Sidewalks in AOC's district in Queens, NY are packed with unlicensed vendors selling unregulated food and alleged stolen goods, along with open solicitation by sex workers, creating chaotic and filthy conditions. Residents feel like prisoners in their own homes while criminals walk freely.
Key Points
Residents complain of crime resembling 'Third World' street markets
Open solicitation by sex workers and illegal vendors creating chaotic conditions
Calls for stricter laws and more involvement from elected representatives
Recent police crackdown has shown some reduction in criminal activity
Pros
Enhanced police crime crackdown has reduced crime rates in the area
Efforts to address the issues are being made by local law enforcement and city officials
Cons
Residents feeling unsafe and like prisoners in their own homes
Alleged lack of action from Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grace Meng