Residents and lawmakers near the Bronx's 'open-air drug market' demand it be shut down: 'Hell on earth'

New York City residents are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to address what they call an 'open-air drug market' that has taken over one street in the Bronx.Part of Melrose Avenue near the subway station on 149th Street has become a haven for those openly using drugs and exchanging money in broad daylight. FOX 5 New York, who investigated the area, also documented a man who projectile vomited and then passed out on the street.

In the letter, Torres demanded that Adams disband the open-air drug market on Melrose Avenue.FORMER AMERICAN AIRLINES MECHANIC SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR SMUGGLING COCAINE IN COMPARTMENT UNDER COCKPIT: FEDSIn an email sent to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for City Hall said 'our administration has been squarely focused on keeping New Yorkers safe, and we can balance livability with safety and connection to services.

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Residents, lawmakers demand Bronx 'open-air drug market' be shut downA 'open air-drug market' in the Bronx is drawing outrage from residents and Rep. Ritchie Torres, who demand that Mayor Adams take action.
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Bronx Residents Outraged Over 'Open-Air Drug Market' on Melrose AvenueResidents living on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx are protesting what they call an 'open-air drug market' that has taken over part of their street. They describe a disturbing scene with people openly using drugs, money changing hands, and even incidents like a man projectile vomiting and passing out in broad daylight.
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