Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Reports Accelerated Schedule for Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades
Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley announced today that the City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have agreed to accelerate the installation of new combined sewers in Penelope Avenue to 2014. The project (SEQ002693) was slated to begin in fiscal year 2015, but following two major rainstorms that caused extensive flooding and damage to residents’ homes, Council Member Crowley requested an accelerated timetable to help prevent future flooding as soon as possible. In a letter, DDC Commissioner David Burney agreed to accelerate...
Read MoreCouncil Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, UFOA, UFA and Elected Officials March in the Labor Day Parade, Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
On Sept. 10, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, the Uniformed Firefighters Association, Speaker Christine Quinn, and other elected officials to march in the New York City Labor Day Parade. Throngs of visitors and residents gathered to watch the New York City’s Bravest join City labor groups to march up Fifth Ave., past New York City landmarks such as St. Patrick’s cathedral, The Plaza Hotel and Central Park. One day before the ten year anniversary of Sept. 11, this parade had special meaning to those who were personally affected that day....
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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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