Prostitution Boom in New York City Fueled by Illegal Immigrants From Venezuela, Mayor Says

This is just ‘one example’ of the impact the ongoing border crisis has on New York City, Mayor Adams said.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York in New York City on Sept. 18, 2023. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit

The influx of female illegal immigrants struggling to find other work is fueling the rise of a new red-light district in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday.

Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Mr. Adams acknowledged that “illegal activities” involving illegal immigrant women are taking place in the Corona neighborhood in the borough of Queens. He said this is just “one example” of the impact the ongoing border crisis has on his city.