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. 1009
Intro Number: Int. No. 1009 • Enactment Date: 1977-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86572482999998,40.85671613200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1009
Enactment Date
1977-02-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/016
Category
Structure
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Lt. Colonel Yehonatan Netanyahu Lane
Limits
The sitting area located at the prolongation of Holland Avenue between eastbound and westbound Bronx and Pelham parkway
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kaufman, Messrs, Berman, Stern, Ward, Katz, Povman, Gaeta, Simon, Ryan, Friedlander, Samuel, Mele and Gangemi
Biographical Information
Lieutenant Colonel Yehonatan Netanyahu was born in the United States. When he was two years old his family emigrated to Israel. He studied at Howard University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Lieutenant Netanyahu was one of Israel's youngest hig
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":[-74.11033833299996,40.64251699000005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Midshipman Michael Ricciardi Way
Limits
NE corner of Livingston Street and Davis Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Michael was appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1987 and continued to earn a strong cumulative average, majoring in Engineering. He was quickly becoming a great college football player when he was stricken in the fall of his sophom
Int. No. 624
Intro Number: Int. No. 624 • Enactment Date: 1991-04-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.78920817799997,40.72642706500005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 624
Enactment Date
1991-04-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Judge Hockert Triangle
Limits
Unnamed triangle area, it is an area formed at the intersection of 179th Street, Union Turnpike and Surrey Place
Zip Code
11366.0
Introduced By Council Members
Leffler, Eisland, Castaneira Colon, Dear, Lisa, O'Donovan, Povman, and Spigner
Biographical Information
Justice Jenkin Hockert was a long time resident of Jamaica Estates. He was a graduate of Valparaiso University and earned his law degree from Columbia University Law School.

Judge Hockert served his country during World War I as a Fist Lieutenant in the
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":[-73.90463050199997,40.73987106000004]}
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
Thomas J. Ashton Way
Present Name
47th Avenue
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of 47th Avenue and 60th Street
Zip Code
11377.0
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. 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":[-73.89176304199998,40.64376698400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Christian Josiah Montrose Ave.
Limits
At the intersection of East 104th Street and Avenue K
Zip Code
11236.0
Introduced By Council Members
Narcisse
Biographical Information
Christian Josiah Montrose was a victim of gun violence. He was shot multiple times outside of his home. Investigators believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His family has been very active in trying to advocate for the City to invest in education an
BOAP No. 242, BOAR No. 108
Intro Number: BOAP No. 242, BOAR No. 108 • Enactment Date: 1930-03-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1930-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92456219499996,40.805242433000046]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 242, BOAR No. 108
Enactment Date
1930-03-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1930-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Pulaski Park
Limits
The unnamed park in the Borough of Bronx bounded on the north by the Southern Boulevard, on the east by the approach to the Willis Avenue Bridge, on the south by the approach to the Willis Avenue Bridge and on the west by Willis Avenue
Zip Code
10454.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Curley
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/pulaski-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

Willis Avenue Bridge. Named Mar. 25, 1930 Bd. of Ald. Ord.
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01036450199996,40.62104451300007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Maria LaVache 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of 76th Street and 12th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 935
Intro Number: Int. No. 935 • Enactment Date: 2012-10-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10755262399994,40.580733906000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 935
Enactment Date
2012-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Kevin J. Walsh Way
Limits
At the intersection of Midland Avenue and North Railroad Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Kevin J. Walsh established his business, Walsh Electrical Contracting in 1976. He was active in the Staten Island community and volunteered with churches, schools and non-profit organizations. He received the Holy Rosary R.C. Church Spirit of Community
C. No. 323
Intro Number: C. No. 323 • Enactment Date: 1938-12-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1938-11-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00868841899995,40.672035236000056]}
Intro Number
C. No. 323
Enactment Date
1938-12-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1938-11-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1938/064
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Todd Memorial Square
Limits
Triangular plot in Columbia Street between Halleck Street and Sigourney Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCarthy, Nugent, Quinn, Armstrong, Schick, Sharkey. Carroll, and Christensen
Biographical Information
This designation is to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of William H. Todd who died on May 15. 1932, and throughout his entire adult life was a resident of the Borough of Brooklyn. He was active in the civic, patriotic and philanthropic activities
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":[-73.82433429199995,40.824907504000066]}
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
Police Officer Richard Lopez Way
Limits
At the intersection of the Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road and Randall Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Velázquez
Biographical Information
Officer Richard Lopez served with the NYPD for 20 years. He died as a result of 9/11 related illness.
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":[-73.78442435199997,40.70805215400003]}
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
John Watusi Branch Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of 176th Street and Jamaica Avenue
Zip Code
11432.0
Introduced By Council Members
Miller
Biographical Information
John Watusi Branch was the co-founder of the Afrikan Poetry Theatre in Jamaica, Queens. He co-founded the Afrikan Poetry Theatre Ensemble, the progenitor to the theater, in 1976 as a collection of poets, singers and musicians focused on jazz, funk, Afri
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-19T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10797465299999,40.62417120300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Nicholas Johs Way
Limits
NE corner of Pelton and Whitewood Avenues
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Nicholas was a Cub Scout with Troop 26 at Castleton Hill Moravian Church. He began as a Tiger Cub and eventually became a Boy Scout achieving the rank of First Class. As a more experienced scout, he enjoyed his role as a Den Chief with the younger scou
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13551991199995,40.56726398600006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Thomas Michael Darcy Way
Limits
Corner of Thomas and Wolverine Streets
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Thomas Michael Darcy was born on September 25, 1965, and was the son of Margaret and Police Officer John Joseph Darcy, tragically killed while on duty September 13, 1967. Thomas Michael tragically fell from the Chase building in Lower Manhattan on April
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":[-74.12085797399999,40.56087800800003]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Dr. Dominick Anthony Suppo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Guyon Avenue and Pendale Street
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Dr. Dominick Anthony Suppo served in the United States Army rising to the rank of Captain, in the Fifth Army division before he was honorably discharged in 1963. He became a dentist and later started his own bank called the Gateway State Bank, where he s
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13892265099997,40.631022194000025]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Pearl Harbor Cpl. Vincent Kechner Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Port Richmond Avenue and Rainbow Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Cpl. Vincent Kechner died on December 7, 1941 while giving medical aid to soldiers during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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":[-74.08465695299998,40.647522339000034]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Monsignor James J. Dorney Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Carroll Place and St. Peter’s Place
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Monsignor Dorney was ordained a priest in 1958, and served in the Bronx and Manhattan before he came to Staten Island in 1976. He served as assistant pastor of St. Margaret Mary R.C. Church in Midland Beach until 1983, when he was assigned as pastor of S
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":[-73.92812625199997,40.61452789200007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Bill Reinhardt Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Flatbush Avenue and Fillmore Avenue
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Fidler
Biographical Information
Bill Reinhardt founded Fillmore Realty at Flatbush Avenue and Fillmore Avenue in 1966. He built up the business, and presently, it employs greater than 500 people from Marine Park and surrounding communities. Through Bill Reinhardt, Fillmore Realty was
Int. No. 252-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 252-A • Enactment Date: 2002-09-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11960353799998,40.62181193200007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 252-A
Enactment Date
2002-09-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Assistant Chief Gerard A. Barbara Way
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Martling Avenue and Slosson Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Avella, Clarke, Comrie, DeBlasio, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Golden, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo, Quinn, Recchia, Reyna, Rivera, Sanders, Jr., Serrano, Davis, Dilan, Felder, Jackson, Monserrate, Nelson, Vann and Weprin; also C
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
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":[-73.98566298799994,40.71793218900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Dashane Santana Way
Limits
North side of the intersection of Clinton Street and Delancey Street
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Chin and Mendez
Biographical Information
Dashane Santana was 12 years old when she was killed while crossing Delancey Street at Clinton Street near the entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge. Her death brought attention to the fact that this intersection is unsafe for pedestrians. Pedestrians ha
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":[-73.97345096199996,40.69591623300005]}
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
Emily Ann Myrick Way
Limits
At the intersection of Park Avenue and Carlton Avenue
Zip Code
11205.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hudson
Biographical Information
Emily Ann Myrick was known as “A Mother To All” who cared for children at PS 46 and all 22 of her children and grandchildren. She was able to obtain her master’s degree at the age of 71. She was a guidance counselor at PS 46 and served as president
Int. No. 738
Intro Number: Int. No. 738 • Enactment Date: 2000-06-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2000-07-11T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91571764099996,40.742817272000025]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 738
Enactment Date
2000-06-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2000-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2000/035
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Joe Sabba Park
Present Name
Veterans Memorial Park
Limits
Existing park at Queens Boulevard and 48th Street
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, DiBrienza, Koslowitz, Sabini, Golden, Foster and Rivera; also Council Members Leffler, O’Donovan and Robles
Biographical Information
The following biographical infonnation was provided by the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce and by the Sabha family.Joseph (""Joe"") Sabha was born on August 28, 1916. He auended school through the seventh grade when he went to work for Burt Heller in Brook
BOAP No. 1485, BOAR No. 572
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1485, BOAR No. 572 • Enactment Date: 1929-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99367656499999,40.67076278400003]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1485, BOAR No. 572
Enactment Date
1929-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Ennis Park
Limits
The unnamed open space extending from 11th Street to 12th Street, approximately midway between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
11215.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman O'Reilly
Biographical Information
No biographical information provided in the Municipal Library archives. Biological information can be found on www.nycgovparks.org:

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ennis-playground
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

11th to 12th Sts. between 2nd and 3rd Aves. Named Dec. 17,
Int. No. 1255
Intro Number: Int. No. 1255 • Enactment Date: 1989-07-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86611492699996,40.75770369600008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1255
Enactment Date
1989-07-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/045
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Langston Hughes Walk
Limits
The sidewalk on the north side of Northern Boulevard from 102nd to 103rd Streets
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone, Castaneira Colon, Clark, Crispino, Dear, Dryfoos, Foster, Gerges, Leffler, Lisa, Maloney, McCaffrey, Michels, O'Donovan, Povman, Spigner, Williams and Wooten
Biographical Information
This legislation was proposed at the request of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center. The library which is operated by the Queens Borough Public Library system together with an Advisory Board of Community Volunteers offers both gene
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":[-73.94653777299999,40.69643071100006]}
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
Reverend D.W. Batts Boulevard
Limits
At the intersection of Stockton Street and Tompkins Avenue
Zip Code
11216.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Reverend D.W. Batts served as assistant pastor at the Union Baptist Church. He served as pastor of the Free Gift Baptist Church for 32 years. He served as chairman of the Advisory Council of the Eastern Baptist Association of New York, past president and
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":[-74.09997203099994,40.56188199200005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Father Gannon Court
Limits
At the intersection of Cedar Grove Avenue and Marine Way
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Father Robert Gannon got his degree in philosophy and master’s degree in theology from St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Yonkers. In 1962, he served as director of guidance at Monsignor Farrell High School, directing students toward college caree
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":[-74.12505290199994,40.62705732000006]}
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
Monsignor Ferdinando Berardi Way
Limits
At the intersection of Manor Road and Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Monsignor Ferdinando Berardi was the pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, served as superior of Casa Santa Maria, pastor of Holy Family Parish, director of the archdiocesan Office for the Society of Propagation of the Faith, dean of the Catechetical Insti
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
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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
Brooklyn
New Name
Reverend Manuel T. Sanchez Corner
Limits
At the Northwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street
Zip Code
11201.0
Introduced By Council Members
Yassky
Biographical Information
Reverend Manuel T. Sanchez was the founding pastor of the Spanish Pentecostal Church in 1933, later renamed Antioch Pentecostal Church. He served as Senior Pastor for 56 years and has been an inspiration to over 30 pastors who have served there.
Int. No. 865
Intro Number: Int. No. 865 • Enactment Date: 1976-03-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1976-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 865
Enactment Date
1976-03-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1976-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1976/013
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Sam Curtis Park
Limits
Beginning at the southeast corner of Foster Avenue and East 81st street; thence running northeasterly along Foster Avenue 201.33 feet to the westerly side of East 82nd Street; thence running southeasterly along East 82nd Street 206.92 feet; thence runnin
Zip Code
11236.0
Introduced By Council Members
Berman
Biographical Information
Sam Curtis, a native of Brooklyn, died on August 17, 1968, at the age of 70. He was first elected to the City Council in 1949 and re-elected four times. His-constituent areas included Canarsie, Mill Basin, Flatlands, East New York and a part of Brownsvil
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
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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
Sarah P. Turner Lane
Limits
At the intersection of Burke Avenue and Bouck Avenue
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Sarah P. Turner attended services at Burke Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years. She served as a member of the Pastor’s Aide Ministry, Gospel Chorus, Senior Usher Board and as president of the Willing Workers Ministry. She was a premier graduate of
Int. No. 547
Intro Number: Int. No. 547 • Enactment Date: 1968-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1968-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 547
Enactment Date
1968-05-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1968-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1968/037
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Edward P. Lynch Triangle
Limits
A triangular shaped area bounded by concrete corners at each apex, located at the northerly intersection of Eastchester Road and Gunhill road, the straight portions measuring 44.5 feet along Eastchester Road, 32 feet along Gunhill road and 23.6 feet alon
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Friedland, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Rios, Ryan, Smith, Troy Jr., Weiss, and Rosen
Biographical Information
Edward P. Lynch had a distinguished military history while serving in the armed forces of the United States. Mr. Lynch was a member of the Police Department of The City of New York and was killed in the line of duty while in civilian clothes and pursuing
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
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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
Melquain Jatelle Anderson Drive
Limits
At the intersection of Gold Street and York Street
Zip Code
11201.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cumbo
Biographical Information
Melquain Jatelle Anderson was killed while waiting at a bus stop outside of the Farragut Houses. His family later started a scholarship and emergency fund in his name at John Jay College where he earned his bachelor degree.
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
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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
Brooklyn
New Name
Frank J. Santo Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of 82nd Street and 13th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Frank J. Santo served in the United States Marine Corp. as a Lance Corporal and later became a successful attorney practicing law for over 50 years. As a District Leader, he, with other elected officials, raised over a million dollars in aid for victims
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
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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
Staten Island
New Name
Deborah L. Macula Way
Limits
At the intersection of Steele Avenue and 3rd Street
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Deborah L. Macula graduated from Countess Moore High School and later obtained a Master’s Degree in Education from Richmond College and a 6th Year Certificate in Supervision and Administration from the College of Staten Island. She worked twenty-nine
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":[-73.94148270299996,40.79868034100008]}
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
Vito Marcantonio Lucky Corner
Limits
At the northeast corner of 116th Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
The Lucky Corner is located on East 116th Street and Lexington Avenue, a site that represented both a crossroads and a borderline. Located on this corner was a subway stop for East Harlem’s sole subway line, and cross-town as well as north-south buses
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
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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
Bella Abzug Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Bank Avenue and Greenwich Avenue
Zip Code
10011.0
Introduced By Council Members
Johnson
Biographical Information
Bella Abzug spent much of her life fighting social and political change. Bold and outspoken, she was a leading liberal activist and politician in the 1960’s and 1970’s, especially known for her work for women’s rights. She represented Greenwich Vi
Int. No. 550
Intro Number: Int. No. 550 • Enactment Date: 1948-10-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 550
Enactment Date
1948-10-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1948/065
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Col. David Marcus Memorial Playground
Limits
Three existing parcels used for playground purposes lying north of Avenue P and running from 66 feet west of and parallel with East 4th Street to Ocean Parkway.
Zip Code
11230.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cunningham, Clemente, Davis Jr., Vogel, Quinn, and Quill
Biographical Information
Col. David Marcus was born in Brooklyn on February 22, 1901. He attended Boys' High School, where he distinguished himself as a baseball and football athlete. In 1920 he was appointed to West Point and upon graduation was commissioned in the United State
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":[-73.84056302399995,40.718369987000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 590-A
Enactment Date
2011-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/047
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Geraldine Ferraro Way
Limits
At the intersection of Austin Street and Ascan Avenue
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koslowitz
Biographical Information
Geraldine Ferraro was a Democratic Party politician, a member of the United States House of Representatives and was the first female Vice Presidential candidate for former Vice President Walter Mondale.  She served as an assistant district attorney in
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
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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
Angelina J. (Jean) Esposito Way
Limits
At the intersection of Monroe Avenue at the southwest corner of Benziger Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Angelina J. (Jean) Esposito was a teacher for more than 30 years, teaching kindergarten through second grade, as well as special education at several elementary schools. She also served as a member of the Great Kills Swim Club, the American Committee on
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":[-74.08024346199994,40.63122082000007]}
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
Addison Branch Way
Limits
Underneath the St. Paul’s Avenue sign at the northeast corner of St. Paul’s Avenue and Taxter Place
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Addison Branch was a founding member and former president of the Mud Lane Society for the Renaissance of Stapleton. He served in the United States Army during World War II, stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and in Japan during the occupation. For more
BOAP Int. No. 1191, BOAR No. 139
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 1191, BOAR No. 139 • Enactment Date: 1923-03-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 1191, BOAR No. 139
Enactment Date
1923-03-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Bill Brown Square
Limits
The triangular space formed by the junction of Shore Road, Jerome Avenue, East 17th Street and the Long Island Railroad.
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Atwell, McGuinness, Kaltenmeier, Wirth, McHenry, Schmitz, Fitzpatrick, and Sullivan
Biographical Information
That the purpose of this resolution is to honor the memory of those of the district who participated in the World War by naming a square after "Bill Brown," who was a member of the 27th Division, 102nd Ammunition Train, and who made the supreme sacrifice
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

Shore Road, Jerome Ave. and E. 17th St. Named Mar. 12, 1923 –
Int. No. 567
Intro Number: Int. No. 567 • Enactment Date: 1974-09-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 567
Enactment Date
1974-09-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1974/039
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Conrad Grauer Field
Limits
A ball field located in the park area which is bounded on the north by 234th Street, on the east by Bailey Avenue, on the south by 233rd Street and on the west by Major Deegan Expressway.
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Simon
Biographical Information
Conrad Grauer Field is being named for Conrad Grauer, a resident of the Kingsbridge area of the Bronx who has devoted over twenty years of unselfish service to community affairs. His efforts have been directed particularly to Little League activities and
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
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Herman Hochberg Plaza
Limits
At the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and 71st Avenue
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden and Ariola
Biographical Information
Herman Hochberg served as president of the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District and the owner of Queens Wines and Liquors in Ridgewood. He also served as the board president of the Park East Synagogue. He was the founding chairman of the Ridgewood
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
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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
Bronx
New Name
Joe DeSimone Way
Limits
At the intersection of Middletown Road and Stadium Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Joseph Thomas DeSimone was born in the South Bronx. He attended Blessed Sacrament Cardinal Hayes. He was a gifted athlete and an even bigger sports fan, and from childhood filled his days with basketball, football, and baseball. Over the years, Joe took
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
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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
Queens
New Name
Mason Tenders’ Way
Limits
On the Northeast Corner of 21st Street and 43rd Avenue
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia
Biographical Information
As the umbrella organization for six local unions, the Mason Tenders’ District Council represents 15,000 members and is dedicated to improving their lives and the New York communities in which we live. The Mason Tenders’ District Council prides itsel
Int. No. 1338
Intro Number: Int. No. 1338 • Enactment Date: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00007206699996,40.62048175700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Don B Lee Way
Limits
At the intersection of 70th Street and 15th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Avilés
Biographical Information
Don B Lee was the chair of Homecrest Community Services, a social service center in Brooklyn. His distinguished career as a public servant for New York City spanned multiple mayoral administrations, where his innovative contributions set new benchmarks f
Int. No. 749
Intro Number: Int. No. 749 • Enactment Date: 1993-07-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 749
Enactment Date
1993-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/066
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Margaret Carnegie Playground
Limits
An existing playground within Cooper Park located on the northeast side of Copper Park adjacent to Maspeth Avenue and Morgan Avenue
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Robles, O'Donovan, Williams, and Foster
Biographical Information
Margaret Elizabeth Carnegie was born in Lawrenceville, Virginia on April 27, 1910, and in 1920 she came to New York where she attended the Florence Garnett Training School for girls. She later attended Junior High 136 and Morris High School in the Bronx.
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
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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
Bronx
New Name
Agustin “Gus” Dinolis Way
Limits
At the intersection of Gildersleeve Avenue and Husson Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farías
Biographical Information
Agustin "Gus" Dinolis migrated from Panama to the South Bronx in the 1960’s and later served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was responsible for organizing several youth sports leagues in the Bronx and recruited many adolescents to
Int. No. 524
Intro Number: Int. No. 524 • Enactment Date: 1995-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1995-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 524
Enactment Date
1995-04-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1995-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1995/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Msgr. Thomas J. McCormack Square
Limits
The traffic square located at the southerly side of East 153rd Street and the easterly side of Grand Concourse
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rosado, Cruz, O'Donovan, and Robles
Biographical Information
Monsignor Thomas J. McCormack was born on August 24, 1923 and was ordained a Catholic priest for the Archdiocese of New York on June 4, 1949. His first assignment was as an Associate Pastor at St. Joseph's Church in June 1949. In September of 1952, he wa
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":[-73.84511816899999,40.87472252200007]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Dwight ‘Coach D’ Downer Way
Limits
At the intersection of Eastchester Road and Givan Avenue
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Coach Dwight Downer was more than a football coach; he was a father figure, mentor, and community leader who dedicated over a decade of his life to uplifting young people in our borough. Through his work with the Bronx Buccaneers and DeWitt Clinton High
Int. No. 730
Intro Number: Int. No. 730 • Enactment Date: 1987-03-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.70635375799998,40.74979256300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 730
Enactment Date
1987-03-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1987/012
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lost Community Civic Association Triangle
Limits
Triangular area located between 266th Street and 267th Street east, of the apex formed by Union Turnpike and 78th Avenue
Zip Code
11004.0
Introduced By Council Members
Leffler, and Castaneira Colon
Biographical Information
This legislation was proposed as a form of recognition for forty years of achievement by the Lost Community Civic Association. The Association, formed in 1947, has worked to secure numerous community improvements, such as sewer lines, road construction,