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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. 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":[-73.81670469199997,40.84602015200005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Lorraine Nugent Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bayshore Avenue and Ampere Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Lorraine Nugent was a dedicated community leader who devoted her time and leadership to many senior organizations in her community. Since 1990, she ran the local AARP group of seniors hosting monthly meetings. She was the first woman to be given the titl
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":[-73.78862415999998,40.68817828600004]}
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
Robert Oliver, Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Linden Boulevard and 159th Street
Zip Code
11434.0
Introduced By Council Members
Miller
Biographical Information
Robert “Tack” Oliver, Jr. served in the U.S. Army for six years and worked in transportation during World War II and the Korean War. He served as the Financial Officer of the St. Albans Civic Association as well as the 195th Street Association. He he
Int. No. 528
Intro Number: Int. No. 528 • Enactment Date: 1995-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1995-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00315899999998,40.71078000000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 528
Enactment Date
1995-04-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1995-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1995/027
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Ari Halberstam Memorial Ramp
Limits
The southerly entrance ramp to the Brooklyn Bridge beginning at the merger of the FDR Drive and Pearl Street at Gold Street, and continuing to the merger with the Park Row entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge
Zip Code
10038.0
Introduced By Council Members
Freed, Pinkett, Fisher, Foster, Lasher, Berman, DeMarco, DiBrienza, Eisland, Koslowitz, Leffle, Michels, O'Donovan, Povman, and Eristoff
Biographical Information
Aaron 'Ari' Halberstam was the first born son of David and Devorah Halberstam Born on May 6, 1977, matured into a 6 foot tall man during the sixteen years of his life. He was hand-picked by the late Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Schneerson and the Rebbe's w
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":[-73.81653705299993,40.84614960600004]}
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
Detective Joseph G. Lemm Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bayshore Avenue and Ampere Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Joseph Lemm worked on the 50th Precinct’s Bronx Warrant Squad who was killed in a suicide bombing while serving in the Air National Guard in Afghanistan. He joined the NYPD on March 1, 2000 and received five commendations throughout his career and mad
Int. No. 363
Intro Number: Int. No. 363 • Enactment Date: 1978-05-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1978-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97363603299993,40.745106415000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 363
Enactment Date
1978-05-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1978-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1978/010
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
St. Vartan Park
Present Name
St. Gabriel's Park
Limits
A park bounded on the south by East 35th Street, on the east by First Avenue, on the north by East 36th Street and on the west by Second Avenue.
Zip Code
10016.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite, DeMarco, Ward, Horwitz, Codd, and Gerges
Biographical Information
In the late fourth and early fifth centuries the eastern part of the land of Armenia was under the domination of the Sassanid Persian empire which attempted to introduce the cult of Zoroaster to the region. At the same time Persia began to exploit the po
Int. No. 455
Intro Number: Int. No. 455 • Enactment Date: 1948-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86487956099995,40.88025255500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 455
Enactment Date
1948-05-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1948/031
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
D'Onofrio Square
Limits
All of the park area within the lines of White Plains Road between East 213th Street and East 216th Street
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cunningham, McCarthy, Clemente, Schick, Vogel and Quinn
Biographical Information
That this square is being named in honor of Staff Sergeant Salvatore F. D'Onofrio, who received the posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross, for initiative and courage displayed in France on June 22, 1944. He was reported killed in action on
Int. No. 754-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 754-A • Enactment Date: 1987-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83644563499996,40.64538831600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 754-A
Enactment Date
1987-04-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1987/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo Bridge
Limits
The elevated portion of the existing bridge connecting Howard beach and Broad Channel, beginning at about 800 ft south of the intersection of 165th Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard and terminating at a point about 4000 ft from the intersection
Zip Code
11414.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward, Berman, Crispino, Dear, Gerges, Horwitz, Leffler, Lisa, Maloney, McCaffrey, O'Donovan, Povman, Wooten, and Katzman
Biographical Information
Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo was New York City's senior member of the Congress of the United States. He was born, raised and educated in Queens. From 1979 until his death, Congressman Addabbo was chairman of the powerful House Defense Appropriations sub
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":[-73.89854427299997,40.81766518400008]}
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
Bronx
New Name
African Jazz Art Society & Studio Way
Limits
At the intersection of Kelly Street and Longwood Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
The African Jazz Art Society and Studio (AJASS) was formed in 1956 in the South Bronx at 751 Kelly Street, by a group of young African-American artists, designers, musicians, hairdressers, writers and jazz enthusiasts. AJASS was influenced by Dominican
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":[-73.84626573599996,40.68417160400003]}
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
John J. Napolitano Way
Limits
At the intersection of 101st Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard
Zip Code
11416.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
John J. Napolitano practiced law in Ozone Park for nearly 60 years. He served as a legal advisor to the Queens County Civic Association, president of the Community Civic Association, sponsored Ozone-Howard Little League and ran for State Assembly and Cit
Int. No. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10205071299998,40.60480978000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Angela Susan Scheinberg Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Ocean Terrace and Portsmouth Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Miller, Avella, Baez, Brewer, Comrie, Felder, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Jackson, Katz, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, Monserrate, Quinn, Recchia Jr., Rivera, Sanders Jr., Serrano, Yassky, Weprin, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
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":[-73.90889833399996,40.774771644000054]}
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
Queens
New Name
Frank Justich Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of 35th Street and Ditmars Boulevard
Zip Code
11105.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone, Jr.
Biographical Information
Frank Justich was a devoted husband, father and friend who was a talented artist. Everybody in his neighborhood referred to him as “one of the nicest guys on Earth.” He was a Department of Sanitation worker who was killed on duty when he was struck
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93846407299998,40.76677863100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Isamu Noguchi Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of 33rd Road and 9th Street
Zip Code
11106.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Isamu Noguchi was a Japanese American artist and landscape architect who also designed stage sets for various Martha Graham productions and furniture pieces. He received the Edward MacDowell Medal for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to the Arts in 1982
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95397454199997,40.74277647000008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frank Carrado Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 50th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Frank Carrado was considered the unofficial mayor of Long Island City. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He was a photographer who took pictures of the changing neighborhood throughout his entire life. Many of his photogra
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":[-73.84491901599995,40.832759999000075]}
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
Kenneth Pontillo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Gleason Avenue and Zerega Avenue
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Palma
Biographical Information
Kenneth Pontillo was born and raised in the Bronx and found his passion at a young age playing baseball for the Castle Hill Little League. In 1976, he began coaching his first minor league division team, “Bill and Macs.” He managed and coached thou
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83907040499997,40.65582849100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lenny’s Clam Bar Way
Limits
At the intersection of Cross Bay Boulevard and 161st Avenue
Zip Code
11414.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate Lenny’s Clam Bar, which was established in 1974 and serves as a staple in the community. The restaurant has been involved in many charitable causes including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Our Lady of Grace c
Int. No. 1103-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1103-A • Enactment Date: 2009-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88767302899998,40.85554968900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1103-A
Enactment Date
2009-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Mr. Joseph Zinzi Place
Limits
At the intersection of Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Joseph Zinzi was an activist and advocate for the Belmont community and worked to promote racial and ethnic harmony as a founding member of the Bronx Community Board 6 Inter-Racial and Inter-Ethnic Council. He was also involved with the Italian American
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":[-73.98622217399998,40.734603382000046]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Harry T. Burleigh Place
Limits
At the southeast corner of East 16th Street and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
10003.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Henry “Harry” Thacker Burleigh was a baritone singer, composer and arranger. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he later became the first African-American soloist at St. George’s Episcopal Church of New York, a position he held for over 50 years. He also
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":[-74.12460862399996,40.62308150200005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Assemblywoman 1973 – 2000 Hon. Elizabeth A. Connelly Way
Limits
Underneath the Benedict Avenue sign at the Southeast Corner of Manor Road
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Hon. Elizabeth A. Connelly was born Elizabeth Ann Keresey on June 19, 1928. Mrs. Connelly was a Brooklyn native whose family moved to the Bronx when she was 2. She did not attend college. In the mid-1940's, she worked as a secretary at the New York Life
Int. No. 411
Intro Number: Int. No. 411 • Enactment Date: 1941-03-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1941-11-14T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94124823599998,40.619949932000054]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 411
Enactment Date
1941-03-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1941-11-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1941/012
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Fraser Square
Limits
Unnamed square at the intersection of East 34th Street, East 35th Street and Avenue M
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Burke, Digiovanna, Nugent, McCarthy, and Kinsley
Biographical Information
In naming the area described in this bill "Fraser Square," tribute will be paid to the name and memory of Patrolman John J. Fraser of the New York Police Force, who died in the year 1934 of wounds received in the performance of police duty. Patrolman Fra
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":[-74.18406977799998,40.60265875700003]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Purple Heart Way
Limits
The intersection of Travis Avenue and South Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
The Purple Heart is the oldest American military decoration in present use and is the first American award made available to the common Soldier. General George Washington created this badge of military merit on July 7, 1792. The Purple Heart is awarded t
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":[-74.15257953599996,40.58061345700003]}
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
Arthur C. Leahy Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Forest Hill Road and Richmond Hill Road
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Arthur C. Leahy Jr. served in the United States Marine Corps and later worked for the Department of Parks and Recreation. He was murdered during a botched burglary while working an overnight shift as a security guard at LaTourette Park.
Int. No. 505
Intro Number: Int. No. 505 • Enactment Date: 1990-10-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86722013099995,40.86968683200007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 505
Enactment Date
1990-10-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/061
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ben Kimmel Square
Limits
The intersection of White Plains Road and Adee Avenue
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Crispino, Dear, Eisland, O’Donovan, Rivera, Foster and Ward
Biographical Information
Ben Kimmel was a long-time resident of the Bronx and was dedicated to the Parkside community, especially the Parkside Senior Center which he served as president for four years. In his capacity as both president and, earlier, as vice president, he devoted
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":[-73.94882217599996,40.808287406000034]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Bishop William Lee Bonner Square
Limits
At the intersection of West 124th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dickens
Biographical Information
William Lee Bonner was pastor of the Greater Refuge Temple Church (GRT) in Harlem and Chief Apostle of the Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He was a renowned Pentecostal Leader who became the pastor of the GRT in 1961. He served as senior prelate of
Int. No. 874
Intro Number: Int. No. 874 • Enactment Date: 2001-12-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08160691499995,40.63003581100003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 874
Enactment Date
2001-12-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2001-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2001/068
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Rev. Frederick Sutter and Rev. Carl Sutter Corner
Limits
The northeast corner of Beach Street and St. Paul’s Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
O’Donovan
Biographical Information
The following biographical material was provided by the Staten Island Advance.
Reverend Frederic Sutter and Reverend Carl Sutter were a father and son team that helped to guide the fortunes of the Trinity Lutheran Church at the Stapleton community of Sta
Int. No. 871-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 871-A • Enactment Date: 1997-02-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1997-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84314980499994,40.885039446000064]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 871-A
Enactment Date
1997-02-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1997-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1997/009
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Lillie Mae Berry O'Garra Square
Limits
At the intersection of East 229th Street and Schieffelin Avenue
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
Warden, O'Donovan, Williams, Abel, Foster. Fisher, Linares, Robinson. Ruiz, and Robles
Biographical Information
Lillie Mae Berry was born in Marion County, South Carolina on September 6, 1926, to Lawrence and Esther Grice Berry in a family of three children. She was educated in Marion County and attended Beulah United Methodist Church of Mulins, South Carolina. Sh
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":[-73.74100068299998,40.69542963500004]}
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
Apostle John H. Boyd Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of 219th Street and Linden Boulevard
Zip Code
11411.0
Introduced By Council Members
Comrie
Biographical Information
Rev. John Boyd moved to New York City at the age of 16 and graduated from George Washington High School. In 1944, Dr. Boyd was drafted into the United States Army, where he attained the rank of First Sergeant. After three years of service, he received
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":[-73.95650502899997,40.609533992000024]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Stephen J. Solarz Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 17th Street and Kings Highway
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nelson
Biographical Information
Stephen J. Solarz served in the New York State Assembly, 45th Assembly District from 1969 – 1975.  Soon after, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives serving from January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993.  Both in the State Assembl
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09587034699996,40.63164869900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
NYS Assemblyman 2000-2007 Hon. John W. Lavelle Way
Limits
Forest Avenue at the southeast corner of Silver Lake Park Road
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Assemblyman John Lavelle served in the New York State Assembly from 2001 to the time of his death in 2007. He was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School and later attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn. He served the Staten Island community with pas
Int. No. 952
Intro Number: Int. No. 952 • Enactment Date: 1985-07-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86395497499996,40.57281869500008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 952
Enactment Date
1985-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Sylvane Circle
Limits
One existing island located on the beach 147th Street between Newport Avenue and Riis Avenue.
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward and Castaneira Colon
Biographical Information
This traffic island will be named for Allen Sylvane who was born in 1913 in Brooklyn, New York. He went through the public school system and in 1941 received a degree as a professional engineer. As an engineer, he had a wide and diverse career. He was a
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":[-73.94578197699997,40.792915994000055]}
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
Dylcia Pagán Place
Present Name
None
Limits
At the intersection of East 107th Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Dylcia Noemí Pagán was a producer, director, political activist and former political prisoner. She was charged with Seditious Conspiracy in 1980 and sentenced to 63 years of imprisonment, however she was released early from prison after President Bill
Int. No. 252-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 252-A • Enactment Date: 2002-09-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11321756199999,40.628568175000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 252-A
Enactment Date
2002-09-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Shawn E. Bowman, Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Morrison Avenue and North Burgher Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Avella, Clarke, Comrie, DeBlasio, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Golden, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo, Quinn, Recchia, Reyna, Rivera, Sanders, Jr., Serrano, Davis, Dilan, Felder, Jackson, Monserrate, Nelson, Vann and Weprin; also C
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
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":[-73.91306522999997,40.82013002600007]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Freddy Perez Way
Limits
At the intersection of 156th Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Freddy Perez Sr. was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He moved to New York City to the Bronx in 1970. He established a Livery Taxi Base called Peace Car Service where in a matter of months grew to about 400 vehicles making it the biggest car service servic
Int. No. 931-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 931-A • Enactment Date: 2009-04-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91843216199999,40.872950408000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 931-A
Enactment Date
2009-04-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/025
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Homer Young Kennedy Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Indian Road at West 218th Street
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
Jackson
Biographical Information
Homer Young Kennedy was a resident of New York City for 25 years and contributed to the Inwood community. He was responsible for locking and unlocking the Indian Road Playground and also contributed to the revival of Drums Along the Hudson, Uptown Arts
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":[-73.86985199199995,40.764813987000025]}
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
Rodney Johnson Way
Limits
At the intersection of 100th Street and 25th Avenue
Zip Code
11369.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Rodney Johnson worked for twenty years, in the Barber industry in his very own neighborhood. He was self-taught and mastered his barbering skills, to the point he managed a local shop called IV PLAI. Rodney’s aspiration on entrepreneurship arrived in t
Int. No. 1054
Intro Number: Int. No. 1054 • Enactment Date: 1977-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83552888099996,40.66341765100003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1054
Enactment Date
1977-02-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/017
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Walter J. Wetzel Triangle
Limits
A triangular area bounded on the south by 157th avenue, on the north by 156th avenue and on the west by Cohancy street
Zip Code
11414.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward, Messrs, Katz, Povman, Gaeta, Simon, Friedlander, Samuel, Gangemi and Stern
Biographical Information
Walter J. Wetzel was born on September 16, 1944. He attended Our Lady of Grace School, Far Rockaway High School, and St. Johns Preparatory School. He was very active in school sports.

He entered into the service of the United States Army on October 15,
Int. No. 355
Intro Number: Int. No. 355 • Enactment Date: 1994-11-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1994-03-12T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83926778099993,40.681725576000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 355
Enactment Date
1994-11-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1994-03-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1994/044
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Police Officer Nicholas DeMutiis Playground
Present Name
Ozone Playground
Limits
An existing playground located on Liberty Avenue between 101st Street and 102nd Street.
Zip Code
11417.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stabile, Abel, O'Donovan, Robles, Foster and Fisher
Biographical Information
Police Officer Nicholas DeMutiis was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 7, 1962. After graduating from Madison High School, he attended the New York City Police Academy and was appointed to the Department in 1983. Police Officer DeMutiis was assigned to
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":[-73.95533625699994,40.82351977800005]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Genevieve (Jenny) Eason Way
Limits
At the intersection of 139th Street and Riverside Drive
Zip Code
10031.0
Introduced By Council Members
Levine
Biographical Information
She was a longtime tenant and activist at tenant at 626 Riverside Drive.
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":[-74.10752202999998,40.62588398400004]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Victor L. Prevosti Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Matthews Avenue and Davis Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Victor L. Prevosti joined the Army Signal Corps in 1942 serving in the World War II China-Burma-India Theater. He became dedicated to the community, working to foster patriotism in our youth by serving as the Legislative Committee Chair of the New York
Int. No. 319
Intro Number: Int. No. 319 • Enactment Date: 1964-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1964-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.75644605899998,40.67502993900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 319
Enactment Date
1964-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1964-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1964/007
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Albert Montbellier Park
Limits
Eastgate Plaza, Springfield Boulevard, 139th Avenue, and Sloan Street
Zip Code
11413.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Farrell, Troy, Ruggieri, Katzman, Weiss, Berman, Sharison, Moskowitz, Cuite, Kupferman, O'Dwyer, Modugno, and Conner
Biographical Information
Albert L. Montbellier was born in Manhattan on January 12, 1899. He was a leader in Queens for 35 years. An organizer of the Springfield Gardens Taxpayers and Citizens Association, he was its president for 25 years. Broadening his interests he became ac
Int. No. 1192
Intro Number: Int. No. 1192 • Enactment Date: 1977-12-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.71550705899995,40.74946407400006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1192
Enactment Date
1977-12-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/103
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Jerry M. Tenney Park
Limits
An oval shaped area bounded on the easterly and westerly sides by 260th street at the intersection of 74th avenue
Zip Code
11004.0
Introduced By Council Members
Troy
Biographical Information
Jerry M. Tenney was born in the Bronx on March 28, 1928. He is a graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School and New York University. He received his master's degree from Long Island University.

He was a basketball coach and brought five championship teams 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":[-73.98670795999993,40.77168299900006]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Power Memorial Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 61st Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
Power Memorial Academy was founded in 1931 when, at the request of the Archbishop of the New York Diocese, a new community of Irish Christian Brothers took over the five attached row houses on 124th Street that had previously been occupied by the Bother
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":[-73.83223516799995,40.88207238100006]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Emma Miller’s Place
Limits
At the intersection of Bivona Street and Reeds Mill Lane
Zip Code
10475.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Emma Miller worked as a nursing assistant for many years, before joining the New York City Housing Authority in 1975. She coached youth in boxing, and served as one of three women referees for the New York City Golden Gloves. Her community involvement sp
Int. No. 1613
Intro Number: Int. No. 1613 • Enactment Date: 2017-06-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93691601899997,40.83987300800004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1613
Enactment Date
2017-06-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Mirabal Sisters Way
Limits
At the intersection of 168th Street and Amsterdam
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
The Dominican Republic was controlled by a cruel dictator named Rafael Trujillo during the 1950’s. He used his secret police to scare the nation and keep the people under his rule and he directly controlled the country’s vital utilities including th
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":[-73.83051977399998,40.871466342000076]}
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
Bronx
New Name
James Payne Way
Limits
At the intersection of Alcott Place and Asch Loop
Zip Code
10475.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
James Payne served in the United States military for 15 months in Korea and was honorably discharged from active duty on May 2, 1962 and remained in the Reserves until 1966. He served as a CSEA union representative while employed at Bronx Children’s Ps
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95414091599997,40.74202038200008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Felicia Hamilton Way
Limits
The intersection of Vernon Boulevard and 51st Avenue
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Nelson, Quinn, Sears, Vallone Jr., Oddo, Barron, Comrie, Davis, Jackson, Koppell, Liu, McMahon, Perkins, Sanders Jr., Stewart, Weprin, Gallagher and Lanza.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 873
Intro Number: Int. No. 873 • Enactment Date: 1985-03-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96461059999996,40.70733983500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 873
Enactment Date
1985-03-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Harold W. Cohn Memorial Square
Present Name
Joseph A. Wynn Circle
Limits
An island at the intersection of Division Avenue and Bedford Avenue.
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gerges, Dear, Wooten, Ward, Povman, Leffler, Horwitz, Pinkett, and Robles
Biographical Information
Harold Cohn was born in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn on September 25, 1913. He was educated in the public school system in Brooklyn attending Boys High School. He went on to study as an undergraduate at St. John's University and later gained entr
Int. No. 919
Intro Number: Int. No. 919 • Enactment Date: 1973-08-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1973-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83803584499998,40.58168273800004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 919
Enactment Date
1973-08-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1973-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1973/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Louis M. Bornstein—Rotary Memorial Triangle
Limits
A triangular area in the bed of Beach Channel Drive at Beach 116th Street.
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Frankenberg
Biographical Information
Louis M. Bornstein was born on April 7, 1904, and died on June 22, 1972. He was a resident of the Rockaways for sixty-one years.

He was affiliated with the Rockaway Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce, the Peninsula Hospital Center, American Arbi
Int. No. 1045-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1045-A • Enactment Date: 2013-07-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85527435399996,40.74393135300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1045-A
Enactment Date
2013-07-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Anthony “Tony” Caminiti Way
Limits
At the intersection of 108th Street and 51st Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ferreras
Biographical Information
Anthony Caminiti grew up in Corona, Queens and attended PS 14 and Newtown High School. He served in the European Theater of Operations with the 42nd Rainbow Division during World War II. His division liberated the concentration camp of Dachau, freeing
C. No. 213
Intro Number: C. No. 213 • Enactment Date: 1938-06-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1938-11-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81628160899999,40.67587688000003]}
Intro Number
C. No. 213
Enactment Date
1938-06-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1938-11-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1938/017
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Catholic War Veterans' Square
Limits
Public square at Rockaway boulevard and 122nd street and 116th street
Zip Code
11420.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nugent, Quill, Sharkey, Schick, Carroll and Armstrong
Biographical Information
This bill designates an unnamed plot of ground as Catholic War Veterans Square. The designation is approved by the Richmond Hill Post No. 45, Catholic War Veterans Inc., and by other patriotic organizations.
Int. No. 350
Intro Number: Int. No. 350 • Enactment Date: 1971-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1971-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90899413399995,40.746431794000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 350
Enactment Date
1971-05-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1971-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1971/022
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Doughboy Park
Limits
The park within the block bounded by Woodside Avenue, 56th avenue, Skillman Avenue and 54th Avenue and more particularly described on map no. 3912, adopted by the board of estimate on December 18, 1958.
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Manton
Biographical Information
A statue depicting a typical doughboy of World War 1 was erected on this site by Burt Johnson, the famous sculptor, on May 30, 1923. Although the statue is officially known as the 'Returned Soldier,' the site became known as Doughboy Park in 1931 The Ame
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