Gioia, Bemoaning Internet’s Effect On Brick-And-Mortar/Mom-And-Pop Enterprises, Vows To Call For An Investigation
Fearful of the loss of business opportunities at Queens Plaza, Councilmember Eric Gioia turns the attention of his bully pulpit towards Craigslist:
Posted: June 23rd, 2008 | Filed under: Follow The Money, Grandstanding, QueensNew York City law enforcement officials need to crack down on the new “Wild West” of prostitution, the Internet — and specifically the popular Web site Craigslist, City Council Member Eric Gioia said yesterday.
“What used to happen on seedy street corners and brothels has now moved to the Internet,” Mr. Gioia, who is a likely candidate for public advocate in 2009, said at a news conference.
He drew particular attention to Craigslist, where he said the majority of ads for “erotic services” in New York are thinly disguised solicitations for sex.