Posts made in May, 2011

Statement from Elizabeth Crowley Regarding O’Neill’s Restaurant

Posted on May 3, 2011

On May 2, 2011, a fire gutted O’Neill’s, a staple in the Maspeth community. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley gave the following statement: “O’Neill’s Restaurant has been a staple in Maspeth and has served the people of Queens for almost a century. Last night’s tragic fire was a loss for the whole community and serves as a reminder that, no matter how bad the budget is, it remains critically important to protect our fire services.”

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Crowley and Friends Honor Earth Day at Recycling Fair

Posted on May 3, 2011

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, with COMET and the Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, hosted Honor Earth Day, a recycling fair that took place on Saturday from 1p.m. to 5p.m. in the parking lot of the Maspeth Federal Saving Bank. Residents from all over the community came by to: recycle their old electronics with e-Green Managment; dispose of junk mail and sensitive documents in a safe and environmental way; donate 30 bags of old clothing and textiles to Wearable Clothing Collections. In addition, the NYPD etched a free VIN (Vehicle Identification Numbers) into about 30 cars to help protect the...

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