering if city officials have reached out to Amazon and what comes next.
KDKA's Meghan Schiller Reports:
To one tweet, Peduto responded: "Over past 2 years, Amazon has invested in Pittsburgh. Over 80 jobs (last count) in South Side working on Alexa & automation. I think they would be very smart to continue to build out their presence here, with an expansion of their present campus."
Over past 2 years, Amazon has invested in Pittsburgh. Over 80 jobs (last count) in South Side working on Alexa & automation. I think they would be very smart to continue to build out their presence here, with an expansion of their present campus. https://t.co/pp4sYH4IST
— bill peduto (@billpeduto) February 15, 2019
Peduto is referring to the Amazon tech hub based on Pittsburgh's South Side
RELATED STORIES:
- Amazon Reportedly Reconsidering NYC HQ2 Over Backlash From Residents
- Report: Amazon Will Split HQ2 Between NY, Northern Virginia
- Pennsylvania Shows It Offered $4.6 Billion To Amazon Over 25 Years
- Officials: No Existing Tax Dollars Offered To Amazon In HQ2 Bid
- More Amazon Stories
Speculation that Amazon was reconsidering its plans for a location in New York began last week.
(TM and © Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)