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. Council [...]
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