Since Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took office in 2019, her congressional district has seen a staggering 70% increase in crime, outpacing the citywide average. Residents express frustration over the surge, attributing their fears to AOC's outspoken anti-police stance. Despite her national advocacy, constituents feel abandoned as crime, including gang violence and prostitution, impacts their daily lives. Critics point to her support for budget cuts to the NYPD as a significant factor in rising lawlessness, highlighting a disconnect between her public persona and the safety concerns of her district's residents.
"She's not doing s-t. She doesn't live in the neighborhood, she doesn't care... I could never have a family here," Guadelupe Alvarez, an Elmhurst resident, expressed.
"You have a mouth to speak up. People are suffering. They're scared to go outside," said Ramses Frias, Republican City Council candidate.
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