Amazon cancels planned N.Y.C. headquarters

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York (NBC) – Amazon has scrapped its plans to build headquarters in New York City.

The retail giant made the announcement Thursday morning.

Amazon blames local and state politicians who it says opposed the company’s plans to build in Long Island City.

The company says it will not look for an alternative location at this time.

Amazon will continue to move forward with plans for new offices in northern Virginia and Nashville.

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