Residents along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens are expressing deep frustration with increasing crime and homelessness, primarily attributed to migrant populations. A coalition of locals, including former state senator Hiram Monserrate, have reached out for assistance from the Trump administration, claiming local leaders have failed to resolve these issues. They report rampant drug dealing, public disturbances, and a loss of safety in neighborhoods like Corona and Jackson Heights. Local businesses are suffering, with some forced to close due to the overwhelming presence of vagrants and associated criminal activity.
"Over the past seven months our community has risen up to confront a wave of lawlessness in our community that landed here about a year and a half ago."
"They couldn't compete with the vagrants because the barbers would have 10-20 vagrants using drugs and drinking right here."
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