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A Jackson Heights woman was indicted by a Queens grand jury for sex trafficking a Mexican woman on Roosevelt Avenue and extorting another victim.
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Jackson Heights woman indicted for sex trafficking woman, extorting another on Roosevelt Avenue: DA

By Bill Parry
Corona resident Ali Hames was escorted out of the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights after he was arrested for allegedly offering a 14-year-old girl cash for sex in late June.
Corona

Corona man indicted on prostitution, solicitation charges for offering 14-year-old girl cash for sex act: DA

By Bill Parry
An Astoria man was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court to more than 16 years in prison for running a Mexican sex trafficking organization for nearly a decade in Queens.
Astoria

Astoria leader of family-run Mexican sex trafficking organization sentenced to more than 16 years in prison: Feds

By Bill Parry
Astoria

NYPD shuts down Astoria massage parlor over alleged prostitution activity

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A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

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Queens leaders launch bold seven-point plan to tackle crime and revitalize Roosevelt Avenue

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Elmhurst

Community rallies at Jackson Heights’ 90th Street Triangle, urging continued police efforts on Roosevelt Avenue

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NYPD commissioner talks Roosevelt Avenue prostitution crackdown
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A new deal for Roosevelt Avenue: What the NYPD is doing to stop prostitution on Queens strip

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Council Member Krishnan co-sponsors two bills aiming to address human trafficking and prostitution

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Community members and activists rally to demand closure of alleged brothel in Corona

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Corona

Community leaders, business owners call for action against lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue

Cops raid brothels in Queens
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‘We are done with this:’ Cops raid brothels in Queens in first wave of crackdowns

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Mayor Adams addresses prostitution, vending and illegal smoke shops at Corona town hall

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Mastermind of Flushing-based sex trafficking ring and two Queens enforcers busted on racketeering charges: Feds

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Cops shut down Woodside brothel during undercover op, residents say neighborhood cathouses are an open secret

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Cops shut down Queens brothel during undercover op, residents say neighborhood cathouses are an open secret

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Two indicted for kidnapping, assaulting man in southeast Queens hotel: DA

By Bill Parry
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Brooklyn man pleads guilty to sex trafficking a runaway girl at Kew Gardens hotel: DA

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Eight charged in Flushing-based sex trafficking enterprise: Feds

By Bill Parry
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Pair from Queens indicted for sex trafficking homeless woman: DA

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Queens residents, police officer busted in major sex trafficking scheme

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NYPD sergeant opened fire at Queens karaoke bar during fight over alleged sex deal: reports

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Jamaica man pleads guilty to forcing 16-year-old girl into prostitution: DA

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Jamaica man convicted of raping 16-year-old girl and forcing her into prostitution: DA

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