Crowley in Action
Calling on MTA: Use Abandoned Lots for Green Space
Green Space Would Help Beautify Neighborhood,
Remove Eyesores
Council Member Crowley, Senator Addabbo, Assemblyman Miller, CB5 head Giardano, Local Leaders Bornamen, Renz Call on MTA to Allow Green Space in place of dilapitated structures. Photo Credit: William Alatriste.
Demanding State Legislature and MTA
Repaint and Rehabilitate the J train above Jamaica Ave
Eyesores impeding on surrounding community's safety
and economic growth
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, along with Senator Joseph Addabbo and Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation President Maria Thompson and State Assemblyman Mike Miller demand State Legislature and MTA to repaint and rehabilitate the J-trains which spans Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Photo Credit: William Alatriste.
Watch Crowley on NY1 (Video) Make Push for J Line Makeover
Crowley Fighting on Behalf of Our Community
Working for Access to Quality and Affordable Health Care
On the Steps of City Hall Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Calls on Albany to Protect Women's Health Care. Photo Credit: William Alatriste
Elizabeth Crowley is dedicated to improving access to quality and affordable health care. When re-elected, Crowley will continue to be proactive about attracting and retaining physicians in Queens by pushing for legislation that both protects physicians from skyrocketed malpractice rates and protects patients from getting robbed by their insurance corporations.
As a member of the Women's Issues Committee, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley has risen as a leader in protecting women’s health care. Elizabeth is working with government grant programs and medical practitioners to expand breast exam programs for women.
"Elizabeth Crowley's voice and leadership on health care are critical and timely. Elizabeth stands out as a strong defender of access to quality care including cancer screenings and women's health issues. Her vigilance is essential to preserve the best features of the Health Care System for Queens patients."
-Dr. Jay Tartell, MD, Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Hospital
of Queens and Assistant Secretary of Queens County Medical Society.
Crowley Calls on Federal Government: ‘DON’T CUT FUNDING FOR CANCER DETECTION’
Strengthening Our Education System
As a former educator, and a mother of two children in public schools, no issue is more important than strengthening New York City's education system. In the City Council, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley will continue to: alleviate overcrowding in our school systems by finding new prospective school sites and building extensions onto existing schools; work with the Department of Education on ways to strengthen our enhance our classroom technology, teaching and testing system to ensure students master the skills of one grade before moving onto the next; attract and retain the best teachers by fighting for more competitive salaries and benefits.
During these tough economic times, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley was able to secure nearly $2 million in your tax money to go towards strengthening our schools. Due to this funding, these schools will benefit from larger space for learning, after school programs and the latest and greatest educational technology. Furthermore, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley was able to move the Department of Education to address schools that otherwise would be overlooked, such as P.S./I.S. 87.
NY Daily News: Crowley Pushes for Priority HS Seating for Local Students
During these tough economic times, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley was able to secure nearly $2 million in your tax money to go towards strengthening our schools. Due to this funding, these schools will benefit from larger space for learning, after school programs and the latest and greatest educational technology. Furthermore, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley was able to move the Department of Education to address schools that otherwise would be overlooked, such as P.S./I.S. 87.
NY Daily News: Crowley Pushes for Priority HS Seating for Local Students
Stopping Over-Development
While running for city office in 2008, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley promised to protect our community from over-development and kept her word by rezoning over 300 blocks in record time. A three year old rezoning plan authored by our own community leaders was dusted off when Council Member Crowley move the Department of City Planning forward from environmental review to ULURP process to implementation.No longer will big developers will be able to buy in and build huge complexes and apartment buildingsin neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth, and Middle Village.
“I congratulate the community leaders who put together the rezoning proposal and I'm honored I could make it law and a reality for the neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village. Protecting the character of our community by limiting over-development, specifically in our residential neighborhoods, has been and will always remain a priority of mine,” said Council Member Elizabeth Crowley.
Watch Crowley on NY1 (Video) for Residential Rezoning Taking Effect
Restoring Our Fire and Emergency Services
Fighting to protect our Fire and Emergency Medical Services
When the Bloomberg Administration proposed to close 16 fire companies to balance a once jeopardized City budget, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley was an instrumental leader in the restoration of our much needed services. As a member of the Fire and Criminal Justice Committee, Elizabeth repeatedly called on the Mayor and the Fire Commissioner, organized with other elected officials, co-hosted a n informational town meeting, and met with every company in district 30 to advocate on behalf of our neighborhoods to keep our fire companies open.
On the step of City Hall, in the streets and in front of Engine 271, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley demanded, “safety should never be sacrifice to balance a budget. Diminishing our fire protection and emergency medical services is a public safety issue where time loss equals lives lost. We live in one of the highest profiled places in the world, and there's no room to compromise our protection.”
NY Daily News: Crowley Blasts City’s Plan to Close Engine Company 271; May 14, 2009
On the step of City Hall, in the streets and in front of Engine 271, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley demanded, “safety should never be sacrifice to balance a budget. Diminishing our fire protection and emergency medical services is a public safety issue where time loss equals lives lost. We live in one of the highest profiled places in the world, and there's no room to compromise our protection.”
NY Daily News: Crowley Blasts City’s Plan to Close Engine Company 271; May 14, 2009
Making Our Streets Safer
Working for more police on our streets
The Robert Ogle Law
On October 8th, the NY City Council will hold a hearing on a bill I introduced to make our streets safer. The new bill is founded in the tragedy of Robert Ogle and Alex Paul who were killed in a hit and run accident in Middle Village. The driver was detrimentally intoxicated and had stolen an unattended idling car moments before while the owner ran into a convenience store.
In response to this tragedy, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley introduced legislation to raise the penalty for leaving an unattended car running from $5 to $250. Working with the Ogle family, Council Member Crowley is raising awareness to prevent these avoidable and fatal accidents from happening.
“Leaving your car running and unattended seems like a minor, careless mistake but all New Yorkers must understand that it is irresponsible, dangerous and potentially deadly,” stated Council Member Elizabeth Crowley.
NY1 (Video): Crowley Introduces Robert Ogle Law to make NYC Streets Safer; 3/24/09
Preserving Our Community's Hidden Jewels
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley believes that one of the best kept secrets of our district is the Ridgewood Reservoir. As the Central Park of Queens, Elizabeth fully advocates for the investment in Ridgewood Reservoir to preserve this natural habitat and be used as place for environmental education as well as a magnificent park to enjoy.
In the most recent budget cuts, Mayor Bloomberg cut $31 million of the $50 million allocated to this reservoir. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley is pushing Mayor Bloomberg to return the original funds allocated to this part of Western Queens. Elizabeth is committed to working with different organizations, including the Parks Department and PlaNYC, as well as community members to protect this unique part of our community’s history.
Elizabeth believes that we have an opportunity to preserve the many hidden jewels within the Council District by: advocating for landmark ing status for the Forest Park Carousal and working with the Richmond Hill Historical Society to preserve the Victorian and Georgian homes in Richmond Hill.
In the most recent budget cuts, Mayor Bloomberg cut $31 million of the $50 million allocated to this reservoir. Council Member Elizabeth Crowley is pushing Mayor Bloomberg to return the original funds allocated to this part of Western Queens. Elizabeth is committed to working with different organizations, including the Parks Department and PlaNYC, as well as community members to protect this unique part of our community’s history.
Elizabeth believes that we have an opportunity to preserve the many hidden jewels within the Council District by: advocating for landmark ing status for the Forest Park Carousal and working with the Richmond Hill Historical Society to preserve the Victorian and Georgian homes in Richmond Hill.
Going Green
Council Member Crowley firmly believes that our nation will find the soltution to global climate change but that this solution will not only come from the top. The answer to global climate change must come from every day people doing small things. Elizabeth urges the members of her community to reduce their carbon foot print by doing simple things in their everyday lives. The easiest way to accomplish this is to buy local goods, decrease the amount of garbage we produce, and use less energy in our daily lives. It is important that we follow through with these simple acts as it will not only save our planet, but it will also help us all save money.
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley released an editorial on going green and saving money in the process. The Op Ed was featured in several news outlets, including the Times Newsweekly
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley released an editorial on going green and saving money in the process. The Op Ed was featured in several news outlets, including the Times Newsweekly
Supporting Local Businesses and Job Seekers
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley Helps Community Members Find Work at Local Job Fair
New York City is fueled by the growth of small businesses which make up 95% of its economy. Committed to their success, Elizabeth believes in buying locally produced products and goods. As a testament to this belief, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley partnered with fellow Council Member David Yassky to put out a pamphlet guiding small businesses on grants to take advantage of in the stimulus bill.
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley supported 30 local businesses and hundreds of job seekers by hosting a job fair in Ridgewood this past May. At the job fair, Crowley addressed the crowd with these remarks:
"The worst part of this economic downturn is that thousands of highly qualified people across New York City are losing their jobs. The times forces us to look for opportunities outside our normal professions that will help us through this economic storm and possibly pave way for a new career. That is why I believe it is important, as your City representative, to recruit a diverse businesses across sectors in these cities and help make these jobs available to our community members in need of work."
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley supported 30 local businesses and hundreds of job seekers by hosting a job fair in Ridgewood this past May. At the job fair, Crowley addressed the crowd with these remarks:
"The worst part of this economic downturn is that thousands of highly qualified people across New York City are losing their jobs. The times forces us to look for opportunities outside our normal professions that will help us through this economic storm and possibly pave way for a new career. That is why I believe it is important, as your City representative, to recruit a diverse businesses across sectors in these cities and help make these jobs available to our community members in need of work."
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED FOR ME IN 2008.
LET'S DO IT AGAIN IN 2009 FOR A FULL 4 YEAR TERM.
VOTE ELIZABETH CROWLEY FOR CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 3, 2009!
Elizabeth S. Crowley getting sworn in as the Council Member for the 30th District, Queens. January 2009.