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Economic Times
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jets across the U.S. to battle oligarchy, her Queens district pleads with FBI chief Kash Patel to fight prostitution and drug chaos at home
What's really happening along Roosevelt Avenue? Live Events Why are Queens leaders turning to the FBI? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushes her national agenda, her own district is raising the alarm. Queens residents are pleading for federal assistance to combat rising crime, prostitution, and gang a brief NYPD crackdown, locals now want the FBI to intervene to prevent what they call an escalating AOC promotes her anti-oligarchy tour across the United States, her constituents in Queens beg for assistance at home.A former Democratic state senator and other local leaders wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel last week, urging him to deploy agents to address the raging problem along Roosevelt Avenue, a 2-mile commercial strip that has been compared to both a red-light district and a Third World Country, where it is common to see instances of prostitution, as quoted in a report by Fox claimed that the gangs had transformed Roosevelt Avenue into the marketplace for their 'well-oiled criminal machine.' Roosevelt Avenue has more than just a gang issue. It is now considered also assert that the brutal 18th Street Gang has taken over illicit activities there, displacing other gangs such as Tren de Aragua following a large-scale police operation that resulted in hundreds of of city and state troopers descended on the neighborhood as part of that police crackdown, known as "Operation Restore Roosevelt," which began in more than 1,800 arrests and more than 15,000 summonses, the NYPD told Fox News Digital that the crackdown has led to a 37% year-to-date decrease in crime in the Roosevelt Avenue Democrat state senator Hiram Monserrate and the two organizations, Neighbors of the American Triangle and Restore Roosevelt Ave., urged Patel to look into the "ever-worsening situation" they are leaders claim Roosevelt Avenue has become a hotspot for gangs, trafficking, and drug dealing, and they want answers. Now, all eyes are on FBI Director Kash Patel to take leading the vigorous 90-day police blitz, New York City Mayor Eric Adams received a tonne of praise from local activists and however, claim the blitz was short-lived and that bars have been transformed into makeshift brothels where prostitution can be easily negotiated in dingy rooms downstairs after a to the leaders, a large number of prostitution workers are immigrants."The NYPD's Operation Restore Roosevelt did lead to arrests, but our street sources say the gangs replaced their foot soldiers within days," the advocates dance floors remained open, the money kept flowing, and the prostitutes returned in full force. This issue is not unique to Queens; it serves as a model for how traffickers, cartels, and gangs can easily take over a community, as per a report by Fox 18th Street gang has marked their territory with gang insignia. According to Monserrate, the gangs are engaged in a wide range of violent crimes, illegal gun sales, identity theft, drug and human trafficking, and the distribution of fake Green to his sources, there are at least 20 brothels in the region, some of which are located close to educational Grace Meng, D-N.Y., who represents the neighborhood in her district, told Fox News Digital that she keeps a close eye on the NYPD's continuous efforts to enhance the neighborhood's quality of life and public are urging the FBI and DEA to intervene and address the rising crime, sex trafficking, and gang activity that has taken over parts of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens.A 90-day NYPD blitz provided temporary relief, but residents report that the gangs quickly returned, and illegal activity resumed, transforming bars into brothels and streets into gang territory.
Fox News
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Leaders in AOC's Red Light district call on Kash Patel to crush 'worsening' gang crime and prostitution
As Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., privately jets across the nation for her "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, residents in her Queens constituency have been calling on the FBI and the DEAto help them crack down on the illegal sex workers and drug dealers that they say have turned their neighborhood into a festering "gangland." Last week, local leaders, including a former Democrat state senator, wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel urging him to unleash agents to quell the raging problem along Roosevelt Avenue – a 2-mile commercial strip which has been likened to both a Third World Country and a Red-Light district – where scantily-clad women on sidewalks soliciting sex is commonplace. They also claim the ruthless 18th Street Gang has taken over illegal operations there, filling the void of other gangs like with Tren de Aragua after a massive police operation saw hundreds of people arrested. That police crackdown, which started in October and was labeled "Operation Restore Roosevelt," saw hundreds of city and state troopers descend on the neighborhood. The NYPD told Fox News Digital that the clampdown has resulted in a 37% year-to-date drop in crime in our Roosevelt Avenue zone with more than 1,800 arrests and more than 15,000 summonses. Residents and local activists heaped praise on New York City Mayor Eric Adams after he spearheaded the aggressive 90-day police blitz. But locals say the blitz was short-lived and bars have been turned into makeshift brothels where a dance can easily be negotiated into sex in dingy rooms downstairs. Many of the sex workers are migrants, the leaders said. "The NYPD's Operation Restore Roosevelt did lead to arrests, but our street sources say the gangs replaced their foot soldiers within days," said the advocates, who include former Democrat state Senator Hiram Monserrate. "The money never stopped moving, the dance floors stayed open, and the prostitutes came back in full force. This isn't just a Queens problem, it's a blueprint for how gangs, cartels, and traffickers can take over a community in plain sight." They said that the gangs have turned the two-mile seedy strip into a "well-oiled criminal machine" using Roosevelt Avenue as its marketplace. "Roosevelt Avenue doesn't just have a gang problem. It has become gangland." The NYPD did not confirm the locals' claims about gangs operating in the area. Monserrate and the two groups — Restore Roosevelt Ave. and Neighbors of the American Triangle — called on Patel to investigate the "ever-worsening situation" they face. They write that the 18th Street gang have tagged their gang insignia around the area marking their territory. Monserrate said that the gangs are involved in all sorts of serious crimes, including human and drug trafficking, illegal gun sales, identity theft and distributing fake Green Cards, as well as violent crimes. His sources have identified at least 20 brothels in the area, some of which operate near schools. He said that crime in general is still plaguing the area. Earlier this week, a man was fatally stabbed when he tried to stop a violent thief from stealing his bike steps from a local subway station, police said. Monserrate shared a video with Fox News Digital with what he said were 23 alleged sex workers on one block. In September, Fox News Digital cameras recorded a line of no less than 19 alleged sex workers on one block along Roosevelt Avenue with at least seven more on the next block. One woman was witnessed soliciting sex for $60. Cortez has yet to respond to multiple Fox News Digital requests for comment regarding the situation along Roosevelt Avenue. She is scheduled to hold a town hall in the neighborhood on Saturday. Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., whose district also includes the neighborhood, told Fox News Digital that she is closely engaged with the NYPD's ongoing efforts to improve public safety and quality of life in the area. "I have confidence in the NYPD's commitment and capability to address these challenges, and I commend their sustained presence and work in the community," Meng said. "As the top Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee responsible for funding for law enforcement agencies such as the NYPD and FBI, I will continue to advocate for the resources they need to protect residents in Queens."
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Has International TikTok Users Giving Their Support: ‘Hugs and Love'
SOPA Images In the days since Donald Trump has taken office, he has plowed ahead with his extreme agenda, signing executive orders to reject the existence of trans Americans and end birthright citizenship. (Some are already being challenged in court). Millions of social media users around the world are watching, taking to TikTok and Instagram to express empathy with Americans and criticize Trump's actions. One post from user Amber Quinto that has already drawn over 2.7 million views, asks, 'If this post reaches anyone outside of America, can you tell me what the world is saying about the U.S. right now?' The replies are both eye-opening and overwhelming. Stay up-to-date with the politics team. Sign up for the Teen Vogue Take 'Germany here,' one user said, 'History repeats itself.' Another user states, 'I've heard us being called 'The Third World Country with the Gucci belt.' 'Land of the free and home of the brave now is a story of the past.' 'The Netherlands here. Shocked that Trump chooses a flag on Mars above healthcare.' 'England here, it keeps flipping between unbelievable hilarity and unfathomable horror. Good luck, stay safe!!!!' On Threads, some are even calling our president 'FOTUS' — shorthand for Felon of the United States, while sending support from their respective countries. 'Dear Americans, everyone hates the FOTUS. Greetings, hugs and love from Scotland.' 'Dear Americans, everyone hates the FOTUS. Greetings, hugs and love from Mexico. 😘' 'Dear Americans, everyone hates the FOTUS. Greetings, hugs and love from Germany. 😘' Some American users questioned whether access to information is being censored or suppressed on social media platforms, where many Gen Zers get their news. Others asked if there are anti-Trump protests happening outside of the United States. 'Friends who are not in the States. Are there really global protests going on right now about the orange man?' user Sara Holcomb asked. 'Because we're not not seeing that.' People from around the world replied, confirming that protesters in many countries have held demonstrations to express their opposition to Trump. 'Yep!! Mexico. UK. Belgium. Panama. Those are the ones I just saw. Hope that helps! Love from Canada 🇨🇦❤️' 'UK here. Yes, for your rights.' Progressives in countries like Germany are also turning out against the rise of far-right, anti-immigrant parties in their own countries. As the Associated Press reported, a recent 'sea of light against the right turn' rally in Berlin hoped to call attention to the policies of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of February elections in Germany, as well as the actions by Trump's administration. If you're feeling bummed about what the government is up to and want to find words of support from around the world, they're only a TikTok search away. Originally Appeared on Teen Vogue Want more U.S. government coverage? The Current Supreme Court Is Illegitimate What It's Like to Live In a State Run By Politicians You Can't Stand Mass Incarceration Is Cruel, Expensive, and Ineffective The True Story of a White Supremacist Insurrection in the U.S.
