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NYC Honorary Street Names Map (Intersection)

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

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Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.74928625999996,40.71378120000003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Masjid Ar-Rahman Ave
Limits
At the intersection of 99th Avenue and Bellaire Place
Zip Code
11429.0
Introduced By Council Members
Williams
Biographical Information
Masjid Ar-Rahman is a Muslim organization serving the Queens Village community and beyond that has exponentially progressed and thrived over the years, ultimately from the support and exposure it has received from the community and members of the organiz
Int. No. 400
Intro Number: Int. No. 400 • Enactment Date: 1983-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94834618499993,40.80896368700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 400
Enactment Date
1983-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
African Square
Limits
The intersection of 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Samuel, Dryfoos, Foster, WIlliams, Codd and Wooten
Biographical Information
The efforts to designate 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard as African Square has historical significance. This intersection is now, and has always been, the Heartbeat of the Harlem Community. The 125th Street area is the economic hub of
Int. No. 1103-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1103-A • Enactment Date: 2009-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99810399599994,40.625815001000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1103-A
Enactment Date
2009-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-08-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Francesco “Frankie” Loccisano Way
Limits
At the intersection of 63rd Street and 14th Avenue
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
Francesco “Frankie” Loccisano lobbied Congress for the passage of the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, which calls for the advancement of medical research and treatments into pediatric cancers and ensures patients and families have access to current tre
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":[-73.98050585499993,40.764816050000036]}
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
Wynn Handman Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of 56th Street and 7th Avenue
Zip Code
10106.0
Introduced By Council Members
Powers
Biographical Information
Wynn Handman taught acting classes from 1955-2008 on W.56th Street, first in a carriage house at 158 W. 56th, then in the historic Carnegie Hall Studios, Studio 808, and trained actors such as Michael Douglas, Christopher George, Richard Gere, Frank Lang
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97383302199995,40.66821699500008]}
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
Jose A. Perez Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 3rd Street and Prospect Park West
Zip Code
11215.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lander
Biographical Information
Jose A. Perez died after giving his life in the line of duty while responding to another officer’s request for help. He was an outstanding and devoted man of peace who offered himself for the sake of saving others, and was posthumously awarded the New
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":[-73.91906466099994,40.783043647000056]}
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
Queens
New Name
The Honorable Gloria D’Amico Place
Limits
At the intersection of 21st Drive and Shore Boulevard
Zip Code
11105.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone, Jr
Biographical Information
Gloria D’ Amico was a longtime Astoria resident and activist. She served as a board member of the Salah M. Hassanein Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens. Every year the club co-sponsors the Hon. Gloria D’ Amico Fun Run/Walk held in Astoria Park.
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":[-73.82453694699996,40.77527309000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Antonella Mattina Way
Limits
At the intersection of 25th Drive and Parsons Boulevard
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Paladino
Biographical Information
Antonella lived in Astoria, Queens, until she was 10 years-old and later moved to Flushing. Her caring nature and kindness inspired those around her to be more empathetic and understanding. She disappeared on July 16, 1984, after going to the bank to mak
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":[-74.12166565399997,40.63726640500005]}
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
Bill Hughes Way LDR Count Basie Orch
Limits
At the northwest corner of Barker Street and Trinity Place
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
William H. “Bill” Hughes was the bandleader, director and played trombone in the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. He joined the orchestra in 1953 and later became bandleader in 2003 after the death of Grover Mitchell. He traveled the world, enterta
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":[-73.94948744899995,40.80206004000007]}
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
Apostle William Brown Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 116th Street and Lenox Avenue
Zip Code
10026.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Apostle William Brown was an international religious leader who founded Salvation and Deliverance Churches Worldwide, a non-denominational, multicultural ministry in 1975. The church was founded with a fundamental objective of preaching salvation and del
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":[-74.10563585099999,40.630465455000035]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Dennis M. Hogan Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Forest Avenue and City Boulevard
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Dennis M. Hogan was born in Brooklyn and grew up in New Dorp. He attended Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Monsignor Farrell High School before relocating to the North Shore. He had a long career in telecommunications and worked for Verizon, Time War
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":[-73.73603197499995,40.73582296400008]}
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
Bernard M. Aquilino Place
Limits
At the southeast corner of Seward Avenue and 235th Street
Zip Code
11427.0
Introduced By Council Members
Grodenchik
Biographical Information
Bernard M. Aquilino was very active in the Rocky Hill Civic Association for over 40 years, and served as its president for over 25 years. He, along with State Senator Frank Padavan, successfully worked to prevent the City from closing P.S. 18. When the C
Int. No. 947-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 947-A • Enactment Date: 1988-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86517983499994,40.67423254100004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 947-A
Enactment Date
1988-01-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1988/006
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Robert Venable [Park] Playground
Limits
An existing park, commonly known as Linden Plaza Park, located between Sutter, Sheridan, Belmont, and Grant Avenue
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Wooten, Castaneira Colon, Lisa, O'Donovan, Williams, Ward, Foster, DiBrienza and McCaffrey
Biographical Information
Robert Edmund Venable, a member of the New York City Transit Police Department was killed in the line of duty by a crack dealer on September 22, 1987. At the time of his death, Police Officer Venable was responding to a plea for help by residents of the
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":[-73.85916627599994,40.745143143000064]}
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
Edward F. Guida Sr. Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 104th Street and 48th Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ferreras-Copeland
Biographical Information
Eddie Guida was a City Marshal for 29 years who dedicated countless hours of his life to the betterment and to the advancement of those less fortunate. In 1909, his grandfather, Edward Guida Sr., opened the doors to the Edward F. Guida Funeral Home for
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":[-74.01826398199995,40.64443497900004]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Basil “Bob” Stonbely Way
Limits
At the intersection of 56th Street and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
11220.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
Basil Stonbely was born in Cobble Hill and later on became a pioneer in the carpet cleaning industry eventually becoming founder and president of Certified Carpets. He gave back to the community and his church which lead him to become the Knight of Malt
Int. No. 640
Intro Number: Int. No. 640 • Enactment Date: 1991-04-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89265199999994,40.68285700000007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 640
Enactment Date
1991-04-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/025
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Vito P. Battista Playground
Limits
It is an existing playground within Highland Park located on the north side of Highland Boulevard between Bulwer Place and Heath Place.
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Robles, Castaneira Colon, Dear, Fisher, Lisa, O'Donovan, DeMarco, Crispino, Ward Williams, and Wooten
Biographical Information
Vito Battista was born in 1908. As a young immigrant boy he supported himself through high school and college by working as an ice peddler. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree of Architecture
Int. No. 665
Intro Number: Int. No. 665 • Enactment Date: 1968-11-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1968-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88592655799994,40.85106505400006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 665
Enactment Date
1968-11-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1968-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1968/080
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ellen M. Whalen Park
Limits
The area bounded on the south by Garden street, on the north by Grote street, on the east by Crotona avenue, on the west by Grote street.
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curry, Friedland, Gelfand, Rios, Ryan, Smith, Troy Jr., and Weiss
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":[-73.93854356899999,40.62402053400007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Michael Ferrara’s Lane
Present Name
None
Limits
At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and East 38th Street
Zip Code
11210.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan & Louis
Biographical Information
For nearly 3 decades, Mike Ferrara was the owner, producer, and engineer at Fastlane Recording & Rehearsal Studio on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. People have always found music significant in their lives, whether for enjoyment in listening, the emotional
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":[-73.78820596899999,40.73136600200007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1153
Enactment Date
2025-01-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Brinckerhoff Memorial Way
Limits
At the intersection of 182nd Street and 73rd Avenue
Zip Code
11365.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gennaro
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Brinckerhoff Dutch Colonial Cemetery that is a landmark.
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08068180199996,40.598541425000064]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
John Capitano Place
Limits
The intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Mallory Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
John Capitano was born on Staten Island on December 9, 1944. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School and completed a Bachelor’s Degree at Georgetown University. After college, John entered the Pallotine Seminary and completed his Masters Degree in
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":[-73.88686356799997,40.85512178100004]}
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
Mario Borgatti Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Hughes Avenue and East 187th Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Torres
Biographical Information
Mario Borgatti owned Borgatti’s Ravioli and Egg Noodles, an iconic pasta shop on East 187th Street that opened in 1935 and was lauded as one of the city’s best Italian eateries. He served in WWII in the United States Navy and was awarded the Asiatic
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":[-73.95408984899996,40.74274473000003]}
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
Queens
New Name
P.O. Paul Talty Way
Limits
The intersection of 50th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard
Zip Code
11101.0
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. 289-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 289-A • Enactment Date: 2006-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09522862799997,40.588925000000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 289-A
Enactment Date
2006-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Diego “Dickie” Palemine Corner
Limits
Corner of Hancock Street and Garretson Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Diego “Dickie” Palemine was born in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of Dongan Hills, Staten Island. He was the beloved husband of Catherine and father to Cathy Ann, Eleanor, Michelle and Diego. Diego Palemine began his career as a police officer in
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85094124499994,40.88649632200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Rev. Dr. V. Seymour Cole Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of East 227th Street and Paulding Avenue
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
King
Biographical Information
Rev. Dr. V. Seymour Cole was the founder of Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene in 1964 and served as pastor for 36 years. In the first 13 years of the church, Rev. Cole commuted from Connecticut approximately 60 miles each way, in order to ensure the e
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86572532999998,40.82098160100003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Marie Reid Way
Limits
At the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Soundview Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farías
Biographical Information
Marie Reed was very active with the Soundview Presbyterian Church and James Monroe houses for over 40 years. With the church, she served on the Christian Education Committee, the Soundview Presbyterian Women Gills Committee, the Scholarship Committee and
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":[-73.86210904199999,40.74572701000005]}
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
Edgar Moya Way
Limits
At the intersection of 102nd Street and 46th Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Edgar Moya was a dedicated member of his community. Originally from Ecuador, he moved to the United States and was later drafted into the Army and served in combat in Nha Trang, Vietnam, from 1965 to 1966. He was honorably discharged as a Private First C
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":[-73.94281402899998,40.66284499200003]}
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
Barbara Simmons Way
Limits
At the intersection of Lefferts Avenue and Kingston Avenue
Zip Code
11225.0
Introduced By Council Members
Eugene
Biographical Information
Barbara Simmons was an active member of CPAC under the Department of Education and was also an active member of NYC Community for Change. She fought for education reform and traveled to Albany many times to lobby for money for schools and better housing
Int. No. 931-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 931-A • Enactment Date: 2009-04-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84869196199998,40.82185799300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 931-A
Enactment Date
2009-04-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/025
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Reverend Dr. Jerry Mosby Way
Limits
At the intersection of Homer Avenue and Castle Hill Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Palma
Biographical Information
Reverend Dr. Jerry Mosby was the Pastor for the Fellowship Covenant Church in the Bronx and a very active member of the community. He also served as the Community Chaplain for the 43rd Precinct and was a retired Pastor for the Bronx Network Health and H
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":[-74.02415159799995,40.625779790000024]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1045-A
Enactment Date
2013-07-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Charles Ahl Way
Limits
At the intersection of 80th Street and Fifth Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Charles Ahl was Community Board 10’s first chairman, having been appointed in 1977 when the current community board system was designated in the City Charter, where he served in various capacities until 1986. He served in World War II and later owned
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
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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
Bronx
New Name
Frederick ‘Fred The Godson’ Thomas Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of Leggett Avenue and Kelly Street
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Frederick ‘Fred The Godson’ Thomas was a DJ and rapper from the South Bronx.  He first broke into the rap scene with his 2010 mixtape, "Armageddon," with features from Busta Rhymes and Waka Flocka Flame and was named a part of the best emerging hip-
BOAP Int. No. 290, BOAR No. 200
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 290, BOAR No. 200 • Enactment Date: 1928-05-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1928-03-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 290, BOAR No. 200
Enactment Date
1928-05-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1928-03-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Archie C. Ketchum Square
Limits
The unnamed square bounded by West 9th Street, West 10th Street, Quentin Road, and Kings Highway
Zip Code
11223.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kelly, McGuinness, Weber, Dowd, Friel, Williams Sullivan, Moore, and Ott
Biographical Information
That this resolution seeks to pay a tribute to the memory of a former member of this Board 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

W. 9th St. to W. 10th St. Quentin Rd. and Kings Highway. Nam
BOAP No. 446, BOAR No. 316
Intro Number: BOAP No. 446, BOAR No. 316 • Enactment Date: 1932-11-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP No. 446, BOAR No. 316
Enactment Date
1932-11-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Queens Village Veterans Plaza
Limits
The unnamed square bounded by Springfield Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue
Zip Code
11428.0
Introduced By Council Members
Williams, Nugent, Hartung, Fenn, Deutschmann, Hanley, Gardella, Fassler, Ott, Farrar and Donnelly
Biographical Information
The purpose in designating Queens Village Veterans Plaza is to pay a tribute to those who unselfishly rendered service to their fellow men in time of national peril.
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

Springfield Blvd and Jamaica Ave. Named Nov. 15, 1932. - Bd
C. No. 326
Intro Number: C. No. 326 • Enactment Date: 1939-03-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1939-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
C. No. 326
Enactment Date
1939-03-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1939-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1939/017
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Liev Barclay Square
Limits
Triangular plot between Astoria Boulevard, 102nd Street and 31st Avenue, East Elmhurst.
Zip Code
11369.0
Introduced By Council Members
Burke, McCarthy, Nugent, Christensen, Quinn, Shick, and Sharkey
Biographical Information
That the purpose in the designation of Live Barclay Square is to pay a lasting tribute to the memory of a sterling young American who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. At the age of 19 he served with the American Ambulance Corps, then with the
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.75551302599996,40.680299070000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Hopkins Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Pineville Lane and Merrick Boulevard
Zip Code
11413.0
Introduced By Council Members
Miller
Biographical Information
Novell Hopkins came to New York City in 1953 to marry her high school sweetheart upon his return from the battlefront in Korea. She helped him raise their three children while attending night school for nearly ten years before earning her Bachelor’s in
Int. No. 797-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 797-A • Enactment Date: 1991-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 797-A
Enactment Date
1991-12-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/100
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Anthony R. Gaeta Park
Limits
The park is located in the area bounded by Willow-Road East, Wyona Avenue and Victory Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cerullo III, O'Donovan, Ward, Berman, Dear, DeMarco, Eisland, Foster, Horwitz, Lisa, McCaffrey, Michels, Pinkett, Povman and Wooten
Biographical Information
Anthony R. Gaeta was born in West Brighton. He graduated from McKee High School and served in the Army from 1945-1946. He studied business administration at New York University from 1949 to 1953.

In 1949, Mr. Gaeta began his involvement in public servic
Int. No. 342-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 342-A • Enactment Date: 2003-02-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 342-A
Enactment Date
2003-02-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Michelle Middleton Bond Sqaure
Limits
The four corners of the intersection of Merrick Boulevard and 224th Street
Zip Code
11413.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sanders
Biographical Information
Michelle Middleton-Bond was born in Brooklyn, the second daughter of James and Alice “Virgie” Middleton. Michelle, who held three college degrees, commenced her educational career in the public and private schools of Brooklyn. At an early age, Mich
Int. No. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Scott M. McGovern Avenue
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Sprague Avenue
Zip Code
10307.0
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. 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
Staten Island
New Name
William E. Rios Circle
Limits
At the corner of Westwood Avenue and Bradley Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
William E. Rios was killed by a stray gunshot in Castleton Corners. He completed trade school at the New York School of Seamanship in Mariners Harbor and worked seasonally for the United Parcel Service and during the summer of 2007, worked with youth in
Int. No. 1234
Intro Number: Int. No. 1234 • Enactment Date: 1989-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1234
Enactment Date
1989-06-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/033
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Drumgoole Square
Limits
An existing sitting area located at the intersection of Frankfort and Gold Streets, approximately 90 feet on the west side of Gold Street and approximately 250 feet on the south side of Frankfort Street.
Zip Code
10038.0
Introduced By Council Members
Friedlander, Albanese, Gerges, Ward, Povman, Wooten, DiBrienza, McCaffrey, and Molinari
Biographical Information
John Drumgoole was born in Ireland in 1816 and migrated to New York City in 1824.

Throughout his youth and early adult life, he had a desire to enter the priesthood but was unable to afford the cost of the required studies on his meager wages as a cobbl
Int. No. 896-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 896-A • Enactment Date: 1987-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 896-A
Enactment Date
1987-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1987/066
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
George and Annette Murphy Square
Limits
An area at grade level, bounded on the South by East 90th Street, in the west by York Avenue, on the North by 92nd Street and on the east by the FDR Drive.
Zip Code
10128.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dryfoos, McCaffrey and O'Donovan
Biographical Information
Dr. George Murphy and his wife Annette, long-time residents of the upper east side, were two of the original organizers of a movement that created "The Asphalt Green" a sports, recreational and cultural activities center for the area. Dr. Murphy and his
Int. No. 861
Intro Number: Int. No. 861 • Enactment Date: 1985-01-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 861
Enactment Date
1985-01-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/009
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Carl Clemens Triangle
Limits
The south side of the intersection of Myrtle Avenue, Cypress Avenue, Cornelia Street.
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward, Wooten, and Robles
Biographical Information
Carl Clemens is well known within the Ridgewood area as a community activist. His community involvement started at the age of fifteen when he went to work for the Ridgewood Times. He eventually was able to purchase the building and the newspaper in the e
BOAP Int. No. 315, BOAR No. 172
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 315, BOAR No. 172 • Enactment Date: 1931-04-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1931-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 315, BOAR No. 172
Enactment Date
1931-04-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1931-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Sergeant Colyer Square
Limits
The street area bounded on the north by the southerly side of 120th Avenue on the east by the easterly side of 133rd Street and on the south by the northerly line of Rockaway Boulevard.
Zip Code
11420.0
Introduced By Council Members
Graubard, Fenn, Deutschmann, Schwab, Hartung, Williams, Weber, Moore, Ott, and Fassler.
Biographical Information
That the purpose of the designation of Sergeant Colyer Square is to pay a tribute to a son of Queens County who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

BOAP: Board of Aldermen Proceedings book
BOAR: Board of Aldermen Resolutions book

120th Ave., 133rd St. and Rockaway Blvd. Named Apr. 7, 1931
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
Cornell ‘Black Benjie’ Benjamin Way
Limits
At the intersection of Rogers Place and 165th Street
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Cornell ‘Black Benjie’ Benjamin was the Ambassador for Peace for the Ghetto Brothers during the late 1960’s through early 1970’s. The Ghetto Brothers had become politicized and were organizing for community improvement throughout the South Bronx.
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
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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
Police Officer Rocco W. Laurie Way
Limits
At the intersection of Otis Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Rocco W. Laurie served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam combat veteran. He earned the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Medal, the Viet Nam Service Medal, the Viet Nam Campaign Medal, the Combat Action Medal and the Rifleman Sha
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
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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
Louis Rispoli Way
Limits
At the intersection of 51st Street and 43rd Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Louis Rispoli was a gay rights activist and arts and music supporter who was brutally beaten in Sunnyside, Queens where he lived for over 30 years. He enjoyed being a mentor to young people, cooked and cared for friends with AIDS and HIV and encouraged
Int. No. 11
Intro Number: Int. No. 11 • Enactment Date: 1940-03-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1940-03-12T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 11
Enactment Date
1940-03-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1940-03-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1940/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Alexander Grey Square
Present Name
Francis Lewis Square
Limits
Intersection of old Cross Island Boulevard and Seventh Avenue, Whitestone, L.I.
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nugent, McCarthy, Digiovanna, and Kinsley
Biographical Information
Disclaimer - This biography is located in the 1934 Board of Alderman Proceedings Jan.1-June 26 book:

The purpose of the designation of Alexander Gray Triangle is to pay a tribute to the memory of a son of Queens County, who distinguished himself in civi
BOAP No. 1427, BOAR. No. 147
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1427, BOAR. No. 147 • Enactment Date: 1928-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1928-03-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP No. 1427, BOAR. No. 147
Enactment Date
1928-04-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1928-03-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Structure
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Old Glory Lookout
Limits
The open unnamed park or space on Shore Road at 82nd Street
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Dunn
Biographical Information
No biographical information provided in the Municipal Library archives.
Int. No. 1139
Intro Number: Int. No. 1139 • Enactment Date: 1977-12-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1139
Enactment Date
1977-12-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-10-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/100
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Thomas Paine Park
Limits
Court house plot, Worth street, Centre Street, Pearl Street, Lafayette Street
Zip Code
10007.0
Introduced By Council Members
O'Dwyer, Friedlander, Messrs, Wagner and Stern
Biographical Information
Thomas Paine was born in Thetford, Norfolk, England in 1737. He was a political theorist and writer and a master of rhetoric. He was the inspirational voice of the American Revolution.

Thomas Paine was the son of a Quaker. He was dismissed from the Serv
Int. No. 758
Intro Number: Int. No. 758 • Enactment Date: 1965-07-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1965-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 758
Enactment Date
1965-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1965-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1965/072
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Captain Vincent Hickman Park
Limits
Veterans Avenue between East 66th and 68th Streets; East 68th Streets between Veterans Avenue and Avenue N., 200 feet frontage; Avenue N, between East 68th and 66th Streets, 400 feet frontage; East 66th Street between Avenue N and Veterans Avenue.
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Berman, Weiss, Katzman, Connor, Modugno, Kupferman, O'Dywer, Cuite, and Sharison
Biographical Information
Captain Vincent Hickman was born here in Flatlands Brooklyn; he went to a Parochial School and then to St. Francis Xavier High School, then enlisted in the United States Air Forces during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he went to Fordham Univer
Int. No. 1041
Intro Number: Int. No. 1041 • Enactment Date: 1985-12-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1041
Enactment Date
1985-12-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/082
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
John Peter Zenger Square
Limits
The intersection of Nassau, Broad and Wall Street.
Zip Code
10005.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward, Crispino, Eisland, Friedlander, Gerges, Messinger, Michels, and Wooten
Biographical Information
John Peter Zenger was a printer and journalist who gained the first major victory for freedom of the press in the American colonies. He arrived in New York as an immigrant in 1710 and apprenticed to the colonial printer William Bradford. After seeking bu
Int. No. 586
Intro Number: Int. No. 586 • Enactment Date: 1992-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85928666799998,40.82194743700006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 586
Enactment Date
1992-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/098
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Richard A. Daily Square
Limits
The intersection of Bolton Avenue and Lafayette Avenue
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cruz, Castaneira-Colon, Eisland, and O'Donovan
Biographical Information
Richard Albert Daily was born to Delilah Daily in The Bronx on January 28, 1956.He attended elementary, junior high, and high school in The Bronx, and graduated from Herbert H. Lehman High School. Following high school graduation, he entered Herbert H. L
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