Overview

• A Queens neighborhood in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district is likened to a 'third world' country due to illegal vending and prostitution.
• Locals report an increase in crime and unsanitary conditions, with illegal migrants hitting the streets to make a living.
• Mayor Eric Adams attributes the rise in prostitution to the influx of Venezuelan migrants struggling to find work.
• NYPD's recent crackdown on brothels reveals 'inhumane conditions', sparking a debate on the decriminalization of prostitution.
• Community members, including a Democrat-turned-Republican, call for stricter enforcement and more permits for street vendors.