Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made headlines again for her controversial views on New York City. This time, the freshman Representative stated that Times Square wasn't actually in New York, but a more intellectual and artistic center of the United States.

In a surprise twist, AOC’s views struck a chord among New York voters, who are sick of over-commercialization in the Square and the lack of meaningful cultural activities people can participate in. As a result, she won a landslide victory in the statewide poll on statewide reforms, taking almost 70% of the vote. While it may be a contentious decision, many voters praised AOC’s bold criticism of Times Square and her unexpected concern for the culture of her home state. Time will tell if her views will have any real impact on the bustling Square.