Message From Elizabeth

January 4, 2012

Dear Friends,

Last year we have accomplished a great deal toward improving our communities and setting goals for the future. Despite a difficult budget season, we fought to keep fire companies open, save 4,000 teachers and fund projects that help encourage small businesses growth throughout New York City.

While we have accomplished a lot in the past two years, we are continuing with projects that will further improve our neighborhoods. In 2011 I have invested over $2 million in local schools to ensure that children throughout the district will have access to the highest quality education.

My office is committed to working hard and solving problems for our neighborhoods. This means working closely with the Department of Transportation to improve infrastructure throughout the area and pressuring the Department of Environmental Protection to address problematic flood zones.

As we head into the New Year I am excited for the changes that will be coming our way. The purpose of this website is to be a resource  about what is happening in your communities. If you have any ideas for improving my site, let me know by clicking here.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth S. Crowley
Council Member 30th District

Latest News from Elizabeth Crowley

Council Member Crowley Receives Award from Fire Alarm Association

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January 23, 2012

in Fire and Criminal Justice

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley received an award from the New York Fire Alarm Association. They render a great service to the City by working with firefighters, building engineers, architects and technicians on the proper operation of fire alarm systems and equipment.

Council Member Crowley Attends Benefit for Slain Police Officer Peter Figoski’s Daughters

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Middle Village

On Saturday, January 7, 2012 Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-30, Queens) attended a local fundraiser for the daughters of Police Officer Peter Figoski organized by Middle Village business owners and local advocates Mike Kelly, Rich Scherne, Walter Clayton, and Giancarlo Barricella. Officer Figoski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday, December [...]

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Jamaica Avenue Elevated Tracks Get Fresh Coat of Paint

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Economic Development

The new paint creates a distinct difference in the neighborhood. In 2009, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley stood with State Senator Joe Addabbo, Assemblyman Mike Miller, and Maria Thomson, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District to demand that the MTA repaint and renovate the elevated tracks along Jamaica Avenue. The rusting tracks were an [...]

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Protecting Women Against Domestic Violence

December 19, 2011

In the News

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley recently introduced a bill that would provide greater reporting statistics from the NYPD regarding domestic violence. In an Op-Ed for the Huffington Post, Council Member Brad Lander outlines many of the reasons why this bill is so crucial: Unlike other crimes, police often fail to take victims seriously. As the Village [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Hosts Tree Lighting In Glendale

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Glendale

On Saturday, December 3, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley and the Ridgewood, Glendale and Middle Village Lions Club sponsored a tree lighting at the Frederick T. Haller Jr. Triangle in Glendale. The event featured caroling from the Grover Cleveland High School choral group, The Clovers, a doggie holiday dress up contest for resident pets and a [...]

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Parks Cuts Ribbon On Second Phase Of Renovations To Juniper South Playground

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In the News

“I want to thank Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall for their continued support of parks throughout Queens,” said Council Member Elizabeth Crowley. “Juniper Valley Park was my local playground as a child, and it continues to improve with each passing year. Children can now play on the new [...]

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HIV/AIDS Day Message from Council Member Crowley

December 1, 2011

In the News

To commemorate World AIDS Day, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley participated in the viral video campaign, “I Talk Because…” to discuss why it’s important to discuss sexual education to our City’s youth. The City Council also displayed panels of the NAMES Project Foundation’s AIDS Memorial Quilt during its Stated Meeting on November 29, 2011. World AIDS Day [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Introduces Legislation Requiring Community Notification Before Parking Changes

November 30, 2011

Glendale

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-30, Queens) introduced legislation today that requires the City Department of Transportation to post notice for at least seven days before installing “no standing” signs on residential streets. When the City implements new parking restrictions, residents are often caught by surprise. Parking in a location that was perfectly legal a day [...]

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Fighting to Fix Metropolitan HS Scheduling Woes

November 23, 2011

Education

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley joined angry parents to call on the DOE to find a solution for the scheduling problems facing Queens Metropolitan High School. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), whose two sons attend Metropolitan, said the scheduling disaster is just “one of many problems” at the school. “My main concern is curriculum,” Crowley said. [...]

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