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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. 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":[-73.80064546799997,40.586762590000035]}
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
Alvin Benjamin Way
Limits
At the traffic circle intersected by Beach 73rd Street, Beach Front Road, and Shore Front Parkway
Zip Code
11692.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brooks-Powers
Biographical Information
Alvin Benjamin was both a dreamer and visionary. As a true visionary, his early commitment to, and success with, affordable multifamily and senior housing proved that the two beliefs could be complementary business objectives. In his later years, his vis
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":[-73.84926503199995,40.73226802100004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Gavriel Davidov Corner
Limits
At the intersection of 64th Road and 108th Street
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Schulman
Biographical Information
Gavriel Davidov was a lawyer who devoted his whole life to the noble goals of sowing the seeds of good and tirelessly extending a helping hand to all those in need of his assistance. Having lived for almost half a century in New York, having quickly achi
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89782934399994,40.81964033400004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Twana Gilliard-Green Way
Limits
At the intersection of Rogers Place and Dawson Street
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Twana Gilliard-Green was a grassroots activist and long-time member of Community Board 2 (CB 2).  As a member of CB 2, she fought for affordable housing, improvements to public schools and safer streets, organized food drives, fundraising walks to figh
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":[-73.83923926999995,40.88874568800003]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Sandra Gresham Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of East 233rd Street and Murdock Avenue
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
King
Biographical Information
Sandra Gresham was a schoolteacher and educator caring for her students to learn and thrive in society who lovingly raised her own family of three children.  She found time and energy to teach and volunteer at the historic Little Red Schoolhouse, as we
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":[-73.85052009999998,40.829787450000026]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Yvette Nicole Moreno Place
Limits
The intersection of Castle Hill Road and Watson Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
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. 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":[-73.94009682599994,40.793814232000045]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Petra Allende Way
Limits
Southwest and northeast corners of 2nd Avenue and 111th Street
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark Viverito
Biographical Information
Petra Allende was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to “El Barrio” in 1949. She was a leader in the effort to abolish literacy tests for voting and in the course of that organizing work, discovered the needs of many of her East Harlem neighbor
C. No. 156
Intro Number: C. No. 156 • Enactment Date: 1938-06-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1938-11-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95252708099997,40.71846051000006]}
Intro Number
C. No. 156
Enactment Date
1938-06-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1938-11-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1938/012
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Private Frank Sonsire Square
Limits
Roebling Street, Union Avenue, Richardson Street and North 11th street
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nugent, Carroll, Schick, and Quinn
Biographical Information
That the purpose in the designation of Private Frank Sonsire Square is to pay a lasting tribute to the memory of the late Frank Sonsire. He was a member of Company D, 316th Infantry, A.E.F., and made the supreme sacrifice on November 8, 1918, while servi
Int. No. 717
Intro Number: Int. No. 717 • Enactment Date: 1969-09-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90534627899996,40.887923396000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 717
Enactment Date
1969-09-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1969/048
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ruth Mac Laughlin Park
Limits
The triangular shaped park beginning 100 feet from West 238th Street; extending a distance 100 feet of Greystone Avenue; thence northerly 30.74 feet; thence northeasterly for a distance of 81.05 feet; thence westerly for a distance of 12..69 feet; thence
Zip Code
10471.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lindsay, Katzman, Knigin, Modugno, Smith, Troy Jr., Rosen, Weiss, and Ward
Biographical Information
Ruth L. MacLaughlin known affectionately during her lifetime as "Ruth Mac" worked as a devoted professional staff member of in numerous political campaigns. She was active in Democratic politics in New York City and was assistant to the President of the
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":[-73.93978698799998,40.80128865200004]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Yolanda Sanchez Place
Limits
At the southeast corner of East 120th Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10035.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Viverito
Biographical Information
Yolanda Sanchez was a leader in the Puerto Rican community. She was a longtime resident and community activist in East Harlem and also an author, educator, social worker, community organizer, and administrator. She also served as a National Urban Fello
BOAP Int. No. 943, BOAR No. 245
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 943, BOAR No. 245 • Enactment Date: 1929-04-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1929-04-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.14441417999996,40.625106935000076]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 943, BOAR No. 245
Enactment Date
1929-04-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1929-04-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Egbert Square
Limits
The open space bounded on the east by Willowbrook Road, on the north by Richmond Avenue and on the south by Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kelly, McGuinness, Dowd, Weber, Moore, Schwab, Hart and Ott
Biographical Information
That the designation of this square is a memorial to a valiant son of Staten Island, 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

Willowbrook Road, Richmond Ave., Forest Avenue. Named Apr. 3
Int. No. 485-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 485-A • Enactment Date: 1983-07-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83069296899998,40.716328032000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 485-A
Enactment Date
1983-07-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/039
Category
Structure
Borough
Queens
New Name
Ilse Metzger
Limits
A sitting area located on the north side of Grand Central Service Road at the intersection with 78th Avenue
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman, Leffler, Lisa, Orlow, Springer, Ward, Ryan and Katzman
Biographical Information
Ilse Metzger was born in Vienna, Austria in 1928. She lived there with her parents until 1937 when Hitler marched into and took over the country. In 1937 Ilse, with numerous other Jewish children was sent to Scotland, U.K., to be raised. After reaching A
Int. No. 612
Intro Number: Int. No. 612 • Enactment Date: 1999-10-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84723199899997,40.728303424000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 612
Enactment Date
1999-10-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Holocaust Memorial Corners
Limits
The southeast and northeast corners of the intersection at 108th Street and 67th Road
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman, Koslowitz, Nelson, Golden, Stabile, Fisher, Lasher, Leffler, McCaffrey, Michels, O'Donovan, Rivera, Sabini and Abel
Biographical Information
The following information was provided by The Simon Wiesenthal Center, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Authority and Museum In Israel.

The Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihi
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":[-74.03991049799998,40.627995517000045]}
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
Richard Sherry Way
Limits
The west side of Shore Road and 83rd Street
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Richard Sherry served as a New York City Firefighter for over thirty years and was an active union leader for members of the FDNY. He was very active in his community, participating in the 68th Precinct Youth Council for over 15 years by serving as a 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":[-74.20624089199998,40.51443172100005]}
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
Firefighter Patrick Byrne Ladder 101, FDNY Avenue
Limits
The intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Woodvale 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. 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":[-73.86580629899998,40.85446503700007]}
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
Joe Chiodi Way
Limits
At the intersection of Holland Avenue and Lydig Avenue
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Joe Chiodi was a staple of the Pelham Parkway community. He consistently sacrificed everyone else before himself. From his humble beginnings in a small town outside of Naples, Italy, he immigrated to America as a young boy and with his hard work, was abl
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":[-73.79775591499998,40.697973174000026]}
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
555th Parachute Infantry Battalion Lane
Limits
At the southeast corner of Tuskegee Airmen Way and 157th Street
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wills
Biographical Information
The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion was activated as a result of a recommendation made in December 1942, by the Advisory Committee on Negro Troop Policies, chaired by the Assistant Secretary of War, John J. McCloy. In approving the committee's recomm
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":[-73.88899751699995,40.749186001000055]}
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
Queens
New Name
Edgar Garzon Corner
Limits
Southeast corner of 77th Street and 37th Avenue
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sears
Biographical Information
Edgar Garzon was a vibrant, talented young gay man who had been a member of an organization founded in Jackson Heights called the Colombian Lesbian and Gay Association (COLEGA). Edgar Garzon was killed in a hate attack in 2001.
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":[-73.97695217899997,40.65095593900003]}
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
Raymond Francis Goffio Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 5th Street and Greenwood Avenue
Zip Code
11218.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lander
Biographical Information
Raymond Francis Goffio was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was an aspiring baseball player who played shortstop for New Utrecht High School and then went onto Francis Marion University in South Carolina. Unfortunately, his baseball prospects were short li
Int. No. 13
Intro Number: Int. No. 13 • Enactment Date: 1966-04-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1966-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.73612577599994,40.72272367800008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 13
Enactment Date
1966-04-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1966-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1966/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Father Bernard J. Reilly Square
Limits
In center of 93rd Avenue, extending from its intersection with 220th Street, for thirty (30) feet in a westerly direction.
Zip Code
11428.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Curry, Cuite, Weiss, Troy Jr., Santucci, Friedland, Rios, Ryan, Modugno. Smith, and Rosen
Biographical Information
Father Reilly was the founder of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Queens Village, N. Y., where he served as Pastor until his death.

He served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War I where he was awarded the Silver Star for
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":[-74.13593440399995,40.62507946300008]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Edward R. Stanzione Place
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Forest Avenue and Bennet Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Edward Stanzione was a lifelong West Brighton, Staten Island resident. He served as an aviation airman first class for four years during the Korean Way in the United States Navy. In 1958, he married Stephanie Greco, with whom his friends had set him up
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":[-73.98477932999998,40.73638181500007]}
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
Mother Cabrini Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of East 19th Street and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
10011.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mendez
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini’s death, who established hospitals, schools, orphanages and immigrant services throughout the United States and became the first woman to be given the title of ‘Mi
Int. No. 66
Intro Number: Int. No. 66 • Enactment Date: 1944-05-31T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1944-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83172004499994,40.84728888800004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 66
Enactment Date
1944-05-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1944-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1944/009
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Lawrence F. Keane Square
Limits
The triangular shaped roadway area formed by the intersection of the westerly curb line of Hobart Avenue, the easterly curb line of Westchester Avenue and the northerly curb line of Buhre Avenue.
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Phillips, Cacchione, Davis Jr., Vogel, Cohen, DiGiovanna, and Quinn
Biographical Information
Lawrence F. Keane was killed in action on November 1, 1942, on Guadalcanal Island in the “Solomon’s.” A member of the Marine Corps, who enlisted shortly after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, he was the first boy on his home neighborhood to giv
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":[-73.97657298199994,40.65529599800004]}
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
Aidan Seeger Way
Limits
At the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Terrace Place
Zip Code
11218.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanif
Biographical Information
Aidan Seeger was 7 years old when he died of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a genetic disorder that mainly affects young boys and can be fatal within a year. However, with early detection, a bone marrow transplant can increase the chances of survival. As a
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":[-74.13806174599995,40.55019759000004]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
NYPD Sgt. Peter J. McPolin, Jr. Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Keegans Lane and Greencroft Avenue underneath the Giffords Lane street sign
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Greenfield
Biographical Information
Peter J. McPolin joined the NYPD in 1984 and served as a patrolman in Manhattan before he was transferred to the Emergency Service Unit on Staten Island. He was promoted to sergeant and was stationed at the 120th, 122nd and 123rd precincts where he beco
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":[-73.85496785299995,40.74330747100004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Michael Liquori Way
Limits
At the intersection of 52nd Avenue and 108th Street
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Mike Liquori attended Newton High School in Elmhurst Queens and enlisted in the United States Army upon graduating in May 1950. After completing his basic training, he went to Advanced Individual Training and received his certification as an Army Medic.
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":[-74.10277460399993,40.596638891000055]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
The Honorable Jerome X. “Jay” O’Donovan Way
Limits
At the intersection of Rochelle Street and Dalemere Road
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Jerome X. O’Donovan was a decorated hero of the Vietnam War and a former City Councilman. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps and earned two Bronze Stars and a field promotion to the rank of Captain during the Vietnam War. He was a memb
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":[-73.91965734499996,40.74306061600004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Sunnyside Garden Arena Way
Limits
At the intersection of 45th Street and Queens Boulevard
Zip Code
11104.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
The Sunnyside Garden Arena was originally built as a tennis club by Jay Gould in the 1920s. The club was sold in 1945 and turned into an arena that staged boxing matches, as well as wrestling, roller derby and kick-boxing until it was shut down in 1977.
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
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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
William “Billy Bang” Thomas Way
Limits
At the intersection of 156th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
De La Rosa
Biographical Information
William Thomas was an athlete while attending Lehman High School in the late 1970s, earning All-City honors in basketball and excelling in track and field. In 1996, he suffered an injury that left him paralyzed while trying to prevent a robbery. Despite
Int. No. 1046-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1046-A • Enactment Date: 1981-08-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1981-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84769283399999,40.69882554600008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1046-A
Enactment Date
1981-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1981-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1981/067
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Marco J. Giovanelli Playground
Limits
Playground within Forest Park, which is located at 102nd Street and Park Lane South
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman, Katzman, Orlow, Ward, and Long
Biographical Information
Mr. Marco Giovinelli was born on June 1, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York. He served his country during World War II on the Pacific front and was decorated for his courage and valor. He worked for Western Electric until he was disabled by a back injury. It wa
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":[-73.95889345299997,40.74219145100005]}
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
Queens
New Name
Tony Mazzarella Way
Limits
At the intersection of 2nd Street and Borden Avenue
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Anthony Mazzarella was a boxing enthusiast and an avid fundraiser for people with cancer. He owned the Crab House restaurant, known for its seafood and sports and boxing memorabilia. He donated to the precinct council, which used such donations to feed
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":[-74.24094121099995,40.50652619600004]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Firefighter Paul M. Beyer, FDNY Avenue
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Sleight Avenue and George Street
Zip Code
10307.0
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. 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":[-73.94672484799997,40.79149076600004]}
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
Ms. Aida Perez-Loiza Aldea Lane
Limits
At the northwest corner of East 105th Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Viverito
Biographical Information
Aida Perez-Loiza Aldea was born in Puerto Rico and later moved to New York City and worked in factories. She worked for the City in the Child Support Division where she retired after 25 years of service. After she retired, she worked part-time at the C
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":[-73.82186646499997,40.79656363000004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Joseph M. Rota Place
Limits
Intersection of 3rd Avenue and 147th Place
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Avella
Biographical Information
Joseph M. Rota was one of the great civic leaders in the Whitestone community who spent many years of his life committed to the betterment of his community as President and Chairman of the Board of the Greater Whitestone Taxpayers and Civic Association a
Int. No. 491
Intro Number: Int. No. 491 • Enactment Date: 1992-07-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90112076799994,40.74088770000003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 491
Enactment Date
1992-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/053
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lieutenant Thomas A. Williams Place
Limits
The south side of Queens Boulevard between 64th Street and 65th Street
Zip Code
11374.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Ognibene, Ward, Foster, Koslowitz, Sabini, Dear, and O'Donovan
Biographical Information
Lieutenant Thomas A. Williams joined the Fire Department on February 10, 1962. He was assigned to Ladder 104 in Brooklyn, and a year later was assigned to Ladder 108, also in Brooklyn. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1977, and was assigned to the 46th B
Int. No. 516-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 516-A • Enactment Date: 1986-11-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84160895099996,40.70123954300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 516-A
Enactment Date
1986-11-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1986-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1986/056
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Sgt. Joseph E. Schaefer Oval
Limits
A sitting area within Forest Park located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Myrtle Avenue, Park Lane South and 108th Street
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katzman, Lisa, McCaffrey and Wooten
Biographical Information
Sgt. Joseph E. Schaefer, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, enlisted in the United States Army in 1937 and retired in 1960. Sgt. Schaefer received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman. The action which led to the awa
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":[-74.07787970899994,40.64161922100004]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Roberta (Bobbie) Jacobowitz Way
Limits
At the intersection of St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt Street
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Roberta Jacobowitz was a former executive director of the Downtown Staten Island Council and a driving force behind St. George's Greenmarket. From 1955 to 1976, she owned and operated Casual Corner, which then became Casual Closet, a woman's clothing st
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":[-73.95576909799996,40.64952085700003]}
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
John H. Bunyan Way
Limits
At the intersection of Erasmus Street and Bedford Avenue
Zip Code
11226.0
Introduced By Council Members
Joseph
Biographical Information
John H. Bunyan served in the United States Army and later became a teacher, coach and dean at Erasmus Hall High School from 1965 until the 1990s. He received many awards for his community involvement and coaching one of the top basketball teams in the Ci
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":[-73.78569659499993,40.845101003000025]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Ed Sadler Way
Limits
At the intersection of East Schofield Street and City Island Avenue
Zip Code
10464.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Ed Sadler was a 35-year veteran of the FDNY and a lifelong resident of City Island. While working with the FDNY, he spent more than 30 years as a marine pilot of the FDNY Marine Division. In 2011, Ladder 53 on City Island faced elimination for the third
BOAP No. 2196, BOAR No 229
Intro Number: BOAP No. 2196, BOAR No 229 • Enactment Date: 1923-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97987155199996,40.66100715300007]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 2196, BOAR No 229
Enactment Date
1923-04-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Bartel-Pritchard Square
Present Name
Bartel-Pritchett Square
Limits
The intersection of Prospect Park West, Prospect Park Southwest, 9th Avenue and 15th Street.
Zip Code
11215.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Stewart
Biographical Information
Biographical Information obtained from 1921 Board of Aldermen Proceedings: That the purpose of this resolution is to perpetuate the memory of two former residents 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

Prospect Park, W. 15th St. and Prospect Park West. Named De
Int. No. 656
Intro Number: Int. No. 656 • Enactment Date: 1999-12-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.03142499999996,40.61530400000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 656
Enactment Date
1999-12-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/075
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
St. Patrick’s Plaza
Limits
The plaza bounded by the southwest corner of 4th Avenue and 95th Street, the east side of 4th Avenue opposite 96th Street, and the northeast corner of 4th Avenue and 97th Street.
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Golden, Foster, Robinson, Berman, Rodriguez, Abel, Fiala, Oddo, Dear, Fisher and O'Donovan
Biographical Information
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church provided the following historical material.

This year, 1999, marks the 150th anniversary of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in the borough of Brooklyn. The first recorded historical information that we have regard
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":[-74.09638165499996,40.61555819100005]}
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
Wagner Chaplain 1972 – 2007 Reverend Lyle R. Guttu Way
Limits
At the intersection of Howard Avenue at the southeast corner of Campus Road
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Reverend Lyle R. Guttu was a Harvard University graduate who later went on to teach English at the Nichols School in Buffalo before deciding to enroll at Union Theological Seminary. Finally, he settled at Wagner College where he served in a variety of p
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":[-73.85873113499997,40.74406749100007]}
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
Pietro Cesare Alberti Way
Limits
At the intersection of 104th Street and Corona Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ferreras
Biographical Information
Pietro Cesare Alberti was born in Venice and became the first Italian to settle in America. He prospered in New Amsterdam as the owner of a mansion and a farm built on land which later became the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He also owned property near Broad St
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":[-73.99179795499998,40.57329436400005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
P.O. Nicholas Panico and P.O. Robert Byrnes Way
Limits
On the southwest corner of West 25th Street and Surf Avenue
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Recchia, Jr.
Biographical Information
Police Officers Nicholas Panico and Robert Byrnes were assigned to the Coney Island summer detail to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the thousands of beachgoers and visitors. Both men were killed in the line of duty while patrolling the boardwalk. T
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88747348199996,40.855580485000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Hon. Paul Victor Way
Limits
At the intersection of 187th Street and Arthur Avenue
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Feliz
Biographical Information
Paul Victor served as a lieutenant in the United States Air Force and was stationed at the Air Force Missile Test Center at Patrick Air Force Pace in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Between 1959 and 1961, he was a law assistant to Judge Adrian Burke in the New Yor
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":[-73.99523519999997,40.683732160000034]}
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
D’Amico Way
Limits
At the intersection of Degraw Street and Court Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanif
Biographical Information
In the early part of 1948, Emanuele D’Amico rented a storefront at 309 Court Street, which he later purchased in Red Hook, Brooklyn, which became known for serving coffee and gourmet foods. With an old-fashioned manual roaster Emanuele roasted the fine
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":[-73.90364006799996,40.81504505300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1054
Enactment Date
2016-02-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Captain James McDonnell Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 152nd Street and Prospect Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Viverito
Biographical Information
Captain James F. McDonnell was appointed to the FDNY on October 23, 1965. He died on October 20, 1985 from the injuries he received on October 11th. He was assigned to the 3rd Division and was detailed to Ladder 42 for the day tour. A fire raged at 63
BOAP Int. No. 854, BOAR No. 250
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 854, BOAR No. 250 • Enactment Date: 1937-07-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1937-04-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.12893714399996,40.63395928500006]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 854, BOAR No. 250
Enactment Date
1937-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1937-04-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not provided
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Abraham Levy Memorial Park
Limits
The corner of Castleton Avenue and Jewett Avenue
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moses, Deering, Devlin, McCarthy, Dench, Bauer, Hammerman, Donnelly, and Flood
Biographical Information
That the resolution is to honor the memory of Abraham Levy, who was the first veteran during the World War from Richmond County to make the supreme sacrifice.
Notes
BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book
Int. No. 343-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 343-A • Enactment Date: 2003-02-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11000804999998,40.629881529000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 343-A
Enactment Date
2003-02-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John Connelly Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Avella, Brewer, Felder, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Jackson, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo, Perkins, Comrie, Davis, Gennaro and Weprin.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
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":[-73.86411508299994,40.69183846800007]}
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
Queens
New Name
Union Course Racetrack
Limits
At the southwest corner of Jamaica Avenue and 78th Street
Zip Code
11421.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
Union Course Racetrack opened on October 15, 1821, in Woodhaven Queens. It was the first dirt racetrack in the United States and was the site of one of the earliest and most famous races between Northern and Southern bred horses. It also served as an arm
Int. No. 712
Intro Number: Int. No. 712 • Enactment Date: 1993-07-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83135538199997,40.84811807300008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 712
Enactment Date
1993-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/060
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Micheal Crescenzo Triangle
Limits
The existing raised triangle formed at the apex of the easterly side of Hobart Avenue and the Westerly side of Westchester Avenue (Block No. 4195)
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
DeMarco, Castaneira-Colon, Dear, Eisland, O'Donovan and Rivera
Biographical Information
Michael Crescenzo was born on June 18, 1917, and in 1927, he came to the Pelham Bay area of the Bronx where he has lived ever since.

Mr. Crescenzo, who together with his wife of 50 years, Virginia, are the parents of three children and the grandparents
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