Economic Development

Elizabeth knows that our economy is built on the success of small businesses. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley understands how important it is to foster their growth and create an environment in which local business owners feel encouraged to expand. This year alone, Elizabeth has made headway on many issues that impact our local business owners. The repainting of the J-Train and increased garbage pickup on Jamaica Ave., has significantly improved a critical financial district here in Queens. Council Member Crowley has also allocated $5,000 to the Maspeth Chamber of Commerce and $6,000 to the Ridgewood Local Development Corporation for programs that help entrepreneurs and

Council Member Crowley Applauds Rezoning

February 29, 2012

Economic Development

The Department of City Planning announced the beginning of the public review process for the rezoning proposal of Richmond Hill and Woodhaven. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley said: “The rezoning of Woodhaven and Richmond Hill will strengthen the neighborhoods’ appearance by preserving its characteristic one and two family homes. The new zoning plan will also encourage [...]

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Crowley, Local Elected Officials, Voice Opposition to 74th Street Change in Cooper Avenue Underpass Project

February 13, 2012

Economic Development

The City Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has begun a comprehensive $5.7 million project to rehabilitate the retaining walls of the Cooper Avenue underpass in Glendale, but a proposal to convert 74th Street one-way northbound has drawn criticism from the community. The street is currently one-way southbound. Tweet

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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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Green Town Hall Teaches Residents Important Energy Saving Tips

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Economic Development

Residents learned different methods to save money by becoming more environmentally friendly on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, during a “Green Town Hall” sponsored by Council Member Elizabeth Crowley at P.S. 49. Representatives from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) spoke about different rebates and incentives offered for using solar energy. According [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Helps Organize Grand Avenue Cleanup

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Economic Development

In October, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley called on the City Department of Sanitation to increase garbage pick up on Grand Avenue to combat littering along the commercial strip. On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley donated supplies to local civic groups to beautify the tree pits along Grand Avenue. The pits had become overgrown [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Calls for Cleanup of Grand Avenue

October 18, 2011

Economic Development

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley called on the Department of Sanitation to increase garbage pickups along Grand Ave. The recent increase of overflowing litter baskets has become a nuisance and health hazard to residents and business owners on this busy street.

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Introduces Legislation to Bury Overhead Power Lines

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Economic Development

On Sept. 8, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley will introduce legislation to move all electrical conductors in the 30th Council District underground. For residents in Glendale, Woodhaven, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Richmond Hill and Maspeth, this would mean a more reliable source of power, particularly in times of inclement weather. Hurricane Irene’s impact on Queens highlighted [...]

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Crowley, Miller Cut Ribbon For New Pork Store in Glendale

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Economic Development

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, along Assembly Member Mike Miller, cut the ribbon at the grand openning of Zum Stammtisch’s new pork store in Glendale. Tweet

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Crowley Welcomes New Ownership Group of Atlas Park

February 2, 2011

Economic Development

After months of uncertainty following the foreclosure of the Shops at Atlas Park, Macerich, the operator of Queens Center Mall, purchased Atlas Park for $54 million. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley welcomed the new ownership group and was confident it could provide great economic benefits to the Glendale community. “Macerich, the owners of Queens Center Mall, [...]

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