Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a quiet and friendly neighborhood that has changed a lot in the past century. It is home to a wide array of newcomers, including young families, city transplants and immigrants. One of the up-and-coming spots in Queens, Ridgewood has recently seen an influx of Brooklynites in search of cheaper rents and more closet space.

Ridgewood is characterized by its beautiful brick and stone two-story buildings, built in the early 20th century. The neighborhood, which straddles the Queens-Brooklyn boundary, is home to more official historical districts than anywhere else in Queens. The Greater Ridgewood Historical Society is located in the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House, a Dutch colonial farmhouse built in 1709, and has worked to preserve numerous other historical structures.

The Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District, which is comprised of businesses from Fresh Pond Road to Wyckoff Avenue is the center of Ridewood.

Crowley Attends Ribbon Cutting for New P.S. 68 Computer Lab

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Education

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley (D-30, Queens) visited P.S. 68, on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 to welcome the inaugural class at the school’s new computer lab. The lab features more than 30 new Apple computers for the students. “Computer skills are crucial for educational and career success,” Council Member Crowley stated. “I know the staff [...]

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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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Green Town Hall Teaches Residents Important Energy Saving Tips

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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 [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Brings Fire Safety Seminars To Seniors

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Fire and Criminal Justice

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley and Firefighter Alvin Kevelier imparted fire safety tips to seniors at the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Senior Center on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Council Member Crowley provided funding to bring the event to local senior centers including the Ridgewood Older Adult Center. Seniors received free oven mitts, batteries for smoke detectors, and life-saving [...]

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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 Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K

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Glendale

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 [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Meets With Greater Ridgewood Youth Council

October 7, 2011

Education

On Sept. 7, Council Member Crowley joined Greater Ridgewood Youth Council President Bob Monahan and about 30 young adults to celebrate their successes as participants in the GRYC/Young Adult Internship Program, a new initiative funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development.

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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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Crowley, Electeds, Honor Cardella’s 70th Wedding Anniversary

April 25, 2011

Ridgewood

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-30, Queens), along with State Senator Joe Addabbo (D-15, Queens), Council Member Diana Reyna (D-34, Brooklyn), Assembly Members Cathy Nolan (D-37, Ridgewood) and Mike Miller (D-38, Glendale) as well as the Peter Cardella seniors honor Peter and Providenza Cardella’s 70th Wedding Anniversary. At the celebration, Council Members Elizabeth Crowley and Diana [...]

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Crowley Joins PS 88 Students and Con Edison in Arbor Day Celebration

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Education

Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, joined Queens Parks Department Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, Paul Kerzner of Ridgewood Property Owners Association, Tom Newell, Vice President of Con Edison’s Brooklyn/Queens, Peter Cardilla of the Cardilla Senior Center, Principal David Bishop, teacher Audrey Glass, parents and the 2nd Grade students of PS 88 for Con Edison’s annual Tree Planting Ceremony [...]

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