Ask NYC Browse All Data Public Safety Transportation Health Buildings

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.

City Government Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) Dataset ig76-wwag 18 fields
DOWNLOAD CSV
Dataset fields
Showing 50 real records
Int. No. 431-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 431-A • Enactment Date: 1983-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82931917999997,40.758223806000046]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 431-A
Enactment Date
1983-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1983-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1983/016
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Library Plaza
Limits
A triangular area formed by the N.S.L. of Main Street approximately 258 feet to Kissena Boulevard; east on S.S.L. off Kissena Boulevard approximately 240 feet; 90° southerly turn approximately 160 feet; southwesterly turn approximately 54 feet to the po
Zip Code
11355.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sadowsky, Dryfoos, and Povman
Biographical Information
At the request of Constance B. Cooke, Director of the Queens Borough Public Library, this legislation was proposed. The local law would name the plaza where the Flushing Branch of the Queens System is located. In addition to the library facility a small
Int. No. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-19T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.16949002699994,40.548952805000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Gaetano Vincent Mangano Street
Limits
On the Corner of Wainwright Street and Memphis Avenue
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
Gaetano Vincent Mangano was very active in the Eltingville community for over 50 years. He served on Community Board #4, served as President of the Memphis Avenue Civic Association and was elected as National Vice President of the American Postal Workers
Int. No. 613
Intro Number: Int. No. 613 • Enactment Date: 2005-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-09-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85698306899997,40.68953846000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 613
Enactment Date
2005-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-09-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/043
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Firefighter LT Robert F. Wallace Street
Limits
Corner of 86th Street and 89th Avenue
Zip Code
11416.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Avella, Baez, Comrie, Gennaro, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Gonzalez, Katz, Martinez, McMahon, The Speaker (Council Member Miller), Oddo, Provenzano, Quinn, Recchia Jr., Reed, Sanders Jr., Vann, Yassky, Nelson, Palma, Weprin, de Blasio, James, Di
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
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":[-73.83464498199999,40.687499983000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Allama Iqbal Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of 109th Street and 101st Avenue
Zip Code
11419.0
Introduced By Council Members
Adams
Biographical Information
Allama Iqbal was a writer, philosopher and politician who is widely revered in the Asian subcontinent. He was a scholar, politician, lawyer, and well-known poet whose poetry in the Urdu language is among the greatest in the world. He is commonly referred
Int. No. 119
Intro Number: Int. No. 119 • Enactment Date: 1940-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1940-11-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90600507599999,40.838944551000054]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 119
Enactment Date
1940-05-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1940-11-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1940/065
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Michel Square
Limits
Webster Avenue, Claremont Parkway and Clay Avenue
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Burke, Kinsley, McCarthy, Nugent, Digiovanna, and Straus
Biographical Information
In naming this street "Michel Square," the Council will honor the name of a soldier in the United States Field Artillery, born in the Borough of The Bronx, who died soon after his enlistment.
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":[-73.95280408399998,40.80757233200006]}
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
Michael Lancaster Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 121st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Michael Lancaster received recognition from the New York State Senate and the City Council for his community involvement and activism throughout his life. He was the vice president and treasurer of 5 Star Gardens, a voting member of Manhattan Land trust
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":[-73.91936741499995,40.82383261700005]}
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
Leroy Meyers Way
Limits
At the intersection of 158th Street and Concourse Village East
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stevens
Biographical Information
Leroy Meyers served in the United States Army during WWII and fought in the Battle of Normandy. He was a member of the board of directors at Concourse Village Apartments. He assisted, and created friendships and fellowships with his neighbors. They devel
Int. No. 661
Intro Number: Int. No. 661 • Enactment Date: 2000-06-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2000-07-11T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84949690299999,40.84111663600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 661
Enactment Date
2000-06-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2000-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2000/037
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Louis Tuzzio Corner
Limits
Northeast corner of Maclay Avenue and Seddon Street.
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Provenzano, Abel, Golden, Eisland, O’Donovan and Rivera-read
Biographical Information
Louis John Tuzzio was born in 1911 in the Lower East Side area known as "Little Italy." He was the oldest of eight children born to Italian immigrants. Because of his fam­ily's abject poverty, his dream of becoming a draftsman never came to fruition. De
Int. No. 728
Intro Number: Int. No. 728 • Enactment Date: 1969-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.03901450199999,40.61528609000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 728
Enactment Date
1969-04-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1969-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1969/013
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Andrew Lehman Field
Present Name
Within Shore Road Park
Limits
That portion of Shore Road Park being the football field located in the area bounded on the west by Shore Road the east by Shore Parkway, the north by 96th Street and the south by the field house.
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curry, Cohen, Rios, Ruggieri, Ryan, Smith, and Weiss
Biographical Information
This legislation proposes to honor Andrew Lehman who resided in the Ft. Hamilton area his entire life. He was an active participant in neighborhood athletics. After his return from military service in Korea, he resumed his interest in sports, particularl
Int. No. 1033
Intro Number: Int. No. 1033 • Enactment Date: 2009-07-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.12237501399994,40.61257599400005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1033
Enactment Date
2009-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-07-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/046
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Sgt. Kenneth C. Amatrudo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Josephine Street and Manor Road
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell
Biographical Information
Sgt. Kenneth C. Amatrudo was a member of the New York Army National Guard who became a true hero when he observed a boat capsizing in Arthur Kill off Staten Island. One adult and four children were on board. Sgt. Kenneth C. Amatrudo and a companion swam
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":[-73.82967996099995,40.84061501600007]}
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
Joseph Oddo Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Coddington Avenue and Crosby Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Joseph Oddo was president of the Pelham Bay Taxpayers Association, an active member of the Waterbury LaSalle Community Association and was the Bronx Chronicle’s first managing editor. He was a member of the East Bronx Traffic Coalition and he began sta
Int. No. 613
Intro Number: Int. No. 613 • Enactment Date: 2005-05-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.12491687699998,40.569037682000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 613
Enactment Date
2005-05-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/043
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Maria Y. Sollitto Boulevard
Limits
NW corner of Amboy Road and Tysens Lane
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Maria Sollitto was dedicated to her family and also gave of her time to the Staten Island Region of the American Cancer Society, the Staten Island Federation of PTA’s, New Dorp High School, her church and community. She was a tireless volunteer for th
Int. No. 433
Intro Number: Int. No. 433 • Enactment Date: 1968-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1968-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87100023899995,40.82057895600008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 433
Enactment Date
1968-05-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1968-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1968/035
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
James Burke Ball Fields
Limits
The area bounded on the west by Morrison Avenue, on the south by Watson Avenue, on the east by Bronx River parkway, on the north by Harrod place
Zip Code
10473.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Cuite, Friedland, Gelfand, Katzman, Modugno, Rios, Ryan, Smith, Troy Jr., Weiss, and Rosen
Biographical Information
Jim Burke started life in the Yorkville Area of Manhattan on November 22, 1914. Tragedy came carly in this man's lifetime as his first recollection began at 4 years old at an orphanage; where he remained until he was 18 years of age. He went into the wor
Int. No. 550
Intro Number: Int. No. 550 • Enactment Date: 1948-10-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96865022199995,40.61019493200007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 550
Enactment Date
1948-10-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1948/065
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Col. David Marcus Memorial Playground
Limits
Three existing parcels used for playground purposes lying north of Avenue P and running from 66 feet west of and parallel with East 4th Street to Ocean Parkway.
Zip Code
11230.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cunningham, Clemente, Davis Jr., Vogel, Quinn, and Quill
Biographical Information
Col. David Marcus was born in Brooklyn on February 22, 1901. He attended Boys' High School, where he distinguished himself as a baseball and football athlete. In 1920 he was appointed to West Point and upon graduation was commissioned in the United State
Int. No. 849
Intro Number: Int. No. 849 • Enactment Date: 2015-08-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2015-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.73766183599997,40.76847295500005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Matinecock Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Northern Boulevard and Marathon Parkway
Zip Code
11362.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone
Biographical Information
The Matinecock Native Americans were a branch of Algonquin Nation who once lived in villages where Flushing, Pomonok, College Point, Whitestone, Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck, and various other sites are now located. In 1656 the last of the Matinecoc
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.20282182999995,40.531050599000025]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Harry Taback Avenue
Limits
The intersection of Bradford Avenue and Foster Road
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Nelson, Quinn, Sears, Vallone Jr., Oddo, Barron, Comrie, Davis, Jackson, Koppell, Liu, McMahon, Perkins, Sanders Jr., Stewart, Weprin, Gallagher and Lanza.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 730
Intro Number: Int. No. 730 • Enactment Date: 1965-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1965-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85469177799996,40.83478503100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 730
Enactment Date
1965-05-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1965-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1965/052
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Monsignor Arthur J. Scanlan Square
Limits
A safety island located in the bed of the street formed by the intersection of Olmstead Avenue, Unionport Road and Benedict Avenue: Beginning at a point in the westerly line of said safety island, said westerly line being parallel to and distant 61 feet
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, O'Dwyer, Troy Jr., Farrell, Weiss, Modugno, Sharison, Cuite, Katzman, and Kupferman
Biographical Information
Born October 9, 1881, in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Brought to the United States by his parents in 1889. The family settled in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.

He attended St. Francis Xavier High School, Manhattan, then St. Joseph's College, Philad
Int. No. 336
Intro Number: Int. No. 336 • Enactment Date: 1998-11-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90606141799998,40.876917013000025]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 336
Enactment Date
1998-11-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1998-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1998/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Marie Smith Urban Street Academy
Limits
The southeast corner of Exterior Street and West 230th Street
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carrion and Marshall
Biographical Information
This legislation would add, through the posting of an additional sign, the name "Marie Smith Urban Street Academy Corner," at the southeast Corner of Exterior Street and West 230th Street.Marie Smith is the late wife of Michael P. Smith, President of the
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":[-74.10462649199997,40.63077847000005]}
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
Firefighter Michael Fiore Way
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Hoyt Avenue and Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
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. 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":[-73.94684264899996,40.820414130000074]}
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
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Arlington "Ollie" Edinboro Playground
Limits
An existing playground located within St. Nicholas Park at the intersection of 140th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue
Zip Code
10030.0
Introduced By Council Members
Jackson
Biographical Information
Ollie Edinboro dedicated over 40 years of service to helping the Department of Parks and Recreation and left a lasting impact on generations of children through his efforts to establish youth programs. He was a valued resident of Harlem and instrumental
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":[-73.93104700999999,40.85051400200007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1449-A
Enactment Date
2017-03-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/045
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Maria Valentin Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 184th Street and Audubon Avenue
Zip Code
10033.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Maria Valentin was born in Dajabon, Dominican Republic. In 1962, she fled the country seeking safety from the dictatorship of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina's regime. Ms. Valentin, was specifically targeted for speaking against Molina’s cruelty tow
Int. No. 994
Intro Number: Int. No. 994 • Enactment Date: 2001-12-26T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91084341199996,40.74744023900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 994
Enactment Date
2001-12-26T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2001-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2001/071
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lawrence Virgilio Playground
Limits
Existing playground located at 52nd Street and 39th Drive in Windmuller Park
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Sabini and O’Donovan
Biographical Information
Lawrence Virgilio. The following biographical information was printed in Dennis Duggan’s New York Newsday column (“Recall Names, Forget Numbers”) of September 21, 2001. It is reproduced here in its entirety both for the information provided and it
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":[-73.93460900299993,40.801556779000066]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Jesus ‘Tato’ Laviera Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 123rd Street and Second Avenue
Zip Code
10035.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark-Viverito
Biographical Information
Mr. Laviera published books, plays and poems and made hundreds of appearances at colleges, workshops and literary events and was one of the best-known representatives of the Nuyorican school of poetry. He was born in the Santurce district of San Juan, P
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":[-74.21774804199998,40.54102776800005]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Ira D Hudson Way USN Pearl Harbor KIA
Limits
At the intersection of Bloomingdale Road and Woodrow Road
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Ira D Hudson enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS West Virginia as Fireman Third Class. He was killed in the line of duty in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He received the Purple Heart.
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":[-73.89978807199998,40.82046736700005]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Christian Church John 3:16 Way
Limits
At the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Hewitt Place
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
This co-naming will commemorate Christian Church John 3:16 which has served the Bronx community since its founding in 1935.
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":[-73.88831675899996,40.65548788700005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
James “Frankie” Chestnutt, Jr. Blvd
Limits
At the intersection of Wortman Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
James Frankie Chesnutt Jr. grew up in the East New York section of Brooklyn where he attended P.S. 306, P.S. 364 and George Gershwin J.H.S. 166. He also attended Pacific High School where he graduated as valedictorian. After graduating, he started workin
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":[-73.93861896999994,40.616274006000026]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Robert “Pudgie” Walsh Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 36th Street and Avenue P
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Williams
Biographical Information
Robert Walsh was in the United States Navy and soon after joined the FDNY. After he retired, he became a full-time coach of the semi-pro Brooklyn Mariners football team. With 621 wins over 60 seasons, he won more games than any college or pro football
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":[-73.90025443999997,40.85430085300004]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Detective Miosotis Familia Way
Limits
At the intersection of Ryer Avenue and East 181st Street
Zip Code
10457.0
Introduced By Council Members
Torres
Biographical Information
Miosotis Familia worked as a nurse at NYU Langone Medical Center and as a medical assistant for the Red Cross before joining the NYPD in 2005. She was assigned to the 46th Precinct. She was the first female NYPD officer killed in the line of duty since
BOAP No. 1098, BOAR No. 108
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1098, BOAR No. 108 • Enactment Date: 1935-03-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1935-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95093143699995,40.70888109200007]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1098, BOAR No. 108
Enactment Date
1935-03-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1935-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lituanica Square
Limits
The unnamed square bounded by South 2nd Street, Hewes Street, Stagg Street and Union Avenue
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moses, Schwab, Deutschmann, Feingold, Haas, Nugent, Flood, Bauer and Morris
Biographical Information
On July 15, 1933, Captain Stephan Darius and Lieutenant Stanley Girenas took off from Floyd Bennett Field in the airship "Lituanica" in a non-stop flight to Kaunas, Lithuania. They succeeded in crossing the Atlantic Ocean but fell and crashed in Germany
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

So. 2nd St., Hewes St., Stagg St. and Union Ave. – Named
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":[-74.08970621099996,40.63061685500003]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Mark B. Herman Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Forest Avenue and Oxford Place under the Forest Avenue sign
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Mark Herman led the progressive wing of the Democratic Party on Staten Island for 50 years and was one of the longest-serving members of Democratic County Committees in New York state history. He was the last surviving founder of the Staten Island Democ
Int. No. 352
Intro Number: Int. No. 352 • Enactment Date: 1995-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1995-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93538891499998,40.76135854900008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 352
Enactment Date
1995-01-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1995-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1995/002
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Shirley Moran Square
Limits
The intersection of 21st Street and 35th Avenue
Zip Code
11106.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Dear, Koslowitz, O'Donovan
Biographical Information
Shirley Ann Moran was a devoted mother and community leader. She enjoyed children and dedicated much of her time working in her neighborhood to improve the quality of life for all. In the words of her husband Tom Moran, "Shirley was a special gift from G
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":[-73.93045147599997,40.674979946000065]}
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
Moses P. Cobb Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Bergen Street and Utica Avenue
Zip Code
11213.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vann
Biographical Information
Moses P. Cobb was the first African-American police officer in the Brooklyn Police Department and was also the first African-American police officer in the consolidated NYPD after Brooklyn joined New York City in 1898.
Int. No. 557
Intro Number: Int. No. 557 • Enactment Date: 1974-09-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94409320999995,40.78346982900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 557
Enactment Date
1974-09-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1974/038
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Stanley M. Isaacs Park
Limits
Two Park areas located north and south of East 96th Street between Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive and 1st Avenue.
Zip Code
10128.0
Introduced By Council Members
Burden, Wagner, Stern, Friedlander, and Arculeo
Biographical Information
Stanley M. Isaacs was born in New York City in 1882 and attended the Training School of Normal College, the Sachs Collegiate Institute and Columbia College. He graduated from New York Law School.

During World War I he was chairman of a local draft board
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":[-73.81838969299997,40.822523587000035]}
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
Rev. Howard Weaving Way
Limits
Cross Bronx Expressway and Edison Avenue
Zip Code
10465.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
During his years in the Bronx, Rev. Howard Weaving was on the Community Planning Board 10 for eleven years, member of Bronx-Westchester YMCA for 14 years, Vice-Moderator of Presbytery and active in many of the Presbytery committees. He also served as th
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.13073541999995,40.612579631000074]}
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
Brian Nunez Way
Limits
The intersection of Jewett Avenue and Victory Boulevard
Zip Code
10314.0
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. 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":[-74.00053382599998,40.714478480000025]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Five Points
Limits
On the south side of Baxter Street and Worth Street
Zip Code
10013.0
Introduced By Council Members
Chin
Biographical Information
This co-naming would recognize the lives of tens of thousands of 19th century Irish, Italian, Chinese and Jewish immigrants, as well as the free African-Americans who lived together in this notorious slum where they faced considerable poverty and adversi
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.79473857299996,40.78407527100006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Madeline Sershen Way
Limits
At the intersection of Utopia Parkway and 16th Avenue
Zip Code
11357.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vallone
Biographical Information
Madeline Sershen was struck and killed by an 88-year-old driver who ran a red light on Utopia Parkway near 16th Avenue. As a result of her death, her family has started a petition urging mandatory vision retesting every two years for all drivers age 80 a
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":[-73.88630164499995,40.854844032000074]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Natale “Nat” Cerini Corner
Limits
At the southwest corner of Belmont Avenue and East 187th Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Natale “Nat” Cerini was an immigrant from Rome, Italy who came to America and settled in the Arthur Avenue section of the Bronx with little English speaking skills. He opened the Roma Luncheonette when he was 17 years old which also serves as a plac
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":[-74.13190335099995,40.63163447000005]}
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
Leon Wallace Way
Limits
At the intersection of Post Avenue and Simonson Place
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Leon Wallace served in the United States Air Force as a jet mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1961. In 1976, he served with the New York State Army National Guard and retired in 2001 as a Sergeant. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, the NAACP, dis
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":[-73.82710470499995,40.761652008000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 590-A
Enactment Date
2011-07-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2011-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/047
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Macedonia A.M.E. Church Way
Limits
At the intersection of Union Street and 38th Avenue
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koo
Biographical Information
This street sign will commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the church.
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15037945599994,40.56424373300007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Josephine “Pat” Miller Street
Limits
At the intersection of Fairfield Street and Corbin Avenue
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Josephine “Pat” Miller was an advocate for the disabled. In the early 1960's, she moved to a house in Great Kills, where her family remained for the rest of their lives. She was well known for her advocacy work, which started when she arrived on Stat
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":[-73.98325019399994,40.681487711000045]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Kenneth Casilla Way
Limits
At the intersection of Baltic Avenue and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
11217.0
Introduced By Council Members
Levin
Biographical Information
Kenneth Casilla was a beloved member of the Boerum Hill community. He was an aspiring rapper who was killed while pursuing his career in Florida. He fed the homeless, gave people places to sleep and also gave out free turkeys during the Holiday’s. He w
Int. No. 877-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 877-A • Enactment Date: 2008-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84483804599995,40.84120842300007]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Larry Lusk Way
Limits
At the intersection of Frisby Avenue and Benson Avenue
Zip Code
10461.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Larry Lusk was the proprietor of a candy store known as L.M. Stationery, opposite P.S. 12. For a generation, the store served as an informal community gathering spot for neighborhood residents, who discussed civic activities and neighborhood news. The
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":[-73.77726183999994,40.69505002200003]}
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
Archie Spigner Way
Limits
At the intersection of Sayres Avenue and 175th Street
Zip Code
11433.0
Introduced By Council Members
Miller
Biographical Information
Archie Spigner was known as the Godfather of Politics in Southeast Queens. He was a long time New York City Council Member and District Leader who began his career as a young bus driver and union activist. He mentored numerous African American leaders an
Int. No. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.15811236699994,40.63143878000005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Albert Albanese Way
Limits
Placed Underneath the Brabant Street Sign at the Northeast Corner of Union Avenue
Zip Code
10303.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Albert Albanese attended PS 44 which was across the street from where he lived. He attended St. Michael’s Church his entire life and became very involved and helped out when the church had their feasts. He would work at a booth to raise money for the c
Int. No. 1227
Intro Number: Int. No. 1227 • Enactment Date: 2016-08-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84519695899996,40.88965517300005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1227
Enactment Date
2016-08-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/092
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Honorable Samuel Bea Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Ely Street and Strang Avenue on the even side of the 4000 block
Zip Code
10466.0
Introduced By Council Members
King
Biographical Information
Samuel Bea Jr. was an Assemblyman and district manager for a northeast Bronx community board for nearly 30 years. He became Community Board 12’s district manager in 1977 and retired in 1996. He was re-elected three times to the New York State Assembl
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":[-73.93018476399999,40.63980854000005]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Alfred J. Vigliante Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of East 49th Street and Foster Avenue
Zip Code
11203.0
Introduced By Council Members
Williams
Biographical Information
Alfred J. Vigilante was a multi-decorated World War II veteran who was awarded with the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. He was Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post and organized
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":[-74.00771508799994,40.67462961500007]}
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
James “Jay” McKnight Way
Limits
At the intersection of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
Avilés
Biographical Information
James McKnight was an integral part of the vibrant music scene, performing with The Dubs, The Shells, and Lil. Nate & The Chrylers. His voice graced the airwaves with hits like "Someone Up There" and "For Every Man There's A Woman To Make You Cry." His v
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":[-74.12427804199996,40.62236500900008]}
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
FDNY Lt. John “Muzz” Murray Way
Limits
At the intersection of Kingsley Avenue and Manor Road
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell and Oddo
Biographical Information
John Murray died after he battled cancer for ten months. In 1983, he entered the Fire Academy and after graduation was assigned to Ladder Co. 20 in Manhattan where he served on the FDNY for 14 years. Later, he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to
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":[-73.74314301399994,40.675129672000025]}
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
Leroy Jackson Way
Limits
At the intersection of 135th Avenue and 228th Street
Zip Code
11413.0
Introduced By Council Members
Richards
Biographical Information
Leroy Jackson was a community activist and Co-President of the 228th Street Block Association. He was a caretaker and landscaper of the five block-long center isles along 228th Street from 134th Avenue to 137th Avenue in Laurelton. He was a certified T
NYC Data AI • Public-data exploration interface