New York Governor Andrew Cuomo condemned local officials opposing the state’s agreement with Amazon to build its second headquarters in Long Island City.
Cuomo specifically accused the State Senate of “governmental malpractice” for opposing the Amazon deal—the “largest economic development program” that New York has ever won. The e-commerce giant is bringing 25,000 jobs with an average salary of $150,000.
“It is irresponsible to allow political opposition to overcome sound policy. You’re not there to play politics. You’re there to do what’s right for the people of the State of New York. And what they did here was wrong…,” said Cuomo.
The governor’s remarks come after an article from The Washington Post indicated that Amazon is considering pulling out of the deal. He believes that the “political opposition” is upsetting the e-commerce giant.
Cuomo noted, “There is a story today that says Amazon may not come to New York. If Amazon does not come to New York, it’s because of the political opposition. Because it is so ironic for Amazon after spending one year with everyone seducing them and everyone courting them, we win and this political opposition.”
