Council Member Crowley Thanks Deputy Inspector Michael Cody for Service to 104th Pct.
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley presented Deputy Inspector Michael Cody, the departing commanding officer of the 104th Precinct, a City Council Citation on Wednesday, January 30, thanking him for his service to the community. Captain Christopher Manson is the new commanding officer of the 104th Precinct. “Deputy Inspector Michael Cody worked tirelessly with the community to serve and protect,” said Council Member Crowley. “While it is sad to see him move on, I look forward to working with Captain Manson to help residents and keep our streets safe.”
Read MoreFriends of Firefighters, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, Help Firefighters in Need After Sandy out of Glendale Distribution Site
Before, during, and after Superstorm Sandy, New York City firefighters, as always, were instrumental in rescue and evacuation operations and keeping New Yorkers safe. But like so many other New Yorkers, many active and retired firefighters lost their homes due to the storm. Friends of Firefighters (FoF), a not-for-profit organization that offers wellness services for firefighters and their families, quickly mobilized to help residents from the Rockaways, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Long Island. However, FoF’s office in Red Hook, Brooklyn was also severely damaged by the storm. With help...
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth Crowley’s Advocacy Leads to No Smoking Signs in Bus Shelters
Commuters throughout the City who have been subject to harmful secondhand smoke at City bus shelters will soon get a reprieve. After an inquiry from Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (CD-30, Queens), the Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to manufacture and install “No Smoking” signs in bus shelters. The New York City Administrative Code already prohibits smoking in bus shelters, but most New Yorkers are not aware of these rules. “New Yorkers on their way to work or school should not have to deal with the dangers of secondhand smoke—a known human carcinogen—while waiting...
Read MoreCity Council’s Efforts to Keep Firehouses Fully Staffed Help Spur Record Low Fire Fatalities in New York City
Fire fatalities in New York City were a record low in 2012. The City recorded 58 deaths from fires, down from 66 in 2011. The new record was met thanks to the exceptional work of the members of the FDNY. Demand for Fire Department services is also at an all-time high, according to FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, which is one of the main reasons the City Council has fought to keep firehouses completely staffed and operational during budget negotiations, despite the administration’s insistence on closing firehouses. “Our fire department is the City’s first line of defense in any...
Read MoreCouncil Member Crowley Honors Brave EMT Workers who Made Water Rescue in Glendale
On Wednesday’s City Council stated meeting, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Chair of the Fire and Criminal Justice Services Committee, honored FDNY EMTs Jimmy Guailacela and Marilyn Arroyo who rescued three people from a flash flood in Glendale, Queens. On August 15, Sister Claudia Bradshaw and Mary and Joseph Lawrence were on their way to lunch, when a sudden downpour created a flash flood at the Cooper Avenue underpass. Seven feet of water quickly covered the car, but thankfully, Mr. Guailacela and Ms. Arroyo quickly responded and rescued the passengers. At the ceremony on Wednesday,...
Read MoreCouncil Member Crowley Calls For Immediate Investigation Into Flooding Conditions By DEP And DDC
Today, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley (CD-30, Queens) sent a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) calling for the departments to investigate if the ongoing construction at the Cooper Avenue underpass led to the extreme flood in Glendale, Queens. On Wednesday, August 15, several severe thunderstorms hit New York City. The sewer system in Glendale could not keep up with the torrential rain, flooding the streets and residents’ homes. At the Cooper Avenue underpass, between 74th Street and 79th Street, cars became...
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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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