Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Introduces Legislation That Will Tighten Standards for Fire Hydrant Repairs
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Chair of the Fire & Criminal Justice Committee, introduced legislation today that would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to fix fire hydrants throughout the City in a timely manner. This will ensure that when fire companies respond to a fire, they will have a working hydrant to hook up to. The legislation comes on the heels of an audit done by City Comptroller John C. Liu, which revealed that a significant amount of repairs did not meet the DEP’s internal time goals. The Comptroller’s audit revealed that, on average, it took...
Read MoreInstallation of Catch Basins Alleviates Flooding Throughout Glendale
Many Glendale residents will no longer face the severe flooding that they once experienced on their streets, thanks to the installation of several new catch basins throughout the community. Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley and the Department of Environmental Protection joined together to remedy the longstanding issue and provide a working solution. Since 2007, Betty and John Iwanciw, of Glendale, dealt with persistent flooding in front of their home every time it rained. In cases of heavy rainfall, the couple experienced enough accumulated water to flood their basement and make the...
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In 2008 Council Member Elizabeth Crowley was elected to represent the 30th Council District covering the Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, and Woodhaven neighborhoods. Elizabeth was the first female and first Democrat elected to represent that seat. She has chaired the Fire & Criminal Justice Services Committee since January 2010 which oversees the Fire Department, Department of Correction, Department of Probation, and Criminal Justice Coordinator’s Office.
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