Quality of Life

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 [...]

CROWLEY, ADDABBO DENOUNCE RECENT GRAFFITI VANDALISM IN MIDDLE VILLAGE

February 6, 2012

Middle Village

Following a string of graffiti vandalism in Middle Village, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley and State Senator Joseph Addabbo reiterated their commitment to fighting graffiti in the community. According to police, three males spray-painted graffiti on public and private property on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 along Juniper Valley Road and surrounding streets in Middle Village. Thirteen [...]

Jamaica Avenue Elevated Tracks Get Fresh Coat of Paint

December 20, 2011

The new paint creates a distinct difference in the neighborhood. In 2009, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley stood with State Senator Joe Addabbo, Assemblyman Mike Miller, and Maria Thomson, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District to demand that the MTA repaint and renovate the elevated tracks along Jamaica Avenue. The rusting tracks were an [...]

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Hosts Tree Lighting In Glendale

December 5, 2011

On Saturday, December 3, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley and the Ridgewood, Glendale and Middle Village Lions Club sponsored a tree lighting at the Frederick T. Haller Jr. Triangle in Glendale. The event featured caroling from the Grover Cleveland High School choral group, The Clovers, a doggie holiday dress up contest for resident pets and a [...]

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Introduces Legislation Requiring Community Notification Before Parking Changes

November 30, 2011

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-30, Queens) introduced legislation today that requires the City Department of Transportation to post notice for at least seven days before installing “no standing” signs on residential streets. When the City implements new parking restrictions, residents are often caught by surprise. Parking in a location that was perfectly legal a day [...]

Green Town Hall Teaches Residents Important Energy Saving Tips

November 22, 2011

Residents learned different methods to save money by becoming more environmentally friendly on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, during a “Green Town Hall” sponsored by Council Member Elizabeth Crowley at P.S. 49. Representatives from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) spoke about different rebates and incentives offered for using solar energy. According [...]

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Helps Organize Grand Avenue Cleanup

November 12, 2011

In October, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley called on the City Department of Sanitation to increase garbage pick up on Grand Avenue to combat littering along the commercial strip. On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley donated supplies to local civic groups to beautify the tree pits along Grand Avenue. The pits had become overgrown [...]

“Phase 1” of Middle Village Freight Rail Improvements Implemented

November 7, 2011

Middle Village

Senator Joe Addabbo, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, Assemblyman Miller, Assemblywoman Margaret Markey Congressman Joe Crowley and Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley successfully negotiated terms with CSX Freight Corporation, to install two new hookup sites which will help alleviate excessive noise and odor caused by outgoing freight trains in Middle Village.

“Four Paws Sake” hosts Motorcycle Run To Raise Support for Local Strays

October 18, 2011

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined dozens of motorcyclists in Glendale to raise support and awareness for Four Paws Sake Rescue, an animal shelter that provides a safe haven for stray, neglected and abused animals throughout New York City. Chopper enthusiasts revved up their engines and rode from Yonkers to Queens in the first annual [...]

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K

October 18, 2011

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined her “Sole Sisters” of Community Board 5 and hundreds of New Yorkers this Sunday to raise awareness and support for The American Cancer Society as a participant in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k. The walk, which kicked off from the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Park, encompassed just [...]