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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. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.78596556999997,40.70418081500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Detective Keith L. Williams Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 172nd Street and Liberty Avenue
Zip Code
11433.0
Introduced By Council Members
Miller
Biographical Information
Detective Keith L. Williams was assigned to the Queens District Attorney’s Squad for eight years. He was killed in the line of duty while returning a prisoner to Riker’s Island.
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":[-73.89327240499995,40.86529139000004]}
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
Dr. Leandro Lozada Way
Limits
At the intersection of Valentine Avenue and 194th Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Feliz
Biographical Information
Dr. Leandro Lozada founded Hispanic Pediatrics, a children’s health clinic for low-income community members. He saw and treated approximately 80 kids per day whether they had insurance or not. He was shot and killed in his home.
Int. No. 613
Intro Number: Int. No. 613 • Enactment Date: 2005-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.78605222199997,40.84576896000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 613
Enactment Date
2005-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/043
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Police Officer Pasquale Venturelli Corner
Limits
Corner of City Island Avenue and Carroll Street
Zip Code
10464.0
Introduced By Council Members
Provenzano
Biographical Information
Pasquale Venturelli was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, archery and boating. He had a Boston Whaler and used to fish off City Island. He joined the NYC Police department in 1938 and lived the job like a true professional. He was a dedicated polic
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":[-73.89632103699995,40.86703461400003]}
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
Bronx
New Name
El Grito de Lares
Limits
At the intersection of Kingsbridge Road and Morris Avenue
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
On September 23, 1868 between 600 to 1000 men, mostly Puerto Rican born and from the west of the Island, revolted for Independence from Spain. Most of the men who were arrested were innocent jíbaros whose only guilt was being passive victims of the poli
Int. No. 1103-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1103-A • Enactment Date: 2009-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96104869199996,40.71895998900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1103-A
Enactment Date
2009-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Mike Lee Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Wythe Avenue and North 6th Street
Zip Code
11249.0
Introduced By Council Members
Yassky
Biographical Information
Mike Lee dedicated his personal life and business life to improving Williamsburg and giving its residents a chance to pursue their goals. Through his architectural skills, he preserved and maintained many historic buildings. He also encouraged local ch
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":[-73.93022047099998,40.85431609300008]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Merlin German Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of West 189th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Merlin German was born and raised in Washington Heights.  Merlin German enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 2003.  He received a promotion to Private First Class out of boot camp and in April 2004, was transferred to the 5th Battalion, 11th Mar
BOAP No. 1504, BOAR No. 600
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1504, BOAR No. 600 • Enactment Date: 1929-09-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89812989899997,40.86254121300004]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1504, BOAR No. 600
Enactment Date
1929-09-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Maurice Muller Park
Limits
The unnamed triangular space bounded by the northerly side of East Fordham Road, the easterly side of Creston Avenue and the southerly side of East 190th Street
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Devany
Biographical Information
No biographical information provided in the Municipal Library archives. Biographical information can be found on www.nycgovparks.org:

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/muller-triangle/
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 Fordham Rd., Creston Ave. and E. 190 St. Named Jan. 6,
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":[-74.08717655299995,40.58928494000003]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Commissioner Richard J. Sheirer Way
Limits
At the intersection of Laconia Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Richard J. Sheirer began his public servant and New York City Official career as a dispatcher for the New York City Fire Department in 1967 and was later promoted to Deputy Commissioner in 1994. In 2000, he served as the Director of the Mayor’s Office
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84586063899997,40.72253395400003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Emanuel and Adam Gold Plaza
Limits
At the intersection of 70th Avenue and Queens Boulevard
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koslowitz
Biographical Information
Emanuel R. Gold was the senior ranking Democrat in the New York State Senate. He attended Stuyvesant High School, Cornell University of Arts and Sciences and Cornell Law School and was engaged in the private practice of law in New York City. He began h
C. No. 624
Intro Number: C. No. 624 • Enactment Date: 1939-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1939-11-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99130466699995,40.75896871500004]}
Intro Number
C. No. 624
Enactment Date
1939-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1939-11-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1939/161
Category
Playground
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
McCaffrey Playground
Limits
Beginning at a point eighty feet east of Ninth Avenue and running at right angles to West Forty-third Street 75.208 feet, thence parallel to West Forty-third Street, twenty feet; thence at right angles to West Forty-third Street 25.208 feet; thence 175 f
Zip Code
10036.0
Introduced By Council Members
Spellman, Nugent, Shick, Keegan, McCarthy, Backer, Straus, Digiovanna, Christensen, Quinn
Biographical Information
The naming of this playground for the man who was particularly instrumental in securing this plot of ground for the use of the mothers and children of the west side of Manhattan meets with the full approval of your committee.
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":[-73.93904602799995,40.82168121300003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Rev. Dr. Ollie B. Wells, Sr. Square
Limits
At the intersection of West 145th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10039.0
Introduced By Council Members
Jackson
Biographical Information
Rev. Wells was senior pastor of the Union Baptist Church for 28 years. Under Rev. Wells’ leadership, the Union Baptist Church provided services to the homeless and destitute, and advocated for affordable housing and the revitalization of Harlem.
Int. No. 655
Intro Number: Int. No. 655 • Enactment Date: 1964-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1964-10-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95246604499994,40.803895444000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 655
Enactment Date
1964-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1964-10-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1964/232
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
A. Phillip Randolph Square
Present Name
Dewey Square
Limits
Entire open street area at the intersection of St. Nicholas Avenue and 7th avenue, West 116th street and West 117th street.
Zip Code
10026.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Modugno, Connor, Cuite, Weiss, Troy Jr., Moskowitz, Sharison, O'Dwyer, Kupferman, Berman, Farrell, and Katzman
Biographical Information
A. Philip Randolph, prominent labor and civil rights leader, is the President of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters which he organized in 1925: a Vice-President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AL-CIO), a
Int. No. 116
Intro Number: Int. No. 116 • Enactment Date: 1994-05-31T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1994-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10784521299996,40.615808601000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 116
Enactment Date
1994-05-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1994-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1994/013
Category
Facility
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
World War II Veterans' Memorial Rink
Present Name
Staten Island War Memorial Rink
Limits
An existing ice skating rink located at Victory Boulevard within Clove Lakes Park
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
O'Donovan, Foster, and Fossella
Biographical Information
At the end of the 1940's on Staten Island, a committee was formed whose goal was to build an athletic stadium as a fitting memorial to the soldiers from the Island who had given their lives in wars in Europe and Asia. There was a wide-reaching drive to c
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":[-74.12004274999998,40.57004323600006]}
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
Firefighter Jeff Palazzo Place
Limits
The intersection of Allison Avenue and 7th Street
Zip Code
10306.0
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. 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":[-74.12507808499998,40.627181922000034]}
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
Monsignor Peter Finn Way
Limits
At the intersection of Forest Avenue and Manor Road
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Monsignor Peter Finn was a former co-vicar of Staten Island and pastor of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church. He was the grand marshal of the Forest Avenue St. Patrick’s Parade in 1979. After his ordination in 1965, Monsignor Finn served at St. Mary’s R.C
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99421596599996,40.61513800700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Joe Galatolo Way
Limits
The intersection of 72nd Street and 18th Avenue
Zip Code
11204.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Joseph Galatolo was born on May 25, 1923 in Naples, Italy. He was a sailor during WWII, and after being captured, spent two years as a Prisoner of War in Germany. In 1947, at the age of 24, Joseph set out for America. Not long after his arrival, he wa
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93444268499996,40.797315540000056]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Giuseppina “Josie” Santo Way
Limits
At the intersection of 118th Street and 1st Avenue
Zip Code
10035.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Giuseppina “Josie” Santo was a factory worker in the garment district during the Great Depression who worked very hard to support her family. During WWII, she made and sent over clothing to her relatives in Italy. During the 1980’s while the City w
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":[-73.97215798199994,40.78649309200006]}
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
Larry Harlow Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 86th Street and Columbus Avenue
Zip Code
10024.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
Lawrence Harlow Kahn helped define salsa music and spread it throughout the United States and the world. He performed in small clubs and on big stages, including for an audience estimated variously at 30,000 to 50,000 at Yankee Stadium in 1973 as a
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":[-74.00488017799995,40.741643243000055]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Irwin B. Cohen Way
Limits
At the intersection of 15th Street and 9th Avenue
Zip Code
10011.0
Introduced By Council Members
Bottcher
Biographical Information
Irwin B. Cohen was a real estate developer who restored historic urban buildings and revitalized communities. In 1996, he converted the former Nabisco factory complex located between 15th and 16th Streets in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District into what i
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":[-74.14709299499998,40.617060019000064]}
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
John “Jack” P. Meade Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hawthorne Avenue and Watchogue Road
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
John “Jack” P. Meade received the Hero Award from the New York City Department of Buildings for his dedication and fearless contributions as part of the World Trade Center Rescue Recovery Operation. He served as both President and Vice President of
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93087518099998,40.84812470600008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
27 de Febrero Way
Limits
At the intersection of 181st Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Dominican Republic’s independence from Haitian occupation on February 27, 1844.
Int. No. 988
Intro Number: Int. No. 988 • Enactment Date: 2018-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2018-02-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90205103299996,40.831689993000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 988
Enactment Date
2018-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2018-02-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2018/139
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Sandra Tramble Way
Present Name
Franklin Avenue
Limits
Underneath the East 169th Street sign at the corner of Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street across the street from 611 East 169th Street
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson
Biographical Information
Sandra Tremble facilitated many annual events including the MLK Health Fair, the MLK Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair, the MLK Family Picnic, Senior’s Thanksgiving Luncheon and Gift Presentation, the Children’s Easter Party and Egg Hunt, the Child
Int. No. 624-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 624-A • Enactment Date: 1984-05-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99364806399996,40.71615444500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 624-A
Enactment Date
1984-05-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1984/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Frank D'Amico Plaza
Present Name
Unnamed
Limits
Area bounded on the north by the southerly curb line of Hester Street, on the south by the westerly prolongation of the northerly line of Canal Street, on the west by the easterly line of Sarah D. Roosevelt Park, and on the east by the former easterly li
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlander and Castaneira Colon
Biographical Information
Frank D'Amico was born on October 26. 1930 on the lower east side of Manhattan. He attended a local Grammar School, then Junior High School 65 and in 1948 he graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, in 1952, Mr. D'Amico received a B.S. degree from New
Int. No. 946
Intro Number: Int. No. 946 • Enactment Date: 1985-07-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86157801699994,40.88041081100005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 946
Enactment Date
1985-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/047
Category
Playground
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Agnes Haywood Playground
Limits
An existing playground located on the west side of Barnes Avenue, between East 215th Street and East 216th Street.
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Crispino, Castaneira Colon, Dear and Foster
Biographical Information
This legislation names an unnamed park in the Bronx, Agnes Haywood Playground. It is located on the west side of Barnes Avenue between East 215th and 216th Streets.

Agnes Haywood was born in New York City and attended local elementary school, graduating
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":[-73.77477825799997,40.59574810700008]}
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
Lizzie Ruth Brown Way
Limits
At the intersection of B43rd Street and Beach Channel Drive
Zip Code
11691.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sanders, Jr.
Biographical Information
Lizzie Ruth Brown worked for the New York City Department of Health as a supervisor for the Central Complaints Division for 25 years. She was a community activist and president of the Beach 41st Tenant Association for 11 years. She was a civic leader a
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":[-74.00080167399994,40.75219090400003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Jim Houghton Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dyer Avenue and 10th Avenue
Zip Code
10001.0
Introduced By Council Members
Bottcher
Biographical Information
James “Jim” Houghton founded the Signature Theater Company in 1991, and was a playwright who helped foster diverse voices and pursued equity-based practices in reaching audiences. He spent decades committed to diversity, equity, and accessibility in
Int. No. 836
Intro Number: Int. No. 836 • Enactment Date: 1952-05-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00426172199997,40.63369904900003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 836
Enactment Date
1952-05-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1952/057
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Bocchino-Dente Memorial Plaza
Limits
The triangular intersection at 58th and 59th Streets between Fort Hamilton Parkway 10th Avenue.
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Low, Schreckinger, Boland, and Isaacs
Biographical Information
Both John Bocchino and Albert Dente were born in Brooklyn and attended school together. They enlisted in their early 20's defending their country on the field of battle in Europe.

John Bocchino was killed in the first wave on the Omaha Beach of Normandy
Int. No. 554
Intro Number: Int. No. 554 • Enactment Date: 1961-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1961-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94745050099993,40.72295020200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 554
Enactment Date
1961-06-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1961-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1961/050
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Father Studzinski Square
Limits
Area bounded by the west curb line of the east fork of Oakland Street, the north curb line of Driggs Avenue and the east curb of the west fork of Oakland Street
Zip Code
11222.0
Introduced By Council Members
DiCarlo, Kranis, Treulich, Schneider, Cuite, Fastenberg, and Curtis
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97996170199997,40.71752401300006]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Raphael Sadonte Ward Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Columbia Street and Rivington Street
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Raphael Sadonte Ward Jr. was shot and killed while on his way to Makabely’s Pizzeria. His mother founded The Sadonte Foundation dedicated to educating the youth about gun violence by hosting annual awareness events, rewarding college scholarships and f
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":[-73.94044597399994,40.74364800500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 428-A
Enactment Date
2010-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Chuck Costello 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 27th Street and 47th Street
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Charles Costello was a sixteen-year member of Local One who was killed in the 9/11 attacks when he rushed to the site to help and rescue anyone he could.
Int. No. 785
Intro Number: Int. No. 785 • Enactment Date: 1982-11-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82733195099996,40.852644284000064]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 785
Enactment Date
1982-11-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1982/072
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Amendola Plaza
Limits
The southeasterly corner on Westchester Avenue at the point of intersection with Bruckner boulevard (at the southerly point of Burr and Colonial avenues)
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Savino, Ryan, Eisland, Foster, Crispino and DeMarco
Biographical Information
Anthony Amendola was born on November 10, 1905, in Italy. He entered in the United States in 1921 with very little education and practically no money except the $25.00 minimum required by the existing immigration regulations.

Mr. Amendola's first job wa
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80061091499994,40.67245753900005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Firefighter Cecelia Owens Cox Way
Limits
At the intersection of Sutter Avenue and the Van Wyck Expressway Service Road
Zip Code
11436.0
Introduced By Council Members
Adams
Biographical Information
Cecelia Owens Cox was a part of the original 41 women firefighters hired to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in 1982, and became the first woman assigned to a ladder company and the first woman to become a ladder company chauffeur. She was also a
BOAP No. 2087, BOAR No. 624
Intro Number: BOAP No. 2087, BOAR No. 624 • Enactment Date: 1921-12-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1921-03-27T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95218964799994,40.818234966000034]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 2087, BOAR No. 624
Enactment Date
1921-12-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1921-03-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Annunciation Park
Limits
The park bounded on the east by Convent Avenue, on the north by 135th Street, on the west by Amsterdam Avenue and on the south by 134th Street
Zip Code
10031.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stapleton, McGuinness, Cardani, Donnelly, Martin, Warren and Sullivan
Biographical Information
No biographical information provided in the Municipal Library archives. Biographical information can be found on www.nycgovparks.org:

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/annunciation-playground/history
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 Dec. 16, 1921 - Bd. Of Ald. Ord., res., etc. 1921. p.228.
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":[-73.90464433999995,40.64110722800007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Charles Rogers Way
Limits
At the intersection of 92nd Street and Flatlands Avenue
Zip Code
11236.0
Introduced By Council Members
Narcisse
Biographical Information
Charles Rogers was the Managing Editor of The Canarsie Courier for over 32 years. At the Courier, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the news and local activities, and also covered stories first-hand. Camera in hand, he would jump into his car to co
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.23717708099997,40.536142305000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Frank J. Provenzano “Pro Sho” Way
Limits
At the intersection of Arthur Kill Road and Manley Street
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Frank J. Provenzano was involved in the music scene and organized many charitable events. He founded Pro Sho Sound, Inc., a retail pro-audio store that offered audio and video services for a large range of performers and clients for over 39 years. He sup
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":[-74.16524333599995,40.63212796500005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Alafia Rodriguez Way
Limits
At the intersection of Brabant Avenue and Grandview Avenue
Zip Code
10303.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Alafia Rodriguez served in the United States Marine Corp and fought in Desert Storm. He played semi-pro football for the Staten Island Predators. He coached St. Peter’s football and basketball leagues. He was a victim of gun violence.
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":[-74.03304452799995,40.62557947500005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Constantine "Gus" Economos 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Ridge Boulevard and 84th Street
Zip Code
11209.0
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. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16808002399995,40.613703989000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
FDNY FF James P. McManus Way
Limits
At the intersection of Fieldstone Road and Commerce Street
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
James P. McManus served with the FDNY and was assigned to Ladder Company 153 on February 11, 1961. He was killed in the line of duty while fighting a fire at a Waldbaum’s Supermarket in Brooklyn.
Int. No. 965
Intro Number: Int. No. 965 • Enactment Date: 1976-10-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89273031999994,40.88271139700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 965
Enactment Date
1976-10-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1976/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Van Cortlandt Village Square
Limits
An irregular area bounded by Sedgwick Avenue, Van Cortlandt Avenue West, Gouverneur Avenue and Stevenson Place.
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Simon
Biographical Information
The area which is presently known as Van Cortlandt Village was the site of bitter partisan and guerrilla warfare during the Revolutionary War. Americans fought Americans. In contrast, it is now a cohesive, tranquil, stable community occupied by residents
Int. No. 756
Intro Number: Int. No. 756 • Enactment Date: 1993-10-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08498424599998,40.61162951800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 756
Enactment Date
1993-10-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/077
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Luis R. Lopez Park
Limits
A park located between Targee Street and Palma Drive
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
O'Donovan, Cerullo III, Fusco, Robles, Castaneira-Colon, Dear, Rivera, and Foster
Biographical Information
On March 10, 1993, Detective Luis R. Lopez of Staten Island was murdered by drug dealers during an undercover drug investigation in Manhattan. This legislation designates a park to be constructed between Targee Street and Palma Drive as "Luis R. Lopez Pa
Int. No. 128
Intro Number: Int. No. 128 • Enactment Date: 1958-12-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1958-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88933610199996,40.753990747000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 128
Enactment Date
1958-12-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1958-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1958/069
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Thomas J. Travers Park
Present Name
Jackson Heights Park
Limits
An existing park, bounded by a line about 150 feet south of Northern Boulevard, 78th Street, 34th Avenue, and 77th Street, Jackson Heights
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Schreckinger, Weiss, DiCarlo, Curtis, Schneider, Kranis, Isaacs, Treulich, Low and Dulligan
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
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":[-73.87886043299994,40.75622972900004]}
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
Dr. Sergio I. Rubio Way
Limits
At the intersection of Northern Boulevard and 89th Street
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
Dr. Sergio Ivan Rubio, originally from Peru, received his veterinarian license from Peru in 1967. He dedicated 40 years to the community. He was an excellent diagnostician and widely respected for his professional skills. As an immigrant, he needed to
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11634959899999,40.56388843900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Soccer Hall of Famer John “Jack” Hynes Way
Limits
At the intersection of Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
John “Jack” Hynes was a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient who later became a decorated New York City Firefighter. During WWII, he was hit by shrapnel at the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium. He underwent five operations and ha
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":[-73.91563492599994,40.74467985800004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Tarlach Mac Niallais Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of 49th Street and 43rd Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Tarlach Mac Niallais was an LGBTQ activist and disability rights advocate for over three decades. He began campaigning on LGBT and Republican prisoners’ rights issues in Belfast, Ireland in the 1980’s. He later went on to participate in the protests
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.19462877299998,40.546744312000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/055
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Jennifer Diane Caputo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Delmar Avenue and Sperry Place
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Jennifer Diane Caputo was diagnosed at birth with a rare cognitive defect called agenesis of the corpus callosum. This meant that Jennifer lacked the tissue necessary to connect both halves of her brain. Unfortunately, the doctors that examined and diagn
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":[-74.12884173399993,40.60402290600007]}
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
Firefighter Anthony Rodriguez Avenue
Limits
The intersection of Livingston Avenue and Holden Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
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. 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":[-73.84257199999996,40.57534300000003]}
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
Lisa King Johnson Promenade
Limits
The intersection of Beach 124th Street and the Boardwalk
Zip Code
11694.0
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. 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":[-74.11454103599993,40.63475899400004]}
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
Monsignor Andrew F. Quinn Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Castleton Avenue and North Burgher Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Msgr. Andrew F. Quinn was former pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in West Brighton, Staten Island. He grew up in the Bronx and attended Our Lady of Mercy. Upon receiving his bachelor degree from Fordham University, he entered the North Amer
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":[-73.77789983199995,40.66908088800005]}
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
Benjamin Wright Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of 157th Street and 140th Avenue
Zip Code
11434.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brooks-Powers
Biographical Information
Benjamin Wright Jr. moved to New York City in 1950. He was employed by the City of New York for twenty-seven years, retiring as Assistant Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in 1996. After retirement, he founded Green World U
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":[-73.83623701399995,40.70603771400005]}
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
Queens
New Name
Jan Fenster Way
Limits
At the intersection of 116th Street and Mayfair Road
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Schulman
Biographical Information
Janice Fenster was born and raised in the Bronx where she received her early education at a Hebrew Jewish Girl School housed at Mosholu Jewish Center. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Queens College (CUNY) and later, a Master of S
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