Crystal City

A “Career Day” draws thousands, but Arlington residents are learning the 25,000 promised jobs will be filled over 10 to 12 years.

Once Amazon announced its intention to move into Long Island City, many New Yorkers made decisions: moving, buying, selling, marketing their own services. Now the tech behemoth is showing some hesitation, and that’s making those people a bit jittery. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

While companies like Amazon get tax breaks and other perks to set up operations, local communities are pushing their own agendas as well.

Officials are relieved and bitter after the online retailer's big announcement.