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Claim Text: Those blocks have long been an alluring site for development; there have been at least five failed attempts to build on portions of the area since 2015, including the Amazon deal.
Simplified Text: The blocks have been attractive for development with at least five failed building attempts since 2015, including the Amazon deal.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM (8 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2025/11/12/nyregion/new-york-city-queens-rezoning.html

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