Carlos Hernandez, a worker at a fabric store, reflected on the daily struggles in the Garment District, stating, "It's every day. Sometimes they have the needle in the chest and in the arm. You know, people from different countries they come to visit New York and they see all these kinds of things. I say, oh my god, the tourists must be shocked. You come to New York to see that kind of thing?" His concern extends beyond business impact to the physical and mental health of those affected.
The Garment District, once vibrant, is now plagued by open-air drug use, as residents and workers report increasing quality of life issues. Locals described the area as 'in tatters,' with the return of tourism failing to alleviate the ongoing crisis.
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