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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. 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":[-73.96095754299995,40.663267277000045]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Tiarah Poyau Way
Limits
At the intersection of Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue
Zip Code
11225.0
Introduced By Council Members
Joseph
Biographical Information
Tiarah Poyau was studying at St. John’s College to be an accountant. She was killed due to gun violence at Brooklyn’s J’Ouvert festival.
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":[-73.89534286799994,40.81738469100003]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Eternal Rock Church
Limits
At the intersection of Intervale Avenue and Southern Boulevard
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca, Jr.
Biographical Information
Eternal Rock Church was founded in 1952 and received a certificate of incorporation in 1955. This co-naming will commemorate the church’s service in the community for over 72 years.
Int. No. 457
Intro Number: Int. No. 457 • Enactment Date: 2006-12-05T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2006-09-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91771082799994,40.81603563600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 457
Enactment Date
2006-12-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2006-09-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2006/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Roberto Clemente Plaza
Limits
At the intersection of 3rd Avenue at East 149th Street and Melrose Avenue at East 148th Street and Willis Avenue
Zip Code
10455.0
Introduced By Council Members
Quinn, Arroyo, Avella, Clarke, Dickens, Foster, Gallagher, Gentile, Gerson, Gioia, Gonzalez, James, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Martinez, McMahon, Oddo, Palma, Reyna, Rivera, Sanders Jr., Seabrook, Sears, Vacca, Vallone Jr., Mark-Viverito, Comrie, Weprin and J
Biographical Information
Awaiting Biographical Information
Int. No. 342-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 342-A • Enactment Date: 2003-02-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.08175659299997,40.62078663200003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 342-A
Enactment Date
2003-02-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2003-08-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2003/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Cheryl White Place
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Hill Street and Warren Street
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Cheryl White Quaye, 46, a Stapleton resident and coordinator of the Fresh Air Fund, died on June 20, 1997. Born in Waco, Texas, she moved to Inwood in 1959, and settled in Stapleton in 1978. Ms. Quaye coordinated the registration of Staten Island chil
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":[-73.94754352999996,40.70335709700004]}
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
Principal Fortunato Rubino Way
Limits
At the intersection of Throop Street and Walton Street
Zip Code
11206.0
Introduced By Council Members
Restler
Biographical Information
Fortunato Rubino earned the title of superintendent of District 14 after serving as a principal and administrator in the Walton Street middle school for 30 years, where he became a fixture in the community and a regular sight at chess club meetings, acad
Int. No. 1744
Intro Number: Int. No. 1744 • Enactment Date: 2017-12-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.11170761799997,40.58012165200006]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Richard L. Willis Way
Limits
At the intersection of Fremont Avenue and Kruser Street
Zip Code
10306.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Richard Willis was very dedicated to the Grant City and Midland beach areas of Staten Island. He coached basketball, baseball and started up a soccer program at St. Christopher's Parish. He was President of the St. Christopher's Sports Program and Holy
Int. No. 811
Intro Number: Int. No. 811 • Enactment Date: 1965-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1965-10-21T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.01975209999995,40.62239583100006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 811
Enactment Date
1965-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1965-10-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1965/100
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Lt. William E. Coffey Square
Limits
A triangular parcel of land formed by the intersection of 81st Street and 7th Avenue and the service road on the east side of Gowanus Parkway.
Zip Code
11228.0
Introduced By Council Members
Curtis, Troy Jr., Kupferman, Weiss, Modugno, Berman, Cuite, and Curry
Biographical Information
Lieutenant William E. Coffey was born at the height of the First World War on May 10, 1918. He died in the fury of the Second World War on September 20, 1944, less than a month after he arrived in France with the 5th Infantry Division.

The day after his
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":[-73.97969560899998,40.57339546000003]}
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
Brooklyn
New Name
Theodora Lula Vourderis Way
Limits
At the intersection of 12th Street and Riegelmann Boardwalk
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Treyger
Biographical Information
Theodora Lula Vourderis owned and operated Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park with her husband for over three decades. Her and her husband bought and restored the Wonder Wheel in 1983 and she spent most of her time cleaning and cooking at the amusement
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":[-73.86143002399996,40.73795799200008]}
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
Priscilla Carrow Way
Limits
At the northeast corner of 98th Place and 57th Avenue
Zip Code
11368.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moya
Biographical Information
Priscilla Carrow was a community activist and public servant who dedicated her life to the East Elmhurst/Corona community. She worked with the New York State Department of Labor and the New York State Senate. In 1994, she worked for the New York City Hea
Int. No. 746-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 746-A • Enactment Date: 2005-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2005-08-08T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.21720401099998,40.52098218100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 746-A
Enactment Date
2005-12-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2005-08-08T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2005/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Private 2nd Class Brian Grant Street “Operation Iraqi Freedom”
Limits
Corner of Bedell Street and Amboy Road
Zip Code
10309.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lanza
Biographical Information
22-year-old Private 2nd Class Brian Grant was killed in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces in Iraq. When Brian realized that some of his boyhood friends were lost in the World Trade Center he did not hesitate in joining the Armed Forces.
Int. No. 761-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 761-A • Enactment Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86276433899997,40.85964470600004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 761-A
Enactment Date
2012-03-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Peggy Braverman Way
Limits
At the intersection of Matthews Avenue and Astor Avenue
Zip Code
10467.0
Introduced By Council Members
Vacca
Biographical Information
Peggy Braverman was the Deputy County Clerk for the Bronx from 1985 to 1999 and a lifelong community activist in the Pelham Parkway Community for more than four decades.  She served as president of the parent-teacher association of every school her chi
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":[-73.98453679599999,40.57535618300005]}
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
Louis Powsner Way
Limits
At the intersection of West 17th Street and Surf Avenue
Zip Code
11224.0
Introduced By Council Members
Treyger
Biographical Information
Louis Powsner grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School before serving his country as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force’s 864th Bombardment Squad, which was known as “Kelly’s Kobras.” Upon his return, he com
Int. No. 585
Intro Number: Int. No. 585 • Enactment Date: 1992-12-21T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.92959680899997,40.63251933300006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 585
Enactment Date
1992-12-21T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1992/097
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
William Sunners Playground
Limits
The south side of Avenue H between East 48th Street and East 49th Street
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Alter, Castaneira-Colon, and Williams
Biographical Information
William Sunners lived at 1269 East 49th Street for over 50 years and was an active community leader during this time. In addition to being a well-respected member of the community, Mr. Sunners was also a world-renowned author, penning over 100 books. Mr.
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":[-74.07427409499996,40.644866646000025]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Merchant Marine Memorial Plaza
Limits
The existing north shore esplanade walkway located between Pier No. 1 and Department of Transportation building No. 11 at the Saint George Ferry Terminal
Zip Code
10301.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
The Staten Island chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans has an existing memorial site on the esplanade at the former U.S. Coast Guard Base in St. George. They have requested the Council’s support for the designation of the plaza area betwee
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":[-74.16119102099998,40.62657000100006]}
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
Staten Island
New Name
Nicholas Sollazzo Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Amity Place and Forest Avenue
Zip Code
10303.0
Introduced By Council Members
McMahon
Biographical Information
Nicholas Sollazzo was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was brought to Mariners Harbor, Staten Island as an infant and remained in that community for the rest of his life. The Sollazzo family had been builders until the Great Depression virtually eliminate
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":[-73.87830245999999,40.74225622100005]}
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
Gerard J. Neufeld Way
Limits
At the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Whitney Avenue
Zip Code
11373.0
Introduced By Council Members
Krishnan
Biographical Information
Gerard Neufeld established his funeral services in the 1940’s and provided his services to help the families of the young servicemen who died in WWII to give them proper burials. He also helped found the Newtown Civic Association, the Elmhurst Chamber
BOAP Int. No. 263, BOAR No. 209
Intro Number: BOAP Int. No. 263, BOAR No. 209 • Enactment Date: 1936-06-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1936-04-07T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90394062799999,40.65688523400007]}
Intro Number
BOAP Int. No. 263, BOAR No. 209
Enactment Date
1936-06-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1936-04-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
Not Provided
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Veterans Memorial Park
Limits
Stone, Hegeman and New Lots Avenues
Zip Code
11212.0
Introduced By Council Members
Moses, Haas, Flood, Devlin, Hamerman, Inselbuch, McCarthy, Hart, Bauer, Schwab, Deering, and Donnelly
Biographical Information
That the purpose of the resolution in the designation of Veterans Memorial Park, Borough of Brooklyn, is to pay a tribute to the memory of those who rendered services during the period of national peril.
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 June 29, 1936 – Bd. of Ald. Ord. res. etc. 1936. p.
Int. No. 1131-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1131-A • Enactment Date: 1977-12-30T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.93452899499994,40.603149373000065]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1131-A
Enactment Date
1977-12-30T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1977-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1977/099
Category
Playground
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Jerry DeBonis Playground
Present Name
Marine Park
Limits
That part of Marine Park bounded on the northwest by avenue T, on the northeast by the prolongation of Burnett Street, on the southeast by the Gerritsen Beach school (P.S. 277), and on the southwest by Gerritsen avenue
Zip Code
11229.0
Introduced By Council Members
Katz
Biographical Information
Jerry DeBonis was born on September 22, 1955. He resided at 2449 Gerritsen Avenue in the Sheepshead section of Brooklyn. He is a graduate of Sheepshead Bay High School and attended John Jay College. On December 6, 1973, he died in an automobile accident.
Int. No. 153
Intro Number: Int. No. 153 • Enactment Date: 1947-02-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1947-11-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.73551047699993,40.73336580300003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 153
Enactment Date
1947-02-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1947-11-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1947/015
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Robert and Mathew Turk Square
Limits
Hillside avenue on the north, 234th street on the west, Winchester parkway as laid out on the east and south
Zip Code
11427.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cunningham, Quill, McCarthy, Vogel, and Davis Jr.
Biographical Information
This bill proposes to designate the unnamed square in the Borough of Queens bounded by Hillside Avenue on the north, 234th Street on the west, and Winchester Parkway as laid out on the east and south, as "Robert and Mathew Turk Square," as a memorial to
Int. No. 813
Intro Number: Int. No. 813 • Enactment Date: 1991-12-16T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.84486499999997,40.869763000000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 813
Enactment Date
1991-12-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1991-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1991/096
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Betty Brady Square
Limits
The intersection of East Gun Hill Road, Fenton Avenue, Knapp Street, Morgan Avenue and Dewitt Place
Zip Code
10469.0
Introduced By Council Members
Crispino, Castaneira-Colon, Dear, Eisland, O'Donovan and Foster
Biographical Information
Betty Brady was born in New Jersey and came to the Bronx with her husband James when they were married in 1937. In 1950 they moved to the Chester Civic section, where they raised five children. Both Betty and her husband became involved in the Chester Ci
Int. No. 397
Intro Number: Int. No. 397 • Enactment Date: 1999-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.86152982599998,40.83056840900008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 397
Enactment Date
1999-05-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1999-01-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1999/018
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Reverend Wesley G. Janzen Place
Limits
Northeast corner at the intersection of White Plains Road and Gleason Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cruz, Foster and Rivera
Biographical Information
The following biographical material was supplied by the Janzen family.

Reverend Wesley G. Janzen was born in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada on August 21, 1941. He was one of nine children born to Ernest George and Minnie Marie Janzen who were citizens of 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":[-73.89177402199994,40.824877542000024]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Way
Present Name
Westchester Avenue
Limits
At the northeast corner of Southern Boulevard and Westchester Avenue
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Richard Izquierdo was very dedicated in serving the medical needs of his community. For many years, he was one of the few doctors in the community and became an icon for the neighborhood. He graduated from University of Lausanne Medical School in Switze
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":[-73.89588324999994,40.82096202500003]}
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
General Colin L. Powell Way
Limits
At the intersection of Kelly Street and East 163rd Street
Zip Code
10459.0
Introduced By Council Members
Salamanca
Biographical Information
Colin Luther Powell was born on April 5, 1937, and reared in the ethnically mixed Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. His parents, Luther Powell, a shipping-room foreman in Manhattan’s garment district, and Maud Ariel McKoy, a seamstress, were immi
Int. No. 1613
Intro Number: Int. No. 1613 • Enactment Date: 2017-06-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.09843898099996,40.589747001000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1613
Enactment Date
2017-06-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-22T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Retired NYPD Captain Edward D. Reuss Way
Limits
At the intersection of Jefferson Street and Seaview Avenue
Zip Code
10304.0
Introduced By Council Members
Matteo
Biographical Information
Edward D. Reuss served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. He joined the NYPD as a patrolman in 1963 and served in the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. Throughout his career, he was assign
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.14658823699995,40.545666331000064]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Sharon Nearby Way
Limits
At the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Durant Avenue
Zip Code
10308.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Sharon Nearby taught at I.S. 24, Great Kills, for 27 years and was a beloved teacher who taught hundreds of students and even the children of former students due to her long career.
Int. No. 1188-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1188-A • Enactment Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.99497050499997,40.720613283000034]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1188-A
Enactment Date
2013-12-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/131
Category
Intersection
Borough
Manhattan
New Name
Janet Freeman Way
Limits
At the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Kenmare Street
Zip Code
10012.0
Introduced By Council Members
Chin
Biographical Information
Janet Freeman was a community organizer and tenant advocate, founder of the Croman Tenants Association, the Coalition to Protect Public Housing and Section 8, and of Co-op Watch, to prevent evictions through phony conversions. She started campaigns to o
Int. No. 1449-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1449-A • Enactment Date: 2017-03-18T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.85632603099998,40.82752101600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1449-A
Enactment Date
2017-03-18T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2017/045
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Rev. Dr. Luis Felipe Serrano’s Way
Limits
At the intersection of Chatterton Avenue and Pugsley Avenue
Zip Code
10472.0
Introduced By Council Members
Palma
Biographical Information
Luis Felipe Serrano was appointed as the first and only Pentecostal New York City Police Chaplain on December 20, 2002. He was a licensed New York State Clinical Counselor for substance abuse and held a Doctorate in Theology. He was also the Senior Past
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
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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
Manhattan
New Name
Matthew Henson Plaza
Limits
Triangle bounded by Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Macombs Place and West 150th Street
Zip Code
10039.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dickens
Biographical Information
Matthew Henson was a resident of Harlem’s Dunbar apartments for many years and was an Arctic explorer who planted the American flag on the North Pole. Mr. Henson is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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
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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
Santina Distefano Way
Limits
At the intersection of Forest Avenue and Oakland Avenue
Zip Code
10310.0
Introduced By Council Members
Hanks
Biographical Information
Santina Distefano was a long time resident of Staten Island who founded and ran a popular bakery called Moretti Bakery in West Brighton. Her bakery business continues to be an anchor in the West Brighton community, and it was from here that she had a pos
Int. No. 126
Intro Number: Int. No. 126 • Enactment Date: 1970-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1970-10-20T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89043927299997,40.66776846800008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 126
Enactment Date
1970-05-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1970-10-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1970/002
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Present Name
Linton Park
Limits
A rectangular park bounded on the north by Blake Avenue, on the east by Miller Avenue, on the south by Dumont Avenue, on the west by Bradford Street
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
DiBlasi
Biographical Information
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a foremost and early leader of the Black people in our Country. He was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement and an eloquent spokesman for the humanitarian ideals of peace and freedom.

The renaming of this park
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
Brooklyn
New Name
John A. Cortese Way
Limits
At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Troy Avenue
Zip Code
11234.0
Introduced By Council Members
Maisel
Biographical Information
John A. Cortese was a fixture in the Marine Park neighborhood for over 80 years.  His business, "The Golden Gate Market'" opened in 1939 and continuously operated until March, 2020.  He resided on Flatbush Avenue, followed by East 45th Street. Hi
Int. No. 897
Intro Number: Int. No. 897 • Enactment Date: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91556856899996,40.88853024500003]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 897
Enactment Date
2023-03-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/044
Category
Intersection
Borough
Bronx
New Name
Bill Stone Way
Limits
At the intersection of Hudson Manor Terrace and West 237th Street
Zip Code
10463.0
Introduced By Council Members
Dinowitz
Biographical Information
Bill Stone served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and earned a Bronze Star. He joined the Riverdale Jewish Center and was a member for over 50 years. He also became intereste
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":[-73.89755300899998,40.707754013000056]}
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
Maureen Walthers Way
Limits
At the intersection of Woodbine Street and Fresh Pond Road
Zip Code
11385.0
Introduced By Council Members
Holden
Biographical Information
Maureen Walthers was the owner and publisher of the Ridgewood Times and Times Newsweek. She was a housewife in the 1970’s and wrote a letter to the editor of the Ridgewood Times over the rampant use of drugs at a playground a block away. The letter imp
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":[-73.88291502099997,40.65977901700006]}
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
Gail Fedrick Way
Limits
At the intersection of Schenck Avenue and Stanley Avenue
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
Gail Fedrick was a dedicated volunteer and community advocate in East New York. She volunteered at the local food pantry and would often bring groceries to neighbors in need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. She advocated for education and served
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":[-73.75580429799999,40.74731533900007]}
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
Battalion Chief Christopher Scalone Way
Limits
At the intersection of 64th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard
Zip Code
11364.0
Introduced By Council Members
Lee
Biographical Information
Christopher Scalone served with the FDNY for 43 years and was a first responder during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He died as a result of 9/11 related illness.
Int. No. 761-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 761-A • Enactment Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.03163630199998,40.62204791100004]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 761-A
Enactment Date
2012-03-07T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2012-07-25T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2012/014
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Frank Griffin Way
Limits
At the intersection of 88th Street and Third Avenue
Zip Code
11209.0
Introduced By Council Members
Gentile
Biographical Information
Frank Griffin began publishing The Home Reporter, a local Bay Ridge newspaper featuring news of high school sports, engagements and weddings, social and garden club news, births, communions, anniversaries and deaths, in 1956. The Home Reporter competed
Int. No. 2477
Intro Number: Int. No. 2477 • Enactment Date: 2022-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.25087000899998,40.513213016000066]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 2477
Enactment Date
2022-01-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2022-07-15T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2022/054
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
SGT Donald W. Tinney Jr. Street
Limits
At the intersection of Main Street and Utah Street
Zip Code
10307.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
Donald Tinney Jr. was a native Staten Islander. He originally lived in Silver Lake before moving to Tottenville where he grew up. He was involved in sports at Monsignor Farrell High School and excelled in football. He was a member of the school’s Varsi
Int. No. 988
Intro Number: Int. No. 988 • Enactment Date: 2018-07-29T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2018-07-12T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.91180500999997,40.69755399200005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 988
Enactment Date
2018-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2018-07-12T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2018/139
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Specialist Rasheed Sahib Way
Limits
At the intersection of Woodbine Street and Irving Avenue
Zip Code
11237.0
Introduced By Council Members
Espinal, Jr.
Biographical Information
Rasheed Sahib was born in Berbice, Guyana. He later moved Brooklyn, New York in 1988. After finishing high school, he found his true calling and decided to become an FBI Agent so he enlisted in the United States Army in 2000. He was assigned to the 20
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
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.88823836799997,40.854757309000036]}
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
Bronx
New Name
Police Officer Anthony DiGiovanna Way
Limits
At the intersection of Arthur Avenue and East 186th Street
Zip Code
10458.0
Introduced By Council Members
Rivera
Biographical Information
Anthony DiGiovanna was sworn into the New York City Police Department on February 28, 1994 and was assigned to the 48th Precinct in the Bronx. During his career he made a total of 358 arrests and was also a volunteer first responder to the September 11,
Int. No. 1102-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1102-A • Enactment Date: 2023-07-23T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2023-07-09T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-74.07792603299998,40.57922599400007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1102-A
Enactment Date
2023-07-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2023-07-09T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2023/110
Category
Intersection
Borough
Staten Island
New Name
Ismail Qemali Way
Limits
At the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard
Zip Code
10305.0
Introduced By Council Members
Carr
Biographical Information
Ismail Qemali was a leader of the Albanian national movement. As founder of Independent Albania, he served as its first head of state and president of the provisional government until January 1914 when he was forced to step aside by the International Com
Int. No. 514
Intro Number: Int. No. 514 • Enactment Date: 1995-03-24T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1995-07-17T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.90277355099994,40.75746289600005]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 514
Enactment Date
1995-03-24T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1995-07-17T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1995/023
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Eileen Duggan Square
Limits
The intersection of 60th Street and 31st Avenue
Zip Code
11377.0
Introduced By Council Members
McCaffrey, Koslowitz, Marshall, Wooten, Ognibene, O'Donovan, Sabini, Foster, Povman, Fisher, Duane, Linares, McCabe, Robinson, Eristoff
Biographical Information
On November 17, 1994, Eileen Duggan, 35, a school crossing guard, was struck and killed by a sports car at her work site in front of the Corpus Christi grammar school on 31st Avenue and 60th Street in Woodside, Queens. Ms. Duggan was a devoted school cro
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":[-74.00608901599998,40.625030999000046]}
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
Aileen Hernandez Way
Limits
At the intersection of Bay Ridge Avenue and 12th Avenue
Zip Code
11219.0
Introduced By Council Members
Brannan
Biographical Information
Aileen Hernandez was an African-American union organizer, civil rights activist and women’s rights activist who helped found the National Organization for Women (NOW) and later served as its president between 1970 and 1971. Under her leadership, NOW or
Int. No. 477
Intro Number: Int. No. 477 • Enactment Date: 1948-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94826349399995,40.747129924000035]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 477
Enactment Date
1948-10-19T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1948-11-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1948/070
Category
Playground
Borough
Queens
New Name
John F. Murray Playground
Limits
Bounded by 45th Avenue, 45th Road, and 11th to 21st Streets
Zip Code
11101.0
Introduced By Council Members
Cunningham, Schick, Quinn, Clemente, and Vogel
Biographical Information
John F. Murray was organizer of the Astoria Play Center, Athletic Director., Knights of Columbus, Long Island City, and at the time of his death was Athletic Director of Queensboro Lodge of the Elks No. 878. He was always interested in the youth of the C
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":[-73.99963248099994,40.64504727900004]}
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
Marlyn Carmen Garcia Way
Limits
The intersection of 43rd Street and 8th Avenue
Zip Code
11232.0
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. 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":[-73.83755115499997,40.67034942200007]}
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
Paul Russo Way
Limits
At the southwest corner of Tahoe Street and Eckford Avenue
Zip Code
11417.0
Introduced By Council Members
Ulrich
Biographical Information
Paul Russo passed away in 2018 after a long and courageous battle with colorectal cancer.  He was only 33 years old. Paul was a lifelong resident of Ozone Park and is fondly remembered as a young man of deep faith who dedicated much of his life to help
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":[-74.16031804599999,40.537874369000065]}
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
FDNY Lt. James J. Winters Avenue
Limits
At the intersection of Lyndale Avenue and Koch Boulevard
Zip Code
10312.0
Introduced By Council Members
Borelli
Biographical Information
James J. Winters served on the FDNY for 41 years. He died of 9/11 related illness from working at Ground Zero as part of the search and rescue effort.
Int. No. 1045-A
Intro Number: Int. No. 1045-A • Enactment Date: 2013-07-01T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.75618760199995,40.70110939500006]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 1045-A
Enactment Date
2013-07-01T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2013-07-29T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2013/050
Category
Intersection
Borough
Queens
New Name
Monsignor Robert R. McCourt Way
Limits
At the intersection of 199th Street and 113th Avenue
Zip Code
11412.0
Introduced By Council Members
Comrie
Biographical Information
Msgr. Robert R. McCourt was ordained to the Priesthood on June 3, 1961. He served the diocese of Brooklyn and his community and was a longtime pastor at St. Pascal Baylon Church in St. Albans and as Pastor of Saint Clement Pope (Ozone Park).  He also
Int. No. 968
Intro Number: Int. No. 968 • Enactment Date: 2024-07-20T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.89828801799996,40.66253455100008]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 968
Enactment Date
2024-07-20T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
2024-08-06T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
2024/081
Category
Intersection
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
Dennis J. Taylor Drive
Limits
At the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and Hinsdale Street
Zip Code
11207.0
Introduced By Council Members
Banks
Biographical Information
Dennis James Taylor was very involved in his community. He began his service in the East Brooklyn communities as a volunteer with Helping Hands Community Christian Ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Randolph Ferdinand. He continued his volunteer se
Int. No. 101
Intro Number: Int. No. 101 • Enactment Date: 1954-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Enactment Year: 1954-10-23T00:00:00.000
Coordinates
{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-73.94139401699994,40.58347896200007]}
Intro Number
Int. No. 101
Enactment Date
1954-05-14T00:00:00.000
Enactment Year
1954-10-23T00:00:00.000
Enactment Number
1954/021
Category
Park
Borough
Brooklyn
New Name
J. Driscoll Tucker Place
Limits
The southerly prolongation of East 27th Street from the south line of Emmons Avenue to the northerly United States bulkhead line of Sheepshead Bay.
Zip Code
11235.0
Introduced By Council Members
Kranis, Weiss, Maniscalco, Shreckinger, Low, Treulich, Barnes, and Bloom
Biographical Information
This local law would name the street involved after a life long resident of the area, long actve in the civic, veterans, social and community activities of the neighborhood, the naming of which has been requested by civic, fraternal, social and sportsman
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":[-74.15898692399998,40.61297856900006]}
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 Richard J. Kelly, Jr. Way
Limits
The southeast corner of the intersection of Lander Avenue and Richmond Avenue
Zip Code
10314.0
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
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