[throwaway0220]

> If google creates jobs in long island city, they would get the same handout though.

Nops [1][2].

[1] http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/google-to-invest-usd1...

[2] https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-plans-large-new-york-cit...

[graeme]

You didn't read your articles very well. Google is investing in new york. The tax credits were for companies in a specific part of new york, in this case long island city.

Google is not in long island city or in an area eligible for these particular credits.

[kelnos]

Your first link references Google buying a building in Manhattan, which is not Long Island City, and so that doesn't apply.

Not sure about your second link because it's behind a paywall.