Willowbrook on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Connelly Center

Willowbrook Mile

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2022

1. Connelly Center Marker

Inscription. As the first woman from Staten Island elected to public office, Elizabeth Connelly served as Assemblywoman from 1973 to 2000. Connelly was a key advocate for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and the force behind the creation of a separate state agency to meet their needs. Following her example, the Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council, founded in 1969, continues her sustained advocacy and constant vigilance to ensure that persons with disabilities receive the opportunities needed to lead lives of value and worth. In 1990 the Elizabeth Connelly Resource Center was named to commemorate her outstanding advocacy and leadership; it houses a number of programs and organizations that support this community.

Erected 2022 by College of Staten Island, City University of New York. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the New York, Staten Island, Willowbrook Mile series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 40° 36.033′ N, 74° 8.683′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Willowbrook.

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Marker is at the intersection of 3 Avenue and B Street, on the right when traveling north on 3 Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 930 Willowbrook Rd, Staten Island NY 10314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baby Unit (approx. 0.2 miles away); Isolation to Inclusion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Exposing Conditions at Willowbrook (approx. ¼ mile away); Consent Judgment (approx. ¼ mile away); A Promise Fulfilled (approx. ¼ mile away); Building 29 (approx. ¼ mile away); Willowbrook Archives (approx. ¼ mile away); Institute for Basic Research (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

More about this marker. The grounds of the notorious Willowbrook State School are now home to the College of Staten Island campus of CUNY.

Also see . . .
1. Willowbrook State School. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. College of Staten Island/CUNY. Website homepage (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional commentary.
1. Access to the Marker
The marker is only accessible to the public Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2022

2. Connelly Center Marker
— Submitted October 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.