Council Member Crowley Praises Planned Renovations for Evergreen Park
Monday night, the Parks Department presented its plans for renovations and a new children’s play area for Evergreen Park at Community Board 5’s Parks Committee. Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley (CD-30, Queens), who allocated $1 million for improvements at the park, applauded the plans and stressed the need for improvements. “Glendale and Ridgewood residents will soon see their tax dollars hard at work as the Parks Department transforms Evergreen Park into a beautiful oasis for the community,” said Council Member Crowley. “I have stressed the importance of capital investments...
Read MoreParks Cuts Ribbon On Second Phase Of Renovations To Juniper South Playground
“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 slides and swings in an impressive design that captures the historical significance of this area’s past as a former swampland. As an added bonus, the playground is eco-friendly and built to be sustainable for future...
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Participates in Annual Forest Park 5k Race
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined over 200 runners this Sunday for the Annual Forest Park 5k Fun Run. The race benefited the Forest Park Trust, Inc. – an organization that provides free educational, recreational and cultural events in Forest Park for people of all ages. Elizabeth and a team of staff members took off from Victory Field to follow the course along the tree-lined Forest Park Drive. A Children’s Field Day was also held before the run. Youngsters were able to compete in a series of field games such as the 50-yard dash, foam javelin throw, a bean bag shot-put and...
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Calls Upon Department of Health to Increase Pesticide Use in 30th District
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley has called upon the Department of Health to increase spraying in order to safeguard against the spread of the West Nile Virus in the communities of Middle Village, Maspeth, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Woodhaven and Glendale. While the DOH treated some catch basins in the area this past weekend, residents have reported a significant increase in mosquitos over recent weeks. While these insects are a nuisance, according to the Department of Health, they have not yet tested positive to be carrying disease. With five recently contracted cases of West Nile and 88...
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Parks Borough Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, Local Residents Cut Ribbon at New Handball Courts
On Tuesday July 19, 2011, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley (D-30, Queens), Parks Department Borough Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski community leaders and park users gathered to celebrate the opening of the recently renovated handball courts at Juniper Valley Park. At the ribbon-cutting, athletes of all ages tested out the new playing area and enjoyed the afternoon in the park. Between handball and paddleball, these courts are one of the most heavily used features of Juniper Valley Park. People of all ages come to play and now they will be able to play on newly renovated, top notch...
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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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