New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) is increasing police presence in the prostitute-infested borough of Queens to combat the sex trafficking crisis, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) (Democratic) Right” district, which has led to raids on alleged brothels.
At least 19 suspected prostitutes spotted It happened in September on just one block of Roosevelt Avenue, Fox News reported. There were seven more women around the corner, and the outlet's camera crew witnessed them offering sex for $60.
around it 200 people They gathered at a rally on Rescue Roosevelt Avenue on the border of the Jackson Heights and Elmhurst neighborhoods on October 6 to protest prostitution and other crimes rampant in the immigrant-heavy neighborhood, QNS reported. We did a demo.
The event, sponsored by the advocacy group Let's Improve Roosevelt Avenue, included remarks about rising crime from former New York City Councilman Hiram Monserrate (D) and former AOC primary challenger Marty Dolan. Ta.
“Our community is tired of the level of criminal activity that is occurring here,” Monserrate said. “Roosevelt Avenue is not a dump. Roosevelt Avenue is a commercial corridor where hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually. This community deserves better. We should be safe on the streets. ”
The street, which is in the state's 14th Congressional District, which Ocasio-Cortez represents, has received no help from the congresswoman on these disturbing issues.
Adams began speaking out against brazen prostitution in 2023 after illegal immigrant sex workers, many of them from Venezuela, were seen even attempting to procure sex. demand Breitbart News reported that the minors were on their way home from school.
The mayor acknowledged that “illegal” activities do indeed take place on the two miles of road, and that the majority of street pedestrians and women in brothels are female immigrants from Venezuela.
“This is where idealism and pragmatism collide… Women have been told by elected officials that they're just trying.” [sic] Work – “Why would you try to hurt them?” – [but] “There are real problems with illegal sex work, from sexually transmitted diseases to sex trafficking of girls to violence,” Adams said. daily mail.
“Let’s Improve Roosevelt Street” is led by Chairman Ramon Ramirez. letter He told Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) that the street now has “more brothels than breweries.” new york post reported.
Not only are illegal paid brothels popping up across the region, but immigrants are also selling counterfeit goods. green card, social security card, IDand stolen goods Breitbart News covered it on Main Street.
Police have raided some brothels, but local residents told Fox News that some brothels have reopened even after the officers have left, prompting worried parents. said brothels were operating near the school.
adams announced In response to the dire situation, Operation Roosevelt Recovery was launched on Tuesday and aims to crack down on pushers and pullers on the streets over the next 90 days.
“We will end sex trafficking in this region. We are not here for just one day, we are leaving. We are here to solve the problem.” He said this at a press conference.
“To address these issues, we are launching a multi-agency effort that brings together more than a dozen city agencies and state partners to ensure crime and quality of life issues are addressed.” Mr. Adams explained. “Our administration has a clear mission to make New York a safer and more affordable city, and we will not rest until we accomplish that mission.”
He was endorsed by Interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon, New York City Councilman Francisco Moya (D), Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and others.
“We are listening to the concerns of this community and finding lasting solutions to long-standing public safety and quality of life issues,” the police chief said, calling for a “collaborative approach.” Emphasized gender.
Ocasio-Cortez did not respond to Fox News' requests for comment about complaints from residents and repeated raids on brothels, but Democratic Rep. Grace Meng, who represents a neighboring district, told the outlet that the disturbing He said he was concerned about the ordeal and thanked law enforcement. The company was recognized for its “ongoing efforts to curb illegal fishing throughout the neighborhood.”
