Baez claims AOC abandoned her Queens constituents

In recent months, Ramon Ramirez Baez, a lifelong Democrat and former supporter of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, publicly accused her of abandoning her responsibilities to the community in her district, which encompasses parts of Queens and the Bronx. Baez, who played a crucial role in funding Ocasio-Cortez's initial Congressional campaign against established Democrat Joe Crowley, now expresses disappointment due to her lack of engagement with the community. He is currently involved in efforts to uplift the Roosevelt Avenue area of Corona, Queens, which has suffered significant social issues, including an open sex market linked to an influx of Venezuelan migrants who have arrived in New York seeking asylum. As a member of the coalition to improve this area, Baez claims that Ocasio-Cortez has not only failed to support local initiatives but has also been largely absent from community interactions, like town hall meetings or events. Baez's criticism comes amid the complex backdrop of the migrant crisis affecting New York City, where over 120,000 new asylum seekers have arrived since last spring. Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the issues surrounding the area's increasing illegal activity and noted that many sex workers are, in fact, Venezuelan women. In light of these developments, Baez's sentiments illustrate a growing frustration among constituents toward their elected officials, highlighting the challenges faced by District 14 voters in the wake of rapid demographic and social changes.