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NYC Honorary Street Names Map (Intersection)

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

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Int. No. 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":[-73.94789072699996,40.68876991900004]}
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
Max Roach Way
Limits
At the intersection of Marcy Avenue and Greene Avenue
Zip Code
11216.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Max Roach was a jazz drummer, composer pioneer of bebop and is considered one of the most important drummers in history. He worked with many of the jazz greats and was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame in 1980 and in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame
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":[-74.06933637199995,40.60151141500006]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
St. Johns Villa Academy Way
Limits
At the intersection of Cleveland Place and Landis Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate St. Johns Villa Academy, which was active from 1922 – 2018. The school closed due to lack of adequate personnel, lack of enrollment and maintenance expenses of an aging facility.
Int. No. 600
Intro Number: Int. No. 600 • Enactment Date: 1961-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1961-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80054770299995,40.777004806000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 600
Enactment Date
1961-11-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1961-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1961/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Corporal Larry Muss Memorial square
Limits
Triangle area bounded by 163rd Street, 23rd Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dulligan
Biographical Information
Cpl. Larry Muss was born May 5,1923 at 1486 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, N. Y, and moved to Bayside, N. Y., October 1925 and resided there all his life. Graduated from Public School 159 with honors, was Salutarian, received a science medal, P.T.A, Scholars
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":[-73.95578812499997,40.61603817300005]}
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
Eddie Kay Way
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue N and East 19th Street
Zip Code
11230.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
Eddie Kay was born in Brooklyn and later attended Temple University in Philadelphia. In 1960, he joined Local 1199 as a drug store employee; in 1964, he was elected as an 1199 delegate and in 1968, he was hired by 1199 Organizing Director Elliott Godoff
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":[-73.89253023699996,40.758557662000044]}
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
Queens
New Name
Mount Everest Way
Limits
At the intersection of 75th Street and 31st Avenue
Zip Code
11370.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
This co-naming would honor the Nepali community in New York City. Although New York City has had a Nepali community for at least half a century, it was only in the last decade that the community began to grow substantially as a result of political strife
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":[-73.77476801799997,40.59573398500004]}
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
Don E. Smalls, Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Beach 43rd Street and Beach Channel Drive
Zip Code
11691.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brooks-Powers
Biographical Information
Don Eric Smalls Sr., affectionately known as “Papa Don” was born on January 13, 1963 Hollis, New York. He moved to Far Rockaway in 1972. He loved the community and his neighbors, but more than anything, he loved the Rockaways because it was where he
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":[-73.84969804099995,40.82617400300006]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Emmanuel Frias Way
Limits
At the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Quimby Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Diaz, Sr.
Biographical Information
Emmanuel Frias was an integral part of the community who fought the majority of his life against membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN) disease. MGN disease is a condition in which changes in the structures of your kidney can cause swelling and inflammation
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":[-73.90023303899994,40.728981016000034]}
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
George O’Neill Way
Limits
At the intersection of 53rd Drive and 65th Place
Zip Code
11378.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
George O’Neill served in the United States Army, and later became the owner of O’Neill’s sports bar that was founded by his father in December 1933. O’Neill’s became well-known for hosting events, such as benefits for the NYPD, FDNY and St. Jud
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84579542799997,40.64797024400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Karina Vetrano Way
Limits
At the intersection of 165th Avenue and 84th Street
Zip Code
11414.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
Karina Vetrano attended Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens and graduated from St. John’s University with a master’s degree in speech pathology. An aspiring writer, she appeared in a 2013 short film inspired by her writings and directed by he
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":[-74.07442544399998,40.628838022000025]}
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
Eric E. Garvin Way
Limits
At the intersection of Front Street and Navy Pier Court
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Eric E. Garvin was a social justice attorney who worked for the Mayor’s Office of New York City from 2016 to 2021. He was an advocate who worked to reduce gun violence. He was shot and killed while traveling in Chile.
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":[-73.97043623799993,40.78398071200007]}
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
Elie Wiesel Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 84th Street and Central Park West
Zip Code
10024.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rosenthal and Levine
Biographical Information
Elie Wiesel was born in Sighet, Transylvania, and at the age of fifteen, he and his family were deported by the Nazis to Auschwitz. His mother and younger sister perished, however his two older sisters survived. He and his father were later transported
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":[-73.84314989399996,40.72078321600003]}
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
Adelaide Connaughton Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Queens Boulevard and 71st Road
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koslowitz
Biographical Information
Adelaide Connaughton was a long-time community activist who participated in New York City politics and civic activities since she was 15 years old. In high school, Ms. Connaughton worked as an intern for then Assistant Queens District Attorney, Geraldine
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":[-74.10130201399994,40.59719886400006]}
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
Paul V. Barbaro Way
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Chapin Avenue and Ridge Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
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. 1004
Intro Number: Int. No. 1004 • Enactment Date: 1988-04-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90727219099995,40.74588113600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1004
Enactment Date
1988-04-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1988/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Woodside Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Square
Limits
The intersection of 57th Street and Woodside Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Castaneira Colon, Dear, Dryfoos, Eisland, Gerres, Harrison, Lefer, Lisa, O'Donovan, Ward, Williams, Povman, Maloney, Wooten and DiBrienza
Biographical Information
This legislation, which was proposed at the request of the Catholic War Veterans, St. Sebastian's Post, would honor the memory of the twenty-seven Woodside residents who lost their lives while serving their country during the Viet Nam War. The members of
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":[-74.10351472599996,40.61641909700006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Joseph Carroll Way
Limits
At the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Clove Road
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Joseph Carroll taught job skills to financially disadvantaged adults and served as president of that program’s teacher’s union. He joined Community Board 1 in 1981, as its youth services coordinator, and was named district manager two years later. He
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":[-74.02496447499993,40.61553492000007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Dr. Pasquale M. Lapalorcia Corner
Limits
On the Southwest Corner of 92nd Street and Battery Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Dr. Pasquale M. Lapalorcia was a dedicated and caring surgeon who lived and worked in the Brooklyn community. He was greatly loved and respected by many of his patients and staff at Victory Memorial Hospital and treated all patients with dignity and resp
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":[-74.09250175999995,40.64400346200006]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Christ Church Way
Limits
SW corner of Franklin Avenue and Fillmore Street
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
The parish of Christ Church New Brighton was founded in 1849. The first Rector was the Rev. Pierre Paris Irving, a nephew of Washington Irving. Designed by Philadelphia architect Isaac Pursell, noted for his churches, the present Christ Church building
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":[-73.84593779099998,40.84277019700005]}
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
La Jara Band Way
Limits
At the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and St. Raymond Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Velázquez
Biographical Information
La Jara Band was founded in 2013 and is made up of members of the NYPD. The band was started by NYPD Captain Alexander Cedillo of the 63rd Precinct. Many of the members are musicians from different part of Latin America who play popular Spanish songs.
Int. No. 726
Intro Number: Int. No. 726 • Enactment Date: 1969-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.03617950499995,40.626372064000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 726
Enactment Date
1969-04-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1969/012
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Russell Pedersen Playground
Limits
Beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the westerly line of Colonial Road and the northerly line of 85th Street; thence westerly along the northerly line of 85th Street for a distance of 130 feet to a point; thence northerly along a line para
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curry, Cohen, Arculeo, Rios, Ruggieri, Ryan, Smith, and Weiss
Biographical Information
This legislation proposes to honor Russell Pederson who, having graduated from Ft. Hamilton High School in June 1967, entered the service of the United States Army in July 1967, sent to Vietnam in June 1968, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and
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":[-74.14877641699997,40.55977600500006]}
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
Salvatore LaMondola Avenue
Limits
NW corner of Greaves Avenue and Kensington Street
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
Salvatore LaMondola immigrated to the US at the age of 25, having litter or no command of the English language. He struggled to support his family, while at the same time learning a new language and putting himself through college. Finally, he graduate
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":[-73.88805502899999,40.82951133600005]}
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
Christian Community Church Way
Limits
At the intersection of Longfellow Avenue and Freeman Street
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Christian Community Church, which was founded in 1989, and continues to serve the community.
Int. No. 620
Intro Number: Int. No. 620 • Enactment Date: 2015-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89733515399996,40.86746985800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 620
Enactment Date
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Luis Muñoz Marín Way
Limits
At the intersection of Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Luis Muñoz Marín was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist, politician and statesman who was considered the “Architect of the Commonwealth.” He was the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. He was briefly involved with the Socialist Pa
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98493501999997,40.66683100600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2021-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Pietro Sclafani Way
Limits
At the intersection of 11th Street and 6th Avenue
Zip Code
11215.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lander
Biographical Information
Pietro Sclafani opened Bar Toto restaurant, which became a mainstay in the community. He dedicated his life to being a prominent member of the business community in Brooklyn, and throughout the City.  He left not only his culinary mark through Brooklyn
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07256697999998,40.61410836700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John Crispino Way
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Tompkins Avenue and St. Mary's Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
John Crispino, or as people knew him, “Dumbo”, was born on April 26, 1941 on Staten Island where he attended Port Richmond High School. John spent his adult life in the service of the community of Rosebank. A group of neighbors, led by John, founded
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":[-73.97131601999996,40.792755019000026]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
DiDi Ford Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 94th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10025.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
DiDi Ford was the first African American women to teach at the River Park Nursery School. She created the annual River Park Bazaar, which gave an opportunity for those in need to find clothes, toys and household goods for $1 a bag. After she retired in 2
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":[-73.94797057599999,40.809764287000064]}
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
Five Percenters Allah & Justice Square
Limits
At the northwest corner of 126th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
“Allah, The Father” was named Clarence Edward Smith and born in Virginia and later moved to Harlem in 1946. “Justice” was named James Howard and was born in Harlem. He later became a merchant Marine during the 1940’s and 50’s gaining valuabl
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":[-73.91629100499995,40.76094900800007]}
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
Queens
New Name
Staff Sergeant Rocco Moretto Way
Limits
At the intersection of 31st Avenue and 41st Street
Zip Code
11103.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Rocco Moretto was drafted into the United States Army in 1943. He was a member of Company C in the Army’s First Infantry Division, the legendary Big Red One, who stormed Omaha Beach at the cost of more than 2,000 casualties. After the Normandy landings
Int. No. 1037
Intro Number: Int. No. 1037 • Enactment Date: 1988-12-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99464897299998,40.64242738400003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1037
Enactment Date
1988-12-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1988/080
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Nicholas A. Brizzi Playground
Limits
An existing playground bounded by New Utrecht Avenue, 43rd Street, 10th Avenue and 42nd Street
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
DiBrienza, Colon, Crispino, Dear, Gerges, McCaffrey, O’Donovan and Foster
Biographical Information
Nicholas Brizzi was a lifelong resident of the Boro Park section of Brooklyn. He served his country during World War Il in the Pacific Theatre and was cited for bravery on two separate occasions. In Brooklyn, he was best known as a community activist who
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":[-73.89720423799997,40.81678238400008]}
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
Joseph Bastone Way
Limits
At the intersection of Longwood Avenue and Fox Street
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Joseph Bastone was a landlord at 998 Longwood Avenue. He purchased the building at a time where businesses were leaving the Bronx. He gave out turkeys on Thanksgiving to members of the community and helped the 41st Precinct and PAL with National Night Ou
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96991886899997,40.57562109700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Boris Talis Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 1st Street and Seabreeze Avenue
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
Boris Talis came to the United States with his family in 1989 from Odessa, Ukraine and developed his career here as a talented writer, journalist, TV/radio personality, successful businessman, accomplished athlete and a beloved coach.  He made his cont
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":[-74.00169094799998,40.71732628600006]}
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
Court Officer Mitchel Scott Wallace Corner
Present Name
Lafayette Street
Limits
Corner of White and Lafayette
Zip Code
10013.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gerson
Biographical Information
Court Officer Wallace was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He had been assigned to the Supreme Court for only three months but had been with the New York State O
Int. No. 561
Intro Number: Int. No. 561 • Enactment Date: 1983-12-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01685824599997,40.60604408900008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 561
Enactment Date
1983-12-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/062
Category
Facility
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lucille Ferrier Memorial Tennis Courts
Limits
Existing tennis courts within Ben Vitale Park (Dykers Beach Park), located at Bay 8th Street and Independence Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite, Albanese, Castaneira Colon and Dear
Biographical Information
Lucille Ferrier was born March 3, 1942, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Academically, she was educated in local elementary schools and St. Joseph's High School in Brooklyn. She attended Brooklyn College earning a B.A. degree, with the honor of Cum Laude and an
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91497529799994,40.83357058200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Rosella Gregg Way
Limits
At the intersection of Grant Avenue and 167th Street
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson
Biographical Information
Rosella Gregg was born in Greenwood, South Carolina and raised partially in Washington D.C. before settling in Harlem, New York.  In 1963, she moved to the Prospect Avenue in the Bronx, where she met Aurelia and Jerome Greene.  In her thirties, she sou
BOAP No. 1377, BOAR No. 509
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1377, BOAR No. 509 • Enactment Date: 1929-10-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90554693099995,40.82872529100007]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1377, BOAR No. 509
Enactment Date
1929-10-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Hines Park
Limits
The unnamed square bounded by East 167th Street, Fulton and Franklin Avenues
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Donovan
Biographical Information
No biographical information provided in the Municipal Library archives. Biographical information can be found on www.nycgovparks.org:

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/hines-park
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

E. 167th St. Fulton and Franklin Aves. Named Oct. 29, 1929 -
Int. No. 746 - A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746 - A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-09-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02979722899994,40.626293574000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746 - A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-09-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Mark D. Hindy 9-11 Memorial Way
Limits
SW corner of Third Avenue and 82nd Street
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Barron, Boyland, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, de Blasio, Foster, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Gonzalez, Jackson, James, Lanza, Lopez, McMahon, The Speaker (Miller), Oddo, Perkins, Reed, Rivera, Sanders, Sears, Stewart, Vallone, Weprin and The Public Advoc
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00577251499993,40.71767135600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 877-A
Enactment Date
2008-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Lorenzo Da Ponte Way
Limits
At the corner of Church Street and Leonard Street
Zip Code
10013.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gerson
Biographical Information
Lorenzo Da Ponte was a very important contributor to the cultural history of New York City. He was born in Italy and became the first professor of Italian at Columbia University. He helped establish Italian opera in New York City.
Int. No. 318-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 318-A • Enactment Date: 2003-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16143957599996,40.61280642600008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 318-A
Enactment Date
2003-01-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/006
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John J. Badagliacca Place
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Renee Place and Hellman Avenue
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. 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":[-73.94283498399994,40.816634014000044]}
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
New York Rens Court
Limits
At the northeast corner of West 137th Street and Adam Clayton Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10001.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the New York Rens basketball team which was the first all-black professional African-American owned basketball team. Formed in Harlem in 1923, the Rens were immediately successful and helped shift the presence of African-
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88348494599995,40.65757510100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Wayne Mackie Way
Limits
At the intersection of Wortman Avenue and Van Siclen Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
Wayne Mackie was a former NYCHA resident and longtime NFL official who officiated at Super Bowl 50, and was one of the first officials involved with the NYCHA/NFL Football Officiating Academy. He grew up in Brooklyn’s Linden Houses, served as the Direc
Int. No. 452
Intro Number: Int. No. 452 • Enactment Date: 1992-06-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98487709999995,40.75359150000003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 452
Enactment Date
1992-06-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/036
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Nikola Tesla Corner
Limits
Northern corner of West 40th Street and Avenue of the Americas
Zip Code
10018.0
Introduced By Council Members
Duane, Dear, and Robinson
Biographical Information
Nikola Tesla, born in Croatia, came to the United States in 1884, settled in New York City, and went to work at the Edison Company. In 1888, he patented forty of his basic inventions, which Westinghouse purchased for the astounding sum of one million dol
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":[-73.79845320099997,40.69745285000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
761st Tank Battalion Avenue
Limits
At the north corner of Tuskegee Airmen Way and 156th Street
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
The 761st Tank Battalion was activated on April 1, 1942, at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, and deployed to Europe, landing at Omaha Beach in France on October 10, 1944. The Battalion trained at Camp Hood, Texas, where they were rated superior by Second Army
Int. No. 1045-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1045-A • Enactment Date: 2013-07-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88557609999998,40.66518451500008]}
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 New Lots 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. 795
Intro Number: Int. No. 795 • Enactment Date: 1972-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1972-10-14T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96387609699997,40.75336273000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 795
Enactment Date
1972-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1972-10-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1972/054
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Peter Detmold Park
Limits
A park located on the west side of Franklin D. Roosevelt drive extending from 49th street to midway between 51st and 52nd streets
Zip Code
10022.0
Introduced By Council Members
Greitzer
Biographical Information
Peter Detmold resided at 228 East 48th Street where he was stabbed to death on January 6, 1972. He was a prominent real estate man.

During World War Il he was a sergeant and squadron commander in a mortar company. He served under General Patton. In 1945
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":[-73.95283098999994,40.74247061500006]}
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
New York Irish Center Place
Limits
At the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 50th Avenue
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Won
Biographical Information
The New York Irish Center was founded in Long Island City in 2004, under the stewardship of Father Colm Campbell from Belfast, Ireland, and businessperson Paddy Reilly of County Cavan, Ireland, with a purpose to serve as a cultural and social hub for the
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":[-73.92533901799999,40.70047701300007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Luz Yolanda Coca Way
Limits
At the intersection of Suydam Street and Wilson Avenue
Zip Code
11237.0
Introduced By Council Members
Reynoso
Biographical Information
Luz Yolanda Coca was a housing advocate for over 30 years who fought for tenants rights. She developed a reputation as a skilled community organizer and fierce tenant advocate. She helped save many tenants from losing their homes. She began as a volun
Int. No. 1045-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1045-A • Enactment Date: 2013-07-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93423867099995,40.84613480500008]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Sgt. Jose Enrique Ulloa Way
Limits
At the intersection of 177th Street and Audubon Avenue
Zip Code
10033.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Jose Enrique Ulloa graduated from Washington Irving High School and joined the United States Army on March 9, 2005. He was assigned to the 515th Transportation Company of the 28th Transportation Battalion in Germany in 2006. He was killed in the line of
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":[-74.11767209599998,40.63701997800007]}
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
Arthur F. Newcombe Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Broadway
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell
Biographical Information
Arthur F. Newcombe Sr. was a lifelong Staten Islander, a veteran and an important aspect of to his community of West Brighton. For 30 years, he was a bus driver for the New York City Transit Authority and volunteered at the West Brighton Youth Club. He
Int. No. 938
Intro Number: Int. No. 938 • Enactment Date: 1982-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.17389581999998,40.59635755900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 938
Enactment Date
1982-05-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1982/024
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
Limits
An area bounded on the west by Park Drive West, Victory Boulevard and Spark Place; on the north by Signs Road; on the west by Park Drive North, Travis Avenue, Richmond Avenue and Park Drive East; on the south by a line set between Park Drive East and Par
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
LaPorte and Codd
Biographical Information
William Davis was born on Staten Island in 1862, the elder of George and Elizabeth Davis' two children. Mr. Davis' interest in natural history was developed and nurtured under the guidance of an aunt after his parents were divorced. He began to collect,
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":[-73.97943799999996,40.642801011000074]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Little Bangladesh
Limits
At the intersection of Macdonald Avenue and Church Avenue
Zip Code
11218.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanif
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Bangladeshi community and recognize the contributions that have been made and they continue to make in the future.
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":[-74.02636224099996,40.62800558600003]}
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
Patrick Sullivan 9-11 Memorial Way
Limits
Northwest corner of 79th Street and 4th Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Patrick Sullivan was a generous man who was devoted to his family. He lived in Brooklyn his entire life and his sense of humor and winning smile always brightened up Bay Ridge.
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