Frustration is mounting across Queens and the Bronx as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s constituents accuse her of abandoning local needs in pursuit of national spotlight. Residents say her taxpayer-funded offices offer poor service, with limited accessibility and scarce in-person town halls. Many feel she’s more invested in high-profile media appearances than tackling pressing community issues like jobs and public safety. At a recent town hall, Ocasio-Cortez took just six questions before abruptly leaving, fueling criticism that she prioritizes jet-setting and national causes over crises at home — including the lingering damage from Hurricane Ida. Some constituents mock her as “disconnected,” likening her to an absentee landlord who only engages when it serves her political brand.
