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NYC Honorary Street Names Map (Intersection)

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

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Int. No. 565
Intro Number: Int. No. 565 • Enactment Date: 2003-10-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10027735299997,40.56154676500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 565
Enactment Date
2003-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/062
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Deacon Ross Calimano Corner
Limits
The intersection of Cedar Grove Avenue and Garibaldid Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Ross Calimano was born in Manhattan , on January 8, 1932, to Margaret and Rosario Calimano. The family also included two brothers, Sam and Charles, and two sisters, Rose and Ann. Ross attended Seward Park High School in lower Manhattan. He moved to New D
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":[-74.14213903899997,40.633656305000045]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Lisa Pollari Way
Limits
At the intersection of St. Joseph’s Avenue and Innis Street
Zip Code
10302.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Lisa Pollari began her teaching career at New Dorp High School and later transferred to Tottenville High School. She was appointed assistant principal of social studies at Port Richmond High School, which she held for over 20 years. She was diagnosed wit
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":[-73.91577154099997,40.86892970300005]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Victor Aurelio Tapia “Clasico” Way
Limits
At the intersection of 214th Street and 10th Avenue
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
De La Rosa
Biographical Information
Victor Tapia gave himself to his community, consistently showing up for those in need of assistance or advice. He was a leader in Upper Manhattan and a role model for the youth. He was an independent thinker who excelled in his studies and was constantly
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":[-73.83878597699999,40.69583130800004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Sheikh Hamoud Saeidi Way
Limits
At the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 109th Street
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Schulman
Biographical Information
Sheikh Hamoud Saeidi was shot and killed on his way to a mosque by a person who was on a shooting spree while riding a scooter. Sheikh Hamoud Saeidi was born in Yemen and moved to New York City in the 1970’s. He was a grocery store owner. He prevented
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":[-74.06433887699995,40.61179308200008]}
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 Robert Curatolo Lane
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of New Lane and Bay Street
Zip Code
10305.0
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. 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":[-74.10992000899995,40.62986792600003]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Jody Haggerty Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of Forest Avenue and Oakland Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Jody Haggerty was known for his charity and hospitality.  He owned Jody’s Club Forest for over 40 years, a bar restaurant that served as headquarters for Staten Island’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, an event at which he served as Grand Marshall, the
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02478803599996,40.63149399200006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Patrolman Arthur Loewe Way
Limits
At the intersection of 74th Street and 4th Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Patrolman Arthur Loewe was assigned to the 78th Precinct and had served with the New York Police Department for five years and was a veteran of WWI. He was killed in the line of duty while trying to stop a burglary. He was posthumously awarded the New
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94382158999997,40.835243759000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Margarita “Margot” Correa Santana Way
Limits
At the intersection of 159th Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Abreu
Biographical Information
Margarita “Margot” Correa Santana was the founder of Margot Restaurant: El Basement for over 30 years. She was also very involved with the Dominican community and was an Ambassador for the Dominican Day Parade
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":[-73.84215525099995,40.70087140500004]}
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
Queens
New Name
Jack Maple Place
Limits
At the intersection of 108th Street and Park Lane South
Zip Code
11418.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Jack Maple was the Deputy Commissioner for Crime Control Strategies in the mid-1990s who is best known for his creation of COMPSTAT and brought innovation, accountability and new crime fighting techniques to the NYPD. COMPSTAT has become innovative in p
Int. No. 1054
Intro Number: Int. No. 1054 • Enactment Date: 2016-02-25T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.77134400099999,40.71179774500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1054
Enactment Date
2016-02-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2016-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2016/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Police Officer Kenneth Anthony Nugent Way
Limits
At the intersection of 91st Avenue and 188th Street
Zip Code
11423.0
Introduced By Council Members
Miller
Biographical Information
Patrolman Kenneth Nugent had served with the NYPD for 13 years and was assigned to the 103rd Precinct. On his way to work, he walked into a luncheonette on Hollis Avenue and interrupted three men robbing the manager. He drew his weapon and ordered the
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85100796499995,40.73565598600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Joseph Hennessy Way
Limits
At the intersection of 108th Street and 62nd Drive
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Schulman
Biographical Information
Joseph Hennessy was the longtime Chair of Queens Community Board 6 and community activist, serving Rego Park and Forest Hills. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the United States in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961, “in the s
Int. No. 471-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 471-A • Enactment Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09601853899994,40.63167210800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 471-A
Enactment Date
2004-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/063
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
World War II Veterans Pathway
Limits
The southwest corner of the intersection of Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
This street is to recognize an honor Staten Island’s “Greatest Generation.”
Int. No. 89
Intro Number: Int. No. 89 • Enactment Date: 1940-03-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1940-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89531021299996,40.703232187000026]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 89
Enactment Date
1940-03-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1940-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1940/022
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frank C. Prokop Square
Limits
Triangle at intersection of Fresh Pond Road and Cypress Hills Street.
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Nugent, McCarthy, Digiovanna, and Kinsley
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
Int. No. 114
Intro Number: Int. No. 114 • Enactment Date: 1974-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81506563699998,40.72811750500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 114
Enactment Date
1974-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1974-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1974/010
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Abe Wolfson Triangle
Limits
A triangular shaped area within the lines of Kissena Boulevard north of 72nd Avenue.
Zip Code
11367.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman
Biographical Information
Abe Wolfson, a theological student, was 21 years old when he died in an airplane crash in November 1971. He was active in landmark preservation, solution of pollution problems and creation of small parks. He motivated youth in ecological matters and was
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07806510499995,40.63808942800006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1631
Enactment Date
2019-08-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/158
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
New York Poet Laureate Audre Lorde Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Victory Boulevard and St. Paul’s Avenue
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Audre Lorde was an African-American writer, feminist and civil rights activist. From the publication of her first book in 1968, her 17 volumes of poetry, essays and autobiography reflected her hatred of racial and sexual prejudice. A collection of essa
Int. No. 613
Intro Number: Int. No. 613 • Enactment Date: 2000-04-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88809895099996,40.74927651000007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 613
Enactment Date
2000-04-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2000-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2000/020
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Julio Rivera Corner
Limits
The southwest corner of 78th Street and 37th Avenue
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sabini, Linares, Marshall, Quinn, Abel, Robinson and Provenzano; also Council Members McCaffrey and O’Donovan
Biographical Information
Julio Rivera's sister-in-law, Peg Rivera, provided the following biographical material:Julio Rivera was born on May 8, 1961, to Ana Figueroa Rivera and Rafael Rivera. He was raised in The Bronx and attended Public School 29, Junior High School 82 and DeW
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":[-74.10747903099997,40.63036599700007]}
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
Bobby Smith Court
Limits
At the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mitchell and Oddo
Biographical Information
Bobby Smith was referred to as the Mayor of Forest Avenue and served in the Vietnam War in 1970 as a member of the United States Army. After being discharged, he taught physical education at Sacred Heart School in West Brighton. Over 30 years ago, he w
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":[-73.91739699699997,40.75822602100004]}
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
Vincent Cannariato Jr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street
Zip Code
11103.0
Introduced By Council Members
Van Bramer
Biographical Information
Vincent Cannariato Jr. ran his family’s limousine company. He was very generous and gave back to his community. He was a member of the Broadway Merchants and Professionals Association and the Central Astoria Association. Through his business, he als
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":[-73.85393056999999,40.84048888800004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
George A. Romero Way
Limits
At the northeast side of Metropolitan Oval at Metropolitan Avenue and Purdy Street
Zip Code
10462.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farías
Biographical Information
George A. Romero was born in the Bronx and later became a successful film director, writer, editor and actor. In 1968, he co-wrote and produced Night of the Living Dead, which became one of the most celebrated American horror films of all time. By the 19
Int. No. 252-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 252-A • Enactment Date: 2002-09-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11688735899997,40.61488789300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 252-A
Enactment Date
2002-09-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2002-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2002/028
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Lt. Michael T. Quilty Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Sanford Place and Slosson Avenue
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. 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":[-73.89064858399996,40.825301954000054]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Dr. Serafin Izquierdo Way
Limits
At the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Hoe Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Dr. Izquierdo grew up in Hunts Point/Longwood and served his community as a chiropractor for over 45 years.  He was known throughout his community as a kind, gentle and humble man who treated his patients with the utmost care, often making house calls
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":[-74.10747249299999,40.63956701500007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 289-A
Enactment Date
2006-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Richard A. Carabba Way
Present Name
Bard Avenue
Limits
Underneath Bard Avenue and the Northeast corner of Walnut Street
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Richard A. Carabba wanted to be a Marine since he was a young boy. He entered the Marine Corps at the age of 17 years old after graduating from Curtis High School. He was killed in action on September 27, 1969 in Vietnam. He died an honorable death defen
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":[-73.94763236599994,40.787757155000065]}
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
Coach Skip Branch Way
Limits
At the southeast corner of East 100th Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Floyd Branch, Jr. founded the NYC Bombsquad Basketball Classic, a non-profit league that served disadvantaged youth and aimed to keep kids in a safe environment. He founded the league in 1995 and ran the nonprofit for nearly 25 years until his death. He
BOAP No. 1503, BOAR No. 599
Intro Number: BOAP No. 1503, BOAR No. 599 • Enactment Date: 1930-01-06T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89420280999997,40.86217175400003]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 1503, BOAR No. 599
Enactment Date
1930-01-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1929-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
John Fraser Bryan Park
Limits
The unnamed triangle space bounded on the northerly side of East Fordham, the easterly side of Tiebout Avenue and the southerly side of East Kingsbridge Road
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alderman Devany
Biographical Information
No biographical information provided in the Municipal Library archives. Biographical information can be found on www.nycgovparks.org:

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/john-fraser-bryan-park
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

East Fordham Road, Tiebout Ave. and East Kingsbridge Road. N
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":[-73.90345269499994,40.83034510600004]}
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
Andy "The Barber" Foxe Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of East 168th Street and Franklin Avenue
Zip Code
10456.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gibson
Biographical Information
Andy Foxe was born on February 23, 1968 and lived in the Bronx for 53 years. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School and graduated in 1987. After high school, he trained to become a licensed barber, and opened up his own business called the World
Int. No. 1113
Intro Number: Int. No. 1113 • Enactment Date: 1982-01-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99427187999999,40.711590527000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1113
Enactment Date
1982-01-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1982-10-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1982/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
John J. Lamula Square
Limits
Intersection of Market Street and Monroe Street
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stern, Ryan, Arculeo, Wallace, and Ward
Biographical Information
John J. Lamula was born on April 15, 1913 in the Borough of Manhattan. From his early age, Mr. Lamula was deeply involved in the political processes of the period. This involvement resulted in his election to the State Assembly in what presently is the 6
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":[-73.98674709699998,40.76673311400003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Alvin Ailey Place
Limits
Northwest corner of 55th Street and 9th Avenue
Zip Code
10019.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brewer
Biographical Information
Alvin Ailey was a New Yorker of great artistic vision and social leadership who made legendary advances in the field of dance and was a vital contributor to New York City’s identity as a hub for artistic innovation. He was an extraordinary contributor
Int. No. 428-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 428-A • Enactment Date: 2010-12-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.03667851999995,40.63438329500008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 428-A
Enactment Date
2010-12-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2010-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2011/003
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Auxiliary Captain Linying Gong Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Shore Road and 74th Street
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Linying Gong was the first Asian woman to receive the rank of Captain in the Auxiliary Police and served as an Auxiliary Police officer for thirty-seven years. She worked out of the 68th Precinct in Brooklyn and was very dedicated to keeping the communi
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":[-73.95311329299994,40.809309221000035]}
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
Ruby Dee Place
Limits
At the intersection of West 123rd Street and St. Nicholas Avenue with the sign facing east in front of 258 St. Nicholas Avenue
Zip Code
10027.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Ruby Dee was an actor, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and civil rights activist. She was raised in Harlem and later joined the American Negro Theater while attending Hunter College. She was well known for her collaborations with her husband
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":[-73.86929073999994,40.745254816000056]}
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
Queens
New Name
P. O. Robert M. Ehmer Place
Limits
At the intersection of 95th Street and 43rd Avenue
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ferreras
Biographical Information
Police Officer David Ehmer died from illnesses he contracted after inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Officer Ehmer had ser
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":[-73.89035630699993,40.81869352100006]}
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
The Point Community Development Corporation Way
Limits
At the intersection of Manida Street and Garrison Avenue
Zip Code
10474.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
The Point opened its doors in 1994, a time when Hunts Point was facing declining investment and tarnished morale. Responding to a community in crisis, the organization began working with local residents to strengthen this South Bronx neighborhood. Since
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":[-73.72846638499993,40.66084549800007]}
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
Dre’s Way
Limits
At the intersection of 255th Street and Hook Creek Boulevard
Zip Code
11422.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brooks-Powers
Biographical Information
Robert Deandre Williams was born in Queens. His education began at home with a caring mother.  His formal education began at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Day Care Center. He attended PS 195 in Rosedale where he was a member of the National Honor Society.  His
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":[-73.95305909899997,40.745534543000076]}
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
Queens
New Name
Joe Imp’s Place
Limits
Northeast corner of 47th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gioia
Biographical Information
A long time resident of Long Island City, Queens, Joseph Imperato was much loved by his family, friends, neighbors and peers. He was a community leader dedicated to assisting the elderly, keeping his neighborhood clean and serving St. Mary’s Church. J
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":[-74.07341226799997,40.615412743000036]}
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
Antonio Meucci Way
Limits
At the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Tompkins Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Antonio Meucci was an Italian inventor who is known for developing a voice-communication apparatus that many sources credit as the first telephone. Upon immigrating to New York, he continued to work on a project he had begun in Havana, Cuba, an invention
Int. No. 360
Intro Number: Int. No. 360 • Enactment Date: 1992-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94390165899995,40.61725971900006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 360
Enactment Date
1992-04-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/025
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Marine Major Eugene T. McCarthy Triangle
Limits
Northerly side of Kings Highway at the intersection of Avenue N and East 31st Street
Zip Code
11210.0
Introduced By Council Members
Berman, Castaneira-Colon, O'Donovan, Robinson, and Williams
Biographical Information
Marine Major Eugene T. McCarthy was born in Brooklyn, attended St. Vincent Ferrar Grammar School, and graduated from Nazareth Regional High School, where he was a Regents Scholar.

Following graduation from high school, Eugene attended the prestigious U.
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93923797399998,40.83929298000004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Dr. Nasry Michelen Way
Limits
At the intersection of 166th Street and Audubon Avenue
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Dr. Michelen was born in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic into a distinguished family. He obtained his medical degree at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He established a practice as a surgeon in Bethlehem, Palestine but returned t
Int. No. 480-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 480-A • Enactment Date: 2022-08-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94703373999994,40.796814115000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 480-A
Enactment Date
2022-08-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Hiram Maristany Way
Limits
At the intersection of 111th Street and Madison Avenue
Zip Code
10029.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ayala
Biographical Information
Hiram Maristany was an activist and official photographer for the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group in the United States during the 1960’s and 70’s. He documented the political activism occurring the City’s East Harlem area referred to as
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":[-73.89518998199998,40.817487708000044]}
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
Officer Thomas P. Ruotolo Corner
Limits
At the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Intervale Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Officer Thomas P. Ruotolo was killed in the line of duty on February 14, 1984 responding to a call at the corner of 149th Street and Bruckner Avenue in the Bronx. A three-year member of the force, assigned to the 41st Precinct, Officer Ruotolo received e
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":[-74.09942595299998,40.63128980400006]}
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
Lee Ludwig Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of University Place 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. 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":[-73.98232102099996,40.771476954000036]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1338
Enactment Date
2025-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2025/121
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Sakya Tsechen Way
Limits
At the intersection of Broadway and 63rd Street
Zip Code
10023.0
Introduced By Council Members
Won
Biographical Information
The Sakya Tsechen Association is an organization of the community members of the follower of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism in New York City and New Jersey. The organization is for, by and of the Sakya members and seeks to provide spiritual and cu
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":[-73.94047362599997,40.809074449000036]}
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
Ann Petry Place
Limits
At the southeast corner of East 129th Street and 5th Avenue
Zip Code
10035.0
Introduced By Council Members
Perkins
Biographical Information
Ann Petry was a ground-breaking African-American novelist, journalist, and biographer whose works offer a unique perspective on black life in mid-century America. She began her career as a journalist, writing for the Amsterdam News from 1938 until 19
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":[-73.85457798599998,40.721620992000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Police Officer Frank G. Macri Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Clyde Street and Yellowstone Boulevard
Zip Code
11375.0
Introduced By Council Members
Koslowitz
Biographical Information
Frank Macri served with the New York City Police Department for over 12 years and was assigned to Police Service Area 2. On 9/11, he survived the collapse of World Trade Center tower two and was later assigned to Ground Zero and the Fresh Kills landfill,
Int. No. 1299
Intro Number: Int. No. 1299 • Enactment Date: 1989-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95703184199994,40.58280948100003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1299
Enactment Date
1989-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/072
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Irving Schloss Triangle
Limits
An existing triangle located within the intersection of Neptune Avenue, East 12th Street and Guider Avenue.
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Horwitz, Castaneira Colon, Gerges, O'Donovan, and Wooten
Biographical Information
Irving Schloss was born in May, 1919 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. At an early age he began to work to help support his family ensuring that his younger siblings would be able to obtain an education.

During World War II, Irving Schloss served his
Int. No. 532
Intro Number: Int. No. 532 • Enactment Date: 1999-10-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85629041999994,40.85794581400006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 532
Enactment Date
1999-10-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/059
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Rudy Macina Peace Memorial Plaza
Present Name
Peace Memorial Plaza
Limits
The intersection of Williamsbridge Road and Esplanade
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Provenzano, Sabini, Abel, Golden, Eisland, Lasher and O'Donovan
Biographical Information
Rudy Macina was born in the Morris Park section of The Bronx, on January 1, 1923, to Vito and Pasqua Macina. He was educated at local schools, Public School 83, Columbus High School and Fordham Prep. Prior to World War II, in July 1941, Rudy enlisted int
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":[-73.86960212799994,40.718556009000054]}
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
Council Member Thomas V. Ognibene Way
Limits
At the intersection of 83rd Street and Furmanville Avenue
Zip Code
11379.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden and Ulrich
Biographical Information
Thomas V. Ognibene was elected to the New York City Council in the November 1991 election in the newly created 30th Council District, and subsequently re-elected in 1993 and 1997, serving the full ten years allowed by term limits. During this time, he se
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.10982495799993,40.57911300600006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
2019-01-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2019-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2019/024
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Major Joseph R. Sciacca Way
Limits
At the intersection of Fremont Avenue and North Railroad Avenue
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Joseph R. Sciacca was born, July 14, 1917 on Cherry Street in the Little Italy section of Manhattan and relocated with his family to Grant City as a young child and lived there until his death at the age of 100. He attended P.S. 33, P.S. 41 and Tottenvil
Int. No. 424
Intro Number: Int. No. 424 • Enactment Date: 1986-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1986-10-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88849643199995,40.68232881800003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 424
Enactment Date
1986-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1986-10-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1986/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Herman Schwartz Square
Limits
The intersection of Warwick Street with Jamaica and Ridgewood Avenues.
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Robles, Gerges, Povman, Ward, and Wooten
Biographical Information
Herman Schwartz was Secretary of the Board of Directors of Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation “A" as well as an important community activist for many years. He was a devoted community leader who dedicated his time and energy to promoting education 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":[-74.16039549499999,40.62661501800005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 849
Enactment Date
2015-08-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2015-07-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2015/076
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Dominick (Dom) Lambert Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Forest Avenue and Harbor Road
Zip Code
10303.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Dominick Lambert served on Community Board 1, advocating for issues such as the North Shore Railway as well as Staten Island residents and business owners for 25 years. He served on the board in various capacities, including vice chair and chair of the
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":[-73.93032692099996,40.68928386400006]}
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
Rev. Dr. Robert E. Cornegy, Sr. Way
Limits
At the intersection of Quincy Street and Malcolm X Boulevard
Zip Code
11221.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cornegy, Jr.
Biographical Information
Rev. Dr. Robert E. Cornegy, Sr. served as pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
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":[-74.00807485599995,40.61050616000006]}
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
Peter Campisi Way
Limits
Bay 11th Street and 86th Street
Zip Code
11214.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Peter Campisi was an integral and vibrant member of the Bensonhurst community and actively served at his parish, St. Francis Cabrini. Through his service, he contributed greatly to the life of the church, working towards the education of young altar serv
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