Roosevelt Avenue in Queens has seen a troubling resurgence of prostitution, reminiscent of past decades. Despite efforts by Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to counter this trend with quality-of-life policing, opposition from the left complicates efforts to eradicate the issue. The city’s recent policies aimed at treating arrested prostitutes as victims point to a complicated landscape where accountability for both law enforcement and societal attitudes towards sex work play crucial roles. Moreover, support services for those involved in prostitution reflect an ongoing struggle to balance enforcement with compassion.
Mayor Eric Adams is having cops crack down on areas like Roosevelt Avenue, and new Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is again emphasizing quality-of-life issues, like prostitution.
The return of open sex markets in places like Roosevelt Avenue is attributed to state and city reforms, as well as the abandonment of quality-of-life policing.
The era of "broken windows" policing mainly eliminated the overt presence of sex work in the city, allowing for a relatively crime-free environment.
Eliminating prostitution completely is challenging due to significant opposition from the left and the limitations placed on law enforcement.
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