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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. 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":[-73.98126852399997,40.575444564000065]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Nathan and Ida Handwerker Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Surf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Treyger
Biographical Information
Nathan Handwerker (June 14, 1892 – March 24, 1974) emigrated from Poland in 1912 to New York. He worked in the restaurant business at Feltman’s German Gardens for four years and later opened his own restaurant, Nathan’s Famous in 1916. Ida Handwe
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":[-73.91312096899998,40.82969901200005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Venancio “Benny” Catala, Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Teller Avenue and 166th Street
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stevens
Biographical Information
Venancio “Benny” Catala, Jr. worked at the Summer Youth Employment Program when he was 16 years old and later was employed as a Constituent Service Representative in the Bronx where he provided assistance to constituents with education, housing and s
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":[-73.92580002299997,40.81297300800003]}
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
John Crawford Way
Limits
At the intersection of 140th Street and Morris Avenue
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
John L. Crawford was born in Aiken, South Carolina and moved to the Bronx with his family when he was seven. He graduated from the NYC High School of Printing in 1954, and was named the Most Outstanding Basketball Player in New York City. He was the firs
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":[-73.84804295099997,40.81902219600005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Gerri Lamb Way
Limits
At the intersection of Randall Avenue and Castle Hill Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Diaz
Biographical Information
Gerri Lamb was a Castle Hill resident and community activist for over four decades. She ran the Castle Hill Tenants Association and served as a volunteer on Pathways for Youth and the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. She served as president of the North B
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":[-74.09630653999994,40.61562778800004]}
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
Augustinian Academy Way
Limits
Underneath the Campus Road sign at the southwest corner of Howard Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Augustinian Academy was Staten Island’s first Catholic High School founded in 1899. The school closed in 1969 and later operated as a retreat house until 1985. Finally, the building was abandoned in 1989 and had to be demolished in 2006 due to years
Int. No. 101
Intro Number: Int. No. 101 • Enactment Date: 1940-03-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1940-11-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.06313326599997,40.60757837300008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 101
Enactment Date
1940-03-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1940-11-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1940/023
Category
Playground
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John E. White Playground
Limits
High Street and Lyman Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nugent, McCarthy, Digiovanna, and Kinsley
Biographical Information
That the purpose of this designation of John E. White Playground is to pay a tribute to the memory of the late John E. White who while serving with the American Forces in France made the superior sacrifice in the World War.
Int. No. 318-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 318-A • Enactment Date: 2003-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-04T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10845500499994,40.63248966500004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 318-A
Enactment Date
2003-01-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/006
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Captain John R. Fischer Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of De Kay Street and Davis Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Liu, McMahon, Vallone, Jr., Yassky, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 1356
Intro Number: Int. No. 1356 • Enactment Date: 1989-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-10-28T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95080360399999,40.78532927800006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1356
Enactment Date
1989-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-10-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/121
Category
Playground
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Judge Seabury Playground
Limits
An existing playground located on the east side of Lexington Avenue between East 95th and East 96th Street.
Zip Code
10128.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maloney, Castaneira Colon, Dear, Leffler, and Messinger
Biographical Information
Samuel Seabury was born in New York City in 1873. He was educated in local private schools and eventually graduated from New York Law School in 1894. He was admitted to the New York Bar in the same year. He soon recognized the rampant corruption within t
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":[-74.06852899799998,40.61589799400008]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Michael Cocozza Way
Limits
At the intersection of St. Mary’s Avenue and Ormond Place
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell and Oddo
Biographical Information
Michael Cocozza was a very important veterans’ advocate. He served in the United States Army 1st Infantry Division in the Vietnam War. He was very active in the Democratic Party and ran for State Senate. He served as the vice president of the Democr
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":[-73.95408123499993,40.74271866600003]}
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
Frank Carrado LIC Mayor Way
Limits
At the intersection of 50th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Won
Biographical Information
Frank Carrado, well known as the Unofficial Mayor of Long Island City (LIC), was a colorful character who always had a story to tell. Having lived through a gritty, industrial center LIC since he was a kid, he embodied the rich history and the everlastin
Int. No. 152-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 152-A • Enactment Date: 1983-07-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.75730923099997,40.75959761400003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 152-A
Enactment Date
1983-07-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/037
Category
Structure
Borough
Queens
New Name
Gertrude Waldeyer Promenade
Limits
The Promenade, which is to include a nearby sitting area, which encircles the lake, commonly known as Oakland Lake, within that part of Alley Park bounded on the west by Springfield Boulevard, on the north by 46th Avenue, on the east by Cloverdale Boulev
Zip Code
11364.0
Introduced By Council Members
Leffler and Ryan
Biographical Information
Gertrude Waldeyer was born in New York on March 29, 1908, the daughter of Ellen and George Flint. She was educated in New York, attending St. Agnes Seminary in Brooklyn. She went on to enter and later graduated from Hunter College. She received her Maste
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":[-73.87624925099993,40.71566606300007]}
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
EMT Hilda Vannata Way, EMS Station 14
Limits
At the intersection of 77th Place and Juniper Valley Road
Zip Code
11379.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
Hilda Vannata served as an EMT for 26 years at Battalion 14 – Lincoln Hospital. She died as a result of 9/11 related illness.
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":[-73.91290572199995,40.83528579400007]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Bishop Roy Bryant Sr. DD Way
Limits
At the intersection of Morris Avenue and 169th Street
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson
Biographical Information
Bishop Roy Bryant, Sr., D.D. joined the ministry in 1957 and started a church in his home which later expanded to five churches, two located on Morris Avenue of the Bronx. Under his leadership, The Bible Church of Christ helped to revitalize an impoveris
Int. No. 731
Intro Number: Int. No. 731 • Enactment Date: 1969-05-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90757332999993,40.757165100000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 731
Enactment Date
1969-05-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1969/020
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Strippoli Square
Limits
A triangular parcel of land formed by the intersection of 51st Street, 54th Street and 31st Avenue.
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lindsay, Corso, Katzman, Modugno, Ryan, Smith, Thompson, Rosen, and Weiss
Biographical Information
Pic. Joseph Patrick Strippoli was born on May 30, 1946, and on March 17, 1968, gave his life for his country when he was killed by a land mine near the Cambodian Border, in South Vietnam.

Joseph Patrick Strippoli was born In Manhattan, 231 East 88th Str
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":[-74.00525428399999,40.71199311100003]}
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
David Dinkins Plaza
Limits
At the intersection of Park Row and Frankfort Street
Zip Code
10038.0
Introduced By Council Members
Marte
Biographical Information
David Dinkins was an American politician, who served as the first African American mayor of New York City from 1990 until 1993. After graduating from high school in 1945, he attempted to enlist in the United States Marine Corps but was told that th
Int. No. 1003
Intro Number: Int. No. 1003 • Enactment Date: 2001-12-26T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89653626799998,40.726140179000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1003
Enactment Date
2001-12-26T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2001/071
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Plaza of Heroes
Limits
The intersection of Perry Avenue and 68th Street
Zip Code
11378.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Koslowitz, Golden, Eisland, Leffler, Povman, Sabini and Abel
Biographical Information
Plaza Of Heroes This proposal is intended to honor the members of Squad 288, Hazmat 1, located at 56-29 68th Street in Queens. This unit was one of the first to respond to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center on September 11th. It is also
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95107498099998,40.794184296000026]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Terence Cardinal Cooke Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and East 106th Street
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Terence Cardinal Cooke was ordained a priest in 1945 and served as chaplain for St. Agatha’s Home for Children in Nanuet. Later he was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York by Pope Paul VI. In March 1968, he was na
BOAP No. 728, BOAR No. 228
Intro Number: BOAP No. 728, BOAR No. 228 • Enactment Date: 1934-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1934-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07673891599995,40.626779190000036]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 728, BOAR No. 228
Enactment Date
1934-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1934-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Tappan Park
Present Name
Stapleton Park
Limits
The present Stapleton Park
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Leonard
Biographical Information
The citizens of the community in which Stapleton Park is located are desirous of changing the name of this park in honor of a distinguished soldier.
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 Stapleton. Name changed at request of citizens of
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97402429699997,40.59682003900008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Edward H. Alleva Sr. Corner
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Avenue U and Lake Street
Zip Code
11223.0
Introduced By Council Members
Recchia, Jr.
Biographical Information
Edward H. Alleva Sr. served his Brooklyn community for over 50 years as the owner-operator of the Edward Alleva Travel and Insurance Agency, located at 282 Avenue U. During that time he became an integral part of the Gravesend Neighborhood. Mr. Alleva wa
Int. No. 1305
Intro Number: Int. No. 1305 • Enactment Date: 1989-09-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00082030599998,40.76203901500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1305
Enactment Date
1989-09-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/065
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Tiananmen Square Corner
Limits
The northeastern corner of the intersection of west Forty-Second Street and Twelfth Avenue
Zip Code
10036.0
Introduced By Council Members
Messinger, Warrd, McCaffrey, Pinkett Alter, Eisland, Frieldlander, Gerges, Greitzer, Molinari, Povman, Rivera, Robles, and Spigner
Biographical Information
This legislation is designed to bring attention to the barbaric action by the government of the People's Republic of China when it ordered an attack by its own armed forces on the peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square. The legislation also shows sup
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08769397899994,40.573104914000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Lt. Stephen Harrell - FDNY, 157 Hangdown Highway
Limits
The intersection of Hunter Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vann, Boyland, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Katz, Koppell, Lopez, Miller, McMahon, Monserrate, Moskowitz, Oddo, Provenzano, Reed, Reyna, Weprin, Avella, Barron, Jackson, James, Liu, Quinn, Addabbo, Jr., Dilan, Felder, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gonzalez, Jennings,
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 1449-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1449-A • Enactment Date: 2017-03-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11482141099998,40.57315227700008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1449-A
Enactment Date
2017-03-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/045
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Ben Marino Way
Limits
At the intersection of 9th Street and New Dorp Lane
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Ben Marino was very involved with the New Dorp Merchants and, in the early 1980s, he became the president of the New Dorp Merchants Association. He donated to many organizations including local little league teams, Pee Wee football, beauty pageants, spe
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":[-74.11292500499997,40.62716800700008]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Jimmy O’ Hanlon Way
Limits
At the intersection of Harvest Avenue and North Burgher Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell
Biographical Information
Jimmy O’ Hanlon was a former Marine and Port Authority Police Officer who was a member of Team Romeo at Ground Zero rescue and recovery operations. He also volunteered for local political organizations and charities.
Int. No. 988
Intro Number: Int. No. 988 • Enactment Date: 2018-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2018-07-12T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86141761899995,40.87976725800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 988
Enactment Date
2018-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2018-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2018/139
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Andy “Pops” King Jr. Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of East 215th Street and Barnes Avenue
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Johnson
Biographical Information
Andy King served in the Korean War for three years and later founded the King 5 basketball team organization in the early 1970’s. The organization assisted in getting the neighborhood youth off the streets and provided youths with recreational activit
Int. No. 553
Intro Number: Int. No. 553 • Enactment Date: 1968-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1968-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92495990699996,40.80787936100006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 553
Enactment Date
1968-05-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1968-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1968/038
Category
Playground
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Pfc. Carlos J. Lozada Playground
Limits
Playground in John Purroy Mitchel houses East 135th street-north side of Major Deegan expressway between Willis Avenue and Alexander Avenue
Zip Code
10454.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Friedland, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Rios, Ryan, Smith, Troy Jr., Weiss, and Rosen
Biographical Information
Pfc. Lozada was killed in action in Dak To, North Vietnam on or about November 26, 1976, covering the withdrawal of his company. Private Lozada kept firing until the North Vietnamese overran him. His last words to his comrades were, "Go on I'll hold them
Int. No. 770
Intro Number: Int. No. 770 • Enactment Date: 1972-06-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1972-10-14T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83538542999997,40.784747766000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 770
Enactment Date
1972-06-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1972-10-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1972/043
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frank Golden Memorial Park
Limits
The area south of 14th road bounded on the east by 138th street, on the south by the Whitestone department of sanitation landfill and on the west by 132nd street
Zip Code
11356.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sadowsky
Biographical Information
Frank Golden was born on September 21, 1915. He resided in Queens continuously since the late 1930's and was a member of the Holy Trinity Parish in Whitestone. He graduated from high school in Rhode Island. During World War Il he served as Boatswain's ma
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":[-73.89541797099997,40.74642643200008]}
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
Queens
New Name
Little Manila Avenue
Limits
At the southwest corner of 70th Street and Roosevelt Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
For the Filipino community of the greater New York City area, Little Manila is their home away from home: a dynamic portal in which members of the Filipino community maintain their connections to their loved ones both locally and internationally. The beg
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
Anton Updale Way
Limits
At the intersection of Darlington Avenue and Foster Road
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Anton Updale was a graduate of I.S. 34 and Tottenville High School where had a successful sports career with excellence in both track and football as a running back. He attended college at the University of New Haven playing the position of slot receiver
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08287640799995,40.611354144000074]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Boimah Cooper Drive
Limits
Underneath the Hanover Street sign at the southwest corner of Palma Drive
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Boimah Cooper was discovered by a group from the Staten Island Liberian Community Association (SILCA) during a Humanitarian Relief Mission to bring goods from local school children to various villages surrounding Monrovia. He was found under a tree cryi
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":[-73.89988074099995,40.82044055000006]}
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
Reverend Fernando Gutierrez Way
Limits
At the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Hewitt Place
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Fernando Gutierrez was an ordained minister who founded the Christian Church John 3:16 located in the Bronx. The group started with 12 members. He and the church served the community, especially during the Great Depression helping families and individual
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":[-74.00643502099996,40.68058101500003]}
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
Seven In Heaven Way
Limits
At the intersection of Richards Street and Seabring Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
This intersection will be named for seven firefighters killed in the 9/11 attacks.
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":[-73.91741803599996,40.82127100800005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Sergeant Jose Velez Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of 156th Street and Courtlandt Avenue
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Arroyo
Biographical Information
Sergeant Jose Velez graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School in the Bronx in 1988. He obtained his commercial driver’s license and became a truck driver. He joined the Army Reserve in 2004 and was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 773rd Transportatio
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":[-73.96970216799997,40.789679758000034]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
John L. Nelson Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Columbus Avenue and West 91st Street
Zip Code
10024.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rosenthal
Biographical Information
John Nelson managed school safety at PS 84, Lillian Weber School for the Arts for 34 years. After his retirement, he continued to volunteer at the school from 2006-2007. It was at PS 84 that he excelled as a father figure to so many children in the com
Int. No. 1449-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1449-A • Enactment Date: 2017-03-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91463398699995,40.744472880000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1449-A
Enactment Date
2017-03-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/045
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Dolores Rizzotto Way
Limits
At the intersection of 50th Street and 43rd Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Dolores Rizzotto was a district manager for Community Board 2 who created a syringe exchange program to combat loose needles in the streets and was instrumental in bringing a veteran’s shelter to Borden Avenue. She also started many toy drives at Chri
Int. No. 558
Intro Number: Int. No. 558 • Enactment Date: 1991-01-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97081299999996,40.690311000000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 558
Enactment Date
1991-01-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/001
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Albert Lysander Parham Playground
Limits
An existing playground adjacent to P.S.20 bounded by Clermont Avenue, Adelphi Street, Dekalb Avenue and Willoughby Street
Zip Code
11205.0
Introduced By Council Members
Pinkett, Castaneira-Colon, Williams and Wooten
Biographical Information
Albert Parham was born on May 11, 1914 in Petersburg, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia State University and shortly thereafter began his teaching career with a position in the New Kent County, Virginia school system. He moved to New York City in the
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":[-73.94826262799995,40.78967858400006]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers” Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of East 102nd Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Viverito
Biographical Information
The 65th Infantry Regiment, based in Puerto Rico, was among the many units of the armed forces mobilized to fight in the Korean War. The unit, made up largely of Puerto Rican soldiers took the battle nickname of “Borinqueneers” in honor of the origi
Int. No. 159
Intro Number: Int. No. 159 • Enactment Date: 1998-02-26T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1998-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96078683899998,40.66312827000007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 159
Enactment Date
1998-02-26T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1998-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1998/016
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Russell D. Ramsey Memorial Triangle
Limits
An existing triangle located on the south side of Empire Boulevard at the intersection of Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue
Zip Code
11225.0
Introduced By Council Members
Clarke, Pinkett, Henry, O'Donovan, Robinson and Robles
Biographical Information
This legislation would designate the name "Russell D. Ramsey Memorial Triangle" to the triangle located on the south side of Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue.Russell D. Ramsey was born in Manhattan on March 18, 1929. He was the middle son of Willia
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.14019468899994,40.60980317600007]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Angela Padavano Way
Limits
Underneath the Martin Avenue street sign at the southwest corner of Purdy Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Angela Padavano was a prominent Staten Island fund-raiser helped garner hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity during four decades of philanthropy. In an interview she gave before being named Woman of Achievement in 2001, she said, “I run wherev
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93379032299998,40.76285549600004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Lt. Paramedic Edith Elida Torres Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 21st Street and 34th Avenue
Zip Code
11106.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Edith Elida Torres served as a paramedic for 23 years, as saving lives was the only calling she ever had. Like many of her fellow Bravest and Best, she rushed to the World Trade Center despite being off duty on the morning of September 11, 2001. She spen
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":[-74.14775826699997,40.617168983000056]}
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
Firefighter Daniel Perricone Place
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Lyon Place and Watchogue Road
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Born on November 19, 1929, Daniel Thomas Perricone was a native islander who grew up in Port Richmond. He served in the Marine Corp. from 1948 to 1952 and saw action during the Korean War. Upon release, he settled into the family life with a wife, two da
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":[-74.08017900499993,40.640046005000045]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Custodian Martin T. Cavanagh Way
Limits
At the intersection of Benziger Avenue and Daniel Low Terrace
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell
Biographical Information
Martin T. Cavanagh worked as a custodial engineer and district plant manager with the Department of Education for 37 years. He was a devoted supporter of the ALS Association, rallying friends and family to raise tens of thousands of dollars to find a cu
BOAP Int. No. 947, BOAR No. 3
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 947, BOAR No. 3 • Enactment Date: 1923-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97802867599995,40.75185214500004]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 947, BOAR No. 3
Enactment Date
1923-01-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Pershing Square
Limits
The space bounded on the south by that part of the north side of East 41st Street which extends from No 113 East 41st Street to Park Avenue, approximately 230 feet; on the west by that part of the west side of Park Avenue which extends from 41st to 42nd
Zip Code
10017.0
Introduced By Council Members
Atwell, Dowd, McHenry, Wirth, Mcguinness, Kalteneier, Schmitz, Fitzpatrick, and Fenn
Biographical Information
Biographical Information obtained from 1918 Board of Alderman Proceedings: That, though Sligh, it is a fitting tribute to the honor and glory achieved by the Commander of the forces of our Republic in the war wielded to make the world safe for democracy.
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 General John J Pershing Dec. 1918 – N.Y.T Dec. 8, 1
Int. No. 620
Intro Number: Int. No. 620 • Enactment Date: 2015-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99802003899998,40.73292736800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 620
Enactment Date
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Norman Buchbinder Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of West 8th Street and MacDougal Street
Zip Code
10011.0
Introduced By Council Members
Chin
Biographical Information
Norman Buchbinder was co-founder of the Union Square Partnership, the city’s first business improvement district, covering Union Square and 14th Street between 6th and 1st Avenues. He also founded the Village Alliance business improvement district whi
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":[-74.12351268099997,40.56980185200007]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Kells – Grennie American Legion Post No. 316 Way
Limits
At the intersection of Amboy Road and Arc Place
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Kells – Grennie American Legion Post No. 316 began in 1919 after WWI and was named after Edward W. Kells who was killed in battle. The Post operated without a charter for 12 years until it received a temporary charter in 1931 and finally, a regular ch
Int. No. 342-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 342-A • Enactment Date: 2003-02-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98213624899995,40.68675492800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 342-A
Enactment Date
2003-02-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Leonard and Harriet Walit Way
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of State Street and Nevins Street
Zip Code
11217.0
Introduced By Council Members
Yassky
Biographical Information
In the summer of 2000, a catastrophic gas leak caused a rowhouse at 420 State Street to explode. This explosion claimed the lives of the two residents, Leonard and Harriet Walit, and their next-door neighbor, Leon “Khay” Cochran. Leonard and Harrie
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":[-74.10287501899995,40.638473016000034]}
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
Artie Evans Way
Limits
At the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Artie Evans was a retired high school teacher and a legendary athlete who competed in the 1960 United States Olympic Trials in track and field. He was a math teacher for over thirty-five years at Port Richmond High School. As a young track star, he set
Int. No. 590-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 590-A • Enactment Date: 2011-07-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91880700099995,40.80825802000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 590-A
Enactment Date
2011-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/047
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Naiesha (Nana) Pearson Place
Limits
At the intersection of East 139th Street and Brook Avenue
Zip Code
10454.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Vivierito
Biographical Information
Naiesha (Nana) Pearson was killed at her neighborhoods end-of-summer barbeque when two men got into an argument and gun was fired. Unfortunately, the bullet ended up hitting Naiesha and she later died in the hospital. Naiesha’s death led to the creati
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":[-73.94764703399994,40.67065801500007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Benny A. Lyde Place
Limits
At the northeast corner of Lincoln Place and New York Avenue
Zip Code
11213.0
Introduced By Council Members
James
Biographical Information
Benny A. Lyde was a resident of Lincoln Place (age 21 at the time of his death) was shot on September 2, 2005, and later succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Lyde, a business management and computer science student at Long Island University at the time of his
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":[-73.86704727699998,40.764081384000065]}
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
Sergeant Adrienne Morris Rodriguez Way
Limits
At the intersection of Gilmore Street and 27th Avenue
Zip Code
11369.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Adrienne Morris Rodriguez served with the NYPD and died as a result of 9/11 related illness.
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":[-74.01397001699996,40.63815898800004]}
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
Sisters of St. Joseph Boulevard
Limits
The intersection 60th Street and 6th Avenue
Zip Code
11220.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
The Sisters of St. Joseph are celebrating 100 years of quality educational service that they have given to the Sunset Park Community through their work at the Elementary School of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The school was founded by the Redemptionists i
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