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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. 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":[-73.87940803299995,40.66520298900008]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Virginia Burroughs Way
Limits
At the intersection of Linwood Street and Hegeman Avenue
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
Virginia Burroughs served as president of the Essex Terrace Tenant Association for over 50 years and was responsible for many Thanksgiving turkey drives and provided food for birthdays, weddings, graduations and family reunions in the neighborhood. She h
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":[-73.99087845999998,40.60011306300004]}
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
Anthony Neglia Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bay 34th Street and 86th Street
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Recchia, Jr.
Biographical Information
Anthony Neglia was a leader with the 86th Street-Bensonhurst Community Merchants working with stores, the City of New York and industries to make this shopping district thrive. He started the 86th Street Festival, worked with the Kiwanis Club as well as
Int. No. 215
Intro Number: Int. No. 215 • Enactment Date: 1964-03-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1964-10-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84062116999996,40.74001590100005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 215
Enactment Date
1964-03-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1964-10-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1964/011
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Present Name
Flushing Meadows Park
Limits
Bounded approximately by Grand Central parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Roosevelt Avenue, 126th Street, Northern Boulevard, Harper Street and Flushing Bay
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Troy Jr., Ruggieri, Katzman, Weiss, Cuite, Sharison, Kupferman, O'Dwyer, Modugno, Connor. and Berman
Biographical Information
The purpose of the bill is to give due recognition to the fact that Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which will contain the 1964 World's Fair and the new Shea Municipal Stadium, is actually within the old and well-established community of Corona.

The propo
Int. No. 647
Intro Number: Int. No. 647 • Enactment Date: 1952-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80310206799999,40.68080291800004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 647
Enactment Date
1952-02-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1952/013
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Dr. Charles R. Drew Memorial Park
Limits
115th Avenue to 116th Avenue, and 140th Street to Van Wyck Expressway.
Zip Code
11436.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Schreckinger, Boland, Treulich, Isaacs, and Bloom
Biographical Information
Dr. Charles R. Drew was born in Washington D.C., in 1904. He attended Dunbar High School. He graduated from Amherst College in 1926, at which time he received the Howard Hill Mossman trophy for having brought most honor to the school in a four-year perio
Int. No. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02388002399994,40.633727014000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Bay Ridge United Methodist Church Corner
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Ovington Avenue and 4th Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
The Bay Ridge United Methodist Church was first chartered on November 20, 1830 and was completed in 1831. The present green stone building was erected in 1900, and since then it has been the site for many organizations that have greatly improved the qual
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":[-74.00323514999997,40.74898438800005]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Richie’s Corner
Limits
At the intersection of 25th Street and 10th Avenue
Zip Code
10001.0
Introduced By Council Members
Bottcher
Biographical Information
Richard Henderson was shot and killed when he tried to intervene and break up a dispute on the subway. He worked at the Avenues The World School where students and associates raised more than $275,000 for his family through a GoFundMe campaign.
Int. No. 1054
Intro Number: Int. No. 1054 • Enactment Date: 2016-02-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13175391699997,40.64023434500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1054
Enactment Date
2016-02-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Robert S. Farrell and Donald H. Farrell Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Port Richmond Avenue and Richmond Terrace
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Robert Farrell was the owner of the H.S. Farrell Lumber Co. and an activist in Staten Island businesses and civic circles. His uncle, Alvin Conklin, started the family lumber business in Port Richmond in 1888. Robert Farrell came to own the firm, which
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":[-73.85595395899998,40.74527099300008]}
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
SFC Luis M. Gonzalez Street
Limits
At the intersection of 108th Street and 49th Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ferreras
Biographical Information
Luis Manuel Gonzalez was a loving son, caring father and great husband who joined the United States Army in 2002. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washingto
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":[-73.95283930699998,40.70895987700004]}
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
Deacon German Martinez Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hooper Street and South 3rd Street
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gutiérrez
Biographical Information
German Martinez served at the Transfiguration Church in Williamsburg. He was ordained in 1975 as the first Latino deacon in the Diocese of Brooklyn. He served his church for over 40 years, in which he performed over 1,000 baptisms and marriages. During h
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.12786362799994,40.61261885700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Frank J. Reali III’s Way
Limits
At the intersection of Gansevoort Avenue at the southwest corner of Victory Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Frank J. Reali III died at the age of 36 of a congenital heart condition. He was a star athlete of football and basketball who was part of the 1986 Susan Wagner team that won the PSAL city championship. He worked for his family real estate business as a
Int. No. 1316
Intro Number: Int. No. 1316 • Enactment Date: 1982-09-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92071456699995,40.644696493000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1316
Enactment Date
1982-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1982/062
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Milton M. Fidler - Wyckoff House Park
Limits
Ralph Avenue to Clarendon Road to East 58th Street to Ditmas Avenue
Zip Code
11203.0
Introduced By Council Members
Silverman and Long
Biographical Information
Milton M. Fidler was born February 22, 1919, in the city of New York. He was raised in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn.

Mr. Fidler attended and graduated from Tilden High School and Brooklyn College. From college he went on to attend St. John's Un
Int. No. 733
Intro Number: Int. No. 733 • Enactment Date: 1980-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1980-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91172170999994,40.82215804000003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 733
Enactment Date
1980-01-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1980-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1980/003
Category
Street
Borough
Bronx
New Name
George Meade Plaza
Present Name
Washington Avenue
Limits
A triangular shaped area, which is a part of Washington Avenue, bounded by 3d Avenue on the east, 158th street on the south and 160th Street on the north. (Immediately to the south of the 42nd police precinct).
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Foster, Gerena-Valentin, and Ryan
Biographical Information
George Meade was born in the Bronx on January 8, 1939, and was raised in Manhattan. After attending Aviation High School in Manhattan, he joined the Navy in 1956 and served until 1959. He was married to Miss Rosalie Johnson in July 1961 and had four chil
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":[-73.93591647699998,40.795329673000026]}
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
Sister Susanne Lachapelle Way -LSA-
Present Name
None
Limits
At the intersection of East 115th Street and 1st Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Susanne Lachapelle was born in Worcester, MA and entered the Little Sisters of the Assumption in Haverford, PA in 1962, taking the religious name, Sr. Susanne Mary of the Sacred Heart. She made her final vows in Dorchester, MA in 1971, and served in Char
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":[-73.87624696499995,40.715670009000064]}
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
Queens
New Name
Hilda Vannata Way
Limits
At the intersection of 77th Place and Juniper Valley Road
Zip Code
11379.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
Hilda Vannata served as an EMT for 26 years at Battalion 14 – Lincoln Hospital. She died as a result of 9/11 related illness.
Int. No. 694
Intro Number: Int. No. 694 • Enactment Date: 1993-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84731056799995,40.83625939500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 694
Enactment Date
1993-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Dominick Sicilia Square
Limits
The intersection of Parker Street and Westchester Avenue
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cruz, Castaneira-Colon, Eisland, O'Donovan, Williams, and Foster
Biographical Information
In 1913, Dominick Sicilia, an Italian immigrant who came to the United States in the early 1900's, established Dominick's Restaurant. In 1958, he passed on the business to his two sons, Robert and Frank, and today, members of the Sicilia Family, includin
Int. No. 849
Intro Number: Int. No. 849 • Enactment Date: 2015-08-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91090399199999,40.854842510000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Gregorio Luperón Way
Limits
At the southern corner of Burnside Avenue
Zip Code
10453.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Participó de forma determinante en el movimiento independentista de la isla y ocupó la presidencia de un gobierno provisional entre 1879 y 1880.Gregorio Luperón participated in the independence movement in the Dominican Republic and became president o
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07573399799998,40.624843138000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Social Activist Joseph N. Gumbs Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Tompkins Street and Brownell Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Joseph Gumbs dedicated his life to the church, equal rights and his community. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Sandy Ground Historical Society, the Staten Island Branch of the NAACP, the Romare Bearden Foundation, the Sta
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.74428052199994,40.60614172600003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Rabbi Raphael “Ralph” Pelcovitz Way
Limits
At the intersection of Empire Avenue and Sage Street
Zip Code
11691.0
Introduced By Council Members
Richards
Biographical Information
Rabbi Raphael “Ralph” Pelcovitz moved to Far Rockaway in 1951 and dedicated over 60 years of service to the community. He took up the pulpit at the White Shul while teaching at Torah Vodaath and writing books on the Sforno’s commentaries. He helpe
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10602426799994,40.64140171300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Sgt. Doreen Scrimenti Place
Limits
NW corner of Kissel Avenue and Linden Street
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Sgt. Doreen Scrimenti was a native of New Brighton, attended St. Paul’s Elementary School and graduated from Moore Catholic High School. She earned a BA in 1988 from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She was a member of the college’s Police Cad
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":[-73.91050195999998,40.763978018000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Elizabeth White Marcum Way
Limits
At the intersection of 44th Street and 28th Avenue
Zip Code
11103.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabán
Biographical Information
Elizabeth White Marcum served in a variety of volunteer and leadership roles in the Boy Scouts as a den mother in Troop 470 and went on to serve as one of the first female Cub Scout troop leaders where she mentored numerous youths and led them on trips t
Int. No. 932
Intro Number: Int. No. 932 • Enactment Date: 1977-01-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98381343799997,40.71610158800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 932
Enactment Date
1977-01-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/001
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Harry Blumenstein Plaza
Limits
The northwest corner of Broome and Pitt Streets
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Messrs, Stern, Wagner, and Friedlander
Biographical Information
Harry Blumenstein was born on June 5, 1918, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

He attended local public schools and graduated from Seward Park High School in 1936. Upon graduation he obtained employment at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

On August 16, 1944,
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":[-73.86169589299993,40.86565279100006]}
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
FF Vincent Princiotta 9/11 Memorial Way
Present Name
Northwest corner of Allerton and Bronxwood Avenues
Limits
The sign pointing south on Bronxwood Avenue.
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Vincent Princiotta was a firefighter with Ladder Company 7 in Manhattan. He was known to all his brothers in the firehouse as a “Happy Go Lucky Guy.” It was a job he loved with all his heart. He enjoyed life to the fullest through fishing and many ot
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":[-73.95540356399994,40.776858195000045]}
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
Patrolman Paul J. Schafer Place
Limits
At the intersection of East 83rd Street and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
10028.0
Introduced By Council Members
Menin
Biographical Information
Paul J. Schafer served with the NYPD for twenty-four years. He was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by a motorcycle and died as a result of his injuries.
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":[-73.99519790599999,40.64229407700003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Stan Brooks Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of 43rd Street and 10th Avenue
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Johnson
Biographical Information
Stan Brooks was a Senior Correspondent for 1010 WINS News Radio. He was born in the Bronx and attended DeWitt Clinton High School, City College of New York, and Syracuse University, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in English. He worked as a repor
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":[-73.90957052599998,40.85762572500005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Dr. Carolyn G. Williams Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hall of Fame Terrace and University Avenue
Zip Code
10453.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Dr. Williams was named Bronx Community College’s (BCC) fourth president, the first woman to hold the office. Her legacy of student success has been woven into the very fabric of our institution. She was the guiding force behind $150 million in capital
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":[-73.95431324599997,40.70950168400003]}
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
Detective Wilbert Mora Street
Limits
At the intersection of Keap Street and South 3rd Street
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gutiérrez
Biographical Information
Wilbert Mora served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to the 32nd Precinct. He, along with his partner Detective Jason Rivera were killed in the line of duty responding to a domestic dispute in Harlem.
Int. No. 289-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 289-A • Enactment Date: 2006-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99682919199995,40.60369191400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 289-A
Enactment Date
2006-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Herb Berman Way
Limits
Corner of 86th Street and Bay 26th Street
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Recchia, Jr.
Biographical Information
Herb Berman was born in Bensonhurst and attended neighborhood schools as a child. He later enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Infantry in World War II and saw active combat in Europe. He received the Purple Heart after being wounded in
Int. No. 464
Intro Number: Int. No. 464 • Enactment Date: 1960-09-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1960-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 464
Enactment Date
1960-09-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1960-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1960/066
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Stein-Goldie Veterans Square
Limits
Bounded on the north by Union Turnpike, on the east by 252nd Street and on the south by 80th Avenue
Zip Code
11426.0
Introduced By Council Members
O'Brien
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
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":[-74.00991198099996,40.614449910000076]}
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
Dr. Alfred Jannicelli 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
At the intersection of 83rd Street and 14th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Dr. Alfred Jannicelli was the Medical Director and owner of Medical Associates of Wall Street. On the morning of September 11, 2001, he had a dentist appointment at 150 Broadway. His dentist’s office was roughly two blocks away from the World Trade Cen
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":[-73.86557856299999,40.66924152200005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Rev. James Miller Way
Limits
At the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Barron
Biographical Information
Rev. James Miller served in the United States Army as a Weapons Instructor and Paratrooper. He was ordained to the ministry in 1960 while working as an officer for the New York City Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. He retired after 26 years of ser
Int. No. 411
Intro Number: Int. No. 411 • Enactment Date: 1964-07-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1964-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82729869299999,40.694005968000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 411
Enactment Date
1964-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1964-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1964/050
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lt. Frank J. McConnell V.F.W. Memorial Park
Present Name
Lt. Frank J. McConnell V.F.W. Park
Limits
Bounded by Atlantic Avenue, 120th Street, 94th Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard
Zip Code
11419.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Katzman, Troy Jr., Sharison, Modugno, Santucci, O'Dwyer, Weiss, and Cuite
Biographical Information
This park is named in honor of the Lt. Frank J. McConnell Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lt. McConnell was the first soldier from the Richmond Hill area to be killed in World War 1.
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":[-73.79780500799995,40.72900901100007]}
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
Ilyau Aronov Corner
Limits
At the northwest corner of 172nd Street and 73rd Avenue
Zip Code
11366.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lancman
Biographical Information
Ilyau Aronov was an outstanding community leader, founder and President of the Fresh Meadows Bukharian Synagogue/Center, Vice-President of the Bukharian Jewish Congress and a civil rights leader. Ilyau Aronov spent years doing non-profit work by overseei
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":[-73.86387750699998,40.85442288300004]}
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
Dr. Paula Neyman Way
Limits
At the intersection of Lydig Avenue and Barnes Avenue
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Velázquez
Biographical Information
Dr. Paula Neyman was a Holocaust survivor who after WWII moved to New York from Poland. She attended City College and Hunter College and graduated as one of only three women from NYU College of Medicine in 1957. She became a pediatrician and provided car
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":[-74.03595398799996,40.638820990000056]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Dominick Della Rocca Way
Limits
At the intersection of 69th Street and Shore Road
Zip Code
11220.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Dominick Della Rocca was a long-time business owner in Bay Ridge operating Della Rocca’s restaurant. He was also the leader of an organization which began as the Locality Mayors and grew into being The Community Mayors, a not for profit, non-political
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":[-73.73981218299997,40.659715952000056]}
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
Queens
New Name
Robert “Mitch” Boyd Way
Limits
At the intersection of 243rd Street and 145th Avenue
Zip Code
11422.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brooks-Powers
Biographical Information
Robert “Mitch” Boyd was a proud native of Queens whose kindness, creativity, and generosity left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. During his childhood, he attended P.S. 156, P.S. 138 and P.S. 15, known as The Jackie Robinson School, which l
Int. No. 289-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 289-A • Enactment Date: 2006-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92091312199994,40.86975971500004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 289-A
Enactment Date
2006-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Tommy Dowd Way
Limits
Southwest corner of Isham Street and Seaman Avenue
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
Jackson
Biographical Information
Tommy Dowd grew up in Inwood, attended Good Shepard Grammar School and served as a member of the choir and was an alter boy at Good Shepard Church. He also attended Dominican College on a two-year scholarship. He later married and had three children. To
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":[-74.01466169099996,40.62368879400003]}
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
Peter A. Amentas Way
Limits
At the intersection of 10th Avenue and 76th Street
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Peter A. Amentas was a founding member of the Bravo Volunteer Ambulance in 1974. He served with the organization for over 40 years and was on the board of directors where he was chairperson for several years. He was an EMT and a driver, as well as traine
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":[-73.89455496999994,40.72462200700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Ruth and John Kempisty Avenue
Limits
At the northwest corner of 58th Avenue and 69th Street
Zip Code
11378.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
Ruth and John Kempisty met while serving in the Armed Forces during WWII and married shortly after the war. They settled in Maspeth and became members of Community Board 5, the Anti-Crime task force, the Anti-Sludge Group, the United Veterans and Fratern
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80320027199997,40.795160413000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
USMC Lance Corporal John Carlo Kopacska Place
Limits
At the intersection of 158th Street and Riverside Drive
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Avella
Biographical Information
Lance Corporal Kopacska graduated top of his class in Automotive High School in 1965 and dreamed of opening his own Texaco service station. When Lance Corporal Kopacska was around, friends, neighbors and even strangers’ cars ran like new when they had
Int. No. 744
Intro Number: Int. No. 744 • Enactment Date: 1993-10-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-07-24T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88655621999999,40.74431490000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 744
Enactment Date
1993-10-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-07-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/080
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frank D. O'Connor Playground
Limits
An existing playground located south of Broadway, east of 78th Street and West of 79th Street
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sabini, Ward, Vallone, Castaneira-Colon, Koslowitz, Leffler, Marshall, McCaffrey, O'Donovan, and Spigner
Biographical Information
Frank D. O'Connor served a long and distinguished career in public service. Known for his independent thinking and outspokenness, O'Connor was nonpartisan on many issues, yet very well respected. He remained a modest individual despite of his prominence.
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84927904799997,40.579986278000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Detective Maureen O’Flaherty Way
Limits
At the intersection of Beach 128th Street and Cronston Avenue
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
Maureen O’Flaherty served with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for 20 years. She was assigned to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 attacks. She died as a result of 9/11 related illness.
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":[-73.86283466299994,40.66946496500003]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Akai Gurley Way
Limits
At the intersection of Eldert Lane and Linden Boulevard
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Barron
Biographical Information
On November 20, 2014, Akai Gurley, a 28-year-old public housing resident was fatally shot by New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) Police Officer Peter Liang in a darkened stairwell at the Louis H. Pink Houses in Brooklyn, New York. At a press con
Int. No. 221
Intro Number: Int. No. 221 • Enactment Date: 1970-10-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1970-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85209049199995,40.72668344900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 221
Enactment Date
1970-10-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1970-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1970/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Barney and Gussie Federoff Triangle
Limits
A triangular shaped area formed by the intersection of 67th road, 102nd street and Queens Boulevard
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katzman
Biographical Information
Mrs. Gussie Federoff was born, 1889 in Kiev, Ukraine. She emigrated to this country and was married in this City to Mr. Barnett Federoff. She raised a family and was a life-long resident of the city. She had been a most active member of the Washington He
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":[-73.98232799699997,40.76910486200006]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
P.O. Calabrese and P.O. Keegan Plaza
Limits
At the southeast corner of 60th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
Officer Seraphin Calabrese was assigned to Transit District 1. He was killed in the line of duty with his own weapon while attempting an arrest at the Columbus Circle subway station. The suspect immediately grabbed Officer Calabrese's gun and shot him.
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":[-73.89768286799995,40.71259496500005]}
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
Christina Donovan-Flannery Avenue
Limits
The intersection of Admiral Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue
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. 556-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 556-A • Enactment Date: 2007-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2007-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91557508999995,40.69501147900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 556-A
Enactment Date
2007-06-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2007-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2007/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Marlene Rivera Walk NYPD Police Officer
Limits
On the northwest corner of Palmetto Street and Wilson Avenue
Zip Code
11221.0
Introduced By Council Members
Reyna
Biographical Information
Marlene Rivera was a New York City Police Officer who resided on Palmetto Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn all of her life. She was a positive, outgoing and responsible person. Her love for life and energy influenced and motivated many youngs
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":[-74.03135567599998,40.62991135300007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Joanne Seminara Way
Limits
At the intersection of 78th Street and Ridge Boulevard
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Joanne Seminara was an attorney licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey for over 3 decades. A partner of the elder law firm of Grimaldi Yeung Law Group, she was known as an attorney known for her thoroughness, tenacity and compassion. Passion
BOAP No. 988, BOAR No. 58
Intro Number: BOAP No. 988, BOAR No. 58 • Enactment Date: 1923-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1923-03-27T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95275177499997,40.80255737600004]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 988, BOAR No. 58
Enactment Date
1923-01-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1923-03-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Samuel Marx Triangle
Limits
The open or triangular space bounded by St. Nicholas Avenue, West 115th Street, Seventh Avenue and West 116th Street.
Zip Code
10026.0
Introduced By Council Members
Atwell, Dowd, Reinhard, Kaltenmeier, McHenry, Fenn, McGuinness, Sullivan, and Frank
Biographical Information
That this name to be applied to this open space is to do honor to one who for many years dedicated his services to the people of this section in which he resided for a long period and by whom he was much esteemed. He was also a member of this Board for t
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

St. Nicholos Ave., W. 115th St.-W.116th St., 7th Ave. Named Jan
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":[-74.08326541099996,40.603436455000065]}
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
USAAF James F. Healy Way KIA WW2 100BG
Limits
At the intersection of Clove Road and Hillcrest Terrace
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
James F. Healy served in the United States Army Air Forces with the 349th Bomber Squadron, in the famous 100th Bomber Group during WWII. The 100th Bomber Group suffered the most casualties of any unit. He served as a ball turret gunner on a B-17. He was
Int. No. 347
Intro Number: Int. No. 347 • Enactment Date: 1974-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11077140699996,40.56138496700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 347
Enactment Date
1974-06-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1974/016
Category
Playground
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Gerard P. Dugan Playground
Limits
An irregular area bounded on the north by Mill Road, on the south by Weed Avenue and its other limits running parallel to Tyson Lane on the west by Isernia Avenue on the east.
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gaeta
Biographical Information
Gerard P. Dugan was born in Brooklyn on September 24, 1905. He died on August 24, 1973. He joined the Marine corps in March 1924 and was honorable discharged in April 1927. In 1935, he moved to Staten Island and was employed by Bethlehem Steel Company un
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