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Advisory Committee Will Seek Community Input on HQ2
The city and state have formed a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to share information and solicit ongoing community input about Amazon’s planned headquarters project in the Long Island City section of Queens.
Members of the CAC will work through three subcommittees to develop plans for HQ2 and onsite public amenities, investments in neighborhood infrastructure to benefit the surrounding communities, and training and hiring programs.
“Amazon’s new headquarters in Long Island City is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our economy, and community input will be a critical part of the development process,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The CAC is comprised of community and citywide stakeholders recommended by local elected officials. Past CACs have significantly shaped development projects led by Empire State Development.
“It is imperative for stakeholders to seize an active role in this process and directly shape how the community will benefit from this historic deal,” said Queens Borough President Melinda Katz.
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