Amazon is reconsidering opening part of its second headquarters in New York after fierce opposition from lawmakers, according to a new report. According to a December Quinnipiac University poll, 57 percent of New York City residents support Amazon’s arrival in the region, compared to just 26 percent who oppose the deal, Fox Business reported. As part of the deal, Amazon would stand to receive "performance-based direct incentives of $1.525 billion" for creating the 25,000 jobs in Long Island City. Last month, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said no one should assume it's a "done deal." Amazon has taken heat from a range of public officials, including the aforementioned Ocasio-Cortez, as well as state Sen. Michael Gianaris and New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.

Source: Fox News February 08, 2019 17:03 UTC