Closure of Brothel in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Red-Light District
A well-known local brothel near a school in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's red-light district in Queens has been shut down after months of advocacy by local leaders. The establishment was operating on the second floor of a local bodega. The area is plagued by prostitution, with many working at the behest of migrant gangs. Local leaders have called on elected officials to advocate for the closure of the brothels, but few have helped. The NYPD removed the beds from the brothel and padlocked its door.
Key Points
- Local brothel near schools shut down by NYPD
- Advocacy by local leaders for closure of brothels
- Plagued by prostitution and illegal activities
- Involvement of migrant gangs in the area
- Limited support from elected officials
Pros
- Removal of illegal brothel near schools
- Advocacy by local leaders to address the issue
- Police crackdown leading to decrease in crime in the area
Cons
- Presence of prostitution and illegal activities in the neighborhood
- Lack of involvement from elected officials like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez