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Despite early concern from Community Board 2 members, the airline company JetBlue received unanimous approval from the City Council Monday to build a 40-foot backlit sign on top of its new headquarters in Long Island City.
“I think it’s going to be a visual reminder of the continued transformation and resurgence of the Dutch Kills/Queens Plaza area, and I think it’s going to be a symbol that Long Island City/Queens Plaza is open for business,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said.
After being headquartered in Forest Hills for years and briefly considering a move to Florida, JetBlue changed its plans and moved into the Brewster Building, which once housed the Brewster car and aviation manufacturer, at 27-01 Queens Plaza N. The
Article source: http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2012/18/jetbluesignvote_at_2012_05_03_q.html
