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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. 2187
Intro Number: Int. No. 2187 • Enactment Date: 2021-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91395496899997,40.82039099200006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2187
Enactment Date
2021-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2021-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2021/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Reverend Dr. Henry Bolden Boulevard
Limits
At the intersection of Elton Avenue and East 156th Street
Zip Code
10451.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Reverend Dr. Henry Bolden was born in Bluston, South Carolina. He eventually left South Carolina to pursue God’s calling at Grace Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, under the pastorate of Rev. F.R. Robinson. Three years later, due to the sudden trans
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":[-73.89672764299996,40.86255447600007]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Private First Class Luis Moreno Way
Limits
At the intersection of Grand Concourse and Fordham Road
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sanchez
Biographical Information
PFC Luis Moreno was assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery, based at Fort Riley, Kansas. He died on January 29, 2004 at the Lakenheath Medical Treatment Facility, United Kingdom, after he was shot on January 23, 2004 while he was guard
Int. No. 1300
Intro Number: Int. No. 1300 • Enactment Date: 1989-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94675286399996,40.598001416000045]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1300
Enactment Date
1989-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/073
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Joe Galapo Playground
Limits
An existing playground bounded by Bedford Avenue, Gravesend Neck Road, East 24th Street and Avenue V
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Horwitz, Albanese, Berman, Castaneira Colon, Gerges, O'Donovan, and Povman
Biographical Information
This legislation will name an unnamed playground, Joe Galapo Playground. The playground is bounded by Bedford Avenue, Gravesend Neck Road, East 24th Street and Avenue V.

Joe Galapo, a five-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, was assigne
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":[-73.88794600699998,40.83344601600004]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Mother Arnetta Crawford Way
Limits
At the intersection of 172nd Street and Vyse Avenue
Zip Code
10460.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Mother Arnetta Crawford was born in Evergreen, Alabama and was educated in the Conecuh County school system. She relocated to New York City to continue her education and pursue her dreams. In the Bronx, she met and married the late Reverend Dr. Fletcher
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":[-73.80397447999997,40.71929836400005]}
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
Natalie Rogers Way
Limits
At the intersection of Goethals Avenue and 164th Street
Zip Code
11432.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gennaro
Biographical Information
Natalie Rogers was a champion for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She founded the Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) in 1950, and helped initiate the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State, which offered therapy
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":[-74.15926301499996,40.54967088200004]}
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
Jennifer Lynn Tzemis Avenue
Limits
The northeast corner of the intersection of Escanaba Avenue and Lamoka Avenue
Zip Code
10308.0
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. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.95206289899994,40.71667645500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
FDNY Lt. John A. Crisci Street
Limits
The intersection of Withers Street and Union Avenue
Zip Code
11211.0
Introduced By Council Members
Council Members Vann, Boyland, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Katz, Koppell, Lopez, the Speaker (Council Member Miller), McMahon, Monserrate, Moskowitz, Oddo, Provenzano, Reed, Reyna, Weprin, Avella, Barron, Jackson, James, Liu, Quinn, Addabbo, Jr., Dilan, Fel
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical information.
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":[-74.14817803299997,40.613889983000035]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Dominick S. Florio Way
Limits
At the intersection of Thurston Street and Hawthorne Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
Introduced By Council Members
Oddo
Biographical Information
Dominick S. Florio was a member of the United States Army’s 199th Light Infantry Brigade in 1967 and 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant and awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he received during the Tet Off
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":[-73.93210983599994,40.60925630400004]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Firefighter Steven Pollard Way
Limits
At the intersection of East 35th Street and Avenue S
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Narcisse
Biographical Information
Steven Pollard joined the FDNY in 2017 and was assigned to Ladder 170 in Canarsie. He died in the line of duty after responding to an accident on the Belt Parkway
Int. No. 1347
Intro Number: Int. No. 1347 • Enactment Date: 1989-12-28T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.74289939299996,40.68914678700003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1347
Enactment Date
1989-12-28T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/115
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Frederick Cabbell Park
Limits
An existing park bounded by Francis Lewis Boulevard, 120th Avenue and 121st Avenue
Zip Code
11411.0
Introduced By Council Members
Spigner, Castaneira Colon, Dear, Lisa, O'Donovan, Foster, and McCaffrey
Biographical Information
Frederick Cabbell was a long-time resident of the Cambria Heights section of Queens and he was very active in local community affairs.

Fred, as he was known by everyone in the community, had a special love for children which he demonstrated by his opera
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":[-73.93990031199996,40.83855228200008]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Dioris Valladares Way
Limits
At the intersection of St. Nicholas Avenue and 165th Street
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Dioris Valladares was a famous Merengue singer, bandleader, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist who made several hit records for Arsonia Records in the 1950’s and ‘60’s. He sailed from Ciudad Trujillo to New York on the S.S. Coamo on Dece
BOAP Int. No. 235, BOAR No. 175
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 235, BOAR No. 175 • Enactment Date: 1932-05-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.81309985499996,40.76684334500004]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 235, BOAR No. 175
Enactment Date
1932-05-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1932-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Travis Square
Limits
The unnamed square situated within the area acquired by The City of New York in connection with the widening of Murray Street between 34th and 35th Avenues
Zip Code
11354.0
Introduced By Council Members
Farrar, Henrich, Donnelly, Nugent, Gardella, Schwab, Williams, Bauer, Deutschmann, Hartung and Moses
Biographical Information
The designation of Travis square is to pay a tribute to the memory of Ira Underhill Travis, veteran of the famous "Ellsworth Zouaves" during the Civil War, and who was a distinguished long-time resident of Queens County.
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

Murray Street between 34th and 35th Sts. Named May 3rd, 19
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":[-74.08277278499997,40.62354208100004]}
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
Jahade “Panda” Chancey Way
Limits
At the intersection of Broad Street and Gordon Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Jahade “Panda” Chancey volunteered at March of Dimes walks, assisted gathering toys for Safe Horizon, volunteered at Rock Corps and delivered meals to the homeless. He also volunteered at Unity Games and PAL and coordinated a toy drive for kids durin
Int. No. 825
Intro Number: Int. No. 825 • Enactment Date: 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94471185899994,40.671424468000055]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 825
Enactment Date
2008-10-10T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2008-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2008/048
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Carlos Lezama Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Brooklyn Avenue and St. John’s Place
Zip Code
11213.0
Introduced By Council Members
James
Biographical Information
Carlos Lezama, known as the father of the City’s annual West Indian American Day Carnival.  The original Carnival in New York City took place in Harlem, and beginning in the mid 1960’s, Carlos Lezama directed his efforts, with his friend Rufus Gori
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":[-73.99907998499998,40.684816013000045]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Mary Sansone Way
Limits
At the intersection of DeGraw Street and Henry Street
Zip Code
11231.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lander
Biographical Information
Mary Sansone was a lifelong community activist. She founded the Congress of Italian-American Organization, a social services organization and CURE, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to reducing ethnic and racial tension and building diverse relationships
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":[-74.08942755899994,40.60767471400004]}
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
FDNY Firefighter James “Soupy” Campbell Way
Limits
At the intersection of Targee Street and Clove Road
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
James “Soupy” Campbell served with the FDNY Ladder 78 for six years. He was killed in the line of duty when a building collapsed while he was responding to a five-alarm fire.
Int. No. 1026
Intro Number: Int. No. 1026 • Enactment Date: 1985-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93918552899999,40.817135595000025]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1026
Enactment Date
1985-12-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1985-08-13T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1985/077
Category
Playground
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Fred Samuel Playground
Limits
An existing playground located on the west side of Lenox Avenue between West 140th Street and West 139th Street.
Zip Code
10037.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cuite, Ward, Ms. Bellamy, Albanese, Alter, Berman, Castaneira Colon, Clark, Crispino, Crowley, Dear, DeMarco, Dryfoos, Eisland, Ferrer, Fossella, Foster, Friedlander, Gerges, Greitzer, Horwitz, Katzman, Leffler, Lisa, Maloney, Messinger, Michels, O'Donov
Biographical Information
This Legislation will name an unnamed playground in Harlem after the late Fred Samuel. It is located on the West side of Lenox Avenue between West 140th Street and West 139th Street.

Frederick E. Samuel, the late Councilmember from Harlem, affectionatel
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":[-73.98390396199994,40.713201999000034]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Ruth Winds Way
Limits
The intersection of Madison Street and Gouverneur Street
Zip Code
10002.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lopez
Biographical Information
The life of Ruth Winds was one of many accomplishments, over several years, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Ms. Winds was born on October 23, 1926 in Charleston, South Carolina and later relocated to a New York City Housing Authority Complex, Vlade
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":[-73.93069899399995,40.673254980000024]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Roger Brown Way
Limits
At the intersection of Prospect Place and Utica Avenue
Zip Code
11213.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ossé
Biographical Information
Roger Brown was a professional basketball player in the American Basketball Association (ABA) who played for the Indiana Pacers. He was nicknamed “The Rajah” for his quick first step and labeled one of the greatest one-on-one players in the game of b
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":[-73.92254574299994,40.66928406200003]}
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
Robert Matthews Way
Limits
At the intersection of Lincoln Place and Ralph Avenue
Zip Code
11233.0
Introduced By Council Members
Mealy
Biographical Information
Robert Matthews founded the Ralph-Lincoln Service Center in 1980. The Center is dedicated to offering a full range of services, including helping families facing eviction, social services to those in need, providing daycare, job training and drug prevent
Int. No. 1188
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188 • Enactment Date: 1989-03-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.96074669199999,40.66087389000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188
Enactment Date
1989-03-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1989-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1989/016
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lloyd George Sealey Square
Limits
The intersection formed by Washington Avenue, Flatbush Avenue, and Lincoln Road
Zip Code
11225.0
Introduced By Council Members
Pinkett, Gerges, O'Donovan, Robles, Williams, Wooten Foster, McCaffrey, and Lisa
Biographical Information
Lloyd George Sealey, born in 1917, was a lifelong resident of New York City and was well known for his extensive career in law enforcement. He was the first African American to attain high posts within the Police Department which included the ranks of De
BOAP Int. No. 721, BOAR No.79
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 721, BOAR No.79 • Enactment Date: 1919-02-27T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1919-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94005282299997,40.84011802500004]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 721, BOAR No.79
Enactment Date
1919-02-27T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1919-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Mitchel Square
Limits
The triangular space bounded on the west by Broadway, on the east by St. Nicholas Avenue, on the south by West 166th Street and on the north by West 170th Street
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Stapleton, Sullivan, Martin, Burke, Donnelly, Williams, and Hogan
Biographical Information
Having heard Alderman Friedman, this resolution is recommended for adoption. It is a slight tribute to one who was formerly Chief Executive of the City and who gave his life in the service of his country. Named for Mayor John Purroy Mitchel.
Notes
This information is located in the Municipal Library at 31 Chambers Street in Index Cards and Microfilm.

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

Named for Mayor John Purroy Mitchel - Feb. 18, 1919 - N.Y.T
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":[-74.07959847299998,40.57825031200008]}
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
Isa Boletini Way
Limits
At the intersection of Oceanside Avenue and Buel Avenue
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Isa Boletini was born on January 15th, 1864, in the village of Boletin near Mitroviça, Ottoman Empire. While his family had roots in Shala in Northern Albania, they moved from the village of Isniq near Deçan due to a gjakmarrja blood feud, leading to t
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":[-74.16135573499997,40.52937620300003]}
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
Nicholas Tortorici, Sergeant, NYPD Shield #4114 Avenue
Limits
On the Corner of Arden Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
Sgt. Tortorici was a nineteen-year veteran of the NYPD. Assigned to the 77th Precinct in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, he and his team of detectives were assigned to the investigation in the aftermath of the 9-11 attacks. In the course of their investigations
BOAP No. 990, BOAR No. 366
Intro Number: BOAP No. 990, BOAR No. 366 • Enactment Date: 1933-11-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1933-04-03T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.79900390999995,40.71226048200003]}
Intro Number
BOAP No. 990, BOAR No. 366
Enactment Date
1933-11-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1933-04-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Queens
New Name
Captain George H. Tilly Memorial Park
Present Name
Upland Park
Limits
Bounded by Upland Parkway, Highland Avenue, 165th Street and 85th Avenue
Zip Code
11432.0
Introduced By Council Members
Henrich, Farrar, Hanley, Schwab, Gardella, Sheil, Deutschmann, Sharkey, Williams, Hartung, Ott, and Nugent
Biographical Information
The purpose of this resolution in changing the name of Upland Park is to pay a tribute to the memory of Captain George H. Tilly, a son of Queens County, who 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

Formerly Upland Park. Name changed Nov. 14, 1933 – Bd. of
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":[-74.08476457699999,40.614974448000055]}
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
Wu-Tang Clan District
Limits
At the southeast corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and Targee Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
The Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip-hop group from Staten Island consisting of rappers, RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Killa. They released four gold and platinum studio albums, inclu
Int. No. 745
Intro Number: Int. No. 745 • Enactment Date: 1952-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 745
Enactment Date
1952-05-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1952-10-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1952/051
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Edward R. Miller Square
Limits
Triangular traffic island bounded by 73rd Place, Central Avenue and Cooper Avenue.
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Treulich, Schreckinger, Boland, Low, and Isaacs
Biographical Information
Staff Sergeant Edward R. Miller was born in Brooklyn on March 31, 1918, where he lived until he was three, when his mother died. He then moved to Queens, making his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Mittledorf of 75-34 62nd Street, Glend
Int. No. 466
Intro Number: Int. No. 466 • Enactment Date: 1992-07-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82324307299996,40.703630528000076]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 466
Enactment Date
1992-07-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/047
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
S.S.G. Patbouvier E. 'Bobby Ortiz' Triangle
Limits
A triangle located on the east side of 129th Street at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Hillside Avenue.
Zip Code
11415.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman Koslowitz, Abel, Castaneira-Colon, McCaffrey, O'Donovan, Fusco, and Ognibene
Biographical Information
Staff Sergeant Patbouvier E. Ortiz, known to his family and friends as "Bobby" was the second of four sons born to Enrique and Hilda Ortiz. He was born in Munich, Germany where his father, a retired U.S. Army 1st Sergeant, was stationed. Bobby was raised
Int. No. 1631
Intro Number: Int. No. 1631 • Enactment Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2019-07-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94052199699996,40.84537400900007]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Guadalupe Rodriguez Way
Limits
At the intersection of 173rd Street and Fort Washington Avenue
Zip Code
10032.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Guadalupe Rodriguez founded The Heights Center for Immigrants Advocacy, Inc., a grassroots group that emerged to empower minorities through the provision of educational supportive services. It was founded in 1994. The center was set up to improve partici
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87074217099996,40.758984102000056]}
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
Queens
New Name
Pamela Kay Armstrong Petties Way
Limits
At the intersection of 98th Street and 32nd Avenue
Zip Code
11369.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Pamela Kay Armstrong Petties was the co-founder of a local daycare housed in Resurrection Church in the 1960s. She was an educator and administrator at Malcolm X Day Care Center for over 20 years. She was also active with the Rhodes Preparatory School, a
Int. No. 289-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 289-A • Enactment Date: 2006-05-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-07-31T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
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Intro Number
Int. No. 289-A
Enactment Date
2006-05-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-07-31T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/013
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Actors Equity Corner
Limits
Northeast corner of 46th Street and 7th Avenue
Zip Code
10036.0
Introduced By Council Members
Quinn
Biographical Information
The Actors’ Equity Association represents over 45,000 actors and stage manager in the United States. For 90 years, it has negotiated wages and working conditions providing a wide range of benefits including health and pension plans. It promotes and fos
Int. No. 1501-2025
Intro Number: Int. No. 1501-2025 • Enactment Date: 2026-01-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.87918255899996,40.645294609000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1501-2025
Enactment Date
2026-01-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2026-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2026/48
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
James “Jimmy” O’Pharrow Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hornell Loop and Pennsylvania Avenue
Zip Code
11239.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
James “Jimmy” O’Pharrow was the executive director of the Starrett City Boxing Club, which he opened in 1978. The Starrett City Boxing Club began in a small basement at Hornell Loop, where he went on to train many boxers, including champions Shanno
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":[-73.96844742499997,40.79904966600003]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Norman Rockwell Place
Limits
At the intersection of 103rd Street and Broadway
Zip Code
10025.0
Introduced By Council Members
Levine
Biographical Information
Norman Rockwell was an American illustrator and painter who was born at 206 West 103rd Street.  He painted his first commission of four Christmas cards before his sixteenth birthday and was hired as art director of Boys’ Life, the official publicatio
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":[-73.83224839599995,40.88197588100007]}
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
Mary Jean Jefferson Lane
Limits
At the intersection of Bivona Street and Reeds Mill Lane
Zip Code
10475.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Mary Jean Jefferson was an active member of her community and worked for the New York City Housing Authority for nearly 20 years. She also worked in the office of the Bronx Borough President, the New York City Board of Education and the Bronx Board of El
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":[-73.92399226699996,40.774597526000036]}
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
Karina Lariño Way
Limits
At the intersection of 21st Street and Astoria Park South
Zip Code
11102.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabán
Biographical Information
Karina Lariño worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority at the LaGuardia Bus Depot. She was very involved with the community and the Ali Forney Shelter in particular. She collected winter clothes and distributed them to various shelters durin
Int. No. 486
Intro Number: Int. No. 486 • Enactment Date: 1984-06-26T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.82710996099996,40.72300672000006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 486
Enactment Date
1984-06-26T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1984-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1984/033
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Albert Mauro Playground
Limits
An existing playground located between Park Drive East and the Van Wyck Expressway, at approximately 73rd Terrace
Zip Code
11367.0
Introduced By Council Members
Povman
Biographical Information
Albert Mauro was a Kew Gardens Hills civic leader and environmentalist. He was born in New York City in 1911 but lived his early years in Wilmington, Delaware.

Mr. Mauro returned to New York to receive his high school education and after eight years at
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":[-73.99696734099996,40.73142080400004]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer Way
Limits
At the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Washington Square North
Zip Code
10012.0
Introduced By Council Members
Marte
Biographical Information
Edie Windsor (June 20, 1929 – September 12, 2017) was a LGBT rights activist and the lead plaintiff in the 2013 Supreme Court case United States v. Windsor, which overturned Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and was considered a landmark legal v
Int. No. 1033
Intro Number: Int. No. 1033 • Enactment Date: 2009-07-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2009-08-02T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89076333199995,40.74913528700006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1033
Enactment Date
2009-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2009-08-02T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2009/046
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Corporal Jonathan Rivadeneira Corner
Limits
At the northeast corner of 75th Street and 37th Avenue
Zip Code
11372.0
Introduced By Council Members
Sears
Biographical Information
This was a Street Co-naming that was done in Local Law 64 for the year 2008. This request will change the location of the naming from the northwest corner of 75th Street and 37th Avenue to the northeast corner of 75th Street and 37th Avenue.
Int. No. 826
Intro Number: Int. No. 826 • Enactment Date: 1993-12-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1993-07-24T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85043434899995,40.66481459900007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 826
Enactment Date
1993-12-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1993-07-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1993/096
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
Harold Schneiderman Playground
Present Name
Lindenwood Playground
Limits
A playground located at 155th Avenue between 83rd Street and 84th street
Zip Code
11414.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ward, Castaneira-Colon, Koslowitz, O'Donovan, Williams and Povman
Biographical Information
This legislation would add the name a playground located 155th Avenue between 83rd Street: and 84th Street. Harold Schneiderman lived in Howard Beach for over twenty-five years less than two blocks from where the playground which is to be named for him i
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":[-73.89569652999995,40.85979623900005]}
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
Reverend Dr. Samuel G. Simpson Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 187th Street and Tiebout Avenue
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
King and Torres
Biographical Information
Samuel Simpson was born in Jamaica, West Indies and later relocated to the United States in the early 1960s. He was ordained at Evergreen Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1963 and pastored Bronx Baptist Church for 45 years and Wake-Eden Community Ba
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.02957948499994,40.61609261700005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Suzanne Geraty 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
The intersection of 94th Street and Gelston Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Council Members Vann, Boyland, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Katz, Koppell, Lopez, the Speaker (Council Member Miller), McMahon, Monserrate, Moskowitz, Oddo, Provenzano, Reed, Reyna, Weprin, Avella, Barron, Jackson, James, Liu, Quinn, Addabbo, Jr., Dilan, Fel
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 981
Intro Number: Int. No. 981 • Enactment Date: 1976-11-04T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88539458999998,40.85434429500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 981
Enactment Date
1976-11-04T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1976-10-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1976/059
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Bishop Pernicone Plaza
Limits
The intersection of East 187th Street, Crescent Avenue and Cambreleng Avenue.
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kaufman, Mele, Simon, Crispino, Rev. Gigante, and Ryan
Biographical Information
The Most Reverend Joseph Maria Pernicone, D.D. was born on November 4, 1903. He attended Cathedral College, Saint Joseph's Seminary in Dunwoodie and the Catholic University of America.

On December 18, 1926, he was ordained a priest. On May 3, 1945, he w
Int. No. 1825
Intro Number: Int. No. 1825 • Enactment Date: 2020-01-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07959554099995,40.62460888700008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1825
Enactment Date
2020-01-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2020-07-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2020/026
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Taurean E. Williams-Wells Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of Broad Street and Tompkins Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rose
Biographical Information
Taurean E. Williams-Wells joined the Auxiliary Police at the North Shore’s 120th Precinct and was also a member of Youth In F.O.C.U.S., a Park Hill-based group committed to helping at-risk youth. He participated in the rescue efforts at Ground Zero and
Int. No. 281-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 281-A • Enactment Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.00123199999996,40.622944000000075]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 281-A
Enactment Date
2004-05-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2004-08-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2004/008
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Elaine Cillo 9/11 Memorial Way
Limits
The northwest corner of the intersection of Ovington Avenue and 14th Avenue
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Council Members Vann, Boyland, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Katz, Koppell, Lopez, the Speaker (Council Member Miller), McMahon, Monserrate, Moskowitz, Oddo, Provenzano, Reed, Reyna, Weprin, Avella, Barron, Jackson, James, Liu, Quinn, Addabbo, Jr., Dilan, Fel
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
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":[-73.86165061699995,40.87753245400006]}
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
Celia Brown Lane
Limits
At the intersection of Barnes Avenue and East 211th Street
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Riley
Biographical Information
Celia Brown had been diagnosed with a mental health condition and throughout her time receiving psychiatric care she identified disparities and disconnects in care. She was instrumental in developing the first peer specialist civil service title in the c
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":[-73.92601996399998,40.863577994000025]}
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
Manhattan
New Name
Hector Rivera Way
Limits
At the intersection of Dykman Street and Sherman Avenue
Zip Code
10034.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rodriguez
Biographical Information
Hector Jose Rivera was born in Yamasa, Dominican Republic and developed an interest in literature and poetry at an early age. In 1975, he moved to New York City and attended Hostos Community College receiving his associate’s degree in Liberal Arts. He
Int. No. 1153
Intro Number: Int. No. 1153 • Enactment Date: 2025-01-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91454597699999,40.77555099500006]}
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
Queens
New Name
Bartunek Way
Limits
At the intersection of 28th Street and 23rd Avenue
Zip Code
11105.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cabán
Biographical Information
This co-naming would commemorate Bartunek Hardware celebrating 100 years of business serving the Astoria community. Established in 1925, Bartunek is the oldest hardware store in Queens.
Int. No. 423
Intro Number: Int. No. 423 • Enactment Date: 1990-06-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.97873874799996,40.654251739000074]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 423
Enactment Date
1990-06-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1990-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1990/028
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Thomas J. Cuite Park
Limits
The existing park located on the north side of 19th street and the east side of Terrace Place
Zip Code
11218.0
Introduced By Council Members
Valone, DiBrienza, Albanese, Alter, Berman, Dear, Gerges, Howitz, Pinket, Robles, Wiliams, Wooten, the President (Mr. Stein), Castaneira Colon, Crispino, DeMarco, Eisland, Fields, Foster, Friedlander, Gretzer, Harrison, Katzman, Leffler, Lisa, Maloney, M
Biographical Information
Thomas Cuite, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, was born in 1913. He graduated from St. Francis College having been the captain and star of the varsity basketball team. In 1940 he enlisted in the United States Army Coast Artillery. He quickly rose through
Int. No. 437-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 437-A • Enactment Date: 2003-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94192529599997,40.82283133800007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 437-A
Enactment Date
2003-06-03T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/034
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
The Claude Brown Corner
Limits
The intersection of 145th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard
Zip Code
10039.0
Introduced By Council Members
Jackson
Biographical Information
This information is taken from an essay by Clarence Page. It is located at http://www.pbs.org/newshour/essays/jan-june02/poverty_5-06.html.

In 1965, Claude Brown gave poverty another face, a big city face, with his autobiographical novel Manchild in
Int. No. 257
Intro Number: Int. No. 257 • Enactment Date: 1959-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1959-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.83912720799998,40.87375762600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 257
Enactment Date
1959-05-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1959-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1959/037
Category
Park
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Haffen Park
Present Name
None
Limits
Gunther Avenue on the west; Hammersley Avenue on the south; Ely Avenue on the east; Burke Avenue on the north
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
DiCarlo
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information.
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