Amazon considering New York amid reports HQ will be split

New York • After a yearlong search for a second home, Amazon is now reportedly looking to build offices in two cities instead of one, a surprise move that could still have a major impact on the communities it ultimately selects.One of the areas the online retail giant is considering is New York's Long Island City, according to a source familiar with the talks. The neighborhood, across the East River from Manhattan, is fast-changing, where many high-rise towers have replaced empty warehouses