Middle Village

Despite being only 20 minutes outside of Manhattan, Middle Village is a quiet and beautiful neighborhood with an abundance of parks, shopping and attractions. Bounded to the north by Eliot Avenue, to the east by Woodhaven Boulevard to the south by Cooper Avenue, and to the west by Fresh Pond Road, this community is home to some of the 30th Districts most-frequented spots. Juniper Valley Park, the jewel of Middle Village, has long been a hotspot for park-goers of all ages.

One of the neighborhood’s most energetic spots is Metropolitan Avenue, where you can find plenty to eat, places to shop at a wide array of small chains and local mom-and-pop stores. Middle Village is also home to the Metro Mall on Metropolitan Avenue, where one can find an array of major chains.

Here in Middle Village, we enjoy a culturally rich and diverse community. The Italian-American community, in particular, has deep roots in the neighborhood, but lately we have also seen newcomers of Irish, Hispanic and Polish descent who are attracted to the family-friendly, suburban feel of the community.

There are three NYC public schools zoned to Middle Village students- P.S. 128, P.S./I.S. 49 and P.S. 87, all of which provide quality education to our children. Christ the King High School is another parochial school that serves students in Middle Village.

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Council Member Crowley Attends Benefit for Slain Police Officer Peter Figoski’s Daughters

Thumbnail image for Council Member Crowley Attends Benefit for Slain Police Officer Peter Figoski’s Daughters January 7, 2012

Middle Village

On Saturday, January 7, 2012 Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-30, Queens) attended a local fundraiser for the daughters of Police Officer Peter Figoski organized by Middle Village business owners and local advocates Mike Kelly, Rich Scherne, Walter Clayton, and Giancarlo Barricella. Officer Figoski was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday, December [...]

Read the full article →

Parks Cuts Ribbon On Second Phase Of Renovations To Juniper South Playground

Thumbnail image for Parks Cuts Ribbon On Second Phase Of Renovations To Juniper South Playground December 2, 2011

In the News

“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 [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Fighting to Fix Metropolitan HS Scheduling Woes

November 23, 2011

Education

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley joined angry parents to call on the DOE to find a solution for the scheduling problems facing Queens Metropolitan High School. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), whose two sons attend Metropolitan, said the scheduling disaster is just “one of many problems” at the school. “My main concern is curriculum,” Crowley said. [...]

Read the full article →

Green Town Hall Teaches Residents Important Energy Saving Tips

Thumbnail image for Green Town Hall Teaches Residents Important Energy Saving Tips November 22, 2011

Economic Development

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 [...]

Read the full article →

“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.

Read the full article →

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

Thumbnail image for Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Dept. of Education Host High School Enrollment Fair October 24, 2011

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Electeds Offer Joint Plan To Remedy Local Train Noise At Middle Village/Glendale Town Hall

October 7, 2011

Glendale

Queens, NY, August 17, 2011 – NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., City Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, NYS Assemblymen Andrew Hevesi and Michael Miller gathered concerned residents, long-suffering trackside homeowners, and community organizations from Middle Village and Glendale to a town hall-style meeting at PS 128 on the evening of August 16. Their joint plan/agreement with the rail companies was unveiled to alleviate the excessive traffic, noise and undesirable odors caused by outgoing freight trains in Middle Village.

Read the full article →

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.

Read the full article →