Amazon is rethinking its decision to establish a second headquarters in New York City, according to The Washington Post.

Last year, the online retail giant crushed Newark’s dreams of picking it for its new second headquarters. But, two sources told the Post that Amazon officials were considering alternatives to New York’s Long Island City given public backlash to the plan and pushback from local politicians, including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

In November, Amazon announced it would open two new headquarters, not one, splitting its facility between New York City and Northern Virginia. The news came after 20 finalist cities, including Newark, rolled out the red carpet for Amazon officials, each vying for a chance to clinch 50,000 jobs and $5 billion investment.

Newark made it far in the race -- it was only a handful of locations that received a second, unannounced visit from company representatives. The city and the state offered Amazon a $7 billion incentive package, dwarfing deals offered by other states.

It’s unclear what sort of alternative Amazon is considering if it does pull out of the New York deal to bring 25,000 jobs.

AOC on Amazon reconsidering New York HQ: “I think it’s really exciting. I think it’s really encouraging to show that government and all of us primarily have a responsibility to the communities that we directly impact." (H/t @KilloughCNN) — David Wright (@DavidWright_CNN) February 8, 2019

“We’re focused on engaging with our new neighbors - small business owners, educators, and community leaders," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement to NJ Advance Media.

“Whether it’s building a pipeline of local jobs through workforce training or funding computer science classes for thousands of New York City students, we are working hard to demonstrate what kind of neighbor we will be.”

A Newark city official said it’s “a big opportunity for us” if it’s true Amazon is considering alternatives.

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