Overview

• Operation Restore Roosevelt is a multi-agency initiative involving over 200 officers, including state troopers, to combat illegal activities in Queens.
• The area, known as the 'Market of Sweethearts,' has been plagued by prostitution, illegal vendors, and crime, largely attributed to migrant populations.
• Local advocacy groups and former politicians have criticized the lack of enforcement and called for sustained police presence and tougher laws.
• Residents have expressed concerns about the safety of children and the impact on local businesses due to the open-air sex market.
• The operation aims to provide a long-term solution to improve public safety and quality of life, though past efforts have struggled to maintain lasting change.