Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed, once again, closing 20 fire companies to save money in the fiscal year 2012 budget. One of the companies was Engine Company 294 serving Woodhaven and Richmond Hill. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, with the support of Speaker Christine Quinn and her colleagues in the City Council, fought against closing any firehouses [...]
Fire and Criminal Justice
Our city firefighters and corrections officers work tirelessly to make sure that New Yorkers are protected. As Chair of the Fire and Criminal Justice Committee, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley has made it a priority to ensure that they are here to stay. When the Bloomberg Administration’s proposed budget included the closing of up to 20 fire companies, Elizabeth led a fierce campaign which included 15 rallies and numerous editorials. Ultimately, alongside Speaker Christine C. Quinn, her colleagues on the City Council, local civic groups, and residents across the City, the $37 million needed to save the fire companies was restored.
