New York Daily News: In wake of Amazon deal, Gianaris wants to bar state non-disclosure agreements with companies

ALBANY — A leading critic of the deal to bring Amazon to New York City will introduce legislation to bar the state from entering into future confidentiality agreements with private companies.

Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Queens) said the public should know the details of major projects like Amazon before they are agreed to by the governor’s office.

“The balance of power has tipped way too far in favor of big-moneyed interests and it is past time to fight back and reclaim it for the people,” Gianaris said.

“The idea that we can have private corporate interests dictating to governments that they’re not allowed to talk to the people and reveal what they’re doing with their money is insane on many levels,” he added.

Gianaris is among a host of elected leaders who have been critical of the $2.9 billion incentive package that was offered by the state and city to successfully lure Amazon to Long Island City.

Amazon required bidders to agree to a non-public disclosure agreement.

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