Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's New York district members have warned Republicans not to underestimate progressive lawmakers from the fire brand that sparked sensational political upset in 2018.
Ocasio-Cortez held New York City City Hall in the same area on Friday, where she escaped longtime Democrat Joe Crowley and became the youngest member of the country.
For every possibility, with almost money, her epic victory sent shockwaves through the Democrats. She effectively ended Crowley's political career.
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Members of the district lawmakers of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez placed emphasis on the president's potential bid. Ocasio-Cortez, left. Right side: Mark Labagunu in the top left, szewczuk in the top right, Alex Itekovich in the bottom left, Andrew Sokolov Diaz in the bottom right. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images, left, Michael Dorganfox News Digital, right.)
Some political observers say that Crowley took Ocasio-Cortez for granted, but her constituents believe that winning the country's best office doesn't exceed her grasp. Fast forward to 2025, Ocasio-Cortez has become one of the biggest voices of the party, eager to political leadership.
I-Vt. Her huge turnout for the “Fight Olgarky” tour event alongside Senator Bernie Sanders of the United States, speculated that she had enough momentum to launch a presidential bid, but she raked $9.6 million in the first three months of the year, breaking her own record fundraiser.
Mark Lavergne, who was independent and outside the Ocasio-Cortez city hall but not attended, told Fox News Digital that he believes he has the winning personality.
“Don't underestimate her, that's a mistake Joe Crowley and his people made seven years ago,” Lavirgin said. “They underestimated her. That was a fatal mistake.”
Andrew Sokolof Diaz said Ocasio-Cortez appears to be growing in popularity, and said it was an honor to vote for her.
“Absolutely, we are standing with her. I think she has international and international support to run for the president, not just here in her district,” Sokolov Diaz said.
Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders participated in the “Fighting Olgarkie” tour stop at The Dignity Health Arena at the theatre in Bakersfield, California on April 15, 2025. (Reuters/aude guerrucci)
Alex, who traveled from Brooklyn and moved to the US from Russia when she was three years old, said that she was proving that she can connect with ordinary people, inspired by the “Fight Oligarchy” tour.
“It goes back to credibility,” Kovic said. “I think she can come across as a real individual who can direct people's concerns.
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But Woodside resident Mary Madden said he felt Ocasio-Cortez was too young, but John Seftsk, who lived in Jackson Heights for 44 years, said she might be too left to win the presidency in full, but he still returns to her.
Around 450 people were crammed into local school auditoriums, and we heard Ocasio-Cortez talk about many issues ranging from local concerns about major casinos to national issues such as Medicaid and the Trump administration's deportation efforts. The long queue outside the location made the event nearly 20 minutes late, but those who were unable to enter were shuffled into the overflow room across the hall.
Inside, attendees appeared to give Ocasio-Cortez a warm welcome and fully support her legislative agenda and previous district representatives. Many questions from the audience center around local issues, asking for ways to raise minimum wages, improve air quality, and how they plan their efforts to address the Trump administration.
On May 2, 2025, the town hall of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Queens was packed with 450 people. (Michael Dogan/Fox News Digital)
The loudest applause came when Ocasio-Cortez expressed his opposition to the new casino proposed in Queens. The $8 billion project was led by Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets billionaire, and has been approved by the New York City Council. The lawmaker admitted, but admitted that she has no say in the matter as it is a state matter and not her district.
Applause blew as Ocasio-Cortez ran up the border as Czar Tom Homan got the courage to arrest her.
City Hall went out intermittently, except for early confusion by protesters engulfed in Ocasio-Cortez about the war in Israel. She was then removed.
City Hall took place in a lush section of Jackson Heights, known for its strong progressive trends. The main street adjacent to the school has recently been transformed into “open streets,” where traffic has been significantly reduced and more public spaces have been created for the use of pedestrians, cyclists and communities.
“I love it, it's a great neighborhood, it's very diverse and perhaps one of the most diverse things in the world,” Szewczuk said.
Ocasio-Cortez will speak at City Hall in New York City on May 2, 2025. Participants considered the president's bid. (DavidDeeDelgado/Getty Images)
Conversely, the school is about three blocks away from the Roosevelt Avenue Commercial Strip. It has become famous for outdoor sex workers, trash-filled streets, crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour.
Roosevelt Avenue runs along the southern border of District 14 of Ocasio-Cortez, with the strip being shared by MPs. Fox News Digital observed at least 30 prostitutes wanted sex along a block of Roosevelt Avenue, about an hour after the town hall ended.
Some sidewalks along the creepy strip are hard to navigate given the vast number of people (many of which are immigrants) – selling hot food, fruits and vegetables, counterfeits and what appears to be stolen goods.
Ocasio-Cortez never mentioned strips and attendees did not ask about it in the Questions and Answers section. All questions were submitted in advance and Ocasio-Cortez left a side door the moment the event ended, but it seemed to have fallen considerably on the list of attendees' priorities.
Sex worker and police on Roosevelt Avenue in 2024. (Michael Dorgan/Fox News Digital, left, Hiram Monserrate, right; Ian Forsyth/Getty Images, Inset.)
Sokolof Diaz and Szewczuk said they could do more to local politicians, but Lavergne said Ocasio-Cortez had failed the neighborhood in that regard. Ravergne also said he was still mad at helping him stop opening a large headquarters in Queens a few years ago.
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“I feel very sad. Sometimes you pass by and there are Dunkin' donuts that often occur on Roosevelt and 82nd St., and you've noticed something is happening on top of it, and it's visible to these sex workers.”
“I really feel sorry for them. Some of them are probably in a difficult situation here. Maybe they were forced here, they are forced to do this kind of work. You have to take care of those you are elected. I mean, it's justice. It's justice.
