Elizabeth Crowley

Who is Elizabeth Crowley?

Elizabeth Crowley is a member of the New York City Council and a Democratic Party politician in New York. Crowley was elected in November 2008, defeating the incumbent Republican, Anthony Como. She was sworn in January 2009 to represent the Queens neighborhoods of Glendale, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Woodhaven. On March 19, 2012, Crowley announced that she will seek the Democratic nomination for New York's 6th congressional district. Crowley faced New York State Assembly members Rory Lancman and Grace Meng in the primary election.