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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. 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":[-73.96725875999994,40.798510011000076]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Odessa Steward Street
Limits
On the southwest corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 103rd Street
Zip Code
10025.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Viverito
Biographical Information
Odessa Steward served as a volunteer police officer after being rejected from the Police Academy. Through hard work and dedication, she later became the President of the 24th Precinct Community Council. Her advocacy efforts in public safety led to an i
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":[-74.16772988599996,40.620236842000054]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
William Creech Vietnam Veteran Way
Limits
At the intersection of Felton Street and Fahy Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
William L. Creech served in the United States Navy from 1966 – 1969 and was stationed aboard the USS Boston serving off the coast of Vietnam. He also served with the United States Naval Reserve from 1969 – 1971. He received many service related awa
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":[-73.97280816599994,40.795949406000034]}
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
Cooper Stock Way
Limits
Northwest corner of West End Avenue and West 97th Street (300 Block)
Zip Code
10025.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rosenthal
Biographical Information
Cooper Stock was 9 years-old when he was struck and killed by a taxi cab driver who failed to yield to a pedestrian. His tragedy called for legislators to review legislation that would amend the city’s administrative code to allow, pending an investig
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":[-73.79303360999995,40.71073227800008]}
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
Little Bangladesh Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of Homelawn Street and Hillside Avenue
Zip Code
11432.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gennaro
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the Bangladeshi community and recognize the contributions that have been made and they continue to make in the future.
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":[-73.89713325299994,40.86244501900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Calle Duarte, Sánchez y Mella
Limits
At the intersection of Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Feliz
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic; Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez and Matías Ramón Mella. 

Juan Pablo Duarte (January 26, 1813 - July 15, 1876) is considered a national hero of the Dom
Int. No. 528
Intro Number: Int. No. 528 • Enactment Date: 1971-11-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1971-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95204409899998,40.71439670700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 528
Enactment Date
1971-11-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1971-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1971/054
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Macri Square
Limits
A triangular area bounded by the west side of Union Avenue, the north side of Metropolitan Avenue the southeast side of Brooklyn-Queens connecting highway.
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Scholnick
Biographical Information
Luigi A. Macri was a resident of the area and was very active in community affairs. He died in 1962. He was married for 28 years, a devoted husband and well respected in the community.

He had been a very dedicated member of the American Legion and in hi
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":[-73.78596122099998,40.84582723600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Lieutenant Robert DiMartini Way
Limits
At the intersection of Carroll Street and City Island Avenue
Zip Code
10464.0
Introduced By Council Members
Marmorato
Biographical Information
Robert DiMartini was one of the NYPD’s most honored officers with 476 department recognition medals, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police Officer of the Year, before he retired in 1989. He was the head of the Bronx robbery squad
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98448440899995,40.59800774400003]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Laura Gilly Way
Limits
The intersection of Avenue T and West 13th Street
Zip Code
11223.0
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
BOAP Int. No. 997, BOAR No. 770
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 997, BOAR No. 770 • Enactment Date: 1920-12-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1920-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08785594099999,40.63042120500006]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 997, BOAR No. 770
Enactment Date
1920-12-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1920-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Hero Park
Limits
Beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the southeasterly side of Richmond Turnpike with the southwesterly side of Louis Street, thence south 51 degree 22 minutes 16 seconds, east 393.33 feet along said southwesterly side of Louis Street to th
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stapleton, McGuinness, Wirth, Martin, Cardani, Connelly, Sullivan, and Warren
Biographical Information
This resolution calls for the naming of a park in Richmond Borough in connection with a generous gift to the city of nearly two thousand acres by the late Dr. Louis Dreyfus. The name selected, "Hero Park," is in honor of Richmond County's splendid respon
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

Named for a soldier killed in World War 1 - was son of a police
BOAP Int. No. 931, BOAR No. 111
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 931, BOAR No. 111 • Enactment Date: 1931-02-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1931-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98994645499994,40.71421437300006]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 931, BOAR No. 111
Enactment Date
1931-02-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1931-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Straus Square
Present Name
East Broadway
Limits
The area now known as East Broadway beginning at the southwest corner of Rutgers Street and extending to the southwest corner of Jefferson Street
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Graubard, Schwab, Fassler, Deutschmann, Hartung, Moore, Weber, Williams, Reich, Sullivan, and Ott
Biographical Information
The designation of Straus Square is to pay a tribute to the memory of Nathan Straus, a beloved son of New York, who distinguished himself as a citizen, philanthropist and patriot.
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

Formerly East Broadway from Rutgers St. to Jefferson St. Na
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":[-74.11940002499995,40.61704799100005]}
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
James Lane III Way
Limits
The southeast corner of Potter Avenue and Fairview Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
James Lane III died of a brain tumor at 8 years of age.
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":[-74.10905097299997,40.57432098800007]}
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
P.O. Matthew Dziergowski Lane
Limits
The intersection of Otis Avenue and Clawson Street
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
On November 4, 1960, Matthew Dziergowski was born on Staten Island in Dongan Hills. He attended St. Ann’s school, St. Peter’s Boys High and The College of Staten Island. In 1983, he decided to follow in his father’s path and joined the New York Pol
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":[-73.81635763699995,40.78928739200006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Associazione Sacchesi D’America Way
Limits
At the intersection of 149th Street and 12th Road
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Paladino
Biographical Information
Associazione Sacchesi D’America has always been a community organization to maintain and pass on traditions and strong family values and to provide community service. The strong community is what makes the Association what it is. Great relationships ha
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":[-73.80802539799998,40.69001052100003]}
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
Queens
New Name
Alyce L. Feurtado Way
Limits
At the intersection of 142nd Street and 106th Avenue
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Adams
Biographical Information
Alyce L. Feurtado began her professional career as an educator in 1973 and was among the first teachers to work at Concerned Parents of Jamaica Early Learning Center in Queens, a childcare center that helps with children ranging in ages between two and n
Int. No. 481
Intro Number: Int. No. 481 • Enactment Date: 1941-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1941-11-14T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97996852499995,40.59370091000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 481
Enactment Date
1941-12-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1941-11-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1941/113
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Garibaldi Square
Limits
Area bounded by 86th Street, West 9th Street and Avenue V
Zip Code
11223.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kinsley, Digiovanna, McCarthy, Earle, and Nugent
Biographical Information
Your committee is of the opinion that the proposed name, Garibaldi square, for the unnamed area described in this bill is an appropriate tribute to the Italian Patriot and General, Guiseppe Garibaldi, one of the leaders of the movement for the unificatio
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":[-74.07705062799994,40.641883921000044]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Hon. Vito J. Titone Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Hyatt Place and Central Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Hon. Vito J. Titone served as an Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals from 1985 to 1998. He taught law at Staten Island College and also St. John’s. He ran for the State Senate twice unsuccessfully but was elected to the State Supreme Court
Int. No. 503
Intro Number: Int. No. 503 • Enactment Date: 1990-10-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86759261799995,40.85785211900003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 503
Enactment Date
1990-10-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/059
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Senator Abraham Bernstein Square
Limits
The intersection of Pelham Parkway North and White Plains Road
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Crispino, Dear, Eisland, Foster, Lisa, O'Donovan, Rivera, Robles, Foster and Ward
Biographical Information
Abraham Bernstein was a well-known Bronx politician who served in the New York State Senate from 1961 to 1989. He served on the following Senate Committees: Banking; Finance; Judiciary: Housing and Community Development; Investigations; Taxation and Gove
Int. No. 935
Intro Number: Int. No. 935 • Enactment Date: 2012-10-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08023340399996,40.64484482000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 935
Enactment Date
2012-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Earlene Bethel-Sperling Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of St. Marks Place and Hamilton Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Earlene Bethel-Sperling began working for the City of New York as a Supervising Block Worker for the Addiction Services Agency. She was later assigned to Staten Island as a trainer in drug and crisis prevention training police officers, teacher, guidanc
Int. No. 884-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 884-A • Enactment Date: 1985-10-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94237812999995,40.79478858400006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 884-A
Enactment Date
1985-10-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/065
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Machito Square
Limits
The intersection of East 111th Street and Third Avenue.
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maloney, Castaneira Colon, Ferrer, Foster, Gerges, Williams, Leffler, Wooten, and Robles
Biographical Information
Frank Grillo, more commonly known as Machito, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1908. While growing up in Cuba, he developed a deep interest and love for music, especially the native Cuban style. To support himself, he worked as a singer and a maracas player.
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":[-73.99271991499995,40.69810317100007]}
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
Dorothy Day Way
Limits
At the intersection of Pineapple Street and Henry Street
Zip Code
11201.0
Introduced By Council Members
Restler
Biographical Information
Dorothy Day was a journalist, social activist and known as a political radical among American Catholics. She was born in Brooklyn and later worked as a journalist on socialist newspapers, participated in protest movements, and developed friendships with
Int. No. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85826421299998,40.67812821200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Mary Ann Carey Way
Limits
At the intersection of Glenmore Avenue and 79th Street
Zip Code
11417.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
Mary Ann Carey was born, raised, and lived much of her life at 106-27 79th Street. She was the quintessential and charismatic leader who served her community with honor, grace who dedicated her life to civic duty and service as a district manager for Com
Int. No. 882
Intro Number: Int. No. 882 • Enactment Date: 1980-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1980-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85845449099997,40.862534217000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 882
Enactment Date
1980-10-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1980-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1980/063
Category
Playground
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Philip Mazzei Playground
Limits
Playground located at the corner of the intersection of Mace Avenue and Williamsbridge Road
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Savino and Crispino
Biographical Information
Philip Mazzei was born in Italy in 1730. He was a surgeon, businessman, merchant, horticulturist, philosopher, author, diplomat and friend of all of the great leaders of the American Revolution, the French Revolution and the Second Partition of Poland.
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":[-74.15009339299996,40.53783835200005]}
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
Walter A. Matuza Place
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Armstrong Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10308.0
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. 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":[-74.09743097299997,40.590883000000076]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Lt. James D. Hicks Way
Limits
On the corner of Cromwell Avenue and Jefferson Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo and McMahon
Biographical Information
James David Hicks grew up in Staten Island and graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School in 1979. He then attended SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx. He was commissioned as an officer in the Naval Reserve in 1984. James Hicks trained as a fighter pil
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":[-73.96048383499993,40.673965434000024]}
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
Frank and Doris Bell Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Classon Avenue and Sterling Place
Zip Code
11238.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cumbo
Biographical Information
Frank and Doris Bell contributed to the community by the encouragement they gave to others who sought advice on overcoming their personal problems regarding their business endeavors, social interaction and financial obstacles. In 1968, they opened the F
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":[-73.86653435099998,40.70311957100006]}
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
Jack Zwerenz Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 82nd Street and Myrtle Avenue
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
Jack Zwerenz was a founding member of the Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol and was singled out for his efforts to successfully stop the Montauk option of the MTA which would have sent high-speed electrified trains at grade level through backyards and
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":[-73.96729647799998,40.70699641500005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Elisa Torres Way
Limits
At the intersection of Division Avenue and Wythe Avenue
Zip Code
11249.0
Introduced By Council Members
Levin
Biographical Information
Elisa Torres is the founder of the Roberto Clemente ball-field park and Little League, in additional to many more community programs. She was a determined community leader and a compassionate woman who dedicated her life to her family and public service.
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
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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
Staten Island
New Name
Officer Thomas Choi Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of Major Avenue and Lily Pond Road
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Thomas Choi was a member of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police Department who passed away after being struck by a driver and entering into a coma for over a year. Officer Choi was recognized for his professionalism in handling a specific i
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Coach Herbert “Chuck” Griffin Way
Limits
At the intersection of 115th Street and 2nd Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Herbert “Chuck” Griffin was a legendary East Harlem coach and social activist. He served in the United States Navy. He founded the East Harlem Federation Youth Association from his home, which later expanded into Harlem’s most respected neighborhoo
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
Staten Island
New Name
Coach Bill Welsh Way
Limits
At the intersection of Allison Avenue and Colgate Place
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Bill Welsh was regarded as the greatest mentor for the Staten Island running community. He finished fifth in the 1955 Boston Marathon and helped develop sub four-minute miler Charlie Marsala and Olympic high-jumper Bill Jankunis. He started the track tea
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
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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
Queens
New Name
Ortner Vernon Murray
Limits
At the intersection of Northern Boulevard and 107th Street
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Ortner Vernon Murray, more affectionately known as "Von" was born in Manzanilla,Trinidad. After marrying Jocelyn Verspry the young couple started a life together leaving Trinidad for the United States to pursue the "American Dream" like so many others. O
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
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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
Staten Island
New Name
Lt. Brendan Drew Pearson Way, Sta. 23
Limits
At the intersection of Rossville Avenue and Veterans Road East
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ignizio
Biographical Information
Lt. Brendan Drew Pearson was an EMT for 25 years. Promoted to Lieutenant when the New York Health and Hospital Corporation merged with the Fire Department, he won five “Lieutenant of the Year Awards” and was one of the first EMT Lieutenants to staff
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
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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
Queens
New Name
Clara Belle Place
Limits
At the intersection of Waltham Street and 105th Avenue
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Adams
Biographical Information
Clara Louise Little Belle devoted twenty-five years to serving in-patient and out-patient clients and their families at Creedmore Psychiatric Center before becoming an entrepreneur and civic advocate. Ms. Belle opened her first fashion store of family ap
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Brianna Gabrielle Gioia Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Rockland Avenue and Forest Hill Road
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Brianna Gabrielle Gioia was tragically killed when the driver of the vehicle she was in lost control and veered into a gully and into oncoming traffic. As a result of the accident, District Attorney Daniel M. Donavan addressed the New York City Council
Int. No. 252-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 252-A • Enactment Date: 2002-09-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 252-A
Enactment Date
2002-09-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Robert J. Shay, Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bosworth and Bement Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Avella, Clarke, Comrie, DeBlasio, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Golden, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo, Quinn, Recchia, Reyna, Rivera, Sanders, Jr., Serrano, Davis, Dilan, Felder, Jackson, Monserrate, Nelson, Vann and Weprin; also C
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 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":[-73.95859203999998,40.620598984000026]}
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
Sarita Rein Way
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue L and East 17th Street
Zip Code
11230.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
Sarita Rein came to Brooklyn from Lima, Peru for a visit but decided to stay and met her husband Arnold. She graduated in the 1980's from Brooklyn College where they had a program supporting immigrants to achieve a college degree.   She continued her e
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
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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
Edwin Eddie Ellis Way
Limits
At the intersection of 151st Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Boulevard
Zip Code
10039.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salaam
Biographical Information
Edwin “Eddie” Ellis was an activist, a member of the Black Panthers and a broadcaster on WBAI for many years, on their weekend “On the Count” show produced by ex-prisoners. He founded the NuLeadership Policy Group in 2001, which conducts research
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
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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
Staten Island
New Name
WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Pvt. Joseph F. Merrell Jr. Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Oakland Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
The only Staten Islander to win the Medal of Honor during World War II. He hailed from West Brighton. Joseph F. Merrell made a made a gallant, 1-man attack against vastly superior enemy forces near Lohe, Germany. His unit, attempting a quick conquest of
Int. No. 620
Intro Number: Int. No. 620 • Enactment Date: 2015-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 620
Enactment Date
2015-02-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Edwin Thomas Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 49th Street and Fillmore Avenue
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maisel
Biographical Information
Edwin Thomas worked as a New York City bus driver on the B46 line. He was killed by a passenger who did not pay the fare on December 8, 2008.
C. No. 555
Intro Number: C. No. 555 • Enactment Date: 1939-11-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1939-11-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
C. No. 555
Enactment Date
1939-11-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1939-11-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1939/173
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Corporal John Ruoff Memorial Park
Limits
Rockaway Boulevard, 87th Street, and 101st Avenue, Ozone Park.
Zip Code
11417.0
Introduced By Council Members
Burke, Christensen, Quinn, Shick, Nugent, Sharkey, McCarthy, and Carroll
Biographical Information
The purpose of the local law is to honor the memory of one who served his country unto death in the great war. The American legion and many residents of Queens County are desirous that this bill be enacted into law.
Int. No. 901
Intro Number: Int. No. 901 • Enactment Date: 1972-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1972-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 901
Enactment Date
1972-10-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1972-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1972/067
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Adolph Lewisohn Plaza
Limits
An area bounded by the north side of 136th Street to the south side of former 138th Street between Convent Avenue and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10031.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite and Taylor
Biographical Information
Lewisohn Stadium which has been a feature of Summer life with its concerts for over 50 years is to be demolished and new construction will rise in the site.
Adolph Lewisohn was born on May 27, 1849, in Hamburg, Germany and migrated to New York City in 1
Int. No. 840
Intro Number: Int. No. 840 • Enactment Date: 1985-03-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84216066399995,40.86794571200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 840
Enactment Date
1985-03-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/022
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Angelo Campanaro Park
Limits
An existing park located at the intersection of Gun Hill Road, Eastchester Road and Arnow Avenue.
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Crispino, DeMarco, Ferrer, Ward, Povman, Alter, Foster, Leffler, Maloney, and Wooten
Biographical Information
Angelo Campanaro was an architect in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. His tour of duty was located in Alaska where he was involved in the planning and construction of highways and roads.

Mr. Campanaro returned home to the northeast Bronx and b
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":[-73.86771173599993,40.82530977700003]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Carmen Alicia Rivera Way
Limits
At the intersection of Rosedale Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farías
Biographical Information
Carmen Alicia Rivera was an Assistant Vice President for Fiduciary Trust International at the World Trade Center. She was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Int. No. 394
Intro Number: Int. No. 394 • Enactment Date: 1983-12-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 394
Enactment Date
1983-12-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-09-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/059
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Joseph Austin Playground
Limits
The playground which starts on the south side of the Grand Central Parkway Service Road at 164th Place, proceeds on the east side of 164th Place, continuing to 84th Avenue
Zip Code
11432.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman
Biographical Information
Joseph Austin has been a fixture in the South Jamaica and Kew Gardens communities for over fifty years, coaching local youth in baseball and basketball. In June of this year, Mr. Austin received an honorary degree from Queens College for "unselfish lifel
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92470163999997,40.86174629900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Reginaldo Atanay Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dyckman Street and Nagle Street
Zip Code
10040.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Reginaldo Atanay was a journalist born in the city of San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominican Republic and later resided in New York City for decades. He directed the digital newspaper Atanay.com, published by the advertising company Relaciones Iberoameric
Int. No. 360
Intro Number: Int. No. 360 • Enactment Date: 1999-06-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 360
Enactment Date
1999-06-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/025
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lou Lodati Playground
Present Name
George F. Torsney
Limits
Existing playground within George F. Torsney Park, located at Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street
Zip Code
11104.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Abel, Golden, Foster, O'Donovan and Sabini
Biographical Information
Lou Lodati, known as the "Mayor of Sunnyside", was a community activist for 50 years. Lodati was 88 when he died in September 1996. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside as well as Lieutenant Governor for the Queens West Division for t
Int. No. 368-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 368-A • Enactment Date: 2006-07-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95252379299995,40.803216372000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 368-A
Enactment Date
2006-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Dr. Reverend Wyatt Tee Walker Square
Limits
West 116th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10026.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dickens
Biographical Information
Dr. Reverend Wyatt Tee Walker was born in 1929 in Brockton, Massachusetts and later earned his bachelor’s degree in 1950 from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. It was through his enrollment there that he met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. an
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":[-74.12168166299995,40.63209800300007]}
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
William A. Morris, Jr. Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Cary Avenue and Roe Street
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
William A. Morris, Jr. served in WWII in both Europe and the Pacific and participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He has been honored multiple times for his service. The P.S. 19 park in West Brighton was named for him i
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":[-73.93959998799994,40.62519901500008]}
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
Michael Ferrara’s Way
Limits
At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue K
Zip Code
11210.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan and 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. 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":[-74.16669792799996,40.603478550000034]}
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
Chief Joseph J. Ponzi Way
Limits
At the intersection of Arlene Street and Dawson Circle
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Joseph J. Ponzi served with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for 37 years with the title of Chief Investigator. He administered over 1500 examinations and elicited over 125 murder confessions. He organized many Gun Buy Backs throughout the y
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