Local leaders in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Queens district are calling on FBI Director Kash Patel to address escalating gang crime and prostitution along Roosevelt Avenue.
The area’s transformation into a “gangland” necessitated letters to federal agencies as residents experience increased illegal activities.
Previously, “Operation Restore Roosevelt” initiated a police crackdown, leading to a 37% crime reduction with over 1,800 arrests.
Despite these efforts, the influence of gangs such as the 18th Street Gang persists, prompting urgent community action.
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