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caption: 'December 17, 2018<br />"I realize that Amazon doesn't meet the definition of small business. But nonetheless, it's certainly even in Queens has an impact across the state but particularly for Long Island," said Assemblymember Fred Thiele, Chair of the Committee on Small Business, during a discussion with Howard Zemsky, President and CEO of New York State Department of Economic Development and New York State Empire State Development at a public hearing to examine the effectiveness of economic development programs that leverage state funds to translate technology advancements into viable long-term business development and economic growth.<br /> ',
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