12 NOVEMBER 23, 2017 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
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Entire Flushing High School staff
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The city is clearing house at a
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Be-Holden to the
district now
Some called it an upset, but Democrat
turned-Republican Robert
Holden’s victory over two-term
incumbent Democratic Councilwoman
Elizabeth Crowley in the 30th Council
District race wasn’t exactly the “Miracle
on Ice.”
Those of us who covered Holden
over the years as he led the Juniper
Park Civic Association knew his
outspoken nature would resonate
with many in the district who are
dissatisfied with the way the city is
being run. He effectively tied Crowley
to the de Blasio administration
and presented himself as someone
who, if he had the chance, would
defend the district against any bad
idea from the mayor.
Voters, by the narrowest of margins,
decided to give Holden that opportunity.
He’ll take over for Crowley on New
Year’s Day as the 30th District’s voice
in City Hall, and undoubtedly he will
make sure de Blasio and others in city
government are listening.
In interviews before and aft er his
election, Councilman-elect Holden
said that addressing homelessness
is one of his key priorities. We hope
he’ll work with the city to change its
failed policy of housing the homeless
in hotels and fi nd aff ordable and/or
supportive housing for the thousands
of New Yorkers who sleep in shelters
or on the streets daily.
We also hope the new councilman
will continue Crowley’s efforts to
improve public schools and parks,
assist youth organizations serving
the entire district and advocate for
improvements to the city’s dilapidated
transportation system.
Holden promised to do what’s best of
his constituents, regardless of politics.
Certainly, everyone in the district will
hold him to that pledge over the next
four years.
Help the less
fortunate this
holiday season
Thousands of Queens families
will gather around their dining
room tables today to give
thanks for what they have. We hope
all have an enjoyable Thanksgiving.
Of course, there are many families
in our borough and beyond
who aren’t as fortunate. They’re
battling economic challenges and
other problems that not only make
it impossible to aff ord a Thanksgiving
meal, but also make it diffi cult
to aff ord a meal any day of the week.
This time of year, many organizations
hold food drives for the hungry,
and the holiday season compels
residents to empty their cupboards
and their wallets to such causes.
It’s a wonderful demonstration of
generosity.
But, in a larger sense, we must
realize that for the many in need,
hunger isn’t confi ned to a single
holiday. It’s an everyday experience
none of us would wish upon our
worst enemies.
Many charities across New
York City, such as City Harvest,
work year-round to feed the city’s
hungry. We encourage our readers
to take a few minutes out of their
day -- and a couple of bucks out of
their bank accounts — and donate
to City Harvest, cityharvest.org, or
any other local charity that serves
the city’s hungry.
