Maspeth

Maspeth is home to some of the best residential areas in Queens. The Maspeth Plateau, an elevated area in Western Queens, boasts incredible views of Manhattan’s skyline.

In the heart of Maspeth lies Grand Avenue. A hub for businesses, this busy street has some of the best diners in Queens. The Clinton Diner on Maspeth Avenue was even featured in the 1990 film, Goodfellas.

One of the neighborhoods most cherished spots is Memorial Square, on the intersection of Grand Avenue and 69th Street. The memorial commemorates the 19 firefighters from Maspeth’s FDNY Hazmat 1/Squad 288 who died on 9/11.

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

November 30, 2011

Glendale

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 [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Helps Organize Grand Avenue Cleanup

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Economic Development

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 [...]

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Gibbons Family, Maspeth Community Seek Justice For George Gibbons

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Maspeth

On Sunday, November 13, 2011, Maspeth community members supported the Gibbons family in their search to find the man responsible for George Gibbons’ death. George Gibbons was killed on October 15, 2011 when the livery cab taking him home was struck by a vehicle traveling the wrong the way on the Long Island Expressway service [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Elected Officials Turn Up Heat on Hit and Run Assailant

November 1, 2011

Maspeth

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee, Rep. Joe Crowley, Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, Maspeth Town Hall, local business leaders and advocates joined the family of the late George Gibbons to announce a reward of $10,000 to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of Peter Rodriguez, [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Restores Funding for Maspeth Town Hall’s “Lights on After School” Program

October 25, 2011

Education

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley visited Maspeth Town Hall’s “Lights on After School” program Thursday, to observe some of the programs that the community organization offers. Maspeth Town Hall offers a wide array of after-school opportunities through the Out of School Time Program. Led by teachers, college students and paraprofessionals, these classes give students an [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Dept. of Education Host High School Enrollment Fair

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Education

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined Director of High School Enrollment, Bonnie Gross, and Mike Dogan from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development for an informational seminar on the high school application process and a discussion about making the transition from Junior High School into 9th grade. Over 90 parents from nine different [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Calls for Cleanup of Grand Avenue

October 18, 2011

Economic Development

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley called on the Department of Sanitation to increase garbage pickups along Grand Ave. The recent increase of overflowing litter baskets has become a nuisance and health hazard to residents and business owners on this busy street.

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Proposes Legislation to Regulate Commuter Vans in New York City

October 7, 2011

Legislation

NEW YORK , NY, Aug. 8 — Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley introduced legislation that will crack down on unregulated commuter vans throughout New York City.

Currently, neither community leaders nor public groups are consulted on commuter van routes, which often create frustrating traffic conditions for members of the communities in which they operate. These vans enter narrow side streets, block driveways and intersections, and blow their horns for the passengers to come out of their house.

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Calls Upon Department of Health to Increase Pesticide Use in 30th District

September 30, 2011

Glendale

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 [...]

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Statement from Elizabeth Crowley Regarding O’Neill’s Restaurant

May 3, 2011

Fire and Criminal Justice

On May 2, 2011, a fire gutted O’Neill’s, a staple in the Maspeth community. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley gave the following statement: “O’Neill’s Restaurant has been a staple in Maspeth and has served the people of Queens for almost a century. Last night’s tragic fire was a loss for the whole community and serves as [...]

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