Hero to Zero Series, Part IV

Congressman Joseph Crowley Former Juniper Park Civic Associations Man of the Year Now Hero to Zero
For years, Congressman Joseph Crowley was an active participant and frequent visitor at Juniper Civic meetings. He first attended as our elected Assemblyman and then as he climbed the political ladder, as our illustrious Congressman. Congressman Crowley has proven that he is an intelligent and effective elected official who works hard for his constituency. His dedication was recognized by the Queens Democratic Party by naming him the county leader. However, it is strange that such a dynamic and important elected official has not been seen recently at any Juniper Civic meetings. Why you may ask? It’s simple. Congressman Crowley had a difference of opinion with Bob Holden of the Juniper Civic Association and was relegated to a Zero by King Bob of Juniper. Yet again this is another example of the fickle and vicious nature of the JPCA leadership.

For years the Juniper Berry glowingly praised Joe Crowley and even touted his many accomplishments. Articles included:

“Assemblyman Crowley applauds passage of Megan’s Law”
“Assemblyman Crowley brings Mall Fight to TV”
“Slow Down on Quick Draw” by Assemblyman Joseph Crowley
“Crowley Introduces Welfare Reform Package”
“Beware of New Telephone $cam” by Assemblyman Joseph Crowley
“Crowley Sponsors Anti Window Tinting Bill”
“Auto Theft Relief Could Albany Have the Answers” by Joseph Crowley
“Crowley Sponsors Bill for Air Bag Theft”

Congressman Joe Crowley was a key supporter of the Juniper Park Civic Association until he dared to disagree with Bobby H. The disagreement stemmed from how the Congressman was handling the Keyspan Gas Tank issue. Congressman Crowley, however, worked with his colleagues in government to ensure that the site would be converted into a park. It seems that even if you disagree in part with Holden you are still banished to Juniper Bogey land.

As always, don’t believe the Patriots check for yourself. Peruse the recent and future editions of the Berry are you will notice the absence of our Congressman. Once again Bob Holden has alienated and cast out another elected official who deserves our respect.

Please remember that no matter how much you do for the Juniper Civic if you disagree once you are deemed unsuitable for elected office and are continually admonished. Consequently, Juniper Park Civic Man of the Year Congressman Joe Crowley turns into the forgotten man. Just another sad chapter in the JPCA Hero to Zero sagas. Stay tuned for more.