![Hiram Monserrate (center right) speaks to the press during Thursday's event near Roosevelt Avenue. Photo: Shane O'Brien](https://queenspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240905_130732.jpg?w=680)
Sept. 6, 2024 By Shane O’BrienĀ Community leaders and local business owners gathered Thursday afternoon to demand action against a rise in criminal organizations, drug rings, human trafficking, prostitution and shoplifting syndicates along Roosevelt Avenue. The event, which took place at 90-20 Elmhurst Ave., was organized by former City Council Member Hiram Monserrate in response… Read more »