Council Member Crowley Joins Volunteers at Love a Library Day
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined volunteers at Ridgewood Library for Love a Library day on Saturday to educate residents about the benefits of local libraries. Organized by New York Cares, a non-profit that connects residents to volunteer opportunities, volunteers throughout the city libraries helped library staff and let people know about the numerous programs available at the library. “Our local libraries are so much more than just a place to borrow a book,” said Council Member Crowley. “Here at Ridgewood residents can learn English, access computers, and even receive help...
Read MoreCouncil Member Crowley Greets Parents and Students on First Day of School
On the first day of classes for New York City public schools, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley visited P.S./I.S. 128 to greet parents, students, and teachers. Ensuring a good quality education for children throughout the 30th Council District is a top priority for the Council Member, and each year she helps secure critical resources for infrastructure improvements and new technology at her local schools. Visiting schools throughout the year gives Council Member Crowley the opportunity to talk to members of the school community and listen to their concerns. “The first day of school is...
Read MoreCouncil Member Crowley Addresses P.S. 88
Students at P.S. 88 in Ridgewood were treated to a special screening of the movie New York Says Thank You. The film follows firefighters, touched by the national support after September 11, volunteering their time to help others affected by natural disaster. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley addressed the students about the importance of being prepared for terrorist attacks or natural disaster and about the power of standing together as a community and giving back. She also stressed that young people can make a difference and contribute great...
Read MoreTwo Richmond Hill Schools Honored for Respect for All
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley joined Speaker Quinn and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott to honor P.S. 66 and P.S. 90 for their innovative Respect for All lessons. Each year, the Department of Education participates in Respect for All week to teach students the importance of tolerance. (Photo Credit: William Alatriste, New York City Council)
Read MoreCrowley Attends Ribbon Cutting for New P.S. 68 Computer Lab
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley (D-30, Queens) visited P.S. 68, on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 to welcome the inaugural class at the school’s new computer lab. The lab features more than 30 new Apple computers for the students. “Computer skills are crucial for educational and career success,” Council Member Crowley stated. “I know the staff at P.S. 68, led by Principal Scalfaro, will use this new lab to better enrich the students’ education.” The new computers were purchased thanks to a technology grant provided by Council Member Crowley during the Fiscal Year 2012 budget....
Read MoreFighting to Fix Metropolitan HS Scheduling Woes
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. “I want to make sure they’re getting their main subjects in. … Many sophomores don’t have a chemistry teacher. “We’re in the sixth week of school, and many of these students have three hours during the day...
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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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