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Booted From Queens, Amazon Is Now Driving Up Rents In Virginia Instead

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Published Jul 11, 2019

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Shortly after the announcement of Amazon's plan to build an office in Long Island City, activist groups mobilized protests against the e-commerce giant.

 

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Published Jul 11, 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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