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Officials Address Concerns About Proposed Amazon Hub In Westhampton

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Amazon will demolish the abandoned sales office as part of its plan for the Hampton Business District in Westhampton. KITTY MERRILL

Amazon will demolish the abandoned sales office as part of its plan for the Hampton Business District in Westhampton. KITTY MERRILL

Kitty Merrill on Dec 8, 2020
Could the proposed Amazon warehouse in the Hampton Business District at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton balloon into a massive air freight hub for the online retail giant? Since... more

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