Maspeth

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

Posted on Oct 25, 2011

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 opportunity to participate in activities that are both mentally and physically engaging. Last year, when funding for Maspeth Town Hall was in jeopardy, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley stepped in to make sure that...

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

Posted on Oct 24, 2011

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 high schools came out to hear helpful guidelines and useful tips. Ms. Gross offered critical information on the high school application process while Mr. Dogan provided insight on how to successfully cross over into a new school. Parents and...

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

Posted on Oct 18, 2011

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.

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

Posted on Oct 7, 2011

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.

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

Posted on Sep 30, 2011

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...

Statement from Elizabeth Crowley Regarding O’Neill’s Restaurant

Posted on May 3, 2011

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 a reminder that, no matter how bad the budget is, it remains critically important to protect our fire services.”