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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. 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":[-74.01606230699997,40.61900689500004]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Walter L. Johnson Corner Developer of Dyker Heights
Limits
At the southwest corner of 82nd Street and 11th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Walter L. Johnson developed Dyker Heights in 1895. He built houses, installed gas lines and planted sugar maple trees and began the Dyker Heights community. In September 1899, he donated a 100x100 lot of land on which St. Philips was built.
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":[-73.97098652699998,40.60431889800003]}
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
Steve Halfon Way
Limits
At the intersection of Kings Highway and East 2nd Street
Zip Code
11223.0
Introduced By Council Members
Greenfield
Biographical Information
Steve Halfon was a beloved local small businessman who was brutally murdered in an armed robbery. Operating on Kings Highway in Brooklyn for 35 years, he sold clothing and then coins.  In the clothing business, he deeply discounted the suits he sold to
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":[-74.08963094799998,40.604098932000056]}
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
Charles A. Langere Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Britton Avenue and Hay Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Charles A. Langere was very dedicated to the Staten Island community through serving on numerous Staten Island organizations for many years. He served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department, the U.S. Department of Defense as a Police
Int. No. 794
Intro Number: Int. No. 794 • Enactment Date: 2001-12-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86153404299995,40.743991718000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 794
Enactment Date
2001-12-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2001/060
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Josephine Caminiti Playground
Limits
An existing playground bounded by 102nd Street, Corona Avenue and Alstyne Avenue
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Marshall, Koslowitz, Sabini, Abel, Leffler, McCaffrey and O’Donovan
Biographical Information
The following biographical information was provided by Council Member Marshall and Queens Community Board No. 4.

Josephine Caminiti, nee Verderosa, was born in Corona, Queens on July 16, 1931, to Michael and Nancy Verderosa. Josephine Caminiti lived he
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":[-74.00067003199996,40.60886302100005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Robert M. Buonvino Place
Limits
At the intersection of 83rd Street and 18th Avenue
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Robert M. Buonvino was a life-long resident of Brooklyn who served on Community Board 10 and founded the preservation group Friends of Historic New Utrecht, which is dedicated to the preservation of the New Utrecht cemetery. He was a longtime civic lead
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":[-73.94637443699997,40.69571014400003]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Bishop Marvin D. Williams, Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Tompkins Avenue
Zip Code
11206.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Bishop Marvin D. Williams, Sr. was born on July 9, 1934 in Rocky Point, North Carolina. During his childhood he had a constant reminder of his duty to God, love for his family, and responsibility to others that continue to be the prevailing focus of
Int. No. 17
Intro Number: Int. No. 17 • Enactment Date: 1985-03-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00063978599997,40.636961161000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 17
Enactment Date
1985-03-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/017
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Betty K. Rappaport Playground
Limits
An existing playground located on the west side of the Fort Hamilton Parkway between 52nd and 53rd Streets.
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite, Dear, Castaneria Colon, Crispino, Ward, Poveman, Leffler, Wooten, Horwitz, Pinkett, and Robles
Biographical Information
Betty K. Rappaport, the former Betty Kornblum was a life long resident of 53rd Street in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn. Mrs. Rappaport and her family are well known in the community for their philanthropic work in the Community Board 12 area. The
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92046356799995,40.62170380300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Firefighter Gerald T. Atwood Corner
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of Avenue M and East 57th Street
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Council Members Vann, Boyland, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Katz, Koppell, Lopez, the Speaker (Council Member Miller), McMahon, Monserrate, Moskowitz, Oddo, Provenzano, Reed, Reyna, Weprin, Avella, Barron, Jackson, James, Liu, Quinn, Addabbo, Jr., Dilan, Fel
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
BOAP No. 839, BOAR No. 241
Intro Number: BOAP No. 839, BOAR No. 241 • Enactment Date: 1933-06-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1933-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88904493299998,40.85321788500005]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 839, BOAR No. 241
Enactment Date
1933-06-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1933-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
D'Auria-Murphy Square
Limits
The unnamed square at the intersection of Arthur and Crescent Avenues, Adam Place and East 183rd Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Henrich, Baldwin III, Deutschmann, Sharkey, Weber, Sheil, Donnelly, Farrar, Bauer, Hartung, Kinsley, Moses, Nugent, and Gardella
Biographical Information
The purpose of the resolution in designating D'Auria Square is to pay a tribute to the memory of two valiant sons of Bronx County 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

Arthur and Crescent Aves., Adam Pl. and E. 183rd St. Named
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00924488599998,40.63062931400003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Howie Zimmerman Corner
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of 65th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Howard Zimmerman was a partner in the successful produce market known as “3 Guys From Brooklyn”, located at 65th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway, a business that he partnered with his brother Scott and his longtime buddy, Phil Penta. It was a busine
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":[-73.99918660199995,40.659346079000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 590-A
Enactment Date
2011-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/047
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Andrew DiOrio Boulevard
Limits
At the intersection of 27th Street and 4th Avenue
Zip Code
11232.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
Andrew DiOrio served in the United States Army as an Infantry Radio and Communications Operator in WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Upon his return, he worked his way up to Lead Foreman in charge of the Brooklyn Army Terminal alon
Int. No. 919
Intro Number: Int. No. 919 • Enactment Date: 1985-07-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95246892499995,40.72302716400003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 919
Enactment Date
1985-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/040
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Father Jerzy Popieluzsko Square
Limits
Beginning at a point at the intersection of Nassau Avenue and Bedford Avenue; thence running westerly along Nassau Avenue 305.60 feet; thence running southerly 139.98 feet at an angle of 62 degrees, 44 minutes, 20 seconds; thence running easterly 271.65
Zip Code
11222.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward, Gerges, Dear, Leffler, Robles and Wooten
Biographical Information
Father Popieluszko, who was murdered by members of the Polish government's secret police in October of 1984, was one of modern Poland's most famous and popular priests. Unlike the vast majority of his clerical peers, Father Popieluszko refused to benignl
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":[-74.16556486599995,40.54463848900008]}
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
Freddie Castellano Way
Limits
At the intersection of Sylvia Street and Richmond Avenue
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Freddie Castellano owned several successful businesses, including a landscaping company, a Snapple route, Castellano Construction, a bar, and Freddie's Gourmet. For many years, he poured his heart and soul into Freddie's Gourmet, a store that was truly h
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":[-74.20229265199998,40.55580678900003]}
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
Leonard (Lenny) Ingrassia III Place
Limits
On the Corner of Cody Place and Arthur Kill Road
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
Leonard (Lenny) Ingrassia III was killed in an automobile accident on Hylan Blvd. at the age of 16. He was an honor student at Msgr. Farrell High School where he was well respected and liked by his peers. Mr. Ingrassia worked for three years on the Muscu
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":[-73.94578197699997,40.792915994000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
GLORIA DENARD WAY
Limits
At the intersection of East 107th Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Gloria DeNard studied voice at the Juilliard School, sang on CBS Radio and toured the world as a USO performer. Throughout the 1950s, her and her husband traveled the world on USO tours, performing for United States troops in Alaska, Japan, South Korea,
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":[-73.92513114699995,40.73947530000004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Don McCallian Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 40th Street and Greenpoint Avenue
Zip Code
11104.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Don McCallian was a Sunnyside civic leader and member of Community Board 2, vice president of the NYPD 108th Precinct Community Council and former president of the United Forties Civic Association.  He was also a member of numerous clubs such as the Sun
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":[-73.94547002099995,40.82840310900008]}
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
Firefighter James Ruane Way
Limits
The 500 block of West 150th Street
Zip Code
10031.0
Introduced By Council Members
Jackson
Biographical Information
James Ruane was killed in the line of duty at a fire at 535 West 150th Street.
Int. No. 342-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 342-A • Enactment Date: 2003-02-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-19T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90042840499996,40.86240804600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 342-A
Enactment Date
2003-02-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Angel Luis Rosario Place
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Fordham Road and Walton Avenue
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Baez
Biographical Information
Angel Luis Rosario Martinez was born October 2, 1944 in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He was the third son of eight children, and was survived by his six children, eight grandchildren, and twenty-eight nephews and nieces. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in mat
Int. No. 761-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 761-A • Enactment Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90272682199998,40.81733445300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 761-A
Enactment Date
2012-03-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Dra. Evelina Antonetty Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of East 156th Street and Prospect Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Arroyo
Biographical Information
Dra. Evelina Antonetty was a community activist who founded the United Bronx Parents Inc. in 1966. The agency helped parents and local businesses advocate for improved education for children in south Bronx public schools, specifically in bilingual educa
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95046000099995,40.79229900200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Paul Rivera Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 104th Street and Madison Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Paul Rivera founded the street football team Carver Mobb in the early 1990s. New York street football is a tough, inner-city sport that began in the South Bronx and various other Latin and African American neighborhoods 40 years ago. He was a community a
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93794104199998,40.68242700300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Mrs. Clara Hayes Way
Limits
At the intersection of Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Macon Street
Zip Code
11233.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Clara Hayes moved to New York City at the age of 18 with $28 in her pocket. She later purchased her first property at 235 McDonough Street in 1954. After working many years at Macon Hardware Store, she bought the business and the building with her husba
Int. No. 1052
Intro Number: Int. No. 1052 • Enactment Date: 1985-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87986503199994,40.72944649300007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1052
Enactment Date
1985-12-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/089
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Walter H. Crowley Playground
Limits
An existing playground bounded on the north by Queens- Midtown Expressway and 57th Avenue between 82nd and 84th Streets.
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Crowley, Cuite, Castaneira Colon, Dear, DeMarco, Dryfoos, Ferrer, Foster, Gerges, Horwitz, Leffler, Lisa, Messinger, Michels, Povman, Robles, Ward, Williams, Wooten, Alter, and Maloney
Biographical Information
Walter H. Crowley was born on July 20, 1932 in the Jackson Heights section of Queens, New York. He attended the Local Catholic grammar school at St. Mary's of Winfield and Grover Cleveland High School before graduating from St. John's University with a B
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95349671399998,40.74487789500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Sal Anzalone Place
Limits
NW corner of 47th Road and Vernon Boulevard
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia
Biographical Information
Sal Anzalone was much loved by his family, friends, neighbors and peers. He was a civic activist dedicated to the improvement of the Hunters Point area. Sal owned and operated the Cassino Restaurant in Long Island City for over 40 years and was a fixtu
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":[-73.75907659199999,40.74844919900005]}
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
Queens
New Name
Bayside Hills 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Horace Harding Expressway and Bell Boulevard
Zip Code
11364.0
Introduced By Council Members
Grodenchik
Biographical Information
The Bayside Hills 9/11 Memorial is located at the intersection of Horace Harding Expressway and Bell Boulevard on the Parks Department’s green streets median. The Memorial is maintained year round by the Bayside Hills Civic Association and contains ma
BOAP Int. No. 1062, BOAR No. 195
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 1062, BOAR No. 195 • Enactment Date: 1931-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1931-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89093470099994,40.72834783300004]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 1062, BOAR No. 195
Enactment Date
1931-04-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1931-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Walter A. Garlinge Memorial Park
Limits
The triangular park bounded by Grand Avenue, 57th Street and 72nd Place
Zip Code
11378.0
Introduced By Council Members
Graubard, Schwab, Hartung, Moore Deutschmann, Weber, Ott, Reich, and Hagan
Biographical Information
It is the desire of the said committee to name the triangular plot where the monument is to be erected in honor the first man that was killed in action during the World War who was a resident of Maspeth; and it appears from the official records of the Wa
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

Triangular area bounded by Grand Avenue, 57th Street and 72n
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":[-74.14061310899996,40.62974648200003]}
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
Troy Nilsen Way
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Walker Street and Port Richmond Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Liu, McMahon, Vallone, Jr., Yassky, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 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
Lt. Harvey Harrell Corner, FDNY
Limits
The intersection of Locust Avenue and Clawson Street
Zip Code
10306.0
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. 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":[-74.00531000199999,40.629227986000046]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Tony "The Barber" Nobile Way
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of 64th Street and 11th Avenue
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Antonio Nobile was born in Calatafimi, Sicily on January 26, 1928. He was one of nine brothers. Having only a 5th grade education, Tony began cutting hair at the age of 10, taking lessons from a local barber in his hometown. At the age of 19, he moved
Int. No. 209
Intro Number: Int. No. 209 • Enactment Date: 1945-10-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1945-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88358072399996,40.74634048200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 209
Enactment Date
1945-10-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1945-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1945/045
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Jabez E. Dunningham Square
Limits
The triangular shaped area formed by the intersection of 82nd Street, Ithica Street and Baxter Avenue.
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Phillips, DiGiovanna, Quinn, Cacchione, Cohen, Vogel, and DiFalco
Biographical Information
The name of Jabez E. Dunningham is known throughout the Borough of Queens as the father of civic progress in that Borough. He was the originator of the civic association, and during his life devoted practically all his time to fight for public improvemen
Int. No. 934
Intro Number: Int. No. 934 • Enactment Date: 1997-05-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1997-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.18606432099995,40.52259388500005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 934
Enactment Date
1997-05-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1997-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1997/031
Category
Playground
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Playground
Present Name
Huguenot Playground
Limits
An existing playground located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Edith Avenue and Irvington Street and adjacent to I.S 7
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Fossella, Einsland. Fusco, Ognibene, Foster, Stabile, Harrison, McCaffery, O'Donovan, and Abel
Biographical Information
Christopher J. Prescot was born on February 4, 1972, on Staten Island and attended P.S. 5, the Bernstein Intermediate School (I.S. 7), St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School and the College of Staten Island. He was a parishioner of Holy Child Roman Catholic C
Int. No. 1226
Intro Number: Int. No. 1226 • Enactment Date: 1989-04-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83113621699994,40.69994900800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1226
Enactment Date
1989-04-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/027
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
James J. Creegan Square
Limits
The intersection of Jamaica and Myrtle Avenues
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katzman, Gerges, O'Donovan, Povman, Ward, Maloney, Wooten, McCaffrey
Biographical Information
James Creegan was born on March 29, 1899 in New York City to parents of Irish descent. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War I.

In 1920, James Creegan began his long professional career when he joined Brooklyn Edison.

In 1923, he
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":[-73.97445690899997,40.762301095000055]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Argentina Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 56th Street and Fifth Avenue
Zip Code
10019.0
Introduced By Council Members
Powers
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate to New York City’s historic Argentina Consulate Building, a longstanding hub of cultural exchange, diplomacy, and community engagement. Designating this corner honors the deep ties between Argentina and New York, celebra
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":[-73.97535483999997,40.666417942000066]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Rose and Edward Dunn Way
Limits
At the intersection of 6th Street and Prospect Park West
Zip Code
11215.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lander
Biographical Information
Rose and Edward Dunn lived at 591 6th Street, in Brooklyn, for over 70 years. They raised five children in the house and both were very active in the community and their church. Rose Dunn served on the Board of the American Red Cross, was a Girl Scout Le
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":[-73.93520502099994,40.651509012000076]}
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
Elenora P. Bernard Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 45th Street and Church Avenue
Zip Code
11203.0
Introduced By Council Members
Louis
Biographical Information
Elenora P. Bernard born in Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, has resided in the United States for the past fifty years. A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, she was committed to the inclusion, growth of her black and Caribbean community, especially woman
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":[-73.96139603799998,40.62518199900006]}
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
Domenico ‘Dom’ DeMarco Way
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue J and East 15th Street
Zip Code
11230.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Domenico ‘Dom’ DeMarco was the owner of Di Fara Pizza since its opening in 1965. Di Fara Pizza was consistently listed as one of the City’s top establishments for pizza, specifically by food critics. He expanded the brand to locations in Williamsbu
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":[-73.87513929699998,40.756634132000045]}
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
Police Officer George Scheu Way
Limits
At the intersection of 93rd Street and Northern Boulevard
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Police Officer George Scheu was a member of the United States Naval Reserves, served with the NYPD for 19 years and was assigned to the 115th Precinct. He was shot and killed while he was off duty when attempting to take action during a robbery.
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":[-73.90038377399998,40.88071286400003]}
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
Angellyh Marieh Yambo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bailey Place and Bailey Avenue
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sanchez
Biographical Information
Angellyh Marieh Yambo was a victim of gun violence when a teen pulled out a gun during a verbal dispute with two men and started firing. A bullet hit Angellyh, killing her. She was a student at University Prep Charter High School in the South Bronx. She
BOAP No. 2223, BOAR No. 626
Intro Number: BOAP No. 2223, BOAR No. 626 • Enactment Date: 1921-12-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1921-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98168628399998,40.779155384000035]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 2223, BOAR No. 626
Enactment Date
1921-12-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1921-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Verdi Square
Limits
The open, triangular space at 73rd Street, Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stapleton, Donnelly, Cardani, Martin, McGuinness, Warren and Sullivan
Biographical Information
That this is an unnamed square and in response to the wishes of a great number of citizens, it is proposed to name it after the great composer. New York is rapidly becoming the musical center of the world, and your committee deems it most fitting to name
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

73rd St., Amsterdam Ave. and Broadway. Named Dec 16, 1921 - Bd.
Int. No. 622
Intro Number: Int. No. 622 • Enactment Date: 1991-06-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87072099999995,40.90100200000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 622
Enactment Date
1991-06-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/035
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Sean Healy Field
Limits
An existing ballfield within Van Cortlandt Park located on the west side of Van Cortlandt Park East between East 240th Street and Kepler Avenue
Zip Code
10470.0
Introduced By Council Members
Eisland, Castaneira-Colon, Crispino, Dear, DeMarco, Eldridge, Leffler, O'Donovan, Ward, Foster and Cerullo III
Biographical Information
The youngest of five children, Assistant District Attorney Sean Healy grew up in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, where he served as an altar boy in the St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church. He attended the Bronx High School of Science and graduated from
Int. No. 1242-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1242-A • Enactment Date: 1982-09-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93905834199995,40.84215653200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1242-A
Enactment Date
1982-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1982/060
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
David B. Friedland Square
Present Name
Intersection of Broadway and St. Nicholas Avenue
Limits
The area bounded by the southerline line of West 170th Street; the easterly line of St. Nicholas Avenue; the northerly line of West 169th Street; and the westerly line of Broadway
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Michels, Cuite, Arculeo, Ward, Alter, Berman, Codd, Crispino, DeMarco, Dryfoos, Eisland, Foster, Friedlander, Gerena-Valentin, Gerges, Giacobbe, Greitzer, Horwitz, Katz, Katzman, Kaufman, LaPorte, Leffler, Long, Manton, Messinger, Muratorim Olmedo, Orlow
Biographical Information
David Friedland was a valued member of the New York City Council for more than a decade, taking office in 1965. He very ably represented the Sixth Council District in Upper Manhattan and served for six years as the chairman of the Council’s Committee o
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98313017299995,40.738804618000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
SVA Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 23rd Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
10010.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Manhattan-based School of Visual Arts (SVA), which has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for 75 years. SVA has approximately 6,000 students and 41,000 alumni who have contr
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":[-73.86446361699996,40.83231583500003]}
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
Kenneth Giordano Way
Limits
At the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Theriot Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farías
Biographical Information
Kenneth Giordano owned Willie’s Steakhouse, where he incorporated live entertainment with dining. Willie’s Steakhouse was considered the center of the Bronx’s Latin Jazz community, where Jazz great, such as, Johnny Pacheco, Dave Valentin, Willie Co
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.20501066899999,40.53651000100007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John Di Fato Avenue
Limits
The intersection of Foster Road and Ramona Avenue
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Nelson, Quinn, Sears, Vallone Jr., Oddo, Barron, Comrie, Davis, Jackson, Koppell, Liu, McMahon, Perkins, Sanders Jr., Stewart, Weprin, Gallagher and Lanza.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 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":[-73.81810396599997,40.830554008000036]}
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
Anthony DiGirolamo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Philip Avenue and Vincent Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Velázquez
Biographical Information
Anthony DiGirolamo was the owner of Geronimo’s grocery store who was very generous. Geronimo’s served as a social center and meeting place for the Throggs Neck community. Toys For Tots bins were always in the store during the Holiday Season and donat
Int. No. 799
Intro Number: Int. No. 799 • Enactment Date: 1942-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81337633999993,40.691186333000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 799
Enactment Date
1942-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1952/097
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Roby-Ryan Triangle
Limits
The triangular area bounded by Liberty Avenue, 103rd Avenue and 133rd Street.
Zip Code
11419.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Treulich, Bloom, Boland, Schreckinger, Low, and Isaacs
Biographical Information
Charles Robert Roby was born to Mary and Lawrence Roland Roby on July 12, 1920, in Richmond Hill.

On March 19. 1943, while serving in the U. S. Navy as a Coxswain, at the age of 23, he was killed in Australia during a sneak attack by the enemy.

Edward
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":[-74.03716394699995,40.63595605000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Ralph J. Perfetto Sr. Drive
Limits
At the intersection of Shore Road and 72nd Street
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Ralph Perfetto was very active in the Coney Island community. He was instrumental in saving the Italian residential section of Coney Island from urban renewal destruction in the 1960s. His confrontations with Borough President Abe Stark, and Planning Com
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":[-73.86386639199998,40.66597981900003]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Tanaya R. Copeland Avenue
Limits
At the north side of Stanley Avenue and Sheridan Avenue
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Barron
Biographical Information
Tanaya R. Copeland was a teen who was fatally stabbed while she was on her way to visit friends. She was in her second year at College at Long Island University Brooklyn campus where she was studying to be a nurse. The Royal Knights, a music and arts pro
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":[-73.94450097099997,40.71523100600007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Cono D’ Alto Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Graham Avenue and Conselyea Street
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Reynoso
Biographical Information
Cono D’Alto was born in the town of San Marco Italy. He immigrated to the United States with his mother when he was nine years old. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and served as a paratrooper. After his honorable disc
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":[-74.09119299299994,40.58766900100005]}
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
P.O. Kevin M. Lee Way
Limits
At the intersection of Cromwell Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Kevin M. Lee attended I.S. 2 and graduated from Staten Island Technical High School. In 1995, after attending St. John’s University, he graduated from the New York City Police Academy. Upon graduating, Kevin was assigned to Manhattan’s 30th Precinc
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":[-73.84852189299994,40.82111727800003]}
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
Roxanne Reid Way
Limits
At the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Seward Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farías
Biographical Information
Roxanne Reid was as a school crossing guard. She was passionate about working with the police department to keep the children in her neighborhood safe and protected. She received high recognition from the local NYC Department of Education’s Community
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