Middle Village

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

Posted on Dec 2, 2011

“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 slides and swings in an impressive design that captures the historical significance of this area’s past as a former swampland. As an added bonus, the playground is eco-friendly and built to be sustainable for future...

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

Posted on Nov 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 ago can suddenly lead to increased costs from ticket or towing expenses and unneeded aggravation. Within Council Member Crowley’s district, the City began “daylighting” corners—a safety measure intended to provide...

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Fighting to Fix Metropolitan HS Scheduling Woes

Posted on Nov 23, 2011

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. “I want to make sure they’re getting their main subjects in. … Many sophomores don’t have a chemistry teacher. “We’re in the sixth week of school, and many of these students have three hours during the day...

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Green Town Hall Teaches Residents Important Energy Saving Tips

Posted on Nov 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 to NYSERDA, more than 57% of a residence’s energy use is wasted. Free energy audits are available for homeowners, and NYSERDA will detail different ways to gain better energy consumption. Further,...

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“Phase 1” of Middle Village Freight Rail Improvements Implemented

Posted on Nov 7, 2011

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.

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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...

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