At a press briefing at the RWDSU's office in New York City, Seattle City Council Members, Amazon employees, and New York elected officials discussed the impacts of Amazon’s Headquarters in Seattle and what the new Amazon HQ2 deal means for New York's communities and workers.
An overflow crowd and large press contingent came to the event to hear the stories of Amazon's impact on Seattle's communities.
See more about this story and reaction to the event:
Crains: https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/seattle-city-council-members-visit-nyc-caution-against-amazon-hq2
Epoch: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theepochtimes.com/seattle-council-reveals-possible-effect-of-amazon-expansion-to-new-york_2759891.html/amp
GeekWire: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.geekwire.com/2019/seattle-officials-visit-new-york-warnings-amazon-thought-bury-us/amp/
Yahoo Finance: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/seattle-city-council-members-visit-155759797.html
The National Herald: https://www.thenationalherald.com/226049/sen-gianaris-meets-with-seattle-council-members-to-discuss-amazon-deal/
Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/new-yorkers-have-the-opportunity-seattle-didnt-as-they-1831554106