Crime & Safety
7 Suspected Brothels In Queens Shut Down After Raid, Police Say
Neighboring business owners on Roosevelt Avenue told CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro they're happy to see the parlors shut down.
January 26, 2024
NEW YORK -- Police announced Thursday that seven massage parlors being used as cover-ups for brothels were shut down during a raid in Queens. The mayor called it a quality-of-life issue for the community.
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Neighboring business owners on Roosevelt Avenue told CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro they're happy to see the parlors shut down.
"It's clear what's taking place there. This is really bringing down the quality of life of this community, and anyone who says this is a victimless crime really needs to see the inhumane conditions," Mayor Eric Adams said.
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