In the News

A collection of news articles covering the work of Council Member Elizabeth Crowley.

Ending Sexual Discrimination in City Schools

February 9, 2012

In the News

Op-Ed by Council Member Elizabeth Crowley In 2010, the New York City Department of Education was slapped with a lawsuit for its failure to comply with Title IX regulations and provide equal athletic opportunities for girls and boys in New York City high schools. In an attempt to correct this imbalance, the Department of Education [...]

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Protecting Women Against Domestic Violence

December 19, 2011

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

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“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

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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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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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Council Member Crowley Gives Keynote Address at Irish Echo 40 Under 40 Awards

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“Good evening. It is a pleasure to be with you tonight and all of the distinguished honorees. I would like thank Mairtin O Muilleoir and Ray O’Hanlon and the Irish Echo Newspaper for all the work you do on behalf of the Irish community and for hosting tonight’s event. I am honored to accept this [...]

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