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NYC Honorary Street Names Map (Intersection)

The dataset contains the metadata provided on the NYC Honorary Street Names Map. The dataset will include City Council Introduction Number, the local law enactment number and date, category of change, borough, new name of the street or intersection, present name, limits, zip code, Introduced by Council Member(s), Biographical information of the individual, Notes, Longitude and Latitude coordinates.

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Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
FDNY FF Jimmy Martinez Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Beach Road and Hillcrest Street
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Jimmy Martinez was a 24-year veteran of the FDNY and was assigned to engine 157 in Staten Island. He was part of the rescue and recovery effort at Ground Zero. He died of 9/11 related illness.
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95140070199994,40.77006387900008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Patrolman John Patrick Flood Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 77th Street and York Avenue
Zip Code
10075.0
Introduced By Council Members
Menin
Biographical Information
Patrol Officer John Flood, known in the Police Department as “The Parish Priest” because of his earnest propaganda against profanity, was almost at the end of his tour on July 3, 1917. He was approached by a woman who told him there was a man in her
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88257522799995,40.75584730500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Calle Perú
Limits
At the intersection of 85th Street and Northern Boulevard
Zip Code
11370.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
This co-naming not only pays homage to the rich history and vibrant culture of the Peruvian community in our neighborhood but also acknowledges their significant contributions to the fabric of our City.
Int. No. 1103-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1103-A • Enactment Date: 2009-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89299199599998,40.858391021000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1103-A
Enactment Date
2009-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-08-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Lance Corporal Alberto Francesconi Place
Limits
At the intersection of East 187th Street and Park Avenue
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Alberto Francesconi made the ultimate sacrifice for his community as well as his country when he was killed in action in Afghanistan on December 29, 2008.
Int. No. 816
Intro Number: Int. No. 816 • Enactment Date: 1991-12-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89966399999997,40.88643600000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 816
Enactment Date
1991-12-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/098
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Mike Quill Corner
Limits
The southeast corner of West 240th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Eisland, Castaneira-Colon, Foster, Lisa, McCaffrey, Michels, Rivera and Povman
Biographical Information
Michael Joseph Quill was born on September 18, 1905 in Ireland. In 1926, he emigrated to the United States from a small farm in County Kerry. Only eleven years later, he was encouraged to run for a seat on the City Council by Mayor LaGuardia. As a candid
Int. No. 1338
Intro Number: Int. No. 1338 • Enactment Date: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81965053899995,40.814269842000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Preston High School Way
Limits
At the intersection of Schurz Avenue and Brinsmade Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Marmorato and Farías
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate Preston High School, which was established in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion in Throggs Neck and continues to serve the community.
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10762554699994,40.63955984000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Peter Pellegrito Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Walnut Street and Bard Avenue with sign placed underneath the Walnut Street sign
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Peter Pellegrito was a lead associate in the practice management group at AXA Equitable. He died after suffering a brain aneurysm. His kidneys were donated to patients on Staten Island, including two women, one in her 30’s and another in her 20’s,
Int. No. 1266
Intro Number: Int. No. 1266 • Enactment Date: 1982-09-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90741021599996,40.62003404100005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1266
Enactment Date
1982-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1982/061
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Barone Triangle
Limits
Veterans Avenue to East 71st Street to Avenue U
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Berman, Williams, Long, and Silverman
Biographical Information
The designation of this triangle will honor the memory of Cosmo L. Barone as well as serve as a memorial for all veterans of Bergen Beach.

Cosmo L. Barone was born on April 19, 1944, in Brooklyn. He was a lifetime resident of Brooklyn, living in its Be
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90313921099994,40.82270652300008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Erik Farmer Way
Limits
At the intersection of Tinton Avenue and 163rd Street
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stevens and Salamanca Jr.
Biographical Information
Erik Farmer received a basketball scholarship from Allen County Community College in Kansas in 1987 and later transferred to Keystone College in Pennsylvania and then the University at Buffalo. However, in 1990, he was paralyzed in an automobile accident
Int. No. 1338
Intro Number: Int. No. 1338 • Enactment Date: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15288094999994,40.54709057500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Mr. Todd Hack Way
Limits
At the intersection of School Street and Oakdale Street
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Morano
Biographical Information
Todd B. Hack served primarily as a fourth grade teacher at P.S. 8 throughout his 22 year-career with NYC’s Department of Education. He coached soccer at the Silver Lake Soccer Club.
Int. No. 813
Intro Number: Int. No. 813 • Enactment Date: 1993-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-07-24T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85114073399996,40.82340756900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 813
Enactment Date
1993-12-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-07-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/099
Category
Playground
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Police Officer Hilario Serrano Playground
Present Name
Castle Hill Playground
Limits
An existing playground located at Lafayette Ave. and Turnbull Ave, between Olmstead Avenue and Castle Hill Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cruz, Foster, Linares, Robles, Castaneira-Colon, Dear, Eisland, O'Donovan and Williams
Biographical Information
Police Officer Hilario Serrano, affectionately known as "Larry" to his family and friends, was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on August 8, 1962. In 1968, at the age of six he came to the United States with his mother and two brothers. Mr. Serrano was raise
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90238229599998,40.61747928400007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Patrick Solomita Way
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue W and East 73rd Street
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maisel
Biographical Information
Patrick Solomita was born in Brooklyn and served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he continued to serve the community as a member of the New York City Police Department. He served in rankings of Detecti
Int. No. 697
Intro Number: Int. No. 697 • Enactment Date: 1971-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1971-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92392813999999,40.632393328000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 697
Enactment Date
1971-12-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1971-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1971/076
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
David A. Fox Memorial Park
Limits
East 54th Street, Avenue H, and East 55th Street
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Silverman
Biographical Information
David Allen Fox was born on June 9, 1951. He was a resident of the area wherein the site in question is located. He attended Tilden High School, was a member of the boy Scouts and had worked as a camp counselor. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias.
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95283073799999,40.70897500500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Postacia Rodriguez Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hooper Street and South 3rd Street
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Reynoso
Biographical Information
Postacia Rodriguez was a resident of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, where she dedicated most of her life to community service and education initiatives. She was a vital asset and source of resources for community residents, but also served as an institution f
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10120992399999,40.61396892700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Frank Pompilii Way
Limits
At the intersection of Sunnyside Terrace and Clove Road
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Frank Pompilii was born in Abruzzo, Italy, and came to Staten Island in 1958. He attended night classes at Curtis High School to learn English. He started his career at Uniforms by Oswald in an entry-level position, working diligently, often arriving ear
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81730902699996,40.75179999300008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Sarah Whiting Way
Limits
At the intersection of Holly Avenue and Robinson Street
Zip Code
11355.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koo
Biographical Information
Sarah Washington Whiting, aka Sarah M. Whiting, was a long term resident of Flushing, Queens, and community leader. She was an active member of the Flushing Chapter of the NAACP, the Holly Civic Association, the 109th Community Council, the PS24Q Mother
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89165198099994,40.65993500400003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Antonio Fields Way
Limits
At the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Hegeman Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
Antonio Fields opened his barbershop called Black Success in 1994, which had a positive impact on the community. The shop was where people often came together to socialize, and also where he would hold Black History readings, held school supply fundraise
Int. No. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16455828299996,40.61618217600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Karl Feldman Way
Limits
On the Corner of Longdale Street and Lamberts Lane
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Karl Feldman was a leader and motivator and endured numerous obstacles. He was an Ewings Sarcoma patient for 6 ½ years enduring non-stop chemotherapy, hundreds of rounds of radiation treatment and 9 surgeries. He inspired other patients to continue trea
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.77185458099996,40.69521815600007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
David and Renee Bluford Way
Limits
At the intersection of 178th Place and Murdock Avenue
Zip Code
11433.0
Introduced By Council Members
Williams
Biographical Information
David Franklin Bluford (July 28, 1932 – May 26, 2020) served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and earned an honorable discharge. Upon completing his undergraduate studies at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, he earned a Masters of
Int. No. 427
Intro Number: Int. No. 427 • Enactment Date: 1948-05-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1948-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82332113299998,40.78351284900003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 427
Enactment Date
1948-05-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1948-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1948/036
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
George U. Harvey Memorial Playground
Limits
15th to 20th Avenues east of Whitestone Parkway, Queens
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cunningham, McCarthy, Clemente, Schick, Vogel, and Quinn
Biographical Information
That this unnamed playground is being named in honor of a most distinguished citizen and public official of the Borough of Queens. George U. Harvey was born in 1881 and died in 1946. In his lifetime he served as a Captain in the 77th Infantry Division in
Int. No. 935
Intro Number: Int. No. 935 • Enactment Date: 2012-10-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92241431999997,40.83004689000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 935
Enactment Date
2012-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
All Hallows Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 164th Street and Walton Avenue
Zip Code
10452.0
Introduced By Council Members
Arroyo
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate All Hallows High School’s 100th graduating class. The school has been in existence since 1909 and has been named one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in America.
Int. No. 428-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 428-A • Enactment Date: 2010-12-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99161397199998,40.59035800000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 428-A
Enactment Date
2010-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Rebitzen Rita Horowitz Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 26th Avenue and Cropsey Avenue
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Recchia, Jr.
Biographical Information
Rebitzen Rita Horowitz was a supporter and volunteer at the Shore Parkway Jewish Center for nearly thirty years. She worked with her husband, Rabbi Horowitz, at the synagogue for over thirty years. In addition, Rita helped develop a program in schools c
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92059796199999,40.75972399200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Chester Carlson Way
Limits
At the intersection of 37th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
11106.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Chester Carlson was born in Seattle, Washington and attended Riverside Junior College in Riverside, California, and later enrolled in the California Institute of Technology, where he received his bachelor’s degree in physics in 1930. He later attended
Int. No. 761-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 761-A • Enactment Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89937121099996,40.86213625400006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 761-A
Enactment Date
2012-03-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Dr. Michael Lancelot Marcano Way
Limits
At the intersection of 188th Street and Fordham Road
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Bishop Michael Lancelot Marcano served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1975 and, after being discharged, he worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk from 1976 to 1982. In 1989, he graduated with valedictorian honors from the Manhatt
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93623046299996,40.849531014000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Carmen Georgina Acosta-Cruz Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Broadway and West 180th Street
Zip Code
10033.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Carmen was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic immigrating with her to New York City in 1965 Carmen Georgina was a dedicated ambitious and forthcoming community activist Carmen had an innate ability to lead in critical times and a steadfast dedica
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88684613399994,40.856525144000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Anne Bancroft Way
Limits
At the intersection of Arthur Avenue and 188th Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Torres
Biographical Information
Anne Bancroft was born in the Bronx and became an actress, director, screenwriter and singer. Through her career she received an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. She is also one of
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10818252399997,40.63018016400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Charles J. Gregorio, Sr. Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Davis Avenue and Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Charles J. Gregorio, Sr. was born on March 27, 1933 at Staten Island Hospital. He attended Public School 29 and Curtis High School. At the age of 12 he went to work at the family business and later, in 1964, took over the business known as Gregorio’s F
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08638235199999,40.64267362500004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1744
Enactment Date
2017-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/237
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Rising Star Coach “Eddie” Watkins Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Crescent Avenue and Jersey Street
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Edward Watkins founded the Rising Stars basketball program on the North Shore of Staten Island in the 1970’s. By the 1990’s, the program consisted of over 300 youths from all over Staten Island. He has been honored by many organizations including t
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lewis A. Fidler Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Avenue R and Haring Street
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maisel
Biographical Information
Lewis A. Fidler was a Council Member who represented the 46th District in Brooklyn, New York. While he served at the Council, he chaired the Youth Services Committee and served as assistant majority leader under Speaker Christine Quinn. He was president
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07696203099994,40.62016601700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
George Doyle Way
Limits
At the intersection of Vanderbilt Avenue and Tompkins Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
George Doyle was the PTA President at The Hungerford School from 1994 until 1999. He held fundraisers for the school to grow the bank account for the PTA, which were able to help supplement school necessities that the school budget would not be able to.
Int. No. 289-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 289-A • Enactment Date: 2006-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.14201029299994,40.60340901300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 289-A
Enactment Date
2006-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Staten Island Special Olympics Coach JoAnn Young Way
Limits
Corner of Willowbrook Road and Crafton Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
JoAnn Young was a lifelong West Brighton resident and self-employed beautician who worked out of her home that was usually filled with both her children and the neighborhood children. Twenty-five years ago, Mrs. Young immersed herself in the Special Olym
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97086096599998,40.793383997000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Gary Lincoff Way
Limits
At the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue and 95th Street
Zip Code
10025.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rosenthal
Biographical Information
Gary Lincoff was the former President of The New York Mycological Society (NYMS). He was an internationally renowned mycologist (mushroom expert) and botanist, with over eight books to his credit, including notably the ever popular Audubon Field Guide to
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.79439302299994,40.782266983000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Miss Irene’s Way
Limits
At the intersection of Utopia Parkway and 17th Avenue
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Paladino
Biographical Information
Irene Kouba spent over 40 years dedicating her life to educating children. She served as co-president of P.S. 209’s PTA, co-president of the Presidents Council for District 25 and the Administrative Director of the North Side School.
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11694697799999,40.578193363000025]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Frank Varriano Way
Limits
At the intersection of Otis Avenue and Richmond Road
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Frank Varriano was employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and worked in the Twin Towers. On 9/11, he was in his office on the 88th floor of the North Tower at the time of the attacks. He immediately began helping everyone to the exits
Int. No. 25
Intro Number: Int. No. 25 • Enactment Date: 1983-03-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83459352599994,40.852831080000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 25
Enactment Date
1983-03-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/004
Category
Playground
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Florence Colucci Playground
Limits
An existing playground bounded by Wilkinson Avenue, Mayflower Avenue, and the Hutchinson River Parkway
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, Ryan, Muratori, Povman, Codd, Wooten and Eisland
Biographical Information
Florence Colucci was born on February 24, 1921 in Shrub Oaks, New York. She was a graduate of Mahopac High School.

Mrs. Colucci was a long time resident of Pelham Bay in the Bronx, residing there for thirty-eight years. She served as the founder of the
Int. No. 988
Intro Number: Int. No. 988 • Enactment Date: 2018-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2018-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93880035399997,40.81669906700006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 988
Enactment Date
2018-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2018-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2018/139
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Valerie M. Orridge, R.N. Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 139th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard
Zip Code
10037.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Valerie Marie Orridge was born in Harlem Hospital in 1932 and raised in Brooklyn’s Bedford Stuyvesant. She attended New York City primary and secondary schools. Upon graduation from Franklin K. Lane High School, she entered the Harlem Hospital School o
Int. No. 428-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 428-A • Enactment Date: 2010-12-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91903347999994,40.75907617300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 428-A
Enactment Date
2010-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Julie Wager Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Steinway Street and Broadway
Zip Code
11103.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone, Jr.
Biographical Information
Julie Wager attended PS 6 on Steinway Street and graduated from W.C. Bryant High School in 1946. He went on to and graduated from The City College of New York and began his career at his family’s retail business. He was well respected by his communit
Int. No. 1304
Intro Number: Int. No. 1304 • Enactment Date: 1989-10-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90338559699995,40.74560434800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1304
Enactment Date
1989-10-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/079
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Rita Brady Circle
Limits
The intersection of 61st Street and Roosevelt Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Castaneira Colon, Gerges, Lisa, O'Donovan, Povman, Ward, and Foster
Biographical Information
Rita Brady was born on February 19, 1929, in the Astoria section of Queens. She resided in Queens her entire life, having attended the old Bryant High School which is now known as Long Island City High School. In 1974 Rita obtained her high school equiva
Int. No. 118
Intro Number: Int. No. 118 • Enactment Date: 1962-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1962-10-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91938517499995,40.62539273200008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 118
Enactment Date
1962-12-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1962-10-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1962/075
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Jacob Joffe Park
Limits
Park running from East 58th street to East 59th Street from Avenue K to a point 650 feet south of Avenue K
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Sadowsky, Berman, Katzman, Kupferman, Cuite, Weiss, and DiCarlo
Biographical Information
The object of this proposed name changing is to honor Jacob Joffe, deceased. The sponsor has furnished us with the following information:

BORN- FEBRUARY 27, 1925, Israel
DIED- JUNE 9, 1962, Brooklyn
MARRIED-TWO CHILDREN

During World War II was member
Int. No. 230
Intro Number: Int. No. 230 • Enactment Date: 1963-11-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1963-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81131623099998,40.82052556100007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 230
Enactment Date
1963-11-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1963-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1963/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Theodore Korony Square
Present Name
Throgs Neck Expressway
Limits
A triangular parcel of land formed by the southerly line of Miles Avenue, the westerly line of Pennyfield Avenue and the northerly line of the north service road of Throgs Neck Expressway.
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, DiCarlo, Moskowitz, Kupferman, Sadowksy, Katzman, Weiss, Berman, Cuite, Curry, and Sharison
Biographical Information
Theodore Burton Korony—1894-1918

Born-June 7, 1894

Graduated—1907 from P. S. No. 8 in Manhattan

Attended-Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan

Employed—1907-1917-Rogers Peet & Co., 13th Street Store

Member - 7th Reg., National Guard, New York C
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95166196599996,40.80947657200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Bishop C.M. “Sweet Daddy” Grace Lane
Limits
At the intersection of West 124th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Born Marcelino Manoel da Graca on the island of Brava in Cape Verde, he immigrated to the United States via Massachusetts at the age of 19 and assumed the name Charles Manuel Grace. In Massachusetts, he was ordained a minister by Charles Harrison Mason,
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97660122899998,40.57531372500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Firefighter Faizal Coto Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Surf Avenue and West 8th Street
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Deutsch
Biographical Information
Faizal Coto was a dedicated member of the FDNY whose commitment to the Coney Island community was unparalleled. He was killed while off-duty in a road-rage incident on the Belt Parkway.
Int. No. 366
Intro Number: Int. No. 366 • Enactment Date: 1967-10-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87821340799997,40.81799164500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 366
Enactment Date
1967-10-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1967-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1967/072
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Melville E. Abrams, Ball Fields
Limits
In Soundview Park bounded on the east by Metcalf Avenue, on the south by Randall Avenue and the East River, on the west by the Bronx River and on the north by Lafayette Avenue.
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Ryan, Smith, Troy Jr., and Rosen
Biographical Information
Assemblyman Melville E. Abrams, who died on October 10, 1966, was a lifelong resident of the Bronx District which he represented and devoted the major portion of his life to community activity in an effort to improve the welfare of his constituents, and
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94535801999996,40.79929499900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Justi Barreto Way
Limits
At the intersection of 115th Street and Madison Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Justi Barreto was a Cuban singer, percussionist and composer who lived in New York City since 1952. Some of his biggest hits include, "Abicú", “Nina”, “SolaVaya”, "Changó Tá Vení", “Ñáñara Caí” "Qué tarde será", "Qué te pasa, José
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92188969699998,40.86510832000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
NYPD Detective Jason “TATA” Rivera Way
Limits
At the intersection of 204th Street and Sherman Avenue
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
De La Rosa
Biographical Information
Jason “TATA” Rivera served with the NYPD and was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence dispute in Harlem.
Int. No. 613
Intro Number: Int. No. 613 • Enactment Date: 2005-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13382622599994,40.56748689600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 613
Enactment Date
2005-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/043
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
P.O. John J. Darcy Way
Limits
Corner of Wolverine Street and Wilder Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
John Joseph Darcy was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 28, 1941. He was an honor student at St Matthew’s Elementary School where he delivered the valedictorian speech. History repeated itself at Chelsea High School when John completed his program
Int. No. 1033
Intro Number: Int. No. 1033 • Enactment Date: 2009-07-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94370150499998,40.81529945300008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1033
Enactment Date
2009-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/046
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
James Weldon Johnson Plaza
Limits
At the intersection of 135th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10030.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dickens
Biographical Information
James Weldon Johnson was a songwriter, poet, novelist, journalist, critic, and autobiographer. He was a man who bridged several historical and literary trends. He was born in 1871, during the optimism of the Reconstruction period, in Jacksonville, Florid
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88108264999994,40.67147400500005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Ronald P. Kloepfer Place
Limits
The intersection of Essex Street and Sutter Avenue
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90946998899994,40.77867000700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lieutenant Theodore Leoutsakos Way
Limits
At the intersection of 29th Street and 21st Avenue
Zip Code
11105.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Theodore Leoutsakos was a United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged when he was wounded in combat. For 24 years, he served as a New York State Court Officer and worked perimeter patrol outside of the
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01995503099994,40.62883801800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
John J. DeMartini Way
Limits
The intersection of 74th Street and 6th Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Passing on January 30, 2002 after a year long battle wit leukemia, John J. DeMartini is remembered as a true leader of his community who gave selfishly for the betterment of all. John’s record of service includes his term as Chairman of Community Boa
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