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

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Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93365503899997,40.79438098300005]}
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
Giglio Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of East 115th Street and Pleasant Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
The Giglio Society of East Harlem dates back to 1908 when Italian immigrants continued their tradition from their hometown of Brusciano in Italy. Giglio is a 75-85 foot tall wooden structure adorned with patron saints and colorful flowers. They are built
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":[-74.13808731099994,40.61302735900006]}
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
FDNY Lt. Joseph W. Maiello Way
Limits
At the intersection of O’Connor Avenue and Caswell Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Joseph W. Maiello was a 22-year veteran firefighter and served with Engine Company 163 and Ladder Company 83. He died while on duty at his firehouse. Lt. Joseph Maiello was a twenty-two year veteran of the FDNY.  He was on duty during 9/11 and survived
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":[-73.90662499399997,40.74537899400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 428-A
Enactment Date
2010-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Martin M. Trainor Way
Limits
At the intersection of 58th Street and Roosevelt Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Martin Trainor was the co-founder of Woodside on the Move, a community organization that sponsors tenant advocacy, affordable housing, youth development, education and training services, senior services, business services, and arts and cultural programs.
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":[-73.91708803999995,40.76131701500003]}
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
Queens
New Name
Demetris Kastanas Way
Limits
At the intersection of Steinway Street and 31st Avenue
Zip Code
11103.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Demetris Kastanas was “Mr. Greek TV”. He was born in Fthiotida, in the village of Molos, Kastanas and studied law while working in the Ioniki-Laiki Bank. At age 25, he decided to leave Greece. He owned National Greek Television (NGTV), the first 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":[-74.15790067499995,40.55180585000005]}
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
NYPD Lieutenant John C. Rowland Place
Limits
At the intersection of Katan Avenue and Notre Dame Avenue
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
John C. Rowland served with the NYPD for 20 years. He died as a result of 9/11 related illness.
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":[-73.93234503199994,40.853561683000066]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Saint Elizabeth Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 187th Street and Wadsworth Avenue
Zip Code
10033.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Saint Elizabeth Church, founded in 1869, was originally located at 4381 Broadway at the corner of 187th Street. The church burned down in 1925 and was relocated on the southwest corner of Wadsworth Avenue and 187th Street in 1927. The church has been v
Int. No. 782
Intro Number: Int. No. 782 • Enactment Date: 1972-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1972-10-14T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89581861599999,40.907278993000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 782
Enactment Date
1972-04-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1972-10-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1972/030
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
The Frank Kelly Fields
Limits
Two ball fields located at 259th street east and Broadway
Zip Code
10471.0
Introduced By Council Members
Merola and Ryan
Biographical Information
Mr. Frank Kelly, the son of James P. and Margaret A. Kelly, was born and died a resident of 6145 Delafield Avenue, Riverdale.

He attended St. Margaret School, Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, Fordham University and Fordham Law School. He was partner
Int. No. 608
Intro Number: Int. No. 608 • Enactment Date: 1984-05-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01109473199995,40.64056833700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 608
Enactment Date
1984-05-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1984/020
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Rainbow Park
Limits
An existing park located on the south side of 6th Avenue between 55th St. and 56th Street
Zip Code
11220.0
Introduced By Council Members
Albanese
Biographical Information
During the financial crisis of the 1970's, very little money was spent on upkeep and maintenance of this park. As the park deteriorated physically, it became a hangout for undesirable individuals where drug sales frequently occurred.

To combat this situ
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":[-73.94864825299999,40.79750758900008]}
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
111th Street Old Timers Way
Limits
At the intersection of 111th Street and Fifth Avenue
Zip Code
10026.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala and Perkins
Biographical Information
The 111th Street Old Timers organization has coordinated the longest running block party in East Harlem, which brings together thousands of visitors each year in celebration of the community, culture, and tradition. For 50 years, this neighborhood event
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":[-73.84759535699999,40.68161560800007]}
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
Queens
New Name
Ritawantee “Auntie Rita” Persaud Way
Limits
At the intersection of 92nd Street and 103rd Avenue
Zip Code
11417.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
Ritawantee “Auntie Rita” Persaud was a major advocate in the Indo Caribbean Community and a mentor to young people. Her life was dedicated to serve others and to be a role model for all. She was the director of the youth group at the Hindu Temple, Sh
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":[-73.90864290899998,40.818829709000056]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Kendra Williams-Melendez Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 156th Street and Cauldwell Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Kendra Williams-Melendez was a teacher at PS 157 for 18 years. She hosted and coordinated a Cancer Week at the school raising thousands of dollars every year for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Foundation. She also coordinated a parent summit
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":[-73.95931254799996,40.652915998000026]}
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
Dr. Roy Hastick Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Caton Avenue and Flatbush Avenue
Zip Code
11226.0
Introduced By Council Members
Eugene
Biographical Information
Roy Hastick Sr. was uniquely adept at forging bonds and creating relationships with elected officials and business leaders that led to new opportunities for New Yorkers. He was a driving force in uniting businesspeople and a valued partner on so many iss
Int. No. 50
Intro Number: Int. No. 50 • Enactment Date: 2002-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.03859376599996,40.63343378900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 50
Enactment Date
2002-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/019
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Bobby Bello Field
Limits
Ballfield known as Field number two in an existing park located at 75th Street and Shore Road
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Golden and Nelson, also Council Member Clarke
Biographical Information
The following biographical information was provided by the Bello family.

Bobby Bello was born and raised in Bay Ridge. The youngest of nine children, he was born on June 4, 1927 to Tony and Netti Bello. He attended P.S. 105, Pershing Junior High School
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":[-73.86025848499997,40.68475558200004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Rev. Lawrence E. Lynch Memorial Triangle
Limits
At the triangle at Atlantic Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard
Zip Code
11416.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Lawrence E. Lynch was assigned to the 69th Infantry Regiment during WWII. He tended to the mortally wounded offering comfort and gave last rites to hundreds of the 20,000 American soldiers that lost their lives in the battle on Okinawa. He was killed o
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":[-74.12485446499994,40.63178147900004]}
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
Joseph Russo Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Clove Road and Cary Avenue underneath the Cary Avenue street sign
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Joseph Russo was a business owner who was born and raised in Spinoso, Italy, where he went to school to be a mechanic. He immigrated to the United States in 1961 with a vision of becoming a successful entrepreneur. He worked for service stations for 10
Int. No. 1081-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1081-A • Enactment Date: 1982-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96966761699997,40.748267414000054]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1081-A
Enactment Date
1982-01-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1982/006
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Robert Moses Playground
Limits
A playground located on the east side of First Avenue between East 41st Street and East 42nd Street
Zip Code
10016.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite, Dryfoos, Stern, Ward, Ryan, Wallace, LaPorte, Crispino, Foster, Gerges, Muratori, Long, and Povman
Biographical Information
Robert Moses was born on December 18, 1888 in New Haven, Connecticut. His parents were department store owners and moved to East 46th Street in 1897.

In 1895, at the age of 17, Robert Moses entered Yale University. After his graduation. he went to Oxfor
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16428536799998,40.54883569700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Frank Appice Way
Limits
At the intersection of Getz Avenue and Lamoka Avenue
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Frank Appice served in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Intrepid. He was vice president of the Former Crew Members Association and served on its board of directors. He was the chairman and founder of Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 NY, the
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":[-73.89381805099998,40.76036727200005]}
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
Queens
New Name
Emma Brandt Way
Limits
At the intersection of 74th Street and 30th Avenue
Zip Code
11370.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Emma Brandt was an active member of Community Planning Board 3 for over 30 years. As chair of the Health and Hospital Services Committee, she arranged community health fairs and coordinated Halloween parties and a parade for the community. She was a me
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10467932099994,40.567866120000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Vera D’Agostino Way
Limits
At the intersection of Cuba Avenue and New Dorp Lane
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Vera D’Agostino lived on Cuba Avenue for nearly 25 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother and friend, especially to her two daughters. Ms. D’Agostino was instrumental in her two daughters taking positions in service to the public, one as a nurse a
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":[-74.00300330199997,40.68438933300007]}
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
Jose “Tuffy” Sanchez Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Union Street and Columbia Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lander
Biographical Information
Jose “Tuffy” Sanchez was born in Brooklyn, New York.  His father founded the Antioch Pentecostal Church on 201 Atlantic Avenue in 1933.  At the age of seventeen, he joined the United States Army and served in the Korean War.  He was wounded in
Int. No. 1103-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1103-A • Enactment Date: 2009-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83760228499995,40.84028380500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1103-A
Enactment Date
2009-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Officer Dominick Pezzulo Triangle
Limits
At the intersection of the Hutchinson River Parkway and East Tremont Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Port Authority Police Officer Dominick Pezzulo was assigned to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and volunteered to assist in the rescue effort at the World Trade Center on 9-11.  While in the South Tower, attempting to rescue a colleague, Officer Pezzul
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":[-74.17824903199994,40.59980499100004]}
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
Coach Bill Rogers Way 1964 LLWS Champions
Limits
At the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Bill Rogers played Minor League Baseball with the Washington Senators and later became a little league coach and was instrumental in developing Mid-Island Little League’s (MILL) farm division, where he guided them to the 1964 LL World Series title in W
Int. No. 780
Intro Number: Int. No. 780 • Enactment Date: 1993-11-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83086806899996,40.837791141000025]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 780
Enactment Date
1993-11-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/086
Category
Playground
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Phyllis Bufano Playground
Limits
Existing playground located at Waterbury Avenue and LaSalle Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, Castaneira-Colon, Dear, Eisland, O'Donovan and Rivera
Biographical Information
Phyllis Bufano was a devoted wife and mother, who dedicated much of her life toward the preservation and improvement of the community in which she lived. As a teacher at P.S. 71, she worked with sensitivity towards both students and parents. Amongst her
Int. No. 526
Intro Number: Int. No. 526 • Enactment Date: 1995-05-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1995-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83622699999995,40.86524900000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 526
Enactment Date
1995-05-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1995-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1995/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Raymond Locascio Square
Limits
The intersection of East Gun Hill Road, Allerton Avenue and Gunther Avenue
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, Foster, Linares, Cruz, Dear, Eisland, McCaffrey, O'Donovan, Sabini, Abel
Biographical Information
Raymond Locascio was born on September 9, 1926, and lived in the northeast section of The Bronx for all of his 68 years. He entered the armed forces in 1944 and after the completion of his basic training was sent to the Pacific island of Iwo Jima until h
Int. No. 273
Intro Number: Int. No. 273 • Enactment Date: 1963-12-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1963-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80929994499996,40.74474782400006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 273
Enactment Date
1963-12-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1963-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1963/072
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Siegfried Stern Kissena Park Bicycle Track
Limits
North Heampstead turnpike Kissena Boulevard 164th Street in Kissena Park.
Zip Code
11355.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, DiCarlo, Kupferman, Sharison, Moskowitz, Weiss, and Katzman
Biographical Information
Siegfried Stern was born in Fulda, Germany on June 20, 1896, the son of Emanuel and Caroline Mainser Stern. He was educated in the Hebrew Academy and the Latin Gymnasium at Fulda, and in 1918 became associated with the General Motors Corp, as manager in
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":[-73.99148849499994,40.72984087300006]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Joseph Papp Way
Limits
At the intersection of Astor Place and Lafayette
Zip Code
10003.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Joseph Papp was considered the single most creative and controversial figure in American theater. He founded the New York Shakespeare Festival in 1954 which was the first company to offer free productions of Shakespeare, with an emphasis on an American
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":[-73.86191701199994,40.75784099800006]}
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
Justin Diaz Way
Limits
At the intersection of Northern Boulevard and 107th Street
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Justin Diaz supported Pre-K classrooms, teaching children how to sew, volunteered at the Louis Armstrong Museum and assisted the 109th Precinct with neighborhood clean-ups. He was struck and killed by a drunk driver. This co-naming is a reminder of the d
Int. No. 562
Intro Number: Int. No. 562 • Enactment Date: 1979-05-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1979-10-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97452003799998,40.78302016300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 562
Enactment Date
1979-05-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1979-10-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1979/019
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Margaret Mead Green
Limits
That part of Theodore Roosevelt Park that lies immediately north and west of existing buildings between Central Park West, West 81st street, and Columbus Avenue
Zip Code
10024.0
Introduced By Council Members
Messinger, Greitzer, Codd, Foster, Gerges, Michels, Trichter, Stern, Ward, Povman, Horwitz, Crispino, Foster, and Eisland
Biographical Information
Margaret Mead, U.S. anthropologist was born December 16, 1901, in Philadelphia, Pa. She was internationally known both as an authority on various literate and illiterate cultures. She gave lectures on such for ranging topics as population control, space
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
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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
Brooklyn
New Name
African Burial Ground Square
Limits
At the intersections of Barbey Street and Livonia Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Barron
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the burial ground for enslaved Africans in the area encompassing Schenck, New Lots and Livonia Avenues and Barbey Street in the borough of Brooklyn.
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15260610799999,40.549443334000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Fr. Wissa Bessada Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Lindenwood Road and Amboy Road
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ignizio
Biographical Information
Fr. Wissa Bessada was an archpriest and a driving force behind the construction of the Archangel Michael and St. Mena Church in Great Kills. He was born in Qina, Egypt and studied at Cairo University and later graduated from Coptic Seminary College in C
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09596061999997,40.64479275200006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
100th Anniversary Liedy’s Shore Inn Way
Limits
At the intersection of Richmond Terrace at the southwest corner of LaFayette Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Liedy’s Shore Inn has been established for over 100 years and has served the Staten Island and New York City communities with some of the most talented musicians in the music business such as Jimmy Mack and Bette Midler. It is a great supplier of New
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":[-74.11755050299996,40.63696187000005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Staten Island NAACP Way – 100th Anniversary
Present Name
None
Limits
At the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Broadway
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Staten Island branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and all its civic service to the community.
Int. No. 613
Intro Number: Int. No. 613 • Enactment Date: 2005-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90547725699997,40.745398813000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 613
Enactment Date
2005-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/043
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frank Carvill Place
Limits
Intersection of Woodside Avenue and 59th Street
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia and Comrie
Biographical Information
Frank Carvill was an immigrant rights campaigner who was killed on National Guard duty in Iraq. Carvill was a founding member of the Irish Immigration Reform and also a founding member of the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, where he was later its treas
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":[-73.90735002899999,40.69253997900006]}
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
Mildred Phillips Way
Limits
At the intersection of Eldert Street and Knickerbocker Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nurse
Biographical Information
Mildred Phillips was a community activist, working closely with the 83rd Precinct Community Council and Brooklyn Community Board 4. For over twenty years, Mildred was involved with community parades, children’s events, Thanksgiving turkey drives, and h
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":[-73.94207399099997,40.812206521000064]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Assemblywoman Geraldine L. Daniels Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 132nd Street and Lenox Avenue
Zip Code
10037.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Geraldine Daniels spent the majority of her life and career serving the Harlem community. She was a member of the New Era Democratic Club, executive member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Democratic Club of Central Harlem and later served as Assemblywoman
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":[-74.17055955799998,40.604905332000044]}
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
SPC Marcus Brown Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dinsmore Street and Victory Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Marcus Brown served in the United States Army for 11 years and was a decorated Iraq Combat Veteran receiving the Bronze Star with valor in 2008 for his service. He was able to establish a perimeter around his vehicle preventing another attack after it w
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":[-73.89995552299996,40.85741859400008]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Police Officer Kevin Joseph Gillespie Way
Limits
At the intersection of Grand Concourse and East 183rd Street
Zip Code
10453.0
Introduced By Council Members
Torres
Biographical Information
Officer Gillespie had served with the agency for 4 years and was assigned to the Special Operations Division Street Crime Unit. Officer Kevin Gillespie was shot and killed by a man he had just pulled over. Officer Gillespie and his partner had stopped a
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":[-73.75507590999996,40.69363054100006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Dora Young Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of 197th Street and Linden Boulevard
Zip Code
11412.0
Introduced By Council Members
Comrie
Biographical Information
Honorable Dora Young was a long time and very active member of the Addisleigh Park Civic Association in Addisleigh Park, Queens. She was married to the Postmaster of Jamaica, Queens her beloved Evie. She was a native of Winston Salem, North Carolina. She
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":[-73.82317154699996,40.75074118500004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
John Henry Byas, Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Colden Street and 45th Avenue
Zip Code
11355.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ung
Biographical Information
John Henry Byas, Sr. served on Community Board 7 for many years. He was the director of the Rachel Carson Community Program at I.S. 237, which includes basketball, computer classes, step dancing, English as a Second Language for adults and kids and has a
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88993964199994,40.82870187000003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
P.O. Jorge Luis Gonzalez Way
Limits
At the intersection of Home Street and Vyse Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Police Officer Jorge Luis Gonzalez served in the NYPD since 1995. He was assigned to the 40th Precinct where he performed Patrol and was subsequently part of the Burglary Apprehension Team. He was awarded 11 Medals for Meritorious Police Duty and one for
Int. No. 1047
Intro Number: Int. No. 1047 • Enactment Date: 1977-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84834006199998,40.68146475400005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1047
Enactment Date
1977-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/034
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Monsignor Leopold Arcese Park
Limits
A triangular area bounded by Rockaway boulevard, 91st street and 103rd avenue
Zip Code
11416.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward and Mastropieri
Biographical Information
Reverend Monsignor Leopold Andrew Arcese was born in Arpino, 1887. After arriving in the United States he attended Holy Cross Italy, on June 21, College in Worcester, Massachusetts and St. Francis College and St. John’s University and Seminary in Brook
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":[-73.75168517899994,40.69456646300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Reverend Lucile C. Hill Way
Limits
At the intersection of 201st Street and Linden Boulevard
Zip Code
11412.0
Introduced By Council Members
Comrie
Biographical Information
Rev. Lucile Chambers Hill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. She was ordained a Full Elder in the United Methodist Church (UMC) in 2007. Rev. Hill faithfully served Long Island People’s UMC as a Provisionary Member from 2004 through 2008 and Epworth
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":[-74.03225597599999,40.62773998900008]}
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
Father Paul Schneirla Way
Limits
At the intersection of 81st Street and Ridge Boulevard
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Father Paul Schneirla became pastor of St. Mary’s at its founding in 1951 and served continuously for over 50 years until his retirement in 2002. He was also a general board member of the National Council of Churches since the 1940’s and was the last
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":[-73.98794797899996,40.57626802000004]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Pastor Agustín Quiles Jr. Place
Limits
At the intersection of West 21st Street and Mermaid Avenue
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Treyger
Biographical Information
Pastor Agustin Quiles Jr., affectionately called the “Pastor of Coney Island,” was a community leader. He was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and was known for being studious. He graduated from Seward Park High School and then the International Bible
Int. No. 528
Intro Number: Int. No. 528 • Enactment Date: 1951-08-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1951-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99565570299995,40.57900387400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 528
Enactment Date
1951-08-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1951-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1951/113
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Leon S. Kaiser Playground
Limits
An existing parcel used for playground purposes, lying north of Neptune Avenue and running from West 23d street to West 31st street and Bay View Avenue
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Schreckinger, Bloom, Low, Treulich and Isaacs
Biographical Information
This local law would name a playground adjacent to Mark Twain Junior High School in Coney Island, Leon S. Kaiser Playground to perpetuate the memory of Leon S. Kaiser who died on April 7, 1951.

Leon S. Kaiser immediately prior to his death was the Prin
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":[-73.80904088399996,40.75018557300007]}
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
Queens
New Name
Firefighter Scott M. Kopytko Triangle
Limits
The triangle formed by the convergence of Oak Avenue, Quince Avenue and 158th Street
Zip Code
11355.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Liu, McMahon, Vallone, Jr., Yassky, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
BOAP Int. No. 426, BOAR No 186
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 426, BOAR No 186 • Enactment Date: 1925-04-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1925-03-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99656248899998,40.69850598600004]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 426, BOAR No 186
Enactment Date
1925-04-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1925-03-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Fort Stirling Park
Present Name
Brooklyn Heights Park
Limits
The Brooklyn Heights Park, located at the foot of Clark street.
Zip Code
11201.0
Introduced By Council Members
McGuinness, Frank, Zettler, Harvey, Smith, Weber, Sullivan, Cardani and Dowd
Biographical Information
The Brooklyn Park Commissioner, at the request of the Fort Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, asks that the historic site at the foot of Clark street be named Fort Stirling Park. This Park area has long been locally known by that
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

Formerly Brooklyn Heights Park. Name changed Apr. 13, 1925 –
Int. No. 1086
Intro Number: Int. No. 1086 • Enactment Date: 1988-11-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82650558699999,40.83100358000007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1086
Enactment Date
1988-11-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1988/066
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Tina Zaffuto Square
Limits
The intersection of East Tremont Avenue and Barkley Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, O'Donovan, Williams, Ward and Foster
Biographical Information
Tina Zaffuto, born on August 11, 1924, was a lifetime resident of New York City. She became a resident of the Bronx after her marriage, where her three children were raised.

For ten years, Tina Zaffuto served the community as a crossing guard at the 45t
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":[-73.83567176499997,40.86750995300008]}
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
Walter Burgin Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Bruner Avenue
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Walter Burgin served in the United States Marine Corp and later worked at the Department of Corrections. He was also a community activist in the northeast section of the Bronx serving on Community Board 12 and the Bruner Avenue Block Association. He rece
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87581672199997,40.754793575000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1744
Enactment Date
2017-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/237
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
NYS Assemblyman Ivan Lafayette Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of 92nd Street and 34th Avenue
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dromm
Biographical Information
Ivan Lafayette served over 30 years in the State Assembly and was a veteran of the United States Army. Throughout his career, he advocated for schools, passed legislation that made it illegal to drive without insurance and was also one of the first elec
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