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Crime Surge Hits Ocasio-Cortez's District: 70% Increase!

5/17/2025

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Crime in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Bronx and Queens district has skyrocketed by 70% since 2019, far outpacing the city's 30% rise. The 110th Precinct alone saw a staggering 105% increase, prompting residents to voice fears over gang activity and safety. Critics accuse Ocasio-Cortez of failing her community amid a police recruitment crisis, but her office remains silent.

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Crime in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Bronx and Queens district has skyrocketed by 70% since 2019, far outpacing the city's 30% rise. The 110th Precinct alone saw a staggering 105% increase, prompting residents to voice fears over gang activity and safety. Critics accuse Ocasio-Cortez of failing her community amid a police recruitment crisis, but her office remains silent.