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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. 866
Intro Number: Int. No. 866 • Enactment Date: 1987-07-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81916751299997,40.606276093000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 866
Enactment Date
1987-07-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1987-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1987/045
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Gene Gray Playground
Limits
An existing playground located at the south-east corner of the intersection of Cross Bay boulevard and 196th Avenue (E. 9th Road)
Zip Code
11693.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward
Biographical Information
This legislation was proposed at the request of the Broad Channel Civic Association in recognition of the service Gene Gray provided to his community. The playground selected to be named for Gene Gray was newly constructed and was recently opened.

In f
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":[-73.86170025599995,40.846125862000065]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Beatrice Castiglia Catullo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Morris Park Avenue and Matthews Avenue
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gjonaj
Biographical Information
Beatrice Castiglia Catullo was a humanitarian and nurse who devoted her life to charity work. She helped build a chapel for the Sister Servants of Mary, organized and became the first president of the Parkchester chapter of Cancer Care Inc. and founded t
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":[-74.11198216599996,40.644063593000055]}
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
Thomas “Citos” Rigney Way
Limits
At the intersection of Richmond Terrace and Pelton Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Thomas “Citos” Rigney was an accomplished student and athlete who spent many hours coaching and helping the young people in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, he became ill from substance use disorder. He fought his illness valiantly and became an insp
Int. No. 232
Intro Number: Int. No. 232 • Enactment Date: 1954-09-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1954-04-28T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91569956699993,40.850308434000056]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 232
Enactment Date
1954-09-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1954-04-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1954/059
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Unknown Soldier Plaza
Limits
On University Avenue in the Bronx, extending from the Bernard S. Deutsch memorial flagpole, northward to West Tremont Avenue.
Zip Code
10453.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Bloom, Maniscalco, Treulich, Smith, Barnes, Schreckinger, Weiss, and Boland
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 278
Intro Number: Int. No. 278 • Enactment Date: 1963-12-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1963-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83689260599994,40.715540231000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 278
Enactment Date
1963-12-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1963-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1963/079
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Leo Ehrenreich Austin Street Playground
Limits
The park within the territory bounded by Austin Street, 77th Road, Man Line Long Island Railroad and 75th Road, in the second ward, borough of Queens, and more particularly described on map no 3064 adopted by the Board of Estimate on July 25, 1946.
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, DiCarlo, Kupferman, Sharison, Moskowitz, Weiss, and Katzman
Biographical Information
Leo Ehrenreich born at 48 East 74th Street in New York City on June 7, 1882. One of six children of Moses and Hannah Ehrenreich, His parents, too, were born in New York City. He attended Public School 6, Elementary School and DelWitt Clinton High School.
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":[-73.89486887199996,40.832227114000034]}
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
Mother Cordelia Gilford Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Bristow Street and Jennings Street
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson
Biographical Information
Once Ms. Gilford moved to 1328 Bristow Street with her three beautiful children, she became a pillar in her community. Known for her devoted religious status, Ms. Gilford was an active member of the 1st Sinai Baptist church, transforming into the Soul Ta
Int. No. 580
Intro Number: Int. No. 580 • Enactment Date: 1979-05-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98722696099998,40.75381634300004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 580
Enactment Date
1979-05-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1979-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1979/020
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Golda Meir Square
Limits
The northwest corner of 39th street and Broadway
Zip Code
10018.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stern, Michels, Codd, Kaufman, Messinger, Trichter, Ward, Povman, Horwitz, Crispino, Foster, and Eisland
Biographical Information
Golda Meir was born on May 3, 1898, in Kiev, Russia, and served as Israeli Prime Minister from 1969 to 1974. She lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1908 to 1921 when she moved to Israel. She was made acting chairman of the General Federation of Labour, w
Int. No. 485
Intro Number: Int. No. 485 • Enactment Date: 1971-11-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1971-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82792762199995,40.76047225000008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 485
Enactment Date
1971-11-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1971-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1971/053
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Paul Lippmann Memorial Arcade
Limits
39th Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sadowsky
Biographical Information
Paul Lippmann was a resident of Flushing. He had been President of the Flushing Merchants Association for twelve years. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Flushing Boys Club, Chairman of the Greater Flushing Community Council and one of its
Int. No. 542
Intro Number: Int. No. 542 • Enactment Date: 1992-10-08T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.17693307899998,40.62576117800006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 542
Enactment Date
1992-10-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/081
Category
Park
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Seaman First Class Radioman Joseph Manna Park
Limits
Area bounded by Forest Avenue, Forest Avenue and Goethals Road North
Zip Code
10303.0
Introduced By Council Members
O'Donovan, Fusco, Cerulo III, Castaneira-Colon, and Foster
Biographical Information
Seaman First Class Radioman Joseph Manna was a World War II hero who was one of the first, if not the first, Navy man of the Mariners Harbor community in Staten Island to lose his life fighting that noble struggle. Seaman Manna was the son of Letizia Fer
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.19028871399996,40.551585716000034]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Korean War Veterans Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Vespa Avenue and Arden Avenue
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ignizio
Biographical Information
This co-naming will honor the veterans who fought in the Korean War.
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":[-74.14665447399994,40.631964915000026]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Paul Casali Way
Limits
At the intersection of Morningstar Road and Hooker Place
Zip Code
10016.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Paul Casali dedicated his life to public service. He managed many Staten Island Democratic campaigns, including the re-election of Council Member Kamillah Hanks and served as president of the Democratic Organization of Richmond County. He also helped lea
Int. No. 1103-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1103-A • Enactment Date: 2009-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93792796599996,40.75347599600008]}
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
Queens
New Name
Nicolas A. Nowillo Place
Limits
At the intersection of Crescent Street and 40th Avenue
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia
Biographical Information
Nicolas A. Nowillo died trying to protect a neighbor from getting robbed on the street. He volunteered at the East River Development Alliance and helped organize a seminar to teach new immigrants how to start businesses.
BOAP No. 172, BOAR No. 119
Intro Number: BOAP No. 172, BOAR No. 119 • Enactment Date: 1932-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94313596799998,40.747514659000046]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 172, BOAR No. 119
Enactment Date
1932-04-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Captain Malcolm A. Rafferty Square
Limits
The unnamed square at the intersection of Hunter Avenue and 44th Drive
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Henrich, Moses, Deutschmann, Williams, Hartung, Donnelly, Nugent, Gardella, Baldwin III, Schwab and Farrar
Biographical Information
The purpose of the resolution in designating Captain Malcolm A. Rafferty square is to pay a tribute to the memory of a distinguished soldier and a valiant son of Queens County, who was killed in action in Cuba in the Spanish-American War.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

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

Hunter Ave. and 44th Drive. Named Apr. 12th, 1932 - Bd of A
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":[-74.11554516999996,40.57352714600006]}
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
Scott “The Plateman” Spina Way
Limits
At the intersection of 8th Street and New Dorp Lane
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Scott Spina served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1969 until 1971. He was award the Purple Heart when he was severely wounded during combat in Vietnam. When he returned from his service, he and his father Dominick co-founded
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":[-73.98939746199994,40.73593129000005]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Barry Benepe Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 16th Street and Union Square West
Zip Code
10003.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Barry Benepe was an urban planner who was a key figure in establishing farmers’ markets in New York City. He worked as the chief planner for Newburgh, New York, and later worked with a planning firm in Manhattan. In 1966, he helped organize a protest t
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":[-73.75399296799998,40.60476467600006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Manuel “Manny” Fiallo Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Mott Avenue and Beach 22nd Street
Zip Code
11691.0
Introduced By Council Members
Richards
Biographical Information
Manuel C. Fiallo Jr. was a community activist who had a deep passion for improving the Rockaway peninsula. In 2007, the death of the well-known Far Rockaway rapper, Stack Bundles, sparked his passion to raise awareness on the issue of violent crime on t
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":[-74.00846707199997,40.65265457400005]}
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
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Gonzalo Plasencia Park
Limits
40th Street and Third Avenue Park
Zip Code
11232.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gonzalez
Biographical Information
Gonzalo Plasencia founded and organized the Puerto Rican Club and the Hatillo Civic and Social Club where people were able to participate in social, cultural and civic activities. He organized baseball and basketball leagues. His community, political a
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00006401999997,40.62049701800004]}
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
Don Lee Way
Limits
At the intersection of 70th Street and 15th Avenue
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Avilés
Biographical Information
Don Lee was the chair of Homecrest Community Services, a social service center in Brooklyn. His distinguished career as a public servant for New York City spanned multiple mayoral administrations, where his innovative contributions set new benchmarks for
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08159382099996,40.63003758000008]}
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
Pearse O’Callaghan Boulevard
Limits
St. Paul’s Avenue at the southeast corner of Beach Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Mr. O’Callaghan, a World War II veteran, was chairman of the Citizens Committee for Daytop Village, advocating for drug rehabilitation. He was a life long resident of Staten Island who dedicated his life to numerous social and community causes. He wa
Int. No. 903
Intro Number: Int. No. 903 • Enactment Date: 1997-04-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1997-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86282008999996,40.575544517000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 903
Enactment Date
1997-04-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1997-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1997/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Leroy H. Gwirtzman Triangle
Limits
Bounded by Beach Channel Drive Between Beach 144th Street and Beach 145th Street, Beach 144th Street Between Beach Channel Drive and Cronston Avenue between Beach 144th Street and Beach 145th Street Between Cronston Avenue and Beach Channel Drive
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stabile, Abel, Foster Povman, O'Donovan
Biographical Information
Leroy H. Gwirtzman was born in Brooklyn to Saul and Gladys Gwirtzman on October 12, 1927, where he atended P.S. 9 and Midwood High School. He served in the United States Army during World War Il, and in 1949 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree fr
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":[-74.24240912699997,40.51054845800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Firefighter Gary Geidel, Rescue Co. 1, FDNY Avenue
Limits
The intersection of Sleight Avenue and Amboy Road
Zip Code
10307.0
Introduced By Council Members
Addabbo Jr., Miller, Avella, Baez, Brewer, Comrie, Felder, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Jackson, Katz, Liu, Lopez, Martinez, McMahon, Monserrate, Quinn, Recchia Jr., Rivera, Sanders Jr., Serrano, Yassky, Weprin, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo.
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 953-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 953-A • Enactment Date: 1988-03-22T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88196167699994,40.68507132800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 953-A
Enactment Date
1988-03-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1988-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1988/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Sam Leggio Triangle
Present Name
Elmer E. Bennett Jr. Memorial Square
Limits
An existing triangle bounded by Jamaica Avenue, Etna Street, Force Tube Avenue and Highland Place
Zip Code
11208.0
Introduced By Council Members
Robles, Castaneira Colon, Dear, Gerges, Lisa and Wooten
Biographical Information
Sam Leggio was a resident of the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn for over 37 years and was deeply committed to the neighborhood's improvement. His record of community service included 30 years as a Boy Scout leader; past president of the Cypress Hills
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":[-74.02723001999993,40.63283098900007]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Harry G. English Place
Limits
The intersection of 73rd Street and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Harry G. English earned several graduate degrees, including a doctorate degree in law. For a number of years he was a full time Professor of Law at Long Island University and, subsequently, established a law firm in Bay Ridge where he practiced for over
BOAP No. 283, BOAR No. 230
Intro Number: BOAP No. 283, BOAR No. 230 • Enactment Date: 1932-07-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.78626402999998,40.697881202000076]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 283, BOAR No. 230
Enactment Date
1932-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Proctor-Hopson Circle
Limits
The unnamed park situated within the area acquired by the City of New York in connection with the widening of Merrick Boulevard between 108th and 109th Avenue
Zip Code
11433.0
Introduced By Council Members
Henrich, Deutschmann, Donnelly, Hartung, Nugent, Sheil, Bauer, Ott, Schwab, Hanley, Weber, Fassler, Moses and Kinsley
Biographical Information
That the designation of Proctor-Hopson Circle is to pay a tribute to the memory of John Proctor and Arthur J. Hopson, both of whom made the supreme sacrifice in the World War.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

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

Merrick Blvd. 108th Ave. and 109th Ave. Named July 12th, 19
Int. No. 757
Intro Number: Int. No. 757 • Enactment Date: 1980-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1980-10-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.79722634599995,40.75836589900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 757
Enactment Date
1980-01-11T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1980-10-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1980/005
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frank W. Plaut Park
Limits
A triangular shaped area bounded on the north by Northern Boulevard on the east by 169th Street and on the west by 170th Street
Zip Code
11358.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sadowsky
Biographical Information
Frank W. Plaut was born in Flushing, New York, in 1884. He lived on 162d Street until he moved to a house on 170th Street in 1926 where he remained until his death in 1949. On July 6, 1926, he purchased a plot of land bounded by Northern Boulevard, 169th
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":[-74.24620422299995,40.504012200000034]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Mario Nardone, Jr. Street
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Swinnerton Street and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10307.0
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. 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
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Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Vincent S. Chiara Way
Limits
The intersection of Liberty Avenue and Mason Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Vincent S. Chiara was born in Brooklyn on November 9, 1980 and lived his entire life on Staten Island. Vincent was the son of Salvatore and Catherine Chiara. On May 7, 2002, at the age of twenty-two, Vincent was tragically killed by a speeding vehicle on
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
Bronx
New Name
Luis Angel “Supa” Torres Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Watson Avenue and Elder Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Luis Angel Torres worked at and became the manager of the Prospect theater in the Bronx, a theater that showed movies in Spanish and hosted famous musicians. In his role as manager, helped many people get jobs and access to resources. He left that job in
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":[-73.94524838499996,40.813531510000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Leonard Harper Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of West 132nd Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dickens
Biographical Information
Leonard Harper was a producer and choreographer during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920’s and 1930’s. In 1914, at 14-years old, he became one of the first “Motion Picture Posers” among black performers, dancing in silent motion pictures for th
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83703491399996,40.579810509000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lew M. Simon Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Beach 116th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Zip Code
11694.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Lew Simon was a lifelong Rockaway resident and Democratic District Leader for the 23rd Assembly District since 1994. He died on November 6, 2021 of cancer. Lew was an outspoken advocate for better public transportation, expanded library services and the
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":[-73.99555531099998,40.62137415300003]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Assistant Principal Linda A. Romano Place
Limits
At the intersection of 66th Street and 16th Avenue
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Menchaca
Biographical Information
Linda A. Romano was appointed assistant principal of the American Experience Academy at Edward B. Shallow IS 227. She was responsible for supervising 37 teachers, 500 students and the on-line grading recording system for a school that boasts approximate
Int. No. 388
Intro Number: Int. No. 388 • Enactment Date: 2014-07-09T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.98195181699998,40.719466745000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 388
Enactment Date
2014-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2014-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2014/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Marie Christopher Way
Limits
At the intersection of Stanton Street and Pitt Street
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mendez and Chin
Biographical Information
Marie Christopher was a respected community leader for many decades who fought for affordable and sustainable housing and economic justice in Manhattan's Lower East Side. She worked with Pueblo Nuevo, Citizens Committee for New York and the 7th Precinct
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":[-73.91416996399994,40.823582989000045]}
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
WE STAY/Nos Quedamos Way
Limits
At the intersection of Melrose Avenue and East 160th Street
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
WE STAY/Nos Quedamos (NQ) is a South Bronx-based CDC committed to our collective self-determination. Our sustainable development work creates the conditions that maintain our health and culture. Our work engages, empowers, and transforms marginalized com
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":[-73.80742677899997,40.769692993000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Paul A. Vallone Way
Limits
At the intersection of 157th Street and 32nd Avenue
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Paladino
Biographical Information
Paul Vallone was a New York City Council Member representing District 19 in northeast Queens and served as Chair of the Committee on Economic Development. He served as the managing partner for Vallone & Vallone, LLP and was admitted to the New York and N
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
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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
Manhattan
New Name
LeRoy Myers Corner
Limits
NE corner of Manhattan Avenue and 122nd Street
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
LeRoy Myers was a founding member and the first president of the Copasetics, the famed fraternity of black entertainers. A Harlem resident since the late 1930s, LeRoy Myers’s contribution to the community, individually as well as through the Copasetic
Int. No. 318-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 318-A • Enactment Date: 2003-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 318-A
Enactment Date
2003-01-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/006
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Lt. Jeffrey P. Walz, FDNY Avenue
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of Huguenot Avenue and Hawley Avenue
Zip Code
10312.0
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. 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":[-73.98738605599993,40.68311883600006]}
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
Nicholas Heyward Sr. Place
Limits
At the intersection of Bond Street and Baltic Street
Zip Code
11217.0
Introduced By Council Members
Levin
Biographical Information
Nicholas Heyward Sr. was the father of Nicholas Heyward Jr., his son who was fatally shot by a New York City Housing Authority police officer in the nearby housing complex where he lived with his mother, father Nicholas Heyward Sr. and younger brother.
Int. No. 625
Intro Number: Int. No. 625 • Enactment Date: 1991-04-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.74709699999994,40.768129000000044]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 625
Enactment Date
1991-04-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/024
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Catharine Turner Richardson Park
Present Name
Douglaston Park
Limits
Existing park bounded by 42nd Avenue, 240th Street and Douglaston Parkway
Zip Code
11363.0
Introduced By Council Members
Leffler, Castaneira Colon, Dear, O'Donovan, and Povman
Biographical Information
Catharine Turner Richardson, the daughter of a United States Naval Officer, grew up in Annapolis, Maryland. She moved to the Douglaston section of Queens in 1932.

Catharine Turner was best known as a community activist. She was a leader in the Douglasto
Int. No. 794
Intro Number: Int. No. 794 • Enactment Date: 1984-07-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96308491399998,40.76657192700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 794
Enactment Date
1984-07-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1984/043
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Sakharov-Bonner Corner
Limits
The area located on the southwest corner of the intersection of East 67th Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
10065.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dryfoos, Ward, Cuite, Alter, Foster, Leffler, Maloney, Povman, Wooten, Berman, Crispino, Dear Eisland, Gerges, Katzman, Manton, Messinger, Michels, and Williams
Biographical Information
Andrei Sakharov, born in 1921, was a leader in the Soviet effort to build a hydrogen bomb. In the late 1950s, nuclear physicists in the Soviet Union, just like those in the United States, enjoyed unprecedented prominence and influence as a result of thei
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":[-73.91310697099993,40.61593101900007]}
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
Rabbi Dr. David S. Halpern Way
Limits
At the intersection of Avenue U and East 63rd Street
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Narcisse
Biographical Information
Rabbi Dr. David S. Halpern founded the Flatbush Park Jewish Center and served the community for 64 years. He secured major levels of support for Yeshiva University and RIETS from his constituents in Brooklyn and beyond. He also helped secure leaders for
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":[-73.93520032699996,40.84231004700007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
EMT Luis De Pena Jr. Square
Limits
At the intersection of 172nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10033.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Luis De Pena Jr. died of illnesses resulting from his work at Ground Zero. On October 8, 2014, he was honored at an annual memorial service at the Firemen’s Monument on the Upper West Side. He was also honored on May 17, 2014 at the 9/11 Responders R
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":[-74.08759453599998,40.618497923000064]}
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
Lt. Gregg A. Atlas Way
Limits
At the intersection of Centre Avenue and Woodside Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Lt. Gregg A. Atlas served with the FDNY and was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.
Int. No. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08642347799997,40.64268743500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Educator & Athlete Arnold Obey Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Jersey Street and Crescent Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Arnold Obey was a long-time educator and a pillar in Staten Island’s sports community starting from when he starred on Wagner College’s basketball team in the mid-1960s.  He grew up in the Bronx and helped lead DeWitt Clinton H.S. to a 38-1 record,
Int. No. 223
Intro Number: Int. No. 223 • Enactment Date: 1950-07-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1950-11-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.80988898499999,40.77166442300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 223
Enactment Date
1950-07-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1950-11-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1950/083
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Lieutenant Phillip P. Bayer Square
Limits
The triangular area bounded by 29th avenue, 154th street and Bayside Avenue
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Schreckinger, Bloom, Low, and Boland
Biographical Information
Lieutenant Phillip P. Bayer, United States Marine Corps Reserve, enlisted on March 31, 1942. He graduated from Flushing High School in 1938 and while there was a star on the football team. Thereafter, he entered Columbia University, New York City, and co
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":[-73.93471920599995,40.84293893800003]}
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
Hugo Cabrera Way
Limits
At the intersection of 173rd Street and Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Hugo Cabrera was born in Santo Domingo on October 23, 1953 and emigrated with his mother to New York City where he lived in Harlem until he was 18 years old, attending the Brandeis High School where he was named in several All-Star teams that deserved hi
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":[-73.90418929699996,40.887083569000026]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Andrew Sandler Way
Limits
At the intersection of Waldo Avenue and West 238th Street
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cohen
Biographical Information
Andrew Sandler served as district manager for Community Board 7 in the Bronx. His experience handling landlord-tenant cases, transportation issues and other quality of life issues landed him a job as the director of community affairs under former Counci
BOAP Int. No. 1044, BOAR No. 227
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 1044, BOAR No. 227 • Enactment Date: 1925-04-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1925-03-30T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 1044, BOAR No. 227
Enactment Date
1925-04-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1925-03-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Albee Square
Limits
So much of Gold street as extends in a southerly direction from Willoughby street to DeKalb avenue; and so much of DeKalb avenue as extends in an easterly direction from Gold Street to Fleet street; and so much of Fleet street as extends in a northeaster
Zip Code
11201.0
Introduced By Council Members
McGuinness, Frank, Zettler, Harvey, Dowd, Smith, Weber, Sullivan and Cardani.
Biographical Information
The Alderman representing the district in which the proposed Albee square is to be located earnestly endorsed this resolution. The erection of one of the great theatres of the world in this neighborhood has added not only a very considerate item to the a
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 Apr. 28, 1925 – Bd. of Ald. Ord. res.etc.1925. p.456.
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":[-73.88059298199994,40.75013300000006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Danny Jared Mendoza Amador Street
Limits
At the intersection of 37th Avenue and 86th Street
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Danny Jared Mendoza received a B.A. in International Relations from The City College of New York and an M.A. in Political Science from Long Island University. He worked at City Hall in the Mayor’s office of Immigrant Affairs as Neighborhood Organizer w
Int. No. 935
Intro Number: Int. No. 935 • Enactment Date: 2012-10-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 935
Enactment Date
2012-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Marie Dickson Place
Limits
At the east side of East 107th Street and 3rd Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mark Viverito
Biographical Information
Marie Dickson served on the Community Board for over two decades chairing the Youth and Education Committee and Public Safety and Transportation Committee. She worked to assist seniors and youths by advocating for better parkland in the district such as
BOAP No. 1218, BOAR No. 91
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1218, BOAR No. 91 • Enactment Date: 1921-02-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1921-03-27T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85028903999995,40.82989603200008]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1218, BOAR No. 91
Enactment Date
1921-02-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1921-03-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Church Square
Limits
The intersection formed by East 177th Street, Castlehill Avenue and Watson Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stapleton, Larney, Martin, Cardani, McGuinness, Warren, Schmitz, O'Kane, Sullivan and Wirth
Biographical Information
That this proposed square is at the intersection of several streets and considerable confusion is caused thereby, as to the proper designation of premises thereon, which can be obviated by the adoption of the proposed resolution.
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

E. 117th St., Castlehill Ave. and Watson Ave. Named Feb. 15, 19
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