Frías says that the alleged prostitutes and their pimps continue to flout the law with little repercussions, while many elected leaders do nothing to stop the lawlessness.
Prostitution is illegal in New York.
In January, the NYPD raided six establishments in the area allegedly engaged in prostitution, which were issued closing orders.
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The raid was well publicized, with embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams and local Democratic City Council member Francisco Moya present. However, the Queens District Attorney’s Office confirmed that no arrests were made, saying it was strictly carried out to serve court closure orders of nuisance abatement over which the NYPD has jurisdiction.
Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and a Republican candidate for mayor, slammed it as a “show raid” and said there were no arrests.
