Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Receives Public Service Award
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley was presented with the Public Service Award for her dedication to the Fire Department of New York, Wednesday night, at the Fourth Annual Friends of Firefighters Fall Fundraiser. As Chair of the Fire and Criminal Justice Chair, Council Member Crowley has worked hand-in-hand with Friends of Firefighters to ensure that our fire companies have the resources they need. This past year, Mayor Bloomberg proposed closing 20 fire companies throughout New York City. Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley knows what a critical role our fire department plays in keeping the...
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Restores Funding for Maspeth Town Hall’s “Lights on After School” Program
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley visited Maspeth Town Hall’s “Lights on After School” program Thursday, to observe some of the programs that the community organization offers. Maspeth Town Hall offers a wide array of after-school opportunities through the Out of School Time Program. Led by teachers, college students and paraprofessionals, these classes give students an opportunity to participate in activities that are both mentally and physically engaging. Last year, when funding for Maspeth Town Hall was in jeopardy, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley stepped in to make sure that...
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Dept. of Education Host High School Enrollment Fair
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined Director of High School Enrollment, Bonnie Gross, and Mike Dogan from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development for an informational seminar on the high school application process and a discussion about making the transition from Junior High School into 9th grade. Over 90 parents from nine different high schools came out to hear helpful guidelines and useful tips. Ms. Gross offered critical information on the high school application process while Mr. Dogan provided insight on how to successfully cross over into a new school. Parents and...
Read More“Four Paws Sake” hosts Motorcycle Run To Raise Support for Local Strays
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined dozens of motorcyclists in Glendale to raise support and awareness for Four Paws Sake Rescue, an animal shelter that provides a safe haven for stray, neglected and abused animals throughout New York City. Chopper enthusiasts revved up their engines and rode from Yonkers to Queens in the first annual Four Paws Sake Motorcycle Run. The run, which ended at Atlas Park in Glendale, NY was also host to reality personality appearances from the cast of Jerseylicious. At the popular shopping center, people came together for raffles, prizes, music and fun....
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined her “Sole Sisters” of Community Board 5 and hundreds of New Yorkers this Sunday to raise awareness and support for The American Cancer Society as a participant in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k. The walk, which kicked off from the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Park, encompassed just over three miles throughout Corona, Queens. Survivors and their loved ones celebrated the progress that has been made and paid tribute to the many women who are battling and who have died from breast cancer. Since 1993, Making Strides events have helped...
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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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