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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. 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":[-73.95654866599995,40.685525066000025]}
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
Rev. Dr. Washington Lundy Way
Limits
At the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Gates Avenue
Zip Code
11238.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Rev. Dr. Washington Lee Lundy was the second pastor of the Evening Star Baptist Church, in its 102th year history (1916-2018). In January 1955 he migrated to New York and joined the Evening Star Baptist Church. Pastor Logan ordained Rev. Washington Lun
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":[-74.07920016599996,40.62385198800007]}
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
Rev. Maggie Howard Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Tompkins Avenue and Tompkins Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Dr. Maggie Howard was born and raised in New York City and lived in the nearby Stapleton Houses. She received her associate degree in finance from the College of Staten Island, a bachelor’s degree in Theology from Boulden Seminary in Delaware, and also
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":[-73.88941728199995,40.67284847500008]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Bishop John L. Smith Way
Limits
At the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Hendrix Street
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Espinal, Jr.
Biographical Information
Bishop John L. Smith served in the United States Navy serving in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged after serving two tours of duty. He worked for the Long Island Railroad where he was recognized as one of the first African-American men to be
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91803009799997,40.87093529900005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Jimmy McAlary Way
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of West 215th Street and Park Terrace West
Zip Code
10034.0
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
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":[-73.91057823499995,40.82463709700005]}
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
Curtis Hamilton Way
Limits
At the intersection of Washington Avenue and East 163rd Street
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson and Salamanca
Biographical Information
Curtis Hamilton was a Bronx resident for many years of his life. He graduated from William Howard Taft High School and pursued a degree in Early Childhood Education at Bronx Community College. He served as a Chaplain for The New York State Chaplain Worke
Int. No. 1613
Intro Number: Int. No. 1613 • Enactment Date: 2017-06-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95995828999997,40.710776648000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1613
Enactment Date
2017-06-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
David D. Pagan Way
Limits
At the intersection of South 4th Street and Roebling Street
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Reynoso
Biographical Information
David D. Pagan was drafted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam as an infantryman in the Air Cavalry Division. He later became a community activist in Bushwick as executive director of Los Sures, a non-profit organization that advocates rebui
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":[-73.75253962999994,40.69436095300006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Lucile Hill Way
Limits
At the intersection of 200th  Street and Linden Boulevard
Zip Code
11412.0
Introduced By Council Members
Comrie
Biographical Information
Rev. Lucile Chambers Hill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. She was ordained a Full Elder in the United Methodist Church (UMC) in 2007. Rev. Hill faithfully served Long Island People’s UMC as a Provisionary Member from 2004 through 2008 and Epworth
Int. No. 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":[-73.82085130299998,40.75223848400003]}
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
Queens
New Name
Corporal Julian Alberto Ramon Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of 45th Avenue and Kissena Boulevard
Zip Code
11355.0
Introduced By Council Members
Liu
Biographical Information
Marine Corporal Ramon was killed in Iraq on July 20, 2006. At the time of his death, Corporal Ramon was on his second tour of duty Iraq. He had lived at 137-60 45th Avenue since immigrating to the United States from Colombia at the age of 4. He attend
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90805427799995,40.816012502000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Moises ‘Candela’ Joel Medina Way
Limits
At the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 152nd Street
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Moises ‘Candela’ Joel Medina was an entertainer and very involved in the community. He served his community in various ways, such as hosting neighborhood concerts, sponsoring local giveaways and hosting musical clinics that highlighted the sounds of
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":[-74.14492400999995,40.61819899400007]}
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
FDNY FF Anthony R. Iraci Way
Limits
At the intersection of Home Place and Willowbrook Road
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Anthony R. Iraci served as a police officer before he joined the FDNY. He was a first responder at Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and developed respiratory issues. He died as a result of 9/11 related illness and COVID-19.
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":[-73.93879566099997,40.83989382300007]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Ramona Elizabeth Rodriguez Way
Limits
At the intersection of 167th Street and Audubon Avenue
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
De La Rosa
Biographical Information
Ramona Elizabeth Rodriguez was killed as the result of a domestic violence dispute with her boyfriend. Following her death, her family founded the Long Live Our Project, an organization dedicated to the empowerment of domestic violence victims in norther
Int. No. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13150808199998,40.603859200000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Denise L. Benedetto Place
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Holden Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
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. 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":[-73.93412660699994,40.69334660800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
DJ Lance Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dekalb Avenue and Stuyvesant Avenue
Zip Code
11221.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Lance Randolph Walker, more widely known as “DJ Lance” lived in the Eleanor Roosevelt Houses in the heart of “Do or Die Bed Stuy” Brooklyn, as a youth. He attended PS 163, Dyker Heights JHS 201 and graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1977.
Int. No. 849
Intro Number: Int. No. 849 • Enactment Date: 2015-08-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93989779699996,40.841111358000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Albert Blumburg Way
Limits
At the intersection of 168th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Albert Blumberg was a professor and department chairman for the Philosophy Department at Rutgers University. He was known, among his university colleagues as someone committed to helping others. He served as President of Audubon Reform Democratic Club an
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08048201099996,40.61730147900005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Jennifer Gray-Brumskine Way
Limits
At the intersection of Park Hill Avenue and Osgood Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Jennifer Gray-Brumskine served as Chairlady of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) Immigration Committee and former Chairlady of the Board of Directors of the Staten Island Liberian Community Association. She led the DED Immigratio
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":[-73.94494252899995,40.79660547700007]}
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
Charlie Palmieri Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of East 112th Street and Park Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Viverito
Biographical Information
Charlie Palmieri was one of the major forces in the development of Latin and Latin Jazz music in New York City and Puerto Rico from 1950’s to the 1980’s. He was a frequent collaborator and confidante of many of the giants of Latin music including Ti
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90495146299997,40.86273039900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Michael Reidy Pathway
Limits
The intersection of West Fordham Road and University Avenue
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera and Baez
Biographical Information
Police officer Michael Reidy, born in The Bronx on December 20, 1960, was a lifelong resident of 2336 University Avenue. He attended the nearby Saint Nicholas of Tolentine School and his family was very active in that parish. The school is located a bloc
Int. No. 802
Intro Number: Int. No. 802 • Enactment Date: 1975-12-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1975-10-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98421161699997,40.69861922500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 802
Enactment Date
1975-12-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1975-10-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1975/058
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Trinity Park
Limits
That portion of an unnamed park which has been developed and is fenced off and fronts on the northerly side of Nassau Street between Bridge Street and the Brooklyn-Queens expressway.
Zip Code
11201.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite and Gerges
Biographical Information
At a meeting of the Bridge Plaza "Action 12" Block Association, an affiliate of the Dr. White Community Center, a unanimous vote favored the name, Trinity Park, for this area. It was in acknowledgment and recognition of the 67 years of dedicated service
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83904159599996,40.68622615500004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Camille Ferraro Way
Limits
At the intersection of 104th Street and 101st Avenue
Zip Code
11416.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola and Schulman
Biographical Information
Camille Ferraro was born and raised in South Ozone Park, but her heart and soul were with St. Mary Gate of Heaven, her parish. She was not an ordinary teacher. She is someone that could have retired but chose to continue to serve the children she dedicat
BOAP No. 223, BOAR No. 163
Intro Number: BOAP No. 223, BOAR No. 163 • Enactment Date: 1932-04-26T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99478836799994,40.64596030700005]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 223, BOAR No. 163
Enactment Date
1932-04-26T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Heffernan Square
Limits
The unnamed square bounded on the north by 39th Street, on the east by 9th Avenue and the west by New Utrecht Avenue
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farrar, Henrich, Donnelly, Nugent, Gardella, Schwab, Williams, Bauer, Deutschmann, Hartung and Moses
Biographical Information
That the purpose of the resolution in designating Heffernan Square is to pay a tribute to the memory of Patrick Heffernan, long a resident of this section, who was an early developer of Kings County and who endeared himself to his fellowmen in this secti
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

39th St., 9th Ave. and New Utrecht Ave Named Apr. 26th, 193
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":[-73.74619913899994,40.66185385000006]}
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
Jules Taylor Way
Limits
At the intersection of 232nd Street and Edgewood Avenue
Zip Code
11413.0
Introduced By Council Members
Richards
Biographical Information
Jules Taylor, Jr. was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and later moved to the United States. He began his career in Human Resources and worked in various positions over the course of his more than 30-year career. His last position was at East Side House Set
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":[-74.14120638799994,40.61805230900006]}
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
Daniel R. Notaro Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Muller Avenue and Waters Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
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. 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":[-74.09845901399996,40.59266000500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Rev. Deacon Fred Fausak Way
Limits
At the intersection of Alter Avenue and Plattsburg Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Rev. Deacon Fred Fausak served in the United Sates Army with the 11th Airborne Division, participating in over 30 jumps as a Paratrooper and later joined the FDNY. He served with the FDNY for 28 years, retiring in 1995. He was a substitute teacher for 17
Int. No. 351
Intro Number: Int. No. 351 • Enactment Date: 1960-03-31T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1960-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95801763699995,40.62008769800008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 351
Enactment Date
1960-03-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1960-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1960/021
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Paul W. Kolbert Playground
Present Name
None
Limits
The playground having a frontage of 250 feet on the south line of Avenue L between East 7th Street and East 18th Street, 291.86 feet on the west line of East 18th Street, 192.42 feet on a property line running to the north line of Bay Avenue to the east
Zip Code
11230.0
Introduced By Council Members
DiCarlo, Fastenberg, Okin, Curtis, Schneider, and Kranis
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
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":[-73.93717149799994,40.813425608000045]}
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
Franklin H. Williams Street
Limits
At the intersection of East 136th Street and 5th Avenue
Zip Code
10037.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salaam
Biographical Information
Franklin H. Williams graduated from Lincoln University in 1941 and later received his law degree from Fordham University in 1945. He served as an assistant counsel to Thurgood Marshall, special counsel to the National Association for the Advancement of C
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":[-73.94556975899997,40.81275739200004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Bishop William Yancy Bell Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 131st Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Richardson Jordan
Biographical Information
Bishop William Yancy Bell, Sr. and the Williams Institutional Christian Methodist Episcopal Church have been a part of the history of Harlem for more than a century. Founded by the late Reverend Bell, the church had its formal opening on December 5, 1919
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":[-73.96569963999997,40.768544648000045]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Dorothy Kilgallen Way
Limits
At the intersection of 68th Street and Park Avenue
Zip Code
10065.0
Introduced By Council Members
Powers and Holden
Biographical Information
Dorothy Kilgallen was a columnist, journalist and television game show panelist. She covered President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s first presidential campaign in 1932 and the trial of Richard Hauptmann, the man convicted of kidnapping and killing the L
BOAP No. 1929, BOAR No. 623
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1929, BOAR No. 623 • Enactment Date: 1921-12-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1921-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP No. 1929, BOAR No. 623
Enactment Date
1921-12-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1921-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Memorial Square
Limits
The open space at the junction of Metropolitan Avenue, Bushwick avenue, Maspeth Avenue and Humboldt Street
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Gabriel
Biographical Information
That the purpose of this resolution is to perpetuate the memory of former residents of this section, who participated in the World War and made the supreme sacrifice on the fields of battle.
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

Metropolitan, Bushwick and Maspeth Aves. And Humboldt St. Named
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
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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
Manhattan
New Name
Rev. Dr. J. G. McCann Way
Limits
At the intersection of 123rd Street and Morningside Avenue
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Levine
Biographical Information
Rev. Dr. J. G. McCann served as Pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Harlem for over 25 years. He served as Chaplain for the NYC Transit Authority and the MTA Police and held leadership positions in the United Missionary Baptist Association, the Baptist
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91800996599994,40.746570020000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Ethel Plimack Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Skillman Avenue and 46th Street
Zip Code
11104.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Ethel Plimack worked for more than 40 years with the NYC Board of Education and later worked at Marymount Manhattan College until she was 96 years-old. She served as treasurer and secretary of her block association, Washington Court, and was also heavily
Int. No. 860
Intro Number: Int. No. 860 • Enactment Date: 1980-09-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1980-10-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.72902604599994,40.72583917900005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 860
Enactment Date
1980-09-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1980-10-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1980/053
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Jack Breininger Park
Limits
Area bounded by 240th Street on the east, Fairbury Avenue on the south and Braddock Avenue on the north
Zip Code
11426.0
Introduced By Council Members
Leffler and Ward
Biographical Information
H. Jacob (Jack) Breininger was born in 1894. He moved to Lyman Street in 1927 and since that time was a notable civil leader, forming the Creedmoor Civic Association. He served as its President from 1936 until 1963 and served as a member of the Associati
Int. No. 1103-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1103-A • Enactment Date: 2009-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86167653599995,40.87683354400008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1103-A
Enactment Date
2009-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Edith Copeland Baldwin Way
Limits
At the intersection of Tilden Street and Barnes Avenue
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Seabrook
Biographical Information
Edith Copeland Baldwin received numerous honors and awards for her efforts to improve the lives and surroundings of her neighbors and community. She had worked in the capacity of clerk in the controller’s office and section leader for R.H. Macy. Whil
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
Manhattan
New Name
Max Bond Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of St. Nicholas and 162nd Street
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
J. Max Bond was a prominent African-American architect who served as head of the Architects Renewal Committee of Harlem. In 1970, he founded the firm of Bond Ryder & Associates which was responsible for the design of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center fo
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":[-74.11315776799995,40.62789681600003]}
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
Lt. Vic Navarra Way
Limits
At the intersection of East Raleigh Avenue at the southeast corner of North Burgher Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Lt. Vic Navarra served as a New York City Firefighter and participated in the early New York City Marathons. He loved track and field and competed for the Staten Island Athletic Club as a kid and continued his racing career at St. Peter’s High School.
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Edward “Iron Man” Holder Avenue
Limits
NE corner of Corbin Avenue and Barlow Avenue
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
Edward Holder is on in a long line of family members who chose to become an iron worker. Eddie, as well as other of his family members, volunteered their services after the September 11th World Trade Center disaster to work untold hours cutting through
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Howard Dunn Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of 78th Street and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Howard Dunn was a veteran of the United States Navy who served in WWII. He was a community leader devoted to veterans’ causes and his patriotic efforts to plant hundreds of American flags on sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. He purchased and pla
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00742400199994,40.62030800600007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Joseph P. Lombardo, Sr. Memorial Way
Limits
At the intersection of 13th Avenue and Bay Ridge Parkway
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Joseph Lombardo served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a merchant of 13th Avenue for many years as the owner and operator of Zsa Zsa Hair Salon. He also managed a local youth rock band, “The Koala” whom were signed to Capitol
Int. No. 542
Intro Number: Int. No. 542 • Enactment Date: 1999-05-26T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.75106595699998,40.66649724000007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 542
Enactment Date
1999-05-26T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/022
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Veterans Memorial Triangle
Limits
Triangle located at 225th Street, 143rd Avenue and North Conduit Avenue
Zip Code
11413.0
Introduced By Council Members
Watkins, Abel, Koslowitz, Leffler, McCaffrey, O'Donovan, Robles and Wooten-read
Biographical Information
The triangle proposed to be named in this legislation is maintained by the members of the Colonel Edward O. Gourdin Post No. 5298 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., and is the site of a flagpole on which both the "United States" and the "POW/MI
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":[-74.02565271299994,40.62211439400005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Firefighter Michael G. Behette 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
At the intersection of 85th Street and Fifth Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Michael G. Behette joined Ladder 172 Engine 330 on September 5, 1981. He received many medals and commendations for his work as a New York City Firefighter. After 9/11, he started working at Ground Zero to recover his fallen brothers and fellow America
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":[-73.91836376599997,40.86846679800004]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Joe English Way
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of West 212th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
Martinez
Biographical Information
Joe English was born in Brooklyn, New York. His family moved to Inwood when he was 14 and he was raised on West 212th Street and Broadway. Joe attended Chelsea High School and after graduating he joined local 32B-J. Later, he married Margaret English and
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98238138899995,40.77231717300003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Jacques d'Amboise
Limits
At the northwest corner of West 64th Street and Columbus Avenue
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rosenthal
Biographical Information
Jacques d’Amboise founded National Dance Institute (NDI) in 1976. Recognized as one of the finest classical dancers of our time, he performed with the New York City Ballet for decades. He led the field of arts education with NDI’s acclaimed program t
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":[-73.95101410099994,40.597259558000076]}
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
Rabbi Melvin I. Burg Way
Limits
At the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue V
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
Rabbi Burg was a long time Community Board Member for over 25 years and served on the Executive Board as well. He was a deeply devoted member of the community and had an extremely successful 45-year career in Ocean Avenue Jewish Center (OAJC) and his lov
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
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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
Bronx
New Name
Kalief Browder Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of East 181st Street and Prospect Avenue
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Torres
Biographical Information
Kalief Browder spent three years at Rikers Island after being accused of stealing a backpack. He never stood trial or was found guilty of any crime and spent two of the three years in solitary confinement. While he was in jail, he tried to commit suici
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97972369499996,40.72290471600007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Adela Fargas Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 5th Street and Avenue C
Zip Code
10009.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Adela Fargas ran Casa Adela, a Puerto Rican restaurant that was open for over 40 years on Avenue C. The restaurant is known for its cuisine, such as mofongo and pernil asado. She was the subject of numerous profiles over the years, including a feature in
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82275541999996,40.83984200400005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Lt. Mark W. McKay Way
Limits
At the intersection of Parsifal Place and Ellis Place
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Mark W. McKay was born and later served with the New York City Fire Department on April 8, 1985 and was assigned his first two years to Engine Company 38. He was promoted to lieutenant in December 1997, and served the remainder of his career in that role
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93039598799999,40.67659998800008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Reverend Timothy Wright Way
Limits
At the intersection of Utica Avenue and Pacific Street
Zip Code
11233.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cornegy, Jr.
Biographical Information
Reverend Timothy Wright was the founder and Pastor of Grace Tabernacle Christian Center C.O.G.I.C., a church located in the heart of the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York and was also a Grammy-nominated gospel singer. The church implemented a s
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":[-73.95354730699995,40.801957162000065]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Edouard E. Plummer Place
Limits
At the intersection of West 114th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10026.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salaam
Biographical Information
Edouard E. Plummer was an inspirational educator in the New York City Public Schools and founder of the Wadleigh Scholars Program. He was educated in the West Virginia public school system and attended West Virginia State University where, in 1949, he ea
Int. No. 541-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 541-A • Enactment Date: 1983-12-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01266972299999,40.706794426000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 541-A
Enactment Date
1983-12-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/065
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Exchange Plaza
Limits
An Area bounded on the West by Trinity Place, on the North by Exchange Alley and on the East by Broadway and on the South approximately 800' south of Exchange Alley
Zip Code
10006.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlander, Crispino and Maloney
Biographical Information
This legislation names an existing area outside a newly constructed office building in lower Manhattan, Exchange Plaza. It is presently unnamed and is bounded on the west by Trinity Place, the north by Exchange Alley, the east by Broadway and on the sout
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":[-74.11427215699996,40.562559657000065]}
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
Susan M. Bochino Avenue
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Tysens Lane and Falcon Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
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. 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":[-73.86925318899995,40.745331527000076]}
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
Sergeant Paul Michael Ferrara Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 95th Street and 43rd Avenue
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Paul Ferrara joined the New York City Police Department in June 1992, and began his career on patrol in the 81st Precinct located in Brooklyn. Immediately after the tragedy on September 11, 2001, he was assigned to Ground Zero for the recovery efforts an
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