Withdrawals
Home Depot withdrew from the rental deal with Vornado Realty Trust in late 2008 due to drop in profit. The anchor left by Home Depot was replaced by Costco. This is Costco's fifth location in New York City and second in Queens.
In 2005, Wal-Mart had been dropped as a potential tenant, as an early part of its bid to open a store within New York City. Opposition by various groups killed the plan.
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