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By Matthew Schuerman 11/15/07 11:01pm

A Long Island City Business Gets Jamaica’s Tax Breaks

In an unusual arrangement, the City Council on Thursday voted to let a Long Island City business take advantage of tax breaks that usually go along with the Empire Zone in Jamaica.

The concept of these "regionally significant projects" is a little controversial, since Empire Zones are set up to benefit a particular Read More

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