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Renters could swing the vote, Long Island City looks set to get Amazon's HQ2, & more

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By Emily Myers  |
November 6, 2018 - 11:00AM

There's evidence renters could swing the midterms (CNBC)

It looks like Long Island City, Queens, and the Crystal City suburb of Washington might be the twin locations of Amazon's second HQ (New York Times)

Residents weigh in on the designs of two long-awaited parks in Greenpoint and Williamsburg—the biggest issue is a lack of waterfront access (Greenpoint Post)

South Bronx and Brownsville are among 306 NYC government-designated Opportunity Zones where tax breaks will be given to developers who invest in poor areas (WNYC)

Animal lovers celebrate the approval of a shelter in the Bronx (Welcome2theBronx)

New Yorkers get a glimpse of what the new tech hub will look like near Union Square (EV Grieve)

 

 

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Emily Myers

Senior Writer/Podcast Producer

Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She writes about issues ranging from market analysis and tenants' rights to the intricacies of buying and selling condos and co-ops. As host of the Brick Underground podcast, she has earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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