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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. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.73982914399994,40.705294869000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Rev. Charles W. Mixon Way
Limits
At the intersection of 112th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard
Zip Code
11429.0
Introduced By Council Members
Comrie
Biographical Information
Rev. Charles Mixon was pastor of the Maranatha Baptist Church, which he founded and built into an institution for 27 years. When he started the church, there were seven members, and that including himself and his wife. Today, there are approximately 1
BOAP No. 853, BOAR No. 272
Intro Number: BOAP No. 853, BOAR No. 272 • Enactment Date: 1933-06-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1933-04-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.78854180499997,40.711694771000055]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 853, BOAR No. 272
Enactment Date
1933-06-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1933-04-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Major John W. Mark Park
Present Name
Lafayette Park
Limits
The plot of ground now known as Lafayette Park bounded on the southerly side of Hillside Avenue from a point just east of 173rd Street running to 175th Street, Jamaica
Zip Code
11432.0
Introduced By Council Members
Bauer, Williams, Hanley, Sharkey, Hartung, Schwab, Nugent, Weber, Donnelly, Sheil, Gardella, Farrar, and Moses
Biographical Information
The purpose in the designation of this park is to pay a tribute to the memory of Major John W. Mark, a member of the 302nd Engineers, who served at Soissons, Chateau Thierry and Vesle River and who died in May 1919.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

Formerly Lafayette Park. Name changed June 27, 1933 – Bd.
Int. No. 388
Intro Number: Int. No. 388 • Enactment Date: 2014-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80109536699996,40.695341099000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
2nd Lt. Harry A. Sheppard Corner
Limits
At the southeast corner of Tuskegee Airmen Way and 150th Street
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
Harry A. Sheppard enlisted in the Army Air Corps on April 1, 1941 and became one of the first African-Americans accepted for aircraft maintenance training in the Air Corps and to be assigned to the 99th Pursuit Squadron. He served with the Tuskegee Airm
Int. No. 624
Intro Number: Int. No. 624 • Enactment Date: 1986-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85475999999994,40.67335000000003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 624
Enactment Date
1986-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1986/036
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Park
Limits
An existing park bounded on the north side by 133rd Avenue, on the west side 80th Street on the south side by the north Conduit Avenue and on the east side by 83rd Street
Zip Code
11417.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward, Povman, Wooten, DiBrienza, McCaffrey, Gerges, Greitzer,, Katzman, Leffler and O'Donovan
Biographical Information
This proposed legislation was originally requested by the Ozone Tudor Civic Association as a tribute to the memory of their friend and longtime neighbor, Congressman Joseph Addabbo

Congressman Addabbo was the area's senior-most member of the Congress. H
Int. No. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86907071499996,40.739928758000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Florry Burrell Way
Limits
Southeast corner of 52nd Avenue at 94th Street
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sears
Biographical Information
Florry Burrell moved to Elmhurst in 1952. She soon became a well-known and beloved figure of the community. She volunteered for the Red Cross and became a Girl Scout troop leader. Among her many other accomplishments, Florry was a school aide at PS 13 fo
BOAP Int. No. 323, BOAR No. 194
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 323, BOAR No. 194 • Enactment Date: 1926-04-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1926-03-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86551833199997,40.842986705000044]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 323, BOAR No. 194
Enactment Date
1926-04-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1926-03-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Structure
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Van Nest Memorial Square
Limits
The open public park lying within the area bounded by Unionport road, Mead Street and White Plains Road
Zip Code
10460.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kelly, Sullivan, Weber, Twombly, Keller, Friel, Williams, Zettler, Hagan, McGuinness, Hart and Fenn
Biographical Information
That this designation is at the instance of the residents of the neighborhood. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memories of those who gave unselfishly to the government in war service.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

Unionport Road, Mead St. and White Plains Road. Named Apr. 30,
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":[-74.10945472999998,40.62648843000005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Coach John Tobin Corner
Limits
At the northwest corner of Oakland Avenue and Nutly Place
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
John Tobin was an athlete, coach, and administrator, who was also considered to be one of the founders of modern interscholastic track on Staten Island. He was a Staten Island Sports Hall of Famer, Advance Service Award recipient, founding president of B
Int. No. 761-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 761-A • Enactment Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00520824499995,40.618977511000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 761-A
Enactment Date
2012-03-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Joe ‘The Great’ Rollino Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Bay Ridge Parkway and 14th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Joe Rollino was known for his great physical strength, as well as, being an active volunteer promoting physical health to neighborhood children. He once lifted 475 pounds using his teeth, used one finger to lift 634 pounds and was one of the last of the
Int. No. 642
Intro Number: Int. No. 642 • Enactment Date: 1993-02-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99376265799998,40.725651715000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 642
Enactment Date
1993-02-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/017
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Margaret Sanger Square
Limits
The intersection of Bleecker Street and Mott Street
Zip Code
10012.0
Introduced By Council Members
Freed, Eisland, Koslowitz, Marshall, McCabe, Alter, Cruz, DiBrienza, Pagan, Foster, and Eldridge
Biographical Information
This legislation would name a square at the intersection of Bleecker Street and Mot Street, in Manhattan, Margaret Sanger Square. 

Margaret Sanger, a public health nurse who witnessed a countless number of women die through self-inflicted or "back-al
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":[-73.99474570199999,40.72138924800004]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
William and Sarah Richio Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Elizabeth Street and Spring Street
Zip Code
10012.0
Introduced By Council Members
Chin
Biographical Information
Bill Richio served in the United States Marines during World War II.  In the late 1970's, Bill served on the Area Policy Board on the Lower Eastside and fought for the rights of those that were the struggling poor.  As a board member of the Neighborh
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":[-73.94870716499997,40.74458525000006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Palmina Delli Gatti Place
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of 47th Avenue and Jackson Avenue
Zip Code
11101.0
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.
BOAP Int. No. 36, BOAR No. 85
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 36, BOAR No. 85 • Enactment Date: 1922-02-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1922-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92752660099995,40.81066120400004]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 36, BOAR No. 85
Enactment Date
1922-02-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1922-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Graham Square Park
Present Name
Graham Square
Limits
The open square or space on 3rd Avenue, running from 137th Street at the junction of Lincoln Avenue to 139th Street
Zip Code
10454.0
Introduced By Council Members
O'Rourke, Sullivan, Dowd, Fitzpatrick, Wirth, McHenry, Cardani, McGuinness, Wronker, Frank and Warren
Biographical Information
Biography obtained from 1919 Board of Alderman Proceedings: That having examined the subject, it finds that the designation is recommended by residents of the neighborhood in honor of Lieut. John B. Graham, a former resident and one of the first from the
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

Graham Square Park – The Bronx: 3rd Ave., 137" to 139" St. Fo
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":[-73.88257854399995,40.56745048800008]}
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
Queens
New Name
US Navy Seaplane Division One Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Beach Channel Drive and Beach 169th Street
Zip Code
11697.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
In April of 1919, the US Navy created Naval Seaplane Division One, a unit comprised of four NC (Navy Curtiss) seaplanes with the explicit purpose of planning and executing the first transatlantic flight. Hundreds of Naval personnel, including pilots, me
BOAP No. 347, BOAR No. 236
Intro Number: BOAP No. 347, BOAR No. 236 • Enactment Date: 1932-07-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95198864799994,40.74881355800005]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 347, BOAR No. 236
Enactment Date
1932-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Private Edward F. Gordon Square
Limits
The unnamed plot of ground bounded by Nott Avenue, Hancock Street and Vernon Boulevard
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Henrich, Deutschmann, Donnelly, Hartung, Nugent, Sheil, Bauer, Ott, Schwab, Hanley, Weber, Fassler, Moses and Kinsley
Biographical Information
The designation of Private Edward F. Gordon square is to pay a tribute to the memory of one who was born, educated and spent his youth in Queens County and who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

Named for a Soldier who died in World War I - Bd of Ald. Pr
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16726087499995,40.59639106600008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Detective Kenny Fung Way
Limits
NE corner of Plymouth Road and Mulberry Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo and McMahon
Biographical Information
Detective Kenny G. Fung graduated from Tilden High School in Brooklyn and married his high school sweetheart Michelle Spalluto. Detective Fung became a police officer in January 1981 and was assigned to NSU 12 in Brooklyn. He was subsequently assigned
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":[-73.95187630799995,40.79042502100003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
John William Perry Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 101st Street and Madison Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
John William Perry served with the NYPD for eight years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct. He was killed on 9/11 while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Int. No. 849
Intro Number: Int. No. 849 • Enactment Date: 2015-08-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94992196699997,40.822064984000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Dorothy Skinner Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 140th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10031.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark Levine
Biographical Information
Dorothy Skinner was known as a local Harlem community leader who was devoted to making Harlem safer, more stable, economically sound, well-educated and politically strong. In the 1970s and 1980’s, she was very active with the New York City Police Depa
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86287383399997,40.75231879200004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Army SPC. Alex Jimenez Way
Limits
37 Drive at the north corners of 104, 107 and 108th Streets
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Monserrate
Biographical Information
Army Spc. Alex Jimenez was kidnapped after an ambush south of Baghdad in May 2007. Approximately one year later, the U.S. military found and identified his body. He was killed in the line of duty.
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99262555799999,40.578071581000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Rev Sylvester & Georgia McEaddy Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 25th Street and Neptune Avenue
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kagan
Biographical Information
The McEaddy family has been living in this Coney Island community for over 100 years. Reverend Sylvester and Georgia McEaddy migrated from Bennettsville, South Carolina and settled in Coney Island. They worked as a porter at the Coney Island train statio
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":[-73.74220030099997,40.67668670000006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Carl David Richardson Foundation Way
Limits
At the intersection of 228th Street and Merrick Boulevard
Zip Code
11413.0
Introduced By Council Members
Richards
Biographical Information
Carl David Richardson was killed during an altercation at a barber shop. Before his death, he was adamant about helping his community and participated in many voluntary activities, including time he spent with the children at PS 46 in Bayside, Queens ass
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":[-74.08075157199994,40.629512257000044]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Michael “Tiger” Heaney Street
Limits
On the corner of Jackson Street and Beach Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Michael “Tiger” Heaney served as a specialist 4th class during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969 receiving the Purple Heart and Sharpshooter (Rifles) medals. Later, he became a plumber with the City Department of Transportation working at Rikers Isl
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91032799999994,40.702559000000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Nancy Muniz Street
Limits
The intersection of Linden Street and Cypress Avenue
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Council Members Vann, Boyland, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Katz, Koppell, Lopez, the Speaker (Council Member Miller), McMahon, Monserrate, Moskowitz, Oddo, Provenzano, Reed, Reyna, Weprin, Avella, Barron, Jackson, James, Liu, Quinn, Addabbo, Jr., Dilan, Fel
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
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":[-74.07597556399998,40.59267391900005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
William J. Liell Way
Limits
At the corner of Foch Avenue and Lamport Boulevard
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
William J. Liell joined the United States Army at the age of 18 and was assigned to Company C of the 511th Parachute Infantry of the 11th Airborne Division in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. On August 14, 1952, as a member of Company A-187th ARCT in Koje-do Isl
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":[-73.89294220799997,40.77378423000005]}
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
Queens
New Name
Avenue of the Boldest
Limits
Corner of 19th Avenue and Hazen Street
Zip Code
11370.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone Jr.
Biographical Information
This road leads to the Rikers Island Correctional Facility and it is in honor of all Correctional Officers who keep that Correctional Facility safe.
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":[-73.77576915299994,40.67336668200005]}
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
Queens
New Name
Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers Blvd
Limits
At the intersection of 134th Avenue and Guy R Brewer Boulevard
Zip Code
11434.0
Introduced By Council Members
Adams
Biographical Information
Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers was an American rapper who was a member of the hip hop group the Lost Boyz. The Lost Boyz began in 1987, in South Jamaica, Queens and produced a few successful albums with singles charting on the Billboard Hot 100.  Raym
Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13768883499995,40.566699895000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 877-A
Enactment Date
2008-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Police Officer Edmund F. Lewis Way
Limits
At the intersection of Amber Street and Clarke Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ignizio
Biographical Information
Edmund F. Lewis was killed by a drunk driver at the age of 29. He was a Police Officer for almost 9 years and volunteered at Ground Zero for many weeks after the attacks. He was very dedicated to the people of the City of New York.
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Joseph J. Ponzi Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dawson Circle and Arlene Street
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Joseph J. Ponzi served with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for 37 years with the title of Chief Investigator. He administered over 1500 examinations and elicited over 125 murder confessions. He organized many Gun Buy Backs throughout the y
Int. No. 652-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 652-A • Enactment Date: 1984-07-31T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 652-A
Enactment Date
1984-07-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1984/051
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Herman Melville Square
Limits
The intersection formed by Park Avenue South and East 26th Street
Zip Code
10016.0
Introduced By Council Members
Greitzer, Castaneira Colon, and Michels
Biographical Information
Herman Melville, born in 1819, was a renowned American novelist and a native of New York City. At the age of 18, Melville ran away to sea to make his way in the world. In 1841 he signed on with the Pacific Whaler, Acushnet, for a voyage which was to give
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":[-73.93955845999994,40.841703607000056]}
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
Coogan’s Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of 169th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Coogan’s was a beloved institution since 1985, located on Broadway and 169th Street by New York-Presbyterian Hospital. The bar closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint was known as a community favorite, a place that transcended lines of race and
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Bettie J. Bellamy Way
Limits
At the intersection of William Street and Brewster Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Bettie J. Bellamy was awarded the Staten Island Advance Woman of Achievement in 2001. She served as publicity coordinator for the First Church of God and Christ, vice president of the Student Aid Committee, the Flower Guild and Pastor’s Aid Committee,
Int. No. 556-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 556-A • Enactment Date: 2007-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2007-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 556-A
Enactment Date
2007-06-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2007-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2007/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Bishop Willie B. McNeil Corner
Limits
Corner of Bradford Avenue and Hegeman Street
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Barron
Biographical Information
Bishop Willie B. McNeil brought to his ministry an overwhelming spirit of charity and compassion acting from vision and enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties, while always displaying the highest standards of personal and pro
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":[-73.99580198999996,40.57770099100003]}
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
Frank Tripodi Way
Limits
At the intersection of Neptune Avenue and West 29th Street
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Frank Tripodi was a member of Friends of Kaiser Park, helped organize holiday parades on Mermaid Avenue and played Santa Claus at Our Lady of Solace toy drives. He helped found Halloween Fest and volunteered most of his time helping children. He voluntee
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":[-74.07692489899995,40.63771538000003]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Eric Garner Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Bay Street and Victory Boulevard
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Eric Garner died as a result of an NYPD officer who put him in a chokehold, a maneuver against NYPD rules, for illegally selling cigarettes. The incident sparked outrage across the country when video of the incident was released with Eric Garner pinned t
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":[-73.78164387099997,40.73795804500003]}
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
Queens
New Name
Sylvia Weprin Way
Limits
At the intersection of 67th Avenue and 192nd Street
Zip Code
11365.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lee
Biographical Information
Sylvia Weprin, a native of Havana, Cuba, moved to Brooklyn at age 8. She attended Brooklyn College, where she met her husband, late Assembly Speaker Saul Weprin who served in the State legislature for 24 years. She was the first in her family to graduate
Int. No. 1054
Intro Number: Int. No. 1054 • Enactment Date: 2016-02-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91443885599995,40.84653020600007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1054
Enactment Date
2016-02-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Loretta Ruddock Smith Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 174th Street and Davidson Avenue
Zip Code
10453.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Loretta V. Ruddock was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica, where she completed her formative years and attended primary school.  She continued her education throughout her youth after moving to England and studied further after migrating to the United State
Int. No. 930-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 930-A • Enactment Date: 1976-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82502211699995,40.76320605300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 930-A
Enactment Date
1976-05-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1976/026
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Margaret I. Carman Memorial Green
Limits
The city park located on the east side of Bowne Street 252 feet south of Northern Boulevard, fronting 233.41 feet on Bowne Street and 297 feet in depth.
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Muratori
Biographical Information
Margaret Carman was born on July 12, 1890. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy for Young Ladies in Flushing, Flushing High School and Barnard College. After forty-four years she retired from her teaching career at Flushing High School in 1960 and the
Int. No. 338
Intro Number: Int. No. 338 • Enactment Date: 1986-04-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89570299999997,40.72585900000007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 338
Enactment Date
1986-04-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1986/004
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Maspeth Memorial Square
Limits
A sitting area located in the north side of the Queens Midtown Expressway, (Bordon Avenue), at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 69th Street between 68th Street and 69th Street.
Zip Code
11378.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Ward, Povman
Biographical Information
This law seeks to officially name an existing sitting area that has been used for numerous functions, such as parades and speeches, by the residents of the Maspeth Community. The sitting area, which is located near the intersection of Grand Avenue and 69
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.14001766299998,40.63023188200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Carlo Denino Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Hooker Place and Port Richmond Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Carlo Denino and his family have owned and operated “Denino’s” at the corner of Hooker Place and Port Richmond Avenue since 1937. Throughout the years, Carlo hosted thousands of Staten Islanders at his restaurant. Carlo and the restaurant are wel
Int. No. 609-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 609-A • Enactment Date: 1984-01-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95539151599996,40.60368863900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 609-A
Enactment Date
1984-01-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1984/002
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
M.G. Halprin Square
Limits
The intersection of East 17th Street and Avenue S
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dear
Biographical Information
Martin G. Halprin was the principal of Junior High School 234 which is located on East 17th Street in Brooklyn. He was born in Russia and came to this country at the age of two. After his father died. Mr. Halprin was raised in an orphanage. While in this
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15889590399996,40.609559224000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
NYPD Detective Christopher B. McDonnell Way
Limits
At the intersection of Jennifer Place and Morani Street
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Christopher B. McDonnell served with the NYPD for 29 years and was assigned to the Intelligence Bureau. He died from complications of COVID-19 in a presumed exposure while on duty.
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":[-73.93539459099998,40.76134801100005]}
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
Jayden McLaurin Way
Limits
At the intersection of 35th Avenue and 21st Street
Zip Code
11106.0
Introduced By Council Members
Won
Biographical Information
Jayden Zahir McLaurin resided at the Ravenswood Houses, where he started his basketball journey. He first started to pursue his passion for basketball at Corpus Christi and he would then go on to play for the Boys & Girls Club (CM3), Team Pro Reps, Marti
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95020143899995,40.81145794500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
The Rev. Dr. Frank J. Blackshear Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 127th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Richardson Jordan
Biographical Information
Rev. Dr. Frank J. Blackshear served as president of National Progressive Baptist Convention, Eastern Region, president of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Greater NY and Vicinity and served as pastor of Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church in Harlem. U
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90499279399995,40.82894399500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Estella B. Diggs Place
Limits
At the intersection of 167th Street and St. Augustine Way
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stevens
Biographical Information
Estella B. Diggs volunteered at the Forest Neighborhood Houses in the Bronx and was an active participant and leader in the Girl Scouts of America. She taught home economics to young mothers and organized many food and clothing drives. She taught at the
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92482503699995,40.65414863900003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Kade Ashton Tyler Lewin Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 56th Street and Linden Boulevard
Zip Code
11203.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mealy
Biographical Information
Kade Ashton Tyler Lewin enjoyed playing football and video games. He was a 7th grader at the Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy. He was fatally shot sitting in the back of his cousins car when a gunman open fired into the car. In honor of his 13th
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":[-73.89387569999997,40.82650386900008]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Fort Apache Youth Center Way
Limits
At the intersection of 167th Street and Fox Street
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Founded in 1975, the Fort Apache Youth Center was a boxing gym that served as a sanctuary for the Bronx youth during a time of gang violence and turmoil in the world around them. The brainchild of ‘the Two Georges’,’ George Hankins and George Pears
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":[-73.98194670399994,40.77124107000003]}
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
Sesame Street
Limits
At the southeast corner of 63rd Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rosenthal
Biographical Information
Sesame Street debuted in 1969 and has been reaching and teaching children ever since. Sesame Workshop serves vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education and philanthropically funded social impact programs. Sesame Street will be
Int. No. 619
Intro Number: Int. No. 619 • Enactment Date: 1999-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90381640199996,40.72714843700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 619
Enactment Date
1999-12-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/078
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Virginia Principe Playground
Limits
An existing playground located at the northeast corner of Maurice Park, located at Maurice Avenue, 54th Avenue, 63rd Street and Long Island Expressway Service Road.
Zip Code
11378.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Koslowitz, Abel, O'Donovan, Povman and Sabini
Biographical Information
The following biographical material was provided by the Principe family.

Virginia Anne Grello Principe was born in Brooklyn on January 10th, 1908. Her family consisted of her father, Binardo Grello, her mother, Incornato, two brothers and a sister. She
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":[-73.88295515299995,40.72415983900004]}
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
John Killcommons Corner
Limits
At the intersection of 60th Road and 77th Street
Zip Code
11379.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
John Killcommons served in the United States Navy and was a Korean War veteran. He served with the FDNY working at Ladder 128 Company in Long Island City for over 35 years and also served as Head Usher at the US Tennis Association and at the NY Mets base
BOAP No. 1042, BOAR No. 379
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1042, BOAR No. 379 • Enactment Date: 1933-11-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1933-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87087929599994,40.83984960500004]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1042, BOAR No. 379
Enactment Date
1933-11-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1933-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
James A. Young Memorial Park
Limits
The unnamed plot of ground bounded by East Tremont Avenue, Van Nest Avenue and East 180th Street.
Zip Code
10460.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Hanley
Biographical Information
No biographical information provided in the Municipal Library archives. Biological information can be found on www.nycgovparks.org:

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/young-park
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

East Tremont Ave., Van Nest Ave. and E. 180th St. Named Nov
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.76734004099995,40.769934670000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
James “Big Jim” Corcoran Way
Limits
At the intersection of Corbett Road and 217th Street
Zip Code
11361.0
Introduced By Council Members
Paladino
Biographical Information
Jim Corcoran was a founding member of the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums band in 1961. Within a year, a dozen pipers and three drummers began to perform at FDNY events. Currently. Approximately 100 firefighters carry on the tradition at over 100 ev
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