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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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BOAP No. 1372, BOAR No. 502
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1372, BOAR No. 502 • Enactment Date: 1929-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95766993299998,40.60422874100004]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1372, BOAR No. 502
Enactment Date
1929-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
William E. Kelly Memorial Park
Limits
The unnamed plot of ground on the north side of Avenue S, extending from East 14th Street to East 18th Street
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Cox
Biographical Information
Named for a county clerk and one-time post-master of Brooklyn who died Sept. 20, 1929.
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

Ave. S.E. 14th St. to. E. 18th St. Named Oct. 21, 1929 –
Int. No. 778-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 778-A • Enactment Date: 1976-03-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93509605399998,40.605787976000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 778-A
Enactment Date
1976-03-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1976/016
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Marine Park—Pratt-White Field
Limits
An irregular area beginning at the northeast corner of Stuart Street and Avenue U; thence running easterly to the west side of 33rd Street; thence running northerly to the south side of Avenue S; then running westerly on Avenue S to the westerly side of
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katz
Biographical Information
Frederic B. Pratt and Alfred 1. White were members of the Brooklyn Commission on City Plan, an organization formed in 1911, to survey future waterfront recreational facilities for the public.

In 1912, Mr. Pratt began to buy parcels of land around Gerrit
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":[-74.24433472299995,40.504287876000035]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Priscilla R. Carollo Drive
Limits
At the intersection of Chelsea Street and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10307.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Priscilla Carollo was a self-made businesswoman, leader and figure in the local Tottenville community. She served as president of the Tottenville Civic Association and devoted her time at Our Lady Help of Christians parish for over 30 years serving as a
Int. No. 668
Intro Number: Int. No. 668 • Enactment Date: 1985-12-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85422635699996,40.84242682300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 668
Enactment Date
1985-12-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/083
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Tony Rota Square
Limits
The traffic island formed by the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and Bronxdale Avenue.
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, Crispino, and Foster
Biographical Information
Tony Rota is a local restauranteur from the Parkchester section of the Bronx operating a restaurant that bares his name. It was established in 1933 as a family oriented restaurant that has satisfied three generations of hungry customers. For over fifty y
Int. No. 104
Intro Number: Int. No. 104 • Enactment Date: 1944-10-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1944-11-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91769480399995,40.84065253700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 104
Enactment Date
1944-10-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1944-11-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1944/022
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Keltch Memorial Park
Limits
The existing park on Jerome Avenue as intersected by 170th Street
Zip Code
10452.0
Introduced By Council Members
Phillips, Vogel, DiGiovanna, Quinn and Cohen
Biographical Information
This bill proposes to name the small park at 170th Street and Jerome Avenue, Bronx, "Keltch Memorial Park" in honor and memory of Ensign Rubin Keltch, who heroically, and in the tradition of the Navy, went down with his ship, the U.S.S. Plymouth, in acti
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":[-73.87946914599996,40.754387671000075]}
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
Lawrence Murphy Street
Limits
At the intersection of 88th Street and 34th Avenue
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
Lawrence Murphy advocated for more green space in Jackson Heights. He played a crucial role in establishing the Jackson Heights Green Alliance, which focused on creating and maintaining public open spaces and green areas. Projects include Travers Park be
Int. No. 572
Intro Number: Int. No. 572 • Enactment Date: 1992-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16140906399994,40.61651367600007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 572
Enactment Date
1992-12-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/100
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Father Spyridon Marcus Park
Limits
An existing, unnamed park bounded by the Staten Island Expressway, Fahy Avenue and Lamberts Lane
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alter, Castaneira-Colon, and Williams
Biographical Information
Father Spyridon Macris was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Hellenic College-Holy Cross Seminary, the University of Athens School of Theology, the General Theological Episcopal Seminary and St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Seminary. He was ordained
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":[-73.76286470999997,40.714672904000054]}
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
Lt. Robert Cruz Way
Limits
At the intersection of 197th Street and 91st Avenue
Zip Code
11423.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lee
Biographical Information
Lt. Robert Cruz became an FDNY firefighter assigned to Engine 301 in Hollis, Queens in September 2005. He was a hard worker that was always ready to go beyond to serve the Hollis community. He became a staple of the firehouse’s reputation of always d
Int. No. 372
Intro Number: Int. No. 372 • Enactment Date: 1990-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99948167099996,40.73398009600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 372
Enactment Date
1990-12-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/075
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Ruth E. Wittenburg Triangle
Limits
The triangle located within Village Square formed on the north side by Christopher Street and West 9th Street, on the west side by Greenwich Avenue and on the east side by Avenue of the American
Zip Code
10014.0
Introduced By Council Members
Greitzer, and Gerges
Biographical Information
The late Ruth E. Wittenberg was a tireless defender of the beauty and amenity of our city and lifelong fighter for human dignity. She helped make her community a better place to live in many ways. She served on Community Board 2 in Manhattan since its in
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88932843399994,40.85345103700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Joe Liberatore Way
Limits
At the intersection of Arthur Avenue and Crescent Avenue
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Torres
Biographical Information
Joe Liberatore began his street vendor career in the 1930’s and became the last of the original 117 food merchants who first opened in the 1940 at the public retail market in the Bronx when Mayor La Guardia planned to remove the city’s thousands of p
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":[-73.95618199099994,40.58776799200007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
George Atsaves 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 13th Street and Avenue Z
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
George Atsaves was a first responder at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. He was a part of the search and rescue efforts and later died of 9/11 related illness.
BOAP No. 916, BOAR No. 302
Intro Number: BOAP No. 916, BOAR No. 302 • Enactment Date: 1933-07-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1933-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92960566899995,40.61625275600005]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 916, BOAR No. 302
Enactment Date
1933-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1933-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Peter G. Trust Square
Limits
The unnamed plot of ground located at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue, Avenue O, Schenectady Avenue, opposite Avenue R.
Zip Code
11210.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farrar, Schwab, Donnelly, Deutschmann, Ott, Hanley, Sharkey, Gardella, Weber, Bauer, Hartung, and Moses
Biographical Information
The purpose of the resolution Is to pay a tribute to the memory of the late Peter G. Trust who was born in Kings County and who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War.
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

Flatbush Ave., Ave. O. and Schenectady Ave. Named July 11,
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90591352799999,40.833065419000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Betty Kee Way
Limits
At the intersection of 169th Street and Washington Avenue
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stevens
Biographical Information
Betty Kee was known as “NANA” in the community and was involved with the NYCHA Development through community service, the Tenant Patrol and the public leadership of the community center for over 50 years.
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":[-74.10982596399998,40.57050500100007]}
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
Sal Somma Way
Limits
At the intersection of New Dorp Lane and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Sal Somma was one of Staten Island’s legendary sports heroes as the coach of New Dorp High School’s football team. He was the head coach and a teacher for 37 years. Under Coach Somma, New Dorp High School’s football team won six PSAL city titles,
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":[-73.90968899899997,40.87951400400004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
James A. “Jimmy” Packes Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 230th Street and Tibbett Avenue
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dinowitz
Biographical Information
Jimmy Packes served in the Army National Guard where he attained the rank of sergeant and later became a successful businessman. He ran the Kingsdale Service Center, a gas station that he sold in the mid-1990s. He later owned Riverdale Auto Clinic for ov
Int. No. 228
Intro Number: Int. No. 228 • Enactment Date: 2002-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94467760499998,40.79155612200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 228
Enactment Date
2002-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/019
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Osvaldo Vega Plaza
Limits
The intersection of East 106th Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Reed
Biographical Information
The following biographical information was provided by Edwin Marrero a friend of the Vega family.

Osvaldo Vega was born in Lajas, Puerto Rico on April 29, 1921. He was the eldest of three sons born to Mrs. Lila Rodriguez de Vega and Mr. Emiliano Vega.
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":[-73.98652380999994,40.684377905000076]}
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
Willie Winfield Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bond Street and Wyckoff Street
Zip Code
11217.0
Introduced By Council Members
Restler
Biographical Information
Willie Winfield was the lead vocalist with the Harptones in the 1950’s. He toured with various incarnations of the Harptones until he retired in 2019, at the age of 89. During the 1950’s, the Harptones performed at the Apollo Theater and at shows pro
Int. No. 476
Intro Number: Int. No. 476 • Enactment Date: 1999-06-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00117199999994,40.706939000000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 476
Enactment Date
1999-06-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Jerry Driscoll Walk
Present Name
East River
Limits
The Peck Slip Bikeway/Walkway portion of the East River Bikeway/Walkway
Zip Code
10038.0
Introduced By Council Members
Freed, Abel, Foster, Golden and O'Donovan
Biographical Information
Jerimiah ("Jerry") Timothy Driscoll had a long and dedicated career along New York City's waterfront. In 1928, at the age of 19, he began his career on our waterways when he arrived in New York and found work as a deck hand. For over sixty years he pilot
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":[-74.13947384799997,40.630555783000034]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Leon Wallace Way
Limits
At the intersection of Port Richmond Avenue and Catherine Street
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Leon Wallace served in the United States Air Force as a jet mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1961. In 1976, he served with the New York State Army National Guard and retired in 2001 as a Sergeant. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, the NAACP, dis
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":[-73.96520112499996,40.79098411500007]}
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
Catherine “Katy” Ferguson Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 95th Street and Central Park West
Zip Code
10025.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
Catherine “Katy” Ferguson was born into slavery but later secured her own freedom when she moved to New York City and made an arrangement with a congregant at the Second Presbyterian Church. The church was very active in the abolitionist movement at
Int. No. 988
Intro Number: Int. No. 988 • Enactment Date: 2018-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2018-07-12T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94252533799994,40.800654216000055]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Firefighter William E. Woodlon Place
Limits
At the southwest corner of East 118th Street and Park Avenue
Zip Code
10035.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala and Perkins
Biographical Information
William E. Woodlon was one of twelve African-Americans in his class when he joined the FDNY in January 1982, and was assigned to Engine 39 in Manhattan and was later transferred to Engine 21 in Murray Hill. He assisted in the search and rescue attempts 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":[-74.09954217899997,40.57295663600007]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Manuel “Manny” DosSantos Corner
Limits
On the Corner of Mason Avenue and Greeley Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Manuel DosSantos served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1967. He dedicated his life to helping people, especially in the well being of children. He first served as a childcare worker at the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin Mount Loretto, Staten Is
BOAP Int. No. 1869, BOAR No. 471
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 1869, BOAR No. 471 • Enactment Date: 1919-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1919-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00108832799998,40.736289586000055]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 1869, BOAR No. 471
Enactment Date
1919-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1919-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Mulry Square
Limits
The ground or space within the territory bounded by West 11th Street, Waverly Place and Greenwich Avenue
Zip Code
10014.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stapleton, Larney, Dunn, Burke, Donnelly, Hennessy, and Martin
Biographical Information
That this is a tribute to one who was a life-long resident of the section and who by his philanthropy endeared himself to all who knew him.
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

In honor of Thomas M. Mulry, financier who died on March 10
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":[-73.86753507599997,40.69207294100005]}
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
Max Rosner Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dexter Court and 86th Road
Zip Code
11421.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
Max Rosner was the manager of the Bushwicks, a Brooklyn based baseball team that played frequently at Dexter Park. He acquired Dexter Park in 1922, and a year later constructed a 6,000-seat concrete and steel grandstand. For the next 30 years, Dexter Par
Int. No. 1613
Intro Number: Int. No. 1613 • Enactment Date: 2017-06-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92723190299995,40.85710637100004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1613
Enactment Date
2017-06-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Ted Buczek Way
Limits
At the intersection of Fort George Avenue and Audubon Avenue
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Ted Buczek served in the United States Navy during WWII and later worked at Swann Manufacturing in New Jersey. He was a member of the Pulaski Association with in the NYPD. His son Michael was killed in 1988 at the age of 24 after he and his partner str
Int. No. 1338
Intro Number: Int. No. 1338 • Enactment Date: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.21818188199995,40.55037798700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Madison Rochelle Alfano Way
Limits
At the intersection of Winant Avenue and Veterans Road East
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Morano
Biographical Information
Madison R. Alfano was an excellent student who stood out amongst her peers and volunteered much of her time to local organizations. She was passionate about giving back to her community and dedicated much of her own time as a volunteer to various causes
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
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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
Manhattan
New Name
San Romero de América
Limits
At the intersection of 179th Street and Fort Washington
Zip Code
10033.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Bishop Arnulfo Romero was ordained in April 1942. He spoke against poverty, social injustice, assassinations and torture in El Salvador. He was a popular preacher who responded with real compassion to the plight of the poor. For 25 years, he gave dedi
Int. No. 445
Intro Number: Int. No. 445 • Enactment Date: 1990-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83490532699994,40.70197463300008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 445
Enactment Date
1990-06-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Jacob Riis Triangle
Limits
An existing triangular park bounded by 85th Avenue, Babbage Street, and 116th Street
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katzman, Castaneira Colon, Gerges, O'Donovan and Povman
Biographical Information
Jacob Ris was born on May 3, 1849, in Ribe, Denmark. He received his early education in Copenhagen.

He arrived in New York City in 1870. After having difficulty finding work, he finally found employment as a journalist in Hunters Point, Queens. He next
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":[-73.88813622099997,40.85477519500006]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Teitel Brothers Lane
Limits
At the intersection of Arthur Avenue and 186th Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Treyger
Biographical Information
Teitel Brothers Wholesale and Retail Grocery Company is located at 2372 Arthur Avenue in Little Italy of the Bronx.  A third generation, family owned and operated business, Teitel Brothers offer the finest Italian imported, gourmet specialty item
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
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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
Manhattan
New Name
Linda Carter Cooper Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 84th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10024.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
Linda Carter Cooper was an Upper West Side resident for over 40 years and was the recipient of the Good Neighbor Award for helping neighbors navigate housing issues and the public school system. She also fought for rent stabilization. She was a tenant ad
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":[-73.96723637899998,40.80362865400008]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Thích Nhất Hạnh Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 109th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10025.0
Introduced By Council Members
Abreu
Biographical Information
Thich Nhất Hanh was a world-renowned Buddhist monk who was one of the most influential Zen masters of his day, who developed the concept of Engaged Buddhism and devoted his life to teaching and spreading messages of mindfulness, compassion and non-viol
Int. No. 1033
Intro Number: Int. No. 1033 • Enactment Date: 2009-07-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92679897799997,40.85371400300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1033
Enactment Date
2009-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/046
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Professor Juan Bosch Way
Limits
At the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue and 190th Street
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Martinez
Biographical Information
Professor Juan Bosch was the former President of the Dominican Republic. He has become a role model to generations through his narratives, novels and essays and received many awards for his works in his lifetime. His writings and teachings had a profou
Int. No. 190
Intro Number: Int. No. 190 • Enactment Date: 1986-03-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98126299999996,40.71425100000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 190
Enactment Date
1986-03-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1986/001
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Rheba Liebowitz Square
Limits
A traffic island formed at the intersection of Grand Street, Henry Street, Abraham E.Kazan Street and Jackson Street.
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlander, Dryfoos, Eisland
Biographical Information
Rheba Liebowitz, born in 1916, was a native New Yorker and resided in Manhattan. She was a graduate from Seward Park, Public High School.

She was a lifelong community activist with such organizations as the PTA, a founding member of 2 Bridges Neighborho
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95054507699996,40.583574525000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lena Azizo Cymbrowitz Way
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Sheepshead Bay Road and Emmons Avenue
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nelson
Biographical Information
Lena Azizo Cymbrowitz was born in Egypt on January 1, 1957, to Albert and Lilianne Azizo. The family moved to Brooklyn, New York when Lena was five and she lived there throughout her life. She attended local schools, Public School 209 and Lincoln High Sc
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":[-74.12800065499994,40.62002308800004]}
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
Firefighter Arthur T. Barry Way
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Elmira Avenue and Wescott Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
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. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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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
Lillian Caceres Way
Limits
The southeast corner of Dongan Street and Manor Road
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. 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":[-73.93880798199996,40.68682301800004]}
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
Firefighter, SGT USA Reservist Shawn E. Powell Way
Limits
At the intersection of Monroe Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Zip Code
11221.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Shawn E. Powell was a firefighter and a United States Army Reservist. He was killed in the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center.
Int. No. 498
Intro Number: Int. No. 498 • Enactment Date: 1968-01-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1968-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00479040299996,40.73904737100003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 498
Enactment Date
1968-01-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1968-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1968/001
Category
Playground
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Corporal John A. Seravalli Playground
Limits
An area bounded on the west by Hudson Street, on the north by Gansevoort street, on the east by West 4th street, on the south by Horatio Street
Zip Code
10014.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Curry, Friedland, Katzman, Modugno, Ryan, Santucci, Smith, Troy Jr., Weiss, and Rosen
Biographical Information
John Anthony Seravalli was born August 18, 1946, and resided at 158 8th Avenue since his birth. He graduated from St. Bernard's School and Chelsea Vocational High School.

He played basketball on St. Bernard's School teams at the 17th Street C.Y.O. Cente
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":[-73.98836103899998,40.720077004000075]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Beastie Boys Square
Limits
At the intersection of Ludlow Street and Rivington Street
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Marte
Biographical Information
Started locally in New York City, Beastie Boys became a national rap group and contributed to the transition of hip-hop into the mainstream. Their art as well as social advocacy have helped, influenced, and inspired millions around the world. The interse
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":[-73.85088910999997,40.57939156600003]}
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
Jack King Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Beach 130th Street and Cronston Avenue
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Jack King enlisted in the United States Navy on his 17th birthday and served in the Pacific for 2 years. With his love for baseball, he founded and coached a team of boys in Brooklyn’s Parade Grounds. He also became active in the Knights of Columbus.
Int. No. 162
Intro Number: Int. No. 162 • Enactment Date: 1998-07-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1998-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 162
Enactment Date
1998-07-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1998-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1998/032
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Erasmus "Mike" Napolitano Corner
Limits
The southwest corner at the intersection of Woodhull Street and Henry Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
DiBrienza, Fusco, O'Donovan and Robles
Biographical Information
This legislation would add, through the posting of an additional sign, the name "Erasmus ""Mike"" Napolitano Corner" at the southwest corner of the intersection of Woodhull Street and Henry Street.Erasmus 'Mike' Napolitano was a lifelong resident and com
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":[-73.89301655499997,40.81930852600004]}
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
Father Louis R. Gigante Way
Limits
At the intersection of Barretto Street and Southern Boulevard
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Father Gigante was ordained on May 30, 1959, and was the first priest assigned to St. James in the Two Bridges neighborhood where he served until 1962. In September 1962, he moved to St. Athanasius in the South Bronx, where he remained until he retired i
Int. No. 172
Intro Number: Int. No. 172 • Enactment Date: 1947-01-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1947-11-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00641780099994,40.72977747300007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 172
Enactment Date
1947-01-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1947-11-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1947/006
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
James J. Walker Park
Present Name
Hudson Park
Limits
Easterly side of Hudson Street between Leroy and Clarkson Streets
Zip Code
10013.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gallis, McCarthy, Downing, Vogel, Cacchione and Quill
Biographical Information
On the easterly side of Hudson Street, between Leroy and Clarkson Streets, on the lower West Side of Manhattan, not far from 110 Leroy Street, where the late James J. Walker, former Mayor of the City of New York was born, there is a small park, now known
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":[-74.16524303999995,40.63214396700005]}
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
The Force MD’s Way
Limits
At the intersection of Brabant Avenue and Grandview Avenue
Zip Code
10303.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Formed in 1979, Staten Island, New York, the Force MC’s started off by winning lots of high school talent shows.  From there the crew took there sounds to the streets earning them a reputation at the time as a crew that was hard to touch when it came
Int. No. 988
Intro Number: Int. No. 988 • Enactment Date: 2018-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2018-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83989518199996,40.89071181300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 988
Enactment Date
2018-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2018-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2018/139
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Reverend Dr. Samuel G. Simpson Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Strang Avenue and Murdock Avenue
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
King and Torres
Biographical Information
Samuel Simpson was born in Jamaica, West Indies and later relocated to the United States in the early 1960s. He was ordained at Evergreen Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1963 and pastored Bronx Baptist Church for 45 years and Wake-Eden Community Ba
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85451981599994,40.84876929600006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Daniel C. Cestaro Way
Limits
At the intersection of Morris Park Avenue and Hone Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Daniel C. Cestaro was a veteran during the Korean War 1950-1953 and businessman who was the owner of Cestaro furniture located on Morris Park Avenue since the 1960’s. In 1973, he was one of the original founders of the Morris Park Community Association
Int. No. 408
Intro Number: Int. No. 408 • Enactment Date: 1990-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89913151599995,40.82570283900003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 408
Enactment Date
1990-06-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/022
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Msgr. John A. Steltz Square
Limits
The intersection of East 166th Street and Prospect Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Foster, Crispino, Dear, Lisa and Wooten
Biographical Information
Monsignor John A. Steltz was born January 5, 1922, in Kingston, New York. Monsignor Steltz attended grammar school in Kingston and later attended Cathedral Preparatory Seminary in New York City. He went on to attend Cathedral College and St. Joesph's Sem
Int. No. 994
Intro Number: Int. No. 994 • Enactment Date: 1953-04-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1953-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89126719499995,40.81359787200006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 994
Enactment Date
1953-04-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1953-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1953/071
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Corporal Walter J. Fufidio Square
Present Name
Garrison Square
Limits
At the junction of Spofford avenue, Tiffany Street, Longwood Avenue and Truxton street
Zip Code
10474.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Treulich, Bloom, Boland, and Low
Biographical Information
Corporal Walter J. Fufidio was born near the Square to be newly named in his honor, and his family still resides near it. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corp. and was killed in action in the Pacific theatre during World War II.

Copies of the Navy
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":[-74.07917141599995,40.59428532100003]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Scherisce M. Lewis-Clinton Way
Limits
At the intersection of Norway Avenue and McClean Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Scherisce M. Lewis-Clinton served as president of the New York City Housing Authority’s South Beach Houses Tenants’ Association for 20 years. She opened an eatery called Sherri’s Kitchen which was featured in the Staten Island Advance as one of the
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":[-73.89059358899993,40.74733428500008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Hank Krumholz Corner
Limits
At the intersection of 37th Road and 75th Street
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
Henry “Hank” Krumholz was a vital figure for the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Queens. A long-time resident and advocate, he played a foundational role in the success and growth of the Queens LGBTQ Pride Parade, which began in Jackson Heights in 1993. He
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