Remington to expand, not close, its NY plant

[n2sooners]

Not sure how I missed this one. It's from early March.

Despite concerns from local officials and residents that the Remington Arms plant in the Mohawk Valley could close or move because of New York’s tough gun-control law, the company is actually looking to expand its existing plant, the Associated Press reported, citing local media reports.

Local lawmakers apparently talked to Remington about its $20 million expansion. The company has received $5.5 million in state incentives over the past five years.

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[jchip123]

What I get out of the article (reading between the lines) is the city gave Remington Arms $5.5 million some time in the past to help them expand and have told Remington you signed an agreement with us and your not moving or we will sue you.

 

[NikatKimber]

What I get out of the article (reading between the lines) is the city gave Remington Arms $5.5 million some time in the past to help them expand and have told Remington you signed an agreement with us and your not moving or we will sue you.

Why enter into such an agreement with an anti-gun state to begin with?

 

[Raoul Duke]

Shumer bought this expansion with new military contracts. Your tax dollars hard at work.