Michael Gianaris, Deputy Majority Leader of the New York State Senate
Gianaris on Amazon HQ2: We've stood up and the people are being heard
Amazon is said to be reconsidering its plans to open up a new campus in New York City's Long Island City neighborhood after facing backlash from local residents, according to a Washington Post report. Vocal critic Michael Gianaris, Deputy Majority Leader of the New York State Senate weighs in.
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Michael Gianaris, Deputy Majority Leader of the New York State Senate
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