Amazon announced on its website that it has invested $41.5 billion in New York since 2010, creating 47,000 direct jobs, supporting 83,100 indirect jobs, and contributing $36 billion to the state’s GDP.
According to Amazon’s newsroom, the company has prioritized infrastructure, logistics, and creative economy investments in New York. Its contributions since 2010 include fulfillment and delivery facilities as well as entertainment productions and renewable energy projects. These efforts illustrate Amazon’s strategy to integrate into New York’s economic, cultural, and technological landscape while fostering long-term growth.
Amazon reports that its $41.5 billion in investments have created 47,000 full- and part-time direct jobs across New York as of January 2024. In addition, the company states that 83,100 jobs have been supported indirectly in related industries and local communities. Combined, these employment impacts reflect Amazon’s role as one of the state’s largest private employers and an important contributor to New York’s labor market.
As reported by Crain’s New York Business, Amazon operates 10 fulfillment and sortation centers, 36 delivery stations, 30 Whole Foods Market locations, and five Prime Now hubs across the state. The company also manages five Amazon Go stores, two Hub+ Locker sites, one Amazon Fresh store, and one Amazon Pharmacy. This extensive footprint provides significant retail and logistical capacity, strengthening Amazon’s ability to meet consumer demand and support statewide supply chains.
Amazon was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It is a global technology company operating in e-commerce, cloud computing, logistics, digital streaming, and entertainment. The company is also recognized as the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy and has committed to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040. According to its corporate materials, Amazon continues to expand its operations worldwide by blending technological innovation with large-scale infrastructure and media investments.
