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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. 556-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 556-A • Enactment Date: 2007-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2007-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90430899099994,40.85588998700007]}
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
Bronx
New Name
FF Michael C. Reilly Way
Limits
Corner of Walton Avenue and Cameron Place
Zip Code
10453.0
Introduced By Council Members
Baez
Biographical Information
FF Michael C. Reilly always wanted to be a New York City firefighter. Even at 4 years old, when his family moved to New Jersey, he complained it wasn’t Brooklyn, “where the action is.” He seemed to have an almost predestined calling to put his li
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":[-74.00289458899994,40.61767345900006]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Alberto Ingravallo Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Bay Ridge Parkway and 15th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
lberto Ingravallo was born in Italy and later immigrated to the United States where he received his diploma as a mechanic at the Automotive High School of Brooklyn. He later became a teacher at the Automotive High School in Brooklyn. He also enlisted i
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":[-74.02263003099995,40.62948199900006]}
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
Rosemarie O’ Keefe Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bay Ridge Parkway and 5th Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Rosemarie O’ Keefe was very active in the Bay Ridge civic and political communities. Under former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, she served as commissioner of the Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit. She received a number of awards for her community activit
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09941840599998,40.64181758500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Richard Dickenson Way
Limits
Tysen Street at southwest corner of Gorden Place
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Richard Dickenson was Staten Island’s borough historian from 1991 to the time of his death. Prior to taking that position, he researched Staten Island’s African-American communities for the Sandy Ground Historical Society. He also served as a histo
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":[-73.83795901799994,40.72030298000004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Walter Becker Way
Limits
At the intersection of 112th Street and 72nd Drive
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koslowitz
Biographical Information
Walter Carl Becker was an American musician, songwriter, bassist and record producer. He was a native of Forest Hills, Queens, growing up at 112-20 72 Drive, Forest Hills. In 1971, Walter Becker and his partner, Donald Fagen, formed the jazz-rock band S
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82471892299998,40.58531110200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Midshipman Justin Zemser Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Seaside Avenue and Beach Channel Drive
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Justin Zemser was a well-known and respected man in Rockaway and was a well-liked student at Channel View Academy High School, where he graduated in 2012 as valedictorian, also serving in student government and playing on the football team. He interned
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":[-73.82688803299999,40.75248601000004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Allison Hope Liao Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Main Street and Cherry Avenue
Zip Code
11355.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koo
Biographical Information
Allison Hope Liao was only three years-old when she was hit and killed by a driver while crossing the street with her grandmother despite having the right of way. Since her death, her parents have advocated tirelessly for safer streets and the local comm
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88779127699996,40.84759097400007]}
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
Jannie Bell Armstrong Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 180th Street and Clinton Avenue
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Feliz
Biographical Information
Ms. Armstrong lived at East 180th Street and Clinton Avenue for thirty-six years, served as a member of Bronx Community Board 6 for 18 years, and was the vice-president of the Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center until her time of death. She was a volun
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":[-73.87684593599994,40.742665998000064]}
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
Queens
New Name
Janta-Połczyńska Polish Heroes Way
Limits
At the south side of 43rd Avenue and Judge Street
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dromm
Biographical Information
Walentyna Janta-Połczyńska (1913 -2020) and Aleksander Janta-Połczyński (1908 – 1974) were heroes in the fight against Nazism. Walentyna was one of the last surviving members of the Polish government in exile which was formed after Nazi Germany inv
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":[-73.94509158399995,40.79676907000004]}
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
Eddie Palmieri Way
Limits
At the intersection of 112th Street and Park Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Eddie Palmieri was a musician and composer who founded the bands La Perfecta, La Perfecta II and Harlem Drive. He grew up in the City and played piano with Latin dance ensembles, including Tito Rodriguez’s mambo orchestra in the 1950’s. He won severa
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":[-73.98163296899997,40.724480017000076]}
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
Donald Suggs Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue B and East 6th Street
Zip Code
10009.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Donald Suggs Jr., whose activism and artistic work forever changed the community in the East Village. As a longtime reside of 525 East 6th Street until his death in 2012, he is widely known for his contributions to black LGBTQ rights and transforming the
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":[-73.91935500999995,40.87224890500005]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Joseph F. Holland Way
Limits
Southeast corner of West 215th Street and Indian Road
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
Jackson
Biographical Information
Joseph F. Holland grew up in Inwood, attended Bronx High School of Science and went on to Manhattan College to receive a B.S. in Business Administration. In 1997 he married and had one son. He was a dedicated husband, father and friend whose life was cut
Int. No. 391
Intro Number: Int. No. 391 • Enactment Date: 1967-10-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1967-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88291943599995,40.89146482500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 391
Enactment Date
1967-10-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1967-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1967/100
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Allen Shandler Recreation Area
Limits
An area bounded on the north by 233rd Street, on the east by Jerome Avenue, on the south by Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course, on the west by Major Deegan Expressway.
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Ryan, Smith, Troy Jr., and Rosen
Biographical Information
Allen Shandler died on August 9, 1966, at the age of fifteen. When his grandmother was burned to death by two teenagers in 1960, he prevailed upon his father and was instrumental in saving the offenders from a stiff jail sentence.

In 1962, when it was d
Int. No. 649-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 649-A • Enactment Date: 1975-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1975-10-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07638860099996,40.64226956500005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 649-A
Enactment Date
1975-05-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1975-10-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1975/017
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Edward G. Baker Square
Limits
The square mall area situated in front of the borough hall building in the intersection of Hyatt Street and Stuyvesant Place.
Zip Code
10016.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stern and Wagner
Biographical Information
Edward Grant Baker was born on December 28, 1906, and resided in Staten Island most of his life. He attended Public School 30, Curtis High School, the University of South Carolina and Fordham Law School.

He practiced law from 1932 to 1935. From 1937 to
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":[-73.84459291499996,40.846334246000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Sylvia Lask Way
Limits
At the intersection of Eastchester Road and Waters Place
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Velázquez
Biographical Information
Sylvia Lask became very active in the Democratic Party and was elected District Leader. She began working for Eliot Engel after he was elected to the NY Assembly and ran many campaigns out of her living room. She was a delegate to two Democratic Conventi
Int. No. 182
Intro Number: Int. No. 182 • Enactment Date: 1950-07-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1950-11-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98083988499997,40.72080611800004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 182
Enactment Date
1950-07-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1950-11-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1950/078
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Gustave Hartman Square
Limits
East side of Avenue B, north side of East Houston Street, south side of East 2d street, and west side of Sheriff Street
Zip Code
10009.0
Introduced By Council Members
Keegan, Low, Schreckinger, Boland, Treulich, and Bloom
Biographical Information
Judge Gustave Hartman passed away on November 12, 1936, with a suddenness shocking to his devoted family and friends and the community at large. He died in the Israel Orphan Asylum at 274 East 2d Street, Manhattan, the home which he had founded in the ye
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92603496699996,40.82766820200004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Rivera Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of 161st Street and River Avenue
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Arroyo
Biographical Information
Mariano Rivera is known as The Great One, the Sandman, the Hammer of God, and Mo. A five-time world champion playing with the New York Yankees from 1995 until 2013, he is considered the best closing pitcher in the history of baseball. He is Major Leagu
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":[-74.12479688099995,40.55943861600008]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
John V. LaFemina Way
Limits
At the intersection of Malone Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
John V. LaFemina was a longtime community activist and was known as the “founding father” of the Staten Island Republican Party. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and continued his service as an active member of the United St
Int. No. 947
Intro Number: Int. No. 947 • Enactment Date: 2001-12-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86560127799999,40.90190871300007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 947
Enactment Date
2001-12-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2001/060
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Msgr. John J. Considine Square
Limits
The intersection of East 241st Street and Martha Avenue
Zip Code
10470.0
Introduced By Council Members
Eisland, Abel and O’Donovan
Biographical Information
The following biographical material was provided by Bronx Community Board No. 12.

Monsignor John J. Considine was born in Manhattan in 1913 and grew up in Greenwich Village in a family of seven children. He attended St. Veronica’s School, Cathedra
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":[-73.96137693599997,40.610074850000046]}
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
WWII Marine Sgt. Charles J. Sciara Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 12th Street and Avenue P
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vernikov
Biographical Information
Charles J. Sciara enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. in 1942. After basic training, he was assigned to Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 236 as a rear gunner on a dauntless plane. His plane was shot down over Papua New Guinea during an attack on the
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":[-73.91385597799996,40.77505998300006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Cosmos FM Way
Limits
At the intersection of 29th Street and 23rd Avenue
Zip Code
11105.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Cosmos FM is a Greek-American radio station founded in 1987 that provides the Hellenic community in the city a voice on the airwaves. Currently, they have over 5,000 sustaining members and 200,000 listeners. Cosmos provides news from Greece and Cyprus,
Int. No. 925
Intro Number: Int. No. 925 • Enactment Date: 1985-07-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00010844399998,40.60896564300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 925
Enactment Date
1985-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/041
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Giuseppe Garibaldi Playground
Limits
An existing playground located on the east side of the 18th Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Streets.
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite, Albanese, Berman, Castaneira Colon, Crispino, Dear, Fossella, Gerges, Leffler, Messinger, and Wooten.
Biographical Information
Giuseppe Garibaldi is known as the Italian Patriot. He believed that all men should be free to govern themselves and fought for his beliefs in Italy and in South America.

At the age of 26 in 1833, Garibaldi was first introduced to the thoughts of an ind
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":[-73.99939455799995,40.672353575000045]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Red Hook Heroes Run
Limits
At the intersection of Smith Street and Lorraine Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
This intersection will be named for five firemen killed in the 9/11 attacks.
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02113390799997,40.62571537900004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Thomas Francis Wise 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of 6th Avenue and 78th Street
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Barron, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, deBlasio, Dilan, Fidler, Gallagher, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Jackson, James, Jennings, Koppell, Lanza, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 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":[-74.00222965299997,40.71676542300003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Captain William Thompson Corner
Present Name
Lafayette Street
Limits
Corner of Franklin and Lafayette
Zip Code
10013.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gerson
Biographical Information
Captain Thompson was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. He had been with the New York State Office of Court Administration for 27 years, and was an instructor at t
BOAP Int. No. 919, BOAR No. 24
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 919, BOAR No. 24 • Enactment Date: 1923-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98349199699999,40.71478076200003]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 919, BOAR No. 24
Enactment Date
1923-01-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1923-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Ahearn Park
Present Name
Oriental Park
Limits
The triangular space bounded by Grand Street, East Broadway and Scammel Street.
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
No Alderman information provided in the Municipal Library archives.
Biographical Information
Biographical information obtained from the 1922 Board of Alderman Proceedings: No. 919 is in memory of an old and well-known resident of the section, who during his life was active in the affairs of the City and State and one who was highly regarded by h
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

Grand St. E. Broadway and Scammel St. Named Jan. 16, 1923 –
BOAP No. 800, BOAR No. 190
Intro Number: BOAP No. 800, BOAR No. 190 • Enactment Date: 1933-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1933-04-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84671432999994,40.72218806700005]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 800, BOAR No. 190
Enactment Date
1933-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1933-04-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Gerald MacDonald Memorial Park
Limits
The unnamed square situated within the street area of Queens Boulevard between 69th Road (Kelvin Street) and 70th Road (Shellbourne Place)
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Henrich, Schwab, Nugent, Hartung, Baldwin III, Weber, Hanley, Williams, Bauer, Gardella, Donnelly, Deutschmann, Farrar, and Moses
Biographical Information
The purpose in designating Gerald MacDonald Memorial Park is to pay a tribute to the memory of the late Gerald MacDonald. This designation has the approval of 15 civic organizations throughout the Borough.
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

Queens Blvd., 69th Rd. and 70th Rd. Named May 9, 1933 – B
Int. No. 1090
Intro Number: Int. No. 1090 • Enactment Date: 1988-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 1090
Enactment Date
1988-12-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1988/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Charles Ludlam Corner
Limits
The south east corner at the intersection of West 4th Street, West Washington place and Barrow Street
Zip Code
10014.0
Introduced By Council Members
Greitzer, Foster, Maloney and DiBrienza
Biographical Information
Charles Ludham, a long-time resident of Morton Street, founded the Ridiculous Theatrical company in 1967 and served as its playwright, director and star. He was the recipient of four Obie awards, the most recent in the spring of 1987 that was awarded for
Int. No. 777
Intro Number: Int. No. 777 • Enactment Date: 1984-10-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84751934399998,40.722200420000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 777
Enactment Date
1984-10-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1984/057
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser Square
Limits
The intersection of 69th Road and Queens Boulevard, south of Gerald MacDonald Memorial Park
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katzman, Dear, Lisa, Ward, Povman, Alter, Foster, Maloney, Gerges, and Bellamy
Biographical Information
Rabbi Bokser was ordained Rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1931. He was also awarded a Ph. D. in philosophy from Columbia University in 1935. His first pulpit was in the Bronx and later he served in Vancouver. British Columbia where he organiz
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":[-73.87011300499995,40.82720040700008]}
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
Juan Antonio Rossy Way
Limits
At the intersection of Watson Avenue and Croes Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
R. Diaz
Biographical Information
Juan Antonio Rossy was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. At the age of 30 years old, he came to New York City in 1970 with his two children, Jacqueline and Edgardo Rossy. As a single father, raising two children, he dedicated his life to family, working har
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80052758399995,40.69377224400006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
S.W.A.M. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Sutphin Boulevard and Shore Avenue
Zip Code
11435.0
Introduced By Council Members
Adams
Biographical Information
Swam Cultural Center, Inc., a martial arts community center, has served the South Jamaica neighborhood for over 40 years. Under the guidance of Sijo Abdul Mutakabbir, the director and founder, S.W.A.M. is an international center for the development of th
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":[-73.85068601599994,40.89126601900006]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Dorothy Pamela Gomes Way
Limits
Edenwald Avenue and East 233rd Street
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
Seabrook
Biographical Information
Dorothy Gomes was very active in political and social work as a founding member of the Northeast Bronx Democratic Committee and active with Community Board 12 and the 47th Precinct Council. She became an independent Licensed Automobile Insurance Broker
Int. No. 1338
Intro Number: Int. No. 1338 • Enactment Date: 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94348467399993,40.79608126800008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Ethel Battle Velez Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 112th Street and Lexington Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Ethel Battle Velez was an advocate for public housing residents. She was president of the Tenant Association of James Weldon Johnson Houses for 40 years where she played a pivotal role in YouthBuild, which empowered young people and fostered leadership w
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":[-74.08291301399998,40.632920005000074]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
NYS Senator 1956-2006, Hon. John J. Marchi Way
Limits
At the intersection of Nixon Avenue and Ward Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell and Oddo
Biographical Information
NYS Senator John J. Marchi was a WWII veteran who fought in the battle of Okinawa and went on to become one of the nation’s longest serving elected officials with 49 years of service. He was responsible for drafting crucial legislation that helped sha
Int. No. 720
Intro Number: Int. No. 720 • Enactment Date: 1979-12-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1979-10-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88639225699995,40.63083310500008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 720
Enactment Date
1979-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1979-10-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1979/088
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Canarsie Veterans circle
Limits
A traffic circle located at the south side of Shore parkway at the foot of Rockaway parkway
Zip Code
11236.0
Introduced By Council Members
Berman, Riccio and Steingut
Biographical Information
This legislation would name the traffic circle located at the south side of Shore Parkway at the foot of Rockaway Parkway, Canarsie Veterans Circle. The intent is to honor those veterans from Canarsie who have served in the armed forces of the United Sta
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":[-73.98558335999996,40.57522691300005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance Way
Limits
West 19th Street and the Intersection at Surf Avenue
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Recchia
Biographical Information
This street name change stands as a fitting reminder of the many Brooklynites who lost their lives during the infamous 9-11 disaster.
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":[-73.91574383399995,40.628601606000075]}
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
The Dorothy Turano Plaza
Limits
At the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Avenue K
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Narcisse
Biographical Information
Dorothy Turano was the District Manager of Community Board 18 in Brooklyn for thirty-eight years, served as Community School Board Member District No. 18 Secretary Treasurer, served as president of the Parent Teachers Association PS 114, Bildersee Junior
Int. No. 761-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 761-A • Enactment Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90901165699995,40.862691950000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 761-A
Enactment Date
2012-03-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Ozzie Brown Triangle
Limits
At the intersection of Sedgwick Avenue and Fordham Road
Zip Code
10468.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabrera
Biographical Information
Ozzie Brown was a dedicated member of Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) and was also active in the Civil Rights Movement and promoted diabetes awareness. He served in the Vietnam War as a United States Marine and was discharged in 1969. He began a career i
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99006139199997,40.63022683300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Thomas Joseph Sgroi Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 15th Avenue and 53rd Street
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Felder
Biographical Information
Thomas Sgroi was killed on 9/11/01. At the time of his death, he was employed by Marsh and McLennan as Vice President for Technology and Information Services. He was born and raised in the Borough Park area. Mr. Sgroi was an active congregant at St. Fr
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":[-73.83051610499996,40.86920401900005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Milton Alexander Way
Limits
At the intersection of Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue
Zip Code
10475.0
Introduced By Council Members
King
Biographical Information
Milton Alexander co-founded the Co-op City Tennis Club in 1983 after he campaigned to get the tennis courts at Co-op City resurfaced. He coached thousands of adults and kids and taught them the game of tennis. Thirty-four children received college scho
Int. No. 342-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 342-A • Enactment Date: 2003-02-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09526296799999,40.64268006100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 342-A
Enactment Date
2003-02-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Caccese Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of West Buchanan Street and Lafayette Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
The Caccese family has been an integral part of the Staten Island community for over 92 years. The family’s patriarch, Phillip Caccese, migrated to Staten Island from Naples, Italy at the age of 14, in 1910. Here he met Josephine Irrilo, also from St
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":[-74.10465376199994,40.62576711300005]}
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
Alfred J. Braca Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Bard Avenue and Thames Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
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. 1278
Intro Number: Int. No. 1278 • Enactment Date: 2024-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13088049799995,40.62105713700004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1278
Enactment Date
2024-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-06-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/041
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Mimi Cusick Way
Limits
At the intersection of College Avenue and Ohio Place
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Mimi Cusick was very active in the Democratic Party on Staten Island. She organized many volunteers to work on campaigns and ran Democratic County Committee meetings. She worked as a school safety officer at PS 30 and PS 22 for 20 years. She was also ver
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":[-73.93780511599994,40.83500927100005]}
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
Pamela North Way
Limits
At the north side corner of West 162nd Street and Edgecombe Avenue
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Pamela North was an advocate and innovator in the fields of organization training and development, forging successful partnerships and consulting relationships with numerous U.S. and international entities. In the summer of 2006, she was commissioned by
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84387877499995,40.57757931300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Linda Ruscillo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Beach 124th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ariola
Biographical Information
Linda Ruscillo was a community activist who always spearheaded helping others. She was active in the Rockaway community for over 20 years. She initiated a youth committee attached to the 100th Precinct Community Council and became the corresponding s
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91602645499995,40.74260848500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Pfc. Hernando Rios Place
Limits
SW corner of Queens Boulevard and 49th Street
Zip Code
11104.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia
Biographical Information
Hernando Rios was a true American Hero who bravely answered the call of duty and joined the New York National Guard after the war in Iraq began. He also served as a maintenance supervisor in the World Trade Center during the attacks of September 11, 2001
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":[-73.91751618799998,40.86885506300007]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Miguel A. Melenciano Way
Limits
At the corner of Broadway and 213th Street
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Miguel A. Melenciano was a renowned communicator and supervisor of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) in the United States. Many personalities of the Quisqueyan community in the City, including politicians, professionals, journalists, businessmen, artists
Int. No. 369
Intro Number: Int. No. 369 • Enactment Date: 1948-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1948-11-13T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91702278999998,40.65453917200006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 369
Enactment Date
1948-05-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1948-11-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1948/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lt. Abraham Miller Square
Limits
At the intersection of Linden Boulevard, Church Avenue and East 94th Street
Zip Code
11212.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cunningham, McCarthy, Clemente, Schick, Vogel, and Quinn
Biographical Information
That this change in street names is being made to honor the memory of Lieutenant Abraham Miller, a resident of that section of Brooklyn, who was killed in action in the last war.

Lieutenant Miller enlisted as a Private in the United States Army in 1942
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89282493599995,40.770522296000024]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1744
Enactment Date
2017-12-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/237
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Firefighter Nicholas J. DeMasi Way
Limits
At the intersection of 77th Street and 21st Avenue
Zip Code
11370.0
Introduced By Council Members
Constantinides
Biographical Information
Nicholas J. DeMasi was a firefighter stationed at Engine Company 261 for many years. He was a responder during the 9/11 attacks and spent many months after working on the cleanup of Ground Zero. He retired in 2004 and later died of 9/11-related cancer.
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":[-73.78825794799997,40.74419193700004]}
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
Kathy Posa Way
Limits
At the intersection of 188th Street and 56th Avenue
Zip Code
11365.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ung
Biographical Information
Kathy Posa was an educator for 40 years and served as the principal of P.S. 177, a District 75 school for students with special needs. She received a citation acknowledging 35 years of dedicated service as an educator and advocating for the rights and ne
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