Council Members Crowley and Reyna Call on DOT to Install Police Precinct Signage
Today, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-30, Queens) announced new legislation requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install signage pointing towards local police precincts with Council Member Diana Reyna, representatives for State Senator Joe Addabbo, Assemblyman Mike Miller, and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, and concerned Ridgewood residents. Residents often need to visit police precincts to file complaints and receive police reports. The 104th Precinct, like many others across the City, serves a large area with numerous diverse neighborhoods making it difficult for some...
Read MoreCouncil Member Crowley Addresses P.S. 88
Students at P.S. 88 in Ridgewood were treated to a special screening of the movie New York Says Thank You. The film follows firefighters, touched by the national support after September 11, volunteering their time to help others affected by natural disaster. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley addressed the students about the importance of being prepared for terrorist attacks or natural disaster and about the power of standing together as a community and giving back. She also stressed that young people can make a difference and contribute great...
Read MoreCouncil Member Crowley Tours Ridgewood Library
On March 1, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley joined Council Members Vincent Gentile and Diana Reyna for a tour of Ridgewood Library with Queens Library CEO Thomas Galante, Friends of Ridgewood Library, staff. Last year, Council Member Crowley joined other local officials to celebrate the completion of a $3.6 million renovation. For more pictures, check out the Facebook album by clicking here.
Read MoreCrowley Attends Ribbon Cutting for New P.S. 68 Computer Lab
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 at P.S. 68, led by Principal Scalfaro, will use this new lab to better enrich the students’ education.” The new computers were purchased thanks to a technology grant provided by Council Member Crowley during the Fiscal Year 2012 budget....
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth Crowley Introduces Legislation Requiring Community Notification Before Parking Changes
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...
Read MoreGreen Town Hall Teaches Residents Important Energy Saving Tips
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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In 2008 Council Member Elizabeth Crowley was elected to represent the 30th Council District covering the Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, and Woodhaven neighborhoods. Elizabeth was the first female and first Democrat elected to represent that seat. She has chaired the Fire & Criminal Justice Services Committee since January 2010 which oversees the Fire Department, Department of Correction, Department of Probation, and Criminal Justice Coordinator’s Office.
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