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NYC Honorary Street Names Map (Intersection)

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

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Int. No. 281–A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281–A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-09-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84636924699998,40.87703287900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281–A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-09-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Firefighter Robert W. McPadden Square
Limits
The intersection of Boston Post Road and Eastchester Road
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Seabrook
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
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":[-74.09341771799996,40.58524545500006]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Mario R. Ariemma Way
Limits
At the intersection of Buel Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Mario R. Ariemma started working on produce trucks while he was in high school and eventually acquired his own truck delivering produce and eggs to customers. He later purchased an apple farm in Dongan Hills in 1956 and started a successful deli busines
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94789446799996,40.81456415300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Evelyn Thomas Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of West 132nd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Evelyn Thomas was born to immigrant parents from St. Kitts, British Virgin Island. Evelyn was raised in her family home at 227 West 131st Street. Evelyn and her husband Herbert Thomas bought their own home in the 1950’s at 252 West 132nd Street and soo
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.77125423999996,40.764346173000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1744
Enactment Date
2017-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/237
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frank Skala Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 40th Avenue and Bell Boulevard
Zip Code
11361.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone
Biographical Information
Frank Skala was a community activist and civic leader who was awarded the state Senate’s Liberty Medal, one of New York’s highest civilian honors. He was a retired teacher who founded the East Bayside Homeowners Association and created the first ser
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":[-73.98340926199995,40.77111139500005]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Jerome Robbins Place
Limits
The intersection of West 62nd Street and Columbus Avenue
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
On July 29th, 1998, Jerome Robbins died of a stroke in his home in New York City. He was one of the first great American-born ballet masters and also a major Broadway and film choreographer, winning four Tony Awards and two Academy Awards.

He was born
Int. No. 419
Intro Number: Int. No. 419 • Enactment Date: 1983-04-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86100817499994,40.83460508700006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 419
Enactment Date
1983-04-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Monsignor John J. Voight Green
Limits
The existing traffic islands on Metropolitan Avenue, between McGraw Avenue and the Metropolitan Oval
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, Ryan, Crispino, Foster, Savino and Codd
Biographical Information
Monsignor Voight was born on March 8, 1910, and was raised in the city of New York. He attended Cathedral College in Manhattan and was ordained in 1935 after completing studies at St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, in Yonkers. He received a master's degre
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":[-73.91734503299995,40.872491926000066]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Brian Patrick Monaghan Way
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of West 218th Street and Seaman Avenue
Zip Code
10034.0
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. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86142247999999,40.865455851000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
PO John D’ Allara 9/11 Memorial Way
Present Name
Northwest corner of Allerton and Bronxwood Avenues
Limits
The sign pointing west on Allerton Avenue
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Police Officer John D’ Allara was appointed to the NYPD on July 25, 1983, and began his career on patrol in Neighborhood Stabilization Unit 7. Prior to joining ESU in 1987, he worked in the Patrol Borough Bronx Task Force and the 46th Precinct. John D
Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86003745399995,40.57102192800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 877-A
Enactment Date
2008-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Barbara’s Way
Limits
On the southeast corner of Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 144th Street
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo
Biographical Information
Barbara Eisenstadt was a longtime community activist in the Rockaways. Throughout her life she was honored by the City Council, the Rockaway Chamber of Commerce, the 100 Precinct Community Council and the Queens Borough President for her involvement in
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":[-73.88242937299998,40.84496404400005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Roselyn A. Johnson Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 180th Street and Honeywell Avenue
Zip Code
10460.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Roselyn A. Johnson was an employee of the Bronx Supreme Court for 16 years serving as confidential secretary to three administrative judges and was elevated to administrative aide.  She was employed by the New York City Board of Education in Community
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":[-73.99578296299995,40.662770015000035]}
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
Anthony J. Leone Way
Limits
At the intersection of 21st Street and 4th Avenue
Zip Code
11232.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
Anthony J. Leone was instrumental in helping the local churches and a generous supporter in a time of need. In 1982, he purchased a funeral home that was going out of business on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. He was also instrumental in beautifying 4th Avenu
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":[-73.90724994899995,40.81283433800007]}
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
Israel Martinez Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of 149th Street and Wales Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Israel Martinez was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. His first travels to the Bronx were in 1954 and lived there for many years before returning to Puerto Rico where in 1960, he graduated from the Mizpah Bible Institute, a theological school which trained a
Int. No. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93698383199995,40.84229066300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Wilson Batista Corner
Present Name
171st Street
Limits
On the Corner of Audubon Avenue
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Martinez
Biographical Information
Wilson Batista was a pianist who studied at Julliard and the Manhattan School of Music. He was attracted to the arts at a very young age and had the ability to find beauty in the arts amid the difficult and noisy background of Northern Manhattan. He is s
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":[-73.83131845499997,40.887821633000044]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Jamaica Progressive League Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dyre Avenue and Light Street
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
King
Biographical Information
The Jamaica Progressive League (JPL) was formed in 1936 by progressive Jamaican men and women residing in New York City who wanted to change the social and political landscape of Jamaica.
C. No. 629
Intro Number: C. No. 629 • Enactment Date: 1939-06-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1939-11-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91476601699998,40.80609931200007]}
Intro Number
C. No. 629
Enactment Date
1939-06-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1939-11-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1939/107
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Gouverneur Morris Square
Limits
One hundred thirty-eighth Street, Southern Boulevard, one hundred thirty-seventh Street and Jackson Avenue.
Zip Code
10454.0
Introduced By Council Members
Burke, Christensen, Nugent, Straus, Carroll, Quinn, Sharkey, and Shick
Biographical Information
The purpose in the designation of this square, is to pay a tribute to the memory of a distinguished son of an old colonial family of The Bronx, who was born and died in the family homestead, the Morrisania Manor.

Morris served his country in the revolut
Int. No. 547
Intro Number: Int. No. 547 • Enactment Date: 1941-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1941-11-14T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83879298599999,40.84115928800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 547
Enactment Date
1941-12-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1941-11-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1941/117
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Samuel H. Young Park
Limits
West side of Hutchinson River Parkway from East Tremont Avenue to Westchester Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kinsley, Digiovanna, McCarthy, Earle, and Nugent
Biographical Information
Your committee recommends the enactment of this legislation, as a memorial for Samuel H. Young, who was a resident of the Borough of The Bronx and a veteran of the last World War.
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90201293599995,40.62875174800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Sgt. Mario Nelson Haitian Warrior
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue N and East 83rd Street
Zip Code
11236.0
Introduced By Council Members
Narcisse
Biographical Information
Mario Nelson volunteered at Ground Zero after 9/11. He was later killed in Iraq serving in the United States Army when a grenade detonated near his vehicle as he was leading a convoy of Iraqi soldiers and United States Marines through a perilous stretch
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":[-73.95053705899994,40.58836989500003]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Saint Mark Catholic Academy Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 19th Street and Avenue Z
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate Saint Mark Catholic Academy, founded on September 24, 1924, and continues to serve the community.
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08956606599997,40.63059026500008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Olympic Silver Medalist Abel Kiviat Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Oxford Place and Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Abel Kiviat was a former world-recordholder in the 1,500-meter run who won a silver medal in the 1912 Olympics. He was 99 years old making him the oldest living American Olympian. He was born in 1892, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and his family
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":[-73.85467240499997,40.84870482900004]}
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
Joe “Captain’s” Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hone Avenue and Morris Park Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Velázquez
Biographical Information
Giuseppe Tevere brought much joy to the community through his food and his phenomenal service to the patrons of Captain’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. Throughout the years, Giuseppe, also known as Joe Captain, was not only a businessman in the community but
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":[-74.12496896199997,40.62898298300007]}
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
Sergeant Gerald A. Johnson Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Floyd Street and Raymond Place
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell
Biographical Information
Gerald A. Johnson fought in WWII in the 9th Infantry Division and was stationed in North Africa and Europe. He was given numerous medals and citations including the Silver Star, Bronze Star/Cluster and Arrow Head and two Purple Hearts. He was also give
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":[-73.87907242199998,40.71628934300003]}
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
Dianne T. Signer Drive
Limits
The intersection of 65th Drive and 75th Place
Zip Code
11379.0
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. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01030990799995,40.70474987600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Mill Street Synagogue/Seixas Way
Limits
At the intersection of Mill Lane and South William Street
Zip Code
10004.0
Introduced By Council Members
Chin
Biographical Information
Gershom Mendes Seixas was the first American-born spiritual leader of Shearith Israel and was active in a wide range of civic organizations such as the Humane Society, the Board of Regents of the University of New York, and a regent and trustee of Columb
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.78235774799998,40.78855993700006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
100th Infantry Division Boulevard
Limits
The intersection of Bell Boulevard and 212th Street
Zip Code
11360.0
Introduced By Council Members
Avella
Biographical Information
Less than twelve months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the 100th Infantry Division was activated at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, with an enlisted cadre principally from the 76th Infantry Division and an officer cadre from the Army at large.
Int. No. 793
Intro Number: Int. No. 793 • Enactment Date: 1991-11-26T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.78437899999994,40.702761000000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 793
Enactment Date
1991-11-26T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/090
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Detective Keith L. Williams Park
Present Name
Keith L. Williams Park
Limits
The park is bounded on the north by Liberty Avenue, on the east by 173rd Street and on the west by 172nd Street
Zip Code
11433.0
Introduced By Council Members
Spigner, Castaneira-Colon, Dear, Koslowitz, Lisa, O'Donovan, Povman, Ward, Williams and Wooten
Biographical Information
Detective Keith L. Williams, a native of Queens, served eight years with the New York City Police Department, and was the recipient of two excellent Police Duty citations. He was also a devoted husband and father, and was very active in his community, ho
BOAP Int. No. 325, BOAR No. 195
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 325, BOAR No. 195 • Enactment Date: 1926-04-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1926-03-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84287970699995,40.84061097000006]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 325, BOAR No. 195
Enactment Date
1926-04-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1926-03-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Owen F. Dolen Park
Limits
The open public park spaces lying in the heart of Westchester Square, bounded by Lane Avenue, Tremont Avenue and Westchester Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kelly, Sullivan, Weber, Twombly, Keller, Friel, Williams, Zettler, Hagan, McGuinness, Hart and Fenn
Biographical Information
The purpose of the resolution is to do honor to the memory of an old and esteemed resident of the community.
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 Apr. 30, 1926 – Bd. of Ald. Ord. res. etc. 1926. p.100.
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":[-74.13765530799998,40.60328653000005]}
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
Turid S. Brandt Road
Limits
At the corner of Willowbrook Road and Sheraden Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Turid S. Brandt worked for the Social Security Administration from 1967 – 1990. Shortly after her retirement, she began volunteering at P.S. 54 serving as PTA president. She started the Reading for Life Program and the Valentines Dance enriching the
Int. No. 362
Intro Number: Int. No. 362 • Enactment Date: 1978-05-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1978-10-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83358439699998,40.67888528300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 362
Enactment Date
1978-05-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1978-10-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1978/009
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Webster Triangle American Legion
Present Name
Cpl. George J. A. Wellbrock Triangle
Limits
Rockaway Boulevard, 106th Street and 109th Avenue
Zip Code
11417.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward
Biographical Information
A. Gordon Webster was born in Richmond Hill in 1895 and was raised in Ozone Park and Richmond Hill. In 1917 he entered the United States Navy and was commissioned an ensign.

He served his country until the end of World War I. Sometime after the war, he
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":[-73.91359898899998,40.81953257500004]}
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
El Condado de la Salsa Way
Limits
At the intersection of 155th Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
The Bronx is also known as El Condado de la Salsa. When you talk to old school salsa aficionados, they will fondly talk about Fania, a record label that made Afro-Cubanbased dance music a worldwide phenomenon. This was embodied at the August 24, 1973, Fa
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":[-73.95840420699994,40.64192701200005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Gibbs “Big Gibbs” Seraphin Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dorchester Road and East 21st Street
Zip Code
11226.0
Introduced By Council Members
Joseph and Louis
Biographical Information
Gibbs “Big Gibbs” Seraphin was a community activist who worked with drug dealers and ex-convicts to try to make a positive change in their lives. He served as director of the Workforce Development Program under the aegis of the Haitian American Caucu
Int. No. 620
Intro Number: Int. No. 620 • Enactment Date: 2015-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-08-19T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89745921499997,40.86760113300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 620
Enactment Date
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-08-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
DJ Scott la Rock Boulevard
Limits
At the intersection of Jerome Avenue and Kingsbridge Road
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
DJ Scott la Rock (Scott Sterling) was the original DJ of the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions whose 1987 debut album, Criminal Minded, is considered an all-time classic hip-hop record. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business and later became a s
Int. No. 722
Intro Number: Int. No. 722 • Enactment Date: 2000-06-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2000-07-11T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94730318099994,40.82333595600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 722
Enactment Date
2000-06-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2000-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2000/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
W. Haywood Burns Corner
Limits
Southwest corner of Convent Avenue and West 143rd Street
Zip Code
10031.0
Introduced By Council Members
Michels, Marshall, Foster, Rivera, Carrion and Golden; also Council Members Leffler, Linares and O’Donovan
Biographical Information
The following biographical information is derived from material that was provided by the City University of New York Law School at Queens College, the law firm of Van Lierop, Burns and Schaap and from ""Lawyers You'll Like, Putting Human Rights First"",
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":[-74.13781129399996,40.62750048700008]}
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
Susan Clancy Conlon Way
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Cornell Street and Decker Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
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. 296
Intro Number: Int. No. 296 • Enactment Date: 1998-10-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1998-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95204482899999,40.81896807000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 296
Enactment Date
1998-10-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1998-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1998/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Vinegar Hill Corner and Amsterdam Avenue
Limits
The northeast corner at the intersection of West 135th Street
Zip Code
10031.0
Introduced By Council Members
Michels, O'Donovan and Abel
Biographical Information
"Vinegar Hill" is that portion of Amsterdam Avenue which begins at 131st Street and rises to a crest at 135th Street. During the Great Depression, the "Vinegar Hill" community was mainly populated by the Irish, although the area was also interwoven with
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":[-73.79447401699997,40.69934721900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
332nd Fighter Group Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Union Hall Street and Tuskegee Airmen Way
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
The 332nd Fighter Group was commanded by Colonel Benjamin O. Davis, Jr, who later became the first three-star general in the Air Corps. The Group was one of seven groups assigned to escort heavy bombers of the Fifteenth Air Force on raids against enemy
Int. No. 935
Intro Number: Int. No. 935 • Enactment Date: 2012-10-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86587473799995,40.85074429800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 935
Enactment Date
2012-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ben and Dotty Abrams Way
Limits
At the intersection of Holland Avenue, Antin Avenue and Bronxdale Avenue
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Dorothy (1910 – 2003) and Benjamin (1907 – 1984) Abrams lived in the Pelham Parkway area of the Bronx for more than sixty years. Ben Abrams operated a neighborhood luncheonette for many years and was an active member of the Hubert H. Humphrey Democr
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":[-73.98599424099996,40.757336114000054]}
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
Sumner Redstone Way
Limits
At the intersection of 44th Street and 7th Avenue
Zip Code
10036.0
Introduced By Council Members
Johnson
Biographical Information
Sumner Redstone graduated first in his class from the Boston Latin School in 1940 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in 1944, awarded by the University’s Special Board of Overseers. He was selected to serve on an elite United Stat
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":[-74.07044099399997,40.596746980000034]}
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
Theresa Puma Way
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of McClean Avenue and Sand Lane
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
People are born with certain special traits. For Theresa Cemprola born December 27, 1946 in New York Hospital, her trait was simply being a true friend to whom ever she came in contact with. During her childhood she easily made friends and this feature r
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":[-73.90440565299997,40.62169182900004]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
John J. McCarthy Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Royce Street and Avenue U
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maisel
Biographical Information
John J. McCarthy was raised in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. He was a master plumber by trade and best known for his monumental work in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy where he devoted all his efforts to his community, installing new water heaters and boi
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89814803999997,40.85514701500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1744
Enactment Date
2017-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/237
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Louella Hatch Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 182nd Street and Tiebout Avenue
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Torres
Biographical Information
Louella Hatch was a renowned community advocate in the Fordham neighborhood, who was known for her decades of work in the Bronx fighting to improve quality of life and housing conditions. She began tenant organizing with the Northwest Bronx Community an
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":[-73.78338637499996,40.83889584900004]}
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
PePe Cardona Way
Limits
At the intersection of Rochelle Street and City Island Avenue
Zip Code
10464.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Pepe Cardona was the lead singer and band leader of ALIVE N KICKIN who burst onto the music scene in the 70's with a smash hit called "Tighter, Tighter" selling over 2 million copies leading to national TV appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand a
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":[-73.94185103199999,40.60020099400003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Perry Kokotas Place
Limits
At the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Gravesend Neck Road
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Narcisse
Biographical Information
Paraskevas “Perry” Kokotas was born in Mandra Aetolokarnania Greece and later moved to Brooklyn in 1970. He got his first job working as a dishwasher, when they washed dishes by hand at the famous Campus Sugar Bowl Restaurant by Brooklyn College. He
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":[-74.07623381099995,40.64342728500003]}
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
Justice John Leone Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Richmond Terrace and Schuyler Street
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
John Leone was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 16, 1940. He attended the local public elementary and high schools. He received his J.D Degree from New York Law School in 1963 where he received awards in Evidence and Real Property. Upon graduating, he
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":[-73.87817765299997,40.75245993100003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Monti Castañeda Corner
Limits
At the northwest corner of 89th Street and 35th Avenue
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dromm
Biographical Information
Monti J. Castañeda Sanchez was born in Brooklyn. As an only child, raised by a single mother who arrived in New York from Guatemala, Monti, or Chiqui, as she was known in her community, had a profound connection with the challenges and struggles faced b
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":[-74.10051299899999,40.631218981000075]}
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
Architect Allen B. Terjesen Way
Limits
At the intersection of Forest Avenue and Hart Boulevard
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Allen B. Terjesen was a partner in the Manhattan architectural firm of Holdern Yang Raemsch and Terjesen and received numerous architectural design awards worldwide. He served as president of the Staten Island Chapter of the American Institute of Archit
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":[-73.93858762199994,40.81727426200007]}
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
Lamont “Big L” Coleman Way
Limits
At the intersection of 140th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard
Zip Code
10030.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Lamont “Big L” Coleman was an American rapper and songwriter from Harlem who was considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. He was known amongst underground hip-hop fans for his freestyling ability and eventually signed to Colombia Records.
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-08-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15801402799997,40.52947328000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-08-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Firefighter James J. Marshall Sr. Lane
Limits
At the intersection of Strawberry Lane at Mayberry Promenade
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
James Marshall Sr. was a native Staten Islander. He grew up in Dongan Hills and graduated from New Dorp High School. He later moved to Annadale in 1981. He served in the United States Navy after completing high school and was stationed aboard the USS E
Int. No. 139
Intro Number: Int. No. 139 • Enactment Date: 1966-07-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1966-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02173501999994,40.63666995700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 139
Enactment Date
1966-07-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1966-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1966/019
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Leif Ericson Park and Square
Present Name
Leiv Eriksson Square
Limits
The park area bounded by the southerly side of 66th Street, the westerly side of Fort Hamilton Parkway, the northerly side of 67th Street and the easterly side of Fourth Avenue, including the intersecting avenues between 66th and 67th Streets.
Zip Code
11220.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Curry, Friedland, Gelfand, Modugno, Rios, Ruggieri, Ryan, Santucci, Smith, Troy Jr., Weiss, and Rosen
Biographical Information
Leiv Eriksson Square was named on April 18, 1925, for the Norse explorer who is alleged to have discovered this continent several hundred years before the advent of Columbus. The spelling Leiv Eiriksson is probably the correct form in the Scandinavian 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":[-73.95760213699998,40.64268517700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Fernande Valme Way
Limits
At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Clarendon Road
Zip Code
11226.0
Introduced By Council Members
Joseph
Biographical Information
Evangelist Fernande Valme was born in Leogane, Haiti, a small village outside the nation’s capital, Port-au-Prince. As a teenager, she was committed to her church and began to volunteer around her community, which exposed her to the medical field, wher
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":[-73.87968433399993,40.66117799500006]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Anabelle Alston-Diaz Way
Limits
At the intersection of Ashford Street and Stanley Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
Anabelle Alston was very active in her community. She was an outspoken and beloved community staple who fiercely protected her neighborhood and all those within it. Whether she was cooking one of her legendary meals or helping seniors at the community ce
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