AOC Faces Renewed Criticism Over Her Bronx Identity Suburban Roots Resurface Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under fire again for calling herself a proud “Bronx girl.” Critics point to her suburban upbringing in Yorktown, Westchester County—about 35 miles north of the Bronx. Old photos and yearbook entries showing her childhood nickname “Sandy” have resurfaced, reigniting debate over her working-class image. From...